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Mayor’s threats do not scare gangsters Nor does it give confidence to residents

Surrey Mayor & Public Safety Minister threaten gangsters B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth and Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner presented a united front Thursday, after meeting to discuss a recent surge in gang violence in the city. “Toe tag and jail are the only options for these guys if they don’t choose to accept the help we would offer if they want to end their gang life,” Hepner told reporters after the meeting. “We are coming after you, we are not going to stop, you are going to be caught, you are going to be convicted, and you are going to go to jail,” Farnworth added. Gun violence has been a simmering problem in the city for several years, but the issue came to a head last weekend with shots fired in three incidents in a single day. Continued on Page 6...

Canadian soldiers build tents for those crossing border illegally

Teams of Canadian soldiers stretched canvas across the metal frames of tents at a camp site near the Quebec-U.S. border Wednesday as they helped fellow authorities cope with the crush of asylum seekers crossing into Canada. Continued on Page 10...

So now all of a sudden, Mayor Linda Hepner has decided that she will get rid of the criminal gangs Surrey. This is the same Mayor Hepner, who, shortly after being elected Mayor, did not want the press to question her about drive by shootings in Surrey or ask her about rampant gang violence in Surrey. “ I am not the Sherrif in this town” or words to that effect she declared, telling press not to question her about gun violence. So forgive me for being a little skeptical if I ask what has changed now that Mayor Hepner is threatening to make life miserable for gangsters in

our Surrey?? Time! Time has changed and election is drawing close so, of course, Mayor Hepner is now acting like a Wild West Sherrif and threatening gangsters. But words alone do not scare gangsters who dodge bullets daily on the streets of Surrey. And definitely Mayor Hepner’s words do not scrape anyone nor does it give any confidence to taxpayers of Surrey. Some action would give the residents of Surrey some comfort but no action has so far been announced by Mayor Hepner after her meeting with Public Safety Minister Mark Farnsworth. Continued on Page 4...

Somalis with criminal records coming to Canada from US: intelligence report As the United States has stepped up deportations of Somalis with criminal records, some have crossed illegally into Canada and made refugee claims under false identities, according to an intelligence report obtained. The fear of deportation by U.S. immigration authorities appears to have driven some Somalis with criminal histories to travel north and illicitly cross the border to claim asylum, said the Canada Border Services Agency Intelligence Brief. While those with serious criminal pasts

represent only a small fraction of Somali refugee claimants, the report said the U.S. removal policy was “posing an increased security risk as some of these individuals are fleeing to Canada.” “Somali nationals with criminal records in the U.S. may be attempting to evade justice by claiming refugee protection in Canada,” said the report, distributed by the CBSA’s Intelligence Operations and Analysis Division. Continued on Page 12...

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Abbotsford homicide victim identified as 18-year-old Jaspreet Sidhu Police have identified the 18-year-old shooting victim who crashed a car through a fence in Abbotsford on Friday Aug. 4 as Jaspreet Sidhu. Police say Sidhu was affiliated with gang activity.

“If you are involved in criminal activity then you are not immune to the dangers that come with it,” Cpl. Meghan Foster said in a release. “This is another example of a young life that has been lost too soon, and a family that has been left devastated. Sidhu was shot in broad daylight, around 3:15 p.m., in the 32000 block of Oriole Crescent. He sped away in a white Chrysler 300, but a few blocks away he crashed it through a fence and into an Abbotsford woman’s yard on George Ferguson way. Dawn Boldt, the woman whose home Sidhu crashed into, said he was bleeding and sitting up at the wheel of the car. Paramedics carried him through her suite and took him to hospital. But despite efforts by paramedics and hospital staff, Sidhu succumbed to his injuries later that day.

Abbotsford Airshow ready to takeoff despite smoky BC skies It may be still be smoky out there, but the Abbotsford International Airshow has been getting ready to start — just in time for a clearing forecast. The three-day festival kicks off Friday with a twilight show, but aircraft have been arriving and practising over the past couple of days — treating many across the South Coast to something more than just hazy skies. The theme of this year’s show is “True North Strong” with several aircraft specially painted for Canada’s 150 celebrations, including the CF-18 Hornet and the CF Squadron lead Snowbird. The poor air quality across B.C. that’s come with the devastating fires this season has meant everything from serious health risks to a hindrance for firefighters in the reduced visibility. And it’s meant challenges for the general aviation industry as well. For many airports across the province,

the visibility has been below the minimum weather criteria for visual flight rules — meaning you have to rely on instruments and a special rating to fly in controlled air spaces. That means grounded planes for most flight schools in the region, during the peak training season. Abbotsford has been sitting just at the minimum requirements in recent days, meaning most performers are getting in but are practising modified routines to stay safe in the reduced visibility.

Concerns about integrity of public health-care system prompt audits in BC With the blessing of the federal government, British Columbia is putting three health clinics under the financial microscope amid long-standing concerns about overbilling and the integrity of the country's public healthcare system. Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott said her department reached an agreement with B.C. to audit the three clinics in hopes of rooting out the practice of extra-billing for medically necessary care, a violation of the Canada Health Act. "The audit will determine the extent to

which extra-billing and user fees have been a barrier to accessible care for people in British Columbia," Philpott said in a statement Thursday. Philpott's newly appointed B.C. counterpart, former NDP leader Adrian Dix, said he strongly supports the audit agreement, which was negotiated under the province's previous Liberal government. "We have to act to ensure that access to medical care in B.C. is based on need and not on an individual's ability to pay," Dix said in an interview with The Canadian Press.

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Canadian soldiers build tents for those crossing border illegally Continued from Page 1... The site, located on a flat stretch of grass behind the building where asylum claimants are bused in from the border, was expected to accommodate up to 500 people. “We have about 100 personnel here on the ground who will set up 25 tents in order to house approximately 500 people,” Maj. Yves Desbiens said in an interview in SaintBernard-de-Lacolle. “We’re going to set up lighting as well, and heating and we’re going to have flooring installed.” The soldiers will have no role in security matters and will not participate in lawenforcement tasks. All but a few will return to their home base once the site is completed.

Canada Border Services Agency spokesperson Judith Gadbois-St-Cyr said the camp was being set up because too many people were crossing the border for them to be processed immediately. Members of the Canadian armed forces erect tents to house asylum seekers at the Canada-United States border in Lacolle, Que. Wednesday. In a phone interview, she said it can currently take two or three days to process a refugee claim and most people would not stay in the camp longer than that. She said border services would be responsible for providing food, water, beds and blankets. By 5:30 p.m., the tents had been erected

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“There’s the United States; this is Canada.” Many of the hundreds of people who are crossing the Canada-United States border into Quebec to seek asylum are of Haitian descent. Robert Duteau, the mayor of SaintBernard-de-Lacolle, told The Canadian Press he is not worried about overcrowding. “There is space to receive them (the soldiers),” he said. “I know there’s a lot of action in that area, but, all things considered, it doesn’t upset me.” In the United States, the Trump administration is considering ending a program that granted Haitians so-called “temporary protected status” following the massive earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010.

KCU invites members Participation to select new logo August 9, 2017 Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh! As you are aware Khalsa Credit Union is a Sikh Financial Institution that was established in 1986 to serve the needs of the Sikh Community. This is a member owned entity which is in place to work with and for the Community. Khalsa Credit Union has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years which is the result of the Sikh Community’s support and encouragement. As we grow we will experience growing pains like any other organization. We are always looking to better the organization and its services. Over the last few months we have opened a new state of the art branch on 128 Street in Surrey and are in the process of rebranding. We are rebranding to design a recognizable

logo that is clean, distinct and respects Sikh sentiments and values. We released a new logo and heard opinions from the community in various forms. Now, we a re reconsidering this logo and asking for member feedback before we make a final decision on what KCU’s logo will be. We are asking all members of Khalsa Credit Union to provide us with their preferred choice. The three choices for the logo will be posted online at www.khalsacreditunion.ca and also at all the branches for our members to view and vote on. The logo selection deadline is September 15th, 2017 (close of business) so please let us know your choice prior to that date. We encourage all of our members to participate in this process so that we can continue to work towards growing Khalsa Credit Union.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson calls Vancouver blessing in disguise How did Dwayne Johnson become “The Rock,” wrestling legend and one of the most bankable movie stars in the world? It turns out failing in Vancouver played a big role.

In a new Instagram video shot from a balcony high above the city, Johnson reveals that he made his first visit to Vancouver

as a 22-year-old player with the Calgary Stampeders. “I was so excited. Two days later, I got cut. Dreams shattered, I was sent home with seven bucks in my pocket. I was like, ‘Wait no, I gotta play in the NFL eventually,’’’ he says. “You realize that playing in the NFL was the best thing that never happened because it got me here.” Johnson describes Vancouver as “one of my favourite cities in the world” in his Instagram post. “I’ve dropped my blood and sweat in this city, wrestled multiple matches in this city, shot big movies in this city,” he says. Johnson is in town to shoot Skyscraper, an action film co-starring Canadian Neve Campbell.

BC’s NDP Govt joins legal battles to stop Trans Mountain pipeline expansion The B.C. NDP government has begun efforts to “defend British Columbia’s interests” against Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion by joining the legal fight against the federally approved project and hiring high-powered legal advice. “We know with the federal government’s approval of this project that this will be a challenge,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister George Heyman on Thursday, “but we’ve committed to stepping up and fighting for B.C.’s interests.” Heyman and Attorney General David Eby signalled that B.C.’s case will lean heavily on the adequacy of consultations with First Nations with respect to cases that are before the courts and steps in the environmental assessment process that are already underway. The ministers said that B.C. has enlisted as an external adviser Thomas Berger, a lawyer with a long history in First Nations law including arguing the Calder case that helped establish the concept of Aboriginal title. “(Berger) is a living example of First Nations law in Canada,” Eby said, “and we think his presence will signal a couple of things,” including the new government’s commitment to adequately consult Indigenous communities. Eby said Berger will also take over the defence of the lawsuit that the Squamish First Nation has filed against B.C., arguing that it was not adequately consulted in the provincial environmental review. Green party leader Andrew Weaver praised the government’s announcement as a “key commitment in our Confidence and Supply Agreement.” “In the B.C. Green caucus’ view, the process that led to this project’s approval was profoundly flawed,” Weaver said. However, from a provincial perspective constitutional legal experts have said B.C. has a weak case for stopping a border-crossing pipeline, which falls squarely within federal

jurisdiction for approval. “The bottom line is they don’t have a legal case to stop it,” said Jocelyn Stacey, an assistant professor in environmental law at UBC’s Allard School of Law in a previous

interview, “but the province can make things very messy.” Eby said B.C. won’t unduly delay permitting for the Trans Mountain expansion project, but the province appears willing to test its case with respect to Aboriginal consultation and its promise to fully adopt the United Nations Declaration of Rights for Indigenous People. Heyman said government also plans to review its policies on Aboriginal consultation, which will “clarify government policy for decision-makers as they evaluate future permits and work plans.” Heyman doubts Kinder Morgan will be able to start construction on its September timeline because the company has only received provincial approval for three of eight environmental management plans that it needs to fulfil a condition of its provincial environmental assessment certificate. “Five (plans) have not been accepted, according to the Environmental Assessment Office, because they have not met the test of consultation with First Nations,” Heyman said. “So until those plans are complete, with the exception of private lands and some clearing of right-of-way, they cannot put a shovel in the ground (on public lands).”

Richmond shooting leaves 1 person seriously injured RCMP in Richmond, say one person was seriously injured after an early morning shooting Tuesday. RCMP say the shooting, which took place just before 6 a.m. PT, happened on Waterton Drive near Steveston Highway. One person

was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Acting Cpl. Adriana Peralta says police are still investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Highway 1 reopens after large fire at Abbotsford mill Roads in and out of Abbotsford were snarled Wednesday evening after a large fire broke out at a mill on the west side of the city. The blaze, which has been extinguished except for a few hot spots, according to Abbotsford fire chief Don Beer, was located at Precision Custom, a lumber yard at the 30500 block of Matsqui Place, just across the freeway from the Highstreet Shopping Centre. Precision Custom specializes in dry wood and had two kiln buildings that were at risk. “We were able to save both of those kiln buildings,” Beer said. “Another fairly substantial building and a storage building both were lost, and a bunch of materials.” The fire couldn’t have sprung up in a more inconvenient place for Lower Mainland commuters, as the flames were close enough to impact both Highway 1 and Fraser Highway, forcing the closure of both. One concern for fire crews was a PetroPass truck stop next door to the lumber yard. “The initial attack had us setting our sights on protecting what we refer to as exposure, that being one of them,” said Beer of the truck stop. “Winds coming from the southwest did push the fire in that direction.” But that was far from the only complication.

“It also pushed brands and sparks out into the highway, and the shoulder and the median both caught fire,” Beer said. “We actually had two separate fires burning at the same time here.”

Abbotsford fire crews threw everything they had at the blaze, exhausting their resources. At its height, the fire had drawn around 85 firefighters and 16 fire vehicles, Beer said. Chilliwack and Mission both supplied fire engines to help cover the rest of the city in the meantime. Crews worked tirelessly to contain both fires and get the major thoroughfares open again to ease the congestion, but it didn’t happen quickly. Highway 1 remained closed in both directions for over an hour before Abbotsford Police announced that they had opened up a single lane both ways. It was over two hours before additional lanes were cleared.

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Somalis with criminal records coming to Canada from US: intelligence report Continued from Page 1... The report said 16 Somalis with “serious” criminal pasts were known to have arrived in Canada from the U.S. between 2012 and 2015. Six had records in the U.S. for sexual offences — three involving minors as victims. Eleven with records in Minnesota had illegally crossed the border in the same area near Emerson, Manitoba. They were among 164 Somalis flagged by the CBSA for serious crime and national security concerns during that period. “There’s nothing like this,” said Ahmed, a Somali refugee. “This is completely unfounded.” Recently released under the Access to Information Act, the intelligence report was dated Jan. 2016, when U.S. deportations of failed Somali asylum seekers and permanent residents with criminal records were on the rise. The U.S. deported 65 Somalis in 2014, 120 in 2015 and 198 in 2016, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement statistics. They have increased further under President Donald Trump. The increasing deportations of Somalis from the U.S. “may be a contributing factor for individuals with criminal records to enter into Canada illegally,” said the report, titled “Somali Nationals in Canada with Serious Inadmissibility Concerns.” Unlike the U.S., Canada has imposed a temporary ban on deportations to parts of Somalia, notably Mogadishu, where Islamist militants have been staging attacks. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assured Canadians his government can

handle the current surge in illegal border crossings, most recently in Quebec, where more than 100 asylum seekers are crossing from the U.S. each day. “Entering Canada is not a free-for-all,” said Jacqueline Roby, a CBSA spokesperson. Those caught crossing the border between points of entry are arrested, and when they make refugee claims they are interviewed and subjected to security and criminal record checks, she said. The intelligence report said the U.S. began deporting Somalis in “increased numbers” in 2012. In June of that year, court records show, CBSA officers found a man walking along a southern Manitoba highway. He said his name was Abdulqadir Magan and that he had been in the U.S. for two months and wanted to make a refugee claim. But a check of his fingerprints identified him as Saiad Abdi, a longtime U.S. permanent resident with what a judge called “a lengthy criminal record,” including a conviction for improper handling of a weapon. He was deported back to the U.S. David Matas, the Winnipeg refugee and human rights lawyer who represented him in the Federal Court, said Somalis were crossing into Canada because of U.S. removal policies and rising intolerance under Trump. “I think the advent of the Trump presidency has created an atmosphere of fear within this population,” Matas said, adding that walking over the border was the only option for many because of a law that would see them turned back were they to go to an official border post.

Surrey renters revolt over ‘heavy-handed’ strata fines, surveillance Errol Povah has had enough. For six years, Povah said he’s lived at Surrey’s d’Corize high rise without any issues — until the building managers issued him a $200 fine, which he described as “heavyhanded.” The ticket was for leaving the parking garage before the security gate closed completely. Normally, he says he tries to keep a close eye on the gate through his rear view mirror before driving away, but admits he may have been caught up in the everyday rush of life. “I’m as concerned for safety and security as anybody else,” he said. Povah thought the fine was uncharacteristically harsh for the strata, but was alarmed to discover other residents were getting similar fines for incidents they viewed as minor, such as not compacting garbage, and for wearing improper footwear in the gym. Some renters have received thousands of dollars of tickets in a day, and believe they’re being watched by surveillance cameras. Povah says the fines began after tenants noticed that surveillance cameras were installed throughout the building in recent months. In July, he said the number of tickets issued dramatically increased. However, the strata said that the sudden spike in fines was in response to a constant reoccurrence in offences, which lead to health and safety concerns. A written statement from the strata said

that the security system is partly meant “to meet statutory and regulatory requirements, including the enforcement of the bylaws and rules.” Povah is one of many concerned residents

protesting the management of the building. They say the use of cameras to film potential tenant transgressions violates the tenants’ privacy. “I’ve been an activist all my life,” said Povah. “I thought it’s time to take some action here.” Tenant Erik Derenowski believes he was filmed disposing of a broken down door into the garbage bin, after being advised by a waste disposal company to do so. Days later, he received a fine for disposing of demolition materials in a garbage bin. “A couple of weeks after that, I came home and my door was just covered in fines,” Derenowski said. “And not just [my door], actually — every door on my floor.” That day, Derenowsk said 110 of the 180 units in the building received tickets. He is now moving out of the building.

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RCMP settle lawsuit, apologize to South Asian woman acquitted of human smuggling The RCMP has settled a lawsuit and apologized for making what they describe as improper comments about a West Vancouver woman accused and later acquitted of human smuggling. Police spokesman Supt. Sean Sullivan says the RCMP recognize that public statements made against Mumtaz Ladha over the course of the criminal investigation were improper and they apologize unreservedly. Ladha settled a lawsuit nearly three weeks ago against the Mounties for negligent investigation and defamation. In a statement released by her lawyer,

Ladha says she sees the RCMP’s apology as the end of a “terrible saga” and she looks forward to resuming her normal life with her reputation fully restored. Ladha was accused in 2011 of human trafficking and human smuggling after she brought a young Tanzanian woman to Canada to work in her multimillion-dollar West Vancouver home. Ladha also settled a lawsuit against B.C.’s civil forfeiture office last year, accusing it of relying on the RCMP’s misleading investigation to file a “negligent and malicious claim” on the family’s home, worth about $3 million at the time.

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Illegally dumped junk costs Metro Vancouver $5M yearly Illegal dumping is currently costing Metro Vancouver $5 million each year — and officials say that number is increasing.

In an attempt to change that, the district has launched a new website to help residents get their waste to the proper disposal facility. Metro Vancouver’s director of solid waste planning, Andrew Marr, says the most common items illegally dumped on the edges of property or in alleyways are mattresses, large furniture and electronics. “Quite often,

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people put it outside on a curb, put a sign on it saying ‘free,’ and then assume someone’s going to want it,” he told On The Coast guest host Gloria Macarenko.“They think they’re doing the right thing and someone’s going to come along and use it. Relatively rare that that’s going to happen. “What’s happening quite often is a city crew has to come by and clean it up. But because it disappears, people think someone’s come by and made use of it.” Fining people who dump illegally is difficult, Marr says, because they generally have to be caught in the act. Fines start at $100 but can go up to several thousand, but with almost 40,000 incidents in 2016 alone, Marr doesn’t believe they deter people. He says anyone who wants their old items reused should sell it on a website like Craigslist or check thrift stores or charities to see if they can use those items.

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BC health officials suggest safe drug use at music festivals Aside from music, there is another thing shared in music festivals — drugs — and officials are reminding users to use them safely. The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) has issued a public service announcement aimed at festival attendees who use drugs, many of which are contaminated with fentanyl, increasing the possibility an overdose.

This announcement is part of the effort to fight the province’s overdose crisis. According to the latest statistics released by the B.C. Coroners Service, there were 111 suspected drug overdose deaths in June, a 61 per cent increase from June 2016. This brings the number of deaths to date in B.C. to 780 in 2017, up from the 414 at the same time last year.

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South Asian police officer and 2 others found not guilty of sexually assaulting colleague Three Toronto police officers have been found not guilty of sexually assaulting a female colleague with whom they had been partying and drinking after an Ontario judge found there were inconsistencies in the woman’s account of that night.

Leslie Nyznik, Joshua Cabero and Sameer Kara had pleaded not guilty in connection with the alleged incident on Jan. 17, 2015. Nyznik, the only accused to testify, told court it was the female colleague’s idea to return to a hotel room rented out by two of the accused where she instigated sex with all three men. The woman — a parking enforcement officer whose identity is protected by a publication ban — had testified she had several drinks during the course of the night

and felt powerless and unable to move or speak when the three men had sex with her against her wishes. Justice Anne Molloy, who presided over the case, said the case came down to the reliability and credibility of complainant. She said there were many problems with the complainant’s evidence and found some aspects simply untrue. “Given frailties of evidence I simply cannot be sure to make a finding of criminal guilt,” she said. The three men smiled and hugged supporters as they left the courtroom Wednesday. Nyznik’s lawyer said outside court that his client looks forward to having his life back and going back to work. “Mr. Nyznik is very happy to finally have this process behind him,” Harry Black said. “He took the stand and he faced the allegations and he has answered them and he is now vindicated.” During trial, court heard Kara had invited the complainant to join in on a “rookie buy night” where rookie officers buy drinks for the veterans. The two, who worked out of the same division, had become friends, court heard.

Police investigating body found in Langley grass fire Police are investigating after a body was found in a grass fire in Langley early Saturday morning. Around 2 a.m., the Langley Fire Department was called to a fire in a field adjacent to the 6000-block Glover Road. After extinguishing the grass fire, firefighters found a body and called RCMP. Langley RCMP’s serious crime unit is handling the investigation. The surrounding area will be cordoned for the remainder of he day.

body of Bhavkiran (Kiran) Dhesi, 19, was found inside a burnt-out vehicle in South Surrey on Wednesday morning. In that case, it was also firefighters who put out the fire and notified RCMP of the discovery. There is no indication the two cases are related.

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Crowded Surrey schools to get new teachers and new portables for 2017 There’s both good and bad news for Surrey students heading back to class next month. Classrooms have been bursting at the seams, thanks to Surrey’s rapidly growing population and demographic boom of young families.

This fall, there will be some relief. The Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark ruling in favour of teachers regarding class size and composition means the district now has funding for 315 new teaching positions. But Surrey School District spokesperson Doug Strachan said along with the new teachers, the district is set to get 50 more portables to accommodate an anticipated 800 to 1,000 new students. “We anticipate going from about 275 portables to 325 thereabouts to get us through

until some of the new construction comes on.” Parents have been complaining for years about the lack of classrooms for the district’s more than 71,000 students. Last year, the then-BC Liberal government announced a wave of new school construction for the city. It offered up a further $217 million in capital funding for the district in January of this year. One of Surrey’s new schools is slated to open next year: a high school in Clayton Heights, one of the city’s fastest growing areas. A second high school to be located in Grandview Heights area is slated for completion in 2020. “The space needs are still a challenge for us,” admitted Strachan. “But it’s something [where] we can see light at the end of the tunnel.” Back in January, the Surrey School Coalition warned that the province would need to build a new elementary school every year and a new high school every two to three years in order to meet the needs of the city’s growing population.

Canadian man accused of stabbing in USA celebrated 9-11 attacks A Tunisian-born man who lives in Canada and stabbed a police officer at a Michigan airport subscribes to Osama Bin Laden‘s ideology and celebrated the 9-11 attacks, federal prosecutors said in a court filing. In an interview after his June arrest in Flint, Amor Ftouhi also told federal agents that he praised Bin Laden for organizing the 2001 attacks on the United States which he “considers an enemy of Allah,” according to the documents. Ftouhi, 49, of Montreal, Quebec, has been indicted on charges of committing an act of violence at an international airport

and interfering with airport security in the June 21 attack at Flint’s Bishop International Airport, about 50 miles (80.46 kilometres) northwest of Detroit. Lt. Jeff Neville was stabbed in the neck, but later recovered from his wounds. Authorities have said Ftouhi mentioned killings in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan and yelled “Allahu Akbar,” the Arabic phrase for “God is great,” at the time Neville was attacked. The FBI has said Ftouhi legally entered the U.S. at Champlain, New York, on June 16. The FBI said he bought a knife in the U.S.

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On June 26th SAF Canada concluded its first School Supply Drive, collecting over 2165 pounds of supplies. Many schools in Surrey took part in the drive including Sikh Academy, Guru AngadDev Elementary, Khalsa School, Gurmat Center, and Gobind Sarvar. Over the next six months, donated supplies will be shipped to India for underprivileged students to use. Many of these students, coming from povertyridden areas, do not have access to basic human necessities like clothing, clean water or shelter. This is just one of the many initiatives SAF Canada has taken since 2014 when the charity was founded by Shamandeep Singh. Impoverished families in India do not get adequate support from their government and therefore cannot afford to send their children to school. Without education children are destined to live in poverty, further perpetuating its cycle. SAF Canada

believes education can empower children to break this cycle of poverty. It was this thought that motivated, SAF’s founder to start the “EDUCATE A CHILD” program whereby anyone can sponsor the education of a child online. Since its conception, the program has seen substantial growth, from just 20 children sponsored in 2014 to over 350 today. Sikhi Awareness Foundation or SAF is a Canadian charity from Surrey that operates under the premise of “Selfless service for all of humanity”. Currently, they primarily work in India providing aid to children, families, and individuals in need through various poverty relief programs. Over the past two years, SAF has built homes and provided meals for many underprivileged families. For more information regarding SAF Canada, you can check them out online at safcanada.org or email them at info@ safcanada.org

Ottawa mulls tougher drunk driving laws by lowering legal alcohol limit The classic romantic date is in danger of disappearing if the federal government reduces the legal alcohol limit for licensed drivers, a spokesperson for Quebec’s restaurant lobby said Tuesday. François Meunier said if Ottawa passes such a law, it would be a disaster for the restaurant industry — and for lovers. “The (change would) mean a woman can have one drink and a man, in most cases, two,” Meunier said. “Forget about a bottle of wine for two, for a Valentine’s Day dinner — that’s over.”

In a letter to provincial and territorial justice ministers dated last May, federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould suggested lowering the limit to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood from the current 80 milligrams.

The federal minister said the change would “make it easier to fight the danger posed by drivers who have consumed alcohol.” Meunier, who works for an association that represents restaurateurs in Quebec, said his members are less worried about losing alcohol sales and more concerned with seeing a significant drop in total revenues, as people choose to stay home. “When it comes to celebrations, parties, all that will be done at home as people change their behaviour. It’s easy to talk about taking a taxi or public transportation, but in the (outlying) regions it’s not as easy.” Wilson-Raybould responded to the reaction to her letter through a spokesperson on Tuesday. “I believe that lowering the federal limit to 50mg would better respond to the danger posed by impaired drivers, by sending a strong message through the criminal law and changing drivers’ behaviour,” WilsonRaybould said.

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Americans crossing Canadian border bringing handguns with ‘alarming frequency’ Six Americans have been charged with bringing handguns across the New Brunswick border so far this summer, as a Canadian prosecutor says it’s proving difficult to let otherwise law-abiding people know they can’t bring firearms on vacation. “The offences continue to occur with alarming frequency during the summer months,” federal prosecutor Peter Thorn said from Hampton, N.B. Five men — three from Florida, two from New England — pleaded guilty and were fined between $1,500 and $2,000, he said. Thorn, who has prosecuted these cases for years, said most of the people caught are “respectful and law abiding citizens of the U.S.A.” who are unaware handguns are either restricted or prohibited in Canada.

He said many don’t realize they can legally declare firearms and leave them behind as

they enter the country. Many of the tourists are 60 and older, and from the South. The Canadian government has issued travel advisories, and there is signage at the border, but some Americans keep bringing their guns and lying about it, he said. Thorn said each time he handles a case,

he asks the judge for a sentence that will deter others from travelling armed, but word doesn’t seem to filter back to the U.S. “Unfortunately, whereas the offenders reside in the U.S.A., it is highly unlikely that the sentencing message will ever reach those who could take heed or notice of the message,” Thorn said in an email to The Canadian Press. A University of New Brunswick researcher says part of the issue lies with sex education in Canada. The plant’s clear sap can cause blistering third-degree burns and even permanent blindness if it touches the body and is then exposed to the sun. The first case at St. Stephen, N.B., this summer came May 20. A 69-year-old New Hampshire man admitted he had a .357

Magnum in his glove compartment as border guards inspected his SUV. He was fined $1,500. Two days later, a 27-year-old Maine woman was charged with failing to declare a prohibited handgun at St. Stephen. She has pleaded not guilty and will face trial in Saint John, N.B., on March 23, 2018, Thorn said. On June 9, a 66-year-old Tavernier, Fla., man denied having a gun in his motor home — until border officers found a Smith & Wesson 9 mm in a locked safe. He was fined $1,500. On June 23, a Hampton, Fla., man arrived with two undeclared guns, including a prohibited .25 calibre Raven Arms handgun. He was fined $2,000. On July 11, there were two cases within hours.

Ex-PM Paul Martin expresses regret about early phases of Khadr case Former prime minister Paul Martin said he thinks a federal payout to Omar Khadr could have been avoided had Ottawa handled the situation differently from the start. Speaking after receiving an award in Halifax, Martin told The Canadian Press he wishes Ottawa had taken a different approach in the early stages of the Khadr case, but his own government had to work with the hand it had been dealt. “I think it was a situation that was not well handled by a succession of governments, and I think obviously hindsight demonstrates that,” Martin said in a phone interview Thursday. “Unfortunately, we continued with the precedent that had been established by ... previous governments, and certainly one could argue that more could have been done at that stage, and I wish it had been.” In 2002, the Canadian-born Khadr was imprisoned in the notorious U.S. detention facility in Guantanamo, Cuba, accused of killing an American soldier/medic during a firefight in Afghanistan at the age of 15. Martin, who became prime minister in late 2003 after serving in the previous Liberal cabinet, said he feels the Khadr case was on track for a federal settlement by the time he came to power. “Really, by the time we came along, the courts had already decided the payments were there,” he said. “If your question is if the thing had been handled from the very beginning, then the answer is yes [a payout could have been avoided], but it was not handled differently at the very beginning.” The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 2010 that Canadian authorities violated Khadr’s charter rights when they interrogated him there, despite the fact he was a minor, had no legal representation and had been tortured. Khadr subsequently launched a $20-million civil suit against the Canadian government. That was settled in July when the government reportedly paid him $10.5 million rather than pursue what officials said would have been a costly court battle that the government had no hope of winning. Martin, who has spent much of his postgovernment life working on education initiatives for Indigenous children, received the Samuel Cunard Prize for Vision, Courage and Creativity on board the Queen Mary 2 cruise liner at the Halifax waterfront Thursday.

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Immigration minister was warned about irregular crossings by refugees but failed to act Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen was warned by his officials that irregular crossings across the Canadian border could be on the rise this summer, which would require him to rethink the way the Liberal government is handling the situation. But the minister said what his officials were talking about in the briefing note, which was obtained under the Access to Information Act, was not the increased stream of asylum seekers crossing into Quebec from the United States in the last few weeks, but a “mass arrival” scenario. Are the asylum-seekers in Quebec really outside the realm of massive, irregular arrivals as the minister suggests? The previous Conservative government encountered a scenario in 2010 when the MV Sun Sea, a ship carrying 492 Tamil migrants who intended to claim refugee status, was intercepted off the B.C. coast. Another vessel, the MV Ocean Lady, had arrived with 76 Sri Lankan migrants the year before. The Conservative government responded with a crackdown on so-called irregular arrivals, including legislation aimed at helping them respond more quickly — and more aggressively — should the situation happen again. If today’s government considers the asylum seekers in Quebec part of a mass

arrival, it could use that legislation to respond — but the provisions are widely considered to be a blunt instrument. Over the past few weeks, the number of people passing illegally into Canada from the U.S. near the border crossing in SaintBernard-de-Lacolle, Que., has risen steadily, and is now about 250 or 300 people every

day. Many of the asylum seekers are originally from Haiti and decided to make a move after the U.S. government said it might end a program that granted them temporary protection from being deported after a deadly earthquake struck the impoverished island nation in 2010. There have been reports that many were motivated by false rumours that getting into Canada would be easy.

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall retiring from politics Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall announced on Thursday he is retiring from politics after 14 years as the leader of the Saskatchewan Party. Wall, 51, said he would stay on as premier until the party elects a new leader. “Together with [my wife] Tami, I have decided that now is the time for renewal — for my party, for the government, for the province. It’s time for me to retire from politics,” Wall said Thursday morning in a video posted to Facebook. Wall, who is in his third term as premier, mentioned the decision to retire was made around the end of June. The announcement comes in the midst of a tumultuous term due to a slumping economy and highly criticized cuts made in March’s provincial budget. During the 2016 provincial election, the Saskatchewan Party won 51 out of 61 seats under Wall’s leadership. Wall’s popularity took a significant hit after the most recent budget, which saw the province post a $685-million deficit. The province shut down the Saskatchewan Transportation Company, which provided bus service carrying people and freight between major urban centres, much to the chagrin of residents in rural and remote parts of the province. Universities and schools saw their funding slashed. Municipalities struggled to cope with the scrapping of the grants-inlieu program, which saw payments made

for cheap imports from Asia and beyond. For Canadian retailers, the fear is that e-commerce companies will undercut their prices. The U.S. plan was unveiled in July as part of the Trump administration’s goals to renegotiate the 25-year-old treaty. While Mexico and Canada are still formulating their responses, Mexico City is leaning strongly against the proposal in its current form, and Ottawa may not be far behind. The proposed $800 level “opens a completely unnecessary door” to imports from outside the NAFTA trading bloc, Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said on Thursday on the sidelines of a NAFTA-related event, calling it “a very sensitive topic.”

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“We as a government have made mistakes. I have made mistakes,” Wall said at a news conference following the Facebook announcement. Wall identified cuts to the province’s libraries, worth $4.8 million, as a mistake made by the government. The province later reversed the cuts. And the provincial sales tax was raised to six per cent for the first time since it was cut by the NDP in 2006. First elected as premier in 2007, Wall had served as the MLA for Swift Current since 1999. Wall was acclaimed as leader of the party in 2004. “I believe, though, that to best ensure continued success in that work, Saskatchewan needs renewal, a fresh perspective in leadership,” Wall said today. When questioned about the timing of the announcement, Wall said it was important to give the next leader of the party time to make themselves familiar with the people of Saskatchewan and the issues that need to be addressed.

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A U.S. proposal for Mexico and Canada to vastly raise the value of online purchases that can be imported duty-free from stores like Amazon.com and eBay is emerging as a flashpoint in an upcoming renegotiation of the NAFTA trade deal. Vulnerable industries like footwear, textiles and bricks and mortar retail in Mexico and Canada are pushing back hard against the proposal by the U.S. trade representative to raise Mexican and Canadian duty-free import limits for e-commerce to the U.S. level of $800 US, from current thresholds of $50 US and $20 Canadian, respectively. For the Mexicans, the main worry is that such a move could open a back door

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NDP Govt makes English language learning free in BC without knowing cost to taxpayers The new NDP government in B.C. is eliminating tuition fees on adult basic education or English language learning programs, reversing a 2015 decision by the B.C. Liberals, Premier John Horgan announced Tuesday. Horgan said the announcement means the NDP has delivered on a promise made during the election campaign. “We’ve seen literally thousands of people not participate or not move forward with English language learning and adult basic education as a result of the barriers that costs impose on people,” Horgan said at a media

event. “We wanted to get this out as quickly as possible so that the September school year can see an increase in enrolment.” In 2015, institutions were allowed to set fees for adult basic education and English language learning programs up to $1,600 per semester per student — and enrolment dropped substantially, according to the NDP. Horgan did not have a cost estimate for the move, telling reporters at Camosun College in Victoria that those numbers would be available next month. He also said his party’s election promise to make provincial student loans interest free

and create a $1,000 grant for post-secondary students who complete their studies would be fulfilled in September. University of British Columbia professor of education Shauna Butterwick applauded the change in policy and believes it will improve access to education for prospective low-income students. Some of those students did not graduate from high school; others may have been forced out of old industries by the changing economy, and some of them could be those who did graduate from high school over five years ago but have to retake courses as the curriculum changes. “The vast majority of them continue to

go onto other post-secondary education programs,” she told On The Coast guest host Gloria Macarenko. “It’s just helping students get to programs that are career-focused and can get them jobs with a living wage.” Butterwick says she has heard anecdotally that many students who wanted to get into adult basic education or English language learning but can not afford to often go onto social assistance or take low-paying service sector jobs. She argues getting more of those prospective students into higher education will secure higher paying jobs for students and more taxable income for the province.

Former RCMP officer found guilty of sex assault of 9-year-old girl A former RCMP officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl. A judge convicted Robert Dowd Tuesday morning. The judge said she didn’t believe Dowd’s testimony, but believed the nine-year-old girl who said Dowd inappropriately touched her while the two were alone at a campfire gathering in September 2014. Court was told the girl was with her father, brother and six other people including Dowd, who was not on-duty at the time, at a campfire hosted by the accused.

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Quebec political party calls for tighter borders, hardline approach to asylum seekers As Quebec takes measures to accommodate a surge of asylum seekers crossing into the province, a right-leaning opposition party warned the border could become a “sieve” and called for the government to reconsider what it calls a “completely irresponsible” response to the influx.

“Canada is compelled to handle asylum claims, and Quebec is obliged to handle it,” said Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault in a Facebook post. While he said that Quebec and Canada have a duty to accept their share of refugees in the face of a crisis, Legault is concerned about what he calls an “out-of-hand influx of illegal migrants” flooding into Quebec from the United States. “For all potential migrants, this Liberal discourse is the equivalent of an invitation to stampede toward the Quebec border without going through customs,” said Legault. Legault also said that province’s “resources are limited, just like our capacity to integrate immigrants into the francophone majority.” Over the last few weeks, authorities have struggled to handle a growing number of people coming into Quebec through unofficial crossings such as Roxham Road,

close to the official border crossing at SaintBernard-de-Lacolle. In the past two weeks, the number of asylum seekers has jumped from about 50 a day to 200 at that crossing, and by Wednesday, 700 people were waiting to be processed. The province has to find accommodations for them all. While the Parti Québécois, the Official Opposition, has also questioned the province’s capacity to deal with the influx, the right-leaning CAQ is the first Quebec political party to call for stricter rules and tightened border control. The CAQ has taken a strong stance on immigration, culture and identity in the past, but this hardline approach to asylum seekers comes as the party’s popularity continues to mount across Quebec in recent months. Premier Philippe Couillard accused Legault of fear-mongering by “trying to stir up concerns” among Quebecers over immigration and refugee issues. “Quebec is a mature society and is giving the necessary resources to face this situation in a proper and dignified matter,” said Couillard. He called Legault’s stance “a sheer lack of leadership.” Legault said that Quebecers’ tolerance toward refugees is waning as asylum seekers head to the border in droves. “The attitude of generosity and solidarity on behalf of Quebecers toward refugees is shaken,” he said. “And if political officials don’t change their attitude, we can expect a backlash.” Refugees who make a claim through the legal route are also frustrated and feel mistreated, since they wait a long time to be able to immigrate to Canada, Legault said.

Taxpayer advocate-turned-MLA sublets Edmonton condo while claiming public allowance United Conservative Party MLA Derek Fildebrandt, who sublet his downtown Edmonton apartment while claiming thousands of dollars in taxpayer-funded housing subsidies, claims the controversy is just a political “smear.” The MLA for Strathmore-Brooks and former Alberta director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation had been advertising his Jasper Avenue condo on Airbnb, describing the suite as “modernly furnished and very wellkept.” “With a sweeping view of the city and is in the thick of the action on Jasper Avenue,” reads the ad. “For business or pleasure, this apartment will serve you perfectly.” Fildebrandt was charging between $50 and $83 a night for the onebedroom suite. It appears to have been rented out several times between January and March, with eight guest reviews posted for the apartment. The listing has since been deactivated. During the same time frame, Fildebrandt claimed $7,720 in accommodation allowance for his Edmonton expenses. Fildebrandt, 31, who was elected as a

Wildrose MLA in the 2015 provincial election, has not responded trequests for comment but tweeted Thursday morning that he will donate $2,555 to help pay off Alberta’s debt. “$2,555 over 8 months letting out my Edmonton home while unused,” Fildebrandt wrote in a tweet on Thursday morning. “I won’t let smear distract from real issues.” MLAs from ridings outside the Edmonton capital region are allotted a maximum housing budget of $23,160 each fiscal year to own or lease a property in the city. According to the rules of the Legislative Assembly Office (LAO), the allowance can be used on expenses like rent and utilities but the money is only meant to cover the actual costs incurred by members. Fildebrandt downplayed any controversy about his apartment, telling the Edmonton Journal that it’s the 21st century and it’s reasonable for people who are gone half the year to sublet their apartment. Finance Minister Joe Ceci criticized Fildebrandt on Twitter Wednesday night for using a “tax-funded apartment for personal profit.”

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Southeast Asia’s top diplomats have slammed North Korea with a sharp rebuke over its intercontinental ballistic missile tests and reminded Pyongyang of its duty to avoid conflicts as a member of Asia’s biggest security forum. The 10 foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations reiterated in a joint statement Saturday their grave concerns over the escalation of tensions on the Korean

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Peninsula due to the North’s two ICBM tests last month, saying the launches threaten world stability. Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said earlier that the ASEAN ministers were divided over a US proposal to remove North Korea from the ASEAN Regional Forum, a 27-member grouping that includes the North, along with its most bitter adversaries South Korea, the United States and Japan.

1,000 Muslim clerics urge UN to act against Saeed Over 1,000 Muslim clerics and imams have passed a resolution against 26/11 mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, demanding that he be punished for his anti-India activities. The resolution, passed at a gathering at Madrassa Darul Uloom Ali Hasan Ahle Sunnat in Mumbai, also denounces JuD, along with several other Pakistan-based terror outfits. It has been sent to Amr Abdellatif Aboulatta, chair of the UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee at the Security Council, with a copy marked to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). “Hafiz Saeed and the terror outfits he heads are threats to global peace. He calls India enemy number one but he is the enemy of Islam and humanity,” said the chief of Mumbaibased NGO Islamic Defence Cyber Cell, Dr Abdur Rahman Anjaria, who introduced the resolution. Anjaria had also initiated the world’s biggest fatwa against the terror outfit Islamic State in 2015, getting it signed by over 1,000

Nepal’s parliament Wednesday criminalised an ancient Hindu practice that banishes women from the home during menstruation. Many communities in Nepal view menstruating women as impure and in some remote areas they are forced to sleep in a hut away from home during their periods, a custom known as chhaupadi. The new law stipulates a three-month jail sentence or a 3,000 rupee fine ($30), or both, for anyone forcing a woman to follow the custom. “A woman during her menstruation or post-natal state should not kept in chhaupadi or treated with any kind of similar discrimination or untouchable and inhuman behaviour,” reads the law, passed in an unanimous vote. It will only come into effect in a year’s time. Chhaupadi is linked to Hinduism and considers women untouchable when they menstruate, as well as after childbirth. They are banished from the home -- barred from touching food, religious icons, cattle and men -- and forced to sleep in basic huts known as chhau goth. Last month a teenage girl died after being bitten by a snake while sleeping in a chhau goth. Two other women died in late 2016 in

separate incidents while also following the ritual -- one of smoke inhalation after she lit a fire for warmth, while the other death was unexplained. Rights activists say many other deaths likely go unreported. The Supreme Court banned chhaupadi more than a decade ago but it is still followed in parts of Nepal, particularly in remote western districts. Lawmaker Krishna Bhakta Pokhrel, who was part of the committee that pushed through the bill, said he hoped the new law would finally see an end to the custom. “Chhaupadi didn’t end, because there was no law to punish people even after the Supreme Court outlawed the practice,” Pokhrel said. Women’s rights activist Pema Lhaki described the law as unenforceable because it is related to a deeply entrenched belief system that is harder to change. “It’s a fallacy that it’s men who make the woman do this. Yes, Nepal’s patriarchal society plays a part but it’s the women who make themselves follow chhaupadi,” she told AFP. “They need to understand the root cause, have strategic interventions and then wait a generation,” she added.

Indian Muslim clerics and imams. The fresh resolution says that around 60 terror outfits operate from Pakistan, and urges the UN to initiate action against them. Asked the reason behind passing the resolution, Maulana Mohammed Hashim Ashrafi, patron of Madrassa Darul Uloom Ali Hasan Ahle Sunnat, said Indian clerics were “morally bound to oppose those who kill or support the killing of innocents in the name of Islam”. “It has been proved beyond doubt that Hafiz Saeed instigates youths to violence. We must oppose him and the ideology he propagates,” he said. While Saeed’s JuD remains banned in Pakistan, it launched a political party, ‘Milli Muslim League (MML)’, on Monday to contest elections in Pakistan. How is Saeed’s party a threat to India, Muslims and the global community? The head of Mumbai’s Saki Naka madrassa Abdul Manzar Khan Ashrafi explained, “Pakistan is a nuclear-armed country and if people like Saeed are voted to power, he will be a bigger threat to not just India, but the world.

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The Taliban - which banned poppy cultivation when it ruled Afghanistan - now appears to wield significant control over the war-torn country’s heroin production line, providing insurgents with billions of dollars, officials have told AFP. In 2016 Afghanistan, which produces 80 percent of the world’s opium, made around 4,800 tonnes of the drug bringing in revenues of three billion dollars, according to the United Nations. The Taliban has long taxed poppy-growing farmers to fund their years-long insurgency, but Western officials are concerned it is now running its own factories, refining the lucrative crop into morphine and heroin for exporting abroad. “I pretty firmly feel they are processing all the harvest,” William Brownfield, US Assistant Secretary for Drugs and Law Enforcement told reporters in the Afghan capital Kabul recently. “Everything they harvest is duly processed inside the country. They receive more revenues if they process it before it has left the country. “Obviously we are dealing with very loose figures, but drug trafficking amounts to billions of dollars every year from which the Taliban is taking a substantial percentage,” he added. Poppies, which are cheap and easy

to grow, make up half of Afghanistan’s entire agricultural output. Farmers are paid about $163 for a kilo of the black sap - the raw opium that oozes out of poppy seed pods when they are slit with a knife. Once it is refined into heroin, the

Taliban sells it in regional markets for between $2,300 and $3,500 a kilo. By the time it reaches Europe it wholesales for $45,000, according to a Western expert who is advising Afghan antinarcotics forces and asked not to be named. He said an increase in seizures of chemicals required to turn opium into morphine, the first step before it becomes heroin, such as acid anhydride, points to an escalation in Taliban drug activity. Sixty-six tonnes of the chemicals were seized in all of 2016, while 50 tonnes were impounded in just the first six months of this year, the expert said.

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Three suspected Khalistani militants arrested The Punjab Police’s State Special Operations Cell arrested three alleged Khalistani militants from Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) last night. A police spokesperson said the militants were part of a terror module run by Canadabased Gurjeet Cheema, who had supplied them arms and other logistic support. Those arrested have been identified as Balkar Singh, Balwinder Singh and Satinder Singh Rawat. They were residing in villages of Gwalior. The spokesperson said the arrests were made with the help of the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad in follow-up operations after the arrest of Maan Singh of Gurdaspur and Sher Singh of Jalandhar on May 21 by the Punjab Police. A large consignment of arms and ammunition, sent by the International

Gurdaspur cops prepare list of terrorists, gangsters The Gurdaspur police have prepared a list of suspected hideouts of terrorists and gangsters ahead of the visit of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh to this border city to unfurl the National Flag on Independence Day. The police are taking no chances in view of the intelligence inputs of militants infiltrating from across the border. Last month, police officers had converged on Dera Baba Nanak after reports warned of a possible infiltration. The CM will be unfurling the Tricolour at Government College stadium, 20 km from the international border. This is for the first time a state-level I-Day function is being held in the city. BS Virk, SSP, confirmed that two lists of hideouts had been prepared. One list pertains to the hideouts of international terrorists, while the second pinpoints the locations of gangsters’ dens. The suspected route taken by the terrorists, who had attacked Dinanagar police station, is also being sanitised. Officers of the neighbouring district of Pathankot are keeping an eye on the assumed route taken by the four militants, who laid siege to the airbase on January 2 last year. Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar has asked the police to install CCTVs at strategic points on the route to be taken by the CM’s cavalcade to reach the BSF guesthouse after his chopper lands at Tibri cantonment on the evening of August 14.

Crude bomb found on Akal Takht Express A crude bomb and a letter purportedly written by the Indian Mujahideen, warning of revenge for the killing of Lashkar-e-Taiba “divisional commander” Abu Dujana, was recovered from the Amritsar-bound Akal Takht Express here today, the police said. On being informed, the Government Railway Police stopped the train at Akbarganj railway station, ADG (Railways) BK Maurya said. “The train was vacated and extensively checked. A bomb wrapped in ‘sutli’ (jute thread) was found in a packet along with two lighters,” the ADG said. After the bomb was defused, the train left Akbarganj station for its onward journey, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) BC Dubey said.

Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), had been recovered from them. The police said the Gwalior module was working on the directions of Lakhbir Singh Rode, Pakistan-based chief of the ISYF. The police said Cheema, who belongs to Jogi Cheema village in Gurdaspur, was now based in Brampton, Ontario (Canada). His module was allegedly supplying weapons to terror suspects in Punjab. Three pistols, supplied by the arrested trio, were earlier recovered from Maan Singh, Gurpreet Singh alias Peet and Simarjit Singh alias Nikka. Meanwhile, Balkar, Balwinder and Satinder were produced before the Duty Magistrate at Ajnala in Amritsar district today. They were remand in police custody till August 16.

NRIs, locals pitch in for farmers’ kin In an initiative to help the beleaguered farmer community, a number of people, including NRIs and locals, have come forward to donate money through the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the families whose one or more members have committed suicide. Leader of Opposition Sukhpal Khaira said the AAP was just a facilitator between the donors and recipients and would not open any special bank account for the purpose. Surjeet Singh, father of Australian NRI Rashpal Singh, originally of Charar village (Jalandhar), handed over a cheque for Rs 2 lakh to the family of Davinder Singh of Chanarthal Khurd village in Fatehgarh Sahib today. All three male members of the family had committed suicide in the recent past after failing to repay the loan taken from a local commission agent. Khaira added that after his call to the NRIs a few days ago, many of

them contacted him to help the farmers in the state. He said Jeet Singh Kular (Canada), Raju Purewal (Canada), Dashmesh Singh Pannu (Canada) and Jaswinder Singh Latti (Italy) have promised to donate Rs 1 lakh each to the farmers’ families, while Manjeet Singh Ghumman (Holland) has offered to pay monthly pension of Rs 2,500 each to the widows of Dalit Khet Mazdoor families. Another donor from Moga — Happy — has offered to donate Rs 25,000 to any victim family. Khaira said he had also donated Rs 50,000 to a migrant family of Kapurthala whose five members had committed suicide after consuming poison in June. Terming the initiative as “Peedit KisanMajdoor Bachao Muhim” (Save indebted farmers-labourer initiative), Khaira made a fervent appeal to Punjabi NRIs to come forward and help the aggrieved families with an open heart.

PUNJAB

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Elite SOG to combat terrorism The state would soon have a 270-member trained elite Special Operations Group (SOG) to combat terrorism, an official press release said here today. Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh gave approval to the SOG. He said the SOG would have a special mandate to neutralise armed aggressors, infiltration, hijacking, hostage situations and related sensitive threat situations. A formal proposal for setting up the SOG would be placed in the next Cabinet meeting. The SOG would be headed by an ADGPrank official with an IG and a DIG-rank officer to assist him. It would be divided into three teams, headed by a SP-rank officer (team leader), who would be less than 35 years of age. The DSP-rank officers would be

younger than 30 years or in the age group of 18-25 years. The SOG members will also be given special medical insurance.

Farmers to boycott I-Day events Farmers will boycott Independence Day functions across the state and observe August 15 as a “black day” in protest against the government’s “failure” to stem the tide of farm suicides. The Bharatiya Kisan Union (Lakhowal) announced this at a meeting of its state committee here today. “In view of unabated suicides by farmers, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh and his Cabinet colleagues must pay homage to deceased farmers before unfurling the National Flag,” BKU general secretary Harinder Singh Lakhowal said. The Congress, BKU members said, had promised to waive farm debt in the run-up to the Assembly elections. “Now, debt waiver comes with certain conditions. Loans of only up to Rs 2 lakh are to be waived. And as of now, this remains an assurance. Not even a single farmer has benefitted from the announcement,” BKU secretary general Ramkaran Singh Rama claimed. Rama and Lakhowal said the Congress government was now looking towards the Centre for debt relief, while the Modi government had already washed its hands off the matter, saying it was for the states to

provide relief, if any, to farmers. BKU functionaries blamed the Central and state governments for betraying farmers. “The BJP (at the Centre) and the Congress (in Punjab) secured votes of farmers on the pretext of providing remunerative prices for their produce and implementing the Swaminathan Commission report. The two parties have reneged on their promise, denying economic independence to farmers,” Lakhowal said.

The BKU demanded release of sugarcane arrears running into more than Rs 100 crore by August 28. “If sugarcane growers are not paid by then, they will start an indefinite dharna from August 29 and disrupt traffic on the Chandigarh-Ludhiana and ChandigarhRopar roads,” Lakhowal added.

Haryana BJP chief’s son admits to chasing Chandigarh woman Vikas Barala, the 23-year-old son of a top BJP politician in Haryana, has admitted during his questioning that he was following the car of Varnika Kundu on Friday night, sources said today. Vikas Barala, the son of Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala, was arrested yesterday after being charged with trying to kidnap Ms Kundu. After interrogating him for nearly three hours, the police said it has CCTV evidence and witnesses against Vikas and his friend Ashish, who had earlier been let off on bail but now face up to seven years in jail. Varnika Kundu, the daughter of a bureaucrat, had posted on Facebook a harrowing account of being chased for several kilometres by Vikas and his friend Ashish on Friday after midnight. The 29-year-old DJ said they blocked her car, banged on her window and even tried to force open her door. The chase was caught on six CCTVs, the footage showing a white SUV racing behind Ms Kundu’s black sedan.

Vikas and Ashish were let off within hours of their arrest, because they were only charged with stalking and drink driving. The two had refused to give their blood and urine samples the night they were arrested. Sources in the

home ministry say a doctor was called to examine them and he noted that they reeked of alcohol. After Ms Kundu’s Facebook post went viral and led to massive public outrage, the spotlight was on the police, which was accused of trying to dilute the case under pressure from the state’s ruling BJP.

Captain rejects Akali demand to transfer police officers Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today said no Station House Officer (SHO) or senior police officer would be transferred on the Akalis’ demand. Commenting on former SAD minister Bikram Singh Majithia’s meeting with the DGP to seek the transfer of seven Gurdaspur SHOs, the CM said with the maximum complaints of false cases reported from his constituency (Majitha), Majithia was

apprehensive of being exposed once the commission probing false cases came out with its findings. “Majithia is welcome to meet the DGP, but there is no question of transferring any SHO just because he wants it,” the Chief Minister added. He called the move a “crude attempt” at diverting the government’s attention from Majithia’s involvement in registering false cases.

INDIA

Saturday, August 12, 2017

Nepal won’t take any sides in India-China standoff: Deputy PM Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara has said his country will not take any sides in the ongoing Sikkim standoff between India and China.

Nepal wants India and China to use “peaceful diplomatic means” to resolve the issue, said Mahara, who is also the Foreign Minister. “Nepal will not get dragged into this or that side in the border dispute,” he told reporters yesterday. “Some media reports are attempting to drag us in favour of one or the other side, but I want to make it clear that we have not taken any side in this matter,” Mahara said. He said that Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will pay an official visit to India from August 23 to 27 and necessary preparations are going on for the same. However, detailed itinerary of the visit is yet to be finalised, Mahara said. He also told media persons that Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang will arrive in Nepal on August 14 on an official visit. The Chinese leader’s visit will be development-centric, and it cannot be

Right to dissent must be protected, says Ansari A day after outgoing Vice-President Hamid Ansari spoke of a “feeling of unease” among minorities, in his farewell speech as Rajya Sabha Chairman today he cautioned the BJPled Union Government on the need to protect parliamentary rights of those expressing dissent. Several Opposition leaders backed his views. Ram Gopal Yadav (Samajwadi Party) and Derek O’ Brien (TMC) hoped parliamentary precedents set by him (not allowing Bill to be passed amid din) would continue after the new Chairman, BJP’s M Venkaiah Naidu, takes over tomorrow. Quoting Dr S Radhakrishnan, Ansari said: “A democracy is distinguished by the protection it gives to minorities. A democracy is likely to degenerate into tyranny if it does not allow the opposition groups to criticise fairly. “But, at the same time, minorities also have their responsibilities. They have every right to criticise, their right to criticise should not degenerate into wilful hampering and obstruction of the work of Parliament...” Noting that the manner in which the MPs attended to their business was watched by “the citizen body,” he called for restraint on hasty legislation. Inside the Rajya Sabha, the BJP stuck to niceties, with top leaders praising him. Outside, several NDA leaders criticised his comments on minoritis as “petty.” Some asked why he had kept mum or had not resigned if he felt so strongly on the issue. Kailash Vijayvargiya, BJP general secretary, wondered if Ansari was looking for “political shelter” after his retirement.

Court acquits all 10 arrested in 2005 Hyderabad bombing

linked with the prime minister’s visit to India in any way, he added. India and China have been locked in a standoff in Sikkim section’s Doklam area since June 16 after Chinese troops began constructing a road near the Bhutan trijunction. Bhutan has protested to China, saying the area belonged to it and accused Beijing of violating agreements that aim to maintain the status quo until the boundary dispute is resolved. India says the Chinese action to lay the road was unilateral and changes the status quo. It fears the road would allow China to cut off India’s access to its northeastern states. Doka La is the Indian name for the region which Bhutan recognises as Doklam, while China claims it as part of its Donglang region.

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Ten terror suspects with alleged links to Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) were acquitted by a local court on Thursday, nearly 12 years after a suicide bomber blew himself up on October 12, 2005 in front of the police task force office in Hyderabad. While nine of the accused have spent nearly 12 years in jail, the tenth has been out on bail. Apart from the suicide bomber, a home guard posted outside the office died in the explosion. The judgment said the prosecution failed to prove conspiracy charges. Also, the material seized from the accused did not amount to clinching evidence in the case, the judge added. The verdict came as a huge blow to Hyderabad police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) and drew sharp reactions from various quarters, including political parties, which accused police of framing innocents.

Seven of the nine accused lodged in the Chanchalguda jail were released late Thursday. Two of those acquitted are also accused in 2005 Jaunpur Shramajeevi Express blast case. They will be transferred to Jaunpur prison in Uttar Pradesh. On October 12, 2005, Dalin alias Mohtasim Billal, a HuJI member and native of Bangladesh, walked into the police office with a backpack stuffed with explosives, including ammonium nitrate, and blew himself up.

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Mehbooba meets Rajnath amid row over Article 35A Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh this evening at his official residence here. The two are believed to have discussed issues regarding abrogation of Article 35A of the Constitution that grants special status to the state. This has raised many eyebrows in the Valley. Even as both sides remained tight-lipped about the agenda of discussion, sources suggested that given the timing of the meeting, Article 35A might have come up for deliberations. Mehbooba, who arrived in the national Capital, met the Home Minister for 45 minutes and left without interacting with mediapersons. Mehbooba is keen to build a consensus against abrogation of the constitutional provision which empowers the Jammu and Kashmir legislature to define the state’s “permanent residents” and their special rights

and privileges, said sources. Earlier this week, the Chief Minister had met Opposition National Conference president Farooq Abdullah to seek his party’s support on the issue. Abdullah is reported to have told her that she should meet the Prime Minister, key Union Ministers and the BJP leadership to convince the Sangh Parivar against striking down the constitutional provision. The controversy erupted in 2014 after an NGO, “We the Citizens”, filed a PIL in the Supreme Court, seeking Article 35A to be struck down. The state government, under the guise of Articles 35A and 370, which grant special autonomous status to the state, has been discriminating against non-residents, who are debarred from buying property, getting government jobs or voting in local elections, the PIL alleged. Article 35A was added to the Constitution by a presidential order in 1954, it said.

Taj a mausoleum or temple, CIC asks govt The Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked the Ministry of Culture to respond to an RTI plea on whether the Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by Shahjahan or a Shiva temple gifted to the Mughal emperor by a Rajput king. The question — forwarded as an alternative narrative of history and the subject of various court cases — reached the CIC through an RTI plea and is now at the

ministry’s door. In a recent order, Information Commissioner Sridhar Acharyulu said the ministry should put to rest the controversy and clarify doubts about the history of the white-marbled mausoleum, considered one of the wonders of the world. Acharyulu recommended the ministry to clear its stand on the cases related to the provenance of the Taj Mahal.

India, China continue to militarily reinforce positions but no evacuation of border villages yet India and China continue to militarily reinforce their positions with the almost two-month long troop standoff in Doklam showing little signs of de-escalation, even as the Army on Thursday denied it had ordered evacuation of some villages near the SikkimBhutan-Tibet tri-junction. Government sources said there has been “some build-up” in terms of additional troops and tanks as well as artillery and air defence units in the Tibet Military District by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), but there is “no major or unusual mobilization” towards the Line of Actual Control as yet to send alarm bells clanging in the Indian security establishment. “Any major PLA mobilization towards our border will be detected since it will take around a week. Our well-acclimatized troops, backed by artillery, rockets and other heavycalibre weapons, are currently deployed in the ‘no war, no peace’ mode. They are ready to respond quickly if required,” said a source. Diplomatic channels, however, are also being used in a bid to diffuse the tense faceoff in the Bhutanese territory of Doklam, which erupted after Indian soldiers pro-actively blocked an attempt by the PLA to build a motorable road towards the tri-junction

in mid-June. “There is likely to be a border personnel meeting at Nathu La on Friday,” said another source. The Army, on its part, rejected reports that some villages and hamlets in areas like Kuppup, Nathang and Zuluk near the border in Sikkim were in the process of being evacuated due to the heightened tensions. “No village has been evacuated. Neither does the Army propose to get any evacuated. Unnecessary panic should not be spread,” said a source. But the Army continues to maintain high operational readiness along the 4,057-km Line of Actual Control stretching from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, having initiated its annual “operational alert” much before the usual September-October timeframe. “Our troops are better placed and entrenched in the Sikkim tri-junction area. It makes more military sense for the PLA to create mischief in some other sector if it actually comes to that,” said another source. The Army, however, is taking no chances on the Sikkim axis. The force has been steadily but discreetly moving the bulk of its soldiers under the 17 (Gangtok) and 27 (Kalimpong) Mountain Divisions (each has over 10,000 troops) of the Suknabased 33 Corps to their “operational alert areas” to cater for any contingency.

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Keshwan receives bravery award from the PM Police Constable Krishan Keshwan has been presented with a medal by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to honor his brave actions which led to the arrest of a robbery suspect last year. Keshwan was struck on the head with a knife during an attempted robbery at a shop in Valelevu last November and sustained serious injuries. He was awarded the medal along with 299 officers and retired officers for their special service.

China helps enhance Police operations in Fiji The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China today handed over office equipment, radio communication equipment, a traffic command vehicle, fiberglass and rubber boats for rescue operations that will further enhance Police Operations in Fiji. These equipment will be used in the central division. The donation is worth $670,000FJD. China’s Ambassador to Fiji Zhang Ping says this assistance would enhance the capability of the Fiji Police Force in carrying out it’s duty more effectively that would deliver better services to local communities. Ping says since the two countries signed an MOU in 2011 on the enhancement of bilateral law enforcement cooperation, exchanges between the two agencies have strengthened and broadened with more fruitful results achieved. The Minister for Defense and National Security Ratu Inoke Kubuabola says

the Fiji Police Force is again the beneficiary of bilateral relations and the handing over of equipment will further enhance the well-being of our people.

Fiji Born Australian singer Paulini Curuenavuli has been allegedly caught bribing a government employee under investigation for links to a bikie gang. The 34-year-old former Australian Idol contestant, could face a maximum jail sentence of seven years if found guilty of the charges. It is alleged Curuenavuli — known publicly as Paulini — bribed a NSW Roads and Maritime Services employee with $800 to give her a fake, unrestricted NSW driver’s licence, despite not being qualified to drive. NSW police allege that they have CCTV footage of Paulini in July of last year walking into the Roads & Maritime Services office. Paulini later allegedly transferred money into the bank account of the RMA employee. The Daily Telegraph reports that the

Kubuabola says in the Policing field, the support and cooperation of other policing jurisdictions is an extremely valuable asset, and to have the backing of the Chinese government is truly appreciated. He adds that the relations between our two countries continues to strengthen and he looks forward to the deepening our cooperation for the sake our people.

He also opened the upgraded buildings at Tailevu North College that were badly damaged after Cyclone Winston. There was major upgrading of five buildings that lost roofs and walls and the government also funded the fixing of other buildings. The total cost of the upgrade works is $850,000. Bainimarama says now that this work is completed, he hopes this will finally put the trauma of what happened behind them and focus on their studies and say that we truly were stronger than Winston. The Prime Minister says they are building better to higher standards. Bainimarama says the rebuild is important and he issued the instruction that there should be no short cuts.

A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl in Lomaiviti. The incident happened in 2008 when the man and the girl were staying in the same village. While sentencing the man, Suva High Court Judge Justice, Salesi Temo said that in a village old people are supposed to look after the younger ones but in this case it is the opposite. The man can apply for parole after 12 years.

Major achievement in development of a regional standard for kava A major achievement in terms of new work on developing a regional standard for kava as a beverage when mixed with water was finally adopted by the CODEX Alimentarius Commission, at its 40th Session in Geneva, Switzerland. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture Jitendra Singh says that this is a major milestone for Fiji and other kava‑producing Pacific Island countries. Singh adds the development of a regional standard for kava will improve the credibility and safety of the product, thus ensuring improved international market access for kava. This culminates some 13 years of work by regional members to develop a standard for kava. Kava is an important agricultural commodity for the Pacific Island countries

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UK Govt offers $4.4M towards COP23 presidency A major boost for Fiji today as the British government today committed $4.4 million towards Fiji’s Conference of Parties 23 presidency as Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama leads the charge to get a grand coalition for industrialized nations to reduce carbon emissions. Speaking at Tailevu North College, British High Commissioner to Fiji Melanie Hopkins says the UK stands ready to assist Fiji. Meanwhile Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama thanked Hopkins for Britain’s assistance in the wake of Cyclone Winston. Bainimarama says amongst other things, this included a substantial part of donation in the relief efforts by Queen Elizabeth the second.

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PAKISTAN

Saturday, August 12, 2017

22 injured in blast in Lahore At least 20 people were injured tonight in a blast in Lahore, the capital of Pakistan’s Punjab province.

The blast took at Lahore’s Bund road area, police said. The injured, including women and children, were rushed to nearby hospitals where an emergency has been

declared. The cause behind the blast has not been ascertained yet. Lahore, the cultural capital of Pakistan, has witnessed several terror attacks in recent months. On July 24, a Taliban suicide bomber struck a police team near residence-cumoffice of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here, killing 27 people, including policemen. In April, six persons were killed and 15 others injured when a suicide bomber targeted a population census team in Lahore’s Bedian Road. In February, a suicide bomber killed 14 people, including senior police officers, near the Punjab Assembly here.

Army-basher Khawaja Muhammad Asif is Pakistan’s foreign minister In a show of defiance, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif ‘s party appointed on Monday Khawaja Muhammad Asif, a trenchant critic of the military, as Pakistan’s foreign minister. Incidentally, Asif is also infamous for his downright sexist and misogynist views. An outspoken loyalist of Sharif, Asif is known for his critical statements about the role of the military in civilian domain. Sharif had appointed him defence minister in 2013 after getting elected as PM for the third time. The post was lying vacant for more than four years. The military leadership had tried to pressure Sharif in 2014 into removing Khawaja as

defence minister for his statement that the Imran Khan-led anti-government sit-in was orchestrated by Army generals. But, Sharif had refused to cow down to the lobbying for his removal. As defence minister, Asif routinely skipped civilmilitary huddles that followed. As foreign minister, Asif would now be required to interact with top military and intelligence authorities -and indirectly on behalf of Sharif, who has been barred by the supreme court. A senior serving diplomat told TOI, “ Asif is not qualified in the art and craft of diplomacy and international relations. He cannot demonstrate an analytical temperament.”

Women as ‘collateral’ in Pakistan jirga justice The rape of a teenage girl in revenge for a crime committed by her brother has left residents of Raja Ram in central Pakistan shaken and questioning a deeply entrenched system of village justice. Last month, a council of village elders ordered the rape of the 16-year-old victim after her brother was accused of raping a 12-year-old girl. The ruling highlighted the role such councils- known as panchayats, or jirgasplay in the lives of many rural Pakistanis, who see the country’s courtrooms as a distant presence. The councils have traditionally enjoyed broad support, thanks to their ability to offer immediate justice, compared to courts that can take years to settle a criminal case, and as much as a decade to resolve a civil dispute. But the recent ruling, which allowed a rape victim’s brother to sexually assault another innocent girl, has unsettled Raja Ram, home to some 3,000 people. “May God have mercy, it was such a strange day and it was such a big injustice,” said villager Amina Bibi. “In our area there is neither a school nor a hospital, and poverty and ignorance rules here... This incident is a mark of this ignorance,” said 46-year-old Imtiaz Matila. “It’s a stain on the name of the panchayat,” agreed another villager, 65-year-old Manzoor Hussain. The girls have since been taken to a women’s shelter in conservative Multan, Pakistan’s fifth-largest city. Raja Ram is just a few kilometres down the road, but feels a world away away from urban life. Men sit around on charpoys, sheltering from the blistering heat, while women are

conspicuous only by their absence, shielded from view behind the rough stone walls that surround each of the crudely built, singlestorey houses. Central Punjab is also home to one of Pakistan’s most prominent advocates for women’s rights- Mukhtar Mai, whose own story offers a window into jirga justice and its brutal mistreatment of women. In 2002, a jirga ordered Mai to be gangraped after her brother was falsely accused of rape. Mai, who lives a few hours north of Multan, made the unusual decision to defy her rapists and take them to court. But in one of South Asia’s most infamous miscarriages of justice, her attackers walked free, and people continued to rely on panchayats, even as she went on to become a high-profile activist. “It’s an honour-based system and there’s nothing more dishonourable than the rape of a woman within your family,” explained women’s rights activist Aisha Sarwari. The men of the aggressor’s family must be shamed through the loss of their women’s dignity, Sarwari explained. “That’s the balance of power in these communities, which makes sure that women are some kind of collateral.” The Supreme Court, trying to bring jirgas to heel, declared them illegal in 2006. But in an apparent backtrack this year aimed at unclogging the slow-moving court system, the government passed a new law that promotes village councils as an alternative solution to small civil disputes. The decision, dubbed the “Jirga Law” by activists, has raised concerns about women’s rights, given the precedents set by the panchayats.

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Sikhs one of the top targets of hate crimes in the US: Community leaders Sikhs are one of the top targets of hate crimes and sectarian violence in the US, the community leaders have said as they remembered victims of the 2012 mass shooting by a white supremacist that claimed the lives of six Sikhs at a Gurdwara in the Wisconsin city. Several eminent Sikh-Americans from across the US, lawmakers, government officials and local leaders participated in

prayers held on the weekend to mark the fiveyear anniversary of the mass shooting. “We have made commendable efforts to secure our Gurdwara Sahib’s all across the country and taken many preventive measures. But Sikhs are still one of the top targets of hate crimes, sectarian violence, and bullying in American schools. In recent years, attacks

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have rather increased in manyfold,” said Gurinder Singh Khalsa, who heads the Sikhs Political Action Committee. “Hate has no colour. Hate has no face. Yet we all saw hate five years ago,” Blahair Dulai, president of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, said, addressing the gathering. “When you come together and those hearts and minds connect, the presence of the divine is there and you don’t even have to say a word,” he added. Among the speakers on Saturday at the Gurdwara was retired Oak Creek Police officer Brian Murphy, who was shot fifteen times before the shooter was brought down. “When something is stolen from you, when the lives were stolen from everyone here, you can’t get that back,” Murphy said. Remembering the victims, he said, “The voices of the people that were lost are still here. August 5, 2012 changed a lot of people’s lives, but remember the people that were here on August 4 and all the times before that.” On August 5, 2012, six Sikhs were killed and three more were wounded, along with the Oak Creek police officer, when the white supremacist armed with a gun attacked the Oak Creek Sikh Temple in Wisconsin. On Saturday, the Gurdwara organised a sixmile run. The House Speaker, Paul Ryan, sent a two-minute video on the occasion.

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President Donald Trump has continued with the India policy of his predecessor Barack Obama and the support for the Indo-US relationship transcends political parties here, an influential Indian-American lawmaker has said. “I think that his India policy so far has been somewhat of a continuation of what President Barack Obama did and, before President Obama, what President Bush had done,” Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a vocal critic of the foreign policy of Trump, said. Noting that the continuity shown by Trump on the Indo-US relationship was a good thing, he said the current US administration sees India as an important counterweight to the influence of China in the region. Krishnamoorthi, who just returned from a short trip to India during which he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said, “I think that whatever we can do in the US Congress and here in America to basically, as I said, make sure that Asia remains a stable and economically prosperous place. We have to do that.” “US-India relationship is a special partnership, so we have to do everything we can to enhance this partnership and to make sure that the great progress that we’ve already seen continues and that it remains mutually beneficial to both countries. I personally believe that it will continue to do so,” he told PTI. “It was a formal meeting where we talked everything from, ‘How do we strengthen our relationship between the US and India’ to the fact that the relationship really transcends

political parties at this point, really, on both sides, but especially here in the US,” he said on his return from his maiden India trip as a US lawmaker. New Delhi-born Krishnamoorthi, 44, this year was sworn in as a member of the US House of Representatives. “I think that both Republic and Democratic administrations have now successfully continued to build the relationship across a range of sectors,” he said. “Everything from our security partnership to expanding commercial ties, to bolstering our cultural exchanges and so forth. That’s a very positive development, and I told him that I was committed to doing everything I could to continue that work in the US Congress,” he said. “I also mentioned to him (prime minister Modi) that the relationship is broadening, deepening, and growing across a number of areas and, just as India is keen to attract US investment, we in the United States are very keen to attract Indian investment, especially in places like my own fine congressional district in the Chicago area,” Krishnamoorthi said. He said the recently implemented Goods and Services Tax (GST) would help American companies in a big way. “One thing that we talked about is the implementation of the new GST in India and how I think that that’s going to help American companies do business in India, how it will help us to export more goods to India, but also how it will really help all Indians as well. I think that was a topic that was one where we agreed that a simplified tax system is really the best way to go,” he said.

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Indian-origin man indicted in US over bribery conspiracy A 39-year old Indian-origin man has been indicted in the US on charges of soliciting and accepting bribes while performing his official duties as a state government employee. Anuj Sud of Maryland was indicted on charges related to the bribery conspiracy, Acting US Attorney for the District of Maryland Stephen Schenning said. Sud was a Liquor Board Commissioner and has been a licensed attorney in Maryland since 2005. According to court documents, in September 2015, Sud solicited bribes from a lobbyist in exchange for his assistance with liquor board matters. At a subsequent meeting, Sud and the lobbyist discussed Sud voting favourably in two upcoming hearings concerning the lobbyist’s clients, in exchange for money. At each of the hearings, Sud took favourable action on behalf of the lobbyist’s client. Following each hearing, the lobbyist met Sud and gave Sud USD 1,000 cash for his assistance. Similarly, Sud received another USD 1,000 bribe payment in exchange for taking favourable action on behalf of the lobbyist’s client. Sud was charged with two counts of bribery, for each of which he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

Indian-American appointed Deputy Comptroller for Minority Affairs of New York’s Nassau County Indian-American Dilip Chauhan has been appointed to a senior position focusing on increasing outreach to the minority communities in Nassau County here. Chauhan was named Deputy Comptroller for Minority Affairs by Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos, according to a statement issued here. Chauhan had joined the Comptroller’s office in 2015 as Director for Community Affairs, South and East Asia and has served as senior advisor to the Comptroller since early 2017. The statement said that minority communities are an integral part of the fabric of the Nassau County, and the Comptroller’s Office has been a driving force in advocating for increased business opportunities

for Minority and Women Owned Enterprises (MWBEs), and Veterans to meet the County’s goals. It however underlined the need to do more for the rights of the minority communities. In the press release, Maragos lauded Chauhan’s efforts in assisting members of the minority communities to better navigate local government and helping resolve governmental issues faced by minority constituents. Chauhan, an active member of the Indian community in the New York area, said in the release he was honoured to be appointed to the position of Deputy Comptroller and would continue to support the Comptroller’s efforts to provide equal opportunity for minority and women owned enterprises to do business with Nassau County.

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt call off their divorce? Here’s a new twist in the Angelina Jolie – Brad Pitt divorce proceedings. They might reconcile! A report on Entertainment Weekly confirms that their divorce has been put on hold as neither parties are working on it. Perhaps it’s their relationship that the couple might be working on? Said a source, “It’s true that the divorce is not moving forward right now. They

are taking a breather and seeing what happens.” Another insider has claimed

that the couple want to be completely sure they make the right decision, hence the divorce is put to halt. “They don’t take divorce lightly and want to make sure they are doing the right thing,” says a source. On the same, a source further added, “A lot has changed since Angelina filed.” Turns out the actress is considering going back to her husband who has changed quite a lot since the proceedings begun. His sobriety has has really managed to change Angelina’s mind. “Brad has been working on self-improvements,” says a close friend. So will there be an official announcement confirming the couple to try and work their marriage? Well, we will have to wait and watch out. But a source assures, “Things can change quickly, but they aren’t pursuing the divorce at this time.” Now that’s such a good news!

I joined The Kapil Sharma Show to help my brother Kapil Gone are the days when you saw Bharti Singh perform on the stage for a panel of judges sitting across. Now the comedienne will be judging contestants on her upcoming show, Comedy Dangal, with music director Anu Malik. We spoke to Bharti Singh exclusively about her new venture, her stint on The Kapil Sharma Show, the aversion it caused between Krushna and her and a bit about her love life. I was super happy. I thought finally I will get a chance to take others’ case. But when I heard that I have to judge artistes who are already so established, it made me feel extremely nervous. Taking a decision is always a tough task, no matter what the show is.

I & B Minister Smriti Irani Swings Into Action Against Pehredaar Piya Ki Sony’s controversial offering Pehredaar Piya Ki, which brings to the audience the atrocious story of a 9-year-old boy (Afaan Khan) getting married to an 18-year-old girl (Tejaswi, is finally and truly at the receiving end. The recent episodes that highlighted the suhaag raat and how the young kid enjoys filling his wife’s forehead with sindoor have shocked the nation no end. The cringe-worthy scenes caused a public outcry and a petition was filed against Pehredaar Kiya Ki demanding a ban on the show. Addressed to the I & B Minister Smriti Irani (who is also Minister for Textlies) , the petition filed by a certain Mansi Ja, states, “Pehredar Piya Ki. A 10-yearold impressionable little kid(“piyaa”) caressing and stalking a lady who’s more

than double his age and filling sindoor in her “maang” is being telecast at prime time 8:30pm on Sony. (Family time) It is to be devoured by the entire Nation.

Imagine the kind of influence it will steadily and perpetually infuse in the viewers mindset. We want a ban on the serial. We do not want our kids to be influenced by such TV serials. Join us in signing the petition to ban this serial.”

A butt naked Esha Gupta posts another sultry pic and asks – Why stop now? And she just doesn’t wanna stop flirting with your eyes, mind and all things naughty! Esha Gupta, who has been heating up the internet with some ridiculously sexy semi-nude pictures

since over a week now, is back with yet another tease – this time with a bare butt on display. Yes, she just shared this bold pic on Instagram with a caption saying, “Why Stop Now!” Like are you even realizing how much she’s enjoying your attention around her drop dead sexy bod? And why wouldn’t she? After all everyone goes by the saying, “If you got it, flaunt it” but just that Esha has taken the saying way TOO seriously, especially after the pomegranate pic that she’d posted yesterday… Nevertheless, judge her as much as you want but Esha Gupta is certainly owning the social media game by breaking the internet, one pic at a time. In fact, if you notice the pattern, you will also realise how with every next picture, she has been taking off her clothes, with this latest one left with just a pair of stockings.

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Pre-birthday gift for Saif Saif Ali Khan turns 47 on August 16. As a prebirthday gift for the actor, the trailer of his upcoming film Kaalakaandi, is being launched on August 14. The Nawab, who is holidaying with wife Kareena Kapoor and son Taimur in Gstaad, Switzerland, is slated to be back in Mumbai this weekend. The dark comedy thriller is

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Kapil Sharma’s second Bollywood outing, Firangi, will release on SECOND Saturday, November 10.August The action 12,comedy 2017is directed by Rajiv Dhingra. Sharma COMING made his debut in Abbas-Mustan’s Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015)

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Irrfan Khan is in Locarno, Switzerland, promoting The Song Of The Scorpions, with Iranian co-actor Golshifteh Farahani. Anup Singh’s film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival on Wednesday. The love story was shot in the Thar desert in Rajasthan. Khan and Singh had earlier collaborated for the critically acclaimed Qissa (2013).

directed by Akshat Verma, who penned Delhi Belly (2011). A grand launch is being planned with the ensemble cast, which includes Deepak Dobriyal, Vijay Raaz, Kunaal Roy Kapoor, Sobhita Dhulipala, Akshay Oberoi and Shenaz Treasury. Kaalakaandi is Marathi slang for when things go disastrously wrong.

A brush with pop music

Petition to ban regressive TV show

An online petition has been launched demanding an immediate ban on Pehredaar Piya Ki. The TV show revolves around a 10-year-old boy married to a 20-plus woman. The drama has been receiving a barrage of criticism, since it went on air last month for its regressive and bizarre content. The petition on change.org was started by an angry viewer, Mansi Jain, who has urged Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani to ban the show. Jain’s petition has received more than 50,000 signatures. The show’s makers claim the story is about a rare bond.

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Riteish Deshmukh features in the music video of singercomposer Arko’s track, Aainda, with Romanian actor Madalina Bellariu. This is Deshmukh’s first brush with pop music. Bellariu is best known for her role in Paolo Sarrentino’s show, The Young Pope, opposite Jude Law. The video, directed by Prawaal Raman, has the actors play a couple on the brink of separation.

After her debut in the Hrithik Roshan-starrer Mohenjo Daro, Pooja Hegde has yet to clinch her second Bollywood film. With time on hand, she has enrolled in a dance class in Bandra. She is keen to specialise in traditional ballroom dances like waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha cha and samba. Hope she gets a chance to showcase some killer dance moves in a film. Her incredible fitness level comes from a regular aerial yoga routine.

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It’s raining marriages on the small screen. Ishqbaaaz, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon have big fat weddings lined up this month. To up the fashion quotient, the makers of the shows have roped in veteran Bollywood designer, Neeta Lulla, to design the trousseau for the three brides — Anika (Surbhi Chandna) from Ishqbaaaz, Chandni (Shivani Tomar) from Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon and Kirti (Mohena Kumari) from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

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Honoured Malaika Arora bagged the Atomic Bombshell award to celebrate sassy, kickass women as part of the promotions for the Charlize Theron-starrer Atomic Blonde. She was presented with the honour at a suburban studio.

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Toilet – Ek Prem Katha Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar’s film gives out a strong message with some light moments in the first half Toilet has a weak and shaky second half. It is so stretched and agonisingly painful that you just might take multiple loo breaks before the end credits roll in. The makers go overboard in ensuring the commercial viability of the film by putting in too many songs and dramatic face offs post interval. Keshav and Bhumi who felt real and empathetic in the first half

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is a satirical romantic comedy, starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead. Directed by Shree Narayan Singh, the movie is based in the issue of lakh of toilet facilities leading to open defecation that is still happening in many parts of the country. Prime Minister’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan campaign also plays a major factor in the story. While the message that the movie intends to deliver is fine, will it really mesh well with the review? The storyline of Toilet Ek Prem Katha is no mystery. Based on a true story of a woman leaving her husband after his family refuses to construct a toilet for her, this Akshay Kumar – Bhumi Pednekar drama tries to build up a narrative around the incident and lace it with light moments. Akshay plays Keshav the husband whose father believes in every superstition and religious occult in the book. Bhumi who plays Jaya is his nemesis, an educated girl who stands out like a fish out of water in a village where women organise ‘Lota Parties’ to defecate in the open and discuss their marriage woes. The clash between Keshav and Jaya goes beyond ideologies and comes down to basic beliefs and values. Their idea of hygiene and sanitation is based on the principles their parents have instilled in them. Jaya refuses to live with Keshav until he constructs a toilet in his house while the villagers and elders believe that doing so is an open challenge to age old morals and religious doctrines. Toilet Ek Prem Katha is an attempt to make a full length film out of a 15 minute public service announcement, which is why it feels so stretched and invariably long in the second half. However there are a few redeeming factors that make Toilet worth a watch. Let’s find out what. Akshay Kumar has aced versatility like no one else. His choice of films and the characters he’s played over the last few years have showcased that he can approach any subject with utmost dedication. With Toilet Ek Prem Katha, Akshay uses his natural charm to his advantage making Keshav likeable. Despite the gaping holes in the script and over the top preachy monologues, Akshay keeps you engaged with his act. His scenes with his father and the outburst in front of the villagers are the highlight. But the star of the film for me was Bhumi Pednekar. She makes Jaya seem real not just superficially with the dialect and look, but her agony, pain and anger is utterly relatable. You don’t necessarily have to be from a small town or village to empathise with her. Bhumi also holds her ground in several big scenes with Akshay. Having established the fact that he’s playing an older man their pairing doesn’t look weird. Ample research has gone down in ensuring the film touches upon the right facts and figures and most of this information is downright shocking. Toilet is an important film solely because it addresses such a basic issue that has been veiled under the lace of social embarrassment. Also full marks to the dialect coaches of ensuring all characters are in sync with their accents.

become nagging and annoying in the second. Also despite having an important message to convey the film gets too preachy and serous towards the end. Keshav’s scenes with his father have such loud over the top background music that you feel a TV soap is being played out on the big screen. Also the message of the film could have been a 15 minute public

service announcement, perhaps it would have championed the cause better ? But to have a two and half hour long film about sanitation and defecation problems starts losing its sheen on the entertainment quotient. The songs like I mentioned don’t really add any value to the story neither do they help the tempo of the film.

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Libra

March 21 - April 20

Sept. 24 - Oct 22

Do something constructive outside. Stick to travel or do things in conjunction with groups. Lovers will be less than accommodating, and decisions regarding personal direction a necessity. You can make financial gains if you are prepared to take a risk. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

Deep discussions may only lead to friction. You need to distance yourself from the situation for a little while first. Take the time to do something nice for your friends and relatives. You may want to get a little extra rest. You are prone to infections and fevers. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

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Scorpio

April 21 - May 20

Oct 23 - Nov 22

You can persuade even the toughest opponents to think your way. Instant romance could be yours if you go out with friends. Deception is probable if you don’t use discrimination. Obstacles may stand in your way where career and success are concerned. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Don’t be too eager to spend money that you really don’t have. Your health may suffer if you don’t control your present situation. One sided attractions are likely. In-laws may cause difficulties. Travel should be considered. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

Gemini

Sagitarius

May 20 - June 21

Nov 23 - Dec 22

You will attract potential lovers, but be sure that they’re unattached. Consider selling your homemade crafts at the flea market. Large organizations may try to talk you out of your hard-earned cash. One sided attractions are likely. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

Cancer

You can make new connections through friends or relatives. You need to be active and spend time with friends you enjoy. A better diet, exercise, or a change to a relaxed atmosphere could be ways to soothe your nerves. Talk to superiors about problems that you feel are getting out of hand. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

Capricorn

June 22 - July 23

Dec 23 - Jan 20

Deception may cause disputes you can do without. Residential changes, renovations, or moves are likely to disrupt your routine. You can meet someone who will become very dear to you if you get out and socialize. Your bankbook will suffer and your restrictions will put a damper on your relationship. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

Leo

Entertain in your home and make aesthetic enhancements that will please those who reside with you. You may not want to spend time around family or your home. Stubborn about making changes around your home. If you can’t get away, make plans to do something special with friends or relatives. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

Aquarius

June 24 - August 23

Jan 21 - Feb 19

Try not to hesitate; act on your initial instincts. Disputes on the home front may be hard to avoid. Relationships will become stronger. Try to have patience and refrain from being judgmental. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

Virgo

Do a little investigating if there is someone at work you don’t trust. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Opportunities will come through behind the scenes activities. It’s time to make professional changes. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

Pisces

August 24 - Sept 24

Feb 20 - March 20

You can expect to experience delays or additional red tape if you deal with institutions. Travel will entice you; however, a tendency to overspend is quite possible. Older family members may try to make demands that are impossible for you to handle. Don’t beat around the bush; state your case in plain and simple terms. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

You can expect to have a problem with your lover. Don’t put off the things that they have asked you to do. Make creative changes to your living quarters. You’re in the mood to spend money. You can raise your standard of living if you pick up some freelance work on the side. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Sanjay Dutt Takes Aim At Ranbir Kapoor:

It Will Take Him 50 Years To Research About My Life Sanjay Dutt has never shied away from speaking his mind. The actor had earlier spoken of his dissatisfaction with Ranbir Kapoor, who is playing him in the biopic directed by Rajkumar Hirani. And today he once again spoke about Ranbir. The difference was, this time Ranbir was standing right there when Sanjay decided to take a friendly dig. Ranbir along with Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra were the special guests at the trailer launch of Bhoomi, Dutt’s comeback film. Dutt was asked about reports which claimed that Ranbir was unable to reach him when he was doing research for the film. Pat came Dutt’s reply: “It will take Ranbir Kapoor 50 years to do research on me. Ranbir has become a very, very special part of my life. Not because of the biopic, but just because of him growing up (in front of me), then his family’s relation with my family. I wasn’t skeptical of what they were going to show on screen (in the biopic) because Raju (Rajkumar Hirani), Abhijaat (Joshi) and I sat together for many many hours and I laid my cards out in front of them as I had nothing to hide. I have never had anything to hide.” Ranbir thankfully, took it in good spirit and nodded in agreement with a smile on his face. Earlier, Sanjay had revealed that he has been ignoring Ranbir Kapoor. At an earlier

event, Dutt reportedly said: “My life might be interesting, that’s why a director like Raju Hirani liked it. Ranbir is playing me, but his

condition is quite bad. He calls me every day. He wants to spend days and weeks with me, but I can’t spend more than half an hour with anybody. I have been trying to avoid him, it is a difficult role for him to play. He is a fine actor though.”

Ranveer Singh’s Drastic Transformation Will Leave You Shocked! Ranveer Singh’s trainer, Lloyd Stevens, took to Instagram to share his throwback picture of the actor’s transformation. He captioned the picture as, “6 WEEK #transformation with my boy @ranveersingh ... Haven’t posted this in a long while but every time I look at it makes me very proud and remember that @ranveersingh and I worked extremely hard to achieve this result despite his extremely busy schedule that sometimes involved us working out at very late hours of the night or very early hours of the morning ... never the less we got it done #goodtimes.” Ranveer is currently shooting for Padmavati which is being helmed by

Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He has been prepping for the role of the antagonist Alauddin Khilji and his transformation is amazing. He will be starring alongside Deepika Padukone who plays Rani Padmini and Shahid Kapoor who will be seen as Raja Rawal Ratan Singh. Padmavati is slated to release on November 17, 2017.

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Alia Bhatt is not too keen on doing Aashiqui 3 with Sidharth Malhotra?

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While fans and family are excited for Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra’s Aashiqui 3, the actress doesn’t seem very pumped up for the same. A report in Mumbai Mirror has stated that the petite diva isn’t very keen on doing the film but has only accommodated it due to sentimental reasons. Comes as a shock, doesn’t it? She may have given her word on this project but Alia isn’t excited for the project. With projects like Dragon with Ranbir Kapoor, Gully Boy with Ranveer Singh and Raazi with Vicky Kaushal, the actress is all the more apprehensive of doing Aashiqui 3. While the actress still has the entire 2018 to make an informed decision about whether she will comply to this project or if she will back out, we wonder what are Sidharth’s thoughts on this. Does he feel the same? Buzz about Sid and Alia doing Aashiqui 3 started last year itself however, it was confirmed earlier this year. Mahesh Bhatt himself stated that both the actors will be a part of the venture. On the same, filmmaker Mohit Suri even commented, “It’s a loved franchise but it should come back for the right reason, which is the script. I would’ve made ‘Aashiqui 2’ even if it would’ve been

called ‘RJ ki ek love story’. I wanted to make the film badly and tell the story. You shouldn’t make a film because you want to capitalise on a title. You can get the film to the audience but you can’t make them like it. I can lose everything I built with ‘Aashiqui 2’ by making a bad ‘Aashiqui 3’.” Good news is the film will definitely be made, in time. Bad news? Well, we wonder if will do the project or get caught up with her offers. With the kind of magic created by Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur, we’re certain that even Sidharth and Alia will match up to it. However, it’s only possible if the other elements like music and storyline, falls in place. You see, the biggest sellout for both the parts have been the music and the intoxicating chemistry. Even Mukesh Bhatt agrees to that as he had stated, “The Aashiqui franchise is a labour of love which was created by my brother, Mahesh Bhatt, Shri Gulshan Kumar and myself back in 1990. Our association for the movies with T-Series has been a proud and dear one, and will continue being so for Aashiqui 3. This is a partnership between Vishesh Films and T-Series only and we are very excited to continue this journey with them.”

Salman Khan has a plan for Tiger Zinda Hai which will make people forget about Tubelight With the way 2017 has shaped up, Bollywood is in deep soup. Its regular winners are falling flat at the box office. Salman Khan‘s Tubelight and Shah Rukh Khan‘s Jab Harry Met Sejal have left the industry badly bruised. While we don’t know how SRK is coping with the failure, Salman seems to have a plan which will help everyone erase the memory of Tubelight. He has a plan for Tiger Zinda Hai that the director Ali Abbas Zafar has to stick to. He wants the film to be as massy as it can be. Salman wants TZH to be as commercial as a movie can be. He wants everything that his fans expect from him. In his last few films, he tried to be different from the usual and the outcome wasn’t as great. While Bajrangi Bhaijaan made his fans demand National Award for him, Tubelight backfired. Hence, Salman has apparently instructed Ali to make TZH as commercially viable as possible. Right now, he wants to play to the gallery, PERIOD!

It wouldn’t be difficult, we feel, because Ek Tha Tiger had already set the template for it. The first film had every blockbuster element that a Salman Khan film has. The actor feels that the film will be his redemption at the box office this Christmas and wants to make sure everything is done properly.

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Putting speculation to rest, Dhanush yesterday revealed the release date COMING Saturday, August 12, Illa 2017 of his upcoming film, Velai Pattadhari 2 (VIP 2), which has Kajol as SOON co-star. The Tamil-Telugu comedy-drama will release on August 11

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Last evening, veteran actor Dilip Kumar was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, Bandra. The thespian has been admitted to the ICU. The 94-yearold has been diagnosed with anuria.

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Kriti Sanon has hit back at actress-anchor Bhairavi Goswami, who had body shamed her recently. After Kriti shared a video that had her dancing on the Hawa Hawa track from Mubarakan last week, Bhairavi tweeted, â€œShe is behaving like a deranged woman. How did she become an actress. No headlight, no bumper. Even college students look better.â€? When Kriti was asked about the incident at an event for her upcoming film, Bareilly Ki Barfi, she sarcastically quipped, â€œWho is Bhairavi Goswami? I think, Iâ€™m happy for her. She got a lot of publicity. Now you guys know her name also, so yeah.â€? Trolls beware, donâ€™t mess with Kriti.

Maniesh Paul turns a year older today. Wife Sanyukta and daughter Saisha have planned a birthday bash with family and close friends. The actor-anchor will make sure that there is never a dull moment in the house. Saisha has also made a card for daddy dearest with a message, which she will say aloud. Maniesh, who is associated with an NGO in Gurgaon, will also continue his annual ritual of extending a helping hand to the needy.

Mind your language Kriti Kharbanda is brushing up her rusty Hindi. The Guest Iin London actor, who will next be seen in Ratna Sinhaâ€™s Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, is leaving no stone unturned to speak shuddh Hindi. She has hired a language coach to help her perfect the diction. As the film is being shot in Uttar Pradesh, Kriti is keen to get the nuances right. She is also speaking in the national language to everyone.

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Bechara, dono Khan ka maara Here’s the man who lost almost R60 crore over two duds, Sallu’s Tubelight and SRK’s Jab Harry Met Sejal SHAH Rukh Khan suffered a Speaking to mid-day, he blow with his last release, said, “We haven’t received Jab Harry Met Sejal turning any money from Salman out to be a box-office turkey. Khan. All these reports about Six weeks before the release distributors receiving of Khan’s love story, his money, are false.” friend Salman Khan, too, lost However, Hirawat is confihis Midas touch as the much dent that Salim Khan will hoanticipated Tubelight failed nour his word. “I have to set the cash registers ring- worked with them many ing upon release. times and we have always While both Khans are reel- been on good terms. Salim ing under the setback, the saab has promised to combiggest victim has been dis- pensate us for the loss. I’m tributor Narendra Hirawat of confident they will do it. NH Studioz. Rumours suggest he lost almost R60 crore over the failure of the two projects. Hirawat, who had bagged the all-India distribution rights of Tubelight, was in for a rude shock when the film did not recreate the magic of previous Salman movies. While Salim Khan (left) had promised to compenShah Rukh sate the distributors who Khan in Jab suffered a setback, HiHarry Met Sejal; rawat denied receiving Salman Khan in any compensation. Tubelight ria-july2017-en-asianconnx-10x7.pdf 1 7/26/2017 4:21:38 PM

Whenever it happens, I will inform everyone about it.” When asked if he expects a similar move from Shah Rukh, he said, “The movie has not lived up to the expectations, because of which we have suffered a huge loss. Like Salman, I have worked with Shah Rukh in the past too. He is a nice person. I hope we get some kind of compensation for Jab Harry Met Sejal too, but it is

Prisoner Farhan goes a cappella

Narendra Hirawat all up to them [the producers]. As of now, there hasn’t been any word on it.” We reached out to Salim Khan, who asserted that Salman Khan Films will soon provide the compensation, as promised. The celebrated screenwriter said, “Ek baar jo humne commitment kar di hai, toh woh patthar ki lakeer hai. We haven’t returned the money yet, as it takes time to calculate the amount. Many people are involved, so, it can’t be done overnight. We will definitely return the money.”

FARHAN Akhtar’s love for music is well-known — the actor has crooned several numbers in his previous outings, Rock On (2008), Rock On 2 (2016) and Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), among others. Akhtar has now tried his hand at a cappella for the song Ek Kabootar, Do Kabootar from his forthcoming film, Lucknow Central, where he plays a jailbird. A cappella is essentially a style of singing, solo or group, without any instrument accompaniment. Director Ranjit Tiwari says the idea of including this form of music came from daily life incidents. He says, “Sometimes, when we are talking to someone, the person is tapping his foot. It is from here that we got the idea of giving these traits a musical bend. So, while writing the characters of the film, these traits naturally became a part of them.” Producer Nikkhil Advani says that they explored the a cappella style as the song is based in jail and the inmates wouldn’t be familiar with musical instruments. ‘Since inmates aren’t used to musical instruments, we decided to incorporate a cappella’

“Since the jail inmates aren’t competent with musical instruments, we decided to incorporate body percussion and a cappella techniques. We got ace percussionist Taufiq Qureshi on board, he added a lot of layers to the song.” The makers also brought world famous body percussionist Bharat Verma on board to train the actors, including Akhtar. “Everyone — Farhan, Gippy [Grewal], Deepak, Rajesh [Sharma] and Inaam [Ul Haq] — submitted themselves to learning this technique and have actually performed it in the song.”

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Rohit Shetty’s film starring Ranveer Singh is slated to roll mid-2018 after the actor wraps up Zoya Akhtar’s slice-of-life drama, Gully Boys. Shetty has earlier directed Singh in an ad for Chinese cuisine ingredients

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Tongue twisters Last seen in Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013), Bobby Deol returns to the scene with Shreyas Talpade’s Poster Boys. During the shoot, the comic caper’s writer Bunty Rathod took it upon himself to coach the actor for his role of a Hindi school teacher. Every day, before the shoot would commence, Bobby had to recite the Gayatri Mantra followed by reading Hindi newspapers and essays to improve fluency. All this to ensure that Bobby speak shuddh Hindi.

A stinking mess Sumeet Raghvan posted a video on Facebook to highlight the pathetic state of the state-run Sant Eknath auditorium in Aurangabad. The actor performed at the well known landmark recently. He was shocked to see the damaged stage, broken chairs, unkempt music system and stinking toilets. The video has gone viral with fans and art lovers expressing anger about the sorry state of affairs. Sumeet is hoping the state government takes note and restores the auditorium’s old glory.

Yesterday, the makers of the Shraddha Kapoor-starrer Haseena Parkar announced the film will release on September 22. It was slated to hit the marquee this month, but was pushed to avoid a clash with other films. Now, it will locks horns with Sanjay Dutt’s comeback film Bhoomi, which has Aditi Rao Hydari play his daughter. Ironically, Dutt and Haseena director Apoorva Lakhia are buddies. The actor was part of his thriller, Shootout At Lokhandwala (2007). To avoid a clash with others, Lakhia is now locking horns with a pal.

B-Town bans internet archival site The internet archival site, Wayback Machine, has been blocked. Users trying to access the site have been receiving messages saying the block is upon the directions of India’s Department of Telecom. The stoppage comes as a result of two Bollywood production companies issuing a mass takedown request against websites allegedly hosting pirated copies of

their films. The website bans were granted by the Madras High Court on August 2. They had been sought by Prakash Jha and Ekta Kapoor for their film, Lipstick Under My Burkha and Red Chillies Entertainment for Jab Harry Met Sejal. Wayback is an Internet archive with billions of pages saved over the past two decades.

Facing the wrath Pakistani actors, Saba Qamar, who was seen in the Irrfan Khan-starrer Hindi Medium, and Imran Abbas, who featured in Creature 3D (2014) and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), have found themselves to be at the receiving end of trolls. The two have been praising the Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharmastarrer Jab Harry Met Sejal. This has not gone down well with the detractors across the border. They felt Jab Harry Met Sejal was a copy of the Pakistani film, Bachana, and that the two were resorting to such measures to get Bollywood offers.

ON THE SET Sumeet Vyas (best remembered as Mikesh in the web series, Permanent Roommates) and Evelyn Sharma have begun shooting in Coimbatore for the web show, Stupid Man, Smart Phone. It is the desi version of the British reality TV series. Due to the rain fury, they had to stop shoot for a while. The show is being touted as the country’s first online reality show.

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Is Angelina, Brad’s divorce off the cards? Insiders suggest Pitt amending habits to ‘win her back’ FRIENDS of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt claim divorce proceedings of the stars have stalled. As per news reports on international publications, the former power couple, who split in September 2016, has not moved forward with proceedings to end marriage. An insider told a portal, “The divorce is off. They haven’t done anything to move it forward in several months and no one thinks they are ever going to.” It is reported that Pitt’s commitment to self-improvement has struck a chord with Jolie, who reportedly previously claimed she would consider taking Pitt back “if he showed he was committed to raising a family”. The actor came clean about his boozing in an earlier interview.

I don’t agree with what dad said: Ranbir Actor reacts to Rishi Kapoor slamming Anurag Basu for Jagga Jasoos’ debacle

(From left) Anurag Basu; Rishi Kapoor; Ranbir Kapoor WHATEVER Rishi Kapoor said was just to protect him, feels Ranbir Kapoor in regard to his father’s criticism on his recent release, Jagga Jasoos. “My father is an emotional man. I think he was only protecting me,” Ranbir said at the trailer launch of Sanjay Dutt’s comeback film Bhoomi yesterday, when asked what he thinks of his father’s take on his recently released Anurag Basu-directorial. He added, “I don’t necessarily agree with what he said. We worked on Jagga Jasoos for three years and we knew what we were doing and how it was being made. Sometimes you succeed, sometimes you fail. I don’t look at it as failure. I look at it as a

‘Proud to be part of Mubarakan’ Actor Lalit Parimoo says he is elated that the family comedy has won appreciation from the audience LALIT Parimoo, who was seen as Paramjit in the Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor starrer Mubarakan, is delighted that the film has worked wonders at the box office. “It’s important for an actor that his film fares well at the box office and is watched by all sections of the society,” says Parimoo. He feels that the biggest strength of the film is that it does not resort to slapstick comedy to tickle the audience’s funny bone. The actor adds, “I feel proud to be a part of a wholesome entertainer like Mubarakan.” The senior actor believes all credit goes to director Anees Bazmee as he had the vision to pull off the multi-starrer. “Bazmee has the knack for extracting fine performances from all his actors. Shooting with the entire team in

London was a beautiful experience.” Besides playing Dr. Jaikal in Shaktimaan, Parimoo was also a part of Vishal Bhardwaj’s critically acclaimed Haider (2014). He also has 75 TV shows to his credit The actor recently wrapped up the shoot of Panchlait, which is based on a short story written by Phanishwar Nath Renu. Parimoo will be seen playing the leader of a ras-leela group in the Prem Modidirected venture. He also has director Sudhanshu Sharma’s Love All in his kitty. The film sees him playing an industrialist who harbours political ambitions. Excited about portraying the layered character, he says, “It’s a challenge to play a role with grey shades. As an artiste, I love to experiment with different kinds of characters.”

learning experience. I cannot answer for somebody else, but I don’t necessarily agree with anybody else.” In an interview with mid day, the 64-year-old had slammed Basu for being irresponsible with the film. Soon after the release of Jagga Jasoos, that didn’t fare well at the box office, the veteran actor had said that even after three years of making, the film was incomplete and that Basu was cutting it even two days before the release.

Battling climate change THE poster of Nila Madhab Panda’s film Kadvi Hawa, which addresses the issue of climate change, was unveiled yesterday by Erik Solheim, the general and executive director, United Nations Environment Programme. Known for his issuebased films such as I Am Kalam (2010) and Jalpari (2012), the 43-year-old director’s project is being touted as the first full-fledged feature film to be supported by the United Nations. The movie is based on the environmental threats faced by the Chambal belt in the Bundelkhand region of northern India. At the centre of the plot is a 70-year-old blind man, played by actor Sanjay Mishra, who is most affected by the water crisis in the area. Talking about the film, which received a special mention at the 64th National Awards this year, Panda said,

Still from Kadvi Hawa; (inset) director Nila Madhab Panda “The idea of the film was to tell an emotional story based on true events to people who think that climate change is an issue that does not affect them. They need to know that it’s here and happening. Calling the film a mirror to the society, Mishra said he felt honoured to be a part of Kadvi Hawa. “You can afford to lose anything, but not the climate. It is scary that we now tend to have only two seasons, summers and winters,” he said. The film also features Ranvir Shorey and Tillotama Shome. Agencies

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he $240-million Credit Suisse/ SwissReal tower in the heart of downtown Vancouver will be completed in less than a year, but so far, only one tenant has signed up to move in. The tenant has committed for a 10th of the 370,000 square feet – leaving a state of emptiness that is unusual for an office skyscraper in this city. Even so, a huge shift in business tenancy is expected as the region experiences something it has not seen before: an office-tower building boom much of which is speculative construction rather than for specific committed tenants. “This is kind of uncharted territory for Vancouver,” said Mehdi Shokri, a principal with the capital markets team at Avison Young. “But I don’t see a big disaster occurring.” The Credit Suisse tower is only the most visible and furthest along of a second wave of new office towers planned for Vancouver and some key suburbs. A first cluster of towers – some two million square feet – was built downtown in the past three years. Another 11 office developments are proposed within blocks of Credit Suisse’s Exchange tower at Howe and West Pender streets, even while the office-vacancy rate in the region continues to inch up as a result of the first wave of building. But commercial brokers say the city is not about to be populated by ghost towers.

Mr. Shokri and others say they expect many of the new towers to start signing tenant leases as they get closer to completion. That is partly because companies in Vancouver, which do want to be in new, energy-efficient buildings, tend to operate on short timelines. As well, he said, prices in the new buildings will likely come 4 i Saturday, July 25, 2015down in the

next two years due to competition. The landlords who will likely suffer as a result of the current boom are owners of older buildings, Mr. Shokri said. As well, new developments in the suburbs, which have already experienced higher vacancy rates in recent years, may have trouble as they compete with each other. In Vancouver, the co-developer of the Cred-

companies that have multiple listings in a city or even several cities. “They’re basically running hotels ... that are split across multiple apartments,” Wachsmuth said. Because many properties are being listed on Airbnb, it means fewer places are available to rent or buy in the city’s most popular neighbourhoods, Ville-Marie, where Chapman lives, and the Plateau-Mont-Royal. “On every street of PlateauMont-Royal, we predict there are about 10 or so listings that will be registered on Airbnb,” said Gabrielle Renaud, a community organizer with Plateau Mont-Royal Housing Committee, a tenants’ rights group. A property may be listed on the service, but not necessarily rented. However, data provided on the independent open-source website, Inside Airbnb, shows there were at least 2,952 listings for the Plateau area as of May 2016. According to the housing committee, there are 56,580 places to live in the Plateau, meaning a little over five per cent of the neighbourhood’s housing is listed on Airbnb. Wachsmuth himself estimates about two per cent of the area’s housing stock is not available to rent because it’s for rent on Airbnb. Renaud said the group has seen a concentration of listings around parks, like Laurier Park and Lafontaine Park, as well as the Mont-Royal Metro station.

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Metro Vancouver is heading for a rental housing crisis this fall as a “perfect storm” of factors pushes an already record low vacancy rate even lower, says a leading Vancouverbased real estate firm.

Funds Available “There has traditionally been a shortage of rental housing for students when they start school in the fall, but this year it looks like that shortage is going to be a lot worse,” said Nick Marini, vice-president at Macdonald Property Management. Based on government statistics, Macdonald is forecasting a seven-per-cent increase this year in international students attending B.C. educational institutions. Meanwhile, the market-dampening 15-per-cent foreign buyers’ tax and tighter mortgage qualification requirements mean that parents of students are less likely to buy homes for their children, said Marini. As a result, a larger number of students will be hunting for rental housing this fall, increasing demand for accommodation. Marini said the government steps to cool the red-hot housing market — such as the 15-per-cent foreign buyers’ tax and mortgage restrictions requiring that first-time buyers have higher incomes — have only pushed

the housing affordability crisis to the rental market. About 360,000 foreign students are enrolled in Canadian educational institutions every year, and about 100,000 of those attend schools in Vancouver. Contributing to the expected inflow this year is the fact that foreign students and their families are finding the United States a less hospitable environment. With President Donald Trump’s travel bans and other treatment of foreigners, Canada, already seen as a safer and more tolerant society, has become more attractive as an educational destination. Real estate expert Tom Davidoff at the UBC Sauder Business School agrees that this fall will be far worse than past years for rental housing availability. “The biggest impact is people deciding not to get into the owner market,” Davidoff told CBC. “Policies that result in decreased demand on the owner side will likely result in increased demand on the renter side.” “Our view is that demand for housing from international students coming to B.C., generally, and Greater Vancouver, in particular, is likely to reach a new peak this academic year,” says Dan Scarrow of Macdonald Realty in a brief. He predicts there will be a net increase of 9,000 foreign students coming to B.C. this academic year, with about 6,300 of those settling in Metro Vancouver. Also contributing to the student inflow is the fact that Canadian immigration policies are clearer than U.S. ones and encourage students to come here to study and ultimately apply for immigration, said Scarrow.

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late last year, underscores just how difficult it is to control runaway prices in the face of historically low interest rates and purchasing by foreign investors. Vancouver has become a test lab for policy makers seeking to engineer a soft landing. Canada tightened mortgage rules several times in recent years to discourage a buildup of record consumer debt, and when that didn’t work the B.C. government set a 15-percent foreign buyer tax last August. Toronto followed with a similar levy in April. Statistics Canada doesn’t include condominiums in its new home price index.

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Primet location for this 115 seat BarBLVD. & Grill withThe 20 patio seating asretail well. Liquor licence valid from (9:30 am - 1 and 2 am Sat & 8077 KING GEORGE perfect eas Sunday. Spacious kitchen withplaza enormous opportunity to expand and grow. Turn key operation, POS system in place, good corner unit in busy move in ready. Approx lease..ready to implement to thisof�ice business.or Staffretail are not to be approached Please contact for more details. 1200 sq forftyou perfect for your fastideas food, space. Easy access to highway, close to all Asking $99,000 amenities on Busy King George Hwy. Great Opportunity contact me today.

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fundamentals of S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering & mathematics). This unique business offers in School CAFÉ FOR SALE Workshops, After School Enrichment Classes, Week long Summer camps, Birthday Parties, pre School Classes and COLLECTION / CREDIT COMPANY FOR SALE- ONE IN A MILLION OPPORTUNITY! Kidz Night out programs. Please contact listingNRealtor Well established turn key Cafe in prime tourist location of popular Harrison Hot Springs. 36 seats, casual country EW G for more info on this unique opportunity. Asking $79,000 Great opportunity to get into a Franchised and IN Located a busy commercial in the D LIST Investment Opportunity in Hope. atmosphere the perfect followinginand immensely popular plaza breakfast easy to operate Candy business! This established 23 years Established Credit Company for sale. Retail and Commercial collections, Judgments, UCEopportunity to be your own boss! Huge NEWNG heart of Surrey. Lots of traf�ic and close to franchise is located in Ocean Park Shopping Center RED I 7200 Sq. ft large Lot Fully LIST and much more. Call to inquire further details on this turn key café in a prime tourist area. Asking $179,000 near major anchor Safeway. This rapidly growing Tenancy Order Collection, loans and outstanding invoices.Take advantage of this unique niche public transportation, restaurants, of�ice franchise currently has 22 locations within BC and renovated home close to the and retail shops. Established recently the Alberta. With unique product Imported from the opportunity. Asking $229,000 95business Ave & 152 St., 940 sqft. of�ice space is available for US and UK this franchise is completely turn –key Downtown core. 2 bed, 2 bath spa and salon offers modern décor up to The perfect second floor office space for lease Within busy Triton Centre.and Busyfulland growing areaThis easy to run DOOR MANUFACTURING BUSINESS FOR SALE lease on 2nd �loor including 3 small of�ices, meeting room training provided. date equipment/furnishings. Excellent business is perfect for a couple and for those 850 sq.ft home to use as a rental and reception. Also available 9400 sqft. space for lease. wanting to try their hand at being an entrepreneur. Profitable and well established door manufacturing companyturn handling commercial Asking and residential doors. makes this an ideal location for your office. Contact listing realtor for more details. 1985Asking Sq.ft. key operation. $60,000 LOTS OF EXPOSURE.TOWING COMPANY FOR SALE $79,900 property. Asking $349,000 29/07

INVESTOR 2590 sqft . etail R ande Of�ic space for sale Asking $649,000

OPP ORTUNITY

Established and reputable towing company that serves clients throughout the Lower Mainland. Ideal opportunity to run your own turn key business in a niche market. Contact for more details. Asking $279,900

ATTENTION FOREIGN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS!!! 2 BABY ULTRASOUND FRANCHISES FOR SALE!

Well established .Baby Ultrasound Franchise, 3D/4D ultrasound (not diagnostic), Private clinic for pregnant moms. Full turn key operation this easy to run niche market business is perfect for individuals or couples with Medical/Health industry backgrounds. Beautifully set up office, low lease rate, excellent hours and easy to run with low overhead expenses. Professionals and New Immigrants with a healthcare background this is a perfect opportunity! Burnaby and Abbotsford locations available. Asking $125,000 each location

OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE Approx. 3100 SF of office space available for sale in the busiest plaza in Surrey. Close to Banquet Halls, retailshops & offices. Asking $749,000

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Located in the heart of Surrey in Payal Business Centre, this office is professionally designed. 5 offices, reception area, separate lunch room and full washroom. 1200 Sq ft Gross lease $20.00/sq ft +gst.

ITALIAN RESTAURANT FOR SALE A treasure gem of Italian cuisine tucked away in Hope! Open for lunch and dinner this quaint restaurant serves traditional Italian classics in a fantastic atmosphere and ambiance. Perfect casual dining for locals as well as tourist traffic. Turn key operation ready for you to implement your dreams as a restaurant owner! Asking $219,000

Full turn key operation Confidential listing NDA must be signed to obtain more info. Asking $589,000

SURREY VERAS BURGER FRANCHISE FOR SALE

Well established Vera's Burger Franchise located on busy Fraser Highway in Cloverdale. Well maintained establishment full turn key operation ready for you to be your own boss! Contact listing realtor for more details. Price : $199,000

AUTO /TRANSMISSION/CAR REPAIR IN LOWER MAINLAND

Over 37 year well established Auto repair / Transmission Repair / car repair in the Lower Mainland. Large shop, 3 Bays, ample storage space available. Currently services all makes and models of re manufactured transmissions, automatic and standard, clutches, differentials. This is a confidential listing and NDA will be required. Please contact for more details. Asking $229,000 04/08