Why this Canadian city has one of the highest unemployment rates as national job market grows: Kelowna’s crisis now higher than the pandemic peak

Why Kelowna’s job crisis deepens while Canada adds 54,000 positions Kelowna’s unemployment rate has reached 11 per cent, rising from 9.3 per cent the previous month and surpassing levels recorded during the peak of the pandemic. Castanet’s reporting shows that 16,200 residents across Metro Kelowna — from Peachland to Lake Country — were actively seeking…

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Karnataka faces 45,590 teacher vacancies in government schools

51,000 guest teachers appointed to tackle teacher shortage in Karnataka, says state School Education and Literacy minister Madhu Bangarappa. BELAGAVI: Karnataka currently faces a significant shortage of 45,590 teachers against the total sanctioned strength of 1,78,935 for 41,088 government primary schools, state School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa informed on Thursday. The shortage highlights…

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Investor awareness push: IEPFA panel suggests easing small investor claims, move aimed at faster redressal

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has received a set of recommendations from a high-level committee that proposes a simplified process for low-value investor claims, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said on Saturday.According to the ministry, the changes are expected to reduce timelines, enhance transparency, and deliver hassle-free services to investors, PTI…

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Will JEE Main and CUET shift to pen-and-paper after new recommendations by the parliamentary panel?

Will major NTA exams like JEE Main, CUET and UGC NET return to pen-and-paper after strong parliamentary panel recommendations? A parliamentary standing committee on education, women, children, youth and sports has submitted a detailed report examining the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the recurring disruptions in its major entrance examinations. The report,…

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Google tells employees: ‘Work from Anywhere’ weeks cannot be used for ‘work from home’ days

Google is reportedly adding more restrictions for its remote employees. A new report claims that the tech giant is updating its “Work from Anywhere” policy, which was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This policy allowed employees to work from any location outside of their main office for up to four weeks per calendar year. According…

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‘He was shocked and asked…’: Rajat Bedi recalls breaking down after seeing Shah Rukh Khan in Canada, says he couldn’t handle it |

Rajat Bedi shared an emotional reunion with Shah Rukh Khan in Canada, admitting his longing for Bollywood. He then revealed how Aryan Khan’s debut directorial, ‘Ba***ds of Bollywood,’ offered him a miraculous comeback. Bedi’s son even assisted Aryan on set, drawing a parallel to his own early career alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Rajat Bedi recenlty…

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Gulshan Devaiah on Janhvi Kapoor being trolled over his ‘didn’t vibe’ remark, ‘Sometimes, you have to work with people who are terrible’ |

Gulshan Devaiah, who shared screen space with Janhvi Kapoor in Ulajh, has clarified his earlier remark about not “vibing” with her during the film’s shoot. The actor said his statement was blown out of proportion, which led to Janhvi facing a wave of online trolling.In a recent interview with News18, Gulshan reflected on the controversy,…

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UAE National Day 2025: Public holiday dates out, will residents get long weekend? | World News

UAE National Day 2025 includes December 2–3 holidays, major cultural events, fireworks, and possible long weekend/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates is preparing for an especially elaborate celebration of its 54th National Day, observed annually on December 2. Authorities have officially declared December 2 and 3 (Tuesday and Wednesday) as public holidays, with strong speculation…

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Record chase in Bengaluru: South Africa ‘A’ stun Rishabh Pant’s India ‘A’ with epic 417-run pursuit | Cricket News

South Africa A’s Jordan Hermann and Marques Ackerman walk back to the pavilion. (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Much like the aircraft taking off at Kempegowda International Airport, which, together with picturesque Nandi Hills, makes for a stunning backdrop for the BCCI Centre of Excellence here, South Africa ‘A’ soared on Sunday, effecting an exhilarating come-from-behind win…

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