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(Satpal Singh Johal)- Welcome to the 214th day, August 2 of 2023.

ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ: The City of Brampton invites newcomers for a free bus tour. People who moved to the city on or after January 1, 2020, can register for the Summer Explore Brampton bus tour. The tour will take place on Tuesday, August 15, from 10 am to 1 pm, and on Thursday, August 17 from 6 to 9 pm. The buses will depart from the Library in Springdale at 10705 Bramalea Road (Ward 9). For registration, visit this website: https://bramlib.libnet.info/event/6945821 or call 905-793-4636

ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਦੇ ਵਰਕ ਪਰਮਿਟ: US Immigration issues H1-B visa (work permit) each year for eligible companies to hire tens of thousands of foreigners from many countries such as India and China. Successful applicants for the 2nd round of this year’s selection are getting official notifications these days.

-ਆਪ ਮੌਤ ਸਹੇੜਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ: A pack of 25 cigarettes usually costs between $11 and $16 in Canada. An average smoker spends around $500 every month. A vape costs ($20) more than typical cigarettes. Smoking harms (causing cancer) children, every smoker, and people with them

-ਚੰਦ ਦੀ ਵਿੱਲਖਣ ਝਲਕ 30 ਨੂੰ: If missed watching yesterday, the second supermoon (blue moon) during this month will rise in the GTA on August 30. It will not happen again before 2037.

-166 ਦੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਲਈ ਈ-ਵੀਜਾ: Citizens of 166 countries, including Canada and the USA are eligible to apply to India’s eVisa online. Here is the website to apply for an e-visa for India: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/