Korle Bu Teaching hospital has received support from Twellium Foundation to support in the fight against COVID-19.
As part of contributions to prevent the spread of COVID-19,Twellium foundation together with Verna changing lives team have donated to the Korle Bu Teaching hospital and some vulnerable persons in the society in the combat against the deadly Pandemic in Ghana.
Speaking at the presentation, Chief Marketing Officer of the Twellium Industrial Company, Mr. Ali Ajami said the company cannot turn its back on the good people of Ghana in these trying moments.
According to Mr. Ali Ajami the donation forms part of the company’s call of duty as the CSR Company of the year and also as part of its social responsibility.
The products which were presented included PPE’s, Verna Mineral Water, and many others.
During the presentation to the facility, the health workers expressed ‘deep appreciation’ for the donation and encouraged more institutions to help in the fight against the pandemic.
The Chief Executive Officer Dr. Daniel Asare who received that items on behalf of Korle bu Teaching hospital in his speech expressed his profound gratitude to Twellium Industrial Company for the kind gesture.
Dr. Daniel admonished that the donation is one of the massive support they have received since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moreover ‘the Verna Changing Lives campaign has donated and embarked on countless charitable obligations and campaigns before the pandemic and will continue to support families and individuals who have been worst affected.
Twellium Industrial Company through its foundation has donated to numerous health and government institutions and some communities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and will continue to support institutions, families and individuals who have been worst affected with food packages.
Contributor, Christopher Agbodo Ranson


Lockheed scores USD4 b Pentagon contract
(MENAFN) The Pentagon announced a USD4 billion deal with Lockheed Martin Corp to supply missile defence equipment to the US and the UAE, The Peninsula reported.
The deal is to buy Lockheed"s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defence system designed to intercept ballistic missiles in the air.
The deal, which includes 192 interceptors for the UAE and 110 interceptors for the US, is expected to bring savings of 10 percent for the US.
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Srinagar, Jun 11: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said that they cannot participate in the ongoing delimitation process in Jammu and Kashmir as the party at present has no incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) as well as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).
The party while addressing a presser also demanded revocation of decision to charge property tax from the dwellers living within the jurisdiction of Srinagar Cantonment Board.
PDP chief spokesperson, Suhail Bukhari, who was accompanied by party’s additional spokespersons Najmu Saqib and Dr Harbakhsh Singh Shunty, said that the parties in J&K can individually decide on their participation in the ongoing delimitation commission.
“However, as far as PDP is concerned, we have no MP and MLA at present so we can’t participate in the process,” he said when asked about PAGD’s participation in delimitation exercise, adding that the way commission has been designed, only the elected representatives are entitled to participate in the exercise.
He further stated that there are reports that the people living within the jurisdiction of Srinagar cantonment Board are being asked to pay property tax. “Instead of helping the people who have been suffering from 2019, the government is pushing the people to the wall,” he said.
Bukhari added that the government should revoke its arbitrary decision of charging property tax from the local dwellers, saying that it is unfortunate that people after working hard buy shelter for themselves and are now being asked to pay for it again, which seems that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are being weakened economically as well as politically.
About objection over AIIMS in Kashmir, he said that the initiative has been taken after much hard-work from the party’s founder late Mufti Muhammad Sayeed. “Amid the current Covid situation, there is a need to increase health infrastructure in J&K and thus it should also be allowed to come up at earliest for the wellbeing of the people,” he said.
Moreover, he said that some documents are being circulated on social media at present, which created panic among the people. “Although some people call it rumors only, but the government has the responsibility to address the concerns of people and inform the people on record that there is no need to panic,” he said.
However, he stated that although there is a trust-deficit between the government and public after August 05 2019 decision, but the government needs to come forward to calm the minds of distressed people.
He also expressed sympathy with the families who got affected in the overnight blaze at Noorbagh area of Baramulla district and appealed the district administration to provide them with compensation. kno


Srinagar: Kashmir Trade Alliance(KTA) said that Interpreting power cut schedule of the department is an injustice to the Kashmiri people. KTA president Ajaz Shahdhar alleged that the entire valley including the city has been plunged into complete darkness by the PDD department.
“The unavailability of electricity has taken a serious turn in the entire valley and has forced consumers to pay their electricity bills without electricity, as well as disconnected them.”He said.
Shahdhar said that The PDD department has intensified the process of plunging the entire valley into complete darkness, while the department is not sticking to its own schedule regarding power cuts.
Ajaz Shahhdar said that due to the epidemic of coronavirus, thousands of patients are being provided oxygen at home at present but due to non-availability of electricity, these patients and their families are facing severe difficulties as due to unavailability of electricity these machines have also been shut down.
He said that the examinations of the students are also going on at present and their studies are being severely disrupted due to lack of electricity. KTA President said that due to non-availability of electricity consumers, especially traders, industrialists and factory owners have been facing a lot of difficulties.
“Every year during the winters, the power outage is now the fate of the people of the valley.”He said
President Kashmir Trade Alliance(KTA) said that small manufacturers are weeping over the unavailability of electricity. Shahdhar said that big claims are made every year to increase power generation, to build new power projects, the mouth of the state exchequer is opened for construction of power projects but the same story repeats in the month of October.
He said that the PDD department is becoming more and more a nightmare for the people of the valley, while the irony is that the power is now cut off for 15 minutes every hour, causing people to suffer from mental disorders (KNS).


Chennai, Jan 2 (BPNS)
The principal opposition party of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK has come out strongly against the Tamil Nadu government move in terminating the services of nurses who were posted during the Covid pandemic.
The nurses were appointed on an ad-hoc basis in 2020 to manage Covid -19 pandemic. The AIADMK interim general secretary and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) in a statement on Monday lashed out against the government decision to terminate the services of these nurses.
Palaniswami said that the DMK had during the run up to the 2021 assembly elections said that the services of doctors and nurses who were posted on an ad-hoc basis would be regularized if the DMK had come to power. The former Chief Minister said that the doctors were first terminated and now the nurses are being terminated.
The former Chief Minister demanded the state government to withdraw the order regarding the termination of the services of these nurses.
He also called upon the state government to give preference to these nurses when vacancies for nurses are to be filled by tests conducted through Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB).
The AIADMK leader said that the party would conduct a series of agitations against the state government terminating the services of the nurses who were a pillar of strength during the Covid -19 pandemic.


LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that all the allies including PML-Q are with the government for the approval of the budget. The reservations of the allies on certain issues is the beauty of the democracy, adding that in the next budget, the government will provide relief to the people in every sector. He said this while talking to PTI Parliamentary leader in Senate Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry. Various political and administrative issues were discussed during the meeting.
Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that no coalition party including PML-Q has expressed disagreement in approving the budget and all allies are with the government. He said that the government will succeed in getting the budget approved. He reiterated the PTI government and its allies are on the same page for the country’s progress and development.
Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that ever since PTI has come to power, the opposition is involved in negative propaganda, but the public’s support is with the government’s narrative. He said that all challenges being faced by Pakistan today are due to the imprudent policies of the previous governments. He further said that the PTI Government will provide relief to the public through provincial and federal budgets, and all promises made to the public will be fulfilled, he maintained. Governor said that the government is strong and stable and has no threat from the opposition because the opposition lacks unity and a single narrative.
PTI senator Ejaz Chaudhry said that the party is united under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, adding that we will face every negative propaganda of the opposition with the public’s support and the country will continue to move forward.


Dr Sultan Al Jaber: UAE aims to grow its industrial sector
(MENAFN) According to Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, the UAE is dedicated to employing its policy of helping important industrial fields, like heavy industry and enhancing their part in the nation’s economic advancement.
He also stated on Sunday while he was on a trip to the Jebel Ali headquarters of Gulf Extrusions, innovation, sustainability and vision are the supporters of the industrial field’s development.
Dr Al Jaber stated, “the UAE gives great importance to all national industrial projects.”
He also added, “it is part of our desire to develop an environment that contributes to enhancing their success in line with the UAE’s efforts to raise the participation rate of the industrial and advanced technology sectors in the national economy, as well as enhance the UAE’s attractiveness to global investors.”
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The South Bend Cubs have officially been named the Advanced-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
The announcement came Thursday, along with news that the team has extended their partnership with the North Siders through the year 2030.
Minor League Baseball has undergone a reorganization in recent months that saw a number of teams around the country lose their status. Previously, the South Bend Cubs were a Low-A affiliate.
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The Government says there is no move to close Sri Lanka’s borders for tourists.
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that tourists will continue to be allowed into the country and so will Sri Lankans returning from overseas.
He said that strict health regulations are implemented when tourists and Sri Lankans arrive in the country and that process will continue.
Ranatunga said that PCR tests are carried out on passengers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and anyone who tests positive for the coronavirus are isolated.
He said that there was an increase in the number of infected people detected among Sri Lankans returning to the country over the past few days.
The Tourism Minister added that Sri Lanka is now facing a dangerous situation.
However, he says the situation needs to be brought under control in order to ensure the tourism industry survives.
Ranatunga said that stopping tourists from arriving in the country will have an impact on the economy.
He said that the public were never told to ignore the coronavirus health guidelines during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
Instead, he says they were advised to strictly follow the health guidelines during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
The Minister, however, noted that most people were seen disregarding the health guidelines in places like Nuwara Eliya, Maharagama, and Sigiriya.
As a result, he says the situation will be monitored over the next two days and appropriate measures will be taken thereafter. (Colombo Gazette)


BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 9 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s House Speaker, Nabih Berri, slammed rumours about Lebanon being on the verge of bankruptcy.
“Lebanon is not bankrupt and the rumours that are being spread do not reflect reality,” Berri said, during his weekly meeting with members of parliament in the capital, Beirut.
Berri assured that the monetary situation in Lebanon is stable and under control.
He added that achieving a proper state budget will restore confidence in the country and its economy.
Lebanese officials have been calling for harsh austerity measures, in a bid to reduce the country’s budget deficit and save the economy from a catastrophe.
Among the unpopular measures that the government has been promoting is the cut in wages of public sector employees which created fears among the Lebanese people, about the future of the economy in Lebanon and the dire situation that has pushed officials to take such harsh measures.
Endorsing a state budget that slashes the deficit is among the measures the government has pledged to take, as part of the key financial and economic reforms.
To curb Lebanon’s budget deficit, which has increased to over 11 percent of GDP, the cabinet will seek to reduce the deficit by one percent each year over the next five years, by limiting government expenditures.
Local economists have been calling for alternative ways to cut the budget deficit, including the fight against corruption and tax evasion, in addition to stopping employment in the public sector and introducing serious reforms in the electricity sector.– NNN-NNA


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(MENAFN- IANS) Gurugram, Feb 27 (IANS) In a crackdown against illegal constructions, an enforcement team of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) demolished an illegal colony here in Sector-34 on Monday.
During the drive, three under-construction structures and 10 DPCs (Damp Proof Courses) were demolished in an illegal colony named 'Avenue-34' located in Sector-34.
Assistant Engineer Krishan Kumar told IANS that the MCG had received information that an illegal colony was being developed on about 3 acres of land in Sector 34 without prior permission from the MCG.
On the instructions of the MCG Commissioner, an enforcement team led by Krishan Kumar and other officials reached the spot and razed three under-construction structures and 10 DPC-level illegal structures being built illegally in the colony.
The team razed all the constructions with the help of JCB machines.
"No illegal construction would be allowed without prior permission of the MCG. The civic body will take strict action against people involved in illegal constructions. Such demolition drive will continue against illegal structures in the future," Narhari Singh Banger, MCG Commissioner, said.
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On Sunday, Jacqueline Fernandez was stopped at the Mumbai Airport by immigration officials from flying out of the country. As per reports, the officials were acting in accordance with a lookout notice issued against the actress by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). She was let off later. Fernandez came under the agency's radar earlier this year for certain under-investigation links with alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
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First called in for questioning in August, Fernandez was said to be 'examined as a witness' in Chandrasekhar's Rs. 200cr extortion case. Thereafter, the millionaire's lawyer claimed the actress was dating their client, and Fernandez was named in the first charge sheet filed by the ED . Speculations were rife that the actress will get restricted from leaving Mumbai and this has happened now.
Details She will be summoned at ED's Delhi office soon
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Kuwait National Petroleum Company reaches historic milestone in clean fuel production
(MENAFN) KUNA quoted the CEO of the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) as saying that the company has reached a “historic milestone” in clean fuel production.
Waleed Al-Bader claims KNPC’s Clean Fuels Project is going to cut carbon emissions and pollution through the use of products that convene severe environment standards.
He further declared that the project works to decrease emissions and environmental pollutants by producing high-quality oil derivatives that fulfill with international environmental needs.
Measures undertaken include cutting nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides and other pollutants, and raising the capacity KNPC's two refineries to 454,000 barrels per day and 346,000 barrels per day respectively of eco-friendly oil by-products.
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WFPS construction projects on schedule despite setbacks
With a myriad of construction projects taking place across the West Fargo School District this summer, the clock is ticking down to their completion deadlines.
By and large, most seem to be on track to finish in time, Business Manager Mark Lemer said Monday during a meeting of the West Fargo School Board. But the going hasn't been easy, mostly because of the wet weather witnessed by the area this summer.
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Islamabad, July 13 (TNS): President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday stressed upon political and economic stability in the country.
“Political and financial stability is very critical to safeguard future of the coming generations in the country”, the President said while addressing a function in Islamabad.
Mamnoon Hussain said the government has announced special incentives to boost industrial and commerce sector in Pakistan.
The President further said that current government implementing on economic agenda while situation of law and order in the country has been improved.
He went on to say that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is game changer for the country and it has put the country on the path of development and progress.
The President further said wise policies of the government helped to attract internal and external investment.
The president said due to economic reforms and restoration of peace, a business friendly environment has been created in the country.


MMD President Nevers Mumba has advised the PF government to consider using tax payer’s money to developing the country and addressing the many challenges that continue to affect the citizens.
Dr. Mumba has charged that the PF government has resorted to during tax payer’s money to destabilize the opposition in the country and MMD in particular.
The opposition leader has observed that there are a lot of needy areas in the country that require the attention of the party in government rather than attacking the opposition.
Dr. Mumba has told journalists in Lusaka on Sunday that it is also regrettable that Statehouse has continued to issue threats on the opposition in the country.
He says such a trend is very undemocratic and that with time the PF will pay for the injustices that it seems to be subjecting the people of Zambia to.
And United Liberal Party (ULP) President Sakwiba Sikota has it is incumbent upon President Michael sata to ensure tenets of democracy are upheld.
Mr. Sikota has indicated that the democracy of Zambia has continued to degenerate from the time that the PF went into government.
He adds that the PF government has been trying hard to silence the opposition who in most cases are advocates of the citizens on governance issues.
At the same occasion, Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) leader Charles Milupi wondered why the opposition was being stopped from holding meetings when the PF has been holding its political gatherings.
Mr. Milupi has since reminded President Michael Sata how he used to enjoy freedom of association the time he was in opposition.
Mr. Milupi what is more worrying is that the opposition is being stopped from having any form of political meeting including at grassroot level.
UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema and ZDDM president Edwin Sakala were also present.
President Michael Sata has advised the opposition to seek sober forms of engagement with the Government.
President Sata has further counseled the opposition political parties to cooperate with specific law enforcement agencies mandated with the responsibility of maintaining law and order as opposed to creating unnecessary tension.


Palestinians injured in clashes with Israeli forces near Ramallah
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Ramallah, Jan. 28 (Petra) - Dozens of Palestinians were wounded early Sunday, during violent clashes erupted after Israeli occupation forces stormed Beit Rima village, northwest of Ramallah.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society( PRCS) said in a statement that the occupation soldiers broke into the village today, raided a number of locals homes and handed over a number of young men notices to ordering them to appear before the Israeli intelligence .
The violent clashes broke out between the Palestinians and the occupation soldiers, who used rubber bullet and toxic tear gas canisters, leaving a Palestinian youth injured and dozens others suffocated, the PRCS added.
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Ranchi - (By our Correspondent): Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that the soul of the nation resides in the villages and when they have developed then only the state and the nation will be prosperous. Addressing the people after the launch of a slew of measures by the rural development department at the project building here he said that it was a priority for the state government that Jharkhand ranks among the developed states by 2022.
He said that to ensure that all-round development of the villages of the state takes places, the central and the state governments are running many programmes for the welfare of the poor villages, farmers and the youth and added that his government was committed to double the income of the farmers of the state. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi social and economic development has taken place of the villages poor and the farmers. He said migration was a big challenge before the state and to tackle it the youth are being trained in skill development so that they can be linked with jobs and self-employment and added that the government wanted to create small industries in the villages.
The Chief Minister said that even the farmers are being trained in modern farming and by adopting drip irrigation technique farmers can increase their income. He said that the state government has accorded priority to rural development and agriculture and asked the farmers to focus on organic farming and assured them that the government will be providing them with markets.


London, July 7 (IANS) Reacting to alleged racial abuse suffered by Indian fans during the fifth rescheduled Test against India, England captain Ben Stokes has condemned the incident, saying it is really disappointing to hear reports of racist abuse at Edgbaston.
Stokes said that he wants a party atmosphere in the stands when India play England in the white ball series of the tour.
'Amazing week on the pitch but really disappointed to hear reports of racist abuse at Edgbaston. Absolutely no place for it in the game. Hope all the fans at the white-ball series have a brilliant time and create a party atmosphere. That's what cricket's about!!' he wrote on Twitter.
The second T20I between England and India, which is set to be played at Edgbaston on Saturday, will be monitored by 'undercover football crowd-style spotters', after Warwickshire County Cricket Club on Thursday unveiled a series of new measures to combat the instances of racist abuse.
After the incident, chief executive at Edgbaston, Stuart Cain, forced to issue a public apology on behalf of Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Edgbaston Stadium after several Indian supporters were reportedly racially abused on the fourth day of the rescheduled fifth Test between India and England on Monday.
Cain had said he was 'gutted' by reports of racist abuse and is 'working hard' to make the stadium a safe place.
A report in the Guardian said on Tuesday that an inquiry will be launched into allegations of racist abuse aimed at spectators of the 'visiting side', who were 'literally in tears'.
England won the rescheduled fifth Test against India after chasing down 378 before lunch on the final day, of which 259 were scored on the fourth afternoon and evening. However, that passage of play was marred by reports of racial insults from a section of the crowd.
The racial insults issues during the Edgbaston Test were initially highlighted on Twitter by Azeem Rafiq, the former Yorkshire cricketer, which subsequently led to a criminal investigation by West Midlands Police.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 13. Smuggling of
drugs from Iran to Azerbaijan has been prevented, the Azerbaijani
State Border Service told Trend .
On September 12 at 13:00 (GMT +4), joint operational and search
activities of the State Border Service and State Customs Committee
in the territory of the "Horadiz" border detachment of a border
post, located near Garaguvandikli village of Azerbaijan's Imishli
district resulted in prevention of the smuggling of marijuana (over
Operational and search activities in connection with this
incident are underway.
Previously, on September 9, the officers of the "Goytapa" border
post, located near Chakhirli village of the Imishli district,
prevented the smuggling of over 16 kilograms of marijuana from Iran
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Lagos Assembly Urges Sanwo-Olu To Intensify Campaign Against COVID-19 Spread
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intensify the campaign against the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
The House made the resolution through a voice vote after a motion by the Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, during plenary on Tuesday.
The speaker said that there was a need for the governor to call on the Commissioner for Information, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, to continue to create awareness for the people so that they could take precautions against COVID-19.
Obasa said that it was important for the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Tunji Abayomi to brief the House on efforts being made by the government to prevent the spread of the disease in the state.
He said: “The Governor is down with mild symptoms of COVID-19 and I want to urge all the lawmakers in the House to observe the protocols of the pandemic.
“The Clerk of the House should also ensure that the staff of the House and visitors observe COVID-19 protocols.
“We should sustain the campaign against the spread of the disease in the state.
“We all know that the disease is on the increase in the United States of America and in other countries.
“The Commissioner for Health, Professor Tunji Abayomi, should come and brief the House on efforts being made to prevent the spread of the disease in the state.”
Commenting on the matter, Mr Bisi Yusuff (Alimosho 1), a member of the House Committee on Health Services, stated that he was afraid of what was happening in the state.
He said that the people were not taking precaution against the disease.
Yusuff said that the state could not afford another lockdown, but the people needed to be cautious.
The lawmaker said the only option was for the people to observe the new normal, which is COVID-19 protocols.
Other lawmakers took turns to speak on the issue, urging the people of the state to observe the COVID-19 protocols to reduce the spread of the pandemic. (NAN)


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Buba Sey the Programme Officer at the National Environmental Agency said their absence at a meeting slated to take place in Sanyang was not deliberate.
Buba Sey said they were waiting for the Governor of West coast region who said he wanted to attend the meeting also. They waited since 10.00am but the governor could not make it. He added that the governor later called to inform the agency that he could not make it to the meeting. But that since it was then noon, they could not also go to the site.
He said they informed the Chief and the Alkali about the issue of lateness and failure to attend. He also said another reason was that they had already met the Alkali and the Chief before and discussed the matter then. To back his reason for not attending, he further argued that it was also important for the governor to attend as he was never part of any of the meetings.
Mr. Sey said on the issue of pipes, which the community said is less than 300 metres into the sea. He said the pipe should be underneath the water and 300meters into the sea.
He said anytime they start laying pipes the youths will uproot them, adding that this is why the pipes are not laid further into the Ocean.
He concluded that they have done every assessment they have to do; pointing out that the would-be meeting was just to meet them with the governor to clarify matters.


Police say two motorcycles collided on the Sinamale' Bridge last night and that two people were injured in the accident.
Police said that they received reports of the accident on the bridge around 12:45 last night.
They said that the accident had occurred at the traffic light near hulhule and both motorists were injured in the accident. Police said that one of the victims was taken to Treetop hospital in Hulhumale while the other was taken to Hulhumale' hospital.
Police also said that one of the motorists involved in the accident was a 31-year-old individual and that the person did not have a valid license to drive a motorcycle.
Police meanwhile said that the other party in question is a 24-year-old and that the person had a valid license to drive a motorcycle.
Shedding light on how the accident had occurred, Police said that the two vehicles had collided after one of the motorists had run a red light and crashed onto the other vehicle.
Police said both the vehicles have now been towed and that Police were conducting further investigations.


The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Delta registered 600,000 new prospective voters during the just-concluded Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).
INEC’s Administrative Secretary in the state, Mrs Rose Orianrian-Anthony, disclosed this to newsmen in Asaba on Tuesday.
Orianrian-Anthony said that the commission achieved a lot by giving the electorate who had not registered before the opportunity to register to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
She said that the new registrants included those who recently relocated to the state from other parts of the country.
Orianrian-Anthony said that those whose data were wrongly captured were corrected.
The Administrative Secretary also said that the commission in the state distributed 36,647 old PVCs as at August 25 while 137,719 PVCs were yet to be collected.


While America’s wealthy political kingmakers inject their millions into high-profile presidential and congressional contests, Democratic mega-donor George Soros has directed his money into an under-the-radar 2016 campaign to advance one of the progressive movement’s core goals — reshaping the American justice system, reports Politico. The billionaire financier has channeled more than $3 million into seven local district attorney . . .
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"I am sure the Karnataka chief minister has good reason for the clean chit he has given because the Lok Ayukta in Karnataka has been entrusted to look into the entire matter," Mitra told reporters here reacting to the development on the issue.
Mitra said the state government had opposed handing over the probe to the CBI because that would only delay the process.
"The state government is looking into the matter and the Karnataka CM already said that nobody will be spared. Steps will be taken against those who will be found guilty by the Lok Ayukta," Mitra said.
Besides giving a clean chit to the Bellary mining barons, G Janardhan Reddy and G Karunakar Reddy, Yeddyurappa has also ruled out their dismissal from the state cabinet.


Charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) said one million Brits have quit smoking since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to its calculation, Ash disclosed that 1,036,000 smokers and recent ex-smokers had quit or continued their abstinence since coronavirus cases started circulating in the UK in March, Evening Standard reports.
So far, on the regions that have been part of the charity surveyed are, more than 10,000 people across England, Wales and Scotland, including 1,700 smokers and people who had quit in the last four months.
From statistics gotten, it also discovered that there are chances of younger smokers who were more likely to have stopped than older smokers – 17 per cent of smokers and recent ex-smokers aged between 16-29 said they had quit compared to seven per cent of those older than 50.
More so, it sounds interesting that a further 13 per cent of those aged 30 to 49 quit during the pandemic, too.
A regional breakdown found that smokers in the North East of England were more likely to have quit than anywhere else in the country – with 20 per cent of smokers saying they had kicked the habit since the pandemic.
Wales and the East Midlands saw the smallest quit rates with eight per cent of smokers and former smokers saying they had stopped smoking during the crisis.
After extrapolating the figures, the charity estimated that a million people would have quit since the crisis hit and a further 440,000 smokers had tried to quit during this period.Covid-19, ASH


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Doha, Qatar: Over 4,000 banned tablets were seized by Customs authorities at Hamad International Airport (HIA).
In a social media announcement, Customs stated that it has foiled an attempt to smuggle 4,200 tablets of pregabalin. The smuggling attempt was thwarted upon suspicion that a passenger's suitcase contains banned substances.
In several photos shared on social media, authorities showed the pills were hidden inside a suitcase.
Recently, the Land Customs Administration at Abu Samra Port also foiled an attempt to smuggle hashish into Qatar. The department seized 105.85g of hashish hidden in a secret way inside one of the vehicles entering the country.
The Customs Department has been warning against bringing illegal goods into the country. They are equipped with all means of support including the latest devices and continuous training to read the body language of passengers and to be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.
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Uttar Pradesh state’s Congress party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi stated that the party will reserve 40% of it’s tickets for the state elections for women.
She stated that ‘this decision is for the girls of Uttar Pradesh. It is for women who want change.’
However, she stated that the candidates’ competence will determine whether she gets the ticket.
Congress is seen highlighting the gender issue in a state where multiple crimes against women have been reported, especially in the past year.


(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the United National Party (UNP) will continue to work with President Maithripala Sirisena till 2020.
Wickremesinghe said that the United National Front decided it will ensure the unity of the Government is maintained and that it works with President Maithripala Sirisena till 2020.
The Prime Minister expressed these views today at a rally staged in Anuradhapura by the UNP for the Local Government elections.
Wickremesinghe said that the UNP is the largest political party in Parliament.
He said that the UNP and the Government will continue what it started in 2015 following the Presidential elections.


BJP state president K Surendran said that the fire in the Secretariat’s protocol section was orchestrated. He alleged that the move was to destroy the evidence in the gold smuggling case.
This is due to the fear that the probe will reach the Chief Minister. Surendran also demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. He also said that the fire was an attempt to destroy information related to Minister K T Jaleel.
At the same time, BJP leaders including K Surendran has been arrested by the police for protesting outside the Secretariat.


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‘We don’t have any information about what happened in Guelph’
Whatever Peter MacKay said, Dean Del Mastro says the government doesn’t know what happened in Guelph.
Del Mastro again denied accusations from opposition parties that his party engaged in a voter suppression campaign, but told host Evan Solomon it appears that “what went wrong in Guelph was in fact untoward, it was intentional.”
“The allegations of what happened there [in Guelph] are serious. There seems to be an awful lot of evidence that people received these misleading calls,” said Del Mastro.
“We don’t know what happened in Guelph. We don’t have any information about what happened in Guelph. But what we can say is that the allegations that have come forward and the evidence that we’ve seen which is all public — we have no more information than anyone else on this — is troubling.”


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with the President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid, at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday.
At the outset of the meeting, His Highness the Amir congratulated Abdulla Shahid for assuming the presidency of the current session of the UN General Assembly, wishing him success in his mission.
Talks during the meeting covered the most prominent regional and international developments, in addition to a number of topics of common concern, especially those listed on the agenda of the 76th Session.
Abdulla Shahid expressed thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Amir for the support provided by Qatar to humanitarian and relief projects across the world, especially the educational and development projects.
The meeting was attended by a number of Their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir.
A number of senior officials in the office of the President of the UN General Assembly also attended the meeting.
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In view of the increasing cases of corona in Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced to extend the lockdown in the state till 31 July. Local trains and metro services will also not be allowed to resume in the state during this period. With this, all schools – colleges and other educational institutions will also be closed. This was announced by the Chief Minister after an all-party meeting at the state secretariat Navan on the Corona crisis this day. Mamta told reporters that the Bengal government has decided to increase the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection.
However, he said that the areas which have already been exempted will continue. The Chief Minister said that the lockdown in the Containment Zone will be strictly followed. He said that Kovid-19 situation is continuously deteriorating across the country including Bengal. This decision has been taken in view of that. However, different parties had different opinions at the meeting. Not all were unanimous about increasing the lockdown.
CPI-M Secretary of State Suryakant Mishra said that the committee set up regarding the lockdown should be decided. It is noteworthy that earlier the Bengal government had announced to increase the lockdown till June 30. At the same time, the state government had already announced to keep all educational institutions closed till 31 July.


Road transport workers take out protest rally over pending demands in Ludhiana
The joint action committee of Punjab Roadways and Punbus contractual workers’ union organised a protest rally against the state government over their long-pending demands at the city bus stand on Tuesday.
The protesting workers rued that the government rather than working on their demands is working to merge Punjab Roadways and Punbus into Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC).
Raising slogans against the state government, the protesting members said they have been demanding that the government should regularise the contractual staff of Punbus and purchase more buses for the roadways. They alleged that the government has also failed to tighten the noose on buses plying in the state illegally.
Members of the joint action committee, including Reshan Singh Gill, Baljit Singh and Jagdish Singh Chahal among others, said that several memorandums have been submitted with the transport department and the minister, but to no avail.
Now, the committee has launched an agitation against the government from Tuesday onwards. Protest rallies will be organised in Jalandhar and Amritsar on November 4 and November 12 respectively. If the government still failed to pay heed to their demands, the staff will observe a one-day state-wide strike on November 26, said the protesting members.


President Obama said that Wall Street employees who received some $18 billion in bonuses as their company received last year's taxpayer-funded bailout displayed "the height of irresponsibility. It is shameful."
"And part of what we're going to need is for the folks on Wall Street who are asking for help to show some restraint, and show some discipline, and show some sense of responsibility," Obama said. He had the day prior met with many business leaders.
Obama said that the public doesn't like trying to dig the financial sector out of a hole only to see the money spent lavishly. Vice President Joe Biden said the level of bonuses "offends the sensibilities."


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) The United States has allocated another package of military
assistance to Ukraine worth around 350 million US dollars, US
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a press statement on
Monday, trend reports
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'Today, pursuant to a delegation of authority from President
Biden, I am authorizing our 34th drawdown of U.S. arms and
equipment for Ukraine valued at $350 million. This military
assistance package includes more ammunition for U.S.-provided
HIMARS and howitzers that Ukraine is using to defend itself, as
well as ammunition for Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, HARM
missiles, anti-tank weapons, riverine boats, and other equipment,'
the statement reads.
'Russia alone could end its war today. Until Russia does we will
stand united with Ukraine for as long as it takes,' it added.
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Business mogul Michael Lee Chin, who was yesterday named chairman of the Government’s Economic Growth Council (EGC), has pledged to work tirelessly with council members and other Jamaican stakeholders to achieve economic growth of five per cent over the next four years.
“I am going to make the first pledge, but I’m going to ask all stakeholders in Jamaica also make a public pledge as to what their involvement in GDP (gross domestic product) growth is going to be,” Lee Chin said.
“I pledge as the chairman of the EGC that the EGC will work tirelessly and passionately to achieve a GDP growth rate of five per cent over the next four years, which is 10 times more than what we have seen for the last 20 years, which is 25 times more than we have seen over the last 10 years,” he added.
“That’s our pledge. We are going to work tirelessly to achieve that goal,” Lee Chin said at the official launch of the council at Jamaica House.
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Bangkok’s property sector will change considerably within the next nine years.
The Thai capital is in the process of completing 11 new mass-transit routes that will cover more than 480 milometres when finished.
Yesterday, Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn delivered a lecture focusing on the government’s mega-project investment plans.
The event focused on the property sector.
Minister Pailin assured Bangkok residents that the development of the mass-transit networks will be complete and operational by 2027.
He said the completion of these projects will make Bangkok one of the world’s top five cities with the longest rail routes.
Bangkok’s property sector will change, he added, because more investors will likely be more interested in land along the rail routes.
Investments will be made to accommodate people, both from Bangkok and other provinces, who look for their own residential properties, he said.


ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) on Saturday said the recently-announced budget has left masses and business community disappointed.
It has also added to the miseries of man on the street who were already finding it difficult to fulfil their basic needs, it said.
Masses were anticipating some relief in the budget but it proved to be a major destabilizing factor, said Samina Fazil, founder president, IWCCI.
Speaking to female entrepreneurs, she said that budget is according to the wishes and aspirations of the IMF and its negative impact has started overwhelming the country.
Samina Fazil said that revenue targets are based on expectations which will push FBR to harass the business community and choke the growth.
The government is aiming to substantially increase its tax revenues and set tax collection target of Rs5.55 trillion for the FBR which is wishful thinking.


There has been attempted robbery of Male' city councils' Villimale' section safe.
Police stated that the report of the incident was received around 5:20 in the morning and that no items including money were taken from the scene. Robbers had tried to break into the safe after entering the council office by breaking through a window of the building, according to Police.
Police also stated that the attempt to break into the safe by the robbers had failed. No one has yet been arrested for the crime and police stated that they are currently investigating the matter.


New live indoor and outdoor music venue could bring more big-name stars
The Astro Theater will be a 52,000 sq. ft. indoor theater that connects to an outdoor amphitheater, according to a press release.
A ground-breaking ceremony was held Wednesday morning for the venue which will seat 2,500 people inside, said Hunt.
The amphitheater is able to have national touring artists on stage due to the capabilities and amenities of the venue, said Hunt.
The venue will be located at 8302 City Centre Dr., said the press release.
The outside portion will overlook a public park, said the press release.
The Astro Theater is set to be debuted in January 2023, said the press release.


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Amman, Mar. 18 (Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II, on Sunday, sent a cable to President of the Republic of Ireland Michael Higgins congratulating him on the occasion of his country's National Day.
The King wished president Higgins continued good health and the people of Ireland further progress and prosperity.
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The government was trying to privatise the whole health sector, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has charged, Daily Mirror reported
While addressing the media, GMOA General Secretary Dr Senal Fernando said the health system was in a state of despair due to the economy and fuel crisis in the country.
“It is clear that the government is trying to privatise the health sector under the guise of reviving the economy. The health ministers in the current government and even in previous governments had conspiracies to destroy the health system in the country, “Dr Fernando said.
He said it was very clear that there was a conspiracy to privatise the free health system of these people.
Therefore, the GMOA central committee, which gathered yesterday, decided to launch concerted trade union actions against any attempt by the government to privatise the health system under the guise of reviving the economy, Dr Fernando said.


Bringing a much-needed breather for the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the centre, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati said her Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will support the government during the Opposition's cut motion on the Finance Bill.
"We will support the government," Mayawati told a press conference in Lucknow. She said the support is unconditional.
"We have been supporting the government for the past one year unconditionally. But our fight against the price rise and the discrimination against Uttar Pradesh will continue," she said.
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Customs Commissionerate, Ludhiana honours women entrepreneurs
Ludhiana, 14 Oct (KNN) The Customs Commissionerate, Ludhiana felicitated women entrepreneurs achievers for their excellent contribution in their respective fields on 12th October, 2021.
This event was organized to commemorate India's 75th year of independence as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', under Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs' initiative.
Eminent achievers to whom honour was given include Rajni Bector Founder, Cremica Group of Companies, Ludhiana, Kaamna Raj Aggarwal, Director, GDPA Fastners Limited, Jalandhar, Meenal Dhiman, Director, Dhiman Foods Pvt. Ltd., Ludhiana, Mehakdeep Kaur, Export Manager, Man International, Ludhiana Mridula Jain, Managing Director, Shingora Textiles, Ludhiana and Sandeep Riat, Managing Director, Aka1 Springs Limited, Ludhiana.
They were honoured with Jute Bags having Khadi and Gramodyog products as momentos to create awareness about Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Swachhta, AatmaNirbhar Bharat and Khadi.
On this occasion, it was impressed upon that women entrepreneurs hold the key to achieve excellent growth of Indian economy. Discussion also took place on strengthening of women's empowerment and gender equality which is essential for the achievement of sustainable development of the country.
Women Entrepreneurs shared their knowledge, experiences and entrepreneurial journey of their successful career.
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Restrictions force popular Christmas festival cancellation
A CHRISTMAS tradition that has brought thousands of people together for almost 80 years has been cancelled for the first time in 2020.
The Forest Hill Christmas Festival was cancelled due to the pressures faced by the COVID pandemic.
The decision to cancel the event was made last Monday by the Forest Hill Christmas Festivities Committee, who believed the usual atmosphere that people have loved for generations would not be possible due to the COVID-safe restrictions that remain in place.
Forest Hill Christmas Festivities Committee president Mr Fred Wilks said the team waited for the longest time possible to call off the event, but said in the end, a decision had to be made.
"We wouldn't be able to conduct the event in its normal style," Mr Wilks said.
The annual community event that brought as many as 2000 people to Forest Hill, which closed the main street, featured the famous ham wheels, music, rides, face painting and food and drinks.
Mr Wilks said it was a tough decision to make because of the feeling that "you are losing something important to the community".
He added that while people were upset, they are understanding of the situation and feedback for the committee has been overwhelmingly positive.
"Most people have said to me there is always next year," Mr Wilks said.
The event was scheduled to take place on Friday.


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The Ministry of Municipality and Environment is looking closely to rope in private sector to enhance research work to ensure food security in the country, said an expert.
'Many private companies have shown interest to join us in developing research works in the fields of agriculture and environment, said Dr Mohamed Saif Al Kuwari, Director of the Municipal and Environmental Studies Centre.
Speaking with media persons on the sidelines of an event on 'The Forum of Scientists and Researchers of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment at the headquarters of the Ministry yesterday, Al Kuwari said 'we will invite private companies in near future to sit with us to exchange ideas on supporting the scientific research.
He said that the companies want to serve the country in the fields of agriculture, livestock, fisheries and environment.
'We have many research projects related to food security such as agriculture, livestock, fisheries and environment and these projects will be boosted by the Qatar National Research Fund and private companies interested to provide support, said Al Kuwari.
'Many new projects will be launched in coming period in these fields. We will focus on this phase on the projects of food security to achieve self-sufficiency in agriculture sector, development of livestock, to protect them from epidemics and those related to increase the fish farming, he added.
Al Kuwari said that the Municipal and Environmental Studies Center is working to create a culture of research in the country.
The centre plans to take young girls and boys on field visits to familiarise with ongoing research works, said Al Kuwari adding that this is a promising initiative as now the youngsters are interested in the scientific researches.
'We also have an initiative of 'young Qatari researcher to create scientific research culture in school students of all grades primary, preparatory and secondary, said Al Kuwari. The initiative will help to encourage the students towards scientific research in the beginning.
In the coming phase, the centre in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education will pick up some excellent students to work with scientists and researchers.
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Philippine Airlines files for bankruptcy in US court
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New York : Philippine Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US court to pursue a lender-backed restructuring plan to help the country's national carrier recover from the pandemic crisis.
The company said that its proposed restructuring, which is subject to court approval, will allow it to reduce its debt payments by USD 2 billion and downsize its fleet size by 25 per cent.
PAL now operates 21 per cent of pre-pandemic flights to 70 per cent of its usual destinations, said its president.
The airline will also get USD 505 million in equity and debt financing from its majority shareholder, as well as USD 150 million of debt financing from new investors.
The Chapter 11 filing, which allows a company to continue operations while it restructures, came after months-long discussions between the airline and its key shareholders.
Lucio Tan, President and CEO, Philippine Airlines, said, "We welcome this major breakthrough, an overall agreement that enables PAL to remain the flag carrier of the Philippines and the premier global airline of the country."
The carrier said that the plan will not affect passengers and employees. It added that it will gradually increase domestic and international flights in accordance with market demand.
PAL will also complete a parallel filing for recognition in the Philippines under the Financial Insolvency and Rehabilitation Act of 2010.
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The only hiring requirements for the chefs were that they liked cooking and that they had some experience cooking in the past, even if just for their families.
(…) Kahi said they don’t just want to change the lives of these refugees — they want to change American attitudes as well. “We want New Yorkers to see that refugees have a lot to offer.” he said. “We want them to see that they are bringing in something great. And we can show that through their food.”


(MENAFN) Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, said on Friday that his long-promised authentication system for premium customers will be "tentatively" launched next week. So yet, Musk has unable to implement a viable method of validating Twitter's user base.
“We’re tentatively launching Verified on Friday next week,” Musk tweeted, clarifying that under the forthcoming system, people will receive a blue checkmark to signify their verified status, firms and businesses will receive a gold check, and government accounts will be tagged with a gray tick.
Individuals linked with groups will receive a badge displaying this, assuming the organization approves, the billionaire stated in a follow-up tweet.
Musk noted that all individual users, whether celebrities or normal users, would receive the same blue checkmark and will pay $8 per month for the mark and some additional Twitter capabilities.
“All verified accounts will be manually authenticated before [the] check activates,” Musk went on to say, naming this move “painful, but necessary.”
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UN official underscores importance of communication in COVID-19 fight
There was a need for stakeholders to understand the importance of communication in the fight against COVID-19, a United Nations (UN) official said on Thursday.
"The fight against coronavirus is not only a fight against a virus but also a fight against misinformation," UN Resident Coordinator in Zambia Coumba Mar Gardio said.
In remarks delivered when she visited a COVID-19 Call Center, the UN official noted that the Center supported by the UN will go a long way in helping provide information to the public on the pandemic, according to a release.
It will also help in correcting myths and misconceptions that people receive every day through myriad ways, she added.
The UN, she said, was supporting risk communication and community engagement by not only giving information to the public but also listening to them and tailoring messages accordingly as the pandemic evolves.
She noted that community members have a key role to play in fighting the pandemic hence the need to provide them with accurate information.
She further noted that with support from cooperating partners, the UN has contributed to ongoing efforts by the government in building the capacity of health workers and helping strengthen surveillance in communities and procurement of personal protective equipment, among others.
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Amman, May 26 (Petra) -- Jordan's Foreign Ministry Friday reported that the residence of the Jordanian ambassador in Khartoum, Sudan, was attacked and vandalised, adding that the ambassador and embassy staff were in Port Sudan at the time of the attack.
The Ministry condemned "all forms of violence and vandalism, especially those that violate the sanctity of diplomatic buildings," noting the need to respect the rules of international law and relevant international agreements, especially the Vienna Convention.
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New Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has pledged to respect the opposition through cooperation as a partner in state affairs.
At his inauguration ceremony on Monday, Han said he will lead efforts toward national unity and multi-partisan cooperation in pursuit of improving people's livelihoods and achieving economic recovery, sustainable growth and public safety.
Having served as prime minister during the liberal Roh Moo-hyun administration, Han said he will actively communicate with rival political parties.
The prime minister promised to consider all possible measures with relevant ministries in addressing inflation, household debt and other livelihood issues.
He also pledged to mediate between the government and the private sector to ensure that the real estate market operates under market principles.
On the macro level, the prime minister said the government will take bold, innovative, deregulatory steps to support national growth led by the private sector and based on the market economy.


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Stripper registration barred by ND state law, throwing wrench in metrowide plans
FARGO - A North Dakota state law will halt efforts in Fargo and West Fargo to license adult entertainers, dashing plans to have similar registration laws across the metro area.
"At the 11th hour, what we discover is that there is a state statute that reserves the ability to regulate obscenity to the state and the state's laws," Fargo Police Chief Keith Ternes said.
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Dickinson tallies 9 goals, topples Richland
SIDNEY, Mont. — The victory came easy for the Dickinson High hockey team.
Dickinson junior forward Andrew Heckaman scored the first goal and the team continued its run of five unanswered goals.
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Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar has said that the youth belonging to any political party could be the part of Prime Minister’s Tiger Force.
Talking to a private news channel here on Sunday, Usman Dar said that he was thankful to youth of country and appreciates their bravery as even in critical situation, a huge number of people have registered themselves for the Prime Minister’s tiger force.
He said the Tiger Force will be organized at Union Council level and concerned members of National Assembly and Deputy Commissioners will be the focal person.
He further said a proper mechanism will be defined after which the tiger force will be assigned responsibilities in their respective areas.
They will also be responsible for identifying the suspects of COVID-19.
Their protection will be the responsibility of the government.
A control room has been set up at the Prime Minister’s office and monitoring teams have been formed, he added.
The special assistant has also registered himself for the Corona Tiger Force.


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ISLAMABAD:(APS)September 6, 2016-Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has urged the international community to take notice against Indian atrocities and human rights violation in occupied Kashmir.
He was talking a delegation of journalists of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Islamabad on Tuesday. He said Pakistan will continue its political, moral and diplomatic support to Kashmiri for their right of self-determination.
The Minister said that the dispute should be resolved as per resolution of United Nations and according to aspiration of Kashmiris.
The Minister said that India could not suppress the freedom movement by atrocities, persecution and terrorism activities in the territory.
He said government will take all possible steps for the safety of journalists and media workers.


Political parties in Liberia have entered an accord to uphold peace during the general elections in the country later this year.
According to a statement by the National Elections Commission, the 22 registered political parties signed the agreement at a ceremony held in the capital Monrovia.
The political parties presented their agreement to the head of the local electoral body, the statement said.
The electoral chief Jerome George Korkoya, said the peace accord by the political parties “signifies that the 2017 elections will be successful and peaceful,”
The signing marked the first time registered political parties committed themselves to violence-free elections in an African country.
korkoya said the electoral body was working to ensure that the October 10 elections were conducted “in the most transparent and credible manner.”
— TheLiberianTimes.com (@LiberianTimes) May 31, 2017
However, there were reports of several deaths and injuries in the violence which marred the country’s presidential elections in 2011.
During the forthcoming polls, the president will be elected after a two-round voting system and 73 members of the House of Representatives will also emerge.


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Azerbaijan Appoints New Minister Of Justice - Decree
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 27. Farid Ahmadov
has been appointed as Minister of Justice of the Republic of
Azerbaijan upon the decree signed by President Ilham Aliyev,
"Guided by paragraph 5 of Article 109 of the Constitution of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, I hereby decree:
To appoint Farid Ahmadov as Minister of Justice of the Republic
of Azerbaijan," the decree reads.
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Speaking to the U.S. Conference of Mayors this morning, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed to “move forward” on health care reform in the wake of last night’s special election.
“Heeding the particular concerns of the voters of Massachusetts, we heard, we will heed, we will move forward with their considerations in mind. But we will move forward,” Pelosi said, according to Roll Call.
She also said the vote last night, which put another Republican in the Senate and ended the Democrats’ super-majority, should tell Democrats that they needed to re-focus their message on what the health care bill will do.
“Clearly, the election results last night spell out that we have not been as clear about our deficit reduction measures. … And that will change,” she said.


ISLAMABAD – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Central Secretary-General and Vice President of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said that PDM workers will stage a national protest against the government today (Sunday).
Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said workers would hold a protest against the government for its crackdown on them as well as their leadership before the Multan public meeting.
Maulana Haideri also hinted at starting the “Prison-Bharo” movement because the government often arrested PDM leaders for no reason.
Speaking about the upcoming public meeting in Lahore, Maulana Haideri said that the Jalsa Lahore on 13 December would be a clear referendum on the government because it would be a record for the masses against the government.
Criticizing the government, he said the government was using cheap tactics to stop the opposition from protesting against Imran Khan’s failed government policies; said that with the exception of Jalsa Sindh, the PTI government had tried its best to sabotage the PDM’s peaceful protests.
He emphasized that the government is hiding behind Covid19 to cover up their failures because they did nothing even when there was no Covid19 in the country. He admitted that even though there was a road blockade by the government, Jalsa Multan was a record of the community gathering against the PTI government.
Commenting on the December 8 PDM meeting, Abdul Ghafoor said that the upcoming PDM meeting is likely to take some important and difficult decisions.
He concluded that those who support Imran Khan at every opportunity should avoid the support of Imran Khan and should stay away as they fight for the rights of the Pakistani people.
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Africa-Press – Malawi. An expert in tourism has said the Office of the President and Cabinet ban on all government sponsored meetings in lakeshore will negatively affect the hospitality industry. Mzuzu University Senior Tourism and Hospitality lecturer Charles Mhango has said the OPC move is going to badly affect the country’s tourism sector.
He said the measures were also put in place between 2009-2010 during former president late Bingu Wa Mutharika’s time but were overturned after operators from the lakeshore districts complained.
He said the lakeshore meetings are the main drivers of tourism sector apparently with government being the biggest consumer. Mhango said that the ban is not only going to affect the tourism sector, but it will also affect several other businesses that depend on tourism like suppliers of farm products, chemicals.


OCTOBER 29, 2020 – Local numbers continue to spike as the EOHU under Paul Roumeliotis still doesn’t appear to be properly enforcing the wearing masks and social distancing.
Sources ask CFN today if the staffer was one of the smokers who huddle without masks at the back of CCH?
It was already reported that the hospital is dealing with a Scabies and MRSA issue.
Jeanette Despatie has confirmed the case and reports are on social media that a number of staff have been asked to stay home.
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The minister in charge of Somaliland’s home affairs has confirmed that there was a man hunt operation that was taking place in the country ever since the killing of two police officers occurred.
The interior minister, Hon. Mohamed Kahin Ahmed has made the remarks at a press conference held at the ministry of interior complex on Saturday.
The minister has confirmed that 3 people who killed the police officer in line of duty are in government hands.
He also went on to say that at least 10 people who either aided or abetted the culprits and the perpetrators of this barbaric murder are in also government captivity.
Police are interrogating the people who have been arrested in connection with deliberating killing of two police officer killed in action.
The minister has also revealed that the government has seized vehicles that the assailants have conducted assassination.
Mr. Kahin has disclosed that there are 4 vehicles that have been confiscated while another vehicle which was in support of the coordination during the operation has been seized.
The minister promised that all the people who in detention will stand trail for the killing of the two innocent police officers.
The interior minister has added that it will have a huge impact on the stability and security of Somaliland.


An academic has warned that UK oil and gas companies risk could miss the opportunity to lead innovation in the sector, if they fail to prepare staff for new technology.
Professor Paul de Leeuw of Robert Gordon University said that the UK oil and gas sector needs to embrace innovation to stay ahead of competitors elsewhere.
He said: “We need to upskill, reskill people and make them ready for a new environment, to take the fear of that new technology away.
“New skills development – we need to create ‘robot managers’, ‘data managers’ and we need to do it fast.
“If we don’t do it, somebody else will.”
During a talk at the Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) Conference in Aberdeen today, he also highlighted the demographic changes which have already taken place in the industry.
He identified the challenges affecting the level of employment in the industry – including basin decline and increased efficiency efforts.
The professor also said that the industry will produce new job roles as technology advances.
He said: “From a strategic business perspective we will create new jobs – exciting new jobs – which will support the industry both here in the UK and internationally.”
But, he added that while new types of jobs will be created, the overall number of jobs available is likely to decline.
He said: “I think there’s an inevitable attrition, people will leave the industry.
“There’s an inevitable decline for the North Sea oil and gas industry.”


Bassam Zakarna, head of the Government Teachers Union stated on Monday that all governmental teachers will hold a general strike on Wednesday, and that they will escalate their procedures if the government does not abide by the signed agreement regarding transferring their salaries.Zakarna stated that the Dr. Nasser Ed Deen El Sha’er, the Finance Minister, said that the government will transfer a half-month salary to the teachers, adding that if these statements and other promises are not fulfilled, the teacher will hold further strikes.
He added that these strikes are not against the government as a legitimate institution, but they are carried out since the teachers became unable even to pay for their transportation expenses, and do not have money to feed their children.
Zakarna also said that the employees, civil and military servants, are facing unbearable conditions, and that the government must carry further efforts to pay them their full salaries, especially since the banks are taking interests on the late payments while the employees have to pay their daily expenses which includes housing, transportation, food, medication and other expenses.
He also said that the Teachers Union will hold a meeting soon in order to decide further steps which will include working only three days a week until the teachers receive their full salaries.
Meanwhile, the Democratic Teachers Committees slammed the statements of the Finance Minister who said that the government will pay a half-month salary at the beginning of each month, and considered these statements as “voiding the agreement with the government”.
The Committees threatened to hold further strikes and protests if the teachers were not paid their full and late salaries.
The Committees called on the international community to lift the unjust siege imposed on the Palestinian people and their government since last year’s legislative elections in which Hamas movement achieved an overwhelming victory.
The Committees also demanded the government to prosecute the policemen who attacked the striking teachers with batons and weapon-buts as they protested in front of the Ministers Council in Ramallah.


IPOH – Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir attended a ‘buka puasa’ event with 150 staff and patients of Hospital Bahagia in Ulu Kinta here last night.
Also present was the hospital director, Dr Rabai’ah Mohd Salleh.
Zambry told reporters later that the state government would continue to provide aid to the hospital from time to time.
He said his presence at the event was to show appreciation to the staff who took care of the mental patients.
Zambry called on individuals and organisations to help the hospital.
He also said that society should not marginalise people with mental illness but help them lead a meaningful life in the community. – BERNAMA


Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla on Thursday said that the state government was yet to constitute State Vigilance Commission (SVC), mainly due to
Replying to a question by B. Lalthlengliana of the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) Lal Thanhawla told the state assembly that though constitution of SVC was promised by the Congress party in its election manifesto during the 2008 state assembly polls, it was yet to be implemented.
The chief minister said that the state government was also waiting for the outcome of the proposed Lok Pal bill, to be introduced soon in the Parliament.
He also said that the state Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has been strengthened and the chief of the ACB has been upgraded from SP to Director and appointed an officer holding the rank of IGP.
"We feel that SVC might delay prosecution processes of those indicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act," he said adding that general consent on employing the services of the CBI was decided and the premier investigation agency could
be called in at any time.
The opposition parties have been accusing the government of refusing to make attempts to uproot corruption by delaying the formation of the SVC.


Oneonta City School District Interim Superintendent David Rowley said the district has made some large cuts to deal with the reduced state aid, including closing Center Street School.
“We are in a similar situation to other schools,” with reserves dwindling to preserve programs, he said. There have been a number of staff cuts during the past several years. If the situation doesn’t change, more programs will be affected because so many cuts have been made, he said.
“Nobody’s immune anymore,” he said. “It’s extremely serious.”


Dubai: The Odia Society based in the United Arab Emirates has come forward to help more than 40 Odia labourers who have been stranded in the gulf country.
According to information, more than 40 labourers from Khallikote area of Ganjam district had gone to Dubai through an agent in search of work around three months back.
However, the labourers have alleged that they have been physically harassed, denied of their wages since joining the work and have also been denied of food.
After coming to know about the plight of the labourers, the Odia Society in the UAE has contacted the Indian Consulate in Dubai.
Sources said process to extricate the stranded labourers has already been initiated.
UAE Odiya society has urged labourers to maintain distance from fake agents.


KARACHI: Chief Information Commissioner of the Pakistan Information Commission Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui has underlined the need for awareness regarding the law of right to information (RTI).
Delivering an awareness lecture organised by the Karachi Press Club on its premises, he said that easy access to the information in citizens’ life largely contributed to good governance.
He said that the efforts were being made for the implementation of law to activate the mechanism of transparency and accountability in the country.
He said that retrieving information from a public office had been made easy for citizens who could apply for the information from a public body. “The information has to be given to the applicant within 10 days,” adding that 10 additional days might be taken by the authority concerned depending on the nature of the information.
Mr Siddiqui said that the applicants could file an appeal or complaint if they were denied the information they had sought from the Pakistan Information Commission, which was bound to dispose of the matter within 60 days.
He said that it was very important to create awareness about the right to information among the people as it would help eradicate corruption in the government bodies. “The public officials would be conscious that their deeds and decisions would be public,” he added.
The CIC said that the PIC was a powerful body having powers of civil court as it could call for evidence and impose fines on the officials who denied information to citizens.
PIC chairman Dr Ijaz Hasan Awan said that all the federal ministries had been instructed to update information on their websites.
He said that the commission had so far received 2,907 applications against the public officials for denying the information they had sought.
Mr Awan said 1,391 applications had been decided, while 1,516 were pending disposal.
He said as many as four federal secretaries had been issued show-cause notices for not providing information to the applicants.
Published in Dawn, February 20th, 2023


India: Biggest car manufacturer to augment prices to beat input charges
( MENAFN ) On Monday, Mar. 22 India's biggest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, stated in its corporate filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange that it will augment prices around its models in April to recompense the increasing input charges.
The Indian subsidiary of Japanese auto top Suzuki noted in its filing: "over the past year the cost of company's vehicles has been impacted adversely due to increase in various input costs. Hence, it has become imperative for the company to pass on some impact of the above additional cost to customers through a price increase in April, 2021."
During the first month of the year, Maruti Suzuki together with other auto firms had reported increasing input cost to augment prices on a number of its models.
The country's auto industry was already in the middle of a weak demand before the coronavirus pandemic erupted in March 2020, but has witnessed a demand recovery in the last few months.
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Britain's scandal-hit business lobby, the CBI, has received funds to remain operational following reports it was in grave financial trouble in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations.
The CBI, which cancelled last week's annual general meeting, has faced an exodus of member companies since the allegations surfaced earlier this year, sparking a dramatic overhaul.
British media said a group of banks had come to the rescue after reports the organisation had sought £3 million ($3.7 million) in emergency funding.
"We are satisfied that we have secured the financing necessary to overcome the short-term cash flow challenge and that the organisation remains in a strong medium to long term position," the Confederation of British Industry said in a statement received by AFP Monday, confirming the weekend reports.
The CBI has faced claims that more than a dozen women were sexually harassed at the organisation and two others had been raped.
Police launched an investigation following the allegations first reported by The Guardian newspaper.
CBI director-general Rain Newton-Smith in April replaced Tony Danker, who departed over a separate misconduct allegation.
Member firms voted overwhelmingly in favour of a reset under her leadership to overhaul the CBI's culture, governance and purpose.
She has declined to comment on how many members have left over the scandal.
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GEORGE TOWN, April 23 — The Penang government is coming up with an action plan to spur the property sector, said state exco Jagdeep Singh Deo.
The Local Government, Housing and Town and Country Committee chairman said the property sector has been hit hard during Covid-19 pandemic.
“I will submit an action plan to assist the property sector, which will be suffering tough times for both sides, developers and buyers,” he said during a press conference today.
He said home buyers will be affected in terms of purchasing capacity so the state’s action plan will look into ways of assisting them.
Jagdeep said the state government’s priority is to ensure adequate stock of affordable housing and the action plan will look at ensuring buyers have access to affordable housing.
The Penang lawmaker has also proposed a review of the state structure plan and its Penang2030 vision.
“I suggested in the state exco yesterday that we revitalise and re-strategise the components of both of these plans,” he said.
Jagdeep said Penang needs to stimulate its economy following the pandemic so it will also need to shift its focus for both its structure plan and Penang2030 vision.
He said the focus will now be on digitalisation in the new normal.
“We have already been focusing on digitalisation but for the new normal, we need to focus more and speed up in embracing digitalisation,” he said.
Jagdeep said the Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has also agreed to his proposal to revitalise and re-strategise some components of both documents.
Chow had earlier said the state government will be coming up with a Penang Next Normal Strategy to face the economic challenges that the state has experienced due to the pandemic.


Italy wins over Hungary to secure semifinal spot in UEFA Nations League
(MENAFN) Italy came at the top of their UEFA Nations League A - Group 3 match Monday to move forward to the European football competition's finals.
Italian attacker Giacomo Raspadori got the opening goal versus Hungary in the 27th minute at Budapest's Puskas Arena, and then was followed with Federico Dimarco’s goal to which ended in the far post as Italy made the lead 2-0 in the second half.
Italy, which won over Hungary 2-0 in the away match, collected 11 points in six games to set at the top of League A - Group 3.
The Netherlands and Croatia earlier held a spot in the finals after winning their League A groups.
One of Portugal or Spain is going to reserve the remaining berth for the semi-final stage on Tuesday.
Portugal is going to play against Spain in Braga to finish the group stage in the 2022-23 Nations League.
The four League A group forefronts are going to play in the semis which is set to happen on June 14-15, 2023, while the final and the third-place playoff is going to be played on the 18th of June.
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