No fewer than 1000 violators of both the Federal and State Government directive on the restriction of interstate movement and the dusk to dawn curfew in Edo have been arrested.
CP Lawan Jimeta, the State Commissioner for Police disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Wednesday.
Jimeta explained that those arrested for violating the dusk to dawn curfew have been taken to the various mobile courts set up by the state government.
He also disclosed that those arrested at the state borders for violating the restriction on interstate movement were not allowed into the state but turned back.
He, however, said that those who sneaked into the state after beating the border restriction were made to compulsorily undergo the COVID-19 test.
He disclosed that the command observed that people try to sneak into the state through vehicles carrying agricultural produce and animals.
He said that some vehicles caught involved in such offence have been impounded and are still with the command.
Jimeta explained that prior to the restriction, the command had sensitised residents on the need to adhere to all government orders and directives.
He explained that the command continued with the sensitisation when both the Federal and states government imposed the orders about three weeks ago.
Jimeta said that in spite of the sensitisation some persons in the state still flout the orders, especially the dusk to dawn curfew.
He stressed the need for residents to protect themselves and adhere to measures put in place by the government at both levels as the rate of infection of COVID-19 was high.
Jimeta appealed to residents not to let down their guard as the virus has entered the community transmission stage.
He also called for continuous public enlightenment by the various ministry and agencies saddled with such responsibilities in the state.
He stressed that there was a concerted effort by government and security agencies to ensure that everybody was brought abreast of the effect of the pandemic.


RAWALPINDI: Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid said the government would take strict measures to tackle individuals like Tahirul Qadri to foil their efforts of spreading anarchy in the country, said a report published on Radio Pakistan.
He was speaking to media representatives outside the District Headquarters Hospital in Rawalpindi while visiting policemen who had been injured at the hands of Pakistan Awaami Tehreek (PAT) workers.
He said the world had seen how stick-wielding PAT workers had resorted to violence against police personnel on the directives of PAT chief Qadri, which was highly regrettable and condemnable.
Rashid said the government had not created any hurdles over Qadri's return to Pakistan, but added that the law would take its course in the violent incidents that left over one hundred personnel of Islamabad and Punjab police injured.
The information minister said Tahirul Qadri had arrived in Pakistan on his own will but would leave the country when he was allowed by the law.


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The delegation led by Azerbaijani Science and Education Minister
Emin Amrullayev is on an official visit to France, Azernews
According to the information received from the ministry, within
the framework of the visit, Minister Emin Amrullayev met with
Strasbourg University President Michel Deneken. The meeting
discussed the strengthening of cooperation relations in the field
of science and education, the development of cooperation in the
field of scientific research, and student exchange.
At the meeting, a presentation was also held on the development
prospects of the Azerbaijani-French University (UFAZ) for
Within the framework of the two-day visit, the delegation
visited various scientific laboratories and research centers of the
University of Strasbourg, as well as met with UFAZ students who
were interns at the university.
UFAZ was established in 2014 at the initiative of the presidents
of Azerbaijan and France. UFAZ presents two diplomas to the
graduates within the consortium managed by the Azerbaijan State Oil
and Industry University and the France University of
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Israel has attempted to throttle the Palestinian narrative through more than 425 digital violations against Palestinian digital content during the first half of 2022, according to Sada Social Center, a Ramallah-based social media monitoring group.
The Center, according to WAFA news agency, said in a statement that Facebook ranks first in suppressing Palestinian content, as 273 violations were documented on the social media giant.
For the first time, added the statement, Clubhouse entered the war against Palestinian digital content, with at least 10 complaints received about attempts by the app to close audio rooms for Palestinian activists, especially during the events in occupied Jerusalem in Ramadan
A total of 60 violations were also documented on WhatsApp, 30 on Instagram, 21 on Tik Tok, 14 on YouTube, and 12 on Twitter, Sada Social said.
The group said the bulk of violations against the Palestinian digital content on the social media ranged between removal of accounts and imposing restrictions on posting, especially when using certain terms and names associated with the political situation, which are classified within the ban algorithm, such as the Arabic words “occupation, Jenin camp, martyr, resistance” and others.
Meantime, the group said a survey it conducted in recent months and which included 195 activists and journalists, suggests that 97 percent of them have been subjected to digital violations due to content related to the Palestinian cause that they posted on their accounts.
It said 29 percent of the respondents were subjected to repeated violations more than 11 times, while 12 percent were subjected to repeated violations six to 10 times. In addition, about 43 percent of the respondents said they had their accounts breached by the social media platforms three to five times.


Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 23: Kerala Food and Civil Supplies Minister C Divakaran today said the Left Democratic Front Government had taken adequate measures to check the price hike in the state.
Replying to questions from M J Jacob (CPI-M) and others, he told the Assembly the government had taken various steps, including market intervention, to bring down the prices of essential commodities.
Stringent measures were being taken against hoarding of essential commodities, he said.
Mr Divakaran said the government had procured rice from other states, which was being supplied at nominal rates to the people.
Even the APL cardholders were being given rice at Rs 16 a kg. The state had also urged the Centre to increase the APL quota, he added.


Dumka: Retriating his commitment for development of Santhal Pargana Chief Minister Raghubar Das today said that his government has drawn a line for the progress of the area.
Addressing a press conference at the Raj Bhawan here he said that the government was working in all areas. He said that the government was of the view that people in the state should life a prosperous life and changes are witnessed in the live of the tribals.
Mr Das said that the state government was working to ensure that tribals also move forward in all the spheres of life. He said that if development had reached at the each and every tribal village than it would have been a separate picture unfortunately some anti development forces for the last 70 years have always mislead the tribals but his government was working for the welfare of all the sections of the society including the tribals. He said that in the last 70 years power had reached into only 38 lakh homes but in last 4.5 years power had reached in another 30 lakh homes. He said that his government has commenced the work to build 117 grids and 217 sub stations and soon people of the state will get uninterrupted supply of power.
Mr Das said that people were working together with the government and was trying to fulfill their needs. He said that due to efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi poor have got honour and due to Ayushman Bharat Yojana now poor women and mothers are not forced to borrow money for medical treatment as they can easily get their treatment done in any of the hospitals.
Mr Das said that some people had spread rumours that the government will take away their lands but in the last 4.5 years the government has won the trust of the people as no one can take the land of anyone. He said that the state government is committed to bring improvements in the rural life and now villages too would be also getting water, power and roads which would create new job opportunities and check migration.


(MENAFN- IANS) London, Feb 27 (IANS) The UK Home Office has said that a record 290 people arrived in small boats in a single day, thus taking the migrant Channel crossings in the country to more than 2000 so far this year.
This is the highest single-day number recorded on February 25 after 358 people were recorded on January 17, The Evening Standard reported on Tuesday.
According to the figures published Monday, the migrants crossed in five boats with an estimated 58 people per boat.
Beginning this year, a union of Border Force officials in the UK warned that the number of people arriving in small boats is expected to rise again this year.
Last year, 29,437 migrants made the crossing, compared to 45,774 in 2022, according to figures from the UK Home Office, but the number was the second-highest since 2018 -- about 1,000 above the total in 2021.
Migrants coming in small boats has been a major political issue in the UK with more than 45,000 migrants crossing the English Channel in that manner to reach the UK in 2022.
Ever since then, "stopping the boats" has been one of the top priorities of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government with the leader admitting that it is“not easy” to fix the problem overnight.
The government has also tried to send migrants to Rwanda following an agreement with the African country.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said last week that the country's moves to facilitate the removal of asylum-seekers to Rwanda run contrary to the basic principles of the rule of law and risk delivering a serious blow to human rights.
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It is rare to see either player taking part in post match interviews while they have also been accused of skipping other planned events.
The day after the 1-0 League Cup win over Doncaster last month, the first team squad was called upon to take part in a contractual corporate sponsorship event at the training ground.
Almost the entire squad attended, including the injured Danny Welbeck, but neither Ozil nor Sanchez was present.
The Evening Standard reports that while Arsenal claim both players were ill, other players at the club are furious that they skipped it.
Any claim that Sanchez was ill also seems strange considering he played the full match against Doncaster. Both players also featured against West Brom less than a week later.
The Standard also reports that players were annoyed that their 'star duo' refused to speak to the media during their tough run last season that eventually cost them the top four.
Both players' contracts expire at the end of June next year and it seems increasingly likely that both will leave.


Ten countries – which account for just 2.5 percent of the global economy – are hosting more than half the world’s refugees, a rights group recently reported.
Amnesty International says 56 percent of the world’s 21 million refugees are being hosted by just 10 countries – all in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
Jordan, which has taken in more than 2.7 million people, was named as the top refugee hosting country. Iran is also on the fifth place by hosting 979,400 refugees.
The ranking is shown in this infographic by Shabestan news agency:


With reporting by Abdul Rahman Bukhari
GILGIT: Karakoram International University (KIU) is facing a severe financial crisis to pay employees and meet other essential expenditures.
In a media statement, Director Public Relations KIU Mir Tazeem Akhtar has said the Coronavirus lockdown has deprived the university of more than Rs 120 million in terms of fees.
He has said that the university could not start the spring semester due to the ongoing lockdown.
Akhtar has said that paying May and June salaries of employees has become a major challenge.
He said the university has already slashed all expenses.
Mir Tazeem Akhtar has said that the Vice Chancellor has demanded Rs100 million special grant from Higher Education Commission (HEC) to address the financial woes.
KIU’s Director Public Relations has said that government’s decision to discontinue affiliation of schools and colleges has resulted in Rs50 million loss this year.
He said despite promises the Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan and Governor have not yet approved the special grant for KIU.
He said the Vice Chancellor has appealed the President of Pakistan, Prime Minister, Governor, Chief Minister, Force Commander, and Chief Secretary to support the university in coming out of the financial crisis.


Board seeks more info on ACA requirements
The Verndale school board is looking for more information regarding their obligations under the Affordable Care Act.
What has been coined as “Obamacare” is expected to have a direct impact on future contract negotiations. The ACA is expected to require all employers to provide health care to its employees working over 32 hours a week by 2014.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) President Issoufou Mahamadou of the Republic of Niger and his accompanying delegation left Riyadh today.
They were seen off at Riyadh Air Base Airport by Minister of State and Cabinet's Member Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Essa, Saudi Ambassador to Niger Turki bin Naji Al-Ali, and a number of officials.
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Panaji: The Goa government has opened up its COVID19 vaccination centres for the foreigners to take the jab after producing their passport.
State Vaccination Nodal Officer Dr Anup Netravalkar told reporters on Wednesday that the foreigners can either book a slot online through Covin portal or walk in the vaccination centres to receive the dose.
He said that those foreigners who have taken the first dose elsewhere outside the state, can also take the second one in Goa.
Netravalkar also said that the state government has decided to reduce the gap between two doses for the teaching and non-teaching staff from 84 days to six weeks.
He said that the vaccination drive in the state will be stopped for two days – September 10-11 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
“This would be first time that the vaccination will take a break. The vaccination has been going on for last 228 days without a break,” Netravalkar said.
The state has vaccinated 15,63,726 people with the first dose, out of which, 35 per cent have taken the second jab, he said.


Anantnag, March 05 (Scoop News) – Reiterating her resolve to ensure equitable development of all regions of state, Minister for Social Welfare, Miss Sakina Itoo has said that the developmental works and other welfare programmes would be implemented in letter and spirit in the coming working season.
The Minister was addressing a public meeting at Nasoo in Devsar area of district Kulgam here today. She said though 3500 anganwari centres have been established in the state and more are in the pipeline. Ms. Itoo said that some political parties are misleading the youth with their hollow slogans and promises but the people are now aware of their designs.
She said Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah led government is keen to ensure equal opportunities of prosperity in the state adding that government is alive of the problems confronting the people and various steps to mitigate these have already been initiated.
Ms. Itoo said three anganwari centres are already functioning in the Nasoo area; however, more three centres would be set up shortly.
The District Youth President, National Conference, Bashir Ahmad and Rafiq Hussain also addressed the gathering.


Birdhurst offered busking substitute
Fruit grower company Birdhurst says its seasonal workers will be able to sing but not accept money.
Birdhurst managing director Heath Wilkins said his company was notified by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment that allowing its Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) staff to busk for money at the Sunday Market was outside the law regarding its RSE agreement.
The workers from Vanuatu, who are employed for the pipfruit season, had been entertaining at the Motueka market.
Mr Wilkins said that three weeks ago the company met its RSE leaders and told them that the busking for money needed to stop.
"We then said to them that we wanted them to continue to sing at the market and as they could not take money we said that my company would pay them the money lost at the end of the season for a community project back in their homes.
"At no time were they ever told to stop singing, all they were told to do was not accept money and we would cover that lost revenue."
He said it was a surprise to him that they had stopped singing at the market and that had been their own decision.


(MENAFN- Khaama Press)
World Food Program has again expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and added that the Afghan people have resorted to selling their children and parts of their bodies to survive.
Speaking in an interview with Deutsche Welle, head of WFP David Basely asked the international community to expedite aid delivery to Afghanistan as over half of the population is starving in the country.
David Basely reiterated that if billionaires of the world allocate the income of their single day to Afghanistan, it will end the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Basely added that lack of cash is the real challenge in Afghanistan not lack access of people in need to relief assistance.
The WFP has estimated that they will need $2.6 billion to provide foodstuff to people in need in Afghanistan in the current year.
The Afghan people have been going through the worst humanitarian situation in decades after the Taliban takeover on August 15 last year but the IEA has assured of special plans to end poverty in the country.
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DUBAI, 15th March, 2018 (WAM) -- Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, today celebrated Emirati Children's Day during the third edition of its ‘Reading Box' initiative, which is held under the theme, ‘A generation reads. A civilisation rises'.
The initiative aimed to spread awareness among all segments of the UAE community about children's rights and the important role that children play in building the future of the country. The event included workshops such as ‘Happiness Keys', a wide range of artistic workshops such as ‘Cut and Paste' and ‘Pottery Restoration', and a discussion session about the UAE child, all of which attracted the participation of a wide number of children and adults.
The Reading Box initiative has gained considerable momentum and expanded each year with fresh activities that contribute to instilling a love of reading among all members of the community and especially young people. The initiative coincides with many events such as Emirati Children's Day, International Day of Happiness and Mother's Day, and its activities are tailored to these occasions to provide a community platform that highlights the values of UAE society.
The Reading Box initiative won the Arab Library and Information Award in the ‘Best Project' category at the 28th Annual Conference in Cairo last year, where it was recognised for its successful efforts to make reading a fundamental part of UAE life.
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Comrade M.A. Baby while addressing a press conference on 16th April said that the resolutions and outcomes of CPIM's 22nd party congress will play a role in country's future.
He said that party congress will discuss the strengthening of left and socially progressive forces and their unity in the country. He emphasised the immediate need to defeat the BJP lead and RSS guided Modi government.
He also said the party will look at the reasons behind the electoral set back party faced in the recent years.


New Hanover community torch municipality offices
Pretoria - The KwaZulu-Natal government has condemned the torching of government property in New Hanover, outside Pietermaritzburg.
It is alleged that some members of the community embarked on an illegal protest in the early hours of Tuesday, calling for the removal of the councillor in the area.
At about 1am, the protesters began torching the municipality offices and three vehicles belonging to the Department of Social Development.
They also invaded the offices of the Department of Transport where they burnt three vehicles, including a tractor and a truck.
Four suspects have been arrested and will appear in the New Hanover Magistrate court on Wednesday.
MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Mxolisi Kaunda, who visited the area on Tuesday, said the incident was unjustified and an act of criminality.
“We call upon members of the community to address their problems through constructive engagement. As government, we will not tolerate anarchy. I have asked the police to work around the clock to find more suspects who were involved in this criminal act.” said MEC Kaunda.
He urged the police to continue to monitor the situation to avert further destruction to public property.
“We want to applaud the police for their work in arresting four suspects who were implicated in the incident. However, we are worried they did not act swiftly when the community warned them about the incident,” said the MEC.
He has asked the police management in the area to investigate as to why police did not act when the information about an illegal protest was brought to their attention.


Azerbaijani Economy Minister To Visit Turkmenistan
Rena Murshud Read more
Today, Azerbaijani Minister of Economy Mikail Jabbarov will
visit Turkmenistan, Azernews reports.
The head of the economic department announced this on the social
network X .
According to him, as part of his visit to Turkmenistan, the
Minister of Economy will hold meetings with a number of official
representatives of the government of Turkmenistan. Both sides will
discuss the development of economic relations between the two
countries and prospects for cooperation.
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Meeting in Alexandria will discuss 2010 census
The Minnesota Demographic Center's 2010 Census Team began visiting more than 20 communities across the state March 26 to discuss opportunities that will help ensure a complete count in the U.S. census on April 1, 2010.
The town hall meetings, which will take place throughout spring and summer, will include a presentation on organizing local Complete Count Committees.
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International leaders have confirmed Riyadh’s ability to make the G20 summit in Saudi Arabia a success in 2020 due to the Kingdom’s potential and expertise in the global economy.
The leaders were talking during a session entitled “Economic Diplomacy”, held within the Future Investment Initiative Forum in Riyadh.
They said that the success of Saudi Arabia in hosting the upcoming G20 summit was not only important to the Kingdom, but to the whole world.
Kevin Rudd, former Australian prime minister, said: “We want the (G20) summit in 2020 to discuss the fundamental issues, such as financial stability and balance in economic growth, as it is an important topic for the group.”
He pointed out that the new challenges were the recent legislation and future regulations, such as crypto-currencies, which will change financial transactions.
For his part, David Cameron, former British Prime Minister said that the G20 in 2008 and 2009 succeeded in preventing the decline in the global economy, and did a wonderful job to achieve global stability.
“My advice is to look at the opportunities that Saudi Arabia has to offer at the G20 meeting; one of the things that can be done in this global international forum is to think broadly about what Saudi Arabia can make to achieve a real difference,” he underlined.
Former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon touched on the economic situation in Europe and Britain’s exit from the European Union.
“For the G20 to succeed, we have to talk about justice and inequality in a different way,” he said. “World leaders have to work together to address problems, by providing solutions, through economic development with the help of technological progress.”
Matteo Renzi, former Prime Minister of Italy, noted that the G20 meeting in Saudi Arabia would constitute a great opportunity.
“Saudi Arabia is a superpower, not only in the economy, but also in culture, tourism and innovation, and in sustainability,” he underlined.


Governments of Somalia and Kenyan are Planing discussing the crisis in Belet Weyne on the border between the two countries, in order to end the current conflict and demonstrations in the town of Beletxaawo.
Somalia Member of Parliament said that the government will continue to work with the Somali society to bring peace and stability to the country.
He also said told the media that the prime minister has ordered the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internal Affairs of Kenya to discuss this, and has started the dialogue.
MP Sadik Warfaa said that committee of the two sides will work on real submitted to the end the building on the wall in the border between the two countreis.
“The Minister of Interior and the Minister of Foreign Affairs have meet the Prime Minister to talk about their tensions in Beletxaawo, really it’s not what we can axcept, and it is important for this to be done more,” said Mr Warfaa.
The House of Representatives passed a day earlier in Mogadishu urged calls for the Somali government ministers, such as Interior, Security, Foreign Affairs and Foreign Affairs.


Utility scammer contacts local REA member
A growing telephone scam is affecting utility customers across the country, including Runestone Electric Association members.
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(MENAFN)Lebanese caretaker Foreign Minister Charbel Wehbe said on Tuesday that Lebanon won't attack Syria over the two countries' oil dispute, Elnashra news website reported.
His remarks followed Syria's decision to start oil exploration in a disputed area in block No. 1 in the Mediterranean.
Wehbe added "The last resort for Lebanon would be to international courts."
The minister also revealed that Lebanese President Michel Aoun held a phone conversation with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad to discuss the demarcation of maritime borders between the two countries.
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New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) In operations carried out in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested five Maoists, while seven others surrendered, a spokesperson said.
According to the CRPF, the five militia members were arrested on Sunday from the forest area under the Cherla police station of Telangana.
In Andhra Pradesh, 2 Maoists surrendered before the CRPF and state police at Yatapaka.
In Chhattisgarh's Chintagufa and Sukma, one and four Maoists laid down their weapons, respectively.
The CRPF apprised that to counter the Maoist threat, the force has adopted a multi-pronged strategy of conducting operations, shutting down supply lines, setting up new camps in core areas and urgingthe militiamen to lay down arms and join the mainstream, which has been the reason for their success.
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Delhi Violence: Death Toll Rose To 42, Says The Hospital AuthoritiesFebruary 28, 2020 16:17
(Image source from: Indiatoday.in)
The national capital has witnessed violence in the North-east part of the city where the protest has started with the groups of supporters of the Citizenship Amendment Act and the groups which are against the citizenship law which had gradually turned to communal riot were the the people started to fight based on their religion. This has led to a violent outbursts where the people had pelted stones at each other, set the shops and vehicles on fire and have injured many.
The injured people have been shifted to the hospitals majority of which have been taken to the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital and few people have lost their lives on the streets of the North- east Delhi which included a head constable and also an employee of Intelligence Bureau who was killed and was found dead being dumped in the drain.
The authorities of the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital has said that the death toll of the people who have been killed due to the violence that broke out in the north- east parts of Delhi has rose to 42 on Friday.
Among the deceased are a head constable of Delhi Police and also a 26- year- old Intelligence Bureau official and the violence which had started on Sunday and has escalated on Monday has injured more than 300 people.
The Delhi Police have bee criticized for the de- escalation methods which were said to be ineffective regarding which the Delhi Police have issued an appeal on Thursday while it had requested the people which included the people from the media to step forward and give their statement and they have also been requested to share the video footage in connection with the violence.
The violence in the national capital has first erupted on Sunday and had later escalated on Monday as it had turned into a communal riot on Monday when the groups of people supporting the Citizenship Amendment Act and the people who are against the citizenship law that has been passed during the last year 2019 by the government of India, has slashed in Jafrabad, Maujpur, Chand Bagh and the other areas of north- east Delhi.
The Citizenship amendment Act that has been passed by the government of India during the month of December in the previous year 2019 has been seeking to provide the citizenship of India to all the non- Muslim communities namely Hindus, Christian, Buddists, Sikhs, Parsi, Jains from the three neighboring countries of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who have been facing religious persecutions there and who have come to India on or before 31st of December of the year 2014.
This Citizenship Law that has been amended by the government of India has led to several protests across the nation and also the Indians in the foreign countries have protested regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act while few extend their support to the citizenship law that has been amended by the government of India and the others protest against the Citizenship amendment Act.
- Shrithika Kushangi


(MENAFN- IANS) Singapore, June 4 (IANS) The defence chiefs of South Korea and Germany held talks in Singapore on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the arms industry and other security areas, Seoul's Defence Ministry said.
Defence Minister Lee Jong-sup and his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, held the talks on the margins of the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, as the two countries mark the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year, Yonhap news agency reported.
The ministers noted that the two countries are traditionally friendly countries that have maintained cooperative relations for a long period, and agreed to strengthen defense cooperation for the "rules-based order", it said.
They also agreed to continue military cooperation, such as joint participation in multinational exercises, it added.
Lee thanked Pistorius for Germany's efforts for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, such as its participation in international efforts to implement UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea, and asked for its continued support, according to the ministry.
It marked the first meeting between the two countries' defence chiefs since May 2021.
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Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid said on Tuesday that there were no political differences over the elimination of terrorism.
Speaking to the media persons at the Parliament House, Pervaiz Rashid said the government and judiciary would be strengthened from anti-terrorism laws. He said a positive development has been witnessed in Pakistan that all political parties supported the anti-terrorism laws. He said the new anti-terrorism laws will help eliminate the menace of terrorism.
He said the Centre was working with the provincial governments to ensure protection of journalists.
Pervaiz Rashid said the federal government will provide all kinds of assistance to the Sindh government for law and order in Karachi.
The minister said he had raised his voice over the killing of Geo News reporter Wali Khan Babar and the case was being transferred from Karachi so that justice prevails.


KOTA BARU, June 14 — The Low-Risk Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC) in Salor and Kampung Laut have stopped taking new patients from today as the Covid-19 outbreak in the state has shown a declining trend for the past few weeks, said its PKRC director Dr Mohd Zurairie Mohd Zubir.
There are 16 PKRCs operating in Kelantan.
However, Dr Mohd Zurairie said the two PKRCs would continue to operate until the last of the more than 200 patients that are being treated at the centres have completed their quarantine period.
“We will also mobilise the staff manning the two PKRCs to other PKRC locations that need more manpower such as in Tanjung Chat to help treat patients who need intensive care,” he told reporters when met at the PKRC in Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian near here today.
He said a total of 1,330 patients are being quarantined at the PKRCs in the state that can accommodate about 2,930 people.
Dr Mohd Zurairie said three PKRCs, namely the Perak Jubilee Hall, Gelanggang Seni and Tanjung Chat would be used as the main quarantine centres to treat Covid-19 patients in the state, adding the PKRCs would be the last quarantine centres to close their operations when the Covid-19 situation in Kelantan improves. — Bernama


Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Phone Call From Omani Deputy Prime Minister for Council of Ministers
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NEOM, April 13, 2021, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received today a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers of the Sultanate of Oman Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al-Said, congratulating him on the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his thanks to the Omani Deputy Prime Minister for Council of Ministers for his fraternal feelings, praying to Allah Almighty to return this occasion to all with welfare and prosperity.
23:26 LOCAL TIME 20:26 GMT
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THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT
Emerged in the early 1900s.
Rejected Social Darwinism’s notion that “the poor” were
Claimed that people were poor because of social environment
Criticized the human costs of unbridled economic growth
Argued that “The American Dream” did not reach the slums and the
Believed that social reform was the answer – how society worked,
how we treated poor people Believed that the govern


NEW DELHI (HRNW) – India’s nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the biggest in the world, will be extended until at least May 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday.
The current three-week-old lockdown of the nation of 1.3 billion people had been scheduled to end at midnight Tuesday.
“From the economic angle, we have paid a big price,” Modi said in a nationwide address. “But the lives of the people of India are far more valuable.”
South Asian nations have so far been relatively unscathed by the epidemic, with around 10,000 cases and 339 deaths in India, according to official figures.
But with some of the most crowded cities on the planet, there are fears that numbers could skyrocket and overwhelm shaky healthcare systems.
Some experts have also said that India has not conducted enough tests and that the true number of infections is much higher.
Several states including Maharashtra — home to Mumbai and which has the highest number of cases — Tamil Nadu and Odisha have already announced lockdown extensions.


(MENAFN) In a bid to fortify its position as a global tech hub, Singapore is set to double its number of artificial intelligence (AI) specialists to 15,000. This initiative, part of the nation's updated national technology strategy, involves a two-pronged approach: training local residents and actively recruiting AI talent from around the world. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong underscored the significance of data and machine learning scientists and engineers, hailing them as the essential backbone of AI.
Wong expressed Singapore's unwavering belief in the long-term potential of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the nation's ambition to harness AI capabilities fully for the betterment of society. The updated AI strategy outlines Singapore's commitment to building a responsible and reliable ecosystem that safeguards against potential negative impacts or misuse of AI technologies.
The government's proactive stance aligns with recent findings from LinkedIn, which identified Singaporean employees as the quickest in the world to embrace AI skills. The report revealed a remarkable surge in individuals from Singapore incorporating AI skills into their LinkedIn profiles, with the number increasing nearly twentyfold in just two years. This surge is more than eight times the global average, showcasing Singapore's exceptional agility in learning and adopting AI technologies.
As Singapore continues to position itself at the forefront of the global tech landscape, the nation's commitment to nurturing AI talent domestically and internationally underscores its dedication to fostering innovation, economic growth, and societal progress.
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Speaking about defence and security in the country, Singh said that security condition in India has improved, as the Centre has been successful in countering the challenges posed by ISIS.
He also said that despite being one of the countries, that has the largest Muslim population in the world, ISIS has not been able to establish itself in India.
The Union Minister added that after surgical strikes, there has been 45% decrease in infiltration from Pakistan. He also said that there have only been two attacks in the last three years, but all the terrorists have been killed.
Singh also said that the left-wing extremism has reduced in their tenure. Moreover, he has also promised to bring back peace in Kashmir, amid the ongoing tension in the valley.


Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo has called for increased investment between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Zambia following the launch of a direct flight between Lusaka and Lubumbashi.
In November 2018, the DRC government granted Mahogany foreign operator permit allowing them to operate the Lubumbashi-Ndola-Lusaka route.
Mr Lusambo said Zambia and the DRC are one hence the need to increase investment flows between the two nations.
He said Zambia has vast potential in sectors like tourism, manufacturing and agriculture which the Congolese investment community can exploit.
Mr Lusambo said the coming in of Mahogany between Lusaka and Lubumbashi will help strengthen existing ties between Zambia and the DRC.
And Katanga Province Governor Celestine Kapopo commended the Zambian government investing in the development of road, rail and other communication infrastructure in the region.
Mr Kapopo said his government is keen to learn how Zambia has achieved massive modernization of its infrastructure which he said is critical in ending poverty and enhancing trade.
Meanwhile, Mahogany Air Chief Executive Officer Jim Belemu announced that the airline has proposed to spend US$15 million to acquire additional aircraft which will bring its total fleet to 10 by the end of next year.
Mr Belemu said the development is part of his company’s expansion drive that will see the company opening up more routes and create jobs.
Dr. Belemu says the US$15 million to be spent will be in addition to the US$5 million the company has invested in acquiring two aircrafts and training its staff.


The Government says the proposed fake news law is currently being discussed by the Cabinet.
Justice Minister Ali Sabry said that freedom of expression cannot be abused.
He noted that countries like Singapore have a Prevention of Online Falsehood and Manipulation Act.
The Justice Minister said that even Malaysia and India have controls over fake news.
Ali Sabry said that the new online laws in Sri Lanka will ensure National security and unity among communities and public privacy are protected and disinformation on development programs is discouraged.
He said that at the moment some people get away by spreading fake news.
The Justice Minister also said that of the social media profiles in Sri Lanka more than 15 per cent are fake.
The Minister was speaking at an online media briefing yesterday on the Port City Economic Commission Bill.
He noted that there was a disinformation campaign being carried out on the Port City Economic Commission Bill on social media.
(Source: Daily Mirror – By Easwaran Rutnam)


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John Zschunke knows how much he would miss music if he no longer had an opportunity to play. He figures there are plenty of people in Rosemount who feel the same.
So, he's going to create the opportunity.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 26. Uzbekistan supports
the development of the North-South Transport Corridor project,
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said, trend reports.
He made the remark while addressing the participants of the
expanded meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council held in
Moscow on May 25.
"Cooperation in the field of transportation and transit is a
strategic direction of cooperation between the Eurasian Economic
Union (EAEU) countries. In the current realities, it is important
to strengthen collaborative efforts in shaping alternative
transport corridors and establishing sustainable logistics chains.
We support the development of the North-South corridor and other
routes that connect our region with China, the countries of the
Middle East, and South Asia. We advocate for close coordination in
tariff policy matters," he said.
Mirziyoyev also invited the EAEU member states to join the
Project Office for the implementation of the
Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan railway construction project.
The foundation of the 'International North-South Transport
Corridor' was laid on the basis of an intergovernmental agreement
signed between Russia, Iran, and India on September 12, 2000. In
total, 13 countries have ratified the agreement, including
Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Russia, Türkiye, etc.
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Tunisian law court passes judgment defendant to death for murdering officer
(MENAFN) A Tunisian court passed judgment a suspect to death in link with the murder of a police officer in a stabbing assault in 2019.
The communications office of the First Instance Court in the capital Tunis stated the law court as well detained two suspects for four and seven years for the same case, and a fourth defendant was innocent.
The first suspect was as well fined 350,000 Tunisian dinars (USD120,000).
The taken decisions on Saturdays are not final and still can be appealed.
In September 2019, a Tunisian policeman was knifed to death and a soldier was hurt in an assault outside a court in the northern city of Bizerte.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected the Afghanistan’s allegation saying its forces have not fired shells on bordering areas of the neighbouring country.
The country’s foreign office spokesman, during media briefing here on Thursday, said that they wanted peace in Afghanistan and efforts were being made in this regard.
He said that they also wanted friendly relation with India.
Commenting over the election, scheduled to be held on May 11, the spokesman said that they welcomed the arrival of European observers in the election. “We have received several applications from the foreign observers.”
The code of conduct has also been released for the European observers, the spokesman said.


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Bhubaneswar, March 26: Odisha police has registered as many as 255 cases in the State between Wednesday and Thursday morning for different violations of regulations and guidelines related to Covid-19.
Police said that out of these cases, 243 cases are registered for violation of lockdown while another five cases have been registered for violation of home quarantine. Police said similarly seven cases have been registered on other issues related to Covid-19.
Police said that concerned police stations in the state have been asked to enforce the lockdown and take stringent action against violators. “We have also asked concerned police stations to seize vehicles of owners roaming without emergency during lockdown,” said a police official.


Naharlagun: Eight people tested positive for the Covid 19 on Monday in the state capital region. Total of 490 tests were conducted. The Capital District medical officer (DMO) Dr Mandip Perme while briefing the media here informed that all the 8 people who tested positive have been shifted to Covid Care Centre (CCC).
He also said till now 1044 tested positive in the capital complex of which 913 has been discharged after making recovery. At present there are 130 active cases.
The COVID-19 state nodal officer Dr L Jampa who was also present during media interaction informed that till now state has received 1.65 lac rapid antigen test kits. “The kits have been distributed across the state. But as maximum tests were conducted in the Capital Complex there was need for more kits. Dr. Jampa said.
This morning we received twenty thousand more rapid antigen test kits. This will take care of the needs,” said Dr Jampa. He also said 80, 000 more rapid antigen tests will arrive in the state in the next few days. Further Dr Jampa appealed to the people to follow guidelines issued by the health department to keep themselves safe from Covid 19.
“Covid 19 is going to last long and people will have to learn to keep themselves safe. They should always wear a mask, maintain social distancing and use sanitizer,” added Dr Jampa.


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West Lothian continues to be one of the worst performing regions in Scotland for Covid-19 vaccinations.
The latest Public Health Scotland (PHS) data as of April 1 revealed that there were just 2685 people who received their first dose in a three day period last week, from March 28 to April 1.
West Lothian has vaccinated 50.8 per cent of all residents, with only Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen having scored lower.
And 7.2 per cent of all residents, or 10,692 people, have had their second does of the vaccine in the county.
The PHS data tables also show the performance by residents ages.
There were 96.2 per cent of over 80-year-olds who have had their first jab, and 43.2 per cent have had their second vaccination.
For those aged 75-79 years-old, there has been a 100 per cent vaccinated with the first jag and 14.9 per cent have had their second dose.
Those aged 70-74 years-old there have been 99.3 per cent of residents who have had their first jag and 2.1 per cent have had the second.
The rate for residents aged 65-69 is 96.8 per cent for first doses and 2.7 per cent received their second jag.
Again there has been a 100 per cent success rate with the first dose for 60-64 year-olds, and 6.7 per cent have had their first dose.
But with those aged 55-59 the numbers begin to decline with 86.8 per cent having had their first jag, and 7.8 per cent have had their second jag.
For 55-54 year-olds just 41.8 per cent have had their first jag, and 7.7 per cent have had their second.
With 40-49 year olds there have been 29.6 per cent who have had their first dose and 5.8 per cent to have had the second jag.
Those aged 30-39 years-old there have been 21.5 per cent who have their first jag and 4.8 per cent have had their second vaccination.
And 14.1 per cent of 16-29 year-olds have had their jags, with 3 per cent receiving their second jag.
Na h-Eileanan Siar remains top of the vaccination tables, with 75 per cent of residents vaccinated with their first dose and 15.2 per cent have had the second.
The PHS data also revealed that 54.9 per cent of all people over 16 years-old have been vaccinated in Scotland with the first dose.
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Doha: The ministers of social affairs in GCC states convened a coordinative meeting in Doha on Tuesday, through which they discussed topics on the agenda of the 42nd meeting of Arab ministers of social affairs that will be held on Wednesday in Doha, in addition to topics related to the coordination file in the area of social development in the gulf region.
Qatar's delegation to meeting was headed by the Minister of Social Development and Family H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad.
Meanwhile, the 42nd meeting of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs that will convene in Doha on Wednesday.
The agenda of the meeting includes a myriad of critical topics, pertaining to areas of family, childhood, rights of persons with disabilities and elderly, eradication of poverty, social care and a range of other files.
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Deputy PM also warns conflicts will occur if the economy isn’t fixed
In a people’s state, the citizens have a duty to learn and educate themselves about the country’s administration while the government has only a guiding role, he said.
“You want to fight corruption and issue so many laws, but the people are not aware of the problem – thick-faced people continue to misbehave,” he said. “It is not only government officials who take kickbacks but also businessmen who pay the bribes.”
Somkid said public participation in the fight against corruption and the people’s movement were the keys to the reform process.


The New York Times reports the latest on COVID-19 in the states:
Though New York has had by far the most cases, other Northeastern states have also seen their case totals increase rapidly. New Jersey has the second-highest number of known cases in the country. In Massachusetts, more than 1,700 new cases and 146 new deaths were announced on Sunday. In Connecticut, more than 1,100 people have died, more than double the total from a week ago.
See the Times‘ live updated here.


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KABUL: UNICEF says that 69 Afghan children have been evacuated abroad without their parents.
UNICEF Afghanistan representative HervéLudovic De Lys said the exact number of these children is difficult to be examined.
He said efforts are underway to integrate the evacuated children with their parents.
He said that they received information about these evacuees from different countries and they are making efforts to keep these children safe.
American officials said that 34 youth have reached the US by themselves.
The US ministry of humanitarian and health services said these children will be recommended to the refugee department to provide them necessary facilities.
In mid-August, The U.S. started evacuation of its citizens and Afghan local allies, who worked with the foreign embassies and missions during the past 20 years.
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HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister Harish Rao hit back at the Congress leaders in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday for obstructing discussions.
On the occasion of Children's day, the Assembly held talks on the future of children and employment opportunities but the Congress disrupted the discussions and staged protests. Speaking in this regard, Harish Rao said that Congress party has always wanted debates on employment but when the discussion is being held, they are obstructing such an important issue admitted by the BJP in the Assembly.
Referring to Congress, he questioned the party leaders as to how they can protest when the Speaker provided them the opportunity to speak despite their topics not being in the agenda.
The Minister further stated that the public is watching the happening in the Assembly and are aware of the fact as to which government provided the jobs.


City Council members will meet today to talk about how they can make council meetings shorter and more efficient.
After a closed-door meeting starting at 9 a.m., the Ventura council will open the meeting to the public about 11 a.m., the deputy city clerk said.
The meeting will be run by an outside facilitator who will help council members focus their thoughts and keep the discussion on track.
"They will talk about protocols, things they can do to improve meetings, and how to make them run more smoothly," said Mabi Plisky, the deputy city clerk.
Council meetings since December have grown steadily longer, Plisky said. She said the fact that this meeting comes two days before the council is scheduled to debate the latest stadium proposal--guaranteed to be a marathon session--is coincidental.
The meeting will be held at the police and fire headquarters at 1458 Dowell Drive.


Khartoum, Dec 1 (IANS) The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) announced the reduction of its food aid to Sudan due to lack of funding.
Reducing the WFP aid to the Sudanese affects life-saving treatment and increases the risk of malnutrition and potential mortality among 50 per cent of the 1.7 million severely malnourished children, Xinhua news agency quoted the UN body as saying in a statement.
The WFP indicated that it needs nearly $7 million to continue its activities as usual until the end of this year.
The UN body said the lack of funds has also forced it to provide services to only about 6 per cent of the Sudanese students included in its school feeding program.
In June, the WFP warned that 15 million people in Sudan, or one-third of the country's population, were facing acute food insecurity.
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Yangtze River Delta region posts new yuan loans
(MENAFN) Yangtze River Delta area posts new Yuan loans reaching 3.93 trillion yuan (USD607.42 billion) in the first six months of this year, 287.9 billion yuan more than the same period of 2020.
The People's Bank of China Shanghai Head Office revealed that New yuan deposits hit 4.43 trillion yuan in the first six months, 782.1 billion yuan less than the same period of 2020.
The balance of credits in the area reached 47.77 trillion yuan at the end of June, increasing 14.3 percent from the same period of 2020.
The balance of credits in Chinese yuan hit 46.55 trillion yuan at the end of June, increasing 14.6 percent annually. The expansion rate was 0.1 percentage points higher than that of the past month, but 0.2 percentage points lower annually.
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Srinagar- A man died after falling from a rooftop in Razwan area of central Kashmir's Budgam district on Thursday.
41-year-old Abdul Hamid Sheikh, a resident of Razwan fell down from the tin roof of his house on Wednesday evening, reports said. Sheikh, who sustained critical injuries due to the fall, was removed to SKIMS Soura for treatment. However, he succumbed to injuries on Thursday morning.
Meanwhile, Police have taken cognizance of the incident.
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Iraqi PM announces full victory against IS
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BAGHDAD, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi on Saturday announced full victory against so-called Islamic State (IS) in Iraq.
He gave a victory speech, cited by official media, and told the Iraqi people that "your lands have been liberated completely ... and the dream of liberation has become a reality." Al-Abadi said the Iraqi forces have cleared the last IS stronghold in West of Anbar province and hoisted the Iraqi flag over it.
The Prime Minister affirmed the fight against corruption would "be a natural continuation of the liberation operations.
"The corrupt will not have a place in Iraq like there was no place for Deash," he said, referring to IS with its Arabic acronym.
Al-Abadi also said Iraqis should be vigilant against any terrorist attempt against Iraq and its people.
"Terrorism is a permanent enemy and the battle against it is non-stop," he said. (pickup previous) ahh.bs
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State offers up more than $18 million in unemployment benefits, more help available
More than $18 million has already been paid to the 17,000 Minnesotans receiving Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC), according to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Commissioner (DEED) Dan McElroy.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified more than 1,800 people who have contracted Ebola in the U.K., France and the United Arab Emirates.
The first two cases of the virus were reported Monday in the cities of Leeds, England and Oxford, England, but the virus has since spread to the West Midlands, Birmingham, Derby, Leeds, Bradford, Bradford and Oxford.
The U.N. estimates at least 1,846 people have contracted the virus in the region.
The virus has also spread to Germany, Austria and Switzerland, which has the highest number of cases in Europe.
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control says more than 10,000 people have been tested for the virus.
The disease has spread through the U!
through flights, air travel and through direct contact with infected patients.
The CDC says the virus was first identified in the Middle East and was first detected in the UK on Monday.
The UK has seen a surge in cases.
It has reported an average of 476 new cases per day since Monday.
It is now the most active month of the outbreak in Europe and the first month since the end of March that more than 800 people have died.


Reducing the amount of air travel, for example by travelling by train, is one of the top measures taken by Swiss companies © Keystone / Peter Klaunzer
Three-quarters of Swiss companies increased their investments in sustainability last year, with the focus mostly on measures to increase energy efficiency.
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Globally, more than 2,000 members of management were surveyed by consultants Deloitte, 75 of them from Swiss companies with an annual turnover of more than $500 million (CHF460 million) each.
More than one in three of them consider climate change to be one of the biggest priorities this year, Deloitte said in its reportexternal link , published on Monday. Only supply chain problems and economic uncertainties are higher on the list of priorities for respondents from Switzerland.
Three-quarters of Swiss companies increased their investments in sustainability in 2022, in line with the global average. However, when asked about how serious certain groups are about addressing climate change, only 12% of Swiss companies believed the private sector was“very” serious (compared with 29% globally).
In terms of measures, companies most frequently focused on energy-efficient or climate-friendly machinery, a general increase in energy efficiency, employee training on climate change, the reduction of air travel, and using more sustainable materials.
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Over 50 people have been found to be infected with the coronavirus in Battaramulla.
The National Operations Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 said that 56 people tested positive for the virus in Battaramulla.
The 56 were among 106 people fond to be infected in the Colombo District during the 24-hour period ending at 6am today.
A total of 313 people tested positive for the virus during this period around the island.
Of the 313 people, 11 were Sri Lankans who arrived from overseas.
The remaining 302 people are based in Sri Lanka, and includes 66 people in Gampaha, 29 in Matara and 101 people from other parts of the country.
The public have been urged to remain vigilant during the upcoming festive season, as the threat due to the coronavirus still remains in the country.
Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said the public were unable to celebrate the April New Year last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
However, this year despite the pandemic still continuing, the public will be given an opportunity to celebrate the festival.
He said this was possible due to the virus being contained in Sri Lanka to a certain extent, but warned that the threat due to COVID-19 still remains. (Colombo Gazette)


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Riyadh, Safar 17, 1439, November 06, 2017, SPA -- On behalf of Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, Mayor of Riyadh Region, Eng. Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Sultan, attended a ceremony held by the Embassy of the Republic of Algeria in the Kingdom.
The event was held on the occasion of the national day of the Republic of Algeria.
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"They thought we were going to leave and we haven't left," she said of city officials. "We're going to stay as long as we can."
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Global law seminar starts in Istanbul
(MENAFN) International lawful academics and specialists met in Istanbul for two days’ global law conference which started on Saturday.
As stated by Mahmut Ak, director of Istanbul University, while speaking at the Advocacy in Global Legal Systems session which was held by the Istanbul Bar Association No. 2. “There are certain core values in the world, of which justice is the most important.”
The director also declared that the idea of justice is “very important for societies and humans to coexist,” saying that rising communication between people “means justice is not a sole individual thing.”
Members from Turkey, Iraq, Malaysia, Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, the UK, Russia as well as the US is going to publish their opinions on numerous legal subjects at the meeting.
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RIYADH (Debriefer)--Yemen's prime minister Maeen Abdulmalik on Friday said the formation of the new government from political technocrats brings the government and an Arab military coalition backing it back to their real duties which are to end the Houthi coup and to restore the state.
The internationally recognised president Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi announced the government today in accordance with the Riyadh agreement which was signed by the former government and the UAE-backed southern transitional.
The announcement crowns major efforts exerted by president Hadi, the Saudi-led Arab coalition, political forces and national figures in Yemen, Abdulmalik wrote on Twitter.
"The new government has historic responsibilities and urgent and difficult missions that require strict and hard work and a national vision, clear political and economic program and strong will to continue ending the coup, restoring the state and stability, building institutions, developing resources, fighting corruption and improving services," he said.
He called on all political and social forces and the Yemeni people to support the government to guarantee its success.


JVP politburo member and DNA parliamentarian Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (24) charged that the government has used emergency regulations suppress the people’s rights and to silence dissent.
Dissanayake speaking during the debate on the extension of emergency regulations in parliament has called on the government to relax the emergency regulations.
He has also spoke of the incidents of attacks on media personnel and institutions that have taken place after the war and has said that perpetrators had not been apprehended in any of these cases.
Dissanayake has also noted that several members of the gang who had attacked Sirasa TV last year are contesting the local government election in the Kelaniya area.
He has said that the authorities after failing to take any action against the attackers even after video clips of them attacking the institution were made public have been given nomination to contest the local government elections on March 17.


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United States Ambassador to the Maldives, Mr Robert Blake has paid a farewell call on the Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed.
At the meeting held at the President’s Office today, Vice President Dr Waheed congratulated Ambassador Blake for being nominated for the post of the Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs by the US Government. Dr Waheed also noted that Mr Blake’s support was instrumental in bringing about democratic change in the Maldives.
The Vice President also briefed the US Ambassador on the government’s efforts to combat climate change and plans to go carbon neutral within the next ten years.
Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Blake noted that the Maldives’ plans to go carbon neutral were clear and achievable, and said that he would support the government’s efforts to achieve this.


Man City star Phil Foden has said the City players are hungry to duplicate last season’s achievement in this present campaign.
Pep Guardiola’s side claimed the treble last season – consisting of the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League which was the first in the club’s history.
The 23-year-old played 48 times in our treble winning campaign in 2022-23 and is one of several players who has made an exceptional start to the new season.
He insists everyone at the club is determined to do everything in their power to match the achievements of last year.
“Last year was successful and we’re so determined to do it again,” he stated.
“That’s what I like about the lads – we don’t just sit on what we did last year, we know the feelings, it’s an unbelievable feeling when we win Something, and we celebrate as a team – we want that feeling again.”


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(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Al Khor Family Park received over 2,300 visitors on the first two days of Eid al-Adha. While there were 700 visitors on the first day, the second day saw 1,600 visitors. Ali Majid al-Shahwani, supervisor of Al Khor and Al Thakhira Municipality, told local Arabic daily 'Arrayah' that all visitors adhered to the Covid-19 preventive and precautionary measures set by the authorities concerned. These include wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance and showing the Ehteraz green status before entering the park, which receives visitors daily from 8am to 10pm.“Al Khor Family Park is a favourite destination for families and is witnessing an increasing turnout during the Eid holidays. Visitors are aware of measures that are applied to preserve public health,” al-Shahwani said.
The official added that ticket reservation facilities will be soon available at the gates. Visitors can book entry tickets online and obtain tickets from the devices at the park after scanning QR code. This is in order to avoid crowding and dispense tickets without physical contact. Also, tickets will be available in eight Al Meera branches.
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Turkey’s, Japan’s space firms ink collaboration agreement
(MENAFN) The Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) reached a collaboration contract.
The deal was inked for collaboration over nonviolent aims by the leaders of both firms in the current International Astronautical Congress in Dubai, a media announcement by the TUA said.
The contract intends to improve collaboration amid the TUA and JAXA in space technologies, space science and search, as well as satellite launching research.
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Stoltenberg describes Ukraine's winter as terrible start
(MENAFN) Ukraine is in for a terrible winter, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who notes that Russian forces have increased their strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
“Waves of deliberate missile attacks on cities and civilian infrastructure are depriving Ukrainians of heat, light, and food. This is a horrific start to the winter for Ukraine” he stated at a news briefing on Friday.
Stoltenberg's remarks follow a series of long-range assaults against Ukrainian command centers and energy infrastructure started by Russia on Wednesday. The purpose, according to Russia's Defense Ministry, was to impair Kiev's capacity to deploy weapons and personnel to the frontlines.
After a devastating vehicle explosion destroyed the Crimean Bridge in early October, Russia's military began attacking Ukraine's electricity grid. Moscow blamed Kiev for the tragedy, saying it was only the latest attempt by Ukraine to harm civilian infrastructure in Russia.
Still, Russia does not target civilian infrastructure, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who added that Russian forces only strike “targets directly or indirectly related to [Ukraine’s] military potential.”
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday announced a financial assistance of Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured and Rs 10,000 for people who suffered minor injuries during violence at Bhatta Parsaul villages in Greater Noida.
A statement issued by the Prime Minister's office said the PM has announced the financial assistance for farmers and their family members injured during the recent incidents at Bhatta Parsaul and other areas in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
Four persons -- two policemen and as many farmers -- were killed in the violence on May 7, while the district collector and senior police officials were injured.
The protests became a major political issue when Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi reached the spot last week and spent a day with the family members of the farmers. He was arrested late in the night but released after a few hours.
Gandhi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati sparred over the issue with the former demanding more compensation while the BSP government maintained that Congress was playing politics over the issue.


Fulani herdsmen have made a bold claim that the government supplies them with weapons they use.
Fulani herdsmen expose government
In a viral video recorded during one of the several meetings between popular Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, one of the herdsmen, addressing the crowd, pointed out that cows don’t give birth to guns.
He said that they were only herdsmen and did not know what guns were until the government started supplying them with AK-47 rifles.
“I swear to the Almighty Allah that it’s the government that is giving arms to us. Fulani don’t know what gun is,” he said in Fulani as the others erupted in applause.
He also stated that he was not afraid to say the truth.
Sheikh Gumi has been visiting forests across the North where he is meeting with armed Fulani bandits.
The Islamic teacher is also calling on the government to grant the bandits amnesty, which he believes will end the region’s kidnappings and killings.


Nawaz, Zardari to inaugurate Thar coal power project today
THAR: Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari will inaugurate the 600 MW Thar coal power project today, ARY News reports on Friday.
All four Chief Ministers, State Ministers along with important figures are likely to attend the inauguration ceremony.
Political quarters have interpreted the occasion as a friendly gesture between the federal government and the opposition.
It is also being said that a one on one meeting is also being expected between the two leaders.


One Lebanese army personnel killed, 4 injured in clashes with Daesh
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Aug. 22 (Petra) - A Lebanese army soldier was killed and four others were wounded early Tuesday, when a landmine exploded in the Jurud area of Arsal town, while a military group was dismantling it.
A security source told the Petra's reporter in Beirut that the Lebanese army continued this morning its heavy shelling and artillery attacks against Daesh terrorist group's sites in the towns of Jurud Ras Baalbek and Jurud al-Qaa.
The source added that the shelling paves the way for the army to carry out a new operation to recapture these towns in addition to Al Fakha town held by the terrorist group.
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Roads conditions are fair to difficult, more snow coming
WILLMAR — The freezing rain conditions are expected to continue until around 2 p.m. today before temperatures drop and the precipitation turns into snow.
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Rishi Sunak, chancellor of the United Kingdom has now vowed for cutting the taxes for the business in the upcoming budget as the Treasury of the United Kingdom has been continuing to weigh up the interventions for the purpose of tackling the cost of living.
With the members of parliament across the Tory party has been urging Rishi Sunak for taking emergency action for the purpose of helping them in struggling the families after the inflation has hit a 9 percent increase of 40 years and Rishi Sunak is also going to be telling the business leaders.
Rishi Sunak has also been calling for more investment in the innovation for the purpose of growing the economy of the United Kingdom and also said, the government is going to be cutting the taxes for enabling the business to do so. Rishi Sunak is going to say that, they will now need to invest, innovate and train more and in the budget of autumn, they are going to be cutting their taxes for the purpose of encouraging them for doing all the things.
The CBI has also been calling for more generous allowances for the purpose of allowing the companies for writing off more of the cost of the investment against the tax bill and Rishi Sunak has also introduced a super deduction for incentivising the investment.


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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
China calls for strengthening coordination within the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India,
China, and South Africa), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on
Sunday at a meeting with Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov,
citing tass .
'It is necessary to strengthen coordination and cooperation
between the SCO member nations and within BRICS, to defend regional
and global peace and stability,' the Chinese foreign ministry
quoted him as saying.
The Chinese top diplomat pledged that his country will maintain
contacts with Russia at a high level and stressed that the two
countries should help each other in their national revival and
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Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Goodall Gondwe has said Cabinet is yet to discuss the proposed five new priorities for the new development strategy replacing the expired Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS) II.
Responding to an inquiry on why tourism has been excluded from the list of priorities, Gondwe yesterday said nothing has been decided yet; hence, tourism could be considered.
He said: “We have not yet concluded the process because I have to take the list of the priorities to the President and he will convene a Cabinet meeting where there will be further scrutiny.
“During the meeting, some priority areas might be removed in favour of others because issues of climate change are very crucial now.”
According to Gondwe, the country has given tourism a priority since 1958 but nothing has moved on the ground.
Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Joseph Mwanamvekha had earlier said the country has identified tourism as one of the priority areas to help boost the economy.
He said: “Our economy continues to be predominantly agro-based, but government has identified tourism as one of the catalysts that can provide revenue to complement the growing and competing demands for the economy.”
But when put to him that tourism was not among the five priority areas government is formulating, Mwanamvekha said he would take up the issue with “our counterparts at Finance” because the sector is integral to the economy.
Last week, Gondwe announced that government had proposed changes to the development strategy and identified five priority areas for the next five years instead of the nine areas in the last two MGDS blueprints.
The five priority areas contained in the new strategy include agriculture and climate change management; education and skills development; energy and industrial development; transport and ICT infrastructure; and, health and population.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 28. Citizens of
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan will be able to cross each other's
borders using an ID card instead of foreign passports in the near
future, trend reports with reference to Uzbek media.
The agreement on the matter was signed during the state visit of
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Kyrgyzstan's capital
The new border crossing procedure will be valid for all types of
transport (plane, train, car, bus).
The regulation will come into force following the full approval
of the documents signed by the two countries.
It should be noted that for the first time, Uzbek citizens will
be able to enter another country using an internal ID card.
Moreover, entry with ID cards will facilitate Uzbek citizens
living in exclaves surrounded by the territory of Kyrgyzstan to
cross the border. Uzbekistan has four such exclaves - Sokh,
Jangail, Chongara and Shakhimardan.
Furthermore, Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and
Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov signed a declaration on
At the same time, in the presence of the presidents, more than
20 bilateral documents were exchanged.
In particular, the sides exchanged an agreement on ratification
of certain sections of the Uzbek-Kyrgyz State Border, an agreement
on cooperation between the Energy Ministries of both countries, the
cooperation agreement between Uzbekistan's Ministry of Investment,
Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of
Kyrgyzstan on the development of priority areas of industry.
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New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday said the country is greater than the party.
"Hamare liye dal se badhkar desh hai. (For us, country is greater than the party)," said Modi.
Speaking in Hindi, Modi said that during the Emergency, he along with other leaders sacrificed the Jana Sangh for the country, thinking "desh ka hit" (national welfare) was "supreme".
Modi also said the BJP will not tolerate any act of violence that affects the nation.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Doha: Qatar welcomes hosting a round of indirect talks between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Doha this week, under the auspices of the European Union Coordinator.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement affirmed the State of Qatar's full readiness to provide an atmosphere that helps all parties make the dialogue a success.
The Ministry expressed Qatar's hope that the round of indirect talks will be culimated in positive results that contribute to revival of the nuclear deal signed in 2015, thereby supporting and strengthening security, stability and peace in the region and opening new prospects for wider regional cooperation and dialogue with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Finance participated in the meeting of the eighth meeting of the Senior Officials Committee of the Economic and Development Affairs Authority of the Cooperation Council and the Arab Gulf States, which took place in the Sultanate of Oman's capital city of Muscat.
The meeting entailed reviewing the report of the Secretary-General and discussed the proposal for the draft agenda of the second session of the Economic and Development Affairs Authority. Review the developments of the implementation of the plan and mechanism of work of the timetable for building the Gulf economic model and the governance of the joint Gulf economic and development work.
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SpiceJet expects to see the benefits of operational improvements and restructuring in the current quarter.
The airline is also trying to raise funds of $200 million for its future plans. The airline's chief Ajay Singh has told shareholders that it has completed settlements with most of its key partners, including manufacturers and lessors. In his message at the Airline's Annual Report for FY 2021-22, Singh said the airline industry across the world is going through a major transformation.
SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director Singh said,“Skyrocketing fuel prices, rupee depreciation, passenger demand and supply chain disruptions hit growth plans and widened losses.” The shareholders have approved the transfer of the airline's logistics business to SpiceXpress. In addition, the process of decommissioning the cargo and logistics platform is also expected to be completed soon.
Singh said,“Our logistics business is valued at Rs 2,555.77 crore and the transfer of business in this process will help us strengthen our balance sheets. Improvement in operations is expected and the benefits of restructuring will be visible from the third quarter of the current financial year.
The airline's annual general meeting is scheduled to be held on December 26. Singh said the airline is working with investment banks to raise $200 million for its future plans.
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