SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan government will continue to offer a 25% discount on land premiums this year to spur growth in the state, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
He said those who pay the amount within 30 days from the day they received an approval from the state authorities to develop their land would be eligible for the discount.
"We see this as a win-win situation for the state government, the potential investors and the people, especially after having gone through the worst period of Covid-19.
"This will not only help increase our income from taxes but will also be a catalyst for development such as housing and industry," he told reporters after chairing the state exco meeting at Wisma Negri here.
Those who paid up their premiums within 60 days would be entitled to a 15% discount.
Aminuddin said the state government would also be able to increase its annual revenue as such taxes make up a significant portion of its income.
"By offering a discount,we also hope to attract more investors to the state," he said.
The state government, he said, was also planning to open more new industrial areas as most of the current ones such as in Bandar Enstek, Sendayan and Senawang were nearing full capacity.
On a separate matter, Aminuddin said advertisers needed to be responsible for the billboards promoting their products and services put up along the North-South Expressway.
He said a recent exercise by the Seremban Municipal Council had found that 26 such structures put up along the northbound lane after Bandar Ainsdale were illegal.
"Please make sure those who put up the advertisements for you have applied for all approvals from the relevant authorities such as the city council and land office.
"This is important because the structures need to be safe and not a potential hazard to highway users," he said, adding that there were also structures that were already partially damaged.
Aminuddin said the authorities had also contacted the owners of these billboards to get them legalised.
Structures that were not safe would be demolished, he added.


Lahore: A meeting was held between Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in which promotion of Pak-China cooperation and projects under Pak-China economic corridor were discussed in detail.
Talking to the Chinese Foreign Minister, the Chief Minister said that Chinese cooperation for the progress and development of Pakistan is highly commendable. He said that China is a sincere and trustworthy friend of Pakistan which has stood by it in every hour of need. He said that both the countries have always supported each other’s stance on regional and international issues. He said that Pak-China friendship is higher than Himalayas, sweeter than honey, stronger than steel and deeper than ocean. He said that China has proved to be a true friend of Pakistan by helping it in the development of various sectors.
Shahbaz Sharif said that exploration work of mineral reserves in Chiniot-Rajwa was also given to a Chinese company in a transparent manner which has discovered deposits of iron, copper and gold through hard work of ten months. He said that Chinese cooperation and role in the exploration of mineral reserves in Punjab will always be remembered. He said that hearts of the people of China and Pakistan beat together. He said that during the tenure of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Pak-China friendship is turning into beneficial economic relations and new avenues of cooperation are opening in various sectors.
The Chief Minister said that Pak-China economic corridor is an important step towards strengthening of trade and economic relations between the two countries and will usher in a new era of progress and prosperity in Pakistan. He said that 2015 is being celebrated as the year of Pak-China economic cooperation due to which the friendship between the two countries will enter into a new phase. He said that people of Pakistan are waiting for the visit of the Chinese President as it will further strengthen friendly ties and bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
He said that China has made tremendous progress through struggle and hard work and become a great economic force. He said that the rapid economic progress made by China is a role model for the world.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China will continue to cooperate with Punjab in energy, minerals, industry and other sectors. He said that China highly values its relations with Pakistan. He said that Chinese people and government consider Pakistan’s problems as their own and are also extending cooperation in overcoming energy crisis in the country. He said that Pak-China friendship is exemplary and the people of the two countries deeply respect each other. He said that Pak-China friendship is strengthening with the passage of time.


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MULTAN (92 News) – PML-Q leader Ch Pervaiz Elahi has said that the Panama issue came from Allah and the nation is praying for success of the Supreme Court.
Addressing the workers’ convention on Sunday, he said that he had established 1122 for the welfare of the people and the Punjab chief minister started launched mobile hospital to defame it.
He claimed that the farmers were prosperous during their tenure.
The PML-Q leader said that the rulers spent Rs 28 billion on the ‘Jangla Bus Service’.
He said that the Moto Gang could not kill the Choto Gang. “The government had to call the Army after it failure to provide security for the match,” he said.


Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed happiness after the election results of four states came out. CM Dhami said that the people of the country have full faith in Prime Minister Modi.
CM expressed happiness when election results came out
CM Dhami said that BJP has returned to power in Madhya Pradesh. Our vote percentage has increased in Telangana also. Apart from this, we won with huge majority in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. CM Dhami said that the public has understood the politics of familyism and appeasement.
State President gave his response
BJP State President Mahendra Bhatt has also given his reaction regarding the election results. Mahendra Bhatt said that BJP has won due to the mantra of PM Modi and the development of the people.
PM will come to Uttarakhand on December 8
After victory, PM Modi will come to Uttarakhand first. Bhatt said that on December 8, PM Modi will come to Uttarakhand for the Global Investor Summit. Preparations are being made for his grand welcome.


Chennai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E. K.Palaniswami on Wednesday said the government has constituted two expert committees to study the New Education Policy 2020.
Speaking in the Assembly, Palaniswami said the government was committed to the two-language formula.
He said the government will consider the recommendations of the two committees -- one comprising school education experts and the other with experts in higher education -- as well as the views expressed by the leaders of the opposition parties.
Palaniswami took a dig at the Congress party saying that it is funny the party is talking about as it was the party that brought the three-language formula.
The Chief Minister said the DMK and the AIADMK will follow the two-language formula.
Palaniswami also criticised the Congress party for bringing in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) in 2010. It was the Congress government that filed the review petition in the apex court.


The Ngororero district mayor Gideon Ruboneza has called on the private sector to increase its participation in the district’s economic development, saying the current levels of private investments are still wanting.
“We want to harness the expertise, resources and innovation of the private sector to help the most vulnerable,” said the mayor Gideon Ruboneza, Ngororero district. “This leads to better job opportunities, more investment and more resources to improve productivity and public well-being.”
Ruboneza explained that the private sector has created job opportunities to more people from poverty to prosperity in Ngororero district but the sector still has a lot to improve on.
Ruboneza said that Ngororero district has registered infrastructural development in areas.
It is the primary source of economic growth, job creation, government revenue to finance essential public services, and the goods and services required to improve people’s quality of life.
The projects that were recently realized will play a part in performance of Ngororero district in the realization of performing contracts 2014/2015.
Kabaya and Matyazo sectors are the exemplary sectors that have already initiated PSF cooperatives which are operational and of positive impact to its members.


Local officials in Faryab on Friday said that traffic accidents have increased in the province as at least 15 people have died and more than 50 others have been wounded in such incidents over the past two months.
The officials said that women are also victims of the incidents.
“In the past two months, 15 people have been killed and 54 people were wounded,” said Baryali Yarmand, head of the Faryab Traffic Police Office.
“According to the recent order that the traffic department received, the department will evaluate each route under the supervision of the technical board,” said Naqibullah Islami, head of revenue control regulation of the Faryab transportation department.
Officials said that damaged roads, carelessness of drivers, and lack of traffic rules are the reasons for traffic accidents.
A number of Faryab residents expressed their concern over the increase in traffic accidents in the province and called on officials to take measures to prevent such incidents.
“Men who are not 18 years old have a car and they drive, and it causes to increase in traffic accidents,” said Nabil, a Faryab resident.
“They don’t know basic differences in traffic signs and rules,” said Khalil Rahman, a Faryab resident.
It is said that traffic accidents after security incidents cause more injuries and deaths to citizens of the country.—Tolo news


1st March 2018
Today the Local Government Association (LGA) launched Public health transformation five years on: transformation in action – the fifth in their series of annual reports.
Public health has been part of local government for five years now. We are well beyond the stage at which public health teams have ‘bedded in’ to local authorities and at which local authorities have learned what public health is all about.
Born of the synergy between the two, we should now expect to see significant changes in the way local government carries on its business; and significant changes in the understanding of public health teams of the potential breadth and depth of their reach in tackling the social determinants of health.


BEIJING – China's official Xinhua News Agency says a group of knife-wielding men have attacked a train station in the southwestern province of Yunnan and caused injuries.
Xinhua did not provide more details about Saturday night's attack, but local media — citing eyewitnesses — have reported that there were deaths and injuries in the attack at the Kunming Railway Station.
Kunming city police said they did not have immediate information to release.
The state-run Yunnan News said the men were wearing uniforms when they stormed the railway station, and that gunshots were heard after police arrived.
A local television station said that several of the attackers were shot by police and that victims were being transported to local hospitals.


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Bush, 88, the nation's oldest living former president, was admitted to Methodist Hospital Nov. 23 including a week in intensive care last month.
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Both political parties will be offering rides to the polls, as will Mayor Joe Schember.
Democrats can call their party headquarters for a ride at 790-5408.
Republicans can call their party headquarters at 580-0438.
The mayor will be using the EMTA trolley to transport voters to and from various senior living centers to their polling place.
Mayor Schember said that he will also be on the trolley to greet those voters.


(MENAFN) According to the Iraqi military, on Monday, Feb. 22, U.S.-led coalition airstrikes on an IS hiding place in the Iraqi northern province of Kirkuk left a number of seven fighters of the Islamic State (IS) group dead.
The media office of the Joint Operations Command (JOC) stated in a report that according to intelligence reports, the international coalition aircraft carried out eight airstrikes on an IS site in a rough area called Wadi al-Shay in the southern part of Kirkuk.
The JOC report stated that an Iraqi army force was dispatched to the site and discovered dead bodies of seven fighters, as well as two explosive belts, ammunition, and arms caches.
The mountains and great rocky sites in the north of Iraq’s capital Baghdad have seen extreme activities of the IS fighters in the last months, in spite of constant military operations to catch them.
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Congress party MLC T. Jeevan Reddy today lashed out chief minister KCR and alleged that the CM who promised to build houses to all those who have lost their houses in the state, was now stating that he would give only Rs.1 lakh to them. He demanded the CM to build houses to all those who have lost their houses.
He also took strong exception to the attitude of the CM towards the flood victims of the state capital and added that it was unfortunate that the CM was not even coming out of his camp office Pragathi Bhavan despite the fact that the entire state capital was shaken by the ongoing torrential rains. He alleged that the CM had confined himself to making talk statements.
He told the CM that the paddy and the maize farmers had sustained heavy losses due to the Rains and asked the CM to not put any restrictions on the purchase of the harvest. He demanded the CM to also buy the grains which have turned its colour. He further demanded the CM to pay Rs.20,000 per compensation to all the farmers , who have incurred losses.
He alleged that the state agriculture minister s Niranjan Reddt had failed to discharge his duties and added that the agriculture minister had failed brief the Center about the conditions in the state.


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Weekly cases of COVID-19 in the Bay of Plenty and nationally
17 April 2023
There were 592 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Bay of Plenty during the past week.
There were 592 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Bay of Plenty during the past week - up from 502 the previous week.
Nationally, 14242 new cases were reported during the past week.
At midnight Sunday, 363 people were in hospital across the motu, with 9 in ICU.
Sadly, 32 deaths were recorded in the past week. Of the cases reported, nine were from Auckland region, one was from Waikato, one was from Lakes, one was from Tairawhiti, two were from Hawke's Bay, three were from Taranaki, one was from MidCentral, one was from Nelson Marlborough, six were from Canterbury, seven were from Southern.
One was in their 20s, two were in their 30s, one was in their 40s, one was in their 50s, five were in their 60s, seven were in their 70s, nine were in their 80s and six were aged over 90. Of these people, 12 were women and 20 were men.
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LAHORE: Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Friday that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) believes in politics of decency and hopes that their opponents will also follow the same path in politics to show respect for the vote.
“PML-N is a platform that supports decent politics and propagates the idea of service to the masses through development,” PM Abbasi said while speaking at a public gathering after attending the ground-breaking ceremony for a six-lane overhead bridge at Imamia Colony Railways Crossing Shahdara.
The prime minister, who was accompanied by Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain and local leadership of the party, said the project would fulfill the longstanding demand of the people.
He said the project would cost Rs2 billion and would be executed by the National Highways Authority (NHA). He said as there was no apparent hurdle in the project, NHA should accomplish the task before the completion of the 18-month deadline.
Commenting on the state of the economy, the prime minister said that when PML-N came into power in 2013, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) was three per cent, while it had now reached six per cent.
The prime minister said that the network of various development schemes in the entire country was a result of the power of vote and continuation of the democratic process. He said the present government had carried out unprecedented development work in the country which had no precedence in the country’s history, adding that uninterrupted power supply was being provided to the industries and load-shedding had become a thing of the past during their tenure.
Further, the prime minister said that his government had passed a landmark bill which would ensure the merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and bring the tribal belt into the national mainstream.
Castigating Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) 100 days plan, the prime minister said that during its tenure, PTI could not deliver on their promises made to the people of KP and would fail once again.
Meanwhile, Abbasi said that those who were not loyal to their party can never be loyal to the masses, adding that people would reject these opportunists in the upcoming general elections in July.
Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating gas supply to different localities of NA-136 constituency, Abbasi said that people would respond through the power of the vote.
He further told the gathering that the government had launched gas supply projects in the district worth Rs10 billion during the last five years.


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UK's BG group to operate 35 percent of block 12 in Cyprus
(MENAFN) Noble Energy, the Texas-based oil and natural gas exploration and Production Company has demanded that a third share of its block of exploitable gas off Cyprus be given to BG Group, according to reports.
Accordingly, BG group, the British multinational oil and gas company will be acquiring a 35 percent interest in Noble Energy's Block 12, which consists of the "Aphrodite" natural gas discovery, based on the laid out agreement.
Meanwhile, US-based firm Noble Energy made the first exploration off the southeast coast of Cyprus back in 2011 in the Aphrodite field, which is projected to comprise a staggering 127.4 billion cubic meters of gas.
In a different note, Cyprus and energy-starved Egypt are looking into the possibility of transferring gas from the Aphrodite field to Egypt via an undersea pipeline, thus Cyprus hopes to begin exporting gas by 2022.
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LONDON, England — British Prime Minister Theresa May said Thursday that the government would offer an additional £500m to help the South Western suburbs of Bristol and Monterey condos as part of its housing plan.
May said she will also increase housing subsidies for people living in the two cities as part, as part and parcel, of her plan to tackle the housing crisis in the country.
Bristol is expected to receive the maximum £400m over five years from the government to help build new homes and help provide housing support to people living there.
Bristols mayor, Chris Heaton, said the government’s support will help with the city’s need for more housing.
“We’ve got to do something to address the housing shortage in the SouthWest,” Heaton said.
“We’ve seen this in Bristol and we’ve seen it in Monterey.”
The Bristol government said the move is expected in 2019.
It will also provide £2m in support for developers in the city to help them build new housing.
May said the British government was committed to helping the SouthWestern suburbs of Bridgwater, Bath, Middlesbrough and Brighton as part its strategy to build 1 million new homes.
In addition, May said she was also committed to providing support to housing projects in Bolton and Southport, and to support the development of housing estates in the West Midlands and Yorkshire.


"the Sudanese president, Omar al-Bashir, have adopted a milder tone against the protesters, who almost daily have taken to the streets to protest against the government and the poor economy."
"But he warns the protesters to go too far."
"Sudan has been shaken by protests since december last year, when the government trefaldigade the price of bread. President Omar al-Bashir has so far set hard against hard against the demonstrators, but during a press conference in his palace on Wednesday, he was more sympathetic towards those who almost daily have taken to the streets to protest against the government and the poor economy."
" most of the demonstrators are young and there are factors that have driven them to protest in the streets, that the rate of inflation which has led to higher prices and the limited number of jobs available, said al-Bashir."
"the President also said that all the journalists who have been detained in connection with protests shall be released. Activists said to Reuters that the 16 people."
"The new statements will, after the prime minister Moataz Moussa Saturday said that the protests were legitimate. The more sympathetic the attitude is a contrast to previous statements, where al-Bashir among other things, called the protesters for the rats should return to their burrows."
"Warns against going too far."
"The hard economic conditions in the country drug at the time of the protests, which in January moved to act if the repression under al-Bashir's 30-year rule. His softer tone, despite the warned the president during the pressträffen the protesters to go too far and pointed to the chaos in Libya after Muammar Gaddafi's cases in 2011, as a cautionary example."
"the Police have, according to eyewitnesses, on several occasions, used tear gas against the demonstrators. Authorities stated that 30 people have died in the unrest, human rights organisations in the country say that the figure is 45 people."


Above: Trinidad PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the Phoenix Park plant on Friday (Photo: OPM Trinidad)
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Trinidad and Tobago suffered a nationwide blackout on Friday morning following a malfunction at the Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited, the government said Friday.
It was caused as a result of an emergency shutdown system malfunction at the plant, disrupting the delivery of natural gas to the national grid, the government said, and to the Powergen Point Lisas power station, which led to the island-wide blackouts.
In a statement, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said that she had ordered an increase in the national security alert.
“This precautionary measure was enacted to ensure that law and order was maintained, and critical infrastructure remained secure during the blackout,” she said.
The government said it put systems in place to restore power “in the shortest possible time” and had already restored power to certain portions of the country.
Persad-Bissessar visited the plant Friday, joined by Energy Minster Kevin Ramnarine.
She said she had requested that the Energy Minister present a report on the incident “with a focus on recommendations to ensure the future energy and security of the country.”
The Prime Minister said the government had mobilized the Defence Force and the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
There has been an incident of looting reported in the Barataria area, she said, but it was been prevented by local law enforcement.


The BNTU has planned an event for tomorrow. That event was being called a “thank you” rally and teachers were expected to express their appreciation for all those who supported and kept on supporting them and their stance against corruption. That “thank you” rally is now being called a demonstration and teachers are now expected to show their discontent with Education Minister, Patrick Faber. President Luke Palacio told the media that the tone has been set and teachers are expected to be out in masses.
The rally begins at 9am on Coney Drive in Belize City and the teachers will make their way to Memorial Park.


LAHORE: COVID vaccination centers in Punjab to remain closed on the first and 2nd day of Eid-ul-Fitr, said provincial health minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid.
The minister said all the vaccination centers across Punjab are currently operational and masses are being vaccinated against the pandemic.
Dr Yasmin said after strict adherence to the COVID standard operating procedures (SOPs), vaccination is 2nd most important step to take. Commenting on the oxygen issue in the province, the minister underlined the need of the plantation to deal with the environmental change and added that only in Lahore more than 1.1 million saplings have been planted in the last 2 and half years.
Earlier, the Punjab government had decided to double staff at the vaccination centers established across the province in the wake of increasing COVID cases. Talking to journalists, Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid had said that vaccination staff is being doubled at the centers to cope with the prevailing situation of the pandemic. She had said that the number of vaccination centers was also being increased to facilitate the masses.


Game 2 of the NBA Finals saw the good, the bad and the ugly. Both teams had players that could have produced more.
The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered the tough loss and will need more from their key players. The Miami Heat did win, but they also had a few players that they would like to see improve their contribution.
Now that the series is shifting to Miami, these are the players that will have to improve to help their team break the series tie.


Jammu: Accusing the BJP of failing to carry forward the development agenda in the country, All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary Sudhir Sharma Monday said the saffron party was banking on mere sloganeering to win the upcoming elections.
Speaking at a meeting in the party headquarters here, Sharma said,”Those (BJP) trying to undermine the Congress are banking on mere sloganeering. They have failed to carry on the path of development as was left by the UPA.”
The former minister in the Himachal Pradesh government claimed that Congress’ history was embellished with the sacrifices of people during which the country developed with better infrastructure, educational institutes, hospitals, industries, public sector units and new-age agriculture.
Sharma told party members that the time has come to prepare for general elections. “A movement should be launched to publicise the party’s programmes and policies among the public, he said.
He said the Congress will win majority of urban local bodies (ULB) polls as the people are fed up with “false promises”.
“Participation of hundreds of independent candidates indicates that the people have lost faith in the BJP and they want change in the system which only the Congress can provide,” he said.


Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said on Friday that as many as 100,000 citizens were examined within the presidential initiative to detect cancerous diseases.
This came during a celebration held in Port Said city on the occasion of breaking Guinness World Records over raising awareness concerning cancerous diseases.
The minister noted that more than 15,000 citizens received medical treatment.
The presidential initiative was launched in nine governorates to detect and treat four different cancerous diseases.
The minister also said that the presidential initiatives had great positive impact on the Egyptian citizens’ health.
While Port Said Governor Adel al-Ghadban said that the new record reflects the success of the health system that was launched by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi including the 100-million health initiative.


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UAE - India reports 268,833 new COVID-19 infections, 402 deaths in past 24 hours
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NEW DELHI, 15th January, 2022 (WAM/Reuters) - India reported 268,833 new cases of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking its total tally to 36.84 million, the Indian federal health ministry said on Saturday.
Deaths from COVID-19 rose by 402 to 485,752, the ministry said.
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Israeli fighter jets violate Lebanese airspace
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Beirut, Jan. 29 (Petra) -- An Israeli drone violated Lebanese airspace over the village of Kafr Kila, and circulated over the southern and western Beqaa and then left, Lebanese Army Command stated on Monday.
It added that other Israeli fighter jets flew at low altitude over El Zahrani, Jezzine, and Hasbaya regions.
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Srinagar: Police under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahasav’ organised a one-day awareness programme under the theme ‘Police in Amrit Kall’ for the students at Police Station Litter.
A statement of J&K Police issued here said that ASP Pulwama Tanveer Ahmad chaired the programme while DySP DAR, SDPO Litter, and SHO Litter were also present on the occasion.
The statement said that 60 students of Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Litter and Wasoora as well as Government High School Lasipora attended the programme.
It said that the programme garnered a vibrant atmosphere of learning.
“This heartening response was welcomed by District Police Pulwama, emphasising the importance of nurturing community connections,” the Police statement said.
It said that with the aim of acquainting participants with the functioning of the Police and the services they provide, the programme took students on an insightful journey.
The statement said that they explored the SHO office, the MHC office, and the CCTNS Lab, gaining invaluable insights into the multifaceted realm of Police operations.
It said that the students were also awarded with participation certificates to boost their morale for their future participation in such programmes.


Cristiano Ronaldo requests journalists to stop enquiring players around latest interview
(MENAFN) Cristiano Ronaldo requested reporters on Monday not to enquire teammates in the Portugal team around a latest meeting that put him in the middle of a media storm.
"I don't have to worry what others think. I talk when I want to," Ronaldo stated at a press meeting of the national team on the meeting with British reporter Piers Morgan in which the legend stated that Manchester United head couch Erik ten Hag was attempting to force him off the club and that he sensed that he was "betrayed" by the club.
On an awkward first interaction he had with teammate United player Bruno Fernandes at the national team camp, Ronaldo stated that both of them were "playing around." "His plane was late -- I asked him did you come by boat."
"Please, don't ask players about me -- ask about the World Cup," the 37-year-old legend stated.
Justifying the timing of his meeting with Morgan last Monday, Ronaldo stated that "Timing is always timing. From your side it is easy to look at how we can chose timings. Sometimes you write truths, sometimes you write lies."
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Qatar strongly condemns bombing of a bus carrying soccer team in Somalia
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Doha: The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the bombing that targeted a bus carrying a football team in the southern Somali city of Kismayo, which led to the death of a number of players and the injury of a number of people.
In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm position of rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons.
The Ministry expressed the condolences of the State of Qatar to the families of the victims and the government and people of Somalia, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.
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Notice to boil water in Bluff City lifted, TDEC says water is safe to drink
Aug 15, 2013 at 7:35 AM
BLUFF CITY – Bluff City residents can now go back to drinking their water from the tap, after a drinking water warning was lifted Wednesday afternoon, according to a Bluff City news release.
According to the release the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has given Bluff City Water System (Bluff City Water Works) the go ahead to lift the boil water notice that was activated Tuesday.
TDEC said the water tests have come back normal and that the water is safe to drink.


The NFU took the glyphosate is vital message to Brussels when Senior Regulatory Affairs Adviser Chris Hartfield gave a presentation to a Copa Cogeca meeting including representatives of a number of European farming bodies.
Dr Hartfield highlighted the range of lobbying work the NFU is doing to ensure MPs and MEPs are aware of the importance of glyphosate, its safety, the environmental benefits it brings and the current threat to its future use.
He also talked about the social media work the NFU and its members have done and the importance of farmers’ voices being heard in the debate about the future of glyphosate to show decision makers that there is a vociferous lobby which supports its reauthorisation.
Dr Hartfield said: “The NFU has been leading the way with the lobbying work its members have done with MPs and MEPs, and the social media content members have created and shared, but this is a Europe-wide issue so the more voices we can get involved, the more impact the lobbying will have.
“The hope is that sharing what we have done to highlight the importance, safety and benefits of glyphosate to British politicians with these European groups will help with their lobbying work."
Find out more about glyphosate and the NFU's lobbying work here.


Coronavirus News: The country’s largest COVID-19 hospital to be set up in Odisha! As the number of cases reaches above 650, Odisha’ state government has taken a step forward in setting up India’s largest COVID-19 hospital, ANI reported. According to the report, the hospital will be treating patients tested positive for the novel Coronavirus exclusively. It also said that the hospital will have 1,000 beds and will be completely functional in the next 15 days.
The tweet also said that a tripartite agreement has been signed between the state government of Odisha, medical colleges as well as corporates that will help put all the 1,000 beds required to treat COVID-19 infected patients.
Meanwhile, Odisha has asked more than 82,000 people to keep themselves in self-quarantine, PTI reported. Many people in the state have either come from outside India or from other states within the country. The chief spokesperson of the state government Subroto Bagchi has said that 78,233 people returned from other states and 4,015 people have come back to India from foreign countries. As other states are also affected by the novel Coronavirus, the Odisha government asked people to stay at homes only. The positive cases in the state are currently two.


People in Bourne and the Deepings are being urgeed to register as a voter by South Kesteven District Council.
Registration forms have been sent to homes across the area ahead of the biggest change to registering electors for more than 100 years.
The council is bringing in an Individual Electoral Registration system so that people now need to register individually as voters, instead of by household as before.
District council leader Linda Neal said: “It is really important that residents respond to the letter if it asks them to take action.
“You need to register in order to be able to vote and the council is focusd on ensuring that people have the information they need to take action.”
About 10,500 people in South Kesteven will need to re-register, while others will be transferred automatically to the new register.
For more information about the changes, visit www.southkesteven.gov.uk/IER


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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Competition continues among the participating teams in the third edition of 2017 'Wiyakum', organised by Nama Group in light of its continuous interest in enriching volunteer work and empowering Omani youth and channelling their energies towards advancing development in the country.
Emphasising the joint action with government institutions, Nama Group has cooperated this year with the National Youth Committee, in view of the prominent role in supporting Omani youth, stated a press release.
The registration period for Wiyakum competition for youth teams, associations and sports clubs has been completed, which lasted for one month, during which 137 projects were received representing various initiatives.
The preliminary evaluation of the submitted projects will be carried out by an ad hoc committee composed of Nama Group and the National Youth Committee, through which the winners will be qualified to carry out the voluntary projects which will last for two months each according to their region and target group.
On the other hand, believing in the role of staff in voluntary work, Nama Group has in recent years developed staff through training courses and participation in voluntary activities and programmes with a number of civil society organisations.
The group also has granted a full day during which the employee is entitled to benefit from participation in voluntary work and programmes. The group also dedicated a special annual competition for employees as part of the Wiyakum programme to support voluntary projects in various fields, to spread and promote the culture of volunteering among employees.
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Dominican authorities revealed that for the attack on the expelotero David Ortiz the sum of RD $ 400,000 would have been offered, according to what was revealed in the interrogations by the prisoners.
The information was revealed by the director of the National Police, Ney Aldrin Bautista, who nevertheless pointed out that they could not offer the reasons that led to plan the attack with the Dominican baseball player.
The authorities also did not say who had paid the money for the attack.
The authorities promised more details in the coming days, as the investigations progressed.
They also confirmed that the arrests took place in the province of Santiago, but that the individuals were hiding in the municipality of Mao, in the province of Valverde.


(MENAFN) Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) was confirmed to have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation with Kazakhstan's Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).
DMCC executive chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem has signed the agreement with governor of AIFC Kairat Kelimbetov.
Under the deal, the financial centers are to set up platforms for cooperation and are to be dedicated for the development of financial and professional services.
Bin Sulayem stated "I am delighted to sign this agreement with the Astana International Financial Centre in what marks an exciting new chapter in relations between DMCC and the Kazakh business community."
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KLANG: A new block will be added to the Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (HTAR) here to ease the current congestion.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said work has already started on the new block, which is expected to be completed within three years.
“Once that’s done we hope to solve some of the congestion problem,’’ Dr Subramaniam told a press conference after a surprise visit to the hospital.
Dr Subramaniam, who went around the hospital, said the new block would probably house the gynaecology, obstetrics and paediatric units.
He also said that there was also a need for hospitals to seek out and implement innovative methods to handle overcrowding and congestion.
He added HTAR has come-up with an innovative method to ensure that beds are immediately available for new patients when earlier patients are discharged.
“Previously when patients are discharged, they stay at the ward until their families come.
“Now the hospital has created an innovative discharge centre where patients can wait (for their families) allowing the beds to be available for other patients,’’ said Dr Subramaniam.
He said HTAR received more than 2,000 patients, including outpatients, daily and there were 40-bed wards occupied with 60 patients.
According to Dr Subramaniam, he made the surprise visit to see the hospital's daily operations.
He said HTAR was one of the busiest hospitals in the country, but reckoned that some of the congestion would be reduced when the Shah Alam Hospital becomes operational at the end of the year.
Dr Subramaniam said he was told that Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) was also going to build a teaching hospital at its Puncak Alam campus and said that too would contribute towards easing the congestion at HTAR.


Shah Mahmood hopeful of justice in Kulbhushan Jadhav case
MULTAN (92 News) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that he is hopeful of getting justice from the International Court of Justice in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case as they have concrete proofs.
Talking to the media on Thursday, he said that they will have to make some bitter decisions under the guidance of Prime Minister Imran Khan and the nation should be ready for it.
The minister said that they want cooperation of other parties for creating the Southern Punjab province.
He resolved to raise reservations of the people about blasphemous sketches across the world, including the United Nations. “The people of Pakistan and India have rendered a lot of sacrifices. Both countries will have to think about resolution of the issues. There has been no foreign minister in the country for four and a half years,” he said.
Shah Mahmood said that they will place the destination of the manifesto in the 100-day plan. “We will tell the people what our manifesto is and how we want to advance,” he said.


Deliveries on mall remain in limbo
WINCHESTER — After considerable discussion Tuesday night, the City Council did not deliver a decision regarding the future of vehicle use on the Loudoun Street Mall.
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Lebanon to discuss "block 9" conflict
(MENAFN) On Monday, Lebanon discussed the repercussions of a border crisis with Israel, which claims the ownership of an offshore oil and gas field known as Block 9, an area in which Lebanon announced an oil exploration tender on it.
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Saad Hariri are also scheduled to hold talks at the Presidential Palace in Baabda to discuss the current border dispute.
Lebanese military sources confirmed to Asharq Al-Awsat as quoted that the talks "will be more important than previous meetings, in light of two major disputes that erupted lately between the two parties- the first on Israel's attempts to build a separation wall along the land border with Lebanon, and second, the conflict regarding Block 9."
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Two more people have died as a result of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The Department of Health has also confirmed that there’s been 14 new cases of the virus diagnosed here.
It brings the total number of confirmed cases to 25,683.
While the death toll now stands at 1,748.
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Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center director resigns
WINCHESTER — Jim Stevenson has resigned as superintendent of the Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited the embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Azerbaijan and expressed condolences on the death of a prominent statesman, President of UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority announced the activation of a number of unprecedented offers for passengers of the carrier. These offers will give Gulf Air's passengers the opportunity to stop in Bahrain, obtain hotel reservations, and use tourist facilities through various tailored packages and offers, before continuing on to their final destinations.
In this regard, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air, Captain Waleed AlAlawi stated, 'With the addition of more destinations on our network, these tourism packages will be promoted on a wider scale and attract more tourist travelers from various countries, especially with continuous updating and easing of restrictions on entry to Bahrain. Eligible passengers that can obtain visa on arrival for the Kingdom of Bahrain can book these packages on gulfair.com for a stopover of up to five nights whenever they fly through Bahrain International Airport.'
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Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday said the state government could impose lockdown if the necessity arises.
"People need to respond for their own good. If they don't heed then we may have to take stringent measures. If required and if necessity arises, we will impose lockdown," Yediyurappa told reporters in Bidar.
Reacting to queries on the growing coronavirus cases in the state, which saw the numbers breaching 10,000 on Sunday, he said the Prime Minister had also spoken to him about the measures taken by his government.
"(I told him) we have imposed night curfew in the districts where the coronavirus cases are rising," Yediyurappa said.


Wisconsin state Sen. Glenn Grothman (R) said Sunday that a voter ID law could help Mitt Romney win the state in the upcoming November election, implying that voter fraud only benefited Democrats.
“I think we believe that insofar as there are inappropriate things, people who vote inappropriately are more likely to vote Democrat,” he told Scott Keyes of Think Progress. “I think if people cheat, we believe the people who cheat are more likely to vote against us.”
Grothman’s comments echo similar sentiments expressed by Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R) in June. Turzai said Pennsylvania’s voter ID law was “gonna allow Governor Romney to win the state.”
Republicans in state legislatures have pushed for more restrictive voting laws to combat alleged voter fraud.
But Democrats claim the new laws are merely an attempt to suppress voter turnout. They note that groups more likely to vote for Democrats — including minorities, the poor and elderly — are less likely to have the proper photo-ID now required to vote in many states.
Republicans in the Wisconsin legislature approved a voter ID law last year that requires voters to present a state-issued photo ID before casting a ballot. But the law was blocked by two separate state appeals courts, who ruled the law was unconstitutional because it abridged the right to vote.


KARACHI (Staff Report) – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah will chair an emergency meeting of the provincial cabinet meeting on Tuesday (today), said CM House spokesman.
According to a statement the cabinet has been convened to review the security arrangements for Muhrram.
The meeting will also focus on the distribution of wheat stocks and local government elections.
During the meeting the Sindh Food Department will brief the cabinet on current wheat stocks and its plans for the surplus stock.
The cabinet will also be briefed on the matters related to scheduled local government elections.


(MENAFN) Two Afghan prisoners who had been held in U.S. custody for over 14 years at the Guantanamo Bay detention center since 2002 have been released from house arrest in Oman, announced a Taliban spokesman on Sunday. Abdul Zahir Saber and Abdul Karim were freed from their prolonged confinement due to efforts spearheaded by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, according to Abdul Mateen Qani, a spokesman for the Taliban's interior ministry.
Senior Taliban officials took to social media to share photographs of Saber and Karim along with messages of felicitation. Qani further disclosed that an official welcome ceremony is being arranged in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, for their anticipated return on Monday.
The two individuals were detained at Guantanamo until 2017 when they were subsequently transferred to Oman, where they spent the ensuing seven years under house arrest, barred from traveling.
The Guantanamo Bay detention center was established by the United States under Leader George W. Bush in January 2002 following the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the invasion of Afghanistan. Initially intended to detain and interrogate individuals suspected of affiliations with al-Qaida or the Taliban, who provided refuge to Osama bin Laden, the center eventually housed numerous suspects from various countries. Over time, reports emerged regarding the mistreatment and torture of detainees, tarnishing the facility's reputation.
Saber, originally hailing from the province of Logar, was apprehended by American forces on May 10, 2002, before being transferred to Bagram prison near Kabul four months later, according to Qani's account.
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Hyderabad: BJP state president Dr K Laxman began an indefinite hunger strike at the party office in Nampally, Hyderabad on Monday as a protest against the Inter Board's negligence in the Intermediate results. Speaking in this regard, he said that BJP will take up the fight for the students and urged them not to resort to any extreme decisions.
Criticizing the attitude of the TRS government, the BJP leader asserted that the hunger strike will continue until the government does justice to the students.
He also announced that the party will stage a protest against the government at Pragathi Bhavan on Tuesday.
Stating that he has never witnessed such large-scale irregularities take place in his 30-year political career, Mr Laxman questioned the government on playing with the lives of the students. He urged the students not to resort to suicide and parents to not lose faith.
Senior party leaders Ram Madhav, Bandar Dattatreya, DK Aruna, and Muralidhar Rao, who were present at the agitation, were supportive of him.
Asking the state government to take action against those responsible for the discrepancies in the Inter Board, the BJP leaders in the state demanded a probe by a sitting High Court judge.
They also alleged that the wrongdoers are being protected even though the government has set up a three-member panel of technical experts to look into the issue.
Meanwhile, massive protests took place at the office of Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's camp office on Monday. Police prevented activists from entering the offices and even arrested ABVP activists after they attempted to enter the camp office.


Joint opposition member Wimal Weerawansa says the war crimes court will be used to take action against the soldiers and former President who saved the country from terrorism.
Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein will visit the North during his visit to Sri Lanka which begins on Saturday February 6.
Weerawansa said that while the background is being set to betray the country to the international community the “spineless” Government is also attempting to end the political journey of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
He said that the arrest of Yoshitha Rajapaksa and the questioning of Shiranthi Rajapaksa is part of the attempt to end Mahinda Rajapaksa’s political future.
Weerawansa said the public must rise against the Government for the manner in which it is attacking the former President. (Colombo Gazette)


The BJP has announced a mass contact programme to expose opposition parties’ lies and inform the people about the details of the Citizenship Amendment Act.
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by BJP Working President JP Nadda to formulate the party’s strategy over the issue. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, BJP General Secretary Bhupender Yadav said, the party within next 10 days will contact more than three crore families about the CAA.
He said the BJP will also organise rallies in every district and hold over 250 press conferences across the country to inform the people about the new law. Mr Yadav also accused opposition parties, especially the Congress, of spreading misinformation on the Act.


Alaminos front-liners take 1-day mental health ‘break’
THE CITY government here has conducted a one-day mental health break for the local government unit (LGU) front-liners at the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) as part of its mental health program amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
In an interview Monday, the city’s administrative officer Ben Jan Natividad said the mental break aims to “restart the brains and minds” of the LGU front-liners to boost their productivity in rendering services in their respective works.
“Not everyone who undergoes mental health programs has mental disorders. Sometimes the person is not mentally healthy because of stress, which results in changed functioning of the brain and affects the productivity of the person,” Natividad said.
He said the LGU front-liners of the city were given a day to relax at the HINP, while other activities such as mental health awareness briefing, psychodynamic activity ventilation, spiritual stress debriefing, reflection time, and other recreational activities were also held.
Natividad said that in one of the activities, they had the chance to vent out the stresses they encountered at work and even at home due to the pandemic.
“Among their most commonly encountered challenges in their work is paranoia. They were scared that they might get the virus and they were also worried about their family members. They were also frustrated with disobedient residents who do not follow the guidelines set by authorities during the quarantine,” he added.
He said the LGU front-liners underwent the one-day mental break by batches starting last week, before the reopening of the HINP to tourists in the first district of Pangasinan, while some more batches will undergo the same activities in the first week of July.
Alaminos City has its mental health program for its employees that includes activities such as sports activities and quiz bees.
During the pandemic, other activities were introduced such as psychological support and community support, while the comprehensive stress debriefing follows after the pandemic ends, Natividad said.
In a separate interview, Mayor Arth Bryan Celeste said the city recognizes the role of the LGU employees and the challenges they face as front-liners during a crisis.
The city launched its mental health programs last year through an executive order issued by Celes()


A meeting of special envoys of Turkey and Armenia, Serdar Kilic and Ruben Rubinyan, began in Moscow on January 14 to normalize relations between the two countries, Trend reports citing Turkish media.
According to the media, during the first meeting, the parties will discuss the steps to be taken in the process of normalizing relations, and their details.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that the country is interested in continuing such contacts.
Economic issues are also expected to be discussed at the meeting.
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Allied Bakeries Ireland's TPM facilitator, Michael Hempton, believes that the award is a tribute to the work that the bakery's team has invested in the scheme.
"Teamwork was a crucial factor in ensuring that the TPM scheme was successful across the bakery," explained Michael
."It has been a busy four months and we have had to work hard to meet the targets that we set when we embarked on the scheme.
"Using the techniques set out in the scheme, including the team and bakery employees as a whole, has transformed many aspects of the work in the bakery and we are delighted that, in such a short space of time we have made such an impact in reducing the level of damaged goods," he


Loan repayments to the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) have dropped by 39% since the blacklist was removed. Collections totalled RM817.56 million from June to September compared to RM1,324.43 million from last year.
Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching said that 429,945 PTPTN borrowers were released from the blacklist since May 24, and that the exercise has already been completed.
While people have been taken off the blacklist, the government will not be allowing them to go free. Teo says that measures are being put in place to take legal action against those who have not been repaying the loan. Additionally, Bank Negara’s Central Credit Reference Information System (CCRIS) will still also be continually updated to ensure the debt is repaid.
Essentially, while those who refuse to repay their PTPTN may no longer be on a blacklist, but their actions will ensure that they will have trouble in securing new loans.
Teo has also said that a new PTPTN loan policy has been completed. It will be tabled to the cabinet after being circulated to various government departments for comments


(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) Denmark on Friday advanced its reopening plan on the back of stable infection rates, allowing indoor serving at restaurants and bars and some football fans to cheer from the stands from April 21, weeks earlier than originally planned, Trend reports with reference to Reuters .
Denmark has avoided a third wave of the COVID-19 epidemic after imposing wide lockdown measures in December, which slowed the epidemic considerably to between 500-700 daily infections from several thousands in December.
As part of the deal agreed by the government and most of parliament early on Friday, the limit on outdoor public gatherings will also be raised to 50 from 10 on April 21.
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If President-elect Donald Trump and his Attorney General-designate, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), need advice on what they can do in the criminal justice arena during Trump's first 100 days, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is providing it.
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Pakistan arrests two alleged Indian spies in Gilgit-Baltistan, here on Friday.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) said in a press conference that two alleged Indian spies were caught from the region, with Indian currency in hands.
SSP Gilgit said that the two individuals belong to Indian occupied Kashmir and their names were told to be Muhammad Wani and Feroz Ahmad Lone.
Both individuals were presented before the media in a press conference and have confessed to espionage on the behest of India within Pakistan.
The imprisoned spies said that Indians had scared and tortured them into working for them against Pakistan.


World Bank welcomes China's new bank in poverty fight
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) China's new development bank can have an important role in fighting extreme poverty if it establishes high standards for its projects, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said yesterday.
Vowing to work with an institution resisted by the United States, Kim called the Beijing-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank "a major new player in development" that is a "potentially strong" ally in its own work to help development in the poorest countries. "If the world's multilateral banks, including the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank and the New Development Bank, can form alliances, work together, and support development that addresses these challenges, we all benefit - especially the poor and most vulnerable," Kim said in a Washington speech.
"It is our hope - indeed, our expectation - that these new entries will join the world's multilateral development banks and our private-sector partners on a shared mission to promote economic growth that helps the poorest."
Despite Washington's resistance, China has received applications from more than 50 countries, including important US allies, to join the AIIB, which will aim at financing infrastructure development around Asia.
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Karachi: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians and former President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the relationship between political parties and the establishment has improved a lot with time and will improve further with time.
Provincial Ministers met Asif Ali Zardari in Karachi. While talking in the meeting, the former president said that Imran Khan’s era has been a dark era in terms of press freedom, I wish Imran Khan would have thought about the rights of journalists even during his government.
He said that during the regime of Pelez Party, journalists always got freedom and will continue to get it. Asif Zardari said that the relationship between political parties and the establishment has improved a lot with time and will improve more with time.
He further said that the aim of all is the development of the country and the strengthening of democracy, we all have learned a lot from time, the coalition government, the establishment and the judiciary should all work together to get the country out of crisis by adhering to the constitution. Imran Khan left.


Balewa–Nepali Congress Vice-president Bimalendra Nidhi has said that the government was not giving due attention to consolidating federalism and democracy in the country.
Speaking at a training programme for NC cadres here on Saturday, he said that the government has failed to operate as per the spirit and norms of federalism. "The PM said that the same party ran the government for two years. But that is not a progress," he said.
Also former home minister, leader Nidhi said during the past two years the present government did nothing but cut ribbons for the works done led by the NC in the past.


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Dec. 3 (Petra)-The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), Jordan, will hold its annual Cyber Security Conference, Dec. 11-13, under the theme "Secure The Future With Cyber Protection" at the King Hussein Business Park.
The AFCEA Jordan Chapter, President, Rula Ammuri, said in a press conference the event will bring together top notch local, Arab, and global experts of Cyber Security to address main cyber security needs and challenges, cyber intelligence and how to go ahead with it.
She highlighted the diverse threats engulfing global cyber security, which triggered a dire need to counter cyber risks.
High on the agenda of the gathering is deliberations to review advanced cyber infiltration attempts and ways to tackle them appropriately and effectively.
This current situation needs close coordination among competent authorities to achieve the society's cyber security, she pointed out.
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Russia's Rosneft to pay USD2b for India's Vadinar oil refinery
(MENAFN) Russia's Rosneft is ready to pay USD2 billion in a deal with Essar Group for acquiring almost half of Vadinar oil refinery in India, marking a huge stepping stone in the company's global expansion plans, Gulf Times reported.
Rosneft, as one of the best oil producer around the globe, has been avidly trying to increase its presence in the global oil marketplace, an endeavor that has been hindered by Western sanctions over Russia.
"Thanks to this agreement Rosneft grants itself a secure market outlet of crude oil, which will create an additional possibility of production planning and marketing," the company said in a statement.
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Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson is calling on enthusiastic community members to sign up for their nearest Local Partnership and have their say on the issues that matter locally.
Replacing the previous Local Area Committees (LACs), the partnerships aim to be more inclusive and give local people more of a role in decision making at a local level.
A series of community events have been taking place across Renfrewshire to introduce the new Partnerships and to encourage people to become community representatives.
Councillor Nicolson said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for people to have their say on the issues that matter to them within their community.
“It’s important that the opinions of local people are highlighted and that decisions are made with the thoughts of local people in mind.
“I’d encourage anyone who has a passion for their community to put their name forward.”
The first official meetings of the new partnerships were due to take place over the next few weeks but will be rescheduled to early 2019 to ensure that all interested community members have a chance to express their interest in being part of a Local Partnership.
Councillor Nicolson added: “It was clear from the community events that people are very positive about the move to the new Local Partnerships but need more time to submit their applications to be a member.
“We want to give everyone the opportunity to be a part of the new partnerships as they are about achieving a range of views and working together as a community to make the local area better.
“So, get in touch to put your name forward and take this opportunity to make a difference.”
Seven new Local Partnerships will replace the previous five Local Area Committees, with membership split evenly between local elected members, and local community representatives.
Local Partnerships will continue to allocate funding to local voluntary and community groups.
For more information on the Local Partnerships and to submit your application to become a member, visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/


The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on China-South Korea economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges will only be temporary, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a phone conversation with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday.
Noting that at the special moment when the Chinese people are fighting against the infectious coronavirus disease, Moon chose to call to express sympathies and support and exchange views on deepening bilateral ties, Xi said that reflects the friendly bond between the two nations, which are close neighbors that always support each other through thick and thin.
Since the novel coronavirus outbreak, Xi stressed, the Chinese government has mobilized resources throughout the country, united all the Chinese people as one, and taken the most comprehensive, rigorous and thorough measures to prevent and control the spread of the COVID-19.
Thanks to those arduous efforts, the situation has witnessed positive changes, he said, stressing that the epidemic will by no means shake the solid foundation of China's long-term stable development.
China, he added, will endeavor to minimize the impact of the epidemic and realize its economic and social development goals.
China's forceful prevention and control measures are not only aimed at safeguarding the lives and health of the Chinese people, but also contributing to the world's public health cause, Xi said.
Xi expressed China's deep gratitude for the care and sympathies as well as the considerable help and support the South Korean government and society have offered to China since the COVID-19 outbreak.
China will continue to strengthen communication and cooperation with South Korea and other countries in an open and transparent manner, so as to tackle the epidemic together and promote the health and well-being of people across the world, said the Chinese president.
He pointed out that China and South Korea are close neighbors and important cooperation partners, and that bilateral relations are enjoying good momentum of development.
Recalling that during their meeting in Beijing at the end of 2019, the two heads of state reached a series of important consensuses, Xi expressed the hope that the two sides will lift the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership to higher levels.
Xi said he believes that following the victory against the COVID-19, the friendly feelings between the Chinese and South Korean people will grow even deeper, and bilateral exchanges and cooperation more flourishing.


Chennai, September 15 (BPNS)
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin will take a decision on the reopening of school classes for children from 1 to 8th standard. The Chief Minister will take a decision after expert opinion from the doctors and other medical experts.
Tamil Nadu school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamaohi in a statement said that the state school education department will present a report on the reopening of classes for junior students. The report after proper studies conducted at the grass-root levels across the state will be presented to the Chief Minister on Wednesday.
The school education minister said that the education department has been closely monitoring the developments since the reopening of school classes for students from IX to XII on September 1.
He also said that more than 800 medical professionals from the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram( RBSK) are involved in the surveillance to ensure the safety of both students and teachers.
The Chief Minister, according to Public health department sources is likely to give consent to reopen schools as the state has been frenetically inoculating its population and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also announced that threat to children is not very high.


ISLAMABAD: Ahsan Iqbal — the Minister of Interior Affairs — said that Pakistan and China would work together to foil conspiracies being hatched against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Iqbal expressed these views during a meeting with a Chinese security delegation here, according to a press release. He said some forces wanted to destabilize Pakistan and halt development works, including CPEC.
Some elements, including politicians, did not feel comfortable due to the developmental works launched by the incumbent government, the minister noted, urging them to avoid spreading rumours that may cause unrest.
Iqbal stressed that collective efforts were required to take Pakistan forward.
There was a need to work together with wisdom to further strengthen national institutions and democratic system in the country, he added.
The issues pertaining to promoting the Sino-Pak security cooperation and ensuring the safety of the CPEC projects’ workforce was also discussed during the meeting.
They agreed to further promote the cooperation between Beijing and Islamabad police, apart from the public security sector between the two countries.
Iqbal said the CPEC has had a vital role in Pakistan’s economic development achieved during the past three years, adding that “with the completion of CPEC projects, Pakistan-China relations will get further strength”.
The interior minister also explained how the deployment of Chinese workers in Pakistan on the CPEC-related ventures was a matter of pride for the country.
A foolproof security cover is being provided to the workforce, with a special security force set up for the purpose, Iqbal added.
The minister said the two countries would work in unison to secure the western border, adding that the CPEC’s economic benefits were equal for both the friendly, neighbouring states.


Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 4 (IANS) Kerala’s police chief T.P. Senkumar said on Friday that threats made to police officers will be probed.
“Threats to police officials from political parties have always been there, and it is nothing new,” the director general of police told a news conference.
“The latest threats that have been reported will be probed, and the law will be applied,” Senkumar said.
On Friday, a BJP leader, V.V. Rajesh, warned that the post retirement life of police officials “who protect CPI-M activists engaged in political violence” would be tough.
Senkumar also said that police officials “are also human beings”, after some senior colleagues took to the social media to vent their frustration after they were transferred.
“Police officials are also human beings. It’s quite natural that at times they vent their emotions, like other people,” he said.
“That’s what has happened. All such posts that were put out were withdrawn also,” he said.
The police chief also said that violence in the northern districts of Kerala between activists of the Communist Party of India-Marxist and those of the BJP and RSS had been effectively contained.


Japan's wholesale prices down 2.1 percent in March
(MENAFN) According to the Bank of Japan, the country's wholesale prices, excluding the impact of last year's consumption tax hike, dropped 2.1 percent in March, QNA reported.
The central bank said in a report that the index of corporate goods prices slid for the fifth straight month to 100.6 against the 2010 base of 100, following a revised 2.4 percent decrease in February.
Including the effect of the 3 percent consumption tax increase to 8 percent in April 2014, the country's wholesale prices rose 0.7 percent to 103.5, according to Japan's (Kyodo) News Agency.
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(MENAFN) The Iran Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) organized a conference on Sunday focused on exploring trade prospects in Syria for Iranian business operators, according to an Iranian news agency.
The event, titled "Reconstruction of Syria," saw the participation of officials from both nations and representatives from companies on both sides.
During the conference, Abdolamir Rabihavi, the director general of TPO's West Asia Office, remarked on the evolving economic collaboration between Iran and Syria.
He highlighted that Iranian business operators now have access to a potential USD5.0 billion market in Syria, signifying a new phase in the economic partnership between the two countries.
“Syria is looking forward to the expansion of economic ties with Iran,” Rabihavi declared.
As per the official statement, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has reached an agreement to establish a collaborative bank with Syria.
“Initial discussions on the establishment of a joint bank between Iran and Syria have been carried out. This bank will act far from international sanctions against Iran and Syria. We hope that the bank will reopen next year,” he stated.
Rabihavi also mentioned that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Iran and Syria is anticipated to come into effect in the upcoming Iranian calendar year, which commences on March 20. He emphasized that both nations have set a target to elevate their bilateral trade exchanges to USD500 million in the coming year.
As the leading authority overseeing Iran's foreign trade sector, the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has outlined comprehensive plans for the economic advancement of both Iran and Syria. These proposals have been presented to the secretariat of the joint commission of the two countries, as well as to the ambassadors and the foreign ministry, elucidated the official.
“Our most important program is to attend international exhibitions in Syria and it is an opportunity for people traders who want to enter the Syrian market to establish themselves,” he pointed out.
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An FIR has been registered against three Muslim youths in Karnataka’s Kolar district for posting on social media in support of the Pakistan cricket team. According to the complaint of R. Venkateshappa, the police registered an FIR. Pakistan won the match against India in 2022 Asia Cup. But after this the youngsters posted pictures and messages praising the Pakistan cricket team in their WhatsApp status.
Venkateshappa filed a complaint with the police. It has been stated that they are staying in India and supporting Pakistan, the enemy country, and when Pakistan won the match against India, they praised them and posted on social media. It is outrageous to support Pakistan while staying in India.
According to his complaint, the police have registered an FIR and are investigating. While Pakistan needed 26 runs in the last two overs, senior pacer Bhuvneshwar scored 19 runs in the last over and India lost by five wickets. He asked the police to take action against those who posted against India on social media.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Abu Dhabi Municipality has issued a warning to illegal street vendors following the seizure of three tonnes of unlicensed foodstuff and other products, and the fining of 10 vendors.
The municipality said the violations were identified during an inspection campaign to control random and unlicensed markets, according to the required standards in Al Wathba and Al Rais.
The municipality said that during the campaign, the joint teams confiscated items in the market, comprising three tonnes of consumables, foodstuffs, clothing, various commodities, fruits and vegetables. Useable materials such as food were also donated to be handed over for charity.
"People should deter from selling foodstuff in undesignated areas and without licences to protect people's health," said municipal officials.
Municipal officials urged all community members to abide by the laws on the regulation of foodstuff trading. "Community members are urged to refrain from dealing with these casual markets, due to the lack of public health and safety requirements, knowledge of the source of the materials offered, in addition to endangering the health and safety of consumers," said the officials.
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If Modi and India did not stop then the entire region will suffer, Said Firdous Awan
The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan said that the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had opted for the extremist ideology and it should thoughtfully consider the direction they have taken which is sure to be damaging to the region’s peace and prosperity.
She advised that the only solution to the disputed matter of Kashmir lay in the United Nations resolutions on the matter.
Firdous Awan thrashed the brutal occupation of the occupied land where people were not allowed to celebrate the religious festival of Eid which was curbed due to a strict curfew and communications blackout being imposed on the residents of the valley.
She further said that democratic and materialistic India has been massacred by Indian Prime Minister and the present government.
“The people residing in occupied Kashmir and people in Pakistan share a strong bond and their joy and sadness are interconnected”.
“Kashmir is sure to witness the sunrise of freedom,” said Firdous Awan.


Eh? That's a lot of food
Northland residents contributed almost 130,000 pounds of food during the 21st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the United Way of Greater Duluth tells us.
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Delhi doing more Covid tests than US, brought 3rd wave under control: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that the national capital has now overcome the third wave of Covid-19 infections and is doing the highest number of daily coronavirus tests in the country, which is even more than the US." It appears that the third wave of Covid-19 in Delhi is now ending. Around 90,000 daily tests are being conducted in Delhi today. This is the highest number of daily tests in the country," Kejriwal said.


The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that the banking sector was important for India to support investment and inclusive growth agenda. “Addressing the banking sector balance sheet issues and improving the performance of particular public sector banks is a very important issue for India to support investment and its inclusive growth agenda,” said IMF Spokesman Gerry Rice.
He also said that the authorities have made progress in addressing the stock of non-performing assets and were taking further measures to deal with the flow problem. “These steps include the recognition of these non-performing assets, the resolution framework under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. It’s in an early stage, but we think that’s an encouraging development,” Rice said.


China has decided to donate an additional $30 million in cash to the World Health Organization to support its global fight against the novel coronavirus, an official said Thursday. The decision announced by Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying on Twitter came amid growing criticism against the global health body led by U.S. President Donald Trump. Chunying said the donation would support WHO's fight against the global pandemic "in particular strengthening developing countries' health systems."
She also noted that Beijing had already donated $20 million to the organization on March 11. "At this crucial moment, supporting WHO is supporting Multilateralism and Global Solidarity," Chunying tweeted. Trump had cut U.S. financial support to the organization, criticizing its late warnings against the coronavirus pandemic that infected over 2.6 million people across the globe and killing more than 183,000.
WHO rejected the accusations and its chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he hoped that "the freezing of the funding will be reconsidered and that the U.S. will once again support WHO."


LEOMINSTER — At least one person was arrested after an armed home invasion at 170 Lancaster St., which took place around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, police said several hours after the incident.
The person who was arrested — Zachary Riley, 23 — was not a suspect in the invasion, police said, although they are charging him with obstruction of justice, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest.
Authorities shared limited information about the invasion on Tuesday afternoon.
In a public statement, the police department said that two armed suspects ran down Sixth Street, toward Mechanic Street. As the situation unfolded, the Saint Anna School was temporarily placed on lockdown, police said, although the lockdown was lifted by midafternoon.
Police said in a statement that the victim of the home invasion was arrested on several unrelated charges, but declined to clarify whether Riley was the said victim.
K-9 units were deployed as part of the search, according to police. They confirmed that some suspects were not apprehended, but said that there were no concerns about public safety.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, March 17 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared on Friday USD 140 million in additional humanitarian assistance and more than USD 31 million in development assistance to respond to the needs of vulnerable Venezuelans.
The funds were allocated for Venezuelan refugees and migrants, and their generous host communities across the region. This assistance includes more than USD 56 million through the Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and more than USD 115million through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Blinken said in a statement.
The aid makes good on the Los Angeles Declaration commitment to support countries hosting large populations of displaced migrants and refugees. 'Our assistance supports the most vulnerable Venezuelans with their critical needs.
It also complements the efforts of the host communities of 17 countries that have generously supported them. The United States works with trusted organizations to deliver assistance to ensure it is not diverted to the Maduro regime.'
The United States is the largest single donor for the response to the Venezuela regional crisis. This brings total U.S. assistance to more than USD 2.8 billion since 2017, including more than USD 2.5 billion in humanitarian assistance and USD 387 million in development assistance. (end)
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Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped four Chinese railway workers working on the Lagos -Ibadan railway.
A police officer attached to them was also killed during the attacj which occured on Wedneday around Kila, a village between Ogun and Oyo states.
The police public relations officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed their abduction on Thursday
Oyeymi said the victims were ambushed around the area by eight gunmen.
“The gunmen numbering about eight were said to have invaded Adeaga/Alaagba village, near Kila, in Odeda local government area of the state,” the police spokesperson said.
The police spokesperson said until the arrest of the perpetrators nobody can ascertain the identities of the victims.
He, however, promised that the kidnapper would be hunted and brought to justice, to serve as a deterrent to others.


ISLAMABAD .: Federal Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Afridi on Monday said that the federal government, in consultation with the government of Balochistan and other stakeholders, has prepared a comprehensive plan for the security and safety of pilgrims to Iran.
“Protecting the lives and property of the people is the government’s top priority,” said Afridi during a press conference at Balochistan House in Islamabad. Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal and Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Suri were also present.
Afridi said he held meetings with all stakeholders on the problems facing the pilgrims, including the security issues. He said he had also spoken to the Foreign Office and raised the visa issues.
The minister said the government was considering alternate routes – by sea, air as well as train – for pilgrims to travel to Iran. All the issues related to pilgrims would be properly documented, he said, adding that during his recent visit to Balochistan, including travel to Taftan border, he reviewed all the arrangements.
Afridi said that during his short visit to Taftan, the Pakistan-Iran border city, he asked the local authorities to facilitate pilgrims and ensure they did not face any difficulties. He said he also inspected the immigration procedure so that the immigration-related problems of the pilgrims could be solved, adding that the number of immigration desks at Taftan had also been increased.
The minister said that all the federating units would be treated equally as “we want to move forward collectively and work as a team in the new Pakistan”. He added, “We have to end deprivation in Balochistan as development of Pakistan depends on the development of Balochistan.”
Answering a question about the ongoing drive against encroachments, Afridi said that at least 31 plazas had been demolished by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the operation would continue till the complete removal of the encroachment.
“Strict action will be taken against those CDA officials who facilitated encroachers,” he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Balochistan CM Kamal said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had constituted a committee headed by Afridi to visit Balochistan and get first-hand information of the issue facing the pilgrims to Iran. The committee, he added, held meetings with the representatives of law enforcement agencies, pilgrims and other stakeholders.
Kamal also said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had started taking up serious issues related to Balochistan. “Change will now be seen on ground,” he said, adding that the issues related to the province would be overcome with the cooperation of the federal government.