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The Supreme Court seems to dance to the tune that is played. Recently, it admitted the demand of a local businessman included years before in the Clinton List. Claims more than $1,268 million in compensation from the National Bank of Panama (BNP) for alleged damages and damages, after the state entity acted as trustee in an operation to remove from the Clinton List the assets that, otherwise, would have had an uncertain future, in addition to serious losses for employees and creditor banks. The curious thing is that it was Waked himself, advised by an American lawyer specializing in OFAC issues, who requested to use the figure of the trust, but now he is claiming damages for what he, precisely, asked to do. It is striking that this is the second lawsuit against the BNP, since the first, in very similar terms, but in relation to another trust, was not admitted. Needless to say, the suspicions raised by the turn in the Court's decisions, puts the BNP in serious trouble, since eventually, it will have to make accounting reserves that will affect its performance, as well as its risk rating. And it is more difficult to rule out a quid pro quo in the admission of this lawsuit. – LA PRENSA, May 6.
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(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL (Pajhwok): Opium production fell last year inAfghanistan due to severe drought, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said on Wednesday.
In its annual report released in Vienna today, UNODC said drought in Afghanistan had led to a 25 percent drop in opium output to about 7,790 tons in 2018.
Overproduction of the drug in 2017 contributed to a fall in opium prices, according to the UNODC study, which noted a sharp hike in the number of affected individuals.
Around 35 million people were affected across the globe in 2017, some 4.5 million more than previously estimated.
"Six out of seven don´t receive the treatment they need," the organisation said, suggesting it could alter the numbers again were it given access to data from China.
In 2017, the report recalled, there were 53.4 million opioid users worldwide -- up by 56 percent from the 2016 estimate.
Global seizures of the synthetic opioid surged from less than 10 kilograms in 2010 to almost nine tonnes in 2013 and a record 125 tonnes in 2017.
Cannabis continued to be the most widely used drug, with an estimated 188 million people using it.
Synthetic opioids remain the main cause of opioid overdose deaths in the United States, which went up by 13 percent to more than 47,000 in 2017.
Cocaine production hit an all-time high in 2017, up by 25 percent. The yield largely increased in Colombia, where remote fields and criminal gangs jacked up production,
The surge came despite efforts to wean rural communities away from coca cultivation. "What is happening in Columbia is worrisome," said Angela Me, chief of research at UNODC.
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(MENAFN- QNA) Cofely Besix Mannai Facility Management (CBMFM) has been awarded its first contract by Qatar Petroleum to maintain and replace all the heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment located at Dukhan Fields.
According to a statement issued by Cofely Besix Mannai, the Facility Management will be responsible for maintaining more than 1200 HVAC assets in Dukhan Fields, in Qatar, an area measuring approximately 65 km long, containing over 700 oil-gas-and water injection wells, and over 4,000 km of pipelines.
The contract with Qatar Petroleum is valid for an initial five year period, and will require a total of 120 operational personnel.
"Our scope involves corrective, reactive and planned preventative maintenance for all HVAC assets in Dukhan fields as well as minor project element that covers replacement of various HVAC assets," Scott Bethel, General Manager of Cofely Besix Mannai Facility Management, explained.
"A full condition assessment of all HVAC assets will be carried out within the first 90 days, including the development of a Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule and a Replacement Programme for any equipment requiring change out. This is a very exciting opportunity for us and we look forward to the challenge as it highlights our specialist technical capability, as well as our ability to deliver the highest service to our customers," Bethel added.
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Bauchi State has recorded 3 new cases of COVID 19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 210.
This was contained in the Bauchi COVID 19 situation report, which made available to journalists in Bauchi.
The three new cases are from Bauchi local government, one of the local government that records the highest number of infections in the state.
The total number of active cases in the state according to the report is 166.
According to the report, one patient has been discharged as the total number of recoveries now stands at 41.


Stakeholders Meet At Birla
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Birla Public School witnessed a meeting of the management, leadership team, and academic and non- academic staff recently, marking the conclusion of four days of CPD sessions organised at the main campus.
Academic director-principal Harish Sanduja welcomed the gathering. Chairman Gope Shahani congratulated the teachers on the sterling results. Director Dr Mohan Thomas presented a short summary of the board results. While congratulating the teachers he urged them to continue working to maintain high standards of education.
Director C V Rappai emphasised the different basic qualities, linked with self-assessments, required by a teacher and how to implement them in classrooms for the ultimate benefit of the students.
Director Lukose K Chacko stressed that all should strive together to achieve more. This was followed by the sharing of highlights of the CPD sessions by vice principal - academics Edna Fernandez and Kindergarten headmistress Josephine Fernandes.
Prizes were distributed for winners of ice breaking session, games and activity. The Scoo News award for Birla Public School in the Global Educators Fest 2022 was handed over to the management by the principal.
Vice principal - co-scholastic Rajesh Pillai proposed a vote of thanks.
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Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has launched 'Blissful Hygienic Offering to God' (BHOG) project in Lucknow.
This is to ensure that devotees get hygienically prepared and healthy and safe "prasad", "langar", "bhandara" and "bhog" at places of worship during the festive season.
Shailendra Kumar Singh, FSDA designated officer in Lucknow, said, "The FSDA wants all religious places to maintain the hygiene standards while preparing prasad. Vendors selling prasad outside temples will be trained to prepare it hygienically."
He said, "In the first phase, we have selected four temples -- Hanuman Setu temple, Aliganj Hanuman temple, Mankameshwar temple, Gulacheen temple in Aliganj -- and Gurudwara Ashiana where our staff will train prasad and bhog vendors as per the food safety regulations. Our aim is to create awareness about good practices right from purchasing raw material to serving the food."
For instance, cooks who prepare "ladoos" would be asked to wear gloves, aprons or caps, clean the utensils dnd use quality food material.
The Food Safety and Drug Administration will also give certificates after testing the prasad prepared by the shops in front of these temples. The quality report would be shared with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and those not following the norms will face action.
The project was first conceived in 2015 when Sanjeev Patil, the CEO of Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, found that the foreign pilgrims were skeptical about the cleanliness of the prasad and refused to eat it. The first pilot project was started at the Siddhivinayak temple.
"The project doesn't aim to interfere in the daily work of temples. The FSDA just wants to train prasad handlers and vendors to follow the FSDA and FSSAI standards when it comes to preparing edibles," said Singh.
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(MENAFN) Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, suffered a fractured femur during a parade celebrating the UConn Huskies' NCAA men's basketball title. Blumenthal revealed on Twitter that he sustained the injury after a fellow parade attendee tripped and fell on him. Despite the setback, Blumenthal remained positive, stating that he expected a full recovery after undergoing routine surgery the following day.
Blumenthal's colleague, Senator Chris Murphy, praised his determination and resilience, stating on Twitter that Blumenthal "dusted himself off and finished the parade. Most Dick Blumenthal thing ever." Blumenthal's injury highlights the potential risks associated with large public events, and the importance of taking appropriate safety precautions to prevent accidents and injuries.
The UConn Huskies won their fifth men's basketball championship on Monday, defeating the San Diego State University Aztecs in a thrilling game. The team's victory parade took place in Hartford, Connecticut, and drew thousands of attendees eager to celebrate the team's success. However, Blumenthal's injury serves as a reminder that accidents can happen even in the midst of joyous celebrations.
Blumenthal's positive attitude in the face of adversity is a testament to his resilience and determination. As a senator, he has been a strong advocate for healthcare and access to medical treatment for all Americans. His experience with a fractured femur underscores the importance of quality healthcare and proper medical treatment, as well as the need to take steps to prevent accidents and injuries in the first place.
Blumenthal's injury is a reminder that accidents can happen to anyone, regardless of their status or position in society. It is important to take appropriate safety measures and to seek medical attention promptly in the event of an injury. Blumenthal's colleagues and constituents are no doubt wishing him a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing him back on his feet and advocating for the issues that matter most to him and his constituents.
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Joe Schmit to visit Cherry Street Books
Cherry Street Books in Alexandria will welcome award-winning television sports broadcaster, Joe Schmit, to the store on Friday, May 2.
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(MENAFN) In a recent development, the Political Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has granted membership to the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo, a move that has sparked controversy and criticism. This decision raises concerns due to Kosovo's status as a territory not universally recognized as a state by all members of the international community, including several participants of PACE. Moreover, the leadership of Kosovo has faced allegations of involvement in criminal activities, further complicating its international standing.
The approval of Kosovo's membership in PACE highlights broader issues surrounding the politicization of international organizations, particularly those with a pan-European mandate.
These organizations, including the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Council of Europe, have increasingly been perceived as instruments of influence wielded by Western powers, primarily the United States and the European Union.
Critics argue that such organizations often serve as platforms for advancing Western agendas, whether in the realms of security, human rights, or environmental policy. This instrumentalization of international bodies reflects a broader pattern of exerting pressure on countries perceived as adversaries by Western powers.
A notable example cited is the European Parliament's resolutions on various issues, including elections in Russia, which have included references to unrelated matters such as sanitary restrictions on agricultural products. This conflation of issues underscores the politicized nature of international discourse and the selective application of standards by Western powers.
The decision to admit Kosovo into PACE is viewed within this context, raising questions about the integrity and impartiality of international institutions. Critics argue that such actions not only undermine the credibility of these organizations but also perpetuate geopolitical tensions and undermine efforts towards constructive dialogue and diplomacy.
As debates continue over Kosovo's membership in PACE and broader issues of international politics, the case serves as a reminder of the challenges posed by the politicization of international organizations and the need for greater transparency, accountability, and adherence to principles of fairness and equity in global governance.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Deputy Director of The Stephen Lawrence Research Centre,
Dr Lisa Amanda Palmer is the Deputy Director of the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre at De Montfort University, Leicester. She was the former Course Director for the Black Studies undergraduate programme and Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Birmingham City University. Lisa is a qualified librarian and previously worked for Birmingham Libraries and Archive Services for many years. She has a keen interest in working with local archive collections, specifically, the Vanley Burke Archive held at the Library of Birmingham. Her research focuses on Black feminism, Black cultural politics and the intersection of race, racism, gender and sexuality. Her writing covers a broad spectrum of fields including the gendered politics of lovers'' rock music, the production of local community archives and the misogynoir faced by Black women in British public life. She is the co-author of the book Blackness in Britain (2016) and is currently writing her book on Black women in the UK's lover's rock reggae scene.
- 2019–present Deputy Director Stephen Lawrence, De Montfort
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Workplaces that train and hire employees with disabilities worry about possible rule changes
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Toronto, ON, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faircourt Asset Management Inc., as Manager of the Faircourt Funds (NEO:FGX), (NEO:FCS.UN), is pleased to announce the monthly distributions payable on the Shares and Trust Units of the below listed Funds.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 11. Uzbekistan looks to
attract specialists and technologies from Israel to remedy arid and
saline lands of the Aral Sea region, trend reports via Uzbekistan's Ministry of
The matter was discussed between Uzbek Minister of Agriculture
Aziz Voitov and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
Israel to Uzbekistan Zehavit Ben-Hillel.
According to the ministry, for the implementation of a pilot
project on land restoration and cultivation of plant crops in the
Aral Sea region, Uzbekistan plans to allocate to Israeli
specialists free of charge a plot of land.
The youngest Aralkum desert in the world is located in the
region near the Aral Sea, and this phenomenon in the future may
lead to environmental disasters in Uzbekistan, in particular, a
complete drought in that region.
Besides the abovementioned matters, the parties also discussed
prospects of boosting cooperation in the field of agriculture.
Uzbekistan intends to implement Israeli experience in the
development of this sector, in particular, Israel has rich
experience in a number of areas of the agricultural sector,
including efficient use of water resources, drought-resistant
agriculture, precision farming, sustainable crops, etc.
Following the talks, the Israeli side expressed readiness to
support Uzbekistan in the questions mentioned below, as well as to
speed up the implementation of the projects proposed during the
Back in March 2023, Saida Mirziyoyeva (head of the
Communications and Information Policy Branch of the Executive
Office of the Uzbek Presidential Administration) addressed the UN
conference and delivered a speech about the consequences of the
Aral tragedy, the large-scale work carried out by Uzbekistan to
mitigate them, as well as the leadership of the country in uniting
international efforts in this direction.
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ODOP & Districts as Export Hub schemes merged
New Delhi, Dec 8 (KNN)
ODOP initiative and Districts as Export Hub (DEH)' initiative have been operationally merged, informed Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Som Parkash in reply to a parliament question on Wednesday.
Central Government has initiated One District One Product (ODOP) in all States/UTs of the country, as a step towards realizing the true potential of a district.
It aims to fuel economic growth, generating employment and rural entrepreneurship, taking us to the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The objective is to focus on District of the country as unit for converting into a manufacturing and export hub by identifying products with export potential in the District.
In this context, Districts Export Action Plans include specific actions required to support local exporters / manufacturers in producing / manufacturing identified products in adequate quantity and with the requisite quality, for reaching potential buyers outside India, thereby creating economic value.
These plans also include identifying and addressing challenges for exports of such identified products/services, improving supply chains, market accessibility and handholding for increasing exports, paving way for employment generation.
Andhra Pradesh has a total of 26 districts and about 13 of them have been covered in the DEH initiative.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 24. Russia may
supply gas to Kazakhstan's East Kazakhstan region, said Vice
Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Sungat Yesimkhanov, Trend reports.
According to him, this possibility is being explored in
collaboration with PJSC Gazprom PJSC (public joint stock company)
as part of the investigation into the construction of the
Russia-Kazakhstan-China gas pipeline.
To date, negotiations have begun to examine the conditions for the
building of a transit gas pipeline with the goal of supplying gas
to the northeastern region.
Furthermore, as highlighted by the vice minister, the prospect of
supplying gas from the western regions via the route
Kostanay-Astana-Pavlodar-Semey-Ust-Kamenogorsk-Zaysan is being
explored. The project's cost is anticipated to be 778 billion tenge
(approximately $1.7 billion).
After getting all of the initial data, the best gas supply option
will be developed.
Meanwhile, at the end of 2022, the level of gas supply to
Kazakhstan was 59 percent. 142 gas projects worth 96.1 billion
tenge (about 201.4 million) were implemented in the regions, which
made it possible to provide access to natural gas to 285,000
citizens in 107 rural settlements.
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KUWAIT CITY, Dec 27: An Arab expatriate was arrested at Kuwait International Airport for attempting to smuggle drugs by hiding them inside his body. According to the Supervisor of Airport Customs and Head of Customs Media Committee Essa bin Essa, the airport customs officers suspected an Arab passenger and searched him including using an X-ray device which revealed that he had some strange objects inside his rectum.
They referred him to Farwaniya Hospital where two packets — one containing 200 Tremadol pills and the other containing two pieces of hashish — were pulled out from him. Necessary action was taken against him. Meanwhile, policemen from Jahra Governorate Security Command arrested two citizens (brothers) for the possession of 'spice' (synthetic cannabinoids). While patrolling the area, police spotted the parked vehicle of the brothers and when they approached the vehicle to investigate, they found the two were asleep.
Later, police found out that the brothers were intoxicated, prompting them to conduct precautionary search which led to the discovery of narcotics. The brothers were referred to the concerned security unit. And, police are looking for an Egyptian man and two other people, for swindling a Kuwaiti working for the Ministry of Interior, reports Al-Anba daily. According to the complaint filed by the Kuwaiti with the Khaitan Police Station, the Egyptian convinced him to join his business venture and promised quick profits after receiving KD 22,000 switching off his cellphone.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine's defense forces destroyed 51 pieces of Russian military equipment in the Tavria sector in the last 24 hours, including six tanks, five artillery systems, as well as four ammunition depots.
General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, commander of the Tavria operational-strategic group of troops, reported this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform.
"The combat work of the Defense Forces continues in the Tavria sector. In total, in the past day, the enemy attacked our positions 17 times, carried out 783 shelling attacks and launched one missile and 17 airstrikes," he said. Read also: Ukrainian troops break through Russian defense line near Verbove in Zaporizhzhia region
At the same time, Ukrainian artillery units carried out 1,116 fire missions in the sector over the last 24 hours.
According to Tarnavskyi, the enemy lost 224 soldiers in the past day (70 killed, 154 wounded, 1 captured).
"Some 51 pieces of enemy military equipment were destroyed., particularly 6 tanks, 11 armored fighting vehicles, 5 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, 21 UAVs, 4 vehicles and 2 pieces of special equipment. Four ammunition depots were also destroyed," he concluded.
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Turkey’s Tourism Revenues Tripled
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Dhaka: Turkey’s tourism revenues nearly tripled in the second quarter while during the first-half foreign visitor numbers surged close to 2019 levels, data showed on July 29, recovering from a coronavirus-driven slump and bringing in badly-needed foreign currency.
The rebound, following the lifting of tight restrictions at the height of the pandemic, has been helped by the lira’s slide, which lost 44 per cent against the dollar in 2021 and 27 per cent so far in 2022, making Turkey cheaper for foreign tourists.
However, the economic woes fuelling the lira tumble have in turn left domestic tourism lagging behind, data and interviews suggest, with near-80 per cent annual inflation eating into Turks’ disposable income.
Tourism revenues surged 190 per cent from a year earlier to USD 8.72 billion in the second quarter, statistics institute data showed.
Reports cited Tourism Minister Mehmet Ersoy as saying on July 28 that Turkey aimed for USD 37 billion in tourism revenues and attracting 47 million tourists this year, raising its targets from USD 35 billion and 45 million.
In 2021, tourism revenues doubled to almost USD 25 billion, recovering from the worst of the Covid-19 impact, but remained well below the USD 34.5 billion recorded in 2019.
Tourism revenues are vital to Turkey’s economy, with central bank net currency reserves near a 20-year lows and President Tayyip Erdogan’s economic plan aiming for a current account surplus.
In June, the number of foreign visitors arriving in Turkey leapt 145 per cent from a year earlier to 5.02 million, with first-half numbers hitting 16.37 million, up 186 per cent from a year ago, the Tourism Ministry said.
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$50 million flood mitigation program will help state highways
ST.PAUL - A $50 million flood mitigation program will help fund highway improvement projects over the next five years that will make state roadways more resistant to future flood damage.
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Alice Springs, Australia, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, aus crypto mining (acm) has has announced its Investment in Solar-Powered Bitcoin Mining Facilities, emerging as a prominent newcomer in the field of solar-powered Bitcoin mining operations. Hailing from Australia, ACM enjoys a unique advantage in harnessing solar energy. Furthermore, the mining facility has achieved remarkable success in its global operations, currently boasting millions of users in European and Russian markets.
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SOFIA, Bulgaria, April 25. Supply of
Azerbaijani gas is the most effective solution to the energy
crisis, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Peter
Szijjártó said, trend reports.
Szijjártó made the remark at the ceremony dedicated to the
signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for encouraging
cooperation among Bulgartransgaz (Bulgaria), Transgaz (Romania),
FGSZ Hungary), EURSTREAM (Slovakia) and the State Oil Company of
Azerbaijan (SOCAR) in Sofia.
"We depend on other sources, so for us diversification is
important," he noted.
The minister pointed out that Hungary's gas infrastructure is
critical for Europe.
"We need additional resources. New sources and additional routes
are the best solutions to the EU energy crisis. Supplies from
Azerbaijan are the best way out for Eastern Europe, but the demand
of all countries is greater than the available capacity, so
infrastructure must be built,” Szijjártó also said.
“We must invest. The EU should also do this because the problems
of Central and Eastern Europe are a pan-European problem. Without
EU support, we won't be able to get the required amount of gas from
Azerbaijan. Next time we would like to see Türkiye here,” he
Azerbaijan exported 2.9 billion cubic meters of gas to Europe in
the first quarter of 2023.
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BERLIN, 3rd December, 2022 (WAM) -- The German government aims to put a stop to energy price hikes it sees as unjustified with planned gas and electricity price controls, Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) reported today.
Price increases are to be prohibited until the end of 2023 - unless the supplier can prove 'that the increase is objectively justified', according to the drafts for the price brake rules that have been introduced in parliament.
A justification could, for example, result from 'market-based price and cost developments.' An 'abusive exploitation' of the regulations to relieve end customers is to be prevented.
A spokesperson for the Economy Ministry said in response to a question on Saturday that the abuse control serves to prevent unjustified price increases, i.e. those that cannot be justified by rising procurement costs.
“That does not mean that every price increase is automatically illegal, but those that are abusive and unjustified.”
The gas and electricity price brake planned by the three-party governing coalition is intended to cushion the consequences of the sharp rise in prices for households and businesses.
A certain amount of consumption is to be subsidised by the state, beyond which current, high market prices apply. The brakes are to take effect from March 2023, but retroactive relief is planned for January and February.s
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Kabul, Nov 26 (IANS) Two explosions were reported in Afghanistan, leaving four children killed and one child wounded, authorities confirmed.
In the country's national capital of Kabul, a bomb struck a civilian vehicle at a busy traffic circle in Karte Parwan locality, Police District 2 at about 4:15 p.m. local time, causing no casualties, Qari Saeed Khosty, spokesman of the Afghan Ministry of Interior, wrote on Twitter on Thursday.
Taliban security forces have cordoned off the area for precautionary measures. The blast sent a column of thick smoke into the sky and damaged several vehicles, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the eye witnesses.
The obvious target of the blast remained unknown and no group has claimed responsibly for the attack so far. Islamic State (IS)-affiliated militants have staged several bomb explosions in Kabul and other places since Taliban's takeover in mid-August.
Earlier on Thursday, four children were killed and one child was wounded after some explosive remnants exploded by accident on the outskirts of Taluqan, capital of northern Takhar province, Ansarullah Ansar from the provincial directorate of information and culture told the news agency.
The victims were carrying scrap metals for sale as they did not notice the explosive device was among the materials collected, the official said.
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), landmines and anti-personnel mines left behind from previous wars kill or maim over 100 people every month on average in the country, according to official sources.
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Letter to the Editor: Tax hikes don’t just impact the rich
Minnesotans were aware democrats raised state taxes and fees by around $2.5 billion this year, but it took until July 1 enactment for many to gather just how far the impacts will reach.
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Japan Vaults, Most of Asia Mixed
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Friday, following a volatile session on Wall Street overnight where investors reacted to comments from the Federal Reserve and U.S. Gross Domestic Product data.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 restocked 547.04 points, or 2.1%, to 26,717.34.
SoftBank Group shares rose 2.2% after the Japanese conglomerate announced a management transition where Chief Operating Officer Marcelo Claure will leave the company after nine years.
Claure, who was also CEO of SoftBank Group International and right-hand man to SoftBank boss Masayoshi Son, took over running WeWork after founder Adam Neumann stepped down.
Some media reported on Claure's departure on Thursday,
Michel Combes has been appointed CEO of SoftBank Group International, where he will oversee the company's operating and investment portfolio.
Meanwhile, the Japanese yen traded at 115.66 per U.S. dollar,
The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong jettisoned 256.92 points, or 1.1%, to 23,550.08. Hong Kong was slated to release its GDP report for the fourth quarter on Friday afternoon.
Some Hong Kong-listed Chinese tech giants fell: JD.com was down 2.8%, while Xiaomi shed 1.3%.
The Australian dollar changed hands at $0.7014, down slightly from $0.7031 earlier.
In other markets
Markets in Taiwan and New Zealand remained shuttered for holiday.
In China, the CSI 300 declined 56.11 points, or 1.2%, to 4,563.77
In Korea, the Kospi index recovered 48.85 points, or 1.9%, to 2,663.34
In Singapore, the Straits Times Index lost 13.7 points, or 0.4%, to 3,246.33.
In Australia, the ASX 200 zoomed 149.86 points, or 2.2%, to 6,988.14.
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(MENAFN- KNN India)
India aims to become global hub for green shipbuilding by 2030: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Gurugram, Mar 23 (KNN) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda SonowaI on Wednesday said that India aims at becoming 'global hub for green shipbuilding' by 2030 with launch of Green Tug Transition Programme(GTTP).
Inaugurating India's first National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) in Gurugram, Sonowal said,“the programme will start with 'Green Hybrid Tugs', which will be powered by Green Hybrid Propulsion systems, and subsequently adopting non-fossil fuel solutions like (Methanol, Ammonia, Hydrogen).”
The target has been set for the Green Tugs to start working in all major ports by 2025 and at least 50 per cent of all the Tugs are likely to be converted into Green Tugs by 2030, according to an official statement.
Taking about the first Centre of Excellence, he said that the centre is an important step towards this movement as it aims to transform ports and shipping more environment friendly.
The National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS)
is the result of a collaboration between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India and the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
The event was also attended by Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, MoPSW, Vibha Dhawan, Director General of TERI and other senior officials of TERI as well as the ministry.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The bulk carrier Aroyat, laden with Ukrainian grain, has reached Turkey. It is the second ship that passed through the temporary corridor across the Black Sea.
The Palau-flagged bulk carrier Aroyat – laden with 17,600 tonnes of wheat – is bound for Egypt, France24 reports.
According to the websites Marine Traffic and Vessel Finder, the Aroyat was at the southern exit of the Bosphorus Strait at 0300 GMT on Sunday.
As reported, on August 10, Kyiv announced new temporary routes for merchant ships going to/from the Black Sea seaports of Ukraine.
On September 22, the Palau-flagged bulk carrier Aroyat left the port of Chornomorsk in Odesa region. This is the second bulker that entered the port and left it through the temporary corridor.
On September 19, the vessel Resilient Africa left the port of Chornomorsk with 3,000 tonnes of wheat on board. On September 21, it reached the Bosphorus Strait.
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(MENAFN – Daily News Egypt) Egypt’s total automotive sales in August 2020 saw a rise of 41.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) and 13.7% month-on-month (m-o-m), amounting to 20,800 units.
The latest figures reflect a strong recovery, with sales likely to be impacted by pent-up demand, in addition to favourable financing options for car purchases made available by banks.
Passenger car (PC) sales during the same period increased 48% y-o-y, and 27.8% m-o-m, amounting to 15,900 units.
GB Auto’s (AUTO) total market share, covering the Hyundai, Mazda, Geely, and Chery brands, stood at 18.5% in August 2020. This reflected a downturn from the 29.1% it recorded in August 2019, but an increase from the 14.9% in June 2020.
AUTO’s PC sales in August declined 6% y-o-y and 58% m-o-m, amounting to 2,900 units. The y-o-y decline was driven mainly by lower CBU sales (down 21%), while CKD sales increased 19%. The m-o-m decline resulted from higher CBU sales of 98%, and growth in CKD sales by 30%.
Naeem Research said that the Hyundai Accent RB achieved sales volumes of 81 units during the first month of its launch. On MM Group’s (MTIE EY) PC sales, luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover saw sales volumes rise 33.3% y-o-y, but remain flat m-o-m, amounting to 40 units in August 2020
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Jordan- King Receives Cypriot Foreign Minister
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) As communicated on 3 June 2021, Tryg's Capital Markets Day will take place on 16 November. The event will be hosted in London at the Dorchester Hotel from 10:00-12:30 GMT and streamed live via tryg.com.
In the unlikely case of the UK Government re-introducing COVID-19 restrictions, the event will be held in a full virtual format.
The Dorchester Hotel
53 Park Lane
London W1K 1QA
Morten Hübbe, CEO
Barbara Plucnar Jensen, CFO
Johan Kirstein Brammer, CCO
Lars Bonde, COO
09:30 - 10:00 Registration and coffee
10:00 - 12:30 Presentation by Tryg Executive Board
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
Please register for the event by sending an e-mail with your full name and the name of your company to Anna Fricke, .
For the program of the event, please see attached document.
- Tryg's Capital Markets Day invitation
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Stocks in Play
3/17/2023 - 8:58 AM EST - Usha Resources Ltd : Announces that, subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, due to investor demand it has increased the size of its non-brokered private placement, as previously announced on March 3, 2023. The Company now proposes to issue up to 9,230,769 units at $0.325 per Unit for total gross proceeds of up to $3,000,000. Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company and one transferable common share purchase warrant exercisable at $0.50 per Share for a period of three years from the closing date of the Private Placement. Usha Resources Ltd shares v.usha are trading up one cent at $0.33.
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(MENAFN) In a significant development, global electronic goods manufacturers LG, Sony, and Bosch have initiated the closure of their single-brand stores in Russia, as reported by the news daily Kommersant on Tuesday. Representatives of these renowned brands confirmed the ongoing divestment, aligning with their earlier announcements to either exit the Russian market or suspend deliveries in response to Western sanctions linked to the Ukraine conflict.
Despite the earlier declarations, the brands' stores in Russia had continued operations until recently. LG's technical support confirmed plans to shutter all its Russian stores, citing a "halt in supply deliveries" as the primary reason for the decision. Similarly, Sony's support operator attributed the closures to a lack of supplies, noting that three single-brand stores in Moscow would remain open until summer to sell off remaining inventory. Bosch, too, has closed most of its stores, retaining only one open until the stock is sold.
According to a source from a large retailer, the delayed closure of these stores was influenced by long-term lease agreements with shopping malls. The tenant-landlord dynamics required a six-month notice period for termination, making it more practical for the departing vendors and their retail partners to fulfill their contractual obligations. The source explained that despite the cessation of official deliveries long ago, contractual obligations and potential fines played a role in the extended operation of these stores.
This move by LG, Sony, and Bosch highlights the complexities faced by global corporations navigating geopolitical challenges and sanctions. The divestment underscores the impact of international events on business operations and raises questions about the broader economic implications for both the departing companies and the Russian market. As these tech giants hasten their exit, the situation sheds light on the intricate dynamics between global economic pressures, corporate decisions, and contractual obligations in an increasingly interconnected world.
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Jordan- Rise in temperatures forecast Wednesday, drop over weekend
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, March 14 (Petra)-- A slight rise in temperatures is expected on Wednesday, becoming 5-6 degrees above their annual average. Therefore, warm weather will prevail across the Kingdom during day hours, the Jordan Metrological Department (JMD) said.
The department pointed that the weather will change at night, becoming relatively cold in the hilly areas and the Badia regions and pleasant in the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea.
Daytime temperatures forecast for today in Amman will reach 23 degrees Celsius dropping down to 8 at night, while in the northern and southern cities they will range between a high of 20 degrees and a low of 9. The weather will be warmer in the port city of Aqaba with highs reaching 31 degrees and lows standing at 15, the JMD said.
Mercury levels will drop few degrees on Thursday bringing pleasant weather in the hilly areas, while it will be warm in other parts of the country with clouds at various altitudes and a chance for light scattered showers. Winds will be westerly moderate to brisk at times, the JMD added.
A further drop in temperatures is expected on Friday, creating relatively cold weather in the mountainous areas, but remains warm in other regions with clouds at various altitudes and northwesterly moderate to brisk winds, blowing dust in the southern and eastern parts of the country, the department noted.
14/3/2018 - 09:49:22 AM
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(MENAFN- Caribbean News Global)
By Government Press Office | BELIZE
BELMOPAN, Belize –
The ministry of sustainable development, climate change and disaster risk management and the TaiwanICDF held the closing ceremony for the Belize Interdepartmental Rapid Response Team Training Program, which also presented the results of a three-week disaster management training held in Taipei, Taiwan.
The training program was conducted under the TaiwanICDF Flood Warning Capacity Improvement for the Belize River Basin Project to enhance the flood warning capacity in Belize.
In the face of climate change, Belize and the entire Atlantic region are witnessing extreme storms and flooding. To better prepare and respond to the disasters, the ministry of sustainable development, climate change and disaster risk management has established the Belize Interdepartmental Rapid Response Team, comprising professionals from various departments such as the National Meteorological Service, Hydrology Unit, National Fire Service, Department of the Environment, and the National Emergency Management Organization. The team's mission is to coordinate national response to natural disasters, focusing on flood events.
The training in Taipei covered topics such as flood disaster prevention and rescue, hydrological data establishment, and disaster management, complemented by visits to various disaster management sites and related national institutions. Participants witnessed Taiwan's disaster management practices firsthand and learned how to better predict, respond to, and mitigate flood disasters. The knowledge and techniques offered by the training are expected to enhance the team's capacity to address the potential climate crisis in Belize.
In attendance at the ceremony were Orlando Habet, minister of sustainable development, climate change and disaster risk management; H.E. Lily Li-Wen Hsu, ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize; Judene Tingling-Linares, director for the policy, project and planning unit in the ministry; chief Robert Pan, and project manager Jason Tuan of the Taiwan Technical Mission in Belize.
The ministry of sustainable development and the Taiwan embassy recognize the successful outcome of the training program. The ministry and embassy look forward to closer bilateral cooperation to increase Belize's resilience toward the increasing impact of climate change and natural disasters.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 15. Tariffs for
universal postal services can be approved by the Ministry of
Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
This matter was reflected in a proposed amendment to the "Law on
post", which was discussed at today's meeting of the Committee on
Economic Policy, Industry, and Entrepreneurship of the Azerbaijani
According to the decree of the President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev "On amendments to certain decrees of the
president of the republic of Azerbaijan in connection with
improving the regulation of tariffs and fees for services in the
field of digital development and transport" dated September 2,
2023, tariffs and fees for services in the field of digital
development (including postal) and transport must be reviewed
taking into account the opinions of the Ministries of Economy and
Finance of Azerbaijan and approved by the Ministry of Digital
Development and Transport.
The proposed draft law, in accordance with this decree, is
prepared with the aim of approving tariffs for universal postal
services by the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport.
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(MENAFN) According to the Treasury and Finance Ministry, Türkiye's gross external debt stock reached USD459.03 billion at the end of 2022, indicating an increase from USD439.26 billion at the end of 2021. However, the debt-to-GDP ratio decreased from 54.4 percent to 50.7 percent. The country's gross external debt represents the total amount of money that it owes to foreign creditors.
The net foreign debt of Türkiye was reported to be USD235.28 billion as of December 31, 2022, accounting for 26 percent of its GDP. This indicates a rise from the net debt of USD222.48 billion at the end of the previous year, while the debt-to-GDP ratio was 27.6 percent. Net foreign debt is the difference between a country's gross external debt and its foreign assets.
The increase in Türkiye's external debt may have been driven by factors such as borrowing for infrastructure projects or to finance its current account deficit. However, the decrease in the debt-to-GDP ratio is positive news for the country's economy as it indicates that the country's economic output is growing at a faster rate than its debt.
The government's efforts to reduce the current account deficit, which is the difference between the country's imports and exports, may have contributed to the decrease in the debt-to-GDP ratio. Türkiye's current account deficit narrowed to USD25.3 billion in 2021 from USD35.1 billion in 2020. The country's efforts to attract foreign investment and increase exports may also have contributed to the decrease in the debt-to-GDP ratio.
In summary, while Türkiye's gross external debt increased in 2022, the decrease in the debt-to-GDP ratio is a positive development for the country's economy. The government's efforts to reduce the current account deficit and attract foreign investment may have contributed to this decrease.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The Sharia'a supervisory board of Bank Muscat's Meethaq Islamic Banking window held its first meeting of 2018 under the chairmanship of Sheikh Dr Ali Qaradaghi at Bank Muscat head office.
The meeting was attended by the board members and Sulaiman al Harthy, deputy chief executive officer – Islamic banking at Bank Muscat. The meeting reviewed the 2017 financial results and new products and services in the pipeline for 2018, according to a press release.
Harthy said, 'The Meethaq Sharia'a supervisory board discussed many important topics to consolidate the leading position of Meethaq Islamic Banking. Meethaq is focused on developing as a benchmark for Islamic banking and finance in Oman and the region. Within four years of operations, Meethaq has crossed RO1bn in assets and consolidated its leadership position. Meethaq has also recorded many achievements contributing to the growth and development of the sultanate's economy. The Meethaq Sharia'a supervisory board has made valuable contributions in establishing Meethaq as the leading Islamic banking service provider in Oman.'
Meethaq maintains its leadership position in Oman's Islamic banking industry in terms of financing receivables, branch network, products and services, IT infrastructure and human resources. Its financing receivables rose to RO970mn in 2017 compared to RO855mn in 2016, recording an increase of 13.5 per cent.
Meethaq's customer deposits rose to RO960mn in 2017 from RO763mn in the previous year, registering an increase of 25.8 per cent. As part of its focus to expand operations across the sultanate and offer world-class Islamic banking experience to customers, Meethaq has widened its state-of-the-art branch network to 19.
Meethaq has adopted the best practices in Islamic banking and finance worldwide to combine a robust model, which protects customers and complements the Islamic banking industry. Every Meethaq product goes through the process of Sharia'a compliance certification by the Sharia'a supervisory board and is created in line with the guidelines of the Central Bank of Oman.
In recognition of outstanding achievements in Islamic banking, Meethaq has won many prestigious local, regional and global awards.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – Tailors and retailers across Morocco have reportedly received notices from the Interior Ministry, urging them to stop the sale of burqas.
Burqa producers and retailers have been issued written warnings of their obligation to cease making and/or selling the garment. They have been further instructed to get rid of their burqa stock or convert it within 48 hours, or risk confiscation of all goods.
Representatives of the Interior Ministry visited markets to inform both sellers and tailors to stop the production and sale of the burqa and hand-deliver the written notices.
A picture currently being circulated on social media platforms, shows a copy of the notice that was sent by El Basha, a representative of the Interior Ministry, saying 'following the observations of the authorities, we notice that you sell burqas – so, we are calling on you to get rid of the products of this outfit within 48 hours and to refrain from selling it in the future.'
'We have taken measures to completely ban the import, manufacture and marketing of this garment in all cities and towns in the kingdom,' a senior official at the Ministry of Interior was quoted by Moroccan news outlet Le360 as saying.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Fri 29 Sep 2023, 9:09 PM
The high-profile Mo Bobat, who was instrumental in England adopting a path-breaking approach in white-ball cricket as their Performance Director, on Friday joined Royal Challengers Bangalore as Director of Cricket ahead of IPL 2024.
The highlight of Bobat's tenure with the England men's team was the Three Lions winning the 50-over World Cup in 2019 and the T20 World Cup in 2022.
The 40-year-old had joined the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in 2011, and then gradually rose to the role of Performance Director in 2019.
At RCB, Bobat will step into the shoes of Mike Hesson, whose contract was not renewed by the RCB while snapping the ties with the Kiwi in July.
"It's important to acknowledge the work of both Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar, for the stability and consistency they provided over recent years," Bobat said in a statement issued by the RCB.
It will also be a reunion for Bobat with Andy Flower, with whom he had worked during the latter's England stint.
Flower had recently taken over as RCB head coach replacing Bangar.
"I'm really looking forward to working closely with Andy Flower, somebody I know well, to take on the baton and deliver the success that RCB craves.
"Andy and I are relishing the challenges ahead, and we're looking forward to helping Faf (Du Plessis) and the players to fulfil their potential," Babat added.
Prathmesh Mishra, the Chairman of RCB, said Babat will oversee high-performance needs of the team, which is yet to win an IPL title in 15 seasons.
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"With RCB, he will oversee all talent recruitment and performance plans, and will aim to establish the cultural and high-performance foundations for sustained success.
"Babat has already proved what he can do in a similar role with England, and I believe, with the expertise and years of experience, he will guide RCB to newer horizons and excellence," said Mishra.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Dec.10 (Petra) -- Mild temperatures are anticipated across most regions in the kingdom on Sunday, with relatively warm conditions expected in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba.
According to the Jordan Meteorological Department, high-level clouds will be observed, accompanied by moderate southeast winds.
On Monday, the weather will turn relatively cool, featuring partial to mostly cloudy skies. The conditions will remain moderate in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba.
Gradually, the southern and eastern regions will be impacted by an unsettled weather pattern, resulting in cloud formation at different altitudes and the possibility of rain in the southern areas, progressively extending towards the eastern parts. Intermittent heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, may occur.
As the night progresses, the likelihood of rain will decrease. The winds will be moderate southeast, occasionally becoming active in the south and east, leading to localized dust stirring.
Tuesday's weather will remain relatively cool, with partial to occasional cloudiness prevailing in most areas. Scattered showers are expected in parts of the southeastern regions. The winds will be moderate northeast, occasionally becoming active, causing dust to be raised in the Badia regions.
Today's peak temperatures will be between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius in Amman and various highlands throughout the Kingdom, with lows of 8C at night. The Gulf city of Aqaba will have moderate weather, with highs of 27C and lows of 16C.
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Dhaka: Marriott International's Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel announces its Valentine's Day celebration plans for couples. The hotel is adorned with Valentine's décor: cascading lights, floral accents and romantic embellishments.
The hotel's bakery and café-GBC-offers delectable selection of special combos of BDT 2600 net comprising pastries, cakes and treats designed exclusively for Valentine's Day.
Bahar, the multicuisine buffet restaurant, invites couples to indulge in a sumptuous themed buffet dinner with Buy One Get One offer on selected bank cards at BDT 7999.
Sear Restaurant offers a fine dining date night for two, complemented with Salsa dance, at BDT 12,999. Set atop the 19th floor, the rooftop restaurant of the hotel also offers panoramic views and a vibrant atmosphere for couples on Valentine's Day.
Additionally, Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel is offering an exclusive staycation offer too on Valentine's Day.
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The price of Azeri LT CIF Augusta, produced at the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) field, declined by 67 cents on Jan. 27 compared to the previous price, settling at $93.17 per barrel, Trend reports referring to the source from the country's oil and gas market.
The price of Azeri LT FOB Ceyhan on Jan. 27 amounted to $92.3 per barrel, down by 68 cents as compared to the previous price.
Azerbaijan has been producing Azeri LT since 1997 and exporting it via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) and Baku-Supsa Western Export Pipeline, as well as by rail to the Georgian port of Batumi.
Azerbaijan also sells its URALS oil from the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, delivering it through the Baku-Novorossiysk pipeline.
The price of URALS with shipment from the port made up $87.86 per barrel on Jan. 27, lowering by 69 cents as compared to the previous price.
Meanwhile, the cost of a barrel of Brent Dated oil, produced in the North Sea decreased by 73 cents compared to the previous price and made up $91.29 per barrel.
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New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) A multi-disciplinary team from the National Jal Jeevan Mission is visiting Jharkhand during September 6 to 9 to discuss various aspects of progress and implementation of the mission in the state.
During the visit to the state's Ranchi, Dhanbad, Khunti, and Hazaribagh districts, team members are visiting 3-5 villages daily depending on the feasibility, a release from the Jal Shakti Ministry said.
The visiting team aims at understanding ground situation as well as discuss about the saturation plan for 100 per cent coverage of households for making provision of tap water connections. They are interacting with district officials, local village community, members of Gram Panchayats, etc. After the visit to districts, they will interact with the state team, the release said.
Jharkhand is planning 100 per cent functional household tap connections to all households by 2023-24. Out of 59.24 lakh rural households in the state, 8.60 lakh (14.5 per cent) households have tap water connections.
On August 15, 2019, at the time of launch of Jal Jeevan Mission, only 3.45 lakh (5.85 per cent) rural households in Jharkhand had tap water supply. In 24 months, 5.15 lakh households (8.7 per cent) in the state have been provided tap water connections. However, in comparison to national average of 23 per cent increase in providing tap water supply in rural households, the progress made in Jharkhand is very slow, the release added.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Lucknow, Mar 4 (KNN) The Uttar Pradesh government has set an ambitious target of generating 22,000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy by 2027, with an anticipated investment of Rs 80,000 crore.
Under this initiative, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector will play a pivotal role, utilising 12,000 acres of land in designated hubs for solar energy generation.
Neeraj Singhal, National President, Indian Industries Association, highlighted that MSMEs located within the jurisdiction of the UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) will be at the forefront of this endeavour.
He said,“These hubs come under the jurisdiction of UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA)."
"The process of installing rooftop solar power plants has begun in 15 industrial areas of the state, including Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Greater Noida,” he further added.
Singhal further elaborated that an average investment of Rs 4 crore is being allocated to generate one MW of solar power capacity.
This translates to an estimated investment of over Rs 80,000 crore for achieving the targeted 22,000 MW capacity in Uttar Pradesh.
Moreover, he emphasised that the adoption of clean energy solutions will not only lead to savings in energy consumption bills for industries but also enhance their competitiveness.
Singhal mentioned,“Solar energy will result in savings in energy consumption bills of industry. This will improve operating margins and make industry more competitive apart from contributing to achieving the Net Zero goal of India.”
Currently, Uttar Pradesh generates more than 2,100 MW of solar energy, with the Bundelkhand region contributing significantly to this output.
Energy Minister A K Sharma has instructed officials to synchronise the state's energy strategy with the target of building a USD 5 trillion economy.
To bolster solar energy infrastructure, the government is establishing solar parks totalling 3,630 MW and developing a 4,000 MW green energy corridor in Bundelkhand.
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A Becker couple was fined $1,300 for hunting waterfowl over bait and shooting hour violations during opening day of the Minnesota waterfowl season.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In an initiative aimed at promoting education and rehabilitation among inmates, as many as 145 prisoners in Maharashtra have had their sentences reduced between 2019 and June 2023 for successfully completing educational programs. These programs include Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), undergraduate, and postgraduate courses.
While Maharashtra prisons offer education opportunities to both undertrials and convicts, only convicted prisoners are eligible for sentence reductions upon the completion of their studies. The state has established study centers in ten correctional facilities to facilitate these educational programs.
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At these study centers, inmates can enroll in courses offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) or Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU). The correctional institutions provide course materials, access to prison-appointed teachers for guidance, and conduct exams within the prison premises.
Remarkable stories have emerged from this educational initiative, including that of a woman who earned a postgraduate degree while serving a murder sentence at Nagpur jail. Her husband, who was also convicted in the same case, has already been released, and her degree will reduce her sentence by three months.
Nagpur Central Jail stands out as a leader in this effort, having released 61 inmates early between 2019 and June 2023, more than any other prison in Maharashtra.
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The decision to grant sentence reductions for educational achievements reflects the state's commitment to encourage prisoners to pursue higher education, improve their prospects for reintegration into society upon release, and contribute positively to their rehabilitation.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Aug.26
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
Hurricane Harvey looks set to disrupt the US Gulf Coast crude and product markets in the coming days and possibly weeks, according to the US JP Morgan analysis.
'Offshore dislocations appear limited, relative to the more significant onshore disruption to refining and midstream infrastructure. A slow restart of refineries will tighten product markets in the Gulf Coast and US East Coast regions and also further afield,' said the analysis obtained by Trend.
In contrast to previous Hurricane-related outages, the region is a significant supplier of crude and products to Europe, Latin American and increasingly further afield, said the analysts.
However, JP Morgan believes that once the disruption ebbs, a process that could take several weeks, but is more likely to be largely resolved in a matter of days, the bigger picture will still be one of seasonally softer demand for products by consumers in the coming weeks and falling crude use by refineries as planned maintenance ramps up.
'We retain a cautious outlook on crude in the short term, and for 2018, where we expect West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil to average $42 per barrel as resurgent US crude production combines with increasing OPEC/non-OPEC supply to swamp markets - particularly during the first half of 2018,' said the analysts.
JP Morgan states that arguably, the biggest change in the USGC oil market since it last faced disruption from a major storm is the rise in product and crude exports from the region.
' Hence, while the impacts of the Hurricanes of 2005 and 2008 were largely (though not exclusively) felt on domestic oil product markets, the consequences of a major disruption on the USGC will be felt in the pricing of oil product markets in Latin America and Europe and crude markets as far away as Asia,' said the analysis.
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CAIT seeks 10-day lockdown in national capital to curb corona cases
New Delhi, Apr 16 (KNN) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has asked the Delhi government to impose a complete lockdown for at least 10 days to control coronavirus infections but at the same time ensure movement of vehicles carrying essential goods for the people.
'The time has come to take a strong step in order to curb the rapid outbreak and a complete lockdown for at least 10 days in order to break the chain seems the right thing to do, CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said on Thursday.
He further said that Delhi government's decision on restrictions is a right step but inadequate as the number of cases are increasing at a very fast pace.
'It is very important to break the chain and for that it is very important to put a complete lock down for at least 10 days in Delhi. Traders of Delhi stand with the government and will continue supplies of essential commodities uninterruptedly, he added.
The traders' body on Thursday said that people engaged in essential services should get e-passes on time and that the government should ensure smooth movement of vehicles at borders.
Khandelwal also asserted that CAIT will soon convene a meeting of various trade organisations of Delhi and take a detailed view on all the issues-related to possible lockdown.
'If necessary, the traders can also call for closing their shops, he noted.
Amid surging COVID cases, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced weekend curfew in Delhi apart from various other curbs.
All malls, gyms, spas, and auditoriums will be shut while Cinema halls will be operational with just 30 per cent seating capacity, announced the Delhi CM.
Kejriwal made the announcement after holding an emergency meeting with Lt Governor Anil Baijal and then with Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday.
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(MENAFN) On Thursday, July 1, the Statistics Authority of the Philippines (PSA) said nearly 3.73 million Filipinos were unemployed in May, down from 4.14 million the previous year.
The results of the May Labor Force Survey showed, as PSA Director Dennis Mapa said in an online meeting, that the unemployment rate in the Philippines in May was expected to be 7. , 7%, the second lowest in 2020, after the 7.1% announced in March.
The Philippines Economic Team said the underemployment rate also fell from 17.2% in April to 12.3% in May, the lowest underemployment rate since 1987.
Overall employment remains above pre-coronavirus levels with a net job creation of 2.2 million since January last year, according to the team which includes Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua , Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado.
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New Delhi : India has reported the highest single-day spike of 24,879 new positive cases and 487 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 7,67,296, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Out of the total number of cases, 2,69,789 are active, 4,76,378 have been cured/discharged/migrated and 21,129 have died.
Maharashtra which continues to be the worst affected state by the pandemic has reported 6875 new cases of COVID-19, and 219 deaths on Thursday.
While 4067 people recovered in Maharashtra today. The total number of cases in the state rises to 2,30,599 including 1,27,259 recovered, 93,652 active cases and 9,667 deaths, as per the Public Health Department of the state.
Tamil Nadu has reported 65 deaths and 4,231 new cases of COVID-19 today. The total number of cases stands at 1,26,581 including 46,652 active cases and 1,765 deaths, as per the state’s Health Department
In Delhi, the number of cases of coronavirus reached 104864. The active cases in the national capital is 23452. The number of persons cured or discharged are 78199. The death toll is at 3213, as per the MoHFW.
Gujarat has so far reported 38333 cases of COVID-19. The active cases in the state are 9051. The number of persons cured or discharged are 27289. The death toll in the state has reached 1993.
Uttar Pradesh reported 1,248 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, said Amit Mohan Prasad, State Principal Secretary (Health) on Thursday.
Prasad said, “In the last 24 hours, 1,248 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state. There are 10,373 active cases, 21,127 discharged so far and 862 patients have succumbed to the infection.”
Bihar reported 704 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, informed the State Health Department. With this, the state tally of coronavirus cases has climbed to 13,978, including 9,541 recovered cases, said the health department.
Kerala has reported 339 new COVID-19 cases and 149 recoveries today. Of the new cases, 117 returned from abroad, 74 from other states, and 133 contracted disease through local contacts, said State Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
There are a total of 6,534 COVID-19 positive cases in the State of which 2,795 are active cases, Pinarayi Vijayan said.
Andhra Pradesh reported 1555 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state now stands at 23,814, including 12154 recoveries and 277 deaths, according to State Health Department. There are currently 10,544 active cases in the state.
On the other hand, with two new COVID-19 cases reported in the state in the last 24 hours, the tally has reached 1,101, informed Himachal Pradesh Health Department on Thursday. According to the State Health Department, there are 256 active cases for coronavirus in the state while 821 people have recovered from the virus.
A total of 149 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths were reported in Rajasthan on Thursday, according to the state health department. With this, the total number of cases in the state is now at 22,212, including 4,846 active cases and 489 deaths.
Chandigarh has reported 16 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 523 including 113 active cases and seven deaths.
Manipur has reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 and six people discharged in the state in the last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 1450, including 651 active cases and 799 recovered cases. Recovery rate is 55.1 per cent in the state as per the government of Manipur. (ANI)


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Dhaka : In one rainy evening, I heard a new food outlet of the renowned Fakruddin has opened in the capital. Fakruddin, among people of Dhaka, is known for its delicious Kacchi Briyani. They started this business of preparing Kacchi Biryani initially for weddings. However, now their third generation has expanded the business establishing food outlets in different corners of the city.
The latest outlet is located at Chowdhury Para Khilgaon Road. The area is already popular among food lovers of the city. So this new addition of the famous Fakruddin will add more value to the biryani lovers.
This outlet is not only a restaurant. It has three floors, the first floor is the restaurant, with a capacity of 60 persons and a kids corner. The rest of the two floors are for holding parties for birthdays, haldi, wedding, and family functions etc, with a capacity of 150 to 170 persons.
The restaurant not only serves traditional Kacchi Biryani, Chicken roast, jali kabab, borhani, but also Luchi-Alur Dom, Kebabs, Chicken tikka, fried chicken, french fries, whole fish fry and a few more dishes. Each and every item is mouthwatering. Fakruddin is a brand and has already established itself as a quality food server.
The environment of the new outlet is cosy and quiet. For families or small groups, this is quite comfortable and friendly to your pocket.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Exports of foodstuffs from Odesa ports through the 'grain corridor' decreased by a third over the past week due to sabotage by the Russian side.
Spokesperson for the Odesa Regional Military Administration Serhiy Bratchuk said this at a briefing at Media Center Ukraine - Ukrinform.
'Over the past week, 18 ships exported 664,000 tonnes of foodstuffs from the ports of Great Odesa. Unfortunately, this is a third less than the week before the previous one,' Bratchuk noted.
He emphasized that the decrease in the volume of exports is not related to storms or problems in energy supply, but to the fact that the Russian side is sabotaging and delaying the inspection of ships that sail to and from the ports of Odesa. Read also: zelensky: it's time to expand 'grain initiative' to ports of mykolaiv region
According to Bratchuk, 60,000 tonnes of wheat were sent to Kenya, 56,000 tonnes to Bangladesh, and 60,000 tonnes of vegetable oil to India.
As reported by Ukrinform, in Istanbul on November 17, Ukraine, the United Nations, and Turkey agreed to extend the initiative for the safe transportation of agricultural products across the Black Sea for another 120 days. It was launched on July 22, and the first ship with Ukrainian foodstuffs left the port of Odesa on August 1.
As of the end of January 2023, Ukraine sent 675 ships carrying 18.4 million tonnes within the framework of the grain initiative. The share of Africa is 2.3 million tonnes, Asia – 5.1 million tonnes, Europe – 7.5 million tonnes, the Middle East – 3.4 million tonnes.
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ADIB raises credit rating to reflect strength, stability of financial sector
(MENAFN) Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank recently announced an upward revision of its basic credit rating (BCA) by the renowned global credit rating agency Moody's, underscoring the ongoing stability and enhancement of its financial standing. The bank attributes this rating upgrade to a marked improvement in profitability, fueled by higher profit margins and a diversified revenue stream, following its achievement of record net profits in 2023, coupled with a noticeable surge in net revenues.
Of notable significance is the strengthening of the bank's capital levels, a testament to its resilience, with a strategic emphasis on stable, low-cost current and savings account deposits contributing significantly to bolstering the bank's financial flexibility. Moody's, in reaffirming Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's long-term issuer ratings in both local and foreign currency at the A2 level, while maintaining short-term issuer ratings at the Prime-1 level, signifies the agency's recognition of the bank's financial solidity and operational efficacy.
Moreover, Moody's has elevated the bank's basic credit ratings (BCA) and adjusted BCA from ba1 to baa3, maintaining a stable outlook for issuers' ratings in the long term. These upgraded ratings not only underscore Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's pivotal role within the UAE's banking sector but also reflect the government's steadfast commitment to continually bolstering and backing local banks and institutions.
In essence, the newfound ratings by Moody's serve as a validation of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's strong financial performance and its unwavering dedication to delivering value to stakeholders while navigating the dynamic landscape of the banking industry.
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