The Indian community in Canberra came together on Friday, 2 October 2026, to commemorate the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with a floral tribute at his statue in Glebe Park. The High Commission of India in Canberra organised the commemorative gathering at the Mahatma Gandhi Statue between 9am and 10am, inviting members of the […]
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Dr Sujatha Shanmugasundaram, widely known as Dr Suja Shan, has been recognised with the 2026 ACT Women’s Lifetime Achievement Award for more than 35 years of contribution to nursing education, research, clinical practice, professional leadership and community advocacy. The award was presented as part of the 2026 ACT Women’s Awards, which recognise women and gender-diverse […]
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A Canberra family is grieving the sudden loss of Harsh Sharma, a 30-year-old father who died in a tragic road crash just three weeks after he and his wife welcomed their newborn daughter. Sharma died on the night of 3 September 2026 after being struck by a semi-trailer on the Federal Highway near Bywong, close […]
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The Hindu Council of Australia, ACT Chapter, hosted its annual Deepavali celebrations at Parliament House in Canberra on 27 October 2025. The grand event drew more than six hundred guests, including parliamentarians, diplomats, community leaders and members of the Indian diaspora, in a vibrant evening celebrating light, unity and cultural harmony. The celebration was officially […]
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