PM Abiy Describes Rumors of Media on Negotiation with TPLF as ‘Myth’ - ENA English
PM Abiy Describes Rumors of Media on Negotiation with TPLF as ‘Myth’
June 14, 2022 (ENA) Rumors that the government has begun negotiations with the TPLF in various countries are “fictitious”, Prime Minister Abiy told members of the House of Peoples' Representatives.
Asked about the rumors about negotiations between the government and the terrorist TPLF, the premier responded that there has not yet been any negotiation.
It to be recalled that rumors have been recently circulated on social media and even on some mainstream media outlets that the Ethiopian government secretly started negotiating with the terrorist TPLF.
"The battle has not been hidden from the public and we went to the forefront by declaring that war had broken out against our country. And to bring about peace, we do not need to hide."
He also pledged that such development on the peace process will be disclosed to the public as negotiations are not made without public knowledge.
"When we say we want peace, we are not saying that we will negotiate in secret; because any secret negotiation will not bear fruit."
However, the government is working to address the issue in a sustainable manner and maintain peace in the interest of the Ethiopian people, the prime minister said.
Prime Minister Abiy said that the government has set up a committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen to determine preconditions by which peace deal can be held in a manner that safeguards the national interest.
Attributing the war in Ethiopia was inflicted by the TPLF due to its regret and inability to accept its political defeat, he underlined that the "TPLF had been preparing for war while we were engaged in development endeavours, and that the government had been forced to intervene."
He said the people of Tigray have been suffering a lot since the formation of the terrorist TPLF.
However, he reaffirmed that his government will reinforce its endeavour to build lasting peace in Ethiopia by pursuing peace.


Four suspects have been arrested for promoting the LTTE on social media, the Police said today.
Police spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (IGP) Ajith Rohana said that four suspects had been arrested after they glorified LTTE leader Vellupillai Prabakaran on Facebook.
He said that a court order has already been issued against holding any event promoting the LTTE.
DIG Ajith Rohana said that the public in the North and East have already been informed about the court order.
He said that the LTTE was responsible for the brutal murder of several Sinhalese and Tamil civilians during the war.
DIG Ajith Rohana said that legal action will be taken against the four suspects who have been arrested by the Eravur Police for glorying the crimes committed by the LTTE. (Colombo Gazette)


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) American writer Stephen King has called on Russia to stop the war in Ukraine and the bombing of civilians.
He said this on his twitter account, Ukrinform reports.
'For the love of God, Russia, stop this pointless war in Ukraine. Stop the bombing of unarmed civilians. Putin must step down,' the tweet reads.
King publicly condemned Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, called Russian missile strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine terrorist attacks, and said he would no longer sign contracts with Russian publishing houses. On January 26, Russia carried out a new wave of missile attacks against Ukraine, killing 11 people and wounding the same number.
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Deputy Minister Karunarathna Paranavithana says the circulation of misinformation through social media platforms has become a major global issue.
Speaking during the Committee State Debate on the 2019 Budget in Parliament, Deputy Minister Paranavithana said unsanctioned social media activities have created several new social issues.
He said those using social media platforms must be responsible when disseminating information.
Deputy Minister Karunarathna Paranavithana added although mainstream media has editorial responsibilities, the social media users have evaded scrutiny due to the lack of legislation to monitor social media platforms.
He said countries like Germany have legislation to impose hefty penalties to those spread hatred using social media platforms.
Deputy Minister Karunarathna Paranavithana added that Sri Lanka must also consider enacting new laws to combat posts that promotes hate speech and communal disharmony in the country.


“It’s historic,” he said. “For the last 25 years, the Mackinac Center has said right-to-work is right for Michigan. It’s a huge policy that gives workers freedom.
Vernuccio said the law will benefit workers and the state with more population growth, more jobs and lower unemployment.”
He also pointed out that unions will still be able to bargain for things such as wages, hours and working conditions.
“Now, they’ll have to prove their worth to their members.”


The Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme have been awarded a new contract with the National Citizen Service (NCS) which will see them facilitate the community project for a further four years.
The club’s Community Programme, who have been delivering the NCS since 2011, work with hundreds of young people aged 15-17 to develop their communication and team skills.
Lucy Shuttleworth, NCS co-ordinator, said: “It’s very exciting to be involved with the biggest youth programme in the country and its fantastic news that we have been awarded the contract for the next four years.
“A lot of hard work has gone into the programme and we are looking forward to working with more young people on the programme.”
To find out more about the programme contact Lucy Shuttleworth on firstname.lastname@example.org or email@example.com


One person has been taken to hospital after a collision in Toronto, police say.
In a tweet, Toronto police said they were called to the area of Dundas Street West and Ossington Avenue for reports of a collision around 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Police said two vehicles were involved in the crash.
Toronto paramedics told Global News one patient was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. They were in stable condition.
Drivers were warned to expect delays and local road closures after the collision.
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Seven months into Donald Trump’s presidency, police groups are reveling in what they see as newfound support from the federal government, says the Associated Press. The administration, which touts a “law and order” agenda, has revived a controversial program that lets local police seize cash and property with federal help and pulled back on federal scrutiny of local law enforcement. And police groups . . .
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The Welsh Labour MS for Castell-nedd Jeremy Miles has said that a "positive" and "patriotic" campaign was responsible for his party's "very good performance" in the Senedd election.
Speaking to S4C, Miles said that the reason why Welsh Labour had managed to win more than the twenty-three seats that it was projected to win before the election was due to its emphasis on positivity during the campaign.
He said that under Mark Drakeford the party had ran a "positive" and "patriotic" campaign that was reflected in the election results.
When asked if Labour had reasserted its control over the so-called "red wall" in the north east, he said that the party's "ambitious" but "practical" programme for government had appealed to voters.
He added that while people wanted a pragmatic plan to guide the country through the crisis, they also wanted a "hopeful" vision for the future.
He also said that his party's focus on being positive and constructive had resonated with voters in his own constituency of Castell-nedd and in other parts of the country.


(MENAFN) Global wheat prices have maintained their upward trajectory as the new week's trading began, building on the momentum gained last month, which marked the highest rate in five months. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the impact of droughts on wheat-producing regions in the southern hemisphere have contributed to concerns about potential supply disruptions, keeping prices elevated in the market.
Despite Russia and Ukraine being major contributors to global wheat production, the prevailing fears of transportation disruptions due to the war have limited the prospects of a decline in prices. The uncertainty surrounding the geopolitical situation continues to cast a shadow on the ease of transporting wheat to global markets.
Additionally, the lack of rainfall in agricultural areas in the southern hemisphere has exacerbated concerns about the global wheat supply. Last month, the Western Australian Wheat Growers Association revised down production forecasts, attributing the adjustment to hot weather conditions.
As of the latest trading, wheat prices were at USD6.025 per bushel (equivalent to 27.2 kilograms), reflecting the continuation of an upward trend. This follows the conclusion of Friday's trading session, which witnessed wheat prices reaching their highest level since September of the previous year.
In contrast, corn futures prices experienced a 0.7 percent decline, marking the first drop in four days. Simultaneously, soybean prices also recorded a decrease of 0.8 percent, extending the downward trend.
The complex interplay of geopolitical factors and weather-related concerns underscores the volatility in agricultural commodity markets, emphasizing the significance of global events and climatic conditions on pricing dynamics. Participants in the wheat market will closely monitor developments in conflict zones and weather patterns to gauge the potential impact on future supply and demand trends.
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Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has said the government continues its crackdown against corrupt elements that will benefit masses.
He said in past influential people who looted the country have not been punished and now PTI’s government is taking strict action against looters.
He further said that anti-corruption campaign in Punjab is proving fruitful and many big fish have been arrested.
Usman Buzdar said Anti-Corruption Department received 51,050 complaints over the past two years and resolved them on priority basis.
Source: Radio Pakistan


13 students of the Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka have been reportedly expelled following their involvement in Examination malpractice.
It was also gathered that five others who were accused of grossed misconducts have also been suspended indefinitely from the institution. According to news, the students who were expelled have been caught in the act for two Semesters, and they were summoned by the disciplinary committee of the university where they admitted to their crimes.
However, the rule of expulsion has long been established in the institution as the students were said to have been enlightened during their Matriculation Ceremony, so this didn’t come as a surprise.
Following the five that were suspended indefinitely, the VC has reportedly revealed that they would have to write and apology letter and a letter of undertaking to show that they are ready to turn a new leaf before they can be re-considered.


San Francisco, Aug 12 (IANS) Tech giant Apple seems confident despite analysts' predictions and is reportedly asking its suppliers to build at least 90 million next-generation iPhones.
In fact, Apple anticipates to assemble 220 million iPhones in total for 2022, citing Bloomberg, AppleInsider reported.
Apple has weathered the pandemic-era slumps well. Mac shipments, for instance, grew in the first quarter of 2022, even though the broader PC market slumped.
In the second quarter of 2022, Apple saw its best market share since 2012, holding 16 per cent of the global market.
Apple's iPhone also took 62 per cent of the first quarter's global market share for devices costing over $400, suggesting that Apple's target audience is still willing to spend on a high-end device.
Meanwhile, recently, prominent analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said his survey showed 'no impact on the supply chain of the iPhone 14 models'.
Earlier, a report said that the upcoming iPhone 14 will likely be delayed due to growing tension between China and Taiwan.
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The Army Chief said that Pakistan would successfully come out of difficult economic conditions, the country would develop, and we would emerge as a prosperous nation.
General Syed Asim Munir met ten leading business people of the country on Monday, in which Finance Minister Ishaq Dar was also present. According to the report of Jang Akhbar, in the meeting, the Army Chief assured the business people there that Pakistan would successfully come out of the difficult economic situation, and the risk of default has been averted.
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The country will develop, and we will emerge as a prosperous nation. No official statement was issued regarding the meeting, but sources say that the Army Chief looked optimistic throughout the meeting and vowed that The current economic difficulties would be overcome. He asked the entrepreneurs to remain determined and confident.
According to the report, the Army Chief told the business people from different sectors that the nation faces difficulties. Still, we have left the worse situations behind and will remain steadfast.
He also referred to Islamic teachings. The business people declared this meeting very successful. The Army Chief and the Finance Minister told the business people that all the pre-conditions of the IMF have been fulfilled and the agreement will be signed in a few days.
A source said that the business people asked the Army Chief that the establishment Why not try to bring the politicians together to face the challenges facing the country. The businessmen told the army chief that the nation expects the army not to allow further disunity and division.


(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
NEW YORK, 22nd September, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with President Jakov Milatović of Montenegro on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues on the agenda of the United Nations General Assembly, in addition to bilateral cooperation in several fields, including economic, trade, investment and energy.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern.
Abdullah bin Zayed briefed the President of Montenegro on the UAE's preparations to host the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which will be held at Expo City Dubai from 30th November to 12th December.
During the meeting, the UAE Foreign Minister praised the distinguished relations with the Republic of Montenegro and the UAE's eagerness to strengthen them, especially in the economic and investment fields, to serve the two countries' common interests and support their development goals.
The meeting was attended by Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation.
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Baghdad, The Ministry of Health announced that the Pfizer vaccine will cost the state 19.5 dollars, confirming that it will arrive in the country within the next two months.
The Director General of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Riadh Al-Halfi, said in a press statement that the price of the Pfizer vaccine is currently offered at 19.5 dollars.”
He added that the Ministry of Health hopes that the first dose of the vaccine will arrive within the next two months.
He noted that Iraq hopes that the Kovax vaccine will arrive early next April.
Several neighboring countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, have begun giving officials and the elderly the Pfizer vaccine.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency


Afghanistan War: Pakistan plays the trump card
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his government has facilitated a meeting between US and Taliban officials on Afghan peace and that the talks will be held in the near future.
The reports say that Khan, who addressed an event in Peshawar city on Friday, said the meeting will take place on Monday.
Media reports indicate that the meeting will take place either in Pakistan or in the United Arab Emirates.
Sources from Afghanistan political parties said the meeting will take place between the US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad and a number of Taliban officials.
The sources added that Afghanistan National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib will also appear in the meeting.


(MENAFN) The joined value of Gulf's real estate assets has reached almost QR3tr by the end of the first half of this year, as reported Al Mazaya Holding, a pioneering property developer in the region.
Accordingly, Al Mazaya has proclaimed that it will co-op in the Cityscape Global in Dubai, which is organized to start on Sep 11-13, as part of the firm"s plan to have a presence at local and regional property exhibitions.
Recently, the firm has become one of the main real estate players in the Gulf real estate market with whole assets of KWD242.13bn by the end of the period.
Moreover, it is also about to usher the firm into a new phase of distinguished global presence.
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Islamabad: Minister for Defence Pervaiz Khattak has invited PTM leaders to come and discuss all the contentious issues. He said that we pakhtoons belong to the same province thus we should collectively work for the development of Khyber-pukhtoonkhawa.
He said that the erstwhile FATA districts were merged in the province in order to bring the people into the mainstream. He said that the people of those districts were lagging behind in terms of education, healthcare and basic communications infrastructure. He said that it was the time to collectively work for their uplift rather then indulge in confrontation.
Pervaiz Khattak invited PTM leadership to sit on table and jot down issues of their concerns and discuss their resolution.
He said that country was going through a tougher period wherein the masses were confronted by the global pandemic. He said that the coronavirus pandemic had not only cast devastation to the economy of the country but the lives of people of Pakistan. He said that it’s exponential spread had increased the casualties. He said that the political instability in the country specially the KPK province would lead to exaggerate the miseries of the people.


(MENAFN - Daily Forex)
Bitcoin managed to recover from a six-day losing streak today as some traders took the opportunity to buy the dip.
Yesterday, Bitcoin lost ground for the fifth consecutive day, losing 2.09% against the US dollar, closing the session at the 49,116.3 level, and hitting a seven-week low.
Many believe that Bitcoin was just going through a correction phase, especially after it gained so much ground in the last couple of months. Last month, the cryptocurrency gained 29.79% against the US dollar, after going up by 36.69% in the previous month, and continuing with a six-month gaining streak.
Bitcoin had been gaining popularity mostly due to institutional adoption and crypto investing becoming more mainstream and popular among retail investors. The idea that cryptocurrencies can be used as a hedge against inflation has also helped to boost the popularity of those assets, especially now that the US government is implementing one of the most ambitious stimulus plans in the history of the United States.
The current turbulence in the markets is attributed to a rumor that has spread recently. Apparently, President Joe Biden is considering raising the capital gains tax, particularly gains on cryptocurrency and other investments. The rumor has not been confirmed by the Treasury Department, though it has had a lot of influence recently.
Some analysts expect Bitcoin to continue recovering and regain lost ground. Some even suggest that it will keep appreciating until it reaches the 80.000 level.
'Going forward, Bitcoin liquidity should remain robust and resilient; depth on major exchanges has continued to drop less and recover faster than other asset classes,” commented an analyst at JPMorgan.
Not everyone is optimistic about the future of Bitcoin. Some imply that the markets will continue to suffer from extreme volatility and disregard the idea that eventually Bitcoin will compete with traditional fiat currencies, highlighting that it already fails as a medium of exchange and as a store of value.
Some countries have expressed their intention to restrict the mining, exchange and holding of cryptocurrencies, though this probably won't have a meaningful impact in terms of adoption, since cryptocurrencies are decentralized. In India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs recently circulated a draft bill that would effectively ban them, and that included regulations for an official digital currency, though it hasn't been introduced into the parliament yet.
By 11:11 GMT, Bitcoin gained 8.19% against the US dollar, hitting the 53,551.0 level.
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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal has said that the government has waged war against the opposition instead of coronavirus pandemic.
PML-N leader while doing the press conference said that instead of amending the laws of National Accountability Bureau, government abolished the institutions adding that Coronavirus can be countered with effective lockdown.
Ahsan Iqbal further said that government could not bring the political parties on one page, there was no coordination between the federation and Punjab.
Saad Rafique said that the government was wasting time by taking political revenge. He strongly condemned the NAB notice and said that there was no need for Tiger Force despite the state machinery.
Ayaz Sadiq said that the Supreme Court should rule on the EOBI case, the government and the opposition are not negotiating on the NAB law,the NAB law cannot be compared with the 18th amendment.


Saudi, UK vows to 'disarm' Hezbollah
(MENAFN) In a joint statement on Saturday, Saudi Arabia and UK pledged to strengthen cooperation and enhance relations on issues of commen interst, which includes improving efforts to disarm the Zionist entity's arch foe, Hezbollah and weakening Iran's regional influence, Saudi press reported.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, British Prime Minister Theresa May and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, at the end of the latter's state visit to London, agreed that the Lebanese government should be supported in extending its control over Lebanese territory, and stated that it was important to "disarm the Hezbollah militia and confront its destabilizing role."
The two countries also discussed the need for Iran "to abide by the principles of good neighborliness, non-interference in the internal affairs of countries" and to "take concrete and practical steps to build confidence and resolve its differences with its neighbors by peaceful means."
Although Crown Prince was welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II, people of London protested his visit as they called him a "war criminal" as a reference to his brutal aggression against Yemen.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Shivamogga, Nov 29 (IANS) Two brothers died on Wednesday after they were struck by lightning in Karnataka's Shivamogga district.
The incident occurred at Hunasakatte junction in Bhadravathi town.
The deceased have been identified as 32-year-old Beeru and 30-year-old Suresh.
Both were in their paddy field when they were fatally struck by lightning.
They had gone to guard the paddy crop, which was ready for harvest.
The bodies have been shifted to Bhadravathi government hospital, and the Bhadravathi Rural police have registered a case in this regard.
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An inquiry into the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic is underway and has exposed damning information about the Conservative government's approach.
Tuesday's hearing revealed that current Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, said that the government should just "let people die", and former PM Boris Johnson argued that the UK should just "let it all rip".
Sir Chris Whitty, the UK's Chief Medical Officer, who praised civil servants for their work in what he described as a "chaotic" situation.
However, he also said that other countries were likely experiencing chaos too.
Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann.


Jordan- Education Ministry denies circulating Arab world map "without Palestine
(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, Apr 17 (Petra) -- The Ministry of Education on Saturday disregarded as "untrue" a photo of the Arab world map, without the flag of the State of Palestine, that was presented on its platform.
The photo, which went viral on social media, was part of a lesson presented at the ministry's "Darsak" platform, the ministry said in a post on its official website.
"Palestine and its flag have always been present and still present in our curricula as they are in the Jordanian conscience," The ministry's post emphasized.
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The Kenya Social Congress chairman Mr Atati Kengere has said that President Uhuru Kenyatta should imitate how Tanzania's President John Magufuli has been fighting corruption.
Addressing the media on President Uhuru Kenyatta has been urged to imitate the president of Tanzania John Magufuli's character to end corruption in Kenya.
"That is the only way President Kenyatta will be able to address corruption in the country and ensure that he positively promotes the economy," he said.
He said that President Kenyatta was the only leader who was able to ensure that all corrupt leaders are arrested.
Mr Kengere asked that the Government conducts forensic investigations to find out the people behind the National Youth Service scandal.
"All we demand is for the Government to take action against everyone involved in the NYS scandal, we cannot allow people to take advantage of taxpayers," he said.


Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the selected Prime Minister has not done anything for the people affected from the flood in Badin.
According to the details, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari while talking to media in Badin said that the people of Badin faced historic rains, which have caused severe damage.
Bilawal Bhutto said that we do not need any special package, we only need our right and if the right is not found then we know the way to Islamabad.
The PPP chairman also said that the farmers are worried, the crops have been destroyed, the federation should impose an emergency because the people of Badin are as much Pakistanis as Islamabad.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the province’s share was not being given in the NFC award, Federal should have to give the people of Sindh money and their dues.
The PPP chairman also said that They want to solve health and water problems from Karachi to Kashmore but not a single rupee has received from the federation yet and now we cannot tolerate any more exploitation.
He said that when there was a PPP government, whether it was the floods of 2010 or 2011, we mobilized the whole world, we gave Pakistan cards and handed over money to them so that they could take care of their families in difficult situations.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to give money to the people of Sindh.


Philips cuts 6,000 more jobs after sleep device recall in the tech industry to ensure long-term success
Recall The Dutch tech giant Philips has announced 6,000 more job cuts worldwide after a sleep device recall. This is the latest in a series of job cuts by the company, which has already slashed thousands of jobs in the past few years. The company has cited the need to streamline operations and reduce costs as the reason for the job cuts.
The move is expected to affect employees in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Philips has said that the job cuts are necessary to ensure the company‘s long-term success and competitiveness. The recall of the sleep device, which was announced in April, has been cited as one of the main reasons for the job cuts. The device was found to be defective and posed a safety risk to users. Philips has said that the recall has had a significant impact on its financial performance. The company has also said that the job cuts are necessary to ensure that the company remains competitive in the global market.
Philips has said that it will continue to invest in research and development to ensure that it remains competitive in the global market. Embattled Philips, a Dutch manufacturer of medical technology, announced on Monday that it will eliminate 6,000 more jobs globally in response to recent losses brought on by a widespread recall of defective sleep respirators. Just three months after announcing additional 4,000 cuts, Chief Executive Roy Jakobs declared the “difficult, but essential further reduction of our personnel” by 2025.Philips and its stakeholders have experienced a very challenging year in 2022, and Jakobs said in a statement that “we are taking hard initiatives to strengthen our execution and scale up performance with haste.”
The job cuts are expected to affect a wide range of employees, including those in research and development, marketing, and sales. Philips has said that it will provide support to affected employees, including severance packages and job placement assistance. The company has also said that it will continue to invest in research and development to ensure that it remains competitive in the global market. The job cuts come at a time when the tech industry is facing a number of challenges, including the impact of the pandemic. The job cuts are likely to have a significant impact on the industry, as well as the global economy.
The recall contributed significantly to the Amsterdam-based company’s net losses, which were 1.6 billion euros for the entire year and 105 million euros ($114 million) for the fourth quarter of 2022. However, the impact of the job cuts on the industry and the global economy is yet to be seen. It remains to be seen how the company will manage to remain competitive in the global market in the face of the job cuts. In the meantime, the company has said that it will provide support to affected employees, including severance packages and job placement assistance.


Nagpur: The assembly was addressed by the president on Monday, the newly installed Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde announced a major satisfaction that the government has planned to lower the VAT on fuel.
Maharashtra CM Shinde declared in the assembly that at the next cabinet meeting his government will present the idea of reducing the VAT on fuel. Shinde added that the government is working to end suicides of farmers in Maharashtra.
The new plan will provide relief to the people who are struggling when it comes to buying fuel. The rising cost of fuel has not only increased the cost of both private and public travel, but also placed to the burden that the upper class across the nation.


The City Traffic Police (CTP) provided licences and related facilities to more than five lakh people during the year 2022.
In the year 2022, more than three lakh people were provided learner permits, said Chief Traffic Officer Dr Asad Malhi, here on Sunday.
The CTO told APP that 108,718 people got renewed their driving licences while 32,132 availed new driving licences during the outgoing year.
More than 32,000 citizens, who appeared in driving tests for licences, could not pass, the CTO said and added that new international driving licences were issued to 13,726 citizens.
The CTO said that duplicate licences were issued to 3,616 citizens after they lost their document, adding that cases were registered against 18 touts, who were involved in looting people in the name of driving licences.
Dr Asad Malhi said that 413 licences were cancelled over careless, irresponsible and rash driving, saying that in the year 2022, only 142 candidates could pass the public service vehicles test.
In the year 2022, more than 255,000 tickets were issued for driving without a licence, he added.
The CTO said that six driving testing centres and 23 licence booths had been established in the provincial capital, whereas smart licensing (24/7), a separate testing centre for women, was also set up in 2022, he concluded.


Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail called on Governor Punjab Muhammad BalighurRehman and discussed economic growth and prevailing flood situation in the country during a meeting at the Governor’s House, here on Monday.
Speaking on this occasion, Governor Punjab Muhammad BalighurRehman said that the help and rehabilitation of the flood victims is the top priority, adding that the federal and provincial governments and all government departments are on the same page for the help and rehabilitation of the flood victims.
The governor said as Chancellor of all public and private sector universities, he has mobilized the Vice Chancellors, faculty members and students to play active role in flood relief campaign for the the flood affectees. He further said the vice chancellors of the universities and Red Crescent volunteers are going to the flood affected areas and participating in the relief operations, while the medical teams of the University of Health Sciences have also been dispatched to the flood affected areas.
The governor Punjab said the federal cabinet and government under the leadership of the Prime Minister are trying to provide maximum relief to the people.
He said in this difficult situation, “we have to give hope to the nation and not spread despair.” Commenting on the economic situation, he said that the situation is difficult, but economic indicators are improving and there has been stability in other sectors as well.
Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said difficult decisions had to be taken to save the country from bankruptcy, adding that efforts are being made to improve the economic performance.
He said the economic pressure has increased due to the recent floods.
He said that the country’s economy is heading in the right direction due to prudent policies of the government. He added that the import of auto parts of tractors will be facilitated to boost local tractor industry.


Stating the ‘peace march’ had no connection with the forthcoming assembly polls, Mehbooba Mufti the President Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the peace rally was taken out representing the aspirations and emotions of people and the march had not political reason behind it.
Talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Mehbooba Mufti said that the recent rally held at Srinagar was the contribution of its workers and supporters and that people of the state have never been supportive of the war between India and Pakistan. “We had the agenda of peace in the recent rally; people have emotional bonding with our party’s agenda.”
Clarifying that the recent PDP peace rally was not intended to display party strength, Mehbooba accused that from 1947 to 1999, Kashmir was turned into the ‘warzone’ and now people want to express their desire for peace. “People here were readied in the past to raise slogans for the war but our party pacified the situation on ground and facilitated both the countries to open routes on the both the sides of Line of Control.”
Mehbooba further stated that the party was compelled to react at the situation wherein the statements of war were issued by the politicians. “We had to react due to the rising tensions at LOC and had to reveal to both the countries (India and Pakistan) that the people here have never been supportive of the war like situation.”
Commenting over the participation of people in the ‘peace march’, Mehbooba said that the youth of the valley are feeling ‘insecure’ and ‘suffocated’ due to the rising ‘corruption’ and ‘mis governance’. “People are joining our hands due to party’s agenda and the situation during our regime bears witness of our contributions to the state.”
Mehbooba further stated that the party activists spent money from pocket to make the rally a ‘success. She further claimed that the party workers spent from their pocket for the banners and placards. “We owe thanks to them, they are our real power and strength.”


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Iraqi Kurdistan: Dana Gas, Crescent Petroleum achieve 50pct climb in gas output
(MENAFN) One of the biggest private natural gas firms in in the MENA region is Dana Gas and its associate reported, production from the locations in the Kurdistan region of Iraq soared 50 percent against 2018 levels to get a record of 452 million cubic feet of gas per day (MMscf/d) at the fourth quarter of last year.
The two firms stated on Wednesday, the increase in output is backed by some enhancements at the gas factory in Iraqi Kurdistan, containing a scheme finalized in 2020 in addition to de-bottlenecking programme in early 2018.
Patrick Allman-Ward, chief executive of Dana Gas said, “Our continued investments since 2018, notably the Khor Mor de-bottlenecking and bypass projects, have allowed us to deliver reliable supplies of clean energy to support the KRI economy and its people, with enhanced economic and environmental benefits which will increase as we further grow production.”
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 9. Israel's Agency for
International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) intends to open an
expertise office on agriculture and water management in Uzbekistan,
The issue was discussed at the meeting between Shavkat Khamraev,
Minister of Water Resources of Uzbekistan, who is on a visit to Tel
Aviv, and Avi Dichter, Minister of Agriculture and Rural
Development of Israel.
During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the development
of modern water management, as well as promising areas of
cooperation and the study of best practices in Israel. Agreements
have been reached on targeted cooperation between experts from the
Uzbek delegation has also got acquainted with the work of
Israeli organizations and enterprises engaged in the field of water
resources management and regulation of the water sector. In
particular, a meeting was held at the State Water Supply and
Sewerage Administration of Israel. The Uzbek side also visited the
Shafdan wastewater treatment plant operated by Israel's Mekorot
A number of companies have presented their practices on the
treatment, storage and distribution of treated wastewater between
the main groups of water consumers, the development and
implementation of water-saving technologies, innovative solutions
in the field of irrigation.
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LUCKNOW || The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Indian National Congress (INC) on Friday kicked off a statewide campaign – Seva Satyagrah, to protest against the detention of its state chief Ajay Kumar ‘Lallu’ in prison. As a silent protest, the Congress will run the ‘Maha Rasoi‘ started by the party leader and feed 25 lakh people.
Party leaders also announced that more than 10 lakh posters will be plastered across cities, towns, villages so that the government headed by Yogi Adityanath is shaken enough to stop vendetta politics against political opponents.
In a press conference, senior party leader Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’, said that the only crime of Ajay Kumar ‘Lallu’ was that he was trying to help people, specially migrant labourers during the COVID-19 lockdown, by making arrangements for them to go home.
“He has sadly been put in jail by the BJP government in the state but they will not be able to quell our commitment to service for the people, downtrodden and the marginalised,” the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader in the state assembly said.
Former minister RK Chowdhary said that the state unit of the Congress, led by Lallu, had distributed food to 90 lakh people in the state during the lockdown. The Congress leaders also vowed to continue their service to the poor and said they will not be deterred by the ruthless BJP government which was trying to muzzle the opposition.


Kathmandu: Former President Ram Baran Yadav has said that a solution to the current problem would be possible if all were united.
At a function organized by the Tej-Tirtha Trust established in 2015 in Kathmandu today, former President Yadav stressed on the need for all to fulfill their duties. He said that the country would be better only if everyone realized their responsibility.
Stating that the responsibility of maintaining the current structure has fallen on the shoulders of the people, he called on all to play their role.
“Everyone has faith in the court. I am also hopeful that justice will be done,” said Yadav. Stating that BP’s policy of reconciliation is still important, Yadav said that the policy of reconciliation was essential at a time when the national situation was deteriorating.
Expressing concern that the current situation of the opposition is weak, he said that the party will remain a pillar in democracy. “In the current situation, the people should be responsible, the party should be more responsible,” said Yadav. Stressing on the need for a healthy foreign policy, he said such a policy was also needed to safeguard the nation.


(MENAFN- IANS) Tel Aviv, Dec 10(IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called upon Hamas terrorists to surrender to Israeli troops and urged them not to sacrifice their lives for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have entered the Khan Younis area in South Gaza where Sinwar is reported to be hiding.
Netyanahu's statement comes after the IDF Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, had in a statement said that there were signs that Hamas was collapsing.
The Prime Minister in a video statement on Sunday said, "In the past few days, dozens of Hamas terrorists have surrendered before our forces. They put down their weapons and turn themselves over to our brave soldiers."
The IDF is searching every house in the Khan Younis area after there were intelligence reports that Yahya Sinwar had escaped to South Gaza in a humanitarian aid vehicle camouflaging himself.
Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant had earlier publicly said that Yahya Sinwar would be killed.
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US Senate approves bill to provide USD 700 bln for Pentagon
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (KUNA) -- The US Senate on Monday approved a bill that would provide USD 700 billion for the military, the largest such Pentagon funding since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq began in 2001 and 2003, respectively.
Senators passed the legislation, which would pay for Pentagon programs and combat operations, by a vote of 89-8 vote.
The spending, for the fiscal year that begins October 1, will fund US missile defenses in response to North Korea and block the closing of any US military bases.
The 1,215-page measure now goes to the US House for negotiations.
The broadly-based legislation avoids a number of specific controversies, and lawmakers will take up separate legislation later in the year to appropriate the necessary funds for these individual items.
The Senate bill includes a government-wide ban on using Russian firm Kaspersky Labs' software, including military and government contractors.
Kaspersky Lab has denied it is a conduit for Russian government espionage. (end) rm.sd
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Bhopal: Stating that the advertisements issued by the MP government on wheat purchases were `misleading`, the Congress party here has sent legal notices to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and others asking them to pay for the ads and deposit money in government treasury.
In a statement released today, Leader of the Opposition in Madhya Pradesh assembly Ajay Singh said that apart from the Chief Minister, the notices had been sent to the Food and Civil Supplies Department and its Principal Secretary.
Ajay said that the government money had been misused and the advertisements sought to serve Chouhan`s political interests.
He also charged that the ads indicate that the Centre was responsible for the shortage of gunny bags for wheat purchases which was not the case, adding the Chief Minister has "lowered the dignity of his office by unnecessarily blaming the centre for the shortage of gunny bags".
He said that through the legal notice, he has asked Chouhan and others to foot the bill for the `misleading ads` and deposit the money in government treasury in 30 days.


Vijayawada: Amaravathi Capital region villages remained tense on Wednesday as the protests against the government’s proposal to shift the Secretariat and the High Court to Visakhapatnam and Kurnool, respectively, continued for the 71st day.
Farmers of the city took part in relay hunger strikes and raised slogans against the state government whereas the women Jac also staged a protest by taking part in the 24-hour hunger strike and demanded that the Chief Minister should take back the orders of shifting Secretariat and the High Court.
The protestors also expressed their anguish on the Union government for not intervening in the issue and failing to take action on the alleged police brutality on Amaravati farmers that occurred a couple of days ago.
The protesting villagers said “We wonder why the BJP government is silent over the issue when thousands of farmers have been carrying out protests in the villages against the state government for the past 71 days.''
The protest began during the Assembly session in the state as there was the absence of clear communication regarding the status of capital development from the YSRCP government.


Police seized two vehicles with same registration number that were plying on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in Awantipora.
A statement of Police issued here said that Police Station Awantipora received information that two Tavera vehicles with same registration number JK01AM-0102 were plying on the highway.
It said on receiving the information a special naka was established at Awantipora market and both the vehicles were seized.
The Police statement said that the owner of both the vehicles had been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Sofi of Awantipora.
He has been arrested and a case under FIR No 25/2021 under the relevant sections of the law been registered at Police Station Awantipora.


Kuwait- Defense Min. receives Arab, foreign envoys
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, March 11 (KUNA) -- First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received at Seif Palace Sunday the UAE's ambassador to Kuwait Rahma Al Zaabi.
The envoy handed over to Sheikh Al-Sabah an official invitation from Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to visit the UAE.
Sheikh Al-Sabah thanked Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his generous invitation which he accepted, Defense's Directorate of Moral Guidance and Public Relations said in a press statement.
Also today, Sheikh Al-Sabah separately received ambassadors of Oman Adnan Al-Ansari, Belgium Piet Heirbaut and Vatican (Holy See) Archbishop Francisco Montecillo Padilla.
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister and the envoys exchanged friendly talks, and also discussed issues of common interest as well as latest developments on the regional and international scenes. (end) ays.msa
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ABU DHABI,Nov 14 (WAM) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the Colombian Presidential Agency of International Cooperation, APC-Colombia, yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding which stipulates that the ADFD will offer AED165 million, or US$45 million, as a grant from the Abu Dhabi Government to fund various development projects and programmes in Colombia.
The MoU was signed by Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the ADFD, and Sergio Alfonso Londoño Zurek, Director-General of APC-Colombia.
Al Suwaidi stated that the MoU is part of the directives from the UAE's wise leadership to fund development programmes in several Colombian departments while adding that the ADFD will manage the development grant offered by the Abu Dhabi Government, to help Colombia overcome its economic challenges, through funding vital social and sustainable development projects.
These projects include establishing early childhood, education and health centres, as well as supporting small and medium projects in several Colombian departments, to provide work opportunities for local community members and improve their living conditions, he further added.
Zurek praised the role of the UAE and its wise leadership in supporting, through the ADFD, many of the world's countries to help achieve their sustainable development goals.
He added that the grant from the Abu Dhabi Government will have a significant role in developing and improving many social and economic services in Colombia, especially in sectors that are directly related to improving and developing an individual's capacities, such as education and health, and rehabilitate certain sectors to provide work opportunities.
He also highlighted the importance of co-operation in the future with the ADFD in the field of development work and funding projects that have a positive effect on local communities and support vital sectors, especially as Colombia aspires to enter a new stage of economic growth.
The ADFD aims, as part of its development strategy, to expand the geographic range of its operations to include all developing countries, including in Latin America and the Caribbean. It recently funded several development projects in Argentina, Cuba and Ecuador, as well as renewable energy projects in the Caribbean. (WAM) (END/2017)
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Germany-born brand, COFFEE LOVER, has recently opened another shop in
Dubai to serve the Middle East with their luxurious coffee mugs. Founder Mariella
aims to spruce up all simple coffee drinking experiences in households and
offices into a sophisticated mix of motivational, inspirational, and affirmative
feelings through her mugs.
Mariella moved to Dubai some months ago after growing her brand in Europe
since 2019. What was supposed to be a three months workation, turned into the
creation of a whole new branch for the luxury mug brand.
'COFFEE LOVER: Everything Gold & Glamorous', the slogan reads. Some of the
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On the 23rd, it was announced that 139 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Chiba prefecture.
This brings the total number of people announced to be infected to 32,196.
The death of one confirmed infection has also been announced, bringing the total number of deaths to 614.
It was also confirmed that 55 new people were infected with the mutated coronavirus, and the number of infected people announced in one day exceeded 50 for the first time.
A total of 238 people were infected with the mutant virus announced in the prefecture.


Kabul (BNA) Addressing a press conference here yesterday afternoon, National Security Adviser of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dr. Hamdullah Mohib, said that only Afghans can make decisions about their country.
Talking to reporters during the press conference which was also attended by the officials of the Ministries of defense and interior as well as the National Directorate of Security, NSA Mohib said that any solution plans regarding Afghanistan should be cleared and shared with the Afghan government.
“Any proposals regarding interim or transitional government won’t end the ongoing sufferings,” he told reporters.
NSA Mohib also said that the Afghan government has taken sufficient steps to achieve peace and that the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan are currently waiting for the Taliban to come to the negotiating table in Doha, but the group was not interested to the talks.
NSA Mohib said that Taliban were implementing foreign agendas in the country, as according to him the group has provided the opportunity for thousands of foreign terrorists to engage in destructive activities in the country.
NSA Mohib added that after signing of the peace deal with the United States, the Taliban group has gathered all its forces to weaken people’s morale and increase their attacks across the country, which according to him, Kabul has remained their main focus to achieve these goals.
The National Security adviser stressed that the Taliban must stop their terrorist acts that have economically affected people in different provinces, adding Afghan government believes that only negotiation could end the ongoing war.
Meanwhile, officials of security organs assured people of their coordination and cooperation to eliminate terror outfits and foil their vicious goals.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Serie A giants AC Milan 'ended' Real Madrid's 22 match winning streak on Tuesday as striker Stephan El Shaarawy scored twice in a 4-2 friendly win in Dubai.
Real coach Carlo Ancelotti left star players Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and James Rodriguez out of his starting line-up but Cristiano Ronaldo began the match and scored a first half goal in vain.
The European champions had won 22 matches in all competitions coming into the clash although Tuesday's match was classified as a friendly and not an official fixture.
Real, won the World Club Cup on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Argentine club San Lorenzo, but El Shaarawy did the damage for the Italians with goals either side of half-time while Frenchman Jeremy Menez and Giampaolo Pazzini were also on target.
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Even as the venture capital industry shattered all records last year, it also continued to see significant changes to how it operates and its place in the startup ecosystem.
Last year saw seismic changes brought about by the likes of large hedge funds such as Tiger Global and Coatue pouring money into venture-backed startups and spiking valuations. It also saw some legacy players change the way they play the venture game, including Sequoia Capital’s plans to change its fund structure.
Some of those same trends will help shape venture in 2022, as well as the public market response to the pandemic and inflation, a growing reliance on data, and even a change in a VC’s workday, according to those in the industry.


Azerbaijan has administered a total of 374 COVID-19 jabs over the past week, SIA refers to the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers.
According to the Task Force, Azerbaijan has administered more than 13,9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines since January 2021.
More than 5,4 million people have received their first doses, while over 4,8 million people got their second doses.
Azerbaijan has also given third booster shots to over 3,4 million people so far.
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Kabul: At least 30 people were killed and over 60 more were wounded after a car bomb attack happened near a guesthouse owned in the city of Pul-e-Alam east of Kabul on Friday evening, the provincial council chief Hasib Stanekzai said, the Tolonews reported.
“He said the explosion happened at around 7:06 pm.”
Stanekzai said that the building was a residence for the former head of Logar provincial council, Abdul Wali Wakil. But now, he said, it was handed over to the people and was used by members of the public and those who came from Azr district in Logar and stayed there instead of hotels, reports said.
“He said the truck entered the area at around 6:30 pm and its driver said they were from an NGO and wanted to help the locals”.
Stanekzai said that many of those gathered at the building were students who were there to attend the university entrance exam in the coming week, reports added.
He said that the building has collapsed and that at least 25 people have been trapped only in one floor, reports added.
Stanekzai added that some security force members were also at the building when the explosion happened, reports said adding blast happened near residential houses and a hospital that all have been damaged in the incident.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior said that at least 30 people were killed or wounded in the explosion. (Tolonews)


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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- The first shipment of modified diesel fuel from the Ahmadi Refinery was exported to the European market onboard the (POLAR ACE) tanker, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) said on Monday.
KNPC indicated via Twitter that the shipment amounted to 38,000 tons and it was modified to fit the standards of the cold environment in Europe.
The exportation process was carried out in collaboration with the international marketing sector at the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). (end)
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Panaji: RDA Minister Michael Lobo said that the 12-day-long SARAS trade fair providing opportunity for rural artisans would begin in Margao on January 23.
The South Goa District Rural Development Agency is organizing the festival. Lobo told reporters that State and Central government will contribute Rs 35 lakh each for the festival.
The minister said that the self help groups across the state would be participating in the SARAS which is one of the biggest footfall attracting event in Goa.
Lobo said that 250 artisans would be participating in the event. “Last year, a turnover of Rs 1.3 crore was done during the festival,” he said.


(MENAFN- IANS) Patna, Nov 29 (IANS) RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday charged PM Narendra Modi with copying the Bihar government on providing jobs to people in the government sector.
Asked by media persons at Patna Airport whether PM Modi will give 50,000 jobs to people in the Central government, he said: "Narendra Modi is copying us on jobs. We have given lakhs of jobs in one go and hence he is copying it."
The Modi government is organising 6 job fairs on Thursday to provide 50,000 jobs to successful candidates in various departments under the Central government.
On the successful rescue of 41 labouers in Silkayara tunnel in Uttarakhand where a section of people is giving credit to Modi, Lalu Prasad said: "The labouers were rescued after 17 days and many technical teams from across the world came for the rescue operation. So, what is the role of Narendra Modi? It is pleasing that all the labourers were successfully rescued from the tunnel."
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New Dehli, Feb 20:
The Congress party has been asked by the urban development ministry to vacate four government bungalows including the one on 24 Akbar Road which serves as its headquarters, sources said.
Congress treasurer Motilal Vora Thursday said that the party has replied to the notice from the Urban Development Ministry.
“We will reply to any further query,” Vora said.
The sources said the party has been asked to vacate the premises following cancellation of their allotment.
They said that Congress had been asked to pay penal fee till the bungalows are vacated.
The sources said that the ministry communicated to the Congress last month that it was required to vacate the four bungalows that are in its possession in June 2013 according to policy for allotment of land for political parties. Congress has been allocated land to build its office at Rouse Avenue near ITO. (IANS)


SARLAHI: Nepali Congress senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has claimed that the NC would bring a clear majority in the upcoming CA elections to ensure drafting of a democratic constitution. Deuba also said that the NC would win more seats in the Tarai adding that the southern plain is the party’s historical vote bank
Despite pressure on the government to fix the polls date, Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the polls date can be declared only three months before the CA polls.
At a press conference here this morning, the NC senior leader and three times prime minister also acknowledged that the Trivenidham conclave of the party held recently has corrected the party’s earlier mistakes.
Deuba also stated that the NC would bring the declaration paper before the CA polls by incorporating the grievances of all communities.


01=12-2013: … the people of tiracol in Pernem taluka who have settled there as fisher folks have been let down by the state government, said Curtorim legislator Aleixo Reginaldo lourenco. Their rights to carry out agriculture have been taken away and instead the place has been given to set up a hotel and golf course.
addressing media persons on Saturday at Margao, Mr Lourenco said that the people of tiracol had been betrayed by the BJP-led state government.
reginaldo said the very existence of these people have been threatened as they could not carry out their agriculture in the land they tilled for a long time.
reginaldo also stated that justice should be given to these unfortunate people.


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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Two car bombs killed at least 19 people in mostly Shiite neighbourhoods of Baghdad Tuesday, police said.
One attack struck a busy commercial street in the eastern neighbourhood of Baghdad al-Jadida, police said.
Seventeen people were killed and 43 wounded, mostly civilians, a police colonel said. Hospital sources and an official at the interior ministry confirmed the toll.
At least two people were killed and nine wounded in another attack in Zafaraniya, a district in southern Baghdad, the same sources said.
A huge suicide car bomb attack claimed by the Islamic State group killed dozens of people in Khan Bani Saad, a town just north of Baghdad, on Friday.
No group has yet claimed Tuesday's blasts, but IS also carried out deadly attacks in Baghdad on July 12 in which at least 23 people were killed in a string of bombings.
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Thailand Airways (THA) has said it will send 100m passengers home from Thailand in 2019.
In a statement, the airline said that as the number of flights continues to rise, it is taking this step to keep its network viable.
The airline said the number will be around 10m passengers per day by the end of the year.
The plan will also involve reducing the number and size of aircraft in the fleet.THA said it would invest an additional $1.7bn (£1.1bn) to extend its flights, as well as upgrade the service.
The airline has seen an increase in demand in recent years as air travel in the world’s second-largest economy has grown.
However, THA said its new flights will still operate with fewer seats than their predecessor’s.
Thailand’s government has said that more than 20,000 people have been killed in the conflict in neighbouring Myanmar.


Srinagar/New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has said that the first-ever Jammu and Kashmir global investors summit will be held in the region in April.
Speaking at a pre-investors' global summit in Delhi, Murmu said that sectoral seminars will be organised and the main events will be held in Srinagar. Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Chief Secretary B.V.R. Subrahmanyam were also present at the occasion.
Speaking about the Internet restrictions, the Lieutenant Governor said that these restrictions are limited to counter disruptive activities and Internet is being facilitated for business activities.
"We are facing such a situation for the last so many years but now because of concerted action, the menace of terrorism has been minimised".
"Normalcy has been restored for the people. The situation is only abnormal for the militants now", said Murmu.
Subrahmanyam said that steps have been taken for the restoration of Internet.
"The Home Secretary is working on it. There will be something in the pipeline soon", he said.


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Rule of law NGO Repubblika has demanded the resignation of Infrastructure Minister Ian Borg in a statement on Thursday.
Repubblika slammed the government saying that it is duty bound to protect life and should take the necessary measures to do so. Referring to the latest building collapse which claimed the life of Miriam Pace, 54, of Santa Venera, the NGO said that the government had failed in its duty to protect the victim’s life.
The latest building collapse follows a number of others which left families homeless. Last year, the government had imposed a moratorium on excavation and demolition works until a new set of regulations were drafted. Minister Ian Borg who was responsible at the time of the drafting of the new regulations, had claimed that these were aimed at providing peace of mind for those who live next to construction sites.
“Instead of providing peace of mind, the new regulations claimed Mrs Pace’s life,” Repubblika stated.
The NGO demanded that Minister Borg who was responsible at the time shoulders political responsibility for the loss of life.
“Ian Borg tasked Robert Musumeci with drafting the regulations. Musumeci – who is incompetent and whose only credential is that of being servile to Partit laburista and to the developers on whom he financially depends and who have a direct interest in the matter,” the statement reads.
Repubblika said that it cannot be that the government never assumes responsibility for its shortcomings even when such shortcomings have fatal consequences.
“We demand that Ian Borg is fired immediately.”
The government has acknowledged that the regulations drawn up when Borg was in charge were a failure saying that they need to be revamped. Repubblika noted that the government refused to stop works and refused to take the necessary measures to protect the lives who are living next to construction sites and which could be at risk.
The organisation also urged the public to join the protest which is being organised on Saturday by Moviment Graffitti. It should its public support for the proposals put forward by Moviment Graffitti and said that it hoped for a moratorium on excavation and demolition until new regulations are drafted.


A complaint was filed by advocate Pawan Sharma in the court of the additional chief metropolitan magistrate.
"In the complaint, we have stated that going by the promo, the movie 'Ram Leela', which is slated for release Nov 15, is promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion," Sharma said.
He said that the court took cognizance of the compliant and asked the Shyam Nagar police in the city to register a first information report (FIR).
"The court has directed the police to investigate the complainant," said Sharma.
--IANS (Posted on 21-09-2013)


Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the government is preparing to register the proposal to amend the constitution before the Dashain festival.
He said constitution amendment proposal will be registered on the basis of a national consensus bringing main opposition party UML into confidence.
Speaking at a press conference in Chitwan, he informed that the Morcha was assured that the constitution implementation and the constitution amendment would go simultaneously.
He went on to say that the Cabinet decision to set up local units being based on ilaka (area) of the District Development Committee has eased the process to organise local poll on time.
The prime minister also said all three levels of elections would take place within the stipulated time.


President Mahinda Rajapaksa in an interview with The Hindu said that the election for the Northern Provincial Council will be held in September 2013.
President Rajapaksa said there were many issues to be resolved ahead of holding of elections.
The primary one related to the electoral rolls. The second issue was the completion of the rehabilitation and resettlement process.
This was on with international support and was expected to be completed soon.
President Rajapaksa also refused to accept that the Indian vote against Sri Lanka in the United Nations Human Rights Council was because Colombo did not implement the promises it made to the Council in 2009.
Insisting that his government had worked on all the promises that were delivered and was serious about fulfilling all undertakings that were given, he said he had even said that he was willing to go beyond the 13th Amendment.


(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — A parliamentary memo signed by multiple MPs called for an urgent public debate to discuss the issue of the declaration of intent document. Jordan, Israel and the UAE on Monday signed a declaration of intent to negotiate the feasibility of a joint energy and water project.
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April 16, 2020
Sokoto State Government said it had reviewed downward the 2020 budget considering the dwindling revenue and shortfall in the federal allocation accruable to the state as a result of coronavirus and global economic crisis.
Briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting presided by Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the Commissioner for Finance Abdussamad Dasuki, said the budget had been reviewed downward by 25 percent in view of recent global economic crisis.
“You will recall that the state budgeted N202 billion for 2020 fiscal year but the budget figure now stands at N153 billion to make it realistic”, Dasuki said.
He further added that the Exco had approved that 60 percent of the internally generated revenue from admission and fees in the ten tertiary institutions in the state should be retained by the institutions while 40 percent should go to the state coffer.
The commissioner also noted with concern the delay in the completion of Deputy Governor’s residence despite the fact that more than 50 percent of the contract fee had been paid to the contractor.
Dasuki disclosed that the contract was awarded at the cost of N484million and the government had paid N245million to the contractor. He said to their dismay the work was just at 35 percent completed, saying the contractor has absconded for over a year now.
He however said the state government had revoked the contract and had directed the ministry of finance and justice to take on the contractor.
Also briefing newsmen, the Commissioner for Water Resources Muhammad Umar Bature said to cushion the effect of Coronavirus the state government had directed that all the water consumers in the state will not pay water bill for the month of April and May.
On his part, the Commissioner for Health Dr Ali Inname disclosed that as a measure to motivate the health workers in the state, government has approved palliatives for all the health workers by increasing their hazard allowance by 100 per cent for the month of April and May.
He averred that those in the frontline of screening and COVID-19 Rapid Respond Team would be paid 100 per cent weekly allowance considering the risk they encounter.
Dr Inname explained that contract for the state diagnostic centre at Farfaru was at the verge of completion noting however that there is poor counterpart funding by the 23 local government areas in the state.
Also the Commissioner for Land and Housing Sirajo Marafa said the state had approved the relocation of traders along Moreh Illela road to enable the contractor handling the dualisation of the road commence work.
He stated that the government was working out modalities for the compensation of affected persons.


SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday booked three religious school teachers under stringent public safety act (PSA) after the fact about some of its students and teachers involved in militant activities came to fore.
A police official told news agency KDC that the teachers booked under PSA include Mohammad Yousuf Wani, Abdul Ahad Bhat and Abdul Rouf Bhat.
Meanwhile, confirming the arrest of three teachers IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said in a press conference here in Srinagar that the school mentioned namely Sirajul Aloom located in Imam Sahib, Shopian in South Kashmir is affiliated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami outfit.
He said that the school was under the observation and the trio has been arrested for their involvement in subversive activities.
IGP Kashmir said that another five to six school teachers are under surveillance and their conduct regarding their involvement in unlawful activities is being investigated
Pertinently Sirajul Aloom School, came under the surveillance of intelligence agencies after thirteen of its students joined militant ranks, said the police official.


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Phnom Penh, Dec 15 (IANS) Cambodia has identified the first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in a traveller from the western African country of Ghana, the country's ministry of health announced in a press statement.
'A 23-year-old Cambodian woman was confirmed positive for the Omicron variant by the Pasteur Institute in Cambodia (on) December 14,' the statement released on Tuesday evening, said.
The woman, who is 15-weeks pregnant, arrived in Cambodia on Sunday from Ghana, with connecting flights in Dubai and Thailand's Bangkok, it said, adding that she was first rapid-tested positive for Covid upon her arrival at the Phnom Penh International Airport, Xinhua news agency reported.
The patient is currently undergoing treatment at a Covid treatment facility in Phnom Penh, the statement said.
The Omicron variant was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) from South Africa on November 24 and it was classified a 'variant of concern' by the WHO.
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Green Class are preparing for a busy term ahead learning about the stone age. Many different activities are planned across the curriculum to help support this.
We will also be supporting the children as they continue to develop their social behaviour. Trips to local shops are planned to help the pupils feel comfortable in their community.
Different sensory activities will take place. These help the children to improve their fine motor skills, as well as being plenty of fun!


City Council: Street project bid, tennis court repairs and fee and license changes
The next Hastings City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 16, in Hastings City Hall. Here's a look at what's on the agenda.
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Daniyal Aziz promises to disclose what happened to Nawaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – PML-N leader Daniyal Aziz has said that he will disclose in a press conference that what happened to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, he said that references against the Sharif family were filed without any proof. “The NAB team has now gone to London to collect proofs,” he maintained.
Daniyal Aziz said that no one nabs Imran Khan when he violates the law.
State Minister Talal Chaudhry said that charges have been framed on an incomplete reference first time in the country. “This was not done even in dictatorship.”
On the other hand, PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry said that the Imran Khan case had been thrown into a dustbin. “Which kind of conspiracy is this that first children’s accounts were filled and then property was purchased?” he said.
He said that Nawaz Sharif is defaming the Army, the Supreme Court and apex court judges.


‘Police will intervene’: those not following health warnings
THE message is clear - be patient and tolerant.
Richmond Police District Superintendent Toby Lindsay is calling on the public to listen to the health warnings and do the right thing to help reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
"It's really crucial members of the communities observe the social distancing requirements and all the other advice and direction that has been provided by way of public health orders and announced by both state and federal government," Supt Lindsay said.
"Help each other out, make sure we understand how important it is that we take these steps at the moment to socially distance ourselves to stop the spread and help the health services.
"The local health district is working very hard to make sure our community remains safe, and you can see that across NSW."
Supt Lindsay said the community can expect to see a higher presence of police around the region to ensure people are following the new guidelines of social distancing and self-isolation, when necessary.
"As our community members have seen over the last number of weeks, we have been increasing our high visibility patrols across the district," he said.
"That extends to all of our towns to ensure that the community understand we are there to ensure safety and instil confidence in the community - the police are there to help.
"Understand that we need people to comply with the directions given by health authorities.
And if need be, we will intervene, we don't want to but the police will intervene, so people need to comply with those directions."
After weeks of upheaval and "panic buying" since the pandemic began, Supt Lindsay said most people were now coming to terms with the new reality and were being more respectful.
"There's been a change in people's behaviour," he said.
"Those concerns about panic buying have slowed down in our area to some degree.
"We all need to be mindful for the fact that there will be changes to our routine and our daily behaviour that will be here for some time.
"Locally, we probably need to be more tolerant about when we can go shop and what we can get when we shop.
"We need to be mindful of each other, be patient and tolerant."


From Government of Ghana
Mr Frederick Clavier, French Ambassador to Ghana, has said that the French Government was initiating a project to support mechanisms aimed at ensuring accountability in the central and local administrative sectors of Ghana.
This, the Ambassador said would help to deepen democratic governance and transparency in Ghana.
Mr Clavier said France would also support efforts being made by the Government of Ghana to improve the public sector administration, as part of the ongoing public sector reforms.
He made the remarks at the inauguration of a computer laboratory and a refurbished girl’s dormitory for the Government Secretarial School in Tamale, yesterday.
Mr Clavier said the French Government was supporting public sector reforms, which spans 2007 to 2013, with 1.2 million Euros.
He said France shared some values with the people of Ghana, and mentioned democratic governance and political stability.
Read more at ghana.gov


Algerian president names finance minister as new premier
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
ALGIERS, June 30 (KUNA) -- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday named Finance Minister Aimene Benabderrahmane as prime minister, to be tasked with forming the first cabinet following recent elections.
The Algerian Presidency said in a statement the president tasked the new premier to hold consultations with political parties and leaders of the civil society to form a new cabinet succeeding that of Abdelaziz Djerad who tendered his government's resignation following the polls, held on June 12.
The newly assigned premier had served as the governor of the central bank before he was named as finance minister to serve within the first cabinet after the presidential elections, held in December 2019.
Djerad tendered the resignation on Thursday after the constitutional council declared final results of the legislative elections, held on June 12 -- in line with the constitution.
The Algerian president had asked Djerad to pursue his cabinet's duties on caretaking basis. (end)
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Eight people have been killed in the Yelewta community of the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
The killings occurred when traders were closing for the day, according to witnesses.
Caleb Aba, chairman of Guma Local Government Area, told newsmen in Makurdi by telephone that the victims were hacked to death.
He said that it was Yelewta market day and the market had hardly closed for the day when the gun-welding invaders attacked and killed eight people on the spot.
During a market day, people were still going about their business when they (the attackers) opened fire. “Eight people were killed, one was abducted and has not been seen since,” he said.
According to the chairman, the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment.
When contacted, Ibrahim Galma, the State Secretary of the Myetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), said he was unaware of any such development.
Members of his association were also distanced from the killings.
DSP Catherine Anene, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed that six people were killed by gunmen.
On the 24th of August, 2021, at about 7:45pm, the police received information that unknown gunmen had invaded the Yelwata community and attacked the first compound closest to the forest.
As soon as the police were called to the area, the gunmen were able to be repelled, but regrettably, they had shot six people before the police arrived.
According to the police, six people were taken to the hospital, two of whom died upon arrival, while the other two are being treated at the hospital.”
Akingbola Olatunji, the Commissioner of Police, has visited the community to offer condolences to families who have lost loved ones, according to Anene.
According to him, the command will continue to support the Yelwata community.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 7. The agenda is to
increase the volume of fertilizer exports from Azerbaijan to Brazil
on a sustainable basis, said Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan
Elnur Mammadov at an event dedicated to Brazil's Independence Day,
“The trade turnover between our countries is increasing, and the
agenda is to increase the volume of fertilizer exports from our
country on a sustainable basis, which is important for Brazil to
ensure stable growth of its agricultural production,” Mammadov
Also, according to the deputy minister, a number of draft
documents in varifields are currently being considered.
“A total of 15 draft agreements are under consideration, two of
which are agreements on education and agriculture. They are
expected to be signed in the near future,” he added.
The deputy minister also said that events dedicated to the
culture of both countries are regularly organized in both
Azerbaijan and Brazil. This year it is planned to hold a number of
events in connection with the 30th anniversary of the establishment
of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Brazil.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Doha: From December 18, coinciding with Qatar National Day, General Directorate of Traffic is launching“Traffic Violations Settlement Initiative” to ease paying for accumulated traffic violations.
As per regulations in the initiatives, people can avail 50 percent discount while paying the accumulated traffic violations in the next three months. The payment can be done through Metrash2.
Director General of the General Directorate of Traffic Brigadier Mohammed Abdullah Al Shahwani urged people to benefit from this initiative because from the beginning of next year (2022), there will be stricter legal procedures regarding traffic violations.
In the new procedures, which will come into place sometime next year, those who failed to pay the violations will be referred to follow-up cases and settlement section to amend the situation within two months, then the violations will be referred to the Public Prosecution.
Al Shahwani said today in press conference organized at the Department headquarters that Traffic Violations Settlement Initiative came to ease the procedures and to celebrate the Qatar National Day.
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Saudi core operating income increases by 8.4 percent
(MENAFN)Zawya stated while referring to management consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M)'s KSA Banking Pulse that Saudi Arabia's top 10 banks witnessed strong quarter-on-quarter improvement in financing and deposits in the April-June period of 2021.
In comparison to 1.2 percent in the January-March period of 2021, core operating income rose by 8.4 percent, the fourth increase consecutively, as loans and advances (L&A) rose by 13.1 percent and deposits by 12.6 percent.
The report further showed that L&A and deposit expansion were primarily supported by the merger of National Commercial Bank and SAMBA to form Saudi National Bank (SNB).
Quarter-on-quarter, operating expenses increased by 13.7 percent and impairments rose by 81.6 percent, hitting the second quarter's overall operating efficiency for the banking sector. This affected net profit for the top ten banks in the Kingdom.
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UN reports predicts international trade to increase 23 percent in 2021
(MENAFN) Based on a report published by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on Tuesday, international trade is predicted to hit USD28 trillion during this present year, increasing by 23 percent from the previous year.
According to the Global Trade Update report, worldwide merchandises trade achieved a new score by hitting USD5.6 trillion during the period from July till September of 2021.
It mentioned that while this was a 24 percent rise from the corresponding period of last year, it was a 13 percent increase in comparison to the July-September time span of 2019. It also mentioned that "trade in goods is expected to remain constant at about USD5.6 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2021, while the trade in services will likely continue to slowly recover."
The report stated, "the value of global trade in goods continued to increase during each quarter of 2021. The recovery has been more muted for trade in services, which remains below its levels of 2019."
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Florida lawmakers should take a comprehensive approach to reforming the state’s criminal justice system, according to a new poll by the James Madison Institute and the Charles Koch Institute. WFSU reports that a survey of 1,500 people showed that nearly 75 percent of Floridians agree criminal justice reform is important and that prisons are too costly. Sal Nuzzo of . . .
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People with autism can feel others’ pain, two new studies show.
robs people of social and language skills and locks people in their own worlds.
Scientists thought that the social defects were due in part to an autistic
person’s inability to determine what other people think and feel and adjust
behavior accordingly. But new research from scientists in


FREDERICTON -- New Brunswick's minority Progressive Conservative government has survived a confidence vote on its provincial budget.
The vote was expected to take place next week, but all four party leaders agreed to conduct the vote today, and the budget passed by a vote of 24-0.
Premier Blaine Higgs thanked members of the legislature for allowing the budget to pass so the government can deal with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
The 20 Progressive Conservative members plus the three members of the People's Alliance and Green Leader David Coon voted to support the budget while the remaining members of the legislature abstained.
The Opposition Liberals had vowed to try to topple the government as a result of recently cancelled health reforms.