Kanishka Archives

June 24, 2025
International
World

‘Fight against violent extremism’: Canadian PM Mark Carney on Air India Kanishka bombing; pays tributes

Canadian PM Mark Carney (AP photo) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday called the 1985 Air India Flight 182 Kanishka bombing the “deadliest attack” in Canada’s history.In a message posted on X, he said the Canadian government “unequivocally stands against terrorism.”Carney said, “40 years ago, Canada faced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. […]

June 3, 2025
International
World

’40 years is long enough’: Indian-Canadian groups urge Kanishka memorial to honour 1985 Air India bombing victims

Two Indian-Canadian organizations have asked the Canadian government to establish a memorial and information center to honor the victims of the 1985 Air India bombing, known as the Kanishka tragedy.Khalsa Diwan Society, and North American Hindus Association wrote a letter to David Eby, primere of British Columbia and demanded a memorial wall, reflection garden, public […]