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JOE Biden was well on his way to becoming the next President of the United States on Friday evening as this newspaper went to press.

(For updates, visit our website voiceonline.com.)

The democratic presidential candidate and former vice president was all set to reach the magical number of 270 electoral votes on Friday even as counting continued in Arizona, Nevada and Pennsylvania.

If Biden wins, Kamala Harris will be the first female and first biracial Vice President of the United States.

But a terribly frustrated President Donald Trump keep trying every strategy to stay on in power, making unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud. (Also read page 13.)

On Thursday, Biden tweeted: “Donald Trump is going to court to stop votes from being counted.

We have assembled the largest election protection effort in history to fight back.”

Earlier he tweeted: “The people will not be silenced, be bullied, or surrender. Every vote must be counted.” He added: “No one is going to take our democracy away from us. Not now, not ever. America has come too far, fought too many battles, and endured too much to let that happen.” He exhorted

4-year-old Aura Vyas sets world record with her long hair Joe Biden (R) and Kamala Harris. Photo: Biden Twitter Americans: “Keep the faith, folks.”

FOR people of Indian origin all around the world it will be a moment of immense pride to see Harris as the vice president-elect of the United States of America.

Harris was born in the US to immigrants, cancer researcher Shyamala Gopalan from India and economics professor Donald Harris from Jamaica.

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If Biden wins, she will be able to say: ‘On that day, she probably could have never imagined that I would be standing before you now speaking these words: I am the Vice President-elect of the United

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Trump falsely claimed victory on Tuesday night

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And who knows, she may well be the President of the United States one day!

AS had been anticipated, US president Donald Trump falsely claimed victory on Tuesday night (early Wednesday morning in Washington, D.C.) at the White House.

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New York (IANS): After Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden pulled ahead of President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a state court has ordered election officials to stop counting some votes.

The ruling issued on Friday could delay the completion of voting in the state, where a victory could give the presidency to Biden.

The order applies to so-called provisional ballots, a second vote which some voters were allowed to cast on election day to correct errors in postal ballots that they had already sent in.

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had been leading on election night, tallies have been “whittled down” or have shown his rival leading and suggested he would fight in the courts until the election is decided in his favor, CNN reported.

“This is a case where they’re trying to steal an election, they’re trying to rig an election, and we can’t let that happen.”

Ruling on cases filed by Republican Party members, the court said that such ballots should be kept separately pending a decision, but rejected demands that they should be rejected outright.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, about 100,000 provisional ballots were cast, but it was not clear how many of them were covered by the court’s order.

Another state Republican Party case asking the federal Supreme Court to stop the counting of late-arriving postal ballots is pending.

The party asked the court on Thursday

to order the election authorities in the state to keep the ballots received after election day separately and not act on them, pending a ruling on the legality of the late-arriving ballots.

A state court had extended the deadline for receiving postal ballots till 5 p.m. on Friday.

Trump was leading in the state by nearly 200,000 on Wednesday but the tables had turned and Biden was ahead by about 13,000 on Friday afternoon with 98 per cent of the votes in when the Republicans mounted the challenge.

If Biden wins Pennsylvania, he will have

more than the 270 electoral votes to win the presidency.

Rather than the popular votes, the votes in the electoral college of state representatives determine who will be president.

The Republican Party acknowledged in its Supreme Court filing that “the vote in Pennsylvania may well determine the next President of the United States”.

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar said on Thursday that the late-arriving votes were being kept separately but may be counted.

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an embarrassment to our country.”

He wanted “all voting to stop” and threatened to go to the Supreme Court.

On Thursday, Trump was at it again, staging what CNN called “a corrosive and potentially dangerous attempt at undermining the US election … baselessly claiming the presidency was being stolen from underneath him as vote counts showed his path to victory disappearing.”

He said that in certain states where he

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Biden, on the other hand, had earlier said that it was not up to him or Trump to decide the winner of the election and that the votes would be counted.

The former vice president said that his side believed that they were “on track to win the election.”

Trump said: “We were getting ready for a big celebration. We were winning everything. And all of a sudden it was just called off” and alleged: “This is a fraud on the American public. This is

PROVINCIAL Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix on Friday announced 589 new COVID-19 cases, including four epi-linked cases, for a total of 17,149 cases in British Columbia.

There were two new COVID-19-related deaths, and the total number of deaths in the province now stands at 275.

There are 3,741 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 7,887 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases and 13,035 people who tested positive have recovered.

Currently, 104 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, 28 of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation.

There have been 146 new cases of CO-

VID-19 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 402 in the Fraser Health region, five in the Island Health region, 24 in the Interior Health region, 12 in the Northern Health region and no new cases of people who reside outside of Canada.

There have been six new health-care facility outbreaks at Suncreek Village, Fort Langley Seniors Community, Northcrest Care Centre, Fellburn Care Center - PATH unit, Ridge Meadows Hospital and Langley Memorial Hospital. The outbreak at Fair Haven Homes Burnaby Lodge has been declared over. In total, 31 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and four acutecare facilities have active outbreaks.

There has been one new community outbreak at the Royal Inland Hospital construction site. There continue to be exposure events around the prov-

ince. Public alerts and notifications are posted on the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) website and on all health authorities’ websites.

The BCCDC has implemented a texting service for new cases of COVID-19. People in B.C. can now sign up to receive text notification of both positive or negative test results, in addition to test results being available through Health Gateway and other online portals. For more information, go to: www.bccdc.ca/results Henry and Dix added: “Keeping businesses open is important to all of us and we can all take confidence in knowing the vast majority of businesses are doing all they can to keep their employees and customers safe throughout the province. This has allowed us to have as much as possible open in our communities during the

COVID-19 pandemic.

“As we have done with many sectors, public health teams are continually reviewing guidance and working with individual business owners to help navigate the challenges of COVID-19 and continue to operate safely.

“When faced with the gathering storm clouds of increased exposures and transmission in a particular sector, we step up inspections to identify gaps and, at times, increase the safety measures that are required. Only if it is clearly demonstrated that a business or sector is unable to operate safely are businesses ordered to close.

“Right now, particularly in the Lower Mainland, we are asking businesses to review their COVID-19 safety plans to ensure every step is being taken to protect everyone.”

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The four Democrats won reelection in Tuesday’s election, and another was leading in her constituency while the counting was still on.

Raja Krishnamoorthi was considered such a formidable candidate that the Republican Party did not even put up a candidate against him in Illinois. He defeated the Libertarian Party candidate by 41.8 per cent.

Pramila Jayapal, a harsh critic of India, won from Washington State, defeating her Republican Party rival with a huge margin of 69.6 per cent.

Ro Khanna received 74.6 per cent of the votes in his California

constituency to defeat Republican Ritesh Tandon, who got only 25.4 per cent.

Another Californian, Ami Bera, was re-elected with a margin of 22.8 per cent over his Republican rival.

But Nisha Sharma, who ran for the House as a Republican from California, was defeated by the sitting Democrat Mark DeSaulnier by 50.6 per cent.

Hiral Tipirneni, an Indian American running for the House from Arizona, was losing to the incumbent Republican David Schweikert by a slim margin on Thursday after having taken the lead in the beginning.

Sri Preston Kulkarni, who was considered a strong candidate, lost in Texas by 7.3 per cent after a campaign against him by a combination of Indian secularists,

Democratic Party liberals and Islamists alleging he had ties to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

The former US diplomat had attended Modi’s “Howdy Modi” rally with President Donald Trump in Houston last year and among the contributors to his election campaign was a leader of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh. Republican Manga Anantatmula, who tried to unseat Democrat Gerry Connolly, lost by 43.4 per cent in Virginia.

Tulsi Gabbard, who is not of Indian descent but is the first Hindu elected to the House, did not seek reelection after having unsuccessfully run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

In Maine, Democrat Sarah Gideon had been leading the sitting Senator Susan Collins in pre-election opinion

polls by six per cent, according to RealClear Politics. But in an upset, Gideon lost by eight per cent, even though Biden won the state.

Republican Ritkin Mehta lost the senate race by 22.7 per cent to Corey Booker, the incumbent who also was a candidate for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

At the state level, Niraj Antani was elected to the Ohio state Senate. He was a member of the state House of Representatives for three terms having been first elected when he was only 23 years old, becoming one of the youngest legislators in the country.

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Murder victim Karmjit “Jazzy” Sran’s wife and sister-in-law face a civil forfeiture proceeding in court ABBOTSFORD alleged crime boss, 43-year-old Karmjit “Jazzy” Sran, was shot dead on July 10 at his residence in the 2700-block of Lucern Crescent. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is in charge of the homicide investigation. was called out to take conduct of the investigation.

Sran was in prison in 2019 awaiting an extradition hearing related to a drugsmuggling case and had had his application for interim release denied by B.C. Supreme Court. It’s not clear when he was granted release from prison.

According to court documents, a driver was arrested in November 2013 at the Sumas, Washington border crossing after 19 kilograms of cocaine was found in his truck. He later started cooperating with U.S, investigators and said he was working for two organizations, one of which had a boss he knew as “Jazzy.” Sran, who was working in the construction industry, went by the names of Jazzy or Jessi.

The witness introduced Jazzy to a U.S. Homeland Security agent who was working undercover as a drug trafficker and the two had had four face-to-face meetings in February and March of 2014 where they discussed the purchase and smuggling of cocaine into Canada from the United States, according to court documents. There were three transactions of supposed cocaine with a total street value of around $2 million.

The U.S requested Sran’s extradition. An extradition warrant was issued in April 2019

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and Sran was arrested.

Now, the Director of Civil Forfeiture of the Ministry of Attorney General’s Legal Services Branch has filed a notice of civil claim (civil forfeiture) in B.C. Supreme Court against Sran’s wife Cindy and Cindy’s sister, Rajni Kaushal.

The director wants Kaushal’s 2013 Nissan Rogue forfeited as well as $60,010 seized from the vehicle on April 29, 2020; $2,305 in Canadian currency and $100 in American currency seized from Cindy Sran on April 29, 2020; and $7,715 in Canadian currency seized from the Sran residence by the RCMP on April 30, 2020.

(This is the government’s information and no statement of defence has been filed as yet.)

According to court documents, in early 2020, the RCMP initiated an investigation into the drug trafficking activities of Karmjit Singh Sran and Kaushal. Kaushal resided at 13280 61st Avenue in Surrey. Sran and Kaushal were using a property at 12832850 George Ferguson Way

in Abbotsford as a “stash house” for the purpose of drug trafficking.

The RCMP conducted surveillance of the two from March 18 to April 29, 2020, and observed multiple meetings between them indicative of drug trafficking.

The RCMP observed Kaushal and/or Sran conduct 14 short duration meetings and four hand-to-hand transactions with other individuals consistent with drug trafficking.

According to court documents, on April 29, the RCMP observed Sran exit the stash house carrying a black object under his right arm, partially covered by his jacket, meet with Kaushal in the vehicle carrying the black object partially covered by his jacket; and exit the Vehicle, with only his jacket in hand. Shortly thereafter, at approximately 1:24 p.m., the Vancouver Police Department conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle at or near the 130- block of Alberni Street in Vancouver.

The RCMP arrested Kaushal for possession for the purpose of trafficking. They located a black shopping bag containing six bundles totaling $59,500 in Canadian currency, bundled with elastic bands, and $510 more in Canadian currency. They also found 2.95 grams of cocaine, an encrypted cellphone and an iPhone. The RCMP seized the vehicle and $60,010 in Canadian currency, according to court documents.

Also, on April 29, the RCMP observed Sran leave his residence in a Mercedes GTS and visit 30616 Brookside Avenue in Abbotsford where a black Cadillac Escalade was parked in the driveway.

The murder scene in the 2700-block of Lucern Crescent of Abbotsford.

Photo: Radio Punjab Today Facebook At approximately 5:21 p.m., Cindy Sran arrived at her residence in a Range Rover and met with Kaushal in the driveway. The Escalade left the Brookside Avenue residence and Sran arrived in it at his residence. At approximately 6:10 p.m., Sran left his residence in the Escalade and drove directly to the stash house at 128-32850 George Ferguson Way in Abbotsford.

According to court documents, the RCMP determined Sran was relocating controlled substances and/ or cash from his residence to the stash house.

On April 30, the RCMP arrested Sran for possession for the purpose of trafficking at the stash house.

They searched Sran incidental to his arrest and located $510 in Canadian currency; a BQ Aquarius X2, an encrypted cellphone; and a Samsung Note 8 cellphone.

The RCMP executed a search warrant at the stash house

and located 90.63 grams of cocaine and documents in Sran’s name.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., the RCMP observed Cindy Sran and Kaushal leave the Sran residence in the Range Rover. The RCMP conducted a traffic stop of the Range Rover at the Chevron gas station located at 2254 Whatcom Road in Abbotsford. They arrested Cindy Sran for trafficking a controlled substance.

The RCMP searched Cindy Sran incidental to her arrest and located a record of transactions, including sale, collection and debt and $5 in Canadian currency in the front pocket of her hoodie, and $2,300 in Canadian currency and $100 in American currency in her purse.

The RCMP arrested Kaushal for trafficking a controlled substance.

They searched the Range Rover incidental to the arrests of Cindy Sran and Kaushal and located a $15,000 TD

Bank draft dated April 29, 2020, in Kaushal’s purse.

The RCMP executed a search warrant at the Sran residence and located gun ammunition; score sheets; $5,450 in Canadian currency in a Gucci box in a bedroom; $2,050 in Canadian currency in a bedroom; $215 in Canadian currency; and two Samsung cellphones.

The RCMP seized $10,020 in Canadian currency and $100 in American currency of the money from Cindy Sran and the Sran residence. The money was found in proximity to controlled substances and/ or was bundled or packaged in a manner not consistent with standard banking practices. On May 5, samples of the money were subjected to Ion Spectrometry Testing and tested positive for cocaine contamination, according to court documents.

Two months later, Sran was dead.

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“Violations of the Quarantine Act put others at risk. Travelers are required to self-isolate for 14 days whether or not they have symptoms. This is something we take very seriously.”

Makhan Singh Parhar, 47, of New Westminster has been charged with three counts whereby he contravened section 54(1) of the Quarantine Act which required him to self-isolate for 14 days upon re-entry into Canada, contrary to section 71 of the Quarantine Act. Parhar is being held in custody.

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In March, the City of Delta had cancelled his business licence for his hot yoga studio after he encouraged clients to continue attending classes, making the false claim that the novel coronavirus “cannot survive in the heat.”

Anyone who has concerns for the safety of others and suspects a traveler of violating the Quarantine Act is asked to contact the New Westminster Police Department at 604-525-5411.

East Asian women still being attacked VANCOUVER Police are investigating two alleged unprovoked assaults on East Asian women downtown on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and are asking for anyone with information or anyone who was a witness to come forward.

“Our hate crime investigators are engaged and assisting with both investigations,” said Constable Tania Visintin on Friday. “The investigations are still in the early stages, but we are not ruling out any motives, including if there was a bias, prejudice or hate element to the assaults.”

On November 4, a woman was walking on Granville Street near Helmcken Street at 4:30 p.m. when an unknown man approached her and punched her in the nose. After falling to the ground, the woman was able to get to a place of safety and call police.

The suspect in this file is described as white, 20to-30 years old, and six feet tall. He has a thin build and short hair. At the time of the assault, he was wearing a red t-shirt with yellow stripes, dark pants, and sneakers.

On November 5, a woman was walking to an Evo vehicle near West Georgia Street and Cidadel Parade when an unknown man spat on the victim’s cheek as he was walking past her. The man continued to walk away and was not located by police.

This suspect is described as 5’5 or 5’6 tall with dark brown shoulder length hair. The man was wearing dark baggy clothing at the time of the assault.

“What concerns us most about these files is how completely random both assaults were. Evidence indicates the victim and suspect have no relation to each other in both cases,” adds Constable Visintin.

Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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Ameen Grewal and Amarjot Singh Bal not granted annulment of marriage by B.C. Supreme Court THE B.C. Supreme Court has refused to grant Ameen Grewal and Amarjot Singh Bal an annulment of their marriage even though both wanted it because the judge found no relevant grounds to justify it.

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They did not consummate the marriage and wanted it annulled, according to court documents.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Frits Verhoeven noted in his ruling: “However, the law relating to annulment of marriage is governed by common law. Where annulment of a marriage is claimed, various findings of fact must be made, depending on the precise grounds advanced.”

The ruling stated: “In this case, the materials filed do not support an annulment.

There is no evidence that would support the conclusion that the marriage is void …

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The burden of proof is on the person seeking the annulment to show otherwise.”

The ruling said: “Nor does the evidence indicate that the marriage is voidable. There seems to be a common misconception that a marriage is voidable simply if it is not consummated, in the sense that following the marriage, the parties engaged in sexual relations. The law is not that simple. In order to obtain annulment of the marriage, on the grounds of failure to consummate, it is not sufficient for the parties to simply establish that they have not had sexual intercourse since the marriage.”

The ruling also pointed out: “If a platonic marriage was intended by the parties, then the absence of sexual intercourse cannot be grounds for annulment of the marriage.”

The judge said: “It appears quite clear to me in this case that failure to consummate the marriage has nothing to do with the wishes of the parties for an annulment. There is no evidence, for example, that either party is physically or psychologically incapable of sexual relations with the other.

“Therefore, even though both parties agree that they would like to have an order annulling the marriage, as no relevant grounds for annulment have been shown, the order cannot be granted.”

Fraser Health opening second COVID-19 test collection centre in Surrey FRASER Health is opening a second test collection centre in North Surrey on November 12. This centre is a component of Fraser Health’s planned expansion to provide timely access to COVID-19 testing for those who are experiencing even mild symptoms.

The new site will be located at 10025 King George Boulevard, near the Central City Shopping Centre in Surrey. It will offer increased access to testing, and will process between 500 and 800 tests per day when operating at full capacity. The site will offer walk-in testing seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 pm. Drive-through testing remains available at the Newton test collection centre located at 14577 – 66th Avenue.

Fraser Health, the Surrey-North Delta Division of Family Practice, and the City of Surrey are working in partnership to provide increased access to COVID-19 testing in Surrey by opening new test collection centres.

Fraser Health recommends that any person experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms, even mild ones such as cough, fever and headache, get tested for COVID-19 as quickly as possible. Identifying cases early helps to prevent the virus from spreading further into the communities. If you are unsure whether to get tested, use the COVID-19 assessment tool. If you are concerned about your symptoms or unsure about seeking medical care, contact your family physician, primary care provider or call the Fraser Health Virtual Care team at 1-800-314-0999 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. seven days a week.

An online booking tool can be used to secure appointment times when the new site opens.

Drop-ins without appointments are available throughout the Fraser Health region.

Since Fraser Health expanded COVID-19 testing in June, its capacity has increased to more than six-fold from an average of 600 to 700 tests a day to more than 4,000 tests per day across its region. Fraser Health will monitor and continue to increase its COVID19 test collection capacity and work with its partners to shorten the wait time to receive test results.

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World Sikh Organization says it’s concerned by renewed censorship of Sikh social media content Facebook censored the posting of a Times of India article about India embassies gathering data about the Sikh diaspora THE World Sikh Organization of Canada said on Tuesday that it is deeply concerned by renewed attempts to censor Sikh content on social media platforms. Dozens of Sikh social media pages and posts have been censored on Facebook and Instagram over the past 24 hours. This censorship campaign coincides with the commemoration of the 1984 Sikh Genocide. An earlier campaign to censor Sikh content took place in June 2020 as Sikhs commemorated the June 1984 Indian army assault on the Sri Darbar Sahib [Golden Temple] complex in Amritsar.

In the current wave of censorship, content related to the Kha-

listan movement and prominent historical figures in the movement has been targeted in addition to posts critical of the Government of India. In what the WSO said was one particularly appalling instance, Facebook censored the posting of a Times of India article about India embassies gathering data about the Sikh diaspora. Some pages have been removed completely while other users have been restricted for 30 or 60 days from posting or commenting on the social media platform.

Last July, the WSO released a report on the crackdown on Sikh social media by Indian authorities. The report, entitled “En-

forcing Silence: India’s War on Sikh Social Media”, made several recommendations to social media platforms. One key recommendation was that social media platforms establish a dialogue with the WSO and other Sikh stakeholders to identify Sikh historical figures being reported for censorship by Indian authorities and to better understand issues such as Khalistan and 1984.

The WSO said that no attempts have, as of yet, been made to initiate such a dialogue.

WSO President Tejinder Singh Sidhu said: “It is shocking that Facebook and Instagram are following the lead of the Indian

government in cracking down on Sikh content. It is even more disturbing that these censorship campaigns take place in conjunction with the Sikh community’s commemoration of the events of 1984 in June and November. The vast majority of the targeted pages and posts are not offensive and simply present facts or history that the Government of India wishes to silence.

The Sikh community will not be silenced. Censorship campaigns like this increase our determination to tell our stories. We will continue to reach out to social media platforms to express the concerns of the community and to resolve this matter.”

Vigil in memory of the victims of 1984 Sikh ‘Genocide’ held in Surrey MEMBERS of the South Asian community came together to raise their voices for justice for the survivors of the state-sponsored violence against Sikhs in the first week of November 1984.

Organized by Indians Abroad for Pluralist India, the vigil was opened by Indigenous activist Jenifer Allen at Holland Park in Surrey on the evening of Sunday, November 1.

She tried to make connections between the cultural genocide of the First Nations in Canada with the ongoing genocide of minorities elsewhere in the world.

Thousands of innocent Sikhs were slaughtered all across India by the political

MP Randeep Sarai. goons, following the assas- Many senior politicians and sination of then-Prime Min- police officers who were ister Indira Gandhi by her complicit in the massacre Sikh bodyguards, seeking remain unpunished. Not revenge for the military at- only were the slain leader’s tack on the Golden Temple, Congress party involved, their holiest shrine in June but also members of the currently ruling Bhartiya that year.

Janata Party.

The speakers were unanimous in their criticism of the Indian state for allowing systemic violence against religious minorities.

Those who addressed the gathering included MP Randeep Singh Sarai, Sikh activists Tejinder Kaur, Gian Singh Gill, Inderjit Singh Bains, Harbans Singh Aujla, Hardeep Singh Nij-

jar, Charanjit Singh Sujjon, Dr. Gurvinder Singh Dhaliwal and Gurmukh Singh Deol.

Two Muslim activists, Imtiaz Popat and Sayed Wajahat, also spoke on the occasion. Preet Manpreet and Parminder Swaich recited poems in memory of the victims of 1984 pogrom.

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RCMP and supporters launch fierce slander campaign against South Asian candidate for Surrey Police Chief South Asian gangsters and other lawbreakers are afraid that the new Surrey Police Service under a South Asian chief will know too much about them!

IT doesn’t come as a surprise to those who are well aware of how shamelessly and fiercely the RCMP went out of its way to ruin the career of South Asian solicitor general Kash Heed back in 2010 when he was planning to replace them with a BC Police force.

They were completely exposed by this reporter at the time.

Now, when the RCMP and their supporters have made utter idiots of themselves (see link to story “Surrey voters deliver a slap in the face of RCMP and BC Liberals,”) and the Surrey Police Board is all set to choose the first police chief of the new force that is replacing the RCMP, a series of unsubstantiated allegations have started circulating including one anonymous one that was sent to The VOICE also. It is supposed to be by a South Asian and it was forwarded to me by a South Asian!

The RCMP’s racism against the South Asian candidate is what Canada does NOT need – and Canadians will NO LONGER tolerate (except for the RCMP’s family members, of course!) The South Asian media will hit back!

As we reported last week: “The latest data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute find nearly two-in-five Canadians say there is a “serious problem” with the way police interact with Black, Indigenous and other non-white people across the country, while more than one-quarter (27%) say it is a serious problem in their own community.

“Further, nearly two-thirds (63%) agree that

70-year-old pedestrian killed in vehicle collision in Surrey’s Whalley

systemic racism is a serious problem for the RCMP, and three-quarters (73%) say police in Canada interact inappropriately with nonwhite people at least some of the time.”

So what’s the game?

THIS: South Asian gangsters and other lawbreakers are afraid that the new Surrey Police Service under a South Asian chief will know too much about them!

It is a well-know fact that Vancouver Police was only able to go after South Asian gangsters and other lawbreakers because of the way South Asian officers established ties with the community in a number of ways.

It was easier to nail them because of the way this community’s families are closely connected to each other and getting inside

information was a breeze.

Surrey RCMP have not been able to achieve that and merely quoting statistics will not change the ground reality.

On the other hand, once the Surrey Police Service is in place, they will have to show

real results or they will face fierce criticism especially from the powerful South Asian media that South Asians follow.

South Asians have little or no faith in the fake or/and inaccurate reporting by white mainstream media, which is not even considered mainstream by Surrey-ites or even an increasing number of Lower Mainlanders who prefer their own ethnic media.

The stunning B.C. election results in Surrey show that quite clearly. (We will discuss this issue in depth later on).

The Surrey Police Board should choose wisely – or South Asians will start demanding that the RCMP be kept on if the new police force is going to be a carbon copy of a failed police force.

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On November 3 at approximately 4:55 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a vehicle-pedestrian collision in the 12600-block of 104th Avenue. Surrey Fire Services and BC Ambulance Service also responded. Despite all attempts to revive the 70-year-old male, he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police.

Traffic in the area was affected as officers continued their investigation until about midnight.

Investigators are seeking witnesses who observed the collision to contact Surrey RCMP. Investigators are also seeking any available dash-cam video.

Anyone with more information about this incident, who has not yet spoken to police, is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-5990502, or CrimeStoppers if they wish to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS or www. solvecrime.ca.

Targeted stabbing in Richmond RICHMOND RCMP are investigating a stabbing which occurred over the weekend in the city’s downtown core. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, Richmond RCMP frontline officers responded to a stabbing in the 6000-block of No 3 Road.

The victim was allegedly involved in an altercation with several suspects during which he was stabbed. The suspects fled the area in a dark coloured SUV before the arrival of police.

The victim was transported to a local area hospital with multiple stab wounds. The victim has since been released from hospital.

This incident is believed to be targeted.

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U.S. presidential election shows American society remains bitterly divided

The videos by Republican Hype House and the Republican Boys were spreading false claims about “election fraud” as the vote counting was still underway.

“These videos have been removed for violating our policies on misleading information,” TikTok said in a tweet on Thursday.

However, Taylor Lorenz, who is a reporter with the New York Times, tweeted: “TikTok removed the initial videos but the Republican Boys account is still active and they just posted another video spreading the same voter fraud conspiracies. The new video has already amassed thousands of views”.

TikTok maintained that it had removed the videos in question for violating its policies against misleading information.

Both Twitter and Facebook were busy flagging Trump posts claiming ‘big wins’ and ‘voting fraud’ amid the uncertainty around who will be the next US president.

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ing President, they have been thrilled. They have also been nervous that a Democratic president could appoint extra judges to the Supreme Court and end its present conservative majority by appointing a majority of liberal judges.

This newspaper also pointed out in 2016 that not all Latinos / Hispanics were against Trump’s extreme rhetoric against “illegal immigrants.” These pro-Trump Latinos have always regarded themselves as Americans – not ‘Mexican Americans’ and so on – and they actually look down on fellow Latinos who are not Americans.

We also noted that there is a lot of racism between blacks and Latinos – and Latinos can sometimes be more racist against blacks than even whites. So not all Latinos were or are supporters of President Barack Obama.

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THE U.S. presidential election has clearly established that American society is bitterly divided and the situation will only get worse.

Compromise doesn’t seem to exist in the vocabulary of either side – it remains my way or the highway.

And that is also going to have a negative effect on Canadian society, especially with some racist groups and individuals who still dream of a white Canada.

But American society – like Canadian society – has been changing with more and more multiculturalism and a younger generation that tends to be openminded and not judgmental. That has been a huge challenge to rightwing groups that are now reaching out to sections of society that they used to look down on and ignore. In other words, any political party that wants to win a national election will have to move more and more to the centre.

However, even in the different ethnic groups, there are both conservatives and liberals on one issue or the other and they have rivalries based on religions and sects, different regions and languages in their former countries, and even ethnic or subethnic groups.

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Elections BC: Final count began on Friday THE final count of mail-in and other absentee ballots in the provincial election began across the province on Friday, November 6 and is expected to take at least three days to complete.

The approximate number of certification envelopes containing absentee ballots for each electoral district is available at: elections.bc.ca/docs/progress-report-certification-envelopes-received-by-ED.pdf (Or visit our website voiceonline.com) Elections BC says that these figures do not represent the final number of absentee and mail-in ballots that will be counted in each district. All certification envelopes must be screened before being accepted for counting

to ensure legislated requirements are met, and to prevent multiple voting.

Certification envelopes that do not pass screening are set aside and not opened. During the final count, certification envelopes that are found to contain no ballot or more than one marked ballot will also be set aside

and not considered.

Candidates and at least one representative per candidate may be present at the final count, and must make a solemn declaration of secrecy before observing. Media are not permitted to be present at final count.

Starting at 10 a.m. on November 6, voting results will be updated as counting progresses at results.elections.bc.ca. Once a district completes counting a type of absentee ballot, results will be reported for that type of ballot, and the Elections BC website will be updated.

There are several different types of absentee ballots that are counted at the final count, including ballots cast at district electoral offices

and ballots cast outside the voter’s electoral district of residence. Results will be updated on the Elections BC website on an ongoing basis during the counting process, and at the end of each counting day. Counting is expected to continue until 6 p.m. each day until the final count is complete, but counting hours may vary by district to ensure that the final count is completed as soon as possible.

As the final count progresses, a report on the Elections BC website will show the number of certification envelopes that have been considered in each district, and the total number of certification envelopes to be considered.

This report will be available once final count begins.

Vancouver Mayor Stewart criticizes Premier Horgan in connection to distribution of federal funds VANCOUVER Mayor Kennedy Stewart on Wednesday said: “Prime Minister [Justin] Trudeau answered my call to support BC’s biggest cities, including Vancouver, through a groundbreaking Safe Restart agreement. Disappointingly, Premier [John] Horgan didn’t distribute federal funding on a per capita basis, as outlined in the agreement.”

He added: “This decision by

the Premier means more tough choices ahead like increasing property taxes or making cuts to core services.”

Stewart said in a statement: “Budget 2021 will be Vancouver’s first fully informed by the challenges of COVID-19. The global pandemic has put enormous stress on residents and businesses, and they are looking to City Hall to help support them through these times and set our

city up for a strong recovery.

“We know that in order to do this, we must focus on core services that support vulnerable neighbours, small businesses, and the communities we call home. Services like sanitation and cleaning, affordable housing, renters’ supports, homelessness services, faster permitting, and action on the overdose crisis.

“Staff have made significant

progress outlining scenarios that do just that, but today’s news about Vancouver’s share of the Safe Restart funds makes our path forward much more challenging.”

For a table comparing Vancouver’s per-capita share of Safe Restart funding to other cities across Canada, visit our website voicveonline.com.

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“The holiday season is going to look a little different in Delta this year, especially without large family gatherings or holiday events” said Mayor George V. Harvie on Wednesday. “We hope that Delta’s Home for the Holidays campaign will brighten spirits and bring our community closer together, despite being physically apart, during these unprecedented times.”

supportlocalbc.com. * Search Local in Delta – the City has developed a searchable business directory to help residents and visitors #SearchLocalinDelta. Access the directory at delta.ca/deltabusiness-directory. * Celebrating the Holidays in Delta – the City will release a series of short videos featuring the different ways Delta residents celebrate the holidays across different cultures. * Virtual Holiday Cooking, Crafts, and Concerts – Delta will host a series of virtual holiday cooking and craft classes, a holiday open stage

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Horgan: Sixth consecutive month where we have seen significant job creation in B.C. PREMIER John Horgan on Friday noted that the Labour Force Survey for the month of October shows British Columbia led the country, creating 33,500 jobs.

The province’s unemployment rate fell to 8.0%, well below the national average.

Horgan said: “This is the sixth consecutive month where we have seen significant job creation in B.C., bringing total em-

ployment to 97.6% of our prepandemic levels in February.”

He added: “This jobs report is another positive sign for our economy and the people of British Columbia. However, the numbers, while welcome, do not fully reflect the continuing serious hardship in some sectors of the economy. We know Premier John Horgan

there is much more to do as some businesses are still struggling.

“First and foremost on all of our minds should be our collective efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and once again flatten the curve. That means staying local, only spending time with our ‘safe six’ and following the safety basics at work, at school and at home.

“British Columbia has proved the key to a strong economic recovery is effective management of public health and preventing the spread of this virus.

We must redouble our efforts.

“At the same time, B.C.’s government will continue to deliver support to people and businesses still struggling to get back on their feet. We will get through this by working together.”

Surrey welcomes $14.76 million in federal and provincial COVID-19 relief funding and all municipalities. This new funding ensures that Surrey will continue to operate in a position of relative strength despite the challenging circumstances.”

Under the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for Local Governments, the City of Surrey has been allocated $14,769,000. This funding will support local government facing

increased operating costs and lower revenues due to COVID-19.

Eligible costs include: * Revenue shortfalls * Facility reopening and operating costs * Emergency planning and response costs * Bylaw enforcement and protective services, like fire and police

* Computer and other electronic technology costs to improve virtual communications and interconnectivity * Services for vulnerable persons (such as persons living with disabilities, mental illness or addictions, persons experiencing homelessness or other vulnerabilities) * Other related costs

Doug McCallum WHILE the City of Surrey has and THE City of Surrey on Wednesday welcomed the nearly $15 million in federal and provincial funding from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for Local Governments.

“The City of Surrey has been working hard to safely navigate through the turbulent waters created by COVID-19,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “The $15 million in funding today helps to stabilize the sound foundation we have built for the city’s fiscal house. I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the federal and provincial governments for their support to Surrey

Pedestrian sustains life-threatening injuries in Richmond ON Sunday, November 1, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Richmond RCMP responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in the 8500-block of Cambie Road. The pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. The name of the pedestrian has not been released as police are attempting to locate their family members.

The driver of the vehicle remained at scene and is co-operating with police. Alcohol and speed have been ruled out as contributing factors in this collision. The incident is still under investigation.

The roads in the 8500-block of Cambie Road between Sexsmith Road and Brown Road have been re-opened.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has further information is asked to call the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 or CrimeStoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www. solvecrime.ca, quoting file number 202029866.

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Rob Mangat of Surrey sentenced to three years in prison for criminal fraud A Surrey man has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding a Vancouver resident of $500,000 following a criminal investigation by the British Columbia Securi-

ties Commission (BCSC).

Ravinderpaul Singh Mangat (also known as Rob Mangat) was sentenced on October 29 in B.C. Provincial Court in Vancouver after being convicted

of two counts of criminal fraud over $5,000. With time served, he has 21 months left on his sentence. In addition to the prison term, Mangat was ordered to pay $500,000 in

restitution.

As a result of its investigation, the BCSC uncovered evidence that Mangat convinced the victim to invest $500,000 between 2012 and 2013 in a “Privileged

Investment Club” offering a high guaranteed return.

The court found that Mangat spent the bulk of the funds on an extravagant lifestyle, rather than investing the money as prom-

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Mangat was initially arrested in 2017 by the Vancouver Police Department following an investigation by the BCSC’s Criminal Investigations Branch.

Hapreet Ramgarhia, 21, charged in collision that killed three Brampton residents ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police investigators from the Major Collision Bureau have charged a 21-year-old man in relation to a fatal collision that occurred in Mississauga.

On Thursday, October 8, just after 7 a.m., police were contacted to attend Mclaugh-

lin Road and Highway 407 in Mississauga for a two-vehicle collision This collision claimed the life of three people and resulted in the injury of five others. The deceased victims, all residents of Brampton, have been identified as:

Parvinder Sadiorha, a 19-year-old woman Sukhwinder Puni, 64-year-old woman Baldev Puni, a 64-year-old man.

On November 3, Hapreet Ramgarhia, a 21-year-old man from Brampton, was officially charged in relation to the collision. He was charged with three counts

of careless driving causing death and four counts of careless driving causing bodily harm under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. He will make his first appearance at the Brampton Provincial Offences Court located at 5 Ray Lawson Boulevard on February 4.

New mandatory requirements applicable to travellers to Canada (ArriveCAN) ARRIVECAN, developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency, was launched in April to support the Government of Canada’s efforts to reduce the spread and prevent importation of COVID-19. ArriveCAN is available as a mobile app or by signing-in online. It provides a digital way for travellers to easily and securely provide information that is required for entry into Canada.

The Government of Canada announced, as of November 21, 2020, new mandatory requirements applicable to travellers to Canada to submit COVID-related information digitally.

This is a significant step in stopping the spread of COVID-19 – traveller information can be shared quickly and securely with provinces and territories to contact travellers for public health follow-up, and with law enforcement to verify compliance with the Mandatory Isolation Order.

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tally in all modes of travel will also help travellers reduce their processing time at the border and limit physical contact between travellers and border services officers and Public Health Agency of Canada officers. This also protects the health and safety of travellers and officers.

Pre-arrival to Canada As of November 21, 2020, air travellers, whose final destination is Canada, will be required to submit their information electronically through ArriveCAN before they board their flight. This includes travel and contact information, quarantine plan (unless exempted under conditions set out in the Mandatory Isolation Order), and COVID-19 symptom self-assessment. Travellers must be ready to show their ArriveCAN receipt when seeking entry into Canada; a border services officer will verify that they have submitted their information digitally.

Starting on November 4, 2020,

air travellers can expect to be reminded by their air carrier of the need to submit COVIDrelated information digitally through ArriveCAN prior to boarding their flight to Canada.

Travellers who do not submit the required information digitally before boarding their flight could be subject to enforcement action, which can range from verbal warnings to $1,000 fine.

Starting immediately, travellers entering Canada by land or marine are strongly encouraged to continue using ArriveCAN to provide the mandatory information before they arrive to avoid additional delays for public health questioning and to limit points of contact at the border. Travellers can show their ArriveCAN receipt to a border services officer when seeking entry into Canada.

Post-entry to Canada As of November 21, 2020, travellers who enter Canada by

air, land or marine, unless exempted under conditions set out in the Mandatory Isolation Order, will also be required to submit information through ArriveCAN or by calling the 1-833-641-0343 toll-free number during their quarantine or isolation period. Within 48 hours of entering Canada, travellers must confirm they have arrived at their place of quarantine or isolation and those in quarantine must complete a daily COVID-19 symptom self-assessment during their quarantine period.

Travellers who don’t use ArriveCAN to submit their information before entering Canada will be required to call the 1-833 641-0343 tollfree number on a daily basis throughout their quarantine or isolation period to provide their post-border information.

They will not be able to revert to using ArriveCAN. Travellers who do not submit the mandatory information required after they have crossed the border will be

considered a high priority for follow-up by law enforcement.

The Government of Canada is taking a variety of measures at the border as part of its efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. These new mandatory requirements will help travellers comply with these border measures in a way that is quick, easy and secure.

ArriveCAN does not use any technology or data, such as GPS, to monitor or track traveller movements. Your privacy is protected.

The ArriveCAN app is available for download on Google Play for Android or through the App Store for iOS. Travellers can also submit their information by signing in online.

For more information, visit: Canada.ca/ArriveCAN Government of Canada’s suite of digital tools ArriveCAN joined the Government of Canada’s suite

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The Government of Canada has also developed a nationwide exposure notification mobile app, COVID Alert, which uses exposure notification technology designed by Google and Apple to let users know if they may have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 across Canada. The government is working with the provinces and territories so that they can customize public health information based on their own jurisdiction. Use of the app is voluntary. COVID Alert is available for download on iOS and Android.

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Surrey to hold virtual Remembrance Day ceremony RESIDENTS of Surrey are invited to participate in an online Remembrance Day event from home this year to salute and celebrate veterans and mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The ceremony will be broadcast from the Cloverdale Cenotaph in Surrey and will be accessible live on Facebook by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/HeritageSurrey.

When: Wednesday, November 11 Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

“Our Veterans should be honoured, supported and remembered not just for a single day each year, but every day,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “This year, as we mark this significant anniversary, we ask that you honour our veterans in place, at home, by coming together with the community through our livestream ceremonies. Engage and learn about the service and sacrifices of those who have served and who continue to serve our

community, while ensuring we are all doing our part to follow the Public Health Orders in place.”

Live stream will be available on the Heritage Facebook Page or City of Surrey Facebook page Due to the current Covid-19 global pandemic, the Royal Canadian Cloverdale Legion is planning a much smaller invitation-only event limited to a maximum of 50 participants who will lay wreaths in an intimate ceremony to commemorate the day at the Cenotaph in Cloverdale. Members of the public are asked not to come to the site or other past ceremony locations and instead participate and show their respect by interacting online, sharing comments, photos, stories, and liking related content.

Residents are also encouraged to place a poppy on their window at home and share a photo on Instagram with the hashtag #RememberInPlace.

To complement Remembrance Day activi-

City asking Vancouverites to Remember in Place safely at home this November 11 ON Wednesday, November 11, the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Remembrance Day Committee will host a modified version of their annual Remembrance Day ceremony at Victory Square to honour Canada’s veterans and to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The City of Vancouver is asking people to #RememberInPlace safely at home, and to avoid Victory Square on November 11 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year’s ceremony will be available on Global TV. Victory Square will be closed to the pub-

lic. There will be no parade or screens for viewing the ceremony on site. A limited number of official wreaths will be placed. No other wreaths will be placed this year, and members of the public should not gather after the ceremony to place their poppy on the Cenotaph.

The Remembrance Day service at Victory Square is organized by the Vancouver Remembrance Day Committee, a volunteer group established by the City in 1946 with the mandate to conduct the ceremony every November 11 on behalf of its citizens.

ties, the Museum of Surrey will be hosting an exhibition entitled “Duty, Honour, & Izzat” from November 4 through to November 14 to honour soldiers from the Indian subcontinent who fought and volunteered during World War I. The exhibit will not be available on Remembrance Day, November 11, as the Museum of Surrey will be closed. However, pre-registration for the event is available any time on the City’s

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Plan ahead for safe driving in winter conditions: Winter Driving Safety Alliance IN many parts of the province, drivers are beginning to experience winter conditions and snowfall on the roads. With the fore-

cast of La Niña, a climate phenomenon that results in abnormally cooler temperatures, B.C. is set to experience a colder and wet-

ter winter than previous years. The Winter Driving Safety Alliance is urging motorists, workers and employers to prepare for winter driving conditions with its annual Shift into Winter campaign.

All B.C. drivers—and employers with workers who drive for business purposes—need to prepare for the winter months ahead.

Winter driving conditions can be dangerous across the province—from rain and fog, to snow and ice. Even the most experienced drivers are challenged by cold temperatures, slippery roads, and reduced visibility.

In B.C., the average number of crashes where someone is killed or injured due to ‘driving too fast for the conditions’ more than doubles from fall to early winter—on average from 99 in September to 220 in December. Further, 28 per cent of all workrelated crashes resulting in injury and timeloss claims occur in November, December, and January.

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for winter driving as well as information for employers around planning, implementing, and monitoring a winter driving safety program. Employers and supervisors can access an online course and use resources provided in the employer toolkit— which includes a sample winter driving safety policy, recommended procedures, and customizable templates. In addition, an online quiz tests drivers’ and employers’ knowledge.

The Alliance encourages drivers and employers to adhere to these tips to stay safe on the road this winter: * Plan ahead and check current road and weather conditions on DriveBC.ca. * Install a set of four matched winter tires with the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol. * Give your vehicle a pre-season maintenance check-up. * Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle. * Slow down—the posted speed limit is the maximum speed under ideal driving conditions. Reduce your speed below the speed limit and drive with extra care. * Maintain a safe following distance—look ahead and keep at least four seconds of distance between you and the vehicle in front. * Invest in winter driving training—learn how to brake safely, get out of a skid, and become familiar with how your vehicle handles in winter weather. Register and attend a free webinar to learn about practical B.C. driving tips.

Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of their employees who drive for work, regardless of whether they drive a company-owned or personal vehicle. ShiftIntoWinter.ca provides information and resources that can help reduce the risks employees face when driving during winter.

Al Johnson, Head of Prevention Services, WorkSafeBC, said: “Most employers in B.C. have workers that drive for work—whether full time like truck or taxi drivers, or as part of their job like sales people, community health nurses, or trades workers. Employers should start preparing now by accessing resources through the Shift into Winter website to ensure their workers have the information and tools they need to drive safely this winter.”

South Asian Seniors: Free attestation of life certificate forms to retirees from India Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of British Columbia invites South Asian seniors of Indian origin who have retired and are getting pension from the Indian Government and other organizations in India to come and get the forms attested for life certificates as required by Indian authorities. The staff from the Consulate General of India, Vancouver, will be on hand to help fill the required two forms and attest life certificates on Sunday, November 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., AND on Saturday, November 14 at the dining hall of Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple, 8321 140th Street, Surrey. The applicants must bring their original passport with one photocopy of the 2nd page of their passport with photograph, the details of the bank account where their pension is being deposited, and pension payment order number. Note that COVID-19 precaution rules of BC Health Guidelines will be strictly followed; face masks will be mandatory for all; use hand sanitizer before entry; and maintain social distancing. Contact Surendra Handa, coordinator, at 604-507-9945 for further details.

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Mass COVID-19 testing needed for residents and staff in long-term care: Safecare BC SAFECARE BC, the health and safety association for BC’s 28,000 continuing care workers, is recommending BC’s Ministry of Health implement a provincial policy of mass testing all residents and staff at care homes whenever a resident or staff member tests positive for COVID-19.

It points out that this is already happening in Alberta and Ontario and helps with early intervention to manage the spread of the disease sooner and contributes to the psychological well-being of staff.

“Staff are currently living in fear that they could bring COVID-19 into the care home or home to their families. This is a huge mental health burden that our healthcare workers shouldn’t have to bear,” said Jen Lyle, CEO, SafeCare BC,

on Tuesday. “As we are seeing increased community spread of COVID-19, a mass testing strategy for those living and working in care homes makes sense.

It’s a prevention tool, because the sooner we can identify cases, the better we can reduce the risk of transmission.”

The association says that additionally, a mass testing strategy will also enhance the safety in care homes, as more people begin visiting family and friends in care. The development of rapid testing options offers an opportunity to test people at the point-of-entry, providing an added layer of safety to current screening protocols for staff and visitors.

“With almost 70% of COVID 19-related deaths in BC residents of care homes, and with the number of cases continuing to rise in BC, we can’t delay in im-

Highway 1 in Fraser Valley now a variable speed-limit zone THE Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced on Tuesday that variable speed limits are in operation on Highway 1 between the Sumas River Bridge in Abbotsford and the Prest Road overpass in Chilliwack to improve safety for drivers.

The speed limits on this section of highway are now adjusted based on real-time traffic and weather conditions.

The new traffic congestion-based system will adjust the speed limit to slow people down before traffic reaches a stop-andgo situation. The purpose is to calm and smooth out traffic to help reduce the high number of rear-end collisions caused by sudden changes in travel speed that occur on this busy section of Highway 1.

Two “gateway” dynamic messaging signs, one for each direction of travel on the highway, advise drivers they are entering the variable speed-limit corridor.

These signs may also post road, weather or traffic-related information.

Along the corridor between the Sumas River Bridge and Prest Road overpass, the speed limit will be posted for drivers on more than 20 variable speed limit signs in each direction (on the shoulder and overhead).

Speed limits along this corridor are set based on data provided by traffic and road weather sensors installed along the highway. Traffic sensors are installed approximately every 500 metres to detect localized traffic conditions and collect traffic data. There are also multiple road/ weather sensors that measure parameters, such as level of grip, visibility, temperature and surface status.

The speed limit and road conditions are monitored by ministry staff at the Transportation Management Centre of B.C. in Coquitlam.

South Asian Adults & Seniors: Free online yoga classes Vedic Seniors Parivar Center of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of British Columbia invites South Asian adults and senior members to attend yoga classes on line free of cost through Zoom meetings conducted by Sumita Kolppa from her studio on Monday, November 9 and Thursday, November 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. on both the days. You will be provided a link to click to join the Zoom meeting. The links to click for the Monday and Thursday classes are different. You must have a web camera with a mike installed to your computer or smart phone to have video display for the participating members.

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Seniors and families want better balance between preventing COVID-19 transmission and ensuring quality of life What are we keeping them safe for if it is not to enjoy the time they have left with the ones they love?

B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie on Tuesday released the results of a province-wide survey on the impact of visit restrictions at long-term care and assisted living homes. The report, Staying Apart to Stay Safe, reflects the experience of more than 13,000 residents and their family members over the course of the current pandemic.

“This is one of the most challenging issues we face,” Mackenzie said. “Visit restrictions were imposed in long-term care and assisted living homes because we care about the seniors who live there, and we want to keep them safe. But as we enter our ninth month, British Columbia seniors and their families are seeking a better balance between preventing the transmission of COVID-19 and ensuring quality of life.”

Calls, letters and emails on the issue of visit restrictions have dominated the Office of the Seniors Advocate more than any other single issue in its history. Many of the stories

Isobel Mackenzie detail the negative impact of limited visits or no visits, with some residents and their family members expressing more fear about loneliness than contracting COVID-19.

The report highlights that when COVID-19 first struck care homes, the Province acted swiftly and decisively, bringing in a number of prevention measures that have seen B.C. perform relatively well in managing COVID-19 in long-term care and assisted living.

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and the Government of B.C. have my profound gratitude for their quick and comprehensive actions at the beginning of this pandemic,” said Mackenzie.

“Many lives were undoubtedly saved. However, residents and family members now recognize the pandemic will continue for many more months, and the survey makes it clear they are asking for more time with their loved ones.”

“When we started visit restrictions, the goal was to ensure residents in long-term care and assisted living were kept safe from COVID-19. Eight months later, we need to ask the question: What are we keeping them safe for if it is not to enjoy the time they have left with the ones they love?

While COVID-19 has tragically claimed the lives of 151 residents of long-term care and assisted living more than 4,500 other residents have died from something other than COVID-19 during this pandemic and in many cases, they spent their final months, weeks and days

in relative isolation, unable to spend time with those they loved most,” added Mackenzie.

The survey generated over 13,000 valid responses from all parts of the province. In a series of questions covering visits before the pandemic, during the first phase of visit restrictions, and currently, the survey found: • Before the pandemic, 55% of families were visiting longterm care and assisted living residents for an hour or more several times per week and even daily; • Prior to COVID-19, the majority of visitors were performing essential care for residents, such as personal care, grooming, assistance with feeding and mobilization; • Most family members were not aware of the possibility of essential visits during the first four months of visit restrictions, and almost half of the people who did apply for an essential visit were refused; • Under the current visitation policy, the majority of visits are

only once a week or less, and half the visits in long-term care are 30 minutes or less; • 30% of current visits are outside only; • Currently, 65% of visits are observed by staff for some or all of the time; • Only 21% of visits are in the privacy of the resident’s room (75% of long-term care residents and almost 100% of assisted living residents live in private rooms); • 70% of visitors are not allowed to touch their loved one; • Most visitors are washing their hands, wearing a mask, having their temperature checked, and answering health questions prior to each visit; and • Most family members and residents support some visit restrictions during the pandemic, although they believe visits should be more frequent and that at least one more visitor for each resident should be permitted.

The report also highlights data that points to signs of negative health impacts on residents. Of

concern to the Seniors Advocate is the substantial increase in the use of antipsychotic medication during the period of visit restrictions and clinical assessments completed in the first quarter that show an increase in unexplained weight loss and worsening of mood or symptoms of depression.

The report also highlights the need for residents and family members to have a collective voice in the decision-making process and makes three recommendations: 1. Allow all residents to designate an essential care partner; 2. Allow social visitors and determine the number allowed by balancing the risk of COVID-19 with the risk to a resident’s health from the longterm family separations; 3. Create a provincial association of long-term care and assisted living resident and family councils.

The complete report is available at https://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/reports/

MADD Canada’s Project Red Ribbon Campaign to promote sober driving this holiday season WITH the holiday season fast approaching, MADD Canada and its chapters and community leaders across the country are launching the Project Red Ribbon campaign to raise awareness about the risks of impaired driving and to honour victims and survivors.

Running from November 2 until January 4, Project Red Ribbon encourages motorists to always drive sober. During the campaign, MADD Canada’s chapters and community leaders distribute red ribbons and red ribbon car decals for the public to display as a symbol of their commitment to sober driving. The ribbons also serve as a powerful tribute to the thousands of victims killed or injured each year in crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs.

“While the usual holiday gatherings and celebrations may be different this year due to the CO-

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Project Red Ribbon will look different this year as well, with in-person events and activities limited due to the pandemic. Where health and safety guidelines allow, MADD Canada volunteers will be out in the community distributing red ribbons, participating in checkstops and other events. In other communities where health and safety guidelines prevent this kind of activity, volunteers will be distributing ribbons by mail and through participating retailers. The campaign will also include activities on social media to share the

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MADD Canada is asking Canadians to get their red ribbon or red ribbon car decal (through the MADD Canada website at www.madd.ca, by contacting 1-800-665-6233 or info@madd.ca, through local Chapters and Community Leaders, and at participating sponsor outlets) and then: * Tie it! Put the ribbon on your car, your purse or briefcase, your bike or your backpack to show your commitment to sober driving. * Wear it! Show your support by picking a day to wear RED in honour of Project Red Ribbon. * Show it and share it! Show your spirit and share pictures of you wearing red or displaying your red ribbon on social media. Tag MADD Canada and use the hashtag #ProjectRedRibbon. (Follow on social media: Facebook – facebook.com/ maddcanada.ca; Twitter – @MADDCanada; Ins-

tagram – madd_canada.) * Live it! Never drive impaired and always plan ahead for a sober ride home. We can all help prevent impaired driving this holiday season.

Anyone who wishes to support Project Red Ribbon with a donation can do so online through the website, by calling 1-800-665-6233 or by texting “RIBBON” to 45678 (a one-time $10 donation is added to the donor’s cell phone bill and payable to his or her service provider.)

However you are celebrating this holiday season, make a sober ride home your priority. Call an Uber or a cab, arrange a designated driver, take public transit or stay the night. Those looking for a safe, sober and reliable ride home at the push of a button can check out Uber, MADD Canada’s Official Designated Driving App. For more information, visit: https://www.uber.com/ca/en/.

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Asian giant hornet found in Abbotsford ABBOTSFORD-AREA beekeepers and residents are being asked to report if they see any Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia), following the discovery of one hornet in the 7000-block of Bradner Road on Monday, November 2.

Though Asian giant hornet activity declines rapidly as colder temperatures arrive, people are encouraged to report possible findings. This can be done through calling the Invasive Species Council of BC at 1 888 933-3722, via the council’s Report Invasives mobile phone

app or at: https://bcinvasives.ca/report Single hornets were found in White Rock and Langley in 2019, and on 0 Avenue in Langley in 2020. A nest has never been found in the Fraser Valley or Lower Mainland.

Survey efforts in the Fraser Valley in 2020 have focused on surveillance and trap monitoring along 0 Avenue with the support of local beekeepers and other organizations, as well as in Nanaimo, where a nest was located and destroyed in 2019.

In October, Washington State Depart-

ment of Agriculture entomologists eradicated an Asian giant hornet nest following multiple findings of single hornets in the same area of Blaine.

A sting from an Asian giant hornet can be very painful and cause localized swelling, redness and itching due to the larger amount of venom injected. However, the hornets are not interested in humans, pets and large animals. Asian giant hornets hunt insects for food and will only attack people when their nest is disturbed.

Veterans get free parking for a year in Vancouver’s pilot project VANCOUVER City Council has approved a bylaw change that will give veterans free parking for one year as a pilot project.

Previously, veteran’s plate holders

were allowed to park for free in the week leading up to Remembrance Day. Starting November 3, drivers with veterans’ licence plates can park for free at metered

parking and EasyPark lots within Vancouver. Veterans will still need to obey posted time limits, but can park for free during the allowed time.

Staff will monitor the pilot project and report back to Council in the fall of 2021 to report back on uptake and in consultation with veteran’s serving organizations.

The proposed bylaw can be found here. Official, signed bylaws are typically posted within a few days of Council approving them.

THE New Westminster Police Department is hosting a virtual donation drive for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank with an aim to raise $3,000.

In addition to the virtual donation drive, there will be a drive-thru food drive on November 21 in front of New Westminster City Hall.

“Now more than ever we’re needing to look out for our neighbours,” said Chief Dave Jansen.

“We’re calling on folks from across the city to please consider donating to help feed those in need. Help us reach our goal of $3,000 for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.”

Donations can be made online at: https://vfd. foodbank.bc.ca/fundraiser/feedyourfriends At the drive-thru food drive, volunteers will be accepting cash donations as well as donations of canned salmon and dried pasta for the food bank. Both New Westminster Police Department and Greater Vancouver Food Bank volunteers will be lending a hand. In order to physically distance, drivers simply need to pop the trunk. The drive-thru food drive is happening on November 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the front parking lot of New Westminster City Hall. Drivers are asked to approach the parking lot by taking a left on 4th Street.

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Things began picking up at 7 p.m. on Saturday with a report of a gathering in the 1800-block of Mathers Avenue Officers spoke with the homeowner and confirmed that they were hosting more than six guests, none of whom lived at the address. A $2,300 fine was issued.

Officers then began attending numerous calls related to youth gathering and setting off fireworks at multiple locations throughout the district. A group of 300 youth were dispersed at Glen Eagles Elementary School after neighbours’ complaints regarding fireworks. Officers seized numerous fireworks and liquor, as well as a replica handgun.

At 9:45 p.m., officers attended a house party in the 5300-block of Kew Cliff Road. The homeowner confirmed that 24 youth were in attendance. A $2,300 fine was issued.

Reports of large gatherings of youth continued throughout the evening.

At 11:30 p.m., officers attended a party at a rental property in the 1000-block of Crestline Road. The owner of the property had contacted police after remotely observing multiple people arriving via CCTV. Officers attended and confirmed over 20 people inside the home. A $2,300 fine was issued to the organizer.

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Halloween a nightmare for Vancouver Police VANCOUVER Police said on Monday that they responded to over 800 calls for service during a 24-hour time period over the Halloween weekend. A new call for service was generated every one minute and 11 seconds between 7 p.m. on October 31 and 5 a.m. November 1.

Typically, a new police call is generated every two minutes and 16 seconds.

VPD responded to several, serious criminal incidents during this time. Four victims were taken to hospital with various injuries. * Just after midnight on November 1, an unoccupied purple Porsche Panamera caught on fire near Turner and Lillooet streets. VPD and Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services deemed the vehicle fire was likely an arson. No one was

Halloween celebrations on Granville Street downtown.

Videosnatch injured and no other property damage was reported. This file is being investigated by the VPD’s Major Crime Section. * Minutes later, reports came in regarding an altercation between two groups at Empire Field near Hastings and Cassiar streets. One male victim was

stabbed and was taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. No suspects have been arrested and the file is under investigation.

A number of serious incidents occurred between 5:15 and 6:15 a.m. on the Downtown Eastside early Sunday morning.

* At 5:48 a.m., a woman in her 50s reported being struck over the head with a blunt object near East Hastings and Columbia streets. She was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The assault is under investigation. * Three minutes later, officers were called to East Hastings and Carrall streets where a man in his late 30s was suffering from stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition. The stabbing is under investigation. * While dealing with the latest victim at Carrall and East Hastings, a man in his late 20s approached officers at 6:12 a.m. with stab wounds. He was also taken to hospital for non-lifethreatening injuries. The stabbing is under investigation.

On Halloween night, officers

responded to a large crowd gathered on the Granville strip.

The number of people along Granville Street grew larger than expected during a pandemic, so additional resources were brought in from around the city to assist in creating a safer environment for the public and officers.

Based on the hostile demeanour and size of Saturday’s crowd, social distancing tickets were not issued to party goers on the Granville strip as it would not have been a safe or an efficient use of the available police resources at the time.

Police must consider officer and public safety when deciding on possible enforcement options.

Officers noticed a white Range Rover Rover driving along Granville Street with the passengers

out of their seats, sitting on the sides of the windows. When officers conducted a vehicle stop, the passengers got out of the vehicle and swarmed the members. Officers requested additional cover officers as the group increased to 30 people and they were becoming increasingly belligerent towards police.

As officers were responding to the swarming, one man jumped on the hood of a police vehicle in an attempt to provoke the crowd. This man was arrested for breach of the peace and was taken to jail.

Another police vehicle had its right rear passenger side window smashed. No one has been arrested in this incident.

Authorities combating unauthorized and counterfeit goods during pandemic THE Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Health Canada and the RCMP on Thursday announced the results of a Government of Canada initiative to combat unauthorized or counterfeit goods attempting to enter Canada through British Columbia.

Project Purify is a multi-departmental partnership between the CBSA, Health Canada and the RCMP, which was established to enhance the identification, interception and tracking of unauthorized or counterfeit COVID-19 health-related products in British Columbia between March 20 and June 30.

During this period, over 380 shipments of unauthorized content or counterfeit COVID-19-related goods were detained at the border, including: * 48,000 COVID-19 test kits; * 4.5 million units of personal protective equipment; * 33,000 prescription tablets and pills; and * over 1,500 other intercepts of fraudulent and potentially dangerous products.

The CBSA seized mislabelled or improperly declared goods, and referred others to Health Canada, who then seized them or refused entry.

When the CBSA detects unauthorized or counterfeit goods, these goods are referred to the RCMP to address safety and security concerns or Health

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To protect the health and safety of Canadians, Health Canada takes immediate action against any companies found to be selling unauthorized health products either online or in stores in Canada. Enforcement actions can range from directing that importers take corrective actions to comply with regulatory requirements to removing non-compliant products from the market. Health Canada also works closely with law enforcement agencies and may refer suspected illegal activity

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Alex Basiji, National Director, Clinical Compliance and Border Operations, Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch, Health Canada, added: “In collaboration with the CBSA and RCMP, Health Canada is working to meet the unprecedented challenges associated with COVID-19, including the influx of unauthorized and counterfeit health products. Health Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians, and will continue to take compliance and enforcement actions as needed to remove these products from

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Two Richmond streets to be named after Constable Jimmy Ng who was killed in the line of duty (Tribute by Richmond RCMP) ON the evening of September 15, 2002, Richmond RCMP Constable Jimmy Ng was killed in the line of duty while serving the community of Richmond. In recognition of his service and sacrifice, the City of Richmond has announced they will be naming two streets after him.

For all Richmond RCMP officers this tribute is very meaningful as it ensures the continual remembrance of an individual amongst our ranks that paid the ultimate sacrifice in service of his community. The significance of this is even greater for those who had the honour of serving with him.

One officer shared his thoughts with us saying, “I worked with Constable Jimmy Ng and was present at the scene where he was killed. I will never forget the radio call checking on his status and silence in return, and then the sound of the officer on the radio who first found him. I recall running up on

Constable Jimmy Ng the crash location and seeing a yellow stripe laying on the ground and following it up.”

He goes on to share: “Jimmy was a person we all looked up to as new officers as I was then, and his word was respected. For a senior officer to be taken from us that night made us all feel mortal. If it could happen to him…

“He is remembered by me as a corner stone of the C watch general duty team that we made up during those years and a role model and friend to all.”

Jimmy was on duty, and responding to a call for service when he entered the intersection of No 3 Road and Williams, at which point he was struck and killed by a vehicle involved in a street race. The driver fled the scene, and was taken into custody after an exhaustive manhunt. The driver was later convicted, receiving a two-year jail sentence.

“Each day we put on our uniforms, we all know the potential risks we can face,” says Superintendent Will Ng, Officer-In-Charge of Richmond Detachment, “But knowing it and then having to live through it when an officer

is killed in the line of duty are two very different things.”

“Our members and staff are incredibly humbled and grateful to the City of Richmond for this kind and thoughtful gesture,” says Ng. “Jimmy grew up in Richmond and was extremely proud to serve as an RCMP officer in his hometown. Jimmy always placed others before himself and was an active local volunteer with the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Steveston. This initiative will ensure that Jimmy’s legacy of service is honoured and remembered.”

Jimmy was sworn into the RCMP on March 18, 1996, and was posted to Duncan Detachment prior to returning to his hometown of Richmond. Jimmy was survived by his parents, the now late Doctor Chris and Therese Ng. Jimmy attended high school in Richmond, as well as the University of British Columbia. Jimmy’s final resting place is within the cemetery at Depot Division in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside double stabbing VANCOUVER Police are investigating a double stabbing in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Two men were taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

“Five people have been stabbed in the downtown eastside in the last three days alone,” said Constable Tania Visintin. “It is too early in the investigation to say if any of these are linked.

However, investigators from our Major Crime Section have been engaged.”

Police responded after paramedics observed a fight between two to three people just after 12 p.m. on

Monday near East Hastings and Columbia streets. One person was arrested. This

investigation is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information is

asked to call 9-1-1 or Crime Stoppers at 1-8000-2228477.

Richmond RCMP seeking witnesses and video in pedestrian fatality RICHMOND RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in a collision involving a pedestrian fatality.

On Sunday, November 1, at approximately 12:30 a.m., frontline officers received a report of a pedestrian struck by a pickup truck in the 8500-block of Cambie Road. The pedestrian was transported to a local area hospital with life-threatening injuries but has since died in hospital. Richmond RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team (CCIT) attended and has taken conduct of the investigation with assistance from the Integrated Collision Analyst and Reconstructionist Services (ICARS).

The driver has been cooperative with police.

“Pedestrians are encouraged to use marked crosswalks when possible, and to make eye contact with the driver before crossing a road so they know to stop for you,” said Constable Kenneth Lau on Wednesday. “It is especially important now, with rainier days and longer nights affecting driver visibility.”

Richmond RCMP CCIT is seeking witnesses or dash camera footage of the incident. If you have any information, contact the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 or Richmond_CCIT@rcmp-grc. gc.ca , and if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-2228477 or www.solvecrime.ca, quoting file number 2020-29866.

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Remembrance Day Remembrance Day commemorates Canadians who died in service to Canada from the South African War to current missions. It is held every November 11.

The federal department of Veterans Affairs Canada states that the date is of "remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace"; specifically, the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, and all conflicts since then in which members of the Canadian Forces have participated. The department runs a program called Canada Remembers with the mission of helping young and new Canadians, most of whom have never known war, "come to understand and appreciate what those who have served Canada in times of war, armed conflict and peace stand for and what they have sacrificed for their country."

The first Remembrance Day was conducted in 1919 throughout the Commonwealth.

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Thanksgiving Day was moved to October 12 that year.

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Diwali

Diwali is a five-day festival, the height of which is celebrated on the third day coinciding with the darkest night of the lunar month. During the festival, Hindus, Jains and Sikhs illuminate their homes, temples and work spaces with diyas, candles and lanterns[8] Hindus, in particular, have a ritual oil bath at dawn on each day of the festival.[100] Diwali is also marked with fireworks and the decoration of floors with rangoli designs. Food is a major focus with families partaking in feasts and sharing mithai.[36] The festival is

an annual homecoming and bonding period not only for families,[34][101] but also for communities and associations, particularly those in urban areas, which will organise activities, events and gatherings.[102][103] Many towns organise community parades and fairs with parades or music and dance performances in parks.[104] Some Hindus, Jains and Sikhs will send Diwali greeting cards to family near and far during the festive season, occasionally with boxes of Indian confectionery.[104] Diwali is a post-harvest festi-

val celebrating the bounty following the arrival of the monsoon in the subcontinent.[84] Depending on the region, celebrations include prayers before one or more Hindu deities, the most common being Lakshmi.[34][101] According to David Kinsley, an Indologist and scholar of Indian religious traditions particularly in relation to goddess worship, Lakshmi symbolises three virtues: wealth and prosperity, fertility and abundant crops, as well as good fortune.[99] Merchants seek Lakshmi’s blessings in their ventures and will ritually close their accounting year during Diwali.[99] Fertility motifs appear in agricultural offerings brought before Lakshmi by farming families, who give thanks for the recent harvests and seek her blessings for prosperous future crops.[99] A symbolic piece of traditional fertiliser, a dried piece of cow dung, is included in the ensemble in Odisha and Deccan region villages, an agricultural motif according to Kinsley.[99] Another aspect of the festival is remembering the ancestors.

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[98][33][75] On the evening of Dhanteras, families offer prayers

(puja) to Lakshmi and Ganesha, and lay offerings of puffed rice, candy toys, rice cakes and batashas (hollow sugar cakes).[98] According to Tracy Pintchman, Dhanteras is a symbol of annual renewal, cleansing and an auspicious beginning for the next year.[106] The term “Dhan” for this day also alludes to the Ayurvedic

icon Dhanvantari, the god of health and healing, who is believed to have emerged from the “churning of cosmic ocean” on the same day as Lakshmi.[106] Some communities, particularly those active in Ayurvedic and health-related professions, pray or perform havan rituals to Dhanvantari on Dhanteras.

Here’s what Janhvi Kapoor will try to avoid on sister Khushi’s birthday

Mumbai (IANS): Actress Janhvi Kapoor engages in some sibling revelry with sister Khushi in a new Instagram post she shared on Thursday evening.

The image she posted has Janhvi hugging Khushi from behind, even as her younger sister looks at the camera and smiles.

“It’s ur bday will try not to annoy u today ly,” Janhvi wrote along side the image.

Janhvi keeps sharing videos that reveal her bond

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Not long ago, Janhvi had also posted a video on Instagram Stories of Khushi trying the actress’s banana toffee sauce.

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to Armaan Jain celebrated her first Karwa Chauth after her marriage. We guess the party was held for that event. Tara Sutaria who is dating actor Aadar Jain also joined in the celebrations.

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared pictures with Anissa Malhotra. Karisma Kapoor was missing from the celebrations. Kareena Kapoor Khan is due to deliver next year. The diva had a wonderful pregnancy glow. Tara Sutaria wore a silver-coloured outfit for the occasion. It is not known if she kept fast for her beau, Aadar Jain. After Ganpati celebrations, this was the major func-

tion at their home.

Kareena Kapoor Khan spoke to Zoom about Saif Ali Khan’s reaction to her second pregnancy. She said, “Unfortunately in my house there is nothing filmy as such. Because Saif is very normal and relaxed. Of course, he is always happy to hear it. So like I said, it wasn’t planned but it was something we really wanted to celebrate and we are really enjoying it together.” She wrapped up the shoot of Laal Singh Chadha some days back.

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Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami arrested in abetment of suicide case Mumbai: Republic TV editorin-chief Arnab Goswami was on Wednesday arrested by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of the Raigad Police in an abetment to suicide case. Two other accused, Feroz Shaikh and Nitesh Sarda, were also arrested.

Interior designer Anvay Naik, who was found dead in his farmhouse at Kavir Village in Alibaug on May 5, 2018, had left a alleged suicide note accusing Goswami, Shaikh of icastX/ Skimedia, and Sarda of Smartworks of not paying dues amounting to Rs 5.40 crore [Rs 54 million] for his interior design work, as a result of which his firm, Concorde Designs Private Limited, suffered severe losses. Naik’s mother was also found dead in the farmhouse.

While Goswami was arrested from Worli, Shaikh was arrested from Kandivali, and Sarda from Jogeshwari. Post-mortem reports revealed that Naik himself ended his life. His mother, Kumud, had been strangulated, and a murder case too was registered by the police in the case.

The case was earlier given a closure report but was reopened after Naik’s daughter met the Deputy Inspector General of Police and produced more evidence.

“After reopening the case, it was transferred to the LCB. We then investigated and found more evidence. Goswami had attempted to transfer money into Naik’s account after his death, but the bank rejected it as the account holder was not alive. This showed that he actually owed the money,” Inspector Jamil Shaikh of the LCB said.

Several Union Ministers

Arnab Goswami immediately came out in support of Goswami, with some comparing his arrest to the 19-month Emergency imposed by the Indira Gandhi government in 1975.

In a tweet, Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Congress and its allies have shamed democracy once again. Blatant misuse of state power against Republic TV and Arnab Goswami is an attack on individual freedom and the fourth pillar of democracy. It reminds us of the Emergency. This attack on free press must be and WILL BE OPPOSED.” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar and several others in quick succession put out tweets comparing his arrest to the 19-month-long emergency imposed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Sitharaman, in a series of tweets, questioned both Congress President Sonia Gandhi and

Arnab Goswami in a police vehicle after he was produced in court following his arrest in Mumbai on November 4. her son Rahul Gandhi. She said, “Does the President @INCIndia #SoniaGandhi approve of this? Is she happy to carry the #Emergency baggage? Does the President-inline @RahulGandhi think this is the new governance model he supports? Having armed policemen harassing the children of those they have a problem with?”

The Congress hit back at the BJP for what it called “selective outrage” by the union ministers. The party said that the “law will take its own course” and no “innocent person will be punished”.

“I am absolutely certain that wherever the Congress is in power or in alliance, people will not be punished if they are absolutely innocent. I also believe that the law will take its own course in this case. We don’t interfere with institutions,” party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said.

Countering BJP’s attack, she said, “I am shocked at the selective outrage of the BJP. Where were they when independent and fearless journalists were arrested?

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The Editors Guild of India in a short statement said that it was shocked to learn about Goswami’s arrest.

The police action has evoked mixed reactions from various quarters as the Oxford-educated Goswami has had several brushes with the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), starting from the April 16 Palghar lynching case of two Sadhus and their driver.

In May, the Mumbai Police lodged a case against him for allegedly giving communal overtones to the Bandra migrants gathering for which he was grilled by the NM Joshi Marg Police in June.

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Short of funds and with rising manpower costs, government wants soldiers to serve longer New Delhi (IANS): The Indian government wants soldiers to serve longer as it faces shortage of funds along with rising manpower cost.

The newly created Department of Military Affairs headed by General Bipin Rawat has proposed to increase the retirement age of officers of the Indian armed forces and to cut down pension of officers opting for premature retirement.

The proposal stated that DMA is reviewing the pension entitlements because the loss of high-skilled manpower results in a void in the services skill matrix and is counterproductive to the armed forces.

As per the proposal, only those who do more than 35 years of service will be entitled for full pension that is 50 per cent of the last pay drawn. The proposal also pointed that there

will be no change of pension entitlements of battle casualties.

An officer with 20-25 years of service will get 50 per cent of ‘entitled pension’. The existing entitled pension is 50 per cent of the last pay drawn.

An officer serving for 26-30 years would get 60 per cent of entitled pension; those doing 31-35 years of service will get 75 per cent of entitled pension. Only those who do more than 35 years of service will be entitled for full pension, that is 50 per cent of the last pay drawn.

Currently there are 3,235,370 defence pensioners, and approximately 55,000 pensioners are added every year.

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for the perusal of secretary DMA by November 10, 2020.” Secretary DMA is General Bipin Rawat.

Giving reasons for cutting down on pension, the letter stated that there are a large number of personnel who boarded out in view of lesser vacancies and some service restrictions.

It stated that at the same time there are several specialists or super specialists who are trained for high-skill jobs in the services that leave the service to work in other sectors.

“Such loss of high-skilled manpower results in a void in the services skill matrix and is counterproductive to the armed forces. In view of this, it has been decided to review the pension entitlements,” the letter stated.

Further, there is a proposal to increase the retirement age of Colonels, Brigadiers and Major

Generals to 57 years, 58 years and 59 years, respectively. The existing retirement age for Colonels, Brigadiers and Major Generals is 54 years, 56 years and 58 years, respectively. The same will apply to officers of similar ranks in the Navy and the Indian Air Force.

The letter stated that the proposal for increase in ages of retirement is presently under consideration. “Based on the feedback from the environment, and the deliberations/presentations on the subjects it is directed that a draft GSL (in two parts) be processed for changes in retirement profile and pension entitlements.”

The total defence budget, including pensions, in the current fiscal year stands at Rs 4.71 lakh crore. The allocation for defence pension was Rs 1.33 lakh crore [1 lakh = 100,000 / 1 crore = 10 million].

Pakistan rejects Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ statement on Gilgit Baltistan Islamabad (IANS): As Pakistan is heading towards making the official announcement of declaring Gilgit Baltistan (GB) as its fifth province, heated exchange of statements has flared up between New Delhi and Islamabad.

In a latest, Pakistan has “categorically rejected” the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) statement regarding GB, stating that New

Delhi has no locus standi whatsoever on the issue.

In a press release, Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said: “India has no locus standi whatsoever on the issue -- legal, moral or historical.

“For more than 73 years, India has been in illegal and forcible occupation of parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

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can neither change the fact nor divert attention from India’s illegal actions and continuing humanitarian crisis resulting from the perpetration of the worst human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).”

Pakistan’s statement came in response to MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava remarks, who has said that India opposed any material

changes in GB claiming it to be part of Indian territory.

However, Pakistan maintains that the decision is part of what it called longstanding demand of the people of GB. “Administrative, political and economic reforms were a longstanding demand of the people of GB. Envisaged provincial reforms reflected the aspirations of the indigenous populace of the region,” said Chaudhri.

“Pakistan calls upon India to immediately end its illegal and forcible occupation of pans of Jammu and Kashmir and comply with its international obligations by allowing the Kashmiris to exercise their inalienable right to self-determination through a free and impartial plebiscite under the auspices of the UN as enshrined in the relevant UN Security Council resolutions,” he added.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced that his government will grant provincial status to Gilgit Baltistan, a population of at least two million people.

“We have made a decision to grant provisional provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan, which has long been the demand here,” said Khan.

On the other hand, India has rejected Islamabad’s decision.

Right to religion includes right to convert: Plea in Supreme Court seeks setting aside the Allahabad High Court order New Delhi (IANS): A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking the setting aside of an Allahabad High Court order, which held that conversions just for the sake of marriage are invalid. The plea said the Constitution provides for right to freedom of religion and also right to convert into any religion as many times as one wants to with no tabs.

The plea filed by advocate Aldanish Rein said the High Court order has laid a wrong precedent that the inter-religious marriages cannot be solemnised at the instance of conversion

of religion by either of the partner. In the order passed on September 23, the High Court had declined police protection to a married couple in a case where a Muslim girl had converted to Hinduism and married a Hindu boy.

“The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh citing the above order of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad raised the issue of “love jihad”, and invoked “Ram naam satya” - a Hindu funeral chant, thereby threatening couples of Interreligious Marriage”, said the plea.

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Poonam Pandey, husband arrested over controversial Goa photoshoot Panaji (IANS): Actor Poonam Pandey and her husband Sam Bombay were arrested on Thursday in connection with a controversial, obscene video shot at a restricted dam site in South Goa, police said.

Pandey, who was staying at a beach resort in North Goa along with her husband, was first detained by officials from the Calangute police station and would be handed over to police personnel from the Canacona police station in South Goa, where the First Information Report against her has been registered.

“During the investigation, the alleged video clip was seized and relevant sections of IT Act, sections related to trespass (of the Indian Penal Code) and the

Poonam Pandey and husband Sam. Indecent Representation of Women Act were added to the case,” a statement issued by Goa Police on Thursday said.

Police said that the couple were earlier served formal notice under Section 41 of the Criminal Procedure Code to appear before the Canacona police station, but they were arrested on Thursday before they were to leave Goa for Mumbai.

“However during investigation, it (was) revealed that she had booked her ticket for Mumbai and was about to leave Goa today afternoon,” the statement said.

According to police investigation, the controversial video was shot during the early hours of October 31, when the couple “sneaked into” the restricted area.

Earlier on Thursday, a police inspector was also suspended following outrage over the actor’s controversial photo-

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Photos from the provocative shoot featuring Pandey, held at the Chapoli dam in Canacona sub district, had gone viral earlier this week, which sparked protests in the area, with ruling and opposition party members staging a protest on Thursday, demanding action against police officials permitting the shoot.

The protestors had threatened to close down the town of Canacona for a day, while demanding action for the alleged dereliction of duty on part of the police.

“Police inspector in-charge of the Canacona police station Tukaram Chavan has been suspended,” Deputy Superintendent of Police Nelson Albuquerque told the protestors in Canacona.

Centre says Central Vista project saves money; Supreme Court reserves verdict New Delhi (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on pleas challenging the Central Vista project that includes iconic buildings such as Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, the North and South Block buildings, which house important ministries, and also the India Gate.

After a detailed hearing in the matter, a bench comprising Justices A.M. Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Sanjiv Khanna said: “Heard counsel for the parties at length. Hearing concluded. Judgment reserved. Parties are free to file additional written notes by November 16.”

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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted, “The project saves money, not wastes it.”

Mehta was appearing for the Urban Development Ministry, Delhi Development Authority and Central Public Works Department.

The Centre, in an affidavit, had informed the top court that signs of distress have begun to appear on the nearly 100-yearold Parliament building, which also faces many safety issues. Therefore, it is necessary to construct a modern building for the bicameral House under the Central Vista project.

The Centre also cited the shortfall of about 0.38 million square metres in office space and as a consequence, around Rs 10,000 million is spent every year as office rent.

The Centre has insisted that with a common secretariat for 51 ministries, such expenses can be avoided.

The top court has so far, thrice, refused to stay the project but made it clear that the validity of step taken will be subject to the outcome of the challenge to the project.

Mehta contended before the bench that the project fulfils contemporary needs, and insisted that the heritage buildings will be conserved, not demolished. Mehta argued: “The present Parliament building will be there as it is. The ceremonies will be held in the central hall.”

Mehta submitted that for deciding that a new Parliament is needed, there is no need for a separate study. He added that the policy decision is that all central ministries will have to be at one place and also there is linkage through metro stations which will minimise use of two and four wheelers.

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Punjab Chief Minister leads protest in Delhi seeking ‘justice for farmers’ New Delhi (IANS): Rejecting outright the allegations of ‘anti-nationalism’ against Punjab’s farmers, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday led a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to get “justice for the poor farmers”. He said he was not in Delhi to confront the Centre but to fight for the farmers rights, whose livelihood was at stake due to the new Central farm laws.

Asserting that “we are here not to disturb peace but to preserve it”, Amarinder Singh added that he and other legislators from Punjab were forced to come to Delhi as the President had declined their request for a meeting on the plea that the state Amendment Bills were still pending with the Governor.

Though they had earlier planned a relay ‘dharna’ at Rajghat in New Delhi, they had to shift to Jantar Mantar as Delhi police clamped section 144 at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial, Singh said.

He knew that the Governor had still not forwarded the state Farm Bills despite having no role in the matter. He just wanted to meet the President to brief him on Punjab’s concerns on national security

and food security, the Chief Minister added.

Given the state’s bills, Amarinder Singh hoped the President would give them assent, following the precedent of former President Pranab Mukherjee, who had assented to the bills passed by BJP-ruled states under Article 254(2) on suggestions from the late former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Addressing the ‘dharna’ by Punjab legislators at Jantar Mantar, Amarinder Singh hoped that the Central government will look at Punjab and its problems considering the sacrifices made by Punjabis through the decades.

He rubbished claims of Pun-

jab’s farmers resorting to anti-national activities, reiterating that their agitation against the Farm Laws was peaceful.

Punjabis are at the borders fighting for the country and have sacrificed their blood safeguarding the nation’s safety and security, Amarinder Singh observed.

He reiterated his warning that any move by the Central government to tinker with religion or livelihood of the people would trigger resentment and anger.

The farmers are protesting since the new laws by the Central government will harm them and snatch away food from their children, he said, adding “we are all ready

to give our blood for the nation, as we Punjabis have always done”.

The Chief Minister warned that failure to resolve the issues of the farmers would cause unrest, which both China and Pakistan would try to exploit. He urged the Centre to look at the plight of the small and marginal farmers, which comprise 75 per cent of Punjab’s farming community.

He said as Punjab’s Home Minister, he was aware of the threat at the borders with Pakistan smuggling drugs and weapons via terrorists and gangsters into Punjab with the help of one to three drones everyday.

Highlighting the crisis faced

by Punjab due to the Railways’ decision of not sending goods trains to the state, the Chief Minister said contrary to the misinformation being spread, tracks were currently blocked only at two places.

The farmers are fighting the corporates, which is why they are not allowing supplies through these two railway tracks, he said, adding that all the other lines were open.

He said he spoke to Union

Railways fully prepared to resume train services in Punjab New Delhi (IANS): The Indian Railways on Thursday said that it has got the assurance from Punjab government that the rail blockade will be removed in the state

by Friday morning and the national transporter is fully prepared to resume the train services.

Addressing a virtual press

conference here, Railway Board Chairman and CEO V. K. Yadav said, “We have got assurance from the Punjab Chief Secretary that the rail blockade will be removed

by Friday morning. And Indian Railways is fully ready to start the passenger and goods trains.”

Yadav said that earlier in

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The farmers in Punjab have blocked the train movement at over 32 places in several parts of Punjab, Haryana over the passage of three controversial Agriculture Bills.

The farmers have been agitating against the Centre since September 26.

Railway Minster Piyush Goyal and assured him that the Punjab police would help the Railway Protection Force maintain security at the stations and along the tracks to allow goods trains.

Questioning the rationale behind the Centre’s refusal allowing plying of trains in Punjab, Amarinder Singh said the move obstructed the movement of essential supplies not just in Punjab, facing a shortage of coal and power, storage for foodgrains and fertilisers but also to other states, including the armed forces at Ladakh and Kashmir.

The Chief Minister slammed the Centre over the unjust farm laws, which would destroy the established system of marketing of food produce through close-knit relations between farmers and commission agents (‘arhityas’).

With only 1.57 per cent of the country’s total population, Punjab contributes 40 per cent to the national food pool as part of the tried and tested system, which the BJP-led

Central government was trying to destroy for benefitting a few corporates, he said.

Earlier today, a large number of Punjab legislators, including cricketer-turnedpolitician Navjot Singh Sidhu, were stopped by Delhi police as they tried entering the National Capital to participate in the ‘relay dharna’ led by Amarinder Singh.

After a heated altercation at the Singhu border, Sidhu and all other legislators were allowed to enter Delhi.

Describing the Centre’s farm laws an “attack on the country’s federal structure”, Sidhu told the media that these ‘black laws’ would ruin the farming community and others associated with the agrarian economy.

“The Central government is taking away the rights of our farmers... We have empathy not sympathy with them,” he said, adding, “This is democracy. We are representatives of the people. But they do not understand that we will hit back as much as we are suppressed by the Centre.”

Punjab to reopen universities, colleges from November 16 Chandigarh (IANS): The Punjab government on Thursday announced to reopen universities and colleges located outside the containment zones from November 16.

An official spokesperson of the government said these include all higher education, medical education and research and technical education institutions in the state.

He said classes for final year

students of universities and colleges under the Medical Education and Research Department would commence from November 9.

Earlier, the government had permitted to reopen higher education institutions for research scholars and postgraduate students in science and technology streams requiring laboratories and experimental works in areas outside the containment zones

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I know how to fight as a soldier, Amarinder tells Sukhbir Badal war. I did not think twice about going back to the Army when the war broke out after I had resigned. I have braved enemy bullets to keep my people safe and secure. What have you ever done for the people of Punjab or this country?” the Chief Minister asked Sukhbir in a hard-hitting counter to Sukhbir’s statement on the MLAs’ dharna in Delhi.

“Instead of joining us in tak-

ing the farmers’ concerns to the government at the Centre, Sukhbir and his party once again tucked their tail between their legs and holed themselves up in their comfortable corners,” the Chief Minister pointed out in a statement.

He asked the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president why he did not go on indefinite hunger strike to press the NDA government, of which his party was

Punjab Chief Minister orders contact tracing’s extension to 15 persons Chandigarh (IANS): Despite declining coronavirus cases in Punjab, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered that contact tracing of positive patients be extended to 15 persons.

The Chief Minister also ordered another survey in Punjab to assess the ground situation.

The state also made it mandatory for hospitals and radiology labs conducting CT scans to report such patients to the government authorities in case of suspected coronavirus cases.

In order to streamline and prioritise COVID-19 vaccination process, the Chief

Minister ordered a statelevel three-tier supervision mechanism, comprising a steering committee and state and district task forces to be put in place.

In sharp contrast to some other states depending on less-reliable rapid antigen detection tests (RADT), Amarinder Singh also directed the Health Department to make RT-PCR the rule and RADT an exception.

Amarinder Singh directed for 24x7 testing facility at district hospitals, RT-PCR tests on all fever cases and other symptomatic cases coming to health facilities.

He stressed the need to make arrangements for

walk-in testing at multiple points, and asked the Health Department to consider scaling up local initiatives like Mohali’s out-door testing.

The Chief Minister asked the Health Department to get information from private and public hospitals regarding COVID-19 mortality and complete the audit by November 9 so that remedial action could be taken by mid-November.

Medical Education Secretary DK Tiwari said that 95 coronavirus patients were admitted in three medical colleges in Punjab, with no death reported there in the past one week.

Air India to commence flights from Amritsar to Nanded New Delhi (IANS): National passenger carrier Air India said on Tuesday that it will introduce regular flights from Amritsar to Nanded in Maharashtra from November 10.

According to the airline, the service will be operated on its A320Neo aircraft on every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

“This flight will fulfil the long-standing de-

mand of pilgrims, non-resident Indians and tourists from Europe, the US, the UK, Gulf nations and the business community from Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh,” the airline said.

Nanded is an important pilgrimage destination for the Sikh community.

than a part, not to go ahead with the draconian farm laws that he is not claiming vehemently to be opposed to.

“And now you (Sukhbir) have the gall to tell me what I should or should not do!” remarked Amarinder Singh, adding that if there was a farce it was clearly and brazenly being perpetuated by the Badals, who had for 10 years done nothing but fill their pockets by ‘looting’ Pun-

jab and its people.

The Chief Minister recalled that on the issue of SYL [Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal], he had not just quit as MP but had vowed not to give up a drop of water even if it meant giving up his life.

And that was not the first time he had taken such a stand, having resigned in the 1980s as MP after Operation Bluestar and as a minister from the S.S. Barnala

government in the state in the wake of Operation Black Thunder, he pointed out.

Even on these central farm laws, which might not have become a harsh reality had the Badals fought their partners in the NDA on the issue, Amarinder Singh said he had already made it clear on the floor of the state Assembly that he will fight for the rights of the farmers till his last breath.

Farmers in Punjab, Haryana protest farm laws on Thursday Chandigarh (IANS): Several farmer organisations in Punjab and Haryana on Thursday joined a nationwide protest against the farm laws by blocking national highways and crucial road networks, severely affecting the movement of traffic for four hours from 12 noon.

However, there was no report of any violence in both the agrarian states.

Angry over three agriculture-related laws

passed by the Central government in September, hundreds of farmers blocked the major highways to demand that the laws should be revoked.

The protesters also warned to take their protest to Delhi.

Heavy police presence was seen at various places in Punjab and Haryana to maintain law and order in view of the protest by farmers.

Punjab Chief Minister questions timing of Enforcement Directorate, income tax notices New Delhi (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday questioned the timing of the various notices issued by the Enforcement Department (ED) and the Income Department to him and his family members ever since the state passed its amendment bills to negate the impact of the Central farm laws.

Responding to a question during an informal media interaction at Jantar Mantar after his dharna, the Chief Minister said that besides the ED notice to his son Raninder, notices from the I-T had been received by him and his wife Preneet Kaur.

Even his two granddaughters, one of them a law student and another preparing for her engagement, as well as a teenage grandson had not been spared

and had received notices, he disclosed.

“I don’t know what to say on these except that the timing of these notices is suspect, since all of them have been issued by the Central agencies after his government initiated and got the farm amendment Bills passed in the Vidhan Sabha,” said Amarinder Singh.

Trashing allegations of ‘urban naxalism’ against the agitating farmers, the Chief Minister rejected charges of his government instigating the farmers to protest.

He termed their agitation a reaction to the actions of the Central government, which had attacked their livelihood.

The problems were of the Centre’s making, Punjab only wanted peace in which all people, including farmers and industry could thrive, he added.

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2021 Honda Pioneer 520: Latest versatile side-by-side comes with Improvements Markham, ON: Outdoor activities are made simpler and more enjoyable with the right tools, and from hobby farming to adventurous excursions, few tools are as “right” as a versatile side-by-side with the ideal mix of manoeuvrability and power.

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New Flagship: 2022 Acura MDX Prototype Preview MARKHAM, ON. OCT. The recent unveiling of the Acura MDX Prototype previews the fourth-generation of the class-defining Acura MDX. “As market demand for SUVs continues to increase, competition is getting stronger, and customer expectations are heightened, in response, we have significantly upped our game with this next generation MDX,” explains Emile Korkor, AVP Acura Canada. Signature elements of Acura’s next-generation design language are elegantly integrated with the new more premium and athletic form of MDX. Befitting its new flagship status, the MDX Prototype presages the production model’s more premium and sophisticated cabin design, with a cleaner, more upright instrument panel taking on a wide structural motif. High-grade, authentic materials trim the interior including open-pore wood with infused metallic flake, polished aluminum and soft-touch Milano leather. An elegant mix of Ebony and Light Orchid leather graces the instrument panel and steering wheel with French stitched detailing. Next-generation Acura sport seats offer a more

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Trials and Tribulations of Dr. Achyuta Samanta – Making of the World’s Largest Institute for Indigenous Children The life story of Dr. Achyuta Samanta is unique and exceptional if one considers the trials and tribulations he has faced and overcome throughout his journey of life. His childhood was the most difficult, grief-stricken and struggle-full. The untimely demise of his father when he was only four years old plunged the whole family comprising of seven siblings and widowed mother into the mire of abject poverty and deprivation. At such a tender age, because of a stroke of misfortune, he began to experience and understand the pains of poverty that the family had to face. He did not have the bliss of careful nurture. The family struggled to make both ends meet and lived a drab life.

Dr. Samanta neither had the exposure of professional education, nor had he seen any big institution. He was raised in a remote village in Odisha called Kalarabanka. He did not have a single hand of solace and consolation to guide, advise and motivate. Nevertheless, such helplessness did not deter him to help his mother in the menial work and augment the family income. He got his primary education from the village school by the mercy of the local headmaster.

Coincidently, the headmaster named him Achyuta. There he realized the importance of education and banes of illiteracy. With a lot of hardships and by doing menial jobs, he managed to complete his undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programme.

Moved by his own experience of poverty, hunger and hardships, he dedicated himself to eradicate poverty and ignorance through the tool of education. He was guided by the belief that education empowers and has the power to transform his and others’ lives. Barely had he begun his career as an academic, when he was dismayed to realise how Odisha lacked access to quality education.

Odisha, despite its rich culture and heri-

tage, suffered from poverty, ignorance and natural disasters. Even for the general people education took a back seat, forget about the education of the tribal people.

Odisha is well-known for its indigenous communities, which constitutes 22.5% of the state’s population. These communities remain one of the most deprived in the modern Indian society. Poverty, illiteracy, hardships, superstition, alienation and malnutrition plagued the community. Worse, it had become a tinder box of violence, as the young tribal boys and girls were potential cadres for Naxalism and Left Wing Extremism. Dr. Samanta realised the difficulty faced by tribal communities and dared to take steps that nobody could even imagine.

He dreamt of enabling the indigenous communities to join the mainstream society and founded an institution, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in 1993 for this. People considered him mad and ambitious, entering into the arena where even decades of Government intervention were ineffective. He took up a herculean task to seamlessly assimilate the tribal with the mainstream society.

Back in the day, some regions of Odisha were hotbeds of Naxal activity. The ter-

ror of the Naxalites had gained momentum and reached its peak in the year 1991-92. The tribals were misled and even forced to join Naxal cadres and hold arms. During this critical juncture, Dr. Samanta thought of their plight and stepped forward to help. He took them out from the darkness of the forests to the bright world of education. Without fearing for his life despite several threats, he brought the tribals out from the shackles of the Naxalites. Today, Naxalism has been waning in Odisha and the aggressive policies of Naxalites have given way to peace through education.

The institute, which started with only 125 tribal students in a rented house, has become the world’s largest and only institute providing free education from Kindergarten to Post-Graduation with vocational and extracurricular training, free lodging and boarding, state-of-theart pedagogy and facilities exclusively to more than 60,000 tribal children (including 30,000 students in KISS, Bhubaneswar, 20,000 well-placed alumni, and 10,000 students in various satellite centres). KISS has done marvelously in terms of academics and extracurricular

activities. At the social level, it has curbed child marriage and Naxalism. At the psychological level, it has given confidence and capacity to the tribals to aspire. At the economic level, the students have got livelihood and a decent lifestyle. At a structural level, the women have got the decision making power of their families and they have been empowered.

It’s difficult to even imagine that a poor boy who struggled for food, education and survival would one day accomplish such mighty tasks. The same person, who once lived a life of struggle and miseries just to make ends meet, has now been receiving profound appreciation for unique initiatives and transforming lives for betterment. His sheer dedication and hard work to reduce the number of people living in hunger, poverty, illiteracy and unemployment have paid off with its recognition on a global scale.

With this, his dreams to serve the poor and fight for their cause finally got wings.

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Shaking: An annoyance or Parkinson’s disease?

IT’S fair to say, these are shaky times! In keeping with the rocky ride of 2020, have you noticed your hands shaking lately? Are you having trouble tying your shoes, signing your name, or embarrassed that the glass your holding is shaking? You think of those suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

And you wonder if you are experiencing first signs of this trouble.

Parents may also have concerns if their child has shaky hand movements. A report from the University of California says that a condition called essential tremor can occur in young children and young adults.

This problem increases with age. At around age 60, about 5% of people notice a slight tremor. Another study states that about 1% of the population suffers from tremor.

Essential tremor is the most common form and usually involves the hands and arms, less often other parts of the body. It occurs with movement, not at rest.

This slight shaking can also affect the head, with movement from side to side, or up and down. On rare occasions, it involves the vocal cords, and the voice becomes halting. It may also be associated with poor balance.

No one is certain of the cause. Researchers are studying a part of the brain called the cerebellum which plays a role in movement and muscle control.

Doctors can usually make the diagnosis when symptoms have been present for at least three years and no other signs of neurological disease are evident. But there are differences between essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease that help doctors to distinguish one from the other.

For instance, considering statistical chances is helpful. Essential tremor is approximately eight times more common than Parkinson’s disease.

Essential tremor normally occurs during action, such as writing, eating or extending an arm to shake hands. But in Parkinson’s disease, the tremor occurs when the arm is not being moved. This is a “resting tremor”.

There’s a difference in the tremor’s frequency and the magnitude. For essential tremor, it’s usually of higher frequency, with more repetitions over a length of time.

In Parkinson’s disease, the frequency of movement is slower.

A look to relatives may provide clues. A family history of essential tremor exists in more than 50% of cases; whereas in Parkinson’s disease, only 10-20%.

In terms of symptoms, in essential tremor, the primary issue is anxiety regarding the shakiness. In Parkinson’s, other symptoms appear apart from the tremor, such as rigidity, slowed movements and balance issues.

Treatment of the two is different as well.

The majority of people who have essential tremor do not require treatment. In fact, researchers report that those with this condition rarely bother to seek treatment. Or they wait for many years before seeing a doctor.

A change in lifestyle may ease mild tremors. Since sleep deprivation aggravates tremors, the answer is to get more shuteye.

There is little doubt that anxiety plays a major role with tremor. Sufferers indicate they try to avoid stressful activities such as public speaking due to the visibility of hand tremors. Yoga, stretching and relaxation exercises can be beneficial. Alcohol also

has a moderating effect on tremor as long as used in moderation. Smoking must be eliminated as nicotine aggravates tremor.

For patients with Parkinson’s disease, alcohol has no effect on the disease. But drugs such as levodopa usually provide some improvement of symptoms.

And for parents who notice a child with shaky hands, have a doctor follow the case and keep a journal of what you see. As the child grows and becomes self-conscious of tremors, help them gain confidence through understanding of essential tremor.

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