129,000 jobs now at risk because of riots and looting, says eThekwini's Kaunda
Mayor of eThekwini Mxolisi Kaunda said that the impact was severe and that many families were expected to lose their livelihoods now.
JOHANNESBURG - Businesses in eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal have been hit hard by the widespread looting and vandalism in recent days, which is now placing 129,000 jobs at risk.
While the municipality was still counting the cost of the damage to infrastructure, property and equipment, it's estimated to now be at R15 billion.
Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda is visiting Phoenix, one of the areas where looters hit businesses the hardest, cleaning out shops, malls and shopping centres over the past six days.
But there were major concerns that the unemployment rate would increase even further in this area, with many businesses not being able to recover from this.
Kaunda said that the impact was severe and that many families were expected to lose their livelihoods now.
"There's more than R1 billion loss of stock by businesses, more than R15 billion in damages to property, equipment and infrastructure, 55,000 informal traders who have also been affected and 129,000 jobs at risk and large portions of that may also be lost."
The mayor said that mop-up operations were now under way in these areas and he was urging businesses not affected to help financially where they could.


PETALING JAYA: The Prime Minister, all ministers and deputy ministers will contribute two months of their salaries to the Covid-19 Fund, says the Prime Minister's Office.
The statement from the Prime Minister's Office, issued on Thursday (March 26), also said that the 32-member cabinet and the 38 deputy ministers will have their pay automatically deducted and channelled to the fund.
"The Cabinet meeting on March 25 agreed that two months of the Prime Minister, Ministers and Deputy Ministers salaries will be deducted and channelled to the Covid-19 Fund.
"This step shows the earnestness of the government to assist those who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"The Covid-19 fund was launched on March 11 as a government effort to assist the people who have been affected by the pandemic.
"As of yesterday (March 25), the total of contribution collected including government grants stands at RM8,493,103.48," said the statement from Prime Minister's Office.
The cabinet of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, under Perikatan Nasional, was appointed on March 10.


ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support to Kashmiris in their just struggle for right to self-determination.In his message on the occasion of black day, the President paid glowing tributes to the sacrifices of Kashmiri people. He said the Kashmiri people have proved that India cannot suppress their voice.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Kashmiris should be given the right to self-determination as was promised to them by the international community.In his video message on the occasion of black day, he expressed firm commitment to continue to raise the lingering dispute at the international level until the Kashmiris get right to self-determination.Alluding to the illegal and unilateral steps taken by Indian government last year in the illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Imran Khan said the occupied valley has been turned into a prison.
A military siege has been imposed and the rights of the Kashmiri people have been usurped.He said that India is perpetrating state terrorism not only in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) but also Pakistan which will be exposed before the world.Imran Khan said that Pakistan desires peace as it can only lead to prosperity. He said, “We are ready but India first of all will have to lift the military siege and they will have to give the right of self-determination to Kashmiri people.” TLTP


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The Tamale North Member of Parliament (MP) says the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has turned the economy around in the wrong direction.
Alhassan Suhuyini disclosed on an Accra-based TV3 network Wednesday, the government has neglected the basics of economic growth.
He explained for an economy to witness growth, there is the need for a deliberate improvement in infrastructure.
Mr Suhuyini said that was what the past regime focused on to ensure that the country has good roads and hospitals.
But the NPP government is more committed to “rhetoric and slogans” than economic growth, he observed.
He was reacting to comments by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta that the economy is more robust than it was under the past regime.
Presenting the 2018 Fiscal Year Budget in Parliament, the Finance Minister credited the achievement to what he said were “deliberate strategic steps” taken by the government to grow the economy.
He said government’s many policies designed to deliver prosperity to Ghanaians are yielding results.
But the opposition lawmaker said the economy has not seen much progress because projects started by the past regime have been abandoned.
In a mock repetition of the Finance Minister’s remark, Mr Suhuyini said the economy has been turned around in the wrong direction.


Rajasthan Congress President and Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Wednesday accused the BJP of "doing politics" over issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the Citizenship Amendment Act even as the country was going through an "economic slowdown".
Pilot also said the BJP is creating confusion among people over the NRC and even its leaders do not have clarity on the subject.
"Nobody has clarity... The Prime Minister is saying something... His minister is saying something else," Pilot said regarding the NRC while talking to reporters here.
He claimed that the BJP-led central government's "intentions are different" from what it says.
In reference to the issues of NRC and the CAA, Pilot further said, "They (the BJP) are doing politics and the economy is slowing down. That is why I think the government should do introspection."
While talking to reporters here, he said the Congress party will highlight on its foundation day on December 28 that the Indian Constitution is "under attack" and the country's "economy is going through a slowdown".
Pilot said the party will take out a march in Jaipur on Saturday from the Shaheed Smarak to the state Congress office to spread the message -- 'Save India, Save Constitution' -- throughout the state.


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French President Macron announced on Wednesday that the country will enter another nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, because the second wave of the virus has been quickly eliminated across the country.
According to the BBC, the lockdown will take effect on Friday and will last until at least the end of November.
The report said that all non-essential businesses will be closed, but schools and factories will remain open.
Macron said the move is to prevent the country’s threats from being “overwhelmed by the second wave of shocks, which will undoubtedly be more difficult than the first wave.”
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) said that since the spring, France has had the largest number of deaths from the virus every day and has recorded tens of thousands of new cases every day.
Macron said in a television broadcast that the country needs to “brutely brake”
He said: “The spread of this virus is not even the most pessimistic forecast.”
In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced a partial lockdown on Wednesday, which would allow shops and schools to remain open but force other non-essential businesses to close.
Merkel said on the video conference: “We must act now to avoid an urgent national health emergency.”


Emirates Aluminum to build USD3b alumina refinery
(MENAFN) Emirates Global Aluminum announced it is planning to invest USD3 billion in building an alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, Gulf Business reported.
The new alumina refinery is expected to be operational by the end of 2017, and the alumina, extracted from bauxite in the refining process, will be used to produce primary aluminum.
"We are building the refinery to secure our own important materials, the refinery would ultimately produce 4 million tons annually," Emirates Global Aluminum Chief Executive said.
Emirates Global Aluminum is currently the world's fifth-largest aluminum company and is valued at about USD15 billion.
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Chief Nonde of Mbala district in the Northern province has appealed to government to help replace the bridge at NangwaÂ river which was recently destroyed by torrential rains.
Chief Nondo said the washing away of the bridge has negatively impacted on the movement of the local people.
Chief Nondo described the situation ass serious adding that business activities have
been affected by the development.
He further said the bridge which was washed away by the rains has affected the
transportation of the commodities.


MZANSI Magic’s new show, Ingane Yam, is here to help spouses who want to disclose they have a child outside marriage.
The show premiered on Tuesday and people are already loving it.
She never had a good relationship with her father and could relate to the show.
Lejoy said that the show was not about breaking homes, but about rebuilding them.
“The show also plans to offer families counselling to help them through this journey.”
Kopano said even though the first episode was about a woman confessing, there were more men than women on the show.
Producer DJ Lemonka said he was worried about who’d want to be a part of the show when it was approved, but to their surprise, people were ready to talk.


Ranchi: Principal Tax Commissioner Bihar and Jharkhand K C Ghumaria today said that the department aims to earn Rs 14,700 through taxes during the year 2018-19 from both the states. Addressing a press conference here Mr Ghumaria said that as compared to the previous fiscal this year the tax collection has gone up by 13.5 percent. He said that so far the department has collected income tax worth Rs 8,400 crore and hopes to reach Rs 9,000 crore by the end of February while the remaining is to be collected in the month of March.
He said that the department was concentrating on regular tax offenders and traders who have indulged in tax evasion and would do IT survey against them. The Principal Tax Commissioner said that the department has found 1300-1400 cases of tax frauds coming mostly from Bokaro and Ramgarh district while few have come from Ranchi. He said that the department has so far registered 3 fir’s in this connection in Ramgarh and was in constant touch with the senior police personnel of the area so that the tax offenders can be arrested.
He also pointed that recently the department had unearthed a case of tax evasion of Rs 163 crore by Jindal Steel and Power Ltd as under section 206 of IT rules the company should deposit the tax after selling the scrap which was not done by them. He said that soon the department would be approaching the company to collect the money. Mr Ghumaria said that people in Bihar and
Jharkhand people are taking the wrong deduction of HRA and said that the matter has been raised with CBDT which would examine the
issue pan India.


Advisor to Lt. Governor K.K Sharma has extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of New Year.
In a message the Advisor hoped that the New Year would usher peace and prosperity in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir besides also ensuring the sustenance of peaceful environs. He said that the people should also contribute their bit in ensuring the successful implementation of the various initiatives and programmes undertaken by the government for their welfare and overall development.
The Advisor also asked the officers and officials of various executing agencies to synergise their activities for ensuring time bound implementation and completion of various schemes so that people get benefited from these. He also exuded the hope that they would also work in tandem with the higher bureaucracy so that the developmental initiatives and welfare programmes are speeded up.
The Advisor also said that the necessary action would also be initiated against those who are not discharging their duties effectively and also contributing to the delay in execution of various projects meant for public welfare especially in the Engineering sectors. “We have to pool our energies and intellect to ensure timely completion of projects meant for public welfare”, the advisor maintained.


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ThriveNYC, the city’s embattled mental health initiative, must use the lion’s share of its massive $1 billion budget to actually help those who need it most — people in crisis, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson insisted Tuesday.
“I have concerns that we need to be doing more for people with serious mental illness. That’s what we need to focus on the money on,” Johnson said on Fox 5’s “Good Day” Tuesday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray’s signature mental health plan largely focuses on preventative measures and programs for people with depression and anxiety.
Only 12 percent of the $1 billion plan goes to people in crisis, according to DJ Jaffe, director of the Mental Illness Policy Organization.
That must change, Johnson said.
“We need to be putting that money into people that people see de-compensating on the subway and on the streets of New York City, who don’t know who they are, who can’t get the help they need.
“That’s where we need to funnel that money,” Johnson said.
Jaffe and other critics have long argued that more ThriveNYC funding should go toward preventing homelessness, arrest and incarceration of mentally ill New Yorkers.


Many residents of communities in Ikorodu in Lagos state have fled their homes for fear of being attacked by militants who have taken over the area.
The fleeing residents told NAN on Friday that life had become unbearable for them following the activities of the group.
According to them, the militants have laid siege on the community for two consecutive weeks, robbing, vandalising, kidnapping, raping and maiming their victims.
They have also allegedly stolen domestic animals and raw food stuffs.
The fleeing residents of Igboolowu community said they have informed the Lagos state police command of the development.
Full of fright, the residents added that many of them had to vacate their abode for fear of further attacks and molestations.
Mike Faleke, one the fleeing residents, told NAN that he had left the area with his family due to the activities.
“The hoodlums are pipeline vandals who have resorted to going to people’s homes to dispossess them of whatever they could find, including foodstuffs, goats, chicken, pigs and other domestic animals,” he said.
“They have now moved to Isawo community where they take over their house.
“These criminals now ask the occupants to identify the wealthy people within the community after which they proceed to attack them.
“There was a robbery attack by the militants in our neighbourhood during which a resident escaped to inform the police about the activity of the gang.
“But to the dismay of the residents, the police informed him that their schedule does not extend to the inroad but only on the main road.”
A school teacher, who simply gave his name as Ayo, claimed that with the nonchalant attitude of the police toward their plight, the militant were now on the loose, ravaging the community.
He also alleged that the police had turned back on them, making them wonder “if there is any government in the state?”
The teacher said that the militants had restricted the movement of those who could not escape from 6 am to 6pm on working days, adding that at weekend they seized their operations.
Ayo added that the weapons the hoodlums were carrying were highly sophisticated and could not be compared with that of the police.
Musibau Alao, another witness, said the hoodlums were also raiding filling stations.
He added that the police have keep saying that they were on top of the situation which wasnot true as the hoodlums had continued to lay siege on the communities.
When contacted, Dolapo Badmos, police spokesperson, said enough personnel, including the military had been deployed to the areas.
She said that the security agencies were expected to put the situation under control.
Badmos, however, advised the public not to “panic unnecessarily or move out of their homes”.
“If the public have information about the gunmen, they should report to the police on time.”


A Police Constable who had participated in a protest held by the National People’s Power (NPP) against the increase in water and electricity charges at the Gonagolla Junction in Ampara has been suspended from service.
According to Lankadeepa, the Police Headquarters stated that the suspended Police Constable was attached to the Vellaveli Police Station in Ampara.
The Police stated that the Constable had taken time off from work uninformed and had participated in the protest against the government on 26th March 2023 in civil attire.
They further stated that an investigation had been launched into the matter after which the Police officer was suspended from service with effect from Wednesday (05). (NewsWire)


Eight persons were killed and more than six seriously injured in a head-on collision between a passenger vehicle and a truck near Marinayakanahalli in Chintamani taluk of Chickballapur district on Sunday.
According to the police, the overcrowded passenger vehicle, carrying 17 people, including two children, was heading towards Chintamani from Rayalpaadu in Srinivasapura taluk.
“While approaching Marinayakanahalli, the vehicle collided with the truck, which was heading to Bengaluru. The truck driver was coming from Andhra Pradesh,” said the police.
Eyewitnesses said that owing to the impact, the vehicle was tossed in the air. Six passengers — two of whom were women — were killed instantaneously. Senior police officers visited the spot and shifted the injured to Chintamani and Kolar hospitals. However, two more passengers later succumbed to their injuries.
Fortunately, the two children inside the vehicle survived the accident, and are said to be recovering in the hospital, according to the local police. “The accident has been attributed to overspeeding by the truck driver, and the rash and negligent driving by the vehicle driver, who is among the deceased,” said a police officer.
The police have taken up cases of rash and negligent driving and death due to negligence against the truck driver who has been taken into custody.


Among speculations and criticism over the handling of the coronavirus crisis in the country, Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has declared the country “coronavirus-free”.
He ascribes the victory to the prayers by citizens that he believes God has heard. President John Magufuli while addressing the worshippers in a church in the capital, Dodoma, said, “The corona disease has been eliminated thanks to God”.
The World Health Organization (WHO) as well as other international forces have expressed concern over the government’s strategy on the pandemic that has been more theological than medical.
The Tanzania government has stopped publishing data on the number of coronavirus cases in the country and the last available data is dated April 29.
Earlier last week. President Magufuli said that only four patients were receiving treatment in the largest city, Dar es Salaam.
President Magufuli has attracted international criticism over his repeated emphasis on prayers during the pandemic as he said that the health crisis has been exaggerated and urged people to attend services in churches and mosques, saying that prayers “can vanquish” the virus.


1016 cases across the country in the past 24 hours
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: As many as 205 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours.
According to Dr Jageshwar Gautam, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), 138 new cases were detected in Kathmandu district alone. Similarly, 50 and 17 cases were confirmed in Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts, respectively.
The health ministry reported that 1,016 cases have been confirmed across the nation in the past 24 hours.


After having its petition cleared by the Board of Elections, the alliance began working to ensure that people are “well-informed” about the issue and have the opportunity to make their voices heard.
More than a dozen sites throughout the state are being used to distribute petitions, and county coordinators are helping to schedule training sessions, which have prepared more than 1200 people to conduct petition drives in the last few days alone.
These training sessions will continue, and petition drives will be held in full force after Easter.
McCoy said that the response so far has been both positive and energetic.
“Around the state, people are engaged,” he said, explaining that the overwhelming response during the debate over the legislation has carried over after its passage. Thousands of voters requested petitions within days of the bill’s approval.
“It is clear that while the opponents of marriage have been seeking influence from an elite group of politicians and supporters, the average citizens of Maryland continue to believe in the time-tested, unalterable definition of marriage,” commented Mary Ellen Russell, executive director of the Maryland Catholic Conference.
In a statement when the referendum campaign was announced, she explained that the conference believes its partnership with the efforts of the Maryland Marriage Alliance places it in the best position “to win for marriage in November.”
McCoy said that work will continue in coming weeks to make sure that the measure is included on the ballot in the fall.
“We want to ensure that the people of Maryland have the opportunity to vote on this issue,” he said.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 17. Azerbaijan has
implemented various reforms, including in tax and customs matters,
and created an attractive investment environment for foreign
investors, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev
said at a meeting with CEO of the German Eastern Business
Association Michael Harms in Munich on February 17, trend reports.
President Ilham Aliyev invited member companies of the German
Eastern Business Association to visit Azerbaijan.
Will be updated
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Australian police announced the arrest of 11 activists who caused chaos on Monday, during protests in downtown Sydney; to object to the failure to take drastic measures to confront the phenomenon of climate change.
The Australian police said in a statement, today, that these protests were filled with chaotic scenes in the commercial district of downtown Sydney, and caused the closure of major roads, including the one leading to the Port Tunnel.
Police sources said that more than a hundred people participated in these protests, but were dispersed within one hour. For their part, activists said that the ecosystem in Australia is collapsing, and that government is not taking enough measures to prevent this collapse, stressing that they will continue protests across Sydney.
It should be noted that the Australian state governments have implemented strict laws in recent years; to deter protesters who disrupt public transportation and commercial activities during climate change protests.


Jays take second in Dunseith
Put another tally in the runner-up column for the Jamestown High School boys golf team.
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Punjab will soon leave behind China in industrial development, says Kejriwal
Asserts that earlier governments had squeezed industrialists but we are working overtime to facilitate economic activity-
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that Punjab has huge potential of leaving behind China in the sphere of industrial development.
Addressing the gathering during the Sarkaar Sannatkaar milni here today, the Delhi Chief Minister said that Punjabis are born entrepreneurs and leaders due to which they have proved their mettle across the globe. He said that the hard work and resilience of the Punjabis is unmatched due to which they excel in every sphere. Arvind Kejriwal said that this spirit of utilised properly can be duly used for taking Punjabi industry ahead of China.
The Delhi Chief Minister said that the earlier governments had squeezed the industrialists in the state but the present government is working overtime for their well being. He said that this milni is a step forward towards resolving all the issues faced by industrialists. Arvind Kejriwal gave clarion call to industrialists for carving out a new and Rangla Punjab.
The Delhi Chief Minister said that Punjab will soon lead the country in every sphere as Bhagwant Singh Mann is working overtime for welfare of Punjabis. He said that the Chief Minister is moving in every nook and corner of the state to solve the issues faced by Punjabis. Arvind Kejriwal said that Punjabis are lucky to have got a Chief Minister like Bhagwant Singh Mann is serving them with missionary zeal.
The Delhi Chief Minister said that they had given guarantees to the industrialists during the run up for
Elections. He said that it is heartening to learn that most of these guarantees have been delivered. Arvind Kejriwal said the state government had received several suggestions from the industrialists after which people have been given respite.
The Delhi Chief Minister said that the interaction is not for getting votes but to assure that we are with industry. He said that in Punjab industrial development is going on in planned way. Arvind Kejriwal said that the state has already firmed up investment worth Rs 50,000 crore for the state which will provide 2.86 lakh jobs for youth.
The Delhi Chief Minister said that there was a time when industrialists were leaving the state out of fear of being looted. He said that now the purpose of this milni is to expand the local industry of state ten times. Arvind Kejriwal said that the vision and ideas of industrialists coupled with support from state government will help in promoting industry in state.


Parliament representative for Naifaru constituency and Vice President of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) Ahmed Shiyam has declared that the public considers President Yameen Abdul Gayoom as the only solution to the current situation.
Speaking on Channel13 on Monday, Shiyam stated that President Yameen ruled for the people, and since the current government came into office, the people realized that President Yameen served the public.
During the program, Shiyam highlighted the government's charges against the former president. He revealed that President Yameen was summoned to police and questioned regarding a Suspicious Transaction Report submitted by Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). However, he was being charged in another matter entirely.
He further stated that if the lower court judges considered President Yameen's lawyers' statements, and the witness testimonies, they would not have made the same ruling they had.
The government and those who testified against Yameen had no basis to back their claims, and the judges who made the ruling had not been monitoring the case when witnesses were questioned.
"The public can no longer see any way other than President Yameen", said Shiyam. He claimed that the former president proved he ruled for the sake of the people and that the public realized it the day the presidency changed.
Mentioning that the statement released by the first judge appointed to oversee the case was suspected of being influenced by the government, Shiyam claimed that the pressure is due to Judicial Service Commission (JSC) wanting the case to be conducted per their wishes. He stated that the accusations against the judge have not been investigated by any investigative authorities.
Shiyam stated the appeal against the judge's ruling for President Yameen's case was sent to Supreme Court, surpassing all appellate courts.


By Aira Genesa Magdayao
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has also taken its toll on the Palawan tourism sector, according to Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez.
During the Pakimanan ta si Gob media forum on Friday, Alvarez said that there were many flights to the province that have been canceled as a preventive measures against the possible entry and spread of the virus in the country.
He said that the virus has affected the economy of the province, although he has yet to receive data on this.
“It (COVID-19) is really affecting the tourism sector of Palawan, including the malls, airlines, and hotels considering that there were many canceled flights,” Alvarez said.
He said Palawan’s tourist arrivals reached two million in 2019, and expected that this could drastically decrease this year.
“We have reached over a million tourists, and we are already expecting a decline of number this year [due to COVID-19],” he said.


Car plunges into Neelum river, five tourists killed
Two children injured
Five people were killed after their car plunged into River Neelum near Jura in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
The rescue teams and police had retrieved three bodies and four people were moved to a nearby body. Two people succumbed to their wounds during treatment, and two children are said to be in critical condition.
The police said that two brothers along with their wives and children had been visiting the area. They had come from Lahore.
The cause of the accident has yet to be determined.


More voters think Mitt Romney and the Republican Party respect women who work outside the home than think President Obama and the Democrats respect women who stay at home, according to the latest The Hill Poll.
Forty-nine percent of likely voters said the presumptive GOP presidential nominee respects women who have independent careers, while 27 percent said he doesn’t and 24 percent weren’t sure.
When asked if President Obama respects women who stay at home rather than pursue a career, 37 percent of likely voters said he doesn’t and 35 percent said he does. Twenty-nine percent were unsure.
When it came to just women voters, 46 percent said Romney better understands their issues while 41 percent said Obama is better.
There was also a statistical tie when it came to which political party is better for women, with 42 percent of all voters saying Republicans and 41 percent Democrats.
Democrats suffered heavy losses in their sloppy attack on Ann Romney and working/stay-at-home women. Let this be a lesson for them to stick to real issues.


Man with hotel management degree runs Dubai clinic, arrested
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A 40-year-old fake Egyptian doctor, who possessed a hotel management degree but ran a clinic in Dubai, was nabbed in an undercover operation.
After receiving a tip-off, two officials at the Dubai Health Authority informed the Dubai Police about a clinic where a bogus doctor was offering treatment to people. A health inspector fixed an appointment with the fake doctor. He posed as a patient suffering from hair loss.
After receiving the money, the suspect examined the inspector's hair and gave him medicines, which were not registered and approved with the Ministry of Health and Prevention. The police arrested the man and seized a huge quantity of the medicine from his possession.
It came to light that the suspect had rented the room and was running the clinic for sometime. He didn't have any licence to practise medicine.
The man confessed to the police and health officials that he was not a doctor and only had a certificate of hotel management.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) "The Delhi High Court will soon rule on copyright protection for traditional music after the song, Veera Raja Veera, composed by music director A.R. Rahman for a Tamil movie, Ponniyin Selvan 2, was contested by Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar, a renowned classical singer.
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Iran removes import ban on all commodities registered below special exchange deal with Pakistan
(MENAFN) Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) confirmed on Saturday that the imports of all goods registered under an Iran-Pakistan special exchange deal have been permitted by the administration.
By the end of November, the Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry had got the administration’s agreement for permitting the import of some outputs mainly because its shipped from Pakistan under the agenda of the preferential exchange deal among the two nations.
Now, Iranian importers have been permitted to record import request arrangements for all outputs that were earlier on the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration's (IRICA) import ban list, showed that the source of the commodities is Pakistan.
Tehran and Islamabad have been taking new actions for expanding financial ties as the Iranian administration is encouraging fiscal diplomacy in the region.
Previously in October, Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) as well as the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) inked three memorandums of understanding (MOU) with the target of surging exchange among the private industries of the two nations.
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Custodian Of The Two Holy Mosques Congratulates President Of United States Of America On Independence Anniversary
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Jeddah, July 03, 2022, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Joseph Biden of the United States of America on his country's Independence Anniversary.
The King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes of constant good health and happiness for the President and further progress and prosperity for the government and friendly people of the United States of America.
The King praised the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and the development they are witnessing in all fields.
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Mauritania strongly condemns attack on civil facilities in UAE
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NOUAKCHOTT, 17th January 2022 (WAM) - Mauritania has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attacks that targeted civil facilities in the UAE that led to the death of three civilians and injuries of others.
In a statement on Monday, the Mauritanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation expressed full support for the UAE in the face of all threats to its security and stability.
The ministry expressed condolences to the families of the victims and its wishes of a speedy recovery for the injured.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - Jordanian companies' participation at the 10th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AGRITEQ 2023), which concludes on Sunday, was“a great success”, according to the Jordan Dates Association (JODA) Vice President Abdulkarim Abu Salih.
In press remarks on Saturday, he noted that representatives from Jordanian companies successfully marketed varieties of Medjool dates, which are unique to Jordan and meet international standards, surpassing other countries that produce the same type of dates, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
Abu Salih pointed out that Jordanian Medjool dates, along with other date varieties, are not only exported to Gulf markets but they also establish a strong presence in global markets such as Europe and America. Abu Salih added: 'We have finally succeeded in exporting dates to the Chinese market, despite fierce competition. About 20,000 tonnes of dates are produced annually, mostly of the Medjool variety. Half of this is exported to foreign markets, while the other half is consumed locally.'
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KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that operations will continue against extortionists and target killers in Karachi, while at the same time he reassured the people of Lyari that they are not being singled out.
Rehman Malik along with Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan visited Saeedabad Training Centre and spoke with a gathering of the Frontier Constabulary.
The Interior Minister said that action will continue against extortionists and target killers at all costs. He also said that there will be no breathing space given for terrorists.
Rehman Malik said that he had been given a go ahead by President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister Gilani.
He also said that the action taken against terrorists in Lyari should not be seen by the residents of the area as an operation being taken against them.


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Government’s decision to cut capital expenditure will affect the contractors who have already undertaken to implement various government projects, UPFA MP Bandula Gunawardane said yesterday.
“We have heard that the government had decided to cut capital expenditure by 15% and we would like to know what the impact it would bring in. We have been made to understand that contractors who have undertaken projects could be affected by this move,” Dr Gunawardene said.
He said the government is out to cut 15% of capital expenditure which has been approved by the House.
State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne who responded said the cutting of capital expenditure will be cut in a way which will not affect the contractors in a negative manner. MP Gunawardene then said a responsible person in the government should make a statement in the House with regard to the matter.


Rwandan 60000 Student To Repeat Exam
The Rwandan government has announced that more than 60,000 students will be forced to repeat their studies after failing in their exams.
Of these, more than 44,000 students took their primary school leaving examinations, and the rest took their secondary exams.
Last year the country’s education authorities introduced a special policy to help increase student achievement, according to the New Times website.
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The country’s education minister said students who had questions would be helped, according to the policy.
“The next step”, according to Valentine Uwamariya, is “to monitor students and their schools, and in the future there will be a special program to help them, in collaboration with the Rwandan education board (REB), districts and schools”.
The decision sparked outrage especially on social media, with some people saying it was unfair.


The Panbang MP Dorji Wangdi raised concerns on behalf of the people of his constituency who, he said, are ecstatic and anxious about the economic and infrastructural development that will brought about once the Chamkharchu project is started.
He said that it was confirmed by the Economic Affairs minister during the previous session of the parliament that the Chamkarchu Hydro Electrict Project would be started immediately upon finalization of the modalities of the Kholonghcu Hydro Electric Project.
MP Dorji Wangdi also said that the National Assembly has accordingly, further resolved and directed that the Chamkhar project be accorded the highest priority and taken up in the first phase itself.
Therefore, he asked the Economic Affairs minister to share the status of the implementation of Chamkharchu HEP as to when is it exactly going to be started since the people of Khenrig Namsum are highly anxious about the project.
Following the question the Economic minister Norbu Wangchuk said that the 770 MW Chamkharchu project has been planned a long time ago and it is also accorded the highest priority.
He said that the ministry worked hard for the project and received support from the National Assembly and National Council to take the project forward.
According to Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk the people expected the construction works to start immediately but the agencies involved in the project are required to do other important work like paper works, detail survey of the site and other necessary studies in carrying out the project.
Lyonpo said that the all matters between the Bhutan’s representative Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and the Indian counterpart, National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) for Chamkharchu project has been resolved and the articles of incorporation is almost completed.
“People waited for decades and now it is confirmed that the project will start” Lyonpo said.
Lyonpo said that the intention behind the construction of Chamkharchu project and prioritizing it to be started as a phase I project is to help the people of eight gewogs from Khenrig Namsum in particular.
Lyonpo said that the environmental impact of the project was heavily discussed and the concerned agencies has studied and looked starting the project with minimal impact on human and nature.
He went on to say that few people began to doubt and tried to stop the project when all hydro projects come through appropriate planning and managment.
“Environment impact will be similair to that of other Hydro projects that happened in the country. Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk said.
Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk also said that from ministry‘s side studies are being carried out to determine the impact of hydropower for the country‘s economy and since it is deemed feasible and lucrative the project is being taken forward.
Further, he said that the government also studied on what modalities are to be followed and how the Chamkharchu project should be scheduled.


ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has said that the authority to appoint the new Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence lies with the Prime Minister.
Fawad Chaudhry said that the Prime Minister and the military leadership are on the same page over the appointment of the new DG ISI.
“The Prime Minister and the army chief Qamar Bajwa had a long meeting last night. Gen Bajwa and the Prime Minister have an extremely close and positive relationship,” the information minister said.
Fawad Chaudhry said that the appointment will be finalised amicably. “The PM has taken the cabinet members in confidence over the matter.”
“The PM’s Office will never take a step which will jeopardise the stature of the country’s military leadership and vice versa,” the information minister said, stated that the new DG ISI would be appointed as per law.
“That authority lies with the prime minister,” Fawad Chaudhry said.
The Pakistan Daily was the first news outlet to report that Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum would be appointed as the new DG ISI but sources have claimed that Prime Minister Imran Khan was not pleased with the announcement by ISPR.
Sources have suggested that the Prime Minister wanted the announcement to come from the Prime Minister’s office.


Kano State government has secured a grant of $1.1 million from Japan and the European Union (EU) with a view to cushioning the effects of COVID-19 in the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar, on Wednesday said the grant is specifically targeted at vulnerable individuals and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), in the state adding the grant is intended is designed to communities badly affected by the pandemic.
He said that the grant will be discharged in a Cash-For-Work arrangement adding that a total number of 1,600 individuals have been slated for the grant
He added that a 630 SMEs will be part of the grant distribution process.
Abba said that already Kano state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has briefed about the development.
The letter to that effect said that “The UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Nigeria in collaboration with the government of Japan, has initiated a project to support selected vulnerable communities affected by the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 to minimise the impact of job and livelihood losses and to also help contain the spread of the Virus.”
Meanwhile, the Governor has directed that,the grant should be reserved for the most vulnerable people in the state while instructing that 500 new bank accounts be opened for the intended beneficiaries.
He said that Ganduje has also directed that all bank charges must be paid on behalf of identified and selected beneficiaries by state government


Srinagar, Sep 18: Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Coordination Committee (JKCSCC) member and senior Vice President of Awami National Conference (ANC), Muzaffar Ahmad Shah Tuesday said that there was need to be united to fight the present situation being faced by the people.
In a statement issued, Shah said that he believe that the power and resilience of people will bear the fruit.
He added that the newly appointed Governor of the state should look into the situation thoroughly and should understand that without the will of people, the conduct of elections in the state won’t prove fruitful rather will create further alienation between the mainstream and masses.
Calling the electoral process as ‘drama’, Shah said that such process against the aspirations of people is anti-democratic.
He said the mainstream parties observed that without the participation of people, the elections are ‘futile’, saying that the parties should take care of their party workers and activists.


Despite presidential shadow, Senate race continues
Presidential politics upstaged the Minnesota U.S. Senate race, but candidates want their supporters to attend precinct caucuses Tuesday so they can advance to future conventions.
The more supporters at the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party convention in June, the better chance a candidate has of being endorsed -- and the delegate selection process begins Tuesday night.
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US President Joe Biden addressed the lawmakers who greeted him with long applause at the Canadian Federal Parliament in the capital city of Ottawa, where he was on an official visit.
Saying that the USA and Canada are “two countries that share the same heart”, Biden emphasized the common history and values between the two countries.
Stating that Canada is a very important partner, Biden noted that the Canadian people can always trust the USA.
Biden said that the two countries act together in the face of global challenges and that they will build their future together.
A call to support Ukraine
Talking about the policies he implemented in the field of economy, especially the Inflation Reduction Act in the USA, Biden pointed to the agreements they made with Canada in a number of economic areas such as clean energy and electric vehicles. “Canada has large quantities of critical minerals essential for the world’s clean energy future,” Biden said. said.
The US President also referred to the Russia-Ukraine war and praised the struggle of the Ukrainians. Emphasizing that Russia committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, Biden called on Ukraine to continue to support it.
Underlining the importance of the contribution of the USA and Canada to NATO, Biden also argued that the two countries are also active in the Asia-Pacific and promote an open, free and prosperous Asia-Pacific.
Noting that they will also provide the modernization of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) with Canada, Biden stated that they will also work together for stability in Haiti.
Emphasizing the importance of relations between the two countries
Biden stated that they have taken joint steps with Canada to prevent illegal immigration, and that the two countries will also lead a global coalition in the fight against drugs.
In addition, Biden noted that the USA and Canada will “return to the Moon together”, and announced that the US National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) will soon announce the names of the astronauts on the crew of three Americans and a Canadian, within the framework of the Artemis II program.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also emphasized the importance of relations between the two countries in this difficult period globally.
Emphasizing the need to develop US-Canada cooperation on issues such as the support given to Ukraine, economic and defense relations, and the climate crisis, Trudeau pointed to the common values shared by the two countries, such as democracy.


The Secretary General of the Manual Workers Union, Johnson Motshwarakgole, says that the latest rough government tactics against the unions in the country will only work to strengthen them and not to weaken them as those applying them are thinking.
“They are just shooting themselves on the foot and will not benefit in the long run,” he warned.
Speaking in an interview with the Sunday Standard on Friday, Motshwarakgole said that the current government has proved to be very hostile to the unions in that they are coming up with laws which are against the unions on almost a daily basis.
“If there is anything consistent that the current government has done since coming into power, it is coming up with laws that are against the working people and my warning is that this will not help them to remain in power as they are driving away even their supporters who are workers,” he warned.
Motshwarakgole said that the government seems to have been driven to the stance it has taken against the workers by the recent past government workers strike, which he said was a legal strike and that even after the unions had called the strike off hoping that there will be negotiations, the government is still pursuing “war” tactics against the workers.
He said that the unions’ hopes after the strike was called off was that there would be serious negotiations between the parties but that they were greatly alarmed that, instead of negotiations, there followed more regulations that seek to curtail their members’ rights further.
Motshwarakgole said this was recently made clear by the arrest of union leaders during a peaceful meeting in the Gaborone Secondary School grounds who were there just to inform their members who were dismissed from work on the latest developments in regard to their cases.
“These are people who are no longer working for the government and we cannot meet them in places where they are not employed but under the trees where we were meeting them during the strike. It is, therefore, disturbing that they were arrested,” he said.
On the issue of the 3 percent salary increment that the government has offered their members, Motshwarakgole said that they are adamant that the government is doing that on its own as they still stand by their demand that the increment should be on a pyramid form that will see the lowly paid getting more.
“The current one they are talking about is theirs alone which will only work to see the likes of Fastinah Bakwena the Director of the Directorate of Public Service Management and Eric Molale the Permanent Secretary to the President benefiting more than other public servants,” he said.
On what the future of the unions in the country is, Motshwarakgole said, “Gloom and gloom and we will not take it lying down.”
Asked what they will do he said, “We will encourage our members to each recruit 10 people and vote in great numbers in the coming elections, who they will vote for will be their choice.”


Willmar's chief of police says major crime incidents are not connected
WILLMAR -- Police Chief David Wyffels wants the public to know that five major criminal offenses that have occurred on the city's southeast side during the last month -- including last Wednesday incident in which a police officer and squad car were shot at -- are not connected to one another.
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Shivakumar also pointed out that global companies were increasingly shifting headquarters from the place of origin to the growing markets and the organizations were prioritizing creative jobs and outsourcing the repetitive work. “More Global headquarters will be in BRICS and Emerging Nations” he said at AIMA National Human Resource Management (HRM) Summit. Shivakumar further added that the country would have a global and knowledge economy in the coming years.
Citing from the Egon Zehnder report, Shivakumar said the share of creative class and service class would increase in the workforce in the coming years while ratio of working class would decline.
He also added that Indian HR was not prepared for the shifts in the nature of the economy, the ways of working and the changing direction of globalization. “India will hire the most in the world in the next decade but it will be challenged on talent,” he added.
Hero MotoCorpBSE -2.11 % Joint Managing Director Sunil K Munjal said that people fear losing their positions to those they groom and that mindset needs to be addressed by providing clarity of roles. “The leadership traits have to be identified at the time of recruitment and the focus has to be on the ability to deal with the unforeseen situations,” he said. Naina Lal Kidwai, Chairman India and Executive Director, HSBC Asia Pacific, said that companies need to prevent entitlement mentality among the identified stars.


By Mohd Shukri Ishak
JAKARTA: Health workers in Indonesia will be given a third vaccine – the Moderna vaccine – to further increase their resistance to COVID-19.
In a press conference through a webinar today, Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said the 3rd vaccination programme (booster), involving 1.47 million health workers, will start next week.
Health workers were the first group to be vaccinated through the national vaccination programme which started on January 13, using the Sinovac vaccine. According to local media reports, since the beginning of the pandemic until June 28, a total of 1,031 health workers in the republic died as a result of COVID-19.
According to data posted by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency via its Twitter account @BNPB_Indonesia today, more than 35.7 million have received the first vaccine, while more than 14.8 million have received the second vaccine in Indonesia.
Since June, new positive cases have started to rise sharply as a result of the Delta variant, which to date has recorded over 2.4 million total positive cases.
For the past 24 hours, Indonesia recorded 37,124 new positive cases, while another 871 deaths were recorded, bringing the total death toll now to 64,631 people.


New York receiving $47.8 million to 'harden' bridges against erosion
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Aug 24, 2014 at 12:17 AM
New York is receiving $47.8 million to "harden" its bridges against erosion.
Gov. Cuomo announced Friday that the state is receiving the money from the federal government to protect 20 bridges that are vulnerable to foundation erosion.
The Democratic governor says the funds will help make the state's bridges more resilient in the face of severe weather, and says making infrastructure stronger than ever is part of adjusting to what he says is "the new reality of extreme weather."
No city bridges were among the 20 bridges.
The state has requested a total of $518 million in federal help to strengthen more than 100 bridges around the state.


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Joint Chiefs chairman: Iraq has asked for U.S. air power to counter militants
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- While Iraq's military claimed Wednesday to have driven back militants battling for control of the country, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Congress that the United States has received a request from the Iraqi government to use its air power in the conflict.
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INDIANAPOLIS – With more than a quarter million people expected to watch fireworks in downtown Indy Tuesday night, public safety officials have stepped up security in the area.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department plan to deploy extra officers during fireworks.
“You'll see more officers downtown, more officers in uniform, more officers on the corners directing traffic and directing people and just out in the crowds ensuring everybody's safety,” said Rick Riddle with IMPD.
Other public safety officials, like those with the Indianapolis Fire Department, also plan to stay alert during the event.
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singapore - the sentosa development corporation, which oversees the singapore island's marketing and development, has appointed we communications as its strategic communications partner following an evaluation process.
we's overarching mandate includes expanding on sentosa's new branding as the place“where discovery never ends,” and position the resort island as asia's must-visit sustainable tourism and leisure destination.
we will lead communications strategies targeted at locals and international tourists to increase engagement and emotional connections to the sentosa, located off singapore's southern coast.
the firm will also focus on the development corporation's sentosa-brani master plan, which includes long-term plans to reshape sentosa and adjacent pulau brani into a premiere tourism spot.
mira bharin, sdc's divisional director of marketing and guest experience, said we communications will allow sentosa to bring their brand“to life.”
“we communications brought fresh perspectives, a vibrant team spirit, and data-led insights to our strategic communications challenge,” bharin said.“their commitment to sustainability and holistic well-being also aligns with our vision for sentosa, and we are confident that this partnership will help elevate sentosa's position as the leading eco-tourism hub in asia."
daryl ho, we singapore's managing director, said,“our mission is to celebrate and share sentosa's continued transformation into a must-see sustainable leisure destination where people discover unique experiences and connections. the worlds of travel, experiences and sustainability are colliding, and sentosa is well-placed to address this opportunity.“i believe our team's strength in impactful storytelling and expertise in data-led strategic integrated communications will be integral to achieving success in this.”
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California officials say their pizza ovens were at the heart of the outbreak, but the outbreak has since been spread to other regions.
A total of 4,541 people have died from the coronavirus outbreak, the state health department said on Friday.
There have been more than 2,000 new infections in hospitals.
The state also said on Thursday that 1,000 more people have been tested for the virus.
Amber Vazquez reports from Los Angeles.


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JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) – Two people were taken to the hospital after one car struck three others early Monday morning.
Johnston police said the vehicle then came to a stop next to a building on George Waterman Rd.
They said the woman driving, as well as the driver of the car that was struck, were both injured and sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Two other vehicles were involved in the crash. However – according to police – they were parked and unoccupied at the time of the accident.
Police said investigators have not yet determined what caused the crash.
They said the driver is expected to be cited for several traffic violations.


The global waste to energy market could increase at 8.1% per year until 2019.
That’s according to a report by US consultancy Transparency Market Research, which believes the market is expected to be worth more than $31.8bn (£20.35bn).
The increase is driven by the rising concern towards energy security and growing regulatory support and funding, it added.
Factors such as lower greenhouse gas emissions from landfills and taxes will also affect the global waste to energy market.
By geography, the market is dominated by Asia Pacific generating more than 40% of the total market.
The report claims: “At present, Japan has the highest level of sustainable waste management, while China and India have the potential to generate massive volume of wastes that can be used in waste to energy plants.
“The Asia Pacific waste to energy market is expected to witness healthy growth during the forecast period. This regional market is fueled by rising economic development and accelerating disposable income.”
The study also says the trend towards bio waste will be a game changer.
“On the basis of technology, the global waste to energy market is divided into thermal and biological. At present, the thermal technology sector dominates the market in terms of revenue, while the biological technology sector is projected to demonstrate the fastest growth during the forecast period.”


The Social Affairs Ministry has unveiled plans to improve the national rice for the poor (raskin) programme in an effort to overcome rice shortages.
Social Affairs Minister Khofifah Indar Parawansa said the plan was also aimed at curbing graft.
"The Corruption Eradication Commission [KPK] has requested that the raskin programme be redesigned," Khofifah said on Saturday.
Khofifah said that the ministry had enlisted several other government institutions, including the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) in the restructuring programme.
The plan was to start the restructuring programme without affecting food sufficiency.
A number of regions have experienced rice shortages over the past several weeks. Last month, the ministry appealed to Bulog to immediately distribute rice to the poor.
"Based on instructions issued by Vice President Jusuf Kalla, Bulog should immediately distribute rice to the poor," Khofifah said on Feb. 24.


Minister for Information Technology, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has revealed that a cybersecurity policy has been finalized.
While speaking at the Huawei Mobile Pakistan Summit, the IT minister said that the government will establish an authority under the cybersecurity policy. He emphasized that mobile phones will become an important tool for banking and education.
The minister also announced that the government will earmark a piece of land in Haripur, Hazara for telecom companies to establish mobile manufacturing plants.
He told that the government has discussed the establishment of mobile manufacturing plants in Pakistan with several telecom companies including Huawei.
“Land has been identified near Haripur for establishing such plants,” said the minister.
Siddiqui said that the government aims to digitize Pakistan. It will need 0.2 million graduates with expertise in modern technology in the coming years.
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the government is planning to set up Media Technology University to empower the media with innovative skills.
He underlined that IT has contributed a lot in socio-economic development but it has reduced job opportunities and the pressing issue is to save these jobs.
“Digital advertising has taken over traditional advertising and several offices of media organizations have closed down because of this change,” said Chaudhry.
The minister said that Huawei spends $14.5 billion on research and development, which is more than half of Pakistan’s exports. The company is also working to promote technology in Pakistan.
At the occasion, Huawei Vice President Middle East Sunxiaofeng said that 5G is coming this year and would alter the society. He emphasized that Huawei is committed to providing a secure network and cooperating with the regulator.
The company has created 25,000 jobs in Pakistan.


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A local who spoke to Sun on Thursday evening said the company in question had uprooted and transported trees out of the island multiple times.
He said that the issue was especially concerning as the island was plagued with beach erosion.
The local said that the trees


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ISLAMABAD: Chairman Coordination FPCCI Malik Sohail Hussain has asked the government to consider demands of the business community sympathetically and take concrete steps to resolve their outstanding problems.
He said that trading community of Islamabad has suffered a lot due to Metro Bus Project and sit-ins while they were not provided any relief by the authorities.
Now, the traders have been asked to close shops at 8 pm which will be last nail in the coffin of their businesses.
Malik Sohail asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Finance Minister Ishar Dar and Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to take steps aimed at soothing the business community which has always supported PML-N considering it a business friendly political entity.
He said that the elected representatives of Rawalpindi take interest in the problems of masses while those elected from Islamabad have abandoned their voters in favour of their agenda.
He said that the culture of Islamabad is different where people come out of homes for shopping at night which the policymakers must understand otherwise the situation will lead us to tensions which is not in interest of anyone.
The business leader said that traders have used strike as last option, adding that power can be conserved by swift implementation of power projects and reforms in the transmission and distribution network. DNA


Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people of Eastern Province has appealed to government to hasten the distribution of farming inputs under the Farmer Input support programme (FISP).
Paramount Chief Mpezeni said the delay in the distribution of the inputs had caused panic among farmers who did not know when they would receive the agro requirements.
He told ZANIS in an interview that farmers needed to start applying fertilisers to their fields as the rains had intensified and time for the application of fertilizer was due.
The chief stated that if they did not apply the fertilisers in good time, crop growth would be affected and result in hunger in many communities.
However, Paramount Chief Mpezeni has commended government for the various developments being undertaken in the province.
The Paramount Chief cited the construction of roads, schools and health facilities as some of the projects that will improve the live people in rural areas. He said this had helped reduce the suffering of the people who he said were left behind in terms of development.- ZANIS


IPOH, 22 April 2009: The Perak state government is to buy the Proton Perdana Executive for use as the official car of the state executive councillors and ex-officio personnel, replacing the previous government’s Toyota Camry 2.4V cars which are to be auctioned off.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the state government decided to revert to the Proton cars as they were a symbol of the nation’s pride.
Speaking at a news conference after chairing a meeting of the state executive council, he did not state how many Proton cars the state government would buy but said the number would depend on the need.
Asked whether the state government was unconcerned about the maintenance cost of the Proton Perdana Executive cars, which was claimed to be high, Zambry said the state government would discuss with Proton on the maintenance aspect.
He also said that the state government had received encouraging response to its decision to auction off the 16 Toyota Camry 2.4V used by the state executive councillors of the previous state government of the DAP-PKR-PAS coalition. — Bernama


President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that several families were able to avoid going hungry in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the allowances issued by the government. The president made the statement while speaking at a campaign meeting of the main-ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).
During the meeting held with candidates running for Noonu atoll seats in the upcoming local council election, President Solih shared the figure of the amount issued as income support to individuals in Noonu atoll.
The president further noted that several other allowances, including that issued for single parents and the elderly, are given to the country’s citizens. Those in the islands were able to survive the pandemic due to the allowances, said the president. The people of the Maldives would have suffered if no allowances were issued, he added.
The president also highlighted the details of some of the projects carried out by the government focusing on Noonu atoll over the past two years. He assured that the government would continue to work towards the betterment of the atoll.


Suryapet: The state government had failed to control the spread of COVID-19 in the state, alleged the Congress leader Mallu Bhatti vikramarka.
He said that the government is neglecting the public health sector at a time when people were struggling for survival following the pandemic.
He further added, “The State government failed to prepare government hospitals to tackle the pandemic situation.”
Stating that the spread of corona virus was high in Suryapet district, he said the required medical facilities and infrastructure was not provided to Suryapet district hospital to treat COVID-19 patients. “The same situation prevails in all district government hospitals in the State,” he added.
He questioned why Energy Minister G Jagdish Reddy, who claims to be a close associate of the Chief Minister, failed to develop facilities and infrastructure in the district government hospital which comes under his Assembly constituency.


Some grants, food security programmes affected by July riots, Zulu tells SAHRC
The minister said that some storage facilities where food for the department’s community nutrition programme was stored and packaged were among the buildings that were burnt down.
DURBAN - Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has told the inquiry into the July anarchy that food security programmes and grant distribution services were affected when the violence swept through KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Zulu, who has tested positive for COVID-19, is testifying virtually at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) inquiry sitting in Umhlanga on Wednesday morning.
The minister has reported that some storage facilities where food for the department’s community nutrition programme was stored and packaged were among the buildings that were burnt down.
"The July unrest severely disrupted the food supply chain networks and affected food distribution and mainly food accessed by the poor and vulnerable. This is because the disruption had an impact on the department, community nutrition and development centers," Minister Zulu said.
Zulu said that the violence also affected the distribution of social grants, which she described as a lifeline for vulnerable individuals and households, especially during the pandemic.
However, she said that 90% of the grants had already been paid when the violence broke out.
WATCH: SAHRC hearing into July unrest continues


Singh, who was in Amethi to campaign for party candidate Smriti Irani contesting against Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, said that there were several shortcomings but he being a former army chief was not in a position to speak more about it.
“But I want to say that during 10 year regime of Manmohan government attention was not given on the betterment of Army and it has become weak,” he said.
At a meeting in Gauriganj, Singh said that objective of the BJP was to win the hearts of the people.
He said that there was a Modi wave in the country, which was blowing like a “wind of change” which the people have started to feel.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On Friday, the Russian invaders directed three Shahed-136 kamikaze drones to Odesa. One of the drones was destroyed by the Ukrainian air defense forces.
The Odesa City Council reported this on Telegram with reference to the Operational Command South.
'Odesa was attacked by kamikaze drones from the sea. Two drones destroyed an administrative building in the port area, rescue services are fighting the fire,' the report reads. Read also:
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One civilian was killed, according to the city council.
The Ukrainian air defense forces shot down one Shahed-136 over the sea.
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The Constitutional Court was asked to determine if the industry violates a constitutional law.
Austria.- According to a review from Mondaq, The Austrian Constitutional Court determined that the gambling monopoly doesn’t violate an article that establishes the freedom to provide services in the country.
The Court established that based on a case from the European Court of Justice, the gambling monopoly could represent a restriction when it comes to providing services in Austria, but then said that the concessionaires that were under the microscope didn’t infringe the law. Casinos Austria AG and Österreichische Lotterien GmbH are two licensees that according to the Supreme Court, advertise regularly the gambling services, therefore local citizens don’t have the freedom that they should when it comes to picking services.
The Constitutional Court said that the extremely low growth that the gambling industry has had in the last couple of years is proof that the concessionaires don’t violate the EU law. Mondaq said that a repeal would’ve presented several consequences on the tax system for gaming providers, and that there is still a chance that the monopoly could be defeated, since there are other cases pending in the Constitutional Court that will be reviewed later this year.


Criticisms that government has neglected education on Barbuda is not going down well with the Director of Education Clare Browne, so much so that he has promised to visit the island more often.
Barbudans have levelled condemnation against the Ministry of Education, for its alleged failure to improve infrastructure and basic equipment at the schools.
In fact, some parents have claimed that the concentration appears to be on schools in Antigua.
But Browne, who was at the time speaking at a visit to the island, on Monday, said, “I feel that the education system is working and working well.”
While not pointing them out, Browne, however, admitted that there are shortcomings.
“Yes, there are challenges and there are things we need to do and we will continue to do the things we need to do,” he added.
On Monday, Minster of Education Michael Browne led a delegation to the Sir McChesney George Secondary School and the Holy Trinity Primary School on Barbuda.
“We will continue to visit Barbuda through the education officers,” the minister told the media.
He also gave commitment to enhance the skills of teachers moving forward.
“We want to ensure we give support to the classroom teachers. The greatest impact on learning is not the equipment, but the teachers as well. They need to be able to help the students,” he said.


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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala discussed strengthening the existing friendship and co-operation between the two countries and ways to support and develop these relations at various levels.
During their meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Prague Wednesday, the Amir and the prime minister also discussed enhancing bilateral relations to broader levels in all fields.
At the outset of the meeting, the prime minister welcomed the Amir and the accompanying delegation, hoping that His Highness's visit would contribute to the development and strengthening of relations.
For his part, His Highness the Amir thanked the prime minister for the warm reception, expressing his aspiration to develop co-operation, especially with the increasing of favourable opportunities between the two countries.
HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, HE the Chief of Amiri Diwan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, and HE the Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Qassim al-Thani attended the meeting.
On the Czech side, it was attended by Minister of Transport Martin Kupka, Minister of Finance Zbynek Stanjura, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavsky, Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Sikela, and a number of senior officials.
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KATHMANDU: CPN-UML acting Chairperson Bamdev Gautam today said that it was quite but natural for President Ram Baran Yadav to reject the two ordinances related to the Constituent Assembly elections forwarded by the government.
Gautam said the government unilaterally forwarded them to the Head Of State to bring them into force, ignoring the ground reality that political consensus was indispensable to end the political deadlock.
Issuing a press statement here, Gautam said that it was a violation of the supremacy of the Interim Constitution and rule of
law to forward the ordinances – ordinance to amend some Nepal acts and ordinance for the election of the Constituent Assembly – for their promulgation even as the Election Commission had already expressed its inability to conduct the CA election without making amendments to the Interim Constitution, 2063 BS.
“The government and its allied partners are scrambling after the President rejected the two Cabinet-endorsed ordinances, which were intended to prolong the autocratic rule of the caretaker government,” Gautam said in the statement, which was issued in the absence of party Chairman Jhalanath Khanal, who is currently in a trip to the Gulf countries.
Gautam has also flayed the UCPN-Maoist led government for taking such undemocratic and autocratic moves, instead of taking the initiative to form a national consensus government to bail the country
out of political and constitutional deadlock.
The statement has also appealed to all concerned political parties not to resort to mud-slinging against the first elected President of the country and the institution per se on the ground of partisan interest.


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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BEIRUT, Aug 10 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Minister of State for Administrative Development Affairs Enaya Ezzeddine underscored on Thursday eminent status of the Kuwaiti women in serving the Kuwaiti society particularly in the political realm.
The Kuwaiti woman's role is substantiated with its effective role in the National Assembly (the Parliament), the Lebanese woman minister said, hoping the Kuwaiti woman will be able to develop further and turn into an example to be followed in the Arab world, Minister Ezzeddine was speaking to KUNA on sidelines of the fifth international conference or Arab women in computing, hosted by the American University in Beirut (AUB).
The convention aims at boosting Arab women's potentials so they may turn more effective and productive, minister Ezzeddine indicated.
Meanwhile, Zainab Al-Me'raj, Kuwaiti University professor, said she was taking part in the conference as a member in a Kuwaiti delegation for discussing women role in computing and supporting those who serve in private and government sectors.
Al-Me'raj, also representative of the Arab Women in Computing Foundation, said the establishment is guiding young Kuwaiti women to master information technology and computer programming to empower them serve in various sectors, where IT and computer sciences have become a necessity.
The three-day convention groups a large number of male and female IT experts from Arab and foreign countries. (end) ayb.rk -
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(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) LA PAZ Jumada II 05 1437 March 14 2016 SPA -- A small plane crashed into a market in rural Santa Ana del Yacuma in northeast Bolivia's Beni region on Sunday killing seven people and injuring another 15 local police said according to Reuters.
The black and orange Cessna 206 crashed into the market shortly past noon killing four people aboard the aircraft including the pilot and three people that were on the ground Bolivia's aviation authority said.
All the victims were inhabitants of the region.
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Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on Monday said the continuous decline in the confidence of businessmen, industrialists and investors is alarming.
The business community is troubled by unending economic problems, businesses are closing down and people are losing their jobs, he said.
Mian Zahid Hussain said that for the first time in the country’s history, the situation is rapidly deteriorating due to the simultaneous political, economic and constitutional crisis.
Talking to the business community, the veteran business leader said that street crimes are increasing and insecurity in the business community is continuously increasing which is causing the flight of capital and exodus of industries from the country.
Many business people believe that the country is not moving in the right direction and that things are getting worse instead of better which is detrimental to them, he remarked.
Mian Zahid Hussain said that the business community is also worried due to the rising inflation because the majority of the country’s population is spending a large part of their income on food and their purchasing power has eroded therefore, they are unable to buy other things.
As a result, many businesses have closed down while others continue to shrink. At the same time, the value of the local currency is also continuously depreciating while the bank markup, electricity and fuel prices are continuously increasing, which has made business more difficult and worsened the situation for the people.
The business leader added that delay in the IMF loan and the early election controversy have created uncertainty and fears among the public and the business community, which is affecting their confidence.
The public and the business community have been hearing nothing but comforting statements about the IMF loan for months, adding to their anxiety.
They believe that the disputes between politicians and institutions in the country have nothing to do with the country’s development, constitution and law, but the whole effort is to achieve their own political interests, for which the integrity of the country is put at stake.


From Lawal Sa’idu Funtua, Katsina
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state has directed for the lockdown of two more local government areas of the state where two new cases of COVID-19 were discovered.
The two Local Governments affected by the fresh lockdown include Mani and Jibia local Governments.
A statement signed by the secretary to the government of the state, Alhaji Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa and made available to newsmen in Katsina disclosed the one case were identified in each of the affected local government.
He therefore urged people of the affected areas to be patient and adhere strictly to the health safety guidelines given to them.
Masari added that actions were taken to safeguard peoples life, stressing that the measures were not taken to make things difficult to the people of the affected areas.
With the lockdown of the two additional local goverents it bring to five the total number of local Governments in Katsina state that were affected by the lockdown.
The local government in Katsina under lockdown include, Katsina Metropolis, Dutsin-ma, Daura, Jibia and Mani Local Governments


ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf has said that India is stuck in a difficult position in Indian Occupied Kashmir and is unable to figure out what to do.
In a statement, he said that India’s move of August 5, 2019 had expectedly backfired and it has lost Kashmir for all practical purposes. He said that India will have to hold a plebiscite as per the United Nations Resolutions to give Kashmiris their just right to self-determination as there is no other workable solution to the issue.
The SAPM said that India has been using Afghan territory against Pakistan and creating misunderstandings but now Pakistan has managed to improve the situation. He said that the Afghan leadership has come to realise that it was only Pakistan that could have helped get the Intra-Afghan Peace process to its present shape and would assist in its meaningful conclusion.
He also said that Pakistan is a responsible state and will never allow any move to jeopardise regional peace and security. Yousaf said that if India tries to test Pakistan, the response will be even bigger than demonstrated last year.


It is well known that the Singapore government has taken up with the Andhra Pradesh capital development project during Chandra Babu Naidu's tenure. Meanwhile, the breaking news is that the Singapore government had officially opted out of the project.
An official GO was issued regarding the same by the state government led by YS Jagan Reddy this morning. Buzz is that the decision was taken after a mutual discussion between both parties.
This a major blow for the state of Andhra Pradesh and we need to see how the YCP government will handle the situation.