The Haryana health department has further reduced the cost of Reverse transcription-polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests from ₹1,200 to ₹900, confirmed the senior state official on Thursday.
The testing cost of rapid antigen test has also been brought down from ₹650 to ₹500. With the reduced prices, it is expected that the testing would increase in the state. On Thursday, the state health department directed the private labs to not charge more than the new prices.
The private labs said that the increase in testing volume would cover up for the remaining costs.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise daily, the district health officials said that testing can be increased with the affordability that comes with the revised costs.
Rajeev Arora, the additional chief secretary of the state health department said that the decision has been taken after consultation with the private labs.
"The rates of the RT-PCR kits are declining. Our officials are keeping watch on the cost and immediately taking action when appropriate. Even the cost of consumables is included in the testing slab," said Arora as reported by The Hindustan Times.
Dr Virender Yadav, chief medical officer, said that the testing might increase due to affordability.


Residents face severe crisis assessing homes
Following the prediction of the flood that will affect eighteen local government areas in Rivers state by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency(NIMET)
Residents in the eighteen local government areas are now living in panic as the water level continues to rise thereby making it difficult for them to access their homes and places of work.
A severe flood which was caused by continuous rainfall has caused serious havoc and sacked some residents from their homes in Oyigo local government area as buildings have been submerged in water.
Some victims in the Rivers community express their worry over the state of their area as affected by the flood.
They, however, call on the government to come to their aid in finding a permanent solution to the problem of flooding.
NIMET and the Rivers state government had earlier warned residents of the eighteen local government areas of the state to relocate from flood-prone areas.


Brits and Bush Divided on Lebanon
According to The Times (of London), British officials dispute the effectiveness of Israel?s bombing campaign and warn of a potential backlash.
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With over 300 Lebanese killed, and the fighting ongoing, British officials depart from the U.S. position, which reportedly is to allow the conflict to continue for another week.
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Lahore: Secretary General, Jamaat e Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has said that the international establishment had maneuvered a compromise between the PMLN, the PPP and the MQM to serve its agenda while the masses would suffer due their lust for power.
Speaking at an Iftar dinner, he said that the situation in Karachi was serious as extortion, target killings and abductions were on the rise. He said with the change of government and the exclusion of the MQM from the Sindh government, the people were expecting that the law would come into force against the elements involved in plundering the Karachi wealth, transferring it to Britain, besides money laundering. However, he said, it seemed that due to the compromise between the PMLN the PPP and the MQM, these expectations would die out.
Baloch said that politics based on vested interests had already done incalculable harm to the country’s economy and national solidarity, and added that the U turn by the present rulers would prove most dangerous in the future. He counseled the PMLN and the PPP leadership to see reason and abandon their past policies in the larger national interest.
The JI central leader condemned the drone attacks as violation of the country’s independence and sovereignty. He said, the previous governments headed by Pervez Musharraf and Zardari had been silent on drone attacks as their tacit approval was involved. However, he wondered why the new government was continuing the previous policy. He said, the drone attacks resulted in the death of innocent people but reaction to the drone attacks resulted in bloodshed all over the country.
Commenting on the presidential elections, Liaqat Baloch said that the ruling party had the majority in the parliament but it had made the elections controversial. He said the JI would support the PTI candidate, and clarified that the PTI was contesting the presidential election in protest.


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The role of a social worker has changed significantly since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social workers have had to adapt to new challenges and find new ways to support and serve their clients. Some of the ways in which the role of a social worker has changed include:
Increased use of technology: Social workers have had to rely more heavily on technology to conduct virtual meetings and sessions with clients.
Increased demand for services: The pandemic has led to an increase in demand for social services, as people are facing new and additional challenges related to job loss, financial insecurity, and isolation.
New areas of focus: Social workers have had to adapt to new areas of focus, such as addressing the needs of people who have been affected by the pandemic in various ways, and providing support to those who are struggling with mental health issues related to the pandemic.
Increased collaboration: Social workers have had to work more closely with other professionals, such as healthcare workers and public health officials, to address the needs of their clients in the context of the pandemic.
Overall, the pandemic has required social workers to be more flexible and adaptable in their work, and has highlighted the importance of their role in supporting and helping those who are most vulnerable during these challenging times.


Company says Brazil hires were unrelated to North Dakota layoffs
A company that ships wind turbine blades through the Twin Ports announced last week that it would create 300 jobs at a new factory in Brazil, just a week after announcing it would cut more than 300 jobs at its manufacturing facility in Grand Forks, N.D.
LM Wind Power said there was no connection between the two events but was instead a reaction to strong growth in wind power development in South America while the industry was losing momentum in the United States.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) GAZA, March 9 (KUNA) -- At least 10 Palestinian people were wounded by the Israeli occupation forces on Friday near the Gaza Strip, said Palestinian Health Ministry on Friday.
Wounded people were admitted to the Strip's hospitals for treatment, Ashraf Al-Qudra, spokesman for the ministry, added in a press statement.
He noted that there have been confrontations on the northern and eastern borders of the Strip in support of Jerusalem.
He explained that five people were wounded in eastern Jabalia, one in eastern Gaza city and four others in Khan Younis.
Palestinian people have been protesting against US President Donald Trump's decision, issued on December 6, on recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and relocating the American embassy to the holy city.
Some Palestinian people were killed or wounded due to these protests organized in several areas.
Meanwhile, the Israeli forces killed a Palestinian handicapped man and wounded several others earlier in the day during clashes in the West Bank, the ministry announced.
Mohammad Al-Jaabari, 24, was shot in the chest by Israeli forces in the city of Al-Khalil, Hebron, and then died from his wounds, the ministry added in a statement. (pickup previous) wab.hm
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Mol to Split Strategy and Business Development Department
Hungarian energy group Mol has announced that its strategy and business development department will be separated into two distinct units. The new strategy development department will report to the group's CEO, while the corporate business development department will report to the chairman and CEO.
Mol has said that, in line with its strategic partnership with the Czech electricity generation company, CEZ, a gas and power division will also be established.Mol has said that Lajos Alacs will be responsible for the gas and power division. Mr Alacs has worked as executive vice president for strategy and business development.
Abel Galacz will be responsible for the corporate business development department. Mr Galacz has worked for Mol since 2000, and serves as advisor for the chairman.
The Hungarian company noted that Laszlo Varro will be responsible for the strategy development department. Mr Varro has worked as Mol's chief economist since 2005.


JSU announces new police chief before city
Horton joined Jackson Police Department in 1985
A news release from Jackson State University on Sunday beat the city at announcing the new police chief.
JSU alumnus Lindsey Horton was said to have been named the new chief of the Jackson Police Department, but city officials have not confirmed that.
Horton is expected to assume the police chief position on Monday and would succeed Rebecca Coleman.
Horton joined the JPD in 1985 and has served as deputy chief for more than 10 years.
Mayor-elect Chokwe Lumumba said he has yet to make an announcement.
"We are in discussions about that, and I think that there will be a release imminent about who we're picking for police chief as well as who we're picking for the fire chief," said Lumumba.
The Jackson Police Department will release more information Monday.


PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal said that the biggest weakness of today’s meeting was that the Leader of the House was absent and the Prime Minister did not consider the opposition worthy to sit with him.
Talking to Shahzeb Khanzada on Geo News today, Ahsan Iqbal said that he was surprised that the decision taken by the Information Minister was not taken at the national security briefing. No such briefing was given that an agreement has been reached with them, everyone agreed that any such agreement should be with the approval of Parliament.
Ahsan Iqbal said that the government makes decisions which are known to the international media and the parliament is kept completely unaware of this information.
The PML-N leader said that the style of government in Pakistan has discredited the national institutions, the military institutions were briefed on the possible threats to Pakistan, options were given on changes in Pakistan and the region.
Ahsan Iqbal said that the decision making body is the government or parliament? It is the job of the government to create consensus. Whatever policy decision is taken, it should be by consensus in the parliament.
He said that in Parliament we have tried to get the opposition to play a joint role, the government is going to bulldoze important legislation, we will play a full role in the joint floor of the Senate and Parliament.
Ahsan Iqbal said that the government is giving NRO to itself, the opposition will fight a legal battle over it, the NAB amendment bill has yet to go to the Senate, the NAB bill is a violation of the constitution and law.


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Berlin: Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa smashed the women's marathon world record in Berlin on Sunday, winning in 2hr 11min 53sec, more than two minutes ahead of the previous mark.
The 29-year-old Assefa bettered the record of 2:14:04 set by Kenyan Brigid Kosgei in Chicago in 2019.
Assefa crossed the line just after Kenyan men's world record holder Eliud Kipchoge won a record fifth Berlin marathon.
Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa smashes the women's marathon world record (Photo by Tobias Schwarz / AFP)
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Assefa broke away early in perfect conditions in the German capital and continued her stunning time to become the first woman to set the world record in Berlin since Japan's Naoko Takahashi in 2001.
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A suspect linked to the murder of a former Inspector of Police (IP) was shot dead by the Police Special Task Force (STF) during an alleged exchange of fire in the Meetiyagoda area.
The 42-year-old succumbed to his injuries in hospital after the STF retaliated when the suspect opened fire during an attempt to arrest him.
The Police said the STF had arrived at the location after receiving information there was an accused in a house in the area.
When the STF arrived at the location the suspect opened fire and the STF retaliated.
The suspect sustained injuries and was admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
He was accused of being involved in the murder of a former Inspector of Police (IP) in Galle recently. (Colombo Gazette)
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Rumsfeld on IRS Scandal: Disturbing for Government to Turn Against the People
Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said recent revelations that the IRS targeted conservative and Tea Party groups will damage the Obama administration, as Americans will not accept government officials deliberately and maliciously using the the government against them.
On Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot Channel 125, Rumsfeld said the "American people don't want the government turned against them." He said the "idea that an institution that powerful, that frightening can turn on the American people and use that power against them" would "really deeply disturb" Americans.
Speaking on reports that officials in the Treasury Department knew that the IRS was being investigated for targeting conservatives before the 2012 election, Rumsfeld also suggested the Obama administration hid the truth in order to win reelection.


Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has dismissed the negative statements from some countries and organizations on the general elections held in Pakistan on February 8, 2024, saying they were free and fair and reflected the will of the people.
In a press release issued on Saturday, MOFA spokesperson said that some of the statements were “surprising” and “not even factual”, as they did not take into account the complexity of the electoral process, the security challenges faced by the country, and the enthusiastic participation of tens of millions of voters.
The spokesperson said that Pakistan had held the elections peacefully and successfully while dealing with serious security threats resulting primarily from foreign sponsored terrorism. He said that some of the statements ignored the undeniable fact that Pakistan had held general elections, which was a sign of its commitment to building a stable and democratic society.
He also clarified that there was no nationwide internet shutdown on the polling day, as some of the statements had claimed. He said that only mobile services were suspended for the day to avoid terrorist incidents on the polling day, which was a common practice in many countries.
The spokesperson said that Pakistan valued constructive advice from its friends, but making negative commentary even before the completion of the electoral process was neither constructive nor objective. He said that Pakistan would continue to work towards building a vibrant democratic polity, as that was the aspiration of its people and the vision of its founding fathers.
The spokesperson urged the international community to respect the verdict of the Pakistani people and to support the democratic process in the country.
The elections were marred by allegations of rigging, violence, and media censorship by the opposition parties and some civil society groups. They also claimed that the military establishment and the judiciary had interfered in the electoral process to favor the PTI. The ECP rejected these allegations and said that it had conducted the elections in a transparent and impartial manner.
Some of the countries and organizations that issued statements on the elections included the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the Human Rights Watch. They expressed concerns over the reports of irregularities, intimidation, and restrictions on the media and civil society. They also called for a peaceful and inclusive transfer of power and urged all the parties to respect the democratic norms and the rule of law.


(MENAFN- IANS) Bhopal, March 5 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday lashed out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, saying that he is wasting his time on roads with his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and instead should focus and prepare for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
The Chief Minister said the grand-old party has a long experience in governance but it seems that their current leadership under Rahul Gandhi is focusing on others than their own party.
Chief Minister Yadav said that even the Congress leaders have expressed their disappointment over the timing of 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'.
On Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi visited Ujjain's Mahakal temple and offered prayers. Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath also joined Rahul in Ujjain.
“Ujjain is the land of Lord Mahakal and every citizen has the right to offer his or her prayer. But, at the same time, Rahul Gandhi should also tell the people why his party refused to participate in Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram in Ayodhya,” the Chief Minister said.
Addressing a public rally during his march, Rahul Gandhi continued his attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused him of not doing anything to tackle the rising unemployment problem in the country.
“PM Modi desires that our youth should spend all their time watching reels on cell phones and chant Jai Shri Ram, even as they starve to death,” Rahul Gandhi said.
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Madhya Pradesh on March 2 and after covering around 700 km in Gwalior-Chambal and Malwa-Nimar regions, it will enter Rajasthan on March 6.
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Mongolia reported 1,393 new Covid-19 infections, the highest daily spike since the outbreak, over the last 24 hours, bringing the national tally to 63,978, the country’s health ministry said on Saturday.
Over 10,700 samples were tested across the country in the past day, the ministry said, adding that two of the latest confirmed cases were imported from abroad, and the remaining ones were local infections, the Xinhua news agency reported.
Meanwhile, six more deaths were reported, pushing the total deaths to 321, and 783 more recoveries were recorded, bringing the total recoveries to 53,595, said the ministry.
The country launched a national vaccination campaign against Covid-19 in late February, with the aim of covering at least 60 per cent of its total population of around 3.3 million.
So far, more than 1,488,800 Mongolians have been fully vaccinated, according to the ministry.
The Asian country reported its first imported Covid-19 case in March 2020 and confirmed its first locally transmitted case in November.


Islamabad: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf raised the issue of drone attacks in the backdrop of today’s attack on Mir Ali with US Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Richard G. Olson who called on him here Thursday.
Expressing his concern over the drone attacks, the Prime Minister said that they are counterproductive and we need to find alternative means to eliminate terrorists.
The US Ambassador noted the concern of the Government and the people of Pakistan and said that he will convey the concern of the government of Pakistan to US authorities.
Congratulating the US Ambassador on his appointment in Pakistan, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that relations between Pakistan and US would be further strengthened during his tenure as his experience of the region will be helpful in creating a better understanding between the two countries.
He said that things have improved considerably since 2008 when the media was rife with statements that terrorists were near Islamabad.
The Present government, he said, with the support of the people, international community, law enforcement agencies has succeeded in pushing these terrorist and is confident that they would be wiped out.
The Prime Minister said “we are fighting against those who attack our mosques, schools, cantonments and innocent civilians and children”.
“We know we have to do a lot, but we will wipe them out”, said the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister said that recent interaction between two countries at different levels have been very encouraging.
The US Ambassador, who was making his maiden courtesy call on the Prime Minister, said that the United States acknowledges the sacrifices and contribution rendered by the people of Pakistan. The international community, he said, does not appreciate Pakistan’s contributions “as much as it should”.
Mr. Richard G. Olson said that United States wants to have a long term relationship with Pakistan base on “mutual respect and common interest”.
The US Ambassador said that the United States is encouraged by the recent visit of Mr. Salahuddin Rabbani, Chairman High Peace Council, Afghan Foreign Minister Mr. Zalmai Rassoul and the visit of General Kayani to Kabul.


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(CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.) — Two people are dead after a shooting incident that took place at two locations in Chattanooga, Tennessee, police said.
“Right now, all we know is that we have two people who are shot and the investigation is ongoing,” Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy told reporters.
The shooting took place at two scenes, Murphy said, including a local post office, which was being searched.
“Right now the situation is contained,” Murphy said. “There’s no further threat to the public.”
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MOJ Proposes Reform of Libel
The Ministry of Justice has proposed to reform libel laws:
The reforms will build on the work of the Libel Working Group, which was established by the Ministry of Justice in January to consider reforms to the law of libel and whose report is being published today. They will also build on responses to the recent MoJ consultation on libel on the internet, the government response to which is also being published.
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Human Rights activist Raqif Makhdoomi while reacting to the Metoo campaign going on in India said, on one hand, it’s a good thing that all those who have gone through harassment are coming up and exposing those who have put on the mask of intellectual. On the other hand, it’s really shocking to know those well-known people especially well-known journalists, film directors, actors, comedians and others are involved in it. This is really shameful to come across these names who were seen as role models by many.
Human Rights activist Raqif makhdoomi talking about the effect of ongoing movement in Kashmir said this movement has brought those names out that has left people in shock. Some Well known journalists, political analyst, political worker, minister, bureaucrat, professors and youth leader have been exposed till now. Raqif makhdoomi said its a success that those working with national level newspapers and news channels who have been exposed have resigned.
Raqif makhdoomi said now it’s time for the government to take action against all those involved in the harassment.


UNP deputy leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said president Ranil Wickremesinghe after two years will address a UNP rally in Kuliyapitiya on March 10 held under the theme “The Truth”.
He was addressing the media yesterday (05) at party headquarters ‘Sirikotha’.
Kariyawasam said that this rally is being organised as an answer to the people who are trying to conduct their politics based on petty issues and added that they do not pose a challenge to the UNP.
Kariyawasam further said that the aim of the meeting was to galvanise support of all the people for President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
He also predicted that that the SJB and all other political parties will support the President in the future.


Union Home Minister Amit Shah today held a meeting with the Chief Ministers of the region and discussed various issues affecting the region and pledged to jointly tackle the problems.
The three hour long meeting was held at the State Convention Centre behind closed doors and was also attended by the Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police of the different states.
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb informed the waiting media persons that discussions were held on the internal security of the region. “The law and order was also discussed together with efforts to fight the drug menace in the region,” Deb said.
He said initiative is being taken to make North East drugs free by 2022; moreover proposals have been made to promote the region as a tourism circuit. Moreover, discussions were also held on boundary disputes, the international border and other issues, Deb informed.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said the emphasis of the meeting was to build a cordial relationship between the different states and work together in a coordinated manner.
“The flood, drugs and many other issues were discussed and the emphasis was to work unitedly to jointly tackle some of these issues,” Singh said. Sikkim Chief Minister, Prem Singh Tamang said it was a very important meeting for the region.
Tamang added, the Home Minister also said that the focus should be on making the region free of drug trafficking and also encouraging the tourism sector.
Discussions were also held on the boundary dispute and states were asked to resolve these issues through talks. Shah has urged that everyone should work together unitedly in the interest of the Nation, officials said.


A spokesperson for the Swedru District Police Command told the GNA on Sunday that the robbers shot the policeman after they had robbed some internet cafes.
They took away huge sums of money and laptops.
The police spokesperson said when the taxi in which the robbers were got to a police barrier, they were stopped and one of the robbers shot the policeman who was questioning them.
Corporal Salia was taken to the Agona Swedru Government Hospital but referred to the Police Hospital in Accra.
The police have arrested Michael Arhin, 20, who was driving the taxi in which the robbers were.
The Spokesperson said the driver was arrested when some of the suspected stolen items were found on the taxi.


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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) The death toll from a suicide attack inside a local mosque in the northeastern Nigeria town of Mubi on Tuesday has risen to 58, a senior health official said on Wednesday.
Ezra Sakawa, principal medical director of Mubi General Hospital, told reporters that the hospital received 48 victims, eight of whom died while receiving treatment.
Local police put the death toll at 50 on Tuesday, saying the dawn attack was perpetrated by an unidentified teenage boy who set off the suicide vest he wore to the mosque in a suburban town of Mubi in the northern state of Adamawa.
The teenage attacker detonated the bomb immediately after the prayers inside the local mosque.
Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari condemned the suicide bombing, describing it as "very cruel and dastardly."
No group has so far claimed responsibility for the suicide blas, but terror group Boko Haram is being suspected to have carried out the attack.
In October 2014, Mubi was captured and under the control of Boko Haram.
Less than a month later, government forces conquered Boko Haram in the town and recaptured the town from them.
The attack early Tuesday was the first in the town since it was recaptured from Boko Haram three years ago.
Boko Haram has been blamed for the death of more than 20,000 people and displacement of 2.3 million others in Nigeria since 2009.
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A large youth baseball tournament in New Mexico planned for the first week of April will move ahead despite a health order in the state that dictate all non-NMAA youth sports teams are not allowed to play.
The tournament is organized by National Championship Sports, which has a contract with Albuquerque Regional.
“Nothing has been said that we’re going to cancel,” Luis Tovar, the N.C.S event coordinator told KRQE. “If it does come to a situation where local officials don’t reopen the state in the next few days, we’re going to have to reevaluate.”
Tovar said plans for the tournament were made about a month ago when expectations were that youth sports would be returning in March. Tovar said he’s heard that the state may update its guidelines in the near future.
“What we heard recently is that there was going to be some sort of announcement that would be coming out within the next seven days,” Tovar said. “I have yet to hear what the announcement is going to be, or what the guidelines will be.”
N.C.S. says it has implemented strict COVID-19 mitigation measures, including taking temperatures and mask enforcement. No spectators are expected to be allowed at the tournament.


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A luxurious beach house in Rio Hato raided in Operation Fisher.
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The operation in which the State security forces participated, which resulted in the capture of 57 people, the seizure of more than $10 million, cars and luxury properties, and surely the dismantling of a criminal gang that was dedicated to the custody and transportation of drugs through Panama and Central America —with their final destination to the United States— is an important triumph that was also possible thanks to the intervention of the US authorities.
This case leaves several issues to analyze. In the first place, the Government and security forces of Panama are penetrated by drug trafficking. Second, these gangs are as dangerous as they are recursive since among their members there were informants who facilitated their criminal activity. Third, that, given the enormous amount of property seized, it is necessary that the National Assembly leave the detours and excuses to approve the bill for the extinction of ownership of illicit assets. To modify the Criminal Procedure Code or approving transfers of millionaire games does not take so many turns, but to stop the enrichment of these criminals, they have more scruples and reluctance. This operation shows that the approval of this bill is urgent. – LA PRENSA, Dec. 4.
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The government has been criticized for taking low steps in containing graft in the country.
Human rights lobby, Muslims for human rights-MUHURI has expressed its dissatisfaction over the manner in which the government has been handling corruption issue in the country and challenged it to show more interest and zeal in curbing the economic problem.
MUHURI’s Chairperson Khelef Khalifa said that there has been nothing tangible to convince Kenyans that indeed the government was serious in taming corruption in the country.
He said that most of the suspects have been jumping from one position to the other with the president appointing them to lead various government departments and ministries.
Khalifa said that the government needs to come out clearly and show Kenyans that undeniably it was serious in fighting corruption in the country.
“Until we see Cabinet secretaries implicated in corruption are behind bars, that’s when we will be convinced that there is political will to end graft in the country,” said Mr. Khalifa.
He revealed that the government has been very lenient in punishing those indulging in economic crimes.
“I think the President is only massaging corruption issue, he should not wait but send packing any government official implicated in corruption,” said Khalifa.
The human rights icon said that Kenyans are tired seeing the bitter truth where cartels have mastered the graft game.
He however said that the current Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Hajj needed fully backing from the President and other public institutions to enable him make a positive impact in the fight against graft in the country.
“Without the political will, zeal and support, the DPP’s efforts will yield totally nothing,” noted Mr. Khalifa.
The human rights activist also appealed to Kenyans to fight graft at their locality and ensure that they question their County activities at all levels so as to curb squandering of public funds.


Kuwait Stands With Bahrain, Denounces Attack On Servicemen
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Sept 25 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly denounced the "heinous attack" on a Bahraini force garrisoning on the southerner borders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which left two martyrs and several injuries.
The State of Kuwait stands in full solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain in the aftermath of the despicable aggression by Houthi militants, the Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
The Ministry expressed sincere condolences for the leadership and people of Bahrain and the families of the two martyrs, praying for Allah the Almighty to lodge the martyrs in paradise, and grant their families solace and the wounded quick recovery. (end)
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But before then, officials warn, something could get out of control.
But officials warned that their investigation could still point to other companies.
Without the package, officials have warned, the county will run out of money by the fall.
But public officials and private environmental groups warn of long-term problems if action is not taken now.
A testing program that started last month is likely to increase the number of cases even further, officials have warned.
Officials also warn that another record fire season this year may mean even less money for such projects.
But other officials warned that nothing under discussion was set in stone.
The officials also warned that further analysis of the information might lead them to different conclusions.
With the new fighting, officials have warned Iraq not to intervene.
But military and intelligence officials have also warned that the attack could come in different forms.


Malaysia, FBI cooperate to uproot ISIL threats
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Malaysia would join the US-based Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the fight against Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants, Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Thursday.
Speaking at a news conference, he said both countries would focus on eradicating radical and extremist ideology among youths.
"The ministry and FBI will combat this menace together. This will be a continuous cooperation on both sides that has been forged since 1975," he added.
Dr Ahmad Zahid, who met FBI deputy director Mark Giuliano, said the US government still lacked the proper mechanism to "rehabilitate extremist groups." "We face a daunting task in combating extremism, especially when such ideas are spread widely through social media," he said, adding that the ISIL threat in Iraq and Syria was also discussed.
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New Delhi: All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) member Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali on Tuesday said that the spreading of coronavirus at the Tablighi Jamaat event was an unfortunate incident and added that those responsible should be held accountable.
Several people who participated at the Tablighi Jamaat event at Markaz in Nizamuddin in Delhi have tested positive for coronavirus.
“Tablighi Jamaat is a religious organisation with roots around the world. What happened at the event was unfortunate and those responsible should be held accountable. I also urge those who participated in the event to give their information to the local authorities,” Mahali told ANI.
He said that informing the local authorities will allow the administration to take immediate action, test them for coronavirus and provide timely treatment.
Uttar Pradesh Police has said that search for 157 people of the state, who had participated in the Tablighi Jamaat event is on.
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain had said that the officials are not certain of the number of people who participated in the event but it is being estimated that 1500-1700 people had assembled at the Markaz building.
“Around 1033 people have been evacuated so far – 334 of them have been sent to the hospital and 700 sent to quarantine center. Total, 24 positive cases have been found,” he had said.


Armitage on Torture, ‘AWOL’ Congress
Now that the Department of Justice has released the latest stunning Bush-era torture memos, this Al-Jazeera English interview with former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, in which he admits that the Bush administration flouted the Geneva Conventions and that he probably should have resigned, is even more alarming.
A candid, if brusque, Armitage faces off with Al-Jazeera’s Avi Lewis in this clip from “Fault Lines,” deflecting some of the criticism of President Bush and those in his closest circles onto legislators in Congress who were, as he puts it, “AWOL” when they should have been keeping closer tabs on the goings-on in the White House.
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DOHA: Al Shamal Municipality responded to 837 online requests seeking services regarding pest control last month. The Municipality also provided 669 services upon the requests of the residents related to trimming trees, carrying drainage water and unblocking the manholes among many others in December 2017, said a release.
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Saudi awards India's L&T UAD162m Riyadh metro contract
(MENAFN) Indian engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said it has won a contract worth USD162 million in Saudi Arabia to construct key facilities for Riyadh Metro lines.
As per the deal awarded by BACS consortium (Bechtel " Almabani " CCC " Siemens), L&T will be constructing ballastless tracks for Riyadh Metro Lines - 1 and 2 on a design and build basis.
The project involves the construction of 62.86 km of double ballastless tracks in tunnels, viaducts, at grade sections and three depots.
The project is scheduled to be completed in 40 months, said the Railway Business Unit of L&T Construction, which has won the award.
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Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), Feb 29, 2024
Holding the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Congress governments squarely responsible for the appalling state of government institutions in the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that his government is committed to offering superior facilities in these institutions, ensuring that no citizen of Punjab is denied access to government services.
Addressing the gathering after dedicating the ‘Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences’ to the people on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that previous governments and politicians promoted the privatization of government institutions, completely neglecting government institutions.
He said that these tyrant politicians were so greedy and ruthless that they orchestrated a well-planned conspiracy to ruin the government’s health and education infrastructure in Punjab, compelling the common man to seek education or treatment from private sectors.
The Chief Minister said that cancer treatment in private hospitals was prohibitively expensive, rendering many cancer patients unable to afford treatment due to their economic conditions.
Previous rulers promoted private institutions solely for profit, filling their own coffers while leaving the needy people deprived of seeking quality treatment from government hospitals.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these politicians, deeply entrenched in nepotism and have never worked for the welfare of Punjab, leading the people of Punjab to reject them from power.
Highlighting the steps being taken for the betterment of government institutions in the state, the Chief Minister pointed out that the Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, dedicated to the people at Mohali today, is the second in the country and the first in Punjab to have such a plethora of modern machines, surpassing even private hospitals.
He further said that the government is establishing 45 maternity and child care centers in the state, with 37 already dedicated to the people. Additionally, 664 Aam Aadmi Clinics have been established where treatment is provided free of cost.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a matter of great satisfaction that more than one crore people have been treated so far.
Citing the example of reverse migration of youth, who were compelled by the system of previous governments to migrate abroad, the Chief Minister said that a positive trend of reverse migration has begun in the state.
He said that his government had provided government jobs to more than 40,000 youths in just two years, marking a record in Punjab’s history. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that among those who secured these government jobs, some are youngsters returned from abroad.
Additionally, the Chief Minister underscored ongoing efforts of Punjab government to attract maximum investment to the state, aiming to create significant employment opportunities for the youth.
He said that over Rs 70,000 crore has been invested in two years, promising employment to three lakh youths.
Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted the efforts made in the field of education and said that 117 ‘Schools of Eminence’ are being established in the state, offering world-class education to the youth.
The Chief Minister said that now even the children from economical weaker section can fulfill their dreams as students are being nurtured to fulfill their desired objectives in these schools.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that he can confidently state that the atmosphere in Punjab has undergone a significant transformation, with optimistic activities prevailing over pessimism.
He said that the state government has been taking historic initiatives to provide jobs to the youth, inaugurate major projects such as new schools and hospitals, and promote sports in the homeland of Punjab.
The Chief Minister said that now every Punjabi can proudly affirm that the Punjab government is tirelessly working for their welfare round the clock.
Taking a dig at the opposition for criticizing his governance, he said that the Akalis and Congressmen were hands in gloves and ruled the state for decades due to their mutual understanding.
However, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the people’s mandate has ousted them from power and elected a common man as the CM of the state.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is now undertaking historic and welfare decisions for the betterment of Punjab and its people.
He said that unnerved by the honest efforts of his government, the opposition is resorting to baseless and malicious allegations to tarnish his clean image.
Bhagwant Singh Mann dared Akali leaders Harsimrat Badal, Bikram Singh Majithia, and Congress leaders Partap Singh Bajwa, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, and Navjot Sidhu to pass a written test of Punjabi language, labeling them as “shoddy politicians of Punjabi language.”
The Chief Minister asserted that these leaders, who have attended convent schools, will not be able to pass the Punjabi language examination due to their educational background. He said that even if these leaders were provided with the answers, they would likely struggle to write them correctly.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that out of the 117 assembly constituencies in Punjab, 92 AAP MLAs belong to ordinary households. Among these 92 MLAs, 82, including himself, are first-time MLAs.
The Chief Minister said that in his party, dedication to public service is considered merit, whereas opposition parties prioritize nepotism.
He said that their MLAs include doctors, lawyers, social workers, and respected personalities from various fields. Lashing out at the Centre for withholding Punjab’s funds, Bhagwant Singh Mann blamed the Central government of displaying bias and discrimination against non-BJP state governments.
He said that states like Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Punjab have been compelled to seek assistance from the Supreme Court to obtain their rightful funds.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Al Arabi players and staff celebrate after winning the Amir Cup handball title for the third time with a 38-37 victory over Al Rayyan in the final on Saturday. At the Duhail Handball Sports Hall, Arabi led 19-16 at half-time. Rayyan did close the gap in the second quarter but Arabi held on to win prestigious trophy. Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani presented the winners with the trophy.
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Gujarat has reported 8,541 positive coronavirus cases and 513 deaths. CM Vijay Rupani said that the state government will follow whatever the Centre instructs to do.
Coronavirus in Gujarat: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has said that most parts of the state have returned to normalcy during the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Participating in the video conference on Monday, Rupani apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the latest coronavirus situation in Gujarat and steps taken by his government to contain its spread. Rupani said that except six municipal corporations, most parts of the state had returned to normalcy.
“156 cities, two municipal corporation areas and almost all the villages have returned to normalcy during the ongoing lockdown,” he told the PM, according to a senior official.
CM Rupani also told PM Modi that industries, businesses, agriculture activities were going on in full swing except in six cities of Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar and Gandhinagar.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar have been under a severe lockdown till May 15 and May 17, respectively. Only shops selling milk and medicines allowed to operate. Central teams have also visited Ahmedabad and Surat which have the highest number of cases in the state and suggested measures to the government to contain the virus.
Rupani also assured the Prime Minister that surveillance was going on in full swing and super spreaders were being identified.
On extension of lockdown, CM Rupani said that the state government will follow whatever the Centre instructs to do. The PM-CMs meeting was called to discuss ways to strengthen the COVID-19 containment strategy as the third phase of lockdown comes to end on May 17.
Rupani also held discussions with the PM about the future strategy to contain the viral infection and also start industrial activities. During a similar PM-CMs meeting held in end-April, Rupani had said his government will follow whatever the Centre decides on fighting COVID-19.
Gujarat has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the country after Maharashtra. According to the Health Ministry data, the highest number of 23,401 confirmed cases is from Maharashtra, followed by Gujarat (8,541), Tamil Nadu (8,002), Delhi (7,233), Rajasthan (3,988), Madhya Pradesh (3,785) and Uttar Pradesh (3,573). Maharashtra accounts for the highest number of fatalities at 868, followed by Gujarat (513).


KUWAIT CITY, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait will hold the parliamentary elections on Saturday, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said Friday.
The voting process will start from 8 a.m. and proceed until 8 p.m. local time, during which Kuwaitis will vote to elect 50 members of Parliament for the 16th legislative term from more than 300 candidates running for the elections, KUNA said.
The Kuwaiti Education Ministry has selected 102 schools across the country to receive voters during the elections, KUNA said, adding that the government has formed five field teams distributed in the five electoral zones of the country to monitor all activities throughout the elections.
The government will also take strict health precautions during the voting process, including limited groups' gathering outside and inside the polling stations, wearing masks, sterilizing hands and wearing gloves.
In addition, medical clinics are also designated to preserve the health and safety of voters.
According to Abdullah Al-Sanad, the Kuwaiti Health Ministry's spokesman, voters who are infected with the coronavirus or those who are quarantined need to get a permit through an app before going to polling stations.
A number of schools have been designated to receive only the voters infected with the coronavirus, the spokesman said. Enditem


Homeland Security chief admits more than 12,000 Haitians released into U.S.
Only 3,000 are in detention after mass gathering under Texas bridge, Mayorkas says.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas disclosed Sunday that more than 12,000 Haitian illegal immigrants who had gathered in Texas near the southern border are being released into the United States.
"Approximately, I think it's about ten thousand or so, twelve thousand," Mayorkas told "Fox News Sunday" when asked how many have Haitians were already released.
He insisted those released were being monitored to ensure compliance with the law. When host Chris Wallace noted more than 40% of illegal aliens historically skip their immigration hearings, the secretary said there were plans in place to aggressively arrest those who don’t show up.
“We have enforcement guideline in place that provide the individuals who are recent border crossers who do not show up for their hearings are enforcement priorities and will be removed," he said.
Mayorkas said the total number already released was 12,400. He also disclosed that 3,000 Haitians were in detention and another 5,000 were being processed, signaling more are likely to enter the United States in coming days.
Homeland "will make determinations whether they will be returned to Haiti based on our public health and public interest authorities,” he said.


LONDON: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor has said that everyone, including Army, would accept whatever the Panama case verdict would be.
The ISPR DG at a media briefing in Pakistani High Commission in London said that the Army has decided to extract terrorists from their hideouts and kill them.
Major Gen Ghafoor said that the terrorists are using their last tactics.
Pakistan Army is the only army of the world to defeat terrorism, he said.
He said that the outcome of Operation Raddul Fasaad would soon be visible.
He said that Raddul Fasaad has been initiated against the facilitators of the terrorists and Madrassahs and educational institutes have been shortlisted for the purpose.
He further said that Pakistan wants better ties with Saudi Arab and Iran.


Chinese leader arrives at Riyadh to ‘enhanced strategic mutual trust’
(MENAFN) Chinese leader Xi Jinping stated Wednesday that his nation and Saudi Arabia have “enhanced strategic mutual trust” when he reached in Saudi Arabia capital, Riyadh, to join the initial China-Arab States Summit as well as the China-GCC Summit.
Xi is going to also pay a state trip to Saudi Arabia at the request of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
In an announcement, China’s Foreign Ministry stated Xi extended warm greetings as well as best wishes to the administration and citizens of Saudi Arabia in support of the Chinese administration and people.
“In 2016, the two countries established a comprehensive strategic partnership,” as said in the announcement.
Adding that “President Xi Jinping noted that he has since then worked with King Salman to steer bilateral relations on a path of significant progress, which has not only delivered benefits to both peoples but also effectively promoted regional peace, stability, prosperity and development.”
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Governor ESL Narasimhan meets Home Minister Amit Shah
The two Telugu states Governor ESL Narasimhan has met the Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday.
New Delhi: The two Telugu states Governor ESL Narasimhan has met the Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday.
Speaking to media, Governor said that he has briefed the Minister about the situation in the two Telugu states.
Governor Narasimhan said that he also discussed the issues related to the state bifurcation. Governor said that at present the relationships between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are in good terms.
Regarding AP government buildings which are in Hyderabad, he said AP government has expressed its willingness to give them to the Telangana government.
On the occasion, Governor said the joint AP Bhavan issue has also been discussed during the meeting. He expressed confidence that very soon all the problems will be solved.


posted on Jul, 22 2004 @ 12:12 PM
TEL AVIV — Israel's military has urged the government of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to order a major offensive against Hizbullah.
Military sources said the General Staff has concluded that Hizbullah has embarked on a campaign of sustained tactical strikes against military and
civilian targets inside Israel. The sources said the military leadership has warned the government that Israel's deterrence was being eroded against
Hizbullah as well as Iran and Syria.


President Nasheed has said that a lot of things have been achieved during the past five months. He made this statement while speaking to the people of In’guraidhoo.
He also said that the government’s manifesto was based - after listening and consulting widely - on the vision of the people. Speaking in this regard, the President said the government would indentify the specific programmes for the development of In’guraidhoo and assured that the government would implement those programmes during its five year term.
Noting that the vision of the people could be realised by the participation and cooperation from all, the President said his aim was to bring about an equitable, sustainable, and inclusive development to the people of the Maldives. The President also, reiterated its determination to fulfil its electoral pledges to the people.
In his speech, the President also focused on the land use plan for In’guraidhoo. He said that according to the plan, plots from the island of Kottafaru would be made available for the people of In’guraidhoo.


Senior PTI leader Khurram Sher Zaman has said that there is no legitimate government in the Sindh thugs of Sindh are ruling the province.
According to details, senior PTI leader President Khurram Sher Zaman while reacting to the Sindh Chief Minister’s press conference said that the fake chairman has become mentally handicapped.
Khurram Sher Zaman said that if we talk to the PPP about the deteriorated situation of Sindh, they will immediately attack the federation.
He said that the federal government has provided more than its share to Sindh but still the Chief Minister of Sindh became nervous when asked about the performance of 13 years.
Khurram Sher Zaman also said that PPP is a black spot on the development of Karachi from the very beginning while PPP Jyalas are making a living through the Ehsaas program.
He said that Syed Murad Ali Shah’s government was opposed to health care in Sindh.
Khurram Sher Zaman said that development works are underway in Karachi under the special package of the Prime Minister and the federal government is working on the water issue in Karachi.
PTI senior leader Khurram Sherzaman added that the PTI government owns karachi and its development is the top priority.


PANAJI: Stating that the allocations made for various populist schemes and projects are "fictitious", the opposition Congress party has also described the projected figures in the state budget as reckless, unreasonable and unrealistic, which would put further burden the already wilting financial conditions of the state.
Opening the general discussions on the state budget, the Leader of Opposition, Mr Pratapsing Rane, told the state assembly that the allocations are fictitious as there is no money and either the government would not be able to implement its programmes or there would be financial crises.
Saying that Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, has done the act of window dressing in his budget, Mr Rane said that as per the government’s projections there would be total budgetary deficit of ` 1,263.53 crore and that budget allocation to that amount is imaginary and it has not been indicated in the budget how the deficit would be met.
Mr Rane also said that the projections of 35 per cent in value added tax collection for the year 2012-13 which has been pegged at ` 1,967 by the Chief Minister, who is also the state Finance Minister, are unreasonable, particularly, in view of the reduction of VAT on petrol.
He said that in VAT collection for the year 2011-12 was ` 1,600 crore including VAT on petrol, which was ` 150 crore. The government has over projected the mining royalty, which is unlikely to touch the projected figures of ` 900 crore, in the current budget, in view of the regulations imposed on mining.
He said that the mining royalty collection was ` 885 crore in the last financial year (2011-12), when there were no regulations.
He also said that industrial sector was collapsing as only 659 factories operated in 2011-12 in the state as against 743 in 2005-06. He also pointed out to the hurry in clearing the dues of private power producers by the government and said that the payment could have been staggered, as has been done by the other governments.
The Opposition Leader also said there are lots of giveaways assured by the government based on the optimistic projections which cannot be realistic, considering the global economic slowdown.
Mr Rane also said that this would also result in revenue deficit. He said: "I am not painting a dismal picture but the overall slow down in the economy is going to affect Goa too." He called upon government to cut down unnecessary expenditure.
Referring to the recent advisory by British government to its citizens intending to visit Goa, he said that this (advisory) could bring down tourist inflow and that government should not bank much on its projections in tourism sector.
He also said that slump in the prices of commodity prices world wide would also affect the state’s economy.
He also referred to cuts in the allocation to the technical sector and said that while the government has announced doles to the unemployed youth on one hand it has also slashed budgetary allocations to technical institutes in the state, which would lead to fall in trained technical manpower in the state.
"Let us encourage "fishing" rather than give free fish," he said referring to the government scheme to give doles to the youth.
Cautioning the government about increase in internal borrowings, he said that even the Reserve Bank of India has warned that the interest payment could be higher. He also said that the state has failed to adhere to fiscal responsibility and budget management for achieving revenue surplus.
The Goa Vikas Party leader, Mr Francisco Xavier Pacheco, sought to blame the previous Congress led government for the rise in deficit, saying that the increase in the revenue deficit was due to previous government’s mismanagement.
He said that the revenue deficit did not happen during the present government’s tenure.
Stating that no industry came to the state during the last five years, he went on to add that the government departments need to be run professionally.
He also expressed hopes that the schemes would reach needy Goans.


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) /wp-content/uploads/2017/12/136721515_15095790975011n.jpg">A top official of the Chinese Communist Party is to visit Sri Lanka next week, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said.
Wang Yajun, Assistant Minister of International Department of CPC (IDCPC) will pay a visit to Sri Lanka from 12th to 15th December.
During the visit, he will hold a thematic briefing on the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, between 18 and 24 October 2017.
During the week-long 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China the CPC Constitution was amended to include the ‘Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era' as a new component of the Party's guide for action.
The 96-year-old Communist Party of China is the world's largest ruling party with more than 89 million members.
The national congress of the Party is held every five years and convened by the CPC Central Committee. (Colombo Gazette)
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RIVERVIEW ? Parents who work or teach in district schools but live outside the district are now allowed to have their children attend the school in which they work.
At its regular meeting Tuesday the school board voted to allow the practice according to Public Act 227.
This act allows teachers and employees of Riverview schools who live outside of the district and whose children do not currently attend Riverview schools to attend the school where their parents work.
Supt. Roger Allen said that participation by a school board with the act is strictly voluntary. He also said that many other Downriver school districts had already chosen to allow the practice.
He said that the state law applies to people who work not only as faculty but as administrators or other staff members at any district school.
Some parents already have their children attend the school where they work through the school of choice program, which applies to schools only to Wayne County.
But under the state law, a staff member who works in the Riverview district, but who lives in Oakland County can have their child attend the school where they work.
Allen said that the number of staff members who would take advantage of the law would, “be a modest number.”
He also said that it would be unlikely that a child would be placed in the classroom of their parent if he or she is a teacher.


(MENAFN) The Arab League has voiced its support for Morocco on severing ties with Iran and its dangerous and rejected interference in Morocco's local affairs, deeming any Iranian interference in the affairs of Arab countries as rejected and condemned, SPA reported Thursday.
Spokesman of the Secretary General of the League Mahmoud Afifi said that the decision of Al-Quds Summit in Dhahran on Iranian interference reflected a strong Arab position in rejecting these interventions and working to face them.
He pointed out that the Quartet Committee on Iran is an effective Arab frame to coordinate policies and unite positions in the face of Iran's threats and interventions.
Afifi also said that Iran's destabilizing interference in the Arab region requires that Arab countries should not stand idly by in front of this strategy aimed at spreading chaos and instability.
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Media is being strangled, says Dr Tahirul Qadri
LAHORE (92 News) – PAT chief Dr Tahirul Qadri has said that the Punjab rulers targeting 92 News with revengeful activities. Talking to the media on Tuesday, he said that the media is being strangled and channels are being shut one after another. “The country’s condition will worsen if the same dictators remained in power,” he said. The PAT chief said that the nation will have to come out against the cruel.


New Delhi: 73% people opined that the prices were higher in 2022 than in 2021.
Axis My India has conducted a poll and released the results of five types of expenditure like spending on common household items, spending on essential and non-essential items, spending on health, spending on newspapers, spending on entertainment and tourism last year.
Accordingly, 73 percent of people said that the cost of common household items had increased last year compared to the previous year. 39% of households reported that spending on health, including medical check-ups and health food, increased last year compared to the previous year. 50% of people said that inflation is the reason for the rise in prices.
Investment: When asked how they plan to invest this year, 40% people said that they will invest in mutual fund, insurance, gold, and stock market. 16% people said that they will invest in buying land and house. 34% people said that they will invest in their children’s education.
52% people said that mobile and internet usage has increased. 35% of people mentioned that Facebook is their most used social media. 25% people reported that they have increased their YouTube viewing.


Mahmoud Fekri Takes Charge as New Head Coach of Havadar Football Team
(MENAFN) Mahmoud Fekri has been named the new head coach of Havadar football team, a club competing in the top flight of Iranian football. This appointment comes as Fekri replaces Saket Elhami, who previously held the position. Fekri, expressing his enthusiasm for the role, stated that the team possesses talented young players and is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming season. He emphasized his determination to achieve their goals through hard work and dedication.
In the previous season, Fekri served as the coach of Saipa, a First Division team. However, he was relieved of his duties after failing to secure promotion for the club. Despite this setback, Fekri remains motivated and eager to lead Havadar towards success in the upcoming season.
Havadar, the team Fekri now oversees, concluded the previous season in 10th place out of the 16 teams in the league table. With Fekri at the helm, the club aims to improve their performance and strive for better results in the forthcoming campaign.
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Arab League chief shores up fight against terrorist groups
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, Nov 4 (KUNA) -- The Arab League's Secretary General Ahmed Abul-Gheit said that increased cooperation on the part of Arab nations was imperative to up the fight against "terrorist groups." The Arab league chief made the remarks in a speech during an emergency meeting of the regional bloc on the level of permanent representatives, presided over by Saudi Arabia as per Egypt's request.
Abul-Gheit said that the Arab League was in need of support to be better able to deal with the lingering threat of terrorism, calling on Arab justice and interior ministers to ratchet up teamwork in efforts to keep terrorism and crime at bay.
He stressed that unity and cooperation would further "tighten the noose on terrorist groups", saying that the bloc stands in support of Egypt as the Arab world's most populous nation fights an increasingly complex war against terrorism.
"This emergency meeting here today is a show of solidarity with Egypt in its fierce battle against terrorism," Abul-Gheit said.
The Arab League Secretary General also vociferously condemned a recent mosque attack in Egypt's restive Sinai Peninsula, in which scores of people were left dead or wounded.
Kuwait's delegation to the meeting was headed by its permanent representative to the Arab League Ahmad Al-Bakr. (end) mfm.nam
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By SUNIL Sonkar
Kolkata, Feb. 17 — Intelligence had given warning to the West Bengal government about the Maoists attack. WB government admitted on Wednesday that the information came that Maoists were “assembling” around Shilda (West Midnapor district) police camp area. On Monday their strike killed 24 troops of the Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR) in the state and it was the biggest offensive by Naxals ever in West Bengal.
The WB government admitted a day after an outraged Centre slammed the state government expressing dismay at the “unprofessional, incompetent, untrained and inadequate” response of the West Bengal police force to the attack.
An inquiry order has also been given by the WB government into the incident and it said that “action” would be taken against the senior officers if they were found wanting.
Ardhendu Sen, West Bengal Home secretary, told to the reporters, “It is not a clear case of intelligence failure. There was intelligence report that the Maoists were assembling in the area, though there was no specific information that they may attack the EFR camp.”
Sen also added that the report came to them only three hours before the attack and it took time for the information to percolate to the lower level.


Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Actress Urvashi Rautela is making her pan-India debut with the film 'The Legend'.
The actress is over-the-moon and said that the film is about romance, humour, action, and plot twists.
Expressing excitement for her film, Urvashi stated, 'At last! My goal of becoming a pan-Indian actress was realised with the launch of the trailer for my pan-India release film, which is all about romance, humour, action, and plot twists abound throughout the movie.'
She added: 'With its stunning surroundings, vibrant music, comedic tunes, and necessary social message, it is a big-budget mainstream entertainment.'
Urvashi will be seen playing a 'microbiologist and IITian in the movie'.
'The movie will also convey a message about the educational system. I appreciate everyone's kindness and genuine affection they have showed me for my movie.'
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Alexandria woman arrested in meth investigation
Alexandria police arrested a woman during a methamphetamine investigation Friday.
The police department received information from two confidential informants that they had witnessed methamphetamine paraphernalia at the residence of Melissa Quinn at 306 Unumb Court in Alexandria, according to Police Chief Rick Wyffels. He added that an informant told agents that there was a lot of meth being trafficked out of Quinn's residence.
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GHANCHE (92 News) – PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto said that the government had left the people jobless and snatched the roof from them.
Addressing workers on Saturday, he said that the PPP had launched the healthcare projects most of all. "We will make Gilgit-Baltistan a constitutional province at all costs. We will get the same rights for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan which are being enjoyed by people in other provinces," he added.
He said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) could not fulfill the promise of Southern Punjab province. "It is mandatory to save the people of Gilgit-Baltistan from Imran Khan," he added.
The PPP chairman said that they would continue to question the government till provision of rights for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. "Imran Khan had opposed to make Gilgit-Baltistan a constitutional province," he added.


(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a harrowing turn of events, a shooting incident shook the city of Vantaa in Finland on Tuesday, leaving three children wounded. The incident unfolded at Viertola school shortly after 09:00 local time, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting a swift response from law enforcement authorities.
According to reports from the police, they were alerted to the situation and quickly mobilized to the scene. As the situation unfolded, residents in the vicinity were urged to remain indoors as a precautionary measure. Amidst the chaos, a suspect was apprehended by the authorities, providing a semblance of relief amidst the tragedy.
Viertola school, a prominent educational institution in the city, caters to a significant number of students and staff, with approximately 800 students and 90 staff members. The school, which encompasses students aged seven to 15, serves both primary and middle-school age groups, making the incident all the more distressing.
Eyewitnesses recounted the scene of the incident, with reports indicating the departure of two ambulances from the school premises. The gravity of the situation became apparent as details emerged, revealing that all those affected by the incident were minors. Among them, three children suffered injuries in the course of the tragic events.
The aftermath of such a traumatic incident reverberates not only within the school community but also across the wider society. As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting unfold, questions arise about the safety and security measures in place to safeguard educational institutions and protect the well-being of students and staff.
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Mali”s constitutional court on Friday announced that the country’s 2020 coup leader Colgames. Assimi Goita was to take over the role of president of the country’s transitional government after the resignation of President Bah N’Daw.
N’Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane resigned on Wednesday after they were released from detention.
The U.NOlympic officials have said they will need 10,000 medical workers to staf. Security Council said Wednesday after a closed meeting that the resignations were forced and demanded an immediate resumption of the civilian-led transition and said the military should return to their barracks.
The U.N., the African Union and other international bodies, as well as the UTens of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered b.S., had also urged Mali’s military to release the transitional leaders.


LAHORE: Punjab government on Saturday sought deployment of Pakistan Army in five of its districts in order to effectively enforce COVID-19 SOPs in the province that has so far remained worst affected by the pandemic,
According to sources privy to the matter, the home ministry Punjab has written a letter to the interior ministry, seeking deployment of five companies of the military in the province to ensure SOPs implementation alongside district administration.
The sources further claimed that the interior ministry has approved the deployment and the personnel of Pakistan Army would be deployed at five districts including Lahore.
Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Punjab Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan also confirmed the move saying that they had submitted a requisition for Pakistan Army deployment. “The armed forces will work alongside police and civil administration in major cities of the province,” she said while confirming that Punjab has witnessed a worsening trend of COVID spread.
Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the deployment will take place the next week. Prime Minister Khan announced that the government will seek the Pakistan Army’s help to enforce the SOPs. Warning that Pakistan could face the same situation as in India, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday appealed to the public to adhere to the government-prescribed SOPs to control the third wave of the coronavirus.
Briefing the media after chairing a meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) on Covid-19, Prime Minister Khan said if the SOPs are not followed, the government will be compelled to impose a lockdown. “If a lockdown is imposed the working class will suffer the most,” he said.


West Pokot County government has launched a Ksh. 10 million livestock vaccination against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP). The bacterial disease afflicts the lungs of cattle, buffalo, zebu and yaks.
The six-day vaccination that kicked off on Saturday is targeted to be administered to over 30,000 livestock in the County.
Speaking at Kanyerus village, after officially launching the exercise, West Pokot County Governor John Lonyangapuo said that the County had cooperated with the national government in the project.
Lonyangapuo said that the vaccination exercise targets animals along the Kenya-Uganda border, given that the disease has been reported in Uganda already, saying that domestic animals constitute their main source of income as a community.
He said the exercise is also being conducted in Uganda in areas along the border to help curb further infections.
The County boss said the exercise is expensive and asked other well-wishers and the government to cheap in and help save farmers from incurring losses.
West Pokot County director of veterinary services Dr. James Merisia said there was the need to conduct the massive vaccination exercise since they have received reports that the disease had been reported in the neighbouring County. “The disease can’t be treated but we can prevent an outbreak through vaccination,” he said.
He said in 2013 the Kenyan government together with Ugandan government signed an agreement for joint vaccinations to help prevent the spread of disease.


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Kuwait envoy: Gulf 23 strengthens Gulf solidarity
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MUSCAT, Jan 6 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ambassador to Oman Fahad Al-Mutairi said on Saturday that the Gulf tournament showed how sports could be effective in reinforcing the Gulf solidarity.
Al-Mutairi was was remarking to KUNA after wrap-up of the 23rd Arabian Gulf Cup tournament, in which all of the Gulf States participated in, along with Iraq and Yemen.
He stressed that the tournament showed that it could help in bringing harmony and boosting cooperation among the Gulf States.
He added that the Gulf23 cup, which was held in Kuwait, was a success on all levels.
The Kuwaiti ambassador congratulated the Omani team on winning the Gulf 23 title for the second time in history. (end) ahr.mys
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From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja
Bandits invaded Agbedo-Apaya community in Igalamela-Odolu Local area of Kogi State, killing one person and abducting others
The hoodlums in large numbers stormed the market on Sunday at 2 pm and started shooting sporadically to scare the people in the market, reports say.
This was said to have caused pandemonium in the market while one Johnson was hit by the bullets and died in the process.
One other person was said to have been abducted and whisked to an unknown place.
Our correspondent learnt that the family members of the abducted have been contacted with a demand for N20 million in ransom for the release of the abducted person.
It was reliably gathered that the incident was the third time in a row when suspected gunmen would attack the market and abducted people and later demanded ransom.
Investigations further revealed that the suspected hoodlums are taking advantage of the thick forest between Apayan in the local government area in the state and the boundary of Enugu and Anambra States to perpetrate their evil acts.
Sources further revealed that the people of the Agbedo community in the Apayain district of the Igalamela/Odolu Local government area of the state have continued to appeal to the state government and security agencies in the state to come to their aid from the incessant attacks on the defenceless people on market days in the area.
When contacted for confirmation, police spokesman Willy Aya stated that it was a case of invasion of one Johnson’s shop after being killed while one Edwin was abducted along many others on the market day.
He however said that the state police command under the Commissioner, Edward Egbuka has mobilised officers to fish out the hoodlums and rescue the kidnapped person without hurt.


Birchmont medalists crowned
Conditions could not have been better for the Birchmont golfers who began their week-long tournament at the Bemidji Town and Country Club on Monday and among those who took advantage of the opportunity to shoot a low round was Bob Brink of Bemidji.
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Iran’s household equipment hit USD212M
(MENAFN) According to an Iranian official with the nation’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announcement, the country exported household equipment valued at USD212 million throughout the first three quarters of the present Iranian calendar year (March 21-December 21, 2021) to record a four-percent increase on an annual basis.
TPO Deputy Head for Marketing and Trade Relations Aboutaleb Badri stated while speaking in a specialized discussion called "Business models in the home appliance industry; Opportunities and Challenges”, that the total value of home appliance exports for the last fiscal year was set at USD308 million.
Based on IRNA, Badri said that the exports of the stated equipment in the past year had also jumped by four percent in comparison to the number for the year that precedes it.
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As Nigerians marched out today to protest in honour of the endSARS protesters who were allegedly killed at Lekki Tollgate on October 20th, 2020, it was reported that some of the protesters were arrested by the police.
Two of the people who were arrested have shared their stories, and that is what we are going to look at here.
1. Blessing Iko.
Blessing Iko is one of the people who was arrested at Lekki Tollgate today, and she was able to talk to journalists from the police van she was in.
She said that she was just a passerby, and that the police arrested her while holding the national flag. She said that she had entered a bus from Ajah, and was going to Iyana Oworo, but when they got close to the Lekki Tollgate, the driver told the passengers that he could not go further, so he asked them to come down and refunded money to some of them.
According to her, when they disembarked, the bus conductor gave her the Nigerian flag to hold, and told her that once the police saw her with it, she would be allowed to pass.
She said that when she got to Lekki Tollgate, the police saw her and told her to come into their vehicle. Speaking further, she said that the police said that she was protesting, and that the time they gave the protesters had passed, that the protest was supposed to end by 10am.
2. The Uber driver.
In a video which was shared The Cable, the security operatives were seen brutalizing a young man who was accused of being a hoodlum at the Lekki Tollgate.
Shortly after that, the young man shared his story with journalists at the scene, and from what he said, it seems the security operatives later released him.
The young man said that he is an Uber driver, and that he was arrested and teargassed by the police officers at the tollgate. He said that he is innocent of what he was accused of, and that is the reason he refused to allow them to put him in their van.


Heavy rain and flash floods have affected and displaced hundreds of people in the east yesterday, the police and area officials said.
The police media unit said today that nearly 500 people had been displaced from their homes in Akaraipattu as a result of the floods.
According to the police, 140 families had been transferred to a school after their homes were flooded in Adalachenai, Akaraipattu.
The displaced people have been provided with dry rations and coked meals.
The police also said that some 40 boats which went out to sea were forced to return owing to rough seas.
Heavy rain continued to lash Batticalao and Amapara last night resulting in more displacements.
Meanwhile the Department of Meteorology said that there will be showers at times in the Eastern, Central, Uva and North-Central provinces and in the Hambantota district today.
The Department also said that thundershowers will develop at several places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces during the afternoon and evening today.
It also said that monsoonal winds may strengthen (up to 60 km/hr) from time to time over the country and surrounding sea areas. (Colombo Gazette)