Police have made an arrest after they found someone asleep in their car with a gun on their lap on Saturday morning.
In a tweet, Toronto police said the incident took place at around 6:08 a.m. in a parking lot in the area of Finch Avenue West and Westmore Drive.
The driver of the car was found asleep in a vehicle that police said was also “possibly involved in a collision earlier.” They had a gun in their lap and other firearms were found in the car, police said.
Police said they also discovered the vehicle was stolen.
The driver was arrested for impaired driving, according to police.


Speaker of the Parliament and former President Mohamed Nasheed has alleged that a handful of police officers are aiming to raid homes of targeted MPs of the parliament.
Speaking at today’s parliamentary session, Nasheed said that while the parliament is working to approve the Police Services Bill through the parliament, some police officers are specifically targeting certain MPs.
Nasheed urged the police force not to overly pay attention to these MPs and to cease operations to raid their homes or personal vehicles and to keep their work within the conduct standards set by the Police Force.
During the initial debate of the bill, MPs from the ruling MDP have aimed stern criticism at Maldives Police Services, arguing that most officers have low-level education and that they cannot maintain good discipline.
Some MPs have voiced concerns over handing too many powers to the Police whilst also mocking the police uniform and other aspects of the law enforcement agency.
Many including the families of police officers and the general public have stood in defense of such harsh criticisms and many have expressed their support for the police on social media.


Talking to media persons outside the Parliament House, the minister said that in this regard a meeting was held under the chair of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to formulate a mechanism to monitor funding received by Madaris.
Sardar Yousuf said that the religious seminaries, in conformity with the law, would present information relating to their audit of their expenditure.
The Minister said that the National Action Plan (NAP) was the most important agenda, being gradually implemented in all areas after the consensus, adding that consultation with management of religious seminaries was necessary for NAP’s implementation.
To a question, the minister said that peace was restoring due to the operation Zarb-e-Azb which was going on successfully. “The government will not take rest till elimination of the last terrorist from the country,” he said added
The minister said that a meeting of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee would meet soon to discuss all the issues relating to its composition and they would be resolved according to law and the Constitution.
Sardar Yousuf said that the election of the Speaker National Assembly has further strengthened the democratic system and ensured supremacy of the Parliament.


Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said on Tuesday that 60 percent of the people now have access to health services across the country.
The ministry said that access to health care has improved and that once health care centers have been built in remote areas, at least 90 percent of the people will have easy access to medical facilities.
Afghan health officials said more attention has been paid to the issue since last year and that work has started on an additional 400 health care centers across the country.
Public Health Minister Ferozuddin Feroz on Monday said at a signing ceremony in Kabul for the construction of health care centers that last year the ministry built 172 new medical facilities in 18 provinces and that this year the ministry will complete another 206 health care centers in 13 provinces.
In February the Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission (IARCSC) stated in a report that a survey conducted in the past five months in Kabul and in seven zones in the country found that numerous challenges and problems exist in the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH.)
The report covered health facilities, hospitals and other offices related to the public health ministry and stated that although a lot of money and support had been provided for the health sector in the country, the quality of health services remained very poor.
The commission’s report, said if non-government organizations stopped their support, the health sector would not be able to address people’s needs and the ministry would face serious problems.
The report said although some progress had been made, there were still numerous challenges and problems in different areas which need to be addressed.
Meanwhile, last year Feroz said that the number of female health workers and doctors was low in the country, adding that there were no female doctors in provinces such as Nuristan, Paktika, Zabul and Uruzgan.
Years of civil war and violence has had a devastating effect on the Afghan healthcare system and unlike other countries in the region, Afghanistan has seen increasing rates of preventable diseases such as diarrhea and respiratory infections.


(MENAFN- AzerNews) The 10th Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council Ministerial
Meeting and the 2nd Green Energy Advisory Council Ministerial
Meeting, held in Azerbaijan's capital city of Baku, hit the
headlines in the media outlets of Italy such as Energia Italia,
Agenzia Nova, il Secolo XIX, Borsa Italiana, Green Economy Agency, Azernews reports.
The articles highlighted the meeting between Minister of
Environment and Energy Security of Italy Gilberto Pichetto Fratin
and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
The Italian news portals hailed the importance of the Southern
Gas Corridor and the TAP pipeline for Europe and Italy, saying that
Italy has imported 26 billion cubic meters of gas through the TAP
pipeline since its commissioning at the end of 2020, and TAP's
transmission capacity will be increased by 1.2 billion cubic meters
The articles also mentioned that Baku would host the 29th
(COP29) session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change this year. (Azertag)
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Parliamentary Budget session to commence on Jan 31 till Apr 6 with break from Feb 14 to March 12
New Delhi, Jan 25 (KNN) From next week January 31, 2023 the Budget Session of Parliament will start and extend till April 6, 2023, as per the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
The session will hold 27 sittings over 66 days with a recess from February 14 to March 12 and the Union Budget will be tabled on February 1, 2023.
It is unlikely that the government will announce capital infusion for public sector banks (PSBs) in the forthcoming budget, reported PTI as their financial health has improved significantly and they are on track to earn a combined profit of Rs 1 lakh crore.
Their capital adequacy ratio is much above the regulatory requirement and varies between 14-20 per cent.
To reduce the compliance burden for taxpayers, Ernst & Young (EY) said last week that the government is expected to provide a more rationalised TDS framework.
The Budget wish list of EY also highlights that the government should provide some respite to low- and mid-income taxpayers with annual income up to Rs 20 lakh on the personal income tax side.
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Two people are dead and a police officer is injured after a series of shootings overnight in Davenport, Iowa.
Police officers in Davenport, Iowa were ambushed by rioters overnight, authorities said in an early morning news conference.
Davenport Police Chief Paul Sikorski said three officers were patrolling the city when they were ambushed and several rounds were shot at them. Sikorski said the officer’s vehicles were hit, and one officer was injured. Sikorski did not know the officer’s condition but said he was in “good spirits” this morning. Police have arrested several people in a car that fled that scene, he said.
Sikorski said police responded to dozens of incidents in the city involving rioters where shots were fired. He said that a total of four people were shot and two people had died.
Davenport Mayor Mike Mateson said he will be enacting a curfew in the city tonight and will be asking Governor Kim Reynolds to activate the National Guard.


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(MENAFN- IANS) Panaji, Feb 23 (IANS) There are some countries where development will never take place, some of them are "our neighbours", Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday.
Joshi was speaking during the birthday event of Goa's Water Resource Minister Subhash Shirodkar in Shiroda-South Goa.
"There are some countries where development will never take place. I will not speak about such countries, some are our neighbours... Our neighbouring country will never develop," he said, without naming any country.
Speaking about India's economic growth, Joshi said, "The country is progressing at pace and thus has become the fifth largest economy of the world... the 'British' who ruled here for two hundred years are on the sixth rank. This is our situation today."
He said that the third term of the Narendra Modi government will make the country the third-largest economy.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream is to eradicate poverty by making development. The country has witnessed change... you can see the development. During the UPA regime, there was corruption of Rs 12 lakh crore in merely ten years," the Union Minister said.
"Goa BJP government has done development in the state. It was only possible with the blessings of PM Modi. We have given corruption-free governments. PM Modi has steered the financial affairs and development of the country," Joshi said.
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Work on major development projects in Cornwall is continuing despite the coronavirus crisis.
Cornwall Council said that it was still working on schemes such as the Langarth Garden Village and Pydar Street development in Truro despite the coronavirus being the current priority for the council. See more about the Pydar development here.
The Langarth Garden Village, on the outskirts of Truro between the Royal Cornwall Hospital and the park-and-ride, moved forward last month when the council announced that it had acquired 120 acres of land for the development which will include up to 4,000 homes and related development on the outskirts of Truro.
Phil Mason, strategic director for economic growth and development, said that while the amount of work which could be done was restricted due to coronavirus it had not stopped completely.
He said: “What we can do at the moment is technical work. With Langarth we are looking at the planning application for the masterplan which we are preparing.
“We are continuing to work on major projects where we can.”
Mr Mason said that while the council was restricted in what it could do with regards to elements such as surveys it was able to continue with work behind the scenes.
The director said that the council was dependent on other organisations and companies to carry out works which were not currently available so there could be delays.
Mr Mason also said the Government was making money available for infrastructure such as the access road which will run through the Langarth development.
He said that while nothing could be done at this time the council would be starting “as soon as possible on getting that in place”.
And he said the council would be looking to prioritise rental accommodation and extra care accommodation as part of the development.
Mr Mason also said that while there was uncertainty about where the housing market might be after the coronavirus crisis there would still be a need for homes.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15. Kazakhstan's
low-cost flight operator FlyArystan launches direct flights between
Astana, Kazakhstan and Baku, Azerbaijan starting from 2 June 2023,
The company revealed that the flights, which will be carried out
by Airbus A320, will take place on Mondays and Fridays.
The average duration of a flight connecting two capitals amounts
to 3 hours and 15 minutes.
FlyArystan has already launched ticket sales, which are
available on the web page of the company.
FlyArystan is the first Kazakhstani low-cost airline and a
structural subdivision of the national carrier Air Astana.
The expansion of flight destinations is being undertaken as a
part of the transportation strategy of the government of
Kazakhstan, which aims to establish new routes to foster business,
cargo transportation, and tourism.
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Macy’s has announced that it is being forced to furlough most of it’s employees due to the coronavirus keeping it’s brick- and- mortar stores closed.
The store made the announcement Monday stating that the brick-and-mortar stores accounted for the majority of it’s business and now they are being forced to implement several changes to bolster their bottomline.
Next week, the company which also owns Bloomingdales and Bluemercury , will begin the process of furloughing many of it’s over 120,000 employees.
While the workers are being furloughed, the company says it still plans to pay health benefits and cover 100% of employee premiums at least through May.
They will also be keeping some of their employees to assist them in their e-commerce operations, distribution and call centers.


Police appeal for calm ahead of ‘Clean HK’ event
The anti-extradition protesters have said that they will defend themselves if attacked during the campaign.
Lawmaker Ho, who has been an outspoken critic of the protests, hopes to organise tens of thousands of people “to tear the trash that affects the city, clean the walls and clean the people’s hearts”.
In a press conference, the police said it was aware of the event, especially as the organiser sought permission initially, before withdrawing the application.
Superintendent Fang Chi-kin said that Lennon Walls have been a site where some attacks and assaults took place over the past three months, he urged people to express their views orderly and peacefully.
He said the criminal liability over destroyal of posters depend on the circumstances.
Fong added that officers have been politically neutral in enforcing the law, and they’re determined to stop violence and arrest people irrespective of their own views.
The force added that over 250 officers have been hurt since June when the protests started. Over 1400 people have been arrested of whom around 200 people have been charged.


Ferozepur became the first district in state to start the electronic waste management project
Under the electronic waste management project, the administration will install the collection points where people will be able to drop their damaged electronic devices for further recycling.punjab Updated: Dec 20, 2017 19:49 IST
In a major development, Ferozepur became the first district in state to start the electronic waste management project, under which the administration installed collection points, where people will be able to drop their damaged electronic devices for further recycling.
Deputy commissioner Ramvir said that under Swachh Bharat Mission, the project is being implemented by the Ferozepur municipal council and its the 6th such project across nation.
He further said that more than 50 collection boxes have been installed at public places such as bus stand, railway station, deputy commissioner’s office, SSP’s office, electronic shops and offices of local bodies in the MC area.
To aware people about the use of this project, the district administration has decided to start the awareness campaign in education institutions and public places. Besides that, NGOs across the district will also be engaged in the awareness drive, he added.
Executive officer of the municipal council Parminder Singh and sanitary inspector-cum-nodal officer of the project Sukhpal Singh said people leave electronic waste with normal waste, which further effects the soil health and turns the electronic waste into harmful waste.
Expressing satisfaction on the initial success of the project, they informed, till now more than 100kg electronic waste has been collected from the collection points, which will be given to the concerned companies for recycling.
Seeking cooperation from the people for its grand success, deputy commissioner had said that the district administration will further expand the project in other parts of the district in next two months.
First Published: Dec 20, 2017 19:31 IST


The Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Punjab Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa on Tuesday dedicated a renovated subsidiary health centre and Guru Nanak Park at the cost of Rs 45 lakh in Haripur village, nearly 36-km from district headquarters.Bawja accompanied by MLA Shahkot Hardev Singh Ladi Sherowalia, Additional Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal, said that the health centre has been renovated at the cost of Rs 20 lakh in support from NRIs and Guru Nanak Park has been developed worth Rs 25 lakh.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that the state government was fully committed to ensure comprehensive development of villages. He said that Captain Amarinder Singh’s Government in Punjab was working for the overall development of every section of society.The Minister said that an era of unprecedented development has been ushered in the villages and told Haripur has become a model village of the state.He added that the state government has taken unprecedented decisions to ensure the well being of every strata of society.He said that Captain government was working zealously to fulfil every promise made with the people of the state. Lashing out at centre government for its step-motherly behaviour towards Punjab, the minister said that the union government has withheld all the dues of Punjab including GST share, Rural Development Funds and other financial aids. He termed the union government's bearing towards Punjab as an attempt to derail the state economically.He called upon people to be United against this concurrency against the state.The Minister also announced a grant of Rs 25 lakh to Haripur village panchayat from discreationry funds. On the occasion, SDM Nakodar Gautam Jain, BDPO Sewa Singh and others were present.


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35 injured as bus turns turtle in Delhi
Thirty-five people, who were on their way to Rajasthan for a piligrimage, were injured when the bus they were travelling in turned turtle in the national capital early on Monday morning, police said.
"35 people were injured in the accident that took place in Yamuna Vihar D-block locality at around 2.30 am," a senior police official said.
The injured taken to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital.
The bus, which was packed with pilgrims, was coming from Moradabad and going to Bhoga in Rajasthan, the official said.


Kuwait- Saudi Arabia condemns suicide bombing in Somalia
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RIYADH, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Saudi Arabia on Thursday strongly denounced the suicide bomb attack on a police training camp in Somalia's capital city of Mogadishu.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed in a statement the Kingdom's solidarity with Somalia against terrorism and extremism, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The statement expressed Saudi Arabia's condolences to the families of the victims, and to the Somalian government and people, wishing those injured a speedy recovery.
A senior Somali police officer confirmed that at least 11 policemen were killed earlier in the day after a suicide bomber had blown himself up inside the training camp.
Extremist group al-Shabaab claimed its responsibility for the attack. (end) od.hm
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VISAKHAPATNAM: YSR Congress Party Rajya Sabha MP V Vijayasai Reddy on Tuesday, said that,’there was no need of fear or panic now,’ while visiting the surrounding areas of the LG Polymers chemical plant, to review the current situation in the places affected by the LG Polymers gas leakage near Visakhapatnam.
Speaking to the media on the occasion, the YSRCP MP said that the Andhra Pradesh Government's aim was to instill confidence and reassure the public. He added that the situation in the villages was completely under control. He requested the people to not fear or panic and assured that the Government would support each one of them.
He informed that the Ministers and YSRCP MPs had camped and slept at the villages last night, in a bid to assure people that there was nothing to worry and that it was completely safe now.
Vijayasai Reddy said that the Village Volunteers would conduct a survey and the areas where the gas had leaked would be completely made into a safe & green zone.
It has been announced that 25 tonnes of fodder would be supplied for the local livestock. The MP said that the Government apart from providing lunch and dinner all facilities for the people in the areas. He reiterated that the welfare of the people was the sole responsibility of the government. He also said that the situation in the areas surrounding the plant have already come to normal.
Visakhapatnam District Collector Vinay Chand said that Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was constantly monitoring the situation. '' Special medical teams are working to prevent diseases related to the eye, lungs, kidneys and skin,'' he said. The Collector also stated that the medical camp would continue for another month and that a special dispensary was being set up for the locals. He said that a preliminary report on the guidelines as to how to live in the villages now was submitted to the Government.


Chennai, Nov 27 (IANS) Megastar Rajinikanth called and congratulated Suresh Kamatchi, the producer of director Venkat Prabhu's just-released film 'Maanaadu', featuring Silambarasan, S.J. Suryah and Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead.
Taking to Twitter, producer Suresh Kamatchi, who managed to get his film 'Maanaadu' released despite a number of issues that continued to prevail right till the last moment, said, 'Today has turned out to be sweet. A congratulatory call from Superstar has confirmed this film's success. This heart (of yours) that searches for good and congratulates it is what has raised you to the highest seat.'
Stating that the congratulatory call had strengthened the team, the producer thanked Rajinikanth on behalf of the whole team.
Meanwhile, the team has been overjoyed by the positive reviews that are coming in for the film. Choosing to celebrate the occasion, the producer organised a small cake cutting session, which was attended by actor Silambarasan.
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There were two police officers with their backs to Chu Hee and Lin Fengxue. Lee Min was making a scene there, blocking the way.
When the policeman wanted to use force, she sat on the ground and said that they were bullying her.
She made the two police officers helpless.
Chu Hee saw that one of the police officers had a familiar face.


Recently, DICE media has officially confirmed the delay of Battlefield 2042. The delay will be of approximately five weeks due to some unforeseen challenges according to the report. However, the prior release of the game was made on 22nd October 2021, but now the game will release on 19th of November 2021.
What could be the reason for this delay?
As we know, Battlefield is such a big game and the level of details and efforts put into the game are a lot. But according to the report due to some unforeseen challenges the game has been postponed. These unforeseen challenges are probably due to COVID as due to the pandemic a lot of things have been postponed due to the pandemic this year.
Even in the tweet, they have mentioned that due to the global pandemic the development team was unable to complete the game. Meanwhile, they have also mentioned that according to the scope of the game they hope that their teams would be back in the studios as soon as possible.
As it may seem the whole development team of the game was working from home. But now to put things together and finish the work fast they have looked forward to work in the studio.
They have also thanked the fans and supporters of the game. Fan’s enthusiasm for the game is one of the most inspiring things for them. Meanwhile, they have asked fans to stay patient and the game will be worth the wait.
This news about the delay was first confirmed by Tom Henderson who is one of the insiders for the game. The news was first published on Discord.


Imran Khan summons party leaders meeting to inform future strategy
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – PTI chairman Imran Khan has summoned a meeting of the party leaders on Monday to inform them about the future strategy.
Sources said that about 400 leaders have been invited to the meeting of the party’s central executive committee.
Earlier defending the allegations, he said that he had sent no messages to MNA Ayesha Gulalai.
He hoped that the forensic audit of the allegations would be conducted.
Imran Khan said that the Gulalai was in contact with the KPK governor and Ameer Muqam.


ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chairman and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Moulana Fazlur Rehman said on Wednesday that the Mehangai March will be held on March 23 and the masses will directly fight for their rights.
Talking to media in Islamabad on Wednesday flanked by Leader of Opposition in National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim Legaue-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehabz Sharif, he said that the mini-budget introduced by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government will bring a new wave of inflation in the country.
The JUI-F chief said that mini-budget will enslave the country’s economy to international organisations, adding that we wanted to keep our economy independent.
Fazlur Rehman went on to say that the law is being passed on international pressure and the Mehangai March against the incumbent government on March 23 is more important.
Speaking on the occasion, the PML-N president said that he had not met Maulana for a long time and only met during the PDM meetings.
He congratulated Fazlur Rehman on defeating PTI in phase of local government elections in Khyber Pakhtukhwa.
The opposition leader went on to say that the country is going through the most difficult period and facing economic and diplomatic challenges, adding that the government has economically devastated the 220 million people.


ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Humayun Akhtar Khan Sunday said that exports of the country witnessed an increase in the month of July and it would further increase in the coming few months.
Talking to private news channel, he said that the government wanted the value of rupee stable, but not artificially, that had bad impact on the national economy.
He said privatization of some state owned enterprises was on the card and other institutions that were facing financial crisis would be privatized after improving their performance.
Replying to a question about privatization of state owned enterprises, Humayun said Isharat Hussain had made a new plan in this regard.
To a question about legislation, he said that the PTI government had made remarkable legislation about erstwhile Federally Administrated areas in its first year.
Hamayun said that the elimination of corruption from the country was top agenda of PTI government adding cases of corruption were registered against PPP and PML-N leaders during the previous regimes.
National Accountability institutions were working independently in the country and government had nothing do with this matter.


Gurugram, Jan 3 : Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait who reached the protest site in Gurugram on Sunday to support the ongoing farmers’ stir in the national capital, while addressing the people at the protest site, said that the agitation will not end till the government rolls back the new agricultural laws.
Tikait alleged that the new farm laws have been made for the benefit of capitalists. He said that till the demands of the farmers are not accepted, the farmers will stay in Delhi and keep protesting against these laws.
He said that soon Rajasthan farmers will also reach the Delhi border. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, Gurugram should help them in all possible ways, he said.
President of Samyukt Kisan Morcha, Chaudhary Santokh Singh, assured that all possible help will be given to all the farmers who come from Rajasthan.
Bharatiya Kisan Union General Secretary, Yudhveer Singh, who was also present at the protest site, alleged that the government is misleading the farmers. He said that the government should abolish the three farm laws.
In a joint statement, Santokh Singh said that despite the bitter cold, hundreds of workers from several workers’ organisations have also been sitting on dharna in support of the demands of the farmers.
He said their support to the farmers will continue till the rollback of the three farm laws.


BATON ROUGE -- Hurricane Isaac has cost state and local government more than $24 million so far, Gov. Bobby Jindal said Wednesday. During his daily Isaac briefing at the state's emergency command center, Jindal said the state is spending about $14.7 million for expenses incurred by the hurricane and local government is has shelled out about $9.5 million so far.
Jindal said that the dollar "burn rate" for local government will also climb as a slowing-moving Isaac meanders through the state.
Jindal said the numbers were compiled by Commissioner of Administration Paul Rainwater, who will update the expenses on a regular basis.
The slower the storm takes to clear
He said that 5,023 National Guard troops have been called to duty and another 3,200 have been authorized for active Isaac duty.


Underwriter gives $107,000 to Covid-19 fund
An international insurance underwriter and its staff have donated more than $100,000 to Covid-19 relief in Bermuda.
Argo Group International announced today that its Argo Foundation had agreed to donate $25,000 to the Covid-19 Emergency Fund.
The donation came after staff at the company had donated about $35,000 of their own cash, which was matched at almost 150 per cent by the Argo Group.
The cash totalled $107,875.
William Wharton, the chairman of the Argo Foundation, said: “We recognise the critical needs that have arisen during the Covid-19 crisis.
He added: “We will continue to support other local charities as the future still remains quite uncertain. As a company, we look forward to doing our part to ensure Bermuda's future.”
Ryan Mather, the global head of reinsurance at the company, said: “Argo Group has a culture of giving that extends to our employees.
“Many have generously donated personal funds to support the Emergency Fund.
“By utilising the Argo Group charitable matching programme, we have worked together to create a bigger impact than any of us could do alone.”
He added: “We care deeply about how this crisis is affecting the community and want to do what we can to support our community.”


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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Over the past week, from September 25 to October 1, the Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed five enemy battalions and four tank companies.
This is stated in the report by the Military Media Center .
“Destroyed: personnel - 2,410 (roughly five battalions); tanks - 45 (roughly four tank companies); armored fighting vehicles - 54 (roughly two motorized rifle battalions); artillery systems – 226 (roughly 13 artillery divisions) and one aircraft.
As reported, on the night of October 2, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed four enemy Shahed combat drones.
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A serosurvey conducted by the Tripura government revealed that 34 per cent of people in Tripura have developed the SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
This was revealed by Tripura education minister, Ratan Lal Nath in Agartala on Wednesday.
According to the survey report, 41.76 per cent people in West Tripura, 22.09 per cent people in North Tripura, 37.06 per cent people in Unakoti, 25.36 per cent people in Dhalai, 39.53 per cent people in Khowai, 41.40 per cent people in Sepahijala, 40.50 per cent people in Gomati and 19.70 per cent people in South Tripura district have developed the SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
The minister said that the Covid-19 situation in the West Tripura district, which has been witnessing a spike in positive cases, has improved.
South and North Tripura districts now have the highest caseload of positive cases.
The state government has made a database of all the frontline workers in the state health department. When the vaccine for Covid-19 will be made available, first priority will be accorded to vaccinating the health workers, he added.
The minister had also attended a virtual review meeting where Union health minister, Harsh took stock of the Covid-19 situation in seven states reporting a high caseload and high fatality rate.


President Muhammadu Buhari finally breaks silence towards the EndSARS Protest in the country, according to him the Youths have the right to protest and make certain demands from their leaders,stating that they should be allowed to flex their fundamental rights,and went ahead to advise them to beware of thugs and hoodlums who might want to hijack their genuine concerns.
Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare revealed this,after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa,Abuja.
Mr Dare went ahead to say that the President pleaded with the#RndSARS protesters to give the FG some time to look into their demands.
According to him,
“Mr. President said the youths of this country have spoken and he has heard and he has since gone to work for the youths of our country.
“The President promised that he will ensure that the reforms he has promised are met, he will make sure that the reforms are long lasting and that the reforms will deliver for our country a police force that we will be proud of.
“He appreciates the fact that they have brought the SARS issues to the fore through their peaceful protest.
“He recognizes the fact that they have called upon the government to do what is necessary and that as the President and a father, he will make sure that the demands as put forward are met.
“The President said that as far as he is concerned, it’s important to allow the younger generation to exercise the freedom to protest and make sure that such protest is in a peaceful manner
“He said that part of the demands that were made is to make sure that those protesting are protected and that any police officer that has in one way or the other attacked any protesters be brought to book.
“So the President thinks it’s a fundamental right, he thinks so long as the protest is peaceful and focused.
“He believes that the youths of this country have the right to demand for certain things.”


The National Recovery Act of 2017 is currently before Congress.
This legislation would make it easier for states to recover from the effects of the coronavirus.
If passed, it would help states to quickly and safely manage the pandemic.
The legislation would also make it more affordable for people to recover, making recovery programs less costly.
Here are the top five states offering national recoveries.1.
The nation’s capital is a city of more than 1 million people and the second-largest city in the country.
It has seen the coronovirus hit hard.
The city is experiencing more than 20 percent more coronaviruses cases than it was before the pandemics outbreak.
Washington’s Health Department said that the city saw more than 9,000 cases of coronaviroisis between December 2015 and December 2016.2.
New Jersey The New Jersey City is the nation’s third-largest and fourth-most populous city, with nearly 7.7 million residents.
Its residents are among the most likely to have had contact with an infected person, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The department said that nearly 1,600 New Jersey residents have tested positive for the coronave virus.3.
Massachusetts Massachusetts is the state capital and largest city in Massachusetts, home to the nation to the most hospital beds.
In recent weeks, Massachusetts has been experiencing a massive surge in coronavirees.
More than 8,500 people have been confirmed to have been infected with coronaviral strains.
A state health official has said that a third of the hospital beds in the state are empty, and another third have already been filled.4.
Illinois The state capital of Chicago has seen a spike in coronave infections.
Officials in the city say that over the past month they have seen a large number of people infected with the virus.
Officials say that they believe that a large majority of cases have come from people living in the area where the pandacare outbreak is concentrated.5.
PennsylvaniaThe state capital, Philadelphia, is also seeing an increase in cases.
A large part of the spike in cases is due to the large number that have been in the region, which is located near the borders of the United Kingdom and the United States.
Officials have said that many of the cases are being carried by people who have previously come into contact with other people who tested positive.
In Philadelphia, officials say that many people have already tested positive, and that those who are not confirmed to be infected are also likely to test positive.6.
WisconsinWisconsin is home to more than 50,000 residents and has the third-highest rate of the nation in terms of coronave cases.
The state health department says that in the past week, there have been more than 3,400 confirmed cases of the pandavirus, including 2,000 coronavires, as of Monday.
Wisconsin also has the highest rate of deaths from coronavids in the nation at almost 23 per 100,000 people.7.
South Carolina The South Carolina city of Columbia, which has been under lockdown for more than two weeks, has seen an uptick in coronaves.
Columbia Mayor Andrew Jackson has said the city has seen 3,600 cases.
Jackson said that it is important that the state not forget the residents of the city and that it should not become a safe haven for the virus that has infected millions of people.8.
MississippiThe Mississippi state capital is located in the Gulf of Mexico and has seen nearly 100 coronavides.
The county where the county is located has been hardest hit by the coronaves, according the Mississippi Department of Public Health.
Jackson has been urging the governor to take more precautions and has urged people to wear masks, and he has asked people to avoid traveling alone.
The governor has also urged people not to leave the city, even if it is safe to do so.9.
FloridaThe Florida city of St. Petersburg has seen its number of confirmed cases rise, and the city’s mayor said that people in the community should avoid staying in the same place for the time being.
The mayor said the number of coronaves that have occurred has exceeded 2,100.10.
NevadaThe state of Nevada is home of a large population of homeless people.
The homeless population in the county of Las Vegas has risen by nearly 60 percent in the last two weeks.
Officials are saying that it’s up to 40 percent of the homeless population is infected with a coronavoid.11.
MississippiMississippi is also home to nearly 4 million people.
While the county where St. Louis is located is still experiencing a large amount of coronavids, the state’s largest city is now experiencing an increase.
A federal judge has said, in the absence of additional data, that the coronaving epidemic is a threat to the health of the state.12.
AlabamaThe state’s second-biggest city, Birmingham, has been the


The Wall Street Journal on Monday reported that the Trump administration is pushing ahead with the tax overhaul that has already prompted concern in Texas, but also an array of companies that could be harmed by the plan.
The Wall St. Journal article quoted officials in the Texas Department of Commerce and Industry, which oversees Texas’ tax and other tax policies, as saying that tax reforms will make the state’s economy stronger and will result in job creation.
“We have seen that for the last couple of years, and we think it’s a strong model,” said Tom Lutz, the director of the department’s economic development.
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But the report said that the tax reform could be devastating for the state as it attempts to attract and retain business investment and keep its economy humming.
“The big question is: Will the new tax reform help the state, or will it hurt it?” said David Weigel, the chief economist for the Texas Association of Business, a trade group.
“This is a very, very expensive tax reform for Texas and the rest of the country.”
Lutz said the state will have to rely on other states to help it deal with the fallout from the tax bill, including a potential federal government shutdown that could leave the state without revenue to pay for its social safety net.
“You have to do something to make sure that it doesn’t impact Texas.
It’s not going to impact our economy,” Lutz told The Texas Observer.
“But I think that’s where Texas will be in the future if it’s forced to go out of business, in terms of investment, because the tax system is just so bad.”
The report cited a report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office that estimated that the Republican tax overhaul could cost Texas an additional $4 billion over 10 years, largely because of higher state taxes on businesses.
But Lutz and others said that could have been offset by higher federal tax revenues that the new system will generate.
“I think we will see that there is some benefits to a lot of companies in the state,” Luttisaid.
But they’re not going have to change how they operate.” “
For businesses that are going to be impacted, they’re going to have to look at their tax structure, how they’re structured and how they pay their taxes.
But they’re not going have to change how they operate.”
The Texas Association also said that Texas’ unemployment rate, which was 5.4 percent last year, would increase by about a percentage point under the new reforms.
The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimated that tax cuts would cost Texas $4.2 billion over the next decade, which would be a net loss of $4,400 per employee, the Tribune reported.
“If Texas had a budget that was actually balanced, that we could see that $4 million decrease, that’s a net reduction in revenues of $1,300 per employee,” Luthisaid, the former governor of Texas, told the newspaper.
“And that is what we’re looking at.”
But Lutysaid added that the state could be able to absorb the loss of revenue by cutting other taxes.
“It’s just going to increase their taxes, it’s going to make it harder for them to hire people, it is going to hurt their growth,” he said.
“So it’s not just that they’re losing money.
It will be a significant net loss to the state of Texas.”
Luthsaid said that, while the tax cuts were designed to boost economic growth, the state is still going to see some of the economic damage from the legislation, including the loss in tourism and the loss to business.
“Texas is a state that’s really going to suffer if it becomes less competitive,” he told the Tribune.
“That’s the reality of the bill.
It doesn’t work for everybody.
“There are a lot more businesses that will leave the Texas economy because of the tax plan.” “
Our economic development is really the only thing that has not changed in Texas,” he added.
“There are a lot more businesses that will leave the Texas economy because of the tax plan.”
A number of other business leaders, including leaders of major construction companies and energy companies, have also expressed concern about the impact of the proposed tax reform.
Texas Tribune reporter Mark Bierko contributed to this report.
The Associated Press contributed to the story.


“This report reveals an indisputable sobering reality—our immigration system has undermined our national security and public safety,” said Attorney General Jeff Sessions. He said the new compilation was "only the tip of the iceberg: we currently have terrorism-related investigations against thousands of people in the United States . . .
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Abu Dhabi welcomes 2mn hotel guests in 5 months of 2017
( MENAFN ) Abu Dhabi posted almost 2mn hotel guest arrivals this year, an increase from Jan to May, compared to the same period of last year.
Meanwhile, local visitors reach more than 600.000 hotel guests amid the emirate's 167 hotels and hotel apartments in the country, Al Ain Region and Al Dhafra Region.
Globally, China is the major source market with 160.902 hotel guests this year, while India remains as the second largest global source market with 136.000 hotel guests.
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority"s Director proclaimed that their efforts in May capitalized on the increasing popularity of the emirate in China as a tourist destination.
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“There has been a historical mythology that there is this one thing called a sex offender, and a lot of hysteria has been around a certain imagined stranger-profile predator,” said Laurie Kepros of the state public defender.'s office . . .
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Tension between India and Pakistan is at its peak after the removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and his ministers have been constantly warning of war.
Despite mentioning the war between two nuclear-rich neighbors on the issue of Kashmir, when Pakistan became isolated, now the attitude of Pakistan has started to soften.
Just after the Pakistani Foreign Minister’s statement that the bilateral talks with India are ready, now Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s attitude has also softened. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has now said that in the event of war with India, Pakistan will not use nuclear weapons first.
The uneasiness against the world community of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, which has been isolated on the global forums on the Kashmir issue, is also visible. Recently, he had triggered the nuclear war with India.
Separated in the world on Kashmir, PM Imran Khan said that it is necessary for the international community to think beyond trade and business benefits.
It is important to note that recently Imran had said that if there was a war between India and Pakistan armed with nuclear weapons, its results would not be limited to only two countries. The world will have to face its serious consequences.
Imran also requested the US to intervene. During the recently concluded G-7 summit in France, US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met, but Trump also said that the two countries should resolve the issues through negotiations.
When Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was isolated in the world, then the Muslim raga also came out. Imran said that Muslims are being oppressed in Kashmir, so the world is silent. But even Muslim rants did not work for Imran and Pakistan did not get support from Muslim countries either.
The railway minister of Imran Khan was seen two steps ahead of him in the war of words. Pakistani Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid had also given the date of the war between India and Pakistan. Rashid had said that there would be war in the month of October-November. Many ministers of Pakistan’s Imran government, including Rashid, continued to threaten war.


(MENAFN) Bangladesh is ready to vend extra army hardware to the South Asian state deprived of any political state and as needed, on the words of Turkish representative to Bangladesh.
Mustafa Osman Turan announced at an interview with Bangladesh-based political journalists at the Turkish Delegation in the capital of Dhaka “[In military cooperation] Turkey always offers joint ventures or technology transfer and it is equally applicable for Bangladesh.”
Turan added that Turkey-Bangladesh ties are strong and cannot be ruined in any condition about political changes or state rules and Ankara aims to be a “solution partner” of Bangladesh in army collaboration.
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12 flights delayed due to bad weather conditions in Kazakh capital
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) 12 flights were delayed due to bad weather conditions in the Kazakh capital, Trend reports citing Kazinform .
Due to the bad weather conditions caused by heavy snowfall starting from 2:30 am the Kazakh capital's airport was temporarily shut down to remove snow from the runways. 12 flights were delayed and nine arriving flights landed at the reserve airfield. The runways are now open.
Passengers were asked to contact the airlines' help desks for any information.
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Overall, the FDA works:
- to ensure that people become more knowledgeable about the outcomes of government processes and can then make decisions that are more informed;
- to encourage people to be involved in monitoring government processes at all levels of government and in providing sound, practical, and effective suggestions.
Toward that end, the FDA’s main activities are research and report writing. Other activities include holding public forums, collaborating on research with the public and other organizations, advocating for the public in the area of democracy, and providing a platform for the public to voice its ideas and opinion.


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By John Lee.
The Board of Directors of Iraq's General Company for Grain Trading , which is owned by the Ministry of Trade, as approved the building of a 100,000-ton grain silo in Wasit Governorate.
The Chairman and General Manager, Dr. Haider Nouri Al-Karaawi, said the decision supports efforts to strengthen grain storage capacities nationwide in response to the rising production of buckwheat, projected to reach 5 million tons in the coming years.
(Source: Ministry of Trade)
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Finding the Reliable Labeling Services
People will always do their best to see to it that they have a more comfortable way of living. It is the most effective way for us to ensure that we are more productive in the kind of lifestyle that we have. We will, therefore, enjoy more funds that we can use to live the kind of lifestyle that we want. It is also an effective way for us to ensure that we can achieve more savings. Through these savings, people have been able to invest in the various sectors of the economy. They have also been able to purchase the equipment that they need. There are many benefits that we are able to achieve when we have access to these appliances. The reason is that it is the best way to ensure that they enjoy the kind of lifestyle that they have, due to the enhanced comfort.
The need for people to be assured that they will have a better way of living in the coming days something that motivates them to make sure that they have done everything possible to invest in various ways that will enable them to earn more money and achieve their dream. There are essential factors that we all have to make sure that we look into for us to be assured of finding our way towards the services that are going to attend to the needs that we have in the most efficient manner. The level of experience that is attained by this service is something essential that people have to measure that they have looked into. For has to be fully skilled in all the activities that we have, it is essential for us to make sure that we have conducted them for a long period of time.
It pleases when we go for the labeling services that have been in existence for a long period of time that we can be assured that they have been well enhanced with skills to attend to the issues we are facing in the most efficient manner. People also need to do their best for them to sit with that they have paid some attention to the cost that they will have to settle for these services.
We always have to make sure that we have negotiated for lower prices before purchasing the various products that we need. We also have to do everything possible for us to be assured that we have utilized the presence of the most affordable labeling services for us, since they will be fully enhanced with a nice budget to enable us to make this decision.


An explosion destroyed a car near a bridge in central Cairo on Monday after a collision, leaving three people injured, Health Ministry spokesman Khaled Megahed said.
Megahed told journalists that the three people who were injured have been transferred to hospital.
He said that the cause of the blast was not immediately clear what caused the blast, however, two security sources told Reuters a faulty battery may have been responsible.
Another health ministry official told a local radio station that several others were treated for minor injuries.
The security sources said flames from the car spread to a minibus, which Reuters witnesses said was also destroyed, with debris and metal scattered close by.
A civil defence officer said that at least five people were hurt.


The 10 Most Polluted Places in the World
The Blacksmith Institute, a U.S.-based environmental group, has identified the 10 most polluted places on the planet. Cities in Russia, China, India, Zambia, Peru, the Ukraine and Azerbaijan made the list, which focuses on the impact pollution has on the local population.
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Sumgayit in Azerbaijan was also included in the report, which said the former Soviet industrial base was polluting the area with industrial chemicals and heavy metals.
According to the report, cancer rates in Sumgayit were as much as 51% higher than the national average and that genetic mutations and birth defects were commonplace.
The Blacksmith Institute’s director, Richard Fuller, said: “The fact of the matter is that children are sick and dying in these polluted places, and it’s not rocket science to fix them.
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Sources said that Taliban members and Pakistani military personnel have been engaged in a firefight in the Shiro Oba area of Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province.
According to sources, the armed skirmish started after the Taliban wanted to build facilities in the area.
According to the sources, the two sides continue to engage in the firefight.
The Taliban and Pakistani officials have not commented on the reasons behind the firefight yet.
On Sunday, the Spin Boldak crossing had witnessed another armed skirmish between the Taliban forces and the Pakistani military. Six Pakistani civilians and one Taliban member had been reportedly killed in the clashes.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif had reacted to the clashes and had stressed that the Taliban must ensure that the incident will not be repeated.
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif had addressed the country’s Parliament and said that the Taliban were the main cause behind the firefight. He said that the Taliban, accepting their fault, apologised to Pakistan, and promised to prevent such incidents in the future.
In the last few months, this is the second time that the Taliban forces have clashed with the Pakistani military in the border areas.


(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Amidst growing tensions between India and Canada, Canadian authorities have issued a stern directive to a Gurdwara, a Sikh place of worship, known for its radical leanings. The officials have demanded immediate removal of all controversial banners that not only call for the assassination of three Indian diplomats but also glorify Khalistani terrorists.
This development underscores the complex socio-political dynamics surrounding the Sikh diaspora in Canada and its historical connection to the Khalistan movement-a campaign that seeks to establish an independent Sikh state in Punjab, India.
Trudeau cited 'Five Eyes' intel to accuse India of killing Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar?
While the majority of the Sikh community in Canada and around the world calls for peaceful coexistence and religious freedom, a small yet vocal faction continues to support Khalistani separatism, leading to tensions between Canada and India. These tensions often stem from the belief that some elements within the Canadian Sikh community provide tacit support to extremist activities.
In response to this situation, authorities are emphasizing the importance of respecting diplomatic norms and maintaining peaceful relations between the two nations. Removing provocative banners and refraining from glorifying terrorists is seen as a critical step in promoting dialogue and understanding rather than fueling further discord.
Despite Indian dossier and Interpol red corner notice, Canada let Hardeep Singh Nijjar operate willfully
The ongoing efforts to address these contentious issues highlight the need for open and constructive conversations within the Sikh diaspora, both in Canada and across the globe, to foster a peaceful coexistence and resolution of long-standing grievances.
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Justifying the ban on social media, President Maithripala Sirisena said the government revenue had increased in the absence of social media in Sri Lanka.
“Sri Lanka Telecom and the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission have earned Rs. 200 million a day after the ban on social media,” Sirisena said, while speaking in Japan.
However, he added that the ban on social media would be lifted soon, following discussions with ‘relevant authorities’.
This comes in the wake of several government ministers voicing their concerns against the ban on social media.
At the forefront of them was Minister Sagala Ratnayaka, the Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister.
He said many industries would suffer as a result of this ban.


Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Mrs Kosi Yankey-Ayeh, has stated that the government’s YouStart programme will target the youth to help them start businesses.
She said that the programme will give the opportunity for people within different segments, the youth-focused to gain access to opportunities and resources to help build the nation sustainably.
Speaking on Joy News, she announced that the GEA will be the implementing partner for the programme to build the needed support for the youth.
“GEA comes into this capacity to build the youth because we have avenues, resources to assist them,” she stated.
“We are going to utilise our systems, we have already reached out to some Assemblies to give our support and set-up shops in the district areas where we don’t have offices,” she continued.
“We are going down to their level so that it is accessible at the district level to people within the districts and communities,” she added.
According to her, the target is to start businesses, create avenues for employment for other people and support the economy’s growth.
She also stated that there will be a technology platform for the programme, however, those who can’t access will be given an opportunity to get resources to build on.


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In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Strategy, Mr Bonnie Iwuoha, the government, however, said that movement was not restricted, as inhabitants of the state and the public were free to go about their normal and lawful duties.
“The work-free day is to offer workers with the Abia State Civil Service, who registered in their villages, the opportunity to go home and cast their votes,” the statement read.
It further said that the decision to make the day a work free day was to ensure that no electorate was disenfranchise.
The state government further advised citizens, especially the youths, to maintain peace, as they go about casting their votes for their preferred candidates in the Local Government elections.
The police and other security agencies were also advised to protect all citizens and ensure that law and order are maintained.
The Police said it had made provision for adequate security during the election.


Hundreds of vehicles continued to remain stranded on Srinagar-Leh highway as the only road connecting Ladakh region with rest of the state remained closed for the third consecutive day on Thursday.
The highway was closed for the vehicular movement following the landslides at Shaitan Nallah between Sonamarg in central Kashmir to Drass stretch, officials said.
Reports said that a large number of vehicles, including those carrying passengers, remain stranded on the either sides of the highway.
Officials said that the work to clear the road has already been started. “There is possibility that the road will be thrown open for the vehicular movement on Friday,” he said.


After all the speculations, Blizzard has finally announced the next Diablo game of the franchise.
During the opening ceremonies at BlizzCon 19, Blizzard showed off a new cinematic transmission for the game. According to Blizzard, the new Diablo game will take place many years after Diablo III.
The trailer also showed the darker tone that the new game will have. Blizzard also made it clear that they want to go back to their roots with the game and that they will focus more on the darker roots.
Fans were hoping that Blizzard would announce the fourth Diablo game last year but all we got was Diablo Immortal much to the disappointment of the fans but they finally got it right this year which the announcement for the new game.


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Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Patron-in-Chief SM Muneer and President Faraz-ur-Rehman congratulated Kamran Khan Tessori on taking oath as the 34th Governor of Sindh. SM Muneer said that Kamran Tessori belongs to a well-known business family in Karachi and is a well-known business personality.
His father is a dynamic businessman who has also served in FPCCI. He said that Kamran Tessori keeps a close eye on the problems of Sindh, especially of Karachi. SM Muneer said that Kamran Tessori will play the role of a bridge between the federation and the province.
KATI President Faraz-ur-Rehman while congratulating Kamran Tessori on becoming the Governor of Sindh said that Kamran Tessori is not only a successful businessman but also a successful politician.
He is well aware of the problems faced by the people of Karachi and the business community has always demanded that people who understand the grass root problems be appointed to important government positions.
He hopes that Kamran Tessori as the Governor of Sindh will take great steps for the economic stability of Sindh. President KATI said that the business community will continue to extend all possible support to Kamran Tessori.


70,899 absentee ballots already cast in Minnesota
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced today that more than 140,000 Minnesota voters have requested absentee ballots. Of the ballots requested, 70,899 have already been returned by the voter and accepted. Ritchie also reminded voters that the absentee ballot period ends November 5.
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UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for massive demonstrations to be held against the government and push for early elections.
Wickremesinghe accused the government of acting like LTTE leader Vellupillai Prabakaran.
He said there was a need for the people to rise up against the government.
The UNP leader also said that the UNP will prepare for an election at grass root level and an announcement in this regard will be made in August.
He also expressed confidence of winning the polls in Kandy during provincial council elections in September and hopes that will be the starting point of the UNP to defeat the government.
UNP MP Lakshman Kiriella, meanwhile said that the UNP needs to be strengthened at Village level first.
He said that there are so many issues faced by the people in the country as a result of actions taken the government.
The UNP MP said that the public will look at the UNP to bring them out of these issues if the party is first strong at village level.
He noted that the elections in September will be decisive and if the UNP wins the elections it will be able to set the stage to win General elections next year. (Colombo Gazette)


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LAHORE: Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq on Saturday said that the Army does not intend to launch a coup against the government.
Ayaz Sadiq was speaking to media personnel in his hometown Dharampura where a journalist asked him if the government suspects that Army will launch a coup, to which NA speaker responded that there is nothing of the sort.
Sadiq termed the relations between the government and Army as pleasant.
The NA speaker said that Army is a part of the government and Army has played an important part in establishing democracy in Pakistan.
He also said that misunderstanding is being created between Army and government.
Moreover, Sadiq said that he would be going to Turkey next week to provide evidence against Indian atrocities in Indian-occupied Kashmir.


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Chennai, Dec 8 (IANS) Director Vignesh Shivan, who has a series of reasons to smile, on Wednesday announced that the final schedule of his much awaited romantic entertainer 'Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal', featuring actors Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead, had resumed in Mysore.
Interestingly, the director posted pictures of him in a train and said that it was much better than being in any flight.
Taking to Instagram, he said, 'In a train after a long time. Much better than any flight KRK - final final schedule - resuming in Mysore.'
The director has been in the news for all the right reasons over the last few days.
First, it was news of his film 'Pebbles' being selected as India's official entry to the Oscars. Next, his lyrics for the 'Mother Song' in Ajith's 'Valimai' set the Internet on fire and won him widespread appreciation.
To add to this, the praise that 'Rocky', a film that actress Nayanthara and he are presenting, has got, have all added to the delight of the director.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Agartala, Sep 21 (IANS) A passenger on an IndiGo flight was arrested on Thursday at the Agartala airport for allegedly trying to open the emergency exit door of the aircraft midair and misbehaving with the crew members, the police said.
Tripura police spokesman Jyotisman Das Chowdhury said that Biswajit Debnath (41) was flying on a Guwahati-Agartala IndiGo flight when he tried to open the emergency exit of the aircraft before his co-passengers pulled him back.
“When the crew members asked him to take his seat, Debnath misbehaved with them. The co-passengers alleged that Debnath was under the influence of drugs,” Das Chowdhury told IANS.
Debnath was arrested by the airport police after the flight landed at the Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala.
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The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has disseminated the video footage from Tarovlu village of Gubadli district, Trend reports with reference to the ministry.
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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Tuesday cautioned fuel marketers in the state against hoarding of petroleum products, especially Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.
Governor Oborevwori gave the warning in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon in Asaba.
He said the state government would not tolerate acts that would make life difficult for the people of the state.
He said that the state government desire was to grow the economy of the state through its MORE agenda.
He, therefore, solicited the support of all stakeholders in its determination to make life more meaningful for the people.
“We have heard and seen the reaction of petroleum marketers in the state to the announcement of alleged subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu,” he said.
Oborevwori said government had been inundated with reports of filling stations in the state hoarding products and thereby creating artificial scarcity with intent to hike price.
The governor said that the state government had viewed the action of these marketers as unpatriotic and waging of economic war against the people.
“As a government, we will not watch marketers exploit the people of Delta of their hard earned income through creation of artificial scarcity,” he said.
He, therefore, called on the marketers to be patriotic and continued selling their products to the general public at the official pump price.
Oborevwori said that the relevant government agencies have been directed to monitor the situation and ensure total compliance with the directive.
He cautioned that government would not hesitate to take necessary actions against any filling station found hoarding the product or selling above the official price.


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KUALA LUMPUR,. The government has been asked to reveal the current account balance which will reveal whether Malaysia is now in a deficit or surplus position after the country’s income has been substantially reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) said it is important for the government to balance the country’s expenditure especially in times of crisis.
“In the first quarter of 2020, the country’s income declined about 29 per cent to RM45.3 billion and the fiscal deficit is expected to rise to six per cent,” he said during the debate on the motion of thanks to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the Dewan Rakyat today.
To soften the impact of COVID-19 outbreak, the government announced several stimulus packages, namely the RM250 billion Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN), RM10 billion Prihatin Package for Small and Medium Enterprises (Additional Measures), and the RM35 billion National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA), to rebuild the local economy.
Lim also said that due to the extra expenditure and lower income, the government should also revise the 2020 budget.
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz reportedly said earlier that the country would nearly double its fiscal deficit this year while keeping open the option of raising the public debt ceiling.
Amid the global uncertainties, global oil price benchmark Brent crude had also declined to below US$20 per barrel at one point due to muted demand.
The country’s 2020 Budget was drafted on an assumed average oil price of US$62 per barrel.
Meanwhile, Lim also said that the government should consider extending the moratorium on bank loans by another six months to ensure that individuals and businesses could have a longer time to recalibrate their finances.
“This is because the economy is going through an unprecedented slowdown that has caused people to lose their jobs,” he said.
Meanwhile, Arau Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim urged the government to boost domestic investment to stimulate the local economy post-COVID-19, saying a similar measure was taken by the government during the financial crisis in 1998-1999.
“At this moment, private investment has declined, so it is important for the government to increase domestic investment,” he said.


Unknown gunmen on Thursday shot two Nigeria Police – inspectors and a corporal at a checking point along Bauchi-Gombe road and absconded with their riffles.
Report says the attack was launched on the cops at about 9am local time, killing two of the officers on the spot, with the third confirmed dead in the hospital later while the only survivor, the fourth policeman, escaped with his rifle by fleeing into the bush when the gunmen struck.
Spokesman for the state police command, Mohammed Auyo confirmed the attack. He added that investigations had begun into the incident.
Auyo, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) who said that a team of policemen had combed the scene of the attack in search of the culprits, expressed optimism that the gunmen would be apprehended.
One of the policemen, who was one of those that went to the scene, said the hoodlums were still there before their arrival.
The PPRO solicited for useful information from members of the public that will assist the police in arresting the suspects.
No group has claimed responsibility yet for the attack.
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Iraq: KCK slams Turkey's Erdogan as "lie"
(MENAFN) The Executive Council Co-Presidency of Koma Civaken Kurdistan (KCK), or Group of Communities in Kurdistan, refuted on Friday the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's claim of killing several Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leaders in a recent attack in Kurdistan Region's Qandil Mount, Bas News reported.
Erdogan, who is also the head of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), claimed during an election campaign, that his country's warplanes had targeted a meeting of the PKK leaders in Qandil, and killed 35 of them.
The KCK refuted in a statement, the allegation and said that it was part of the electoral campaign.
"The lie was prepared in the palace (presidential building) and it is their last propaganda for the election," reads the statement.
"Erdogan is trying to win the votes of the Kurds' enemies with such allegations, hoping that they won't be disproved in a few days ahead of the election," the statement continued.
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South Africa now has 20,125 confirmed cases of coronavirus after 998 more people tested positive on Friday.
According to S. Africa’s Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, 28 more people have died, raising the Covid-19 fatalities toll to 397.
The number of recoveries up to now is 10,104 according to the health ministry’s figures.
The Western Cape province is the epicenter of the disease, with 12,888 confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Gauteng is second with 2,521 cases of coronavirus, followed by Eastern Cape (2,459) and KwaZulu-Natal (1,735).
In the last 24 hours, 17,599 tests were done, bringing the total number of tests that have been done since the outbreak of the virus to 543,032.
South Africa is eyeing at easing the lockdown restrictions, with many businesses expected to be open by mid-June.
Dr. Mkhize says that as the winter season looms, more people are expected to have flu, making the fight against coronavirus more complicated.
He says that during winter, South Africa’s fight against Covid-19 will be ‘put to test’.


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Srinagar, Mar 31: National Conference senior leader and Member of Parliament Justice Hasnain Masoodi on Sunday said that if the party comes to power they will work on to bring back what was snatched from Jammu and Kashmir in 2019.
Masoodi, who was on a visit to several Pulwama areas, said that the people of J&K should cast their vote in the upcoming elections to the candidate who will work for the welfare of the people.
He said that if National Conference comes to power it will work on to bring back everything that was snatched in 2019.
Reacting on the recent statement of Home Minister Amit Shah about the revocation of AFSPA, he said that the first thing that centre should do is to bring back the youths of Kashmir who are languishing in different jails outside J&K so that their family members can heave a sigh of relief. (KNS)
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Abdul Khalid (left) said that the state’s agents are allowed to enter the project site and the project must gain approval from the local authorities.
“The state wishes to remind bidders and the federal government that the state government is vested with powers under the federal constitution and the National Land Code.
“The state government will fulfill its responsibilities,” said Abdul Khalid after chairing the state exco meeting today.
He added that the state legal advisor and other lawyers will be issuing a notice soon to describe the state’s powers over the matter.
“We want to inform the bidders... to understand their responsibility and liabilities when facing the state government,” he said.
The MB said that the state’s legal adviser and an appointed solicitor will discuss the matter and issue a “legal statement”.
He said the statement, expected to be made next week, aims to inform bidders of the state’s responsibilities.
The Bandar Tun Razak MP also reiterated that the state can give its consent if it is “combined” with a restructuring of the water industry.
Asked if the state government will take legal action against the federal government for issuing a tender notice, he said: “It’s down to whether (the project) can be implemented or not. That’s all.”
The federal government has issued a tender notice for the Langat 2 water treatment project despite objections from the state government.
Bidders will have to submit their bids by Nov 20 while tender documents, which cost RM10,000, will be available tomorrow.


Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that “technical issues” in the appointment of Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) will be resolved soon, geo news reported on Thursday.
Sources with knowledge of the matter said that the Prime Minister made this statement in a meeting with the PTI Parliamentary Committee.
PM Imran Khan took the committee members into confidence on the current situation related to the appointment of ISI DG and said: “No one has better relations with the army than me”.
He then clarified that there was “no misunderstanding” between the government and the military leadership.
The Prime Minister had called an emergency meeting of the ruling party’s parliamentary group in Parliament House to discuss important national issues.
Sources had said that several PTI members protested when PTI Chief Whip Malik Amir Dogar suddenly called for a meeting.
He reportedly questioned why an emergency meeting was called at the last minute, saying it would take time to reach Islamabad.
‘Atmosphere of Confidence’
After the meeting, Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry held a press conference, where he said that “the decision regarding the appointment of the Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) will be made in an atmosphere of confidence”.
Chowdhury quoted the prime minister as saying that “ambiguity regarding the appointment has been removed”.
“PM Imran Khan said that in the entire history of the country, civil-military relations have never been as good as they are now,” Chowdhury said.
He said that the Prime Minister said that the honor and dignity of the army is dear to the whole country.
The federal minister said that PM Imran Khan and Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa “solve every issue together through consultations”.
“The same mechanism was adopted in the case of appointment of DG of ISI also,” Choudhary said.
The minister said DG ISI would be appointed “soon”, the process of which is already “ongoing”.
‘Everything is mutually finalized’
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid also spoke to the media after the meeting, saying that “everything has been mutually decided and finalized” and there is a “very good understanding” between the government and the military.
He said the prime minister had not said anything about interviewing candidates for the post.
“He was looking at things in a political context, whereas the army has its own point of view,” Rasheed said.


The Governor Dapo Abiodun-led government of Ogun State has confirmed eight new cases of the novel coronavirus.
In a statement on Twitter, Wednesday, Ogun government said 14 patients were also discharged on Tuesday.
With this, it was said that the state now has 1,326 confirmed COVID-19 cases, out of which 1,068 have been discharged after testing negative.
As of Wednesday morning, Ogun State has 277 active cases being managed.
However, 23 persons have been killed by the virus in Ogun.
“As part of the total 1326 COVID-19 cases confirmed since February in Ogun State, 8 new cases were recorded on 28th July, 2020.
“These new cases bring to 277, the number of active cases currently being managed by health authorities, even as 14 cases were discharged, making 1068, the total number of discharged cases.
“Ogun State has recorded a total of 23 related deaths,” it was stated.


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Italian Virtuosos Enchant Crowds at SIBF 2022 with a Classical Rendition
Sharjah, November 13, 2022:
Two rising stars on the Italian musical scene enthralled audiences at the 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with a haunting violin and piano recital, held as part of Italy’s ‘Guest of Honour’ activities at the 2022 edition of the book fair.
The musical performance, courtesy of the Italian Music Council (CIDIM), featured violinist Gennaro Cardaropoli and pianist Fiorenzo Pascalucci – two of the best young Italian talents today.
Entering the grand“Ballroom” stage, where the world’s largest book fair is being held, the Italian virtuosos made their presence felt with their composed personas. After a short introduction they took to their instruments and passionately delivered their meticulously rehearsed performance of classical music, leaving the crowd in awe and wonder from the beautiful and enchanting music.
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M&M, Samsung donate Rs 5 cr to PM’s National Relief Fund
New Delhi: India Inc today joined the Government’s effort to help in relief operations in flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir with Mahindra and Mahindra and Samsung electronics donating Rs five crore towards Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.
According to an official release issued by the PMO, the Mahindra and Mahindra Group and Samsung Electronics have donated Rs two crore and Rs three crore respectively towards the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.
It said the Corporate sector was coming forward to extend its support to the flood-affected people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed yesterday to donate generously to the fund to help the people of Jammu and Kashmir in this hour of crisis.


Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has said that the BJP will get a clear mandate in the May 5 Assembly elections owing to the development schemes taken up in the last five years, despite several impediments.
Speaking at the BJP convention here on Tuesday, Mr. Shettar said that the party had launched the ‘Vijay Sankalp Yatra’ on February 22 in Mysore.
It would be taken to every district in the State to highlight the development projects implemented by the BJP government during the last five years, he said.
In order to provide proper facilities to people in rural areas, the State government had launched a programme to develop 3,300 villages under the Suvarna Grama Yojana. However, the Union government had not released funds for various schemes, Mr. Shettar said.
He expressed confidence that the people would once again support the BJP for the good work it had done in the State.
State BJP president Pralhad Joshi said that now there were no differences of opinion among party leaders and they would work together for the success of the party in the Assembly elections.


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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that its government will continue all-out support to the struggles of the oppressed people of Indian-occupied Kashmir (IOK) for the right of self-determination.
In his message, the CM lauded the strong passion and commitment of the oppressed Kashmiris and stressed upon the international community to take immediate notice of Indian brutalities in the IOK. He said the silence of the international community on Indian aggression against hapless Kashmiris is regrettable.
The CM asserted that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has even left Adolf Hitler behind with regard to the genocide. It is also deplorable that even the UN resolutions have failed to prevent Indian atrocities in the IOK.
Buzdar emphasised that the international community should play its due role in granting the right of self-determination to the Kashmiris as a peaceful solution of the core issue of Kashmir will ensure durable peace in South Asia. “The Pakistan government and its people will continue to side with the oppressed Kashmiris till the right of self-determination is not granted to them,” the CM concluded.