E. Equatoria gov't forms committee to probe Lowoi killings
South Sudan's Eastern Equatoria State government has formed a 34-member committee to investigate the deaths of seven people in Lowoi Payam of Torit County.
According to officials and locals, the seven were collecting firewood when they were attacked and killed last Saturday. Four people were wounded in the incident.
The state minister for local government and law enforcement agencies Peter Lokeng Lotone chairs the committee which includes the director of national security, the police commissioner, and the Torit County commissioner.
The state information minister, Patrick Oting Cyprian, and the acting governor said: "The committee that we formed was to go and pay condolences for the seven victims that were killed in Ayaka in Dabur led by the minister of local government, the commissioner, and the director of national security and the deputy commissioner of police. The committee is to go and investigate the incident at the site...the committee has 34 members."
The state local government minister Peter Lokeng Lotone who heads the committee said the committee will present its findings to the state governor who will then take action.
He also urged the community members to remain calm as the government works to hold perpetrators accountable.
"We actually encourage the youth to stand firm. You know it is difficult for the government to deploy forces to the other ends but the state government will plan to see the way how they can deploy the forces in Dabur where the incident happened," he said.
Emmanuel Justine, the chairperson of the Lokoya community welcomed the initiative and urged the government and humanitarian organizations to quickly intervene and provide assistance to the community there.
"When the government comes to pay condolences to you as a community we have to appreciate them," he said. "But the community here has been suffering since February due to serious hunger and the children are malnourished."
"That is why we beg the humanitarian agencies at least hurry up, to speed up and come and rescue the situation or even survey the ground so that they can help the people on the ground,” he added.
For his part, Jacob Atari Albano, the Torit County Commissioner urged the local youth to protect themselves as the government plans to deploy security in the area.
He promised that his office will convene an emergency meeting with aid organizations to conduct a humanitarian assessment of the area for intervention.


UP Elections 2022:
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati on Tuesday accused the ruling party BJP and the main opposition SP in Uttar Pradesh of forming an alliance, saying that the politics of these two parties have always been complementary to each other and that BJP-SP are two sides of the same coin.
Mayawati, in a press conference in Lucknow, alleged that the BJP, especially in Uttar Pradesh, was involved in an internal collision with the SP to cover up the blatant failures of their government and several other newly fabricated communal and sectarian attacks like Jinnah and the Ayodhya police firing, making every effort to raise religious issues. Mayawati said that the BJP is doing this so that the assembly elections become focused on the Hindu-Muslim issue.
The former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh said that although the public is now very aware of SP and BJP. Mayawati said that BSP also has full hope that now the people of the state are not going to fall prey to any such conspiracy.
She said that as the assembly elections are approaching, a tremendous drama of BJP and other anti-BSP parties has started to woo and mislead the people of the state in every way.
He said that in the last one-and-a-half months, the BJP government at the Center and in Uttar Pradesh has made innumerable announcements, laying foundations and inaugurating half-finished works, that clearly shows the defeat of BJP in the assembly elections.
Mayawati said that except for BSP, all the opposition parties have also made announcements and promises to woo the people of the state long before the announcement of elections. Mayawati said, “Like the SP, the Congress has also made various inducements and election promises to the people of the state. Had Congress fulfilled even 50 percent of its election promises during its long reign in Uttar Pradesh, today this party would not have been out of power at the Center and in most states of the country including Uttar Pradesh.”
The BSP president said that SP is claiming to win 400 seats and BJP 300 seats in the upcoming assembly elections, which is childish and airy. BSP chief said that from this point of view, the Election Commission should increase the number of assembly seats to about 1000 only.


(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Trend
Iran's natural gas exports registered a significant increase during the last fiscal year (ended March 2018).
The latest monthly report released by Iran's industry ministry indicates that the country exported 11.268 million tons of natural gas during the first 11 months of the last fiscal year (March 20, 2017-Feb. 20, 2018).
The figure indicates a rise by 27.6 percent year-on-year.
The value of the exported natural gas amounted to $2,509 million in the 11-month period, 28.6 percent more compared to the same period of the preceding year.
Monthly export of natural gas in Iran reached 2.875 million tons in the 11th month of the last fiscal year (Jan. 20-Feb. 20), 48.5 percent less month-on-month. The value of the exports amounted to $582 million in the one-month period, 60.5 percent less compared to the preceding month.
The Islamic Republic also exported 6.196 million tons of liquefied gas, worth $2,825 million in the first 11 months of the last fiscal year. The country's liquefied gas exports witnessed a fall by 2.2 percent in terms of value and 15.1 percent in terms of volume year-on-year.
Iran's liquefied gas export in the 11th calendar month was 425,000 tons, worth $221 million.
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(MENAFN - Jordan Times) AMMAN — Twenty-seven underprivileged families in Maan's Mudawara district on Saturday received housing units as part of the Royal Initiative for Housing, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Covering all the Kingdom's governorates, the initiative was launched in 2005 in implementation of His Majesty King Abdullah's directives expressed in his meeting with dignitaries of the governorates.
Royal Court Chief Yousef Issawi handed over the keys of new houses to beneficiary families and toured the fully equipped and furnished residences, accompanied by Minister of Youth Minister of Social Development in charge Mohammad Salameh Al Nabulsi.
Covering all the Kingdom's governorates, the initiative targets beneficiaries that are in need, which are chosen according to the transparent criteria endorsed by the Ministry of Social Development.
The said criteria include the number of family members, their health condition and size of their income, Issawi noted.
During the handover ceremony, which witnessed adherence to current health measures due to the spread of COVID-19, the families expressed deep appreciation of the Royal initiatives, adding that they are reflective of His Majesty's commitment to ensuring people's welfare, Petra reported.
Issawi also inaugurated Shobak Women's Association building, Anwar Women's Association building as well as Mudawara Women's Association building, in cooperation with the Zaha Cultural Centre.
His Majesty's first concern is the Jordanian individual, especially in remote areas, Issawi said, noting that Royal directives focus on the need to contact all people in various regions of the Kingdom and work diligently to meet their needs, in a way that contributes to improving the quality of their life, empowering them and enhancing their role in serving their local communities.
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Dr. Sani Aliyu, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, on Thursday said that Federal Government may be forced to impose a fresh lockdown on the country over spike in COVID-19 cases.
During the PTF briefing in Abuja, Aliyu said the federal government was concerned over the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country, adding that the development might require a fresh lockdown.
Nigeria has 95, 934 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1,330 fatalities as of Thursday.
The coordinator further said: “If these COVID-19 numbers continue to go up and we start having significant deaths, we will have no option but to impose a fresh lockdown. If we do not want to lockdown, now is the time to make sure that we follow the non-pharmaceutical interventions.”
The PTF Chairman, Boss Mustapha, who was also at the briefing, said the spike in COVID-19 cases calls for concern as well as concerted efforts from the government and the citizens.
He said: “The Presidential Task Force is very concerned about the increasing daily numbers that we are recording.
“We must all take full responsibility through compliance and vigilance.”
Meanwhile, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, had said on Monday that the government has no plan to impose a fresh lockdown in the country.


Lawmaker: ND nonprofits should pay property taxes
Churches, hospitals and nonprofit groups should help pay for police and fire protection.
That's the objective of a bill introduced in the North Dakota Legislature by Bismarck Rep. George Keiser (KY'-zur). It would let local governments assess property taxes on nonprofit organizations to help cover the cost of emergency services.
Under current law local governments can't tax the property of nonprofits.
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Doha, Qatar: Meeting of the 70th round of the Board of Directors of the Arab Union of Land Transport opened in Doha yesterday, hosted by Mowasalat (Karwa), and patronised by Minister of Transport H E Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, who is the president of the 36th Session of the Council of Arab Transport Ministers.
Chairman of the AULT's Board of Directors Eng. Khaled A. Al Hogail, Secretary-General Malek Haddad, and members of the Board of Directors attended the meeting. AULT is a pan-Arab organisation comprising largest Arab passenger and cargo transportation companies.
In his remarks, Minister of Transport stressed on the importance of supporting common Arab action to further develop the transportation industry, aiming to achieve sustainable development and pan-Arab economic growth.
He wished for a successful meeting, wrapping up with outcomes that can further enhance public-private sector cooperation in transportation and mobility, thereby reflecting positively on the smooth exchange of goods and enhancing pan-Arab trade.
He pointed out to the efforts of the ministries and relevant entities of all Arab countries to develop the sector. The Minister also said he emphasised to the Arab transportation ministers, during the 36th Session of Council of Arab Transport Ministers in Alexandria last month, the importance of addressing and resolving all the challenges that the transportation sector and AULT encounter.
The meeting discussed key projects of land transportation at the regional and pan-Arab levels, including supporting the AULT's plans and projects that aim to establish a database for ground safety in the Arab countries and the plans of upskilling the drivers through participating in training courses on hazardous materials transportation in conjunction with the IRU.
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Research conducted by the charity indicates that local authorities in England only spend an average of 1.4% of their public health budgets on mental health.
Commenting on this report, Public Health England stated that there should be more investment in mental health at a local level, whereas The Local Government Association said that their were many positive things that local authorities are doing that the report failed to recognise.
Mental health strategy
The responsibility for the investment in mental health moved from primary care trusts to local government in April 2013, during the NHS reforms.
Mind states that local authorities want to spend around £160m to battle smoking, £76m to promote physical activity and £671m on services relating to sexual health in 2014/15.
Paul Farmer, the chief executive of Mind said: “Mind’s findings show that while local authorities are happy to spend on preventing physical health problems, their equivalent spending on mental health is…


New Delhi: The central government is planning to develop two new rapid rail transit corridors -- Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar and Delhi-Baraut via Shahdara, union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath said Thursday.
Earlier, the government had announced to develop the rapid rail transit corridors on Delhi-Alwar, Delhi-Meerut and Delhi-Panipat routes.
"Two rail corridors -- Delhi-Rohtak up to Hisar and Delhi-Shahdara-Baraut -- have been approved," Nath told reporters here.
The minister had a meeting with Delhi Lt.Governor Tejendra Khanna, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Uttar Pradesh minister Abhishek Mishra.
Kamal Nath said that these three corridors will cost the government around Rs.72,000 crore.
"Reports are being prepared and we believe to take these lines forward in two years," the urban development minister said.


KUALA LUMPUR,. The government takes the development of the Orang Asli community seriously, says Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) director-general Datuk Ajis Sitin.
That is why, he said, the administration of village communities was being managed by not only the community leaders and headmen but also involved the progressive Orang Asli Village Community Administration Council (MPKKOA), whose members are elected once every two years.
Ajis said the two institutions were the federal government’s initiative towards a more effective management of human resources and they were also paid monthly allowances.
He also said that Jakoa respected the institution of the Orang Asli community leaders and headmen among the various Orang Asli tribes in the country and that its functions had expanded to include matters pertaining to development, economy, education, health and many more and not restricted to issues of culture and customs. — Bernama


Jaipur: Congress’ Rajasthan unit chief Sachin Pilot blamed the Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government in the state for the deteriorating law and order situation, courtesy the divide and rule policy it had adopted.
Terming the incidents of loot and arson reported in the state during the Bharat Bandh called by some Dalit groups on Monday to protest dilution of the SC/ST Act as “unfortunate”, he said that the state government has totally failed on all fronts in dealing with the situation.
In a press statement, Pilot said that the onus of the deteriorating law and order situation goes to BJP government which failed to predict the intensity of the bandh and hence couldn’t stop violence and arson on streets.
“Today (on Tuesday), the situation has worsened to the extent that Dalit leaders’ houses have also been torched,” he added.
Pilot also expressed his surprise at the statement issued by the BJP holding Congress accountable for the situation in the state, and state people will give a “befitting reply to the insensitiveness and apathy” of the ruling BJP by electing Congress in the forthcoming elections.


Binance is said to have lost close to $570m during a hack of its network, becoming one of the largest hits against a respected cryptocurrency business.
The company was forced to temporarily suspend transactions in the wake of the attack, reporting that an exploit between two blockchains had been discovered through which the digital theft was realized.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) tweeted that the issue was contained, and that people’s funds were safe.
“We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide further updates accordingly”, CZ said.
Previously, Binance said that the amount lost was around $110m but this was quickly disproven by CNBC, which cited sources who said that the real number was closer to $570m.
Binance confirmed that it is looking to patch up vulnerabilities. The blog also said that the company “owed an apology” to consumers and promised to do better.
However, the company was also optimistic, citing help from security experts and its own team who have been able to quickly bring the issue under control.
Binance finds itself faced with a fairly large sum of missing funds, at a time when competitors such as Crypto.com have had to scale down their operation because of unexpected losses and a bearish market.
Binance, which is supposed to start helping police authorities to tackle crypto crime is not too secure itself, it seems.
Binance has also been urging global regulators to work together and establish a universal framework that can help companies to expand their reach in new jurisdictions and operate based on unambiguous and clear-cut rules.
Binance similarly welcomed the news that the European Union has passed a draft of its pan-European rules for the cryptocurrency market.


(MENAFN- Arab Times) New project aims at setting up centers in all governorates
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 28: The government will soon adopt a project for ensuring protection of youths from terrorism and extremism, with the participation of Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Information, Public Authority for Youth and Sports Affairs and other concerned authorities, reports Al-Qabas daily quoting informed sources.
They said this new project will soon be launched with the aim of spreading the culture of moderation among employees in ministries, universities and schools, improving religious speeches and sermons, eliminating anything that can incite strife and violence, and correcting misconceptions and suspicions.
The sources explained that the government considers sectarianism, violence and extremism as a disease that has spread throughout the country. The manifestations of violence appeared in the university elections, which warn of disturbing and dangerous behavior in the future if not curbed.
Besides, there are some extremist movements which are considered as a danger to the youths due to the emergence of sheikhs and advocates who are promoting extremism and ideas that should be confronted and addressed by government agencies to prevent their reach to the youths and spread in the society.
They affirmed that the project aims at establishing a center in each governorate to confront all negative phenomena, violence and extremism as well as receive complaints and prevent the outbreak of extremism.
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Sierra Leone celebrates its National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai
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DUBAI, 14th October, 2021 (WAM) -- Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, has attended his country's National Day celebration held at the Expo 2020 Dubai, in the presence of several officials and figures from Sierra Leone and several of its citizens residing in the UAE.
President Bio lauded the UAE's organisation of Expo 2020 Dubai, wishing the UAE's leadership and people success in hosting Expo 2020 Dubai.
The pavilion's visitors enjoyed live heritage performances from Sierra Leone.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Aug 31
By Kamila Aliyeva – Trend:
Polish company will invest about $60 million in the construction of a textile complex in Uzbekistan, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry's Jahon news agency reported.
The complex for the processing of cotton fiber production is planned to be built in Uzbekistan.
It is expected that, the future factory will have a capacity of 10,000 tons of finished products per year and as many as 1200 new workplaces will be created.
The general director of Polcotton, Vice President of the European Committee of the Cotton and Textile Industry Alois Schonberger, stressed that, Polish textile workers are ready to enlarge their ties with Uzbekistan in exporting textile products from the republic.
Uzbekistan ranks sixth for the production of cotton fiber and fifth in its export in the world. Around 3,500 tons of raw cotton are grown and 1.1 million tons of cotton fiber are produced in Uzbekistan every year.
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Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has convened a meeting to follow up on the measures taken by the relevant ministries and state institutions to support those who have been displaced due to floods in eastern Libya.
The meeting grouped Minister Wafaa Al-Kilani of Social Affairs, Chairman of the Response and Emergency Committee, Badr Al-Din Al-Toumi, and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Adel Juma'a.
The Hakomitna platform said Al-Kilani presented a summary of the tally process that was conducted to identify the number of displaced people who moved within the affected municipalities or those who have been displaced to other cities, indicating that such a step would facilitate the delivery of services.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of government agencies joining efforts to provide services in an organized and rapid manner.
This includes providing basic needs such as shelter and rent, among others, to those who have been affected by the floods, according to Hakomitna.


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Findlay Rotary club got a presentation from Dietsch Brothers about the chocolate company. Erika Dietsch-Brokamp said they plan on continuing what they’ve done the past 80 years but aren’t afraid to try something new.
Dietsch-Brokamp said that the family business has been doing so well because of the new generation of employees. She said that these employees help drive production and lead the company into new directions. Thishas lead to several expansions.


An emergency meeting of community leaders has rallied support in the face of child exploitation arrests.
A gathering of representatives from a variety of backgrounds and religious faiths gathered at a property in Newcastle’s West End late on Tuesday to discuss the raids carried out as part of Operation Sanctuary.
So far 26 people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to rape teenage girls and young women following two swoops on properties in Newcastle and Gateshead on Monday and Tuesday.
Some of the alleged victims are currently in, or had been in local authority care.
Dipu Ahad, Newcastle city councillor for Elswick, said the meeting was a chance to share information about the arrests and the impact the wide-scale operation is having on Newcastle’s West End.
He said: “We have been approached by many people from different communities and there’s anxiety about the people who have been arrested.
“There’s a lot of confusion and we have to reassure the community that the police and the local authority are working together to make sure we are helping people as much as possible.
“I want to reassure the community again that this is something that is isolated and the police are doing their utmost to make sure that the community is supported.”
Influential people from at least eight separate community organisations attended the four hour meeting, which ran into the early hours of the next morning, and many learnt of the scale of Operation Sanctuary for the first time.
While leaders were aware of arrests happening on at least seven separate streets in Newcastle on Monday and Tuesday morning, they were given more details of the police investigation and how to help people in the community work with the authorities.
Labour representative Coun Ahad said: “We have now briefed people, both leaders and the general community, about what’s going on and explaining to them that it’s important to support the police as much as possible.
“There’s lots of confusion at the moment from all sides, but we need to support the police as much as possible to complete their investigation.
“For the women allegedly involved, first and foremost my support goes out to them.”
Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to contact police on 101.


BY NHAU MANGIRAZI
HURUNGWE residents have urged the government to sort out the mess in the education and health sectors and ensure that the striking teachers go back to class.
This was said during public hearings on the 2021 pre-budget consultations by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget and Finance which is going around the country collecting public views on the national budget due next month.
Different members of the public suggested that the biggest allocations should go towards education, agriculture and health.
A resident, Chamunorwa Mafume said: “Teaching has been reduced to a cursed profession yet it is the profession that enlightens the nation.”
He said yesteryear, most parents would wish that their children became teachers, but that was no longer the case nowadays due to poor remuneration.
“They (teachers) are now a laughing stock because the government has neglected them,” he said.
Kenston Kumponda said the US$30 salary equivalent for a teacher was “unpatriotic and harassment of teachers”.
He said their measly salaries forced them to neglect their work and to do other activities in search for money.
Karoi Town Council vice-chairperson Stewart Jena said the Treasury must allocate more funds to agriculture so that the import bill of agro-products is reduced.
“Our economy is agro-based and the only way we can recover economically is to produce more food,” Jena said.


IPOH: The Red Crescent Society hall here will be turned into a temporary shelter for the homeless during the national lockdown.
Perak social welfare committee chairman Datuk Dr Wan Norashikin Wan Noordin said the temporary shelter can accommodate up to 40 people and is expected to start in the first week of June.
“The main aim is to prevent a cluster among the homeless, giving them better protection and healthcare, and improving their way of life.
“As we protect them, we will also protect ourselves, ” she said after a briefing at the hall on Sunday (May 30).
“We will also relocate some of them according to their background and skills, ” she added.
A similar shelter was previously set up at the Badminton Arena during the movement control order last year, where some 87 people were brought in.
Dr Wan Norashikin said the shelter will be coordinated by the Kinta district office with the collaboration of several governmental agencies.
“We are also adopting a smart partnership concept where we also work with five non-governmental organisations due to manpower issues.
“The NGO will help the Welfare Department with the food, ” she said.
Dr Wan Norashikin said the homeless will be given a health check before being allowed to stay at the shelter.
“We will also arrange for those tested negative to get vaccination, ” she said.
“If the need arises, we also have several welfare homes as backup, ” she added.


Vietnam empties reservoir water
(MENAFN) Few days prior to the Asia-Pacific leaders summit, Vietnam has emptied water from 7 dangerously full reservoirs after a typhoon led to about 70 deaths.
According to the Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention, authorities are attempting to avoid more floods, especially around Danang City, where the summit will be held.
Typhoon Damrey that hit on Saturday is considered the 12 biggest storm of 2017, leading to the death of 69 people and the missing of 30 more.
The disaster committee said that authorities were emptying water from 7 reservoirs along with a plan to reduce flooding.
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The Islamabad High Court has ordered the two PTI members of National Assembly who have been evicted from the Parliament Lodges to go to the assembly speaker for the resolution of their problem.
IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah on Friday heard the petition filed by two PTI MNAs: Shaukat Ali Bhatti from Hafizabad and Amir Sultan from Jhang who challenged their eviction by the Capital Development Authority.
During the hearing, the chief justice told the duo to take their issue to National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf as the court was avoiding to interfere in the parliament’s affairs.
The petitioners’ lawyer informed the court that the PTI MNAs were served eviction notices by the CDA on June 2 and June 3.
The judge inquired had the MNAs submitted their resignations or were they attending the assembly sessions?
The lawyer said that his clients had not tendered their resignations and were attending the assembly sessions.
He further said that besides providing residence to MNAs, the government also provides lodging facilities to their drivers who accompany them.
The judge, however, remarked that the court respected parliament and the speaker should look into it, adding that the court could not issue a writ for the provision of just one room.
The PTI MNAs on Thursday moved the IHC against the notices issued to them to vacate their flats in Islamabad’s Parliament Lodges
In their petition, they argued that ordering elected representatives of the people to vacate their official residences without giving any reason was against the law; therefore the notice issued to them by the CDA be declared null and void.
“We are the representatives of the people, and we can stay in these flats until next general elections are held,” the petition read.
They also informed the court that the authorities had thrown their luggage out of their flats, and since then some of their belongings were even missing.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Jan 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah held talks Sunday with Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Shirley Botchway.
Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled's discussions with the visiting Ghanaian minister centered on bilateral ties and issues of mutual concern.
Meanwhile, both foreign ministers co-signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) allowing both nations' respective foreign ministries to remain in close rapport.
The encounter between the two officials was also attended by a bevy of Kuwaiti diplomats and senior foreign ministry officials. (end) nam
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There are seven new confirmed coronavirus related deaths in South Africa.
This brings the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in the country to 34.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize also announced that the number of cases has risen to 2,506.
Meanwhile, the number of cases globally has hit the 2-million mark.
Over 100,000 people have died from the virus.


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Israeli occupation forces arrests 14 Palestinians
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Ramallah, Feb. 18 (Petra) -- Israeli occupation troops arrested 14 Palestinians across the West Bank, including a child, the Palestinian Prisoner's Society said in a statement.
The occupation forces stormed the cities of Bethlehem, Nablus, Hebron, Jenin, Tubas, and Salfit, and carried out the arrest campaign, the source added, pointing out that the Israeli forces carry out almost daily arrest campaigns against the Palestinians under different pretexts. AK
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TASHKENT, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law to strengthen the protection of victims of human trafficking and bolster social rehabilitation, the country's Justice Ministry said Tuesday.
The new law helps protect the rights of people who have fallen into the hands of human traffickers, and ensure their social reintegration, education and vocational training, the ministry said.
It also noted that the victims will be provided with financial assistance, temporary housing, food, sanitation and other necessities.
According to the new law, personal information about the victims, as well as information on the security measures taken to protect them will remain private.
Uzbekistan's parliament said earlier that crimes related to human trafficking have fallen by 22 percent in 2019 compared to the year before. However, cases involving the selling of newborns have increased by 43 percent last year. Enditem


Those who fought it
or those who caused it?
Those who saved sixty-five
or those who cost seventy-two?
Those who did not know the tower was clad in torchwood
or those who chose that cladding because it was cheaper?
Those whose chosen job is to walk into burning buildings to save life
or those whose careers are built on making money by cutting corners?
Those who have seen things they will never forget
or those who see only pounds and pence?
Those whom the community deeply respects
or those it holds in profound contempt?
Those who pass muster
or those who pass the buck?
Michael Dowden, we stand with you.


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, March 1 (Petra)-- The Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) said in its daily update that pleasant weather is anticipated in most parts, on Friday, with the Jordan Valley, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea being particularly warm.
There will be some dust stirring due to southwesterly winds, especially in the Badia districts.
The capital city of Amman will have a high temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a low temperature of 5 degrees.
The port city of Aqaba will see daytime highs of 29 degrees and nighttime lows of 18 degrees.
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Serbia might be penalized for rejecting penalties
(MENAFN) According to United States state-run station RFE/RL, the European Parliament can request that the European Union halt negotiations with Serbia about joining the bloc as well as financial support for Belgrade because of its links to Moscow. A number of MEPs has said that a nation cannot aspire to join the bloc if it does not censure Russia.
Following the signing of a deal for bilateral talks between Belgrade and Moscow to take place over the next two years, the Socialists and Democrats Group (S&D Group) tweeted on Monday, “the EU cannot continue accession talks with Serbia if they don’t align with EU sanctions against Russia. That’s what we will say in the Parliament’s upcoming enlargement report.”
The declaration made reference to a draft study on the European Union's expansion policy, the specifics of which were made available to the public on Wednesday by RFE/RL. The station stated it contained language urging the European Union to penalize Serbia for defying Brussels' orders in its dealings with Russia.
According to the story, MEPs want to suggest stopping Belgrade from receiving European Union financing for the development of the Balkans in addition to stopping the discussions on entering the European Union. According to the proposal, Brussels must spend money "fully in line with the EU’s own strategic goals and interests."
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Doha : Qatar Airways has been named the best airline in the world, according to a new list from airlineratings.com.
Other UAE carriers Emirates ranked fifth in the list while Etihad Airways came out in 20th place.
The list took into account airlines that have a seven-star safety rating and demonstrate leadership in innovation for passenger comfort. The airline must also offer a consistent level of service, innovation, and staff engagement.
Qatar Airways came first thanks to its cabin innovation, passenger service, and its dedication and commitment to continue to operate throughout the Covid pandemic.
The website said the airline has a host of industry firsts, including completing IATA's IOSA safety audit, being fully Covid audited and being among the first to trial IATA's Travel Pass.
Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive, Qatar Airways Group, "Over the past 16 months, the aviation industry has witnessed some of its darkest days, but Qatar Airways has continued to operate and stand by our passengers despite many other airlines halting operations due the pandemic."
"Qatar Airways continues to reach new heights and set industry standards that deliver unrivalled passenger experience because it is in our DNA to do everything with excellence."
Emirates climbed to fifth spot thanks to its new premium economy class, which is being hailed as one of the best in the industry.
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Health and Family Welfare Minister L Jayantakumar on Wednesday said that the state government has ordered new medicines for COVID patients for purchase from authorised companies.
The minister also informed that the state health department has completed official formalities to procure the medicines and added that it will solve the shortage of medicines for COVID patients in the state.
He was speaking as the chief guest during the inaugural function of COVID Care Centre, Loukoipat Bishnupur district. The minister said that procurement of the new medicines will also reduce the psychological fear of the patients.
Jayantakumar further announced that the state government is planning to set up a nursing college in Bishnupur district and urged the district authority to identify an area where the institute can be established.
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants at Sunusiphai to be marketed successfully
Talking about the new project of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant (MAP) hub which is being set up at Sunusiphai in Bishnupur, Jayantakumar said that the high value medicinal and aromatic plants grown in and around the area will be processed and marketed successfully as soon as the project is completed.
“With the project, the farmers of the district will also have the opportunity to generate their income,” said the minister and added that ICAR and CSIR Jorhat, Assam have been tied up to make the project functional.
Shortage of doctors in Manipur
Maintaining that the government also understand the problem of shortage of doctors in the state, the health minister urged the parents/guardians to advise their children to opt for a medical career so that there will be a good number of qualified doctors in the state.
Unique Covid Care Centre
MLA, Oinam assembly constituency and chairman of Manipur Pollution Control Board, L Radhakishore, in his presidential address, said that the COVID Care Centre, Loukoipat, Bishnupur is an unique centre dedicated to the COVID patients of Bishnupur district.
Lauding the initiative of the health minister, Radhakishore said that the people in the district who tested COVID positive will be accommodated at the centre whose location is also suitable for them.
Deputy commissioner, Bishnupur, Neeta Arambam; superintendent of police, Bishnupur, L Priyadarshini; director, health services, Manipur, Dr K Rajo; CMO, Dr Gojendro among others were also present during the occasion.


Haass talks: DUP says proposals 'need much more work'
The DUP has said the final Haass proposals on solving some of the most contentious political issues in Northern Ireland "need much more work".
DUP leader Peter Robinson said the document contained many propositions that the DUP could support but also the party was prepared to work on those that they could not support.
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The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Thursday reported 377 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 406 recoveries and no deaths.
Total active cases stand at 18,558.
The new cases were detected through 158,562 additional tests.
The total number of cases in UAE as on October 6 are 1,029,803, while total recoveries stand at 1,008,899. The death toll now stands at 2,346.
A Japanese health ministry panel on Wednesday recommended approving for children as young as six months old.
Japan in January expanded use of the vaccine to those as young as five years old. Last month, health authorities started dispensing that target the Omicron variant of the virus.
The panel also recommended approval of a version of the Pfizer vaccine that protects against the of Omicron. Moderna said earlier on Wednesday it was seeking Japanese approval of its own subvariant shot.
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Foreign Employment Minister Dilan Perera has said the External Affairs Ministry has been asked to request the Lebanese ambassador to look into the plight of Sri Lankan migrant workers currently agitating in Iraq.
However, Perera has added that the government was not responsible for the Sri Lankan migrant workers in Iraq since a ban has been imposed on working in Iraq.
Perera has said that although the government could not directly intervene to solve the issue, it could not just ignore the Sri Lankan migrant workers.
He has also observed that the Sri Lankan migrant workers in Iraq have worked for 20 months in the country and have been paid salaries only for four months. “Yet, the Ministry cannot help them,” he has observed.


OUR OPINION: Farm Bill deserves Congress’ support
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MADISON -- State lawmakers were expected to decide Tuesday whether to spend $27 million to pay for extra road salt and snow removal costs during the brutal winter.
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Health Minister commends media on COVID-19 reportage
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Wednesday noted that the circulation of misinformation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has not been a challenge in Guyana as in some other countries, due to the responsible reporting by the local media.
Dr. Anthony said misinformation has been a challenge across the world, bringing with it dire consequences, including vaccine hesitancy among populations.
“In Guyana what I’ve found is that a lot of the traditional media, newspapers, television and many of the traditional outlets have been quite responsible in their reporting of Covid-19, and I think that is a commendable thing because we did not have such challenges,” Minister Anthony said.
He noted however, that while the traditional media has been responsible in its reporting, social media posed a challenge.
“Unfortunately, while a lot of the media have been reporting accurately, there are lots of people who go on social media and spread false information, and that is something that as a country, as a collective, we have to jointly and constantly try to fight against that, so our job really is to present the facts, present information to people and help them to make those decisions that can help them protect themselves, their family their community, I think that’s very important,” Dr. Anthony stated.
The minister said apart from the pandemic, the media remain critical in helping health authorities disseminate information about other issues that could help educate and protect the health of Guyanese.
Meanwhile, regarding Covid-19 cases, there are currently 92 active cases with 32 recorded in the last 24 hours. Two persons are hospitalised.
The minister noted that if cases go up, the public health guidelines could be revisited, however, at the moment that is not being contemplated.
He is also urging people to get vaccinated and those who have taken their first two doses, to get their booster shots.


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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Oct. 14
Shooting between illegal Armenian armed groups took place on the territory of Azerbaijan, where Russian peacekeepers are temporarily stationed, Trend reports citing Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
"First, several drunken militants started fist fighting with other comrades. Then an explosion took place there.According to preliminary information, as a result of the shooting there are dead and wounded among the illegal Armenian armed groups. The ministry declares that the Azerbaijani Army has nothing to do with what happened," said the ministry.
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The police have arrested two JVP members while distributing leaflets on the proposed 18th amendment among people in the Nuwara Eliya town.
The party last week launched a leaflet distribution campaign to create awareness among the public about the government’s proposed constitutional amendments and its adverse impact on the country.
JVP sources said that among the two party members arrested by the police are a JVP candidate for the local government elections. The police had arrested the two JVPers yesterday.
They had been detained at the Kandy Police last night and released without any charges.
Meanwhile, two JVP members were also arrested by the police in Jaffna while pasting posters about the 18th amendment in the Jaffna town a few days earlier.


LAHORE: Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association has announced that petrol pumps will be shut from Monday. This was announced in response to the demands made by the CNG association not being met.
During a press conference in Lahore, Petroleum Dealers Association official Khawaja Atif said that they had also put forward their demands, which the government rejected.
He said that more than 50 per cent of their business is connected with CNG.
Putting an increase in tax on CNG will also affect their business, he said.
CNG Association Senior Vice Chairman Captain (R) Shuja Anwar said that Dr Asim Hussain was only given the responsibility of the Petroleum Ministry due to his friendship with President Zardari.
He said that they may call for a strike if their demands have not been met by Monday.


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State Budget evokes mixed reaction from Himachal Industry, focus on green energy lauded
Shimla, Mar 18 (KNN)
Himachal Budget 2023-24 has generated mixed reaction from the Industry.
The industry association have welcomed the state's government emphasis on making the state 'green', besides paying the way for investment promotion.
However, they rued that their key demands such as the abolition of double taxation and a dedicated freight policy were not met.
Gagan Kapoor, Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII),Himachal Pradesh said,“The announcements with regard to the Bureau of Investment Promotion and the New Industrial Policy are welcome steps for attracting investment. This will facilitate ease of doing business by expediting new projects.”
“However, No relief has been given to the industry. Neither a scrap policy nor a freight policy, both of which were key issues of concern, has been announced,” he said.
The Himachal Pradesh Drug Manufacturers Association hailed the state government's move to give speedier clearances through Investment bureau.
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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health announced on Sunday that 375 357 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom.
Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali said in a press conference that the daily reported number brings the total number to 379,831 confirmed cases, including 2,689 active cases receiving necessary medical care.
“There are 505 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable, Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali said in a press conference.
“313 new recoveries have been recorded, bringing the total recoveries to 270,614 cases. Also, four new deaths have been reported, bringing the total deaths to 6,528,” he added.
The Ministry of Health concluded their report with the number of people who received the COVID-19 vaccine in the Kingdom reached 1,332,740.


Jamshedpur: Accusing political instability as a cause behind mineral-rich Jharkhand`s lagging on the development front, former Deputy Chief Minister Raghuvar Das today expressed hope that the people of the state would choose a single party government.
"Jharkhand has failed to meet the aspirations of the people due to the political instability during the last 12 years," Das said on the occasion of the state`s 13th foundation day.
"Despite the pressure of the coalition government, Arjun Munda-led Jharkhand government has been able to perform on the development front," Das, a former President of Jharkhand unit of BJP, said.
A four-time MLA from Jamshedpur East assembly seat, he admitted that the state government could not fulfill the expectation of the people compared to Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand due to the political instability.
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand were formed together in 2000.


TDP state president Achchennaidu said that Chandrababu has given suggestions and suggestions to take the party further in the state. tdp ap state president Achchennaidu said that they will organize joint programs with janasena at the field level. tdp ap state president Achchennaidu spoke to the media on monday evening at the rajahmundry Central Jail after completing the meeting with Chandrababu. He said that Chandrababu was imprisoned in a false case. He said that such a case has never been seen in the history of democracy. Achchennaidu alleged that the case was filed against Chandrababu without minimum evidence. If CID arrests Chandrababu in ap skill development scam, people are worried on a large scale.
Achchennaidu reminded that protests are being organized in 70 countries of the world in support of Chandrababu. Achchennaidu said that the IT employees who had come from hyderabad to rajahmundry in a rally in support of Chandrababu were blocked by the police. He said that Chandrababu's health is good. Atchennaidu alleged that the cleanliness of the jail was not good. Achchennaidu accused the jail superintendent of spying. Mosquitoes are rampant in rajahmundry Jail. Chandrababu requested to take the party programs forward. Atchennaidu said that they have requested the superintendent to improve the facilities in the jail.


Kuwait hails success of Capital of Arab Youth 2017 gala
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Nov 25 (KUNA) -- As the "Capital of Arab Youth 2017", Kuwait has put together a plethora of exciting and interactive events, its Public Authority for Youth (PAY) said on Saturday.
These events aim to reach out to the nation's youth and allow them the chance to hone their skills, PAY official Dr. Jassim. Al-Rubaian told KUNA.
He spoke of a comprehensive plan that PAY has concocted in conjunction with government bodies to support and encourage Kuwaiti youth, citing a recent youth forum that generated an impressive turnout.
On PAY's accomplishments, Al-Rubaian said that an e-newspaper was recently launched and proved a big hit among aspiring journalists and writers.
The PAY official added that through a myriad of sports and social activities, the authority seeks to engage the youth in leadership initiatives, given how significant the demographic is to the nation's growth.
Al-Rubaian revealed that PAY is in the process of constructing a number of fully equipped centers interspersed across the country and designed exclusively for youth.
Kuwait's "Capital of Arab Youth 2017" gala, which kicked off on May 15, features highly diverse activities that allow the country's youth to come together for a good cause. (end) fsa.amh.nam
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Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Friday evening kidnapped nine passengers in Isua-Akoko in Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The passengers were said to be inside a Toyota Sienna bus travelling to Lagos when they were abducted.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the state police command, Tee-Leo Ikoro, who confirmed the incident last night, said one of the victims had been rescued.
A relative of one the victims, Bamidele Ojo, confirmed that the kidnappers have demanded N100m ransom.
The police spokesman said efforts were on to ensure the release of other victims.
He added that the police were already working with local hunters, vigilantes and other agencies to ensure the release of the victims.


- From China, the virus has spread to countries such as South Korea, Japan and even Italy
By JAMILA HUSAIN
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, yesterday called on the government to remain vigilant over the COVID-19 outbreak saying the virus had already spread to several countries, causing a severe impact on the global health and economic sectors.
Namal told Daily Mirror that while Sri Lanka had taken commendable efforts in preventing the spread of the virus, more preventive measures are needed to be taken as the virus was spreading beyond control.
“From China, the virus has spread to countries such as South Korea, Japan and even Italy. We have to remain vigilant while Chinese tourism decreased in Sri Lanka due to the coronavirus outbreak, Sri Lanka depends on the European markets, which has also now to a certain extent been hit by the virus,” Namal said. He said globally, countries needed to come together to strengthen preventive measures in order to minimize the spread of the virus globally and look at ways in how the global economy could also remain well protected.
Sri Lanka has so far reported one confirmed case of the coronavirus with the patient discharged last week after being successfully cured. Three suspected cases continue to seek treatment at the IDH and a local hospital, the Health Ministry said.


King Salman International Complex For Arabic Language Holds Meeting With Arab World Institute In Paris
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Paris, July 05, 2022, SPA-- King Salman International Complex for the Arabic Language has held a virtual meeting with the Arab World Institute in Paris.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways of cooperation in serving the Arabic language through the implementation of a set of programs and activities in the field of teaching the Arabic language to the non-native speakers.
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Arab coalition stresses humanitarian aid to Yemen
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RIYADH, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- The Saudi-led Arab Coalition Supporting the Legitimacy in Yemen said Monday that it was taking measures to ensure humanitarian aid to affected people in Yemen.
The remark was made by the coalition's spokesman Col. Turki Al-Malki during a press conference at the conclusion of the coalition's meeting held in Riyadh today.
He announced a plan to promote the inspection of all ships coming to Yemeni seaports, and to protect aid workers.
The plan includes the re-opening of Al-Hudaydah port for 30 days, increasing the number of UN inspectors in Djibouti from four to 10 and tightening control on ports and corridors in order to prevent aid from going to the hands of Houthi militias, he added.
Earlier in the day, the Saudi-led coalition launched an all-out humanitarian process in war-torn Yemen, involving USD 1.5 billion in aid to the UN humanitarian plan in Yemen. (Pick up previous) ad.mt
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Iran, Pakistan concur to work together on marine sector
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Oct. 16 Tasnim news agency said in a report that Iran’s and Pakistan’s military commanders have concurred to work together in building military vessels and submarine maintenance.
Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, visiting Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, was informed on the course of constructing warships, boats and submarines, during a visit to Pakistan Navy's shipyards in the port city of Karachi on Friday.
The report noted that the military officials of the two neighbors concurred to cooperate on the building and repairs of ships and submarines.
Both sides also concurred to share experiences in diverse naval sectors to combat against drug smuggling and terrorism, as well as exchange students.
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Former Deputy Prime Minister, Sir Nick Clegg has stated that there is “absolutely no evidence” that the 2016 Brexit vote was influenced by Russia.
Clegg, who is now based in California as Vice President of Global Affairs and Communications at Facebook, revealed that the social media platform had carried out extensive analyses of their data and found that nothing had been compromised which could have affected the vote.
The former Liberal Democrat leader also suggested in an interview with the BBC that “the roots to British Euroscepticism go very deep” and that there was influence from the Russian state over social media channels.
However, Clegg does believe that more Government regulation is needed to help police content which is shared on these platforms – a move that the UK government is looking into at the moment.
A potential independent panel to try and control and regulate social media has been discussed at the highest levels of government in recent months, and there is rumoured to be an official announcement in the coming weeks.


Blizzard offseason moves
It has been a busy start to the offseason for the Alexandria Blizzard as six outgoing players are in the process of selecting college teams for next year and three have been tendered to NAHL teams.
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Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority (PTA) has said that the ground conditions that halted both tunnel boring machines (TBM) on the Forrestfield-Airport Link have been resolved.
The PTA has said in a statement: “The matter has been comprehensively investigated and changes made to reduce the risk of further disturbances.”
The organisation also said that the ground conditions in and around Perth are challenging for tunnelling and that some element of uncertainty and adaptation of the TBMs to the ground conditions was expected.
The PTA said that the TBMs would operate at a different pressure while passing through the non-cohesive granular Ascot Formation in which the ground disturbances were experienced in and the project team would laso adjust the quality of slurry and bentonite to minimise losses. The TBMs will also avoid weekend stoppages while passing under Perth Airport infrastructure to further minimise risk.
The PTA said that it expects the second TBM to restart in a few weeks once the first TBM has made more progress.
The authority said that the delays to tunnelling would not result in delay to the planned opening of the new metro in 2020.


$90 million in tax credits landed by MMCDC in DL
The U.S. Treasury announced $3.5 billion in tax credits to help stimulate economic growth and create jobs. Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation will direct $90 million of these credits toward business development in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
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Thieves have stolen solar panels and batteries at Kaanzwa Rural Health Centre in Chief Kaingu’s chiefdom in Itezhi tezhi district of central Province.
Itezhi tezhi District Commissioner Roy Nang’alelwa disclosed during a District Development Coordination Committee (DDCC) yesterday adding that the theft of the solar panels has made it difficult for the health centre to operate effectively.
Mr. Nang’alelwa said that it was sad that people could steal solar panels from a health centre which was providing health services to them.
The District commissioner was also upset by reports that Itezhi tezhi police have released the suspect who was apprehended and taken to police by vigilant communities around the health centre.
“The villagers from around the health centre reported to me that they apprehended the suspect and took him to the police but was later released and no arrests have been made for the theft of solar panels” he said.
He said that thieves who steal government property meant for communal use should not be left scot-free.
He further directed the police to revisit the case and bring to book all the suspects in the theft.
But Itezhi tezhi Police Officer-in Charge Paul Samamba who was among members of the DDCC meeting explained that it was true that a suspect was arrested and later released.
He said that the man who was apprehended by the villagers was the buyer of the stolen solar panels and that the key witness to the case is at large.
“Given that the key witness in case run away, we had no option but to released the suspect” Samamba said.


Minister launches temple renovation works in Vijayawada
Endowments Minister Vellampalli Srinivas has said that the government will develop temples across the state.
Vijayawada: Endowments Minister Vellampalli Srinivas has said that the government will develop temples across the state. The minister inaugurated development works of temples here on Sunday. An estimated Rs 12 lakh was allocated for works at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in One-Town.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that the department will grant funds for the development of various temples across the state. He said special measures are being taken to protect the temples in the state and funds will be released.
The minister was welcomed by the temple executive officer G Harigopinath along with temple acrchakas. Special pujas were preformed on the occasion. Additional commissioner V Satyanarayana, Endowment Department officials G Srinivas, Nagendra Kumar, Arya Vysya Sangham president K Vidhyadar Rao and others were present on the occasion.


In occupied Kashmir, Hurriyat leaders have greeted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman, Imran Khan, on becoming Prime Minister of Pakistan.
The JKDFP spokesman in a statement in Srinagar said that people of Pakistan had great expectations from Imran Khan and hoped that Khan would work for development and prosperity of the people of Pakistan.
He expressed the hope that Pakistan would advocate resolution of Kashmir dispute more forcefully at international level under the leadership of Imran Khan. He also said that people of Kashmir are expecting a more vibrant diplomatic campaign in favour of Kashmiri people who are fighting for their right to self-determination.
Shabbir Ahmed Dar in his statement in Srinagar felicitated Imran Khan and said that the leadership qualities of Imran Khan which he had exhibited for last four decades were testimony to the fact that the people of Pakistan had chosen the best among the best.
He said Kashmiris who have been facing the worst kind of state terrorism are expecting that the prime minister will give decisive push to the initiatives aimed at resolving the Kashmir dispute according to the will of Kashmiri people and in light of UN resolutions. Abdul Samad Inqilabi in a statement issued in Srinagar hoped that Pakistan would continue its support to the people of Kashmir and would highlight the Kashmir dispute at every forum. He said that he would also take solid steps for solution of the lingering Kashmir dispute according to the aspirations of Kashmiri people.—KMS


Minister of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur has said that the government has internationalized the Kashmir issue in an effective manner.
Talking to All Parties Hurriyat Conference Leader Faiz Naqshabandi in Islamabad today, he said that the Prime Minister has informed the world about international and regional threats due to this core issue between Pakistan and India.
He termed the continuous curfew in the occupied Kashmir since last two months as collective genocide of Kashmiris.
He urged the international media to highlight this lingering issue realizing the sensitivity of dispute.
APHC leader appreciated the speech delivered by the Prime Minister at United Nations General Assembly and said that this speech is being acknowledged in the occupied valley also at large scale.
Source: Radio Pakistan


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New York, Rabi'II 11, 1439, Dec 29, 2017, SPA -- A slide in Apple and Goldman Sachs' shares pulled Wall Street lower on the last trading day of 2017, in what has been a banner year for U.S. stocks.
Apple declined 0.8 percent after issuing a rare apology for slowing older iPhones with flagging batteries.
Goldman Sachs fell 1.27 percent after the bank said its fourth-quarter earnings would take a $5 billion hit related to the tax overhaul.
Major U.S. indexes hit a series of record highs in 2017, riding on strong economic growth, solid corporate earnings and low interest rates.
The benchmark S&P 500 has surged 20 percent this year, while the blue-chip Dow has gained more than 25 percent and the tech-heavy Nasdaq about 29 percent. All three indexes are on track for their best performances since 2013.
The market has also shown surprising strength despite tensions in North Korea and political upheavals in Washington. The S&P has closed below 1 percent only four times this year.
Among sectors, the technology index has been the best performer, rising about 37 percent and outpacing gains in the broader S&P index.
The Nasdaq Composite was down 18.17 points, or 0.26 percent, at 6,931.99.
Seven of the 11 major S&P sectors were higher on Friday, led by 0.35 percent gain in the consumer staples index.
23:42 LOCAL TIME 20:42 GMT
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PESHAWAR:KP Minister for Livestock Mohibullah Khan Saturday said that as many as 0.1million applications have been received under Domestic Poultry Program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In a statement issued here the Minister said that the provincial government has decided to distribute one million domestic poultry among poor people during the period of next four years on reasonable rates.
The minister said that one domestic cock and five hens will be given to one person on reasonable rate of Rs1050.
He said 0.1 million applications forms have been received during last few months as the department had estimated to distribute 40000 forms every year which is higher than estimated forms.
Mohibullah Khan said that instead of four years, the department would achieve the target of the distribution of one million domestic cock and hens within a period of two years as the people are taking keen interest in this program. He said that the department would enhance the program to give benefit to more poor people of the province.
The minister said that the distribution of poultry is continue in plain areas while in hilly areas it would be started in March that would be extended to other areas of the province.


NAGPUR: Alleging that the State government was not transparent on the proposed Nanar Refinery project in Konkan, Congress leader and former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said that the Congress party would continue to oppose the project until the Centre and the State government came clean on the issue.
Chavan sought answers from the ruling party as what would be the effect of pollution on the people of Konkan, and as what level of danger the Nanar Refinery would pose for being so close to Jaitapur Atomic Energy project.
Chavan attacked the government on the State’s financial conditions also. He said that the Congress party was opposing the Nanar project not for political reasons but on logical grounds. The project couldn’t be allowed at the cost of the local people’s lives. The ruling party was hiding the facts and was not revealing information as how far the project would have its adverse effects, Chavan alleged.
Meanwhile, renowned scientist Dr Anil Kakodkar expressed his concern over the fact that the distance between the seaway and Jaitapur Atomic Energy project and the proposed Nanar Refinery was less than two kilometers.
Informing that nowhere in the world two such projects were so close to each other, Chavan asked the government to first clarify on Nanar project’s pros and cons and its terms and conditions.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 76 flats, eight 80-year-old bungalows that have been redeveloped into 3 green residential towers, for the Members of Parliament. Located at Dr. B D Marg in New Delhi, eight old bungalows have been renovated into the multi-level flats.
Speaking at the inauguration over a video conference, Modi said that the project to accommodate the MPs has been a problem for a while and has now been resolved. He also said that Green Building norms have been followed during the construction of these flats while redeveloping the 80-year-old bungalows.
Speaking of the projects withheld for a long time, Modi said that the current government has taken up most of the projects that have been incomplete for years. “Decades old problems don’t end by avoiding them, but by finding solutions,” he added.
The new building of the Central Information Commission, the War Memorial near India Gate and the National Police Memorial were built by this government which were pending for a long time, Modi said while listing the accomplished projects under this government.
Modi said he was happy that the Parliament proceedings continued even during the pandemic while recognising the work all the MPs have done to ensure the productivity of the Parliament taking it to a new height.
He also praised the Lok Sabha Speaker for keeping the house productively and procedurally sound. Marking the significance of the 16th term of Lok Sabha that ended in the 2019 elections, Modi said that the period has been historically significant in terms of development and progress in the country. Speaking about the current term of the Lok Sabha, he said that the Lok Sabha has taken important decision since the start of the term in 2019.
Modi said he is confident that the next term of Lok Sabha, the 18th term, will also play a major role to take the country forward into a new decade.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Sun 29 Jan 2023, 9:02 PM
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, appointed Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi as the President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), and chairperson of its board of trustees.
On Sunday, the Sharjah Ruler issued Emiri Decree No. (6) of 2023 regarding the appointment.
Sheikh Sultan stated that after 25 years of continuous work in the presidency of the AUS, where it reached the stage of perfection with the help of university chancellors and members of the board of trustees, it is time to step down from the position of the university president and give the opportunity to a new generation to lead the university, with the assistance of the university chancellor and members of the board of trustees.
The Sharjah Ruler stated that Sheikha Bodour was chosen because of her knowledge and competence to be the president of the AUS, highlighting that he will not be far from Sheikha Bodour and from the AUS as well.
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Calls to the police-run citizens hotline 1460 increased 26.34 per cent to 15,299 in the first three months year-on-year, it was reported on Sunday.
According to CNA, police spokesman Andreas Angelides said the increase in the number of calls demonstrated the growing confidence of the public in the service.
He said that the management of complaints and information from citizens was always handled with confidentiality, professionalism and speed on the part of police officers manning the lines.
“Also, through the education of our members and study recommendations, we aim at upgrading the services,” he said.
Last year the hotline received a total of 71,867 calls. During the first three months of 2016, the number was 12,109.
Of the 71,867 calls, in 2016, some 48 243 were directly served by the operators of the citizens’ line, while another 16,894 were directed to other departments of the police.
From the number of calls in the first quarter of 2017, around 9,851 were served by hotline staff and some 4,000 were directed to other departments.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Rival leaders of divided Cyprus are ready to embrace the core issues of putting the island back together again, UN envoy Espen Barth Eide said after hosting talks on Wednesday.
He said in a statement that Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci and Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades were "driven by their joint commitment to pursue their goal of reaching a comprehensive settlement as soon as possible".
The Norwegian diplomat made the comments after Anastasiades and Akinci met for the third time in the UN-controlled buffer zone.
The east Mediterranean island has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops occupied its northern third in response to an Athens-inspired coup seeking union with Greece.
Long-stalled talks, seen as the best chance in years to reunify Cyprus after four decades, were launched on May 15.
Many believe the good chemistry between Anastasiades and Akinci can create a climate of trust that could lead to an elusive peace accord.
"Upon completing the baseline assessment, the leaders are now entering into substantive negotiations on unresolved core issues," Eide said.
"The leaders agreed that these negotiations will be the centrepiece of their work from now on and that they will be dealt with in a holistic and interdependent manner," he added.
Key issues that have wrecked previous peace efforts include deep-rooted disagreements on territorial adjustments, security, property rights and power sharing in a federal reunited Cyprus.
The two leaders are scheduled to pick up the pace on June 29 when prickly core issues will be on the table.
"Reaffirming the constructive atmosphere at the negotiating table, Mr Anastasiades and Mr Akinci expressed once again their resolve to move forward without delay and to achieve further progress," Eide said.
Anastasiades said that they would look at topics they agree on and also where differences exist.
He told reporters he was optimistic that it was "possible to have a happy conclusion".
"We are cautiously optimistic in order to see, when we enter the final negotiation, what it is that unites us, what it is that divides us, and what are those things that could unite us," he added.
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Some individuals allegedly sponsoring/financing the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) have been arrested by the police.
Naija News reports that the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Alkali Usman Baba made this known on Thursday while speaking at the Presidential briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the presidential villa, Abuja.
Usman Baba said that the police were looking at the involvement of suspected IPOB/ESN sponsors in their custody and those outside the country.
According to the police boss, the suspects would be arraigned in court after a thorough investigation.
He also said that the police have recorded successes against secessionists and suspected criminals in the southeast, adding that the suspect in the police custody can not be prosecuted and brought to justice because of the ongoing strike by judiciary workers.
Speaking further, IGP Baba said a vacuum was created after the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (SARS).
He added that the morale of police operatives was dampened after the #EndSARS protest that rocked the nation.
The acting IGP said the regular policemen and women have not been able to immediately fill the vacuum created by the SARS disbandment even though he said efforts were ongoing to train them for the new role.


KUCHING, Feb 25 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for allocating RM5.6 billion for the state’s development in Budget 2023.
He said he also welcomed the efforts by the federal government to rehabilitate dilapidated schools and clinics in the state.
“This is important for the state even though, I feel, the total allocation is insufficient. But I do wish to express my gratitude to the prime minister, who is also the minister of finance,” Abang Johari told reporters after visiting a road project in Satok here.
He said he told the prime minister that the state government will continue to provide water and electricity to the rural areas in the efforts to eradicate poverty.
“I have said to him that if the federal government wishes to give more funds, we will welcome even though we have the funds,” he said.
He added that the state government will continue with its development projects, such as coastal road network using its own funds
He said the state government always used revenue from Petronas for poverty eradication programmes, such as to provide water and electricity supplies to the rural areas and roads.
“I have informed the prime minister that we will continue with providing these projects to eradicate poverty,” he said
He said providing these basic facilities to the remote rural areas is among the ways to eradicate poverty in Sarawak.
He said another way to get rid of poverty is to provide education to the rural population.
“If we raise the level of education among the rural communities, with the knowledge they have, they can utilise their landed property to improve their living standard,” he said.
He said it is because of this that he does not agree with the e-Kasih programme for the rural communities.
He stressed that the programme will not help to elevate the standard of the rural communities.
“We should not give fish to them, but rather teach them how to fish,” he said.


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Police have been called to an incident in Kirkcaldy.
Reports are coming of emergency services – police and ambulance – in the area of Cromarty Street, just off St Clair Street.
Witnesses say the police helicopter was also seen overhead.
Police Scotland are due to make a statement shortly.
The incident happened around 5,40pm
More to come.


Freedom and Justice Party Executive Bureau member Mohamed Al-Beltagy claimed that the media has been “cutting and pasting” his words to make him appear culpable for Sinai violence, adding that the media is “run by intelligence agencies.”
People around the world know that the Muslim Brotherhood does not support violence and will continue being peaceful, he said.
Al-Beltagy added that the “military coup is a blatant crime against the homeland, the people, the revolution, and democracy” and that the Brotherhood will not accept it.
Al-Beltagy came under attack by the media after a video statement released last Monday where he said that stability will return to Sinai once the military coup ends and former president Mohamed Morsi is reinstated.
Al-Beltagy said that the violence in Sinai is “just a manifestation of the tension” that has been aggravated after the “military coup.”
“The situation there will return to stability automatically the moment the military coup is over and all consequent actions have been reversed, most important of which being the reinstatement of the elected president Morsi,” he said.


Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said Government is providing conducive atmosphere to foreign investors and they can fully benefit from the vast investment opportunities available in Punjab.
Talking to Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Malkiy, who called on him in Islamabad today (Monday), the Chief Minister the provincial government will provide every possible facility to the Saudi investors.
They also discussed matters of mutual interest.
The Chief Minister said that the Saudi cooperation in the development of Pakistan is praiseworthy.
The Saudi ambassador appreciated the steps taken for public welfare and the development of social sectors.
He said that both the countries have supported each other as brothers and a state of harmony and cooperation exists in different areas of bilateral interest.
Source: Radio Pakistan


Qatar Islamic Bank receives USD439mnn in funding deal
(MENAFN) Qatar Islamic Bank has confirmed an USD439mn funding deal with regional contractor Al Jaber Engineering in order to finance a huge food security facility at the new Hamad Port.
Moreover, the new food security facility is built on a 530.000 square meter site and contains facilities that can be utilized for storing, processing and manufacturing of various foods.
Meanwhile, the complex will house rice silos, oil storage tanks and associated infrastructure like conveyor systems, processing and warehousing space.
On the other hand, there will be a recycling facility that will support to turn waste products from basic commodity processing into animal feed.
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JUSTICE Minister Daniel Lipšic will ask the government to declassify information on the state stimuli provided to foreign investors coming to Slovakia.
According to Lipšic, keeping the information on state assistance confidential contradicts the right of citizens to the free access of information, the daily SME wrote.
Originally, the Economy Ministry had requested that the information on investment stimuli to foreign companies be classified.
"I think that publishing the information on the stimuli is not a matter of the cabinet deciding on the issue, but rather respecting the law," Lipšic said. He argued that the ministers might violate the law by keeping the information confidential.
Compiled by Beata Balogová from press reports
The Slovak Spectator cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information presented in its Flash News postings.
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Rihanna's foundation has just donated $5 Million to Coronavirus relief efforts.
Her Clara Lionel Foundation has been committed to helping out communities since 2012 and they're continuing that goal with this donation.
The money will go to help organizations in the U.S. and abroad to help those affected by the coronavirus.
Some of the money will also go towards making sure health care workers are taken care of as they help those that are ill.
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Syria accuses US of "criminal and terrorist aggression"
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem Monday accused the US of "criminal and terrorist aggression" by launching a raid on civilians in which seven people, including three children, were killed,reported dpa.
Speaking at a news conference in London, al-Muallem urged the US government and the government of Iraq to investigate the incident and to "report back" to Syria.
The minister said the fact that the raid took place during daylight was proof that it was a "determined" attack.
"We consider this an act of criminal and terrorist aggression," he told a news conference.
The Americans knew "full well" that the Syrian government "stands against" al-Qaeda. Questions also had to be asked about the Iraqi government's role in the incident, he said.


(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — The Arabic version of the MicroMentor platform, a free social network that connects entrepreneurs to volunteer business mentors, was launched at an Amman-held event on Wednesday, which was attended by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Wissam Rabadi.
The platform, a project of international humanitarian organisation Mercy Corps in collaboration with Mastercard, is now available in 179 countries. It was first officially introduced in the Kingdom in April 2019 and is now available in Arabic.
During a keynote speech at the beginning of the event, Rabadi said that employment is a 'major challenge' in the Kingdom, stressing the high unemployment rate among youth and women.
He highlighted the importance of mentoring for entrepreneurship and growth, saying: 'It is really important to have someone to encourage you.'
The minister also mentioned the difficult regional circumstances Jordan is facing and its need to establish itself in new markets.
Anita Ramachandran, executive director of MicroMentor, said that micro to medium-sized enterprises account for 'more than 90 per cent of businesses and two-thirds of jobs worldwide', adding that the platform 'democratises access to mentoring' so that enterprises do not have to operate in isolation, according to a statement shared with The Jordan Times.
Natasha Jamal, regional director for Mastercard's Centre for Inclusive Growth in the Middle East and Africa, was quoted in the statement as saying: 'We know that entrepreneurs and small businesses are the backbone of most economies across the Middle East and Africa, and that they have great potential to grow and become engines of job creation.'
The statement also noted that MicroMentor is currently aiming to partner with ForUs and StartGate, two of the leading digital platforms in Jordan.
In an interview with The Jordan Times in November of last year, Khaleel Najjar, the programme manager for MicroMentor Jordan, stressed the need for the Arabic version of the platform.
'Our goal is for MicroMentor to become popular all around Jordan and the region, and the language barrier is a hindrance against that,' he said at the time.
Since 2003, MercyCorps has been working to support Jordanians as well as Syrian refugees, 'leading a global community of humanitarians to create a future where everyone can prosper', the organisation said on its website.
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Immediate appointment of 99 nurses through PSC amid coronavirus pandemic
Thiruvananthapuram: 99 nurses have been provided with appointment letter immediately through Public Service Commission in the state amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the appointment will be made soon.
Earlier more than 250 doctors were appointed through PSC as part of coronavirus prevention activities.
CM also said a decision soon will be taken on those candidates who had obtained advice memo.


By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News
Reservations are due today for the 71st annual meeting for the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Debbie Ruff, education director for the district, explained what is happening at the meeting, which is scheduled for January 20.
“This is a time we can recognize some of the conservation accomplishments for the past year. We can also recognize certain individuals who go above and beyond and it’s also a chance to tell people what we have planned for the coming year,” Ruff said.
To register, call their office at 815-844-6127 ext. 3.