Early this morning, Scott Moe the Premier of Saskatchewan announced via social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Moe who had the day earlier held a press conference in Regina, said via his social media statement, "I’m feeling fine, but will be self-isolating and working from home for the next five days."
Moe appeared in person at Wednesday’s live COVID-19 update in Regina for more than an hour.
During that press conference, Moe said that residents of the prairie province who are experiencing 'mild' COVID-19 symptoms should forego PCR tests to preserve the provinces strained testing capacity.
The premier also said that new measures will not be the answer to the recent surge in new hospitalizations and cases.
“Measures don’t seem to be having any impact on the case numbers in [other] jurisdictions,” the premier stated. “We don’t see that being effective in other places and we do see what we’re doing being quite effective.”
Reporters and those in attendance at yesterdays press conference have need notified about the positive case and have been asked to self-monitor.


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Nov. 24 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah expressed his pride in the comrades-in-arms with whom he served in the armored battalion.
'Meeting comrades-in-arms with whom I served in the armored battalion brought me back to unforgettable days serving in our Arab army. Talk from the heart and memories that will always be present,' King Abdullah said in a tweet he posted on his official Twitter account on Wednesday.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Nov 25 (KUNA) -- The European Union deplored the demolition by Israeli troops of the donor-funded Sfai School in Masafer Yatta town, Al-Khalil (Hebron) governorate, in the occupied West Bank, on Wednesday
The EU recalls that demolitions are illegal under international law, and children's right to education must be respected, said EU spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy Peter Stano in a statement on Friday.
'This unacceptable development comes while 1.200 Palestinians in Masafer Yatta remain at risk of forced transfer following the Israeli Supreme Court's decision in May, and against the backdrop of an increasingly coercive and intimidating environment for the Palestinian residents of Masafer Yatta, including the movement restrictions imposed on them, teachers and humanitarian responders,' he said.
The EU called on Israel to halt all demolitions and evictions, saying it will only increase the suffering of the Palestinian population and further escalate an already tense environment. (end)
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Spanish football team Alaves says 15 people in its club have been infected with the coronavirus: three players, seven members of its coaching staff and five other employees.
The club had already reported that two members of its staff were infected.
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Valencia and Espanyol said earlier this week that their clubs have also been hit by the virus.
Valencia said Monday that 35% of its squad and coaching staff are infected, while Espanyol said on Tuesday that six members of its squad and staff have it.
All three clubs say their infected members are in good health.


Former President Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan has directed criticism towards the current administration for failure to accomplish things for the public.
Dr. Waheed spoke in this manner during opposition protests held in Male’ City today. Speaking at today’s rally, Dr. Waheed said that the public was in a dire state right now which was evident because they came out for the protests.
“We are seeing that the government is incapable of performing its responsibilities when the public are in a dire situation today which is the most dangerous one the country has ever faced. That the government cannot work to protect and safeguard the citizens. The government is incapable of doing this and has failed in it.” Said Dr. Waheed.
He said that the protesters have shown disdain and concern towards the government.
Dr. Waheed who was recently appointed as an advisor to opposition party PPM, said that the youths today were saying “Enough is Enough” and that their patience had reached its end.
“We are seeing that the treasury of the public is going empty. All the funds are gone. No benefits were provided to the citizens. The anger of that is being expressed here.” Said the former President who is not commonly seen from public rallies.
A large number of youths were seen taking part in the motorcycle ride protests in Male’ City. This goes strictly against HPA advisories calling against large public gatherings that could increase the spread of COVID-19.
Already hit hard by the virus, the protests were some of the largest seen in the capital as of recently. Case numbers in the capital have skyrocketed since the beginning of August with a daily average of around 100-150.


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The militants and the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are engaged in an encounter in the Awanitpora region of Kashmir. An officer has said that a cordon and search operations have been launched by the Security forces in Khrew as the information has been gained about the presence of militants in the area.
The joint operation is said to be carried by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian army and the police of Jammu and Kashmir.
The encounter has started after the militants opened a fire and it has been reported that there was a brief exchange of fire which led to the bringing in of additional forces.
The encounter has killed three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists which included a police deserter, in Shopian district, earlier in the day.
The Jammu and kashmir police has tweeted saying that the encounter has started at Awantipora.
A petrol bomb was hurled at the the security forces in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening, by the militants. However, there has been no damage caused due to the attack.
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Kurukshetra, Jun 23 (UNI) The Haryana government has requested the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct probe into the mass suicide by the Mamchand family.
Disclosing this to the media here today, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said now it was upto the premier investigating agency to initiate the probe.
However, if the family members of the deceased want the state government to request the CBI again for early action, the government would do so, the CM said after inaugurating the National Integration and Harmony Training Camp being held in the town.
The CM said it was on Mamchand family members' request that the government had agreed to hand over the probe to the CBI.
As the state government has already referred the case to the CBI, the state police now cannot probe into the matter, he clarified.
Seated in a car, eight members of the Mamchand family had allegedly committed suicide by driving the vehicle into a canal.
In the suicide note recovered from their residence, the family had named certain persons who had cheated them and forced them to take the extreme step.
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Minister P Digambaram says the incumbent government will continue beyond the year 2020.
Addressing the media in Kandy the Minister said political parties representing estate weeks will not leave the government.
The Minister said he supports the government wholeheartedly adding that certain individuals say the government will fall today, others say it will on a later date, however this cannot be achieved as a number of ministers rally in support of the government.
Minister Digambaram said accordingly such ministers will support the President and Prime Minister in efforts to carry the government through to 2020.
He added people may come and go but our stance is with the government so it is irrelevant as to who comes or goes as those that support the government are confident this government will rise again after 2020.


Istanbul to receive Iran, Russia leaders
(MENAFN) Leaders of Turkey, Iran and Russia will hold talks in Istanbul to discuss peace efforts for Syria, according to Turkish officials.
The officials said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin decided the summit arrangement during a telephone call on Thursday, but it's still unclear when the meeting will taw place.
Two leaders also agreed that efforts to create "observation posts" in Syria's Idlib province as part of a "de-escalation" agreement between Turkey, Russia and Iran should gain momentum, the officials said.
They discussed the humanitarian situation in Eastern Ghouta, just outside Damascus, where many have been killed in aerial strikes in the past few days.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the BJP's new set of national office-bearers at a meeting chaired by party chief J P Nadda.
The meeting was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi and started by paying tributes to those who lost their lives due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A political resolution is also expected to be passed during the first physical meeting of the party's office-bearers in almost one year, sources said.
Addressing a media briefing on the meeting, BJP general secretary Arun Singh said that during the course of the meet, discussions will be held on farm laws, Aatmanirbhar Bharat and upcoming state polls.
The meeting, which is also being attended by BJP state unit presidents, assumes significance as it comes amid fierce protests by a section of farmers in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh against the three new farm laws.
The farmer union leaders have been stepping up their attack on the Modi government over the issue.
The BJP is also readying for the assembly polls in five states, including West Bengal, which is being eyed by the saffron party as its next big prize in its bid to expand its footprint across the country.
These national official-bearers were appointed last year after Nadda took over as party president, and no physical meeting could be held so far due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Story | Jun 21, 2010 | 4:33 PMThe new musical "Leap of Faith" has landed two impressive stars for its debut in September at the Ahmanson Theatre. Four-time Tony-nominee Raul Esparza and actress Brooke Shields will play the lead roles in the musical about a fraudulent faith...


The opposition claims the government is currently facing difficulties to protect the people and provide relief to the citizens who have been burdened by the COVID-19 crisis.
Speaking during a media briefing in Colombo today, Parliamentarian Thalatha Athukorala said although previously the government directed infected people to treatment facilities and isolated certain areas, such measures are not taking place at present.
She said the government is unable to provide concessions to the public due to its mishandling of economy.
MP Athukorala noted that the country is running out of hospital beds and oxygen supply.
She said instead of listening to the experts, the government is running its own agenda during a health crisis.
Parliamentarian Thalatha Athukorala noted that some ministers had claimed that they will let God to handle the situation.
MP Athukorala questioned as to why the public should vote in a government, if elected representatives will seek divine intervention to address concerns.
She also noted that the Minister of Health has not been given powers to handle the crisis.
MP Thalatha Athukorala said even the vaccination drive in Ratnapura is not been carried out smoothly, although the Health Minister was elected from the district.


West Papuan students petitioning the Indonesian government against Special Autonomy plans have come up against police blockades in the city of Manado.
A large public demonstration launched by the students was forcibly broken up by police in the province of North Sulawesi.
The students petitioned against government plans for Special Autonomy status of the Papuan provinces which is up for renewal next year.
Suara Papua reported the students were also demanding self-determination for West Papuans.
A spokesperson for the Papua Student Association in North Sulawesi said he was concerned about police action because the students had previously sent letters to authorities notifying them of their plans.
John Jankgup said police blockaded roads around the Papuan students and even harassed students who simply want to access their dormitories.


Catbalogan City News – After the example of the City of Maasin in Southern Leyte, the government of the City of Catbalogan in Samar has banned smoking in public within the city limits.
The City Health Office said it has begun implementing the city’s new anti–smoking ordinance.
Prior to the announcement, the city government conducted a sustained public information campaign highlighting the health effects of smoking.
The city’s anti–smoking law now strictly prohibit smoking in private and government offices, schools, restaurants, businesses, churches, parks, public market, public transport terminals, gas stations, and even inside vehicles.
Smoking has also been prohibited inside cockpits and other closed places including areas where the public come to gather.
The city government is expecting not only its residents but also visitors to the city to abide by the new regulation.


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Story | Sep 2, 2014 | 3:08 PMTwo Republican state senators said Tuesday that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's public safety commissioner, Dora Schriro, should have disclosed at her legislative confirmation hearing in March that the U.S. Justice Department was investigating the New York City Department of Corrections at the time she headed it.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
Peruvian police have detained President Pedro Castillo, who was
removed from office by the national parliament, El Comercio daily
reported on Wednesday, trend reports citing tass .
The daily published a photo of Castillo in a police station.
According to the newspaper, he is in Lima, Peru's capital.
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ruled out any use of force against the protesters and said the government even cannot think about it.
In a meeting with the senior journalists in Islamabad on Thursday, the prime minister reiterated the resolve to resolve the political crisis through dialogue.
The prime minister said that the government was ready to launch dialogue and is still committed for it to defuse the crisis. He said that the country could not afford current situation as the crisis could harm the country.
Sharif said that the majority of political parties in the parliament have given their support to his party during the current political crisis.
“Out of the 12 political parties in Parliament, 11 have given their support to our party and the democratic process,” the prime minister said.
The premier said that today all political forces are on the same page and the government will fully respect the mandate of the people.
Nawaz Sharif also rejected the demand of his resignation and said this will lead the country towards another crisis. He said that nobody in the country supports the illegal and extra-constitutional agenda of two political groups.


SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan has said that the government will initiate action against rumour mongers who are creating fear among the people with nefarious design to disrupt peaceful atmosphere in the valley.
Khan was speaking to media persons, according to an official press note. He said that he received complaints of rumour-mongering from Srinagar and Anantnag districts that created fear among the populace.
He said that strict action will be taken against those found involved in such activities. “I have already directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs), SSPs and SPs to identify such elements and arrest them under relevant laws immediately,” he said.
Khan appealed people not to pay attention to rumours and carry on their daily routine without fear.


Experts say melting snow won’t help drought conditions
Weather and climate experts said Monday that the melting snow will do little to alleviate drought conditions for the Wadena area.
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Several PHIs receive death threats
Several Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) including the Vice President of the Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) have received death threats despite their efforts to manage the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
"Duties will be performed despite these threats", Vice President of PHIU, A.U.T. Kulathilaka, said.
Ten PHIs who have received death threats have lodged complaints with the Police for their safety.
Further, Kulathilaka urged the Government to expedite the process of distributing the 85 motorcycles among PHIs, which had been promised to them to further streamline their work.


Prasad has been fielded by the BJP from Patna Sahib after the party denied the ticket to the sitting MP actor-turned-politicuan Shatrughan Sinha.
“Congress has been supporting and standing with Tukde-Tukde gang and Congress manifesto is to divide the country, and will give relax to hearts of those against the country” Prasad said here.
He said that the Congress is doing everything to demoralise the army and security forces.
The Union Minister also asked the Congress to spell out how many jobs were given by the previous UPA government at the Centre during its 10 years in power.
The NDA government is giving fitting response to terrorists and Pakistan, Prasad added.


(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a major employment drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (September 26) utilized video conferencing to distribute around 51,000 appointment letters to freshly recruited individuals. The extensive Rozgar Mela was conducted across 46 locations nationwide, as announced by the Prime Minister's Office.
During the event, PM Modi extended congratulations to all the newly recruited individuals who had received their appointment letters. He highlighted the government's dedication to creating new opportunities for women and emphasized the significance of the recently enacted "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam" (Women's Reservation Bill), which has empowered half the nation's population.
PM Modi underlined the transformative role that women have historically played in various fields, infusing them with renewed vigor. He also articulated the nation's commitment to achieving developed status by 2047, emphasizing India's remarkable progress and its aspiration to become the world's third-largest economy in the near future.
This Rozgar Mela event aims to recruit personnel in various Ministries and Departments, including the Department of Posts, the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the Department of Atomic Energy, the Department of Revenue, the Department of Higher Education, the Ministry of Defence, and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, among others.
Notably, the recruitment drive encompasses both central government departments and state governments and Union Territories (UTs). The Rozgar Mela represents a crucial step in fulfilling the Prime Minister's commitment to prioritizing employment generation and facilitating youth empowerment for active participation in national development, a statement from the PMO read.
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It seems the public and elected officials aren't on the same page as far as public employee unions go.
found more than half of government officials blamed public employee unions for poor fiscal health in their towns,
found private citizens might feel otherwise.
After more than 1,000 votes, 61 percent of people said they don't blame public employee unions for poor fiscal health in their towns, with 45 percent of voters saying unions have a place in the public sector just as they do in the private sector, and 15 percent of voters saying governments are responsible for their own fiscal health.
About 27 percent of the voters said unions have a negative impact no matter what sector they are in, and 11 percent of the voters said unions cause unnecessary strain on the public sector.
Here's what some readers had to say:
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Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, says the National Assembly will ensure that the five demands made to the Executive by #EndSARS protesters are implemented.
Lawan gave the assurance on Thursday at plenary after the Senate was briefed by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, representing Kebbi North on the intervention by the leadership to wade into the matter.
While giving details into the meeting between the Senate delegation and the protesters, Abdullahi said, they met with a view to pacifying the protesters and also extending their commiseration with them over what happened.
According to him, the protesters explained that in the course of their peaceful demonstration, they were accosted by some hoodlums, who they alleged were directed by the police to attack them; which they were able to resolve and had assembled at the National Assembly to inform the lawmakers of their travails.
In his remarks, Lawan, who described the demands by the protesters as legitimate, said the National Assembly would prevail on the Executive arm of government to ensure expeditious implementation.


National Conference youth provincial president Salman Sagar on Sunday said that NC has to be strengthened to safeguard special identity of Jammu and Kashmir.
While addressing a youth convention at Sonawar, Salaman said that “YNC has taken a pledge to defeat evil designs of BJP and RSS and continue its fight to safeguard Article 370 and 35A.”
Salman Sagar urged youth to come forward to strengthen the party which has “always stood for regional identity of the state.”
He said that NC is committed to safeguard interests of the youth and it was during Omar Abdullah led regime that many schemes that were aimed at empowering youth were rolled out.
Senior YNC leader Ahsan Pardesi, who had organised the convention, urged the youth to come forward to stop BJP from making inroads into Kashmir .
Terming the delaying of assembly elections in state a conspiracy, Pardesi said that people will give befitting reply to PDP and BJP for the severe damage they have caused to the state.


The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the Zika outbreak in Brazil has forced the government to take emergency measures.
The UN agency has urged the country to declare a public health emergency, but the government has refused.
“We will take any necessary measures necessary to contain the outbreak,” health minister Ana Minhas said on Thursday.
She said the country was “taking steps to combat the spread of the virus”, which is a new one in Brazil.
“It is urgent to address the spread and prevent transmission,” she said.
“Brazil must be prepared to act quickly to contain a pandemic.”
WHO said it has received more than 400,000 Zika cases in Brazil, with more than 7,300 deaths, of which more than 2,500 were linked to the virus.
Some countries have also reported more cases, although there is no conclusive evidence yet that the virus is causing a pandemically high number of infections.
In the first 24 hours of the outbreak, Brazil had recorded more than 10,000 new cases.
The virus can only be contracted by direct contact with infected mosquitoes.
The outbreak in the Americas, Europe and Asia was sparked by a man who tested positive for the virus and was tested for it in Brazil in October.
On Wednesday, Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff said the outbreak was a global pandemic and that the country would be “more than ready” to help contain it.
In a statement on Thursday, Ms Rousseff thanked “the health services and other partners” in the country, and promised to work together to fight the spread.
The Zika outbreak has forced Brazil to launch a state of emergency and declare a nationwide emergency.
The country has more than 12 million people, according to the UN, and the WHO says more than 1.5 million people have been infected with the virus so far.
The government has asked the UN to extend the deadline to 26 February.
Brazil has reported more than 4,800 new cases in the first day of the new outbreak, but it has reported no new confirmed cases, according the World Health Organisation.
Brazil is not the only country to have been hit by the virus, with the WHO saying more than 40 countries are now in the “pandemic stage” of the pandemic.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Fierce fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with the Russian army making powerful attempts to break through the defenses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, particularly in the Lyman sector.
Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said this in a post on telegram , Ukrinform reports.
'The enemy is trying to expand the geography of its offensive in the Lyman sector. It is making powerful attempts to break through our defenses. Despite heavy losses, the Russian invaders also continue their offensive in the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka sectors,' Maliar said. Read also: enemy conducting reconnaissance, preparing for offensive in certain directions
According to her, in this way Russian troops are actively trying to reach the borders of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. However, Ukrainian soldiers defend every centimeter of land in the conditions of the enemy's superiority by the number of fighters and the number of weapons, repelling attacks and trying to hold the defense.
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The Mozambican National Election Commission (CNE) said Thursday that all security conditions in the voting process are being safeguarded across the country, but they are still concerned about the situation in the northern province of Cabo Delgado.
The information was expressed in Maputo by CNE President Abdul Carimo, who spoke to the press during the reception of the election observers of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP).
“We will make sure that the election takes place wherever possible and where there is no threat to people’s lives,” said Carimo, adding that the committee will meet with the observers to review and decide on coping strategy on the situation of the imminent danger in Cabo Delgado.
The northernmost province Cabo Delgado has been put on alert over armed attacks by insurgents, which may jeopardize the election process in the region.
In another separate meeting on Thursday, Mozambican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Jose Pacheco said the government will ensure the security of the electoral observers posted for the Oct. 15 general elections in Cabo Delgado.
“All the work is being done by the Defense and Security Forces so that citizens can exercise their voting rights and that observers can have the security they need to do their work,” said Pacheco.
The minister added that any situation that might prevent access to certain areas will be reported through official channels.
“The government believes that the conditions are in place for voting and for the accounting of electoral results to take place across the country,” he said.


New looks, new hybrid powertrain, increased versatility
Honda released the first set of teaser images of the upcoming 2023 Honda CR-V yesterday, giving us a glimpse at what the SUV looks like.
Although there are only four images, we can clearly see how the front-end is going to look, followed by the rear-end, the lights, the grille, as well as the bumpers and the exhaust tips.
No details have been revealed just yet, except for the fact that the CR-V will feature a more advanced hybrid system and offer a sportier driving experience than the current model.
Honda also mentioned that the 2023 CR-V will be more versatile than before, which means that we could see a more practical and spacious cabin.
From what we can see, it is also certain that the new model will look much more rugged and modern than the current-gen CR-V which we have here.
That being said, Honda confirmed that it will be revealing more details about the 2023 CR-V in the third quarter of 2022 so watch this space for more updates on the popular SUV.


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
A new report has noted that the Government continued to detain, arrest and intimidate those connected with the Aragalaya protests for their online posts.
The new Freedom House report said that during the reporting period between June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023 the Government used existing legislation including the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the ICCPR to take action on those linked to the Aragalaya protests.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe imposed emergency regulations in July 2022 that sought to curb dissent by barring the spread of purportedly false information, including online.
The report noted that internet freedom in Sri Lanka improved slightly during the coverage period.
The Government no longer blocked social media and other communications to repress protests, and the historic Aragalaya (Struggle), a countrywide peaceful mobilization calling for reforms to the country's political culture and economic policies, continued during the coverage period.
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in response to the protesters demands, former opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was sworn in as acting president following Gotabaya fleeing the country, was appointed president through an election by Parliament.
Wickremesinghe's Government implemented emergency regulations to bar purportedly false information, continued the brutal crackdown on online activists and journalists reporting on the Aragalaya movement, and introduced draft laws that could encroach on online expression and user privacy.
Despite these continued restrictions, Sri Lankans continued to engage in digital activism around a range of issues.
Sri Lanka experienced improvements in political rights and civil liberties after the 2015 election of President Maithripala Sirisena, which ended the more repressive rule of Mahinda Rajapaksa.
However, the Sirisena administration was slow to implement transitional justice mechanisms needed to address the aftermath of a 26-year civil war between government forces and ethnic Tamil rebels, who were defeated in 2009.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa's election as president in November 2019 and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna's (SLPP) victory in the August 2020 parliamentary polls emboldened the Rajapaksa family, which worked to further empower the executive, specifically the powers of the president, roll back accountability mechanisms for civil war–era rights violations, and further militarize the island, while also entrenching themselves in key positions, including the premiership and finance ministry.
During his presidency, Wickremesinghe has continued to crack down on protesters and has sought to maintain an image of stability following the height of the unprecedented economic crisis in the country.
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TORONTO (Xinhua) – Canada’s 10 provincial and three territorial premiers agreed on Monday to ask the federal government to increase health care funding and for more cash to help provinces suffering from economic downturns.
In a joint statement issued after their meeting in Toronto, the premiers said Canadian health care has reached a crisis point and the federal government needs to do much more to help provinces and territories pay for their largest budget line item.
They called on the government to raise the current health care spending growth cap from three per cent each year to 5.2 per cent to help provinces and territories better address mounting costs in the sector as the country’s population ages.
They want to see changes to the country’s fiscal stabilisation programme, which provides cash to provinces and territories facing economic hardship, suggesting removing a cap on the per capita limit on aid, the statement said. The local leaders also called for expanding international trade to allow natural resources to get to global markets and urged the government to tackle protectionist measures by the United States.
They sent a letter on Monday to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlining their demands and will meet with him as early as January.


(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) The aviation wing of ROP on Monday airlifted an ill crew member from an oil tanker which was 23 nautical miles off the coast of Ras al Hadd.
The police received a call from the captain that one of his crew members had suddenly taken ill.
ROP's aviation wing swung into action and airlifted the patient to Sur Hospital.
Two Gulf nationals held for smuggling hawks bustards
Two Gulf nationals were arrested for attempting to smuggle hawks and bustards through the Hafeet crossing post in Buraimi governorate.
An official in the Directorate General of Customs said the birds were recovered during a routine inspection of a vehicle.
Delegation takes part in GCC healthcare meet
A delegation from ROP represented the sultanate in the first GCC healthcare conference which was held in Kuwait from November 24 to 26. The delegation was led by Ali bin Ahmed al Amiri an officer from the Arzat Police Station.
Besides another ROP delegation led by Ibrahim bin Abdullah al Badawi is participating in the Control Rooms Conference which is being held from November 25 to 27.
Also a delegation from ROP is visiting a number of aircraft maintenance facilities in the Netherlands Spain and Italy. The delegation is being led by Abdullah bin Hamdan al Balushi from the Police Aviation Directorate. During their visits the delegation is being briefed on latest developments in the field of aircraft maintenance.
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Macron: Ukraine's Allies Must Stand Firm Against Russia's Nuclear Threats
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) PARIS, Sept 22 (KUNA) -- Ukraine's allies must stand firm against Russian President Vladimir Putin's threats of using nuclear weapons in the ongoing war against Kyiv, said French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday.
'Obviously, it's blackmail and obviously he has these weapons and the risk is still there. But it's also a means of pressure', Macron told BMF news.
He also noted that there is a counter-offensive from the south and the north which has destabilized the Russian front, adding that the Russian economic situation is obviously more complex than has been said.
Yesterday, the Russian President announced a 'partial mobilization' of the Russian population, and therefore the enlistment of 300,000 reservists, and considered aloud the use of atomic weapons in the event that the 'vital interests' of his country were threatened. (end)
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The announcement came today that the number of global coronavirus cases tipped over 1 million. According to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, of those cases, over 51,000 deaths have been reported worldwide due to the virus.
The U.S. has officially reported the most number of confirmed cases, although U.S. officials have raised questions about the figures being reported by Chinese authorities.
The Johns Hopkins database reports that the U.S. has more than 234,000 cases and 5,600 deaths. Italy and Spain follow with more than 115,000 and 110,000 cases, respectively, and over 24,000 deaths between them.
China, where the virus originated, reported more than 82,000 cases and 3,300 deaths from the virus. U.S. intelligence agencies believe that Beijing has underreported both the number of cases and confirmed deaths.
U.S. health officials anticipate that the number of cases domestically and worldwide will continue to rise.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday that he projects the U.S. will have “millions of cases.” The White House has estimated that between 100,000 and 240,000 people in the U.S. could die from COVID-19.
Measures have been taken to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. The majority of states across the U.S. have put in place stay-at-home orders. The White House’s guidelines of social distancing has been extended and will remain in place through the end of April.
It has been reported that Detroit and New Orleans are examples of metropolitan areas where the virus is worsening.


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Tamil National Alliance, Northern Provincial Council member M.K. Sivajilingham said that several Tamil political parties in the North supported the hartal.
He said there is a concern that state sponsored terrorism was behind the killing of the two Jaffna university students.
University students in Jaffna and other parts of the country also staged a protest yesterday against the killing.
President Maithripala Sirisena last week called for an impartial investigation into the death of the two youth.
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating the deaths of the two Jaffna University students.
The two youth were shot dead by the Police after they reportedly failed to stop when ordered to do so by the Police in Kankasanturai last week.
Five Police officers were arrested over the incident and were immediately interdicted and were remanded by court.
The Government said necessary steps have been taken to ensure that the law is fully implemented in this regard. (Colombo Gazette)


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ISLAMABAD: Federal Defence Minister Parvez Khattak on Friday said that the Speaker will be guarded against the attacks of opposition parties and asked the opposition to refrain from attacking the speaker.
In a debate over 26th amendment, the Federal Defence Minister Parvez Khattak said that whenever the National Assembly speaker will be attacked they will come forward to defend him.
On 26th amendment he said that the once no go area is now in the control of the government. The step would have taken in the PPP rule but pushed under the table. He also assured that the government will put its best efforts for the development of the newly merged FATA districts.


Education cuts could affect Hunter refugees
Concerns are being raised that the State Government's education cuts could spell disaster for language support services being provided to Hunter region refugees.
Lulu Tantos from Northern Settlement Service says the cuts will mean the scrapping of refugee support officers and multicultural community information officers.
She says many in the community were shocked to realise the services were being targeted at a time when they are needed most.
"So at a time when we've got increasing numbers of refugees coming to Australia, a lot of those are going to be young students who require assistance in dealing with an education system that is foreign and alien to them," she said.
"It's going to be interesting to see how the schools are going to have to cope with the limited resources they are going to have to try to make those connections."
Education Minister Adrian Piccoli says the multicultural officer positions will continue next year, but admits there's uncertainty from 2014 when their funding will be allocated directly to schools.
"So the schools can make their own decisions about how those resources are used," he said.
"Currently those people are in district offices and they drive around supporting schools, but part of the devolving budgets etc for schools, the 'Local Schools, Local Decisions' reforms, we're giving more of those resources directly to schools."


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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The minority leaders within the JDS expressed their dissatisfaction regarding the official announcement of an alliance with the NDA for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and decided to resign from the party. Syed Shafiullah, the party's senior state vice-president, has resigned from all party positions, including his primary role.
It has been revealed that other party members, including state working president NM Nabi, former president of the state minority section Naseer Hussain, youth unit's working president NM Noor, and leader Mohid Altaf, have also chosen to resign from the party.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Decision on BJP-JDS seat sharing after Dussehra
This decision came after former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda in Delhi, giving the green light to the alliance process. Minority leaders within the party gathered for a meeting in the city at Kumarakrupa to voice their opposition to the party's leadership. Following extensive discussions, they collectively decided to resign from the party.
Syed Shafiullah, holding the position of senior state vice president within the party, has submitted a resignation letter to party chief HD Deve Gowda. It is expected that others will follow suit and formally resign from the party in the near future.
HD Kumaraswamy's party JD(S) joins BJP-led NDA alliance
In his comments to a Kannada daily, Syed Shafiullah had previously expressed his disagreement with the alliance with the BJP. However, despite their objections, the decision to align with the BJP was finalized. He mentioned that numerous leaders have opted to leave the party due to their disapproval of this move, stating, "I have already resigned."
He further explained that the BJP had employed an unprecedented strategy in the past to topple the Kumaraswamy government. Additionally, they did not wish to align with the BJP, citing concerns about the BJP government's handling of various issues, including ongoing violence in parts of the country, such as Manipur. He added that discussions are underway with other leaders who are also prepared to leave the party, and they will make appropriate decisions in the coming days.
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Kuwait- Asian Drug Trafficker Arrested
(MENAFN- Arab Times) An Asian expatriate was arrested for drug peddling and possessing drugs. According to security sources, when the Directorate General for Drug Control (DGDC) received information about an Asian expatriate involved in drug peddling, a team was formed for investigations based on instructions from the Assistant Undersecretary for Criminal Security Affairs Major General Abdulhameed Al-Awadi and Director General of DGDC Brigadier Saleh Al-Ghannam. After collecting necessary information that confirmed the tip-off, they obtained a warrant and then arrested the suspect in his apartment.
They checked his room and found 20,000 narcotic pills and 30 grams of 'Shabu' drug. During interrogations, the suspect confessed that the drugs belonged to him, which he was planning to sell to his clients. He was referred with the drugs to the concerned authorities for further investigations
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Egypt arrests, departs British journalist
(MENAFN) (MENAFN) A British journalist has been arrested and departed from Egypt as part of an escalating crackdown on media ahead of this month's presidential elections.
Saturday's statement by The Times newspaper in London said that Bel Trew had been detained and faced "sufficiently outlandish" threats before she was expelled in late February.
The British daily says attempts to bring about Trew's safe return to Cairo to cover the elections have been made but to no avail.
Trew says she had been listed as a persona non-grata and that Cairo authorities threatened to re-arrest her if she attempts to return.
Local and international rights groups condemned Egypt's presidential elections last week, saying the race would neither be free nor fair.
Politicians say that the Egyptian authorities have manipulated the upcoming elections to guarantee a win for Al-Sisi, who now faces only an obscure politician who supports him as an adversary. But the country's electoral commission has pledged to run the vote "according to principles of independence, transparency and objectivity."
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Public Service Minister Milner Tozaka in thanking the previous government for re-establishing the Institute of Public Administration and Management, IPAM says the Sikua government is committed to improving public servant skills.Mr. Tozaka also thanked donors, especially AusAID through the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands for the financial support to construct the infrastructure and for the cost designs.
Speaking in Parliament last week, Minister Tozaka said IPAM has and will continue to instill the necessary skills and knowledge for public officers to better perform their responsibilities.
He said the Government continues to support IPAM with increasing staff, increased financial support this year compared to previous years and staff development in similar institutions in the region.
Mr. Tozaka said the level of commitment and support will be maintained and increased.
The Minister said he hopes to table a bill in the next Parliament to have IPAM a semi autonomous body.


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The retail trade turnover in Russia moved down by 6.7%
year-on-year in 2022 to 42.5 trillion rubles ($584.8 bln) in
comparable prices, the Russian Federal State Statistics Service
(Rosstat) said on Wednesday, trend reports citing tass .
The retail trade turnover in December 2022 lost 10.5% annually
to 4.2 trillion rubles ($57.8 bln).
In 2022, 95.4% of retail trade turnover were formed by trading
companies and individual entrepreneurs. The share of retail markets
and fairs was 4.6% (in 2021 - 95.4% and 4.6% respectively).
Online retail sales in Russia had an upsurge to 9.2% in 2022
(8.3% in December 2021), according to statistics.
The ratio of foods, including beverages and tobacco products,
was 49.5% in the retail trade structure in 2022. The share of
nonfoods was 50.5% (in 2021 - 47% and 53% respectively).
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) By Easwaran Rutnam (@easwaranrutnam )
Viber today assured Sri Lanka on data security and privacy, even as concerns continue to be raised over information security on social media.
Chief Growth Officer at Rakuten Viber, Anna Znamenskaya told journalists today that information shared on Viber is encrypted and cannot be accessed by a third party.
Responding to a question raised by Colombo Gazette during an online launch event, Znamenskaya assured that even officials at Viber cannot access private messages.
She said that the only way a third party can access information on Viber is if the phone or computer is compromised.
Znamenskaya also noted that there has been a rapid rise in the number of Viber users in Sri Lanka and around the world during the pandemic.
She was speaking at the launch of Viber Lens in Sri Lanka. (Colombo Gazette)
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As consumers continue to be concerned about gas disruptions in several locations across Pakistan, Shaukat Tarin, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, said Tuesday that the government should have purchased gas cargoes earlier.
During an interview with a private news channel, the prime minister’s advisor stated that the administration was unable to purchase gas cargoes in time since the purchasing period had expired.
Tarin also admitted that no one was aware of the international prices, which he claimed were rather high, and that the government should have bought some cargoes sooner.


Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee finally broke her silence on the recent communal clashes across the state on social media on Monday. “We condemn terrorism as a threat to peace, stability, prosperity. We equally condemn communal terrorism that is more dangerous than anything,” she tweeted.
Meanwhile, at a press briefing earlier in the day, Chief Secretary Basudeb Bhattacharjee, had defined the clashes as “a few stray incidents” which had happened due to “personal rivalry”, while alleging that one or two media houses had published “distorted reports” in relation to the incidents. He warned that the state would take legal action against such publishing houses.
Bhattacharjee had also said that the state was “keeping its eyes open” and that the law would take its own course. The administration had taken steps to control such incidents, he had said.


Capitol Chatter: MN House races get national attention
Two U.S. House races in Minnesota are getting far more national attention than usual.
ABC News lists House district campaigns across the northern and western parts of the state as two of the five most interesting races in the country.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 30. The EU has doubled
the volume of macro-financial assistance to Moldova, providing
almost 300 million euros, the European Council said in the
statement, trend reports.
According to the statement, in April 2022, the Council adopted a
law that allows the EU to provide financial assistance to Moldova
in the amount of 150 million euros.
Today, the Council has increased this amount by 145 million
euros, which means that the total amount of assistance to Moldova
will reach 295 million euros.
The document also explains that the EU's macro-financial
assistance is aimed at supporting economic stabilization and
structural reform programs in Moldova, complementing the resources
provided under the financial agreement with the IMF (the
International Monetary Fund).
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Syro-Malabar Archbishop urges people to vote for those who protect Constitution
KOTTAYAM: Major Archbishop of the influential Syro-Malabar Church, Mar Raphael Thattil has appealed to the citizens to vote for the party that will protect the minorities and the Constitution, as the country gears up for the 2024 general elections.
Addressing media on the sidelines of an event here on Friday, Thattil termed as ‘painful’ a recent report by a Christian forum, which claimed that a total of 161 attacks on Christians were reported in the country so far in 2024.
Recently, a Delhi-based civil society organisation, the United Christian Forum (UCF), in a report claimed that there were a total of 161 incidents of attacks on Christians in the country in 2024.
“The reports on the rise in attacks are painful, especially when we have a strong Constitution which provides us with our rights. The Prime Minister, when we met him, and the government had assured stern action,” the archbishop said.
To a query on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Thattil said people should vote for those who protect the minorities and the Constitution of the country.
“Everyone can vote according to their wish. But personally, I would say, people should vote for those who protect minorities and the Constitution,” he added.
Asked about the rising attacks on the Christian community, Thattil said the members need to exercise restraint and the government should take steps to provide protection to the victims.
The Election Commission of India has announced April 26 as the polling date for Kerala’s 20 Lok Sabha constituencies.


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Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake has requested the general public to go back to their normal life and that the tri-forces and the police were dedicated to their safety throughout day and night.
“After the terror attacks that occurred on April 21 and as of now, the Sri Lanka Army, other security forces and the police have implemented strategic plans to ensure the security,” he said at a media briefing at the Ministry of Defence today.
Accordingly, the security forces provided necessary security for the locations and places as the government had given all required powers to the security forces under the emergency regulations, he said.
The Army Commander said that instructions and orders have been given to arrest suspected extremists. “I request the people not to worry and be afraid over rumours and have faith in the security forces and the police,” the Army Commander said.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, June 1 (IANS) Two and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company Ltd has hiked the price of its electric two-wheeler between Rs 17,000 - Rs 22,000 depending on the variant.
The price hike on its electric two-wheeler iQube is effective from Thursday (June 1) following the revision in the central government's FAME II subsidy scheme.
The company said it will offer a loyalty benefit programme for the customers of iQube who had made bookings till May 20 for a limited period to ease the cost burden post the revision in FAME II subsidy.
Additionally, new customers can also avail new prices without having to bear the full burden of FAME II revision on booking the vehicle starting June 1, 2023, said K.N. Radhakrishnan, Director and CEO.
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KABUL: The meeting of the leadership council of Jamiat-e-Islami (JI) was organized in Kabul to discuss the recent upheavals on political and security level. According to a statement by Jamiat-e-Islami, the meeting was chaired by Salahuddin Rabbani and was attended by the senior leaders of the party.
The statement further added that the recent security and political upheavals including the recent deadly a attacks in Kabul and other parts of the country were discussed during the meeting. The leaders of Jamiat-e-Islami also held talks on upcoming parliamentary elections and the ongoing talks between Jamiat-e-Islami and the government regarding the issue of Balkh political leadership, the statement said.
It also added that the leaders of the party insisted that the parliamentary elections should be organized on time and all political parties should be given the fair share and role in the elections. The party did not disclose further information regarding any development in the ongoing talks over the Balkh political leadership.
The issue between Jamiat-e-Islami chief executive Ata Mohammad Noor and the government over the Balkh political leadership continue as more than a month has passed since the two sides entered into a deadlock over the issue.
Noor had earlier said that he will continue to his work as the Balkh governor until he does not receive a positive outcome from the meeting and the final decision of Jamiat-e-Islami regarding the issue.


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Nirates seep into local private water wells
Nitrates seeping underground can be a problem when they reach the public water supply, as previously reported with the Verndale public works system. However, the risk of high nitrate levels in drinking water also exists in private wells far outside city limits, where the water isn’t tested regularly.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russian occupiers struck industrial and energy infrastructure facilities in Zaporizhzhia.
Secretary of the Zaporizhzhia City Council, Anatoliy Kurtiev, wrote this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
'This time, the occupiers struck facilities of the city's industrial and energy infrastructure with their damned missiles. It is known that one of the private enterprises was damaged,' he wrote.
Currently, the information about injuries and victims is being clarified.
As Ukrinform earlier reported, the Russian invaders yesterday shelled Kherson residents as they were attempting to cross the Dnipro River by boat. A woman was killed in the attack.
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Westpac Bank's Fiji general manager, John Cashmore, has reassured its customers that their savings are secure with the Bank despite the financial crisis in the US.
Fiji Live reports that addressing the bank's corporate clients at a Diwali cocktail, Cashmore said there had been a lot of turmoil in the world over the last 12 months.
But he said Westpac was a strong bank.
He says he can can reassure customers that the bank is committed to customers and to Fiji as a whole, especially with the news and what's happened in the global market.
Cashmore revealed that the Australia Government had just recently reaffirmed its support for the Australian banks and guaranteed all retail and business deposits with the Australian banks for the next three years.


Turkish Foreign Ministry on Friday condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s who said more houses would be built in occupied Palestinian lands.
Netanyahu’s remarks came ahead of national elections and the policy violated international law and UN resolutions, said the ministry.
It said the Israeli administration had repeatedly disregarded international law before every election and usurped the rights of Palestinians, which became a pattern for Tel Aviv.
Notably, the statement noted that Israel was encouraged by the U.S., which recently announced a so-called peace plan called “Deal of the Century.”
It concluded that Palestinians were the sole owner of


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Srinagar- The Vice Chancellor for University of Kashmir (KU) Saturday said that it will announce the winter vacations for a short time and as per the need.
Speaking to a local news agency KNO on the sidelines of an event, KUs Vice Chancellor, Prof Nilofar Khan said that the mechanism of working and functioning of Universities is different from the schools.
“We cannot keep it at par with the mechanisms or system of school level,” she said.
Nilofar said,“Keeping in view the availability of infrastructure and as per our need, we will announce a short period winter vacations.”
“However, the examination already slated by the university will be conducted on time and wherever required, the teaching faculty will also continue the academics,” she said.
On asking about the measures taken by the university regarding the recent sexual harassment cases, the VC said,“In every institution, there is a ruling of Supreme Court that it shall have a internal compliance committee. I am sure that the administrators must have taken a call and cognizance of it.”
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Saudi Arabia has intercepted a ballistic missile from Yemen, reports say, after a loud explosion was heard near Riyadh airport, BBC reported.
Saudi air defence forces were quoted by broadcaster Al-Arabiya as saying they intercepted the missile north-east of the capital.
A TV channel linked to Houthi rebels in Yemen said the missile was launched at the King Khalid International Airport.
Saudi forces have reported shooting down Houthi missiles before.
No previous missiles have come so close to a major population centre.
State news channel Al-Ekhbariya said the missile was "of limited size" and caused no damage.
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Local media portals have reported that Zambia’s health minister has tested positive for COVID-19. Dr Chitalu Chilufya becomes the second cabinet member to be infected. Chilufya has been at the forefront of the country’s fight against the virus among others giving press briefings on developments and announcing virus control measures.
Last week, information minister and government spokesperson Dora Siliya confirmed having been infected and explained that her decision to publicize the news was to help combat stigma.
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CARIBBEAN360 – President Nicolas Maduro says he has decided to increase the minimum monthly wage from 27,092 bolivars to 40,638 bolivars, the latter amount equivalent to about US$60 at the official exchange rate of 678 bolivars per US dollar.
Maduro made the announcement during his weekly television programme and said that while this 50 percent raise is the first for 2017, it is the fifth that he has ordered over the past 12 months, making a total annualized increase of 536 percent.
During that period the socialist country’s economic crisis has worsened and inflation, which stood at about 181 percent at the close of 2015, soared last year and is now believed to be the highest in the world.
In the televised announcement, Maduro said that the new minimum wage will also be received by all retirees in Venezuela, a total of more than three million people, according to government figures. The 50 percent hike will also be applied to the entire salary of public employees, the president said.
He also said that he will raise the value of the monthly food allowance, which currently stands at 63,720 bolivars, “in the coming days.”
From this month, when the pay hike is scheduled to take effect, millions of public and private sector workers will have the right to a total income of 104,358 bolivars per month, equivalent to US$154.


"It appears that the driver of the minibus lost control over the steering while negotiating a curve," a police officer said.
Indo-Asian News Service said the minibus was carrying 16 people from Mahore to Jammu.
IANS said the six injured passengers were taken to the Reasi government hospital.
Hospital sources said four of them were in critical condition.
The mountainous roads of Jammu and Kashmir are known for their frequent accidents and eight people were killed Sunday in an accident in the Doda district, the news agency said.


West Fargo planning for the possibility of flooding
West Fargo City leaders are trying to stay ahead of the eight ball when it comes to the latest flood forecasting projections.
They began their planning a week ago, a move city officials describe as "prudent."
Last year, there were various issues during the flooding that needed addressing, i.e. ice jams, and elimination of overland waters through pumping efforts, that caused resident alarm when they saw the activity occurring in various areas.


(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat- On Monday, Morocco's National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) arrested eight members of a criminal network that illegally accesses people's electronic personal data in order to blackmail.
In cooperation with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), BNPJ arrested the culprits, three of whom are notorious for theft and forming criminal gangs, reported the General Directorate for National Security (DGSN).
The criminal network had engaged in hacking social media accounts and using the contents, such as personal videos and photos, to blackmail the users into giving the hackers large amounts of money.
The DGSN stated that the security services seized mobile phones used to carry out the blackmail and receipts from international banks.
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Unknown gunmen on Tuesday killed two persons in a fresh attack on Rafinkada village of Wukari Local Government Council of Taraba State.
Many residents were confirmed to have sustained various degrees of gunshot injuries in the bloody attack that also led to the destruction of property worth millions of Naira.
It is understood that the attackers invaded the community when the people were deeply asleep.
Stressing how they were forced out of their beds by gunshots, the residents said the whereabouts of some members of the community were still unknown, DailyPost writes.
Chairman of Wukari LGA, Adi Daniel, who confirmed that attack, also admitted that two persons were killed by the gunmen.
He stressed on the need for more security operatives to be deployed to the area to help maintain normalcy.


BJP has bigger plans, says next J&K CM will be from our party
Jammu: The next chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir will be from the BJP as the party will come to power on its own in the state, state in-charge of the saffron party RavinderRaina said Thursday.
Addressing a series of meetings ahead of Prime Minister NarendraModi’s February 3 rally at Vijaypur in Jammu, the BharatiyaJanata Party (BJP) leader credited the Union government for ensuring “remarkable development” in the state.
“The BJP will form its own government in Jammu and Kashmir after upcoming assembly elections and the chief minister will be from the BJP,” Raina said.
Launching a scathing attack on the Congress and the National Conference (NC), Raina said leaders of both the parties had plundered the resources of the state and exploited the people.
While, the NarendraModi government with the slogan of “SabkaSathSabkaVikas” has ensured that every section of the society gets justice.
Raina thanked the prime minister for sanctioning key projects for Jammu like AIIMS, ShahpurKandi and Ujj multipurpose Hydro power and irrigation projects, IIM-Jammu, IIT Jammu among others.
He further said that the people of the state especially Jammu have decided to vote and support the BJP in the upcoming LokSabha and state assembly elections.
Raina also asked the people of the state to participate in the mega rally at Vijaypur to show their support for the BJP and Modi to “make India a powerful nation”. (PTI)


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) An armed alliance involved in a three-week battle over the Libyan smuggling hub of Sabratha said yesterday it had taken over protection of the Mellitah oil and gas terminal after expelling a rival group.
An organisation called the Operations Room and its allies have been fighting the Anas al-Dabbashi brigade, a major facilitator of migrant smuggling that recently said it had changed tack and struck a deal with the UN-backed government in Tripoli to stop boats setting off across the Mediterranean.
The fighting killed 17 and wounded 164, Omar Abduljaleel, commander of the Operations Room, told reporters in Sabratha, a town west of the capital Tripoli.
The Dabbashi brigade had been guarding the facility west of Sabratha since 2015.
It is run jointly by Libya's National Oil Corp (NOC) and Italian firm Eni.
The setback for the Dabbashi brigade creates new uncertainty over the control of migrant flows from Libya.
Since a 2016 deal between the EU and Turkey to block crossings in the Aegean, Libya has been the gateway for the vast majority of migrants trying to reach Europe by boat, and the area around Sabratha has been the most common departure point.
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BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 8th February 2024: Congress MLA Birajit Sinha has demanded that the Tripura government should expedite the acquisition of land for the expansion and renovation of the Kailashahar airport, which has been lying defunct for over a decade. He made this appeal in a press conference at the Kailashahar District Congress office on Thursday.
Sinha said that the central government had granted permission to upgrade the old airport and resume air services 10 years ago, but the project was stalled due to land acquisition issues during the previous Left regime. He said that the Kailashahar airport, which is located in the Unakoti district of Tripura, would boost the connectivity and development of the region.
He also said that he had raised this matter with Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha during the assembly session and received a positive response. He said that the Chief Minister had assured him that he would discuss the matter with the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and seek their cooperation. Sinha expressed hope that the Tripura government would take the necessary steps to reopen the Kailashahar airport at the earliest.


Sat, Oct 18, 2014, 03:17 PM
Actor turned politician and Hindupuram MLA Balakrishna visited Ippalavalasa and other surrounding villages in Vizianagaram and interacted with the people who were hit with cyclone Hudhud. Speaking to media persons on Saturday, he said that AP government will provide all the required assistance to the victims. He said that the fishermen community has witnessed much damage as their house as well as their boats have been destroyed. He assured that the losses will be compensated by the state government.


Housing complex zoning delayed
WINCHESTER — Citing the desire for more information, the Winchester Planning Commission voted Tuesday to delay a decision on a rezoning to allow a proposed apartment complex.
By a 6-0 vote, the…
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Climate change and its potential effects in Africa
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This short clip is about climate change and its potential effects in Africa. It highlights the health sector\'s response to climate change in the African region including the international network on climate and health for Africa. It also portrays the Libreville Declaration as a springboard to addressing environmental determinants to human health and ecosystem integrity including the health impact of climate change....


Srinagar: Calling for the focus on militancy and on protection of the people, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone SJM Gillani on Wednesday directed the police officers to further fine tune their anti-militancy operations and also keep a check on social crimes.
IGP Kashmir who was accompanied by DIG south Kashmir SP Pani said this in the meetings of officers at district police offices at Shopian and Pulwama.
He directed the officers to work with more dedication to consolidate the peaceful atmosphere in their respective areas.
The officers of the two south Kashmir districts apprised the IGP about the security scenario, crime control, community policing and anti-militancy operations in their respective jurisdictions.
Speaking to officers and constables Gillani said that welfare of jawans has always been priority and added that more welfare schemes have been introduced to benefit the jawans and their families in recent times. He however, impressed up them to work with dedication and devotion to ensure a sense of security and peace among the public.


(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Air India express, India's first international budget airline, on Monday (March 27) said it has commenced operations from Goa International Airport, with four weekly direct flights on the Goa-Dubai route.
The first flight IX 840 took off at 1:00 am on Monday with 148 passengers on board from Dabolim Airport.
To mark the occasion, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express and AirAsia India, said: "We are thrilled to start our maiden international services from Goa under the Air India Express banner, which is amongst India's most popular tourist destinations".
Singh said that the airline takes pride in being the only airline that offers direct connectivity to Dubai from Goa. AirAsia India, which is set to merge with Air India Express, already operates 13 daily direct flights to/from Goa, connecting five domestic cities.
"We hope to be a part of the tourism success story of the state and remain committed to offering the best of services to our customers," he added.
Earlier in the evening, the Goa travel trade joined the celebrations marking the entry of Air India Express to Goa at a function held at a city hotel with the senior leadership teams of Air India Express and AirAsia India.
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Abu Dhabi reach 1,104 buildings constructed in 2017 Q3
( MENAFN ) Based on data represented from the Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD), by 2017 third quarter an overall of 1,104 buildings were concluded.
Throughout the quarter, construction witnessed a raise of 16.7% from 2017 second quarter when a completion of 913 buildings was achieved.
The construction of buildings in Abu Dhabi reached 54 %, or 595 buildings, whereas 44.5% buildings were established in Al Ain.
Concluded structures of residential buildings made up 87%, a total of 951 buildings where two were agricultural buildings, 49 industrial buildings and 33 public facilities, according to SCAD statistics.
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While 80 percent of the professionals said that they have seen others being bullied at workplace, only 8 percent admitted to bullying others. Forty-five percent of the professionals also chose not to answer the question.
A large group of people comprising 94 percent of the total said that they had suffered psychological abuse as opposed to 57 percent who reported verbal abuse. About eight percent reported physical abuse.
In a majority of cases (74 percent), the IT professionals were bullied by their seniors.
Sixty-seven percent of the professionals were bullied by an individual as opposed to 33 percent who were bullied by groups.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWIAT, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi discussed on Tuesday distinguished and brotherly ties with Oman's Ambassador Dr. Saleh Al-Kharousi.
Ambassador Al-Otaibi then separately discussed distinguished and brotherly ties with Qatari Ambassador to the country Ali Al-Mahmoud. (end)
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Pay to Play: Utah ADs anxious about shifting landscape
For now, the athletic directors remain optimistic, but they also realize the need to stay nimble as the landscape shifts around them.
"There’s the reality it’s not going to be static," Hill said. "It’s going to continue to change and adjust. But some things won’t change: People will watch Utah play. They go because it’s their alma mater. And these athletes will continue to work hard and need to be supported. It’s been an ongoing process for years, and I think it will continue to be."


Budweiser Clydesdales are returning to Apple Blossom
WINCHESTER — The Super Bowl isn’t the only event this year featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales.
The horses have been confirmed as participants in this year’s 86th Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom…
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By: Daniel Walker
Negotiations over Christchurch’s proposed Vanguard Military School will continue into the New Year.
It’s unsure whether the school will go ahead under the new Education Minister Chris Hipkins.
Vanguard already has one school in Auckland.
CEO Nick Hyde said the most recent meeting with the Ministry was last week, and they’ll continue meeting next year.
The Ministry’s Deputy-Secretary of Student Achievement Ellen MacGregor Reid said it’s “working to implement the Government’s policy to remove the charter school model”.
She said “confidential discussions are being held with each charter school about their circumstances and future options”.
Source: Newstalk ZB


(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
By John Lee.
Blue Water Shipping 's Energy and Projects Division has announced plans to open an office in Iraq.
Thomas Bek, Global Director of Energy & Projects at Blue Water, said:
'Our customers in the energy sector operate internationally, and it is, therefore, a strategic objective that we continuously develop our organization to meet the demand and expectations of the market.
'We see significant synergies between the oil & gas sector and the renewables sector, as some of the companies that traditionally operate in oil & gas show an interest in diversification within renewable energy.'
The company did not say where in Iraq they would open the new office.
(Source: Blue Water Shipping)
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Icy hazards persist through U.S.
ATLANTA -- The unyielding cold spell gripping much of the nation was expected to hang on tight over the weekend, though some areas that saw snowfall during the week were expected to have drier weather.
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According to the source it could count as much as 30 deaths since last week, indicating that those who died at night were excluded from the statistics
It said nurses at the facility had failed to attend to and admit several patients who thronged the facility with some in critical conditions.
The source said the nurses were only providing medication to patients who were already on admission.
During the visit many patients were seen distressingly unattended to while that notwithstanding, some more were seen arriving at the facility to also seek medical care.
A Doctor whom the GNA chanced upon, declined to comment on the issue, saying the GMA had asked its members not to speak on any matter concerning the strike.
Attempts made to speak to Dr Jacob Yaw Abebrese, Medical Director of the Hospital failed as he was not on duty while his mobile phone was also switched off.


JAMMU, June 21: Apni Party, district president, Jammu (Urban), Pranav Shagotra today said that people of Jammu are being compelled to face the worst kind of unscheduled power cuts in the hot weather conditions.
He urged that the authorities concerned should provide 24/7 electricity and drinking water supply in Jammu City.
A meeting of Jammu District leaders was organised today under the chairmanship of District president, (Urban) Jammu, Pranav Shagotra in which organizational and other public issues were discussed.
During the discussion, Shagotra said that the issue of unscheduled power cuts and drinking water supply was discussed in threadbare due to which the common masses in Jammu are suffering especially the mercury has crossed over 40 degrees Celsius.
He said that the PDD and Jal Shakti Department have failed to supply required electricity even in metered areas of Jammu City despite that the people are being charged for the usage of electricity which usually remains off.
“The water supply has been affected due to the continuous unscheduled electricity cuts. The people are buying water from the private tankers and it has put additional burden on the financially poor people of Jammu,” he said.
He said that the Govt should immediately take corrective measures so that the crises can be resolved and people get relief from the hot summers.
Jammu facing worst unscheduled power cuts: Shagotra


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 30
Lionel Messi has won an historic seventh Ballon d'Or after picking up the prestigious individual award at a ceremony in Paris, Trend reports.
The 34-year-old has now won the Ballon d'Or in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2021, meaning he has lifted the prize handed to the best player in world football more times than any other male player in its history, two clear of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi beat out Robert Lewandowski who finished in second place and Chelsea midfielder Jorghino who was ranked third in the voting.
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The vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said that the Akufo-Addo led administration has reduced hardship of most Ghanaians significantly.
According to Dr Bawumia he can’t say emphatically that the hardship Ghanaians experience has died off completely but everyone can testify that the President has done a lot in making sure that Ghanaians feel relieved.
Speaking in an interview on the ‘Krokokoo’ morning show hosted by Kwami Sefa Kayi, the vice President mentioned some social interventions and initiatives of the Akufo-Addo administration.
”We haven’t eliminated hardship but compared to what we inherited, we have reduced hardship tangibly,” he said.
Meanwhile the New Patriotic Party has already launched its 2020 manifesto and it has been heavily criticized by some Ghanaians.


6 bodyguards of Philippine mayor shot dead in drive against drugs
(MENAFN- Asia Times) Rolando Espinosa, Sr.
Regional police chief Elmer Beltejar said police were patrolling near the house of Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. in the central town of Albuera when they were fired upon by the mayor's bodyguards. The police fired back, killing six bodyguards, he said.
The clash came a day after Espinosa surrendered to national police chief Ronald dela Rosa. Authorities allege he has been protecting drug dealers, including his son Erwin, whom he urged to surrender.
Espinosa surrendered within a 24-hour deadline given to him by Duterte before a "shoot-on-sight order" would be issued against him and his son. Dela Rosa warned that the younger Espinosa "will die" if he elects to shoot it out with police. Read More
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota United FB announced that Sunday’s match against FC Dallas has been postponed, due to two cases of COVID-19 among its first team players.
Since the first positive result, the soccer team says that all players and staff have been tested three additional times. Two players were confirmed to be positive, but everyone else has negative results.
Training is also suspended and all players and staff members have gone into quarantine.
The Minnesota United said the match would be rescheduled to a date yet to be determined.


DPC's reminded to maximise police visibility
January 11, 2018 9:13 pm
Divisional Police Commanders have been directed to ensure all necessary school related operations are ready for the start of the 2018 academic year.
Chief Operations Officer ACP Rusiate Tudravu issued the reminder calling on the Divisional heads to ensure maximum visibility to ensure students, parents and teachers are able to begin another school year with operations such as school patrols before and after is maintained at all school zones.
Tudravu said the focus will also be on the movement of people conducting back to school shopping and those returning from their holidays.
He said that officers need to maintain the momentum of operations keeping in mind the need to ensure children are able to start the school year incident free.
Tudravu has also called on parents and guardians, teachers and members of the public to work together in keeping children safe.


The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has debunked claims swirling on social media that 17 persons including a porter have lost their lives in the Sunday dawn inferno.
The University has also dismissed claims that the republic hall was as well razed down.
The fire which was reported to have started around 1:30 am in a Mini market owned and operated by some private individuals behind the Republic Hall in KNUST was completely ravaged.
According to the University management, students who reside in the republic hall were immediately evacuated from their halls until the situation was brought under control by the institution’s fire tender.
A press statement sighted by Ultimate News and signed by the Deputy Registrar of the University Relations Dr. Daniel Norries Bekoe entreated the general public to disregard misinformation on social media that some 17 persons lost their lives including a porter.
He noted, “We wish to entreat the general public to disregard the misinformation on social media that the republic hall was burnt and 17-persons including a porter have lost their lives.”