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VOL 25 - ISSUE 23
www.theasianstar.com SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
Crime Stoppers now accepting tips from victims of extortion-related crimes
Canada is seen as a stable and trusted partner in a changing world – Minister Sidhu By Umendra Singh: Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu praised Surrey’s diversity and entrepreneurial spirit during a conversation about “Canada’s Trade Future” organized by Surrey-White Rock Board of Trade Thursday afternoon. Sidhu said that Surrey owes its progress to Maninder Sidhu
diversity - “you see it everywhere” - and it was a powerful symbol of where Canada is heading. As Canada’s Pacific gateway, BC plays a critical role in “our trade relationships in the Indo-Pacific region. “Almost a quarter of our two-way merchandize trade with our Indo-Pacific partners flows through British Columbia,” he said, emphasising the important role this province plays. Six of Canada’s top 15 trading partners are in the Indo-Pacific region. That is why Canada has an Indo-Pacific strategy to strengthen those ties in the region and as part of that strategy Sidhu will be leading a trade mission to the region shortly. Continued on Page 6...
Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers says it’s taking the “unusual step” of accepting tips from extortion victims amid ongoing threats and violence targeting South Asian businesses in Surrey, B.C., and elsewhere. Executive director Linda Annis says they’ve received more than 70 extortion-related tips in the past 18 months or so, forwarding them all to police. Continued on Page 10...
Alberta calls on Ottawa to label Bishnoi Gang a terrorist group Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis are urging the federal government to formally designate the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist organization, citing the group’s ties to violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings in Canada and abroad. In a joint statement issued Monday, the officials described the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang as a transnational criminal network with global reach and violent intent. They said classifying the group as a terrorist entity would give law
India's solar water ATMs provide cheap, clean water to villages
enforcement better tools to dismantle it. “We stand with B.C. Premier David Eby and other officials across Canada in calling for immediate federal action,” the statement said. Continued on Page 10... www.gabaautodetaling.com
Canada and India to share terrorism intelligence despite 2023 murder plot, says report Canada and India plan to share intelligence in an effort to combat the rising threat of international
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crime and extremism, according to a new report from Bloomberg, days before a meeting between the two countries’ leaders. Canadian officials declined to comment on the report, which, if confirmed, would represent a dramatic shift in relations between the two countries which for nearly two years have been locked in a bitter diplomatic spat after Canada’s federal police agency concluded that India planned and ordered the murder a prominent Sikh activist on Canadian soil. Continued on Page 6...
In remote villages across India, a new wave of innovation is changing lives — solar-powered water ATMs are now providing clean and safe drinking water at incredibly low costs. Powered entirely by solar energy, these smart machines purify and dispense water for just a few cents, ensuring sustainability and accessibility even in off-grid areas. Equipped with filtration systems, prepaid smart cards, and 24/7 access, these ATMs reduce dependency on tanker water and eliminate the need to walk miles for clean water. It's a perfect blend of green energy, technology, and public health innovation — helping solve water scarcity in some of the most underserved regions of the country. This low-cost, high-impact initiative is redefining access to basic human needs — all powered by the sun.