New Delhi: Asserting that efforts are being made by the Centre as well as the Manipur government to restore peace in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that the initiatives will bear results and normalcy would be restored soon in the state which has been in turmoil for over three months.
He assured people in Manipur that the entire Parliament is with them and said that the state will soon be back on the path of development.
Modi was replying to a debate on the No-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha brought by the opposition, which was not present in the House when the Prime Minister spoke on Manipur as they had walked out minutes earlier.
He took a dig at opposition members saying that they first raise the question but don’t have capacity and patience to listen to the answers.
The Motion was later defeated by voice vote in the absence of the opposition.
During his over two-hour long speech, Modi spoke on various issues and sought to turn the table on the opposition while blaming Congress, particularly its leaders and former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi for the festering problems ailing not only Manipur but the entire North East.
The PM said that Congress and its politics were responsible for the problems in the North East. He listed several incidents of violence in the past in the region and put the blame squarely on the grand old party.
Modi took a swipe at the opposition and said that their pain is selective.
“Their pain is selective. They cannot think beyond politics,” he said.
Using the no-confidence motion brought against his government, Modi said that the opposition bloc takes pleasure in spreading negativity about the country and asserted that his government was on track to make a hat-trick by returning to power in 2024.
He also sought to bring out contradictions in the newly-minted I.N.D.I.A. alliance led by Congress and said that all the leaders in the grouping are aspiring to be the prime minister.
The PM termed I.N.D.I.A. alliance as Ghamandiya (arrogant). Modi remained in attack mode throughout his speech amid sloganeering by opposition parties and walkout.
He highlighted the achievements of his government in areas such as banking, infrastructure and social welfare.
Modi cited reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and government think-tank NITI Aayog to state that the country has reduced poverty.
The PM reiterated that India will be the third largest economy in the world during his third term. He said that when the opposition will bring the next No-confidence motion in 2028 India will become the third largest economy in the world.
He accused the opposition parties of tarnishing the image of the country on global platforms but added that people will not be misled by it.
Modi saidhe has given a scam-free government at the Centre.
Without naming Rahul Gandhi, he launched a scathing attack on him saying that a ‘failed product is being launched again and again’.
The PM said that the opposition had been saying bad things about the country’s banking system, aerospace firm HAL and state-owned LIC but all of them have been scaling new heights.
Taking Congress head-on, Modi said that the country had no confidence in the party and state after state was rejecting it.
He said that as and when Congress and its allies brought no-trust votes against his government, the BJP only performed better in subsequent elections.
The Prime Minister said that the opposition had a ‘secret power’, as a result of which, if they wish bad, it turns into blessings instead for the rivals.
Modi said that he himself is the shining example of it.
The PM said that the opposition parties had used all kinds of abuses and unparliamentary words for him but he has turned them into ‘tonic’. UNI NK/JA


The Pan-American Health Organization on Friday reported a big jump in measles cases in the Americas this year, with Brazil surpassing crisis-hit Venezuela as the nation with the most confirmed cases.
As of November 30, the region has seen 16,766 confirmed cases – but more than half of those have been reported in the last month, the UN agency said in its regular update on the situation.
Brazil now has nearly 10,000 confirmed cases — but more than three-quarters of them were reported since last month. The vast majority of cases have been reported in Amazonas state, the PAHO said.
Thirteen people have died of measles in the vast South American country.
In Venezuela, which is in the throes of a major economic crisis that has led to widespread shortages of medicine, there have been more than 6,300 cases confirmed this year – and more than 70 deaths.
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(MENAFN) In June, shop price inflation in the United Kingdom reached its highest level since 2008, driven by a steep rise in the cost of perishable foods. The British Retail Consortium BRC-NielsenIQ store pricing index figures, which The Guardian used to make its story on Wednesday, indicated that this was triggered by rising supply-chain costs and a drop in consumer expenditure.
This month, store costs soared by 3.1 percent year over year, up from 2.8 percent in May. As a result of the " spiraling costs of fertilizer and animal feed," food inflation rose to 5.6 percent in June from 4.3 percent the prior month. Perishable food costs also surged by 6.2 percent when in comparsion to last year's numbers, which was the biggest growth rate since May 2009.
The BRC numbers come in the wake of the most recent United Kingdom Office for National Statistics data, which revealed that overall United Kingdom inflation jumped to 9.1 percent in May, a 40-year high amid record gasoline costs and soaring food prices.
According to Mike Watkins, head of retailer and business intelligence at NielsenIQ, the scenario would probably push United Kingdom customers to alter their shopping patterns.
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The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has asked business operators to resume their normal activities after completion of the general elections.
The institute through its board of directors noted that the business industry cannot take the risk of halting its operations for fear of election violence adding that the business community has just recovered from the Covid 19 pandemic.
In a press briefing with the media, KNCCI Director Hasnain Meghji said that Kenya has suffered from severe drought; rising debt and inflation noting that the country’s stability is critical to the wider region.
“We appeal to the citizens and the business community in Mombasa County to resume their normal daily activities following the conclusion of the August 9, general elections as the county has been peaceful with normalcy resuming slowly contrary to what many expected,” said Meghji.
He added that the institution and other stakeholders made significant efforts to ensure peaceful elections, current political dynamics particularly the shifting political alliances and the country’s post-independence history of election related violence which had many citizens speculate about the prospect of tumultuous elections.
On his part Godfrey Samora said that KNCCI expects the incoming government to put in place policies that will be able to open up the environment for good business to thrive.
Samora added that they expect the ongoing Dongo Kundu project and the special economic zone to work; ensure that the businesses that were suffering as a result of Covid-19 have been restored.
“We basically expect a government that will be involving the business community in the decision that they will be making policy wise. We are part and parcel of the government and the journey as opposed to loading down on us policies that have been made with people who are not in business. We want to be involved in the process of policy making that will spur growth within the region and country at large,” said Samora.
On matters of taxation, Samora said that they expect that the government will reward its electorates by reducing the cost of living, implementing tax regimes that are affordable to the people.
“Currently the business environment has been hurt occasionally by factors like the pandemic, Ukraine-Russian war, the elections; all these factors have made the business environment very difficult. We honestly expect the government will be sensitive and put in place measures that will enable us to do business so that we are able to create employment and generate taxes,” he added.
Director in charge of women at KNCCI Wanjiku Wambugu said she is pleased by the decision by fellow women for being able to fight for competitive spaces in both political and business industries.


Health Minister Banna Gupta’s intervention works, big relief for patients
Ranchi: The striking contractual health workers have postponed their strike at the intervention of Health Minister of Jharkhand Banna Gupta. They have returned to work from Friday evening.
However, the contractual para medical employees said that they have not ended their strike, but have postponed it in the interest of the public.
They also said that the government has agreed to several demands and has assured them that a positive initiative would be taken on other demands.
The Health Minister Banna Gupta said that if a member of the family gets unhappy then the family convinces him once again.
He said that the para medical workers have ended the strike on the request of the government and we thank them for this. He said that positive initiative would be taken on their demands. But, this is the time to fight Covid crisis. Later, we would resolve all the issues, he said.
Earlier, the CM Hemant Soren had asked the Health Minister and other officials to hold meeting and take steps to end the strike.
The postponement of NHRM employees’ strike has come as a big relief to the health sector in the state. The strike was causing a lot of problems to the patients.


ULAN BATOR, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — Mongolia’s COVID-19 death toll has reached 2,001 after two more related deaths were registered over the past 24 hours, the country’s health ministry said on Monday.
Meanwhile, 649 new COVID-19 infections, including 10 imported ones, were recorded across the country in the past day, raising the national tally to 396,456, the ministry said.
Less than 400 infections had been reported a day in the country until Jan. 4, when the number of daily infections has been resurging due to New Year celebrations.
The Asian country confirmed its first 12 imported cases of the Omicron variant on Friday, and its first five local cases of the Omicron variant on Sunday.
So far, 66.6 percent of the country’s total population have received two COVID-19 vaccine doses, while 936,906 people aged over 18 have received a third dose.
Starting from Friday, the country has offered a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to its citizens on a voluntary basis.


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RIYADH, 17th August, 2017 (WAM) -- Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi said that the Iranian experience in his country had failed and it would be rejected by his people.
During a meeting in Riyadh today, in the presence of Yemeni Vice President Ali Mohsen Saleh, Prime Minister Ahmed Obeid Bin Dagher, Presidential Advisor Rashad Al-Alimi and Governor of Aden Abdul Aziz Al-Maflhi, he said that a victory over the coup militia was looming. They would be defeated, and the state institutions would be retrieved, he added.
According to the Yemeni News Agency, the Yemeni President emphasised that the outcome of the national dialogue and the building of a federal Yemen, based on partnership, justice and equality, was the will of the Yemeni people.
He pointed out that the coup militia had continued to reject the peace calls based on the three references.
Concerning the situation in Aden, Hadi stressed that the interim capital was witnessing a marked improvement in all sectors, such as relief work and reconstruction of the ruins caused by the war waged by the militias on the cities of the province.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, February 28. The year 2023
proved to be a highly successful for cooperation between the
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and
Kyrgyzstan, Mark Bowman, Vice President for Policy and Partnerships
at the EBRD, said, Trend reports.
He made the remark during a meeting with Akylbek Japarov, the
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. Bowman
disclosed the current status and progress of joint projects in
renewable energy sources, energy infrastructure recovery, and
rehabilitation. He emphasized that energy remains a top priority
for cooperation, as per the EBRD's perspective.
In turn, Japarov commended the EBRD's efforts in Kyrgyzstan,
acknowledging that energy security and efficiency have become
crucial not only for the country but also globally.
Japarov mentioned that the construction of the Kambarata-1
hydropower plant in Kyrgyzstan will significantly boost the
country's electricity generation, noting that preliminary financing
agreements for this project have been secured with international
During the meeting, the sides addressed various key areas of
collaboration, including agriculture, tourism, water resources,
transportation, and light industry.
The meeting concluded with the signing of a memorandum of
understanding between Kyrgyzstan and the EBRD, aimed at supporting
the development of renewable energy sources in the country.
In 2023, the EBRD allocated 102 million euro across 22 projects
in Kyrgyzstan, marking the most substantial operational result of
the bank in the country over the past five years. Sixty-seven
percent of these projects were directed towards the private sector,
with nearly 40 percent of investments dedicated to green
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India to become third biggest CO2 emitter by 2015
“India and China will account for around 45% of the increase in global primary energy demand through 2030, when the world’s energy needs are expected to be well over 50% higher than they are today,” IEA, an energy policy adviser for its 26-member countries, including the US and 19 European countries, said in a statement.
In its 2007 World Energy Outlook, the Paris-based agency said “How China and India respond to the rising threats to their energy security will also affect the rest of the world”.
According to the report, China is expected to overtake the United States as the world’s biggest emitter of carbon dioxide this year. IEA executive director Nobuo Tanaka, however, said that rapid economic growth in China and India was a “legitimate aspiration” that would improve the quality of life of more than two billion people and that needed to be supported by the rest of the world.


Fiscal Operation Report of deficit for Financial year 2021-22 released
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The Ministry of Finance has released the Fiscal Operation Report (FOR) for the financial year 2021-22, reported 24 News HD TV Channel Friday.
The report said that the budget deficit during the financial year 2021-22 was Rs5,260 billion while the budget deficit during the financial year 2019-20 was Rs3,403 billion.
The budget deficit was 7.9 per cent of the GDP in the financial year 2021-22, the report said.
In the financial year 2021-22, the total expenditure was Rs13,295 billion.
Last fiscal year, the total income was more than Rs8,000 billion, in which tax income was Rs6,755 billion and non-tax revenue was Rs1,280 billion.
The report further said that in the last financial year, payments in the form of interest were Rs3,182 billion.
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ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Friday said that instead of respecting the mandate given to the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), opposition openly insulted the public mandate.
In a statement, the Minister said that the time for hereditary and family monopolies has now come to an end.
He said in the year 2020, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan rose at the global level as one of the important player, adding Maryam Nawaz and her father were still stuck in the decade of 90s.
He said Maryam revealed the real reason for the existence of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and told the nation that the only reason for her dispute was to save herself and her convicted fathers and brothers.
The time for the Changa Manga politics has ended in the decade of 90s, he added.
The Minister said the invitation by Maryam to the army after overthrowing the elected government was a moment of concern for the people loyal to the constitution and democracy.
Her latest stance showed that the slogan of “respect the vote” was a drama, he added.
He said those who were shouting about the respect for vote and were leveling allegations against the army are now talking about negotiations with the army.


Naivasha DC Mohammed Abass has denied reports that flower farm workers will not be allowed to vote in next Monday's general elections. Abass said the district security committee has made proper arrangements to enable the workers cast their votes.
He said managers of flower farms have agreed to allow their workers to vote in shifts on Monday. "We have had discussions with the farmers and we hope the voting process in will run smoothly," Abass said.
Naivasha constituency IEBC coordinator Mildred Wachiye said she has not received any reports about the workers being denied the chance to cast their votes.


TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - More than 6,800 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered at prisons in Arizona.
The Arizona Department of Corrections said the state health department has distributed 5,499 doses while another 1,361 doses have been administered at private facilities.
According to the state, more than 12,000 inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus since February 2020. There have been 43 confirmed inmate deaths and another eight cases are still under investigation.
Arizona has a daily inmate population of more than 36,000, which means around 33% have contracted the virus.
The state said 2,739 corrections employees have self-reported positive tests and 2,730 have recovered.


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President Mahinda Rajapakse states that all attempts at trying to destroy the Sri Lankan Military that is working for the good of the country have become subjected to the displeasure of the public.
Speaking further the president stated that the soldiers who dedicated themselves to liberating the country have now dedicated themselves to developing the country today.
The president made these statements while taking part in the 22nd graduation ceremony of the Sir John Kotalawela Defence academy held at the temple trees yesterday.
President Rajapakse also stated that the international community is working against the country in the guise of human rights and that the only way to successfully face that is for all races to work together in harmony.
Furthermore the president stated that the training given to students and principals by the military is not taking the country towards militarization.


Tista' taqra bil- Malti.
Partit Nazzjonalista leader Adrian Delia said that economic success should not be measured on GDP alone during an interview on the party’s station.
Delia highlighted that the quality of life has to improve, so that people can enjoy the wealth generated. Speaking on NET TV, Delia said it was ironic to register 600 deaths which were related to respiratory issues.
He noted that the air quality had improved since the coronavirus related measures came into force. The partial lockdown saw people commuting less. This led to an improvement in the air quality. He mentioned a new portfolio in the shadow cabinet and said that the Opposition was looking into proposals on how to digitalise further the economy. This would require less commuting.
The Opposition Leader urged the government to take the opportunity and re-imagine its vision for the country and its economy and adopt a more environmentally friendly approach. According to Delia, the government has stayed away from initiating dialogue with the Opposition and the stakeholders on how to restructure the economy.
The coronavirus pandemic has put the global economy into a tailspin, with many countries heading into an unprecedented recession. The economic crisis which was sparked by a public health crisis will catalyze change.
Delia also spoke about the importance of adopting financial measures to safeguard jobs.
According to Delia, the Prime Minister and his cabinet ministers sent out different messages. The Nationalist leader said that the Opposition has shown that it was ready to reach national consensus, however the government did not welcome their proposal.
Delia remarked that the Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne was clear and put forward logical arguments, however Prime Minister Robert Abela would contradict his deputy. He also noted that the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evarist Bartolo did not agree on migration and gave conflicting versions.


MORE than 300 traders at Mwenge Market in Dar es Salaam have benefited from more than 300 tables and 10 booths donated by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.
Kinondoni District Commissioner Godwin Gondwe said while receiving the items recently that the donation aimed at helping and improving business environment of the traders.
“The government in collaboration with other stakeholders will continue to improve operations of traders in various markets in the district,” said Gondwe.
He also asked the traders to take care of the stalls and tables along with cleaning all areas around that market.
In addition, Gondwe has also warned people who intend to sell the booths to traders since Coca-Cola has provided them for free.
“I call upon Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau to be present during distribution of these tables and booths because I have heard complaints that there are people who are selling these cubicles and tables,” said DC Gondwe.
Gondwe has also given three days to the Kinondoni district marketing officer to ensure that the toilet at the market is opened for use.
He also assured the traders that plans are underway to install lights that will help them to do their business for 24 hours.
“We expect to put lights and roofs in this market so that they can conduct their business for 24 hours, whether it’s sunny or rainy season, they will continue to do their business without any worries,” said DC Gondwe.
On his side, the CEO of Cocacola Company Limited, Salum Nasoro said that the support aimed at helping businessmen in the market to conduct business in a comfortable manner.
“Today we have provided more than 300 tables and 10 booths that are worth 25m/- at this market which will also help to take care of the environment,” said Mr Nasoro.
Mr Nasoro has also assured the District Commissioner that they will continue to improve various areas, especially business operation to help entrepreneurs to get their basic rights.
“Until now, Coca-Cola has made adjustments in various areas, including Coco Beach, Kigogo Market, Bunju Market and Mwenge Market,” said Mr Nassoro.
He also thanked the government for continuing to cooperate with them in protecting the environment, especially in markets.
Also, Mr Nasoro has called on other stakeholders to come forward and help traders with the aim of improving their lives as well as protecting the environment.


Eighteen passengers of a Lagos-bound bus have been reported to have been attacked by unspecified number of armed men at ifira.
The incident reportedly occurred on the bad portion of the Idoani-Ifira road in Akoko Southeast local government area of the state.
It was gathered that there were sporadic shootings while the gunmen carried out their nefarious activities causing the passengers to scamper for safety.
It was also gathered that the passengers were robbed of their valuables before abducting them into the forest.
Confirming the incident, the divisional police officer DPO for Isua Akoko,Hakeem Sadiq said the case had been reported and that the anti-kidnapping unit was already working with sister agencies to ensure that the travellers were rescued unhurt.


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The Prime Minister was lied to about the crop circles.
‘Crop Circles and Government’
By Colin Andrews
Regarding crop circles, it was not only the public but the Prime Minister as well, who was lied to by the British Government.
Evidence that the Police and Government in Great Britain were involved in surveillance of crop circles from the air when the public and even Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was told they were not is presented here for the first time. Never before seen official photographs are posted as promised at: http://www.colinandrews.net/Government02.html
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Violent scenes outside Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg have surfaced on social media on Thursday as property was torched, apparently by staff members.
According to the reports, the hospital shut down after the property was set alight and entrances were blocked.
It was also said that patients were threatened.
According to an eNCA post on Twitter, hospital staff were protesting over grievances, which include the non-payment of overtime.
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DOHA: Hamad International Airport (DOH) was chosen as the 'Best Overall Airport in the World' at the 19th Annual Global Traveler Tested Reader Survey Awards, voted by readers and frequent business and luxury travellers.
The airport was also awarded the 'Best Airport in the Middle East' for the sixth consecutive year.
The accolades are testament to Hamad International Airport's commitment towards their passenger-first approach, which focuses on creating a bespoke experience with safety, security, stress-free travelling and sustainability at the core of the airport's business.
Michael McMillan, Senior Vice President (Facilities Management), said:
Hamad International Airport was also recognised as one of the top five in each of the following categories: Best Airport Dining, Best Airport Shopping, Best Duty-Free Shopping in the World and Best Duty-Free Shopping in the Middle East.
Since the start of its operations in 2014, Hamad International Airport has expanded its network and now serves over 170 destinations around the world.
The airport has unveiled Phase A of its expansion project in November 2022 with a new attraction – the ORCHARD, ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and began Phase B in January of 2023.
As Hamad International Airport continues to transform the industry with innovative experiences and breathtaking features, the award-winning airport looks to a bright, sustainable future where possibilities are endless.
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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday praised the hard work and determination of the pioneers of tourism in the Maldives for revolutionising the industry. He made the remark while speaking at the Golden Jubilee Award Ceremony organised by the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) to mark the 50th anniversary of tourism in the Maldives. First Lady Fazna Ahmed attended the ceremony along with the President.
President Solih said that the Maldives holds ground at the forefront of international tourism markets today due to the hard work and determination of the industry pioneers. He recognised the success of the tourism industry’s founders, who had to overcome numerous challenges in shaping the industry to what it is today, and acknowledged those who are currently involved in realising these goals. He emphasised the government’s willingness to contribute to the progress of tourism by listening to the industry’s stakeholders.
The President also highlighted the numerous challenges encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic and revealed that MATI was one of the very first groups he met with after the news of the pandemic broke. President Solih said that closing Maldives' borders was one of the most difficult decisions by far and that many had opposed the government's decision to reopen its borders in July, 2020. He noted that the decision was pivotal to reviving the country's economy.
President Solih spoke about the administration’s efforts to diversify its economy, including amending necessary laws to facilitate economic revival. He assured that the administration would work towards making arrangements that would facilitate the growth of the sector.
The President stressed the challenges faced in the development of tourism, and noted that the government was actively working towards increasing the capacity of Velana International Airport (VIA) to keep pace with the industry’s growth. He said the completion of the VIA passenger terminal, which is currently under construction, would increase the terminal's capacity to 7.2 million passengers per year, adding that the development of more airports in the atolls would help broaden tourism reach.
At the ceremony, President Solih distributed awards to industry pioneers and people who have contributed to the development of the sector. He also thanked the industry pioneers who are still involved in the development of the tourism sector in the Maldives.
The Golden Jubilee Award Ceremony, organised by the MATI, was held at the Kurumba Maldives Resort, which was the first resort to open in the Maldives.


In Goa political activities have begun to form new government in the state. Senior BJP leader and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the party will form the new government in Goa.
Mr Sawant said BJP has sought Goa Governor’s PS Sreedharan Pillai
appointment to stake claim to form the next government.Mr Sawant said the party will take support of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party ( MGP) and independent candidates for formation of new government.
Meanwhile three independent candidates have extended support to BJP for formation of new government in the state.The Party state President Sadanand Shet Tanavade said independent MLAs Chandrakant Shetye(Bicholim),Alexio Reginado Lourence( Curtorim) and Antonio Vaz (Cortalim) have taken decision to support BJP.
Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that people have shown faith in him. Mr Fadnavis said people of Goa have given us a clear majority.Devendra Fadnavis said who will be Chief Minister of Goa will be decided at meeting of parliamentary board meeting of party.
BJP’s Goa election in-charge Devendra Fadnavis said that BJP legislature party meeting would be mostly held on Friday to select the leader of the legislature wing.Mr Fadnavis said that MGP will be part of the new government in the state. He said the MGP has given a letter of support to BJP.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said people have voted to BJP and party accept the verdict of the people of Goa.Mr Chidambaram said split in votes among various parties led to Congress defeat in election.


Food banks and other local food organizations across Canada are facing an increased demand for their services and added pressure from shortages in donations and volunteers.
Now more than ever, they need continued support to offer the crucial services Canadians rely upon to feel safe and healthy.
On behalf of the Government of Canada, Mary Ng, Member of Parliament for Markham–Thornhill has announced $31,600 to improve food security for Markham–Thornhill residents facing social, economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Food banks and local food organizations play such an important role across the country, especially here in Markham-Thornhill,” Ng said. “Today’s announcement will go a long way to helping the most vulnerable people in our community, and ensuring Canadians have what they need to stay safe and healthy throughout this pandemic.”
The funds are distributed between the Parya Trillium Foundation and 105 Gibson Centre to provide both access to meals and food packages to the most vulnerable people in the community. The funding is expected to help feed more than 1000 people in need with total of 1135 meals.
This funding is part of the $100 million Emergency Fund for food security announced by the federal government in April to position food banks and local food organizations early in the pandemic to respond to increased community needs.
And just last month, the government doubled this funding by investing another $100 million to ensure food banks and local food organizations can continue to serve our communities.
More than 1,800 food banks and local food organizations across Canada have been helped by the funds.


Lebanon: Security forces confiscate 20 tons of ammonium nitrate
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Sep. 18 Lebanon’s interior minister stated that Lebanese security forces confiscated a truck transferring 20 tons of ammonium nitrate in the eastern Bekaa valley.
Without providing details regarding their identities, Bassam Mawlawi said to reporters: "investigations have begun and the security forces are pursuing those involved to arrest them.”
On August 4, 2020, the flaming of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate at Beirut port resulted in a blast that left over 217 persons dead and wounded over 7,000 others as well as resulting in billions of dollars in property losses.
Mawlawi noted he had announced orders to carry out a comprehensive probe for concerns of the presence of other quantities of ammonium nitrate and to guarantee the safety of citizens.
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States Assembly and Constitution Committee president Matt Fallaize, pictured right, said preparations for the referendum were going well.
It is hoped the public vote on a new electoral system will take place in the autumn.
The Legislation Review Panel scrutinised the law on Monday.
‘[Sacc] has spent recent weeks preparing the law which will set out the terms of the referendum,’ said Deputy Fallaize.
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The lockdown implemented in the country was recorded in the wake of the Coronavirus, while consumer activity on social media has also increased.
According to details, the Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) says that the Internet was used 15% more than last week, due to the increase in online activities of educational and business centers.
The PTA said the Internet was more used than performing office work at home. It is to be noted that due to the lockdown across the country, young people are also locked in homes with greater access to the Internet.
Many citizens have also increased their activities on social media. While many young people are also playing online games through the internet. That’s why this week came to see an increase in internet usage.


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UNITED NATIONS, Mac 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Around 9,000 Palestinian women have been killed by the Zionist forces in Gaza, since the outbreak of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinians on Oct 7, last year, said UN Women on Friday.
This figure is likely an underestimate, as many more women are reported to die under the rubble, said the UN agency, committed to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Every day the killing in Gaza continues, while a daily average of 63 women continue to be killed at the current rate, including 37 mothers, leaving their families devastated and their children with diminished protection, said the agency.
More than four out of five women, or 84 percent, report that, their family eats half or less of the food they used to before the conflict began, with mothers and adult women being those tasked with sourcing food, yet eating last, less and least than everyone else, the agency said.
Four in five women, precisely 84 percent, in Gaza indicate that, at least one of their family members had to skip meals during the past week. In 95 percent of those cases, mothers are the ones going without food, skipping at least one meal to feed their children, it added.
Gaza's entire population of 2.3 million people will be facing acute levels of food insecurity within weeks. Some women are now resorting to extreme coping mechanisms, such as, scavenging for food under rubble or in dumpsters, it said.
Ten out of 12 women's organisations surveyed in Gaza reported being partly operational, providing essential emergency response services. Despite their extraordinary efforts, less than one percent of funding raised through the 2023 Flash Appeal has gone to national or local women's rights organisations, said UN Women.
Unless there is an immediate humanitarian cease-fire, many more will die in the coming days and weeks, the agency warned, urging that, the killings, bombings and destruction of essential infrastructure in Gaza must stop, and humanitarian aid must get into and across Gaza immediately.– NNN-XINHUA
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Dumka: JPCC chief and Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon on Thursday said revenue collection has improved in the state due to which development activities will now gather pace in Jharkhand.
He said that due to the Corona crisis the condition of the exchequer had become almost empty but now things have improved. Over the issue of providing unemployment allowance to the youth, he said that the party had made a promise in this regard but due to Corona crisis everything went haywire but as the financial condition of the state would improve this promise would also be fulfilled.
He said that when the new government had come into power it had got an empty exchequer from the previous government but the state government had started activities with its own resources but unfortunately without proper planning on March 23 lockdown was imposed.
Over the rising case of women atrocities in the state, he said that yes incidents have taken place but police and administration has taken action and the culprits have been arrested after which the kin are also satisfied.
Rural Development Minister Alamgir Aalam said that Mahagathbandhan will win the bypolls on both Bermo and Dumka seats. He said that BJP always tried to destabilize the elected government but in Jharkhand the alliance was very strong and BJP would not succeed in its intentions.
Agriculture Minister Badal said over farm loan wavier the government has given in-principle approval however to ensure that more number of farmers can get its benefits for which the department was working.


In a rare distinction of sorts, Telangana has achieved a record as it surpassed the 4-crore mark of Covid doses administered across the state on Thursday. According to official reports, 94 per cent of people in the State got the first dose of vaccine and about 50 per cent got two doses of jabs.
The officials informed that the State has crossed the mark of 4,01,64,958 vaccine doses offered to its people.
Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar gave a pat to the officials of the health wing and other staff who have been involved in the inoculation drive.
The officials informed that 2,61,58,671 people were vaccinated with the first dose and 1,40,06,287 people got two doses.
The Chief Secretary extended thanks to Health Minister T Harish Rao and the health staff for the rare record of vaccine coverage in the state. He appreciated the health staff and Asha, ANMs and medical officers and those involved in the vaccination drive.
He said that the health officials and staff worked tirelessly under the leadership of Harish Rao for the vaccination drive. He also attributed this record to directions and continuous support by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao.
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|Will the stimulus bill help the economy, hurt the economy or have little impact on the economy?|
Confidence in the $787-billion economic stimulus plan has fallen four points in the week since President Obama signed it into law, and more voters are prepared to punish their representatives for supporting it.
Thirty-four percent (34%) of U.S. voters now say the plan will help the economy, while 32% believe it will hurt, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
Twenty-six percent (26%) say the plan will have little impact on the economy. Eight percent (8%) are undecided.
A week ago, 38% of voters said the plan will help the economy, while 29% said it will hurt.


Coronavirus infects total of 4,025 medical employees in Algeria
A total of 4,025 medical staff have been infected with coronavirus in Algeria as of Tuesday, according to the Algeria's Scientific Committee that is monitoring the spread of coronavirus in the country.
The official APS news agency quoted a member of the committee, Djamel Fourar, as saying that "we have identified about 4,025 infections among the medical staff in the whole country".
The official added that 69 of the infected patients died due to the disease, saying that "this situation is the result of the irresponsible behavior of certain citizens who do not respect the rules of prevention".
He then urged all citizens to follow rules of prevention following the gradual reopening of mosques, beaches and leisure areas into stop the risk of contamination.
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Senior party leaders told ET that the BJP is waiting for the situation to play out in the state, before the organisation starts rebuilding itself again.
“In the last few months, many people with artificial leanings have come to the party. There was large-scale suspicion as to who is working for whom. But now that the elections are not here, the party has the time and only those who don’t seek short-term benefits will stay,” a party functionary said.
“At least, the CM was there, protesting for the release. In our case, we have even requested the law minister to look into the false cases being lodged against our workers, but the party has done little,” the party functionary said.
A Delhi-based BJP leader said the party was now looking at critical matters of organisation in states such as UP, Uttarakhand and Gujarat which are heading for assembly polls and in MP and Karnataka where there have been some concerns over the government’s functioning.
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Chick-fil-A has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships in 2023. The brand split the amount between 13,000 employees and 13 community service-minded students across the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release.
“Investing in the education and development of future leaders is one of the greatest opportunities we have to care for others,” Andrew T. Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-A Inc., said in the press release. “We are inspired by this year’s recipients and are honored to support their aspirations to further their education, achieve their personal goals and positively impact their communities.”
In a 2022 survey of Chick-fil-A scholarship recipients, 18% said they were first-generation college students and 60% said they were able to attend college because of their scholarship. Nearly 98% of 2022 scholarship recipients surveyed said scholarship opportunities are an important aspect of working in Chick-fil-A restaurants.
To date, Chick-fil-A has helped more than 93,000 Team Members achieve their remarkable futures through more than $162 million in scholarships.
Chick-fil-A operates more than 2,800 restaurants in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.


ISLAMABAD: Senior Leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Shibli Faraz on Sunday said the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was an unnatural alliance against the present government which was reached its logical end.
Talking to a private news channel, he said the government neither scared earlier nor now from PDM.
He said attitude of Maryam Nawaz had played main role to disintegrate PDM, adding issuing show-cause notice to Pakistan People Party from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz was reflecting dictator mindset.
The senator said PML-N was habitual for rigging in the elections and it was their favourite hobby.
Replying to a question about Daska election, he said the PTI candidate had gained more votes as compared to past as it was ample proof that PTI was still popular political party among the people.
Shibli Faraz said changing in the federal cabinet was the prerogative of the Prime Minister.


Thirteen persons killed on Friday raid on Garin KareKuka and Garin Gidado in Gunduma Ward of Gassol local government area of Taraba state by bandits have been buried amidst tear.
former Councillor representing Gunduma Ward, Hon Abubakar Sani, who spoke to TVC News shortly after the burial described the attack as barbaric.
He said that Bandits have already take over the local government calling on federal government to deploy more troop to the area
Spokesman of the Police in Taraba state, DSP Abdullahi Usman who confirmed the attack did not give the number of casualty.
He noted that the police has deployed more personnel.


Southern Star bus drivers are being harassed by other transport operators and drivers in Panglao, according to an official of the bus company.
Southern Star manager German Avenido said that their drivers are being harassed due to the entry of Ceres into Panglao which, according to operators of smaller transport groups, has affected their livelihood.
Avenido said that Ceres bus drivers were intimidated while some of their units were stoned when these plied routes also being serviced by other transport groups in Panglao.
The alleged attacks have prompted Ceres to seek the assistance from the Panglao government in protecting drivers of the bus company.
Avenido made it clear that Ceres will not stop its operations in Panglao even amid said threats as he noted that many Panglao residents are in need of their services.
The Ceres official said that their Panglao operation is not illegal contrary to accusations of other operators who signed a petition against the bus companyâ€™s route in the town.
He said that the Land Transportation Office, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and Panglao LGU have permitted the bus company to operate in the municipality. (Allen Doydora)


Fargo woman's arrest in Iran gains worldwide attention
From the London Times to The New York Times, the weekend's news of Fargo native Roxana Saberi's detainment in Iran spread worldwide.
And now, people across the nation are expressing an outpouring of support for the freelance journalist and her Fargo family, as state and national politicians press for the 31-year-old's release.
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When Prime Minister Imran Khan was in the city to inaugurate the Green Line project, the Karachi chapter of the Pakistan People’s Party on Friday blamed the federal government for the inflation, unemployment and hike in the prices of gas, electricity, petrol and other essential commodities in the country.
The PPP organized a demonstration at the Empress Market on the direction of the party’s chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who had called for agitation all over the country to protest against what he called the incompetence of the federal government, due to which major public issues were not being resolved.
PPP leaders who addressed the protest said their party had launched an agitation drive under the leadership of their chairman to get rid of the present federal government that had caused immense miseries to people in the country.
They expressed their resolve to continue with their agitation drive to safeguard the public interests. The PPP leaders said the party had always carried out struggle whenever the countrymen had faced problems during dictatorial regimes.
PPP Karachi President and Sindh Information and Labour Minister Saeed Ghani said the countrywide protests showed that the people in the country had been facing immense problems due to the unjust policies of the federal government.
He said the present regime should be sent packing in order to overcome the issue of unprecedented hike in the prices of essential products.
He added that they would continue with their protest drive till the time the present regime, whom he called selected, was deposed.
Ghani claimed that the federal government had entered into a secretive deal with the International Monetary Fund to cause massive hike in the prices of essential products.
The people had been facing severe economic hardships due to unprecedented hike in the prices of petrol, electricity and natural gas.
Opposition politicians in the country were sent to prison after registration of false cases against them but there was no accountability for the incumbent members of the federal cabinet who were responsible for the sugar and wheat crisis in the country, Ghani lamented.
The information minister said that during the last three years, the prime minister had done nothing for the development of Karachi and the people of the city had been deceived by him. He said Sindh’s due share in the National Finance Commission award, water and natural gas resources of the country had been usurped.
Referring to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, Ghani said the allies of the federal government who belonged to Karachi had done nothing to register their protest against the issue of increased prices of electricity and essential products.
PPP Sindh General Secretary Waqar Mehdi claimed that the people in the entire country from Gilgit to Karachi had resorted to protest on the appeal of Bilawal.
He said the people had expressed their desire of getting rid of the present government that had caused up to 30 per cent inflation. The issue of price hike could not be addressed if the federal government remained in power, he added.
Mehdi maintained that in the past 74 years, the country had not witnessed so much inflation and rise in the prices of essential products.
He said the people had realised that an agitation drive had to be launched to send the federal government packing.


Attack on military base in Somalia kills 3 UAE soldiers
(MENAFN) According to the UAE's defense ministry, three soldiers from the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces and an officer from the Bahrain Defense Force lost their lives in an assault at a military base in Somalia's capital, as announced on Sunday.
The attack occurred at the General Gordon military base in Mogadishu on Saturday night, with the ministry confirming that UAE personnel were engaged in training soldiers from the Somali Armed Forces under a bilateral agreement between the UAE and Somalia.
Additionally, two individuals sustained injuries during the attack.
A UAE army officer told Reuters that the gunman was a newly trained Somali soldier. “The soldier opened fire on UAE trainers and Somali military officials when they started praying,” the representative stated.
Al-Shabaab is designated as a terrorist organization by various countries and international bodies, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Nations, and others.
“We understand the soldier had defected from al-Shabaab before he was recruited as a soldier by Somalia and UAE,” the UAE army official declared.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces detained three Palestinians in Occupied Jerusalem and Gaza Strip after large-scale raid and searching operations on Sunday.
The occupation forces detained the brother of Qutaiba Zahran in the town of Allar, north of Tulkarm, who was martyred on Saturday after the Israeli soldiers shot him at the Za'tara checkpoint, south of Nablus, for allegedly trying to carry out a knife attack on the Israeli forces.
Eyewitnesses in the town said that a large military force raided the martyr's house at dawn Sunday and search the house before the soldiers arrested his brother.
Meanwhile, the occupation forces broke into Bartaa town to the south west of Jenin where they erected several military checkpoints and raided a fuel station.
The soldiers inspected the identities of those present and interrogated them on the pretext of searching for youths throwing stones at their military patrols.
In Gaza Strip, the occupation forces detained two young men as they approached the border strip east of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip, amid the shooting towards the border territory in the area.
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Hyderabad: Former minister and BJP leader Etela Rajender today targeted rival TRS party and alleged that the ruling party was trying to induce the people of his Huzurabad constituency.
He also alleged that the ruling party leaders were showing the people of other constituencies as the voters of Huzurabad in their attempt to create fake votes.
The minister alleged that the KCR government is making all efforts to misuse the official machinery and police to suppress him. He charged that 30 to 40 more voters are being created illegally by the TRS leaders to gain in future bypolls.
He also alleged that the ruling party leaders were removing all the votes, which they think would not be cast in their favour.
He said that they would lodge a complaint with election commission against the officials who would extend support to the ruling TRS party leaders. He urged the people of Jammikunta to be on alert about the fake votes.


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Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim Majlis at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday morning with Ambassador of the sisterly People's Democratic Republic of Algeria HE Dr. Mustafa Boutoura, who called on HH the Amir to greet him on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country.
HH the Amir granted HE the Algerian Ambassador Al Wajbah Decoration in recognition of his role in contributing to enhancing bilateral relations, wishing him success in his future missions, and the relations between the two countries further progress and development.
For his part, HE the Ambassador expressed thanks and appreciation to HH the Amir and the State's officials for the cooperation he received that contributed to the success of his work in the country.
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COCKE COUNTY—COVID-19 related deaths in Cocke County increased to 16 on Friday according to state data. The county has had a total of 1,167 cases since the pandemic started earlier this year.
Seventeen new cases were confirmed on Friday. There are currently 231 active cases in the county.
Inactive/recovered cases now stand at 920.
Cases across the state increased by 2,608 on Friday. That brings the total number of cases in Tennessee to 259,488.
Inactive/recovered cases also increased by 2,398. The new inactive/recovered count for the state stands at 229,669.
Seventy-eight total deaths were reported Friday statewide. More than 3,300 Tennesseans have now died from COVID-19 related illnesses.
The following is a list of surrounding counties showing their total COVID-19 count compared to active cases.
More than 9.08 million COVID-19 cases have been confirmed across the country.
The total number of U.S. deaths recently surpassed 229,000.
Globally, the numbers continue to rise as more than 45.3 million have tested positive for the virus.
Over 1.18 million lives have now been lost to COVID-19 around the world.
Worldwide recoveries now exceed 30.4 million.


Indian state government shuts down 43 illegal mines
The Rajasthan state campaign against illegal mining has closed 43 illegal mines since its commencement in 2012, reported the Hindustan Times Monday.
Eight people have been arrested in the Alwar district and 33 vehicles have been seized during the campaign.
State officials discovered in the spring of 2012 that most of the illegal mining was happening on government forest land.
In addition to the 43 successful closures, hundreds of cases of illegal mining across the state have been registered by state officials over the past year.


Letitia James was overwhelmingly elected as the attorney general of New York state on Tuesday, placing herself in position to be at the forefront of the legal bulwark against the policies of President Trump. She succeeds Barbara Underwood, who already has dozens of cases pending against the president . . .
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BAHAWALPUR:Chairman, Punjab Assembly Standing Committee on Health, Dr. Muhammad Afzal has said that all available facilities were being provided to hospitals and health centers.
He was addressing a ceremony held at the district health department office to distribute ultra sound machines to rural health centers. Chief Executive Officer, Health Department, Dr. Aurangzeb was also present.
Dr. Afzal said that the provincial government had been taking practical steps to provide all necessary facilities to all hospitals in the province. “Special attention is being made towards provision of missing facilities at tehsil headquarters hospitals, rural health centers and basic health centers,” he said.
He said that he had raised voice at the platform concerned about problems confronted by health workers.
He said that problems faced by health department community would be resolved soon.


(KTXL) — California remains the state with the highest number of COVID-19 cases, with more than 475,000 recorded as of Wednesday.
The state announced 197 more deaths Tuesday — a single day record.
Dozens of counties are being monitored by the state and have restrictions on indoor businesses.
In the Yuba-Sutter area, there have only been nine deaths, though there has been a dramatic increase in cases and hospitalizations in the past month. Yuba City Mayor Shon Harris joins Nikki Laurenzo to discuss the impact the pandemic has had on the area.


The Prime Minister said he is “highly confident” that jointly hosting Euro 2028 with Ireland will benefit the economy.
Uefa confirmed on Tuesday that the UK and Ireland’s bid to host the tournament has been successful.
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said it is expected to deliver £2.6 billion of socio-economic benefit across the host nations.
Rishi Sunak said he expected the tournament to provide a “massive boost” to the economy, but also stressed wider benefits, saying it would bring the country together and inspire the next generation of football fans.
“We host tournaments better than anyone else. It’s going to be a massive boost for the economy.
“We’re going to welcome millions of people to the country and it’s going to inspire a whole new generation.”
Challenged over whether the benefits would outweigh the costs, he said: “I’m highly confident that we will benefit from this economically.
“But, more importantly than that, it also just brings the whole country together, inspires a huge generation of people to follow the sport and also just creates the most amazing memories.”
Ms Frazer said: “We will put on a brilliant tournament with fans at its heart. We will warmly welcome fans from across Europe to our islands’ shores and give people memories that will last a lifetime.
“On top of that, the tournament is expected to deliver up to £2.6 billion of socio-economic benefit across the host nations, creating jobs and opportunities.”
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said hosting the tournament would “provide a range of opportunities, not only through the economic benefits of visiting fans but through a strong legacy programme that will help grow a more inclusive and diverse game right across the country”.


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BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 29 .
Azerbaijan's State Agency on Renewable Energy Sources started
cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (EBRD) on the low-carbon hydrogen economy, said Deputy
Director of Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency Kamran Huseynov at
the event, dedicated to 'Green hydrogen and renewable energy',
'Within this cooperation, the potential demand and
production capacities will be evaluated, as well as the
opportunities for hydrogen transportation and storage,' said
He noted that the national purposes of the
socioeconomic development of the country include achieving clean
environment and 'green' growth.
'Our agency is focused on production of renewable
energy sources. In accordance with this, we have two purposes:
decarbonization and the development of renewable sources of
energy,' said Huseynov.
He added that the projects on construction of solar
and wind power stations with the capacities of 240 and 230
megawatts with ACWA Power and Masdar are implemented, as well as
the project for a 240-megawatt solar power station in Jabrail.
He went on to add that construction of solar and wind
power stations within the projects with ACWA Power and Masdar
continue, while he project of another solar power station in
Azerbaijan's Jabrayil has taken off as well.
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Ten Tamil political parties in the country are to meet today (10) to discuss and arrive at a political solution regarding national issues faced by the Tamil people.
Tamil National Liberation Alliance (TNLA) General Secretary M.K. Sivajilingam told the media that 10 Tamil political parties will be attend today’s discussions.
Sivajilingam has said that the issues faced by the Tamil people have not been resolved even a year has passed since the end of the war.
The Tamil parties are expected to arrive at an agreement on these matters in today’s meeting.


Dubai police seized more than 400 bicycles and electric mopeds from the Naif area as part of a recently launched road safety campaign.
According to Brigadier Tariq Tahlak, head of the Naif Police Station, the bicycles and mopeds were confiscated from owners who broke traffic laws and endangered the lives of road users.
Breaking the rules
The Police Chief also said that mopeds used in undesignated areas such as main roads and around markets were confiscated.
“Several mopeds were seized while the owners were riding against the flow of traffic and on sidewalks. Bicycles that were tied to signs at intersections were also seized.”
He also mentioned that patrols have increased during the security campaign, and motorists who broke traffic regulations were fined.
Obey the rules!
The Police Chief also urged drivers, cyclists and bicyclists to obey traffic regulations.
“They must take all safety precautions, such as wearing helmets and reflective jackets.,” he said.
Brig Saif Al Mazrouei, director general of the Dubai Police traffic department, also added that the goal of the safety campaign is to reduce deaths, disabilities and injuries caused by bicycle-related accidents.


State confirms 21st H1N1 death
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today confirmed seven influenza-related deaths that occurred recently in Minnesota residents.
Health officials noted that these are deaths for which the department completed its investigation this week and that MDH continues to investigate possible H1N1-related deaths on an ongoing basis.
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that there are clear signs of recovery in the economy and now the industry should also be ready to take risks and invest in capacity building.
Sitharaman, while addressing the CII Global Economic Policy Conference 2021, said that the industry should come forward to reduce the country’s dependence on imports. She said, ‘I appeal to the industry not to delay any longer in increasing the capacity.’
He said that industries will have to provide more employment to reduce income inequality. He also urged the industry to cut down on the number of imported finished products and increase investment in manufacturing.
Sitharaman said, ‘At a time when India’s eyes are on accelerating growth, at that time I want Indian industry to take more risks and understand India’s desire.’


Lucknow, Aug 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that his government will provide free travel to women above 60 years of age in the government buses.
In a tweet, the chief minister made this announcement on Wednesday.
Free bus travel for senior women citizens was one of the promises made by the BJP in its manifesto.
The chief minister has also announced free bus rides for women for 48 hours in the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
Yogi Adityanath said that women can travel for free in government buses between August 10 (12 a.m.) to August 12 (12 a.m.).
He tweeted, 'On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan in Uttar Pradesh, all mothers, sisters and daughters will be provided free travel facility for the next 48 hours in government buses from 12 midnight to 12 midnight on 12th August.'
'Very soon in Uttar Pradesh we are going to introduce free travel for and above 60 years of age in government buses, 'he added.
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SSP CTD Naveed Khawaja, while holding a presser, said the suspects were planning a terrorism attack in Muharram, which was timely countered.
He elaborated that the arrested terrorists were trained in different parts of the neighboring arch-rival and acting against the mega development project of friendly states.
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The SSP CTD said the network was being operated from South Africa, India, Malaysia and UAE, while officials have also traced bank accounts of some traders, builders and other people through which these terrorists were being funded.
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s comments on TRS: Union Minister Piyush Goyal lashed out at TRS leaders for insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and me and wronged the poor by not getting rice. He revealed that FCI has been ordered to collect paddy and rice in Telangana. He criticized the state government for acting irresponsibly. He accused the TRS government of doing injustice to the poor by not giving rice in the months of April and May. It has been revealed that there have been irregularities in the rice mills..that is why we have taken these steps. He said that it is because of the measures we have taken that rice is being supplied now. Piyush Goyal said that it is not right to sacrifice farmers for the mistakes of the state government. It was revealed that orders were given to buy rice immediately.
Center has decided to buy rice: Union Minister Kishan Reddy.
Union Minister Kishan Reddy revealed that the Central Government has decided to buy the rice from the rice millers. He said that recently the state government has not bought grain from the farmers. The responsibility of buying grain is on the state government. He criticized that the farmers are losing due to the way the state government is doing. He alleged that the state government has been taking the rice to be given to the poor for three months, but not distributing it. Kishan Reddy disclosed that he spoke to the civil supply officials and they said that no orders have been received yet. The free rice that should be given to the poor is not being distributed by the state government.. Satirists said that they do not know why the Chief Minister did a dharna in Delhi. He criticized that the state government had said that they would buy wool. He questioned the state government as to why a problem that does not exist anywhere else in the country is coming to Telangana. Kishan Reddy said that they have talked to states and rice millers about rice distribution and procurement in the coming days. The rice millers have committed irregularities.. cases have been registered.. they demanded that the state government should take action.


Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that the Billion Tree project must be successful to mitigate the effects of climate change
According to the details, while addressing Forest plantation drive in Ghazi Barotha, Imran Khan said that trees are extremely important for the healthy future of Pakistan.
Imran Khan said that providing grounds and stadiums for the youth to play is one of the top priorities of PTI government as we aim to promote sports in Pakistan.
Imran Khan said that no attention was given to the forestry in Pakistan during the tenure of previous governments.
Talking about the health insurance, Imran Khan said that the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa already became the first to provide universal health coverage.
The Prime Minister added that by the end of the year, the whole of Punjab will be covered by health insurance.
Taking a jibe at the opposition, Imran Khan said that in the past, the corrupt people not only stole money but also destroyed morals.


Kenya will pay hundreds of its sportspersons, who will be dimmed vulnerable from the coronavirus, to help them endure the suffering and continue to train.
Sports Principal Secretary Joe Okudo on Saturday confirmed that the government will compensate the athletes, especially those who were part of the national team heading to the Tokyo Olympics, whose calendar of competition has been wrecked by COVID-19 pandemic.
Okudo said the bailout was intended to make life manageable to the sportspersons.
Amina Mohamed, Sports Cabinet Secretary had announced plans to cushion players, though she never mentioned the exact date when that will happen.
However, Mohamed confirmed that the government was working on setting aside funds to help sportspersons during the coronavirus pandemic period.
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday ordered 100 million shillings (1 million US dollars) from the Sports Fund to be used to cushion artists and musicians, a move that triggered the calls for the state to bail out sportspersons.
"We will give them food and cash similar to the one we offer them for exemplary performances. We want to hold them by the hand and help them navigate through the hard times," Mohamed said.
Some sports federations in Kenya have confirmed they have been urged to forward a list of players they want to be bailed out by the government during this time that the pandemic is wrecking the competitions globally.
Hockey, taekwondo, rugby and basketball are among the sport disciplines the country will have to support their sportspersons.


Jammu Kashmir COVID 19 Cases Latest Live News Updates Today List
Jammu Kashmir COVID 19: As many as 27 persons tested positive for novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir taking the total number of COVID 19 cases in the union territory to 523.
The spokesperson of JK Government, Rohit Kansal communicated the numbers through his tweeter handle
Kansal wrote that the total cases are now 523 but Don’t let the numbers daunt you, we are doing aggressive testing, strict containment. He further said that the people have to support by staying at their respective homes


Shift in academic session; read details here
By: Bhat Imran
Srinagar, Dec 19: Unlike past years, the school students of Kashmir division won’t be turning to tuition centers to cover a portion of their syllabi for the new academic session as the students are yet to appear in the annual regular examination of the session that has been going on for more than a year.
The dilemma struck the students at that time when the government had decided to shift the academic session from November-December to March.
The school students informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they are confused as to what they have to study during the winter vacation that began from December-19. “We are in the same academic session that has been going on for more than a year.”
One of the students, Farhaan said, “We don’t know whether we have to prepare for the examination or join any tuition center for the new class! Usually, we would join tuitions during the winter vacations which would reduce the burden of covering syllabi in schools.”
He said that the students are studying the same textbooks which they have even revised multiple times. “We have done three revisions of the existing textbooks but we are confused about what is next in the store for the students.”
One of the government school teachers told KNO, “Earlier, we would assign students the winter work to complete during winter vacations. This year, we too were confused as to what we should assign students.”
He said, “The confused students are continuously calling the teachers to clarify what they need to study.”
Meanwhile, officials of the School Education Department said that they will try to compensate for the academic loss that students have suffered during the COVID-19 lockdown.
“We are trying to bridge the losses that students have suffered from the past three years,” the official said.
Pertinently, the government had decided to shift the academic session for all classes from November-December to March to bring uniformity with the national calendar—(KNO)


By Zach Smith
Holt Journal staff writer
At Champions Sports Bar and Grill, 2440 Cedar St., Holt, owner Nick Fata can’t wait for March every year.
He said that business always bumps up during the month due to basketball on television.
“Everyone jumps on the bandwagon,” he said.
Fata said that sales increase about 20 percent during the month.
He added that he sells more food than alcohol during the month.
He said that it starts with the Big Ten tournament and continues all the way through the National Championship.
Fata said that people come in for more than just the NCAA tournament.
He said that fans follow the women’s NCAA tournament and the National Invitational Tournament. He said that people tend to root for the Big Ten in all the tournaments.
Fata said there were are many fans of the University of Michigan that come to the bar. After the team’s first-round loss to Ohio University, he said that mood of the bar was not so good and the fans couldn’t find the doors quickly enough.
After the Michigan State loss to Louisville, he said the mood was much better because he thought MSU overachieved and the fans were happy just to see the team excel as it did.
Sarah Hall is a server and bartender and has worked at Champions for more than a year.
She said that she makes about $100 more per night during the tournament.
She said her favorite part is the people, who normally bring in friends during the month.
Hall said that she normally sells more beer on weekdays and more liquor on the weekends.
“The only time that’s as much fun this is the Super Bowl,” she said.


Shimla: Octogenarian Congress leader and six-time Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh exhorted electorates in the four Municipal Corporation to vote in favour of Congress.
He was to address a Congress rally in Solan today, however doctors advised him against participating in the rally citing health concerns in wake of spike in Covid-19 cases.
Singh, in his message, said that the Congress party has always believed in the uniform development of the state without any discrimination.
The pace of development which the Congress party had set has stalled, he said, adding that today every section of the society, especially the youth in the country and the state is perturbed by the decisions and policies of BJP.
” The global pandemic has adversely affected the economy of the country and the state. On the other hand, the government has failed miserably to provide relief to the people,” he said.
Appealing voters to vote to strengthen Congress party, Singh said that their vote will give new direction to the politics of the state.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) As many as 28,000 Ukrainian civilians are held captive by the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said this during the international human rights conference "Freedom or Fear," according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
"Civilian hostages are, in my opinion, a new system of suppressing the civilian population in the temporarily occupied territory. As of now, 28,000 confirmed citizens of Ukraine are held captive by the Russian Federation," he said. Read also:
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According to him, the Ukrainian authorities cannot check their condition, get access to Russian prisons and provide them with medicines.
"A separate list from among these 28,000 is 2,000 citizens of Ukraine older than 65 years. There are cases when Ukrainians over 80-85 years of age are captured only for their pro-Ukrainian statements. And again, we cannot do anything with it," the ombudsman said.
Lubinets called on the international community to help the Ukrainian state protect its citizens and return them home.
Lubinets said earlier that Ukraine had already returned 2,598 military personnel and civilians home.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Jeddah, Sep. 23, 2022, SPA — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the signing of the establishment of the Global Islamic Refugee Fund (GIFR), in partnership between the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)'s poverty alleviation arm, the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), it was reported here today.
This came in a speech delivered by OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian, Social and Cultural Affairs, Ambassador Tariq Ali Bakheet, during the event organized in New York yesterday, attended by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Vice President of the Islamic Development Bank, Director General of the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development and Supervisor General of the Riyadh-based King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre.
Ambassador Bakheet praised the partnership that binds the organization with these institutions, stressing the organization's commitment to strengthening it in various fields, especially to meet the challenges related to refugees in the Islamic world and the organization's support for the initiative to establish the fund to achieve its desired humanitarian goals.
15:26 LOCAL TIME 12:26 GMT
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(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index ended in the negative on Wednesday, losing its streak of six consecutive increases in the previous exchange sessions.
The Tadawul All Share Index declined 0.09 percent to close at 11,770 whereas the similar market Nomu slid down 0.63 percent to end at 20,210.
Saudi oil giant Aramco closed the day with a 0.14 percent decrease, whereas Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co. was 0.4 percent lower.
The Saudi National Bank, the nation’s biggest lender, earned 0.46 percent, whereas Saudi British Bank saw a drop of 0.12 percent.
The nation’s highest valued bank Al Rajhi added 0.36 percent, whereas Alinma Bank fell 1.43 percent.
Tihama Advertising and Public Relations Co. dropped 4.2 percent to top the decliners, whereas Gulf Insurance Group climbed 8.33 percent to top the earners.
The earners contained Saudi Printing and Packaging Co., which added 5.15 percent, as well as Raydan Food Co., which soared 4.58 percent.
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Chinese nationals have absconded from a project site in Imo State for fear of being quarantined for Coronavirus.
The Chinese nationals working for the Chec Engineering for the past three weeks left the site and had not been seen anywhere in the state, The Nation reports.
They were said to have been in the state when the news broke out that some workers were been quarantined in Ogun State.
A Nigerian worker who craved anonymity said that the Chineses were no longer coming to supervise the road construction work.
The road contract was awarded to the Chinese company to execute the Ihiagwa- Nekede Polytechnic Road, Owerri-Aba and Akachi roads, but the nationals deserted the sites when the news of the coronavirus went viral.
However, some Imo indigenes have expressed worry about the presence of the Chinese workers in the state and demanded that the state government should quarantine the workers to safeguard the citizens from the deadly virus.
Nze Paul Osuji appealed to the state government to do something about the presence of the Chinese company in the state to ensure that the Chinese nationals and the Nigerian workers are free from the disease.


Mall redo merits a May opening party
WINCHESTER — On May 17-18, Winchester officials want the community to party — Loudoun Street Mall-style.
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New Delhi: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh has said on Tuesday that India has received a Letter of Approval (LoA) for the 24 MH-60R multi-role helicopter from the US. He has said that the deal is expected to be signed soon. He said this a day before Navy Day, that is, while addressing the press people in Delhi on Tuesday.
Admiral Karambir Singh also said that the country's defense budget has been reduced compared to the year 2012-13. There has been a reduction of about five percent in the defense budget in the year 2019-20 compared to the year 2012-13. Let us tell you that on December 4, Navy Day will be celebrated in the whole country. Prior to that, Naval Chief Karambir Singh said this while addressing presspersons in Delhi on Tuesday.
He further said that under the anti-piracy operation, the Indian Navy has arrested 120 pirates, thwarting 44 theft attempts. He said that along with 48 Indian shipyards, the Indian Navy is building 50 ships and submarines. Speaking to reporters, Admiral Karambir Singh said that the Navy plans to induct three aircraft carriers into the fleet. So that two are always in operation.


‘Our Winter’s Work’
Winchester — Changes at the Shenandoah Arts Council this month will offer a big boost in what the nonprofit group offers its members.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) TOKYO, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that it is imperative parties to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict must end hostilities and achieve a ceasefire immediately, as he attended the BRICS extraordinary virtual summit on the issue, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.
Xi called on the parties to stop all violence and attacks against civilians, release civilians held captive, and act to prevent loss of more lives and spare people from more miseries, according to the report.
"Humanitarian corridors must be kept secure and unimpeded, and more humanitarian assistance should be provided to the population in Gaza.
The international community must act with practical measures to prevent the conflict from spilling over and endangering stability in the Middle East as a whole," the president said.
Xi also emphasized that the only viable way to break the cycle of Palestinian-Israeli conflict lies in the two-state solution, in the restoration of the legitimate national rights of Palestine, and in the establishment of an independent State of Palestine.
Tuesday's BRICS virtual summit on the Palestinian-Israeli issue was hosted by South Africa, which also invited leaders from the group's new members, including Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. (end)
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LAHORE: Amid rising political temperature in the country, former president Asif Ali Zardari called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Saturday and discussed ways and means to counter political and economic challenges faced by the country.
The meeting was attended by senior government ministers including PML-N and PPP leaders.
A statement issued after the huddle said the coalition parties appreciated the steps taken by the PML-N-led government for the welfare of the people. The allies also reposed full confidence in the government, it added.
Both the leaders agreed to steer the country out the economic crisis through mutual cooperation, read the communiqué.
Sources said that the two leaders discussed options to deal with PTI’s upcoming long march.
A strategy was also being worked out to defeat the opposition in the Punjab Assembly as Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz lost majority after PTI dissidents were de-seated over defection.
Sources said PM Shehbaz has held two meetings with Zardari and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in the last 24 hours.
The proposals for calling the National Security Committee meeting and holding ‘Grand National Dialogue’ involving all stakeholders including PTI to stabilise the economy and end political crisis were also discussed in the meeting, said the insiders.


KATHMANDU, Jan 29: State Minister Umesh Shrestha has said that the government is going to make legal arrangements to increase investment in the education sector.
State Minister Shrestha said that the government is going to make separate laws for schools, technical schools and institutions offering higher education classes.
Addressing a program organized by Swostishree Gurukul School at Sano Bharyang in Kathmandu virtually on Saturday, he said that the government is committed to provide access to education and health to all.
Minister of State Shrestha said, "Now that the federal law has been made, three laws are in the process of being formulated. The laws are a school level law, law of technical education and higher education. Once the laws are made, there will be even more investment in the education sector.”
Similarly, he also called upon the private sector investors to be more active in the development of the education sector.


(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) On November 8, the United States will open its borders to vaccinated foreign travelers, a White House official said, a move that will expand travel options for those who have received their vaccinations and restrict travel options for those who have not been vaccinated.
The measure is the most important change that has been implemented in United States travel policy since the first days of the Covid-19 pandemic and replaces a system that outright prohibited the entry of the majority of foreign nationals coming directly from certain regions, including Europe, India, Brazil, and China.
Instead, under the new system, vaccinated individuals who have tested negative within 72 hours of travel will be able to fly to the United States as long as they share their contact traceability information.
In general, unvaccinated foreigners will be banned from entry, while unvaccinated Americans will need a negative Covid-19 test.
The measure was originally announced on September 20, but the Joe Biden administration did not immediately indicate when it would take effect.
Airlines, which have been badly affected by the coronavirus crisis, have applauded the move. Transatlantic flights between the United States and Europe, full of premium travelers, had been the most profitable part of the global aviation market.
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AIZAWL, Aug 15 (IANS): Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga said on Saturday that a plan to increase crop production has been taken up by his government.
"The government has stepped up the entrepreneurship development programme. The government and people have to work collectively to take the state forward and to reach newer heights," the Chief Minister said after hoisting the national flag at the Assam Rifles ground of the city as part of the 74th Independence Day celebrations.
Zoramthanga paid tributes to the freedom fighters and called upon the new generation to show reverence for the supreme sacrifice of the martyrs.
The Chief Minister also mentioned the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and appealed to all to follow the precautionary measures and adhere to the government advisories.
Highlighting the progress made in several sectors, he said that plans were also being implemented to augment the production of crops, fruits, milk, vegetables and other essentials.
The Chief Minister handed over state and central awards for distinguished service to selected personnel from the police and the teaching community. He also gave "Jeevan Raksha Padak" to three persons.


ISLAMABAD, Aug 04 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has expressed his government’s resolve to work with new spirit in the next two years for the welfare of people and development of the country.
Chairing the PML-N Parliamentary Party meeting here Thursday, the Prime Minister directed for speeding up the work during the remaining tenure. He said terrorism has been eliminated to a large extent and backbone of terrorists has been broken through operation Zarb-e-Azb.
The Prime Minister said as a result of Government’s prudent policies, Pakistan has emerged as one of the emerging economies which has also been acknowledged by the international financial institutions and rating agencies.
Nawaz Sharif said foreign exchange reserves are at record high and those who withdrew their investment in the past, are again coming to invest in Pakistan.
The Prime Minister said that situation in Balochistan and Karachi has improved significantly as a result steps taken by the government. He said the federal government has launched Green Line bus project in Karachi on the pattern of metro bus projects executed in Islamabad, Lahore and Multan. He said Balochistan has been put on the path of development and the province will greatly benefit from the CPEC project.
He said Pakistan has completed the IMF program and expressed the confidence that the country will not need any new loan from the financial institution.
Nawaz Sharif said there are no charges of any corruption and kickbacks against the government. Rather it has saved one hundred billion rupees in the execution of power projects.
The Prime Minister said the government has launched several motorway and expressway projects which will benefit every area of the country.


Foreign Minister GL Peiris says the 2022 Budget has given prominence to both social welfare programmes as well as development initiatives.
Speaking to media in Kandy, Minister Peiris said despite obstacles and criticism, the present administration is determined to implement programmes that are favourable to citizens.
The Minister said the present administration takes a keen interest in social welfare programmes and noted that no other government in history had allocated such large allocations for the welfare of the people and for development initiatives such as programmes to improve rural roads, schools and hospitals.
He said through the Budget, the government has introduced a mechanism that will ensure that funds allocated are utilized for the programmes while preventing persons from misappropriating them.
Minister GL Peiris said therefore all factions should support the present government and help make its programmes a success.


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