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Indian Express
13 hours ago
- General
- Indian Express
Indian national killed in plane crash in Canada
An Indian national was killed after a small plane crashed near the airport in Newfoundland, Canada at around 5:30 pm local time on Saturday. The town, located in western Newfoundland, has a population of about 5,000. The Indian Consulate General in Toronto on Tuesday confirmed that Indian national Gautam Santhosh was killed in the crash. 'We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time. The Consulate is in close contact with the bereaved family and local authorities in Canada to provide all necessary assistance and support,' the mission wrote on X. With deep sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Gautam Santhosh, an Indian national, who lost his life in an accident involving a commercial survey aircraft near Deer Lake, Newfoundland. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time. The… — IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) July 28, 2025 Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) also confirmed the fatal crash to a CBC reporter at the scene, where first responders were also present. The plane belonged to BC-based Kisik Geospatial and Aerial Survey. Its owner and accountable executive, Andrew Naysmith, confirmed the fatality in a statement. 'We are devastated and heartbroken by this loss,' he said, CBC reported. 'Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the families of the deceased and their loved ones.' The aircraft was a Piper Navajo, a twin-engine plane that can carry up to eight passengers. It remains unclear how many people were on board at the time. Naysmith said the names of the deceased would be released by authorities and added that the company will support the investigation and the families 'in any and every way possible.' The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has launched an investigation.
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.
