Hyderabad: Senior Congress Leader V. Hanumantha Rao today demanded the state government to take back the 11 acres of land allotted to Hinduja company in the state. He expressed his shock over the silence of CBI in the case despite the fact that ED had already completed its investigation and submitted its report to the CBI. He also demanded the state government to allot that land to poor people of the state after recovering its possession from the Hinduja company.
Addressing media persons, he wondered as to how CM KCR was supporting anti – Telangana Leader YS Jagan in the Elections while noting that the same KCR had opposed TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu on that issue in the state assembly. Commenting on the defection of MLAs from his party, he claimed that he had never seen such defections in his 40 year long career. He alleged that KCR was trying to eliminate the opposition parties from the state completely through his immoral acts. He said that those who joined the TRS should feel ashamed of themselves while noting that all such leaders were indulging in political prostitution. He said that the people of the state would chase all those who had left the party to join the rival TRS.


New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) If you've been following the Olympic action, here's what you should be watching on TV from the early hours of Tuesday, August 3.
5:50 a.m. Women's Javelin Throw Qualification (Group A) -- Annu Rani
3:45 p.m. Men's Shot Put Qualification (Group A) -- Tejinderpal Singh Toor
7:00 a.m. Men's semifinals India v Belgium
8:30 a.m. Women's Freestyle 62kg 1/8 Final and QF -- Sonam Malik
2:45 p.m. Women's Freestyle 62kg -- Sonam, if she qualifies
7:20 a.m. Women's Long jump Final
8:50 a.m. Men's 400m Hurdles Final
3:50 p.m. onwards Men's Pole Vault Final
10:10 a.m. Men's Quarterfinals -- Spain v USA
1:30 p.m. Men's semifinals -- Mexico v Brazil
3:30 p.m. Men's semifinal -- Australia v Germany
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
A body has been found washed ashore in Wattala, with the limbs tied together, the Police said.
The Police said that the body was of a male aged between 35-40 years.
The unidentified body had been found washed ashore in Dikkowita in Wattala.
A number of bodies have been found washed ashore over the past few weeks in Colombo and the surrounding areas.
Recently two bodies were found washed ashore on two separate occasions at Galle Face.
Another body was found washed ashore in Wellawatte. (Colombo Gazette)
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Secretary of State John Kerry said those who are trying to make climate change a political fight are placing the U.S. and the rest of the world at risk.
"Those that continue to make climate change a political fight put us all at risk," Kerry said, addressing Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va.
Kerry was at the university to give a keynote address on the national security effects of climate change. Although he said some skepticism can be good, those who continue to question manmade global warming because they "aren't scientists" are fooling themselves, he said.
Kerry said most people accept that the Earth revolves around the sun, even though most people are not scientists.Read more on WashingtonExaminer.com


New Delhi: The World Bank says the Indian economy is growing rapidly. World Bank Economist Dhruv Sharma said that the Indian economy is better than it was ten years ago. He said that compared to other emerging markets, the Indian economy has not seen a downturn and the Indian rupee has only lost 10 percent this year.
The main reason for the decline in the economy is the corona pandemic and the war in Ukraine. But Dhruv Sharma stated that India has been able to overcome such crises. The Indian economy has improved much faster than other countries. He said that the increase in global commodity prices and monetary policies are the factors that have affected the country.
The Indian Director of the World Bank stated that the central government is doing many things to stimulate the economy. He also said that the Indian economy will grow by 6.9 percent in the financial year 2022-23.


Saudi CIT Minister, Fastly Discuss Enhancing Partnership On Cloud Computing Services, Flexibility Of Digital Infrastructure
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) California, May 19, 2022, SPA -- Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, currently on a visit to the USA, had met the day before yesterday (Tuesday), May 17, 2022, in California, United States of America with Artur Bergman, the Founder and Executive Chairperson of“Fastly” company that is specialized in delivering cloud computing services.
The meeting discussed enhancing the Flexibility of Digital Infrastructure, cooperating to develop the capabilities of local platforms, websites, and applications.
Also, they talked about the role of edge computing and CDNs in the future of the Internet and discussed the future collaboration areas for enhancing the digital infrastructure within the region and maintain a better internet ecosystem.
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(MENAFN) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned that serious banking difficulties in the US could undermine the entire system if left unchecked. Speaking at a news conference in Washington, D.C., after the conclusion of the Fed’s two-day monetary policy meeting, Powell emphasized the potential risks of isolated banking problems, which, if left unaddressed, can undermine confidence in healthy banks and threaten the ability of the banking system as a whole to support the savings and credit needs of households and businesses.
Despite recent banking crises that have seen the sudden demise of several small banks, including Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank, the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points. Powell noted that the Federal Reserve, together with the Treasury Department and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), has taken decisive actions to protect the US economy and strengthen public confidence in the banking system.
Powell emphasized that recent actions have ensured ample liquidity in the system, which has strong capital, and that all depositors’ savings and the banking system are safe. However, it is still too early to assess the impact of the banking crisis, and Powell remains optimistic about a soft landing, where the bank raises rates too much and too high, leading to an economic slowdown but avoiding a recession.
Powell noted that many banks are well-telegraphed to the market and have managed to handle tightening conditions. He also stated that the decision by government agencies took into consideration the potential risks of contagion of the banking crisis on the entire system.
Looking ahead, Powell indicated that the Fed will keep paying attention to incoming macroeconomic data when considering further rate hikes, despite the recent decline in inflation in goods over the past six months. The Fed’s commitment to protecting the US economy and strengthening public confidence in the banking system underscores the importance of effective regulatory oversight and measures to prevent isolated banking problems from undermining the broader financial system.
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S. Korea's housing market plummets in Q1
(MENAFN) South Korea's housing market revealed some signs of a slump in the first three months of this year due to the government's move to tighten rules on household lending.
The average price of homes hiked 2.9 percent on-year in the first quarter period, decelerating from a 3.5 percent on-year increase throughout the previous quarter.
Moreover, home transactions deteriorated 26.1 percent on-year to 199,483 cases over the Jan-March timeframe, down below the five-year average of 206,000 cases.
Against this backdrop, total household debt hit a record high of 1,207tn won as of end-2015, while home sales touched an all-time high of 1.19mn last year, rising 20pct from 2014's 1mn.
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Panaji: All the five patients who have tested positive and currently undergoing treatment at Goa’s COVID hospital are stable.
State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that the health condition of all the five patients is stable. “All of them are stable. They are getting proper treatment and they are responding to the treatment,” he said.
Goa has reported five cases which are tested positive for COVID-19 infection.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that all the fair price shops will be open from Thursday which will further help the people to get the essentials.
He said that the state government will also start needs on wheel system wherein the essentials would be transported to the village through state-run Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited.
Sawant said that the government has taken up sanitation drive at various public places, while all the state run vehicles would be sanitised from April 2 to April 22.
He said that the state government has already started applying stickers on the homes of those who are ‘home quarantined.’
Sawant said that whoever is found roaming in public despite home quarantined, then he would be moved to quarantined facility.
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China will be main partner to rebuild Afghanistan: Taliban
Taliban says China will be its main partner and will help rebuild Afghanistan.
In an Interview, spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the Taliban value China’s Belt and Road Initiative as the project will revive the ancient Silk Road.
He said China will also help Afghanistan fully utilise its rich copper resources and give the country a path into global markets.
Speaking about the Kabul airport, Mujahid said the facility is fully under Taliban control but has been seriously damaged.


Paris, July 29 (IANS) A new law in France extending the use of a health pass to a wider range of public places will enter into force on August 9 to help the country battle with the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, government spokesperson Gabriel Attal said.
"The health pass is a small tool that can save many lives. It is the best way to protect our freedom and ensure that our country remains open," Attal told the press on Wednesday after a cabinet meeting.
Under the law, only people who have completed their vaccination, tested negative or recently recovered from Covid-19 will be allowed to enter restaurants and cafes, and go to shopping centres, gyms and even hospitals except for emergencies, reports Xinhua news agency.
The use of the health pass has been compulsory since July 21 in cultural and leisure venues (cinemas, museums, etc.) where more than 50 people gather.
"Thanks to the vaccine we will be able to avoid a strong rush to hospitals in August," Attal said.
Warning that "the sanitary situation continues to worsen and remains worrying" ,he urged his hesitating compatriots to get vaccinated.
To date, 50.5 per cent of the French population, or 34 million people, have completed their vaccination against Covid-19.
On Tuesday, the number of new daily infections hit a three-month high at 26,871, the health authorities said.
The country's overall caseload and death toll currently stood at 6,116,711 and 111,923.
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Wyoming Governor Matt Mead told those attending the state Hospitality and Tourism Conference in Cheyenne Tuesday Night that the industry remained amazingly resilient during recession-impacted 2009. Mead assured the industry leaders in attendance that that is why the industry continues to make significant contributions to the overall state economy. Mead says those who market Wyoming tourism also provide a leading effort for other economic activity. Mead says he has frequently encountered business leaders who first came to Wyoming for recreation, experienced its assets and determined there were opportunities to be taken advantage of by relocating their business here. Mead asked the travel interests to recognize the core values that bring people to Wyoming and seek ways to work together with other industries to protect those core values.


(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) In a recent series of counter-terrorism operations in Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan, security forces have successfully eliminated three terrorists. Tragically, a security officer lost his life in North Waziristan due to an explosive device.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the Pakistan Army reported that a targeted intelligence-based operation in the Kalachi area of Dera Ismail Khan resulted in the deaths of two terrorists. Simultaneously, another terrorist was neutralized in the Kot Azam area of South Waziristan during a separate operation.
The ISPR disclosed that the slain terrorists were actively involved in carrying out attacks on both security forces and civilians. Substantial recoveries of weapons were made during the operations, further thwarting potential threats.
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Unfortunately, during an operation in the Gharyum area of North Waziristan, Soldier Shahzeb lost his life due to the detonation of an explosive device.
This comes on the heels of a recent successful operation in the Badaber area of Peshawar, where four wanted terrorists were eliminated by security forces.
In a separate incident, an attack on the Pakistan Army in Khyber district's Tirah Valley resulted in the tragic loss of two personnel, including a lieutenant colonel , while seven others sustained injuries. The security forces remain vigilant and committed to eradicating terrorist threats for the safety and security of the nation.
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The Houston Astros started Spring Training with an apology.
On Thursday, owner Jim Crane and the players held a press conference at their facility, FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, where they apologized for the first time for their role in the sign stealing scandal.
Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman were the only two players to deliver brief, prepared remarks at the podium.
They said a players' meeting was also held Wednesday night. Crane said it was the first time the group was all together as a team since the scandal broke, explaining that some of the players were emotional.
It was also the first time that new manager Dusty Baker had met a lot of the team. Baker said the players "displayed tremendous remorse."


(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijan and Morocco have discussed prospects of cultural cooperation.
The Culture Minister Anar Karimov expressed satisfaction with the development of relations between the two countries in various fields, including culture.
He noted favorable opportunities for expanding cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Morocco.
The Culture Minister also touched upon joint agreements signed between the two countries and strengthening of cultural cooperation.
During the meeting, Anar Karimov spoke about the grave consequences of Armenia's aggressive policy against Azerbaijan, especially cultural heritage. He praised Morocco's fair position on Armenian aggression.
The Moroccan Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mohamed Adil Embarch noted that the cultural ties between Morocco and Azerbaijan are at a very good level. He stressed the importance of bringing bilateral relations to a higher level.
The sides agreed on holding joint cultural projects and exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.
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LAHORE, Oct 17 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the opposition was trying to create anarchy in the country just to protect their looted money.
In a statement issued here on Saturday, the chief minister said that these were the rejected and defeated elements.
He maintained that the nation was fully aware and these elements could not hoodwink the
Usman Buzdar said all decisions were being taken in the interest of the country and the nation under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
He said that despite the threat of the second wave of coronavirus, holding public gathering
was numbness of opposition parties. He said that opposition leaders did not care about lives of the people and only gave priority to their personal interests.


Out of the nine cases, seven are Kenyans while two are foreigners.
“Kenyans indiscipline is really costing us. We now have nine more positive cases making the total to 25 now under treatment.
“It’s unfathomable that we can’t adhere to government measures and the day this crisis bites hard, you still turn to government with cries of “serikali saidia,” Mr Kagwe said.
The CS said patients have been put in isolation and are being monitored. He said that the government was tracing those who have been in contact with the patients.
Mr Kagwe said that confirmed coronavirus cases are spread out in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale counties.


Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi said on Thursday that the role of Indian and Afghan intelligence agencies behind the Dasu incident is obvious.
At a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday, he said that Afghan soil was used in the Dasu incident and added that smuggled vehicles were used in the incident. He said that the Afghan National Security Service (NDS) and India’s Research and Analysis Department (RAW) were involved in the attack.
The Foreign Minister stated that China has expressed concern about the Dasu incident and has shared information about the incident with the Chinese team.
Qureshi said that Pakistani investigators had identified the vehicles used in the Dasu incident and added that 36 CCTV cameras had been inspected during the investigation.
FM stated that the first target of the attackers was Diamer Bhasha Dam, and added that after failing to target Diamer Bhasha Dam, the attackers targeted Dasu. He went on to say that the Afghan saboteurs targeted Pakistan, adding that the saboteurs wanted to divert attention from the situation in Afghanistan.
The Foreign Minister further stated that the enemy cannot digest the growing Sino-Pakistani friendship; therefore, they want to create rifts in bilateral relations.
Qureshi said that Brazil and China have decided to continue and further expand the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that the Pakistani government involved China at every stage of the investigation, and China expressed its complete satisfaction with the investigations conducted by Pakistani institutions. “We assisted the Chinese team to visit and inspect the incident site and shared all the information we have with them,” he said.
Qureshi said that the enemy will not succeed in destroying the all-weather friendship between Pakistan and China. He said that after the incident, the two countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. He said that we have decided that all China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects will continue and be completed within the stipulated time.
DIG’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Javed Iqbal delivered a speech at the meeting, saying that the vehicle used in the explosion was smuggled to Pakistan through the Chaman border, and in 2020 Was taken to Swat in November 2015.
DIG CTD stated that 14 people were involved in the Dasu bus attack. An Afghan named Tariq was associated with the banned Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and brought the suicide bomber to the scene of the explosion.


Summerville Mayor Harry Harvey says that there are infrastructure improvements that are needed across the City of Summerville, but admits that the city does not have the funds to do all that needs to be done.
The topic came up at Monday night’s City Council meeting as the mayor held a public hearing for the Summerville Community Work Program. Mayor Harvey said that according to the comprehensive plan developed by the city, they have identified $2.4 million worth of improvements that need to be done, specifically in the Highland Avenue Area.
The comprehensive plan that the city has in place is part of the process for applying for funds from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, which administers Community Development Block Grants for infrastructure improvements.
When questioned about the $2.4 million figure, the mayor quickly pointed out that the city does not have the $2.4 million for the improvements and that the funds would have to come from grants. Harvey stated, “that is language in that terms (of the comprehensive plan) that we probably need $2.4 million to make these improvements. We don’t have those moneys to be doing that.”
The mayor went on to say that the city is identifying other areas that need infrastructure improvement as well. “We are also looking at water improvements, as far as the water system…water hydrants and those things….all of those things must be a part of this comprehensive plan.”


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Doha: Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has marked the International Civil Aviation Day amid high momentum and record numbers in air traffic movements, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, where air traffic has exceeded 15,000 movements since the kick off of the tournament.
The aviation sector in Qatar was able to make quality leaps and high rates in the areas of aviation safety and security, to score 91.16 percent in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) audit of air safety standards, 100 percent in applying the security standards of Annex 9 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation on Facilities and 94.5 percent in applying the standards of Annex 17 related to civil aviation security (the most important criterion in the field of security audit), while achieving 96.7 percent in the implementation of vital elements related to aviation security.
QCAA announced that Qatar has signed 174 air transport agreements, the most important of which is the comprehensive air transport agreement with the European Union.
As of Tuesday December 6, a total of 15,100 air traffic movements were recorded since the kick off of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, according to the daily statistics published by the Ministry of Transport on its Twitter handle.
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General Secretariat of Arab Interior Ministers Council Stresses Full Support for Jordan in Maintaining its Security, Stability
(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency)
Tunis, April 4, 2021, SPA -- The General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers has stressed full support for all procedures implemented by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to preserve its security and stability.
In a statement, the General Secretariat of the Council said that it highly praises the roles of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in supporting and enhancing the joint Arab security action, voicing its confidence in the Jordanian government and efficiency of its security agencies in maintaining security, wishing the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan constant security and stability.
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Noga named LEC MVP
Parkers Prairie senior guard Micaela Noga battled with injury and illness throughout the season but still won the respect of those around the conference as she was named the Little Eight Player of the Year.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said that those in the party who are unable to fulfil their responsibilities must make way for others, PTI reported.
He made the remarks at a meeting of the Congress steering committee in New Delhi.
Kharge said that while there are some very responsible office-bearers in the Congress who carry out their duties, some believe that a lack of responsibility on their part will be ignored.
“This is neither right nor acceptable,” the Congress president said. “Those who are unable to fulfil their responsibility, they will have to make way for their colleagues.”
Kharge said that the biggest responsibility of Congress leaders towards the party and the country was organisational accountability at all levels. “If the Congress organisation is strong, accountable, lives up to the expectations of the people, then only we will be able to win elections and serve the people of the country,” he said, according to PTI.
Kharge also said that the Bharat Jodo Yatra is scripting history under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, and that it has become a national movement.
The Bharat Jodo Yatra, a march that will cover a total of nearly 35,000 kilometres, began from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu on September 7. It is currently in Madhya Pradesh.
The Congress has said that the objective of the march is to counter the politics of hatred espoused by the Bharatiya Janata Party.


Staff Reporter Karachi
President Dr Arif Alvi has said the national economy has been put on the right trajectory due to prudent policies of the government.
Addressing a conference on Saturday, the President said that effective measures are being taken to control inflation and price hike at the lower level.
He said the government has started taking corrective initiatives at the macroeconomics level in consultation with the stakeholders for development of the country.
He said the government is also pursuing the export-led growth strategy and for that purpose it is continuously taking input of the stakeholders, which is appreciable.
The President said job opportunities have been generated in the textile sector and economic policies of the incumbent government are now benefiting the common man.
He said that there is a need to strengthen financial institutions on modern lines and formulation of policies keeping in view new trends.
Dr Arif Alvi said brand Pakistan should be promoted at international level. He said that it is necessary to bring women folk into mainstream for national development, besides creating job opportunities for them.
The President said the government adopted a practical policy during the coronavirus pandemic and announced a package for industries.
He said the Prime Minister provided financial assistance to weaker segments of society during lockdown and saved lives and livelihood simultaneously.
The President stressed on ample utilisation of youth to make them contribute towards the economic development of the country.
He said that employers should play their role as mentors and they should also provide employment opportunities to women.


No chemicals in toothpaste: Dubai Municipality
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) There are no chemical substances in toothpastes, Dubai Municipality (DM) clarified today.
DM's comment followed yet another rumour that went viral on social media, claiming that the coloured marks or lines on the crimp of a toothpaste tube was an indication that chemical components are present in the product. Al-Mohammad urged residents not to believe any claims that do not carry a statement from local official bodies. The civic body urged customers to WhatsApp 0501077799 to verify such rumours.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) AMMAN, Nov 19 (KUNA) -- The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) has announced that a humanitarian and relief aid convoy had entered Jeroud city in Damascus countryside.
In a statement, the SARC said that a 26-truck aid convoy arrived in the city Sunday.
It noted that the aid included 7,200 food packages, 300 baskets of vegetables, seeds and fertilizers, various relief items, medicines, and medical supplies.
In the meantime, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated that the fierce battles between government forces and opposition fighters continued for the sixth day in row in Damascus' Eastern Ghouta.
It pointed out that 1,150 air strikes, artillery and rocket firings on towns and villages of Eastern Ghouta have left hundreds of casualties in the six-day battles.
It has documented the killing of 77 civilians, including 14 children and four women, due to the intense bombardment and fighting in Eastern Ghouta since Tuesday. (end) tk.ibi
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered that AED35 million of urgent humanitarian aid is to be sent to Somalia to support its developmental efforts and alleviate extreme poverty, according to state news agency WAM.
The aid reaffirms the UAE's commitment to helping friendly countries and its efforts to develop its bilateral relations with Somalia, it said.
Somalia is currently experiencing one of its worst droughts in living memory.
UNICEF estimates estimated 4.8 million people are experiencing severe food insecurity, while around 1.4 million children are likely to be acutely malnourished by the end of 2022. About 3.5 million people are facing acute water shortages.
The UAE's initiative aims to help meet the needs of the Somali people in various developmental areas, in an effort to improve their living conditions and enhance the Somali government's capacity to deal with the humanitarian challenges facing Somalia, concluded WAM.
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NEW DELHI, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) — India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 10,963,394 on Friday as 13,193 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, said the latest data from the health ministry.
According to the official data, the death toll mounted to 156,111 as 97 COVID-19 patients died since Thursday morning.
There are still 139,542 active cases in the country, while 10,667,741 people have been discharged so far from hospitals after medical treatment.
There was an increase of 2,200 active cases during the previous 24 hours.
India started the nationwide vaccination drive against the COVID-19 on Jan. 16. So far over 10 million people, mainly health workers, have been vaccinated in the country.
Meanwhile, the Indian government has ramped up COVID-19 testing facilities across the country. As many as 209,474,862 tests have been conducted till Thursday, out of which 771,071 tests were conducted on Thursday alone, said the latest data issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Friday.
The national capital Delhi, which has been one of the most COVID-19 affected places in the country, has been witnessing a comparatively lower number of cases over the past several months. As many as 130 new cases and two deaths was registered in the city through Wednesday.
So far 10,896 people have died in the national capital due to COVID-19, confirmed Delhi’s health department. Enditem


Qatar's UrbaCon to initiate USD250m car park project
(MENAFN) UrbaCon, a privately owned real estate construction and development company, announced that a new USD250 million underground car park with a capacity of 3,000 vehicles is set to be open, Arabian Business reported.
The car park, adjacent to the Souk Waqif and the Corniche, took almost three years to plan, design and build, according to statements made by UrbaCon.
The structure was originally commissioned in order to address the existing parking issues in the Qatari capital. The park covers an area of 111,000 square metres and using over 122,000 cubic metres of concrete.
It also provides a practical solution for those looking to avoid the searing summer temperatures that can frequently reach in excess of 50 degrees Celsius.
"I'm delighted with the positive impact this facility will have for the residents and visitors of Doha. Providing a comfortable environment for car parking with sufficient capacity," Urbacon's executive director said in a statement.
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(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
By John Lee.
Iraq's Minister of Oil has affirmed Iraq's commitment to the OPEC+ agreement and the extension of the voluntary cut in oil production that was approved in April for the year 2023.
Speaking at a press conference following the OPEC+ meeting in Vienna, Hayan Abdul-Ghani said Iraq will continue its voluntary reduction of 211,000 barrels per day (bpd) until the end of 2024.
Overall, the members agreed to adjust the level of overall crude oil production for OPEC and non-OPEC Participating Countries to 40.46 millioin bpd for 2024, with Iraq producing 4.431 million bpd.
full production table can be downloaded here.
(Sources: Ministry of Oil, OPEC)
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Hunger, natural causes set to worsen countries worldwide
(MENAFN) A report published on Monday states that hunger is expected to worsen in 18 "hotspots" all over the globe, counting in Sudan, where war has caused millions at threat of starving,
The statement by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) mentioned that critical food uncertainty endangers 22 nations.
Sudan, Burkina Faso, Haiti as well as Mali have been raised to the peakiest alert rate, joining Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan in addition to Yemen, it added.
WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain stated that "not only are more people in more places around the world going hungry, but the severity of the hunger they face is worse than ever.”
The statement also included the added threat formed by a likely El Nino – a naturally happening climatic phenomenon that has a heating impact on ocean surface temperatures in the central as well as east Pacific -- which also elevates worries of climate immoderations in vulnerable countries.
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IGP C.D. Wickramaratne has ordered an investigation against the OIC of Veyangoda police over the proceedings of an inquiry led by him being released to the social media.
It is an instance against the privacy of persons, said the police.
Acting police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara told Neth News that even previous directives by the IGP advise against proceedings of police inquiries being released to any media.
DIG Gunasekara said the investigation would start today (07).


Commentary: Palin the impaled
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- If conventions are supposed to be about message discipline and stagecraft, Republicans have been improv street theater to the Democrats' Broadway.
Every day has brought a new buzz -- and that was before the convention got started.
Republicans euphoric about Sarah Palin hardly got to enjoy a news cycle before Hurricane Gustav stole headlines. Then came the news that Palin's 17-year-old daughter, Bristol, is five months pregnant.
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Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos said on Friday the jail sentences relating to the sewerage board (Sapa) did not mean it was the end of the scandal.
“The circle will close when all the money, which some people embezzled, either as kickbacks, but also the contractors through overpayments or shoddy workmanship, returns to the people,” he said after the announcement of the sentences.
The mayor said Sapa had lodged civil lawsuits against the contractors and will follow them with suits against the civil engineers to reclaim between €12m and €15m in the form of overpayments.
He also suggested that the police should probe further into the issue in search of another circle of people who were involved in setting up the racket.
Without naming names, the mayor said it was not just the seven convicted officials who were involved but there were several others who were also implicated in the scandal.


Addis Ababa : Somalia’s newly appointed prime minister, Nur Hassan Hussein, says the security situation in his country is improving and that efforts are underway to establish an effective government there.
Ethiopian Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin also says that the security situation in Somalia has “dramatically been improving”.
After a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi here Wednesday, Nur Hassan Hussein told journalists that security in Somalia had been improving with the assistance the Ethiopian people and government were providing.
Despite a few problems being witnessed at present, the internal conflict that surfaced in Somalia for about 16 years had now come to an end, he said, adding that the security in the country, particularly in Mogadishu, was improving.
He added that his discussions with Meles focused on relations between the two countries and he thanked the Ethiopian people and government for the assistance they provided to the people and government of Somalia.
Seyoum, who also attended the meeting discussions, said the discussions put emphasis on the current situation in Somalia and actions to be taken in the future.
The two sides during the discussion mentioned that the people to people and trade relations between the two countries should further be bolstered, Seyoum added.
The two prime ministers also held constructive discussions on ways in which countries in the Horn of Africa could work in close collaboration to accelerate peace and development of the region.
According to Seyoum, Somalia, which had had no functioning central government for 16 years, had been transforming to a stable country. Some 14 of the 16 districts of Mogadishu had been enjoying absolute peace and stability over the past six months, he noted.
People in Somalia, along with the Ethiopian defence forces and Somali security forces, had been playing their share in cracking down on the acts of insurgents, he added.
Seyoum further said that the security in other parts of Somalia had also been becoming reliable. In the political arena, he said efforts were underway to establish a responsible government that will ensure peace and stability of the country.


President Alvi meets PPP leaders at his chamber
PPP leaders Khurshid Shah and Naveed Qamar called on President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan People’s Party leaders Syed Khurshid Shah and Syed Naveed Qamar called on President Dr Arif Alvi at his Parliament House chamber on Wednesday, Dunya News reported.
According to sources, they discussed the need to maintain environment of understanding between government and opposition benches in the National Assembly.
Sources further informed that issues related to legislation in the National Assembly also came under discussion during the meeting. They also discussed progress on ongoing development projects in Karachi.
Speaking to media after the meeting, Syed Khurshid Shah said that President Alvi had telephoned him and expressed his desire of a meeting. He further said that overall situation in the country and issues related to Parliament were discussed in the meeting.


SHILLONG, Feb 4: TMC candidate Elgiva Rynjah has said that she will contest the upcoming Assembly elections with brains and not muscle or money power.
Speaking to media persons after filing her nomination, Rynjah stressed on the need to restore the past glory of Meghalaya.
Arguing that the state has turned into a haven for corruption, she said she wants to empower women and youths.
Rynjah also said that the TMC and its 10 pledges have been accepted by the people of Meghalaya.
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How to get your life sciences skills into Dublin to tackle the Dublin Crisis
An increasing number of Irish people are being asked to consider moving abroad for their health and care needs, as well as for work.
According to a new report, the Dublin crisis is a global pandemic.
The Dublin Crisis report has been produced by the Centre for Irish Life Science at the University of Southern California and the University College Dublin.
It looks at the global nature of the global pandemics, the health needs of people in those countries and the challenges facing them.
“We have seen that there are a lot of different ways of responding to a global situation.
It’s not just about the medical needs,” said Prof Tom Kinsley, director of the Centre.
In the report, there are several points of convergence between different global events and trends.
There are three major global trends that have been occurring over the last 15 years: climate change, population growth and technological change.
Kinsley said the global trends were the result of the growing population and the ageing of people.
It’s not only about the health and well-being of the people but also about how we are going to manage the health issues and also the technological challenges,” he said.
At the same time, there is a growing recognition that people in certain parts of the world have more disposable income than those in other parts of Europe.”
We see people in countries like China and India who are growing rapidly but are living in very low-density settings, which have some of the highest healthcare costs,” said Kins, who is also an associate professor of human services at USC.
He said the problem with Ireland was that its health systems are in crisis and it has a large population.
Ireland has been hit hard by the pandemic, which has hit the economy hard and forced millions of people to relocate.
Professor Kins has already heard from people in Ireland who have been forced to relocate, including some who were unable to pay their rent and other bills.
Dublin City Council is asking people to consider the options for moving to a location where they can be fully connected to their health care team.
Dublin is a world leader in providing health services to the homeless, and in recent years the city has also been hit by the rising cost of housing.
Some health services are closed or limited due to a lack of funding.
One in three people in the Dublin metropolitan area have some form of chronic illness, according to the Dublin City Council.
Dr Kate Wilson, director general of the Dublin Health Service, said some of these services were also severely underfunded and some had to be diverted to the rest of the city.
This has meant that a number of health workers are being redeployed, she said.”
A lot of these are specialist health services, where there is just no time for other specialists to come in.
We have to go to specialists who are not trained in acute care,” she said, adding that this meant that patients were being turned away from their specialist health service for various reasons.
But she said there was an opportunity to improve the quality of care in some of those health services.
Wilson said the city was also working with the Irish Medical Association to improve access to healthcare for people in rural areas.


Police personnel protested outside the Peshawar Press Club against the explosion in Peshawar Police Lines.
People belonging to civil and social organizations including police personnel also participated in the protest demonstration.
The protesters said that they could not bear more attacks on the police. Why does the police have to sacrifice every time?
The protesters also demanded a transparent inquiry into the Police Lines blast.


(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Thursday announced 1928 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1614 recoveries. Four deaths were also reported. (Get real-time Covid-19 updates )
The overall global Covid-19 caseload is now nearly 139 million, with nearly 3 million deaths.
April records lowest cases this year so far
The first half of April has recorded the lowest number of Covid-19 cases this year and the most number of days with under 2,000 infected people.
The first 14 days of April till Wednesday have seen 28,051 new cases, which is much lower than registered in the same period of January (35,147), February (45,163) and March (34,873).
Weekend curfew imposed in Delhi
A weekend curfew is being imposed in India's capital New Delhi to contain the surge in Covid-19 cases, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday.
The move comes as Delhi witnessed the biggest single-day jump in Covid cases, which breached 17,000 new cases on Wednesday. Click/tap here to subscribe to Khaleej Times news alerts on Telegram.
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Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) has called on college boards across the United States to mandate attendance during the national anthem ahead of sporting events, suggesting athletes who do not participate have their scholarships removed.
His suggestion comes after the Louisiana State University’s women’s basketball team was noticeably absent from the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” on Monday night before the Elite Eight game against the University of Iowa, while the Hawkeyes were spotted on the court holding hands.
The Louisiana governor wrote on social media that he has great respect for the team and head coach Kim Mulkey but has more respect for the people who protect the U.S. “and unite us under one flag.”
“It is time that all college boards, including Regent,


Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says the Tourism Workers Pension Scheme now has over five thousand members, with over 15-thousand potential applicants.
The scheme is expected to benefit thousands of persons employed in the tourism sector and will require mandatory contributions by employees and employers alike.
Minister Bartlett says the Board of Trustees for the Pension Scheme met recently to review the scheme’s performance since its launch in January.
Minister Bartlett said the Board indicated that the scheme now has some 5-thousand 500 members, adding that the majority of those members have so far paid nearly 90 million dollars into the fund.
Minister Bartlett also noted that these developments occurred since February of this year, and that there are some 15,000 employees pending to become members of the Scheme.
The Minister said he estimates that the figure will be between 400 billion dollars and 500 billion dollars as the Scheme matures.
He says it’s expected that more than 350-thousand tourism workers to be engaged in the programme.
In the meantime, Mr. Bartlett emphasized that the Pension Scheme is not just a plan to provide social security, but also a strategy for the economic security of the country.
He noted that it will allow for the country’s economic growth when domestic savings become a key pool of funds for investment, giving the country less need to go beyond its shores to borrow money.


(MENAFN) Despite "outrageous" violations of international humanitarian law by Kiev, Russia will not identify Ukraine as a "terrorist state," Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov told media on Friday. Moscow opposes any ideology that claims a nation can be designated "terrorist," and sees no need to follow the West's "flawed" stance, he added.
The idea of 'state terrorism' is used by the United States and other Western countries to justify interference in the domestic affairs of others, which is a violation of the UN Charter, according to the deputy minister. It is also used to "legitimize their unilateral coercive measures which breach the idea of sovereign equality of all states," according to Syromolotov.
Such unilateral penalties have long been seen "unacceptable" by Russia, according to the senior official.
Terrorism, as a criminal act, always entails the individual criminal responsibility of those engaged in carrying out attacks, according to Syromolotov, who added that only people, not whole nations, can be held guilty in such circumstances. Designating Ukraine, a terrorist state at this time would be "legally unsound," he argued.
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DEED opens Office of Science and Tech.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has launched a new Office of Science and Technology (OST) that will guide newer Minnesota companies to funding sources, collaborations and potential business partners.
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(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency Under the patronage of HE Minister of Energy and Industry Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, the 2nd Qatar Petroleum Occupational Health (QPOH) Conference will be held on November 19-21, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Doha, and it will feature local and international experts who will discuss a wide range of topics and issues in the field of occupational health management.
Organized by QP in partnership with the SCH, the 2nd QPOH Conference will focus on the theme "Innovations for a Healthy Workplace." A press statement released today said that more than 250 delegates, consisting mainly of medical officers, occupational health nurses, industrial hygienists, HSE personnel and other industry professionals, have already confirmed their participation in the event
The presentations will cover an extensive range of topics, including the emerging health issues in the oil and gas industry, the best practices for creating healthy workplaces, cost-effective health surveillance, handling disability issues in the workplace, and effective case management for occupational health nurses
Other presentations will discuss hearing loss prevention, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, asthma management in industrial areas, work and mental health, and many other timely occupational health issues
The speakers at the 2nd QPOH Conference will come not only from within Qatar but also from many other countries, including Taiwan, the US, India, Iran, the Netherlands, Malaysia, UK, Ireland, Bosnia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
AMMAN — An investigation team tasked with investigating old unsolved cases at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered the murder case of a juvenile, leading to the arrest of his father.
According to the case, the juvenile left his home in Amman in 2013 and was reported missing at the time.
However, the team investigating the cold case gathered new information, which helped the sleuths to zero in on the victim's father and arrest him, according to a Public Security Directorate (PSD) spokesperson.
During questioning, the father confessed to killing his son after some disputes while at their home in 2013, the Jordan News Agency, reported, quoting the PSD spokesperson as saying.
The case was referred to the Criminal Court prosecutor general, the PSD official noted.
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In a statement posted after the political agreement between political figures and elders, Noor said the new coalition is relatively larger than the previously agreed coalition.
He says the political figures and elders from Kandahar and eastern zones will also have membership in the new political coalition apart from the members of the coalition for the salvage of Afghanistan.
Noor further added that the new coalition has been formed to strengthen the political system and assist with the implementation of the reforms.
The Chief Executive of Jamiat Islami also added that the coalition will also play a key role in the upcoming parliamentary, district councils, and presidential elections.
He said the coalition will also contribute in the peace process and stability and security of the country.
The agreement was reportedly reached during a gathering in Ankara city of Turkey in the presence of the First Vice President General Abdul Rashid Dostum.
Gen. Dostum left the country several months ago after he and his security guards were accused of kidnapping, torturing and sexual abuse of the political rival Ahmad Ishchi.


Egypt welcomes US decision on lifting economic sanctions on Sudan
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, Oct 7 (KUNA) -- Egypt welcomed on Saturday the US decision of lifting economic sanctions on Sudan, imposed since 1997, asserting on the importance of such decision in stabilizing and developing Sudan.
A statement by the foreign ministry noted that the decision also supports Egypt stand and constant calls for lifting the sanctions through contacting efforts with the US side, in solidarity with Sudan. (end) rg.mb
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South Africa reported a surge in COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant continued to spread across the country.
Health officials reported over 16,000 coronavirus cases with the total number of infections crossing three million.
The country’s health agency said the positivity rate currently stands at 24.3 per cent.
Gauteng which is considered the epicentre of the new variant recorded over 11,500 cases on Friday.
Reports claimed a number of children were reporting sick; due to the virus in the province however the symptoms were relatively mild.
South Africa is currently experiencing the fourth wave of the virus amid Omicron’s surge.
Health Minister Joe Phaahla had said earlier that the Omicron variant has spread to seven of the country’s nine provinces; as the health minister urged citizens to get vaccinated.
South Africa had announced the presence of the new variant last month; as several countries moved to block air travellers into the country.
Reports had said earlier that there has been a 389 per cent increase in COVID-19 cases; with daily infections crossing over 5,000.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) had said on Friday; that the Omicron variant has now spread to 38 nations but no fatality has been reported so far.


Former Labor Senator Stephen Conroy says the federal government has “completely incompetently botched” the vaccine rollout as the Victorian government considers extending the ...
Former Labor Senator Stephen Conroy says the federal government has “completely incompetently botched” the vaccine rollout as the Victorian government considers extending the seven-day lockdown. “The lockdown is tough and if it was to be extended it’ll be a real blow to Victorians, the challenges we had that came last time everyone was rightfully proud of but being put in this position again, the health advice is needed,” he told Sky News. “The sort of spread we’re starting to see through aged care is a real worry, people died last time, we can’t afford for that, we’ve got to take precautions the health experts advise to us.” Mr Conroy said Victoria was “living with the consequences of (Prime Minister) Scott Morrison’s incompetence” and more priority should have been given to aged care residents and workers in the rollout. “They should have been getting their vaccination into people’s arms in this situation. "The priority was obviously residents but second priority has got to be the actual workforce.”
A senior federal minister has conceded on national television that the government has fallen short in its vaccine rollout, but says the problems could not have been foreseen.
The Morrison government had originally hoped to have four million Australian adults vaccinated by the end of April, but as of Tuesday, 3.7 million people have had one dose and just under 500,000 have been fully vaccinated.
Six aged care facilities, for which the government is responsible for vaccinating, have reportedly not received any doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
As Victoria braces for a potential extension to its seven-day circuit-breaker lockdown, an alarming sense of deja vu is sweeping through the state after it was revealed three cases had been detected in aged care.
One of the cases, who worked across two private facilities, had not been vaccinated. Despite a commitment by the commonwealth government to have the aged care sector fully immunised as a matter of priority, it’s believed just over 40,000 staff throughout the country have had their shot.
Finance Minister Simon Birmingham on Tuesday accepted the vaccination rollout had “not gone as we would have hoped” but pointed to supply delays from Europe and shifting medical advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Mr Birmingham said the delay partly accounted for the sluggish rollout numbers but insisted the government was prioritising aged care residents.
“There have been disruptions to the vaccination rollout, that is 100 per cent acknowledged,” he told the ABC on Tuesday.
“They are just the facts, and we‘ve had to respond to those facts. In responding to those facts, we’ve made sure that we still pushed on with aged care residents as the priority of Australia’s vaccination rollout.”
He said the government “would have wished” to have received the more than 3.5 million doses that were expected to come from Europe earlier in the year, and that was part of the reason for the delay in vaccinating the aged care sector.
Mr Birmingham said “99 per cent” of aged care facilities across the country had access to the Covid-19 vaccine, and that 85 per cent of residents had chosen to receive the jab.
“The priority has always been on getting those older Australians (vaccinated). And what we have managed to do is get across in Victoria 100 per cent of aged care facilities and to ensure that residents have that choice,” he said.
Amid reports 600 aged care facilities had only received one dose of the vaccine, Mr Birmingham said they were following health advice.
Medical advice does not warn against administering AstraZeneca, which is produced onshore, to people aged over 50, but the jab requires a 12-week wait between its first and second doses.
“It is absolutely an essential part that will enable us, following that 12-week gap, to send those teams back around to each of those aged care facilities,” he said.


27/05/2021/Communitymonitors/Suzan Moraba/Limpopo/Sekhukhune, Maandagshoek village
The Covid vaccine registration for the elderly has started in the nearby clinic.
In Maandagshoek and the surrounding areas, homebased care workers have visited the elderly to notify them that registration has opened for them to get the vaccine and those who wishes to get the vaccine were told to go the the nearby clinic or to the community halls where they will be getting the vaccine.
Other elderly people who have mixed feelings about the vaccine were chasing the care workers out of their yards saying they don’t want to be killed, why are they coming to tell them about the vaccine when they don’t want nothing to do with it. They also said the vaccine is going to make them more sick and it’s better if they drink traditional herbs than taking the vaccine.
The pensioner said she has grand children to take care of and if she takes the vaccine and die who will take care of them. The people are not yet keen to vaccine. As the care takers ste trying their best to educate them about the importance of the vaccine, they don’t want to hear about it. Others said the will vaccine to prevent the killing virus from infecting more as the 3rd wave is already in other provinces


(MENAFN- IANS) Chandrapur, May 30 (IANS) The lone Congress MP from Maharashtra, Suresh alias Balu Dhanorkar passed away following a brief illness, party officials said here on Tuesday.
Dhanorkar, 47 - representing Chandrapur - was ailing for sometime and had been admitted to the Medanta Hospital in New Delhi, where he breathed his last around 3.30 am.
Congress Chief Spokesperson Atul Londhe said that Dhanorkar's body will be brought to his native village in Varora this afternoon to enable peopleA pay their last respects.
The funeral rites shall be performed at the nearby Varora crematorium on Wednesday, he added.
Dhanorkar had been admitted to a private hospital in Nagpur for a kidney stone surgery last Friday.
However, as certain complications developed, he was rushed to the New Delhi hospital where the end came early today.
Top state Congress leaders from the state and other states have expressed shock and condoled the passing of Dhanorkar.
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Canberra, Dec 2 (IANS) The state government of South Australia (SA) has tightened its border restrictions in response to the latest coronavirus outbreak.
SA on Thursday reported 18 new Covid-19 cases, 16 of which have been linked to a school reunion event on Saturday night while the remaining two are believed to have become infected interstate.
Authorities have not identified the source of the school reunion outbreak but believe it is someone who brought coronavirus into SA after it opened its borders to travellers from Covid-hit New South Wales (NSW), Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on November 23.
In response to the outbreak and concerns over the Omicron variant, SA Premier Steven Marshall announced that all travellers from NSW must now be tested on arrival in SA, Xinhua news agency reported.
The state has also increased the quarantine time for international arrivals from seven days to 14 days.
Marshall said he was not surprised by the spike in case numbers after opening the border but that the Omicron situation must be monitored 'extraordinarily carefully.'
On Thursday, Australia reported more than 1,700 new Covid cases as the country continues to battle the third wave of infections.
The majority of new cases were in Victoria, the country's second-most populous state with Melbourne as the capital city, where 1,418 locally-acquired cases and 10 deaths were reported.
The number of confirmed Omicron cases in the country has increased to eight after a recently returned international traveller tested positive in NSW.
As of Wednesday 92.6 per cent Australians aged 16 and above have received one vaccine dose and 87.4 per cent have received their second dose, according to the Department of Health.
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Jaipur, Apr 30 (PTI) Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh and Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today greeted labourers on the eve of Labour Day.
Singh said the labourers work for nations development and urged them to take the state forward with their hard work and dedication.
Raje said the states development is dependent on the hard working labourers.
The Labour Day is dedicated to all those people who have contributed in development of the state and the country, she said.
The Chief Minister said the welfare and empowerment of the labourers is the priority of the government.
She urged the organisations and the NGOs to work with the state government for the welfare of the labourers. PTI AG AQS


Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has said that the federal government has initiated five projects in Karachi while the work on Green Line project has been completed.
He said the buses will arrive by next week. Karachi Circular Railway will be 43 kilometres long, he added.
Addressing a press conference along with Ali Zaidi, Asad Umar said that Green Line is the first ever modern transport project for the city of lights.
He said that 22 Green Line bus stations were completed. Command and Control system is also being set-up in Karachi while a comprehensive plan is also devised for BRT project in Karachi.
Asad Umar further said that a comprehensive system was being set-up for cleanliness in the city. The cleanliness operation was 100% completed in Mahmoodabad Nullah while 11lakh ton waste will be lifted from other nullahs in Karachi, he added.
He said that 60km long new roads were being built in Karachi. If the government worked effectively, the large scale of rain water can also be managed, he added.


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50% former VIPs vacated bungalows after govt threatened to cut water and electricity
Government has recently said that the former MPs and others who have overstayed in their government accommodations need to vacate soon. Otherwise, the water and electricity connections will be severed, the govt added. According to sources, 50% of those who were overstaying have already vacated the homes after this. At present, only 109 ex-MPs are overstaying. However, an ultimatum of 1-week has been put in place for them.


Authorities have suspended tobacco sales at the Lilongwe Auction Floors this morning due to an increase in rejection rate of the leaf.
Confirming the development was the public relations officer for Auction Holdings Limited (AHL), Mark Ndipita, who said tobacco authorities have considered serious concerns of farmers who have been worrying about the high rejection rate.
Ndipita said the market has been suspended so that both the tobacco buyers and sellers should make the way forward on the matter that has angered most tobacco farmers in the country.
“It is true that tobacco sales at the Lilongwe Auction Floors have been suspended. This has come against the background that the rejection rate has now reached 71.2 percent at the auction sales.”
“Farmers expressed their dissatisfaction on the development and as procedure they normally presented their concerns to the Tobacco Control Commission (TCC) hence the suspension,” said Ndipita.
He added that a meeting between tobacco growers and TCC began in the morning.
At the meeting, they agreed to ask the buyers to reduce the rejection rate.


Mayor of Kingston Delroy Williams assured councillors of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), that measures are being put in place to correct the $359 million discrepancies that the Auditor General (AG) found at the entity.
Williams, at the monthly sitting of the KSAMC at the Jamaica Conference Centre, maintained that while the AG’s Report flagged many “accounting errors”, they were minor and started as far back as 2014.
According to Williams, staff in the office of the Chief Financial Officer has so far corrected errors amounting to $348 million and will continue the search to find the errors of the remaining $11 million.
“We are have been imploring them to take the time and go through it and to ensure that we are on top of the situation and to ensure that we have accurate information and so that we can take action.
“But just to say that it is not only to identify but also to ensure that we don’t continue to have these issues, so we have asked the CFO to come up with some measures that would prevent this from happening,” Williams told the councillors.
He said that actions have already started to prevent the errors from happening again, which include changing the coding system that he said was very close to each other in the past.
The Auditor General’s Report, which was recently tabled in the House of Parliament, claimed that there were discrepancies in the expenditures, mainly through roadwork maintenance through the Parochial Revenue Fund (PRF).


Kolkata: West Bengal CM and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamta Banerjee made a big announcement today, saying that the health infrastructure in the state has improved a lot in the last few years. Inaugurating the Mother and Child Hub at Chittaranjan Seva Sadan Hospital in Kolkata, Mamta Banerjee said that hospitals across the state have been upgraded to international standards.
Mamta Banerjee has further stated that Bengal is the top country in the field of health. The government has also developed the necessary infrastructure. West Bengal has also done an excellent job in dealing with the coronovirus crisis. Banerjee said that West Bengal is the only state to provide free ration, free health care and free education to its people. 100 crore people have been provided health partner card in the state.
CM Mamata Banerjee also said during this period that there has been an increase in health care centers in the state. There are 17 mother and child hubs and 43 multi-specialty hospitals. Banerjee has said that hospitals across the state have been upgraded as per international standards. Assembly elections are proposed in Bengal this year.


The Labour Party, LP, has said President Muhammadu Buhari was probably speaking of his health when he said Nigeria’s economy was improving.
The LP said it was wrong to say the economy was doing better now.
The President, while receiving briefing from his economic team on Monday said the economy was now doing better.
But the party said the President was probably assessing his health, which was improving.
Speaking through its National Chairman, Alhaji Abdulkadir Salam, the party told newsmen that the state of the economy was bad and that the President did not get it right.
He said, “The President was probably speaking about his own health, which he thinks has improved, and not the Nigerian economy.
“The President is not in a position to say that the economy has improved. When last did he go out of the Villa and when last did he interact with the common man?
“I’m sure he was not talking about the economy where the cost of living has skyrocketed, unemployment has reached unbearable level while inflation is also beyond what we can bear.
“So, help us tell him that he is wrong. He is not sure of the economy. He was speaking about his health and n 0 t the economy we are all seeing now.”


Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Punjab on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the federal and provincial governments are working to solve problems of the business community as well as labourers.
She expressed these views while addressing a luncheon, organised by the Sialkot business community here on Saturday.
Dr Firdous said the government had took various initiatives for betterment of different sectors including Kisan card for farmers, universal health card for deserving families and special packages for industries and business community in the budget.
She said that the budget had been designed according to the needs of the public. She said that the government was taking important steps for development of the industry.
Dr Firdous said that according to Prime Minister Imran Khan vision, all sectors of industries had been paid equal attention. She said in the past, labourers were not given their rights.
The SACM said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, revolutionary steps were being taken to solve problems of industrialists, adding that the government was providing opportunities to all industrialists to take the country forward collectively.
Dr Firdous said that due to the government economic reforms, the country’s exports had increased by a record 18%, she said.
She said that Sialkot exports had increased by 32%. She said that by using digitization, more than 18% revenue was collected.
The SACM said the Punjab government would spend Rs 380 billion on construction, expansion and repair of roads in Punjab.
Dr Firdous said that Sialkot represented Pakistan globally and Rs 350 million had been allocated for Sialkot Tannery Zone (STZ). She said Rs 10 billion had been allocated for providing soft loans to the youth.
She said that an Engineering and Technology University was being constructed in Sialkot with a cost of Rs 16 billion.
She said that the Punjab government, under the supervision of Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, had given a COVID-19 relief fund of Rs 106 billion.
Tahir Mahmood Hundali, General Secretary Sialkot Business Group Humayun Riaz Sheikh, Ahsan Naeem Bhutta, Sheikh Ehsan Elahi, Irfan Raghib, Sheikh Ali Afzal, Sheikh Ehtesham Thapar, local industrialists, manufacturers and labourers were also present.—APP


ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the government would focus on job creation and developmental projects for the 2021-22 budget while further reducing non-development expenditure.
Chairing a meeting regarding the next fiscal budget and economic situation on Sunday, the prime minister directed his economic team to give a special focus on the development projects, measures to job creation and steps to control inflation while formulating the upcoming federal budget.
The meeting was attended by Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser, Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood, KP, Balochistan governors, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, and other high officials.
The prime minister also directed that all development projects should be finalized keeping in view the public requirements, adding that special attention should be given to the reduce the inflation ratio.
He said that provincial authorities should also focus on reducing unnecessary government expenditure just as the federal government is doing so.
On the occasion, the participants of the meeting sought suggestions regarding the incoming federal budget from the senior leadership of the party. They also discussed in detail the present economic situation, approach to stop inflation and development projects during the next fiscal year.
The meeting was told that the next budget would be development-oriented with full attention towards improvement of growth ratio.
Earlier, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin had said that the process to prepare the federal budget for the next fiscal year 2021-22 had started in the direction of PM Imran.
Tarin said that he received briefings from the finance ministry on budget and will be including various projects in it needed for the improvement of the economy. The finance minister said that soon he would share his priorities in the budget with the media.


Governor Nyesom Wike has put machineries in place, to restore Port-Harcourt to its lost glory, like he said, during the campaigns, preceding the just concluded elections, where he emerged winner.
He has put together a new management team in the Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority (GPHCDA), with a mandate to promote development in the state.
Speaking to newsmen, the administrator, Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority (GPHCDA), Desmond Akawor said the first phase of the new Port-Harcourt city project will be completed over the next five years.
Akawor also added that the new city development project will cover seven local government areas.
He expressed satisfaction over the completion of the water plant and the 33 KVA electricity supply substation projects.
These projects are part of Gov. Wike’s new Rivers vision.


- KPL holds draft event to help franchises pick international cricketers
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi has said that the sole objective of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) is to project Kashmir globally and to make the whole globe realize what Kashmiri talent offers to the world.
He expressed these views while addressing the participants of the Draft Launch of the KPL as Chief Guest here at a local hotel on Saturday.
On the occasion, and Federal Minister Omar Ayyub Khan, President KPL Arif Malik, CEO Shehzad Chaudhry also addressed. Six teams of the KPL were also given the opportunity to participate in draws to help pick international and Pakistani cricketers.
Shehryar Afridi said the Kashmir Committee would protect, promote and project talent, culture, and heritage of the people of Kashmir. He said that the KPL would help put Kashmir at the global sports map. He said that KPL would become a buzzword globally as KPL would promote Kashmir at the highest level.
The Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir said that Pakistani talent has mesmerized the cricketing world and now the Kashmiri talent would impress the world. He said that Kashmir was one of the most beautiful places on earth and KPL would help bring the world tourists to Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Shehryar Afridi said sports is the best form to help transform any part of the world and we have seen how individual sportsmen have transformed their countries globally. He said KPL would become a voice of the unheard and the world would start hearing the voice of Kashmiris.
Afridi said that overseas Pakistanis are overwhelmed over the news that KPL is being launched and KPL would become a brand name and Kashmir would be a buzzword in across the sporting world.
Shehryar Afridi said that this would also help materialize the new normal in Pakistan which has now transformed from terrorism to tourism. He said Kashmir would become a new laurel in the jewel of Pakistan. He said we have to transform KPL into a new brand name which would have a positive impact in the cricketing world and would help showcase Kashmiri talent globally.


Federal Cabinet Thursday have approval to the Interior Ministry to place Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s name on Exit Control List ECL.
Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday announced that the government had decided to send a declaration against the PTI to the Supreme Court of Pakistan in light of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision, which ruled that the party had indeed taken prohibited funding.
“The decision [announced by the ECP] has clearly proven that PTI is a foreign-aided party,” she asserted, explaining that under the law and Constitution, the government was now bound to send a declaration to the apex court.
Aurangzeb said that the law ministry had been given a time of three days to prepare the declaration and present it in the next federal cabinet meeting.
The government’s decision comes after the electoral body, in its long-delayed verdict, had ruled that PTI had “wilfully” and “knowingly” received prohibited funding — which include a number of foreign donors.
Meanwhile, the minister said that another important decision that was taken in the cabinet meeting was that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will be given the task of investigating the funding case.
“Cabinet has given instructions to the FIA and interior ministry to conduct an independent inquiry and investigation into money laundering, fake accounts and misappropriation of funds.”
Aurangzeb revealed that all the financial institutions such as the FIA and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had begun probing all the individuals involved in the crime.


(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Kuala Lumpur- H E Sheikh al Abbas bin Ibrahim al Harthy, Oman's Ambassador to Malaysia, on Monday met student inventors Salim al Habsi and Mohammed al Habsi, who won the gold medal at the 29th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2018) in Malaysia.
The ambassador commended their achievement in the medical field and presented proposals for developing the project, indicating that the invention of the 'Smart Pharmaceutical System' will serve a large group, especially the elderly and people with visual impairment.
The student team 'Sumou' won the gold medal at the event which saw nearly 1,000 inventions from different countries of the world. The team includes students and graduates of Sultan Qaboos University representing various colleges.
The project is an integrated system that helps patients in general, and the elderly and the blind in particular to take their medication in the right way.
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(MENAFN) Dubai's Jumeirah Group has been awarded a contract to run the Tsarev Sad apartment hotel near the Moscow Kremlin, local media reported.
Jumeirah, which owns and operates Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, will manage the hotel which is part of a major construction project in the capital, Russian newspaper Vedomosti said.
The multifunctional complex started in the late 1990s but has previously been shelved by funding problems.
Jumeirah Restaurants, a division of the hotel group, last year said it has signed a license agreement with Ingeo Limited to open eight restaurants in Moscow.
Jumeirah currently runs properties in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Maldives, Mallorca, Rome and Shanghai.
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According to a recent Reuters/ Ipsos poll, most voters currently view former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement as a “threat to democracy”. Most Republicans also said that the ideology presented by Trump is not indicative of what the party represents.
According to the poll, 58% of voters said that Trump’s MAGA was a threat. Of the Republicans asked in the survey 25% also agreed that the “MAGA forces” are a threat to democracy.
The survey occurred after President Joe Biden’s remarks earlier last week in which he had said that the Republic and democracy were threatened by the “MAGA Republicans”.
Biden’s speech was also a change in the Democratic strategy followed so far, as the party has been winning a lot of ground ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The Democrats have won several special elections, while the Republicans have suffered another blow because of the FBI raid into former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.
However, while the sentiment of those polls is similar to Biden’s speech, 59% of respondents said that they thought Biden’s speech would lead to further division in the country.
Trump has remained a popular figure in the Republican party, but many have also turned against him since the Jan.6 attack on the Capitol. According to the poll, around 60% of Republicans said that the views expressed by the former President are not in line with what the GOP represents.
In the meantime, as the midterm elections are approaching, President Biden’s approval rates remain low at 39%. Many are worried that this could lead to problems for the Democratic Party, which is going to have a challenging battle ahead if they want to retain Senate control.
The Reuters / Ipsos poll surveyed 1,003 individuals. Of those 411 identified as Democrats and 397 as Republicans.


Himachal Pradesh Congress unit president and MP Pratibha Singh has accused the BJP of sabotaging the opposition parties by doing the politics of polarization.
In a statement issued here on Wednesday, she said that due to some people leaving the Congress, neither the party will be weakened, nor will there be any adverse effect on the morale of the workers.
Expressing surprise at the statement of State Congress Committee working president Harsh Mahajan’s decision for leaving the party and joining the BJP, she said that the Congress party had always given him full respect.
“It is very surprising that when the party needed him during the Assembly elections in the state, he has left the party,” she said, adding that former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh had never kept any shortcoming in the honour and respect of Harsh Mahajan.
“The allegations made by him, saying that the Congress is being ruled by the mother and son both at the national and state level, is highly irresponsible and objectionable,” she said.
Harsh Mahajan has broken the trust of the Congress for which the people of the state will never forgive him, she maintained.
“The Congress had always asked him to contest elections, but he remained aloof despite the fact that he was given important responsibilities in the Congress government,” she asserted.
Pratibha Singh said that the Congress will fight the assembly elections with full strength. She exhorted the party workers to move forward with full morale so as to ensure that the Congress party forms the next government in the state.
She said that the people of the state will never forgive those who are trying to weaken the Congress by leaving the party and going to other parties.


Union Minister of Home and Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday said that elections in Jammu and Kashmir would be held before September.
Speaking at the fourth edition of the CNN-News18 marquee leadership conclave — Rising Bharat Summit 2024 – which was held in New Delhi from March 19 to 20, the Home Minister said that the elections in the union territory will be held before September.
Supreme Court has given the government deadline until September this year to hold polls.
Home minister said that the three dynastic parties never allowed democracy to flourish in Kashmir.“However, for the first time during the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, more than 30,000 Panch and Sarpanches have been elected,” Shah said. “I want to appeal to the Muslim brothers and sisters in Kashmir that if they want democracy to be deepened then do not vote for the three dynastic parties – the Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party, and the National Conference.”


12/25/17 – State Representative Mark Born says Wisconsin is a high tax state but recent changes, such as the elimination of the state property tax that home owners had seen in their tax bill, have helped ease the financial burden. He says for Beaver Dam residents there was in increase, due to the school referendum that was approved by voters in the fall 2016, but the state property tax saw a complete reduction of 100-percent. Born says that was something they did during state budget deliberations. He adds that a few individuals have told him that they appreciate that line being eliminated from their taxes. The Beaver Dam Republican says the only downside is that state property tax has usually been the smallest part of the property tax bill.