Police have achieved a major success by cracking the whip on the administrators of the anti-Government and-anti police pages on the social networking site, Facebook.
Police said that these pages operated by youth were fomenting trouble in Srinagar and other major towns of Kashmir valley during the summer unrest of 2010.
Police source said that they have summoned four administrators of these major anti-Government pages and have identified 24 other youth, who will be summoned in coming days.
Those who have already been summoned for cyber crime are Muheet, Salik, Faraaz and Irfan Trambu, all hailing from Srinagar city. They have been questioned by the police and have confessed their crime to the investigators.
These four youth were the administrators of "Freedom of Dawn, Allaw, Hoshar Jammat, Ballaiy Khuda and We love Syed Ali Shah Geelani" pages.
Police have seized their laptops and desktops that proves their involvement, said a police source. They have also tracked their involvement through their IP addresses and other electronic evidence is also proving their involvement, said police sources.
Most of these youth are in their late teens and are doing undergraduate courses in Management and Commerce in various colleges in Srinagar.
Police sources said that their parents are also being summoned and these youth will be counseled.
Police were after these youth who were fomenting trouble in Srinagar city and other major towns of Kashmir valley for past few years, sources said.
An investigating officer told JK News that Police were after these youth for a long time. He said that a special police team was constituted to identify and nab them.
He said that they were uploading provocative and seditious material on these websites and pages besides making pejorative comments. "They were concealing their identity by using pseudonyms while running these pages", he said.
Police sources said that they had been investigating and monitoring the activities of these pages for long. They said that the administrators of these pages were interlinked to each other. These youth were passing on passwords to one another for operating and uploading information on these pages.
An investigating officer said that many of these administrators are based in Srinagar. However, some persons were operating these pages from Pakistan and European countries.
Police sources said that a Switzerland based Christian woman and some Kashmiris living in foreign countries were also involved in the cyber crime for fomenting trouble in Kashmir. They said that the woman visited Kashmir last year and met these youth to co-ordinate the activities of these pages.
Police had already registered two FIRs - FIR No132/2011 under section 66 IT Act, 13Unlawful activities (Prevention) Act and FIR No88/2010 under section 66 IT Act, 13 Unlawful activities (Prevention) Act against them.


The new tax regime is impacting on the management of the savings and credit cooperative societies that are now forced to adjust with the increased operational costs, the National Chairman of the Hazina Savings and Credit Cooperative Society, Evans Kibagendi has said.
According to Kibagendi, the taxation under the new regime has introduced a raft of corporate taxes that the organisations have to meet and given the other taxes that individual members have to pay as citizens, it has generally affected the income of the organisations.
He was speaking in Siaya town when he led members of his board to open a new branch office. The officials also attended the branch education day where they enlightened members on the new products.
“Our income bracket has gone down because of taxation and what the members are undergoing,” he said adding that even management expenses have been affected.
Kibagendi said that people were avoiding loans, something that was having an impact on the operations of the saccos.
“Members are unable to meet their desires because of high taxation” he said, adding “however, we have not reached a point where we can say we are in a crisis.”
The chairman however said that the Sacco was adjusting to everything and was doing all it can to ensure that its members are well taken care of.
Hazina Sacco chief executive officer, Dickson Okungu said the Sacco was open for membership from both national and county government employees as well as those from the private sector.
Okungu said that the Sacco was encouraging retirees who are on pension to continue with their membership.


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LANDIKOTAL: Pak-Afghan highway which was closed for the last 11 days reopened for traffic after the Khyber political alliance and the officials agreed upon five demands raised by the slain Adnan family,sources said on Monday.
However, officials said that they did not accept any of the demands raised by Khyber political alliance.
Sources said that several rounds of talks held betwen the officials and Khyber political alliance in the past eleven days. While Adnan Shinwari family memebers and hundreds of workers and leaders of different political parties had established their sit-in camp on the Pak-Afghan highway at Charwazgay Chowk to record their protest.
The road was closed for traffic for the last almost two weeks that severely suffered movement on the Pak-Afghan highway.
Khyber district police officer Dr Muhammad Iqbal told this sceibe by phone that they did not accept none of the five conditions placed by Khyber political alliance. He added they however assured the family memebers of slain Adnan Shinwari that they would recruit one family member if he fulfill the police recruting critaria.
Assistant commisioner Muhammad Imran and Addtional assistant commisioner of Landikotal Shamsul Islam said the Khyber political alliance,local elders including Malik Darya Khan and Shakir Khan Afridi played an important role that made possible to reopen the road and end the sit-in.
Jamat-e-Islami leader Muqtadar Shah Afridi said that the government has accepted their five demands as they ended their sit-in.
As the the sit-in was called off hundreds of trucks and other vehicles started their journeies from and to Afghanistan.


(WYTV) – Ohio Sen. Rob Portman listened and talked to mayors in the state Tuesday morning.
He said many of them are concerned about losing money through sales and income taxes because of the pandemic.
Still, Portman believes now is the time to focus on ending the health care crisis.
“People aren’t going to go back to restaurants unless they know it’s safe. People aren’t going to send their kids back to school unless they know it’s safe and small businesses aren’t going to want to open their doors because their employees don’t feel comfortable going back unless they know it’s safe. So we’ve really got to focus like a laser beam on the health care side of this,” he said.
Portman said if and when lawmakers take up a fourth phase of economic help, he expects a priority will be to help local hospitals, which were not addressed in the $2 trillion package approved last month.


China requests Britain to cancel diplomat’s assembly forbid
(MENAFN)Beijing announced that it “strongly condemns” the UK’s choice to ban Chinese representative from the British Congress.
Daily Global Times quoted what Zhao Lijian, spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry informed “China strongly condemns UK Parliament’s decision banning Chinese ambassador to UK from attending events.”
He also declared “China also demands the UK to immediately revoke its wrong decision and earnestly restrain the words and deeds of some members of parliament.”
On Wednesday, Ambassador Zheng Zeguang was planned to attend an occasion organized by the all-party team on China, however he was informed the day before that he cannot join if China has penalties on UK politicians.
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The government has dismissed 11 ambassadors appointed by the previous government led by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
The meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Monday decided to terminate the ambassadors and to call them back, according to spokesperson for the government and Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Gyanendra Karki.
Likewise, the Cabinet meeting also decided to increase the number of flights to and from India. As per the decision, three flights a week will be allowed to operate to and from India.
Previously, only one flight a week was allowed.


President Rouhani stresses role of press in development of country
EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani stressed the role of press as one of the major factors in materializing development.
The President made the remarks here on Saturday while officially opening the 22nd International Press Exhibition.
He said the burden of responsibility that the media and press shoulder in today conditions is heavier than any other time before, according to IRNA.
Certainly, the President stressed, the press and journalists act as a bridge to connect people and the government by transerring the public's opinion to officials and vice versa, thus providing the ground for development of society.
The Iranian President further described the press as one of major contributors in development of country.


Continuous efforts are being made by the government to overcome the economic slowdown. Speaking at an event on Saturday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that other measures are being considered including rationalizing the income tax rate to bring the economy back on track . He said that the government has taken several steps in August and September to strengthen the economy.
When asked whether relief will be given in income tax rate? In response, he said that the income tax rate is being considered more rational. Especially since the cut in corporate tax, its demand has increased further. The Finance Minister said that relief in income tax rate is one of the various measures that the government is considering. The demand for tax cuts is important because people can increase their purchasing power and demand increases.
The Finance Minister said that the public sector banks have been instructed not to compromise with caution but try to accelerate the demand. Nearly five lakh crore rupees have been disbursed in the last two months in remote areas to boost demand. Domestic demand contributes about 60 per cent to India's economy.
Finance Minister assured that taxpayers will not be disturbed. He said that the intention of the government is to make the tax system more easy. She also wants to remove various types of exemptions. Giving the example of corporate tax, he said, "Now these taxes are moving towards an easier and exempt-free system."


UN's envoy to Yemen visits Oman
(MENAFN) The United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, U.K. barrister Martin Griffiths, believes Oman plays a "pivotal role" in helping the people of Yemen.
Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Griffiths said he was in the country for a series of meetings to discuss the humanitarian situation in Yemen.
He said: "During my visits and meetings to the neighboring countries of Yemen, I have always heard them talking about ways to stabilize the situation, and I am privileged to be hearing the same in the meetings I held with the appointees in Muscat.
"I was informed that Oman is a special neighbor to Yemen as it shares a history of dialogue and openness. I am highly delighted to confirm that it still holds to the same notion which was clearly put forward during the meetings I held with other dignitaries in these two days.
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NEW YORK: President Asif Ali Zardari will call on the General Assembly and individual member states to address the situation created in the aftermath of the anti-Islam video coming to light in his address at the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Addressing a press conference, Ambassador Masood Khan, who has been nominated to be the next representative of Pakistan to the UN, said that the president would condemn the anti-Islam video. Zardari, who will address the UNGA on Tuesday evening, would “urge the international community to evolve an appropriate legislative framework to proceed against such acts,” said Khan.
Previewing the speech, the ambassador said the president would highlight the sacrifices made by Pakistanis in the fight against terrorism, and the efforts made in the past five years to strengthen Pakistan’s democratic institutions.
Ambassador Khan said the president would also highlight Pakistan’s major foreign policy initiatives, including reaffirming Pakistan’s support for the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, “to choose their destiny by peaceful means and in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions.”
Ambassador Khan also said that in US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s meeting with President Zardari, ANP leader Asfandyar Wali said that “effective coordination” was needed to defeat terrorist attacks on both sides of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Farooq Sattar, who also attended the meeting, said that they were making efforts to break the nexus between terrorists and criminals, and urged the US to invest in the education sector.
In response to a question, Ambassador Khan said that President Zardari also invited private investors to invest in Pakistan.
President Asif Zardari is also scheduled to meet the Chinese Foreign Minister and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Tuesday.
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He said,"I don't think that this means that the variants will not continue coming, and I don't think that this means that we should be able to live our lives without having vaccinations," Bourla said. "But that, again, remains to be seen."
His statement comes after Moderna chief Stephane Bancel said that the pandemic will get over in a year.
Scott Gottlieb, former Food and Drug Administration chief has also said that the current wave of Covid-19 cases which is driven by the Delta variant is going to be the end of Covid.
Bourla also said that most likely new variants might come out and also will have vaccines that will last at least a year and the most likely scenario is annual vaccination.


MORANG, March 22: Thirty-eight polling stations have been added for the upcoming local election in Morang district. With the new additions, the number of polling stations in the district will reach 301.
The regional election office in Biratnagar informed that more polling stations needed to be added as the number of voters increased. “About 80,000 more people have been registered in the voter list, so we needed to increase the polling stations accordingly,” said Bhakta Bahadur Bhattarai, chief of Regional Election Office.
As per the data provided by the election office, there were 595,433 voters in the 2013 election in Morang. At present, 77,970 new voters have been added. Anyone aged 16 can register in the voter list but they must be 18 to be eligible to vote. Also, some people in the voter list reportedly have dual citizenships. So the office estimates that 573,403 voters will cast the votes in the local elections.
Under the new local restructure, Morang has one sub-metropolitan, eight municipalities and eight rural municipalities.
According to Bhattarai, 35 political parties have registered for the election in the district. Even the parties in the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), which is against holding local election, have registered for the election.
The election office claimed that preparation for the polls has been going on satisfactorily. At present, the office is actively involved in providing election education and regional level trainings among other things.
Likewise, political parties have also intensified their election campaign in the villages. Nepal Congress, CPN-UML, CPN-Maoist (Center), among other parties have already named their candidates.
Leaders of the Madhesi alliance, who have been speaking against the election, have said that they are willing to participate in the election if the government became flexible and amended the constitution to address their demands.


Harare – Zimbabwe's opposition political parties have vowed to intensify calls for electoral reforms ahead of the 2018 polls, a report said on Monday. According to NewsDay, the opposition parties, through their New Electoral Reform Agenda (Nera), said that their patience was "running out" and that they would use various channels to ensure that the reforms were implemented before the elections. Former finance minister, now leader of the People’s Democratic Party, Tendai Biti, said that they were ready to take the government to the Constitutional Court to ensure that the reforms were implemented. Some of the demands made by the opposition parties included allowing the country's citizens in the diaspora to participate in the vote. They also wanted the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to introduce the biometric vote, and to allow the United Nation to run the elections. Furthermore, according to Movement for Democratic Change spokesperson Obert Gutu, a sustained campaign on electoral reforms would help the country to have undisputed elections results. The Daily News previously reported that at least 10 opposition parties were signatories to the electoral reforms in June.The report claimed that after signing Nera, the opposition parties vowed to hold a series of demonstrations to force President Robert Mugabe’s government to implement the reforms.


Palestinian Foreign affairs: Trump administration is biased towards Israel
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Ramallah, April 22 (Petra) -- Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the administration of US President Donald Trump has been biased towards Israel since the first day it assumed office.
In a statement on Sunday, the ministry said that the American administration is acting against international norms. It doesn't leave any opportunity without expressing its disagreement with the international community and supporting the Israeli stance, which violates international legitimacy and law.
The latest report of the US State Department does not mean anything and does not cancel the concept of the occupied lands according to the international legitimacy and law", the statement added.
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"We are holding a coordination meeting which is attended by members of the Second Indonesia United Cabinet, the governor, the chairman of the Legislative Assembly (DPRD) and other regional government officials," the president said.
He said that the development of Riau Islands` economy could be carried out because the region had a lot of potentials and opportunities and were open wide for development.
"We want the development to achieve a success because there are opportunities and potentials," President Yudhoyono said.
He said that areas around Riau Islands continued to develop like areas around Johor and Singapore. Therefore, the regional government was called on to take anticipatory steps and create opportunities for increasing economic development. (*)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with people who have pledged their support to “Main Bhi Chowkidar” campaign from 500 places across the country, through video conferencing. Prime Minister spoke to people from the Talkatora Stadium in Delhi through a video conference.
Several Union ministers also attended the campaign at various locations. Prime Minister asserted that those involved in scams and those who have looted country’s money, would be punished.
Prime Minister also accused opposition of speaking the language which is applauded in Pakistan. Prime Minister that the fight against terrorism was taken to where it started. He said that those abusing Modi on Balakot air strikes are helping Pakistan with their statements.
Prime Minister also slammed Congress for its promise of removing poverty from country. PM said that, we need to see their track record before falling prey to such promises.
Prime MInister also said that with success of ‘Mission Shakti’, our scientists have achieved a great feat. Till now only three countries had such a capability. Prime MInister added that It is due to our scientists that India has entered the elite club of space power..
Senior BJP leader Rajyavardhan Rathore said that opposition wants that there should not be any vigil, so that they can indulge themselves in corrupt practices. Talking to media persons in Jaipur on Sunday, Senior BJP leader said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised awareness among people to remain alert so that country can remain safe from evil forces and bad practices.


The intermittent rain for last night had reduced the threat of smog in the City, said Focal person of Rawalpindi District Health Authority Dr Waqar, Ahmed.
Talking to media, he said that if the rain continues in the coming days, it would further decrease the smog in December.
Dr Waqar said that the burning of garbage on roads, factories emitting smoke and smoky vehicle were the leading causes of smog.
He urged the people to adopt preventive measures during the smog and cover their nose and mouth, wear glasses and helmets while travelling, especially on the motorcycle, for the safety of eye infection, itchy skin, headache and other chest diseases.
The health officer advised the citizens not to go outside unnecessarily and wash their eyes with fresh water after returning home.
Dr Waqar said that smog might affect human health during the winter season due to climate change and environmental pollution.
He said that the promotion of tree plantations was vital for avoiding smog and checking environmental pollution.
Meanwhile, District Coordinator Epidemics Prevention and Control(DCEPC), Dr Sajjad Mehmood told that dengue fever cases had registered a sharp decrease in the city during the last week due to a continuing decline in temperature.
He said that present rain had turned the weather resulting reduction in dengue affected cases, adding around four to five patients had been brought to the allied hospitals of the city last week, while before last week, the number of daily patients were 20 to 30 and in the previous two months 70 to 80 daily.
Dr Sajjad expressed the hope that the dengue cases would witness a further drop as the weather turned more relaxed in the next week, which was not suitable for the survival of the dengue parasite.


In a militant attack, nine police and CRPF personnel were injured when they lobbed a grenade at them in Tral area of Pulwama on Friday. Police also said that they also fired at the joint party who were handling law and order security situation on Tral road.
Meanwhile, militant outfit Hizb ul Mujhadeen has claimed the responsibility for the attack.
Hizb’s operational Spokesperson Burhanuddin, according to newsg agency CNS, said that the attack was carried out on the forces “when they were on way to suppress people.”
Cops also said the forces exercised maximum restraint after being attacked by the militants to prevent any civilian casualties. The injured forces personnel were evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment.
Earlier during the day in a gunfight, four militants, including the chief of IS in Jammu and Kashmir, were killed in Srigufwara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday, the police said.


Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz revealed that the PTI government has been making efforts to introduce electronic voting system in the next general elections in order ensure to ensure transparency in the system.
Talking to media after the federal cabinet, he said that the government wanted to bring the Overseas Pakistanis in electoral process by enabling them to cast their votes. He also appreciated the overseas nationals for their role in economic uplift of the country.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has stressed on a need to ensure transparency in elections so no one could raise objection on the elections results.
The information minister further said that the government was also making efforts for transparency in Senate election process, adding that public should be aware of people who resort to use of money for buying votes.
The premier, according to Shibli, issued directives for the departments concerned to take effective steps for checking incidents of rape and sexual assault against women and children. He said the Prime Minister expressed concern that such incidents have not substantially decreased.
Shibli Faraz said the recently passed Inheritance Bill has made the process of acquiring succession certificates easy for legal heirs.


23 February (Language) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his government is adopting a holistic approach to healthcare in the country, with a focus on improving not only treatment but health.
Modi, while addressing a webinar organized on the effective implementation of the budget provisions of the Center in the health sector, said that the budget allocated for the health sector is now exceptional and it reflects the government’s commitment to the sector.
The Prime Minister said that there is a need to make healthcare affordable and its accessibility to the next level, for which the use of modern technology is being increased.
He said that to keep India healthy, the government is working together on four fronts – disease prevention and health improvement, ensuring access to healthcare for all, increasing the quality and quantity of healthcare infrastructure And working in mission mode to overcome problems.
Modi said that the world has seen the strength of India’s health sector during the Kovid-19 global epidemic and India’s respect in this area has increased.
He said that in future the demand for Indian doctors and paramedical personnel will increase worldwide. Modi said that the country should be prepared for the growing demand for India-made vaccines.


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Organizing Basketball Teams to win
Organizing Basketball teams are the important ideas in this chapter because they have to organize the teams to know what their roles are to help the team win. They need to find out who are the people are stay in the court, who dunks, and who passes before a game starts, and during half time. They talk a lot about tall people who mostly shoot and score, and sometimes dunks too.
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The Medical Doctors Society of Malawi says banning mass gathering in Malawi due to the coronavirus outbreak is premature at this stage.
The society’s president Dr. Amos Nyaka has told Zodiak Broadcasting Station that restrictions on public gatherings will be necessary when countries that share borders with Malawi record local transmissions – meaning the person suffering from COVID-19 got the virus locally.
“I think at this stage, it is premature to start restricting such gatherings now,” he said.
According to Dr. Nyaka, most of the countries that have banned the gatherings are going through local transmission of the virus.
On his part, Chief of Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr. Charles Mwansambo said the preventive measures that the country has put in place are enough at the moment.
He said the interventions – which include self-isolation for persons arriving in Malawi from countries affected by the coronavirus – are working since the Ministry is monitoring up to 120 people.
“We are hoping that the interventions we have put in place are sufficing now,” he said.
He, however, warned that Malawi should be prepared for the time when the country’s first case of COVID-19 will be recorded.
More than 4,600 people have died and more than 126,000 COVID-19 cases have been recorded globally.
In South Africa where there are hundreds of Malawians, 61 cases have been confirmed and the government has since banned gatherings of more than 100 people.
On Monday, Tanzania, which shares a border with Malawi confirmed its first case of the coronavirus.


President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said on Tuesday that health experts have warned of a possible rise in COVID-19 cases over the next three weeks, and urged people to comply with measures taken to control the pandemic.
Speaking during the ceremony to inaugurate N. Landhoo Harbor, President Solih said the last two years had been the most critical years in Maldives’ recent history.
He said that the Maldivian people were at the cusp of hope of overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Maldives is the country in this region which was best able to control the pandemic and rebound economically. We achieved this through the collective effort of the government, the people, institutions and organizations,” he said.
President Solih said that the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, posed a threat to Maldives.
He said he discussed the new variant with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Monday, and that they believe there’s a chance of the situation getting worse in the coming days.
“Health experts advised that there was a change of a significant rise COVID-19 cases in the next three weeks, and this variant has now been discovered in Maldives,” he said.
President Solih urged people to increase adherence to measures taken to control the pandemic, and wear masks and maintain social distancing in order to avoid a lockdown.
President’s remarks come after Maldives recorded 242 COVID-19 cases on Monday, including 97 cases in the greater Male’ region, increasing the positivity rate in the capital to seven percent.


President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that children are the buds of creation who give continuity to life and the humanity, and creative children are the ray of hope for future.
On the occasion of the Children's Day today, the President said so while urging all to ensure the child-friendly society for the overall development of children.
"I urge all the children who are in the crucial stage of their personality development for their participation in the extra activities through discipline and hard work," the President called upon.
Expressing pleasure for the opportunity to meet children at the Office of the President on the occasion of Children's Day, President Bhandari said that the family, school and the nation should pay attention for the children's participation since they are the responsible citizens of the future.
President Bhandari recalled that the government has launched street-children free national campaign while Child Helpline 1098 and many other provisions for the protection of the children. She stressed that additional awareness raising programmes were needed for the protection of the children.
During the programme organised by Nepal Children's Organisation, the President said that the government has paid attention to ensure education, health care, nutrition to the children.
On the occasion, the President gave away prizes and certificate to the students who won in painting, children's song, poem and dance competitions.
Also speaking at the programme, Secretary at the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen Yam Kumari Khatiwada said that the local levels are carrying out efforts for the children's protection with the country going into federal setup. "The government is effortful for the children's protection. This year, 3,000 missing children were traced and handed over to their families.
Likewise, Chairperson of Nepal Children's Organization Bidya Upadhyay said that the protection is given to orphan children and provision for their education is ensured.
Source: National News Agency Nepal


Ranchi: Retired IAS officer Gorelal Yadav today joined Jharkhand Vikas Morcha.
JVM president Babulal Marandi welcomed Yadav along with several other new entrants including former JMM leader RC Mehta and advocate Madhusudan Tripathy, Raju Singh Sardar and Sikander Bauri.
Former Dishom Party member Mohammad Yunus Ansari too, joined the party.
Marandi said the people were now fed up with the selfish political parties and now they were going to take a stern decision in the Assembly elections. He said the political situation should change in the state.
Marandi said the JVM was still united and that only a few people had quit the organization. He said the chapter of alliance was closed now.


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Njogu Bah, the former secretary general and head of Civil Servants, yesterday told the Janneh Commission that he had never wanted to be a secretary general.
He said that he wanted to remain as secretary to cabinet, adding that it was difficult to work with the former president.
He stated that he was secretary general to serve the interest of the people, but unfortunately he could not because of the threats and bad treatment by the former president.
Mr. Bah posited that they worked long hours, and “you could not see your family.”
He said he advised the former president, and because of this, he was imprisoned.
He adduced that they were accused of signing directives but Gambians never came out to challenge the former president.
Earlier, he dwelled on Conaco’s arbitration and joint venture with the former government.
He was given a document relating to the sale agreement between Conaco and the former government, concerning some fuel.
Mr. Bah stated that delegates from the company came to see the former president, further noting that after the meeting with the former president, he was called in.
He said they told him that the delegates were engaged in sand mining.
He testified that documents were given to him to sign, adding that there was another meeting with the Ministry of Finance and GNPC.
He said that Momodou Lamin Badjie and Mamburay Njie were present at the meeting.
Mr. Bah disclosed that an agreement was sent to the solicitor general for advice, further stating that they decided not to go for a higher price of fuel than what was available.
He testified that the investors told them to prove that they would stay in The Gambia, they would engage in agriculture.
Mr. Bah told the commission that the former president was also interested in feed mill, adding that then they signed the contract.
He adduced that when the government side was honoured, they paid, further saying that the investors were not willing to pay their dues.
He posited that there was a threat from the former president, and the investors left the country.
Mr. Bah disclosed that Ansumana Jammeh convinced the investors to come back, and that when things could not be solved amicably, they sued the former government.
He testified that the pricing of fuel was not available at Euro Africa, adding that the pricing became an issue when there was a comparison.
He said that a contract was signed, and that it was Pa Harry Jammeh who advised them that they could sign the contract.
Mr. Bah narrated that an account was opened for payment, adding that there was a business plan as to who should pay and how much each should pay.
He said that there was no evidence to show that the investors had paid, but the former president told them that the investors were going to bring money to the country, and that the investors represented the interest of the former president.
He adduced that there was technical advice.
Concerning the two ferries, namely Kansala and Aljamdu, he said there was a group of investors from Greece and were introduced to the former president and had a meeting with him.
He disclosed that the reason of the meeting was that the investors had vast experience in shipping and they were interested in the ferry services.
Mr. Bah testified that there were problems because the ferries were failing, further noting that the investors said they wanted to make a phase lift on the ferries, and also wanted to make them profitable.
He adduced that the former president was interested and though that this would solve the ferry problem, adding that the investors were asked to meet GPA officials, who were later asked to travel to Greece to see what the investors were doing.
Mr. Bah stated that there was a delegation that went to Greece to meet the investors, further noting that it was his office that determined the composition of the delegation.
Mr. Bah posited that they went to Greece but he was not part of the people who signed the contract.
He disclosed that the meeting in Greece was to ascertain the suitability of the vessels and their operations.
He revealed that upon their return to the country, a report was prepared and the former president asked them to go ahead with the investors.


Srinagar: Senior journalist and political commentator Gowhar Geelani was booked by police on Tuesday for “unlawful activities” through his social posts and writings on social media.
“Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar has received information through reliable sources that an individual namely “Gowher Geelani” is indulging in unlawful activities through his posts and writings on social media platform which are prejudicial to the national integrity, sovereignty and security of India,” said a police handout issued on Tuesday evening.
According to it, the “unlawful activities include glorifying terrorism in Kashmir Valley, causing disaffection against the country and causing fear or alarm in the minds of public that may lead to commission of offences against public tranquillity and the security of state”.
Police said that several complaints have also been received against the said individual for threatening and intimidation.
“A Case FIR No. 11/2020 under the relevant sections of law has been registered at Cyber Police Station Kashmir and investigation initiated,” it added.
“He has just come to know about FIR through the press release. He was not contacted before,” said Gowhar.


(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — A total of 657,918 tourists of various nationalities have visited Petra in the first eight months of 2019, compared with 507,299 visitors during the same period of 2018, marking a 30 per cent increase.
Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) Chief Commissioner Sulaiman Farajat on Sunday told the Jordan News Agency, Petra, that foreign tourists in the first eight months totalled 563,468, increasing 48 per cent compared to the same period of 2018 that registered 381,776 visitors.
On a monthly level, the rose-red city in August 2019 alone welcomed 66,437 visitors, including 47,993 foreign guests, 18,040 Jordanians and Arabs and 404 visitors of school trips, Farajat noted.
He added that during the same month of 2018, Petra received 57,975 visitors, including 32,552 foreign nationals, 24,693 Jordanians and Arabs and 730 students on school trips.
According to PDTRA statistics, Petra over the past three months of 2019 welcomed 143,609 guests, compared with the same period of 2018 that received 90,689 visitors, marking an improvement rate of 58 per cent, which highlights the end of the tourist season in Petra for this time of the year.
Farajat noted that joint efforts and stability in the area are among the reason for the rise in the number of tourists, stressing that the PDTRA seeks to diversify tourism in the city and extend the stay of tourists through establishing more projects.
In 2018, a total of 826,993 guests entered Petra, 220km south of Amman, compared with 620,441 in 2017, recording a 33 per cent increase.
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(MENAFN) According to the representative of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement in Iran, resistance against the occupying Israeli government would last until all of Palestine is freed.
At a press conference discussing the results of the most recent conflict between Israel and resistance in the Gaza Strip, Nasser Abu-Sharif and Khaled al-Qaddumi, the representative of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement to Iran, declared on Wednesday that "the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement will continue to resist."
“The ultimate goal has not been achieved, and this resistance will continue until the complete liberation of the Palestinian land,” he stated.
Martyrdom, according to Abu-Sharif, is not a barrier to the liberation of Palestinian territory.
He claimed that over time, the Palestinian people's resistance against the Israeli government has changed and improved.
“It is true that we lost two of our senior commanders, Khaled al-Mansour and Tayseer al-Jabari, and this is a great loss, but the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement is an organized movement that can replace these martyred commanders,” he highlighted.
Abu-Sharif was alluding to a string of Israeli airstrikes that started on August 5 and continued for three days, killing scores of individuals, including 17 children and senior Islamic Jihad figures. During the Israeli attack, hundreds more people suffered injuries.
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Forces of status quo that resist reforms will fail, says Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting.
She said this, while addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today (on Sunday).
Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the PTI government is committed to take forward reform agenda in health sector.
Forces of status quo
However, she emphasised that anti-reforms forces will fail against the government’s strong commitment to improve health structure in the country.
Public private partnership
She said the government is ready for public private partnership to ensure quality health facilities to people.
Meanwhile, she invited overseas Pakistanis and social sector organizations to contribute to the government’s efforts to address health challenges.
Moreover, she said that everyone has to play his role to overcome the negative health indicators of the country.


Algerian Minister of Justice Leaves Riyadh
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Riyadh, Rabi'I 04, 1439, November 22, 2017, SPA -- Algerian Minister of Justice Al-Tayeb Louh, who is also Algerian president's special envoy, left Riyadh today following an official visit.
At King Khalid International Airport, he was seen off by Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Algeria Dr. Sami bin Abdullah Al-Saleh, Algerian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ahmad Abdulsadooq and a number of officials of the Ministry of Interior.
17:25 LOCAL TIME 14:25 GMT
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The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has had to step in after some Notts County players complained that they had not received their bonuses on time.
The Coca-Cola League Two club said that the money was paid yesterday, but the delay will raise more questions about the finances and ownership behind their takeover.
According to the PFA, it has been advised that the matter has been resolved, but it admitted that some players were unhappy when the payments were not included in their salary, which was paid as normal on Wednesday, the last day of the month.
Gordon Taylor, the PFA chief executive, has expressed concerns about the transparency of the ownership of some clubs.
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Daily Covid Cases in India Highest in 210 Days, Death Toll on the Rise
Covid-19 infections in India have been on the rise and according to latest reports, 1,890 new cases were reported on Saturday last weekend which was the highest in 210 days. The number of covid related deaths has also increased significantly compared to the previous week.
The Covid case count for India on Saturday showed a 78 percent increase in new cases compared to the previous week. There were 1,890 new cases reported which is the highest since October 22, last year, when 1,988 new cases were reported. The cases seem to be doubling in around eight days.
Covid related deaths have also been on the rise as there were 29 deaths in the previous week, compared to 19 in the week before.
Maharashtra had the highest number of cases for the second time in a row. It saw 1,956 fresh infections, up 68 percent from 1,165 in the previous period. Among other stats that reported the highest Covid cases were Haryana, Delhi, UP, Gujarat, Himachal, and Goa.


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Azerbaijan Amends Procedure For Attracting Loans, Issuing Guarantees On Its Behalf
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed on May 16 a decree on amending the 'Procedure for attracting loans and issuing guarantees on behalf of the Republic of Azerbaijan', approved by the presidential decree No. 410 dated December 18, 2018.
According to the decree, the document was supplemented by paragraph 1.2-2 of the following content:
'The clauses of this Procedure don't apply during the period of the management agreement to a legal entity, which is the organizer of the lottery and (or) the operator of the sports betting and transferred to management on the basis of an agreement, the shares (shares) of which are wholly owned by the state.'
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City plants trees to celebrate wildlife partnership
National Aquarium, NWF to work together to protect natural resources
Over the weekend, the National Aquarium and the National Wildlife Federation celebrated their new partnership that will help protect wildlife and water resources.
At a ceremony on Sunday to mark the occasion, the groups and Baltimore leaders planted a tree outside the aquarium.
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said the city's efforts to create a more sustainable and efficient city fit in with the mission of the partnership.
"By building on partnerships between the state and business community, we can continue to make the city greener, and it's vital that we lead by example," the mayor said. "The new partnership between the National Aquarium and the National Wildlife Federation will be a great step and a tremendous help in these efforts."
Participants who signed a pledge at the ceremony were given a tree to take home to plant in their yards.


Health Reform 101: Commerce department provides information on benefits
Minnesota consumers looking to buy insurance for 2014 will see important changes in law to comply with the health reform in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The Minnesota Department of Commerce is a trusted resource to provide Minnesotans with the health insurance information they need to understand upcoming changes to help make the important decisions for themselves and their families.
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Fewer and fewer cannabis-related offenses are being reported to police in Canada, new statistics show. In fact, last year marked the fifth in a row that such reports went down.
According to Statistics Canada, roughly 55,000 cannabis-related offenses were reported to police in 2016 – about 6,000 fewer than reported the year before. This is despite the fact that the overall number of Canadians who consume cannabis has gone up.
Statistics Canada also reveals that the number of people charged with possession of cannabis went down to 17,733 last year – about 3,600 fewer than in 2015.
Concurrently, while the national crime rate didn’t change last year, there was a slight rise in the severity of crimes.
The stats agency said the one percent increase in its crime severity index was mostly driven by a continual rise in the rate of police-reported fraud. However, there was also an increase in the rate of certain violent crimes, including sexual violations against children.
There were almost 1.9 million Criminal Code incidents reported by police in 2016, according to Statistics Canada – roughly 27,700 more than there were in 2015.
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National Conference MLA and former Minister Mohammad Shafi Uri here on Friday asked BJP to change stand on Article 370 to respect its alliance with PDP.
National Conference legislator Muhammad Shafi Uri said that the government was completely failed and the budget suggesting that the government should address the concerns raised by the members in the Legislative Assembly
Taking part in the debate on the budget presented by finance minister Dr Haseeb Drabu yesterday, the NC MLA said that while PDP has dropped some of its stated positions on political issues concerning the political status of Jammu and Kashmir state, the BJP on its part should change its stand on Article 370 to allow its ally PDP to have some breathing space in Kashmir.
Touching upon the budget proposals presented by finance minister yesterday, Uri said that though some measures have been proposed for the promotion of horticulture industry but the agriculture a key sector of the state economy has been totally neglected as measures for the implementation of latest technology to boost the agriculture have not been proposed in the budget.
Taking the government to task on what he called “worst ever power crisis during last 70 years”, the NC MLA Uri said that government claims to have got hassle free funds from the central government and reduced the liabilities by 300 crores in the power sector but the deepening power crisis shows the failure of the government and now new measures have been proposed for improving the worsening power supply in the state.


Osun Spends N2.5 Billion On Flood Control
Osun State government has spent N2.5 billion to mitigate the perennial death associated with flooding in the state.
In Osogbo, the State Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Professor Bukola Oyawoye, said that in the last three and half years, the present government has done everything within its power to stem the annual death as a result of flooding in the state.
She said that all the rivers in the state had been dredged, expanded and people conscientious had been awaken on the danger of blocking water way in the state.
Her words: “Before the present government came on board, things were extremely bad in the state as rivers were just sweeping pupils and students away in the state; there was even one in the state capital on July 7, 2010 when a pupil was swept away. It was a real agony in the state as the government of the day could not do much to mitigate the agony of the people of the state.
“But what could not be done by the past administration, this government has done, and in the last three and half years, nothing of such has happened. It is due to the ingenuity of the present administration which deems it fit to dredge all the waterways in the state and make live more bearable for the people of Osun State.”
The commissioner said that the world is at risk of extinction as a result of gas flaring, emissions from industries and other anthropogenic and natural activities released into the atmosphere, leading to depletion of the ozone.
She said that the effects of the scenario in the contemporary world are coaster erosion, severe flooding and incessant loss of lives and property, calling on the people of the state to stop blocking waterway in the state, saying the consequence was always devastating flood that will be injurious to the health and lives.
” People are always at risk when water rises as a result of pouring refuse on water and blocking the waterway. So also when rain falls and it is not allowed to flow freely, there will be effect on the environment”.
Oyawoye therefore called on the people of Osun State to always live in a healthy environment and stop dumping refuse on the main water in the state, saying that government has provided enough waste bins and deposed vehicles to make the state clean.
Special Adviser to the governor on Water Resources and Rural Development, Kunle Ige, assured the people of the state that the state government will continue to make life better for them through the ongoing beautification exercise across the state.


Palestinian Prime Minister, Ismail Haniyya, stated on Wednesday that several European Countries confirmed that they are committed to ending the siege imposed on the Palestinians by developing their relations with the Palestinian National Unity Government and resuming the financial aid.Haniyya's statements came in Saudi Arabia before the Arab summit started its deliberations. He said that the positions of Russia and Norway “are progressive” and said that several European countries informed the Palestinian government that they seek to develop their relations with the Palestinian Unity Government, resume the financial support, and expressed willingness to lift the siege.
Haniyya did not name the countries but said that the American and Israeli positions have become isolated since the Palestinians managed to interact with their regional and international spheres.
In a separate incident, Haniyya said after meeting with the Norwegian Foreign Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, that progress was made regarding the prisoner swap deal with Israel and expressed hopes that the issue will be resolved in the coming days.
Haniyya and Støre met on the sidelines of the nineteenth Arab summit, and discussed the latest developments in Palestine after the unity government was formed.
Støre said that his government supports lifting the political and economical siege which has been imposed on the Palestinians since the legislative elections last year.
Also, Palestinian Foreign Minister, Ziad Abu Amro, phoned Støre who invited him to visit Norway and expressed willingness to visit the Palestinian territories.
On March 19, Haniyya met with the Norwegian vice Foreign Minister, Ramon Yohanson, in Gaza. The visit was the first official visit carried by a European diplomat to the Palestinian territories since Hamas won the legislative elections last year.


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The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has reiterated that it paid the entitlements of every verified bonafide staff of defunct PHCN and does not owe any of them except those whose employment details are yet to be verified.
The Director General of BPE, Benjamin Dikki, said recently at an occasion organised by the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) that the federal government had remained magnanimous to the demands of workers of the defunct electricity utility.
He promised that it would also go all the way to ensure that every outstanding authentic staff of PHCN are paid all their entitlements.
According to him, “We have paid every PHCN staff who has gone through a verification process and has been authenticated as a bonafide PHCN staff; we have done a biometric of about 40,696 who have been so verified and we have paid them both the severance and pension component that goes to their retirement savings account.
“All those have been done, there are however those that have issues and I am happy that members of the labour union were part of the committees that verified the workers and so they know the issues; there are 1478 from Enugu distribution company whose bio data were corrupted and we have already sent a team that have already concluded the biometric capture and we are now collating information to allow us remit their funds in the next few days to their respective account.”
Dikki further noted: “There are 2500 casual workers whom we have not yet received documents authenticating their status as staff of PHCN, those that we have verified, we have already regularised their employment in line with agreement that was reached with the union and have already paid but the 2500 are those that we have not been able to verify up till now and we have been waiting for the successor companies that engaged them to send us their data and we verify to pay them.
“We have another 900 scattered around the country whose bio data have also been corrupted and we have also put a mechanism in place to capture them biometrically and as soon as we are able to do that we will pay them.”


As many as 30 to 60 percent of the children of parents who have addiction disorders might have their own substance-use disorder at some point, experts say. “That’s a pretty big number,” says Dr. Marc Fishman Johns Hopkins University and Maryland Treatment Centers . . .
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Brazilian Pres. Visits Arab League Thurs. Discussing Development In Palestine
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- The Arab League announced, Wednesday, that President Lula da Silva of Brazil would meet with Secretary General Ahmad Abul-Gheit, Thursday, in Cairo to discuss recent developments in the region, particularly the occupied Palestinian territories.
The President will focus on updates following the Israeli occupation's attacks on Palestinian territories post October seventh, 2023, said a statement by the Arab League.
It added that following talks, the President of Brazil would brief the permanent representatives of the Arab nations in the League on his nation's views on recent regional and international affairs. (end)
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The General Assembly of the Association of the National Olympic Committees (ANOC), hosted by the Czech Republic, Prague, concluded on Friday with the participation of Qatar's delegation headed by President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, and officials from 206 countries.
In the closing statement, the Congress praised the efforts of the International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to arrange the agenda for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, saying he supports Pyongyang's efforts to host the Winter Games next year.
The General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees criticised the call for a complete ban on Russian athletes from participating in the Winter Olympics in 2018, at the backdrop of doping issues.
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FAM general Secretary Alfred Gunda said the meeting provided the association an opportunity to explain the need for more funding.
“Sometimes when we lobby for more funding, we are seen as being extravagant because the MPs do not understand our requirements.
“The meeting, therefore afforded us the platform to explain to them in detail on the challenges we encounter. It also gave them a chance to understand how we operate so that when we demand more money, they should have a picture,” he said.
A member of the committee Alex Meja, who is also Member of Parliament for Kasungu West, also described the meeting as cordial.
“Basically, we wanted to understand how they operate, the challenges they face and we now appreciate the need for more funding to associations,” he said.


The Lawyers’ Forum for the People has decided to assist the 45 individuals who were arrested by Police following the Mirihana riot last evening.
Convener Senaka Perera speaking to NewsRadio condemned action being taken against individuals who took a stand for social issues.
Perera said yesterday’s protest included the public expressing their displeasure at the power outages and shortages of fuel, gas, and other essential items.
He stated the government retaliated against people who were voicing their issues through the use of tear gas, water cannons, and by arresting a number of individuals.
Perera added the protestors were well within their rights to protest, adding the public reached a breaking point in terms of patience.
He said those who attended the protest did not demand a Presidential Election.
Attorney Perera said if the government resorts to arresting protesters, the People’s Lawyers Organization has a duty to represent such individuals.


BJP’s Campaign Ahead of 2019 Polls
Author: Desk February 4, 2019
BJP has launched the month-long campaign ‘Bharat Ke Mann Ki Baat, Modi Ke Saath’ ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha Polls. BJP President Amit Shah, said that the campaign aims to secure the country and to improve the life of the poor… programme is for making New India. He added that the policies formed under PM’s guidance will pave way for further development in the country.
BJP president further said that the policies meted out by the Modi government have honoured the people of this country and for the first time have made them feel like honoured citizens of the nation.
Taking a dig at the various political alliances formed in the country, Amit Shah said that while other parties thrive on political nepotism, BJP is a pure democratic organisation.
Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh said that for the first time in the country, any political party is going to reach out through mass contact programme to make its Sankalp Patra.


Kwara House of Assembly on Tuesday called on the state government to intensify its public enlightenment programme on the eradication of Measles and other childhood killer diseases in the state.
The House made the call in its resolution after considering a motion on the implementation of 2018 Measles Vaccination Campaign in Kwara.
The motion was moved by Ahmed lbn-Mohammed, the Chairman, House Committee on Health and Environment.
The Speaker, Dr Ali Ahmad, read the House’s resolutions.
Ahmad urged the state government to intensify campaign to ensure the success of vaccination of children of nine months to five years against measles slated for March 1 to 13.
The speaker said that the motion was timely and would enhance the health of the younger generation.
He called on people of the state to take advantage of the vaccination to immunise their children against measles.
The speaker also urged the state government to direct the state Ministry of Information and Communication to intensify efforts on public enlightenment against the spread of the disease.


Sykora settles in as West Fargo School District's new business manager
Joe Sykora was the business manager for the Jamestown school system for twelve years before he accepted his position as business manager for the West Fargo School District starting July 1st. He wore many hats in Jamestown.
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Sindh government has refused to collect advance income tax on behalf of the federal government, here on Tuesday.
According to the details, Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah said in the provincial assembly that he had already asked the provincial excise minister Mukesh Chawla to convey the decision to the Centre.
He also said that a letter has been written to the federal board of revenue in this regard, they have their own set-up for tax collection.
Murad Ali shah was briefing the house his government’s preparations for dealing with the emerging locust crisis in Sindh.
The Chief Minister also informed the House that his government would take every required step, given the availability of fiscal resources, to safeguard the countrymen against emergencies like locusts and the coronavirus epidemic.
He urged the federal government to tackle the emerging locust crisis in the country on an emergency basis and in the most serious manner as the issue was related to food security in the country.
He exhorted the federal government to take care of the citizens as the concerned public would not further tolerate how important national issues were being handled by the Centre. Shah was of the view that the federal government had handled the issues of sugar, flour, petrol and the recent crisis of locusts to the utter disadvantage of the people of the country.
Murad Ali Shah maintained that the Sindh government had been compelled to take such a decision after the federal government unilaterally took an adverse decision regarding the levy of the income tax.


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ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2018 (WAM) -- Ahmed Sari Al Mazrouei, the Under-Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MoFAIC, has received a copy of credentials of Fouad Dandan, the new Lebanese Ambassador to the UAE.
Al Mazrouei wished the ambassador success in carrying out his duties in strengthening relations of cooperation between the UAE and Lebanon.
Dandan, in turn, expressed his enthusiasm at representing his country in the UAE, which he said enjoys prestigious regional and international standing thanks to the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Deyin said this in Jos on Sunday and added that the state had commenced aggressive sensitisation and awareness campaigns in Jos-Bukuru metropolis and in the 17 local government areas.
He said that the campaigns aimed to enlighten the people on how to prevent the disease and ensure that the menace was nipped in the bud.
“Lassa fever is transmitted through the urine and excreta of a rat that serves as a reservoir for the Lassa virus and this rodent is usually attracted to dirty and flirty environments,” he said.
“The ministry, through its sensitisation campaign, is making an effort to educate the populace on the importance of keeping a clean environment and on the need to ensure that all foods are stored in rodent-proof containers.”
Deyin urged residents of Jos to refrain from drying food stuff, as rats could excrete on them.
“We embarked on this social mobilisation because we believe that prevention is better than cure,” he said.
Deyin also said that the ministry was in liaison with traditional and religious leaders on the need to sensitise their wards and congregations on the importance of promoting good community and personal hygiene.
He said this was the surest means of discouraging rodents from entering their houses.
Deyin said the ministry had trained 54 laboratory scientists from the 17 local government areas to ensure that basic precaution methods were practised and 20 morticians on how to decontaminate corpses.
He also said that the ministry had procured drugs, Personal Protective Equipment and other materials to ensure that standard precaution methods were observed.


India - New Suzuki S-Cross spotted at dealerships in Europe
As for the highlights, the car has a refreshed design and a spacious cabin with a host of features. Under the hood, it draws power from a mild-hybrid powertrain that churns out 127hp of power. Here are more details.
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In terms of design and features, the new-generation Suzuki S-Cross is a major upgrade over its outgoing counterpart. It is more off-road friendly. The SUV should arrive in India as a Maruti Suzuki model and the competition in the compact SUV segment should increase significantly. Here, it will take on rivals such as Hyundai CRETA and Maruti XUV300.
Exteriors The car flaunts tri-beam LED headlights and alloy wheels
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Bartlett unveils five-pillar tourism plan
The Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has unveiled a five-pillar strategy that he says will result in visitor arrivals being increased to five million in five years earning $5 billion a year.
Declaring that Jamaica’s tourism sector has under-performed, the portfolio minister, Edmund Bartlett, said value added earnings from tourism amounts to less that five per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
He also said jobs in the industry represent less than 10 per cent of the island’s workforce.
But Bartlett said the government would be taking a new path aimed at securing five million visitors by 2021 which would also increase the total direct jobs to 125,000.
The five tourism pillars:
*Tapping into new markets
*Developing new products
*Building new partnerships
Meanwhile Bartlett said the introduction of e-visas will form part of the government’s strategy to secure new markets:
He says e-visas will help to facilitate hassle free travel to Jamaica.


The Pakistani government has deported over 2,000 illegal immigrants in a recent crackdown on crime, drug-related activities, and the trafficking of illegal substances.
The Home Minister said that the crackdown is aimed at making Karachi a safer city for everyone. He also said that the government is taking measures to address the smuggling of Iranian petrol and diesel.
The Home Minister expressed his doubt about the presence of TTP in Pakistan but said that the government is trying to break the networks of criminals in Katcha areas.
The crackdown has been met with mixed reactions. Some people support the government’s efforts to reduce crime, while others worry that the crackdown will disproportionately impact innocent people.


GOVERNMENT has warned of stern action against employers who will deny their workers the right to vote in Tuesday’s presidential election.
Chief Government spokesperson Joseph Katema said in a statement last night that some mining companies have reportedly decided not to provide time for their workers to vote in the election.
Dr Katema said Government has received information that some mining conglomerates have told their workers to report for work on election day and that they will not be given time to go and vote.
The election day has been declared a public holiday.
“This is a serious breach of the supreme law of the land. Government will not allow any employer – private or public – to deny workers the right and duty to vote. Any breach will not go unpunished,” he said.
Dr Katema, who is also Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, said workers should exercise their right to vote and should not be intimidated.
“I urge them to defy any employer who tries to deny them their right to vote. They have the protection of the government,” he said.
Dr Katema said acting President Guy Scott declared the day a public holiday to ensure that workers have the time to vote.
He said that employers of essential workers, who will be on duty that day, should also provide time for the staff to vote.


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NEW YORK, 23rd September, 2022 (WAM) -- Senior UN officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres, took part in a High-Level event at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday, noting the encouraging progress that has been made towards ending the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging that work still needs to be done to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.
Mr. Guterres celebrated rising vaccination coverage worldwide, particularly among high-risk populations, and the fact that, on average, countries have vaccinated around three-quarters of health care workers and older people.
COVID-19 measures are increasingly integrated into routine health programmes, and new antiviral drugs are about to become available.
However, gaps in coverage and protection remain, said Mr, Guterres. There is minimal vaccine booster coverage in all countries, and there are low vaccination rates in poorer countries. He also warned of a 'shadow pandemic' of vaccine hesitancy, and misinformation, that needs to be tackled.
The UN chief also called for testing rates to be drastically improved, and for countries to ensure they are fully prepared for future pandemics. 'Making progress towards closing these gaps is what today is all about, declared Mr. Guterres. 'It's time to build political momentum to finish the job on COVID-19.'
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of UN health agency WHO, has had to deliver many downbeat remarks since the beginning of the pandemic but, at Friday's event, he was able to send a remarkably positive message.
With so many people vaccinated, and reported deaths from the virus at the lowest levels since the beginning of the pandemic, the international community, he said, has 'never been in a better position to end COVID-19 as a global health emergency'.
However, Tedros echoed the concerns raised by Mr. Guterres, and referred to a report, issued on Thursday by the WHO Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator Council, which revealed that most low and middle-income countries have virtually no access to new antivirals.
Whilst the Accelerator is making progress, providing almost 1.5 billion vaccine doses, and supporting 68 new countries to reach vaccination coverage of at least 40 per cent, much more needs to be done, said Tedros: 'we're not there yet, but the end is in sight.'
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Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Punjab Ms. Firdous Ashiq Awan is not a new personality for the people of Pakistan.
Ever since she has entered politics, she has been grabbing attention of the masses in one way or the other.
In her latest video, she is being seen to break the the bricks, before this, she has already proved herself to be a cricket and football player.
The Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Punjab, while demonstrating to break the tiles by punching, claimed that the PDM has been shattered.
Firdous Ashiq Awan smashed the remaining tiles and said that he had punched the PDM in mind.
Regarding the permission of PDM for the meeting, Firdous Ashiq Awan said that illegal gatherings cannot be allowed.
Maryam Nawaz to go to jail soon: Firdous Ashiq Awan’s revelation.
Firdous Ashiq Awan also revealed that Maryam Nawaz is going to jail soon.
She said that the government was not going anywhere, but Maryam Nawaz was going to jail after being released on bail.
The screams of the patients lying in the political operation theater are coming out.
Asked whether Maryam Nawaz would be arrested before December 13,
Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the decision would be taken by the court soon.


The Police Service Commission, PSC, and the Nigeria Police Force have agreed to set up Joint Committees to resolve operational differences between the two agencies.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC in Abuja.
He said the agreement was reached when the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun visited the Chairman of PSC, Dr Solomon Arase.
The two agencies, Ani said, agreed to set up a Recruitment Board that would include all the strategic stakeholders in future police recruitment exercises.
He said the leaders of the two agencies pledged that the welfare of Police Officers would be paramount henceforth.
According to him, the two leaders have also decided to jointly work together to ensure that issues of discipline are handled expeditiously.
He said the decision was to ensure that those found wanting were adequately punished while those found innocent were freed to continue their career progression.
“They also agreed to ensure that Police Promotions are prompt and based on merit, seniority and availability of vacancy,” he said.


LAHORE: Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said that protection of the lives of journalists was the top priority of the incumbent government.
Talking to media after visiting coronavirus vaccination centre set up at Lahore Press Club, she said that for better working of journalists their health and protection of their life and property were highly important factors.
Dr Firdous said the government was making all possible efforts for providing maximum facilities to the journalists.
She said that after doctors and paramedical staff, journalists had worked dedicatedly during coronavirus pandemic and made people aware of the facts.
Responding to a question, she said that opposition was preferring their personal motives over the interest of the state.
While condemning the barbaric actions of Israel on innocent Palestinians, she said that Pakistani government was standing with Palestinians and people of Indian Illegaly Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in their just struggle.
She further said that Sharif family had made institutions controversial just for their personal motives.
It is pertinent to mention here that coronavirus vaccination process would be expanded to other press clubs across the province.


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Halan Consumer Finance, a subsidiary of MNT Halan, is preparing to issue securitization bonds worth EGP 1bn before the end of 2023.
According to sources, the issuance will help the company repay some of its loans to the Commercial International Bank (CIB), which is the exclusive advisor for the transaction. The legal advisor for the offering is Matouk Bassiouny and Al-Hinnawi, and the auditor is Hazem Hassan.
This will be the second securitization issuance by the company this year after it issued bonds worth EGP 1.04bn in September. The bonds were divided into four tranches with different maturity, seniority, rating, and yield.
The bonds received a credit rating of P1/P1/P1/A for the four tranches respectively, reflecting the high quality of the underlying portfolio. The issuance was part of a bond program with a total value of EGP 3bn over three years, which was approved by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).
Halan Consumer Finance is one of the companies of the MNT Tech Group, which provides advanced technology services to underserved segments in the Egyptian market. The group also includes Tasaheel Microfinance and Mashroey for financing light vehicles.
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The Anti-Defamation League has offered a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of people who assaulted a Muslim man in New York City.
Mohamed Rasheed Khan, 59, was riding his bicycle outside the Center for Islamic Studies in Queens last week when he was assaulted by three unidentified assailants, according to an ADL news release Wednesday. He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The ADL has offered rewards in the past for information about anti-Semitic hate crimes. Evan Bernstein, the ADL’s New York state regional director, said the organization has also previously offered rewards relating to anti-Catholic crimes.
Bernstein told JTA that the reward regarding Khan’s attackers demonstrates that the ADL cares about minority rights beyond the Jewish community.
“It’s about being fair,” he said. “If we’re going to protect the Jewish people, we need to make sure all minority groups are protected. One way we can do that is help the NYPD and help communities solve these crimes.”


Leader of the House in the Senate Dr. Shahzad Waseem on Monday termed the budget fulfillment of a promise made by Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) in its elections manifesto with the nation that ‘one Pakistan not two’.
Taking part in the budget debate, he congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan and his economic team for announcing an outstanding budget for next fiscal year 2021-22.
He said despite the several challenges, a pro-people budget was presented which would bring progress and prosperity in the country, adding that it was based on the growth and particularly on the growth of the poor segment of the country.
Leader of the House said that before 2008, the country’s economic situation was far better, adding that Pakistan Steel Mills and Pakistan International Airline were also profitable organizations.
He said soon after 2008, the economic crisis resurfaced in the country and many institutions were ruined economically. He said previous regimes had left serious economic threats.
He said that with the PTI government there were two choices to bankrupt this country or go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Leader of the Opposition said that this was a difficult decision for the government to go to the IMF.
Leader of the House said that Covid-19 was another challenge for the PTI government, adding that however, PM Imran Khan had taken right decisions keeping in view the ground realities.
He also paid tributes to the doctors and health staff for their outstanding services.
Dr. Shahzad Waseem said the government was also given a special financial relief package to the poor segment during the pandemic.
He said that Pakistan had got success against the Covid-19 pandemic due to the tremendous leadership of PM Imran Khan.
He said that the Current Account Deficit was surplus today due to the efforts of the government. He said an outstanding business environment was created and a viable business policy was also announced in the country.
Leader of the House said record remittances were sent by overseas Pakistanis. He said that now the PML-N leader is saying that Overseas Pakistan know nothing about the country’s politics.
He said that overseas Pakistanis would be given the right of vote and they would also be part of legislation.
He said that despite Covid-19 and all kinds of challenges, Pakistan had made record 4 per cent growth. He said that this was just the start and next year it would further grow to six per cent.
He said the most important requirement was accommodation and people would get this facility.
He said that free technical and vocational training was underway for the youth. He said that Health insurance cards were also provided to people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and now a project was also underway in Punjab province.
He said that special financial assistance was also announced for the farmer community.
Dr. Shahzad Waseem said that an agriculture plan was also announced to provide better seeds and water and other facilities to the farmers.
He said the Information Technology (IT) sector had made record 40 per cent growth in the last ten months, adding that the government was also given industry status to the IT sector.
Leader of the House said youth was an asset not liability, adding that Kamyab Jawan programme and artificial intelligence programme were underway.
He said that PM Khan had clearly asked the IMF that prices of electricity would not be raised at any cost. He said the present government was working on the improvement of the transmission system and distribution of power. He said that three mega dams were under construction including Diamer Basha and Dasu.
Leader of the House said that PTI was not against employment but employment should be on merit not on political basis or merit violation like in the past.
He said that the government had also announced a ten percent increase in the salaries of government employees and a ten percent increase in pensions.
He said that maximum funds were allocated for all the provinces including Sindh and Balochistan. He said that the budget was doubled for the Higher education. He said that Climate Change was also on the government agenda and efforts were underway.


BOSTON (WWLP) – Domestic violence and sexual assault are life-threatening crimes that affect millions of people across the nation.
Throughout the month of October, the state is raising awareness about domestic violence in hopes of saving lives. On Monday, the Baker administration launched five work groups with three goals.
“Prevention, support and empowerment to women and individuals and holding perpetrators accountable,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito (R-Massachusetts).
The state also announced $2.8 million in grants under the federal “Violence Against Women Act.”
The funding will go to nearly forty community organizations, local and college campus police departments to help victims of domestic violence. It’ll also help district attorneys bring offenders to justice.
“From the prosecution end to make sure we hold offenders accountable, to make sure that they are properly brought to justice and given services to help change their behavior,” said Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan.
Strengthening support services is just the first step. Amherst state Representative Ellen Story told 22News that eliminating the stigma around domestic violence is critical to saving lives.
She said, “With more and more women coming out and acknowledging that they have been assaulted – it’s certainly a step in the right direction.”
The Baker administration will spend the next year strengthening policies and programs around domestic violence.


Hyderabad: State DGP M. Mahendra Reddy told the HC on Tuesday that they have registered 150 cases against those who tried to sell covid medicines in the black market.
In his counter, he also told the HC that he registered 7.49 lakh cases between April 1,2021 to 30,2021 against violators of COVID 19 norms.
The DGP further said that out of the total cases, 4.18 lakh were registered against those who were not wearing face masks and also imposed a fine of Rs. 35.81 crore against violators.
He also said that the department has registered 41,872 cases against those who do not follow social distance.


Reacting to the incident, the Superintendent of Police, Mr Naveen Gulati said that the Circle Inspector, Mr Trinath was suspended for his rude behavior. Accepting that the police displayed some high handedness, he said that the police was forced to take to lathi charge as the health workers attacked the women home guards. He claimed that two women home guards got inured during the attack by the health workers.
The Director General of Police, Mr Aravinda Rao is reported to have directed the district officials to furnish him a report about the said incident. (NSS)


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Kabul: The Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Counterterrorism and Mediation in Conflict Resolution HE Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani met separately on Sunday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Minister of Education Habibullah Agha, and the Director-General of the General Directorate of Intelligence Abdul Haq Wasiq of the Afghan caretaker government, during his current visit to Afghanistan.
During the meetings, they discussed the most important developments in Afghanistan, especially in politics, economy, development, and education.
Dr Al Qahtani reiterated Qatar's position supporting all segments of the Afghan people to obtain all their rights, particularly the right to education, especially for girls, and respect for women's right to work, stressing the continuation of Qatar's endeavors to support and facilitate efforts to reach a comprehensive political consensus that achieves security and stability in Afghanistan.
The visit comes within the framework of the efforts of Qatar and its role in helping the Afghans in several fields.
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Two people have sought medical treatment as a result of an accident on the highway Prishtina-Podujevo, exactly in the village Gllamnik.
The case for “Zeri” has been confirmed by the spokesman of the Kosovo Police for the Pristina Region, Agron Borovci.
“Based on the data so far, as a result of the accident, two people were injured who sought medical treatment,” said the police spokesman.
Botovci stressed that three vehicles were involved in the accident and that the event took place around 18:00.
He added that investigators of the regional traffic unit are dealing with the case./Zeri


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UAE- Holiday declared to mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday
The Ministry of Labour has declared on Thursday December 24 2015 as an official paid holiday for the private sector to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Saqr Ghobash the UAE Labour Minister made the announcement as per the implementation of the provisions of Article 74 of the Federal Law No.8 of 1980 concerning labour relations and its amendments. Marking the holy occasion the minister sent his regards to The President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and Their Highnesses members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the seven Emirates. He wished the citizens of the UAE happiness and prosperity on this occasion as well as residents and prayed for further progress and wealth to all Arab and Islamic nations as well.
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