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Expressing tremendous grief over the killing of two youth at Handwara, Chief Minister Ms Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday said the forces personnel involved in the incident would be handed exemplary punishment.
She said she has already taken up the matter with the Army.
The Chief Minister talked to the GOC-in-C, Northern Command, Lt Gen D S Hooda, who informed her that the Army has already ordered an inquiry into the incident and tangible action will be taken once the probe is completed, an official spokesperson said this evening.
Regarding the demand of the locals for shifting of the bunker from the area, the Army Commander assured the Chief Minister that the demand would be looked into.
The Chief Minister said such tragic incidents have a huge negative impact on the efforts of the State Government and the political leadership aimed at consolidating the peace efforts in the State.
Mehbooba Mufti said the security forces must exercise maximum restraint and adhere to the Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) while dealing with the public protests as incidents of innocent killings cannot be tolerated.
The Chief Minister has expressed solidarity with the families of the two youth.


Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said that he would soon call on the Prime Minister and the Union Ministers in New Delhi to submit a comprehensive plan for giving a major fillip to the overall development of the state.
Badal categorically said that the state government’s plan to develop Punjab were deliberately sabotaged by the previous Union government but now with the formation of the NDA government at the centre the development of the state would get a major boost. Badal said that he had already asked the officers of the state government to prepare a detailed plan regarding the development of the state and the problems faced by it so that maximum benefit could be taken from the grants under the various central schemes. The Chief Minister further said that he would soon meet the Prime Minister and the various Union Ministers in New Delhi to apprise them about the special needs of the state, which has suffered adversely due to the step motherly treatment of the Congress led UPA government.
The Chief Minister further said that the country in general and Punjab in particular has a lot of hopes from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has been recently elected with a massive mandate. He said that though a lot of works needs to be done but by going by the splendid track record of Modi, he was sure that PM would fulfill all the aspirations of the people. “Modi is a decisive and visionary Prime Minister of India and he will certainly work hard to realize the cherished dreams of every countryman,” added Badal.
Brushing aside the criticism made by the Congress leaders that Sangat Darshan was being done in view in by-poll in the segment, the Chief Minister said that it was a fact that the Sangat Darshan program has always remained an integral part of his governance ever since he was elected the Chief Minister of state for the first time. He said that the Congress leaders have always been critical to this pro-people program because they were envious of the welfare of the people. Badal said that due to their anti-people stance the Congress party has been trounced badly by the people in the recently concluded general elections but they have not learnt anything from their humiliating defeat.
Earlier addressing the gatherings in villages Natheya, Nangla, Singo, and others, the Chief Minister, while profusely thanking the people for their unflinching support to the policies and programs of SAD-BJP alliance, said that he would ever remain indebted to the people for this generosity. Badal said that due to the mandate of the people he had been the Chief Minister of the state for a record five terms. Reiterating the firm commitment of the alliance government for ensuring the all round development of the state and the prosperity of its people, Badal said that Punjab would soon become a leading state in the country in every field.
Expressing gratitude to the people for electing Harsimrat Kaur Badal as Lok Sabha MP from Bathinda for second consecutive term, the Chief Minister said that impressed by her ability and merit Prime Minister Modi had bestowed an honor to the state by handpicking her for his Cabinet. He said that at the helms of affairs in an important department like Food Processing, which was directly related to agriculture, Badal would play a pivotal role in bailing out the beleaguered farmers of the state from the current agrarian crisis. Likewise, Badal said that Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s presence in Union Cabinet would also help in brightening the prospects of state in the policies formulated by the centre.
Meanwhile, the Sangat Darshan proved to be a boon for the villagers of Nangla village as peeved to learn that around 1800 acres of land in the village were barren due to paucity of water, the Chief Minister immediately called up Chief Soil Conservator of the state and asked him to visit the village for formulating a plan of supplying canal water to the village through pipes. Mr. Badal asked the officers to ensure that the plan was ready within a fortnight so that expedite execution could be ensured.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by MLA Mr. Chatin Singh Samao, former MLA Mr. Jeet Mohinder Singh Sidhu, Akali leaders Mr. Amarjeet Singh Sidhu (IAS Retd.) and Mr. Paramjeet Singh Lally Badal, his Special Principal Secretary Mr. KJS Cheema and Deputy Commissioner Mr. KK Yadav.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Currently, there are no prerequisites for blackouts in Ukraine. However, in the case of Russian terrorist attacks on the power system, temporary blackouts are possible.
That's according to the Minister of Energy, German Galushchenko, who spoke on the air of the national telethon.
"The only threat is Russian attacks. Predicting the intensity of strikes or when they will occur is difficult," Galushchenko said.
He noted that there are currently no prerequisites for blackouts in Ukraine. Read also:
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"Even if there is a critical impact on the power system as a result of the strikes, there may be blackouts, but they will be temporary," Galushchenko assured.
As reported earlier, Ukrainian power plants so far cover the demand of domestic consumers. However, along with increasing consumption comes a risk of a deficit in the power system.
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Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga has thrown in her lot with the National Congress to take on the Government. She is expected to take the stage to campaign for the Congress formed by UNP led by Ranil Wickremesinghe and the SLFP breakaway group led by Mangala Samaraweera, UNP parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake told The Island yesterday (30).
Talks between Kumaratunga and Opposition Leader Wickremesinghe on Wednesday (29) had been successful and will continue, he said.
The problems faced by the country and the government were on the agenda of the talks. They discussed how best the Congress would face the present issues and strategies to be adopted in their campaign against the Government, he said.
Karunanayake said a massive campaign against the government will be launched by the Congress and Kumaratunga would take the stage at an `opportune time`.
Former President Kumaratunga`s office yesterday said Wickremesinghe had called on Mrs. Kumaratunga and they discussed the present situation in the country, especially the economic and development problems and human rights issues.


The chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Ofosu-Ampofo, has said that this is good that the party members have made WhatsApp groups and are controlling the campaign through social media.
However, he believes that elections cannot be won on the basis of WhatsApp groups and party members especially youth would have to leave the social media and they should come to the grounds and they should meet people face to face and run the campaign through live contacts with the voters.
He said, our party is people’s party and our focus was people since day first and we should remain close to general people, he said that our focus will always remain the development of the general public and the local public of the country.
Ofosu-Ampofo further added, what differentiates the NDC from other parties are the people because this party cares about the general public and work for the development of the people.
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Most in Demand Jobs for the Future
People will always ensure that they have utilized the improved level of technology in all the activities that they have been able to conduct. This is something that is enhanced by the fact that it is when people have enhanced these conditions that they can be in a position to access the modern appliances that are able to function in an effective manner. Having a website is among the most effective way for firms to serve the clients that they have in the best way. It is also something that they need for them to ensure that they have been able to serve all clients, no matter their geographical location. This is the best manner for us to ensure that we have accessed products of the best quality that we need for us to enhance the nature of lifestyle that they have.
The technological changes that we are able to experience is something that has enabled people to ensure that they have gained many benefits. It is from the websites that we have that we are assured of achieving these gains. There is a great need for people to utilize some jobs that will have some security in the near future. There are various websites that people need for the to see to it that they have ensured that they are aware of these opportunities by going through these websites. Engineering is among these jobs that will be greatly needed in the near future.
Being an engineer implies that we have some qualifications, things that we all need to ensure that we have achieved. The advanced level of technology has enabled people to ensure that they have some engineering skills that will enable them to develop more complex appliances, something that we have to check it out! It will be possible for people to implement their creativity in all the activities that they have, something that they need to ensure that they get appliances that are able to function in a more effective manner.
People will also be in a position to see to it that they have had enhanced job security that they all need to see to it that they have the issues that they face in a more effective manner. It is possible for people to go about the activities that they have in an effective manner when they are well enhanced with the needed skills. It is also when we have these skills that we will be in a position to ensure that we have attained other enhanced gains. This is why we will need teachers that will be able to enhance these skills to many people. It is when we are in a position to embrace these jobs that we will be able to enjoy some job security.


Action on 92 News report: PPP banners removed from Umarkot fort
UMARKOT (92 News) – Following 92 News aired the news, the administration removed the banner from the historic fort which had been displayed by the PPP.
Citizens had criticized the PPP leaders for displaying the banners on the fort.
They said that the PPP could not change the condition of the people and had damaged the cultural heritage instead.
Sources said that the PPP had ruthlessly used the government resources for its political show.


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Azad Kashmir while welcoming the supreme court’s directions regarding holding of local body elections in October has said that the PTI was ready to hold the local government polls as per the apex court’s directions.
In a statement issued here on Wednesday, the PTI’s Information Secretary Ershad Mahmud said, “The PTI is not only ready to participate in the local body elections but will also kick start the election campaign soon all across the liberated territory”.
Referring to PTI’s growing popularity all across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir the PTI leader expressed the optimism that the PTI would make a clean sweep in Azad Kashmir the way it did in the recent by-polls held in Punjab.
He said that the people of Azad Kashmir would repose their trust and confidence in the leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to bring real change in the region. The PTI, he said, would give full representation to the youth and women in the upcoming LG polls. Terming the local government system as the foundation of democracy, he said, “It is the nursery where politicians are nourished”. The PTI Information Secretary said that the LG Polls in Azad Kashmir were being held after a hiatus of over three decades.
“The credit for restoring the local government system in Azad Kashmir goes to PTI”, he said adding that the PPP, Muslim Conference and PML-N had promised the people that they would transfer power and authority to the grassroots level by holding local elections, but they have miserably failed in fulfilling the promises despite ruling the region over and over again..—INP


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Lucknow: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reportedly directed the police authorities and the administration to ensure that sacrifice of animals does not take place in the open during the upcoming festival of Bakra-Eid or Eid-ul-Adha. He has further directed the authorities to make sure that the blood and the offal were not disposed of by the devout into drains.
In the high-level meeting, CM Adityanath directed the state police to remain vigilant during the ongoing Kawad yatra. The BJP leader explained that the aforesaid measures were being taken by the government to ensure that the religious sentiments of other communities were not hurt. According to reports, the chief minister gave these instructions to the authorities through video conferencing. Aditynath also ordered all senior officials to conduct patrolling in sensitive areas and visit the respective districts.


The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) said that the President, Vice President and other public officials who are about to leave their positions do not have to tell anyone about what they own.
Veronica Kato, a leader in the CCB, said in an interview that officials don’t have to declare their assets but can choose to do so if they want.
Kato said that the Bureau can only share asset papers with the court in case an official is being investigated for corruption related to his/her assets.
The information about the things that these government workers own cannot be shared with the public. There is a rule for the CCB and we can’t do it because of that rule. This happens because the assets declaration has to follow certain rules.
The people who work for the government have to fill out a form saying what they own, but the rules from the National Assembly don’t let us share this information with everyone yet. Also, it’s a secret paper that no one else should see.
If people ask for proof about what money an official has, then the information should be given.
If someone in charge decides they want others to know, they will tell them. We have been around for more than 25 years. We can’t disclose our declared assets because we’re not allowed to do so.
When the current President and their assistant got their jobs, they decided to tell everyone what they owned. They chose to do that. Only they can choose to share their assets publicly when they go away.
Our job is to make sure that people who work for the government tell us about their things. We keep their papers about their things safe and check that they are telling the truth. If we think something is wrong, we look into it and might take them to court if they broke the rules. That’s what we mainly do.
Kato explained that if people think public officials bought more houses before starting their job, they can show proof. Anyone can do this.
If someone thinks that another person got their money illegally and used their job to do it, they can give proof and ask the CCB to look into it. The CCB will check what was said before versus what they have now.
“If we can prove for sure that these things were obtained illegally, then we will bring the case to court.”


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 30
Speaker of the Azerbaijani parliament Sahiba Gafarova sent a letter of condolences to chairman of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Mustafa Sentop on July 30 in connection with the victims among the population as a result of forest fires that broke out in various Turkish regions, the Press and PR department of the Azerbaijani parliament told Trend .
Gafarova, on behalf of her own and on behalf of the Azerbaijani parliament, wished healing to the wounded and peace to the souls of the dead.
"Azerbaijan, as always, is close to fraternal Turkey,” the letter says.“Our prayers are with you."
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Kuwait awards contracts worth USD11.5b for new refinery
(MENAFN) Kuwait National Petroleum Co. announced awarding four contracts worth USD11.5 billion to international groups to build a 615,000 barrels per day refinery, Arab News reported.
The main manufacturing unit contract was awarded for Spain's Tecnicas Reunidas, China's Sinopec Engineering and South Korea's Hanwha Engineering and Construction Corp, worth USD4.25 billion.
The second and third contracts for infrastructure, worth USD5.75 billion were awarded to a company of US Fluor Limited with South Korean Hyundai heavy Industries and Daewoo Engineering and Construction.
A fourth contract valued at USD1.5 billion was awarded to South Korean Hyundai Engineering and Construction and SK Engineering and Construction and Italian Saipem, a spokesman said.
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Presidential office: Government is committed to workers’ rights
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Taiwan’s Presidential Office said Sunday that the government is committed to protecting
workers’ rights and interests and will continue its efforts to improve labor conditions in the country.
The statement came a day after the US State Department released the 2016 Human Rights report.
Taiwan’s Presidential Office noted that the exploitation of foreign workers was one of the major issues listed against Taiwan in the report.
Presidential Office spokesperson Sidney Lin said in the statement that President Tsai Ing-wen and her administration are firmly committed to the protection of workers’ rights and interests and have already made several regulatory changes in that regard.


Student Council Elections
12th September 2019
School Council Elections
Today, the children have been voting for their new school council representatives for the 2019-2020 academic year.
We have spent time talking about the qualities that are important in a school council representative and previous members have shared their experiences.
All those pupils who wanted to stand, put their name forward to go on the year group ballot papers.
Ballot papers were filled in, folded and posted in the ballot box.
The votes have now been counted and the successful candidates will be announced in the Praise Assembly on Monday, 16th September when they will receive their badges.


UK companies look to more partnerships
More than a third of UK companies expect to increase the level of strategic partnerships they are involved in over the next three years, according to a new survey.
The research into corporate venturing, which incorporates activities such as equity and licensing deals, found that the largest increase was likely to be amongst those companies who are already involved in venturing, with 60% saying that activity would be increased.
In contrast 53% of the manufacturing sector said that venturing would never be part of their corporate strategy.
Other findings of the research, conducted by MORI, were that 25% of Britain’s 600 biggest companies saw corporate venturing as integral to its strategy while another 15% said it was part of their strategy. In addition 38% of those that were not currently involved in venturing were likely to start in the future


Sri Lanka to free elderly prisoners
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has ordered elderly prisoners over 60 years of age serving term for minor offences to be pardoned and released.
According to Prisons Rehabilitation and Reforms Minster Chandrasiri Gajadeera, the decision comes amidst a need to reduce the number of prisoners in over-crowded prisons around the country.
Prison sources said that older prisoners who have served more than 10 years of jail term will be released after the necessary papers have been drawn up.
The new legislation, when passed, is expected to reduce the congestion in prisons to an extent.
Death penalty in Sri Lanka has been commuted to life imprisonment since 1973.
Although the death penalty was re-introduced in 2004 for murder, rape and drug trafficking and a call for training executioners commenced this year, no execution has been carried out in the country yet.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Thiruvananthapuram, June 4 (IANS) With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting the arrival of the South West monsoon from Sunday, Kerala is likely to expect heavy rain.
According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon has advanced to some parts of Lakshadweep and South Arabian sea.
IMD in an alert on Sunday said, "Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds very likely at isolated places over Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Kerala and Mahe, with lighting at isolated places over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana, Rayalaseema and Karnataka."
It may be noted that the IMD had predicted heavy rain in Kerala from June 6.
A Yellow alert has also been issued in Kerala's Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts till Monday.
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CIVIL Society Organisations (CSOs) have said more focus on public education is needed for members of the public to be aware of the introduced national plan of action (NPA-VAWC) to end violence against women and children.
They suggested this yesterday during the closing of the annual reflection meeting on the implementation of the NPA-VAWC organised by Women in Law and Development Africa (WiLDAF).
Ms Jacqueline Mollel from Tanzania Network of Legal Aid Providers (Tanlap) said many Tanzanians were unaware of the plan, which she said hindered its effective implementation, adding that joint efforts were needed to raise public about the existence of the plan.
“There are some people who implement NPA-VAWC without knowing it so if such kind of people are informed about it, I am sure they will do more because they will be sure that they are supporting government efforts,” she noted.
Ms Rose Sarwatt from Tanzania Widows Association (TAWIA) said in order for the NPA-VAWC to be fully implemented it was important for members of the public to know its existence and importance.
She said despite the fact that the government had already put in place directives on how to form committees to protect women and children all over the country, many district councils and municipal councils still lagged behind in the implementation of NPA-VAWC.
She said a big challenge in the implementation of NPA-VAWC was lack of public awareness about the existence of the plan and appealed to the government and CSOs to move all around the country and educate members of the public about the plan.
“The good news is that in many district councils NPA-VAWC is known, but none of them has set aside a budget for running the committees to protect women and children because they haven’t seen the importance of doing so. We need to reach them and inform them about the importance of the committees,” she said.
Ms Ester Mongi from the World Vision said the aim of NPA-VAWC was to form committees for the protection of women and children all around the country, but she wondered whether the government had set aside a budget to rum them.
She said the government was not doing enough in the formation of those committees in all regions because there was evidence that many of the existing ones were established by CSOs which was not sustainable.
“There is a need for the government to see the importance of these committees and set aside a budget to run them,” she said.
She said the committees should start from the grassroots because it was where many cases of violence against women and children occurred.
“If those committees start from village and street levels and if they are well funded they can help reduce gender-based violence which seems to increase and the victims are mostly women and children,” she said.


Increased security measures will be put in place during Thursday’s visit to Cyprus by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, police announced.
Roads will be closed at various intervals both in the Larnaca and Nicosia districts.
Police ask the public to follow the instructions of the police officers on duty and to be patient.
Netanyahu will be in Cyprus to take part in the first tripartite meeting between the heads of state and government of Cyprus, Greece and Israel, which will take place in Nicosia on Thursday.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is due to arrive later on Wednesday for the summit.
The main issues on the agenda will be energy, economy and tourism.
The three leaders will adopt the Declaration of Nicosia which will outline the way cooperation will advance until the next tripartite meeting which will take place within six months.


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Punjabi University economics professor Gian Singh will be the principal investigator of the research, while Balwinder Singh Tiwana and Sarbjeet Singh will be the co-investigators.
MGNREGS is a flagship programme of the Centre and the government had allocated Rs. 40,000 crore for the scheme in the last fiscal.
Gian Singh said Punjabi University will look into every aspect of the impact of MNREGS in Punjab. "We will also study the economic change MNREGS has brought about in the weaker sections; its socio impact, limitations and other problems in the scheme's implementation."
The researchers will also study the domicile effect of the scheme on the availability of labour in Punjab. "Yes, we will also study the aspect of labour shortage. Farmers and the industry in the state have often complained about it," he said.


ATLANTA – Georgia has topped 540,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 88,000 antigen cases, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health report released Saturday.
Georgia has reported 540,758 confirmed cases – an increase of 15,000-plus confirmed cases since Wednesday – and 88,030 antigen cases – an increase of nearly 4,000 antigen cases since Wednesday – since the start of the pandemic. The state has started reporting antigen cases — results from rapid virus tests — as part of its daily status report.
The state has recorded nearly 150 virus-related deaths since Wednesday, bringing the toll Saturday to 9,710 deaths statewide. According to new data on the state website, the department suspects there have also been 975 probable deaths related to the virus.
More than 40,600 people have been hospitalized across the state due to COVID-19, according to the report, and 7,224 admitted to an ICU.
More than 5.2 million COVID-19 tests have been performed with a 9.9% positive rate, health officials reported.
The state has performed more than 399,000 antibody tests — which show signs of past infection — with the state reporting a 11.2% positivity rate.


Something that is becoming something of an epidemic, not just in the UK but in many places all over the world, is mental illness. Although it may seem that we are talking more openly about mental health, more still needs to be done to address what is becoming a crisis in many places, with health services not able and ill-equipped to cope with the mental illness demands that are being placed on it.
One of the people who has been talking openly about not only his own mental health, but also the importance of the right care and support for those who have mental illness, is Alastair Campbell, who is also the editor of the New European https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/contributor/alastair-campbell/
He recognises the need to make sure that people have access to the support that they need, and is also patron of the Maytree charity, which supports people who are feeling suicidal and are in desperate need of support.
Unfortunately, many of the reasons for the rapid decline in the mental health of so many people is due to the turmoil of the last few years – the Covid-19 pandemic caused many people to become worried about their health and that of their family and friends, as well as turning life upside down in many ways.
Financial turbulence has also caused many people to become worried about being able to provide for themselves and their family, which has also had an impact on the mental health of many.


IEP Jalandhar, February 6
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said that the era of harassment of the industry is over and the state government will now act as a facilitator to the industrial sector.
The Chief Minister, during an interactive session with the captains of industry here on Monday, said that unlike past no one will harass the industrialists rather the state government will make every effort to promote and encourage the industry. He said that the state government has already set the wheels in motion to provide single window system for facilitating the industry. Bhagwant Mann said that this is being implemented in real zeal to ensure comprehensive development of the industrial sector.
The Chief Minister said that the state government will make concerted efforts for safeguarding, promoting and expanding the existing industrial units in the state. He said that the industrialists have played a key role in socio-economic growth of the country. Bhagwant Mannn said that these industries have carved a niche for them across the globe and the state government will make every effort to ensure that their interests are safeguarded.
The Chief Minister said that no stone will unturned to ensure that these existing units compete well with the other industries at the national and international level. He further said that the main motive of organising these interactive sessions across the state is to ensure maximum participation of the local industry in the progressive Punjab investors summit slated to take place at Mohali on February 23-24. Bhagwant Mann said that the participation of the local industry is the need of hour to showcase the vast potential of state to the world.
Chief Minister reiterated that the local industry should become the brand ambassador of state for emerging it as an industrial hub across the globe. He said that the state government has provided the most Conducive environment to the industry in the state. Bhagwant Mann said that a Punjabi is a born entrepreneur and everyone of us must make efforts to put state on high orbit of industrial growth trajectory.
The Chief Minister said that Punjabi entrepreneurs have proved their mettle across the globe and now they should focus on growth within the state. He said that this will open new vistas of employment for youth besides giving major push to industry. Bhagwant Mann said that massive efforts are also afoot for starting domestic flights from Adampur, Halwara and Bhisiana airports to facilitate the industry.
The Chief Minister said that the major push to industry will create job opportunities for youth on one hand and immensely contribute in progress of state on the other. Bhagwant Mann said that every effort is being made to give a fillip to the industrial sector in the state. He said that the state government will soon set up 20 dedicated Rural Industrial Hubs across the state.
The Chief Minister said that these hubs will be equipped with state of the art infrastructure to facilitate the industrialists in setting up their units. Bhagwant Mann assured fulsome support and cooperation to the industrialists opting for setting up their units in these hubs adding that the state government is fully committed to accelerate industrialist development in Punjab. He said that his government is working untiringly for well being of every strata of society and no stone will ne left unturned for this noble cause.
The Chief Minister said that he had gone to Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai to invite the industrialists to the summit. He said that the industrial honchos in these metros were surprised to note the vast potential of industrial growth in the state. Bhagwant Mann said that due to strenuous efforts of the state government these industrialists are now ready to invest in Punjab.
The Chief Minister said that the state government has introduced the new industrial Policy for Punjab to give further impetus to Industry and commerce. He said that this policy has been framed after due consultations with all the stakeholders especially the industrialists. Bhagwant Mann said that further suggestions by the industrialists in this regard are also welcome to give fillip to the industry.
On the occasion, Cabinet Minister Anmol Gagan Mann also interacted with the industrialists and assured them full support from the state government.
Prominent amongst others present on the occasion included Cabinet Ministers Anmol Gagan Mann and Brahm Shankar Jimpa, MLAs Raman Arora, Shital Angural, Balkar Singh and Inderjit Kaur Mann, Principal Secretary Industries Dilip Kumar, CEO Invest Punjab KK Yadav, Special Principal Secretary to CM Ravi Bhagat, Additional CEO Invest Punjab Sandeep Hans, Deputy Commissioner Jaspreet Singh, Commissioner of Police Kuldeep Chahal and others.


Samba: Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga Thursday said that better road network and dependable infrastructure tops the development agenda of the present dispensation.
Addressing a public meet here at Badali village, the Minister said that the focus on upgrading and improvement of the road network, especially in rural and remote areas, is being laid to benefit the people and achieve growth targets.
Member of Parliament, Jugal Kishore Sharma was also present at the public meeting where a large number of people put forth their issues pertaining to road connectivity, drainage system, and availability of drinking water, reduction in power curtailment availability of ration and many more alike.
Responding to the demands, the Minister said all the issues brought into his notice will be taken up with the concerned authorities for prompt and appropriate action. He also issued on the spot direction to the concerned officers for the redress of genuine demands of the people.
Reiterating the government’s commitment, the Minister said that a comprehensive plan has been formulated for up-gradation and expansion of infrastructural facilities to provide better civic amenities to the people. He sought full public co-operation in implementing the development programs on the ground.
Ganga said that roads are the lifeline which will change the socio-economic landscape of the State, adding that government is laying emphasis on improving road connectivity by linking internal roads with National Highways.
In his address, the Member of Parliament, Jugal Kishore Sharma asserted that the government is making resolute efforts to provide basic facilities to the people with special focus on development of remote areas.
He further said that the centre and the State government have been working on the agenda of equitable development and welfare of the people of all regions.
He added that an era of development and progress has started in the state adding that social and economic uplift of the weaker sections, downtrodden, women, youth and farmer is the prime agenda of the government.


Saudi - HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina on National Day
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Riyadh, November 24, 2021, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense has sent a cable of congratulation to Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željko Komšić on the anniversary of his country's National Day.
HRH the Crown Prince wished the Chairman constant good health and happiness and the government and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina steady progress and prosperity.
12:29 LOCAL TIME 09:29 GMT
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2022/2023 financial budget to focus on economic recovery
By Melanie Aanyu,
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that the budget for the financial year 2022/2023 will mainly focus on addressing health and economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 global pandemic, among other key issues.
Presenting a statement to the Budget Committee on Wednesday, 27 April 2022, the Minister of State for Finance, Henry Musasizi, said that the government will focus on the full economic recovery of the country to pre-pandemic levels.
This, he said, will be done through socio-economic transformation of 39 percent households in the subsistence economy to a money economy, and strengthening the areas of health and economic infrastructure.
The Minister said that despite the current rise in prices of commodities, inflation remains in an acceptable range.
He further submitted that the tax revenue-to-GDP ratio is at 13.2 percent, which is above the National Development Plan target of 12 percent, which dropped because of the pandemic.
However, the Chairperson of the Budget Committee, Patrick Isiagi, said that in the proposed Shs47 trillion national budget, Agriculture, which is the backbone of the economy, is being neglected.


Chilubi District Commissioner Gilbert Mwila has written to the Northern Province Permanent Secretary to consider relocating people in flooded areas such as Buumba and Luangwa wards.
Mr Mwila says the District Administration in liason with civic and traditional leadership in the area have unanimously agreed to ask government to urgently evacuate and relocate people to identified sites.
“About 10, 000 people need to be relocated and the two identified sites for relocation are Ntunda and Misalwe. Over 10000 houses have so far collapsed in the two wards and more are collapsing each day as we continue experiencing heavy rainfall,” said Mr. Mwila.
He said the people in the area are asking Government to urgently and possibly intervene into the situation by evacuating and relocating them to safe high grounds.
Mr. Mwila further indicated that the people are asking Government to help supply assorted food stuff, blankets and Chlorine as well provide shelter such as tents.
He disclosed that the two Government institutions in the area, Mayuka Rural Health Center and the newly upgraded Mayuka Secondary School, have been flooded.
“Government workers at the institutions have also requested to be relocated together with the Community to a safer place where they will temporary be servicing people on the two critical wards as their services are Paramount in the current situation,” he added.


SRINAGAR — Police on Thursday said that a low intensity blast took place in Aloosa area of Bandipora district while army’s vehicle passer by, however, no loss of life had been reported.
Kashmir zone police in a Tweet said that reinforcement has reached to the spot.
Police also said that areas was being searched and further details were awaited.
“A low intensity blast took place at Aloosa in #Bandipora district while Army’s vehicle was passing through Aloosa area. No loss of life reported. #Reinforcement reached and area being searched. Further details shall follow,” police tweeted. — (KNO)


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Three children have got the best gifts they could have dreamed of: Horses direct from the Dubai Police stables. The children were part of the police's summer training programme as 'safety ambassadors'.
The summer programme let the students shadow police officers during their duty hours and undergo practical training to perform policing work in various fields during their summer break.
Safi Ali Al Naqbi, Sultan Khalid Al Shamsi, and Meera Ali Al Haj, were presented with the three horses after the police noted their enthusiasm in attending to horses during their training at the Dubai Mounted Police Station in Al Aweer.
Major Dhahi Salem Al Jallaf, deputy director of Dubai Mounted Police Station, said that the station trained pupils to take care of equines and guided them to provide a safe and suitable environment for them.
The safety ambassadors have thanked the Dubai Police for their“generous and thoughtful initiative”.
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In August this year, the police had gifted a horse to an Emirati child. The 11-year-old, Mana'a Ibrahim Ahmed Abdullah, who is excellent in studies, had always wanted to own a horse. The gesture came after the child's mother contacted the police and conveyed his wish to them.
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Saudi Arabia's monarch holds talks with Turkish PM in Riyadh
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RIYADH, Dec 27 (KUNA) -- Bolstering bilateral ties has been the focus of talks held in Riyadh on Wednesday between Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and visiting Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.
The King and the Turkish Premier also addressed developments in the region.
Yildirim arrived in Riyadh earlier today on a two-day official visit for talks on bilateral trade, combating terrorism, and other issues.
He is due to meet with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.
A number of Saudi ministers, senior state officials, and the official delegation accompanying the Premier attended today's talks. (end) mdm.msa
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Islamabad, October 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser while addressing a large public gathering in district Swabi, today said that the government is aware of the suffering of the people and trying utmost to provide relief to them. He said that the entire world is currently going through difficult times, however, the Corona epidemic has affected the global economy, which has led to rising international inflation. He said that the situation in Afghanistan is changing rapidly and the Government want peace in Afghanistan.
He said that the establishment of peace in the region will open new avenues of development. The Speaker said that our exports to Central Asian states would increase with advent of peace in the region.
The Speaker Said that Afghanistan had been subjected to war since last four decades which has left a negative impact on the region. He said that a large portion of the national budget was used for the war on terror which weakened the economy.
He said that opening of Gwadar would open up the markets of Central Asia. Referring to Rashkai Economic Zone, he said that Rashkai Economic Zone would create new employment opportunities and bring prosperity to the people.
Speaker Asad Qaiser blamed the previous governments for the destruction of state owned enterprises. He said that the direction of the country was on right path and the nation had been less in path to progress. He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has no personal business and was only concerned with prosperity of nation and country.
He said that for the first time Pakhtuns have been represented at the national level. He said that it was his mission to work for the development and prosperity of the country. Referring to the social welfare projects in Swabi, he said that the foundation stone of Women and Children Hospital would be laid on October 31 at a cost of Rs. 4 billion in Swabi.
He said that sports grounds would be constructed in every union council at a cost of Rs. 200 million. Referring to the provision of medical treatment facilities in Swabi, the Speaker said that improving the health sector was the top priority. The Speaker said that development and prosperity of the country was his mission.
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Mahabubnagar: Minister for Transport Mahendar Reddy said that the TRS government is working relentlessly for the development to power sector in the state.
Speaking to media after inaugurating power sub-station at Kodangal in the district, the minister said that after coming to power, the TRS government is making efforts to improve the power infrastructure in the state and provide quality power to all.
He said that the government was providing nine hour uninterrupted power to farmers in the state. He said that Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is closely associated with the farm sector and is aware of the issues farmers face. He said that the KCR government is the most pro-farmers friendly government.
He said that four power sub-stations were constructed at the cost of Rs 7 crore in Kodangal and promised to construct three more.
MLC Ramachandar Rao, Collector Divya and local peoples’ representatives were present. (INN)


Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has set up a three-member committee to draft its manifesto, that will be released between January 15 and 20, for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
The party's manifesto will be focused on the new projects, that the party plans to take up in the next five year, AAP Delhi Convenor Gopal Rai told the media.
The three-member committee is chaired by AAP Lok Sabha candidate Atishi and the other two members include AAP leaders Ajoy Kumar and Jasmine Shah as the members.
Rai said all suggestions for the manifesto will be complied by the committee, which is expected to release later in January. He mentioned that AAP had been receiving several suggestions to improve the cleanliness of the city, which is otherwise the duty of Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
Gopal Rai also said that people were not happy with waste management of the former BJP government that had been in power for the last 15 years. People are demanding that AAP should take some steps. The party focuses on the issues of the common man, he added.
Delhi will have Assembly elections for the 70-seats on February 8.
Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Tuesday expressed confidence in Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming Delhi polls saying the people will vote for the work that the government has done in its tenure and there is no competition to the party.
Commending the Chief Minister, Sisodia said Kejriwal is the first Chief Minister who works on real issues of the people at the local level. People will vote because CM Kejriwal works for health and medical care, roads and infrastructure, tourism and pilgrimage, electricity, water etc. No one can compete against the AAP government's efforts, Manish Sisodia asserted.


(MENAFN) Marriott Hotels chain receive an 18.4 million pounds (USD23 million) penalty for breaching sensitive data of 399 million guests, by the UK’s data privacy supervisory body.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) stated that names, mobile numbers, emails and passport details were all jeopardized in the cyber-attack.
The ICO declared that the hotel chain was unsuccessful in implementing suitable protection protocols, but admitted that it was an upgrade for the company.
The first stage of the cyber-attack took place back in 2014, impacting the Starwood Hotels group, which was bought by Marriott two years later.
However, it wasn’t until 2018, that the problem was first noted, after the hacker had access to all affected systems, that included guests names, emails, mobile numbers, passport numbers, arrival and departure data, VIP status, and loyalty program numbers, that was what promoted the ICO to claim that the Marriott had failed to keep sensitive information safe by the standards of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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WEB DESK: Another 39 people have died in Pakistan due to coronavirus. while 2783 new cases have also been reported.
According to the corona statistics website (covid.gov.pk) in Pakistan, 49,247 corona tests were conducted across the country in the last 24 hours, of which 2,783 were confirmed to be infected with the virus.
According to the official portal, the rate of positive cases of corona in the country during the last 24 hours was 5.65%. According to the official portal, the number of deaths from Corona in the country has reached 22,759 and the total number of cases has reached 986,668.
In addition, 1000 patients have recovered from Corona in 24 hours across the country, bringing the total number of recoveries to 918,329 while the number of active cases is 45,579.


GREATER awareness among Malaysians has led to a decrease in fake news on Covid-19 and vaccines over social media, says Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
The Communications and Multimedia Minister said that overall, the spread of fake news on social media had been reduced compared to when the vaccination programme was first launched.
“Greater awareness among the public is one reason for the success of the ongoing vaccination programme.
“This proves that the spread of such fake news has become less effective,” he said in response to a question from Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun (PN-Beaufort) in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
He said the ministry, though the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), had carried out 83 advocacy campaigns through the Malaysia ICT Volunteer programme last year, while this year, there were 25 campaigns so far.
He added that the “rapid response team” set up to tackle fake news on social media platforms had dealt with fewer cases this year.
“In 2020, the rapid response team had to counter a total of 416 fake news items on social media whereas there have been 63 cases so far (this year),” said Annuar.
He noted that the MCMC had also set up the portal Sebenarnya.my to provide accurate information and debunk fake news.
However, he acknowledged there were still a small number of fake news items being spread that also involved medical practitioners.
To tackle this, he said the police had opened 307 investigations papers related to fake news on Covid-19 between March last year and September this year.
He added that 163 cases had since been resolved while 37 cases were brought to court.
Another 114 cases are still under investigation.
He also assured Datuk Hasanuddin Mohd Yunus (PH-Ulu Langat) that no one was above the law, including ministers.
“I too myself have been issued summonses on two occasions for breaching the standard operating procedure,” said Annuar.
Hasanuddin asked what action would be taken against ministers who make statements on social media that confuse the rakyat.


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The expatriate arrested yesterday in relation to the murder of Ismail Umaru (Isseh), Lhaviyani Hinnavaru, an engineer at the Haa Alifu Ihavandhoo ice plant, has confessed to the crime.
A statement issued by the police today said that the 27-year-old Bangladeshi national, Shumon Mia confessed to the crime when he was questioned by the investigators.
Police said that the other four expatriates arrested are believed to be involved in murder of 54-year-old Isseh.
The knife used on the crime and the clothes Shumon Mia was wearing at the time have also been recovered by the police.
Police statement said that Isseh was reported missing on Friday around 4:23 p.m. and they were searching the MIFCO ice plant on the island when they discovered the body.
When the body taken to the health center, signs of multiple attacks with a sharp object was noticed.
The statement from the police said that the crime is being investigated as a serious matter and are doing all they can to bring those involved to justice.


Driven by a drop in the federal prison population, the national inmate total fell nearly 2 percent last year, the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) said today.
A similar drop in the number on probation meant that some 6,741,400 people around the nation were supervised by adult correctional systems at year's end in 2015. That included 2,248,000 in state . . .
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Qatar on Top after Day Two of GCC Athletics Championship
(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) The GCC Athletics Championships for Men and Women resumed its second day Saturday at the Khalifa International Stadium, with Qatar still top of the table. The Qatari team garnered a total of 23 medals: 14 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) Secretary-General Mohammed Jassim Al Kuwari said that the players gained plenty from participating in the competition.
He praised the World-class level at which the State of Qatar hosts different sporting events. Head of the Technical Committee at QAF Abdul Hakeem Al-Amri said that no team had any complaints during their participation, which reflected the high level at which the championship is being held. He added that he watched fierce competition between all the players involved. Al-Amri stressed that the competition was the perfect opportunity for player to prepare for the Asia games in June
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Chinese experts say that the friendly relations between Pakistan and China are expected to further grow after election of Shehbaz Sharif as new Prime Minister of the country.
Director of the Research Department at National Strategy Institute at Tsinghua University, Qian Feng, said China-Pakistan relations are expected to remain worry-free.
He said ever since Shahbaz Sharif was elected as Pakistan's new prime minister, he has highlighted the friendship between the two countries which was also echoed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
He said given positive remarks from both sides in recent days, China-Pakistan relations are expected to further improve.
Source: Radio Pakistan


Azerbaijan Offers Another Package Of Peace Initiatives To Armenia
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 21. Armenia has
received another package of peace agreement proposals from
Azerbaijan, Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan
told reporters, Trend reports.
He stated that the two countries' Foreign Ministers will meet
shortly to discuss the proposed peace deal.
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan got another set of proposals for a peace
treaty with Armenia in early January.
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Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair said that Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif would soon visit Karachi to announce huge development projects for the metropolis on the pattern of Thatta, Hyderabad, and Jacobabad.
He was talking to Mayor Karachi, Wasim Akhtar, who called him at the Governor House, says a Governor House statement. The governor said after the restoration of law and order, development work in the metropolis is definitely needed.
He stated that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif considered Karachi as the commercial hub of the country and his economic policies would bring a positive impact on the city.
The governor said that the completion of projects such as Greenline and K-IV would help resolve problems of masses. He said the activation of the private sector would help to generate 50,000 job opportunities.
Wasim Akhtar said people of Karachi appreciated the steps taken by the federal government. On-going development projects and other matters were discussed during the meeting, the statement added.


Oct 16, Colombo: The Urban Development Authority (UDA) of Sri Lanka is to continue with the Colombo City development and beautification programme despite the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) being won by the main opposition United National Party (UNP).
The UDA has mapped out a series of programmes to be carried out under the development and beautification projects and it has so far picked several programmes like the development of the Beira Lake, Race Course and D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha areas.
According to the UDA, the entire CMC area was under the purview of the Authority.
UDA Director General Nihal Fernando has observed that the entire development and beautification programme had been planned after consultations with the CMC and that it is with the Council’s consent that the programme had been gazetted.
The development and beautification programme is therefore a legal document, he has said.
Fernando has added that the UDA was committed to continue with the development and beautification programme despite the CMC has now been controlled by the opposition.
However, Fernando has explained that there was a provision to make changes and introduce amendments to the existing development and beautification programme of the CMC.
He has said that the changes would have to be made legally and would take time.
The mayor-elect of the CMC A.J.M. Muzammil has said the UNP led Council was prepared to continue with the Colombo City development and beautification programme launched by the Authority.


Islamabad: Amnesty International has expressed concerns over shoot-at-sight orders given by the government in the wake of unabated targeted killing in Karachi that claimed lives of more than 90 people.
In a statement issued on Friday the Amnesty International said shoot-at-sight orders were tantamount to give law enforcement agencies license to kill.
Expressing grave concern over the increasing violence in the metropolis the international organization said that the government had declared the city as war torn area.
The statement noted that the orders may led to increase in death toll. It urged the government that supremacy of law be ensured in the city as it was mandatory to bring peace.


New York City lawmakers are pushing to open up voting in municipal elections to over 800,000 non-citizen residents, such as green-card holders and others.
The City Council is expected to pass legislation, dubbed “Our City, Our Vote,” on December 9, opening up New York City elections and ballot initiatives to the city’s non-citizen population. Approving the legislation would make New York City the largest municipality in the United States that allows non-citizens to vote, according to The New York Times.
One councilmember said that New York City is creating a model for Democrats as Republicans implement election reforms across states such as Florida, Texas, and Georgia.
“It’s important for the Democratic Party to look at New York City and see that when voting rights are being attacked, we


Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Program Guests Visit Jeddah Book Fair
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Jeddah, Rabi'II 3, 1439, Dec 21, 2017, SPA -- Guests of the Program of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud for Hajj, Umrah and Visit paid today a visit to the 3rd International Book Fair holding at the International Exhibition and Convention Center in Jeddah governorate.
During the visit, the guests toured the Book Fair's pavilions, on more than 27,000 square meters with the participation of more than 500 publishers from 42 countries.
Concluding their visit, the guests expressed their admiration of the Fair, the good organization and diversity of the publishing houses and the titles of the books.
01:00 LOCAL TIME 22:00 GMT
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Being Accepting of what is occuring in the present is to observe the present moment, in a sensitively detached way, without tolerance or intolerance.
Being Approving of who we have been in the past is to be aware, in an emotionally rational way, of the state of being that we attribute to the creation of our present circumstances.
Being Allowing of what we want in the future is to know our life path and to be exclusively connected to our destiny and what we have chosen to attain in our life.
We Accept the present moment when we know that we have created what is occuring in our life. We also know that we have the potential to change it in our future, by changing who we are, in relationship to it, in the present.
We Approve of who we have been in the past when we know that, at that moment of time, we were being the best that we were able to be, given the circumstances that we had created.
We Allow our future to open up to us when we know that we already have everything we want and need for the journey that we have chosen.
When we are in a state of Being Accepting of whatever is occuring, we have the potential ability to do whatever we need or want to do. This is self-esteem.
When we are in a state of Being Approving of who we are, we have the magnitude of power to be whoever we choose to be. This is self-worth.
When we are in a state of Being Allowing of what we choose to have, we have the force of authority to attract what we want to us. This is self-confidence.


Area briefs: Handley boys’ tennis wins Region II title
WINCHESTER — The Handley boys’ tennis team claimed its first Region II title since 2005 while the Judges girls’ tennis team lost in its final Friday.
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I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for highlighting the issues around women and girls—particularly education, an area in which we have done a lot of work over a number of years. It is important that we do all we can to maintain the progress that has been made.
When it comes to what more we can do, the Prime Minister has been very clear that we will judge the regime by its choices and actions rather than by its words, and that any relationship with a future Taliban Government would need to be calibrated according to their respect for fundamental rights for women and girls. Lord Ahmad addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council on


Football: Cards host Rocori for homecoming
The Cardinal football team knew heading into the season that there were not going to be many breaks in the schedule this year in a tough Central Lakes Conference.
Alexandria has started the season 0-4 and two of those losses have come against CLC opponents in Sauk Rapids-Rice and St. Cloud Apollo. The Cardinals will have a chance to make up for those losses in the second half of the season when they play their final four games against conference opponents.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Kuwait on Monday voiced willingness to support Jordan economically through increased investments and concessional loans.
The message was delivered to His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday by visiting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Anas Al Saleh .
The Kuwaiti official conveyed to His Majesty the greetings of Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who also affirmed Kuwait's support for Jordan under various circumstances and its constant readiness to support the Kingdom in all fields, according to a Royal Court statement.
Al Saleh said that Kuwait is currently considering more Kuwaiti investments in the Kingdom and extending concessional loans to support growth-stimulating projects.
His Majesty expressed Jordan's appreciation for Kuwait's historically supportive stands led by Sheikh Sabah, stressing the strength of brotherly relations between the two countries and the keenness to elevate them to the highest levels in the service of their common interests.
The meeting was attended by the Chief of the Royal Court Fayez Tarawneh, Adviser to His MajestyKing Abdullah and the Director of His Majesty's office Manar Dabbas, Adviser to His Majesty for economic affairs Mohammad Eses, and the Kuwaiti ambassador in Amman.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW DELHI, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as he arrived in New Delhi on a three-day visit. The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that Modi welcomed El-Sisi who is on a state visit at the invitation of PM Modi and will be the Chief Guest on India's 74th Republic Day to be held on Thursday.
'Warm welcome to India, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Your historic visit to India as Chief Guest for our Republic Day celebrations is a matter of immense happiness for all Indians,' Modi said in his official Twitter account adding he is looking forward to discussions tomorrow.
A high-level delegation, including five ministers are accompanying president El-Sisi.
A military contingent from Egyptian Army is also to participate in the Republic Day parade. The Egyptian President will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace and President Droupadi Murmu will host a banquet in honour of the visiting dignitary.
El-Sisi will hold bilateral and delegation level talks with Modi on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. Egyptian President will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and interact with Indian business community. India and Egypt are marking 75 years of establishment of diplomatic ties this year. (end)
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Absenteeism down this week in Willmar Schools
WILLMAR -- Superintendent Jerry Kjergaard says the Willmar Public Schools had about 360 students who were absent on Friday, but he said the number was less than the number absent earlier in the week and he said there is no major flu outbreak in the school district.
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Bahraini Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Visits Documents and Manuscripts and Command and Control Centers in Qassim Region
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Buraidah, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 29, 2021, SPA -- During a get-acquainted visit to Qassim Region, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Hamoud bin Abdullah Al Khalifa visited today the Documents and Manuscripts Center and the Command and Control Center.
During the visit, Undersecretary of Qassim Region Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Wazzan briefed the Bahraini ambassador on the Documents and Manuscripts Center as well as the efforts made by the Principality of the Qassim Region in the establishment and development of the center.
Later, the Bahraini ambassador was also briefed on the activities of the Command and Control Center.
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Sikazwe explains benefits of subsidy removal
Mpulungu, June 1, ZANIS ——-Mpulungu Member of Parliament Freedom Sikazwe says civil servants have also been negatively affected by the subsidies on fuel through their monthly tax contribution in Pay As You Earn (PAYE).
Mr Sikazwe was speaking in Mpulungu when he addressed heads of government departments during a meeting held at the civic centre.
Mr Sikazwe appealed to civil servants to help the government sensitize the people on the long term benefits of removing subsidies on fuel and mealie meal.
”We know that the subsidies on FRA, FISP and fuel have not spared you….they have been hurting service delivery and development of critical infrastructure and this government want to see that development reaches everyone,” he said.
He stated that the initial plan of the subsidies was to wean off citizens in the long run, adding however that only rich people and big companies were benefitting from the initiative.
Mr Sikazwe also appealed to people to trust the government and assured that the savings realized from the subsidies would be put to good use.
During the meeting however, some heads of government departments expressed concern that government should have formulated a mechanism to ensure that the savings were channelled to infrastructure development and service delivery to benefit the whole country including rural areas.
They argued that without a proper mechanism to follow, the savings could be abused and channelled to other areas like by-elections thereby disadvantaging other sectors and citizens that were sacrificing.
But Mr Sikazwe assured that by removing the subsidies, government was aware that they had ‘taken the bull by its horns’.
”We know that we have put our head on the chopping board because come 2016, the people will be there to judge our performance and we are not going to gamble with that…..we can promise you that the money would not go towards by-elections but infrastructure development and improved service delivery,” said Mr Sikazwe.
He said all the government wanted was to see to it that all sectors of the economy benefitted.
Mr Sikazwe who is also Lusaka province minister held several other meetings in villages in Mpulungu constituency where he explained to people on why government had removed the subsidies and the long term benefits.


An official with the Indonesian health ministry, Achmad Yurianto, said during a press conference on Wednesday that the number of coronavirus cases in the country rose 1,522 to end at 80,094.
The official said that 1,414 more patients have recovered from the disease and were discharged from hospitals, which has increased the total number of recoveries to 39,050.
Seven provinces, which are namely North Sumatra, South Kalimantan, Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java and South Sulawesi posted an increasing number of cases, according to the official.
No new coronavirus cases were reported in 6 provinces out of the total in the country, which are Riau, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, East Nusa Tenggara and West Papua.
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Visits to municipalities will continue, decisions will be made on ground: Kerishan
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Irbid, Oct. 26 (Petra) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Administration Tawfiq Kerishan continued his inspection field visits to a number of municipalities to check first-hand on services provided to citizens and identify their needs and concerns related to municipal and service affairs, as well as raising the level of the total services.
Kerishan, who visited a number of municipal areas across the northern governorate, said these tours will continue and some of them will be surprise visits, in line with His Majesty's reaffirmation and keenness to go to the field, follow up on the total services provided to citizens, improve them, raise their level and take appropriate decisions in the field.
Krishan stressed the importance of continuing cleaning and beautifying plans and programs in the areas of municipalities, forests, archaeological and tourist sites, public parks and main streets within the (With Our Hands) campaign launched by the ministry in cooperation with municipalities and joint service councils.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the national lockdown with two more weeks. He said that the decision was made following a review of the situation in all of the country’s provinces.
He also said that the decision was influenced by the rise in the number of coronavirus cases recorded in the country.
Zimbabwe now has 25 cases including three deaths.
The extension means that the lockdown will conditionally end on the 3rd of May. He said that authorities will continue to monitor the situation.
The lockdown was supposed to expire tonight.


Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China and Switzerland have jointly cultivated a cooperation spirit of equality, innovation and win-win over the past 70 years since the establishment of their diplomatic ties.
In his congratulatory message sent to President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga to mark the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between the two countries, Xi said the two sides have also set an example of friendly cooperation between countries that are different in social systems, development stages and sizes.
Noting that Switzerland was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, Xi said since the establishment of their diplomatic ties 70 years ago, the relations between the two countries have made great progress.
In the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic, Xi said, the two sides have helped each other, deepening the friendship between the two peoples, adding that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Switzerland relations.
He also said that he is willing to work with Sommaruga to take the anniversary of ties as an opportunity to push the China-Switzerland innovative strategic partnership ever forward so as to benefit the two countries and their peoples, adding that he wishes an everlasting friendship between China and Switzerland.
In her congratulatory message, Sommaruga said the exchanges between the two sides enjoy a long history, adding that over the past 70 years, the two countries have always adhered to the principle of openness and mutual respect in developing bilateral relations.
She also said that it is precisely because of the long-term close and friendly relations between the two countries that Switzerland and China can tide over the difficulties by joining hands in the face of the outbreak, adding that the Swiss government is ready to push the two countries to further deepen bilateral relations and mutual understanding.


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Arkansas officials say that 85 percent of the $3.1 billion awarded the state through the federal stimulus program has been spent, the AP reports.
Officials with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration told a legislative panel Wednesday that more than $2.6 billion in federal stimulus money the state received had been spent as of June 30. The department reported that more than 4,200 jobs have been created through the stimulus program.
The state spent more than $1 billion in stimulus money during the second quarter of the year. Nearly $820 million of the stimulus awarded the state was for unemployment insurance, and more than $807 million of that has been spent. The state has spent $227 million of nearly $332 million awarded for highway projects.


The people living at Kroobay Community are undergoing serious sufferings which would have huge impact on their health as piles of garbage overflow at the community.
This comes at a time when the former Presidential Adviser to the President now Member of Parliament, Ibrahim Ben Kargbo was making arrangement for the importation of 2,000 tons of garbage from Lebanon to Sierra Leone which according to him is for the development of fertelizers.
According to residents of Kroobay Community, the piles of garbage at the estuary was as a result of people living up town and have the habit of dumping garbage into the gutters, running down to the community through the Samba gutter.
They told SALONE TIMES that the trash at the community is causing serious health hazard especially to women and children living in the community as most of their children are suffering from chronic malaria and other air borne diseases.
They said that they have made attempt to clean the gutter but that they don’t have any logistical support from the Government to do the work because it will take a whole week if not a month to clean the gutter.
Meanwhile the head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Sierra Leone Police has told SALONE TIMES that they have ended the investigation into the IB Kargbo’s trashgate and that they have handed over the document to the Attorney General Office for advice.
SALONE TIMES has made enquiries into the matter at the Attorney General’s Office but its efforts have proved futile


President: (Govt committed in improving economy)January 13, 2015
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz Sharif has said that strenuous and sincere efforts were being made to ensure better and secure future of our coming generations. Despite negative impacts of the sit-ins (dharnas), the government has worked really hard to put the economy on the right track.
The President and the Prime Minister gave these remarks while talking to a delegation of a business community that called on the two leaders here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday.
On the occasion the President thanked the Prime Minister for appreciating his suggestion and to hold a meeting with the eminent traders and businessmen of the country to provide impetus to the trade activities and further improve economy of the country.
The President observed that the Government was serious towards improving the economy and to promote trade and commerce in the country. In this regard the policies of the Government were in the right direction, said the President.
He underscored the need for the traders and business community to take maximum benefit from the policies of the government so that the economy is further stabilized and more and more job opportunities are created.
The President said that law & order situation and energy shortages were the two major obstructions in the way of promotion of economic activities and the Government was fully concentrating on addressing these issues. He assured the traders that these issues would be resolved at the earliest possible.
The Prime Minister on the occasion said that energy shortage and terrorism were the two major issues facing the country but the Government was not deterred by these challenges and, accepting the challenge the government was making every possible effort to address these issues.
He said the decision to set-up military court has not been made by any dictator but by the democratic dispensation itself. He emphasised that the independence of judiciary was essential but equally important is the performance of judiciary. The Prime Minister said that pendency of numerous cases has contributed towards law and order issues.
He said that very soon the cases of attack on Malala Yousafzai and that mountaineers in the Northern Areas would be brought to the military courts. He said that we have to make Pakistan a secure and peaceful place for our future generations.
He reiterated that the government was addressing energy and petrol issues of the domestic consumers and the business community. Power plants are also being set up in the county, he continued. He said that we want maximum production of electricity by 2017 so that the investors and business community could be assured that they have all the resources and energy to meet their requirements.
He informed the delegation that it has been decided to lay gas pipeline from Gwadar to Nawab Shah. Pipeline would also be laid from Iran to Gwadar, said the Prime Minister. He said that for establishing infrastructure, work is in progress and tenders have been called for many infrastructural projects.
He said that work was underway speedily on construction of Karachi-Lahore Motorway and in this regard funds worth 55 billion rupees have been released. He said that China was interested in construction of Multan-Sukkur Motorway and negotiations are underway in this regard.
He said that Khunjrab-Gawadar Highway was also being constructed. Speedy work is in progress to make Gawader port fully functional. These projects, said the Prime Minister, were very important for the country.
The Prime Minister said that despite difficulties, the economy is moving on the right path and economic indicators are much better today as compared to the past. The foreign exchange reserves of the country have shore up to $15 billion. He said that the Government was trying to further strengthen Pakistani currency. He said that had dharnas not been there, the economy would have been even better.
On this occasion the Prime Minister also directed Chairman FBR to hold consultation meetings with the eminent traders and leading businessmen of the country and to present suggestions within next ten days on possible reduction of taxes on various items.
During the meeting the Prime Minister also called Chairman Private Power Infrastructure Board and directed him to clear all pending power generation projects. The Prime Minister assured the business community that he would visit Karachi in the coming few days and review law and order situation.
In this regard he will also hold consultations with traders, industrialists and other segments of society. The Prime Minister said that the new laws aimed at eliminating terrorism would be implemented in other parts of the country also.


Kuwaiti FM meets with UN SG. Argentina FM
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New York, Muharram 2, 1438 H., September 22, 2017, SPA -- Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister of Kuwait held talks in New York today with each of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Argentina Foreign and Religions Minister Jorge Faurie on the fringes of the UN general assembly.
During the meetings, ways of enhancing relations between Kuwait and each of the international organization and Argentina in all fields in addition to latest regional and international developments of mutual concern were discussed.
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Barrister Shahzad Akbar, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior, has said that Ishaq Dar has been exposed in his BBC HARDtalk interview.
While doing a press conference along with SAMP Shahbaz Gill, he said that Ishaq Dar has lied about the property, he has many properties in Pakistan.
The success of the Gilgit-Baltistan elections has proved that PTI is still the most popular party, he added.
Shahzad Akbar said that government is taking steps to repatriate Nawaz Sharif and Ishaq Dar.
Barrister Shehzad Akbar, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior and Accountability, said that the people were amused by the interview of the fugitive on BBC.
Ishaq Dar left Pakistan 3 years ago. He said that Ishaq Dar could not answer the questions of the foreign journalist.
Ishaq Dar has been exposed in the interview. Ishaq Dar may have gone to give an interview to a foreign channel on someone’s order.
He said that Ishaq Dar had given a confessional statement when Nawaz Sharif was in trouble in the past.
The BBC would contact us and we would send the details to the FBR, said the SAMP.
He added that despite the coronavirus Pandemic, Pakistan’s GDP is in the plus.
He said that the opposition is making unsuccessful attempts. Success in Gilgit-Baltistan elections has proved that PTI is still the most popular party.
Shehzad Akbar said that Ishaq Dar is an absconder and he has applied for political asylum in the UK.
Pakistan has contacted the British government to demand deportation and the letter also sent to cancel the visa of Nawaz Sharif, talks are underway with the British government.
Dr Shahbaz Gill, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs, said that Maryam Nawaz talks about trembling feet, she should see Ishaq Dar’s foot, she would know how his foot trembles.
They are also trying to declare Pakistan as a fascist country but they have failed, he said.
it was said in the interview that the election was rigged, the anchor said that you should have filed the petitions, the SAMP said.


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Health workers at the Bungoma County Referral Hospital have called off their strike after reaching an agreement with the county government.
Kenya Health Professionals Society said they would resume work after entering a return-to-work formula.
Bungoma Chapter Chair, Simon Omari, said they had agreed to the terms the county government had sent.
Omari said they were happy with the resolution by he governor to have the Council of Governors have their issues sorted.
Bungoma Governor, Ken Lusaka, said the county government was keen on engaging all stakeholders in the health sector.
Mr Lusaka said that there was a problem with the transition process and promised the society that they will engage with all relevant authorities to ensure that they are heard.
The professionals had downed their tools for what they termed as blatant discrimination by the county government.
Kenya Health Professionals Society said the county and national government were in negotiations with two cadres of the health sector leaving out other 17 sectors.
Mr Omari said the health sector comprised of various people from clinical officers, health administrators, records and information officers to mortuary attendants yet the government was only engaging doctors and nurses in salary and allowance increases.
Omari said the health workers have helped run hospitals in the wake of the ongoing doctors’ strike yet they were not being considered for any allowance increment.


Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Thursday said that the Punjab government has created ease for businessmen, and facilitation of the business community is the priority.
A delegation led by the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh met the Punjab CM to discuss the problems faced by the business community and industrialists.
During the meeting Pervaiz Elahi assured to solve the problems of the business community and industrialists immediately and said that business centres and markets have been allowed to open for the whole week, will provide more facilities for the businessmen and industrialists in the province, consultation of all stakeholders.
He further said that the old industrial estates will also be developed, the process of industrial development will be accelerated, new employment opportunities will be created and the economy will be strengthened.
Irfan Iqbal Sheikh said on this occasion that the work he did for industrial development in his previous period is still an example.


Prime Minister Modi said that both the countries have vibrant trade ties.
Appreciating the investment made by Norwegian firms in India, Prime Minister further hoped that the FDI and investments in other opportunities in India will continue.
Anchor – Further the prime minister also welcomed cooperation between the two countries in the field of ocean economy.
MoU were exchanged on India-Norway Ocean Dialogue.
Later in the evening, Erna Solberg will also call on President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. She will also deliver the Inaugural address at the Raisina Dialogue and will address India-Norway Business Summit.


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