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NDTV
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
NRIs Conduct 'Ganga Aarti' On Canadian Riverbank, Social Media Divided
The Indian community in Canada held a grand Ganga Aarti on the banks of Credit River in Mississauga earlier this week. The NRIs organised the rituals to recreate the iconic aartis performed in India, especially in Varanasi, Rishikesh and Haridwar. According to the Indian Consulate in Toronto, the event was organised by Radio Dhshum with Consul Sanjeev Saklani among the attendees. "Consul Sanjeev Saklani represented the Consulate at the Ganga Aarti, a soulful evening of divine chants and pious mantras at the banks of the Credit River at Erindale Park, Mississauga, organised by Team @RadioDhishum," the consulate captioned the post whilst sharing photos from the event. Consul Sanjeev Saklani represented the Consulate at the Ganga Aarti, a soulful evening of divine chants and pious mantras at the banks of the Credit River at Erindale Park, Mississauga organized by Team @RadioDhishum. @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @diaspora_india — IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) July 8, 2025 A video shared by an Instagram user, Priyanka Gupta, showed the customs performed during the event. "Out of all these 10 years in Canada, yesterday we have experienced the best evening , something magical unfolded. not on the ghats of Varanasi and Haridwar, but right here in Canada," wrote Ms Gupta. "Living abroad doesn't mean letting go of who we are. In fact, it deepens the bond. The soulful chants of 'Har Har Gange' echoing across the park, and devotees gathered in traditional attire, we witnessed the sacred Ganga Aarti, a slice of India, recreated with devotion thousands of miles away," she added. Social media reacts As the video went viral, it received mixed reactions from the social media users, with a section lauding them for celebrating the traditions, while others stating they might be polluting the local river. "What a beautiful coverage. We are so overwhelmed hearing this," said one user, while another added: "Har har Gange. What a feel through this reel." A third commented: "Are you guys serious????? Ganga in Canada???? You are insulting the actual Ganga in this way. And if you love this much, then come to India again." A fourth said: 'Stop this please. This is not even the Ganga River to perform Ganga Aarti. Next, people will start Kumbh Mela here."
News18
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ganga Aarti Lights Up Canadian Riverbank, Netizens Hail 'Har Har Gange'
Last Updated: The Indian community held a grand Ganga Aarti on the Credit River in Mississauga, Canada, organized by Radio Dhishum. Consul Sanjeev Saklani attended. Online reactions were mixed. In an attempt to recreate spiritual traditions far away of home, the Indian community performed a grand Ganga Aarti on the banks of Canada's Credit River in Mississauga earlier this week. Complete with diyas, chanting, and traditional rituals, the spiritual event drew a glowing scene along the riverbanks that many called magical. According to Indian Consulate in Toronto, Consul Sanjeev Saklani represented the Consulate at the Ganga Aarti. Sharing the pictures of the event on X, the consulate said, 'Consul Sanjeev Saklani represented the Consulate at the Ganga Aarti, a soulful evening of divine chants and pious mantras at the banks of the Credit River at Erindale Park, Mississauga organized by Team @RadioDhishum." Consul Sanjeev Saklani represented the Consulate at the Ganga Aarti, a soulful evening of divine chants and pious mantras at the banks of the Credit River at Erindale Park, Mississauga organized by Team @RadioDhishum. @HCI_Ottawa @MEAIndia @diaspora_india — IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) July 8, 2025 A video of the event, which has went viral on social media platforms, captured the sights and sounds of the divine ritual that mirrored the famous aartis held on the ghats of Haridwar, Rishikesh and Varanasi. Radio Dhishum, which hosted the annual event, also shared the video. 'On July 4, 2025, the serene banks of the Credit River glowed with hundreds of diyas, divine chants, and heartfelt devotion… From soothing bhajans, mantras, and shloka chanting by kids, to the divine Ganga Aarti — it felt like Varanasi had arrived in Toronto." Meanwhile, the video received a mixed reaction from netizens with some appreciating the move while some criticising. One user appreciated the emotion, commenting, 'Har Har Gange — what a feel through this reel." Another said, 'Hope they don't start polluting Canadian rivers like the Ganga." 'Stop this please. This is not even the Ganga River to perform Ganga Aarti. Next, people will start Kumbh Mela here," added another. Amid the critiques, one voice offered a different perspective: 'Come back home, let's clean the Ganga river." view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
10-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
Indian-Origin Student Pilot Killed In Mid-Air Crash In Canada
Ottawa: An Indian origin student pilot was among the two people who were killed in a tragic midair collision involving two training aircraft in Canada on Tuesday, the Indian Consulate General of India in Toronto said on Wednesday. The crash occurred on Tuesday morning, about 400 metres from a runway used by Harv's Air pilot school near Steinbach South Airport in Canada's southern Manitoba. The dead pilots were identified as a 21-year-old Sreehari Sukesh, a resident of Kerala and his classmate Savanna May Royes, a 20-year-old Canadian citizen. "With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the pilot training school and local police to provide all necessary assistance," the Consulate General said in a post on X. With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the… — IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) July 9, 2025 Sreehari had already obtained his private pilot's licence and was pursuing his commercial pilot certification, according to local media reports. Two student pilots were practising takeoffs and landings in small Cessna single-engine planes at the time of the incidents, according to Adam Penner, president of Harv's Air pilot training school. According to Penner, both pilots appeared to have tried to land at the same time and collided a few hundred yards away from the small runway. Their planes were equipped with radios, but it appears that neither pilot saw the other coming, according to a report by the New York Post. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) pronounced both pilots dead at the scene and stated that there were no passengers. Harv's Air pilot training school, which was started by Penner's parents in the early 1970s, trains about 400 student pilots a year and has students from around the world-- training for professional and recreational purposes.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
One of two pilots in fatal mid-air collision in Manitoba identified
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating a deadly mid-air collision involving two planes. Jeff Keele reports. The Consulate General of India in Toronto has confirmed the identity of one of the two victims in Tuesday's deadly mid-air plane crash near Steinbach. Two student pilots died when their planes collided just south of the runway at Harv's Air, a flight school. In a post on X, the Consulate General says Sreehari Sukesh was one of the pilots. 'With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to the family,' the post reads. With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the… — IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) July 9, 2025 The post goes on to say the Consulate has contacted the family, the school, and police to provide assistance. A Facebook page with Sukesh's name describes him as a private pilot and he is listed as living in Steinbach, MB. 'Once you have tasted flight, nothing else will stop you,' a post on the page reads. Harv's Air owner Adam Penner said Tuesday the pilots were practicing routine takeoffs and landings at the time of the collision. The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash. On Wednesday the TSB said while on final approach to the runway, the planes collided in the air, hit the ground, and a fire ensued.
Times of Oman
19-04-2025
- Times of Oman
Canada: Indian student killed by stray bullet in Hamilton shooting
Ontario: Twenty-one-year-old Indian international student Harsimrat Randhawa, studying at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario, has tragically died after being struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident, CBC News reported. The Consulate General of India in Toronto confirmed her death in a statement posted on X on Saturday, calling her an "innocent victim" and expressing condolences to her family. "We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Indian student Harsimrat Randhawa in Hamilton, Ontario. As per local police, she was an innocent victim, fatally struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident involving two vehicles. A homicide investigation is currently underway. We are in close contact with her family and are extending all necessary assistance. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family during this difficult time," the post read. According to Hamilton police, the shooting took place around 7:30 pm on Thursday near Upper James Street and South Bend Road. Randhawa was waiting at a bus stop on her way to work when she was shot in the chest. Officers who arrived at the scene found her wounded and called for emergency medical assistance. She was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. In a news release issued on Friday, police said Randhawa was an "innocent bystander" in the crossfire. After reviewing surveillance footage, investigators determined that the shots were fired from a black Mercedes SUV at individuals in a white sedan. The white sedan fled north on Upper James Street while the SUV took off west on South Bend Road. The shooting also endangered residents in the area. Gunfire penetrated the rear window of a home on Allenby Avenue, where people were watching television. Fortunately, no injuries were reported inside the residence, CBC News reported. Mohawk College issued a statement mourning the loss. "Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time," the statement said. "As a member of the Mohawk College community, we know this loss is being felt by many and we will do everything we can to support Harsimrat's friends, family and the broader college community."
