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(MENAFN- Palestine News Network)
By Daoud Kuttab- PNN/ Bethlehem/
The Secretary-general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres has expressed 'serious concern' about the continued detention of Palestinian humanitarian manager Mohammad al Halabi.
In a January 8th letter to Riyad Mansour- the Permanent observer of the mission of the state of Palestine- Guterres slammed the 'undue delays in his trial while he remains under detention.'
Al Halabi who was detained in 2016 has undergone a possible record number of court sessions without any proof being presented to the judges. An Israel court in Beir Sheba is expected to convene for the 154th time on January 14th. Mohammad al Halabi won the UN's humanitarian hero award in 2014.
The UN Secretary-general also criticized the Israeli authorities' use of secret evidence. Guterres noted that 'concerns have also been expressed regarding allegations of inhuman treatment in detention, confidentiality restrictions imposed on his legal assistance team, apparent lack of evidence against him, and systematic use of secret evidence. Al Halabi former director of the World Vision charity in Gaza is accused of diverting humanitarian aid to a terrorist organization. World Vision and the Australian government have thoroughly audited all the accounts and found no truth to the allegations.
Various UN agencies have made public statements since 2016 calling for Al Halabi's release, Guterres said.
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While meeting the Meemu Atoll Council, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has enquired on the challenges being faced by the residents of the atoll. The meeting was held today at the President’s Office.
At the meeting, the council noted that the Meemu Atoll population was heavily dependent on the fisheries industry as a means of income, and exchanged their views on ways to develop and promote the sector in the atoll, while engaging the youth.
The Meemu Atoll Council also highlighted a number of challenges currently being faced by the residents of each island in the atoll, including the need for land reclamation, coastal erosion, need for police presence in the islands, lack of job opportunities, and lack of urban resources.
Further, the Council briefed the President on the work being carried out by the council for the development of the islands and their people, the social initiatives of the council, and their future projects.
Speaking at the meeting, President Solih reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of the Maldivian people. He also advised the Meemu Atoll Council to coordinate with the respective State institutions, and reassured the government’s continuous assistance and support to resolving the problems faced by the people.


Fifteen hostages have been released from a jail in the Ecuadorean capital, Quito, where inmates have been holding more than 300 visitors since Sunday.
Several children were among those freed
The 15, who have health problems, were freed after the authorities agreed to meet prisoners' representatives.
But the inmates say they will continue with their protest at overcrowding and poor conditions.
Last month, the government declared a state of emergency in the prison system and vowed to ease overcrowding.
The Interior Minister, Raul Baca, said the government would build three news jails to house 800 inmates.
Another measure would be the release of more than 1,000 inmates who have been held for over a year without being sentenced.
Demands not met
Inmates at the Garcia Moreno prison have been calling for such steps.
Some 270 women, 50 men and 40 children were taken hostage when they visited on Sunday.
Negotiations are continuing about the release of the remaining hostages.
Inmates have threatened to blow up three propane gas tanks if the government does not agree to their demands.


By Nora Soriño,
Iligan City Bureau Chief
and Sita Asequia,
Iligan City — The lawyer of Mayor Celso Regencia, Leo Zaragoza, has confirmed that the Department of Justice has reversed its earlier ruling on the judicial determination of probable cause on the cases filed against his client.
In a message sent to this paper, Zaragoza said that there is such ruling released by the DOJ and that it had granted “our motion for reconsideration” on the matter. It also ordered the city prosecutors of Quezon City to take action so that the cases against the mayor will be dismissed by the court handling the cases because of department order.
Another hearing on the cases against Regencia has been scheduled tomorrow, Jan. 17.


Deputy Commissioner Jameel Ahmad Jameel on Saturday said that providing relief to flood affected people was among top priorities as over 3000 people have been shifted to safer places from flood hit areas.
Talking to APP, DC said that 27860 acres of crops have been affected by the rains while 1076 houses also been affected due to flash flood. As per the instructions of the Punjab government, all possible help is being given to the flood victims. He further said that the field teams were engaged in relief operations in the flood-affected areas of Rajanpur.
In addition, more than eight relief camps were fully functional at hills torrents flood areas.
Eight medical campuses were also operational in the flood affected areas and 2689 people have been provided medical treatment facilities. On the directions of of DC Rajanpur, the health department teams under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Asif Iqbal were providing medical treatment facilities through boats in the flood affected areas.—APP


Dozens were martyred and injured as Yemeni police fired at peaceful protesters in Sanaa on Tuesday.
Agence France Presse quoted a source in Ansarullah opposition movement as saying that at least seven protesters were martyred as police fired live rounds at demonstrators.
Al-Manar correspondent inYemeni police attack protesters in Sanaa Sanaa, Khalil al-Omari, reported that masked militants took part in the shooting on protesters, denying reports that the anti-government protesters were trying to storm the government headquarters.
Al-Omari meanwhile, assured that the protesters were peaceful, noting that the police shot at the protesters as they were taking part in demonstration that took off from Change square in the capital.
The police also used tear gas against the protesters, our correspondent noted.
Meanwhile, spokesman of Ansarullah movement, Mohammad Abdusalam stressed that the attack on Change Square is criminal act, noting that the government was “digging its own grave.”
He also emphasized that the protesters were peaceful, denying any attempt by the protesters to storm the government headquarters.


The Edo Government on Monday unveiled a 10-year strategic plan for enhanced revenue generation up to 2020.
Executive Chairman of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Oseni Elamah, who disclosed this in Benin at the inauguration of the renovated RIRS corporate headquarters and unveiling of new logo, said that the strategic plan addressed the key challenges towards the attainment of world class EIRS for the state.
According to him, the strategic plan focuses on four key areas of human capital development, infrastructure and operation logistics, corporate governance reforms as well as automation of the revenue collection and accounting processes.
He said that the highest average monthly internally generated revenue in the state before the current administration was N280 million.
Elamah also said that the new reforms programme aimed at eliminating inefficiency in the revenue collection process and plugging all avenues of leakages.
The EIRS chairman said that the revenue reforms had climaxed in the generation of more than N2 billion per month as at December 2011.
He said that the implementation of the amendment to the Personal Income Tax Act, 2011, which granted huge tax reliefs to majority of tax payers, resulted in the drop of revenue by about 48 per cent under the PAYE scheme.
Elamah said that the drop accounted for about 60 per cent of revenue accruable to the state government and a significant drop in monthly IGR to about N1.5 billion on the average.
Gov Adams Oshiomhole, who was Special Guest of Honour at the occasion, said that the challenges of government were not just tax collection, but also to develop institutions.
Oshiomhole said that tax policies of government determined good governance, adding that tax issues were clear in the state.
He said that the state had built the institution and was now developing in-house capacity to control collection of taxes.
Oshiomhole said that the state would not share public funds as the resources from tax payers must be expended judiciously.
He said that tax generation must be widened and apportioned according to income earned to sustain the pace of development in the state.
The governor expressed happiness that the residents were seeing the dividend of its tax generation and policies as the state was delivering on roads, rural electrification and water.


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The Jammu and Kashmir government amid the second wave of pandemic has adopted Citizen-Centric approach to tackle Pandemic & deliver government services to the common people at their doorstep.
In this direction panchayats are playing a key role to deliver such promises and LG Manoj Sinha in a path breaking decision recently decided to give funds to the panchayats for setting up of five bedded covid care centers.
These centers will play a vital role for the government to reach out to the people at the village level and apart from testing, vaccination and other such responses to the pandemic, the panchayats will also help the authorities to deliver different government services to the people as now there is proper linkage for the administration to reach the people at the village level.
With a three tier system of local governance at the gross root level, Jammu and Kashmir administration is trying to revive the importance of the people in all the decision making processes.
After the panchayat elections the government held DDC elections also and the linkage was completed with the common people through their electric representatives.
But both DDC members and panchayat members have been demanding more powers and more response from the authorities so that the grievances of the common people are mitigated at the earliest.


Ranchi: Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Tuesday said the BJP government which was working on the Mantra of Sabka Saath Sabka
Vikas was dedicated to the all round development of the country. Addressing a function why flagging off of campaign vans from the
BJP headquarters here he said the government was dedicated to poor farmers Dalits and weaker sections of the society and 125
crore people of the country.
He said that before 2014 corruption terrorism and insecurity was prevailing in the country which has been removed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and new milestones of development have been achieved in various sectors. He said that people have been linked with development by the virtue of 132 schemes including Jan Dhan Yojana Ujjwala Yojana Ayushman Bharat PMAY Atal Pension Yojana etc.
Mr Das said that these campaign vans would create awareness regarding the schemes of the central government and invite suggestions from 10 crore people which the party would be collecting through seven methods to get in touch with the people and the suggestions received will be included in the Sankalp Patra.
He said people are committed to making Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again come back to power and compared to 2014 the majority figure would be much more higher as the party has set a target to cross 400 seats. Several senior party leaders including MLA and office bearers of the BJP were present on the occasion.


(MENAFN) Mentioning Finland, China on Monday called for countries planning to become part of NATO to “follow the principle of security indivisibility.”
According to Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry “China hopes all parties will follow the principle of security indivisibility and build a sustainable regional security architecture.”
Zhao went on “Finland's application to NATO will bring new factor to bilateral ties with China,” as reported by Chinese daily Global Times.
Earlier, Beijing has pushed back labors to enlarge NATO union.
On Saturday, the ruling Social Democratic Party government in Finland determined to fill an application to join NATO union.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday launched an award to recognize environmental activists.
The accolade christened Mazingira Award will be awarded to person’s and institutions leading the journey towards environmental sustainability.
Speaking during the official opening of the UNEP 50th anniversary celebrations, the head of state noted that the winner will be awarded Sh2.2 million.
Uhuru further noted that the first winner will be awarded on 1st June.
During the event,President Kenyatta also said that the government will provide free land for United Nations Humanitarian and Logistics Hubs.
The event is set to go on for the next two days.


Pakistan’s famous tik toker couple, Chaudhry Zulqarnain and Kanwal Aftab, were robbed in a big way and the robbers took the house along with the jewelry and cash to the UPS.
Recently Chaudhry Zulqarnain showed the condition of the house in his vlog in which the police were inspecting his house, the TikTok couple said that they both had gone to Khairpur for two days to help the flood victims.
He said that when he returned home, he saw that the whole system was in disarray and things were scattered.
In the video, Tik Tokkar said that the robbers took many other valuable items including expensive perfumes.
Zulqarnain said that when we asked the watchman of the street when we returned home, he said nothing like this happened at night, I was here, it must have happened during the day, ask the day watchman.
He said that when I asked the day watchman, he also gave the same answer, but a complaint has been filed with the police and now the police is investigating the matter.


Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Qudous Bizenjo met Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in which political situation and other issues of mutual interest were discussed.
In the meeting, post-flood situation in both the provinces, relief activities and rehabilitation measures were also discussed.
The two Chief Ministers exchanged views on the water issue between Sindh and Balochistan, while the meeting also agreed on mutual consultation of the two provinces in the rehabilitation of flood victims.
It was agreed in the meeting that political tension is harmful to democracy and democratic institutions.
On this occasion, the two Chief Ministers agreed to resolve the water issue between Sindh and Balochistan through mutual understanding, political tension is harmful to democracy and democratic institutions and with mutual consultation of the two provinces in the rehabilitation measures of the flood victims. Also agreed.
In the meeting, the two leaders also expressed concern over the current situation in the country and the trend of accusations against state institutions.
Speaking on this occasion, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Qudus Bizenjo said that unjustified criticism and accusations against Pakistan Army are condemnable.
In the meeting, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the nation stands with its forces.


Prime Minister Roble calls for action on Shabelle River floods in Jowhar2 min read
The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble has called on the Somali people and the international community to come to the aid of those affected by the Shabelle River floods in the Middle Shabelle region.
Mohamed Hussein Roble, the prime minister of Somalia, who is on his first visit to Jowhar town since taking office, said that he has witnessed the effects of the Shabelle River floods on the people of Jowhar town, adding that his government will bring all efforts to ensure that there are systems that will prevent further flooding’s.
At a press conference in Jowhar, the prime minister said he would appoint a committee to deal with the flooding of the Shabelle River in the Middle Shabelle region.
“I call on the people of Somalia, both at home and abroad, to stand up and help those impacted by the floods,” said Prime Minister Roble.
The prime minister also called on the international community to contribute their support for the communities devastated by the flooding river.
“I also formally appeal to the international community to support those affected by the flooding of the Shabelle River in Jowhar,” said Prime Minister Roble.
After a several hours-long visit to Jowhar, Prime Minister Roble then headed to the Kalundi Canal, 2km north of Jowhar, where he witnessed firsthand floodwaters from the Shabelle River that had cut off the tarmac road that connects Jowhar district to the central regions in Somalia.
Hirshabelle faces continues challenges in the rainy season when floods occur due to the Shabelle river banks bursting and isolating many villages in the region.


Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has said despite difficulties‚ the government has been able to take several measures to mitigate inequality and help alleviate poverty in the country.
He was speaking a seminar on Poverty and Inequality Challenges and Policy Choices facing Pakistan organized by the World Bank.
He said the government has made the agriculture policies more aligned to the international practices that would help bring better distributions in incomes and provide a remedy of the situation.
Speaking on the occasion‚ Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Farzana Raja said that government is giving top priority to reducing poverty in the country.
She said that it was not terrorism but poverty and inequality that were threat to world development growth.


NGOs slams UAE for human rights abuse
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Human rights NGOs gathered at the UN headquarters in Geneva urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to comply with international standards with regards to human rights, Anadolu reports.
During a session at the UN Human Rights Office in Geneva, human rights watchdogs voiced concern about severe human rights abuses such as systematic torture, arbitrary detentions in UAE.
Julia Legner, an international legal expert who works for Geneva-based Alkamara NGO said the torture and arbitrary arrests were still going on in the UAE.
"We are continuously concerned about human rights abuse in UAE," she said and asserted that the local authorities have been hampering the investigations.
On Tuesday, the UN Human Rights Office reported that a number of Yemeni detainees were subjected to ill-treatment, torture and sexual abuse by UAE soldiers.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RABAT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait took part in a UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage meeting at Morocco's capital, Rabat, on Monday.
The participation comes from the 'importance' the Gulf Arab country attaches to the matter, delegation head and Kuwait's permanent UNESCO representative, Ambassador Adam Al-Mulla, told KUNA.
It hopes that a list of potential intangible cultural heritage are approved at the session or coming sessions, added the diplomat.
Kuwait's AlSadu Weaving Cooperative Society, at the talks, presented the file for 'best conservation practices,' Chairperson Sheikha Bibi Duaij Al-Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah said, hoping it receives the required number of votes by UNESCO committee members.
The society is a non-profit, self-sustained organisation, dedicated to the preservation, documentation and promotion of Kuwait's rich and diverse bedouin textile heritage. (end)
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Shiromani Akali Dal has strongly condemned filing of cases against the SAD leaders and workers for staging peaceful protests against rising prices of Petrol and Diesel and demanded that these should be withdrawn immediately.
The SAD Senior Vice President Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema said that it is shameful that the Congress government is trying to create an emergency-like situation in the name of Corona Virus. He said that double standards are being adopted for different political parties undemocratically.
He said that during curfew Congress state President Sunil Jakhar and Cabinet Ministers of the Punjab Government were exempted to do what they like as they gathered in hundreds to protest against center government but for other parties cases have been registered under different sections for staging peaceful protests.
Cheema further said that state government has exempted buses to carry 50 passengers but 50 leaders from political parties have been banned to stage protests while sitting at an open space. He said that the same yardstick has been applied in the case of employees who are protesting against the government.
Dr. Cheema also said that the SAD has strongly opposed those elements who work against the country but the Congress government has registered cases against Sikh youth on the basis of the social media reports. He said that if anyone does a wrong on social media then it is the responsibility of the government and administration to guide such persons instead of registering cases against youth for petty mistakes.


UCLA textbooks are the latest to offer students social studies explanations, but the publisher says it will also offer students the opportunity to engage with its content.UCLA has been working with publishers to ensure that all students will have access to its social studies content, said Lauren R. Littman, president of UCL.
The UCL team also will have a “social studies-focused teacher team” who will help students learn more about the social studies material and will also answer questions about social studies.
The UCLs “social education team” will also focus on teaching students about the content and the role of the social sciences in UCL’s mission, Littmann said.
Students who have not been exposed to the content will also be able to use the interactive toolkit that the publisher created for its students to learn about the topics and the social study content, Lottman said.UCLA also is developing a new “social justice” curriculum that will focus on gender equality, the need for social justice in our society, Littellman said, adding that UCL plans to release it by the end of the year.
The content for the new social studies curriculum will be different than the current curriculum, which is based on topics that are related to racial, gender and ethnic diversity.
LitteLLs program director, Emily Puckett, said she hopes that by making the curriculum accessible to all students, UCL can expand its social science curriculum to include more of its students.


LAHORE: Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Pardhan Sardar Satwant Singh has said that the Sikh community is enjoying full freedom in Pakistan.
Addressing a press conference at Gurdwara Dera Sahib here on Thursday, he said the voice for Khalistan was raised within India as a result of atrocities being committed by the Indian rulers.
He said that whenever any government tries to suppress any community, such voices are raised. He said the Sikh people always try to highlight the steps taken by the government for minorities in Pakistan. He said that the government allowed Sikhs to come to Pakistan to participate in 100-year celebrations of Saka, a religious festival, adding that the Pakistan government made arrangements for Sikh Yatrees but the Indian government stubbornly stopped them from joining the religious festival.
He condemned the Indian attitude towards Sikh community and said that it was another cruelty of the Narendra Modi government against Sikhs in the name of security.
Sardar Satwant urged the Sikh community to be united for their rights. He appealed to the Indian government to give permission to the Sikh community members to participate in the 100-year Saka celebrations, who had already been awarded visa for Pakistan. He said that the Pakistan government had always presented gifts to the Sikh community.


Customs has denied rumors that four million US dollars in physical cash transferred to Bank of Maldives by Thomas Cook India had gone missing.
Commissioner General of Customs Mohamed Junaid said that authorities had withheld the large amount of money since it was being transferred during the presidential election, which is a time when border control is strengthened.
Commissioner General Junaid detailed that two Indian nationals had attempted to bring in the USD 4 million inside two bags and that Maldives authorities at first were not notified where the money was coming from.
Junaid said that while the two Indian nationals later handed over the declaration forms, the money was withheld for further evaluation, since it was during the elections.
He also said the money has been handed over to the military after Customs completed its evaluation and that he has received information that people from Thomas Cook are coming to claim it.
Bank of Maldives Public Relations Manager Mohamed Saeed said that they are using international suppliers to bring in US dollars into Maldives and that their supplier is now working to clear the money from Customs.
He added that while the money has been withheld, BML branches and ATMs will continue to provide US dollars to customers.


Lahore: Future of thousands Pakistani now at stake and insecure after the failure of the government of Pakistan to resolve the problem regarding an issuance of visas for its citizen in the Saudi Arabia .
According to a report published in a local newspaper, the government had to convince the Saudi Arabia regarding to issue the visas but it had failed and now the future of thousands of Pakistani now at risk.
On the other hand Bangladesh has convinced the Saudi Arabia to re-issue the visas to its national while the African countries compelled Saudi Arabia to continue dialogue process due to their resistance.
The report said that when Saudi Arabia given notice to the nationals of Bangladesh and African countries they staged protest and started hunger strike.
After the protest, the government of both the countries focused to solve the problem. After the dialogue Saudi Arabia agreed to issue the visas to the nationals of Bangladesh while the dialogue process was still continued with the African countries.
While the government of Pakistan failed to take such actions to save the future of their citizens.
According to government figures around 13 thousand Pakistanis faced tough time in the Saudi Arabia while as per independent figures this numbers have been reached to 50 thousand.
Managing Director of ministry of overseas Pakistani Iftikhar Hussain Babar has said that dialogue process was still continued and the majority of Pakistani would remain in the Saudi Arabia but some has to return back in Pakistan.


New figures released by the Crown Prosecution Service have shown a drop in the number of rape cases referred to them by police amid fears that some officers are not taking victims seriously.
The CPS figures showed they were given 5,404 cases to investigate by police in the last financial year, 2,700 down on 2010-11; a fall which contradicts the fact there has been a rise in the number of cases reported to police in the first place. The number of rape complaints recorded by the police has grown steadily, from 13,096 in 2008-09 to 17,061 in 2012-13.
Emily Thornberry, the shadow attorney general, who secured the release of the figures through a Parliamentary question, said that questions have to be asked as to why police are not sending more cases on to the CPS. She says that police forces are being asked to cope with spending cuts of 20% and says there is widespread concern that too many cases are being dropped which should not be.
The crime prevention minister, Norman Baker, said that he was also concerned about a drop in the number of referrals to the CPS and said the government was meeting with the CPS and police forces to see how they are dealing with rape cases.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Martin Hewitt, the national policing lead on adult sex offences for the Association of Chief Police Officers, said that work had been commissioned to find out why the fall in referrals had taken place and to deal with any issues that were identified.


(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
AMMAN — Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Bisher Al Khasawneh on Sunday met US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry.
During a meeting attended by Minister of State for Follow-up and Government Coordination Nawaf Tall, Minister of Environment Muawieh Radaideh and US Ambassador Henry T. Wooster, Khasawneh highlighted the“deep-rooted” Jordanian-US“strategic” partnership, expressing keenness to build on them for the best interests of the two countries and peoples.
The premier also expressed appreciation for US assistance and support for Jordan, highlighting the role of the US's efforts to support the Kingdom's economic development, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Talks also covered means to enhance cooperation between the countries, notably in the environment-related fields, as well as handling challenges of climate change.
The envoy expressed his country's appreciation for the Kingdom's stances in support of regional security and stability, stressing the US support for Jordan in environment protection and addressing climate-related challenges.
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No fewer than 21 people including 17 family members have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state.
The victims were abducted between Friday and Saturday morning at the Udawa community in Chikun LGA.
When contacted for confirmation, the Kaduna State Police command through the Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Jalige said that they are not aware of the incident as none of such has been brought to their notice.
However, a community leader told channels television that the gunmen first stormed the area in large numbers on Friday and started shooting sporadically, and in the process, injured several people.
He said that while four others were kidnapped on Friday, while 17 members of the same family were abducted on Saturday morning while they were going to their farm.
The community leader also disclosed that four other people who escaped during the operation were rushed to the hospital for treatment as a result of the injuries they sustained while trying to escape from the kidnappers.


Gusau- Windstorm destroyed more than 270 houses in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara on Saturday, the State Emergency Management Agency (ZEMA) said on Monday.
The Executive Secretary of the Agency Atiku Maradun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau that the incident occurred at Bakura and Gamji towns.
Maradun said that animals and other property were also destroyed in the disaster, adding that victims of the windstorm had been offered shelter in the neighbourhood.
The ZEMA boss told NAN that the agency had submitted reports on the disaster to the state and the federal governments.
He also said that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had visited both disaster sites for quick intervention.


Prophet Mouhammad's birth anni. continuous Egyptian tradition
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Photo feature
By Mona Sheshtar and Ragheb Shawki
CAIRO Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Egyptians have been celebrating the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) for centuries as they decorate neighborhoods with lights and colorful displays to commemorate the anniversary.
Egyptians bake different kinds of sweets for this occasion including one especially made for children in the shape of a horse for boys or a doll for girls which is an old tradition in Egypt dating back to the era of Fatimid Caliph Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah.(end) ms.rg.ag
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Srinagar, Jan 08: Bharatiya Janta Party National General Secretary Ram Madhav has said that the BJP will respond to the communication received from the Governor’s office with regard to the issue of government formation. Ram Madhav said this while talking to the media persons after meeting Mehbooba Mufti.
BJP National General secretary also said that during the meeting they discussed basic issues related to constitutional requirements and clarified that the Party will reply to the Governor on Saturday.
He also met senior leaders of BJP and Party MLAs separately and take stock of situation.
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Diplomatic source has confirmed to the media that Turkish embassy in Somalia will over take the management of pro Gulen non governmental organizations in the country.
More than 40 Turkish staff who have been operationg at different organizations linked to US based self exiled cleric Fetulah Gulen have already left the country after Somali government ordered them out.
Nile organization which operates hospitals, schools and several aid agencies since 2011 is linked to Fetulah Gulen who Turkish government has balmed for recent failed coup in the country.
Sources have confirmed that Nile education centre and hospital which its staff have already left the country will be managed by Turkish government via its embassy in Somali capital Mogadishu.
The move by the Turkish embassy will erase the suspicion by several Somali nationals that the education and health centres will be shut down and thus students and patients who were benefiting from the project sent home.
Somali government is strong ally of government and people of Turkey due to overwhelming support of the Ottomans to Somali people during the critical time.
Anti coup demonstrations rocked Somali capital on 15th to show strong support to the democratically elected government of President Reccip Tayyip Erdogan.


Pavers going in on Loudoun St. Mall
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KIGALI - President Paul Kagame, yesterday, hosted members of The Netherlands-based youth group, ‘Unity is Strength Foundation’, who are in the country to deliver the ‘Unity is Strength Diversity Award’ to the country.
The members of the foundation, currently on a fact finding mission on unity and reconciliation, were briefed by the Head of State about Rwanda’s unity and reconciliation experience.
Unity is Strength Foundation awarded Rwanda with the International Diversity Award for its leading role in promoting unity among its people.
Speaking to the press after meeting the President, the founding Executive Director of the group, Sergio Belfor, said that the award was a way of encouraging Rwanda to continue with the unity and reconciliation process.
“Things can only get better. We know things are already happening in this country, but we gave Rwanda the award to encourage the President and the people of Rwanda for the work they have been doing to build the nation,” Belfor told the press.
“For the four days we have been around, we have been to almost all parts of the country; we spoke to more than 4,000 people, mainly young Rwandans and we found that things are going well, the mood is positive,” said Belfor
Belfor said that the team drew many lessons from Rwanda, mainly on the importance of forgiveness which was exhibited after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
“It’s always difficult to say ‘I forgive you’ to a person who killed your father, your mother or sister, but it happened here. It is a special thing that this country has and we have to share this message across the world,” said Belfor.
He noted that the group was impressed by the determination and ambitions of Rwandan youth, noting that the country has the capacity to reach its development aspirations.
Belfor said that the Dutch youth are ready to be “Rwandan Ambassadors” wherever they go, adding that the group is organising an international peace conference in Rwanda “for the world to come and see what Rwanda has achieved in peace building.”
The Minister of Justice, Tharcisse Karugarama, who received the award on behalf of President Kagame, said that the visiting delegation found out that most of the things that were being said about Rwanda were not right, and that the group had promised to help change the misconceptions about Rwanda.
The delegation visited Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Camp, ULK Rubavu Campus and Iwawa Rehabilitation and Vocational Training Centre.


Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has sent a reply to the Igbo Governors after they refused to back the Eastern Security Network.
Recall that Kanu did launched the Eastern Security Network recently and has attracted a lot of criticism from the political leaders in the region.
The IPOB leader had earlier told the Governors that the security outfit will operate in the region without the endorsement of the Governors.
Meanwhile, the security outfit has reportedly seen on duty in the region as reports from the people who recently travelled along the area said they saw the ESN haven taken their position.
The IPOB leader has finally sent another robust reply and said that the Eastern Security Network will put an end to the slavery mindset carried by politicians in the southeast.
He also noted that he will continue to ask for Biafra against 2023 Igbo presidency.


The MEC for Social Development (DSD), Nonhlanhla Khoza, is concerned that social workers have still not yet been declared as essential workers even though they have also been at the forefront of the fight against Covid-19.
She shared this with the provincial Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) at Tuesday’s meeting, saying social workers have been among the critical respondents to the plight of communities as they battle Covid-19.
Among the assistance that has been provided by DSD local offices are food parcels and blankets during the lockdown.
They have also continued with their work in responding to cases of abuse as well as where children have lost their parents. These included conducting home assessment visits.
“As we experience the resurgence chair [Maggie Govender] we can see that we need more social workers to go out and give that psycho-social support to families who have lost their loved ones. They need to give that psycho-social support to our NPOs [non-profit organisations] which take the vulnerable like the elderly people,” she said.
Khoza also told the committee that she had just received news that the department had lost yet another official to the virus. The acting director for uThukela District, Jabu Madlabane, died after spending two weeks in hospital battling Covid-19 related complications.
She said the death of social workers also put a strain on their colleagues, who are left to shoulder the added responsibility.
Scopa members shared Khoza’s concerns about the non-declaration of social workers as essential. ANC MPL Zinhle Cele asked for the matter to be urgently looked into.
“As we know they deal with quite critical matters and in this time of Covid we know that the three most important departments are health, education and social development, how then can we not make social workers be essential workers?


Mirpur, October 16 (KMS): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister, Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi has said that India is violating the human, political and religious rights of Kashmiris and is engaged in the systematic massacre of innocent Kashmiri people to crush their indigenous freedom movement in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi in a statement issued in Mirpur, called upon the international community besides United Nations and other global human rights organizations to immediately move to get stopped the increased human rights abuses by the Indian occupational forces in the IIOJK.
He continued that the valiant Kashmiris were determined to continue their struggle till the complete liberation of occupied Jammu Kashmir from Indian clutches. He underlined that Srinagar Jamia Masjid had been closed for a long time and the cowardly occupational Indian army was terrorizing the Kashmiris.
More than 1000 youth have been arrested while more than 10 youth have been martyred during the last several days, the prime minister said and added that women were being harassed in the so-called search operations and journalists were also being arrested by the Indian forces on daily basis to suppress the freedom movement.
The prime minister expressed his grave concern over the continued silence of the international human rights organisations over the Massive human rights violations by the Indian forces in IIOJK and added that hundreds of Kashmiris have been arrested by India in the last few days.
The AJK prime minister said that Kashmiris were being persecuted on the orders of the Indian government and plans were being made to reduce the Muslim population in IIOJK Hurriyat leaders have been put behind the bar and atrocities were being perpetrated to kill the Kashmiri youth, he added.
Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi said the freedom movement was enlightened by the blood of martyrs and the will of Kashmiri people, struggling for their right to self-determination, could not be broken.


ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pueblos will share more than $2 million in HUD grant funding
Laguna and Isleta pueblos will share more than $2 million in grant funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., said Wednesday.
A news release issued by the senator’s Washington office said the Laguna Housing Development and Management Enterprise will receive $1.5 million, while the Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority will receive $939, 337.
The money will be used to help provide affordable housing at the pueblos, according to the news release.
“Quality, affordable housing is out of reach for many people in our state and the problem is especially prevalent on tribal lands,” said Bingaman, who added that he is “pleased the federal government is making an investment” in the two pueblos.


New Delhi– Ahead of the Union Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought suggestions from leading economists and other experts of the country on the road ahead for the economic policy.
At an event organised by the NITI Aayog, over 40 economists shared their views on various themes such as the macro-economy, agriculture and rural development, employment, health and education, manufacturing and exports, urban development, infrastructure and connectivity.
After the presentations, the Prime Minister thanked the participants for their suggestions and observations and assured them that the government will consider these.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also thanked everyone for their “thought-provoking suggestions”, a government statement said.
The meeting was attended by several Union Ministers who look after economic subjects. NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar was also present. (IANS)


LUCKNOW: The CM of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath has recently announced that the state government will soon start an intiatve of internships for students who are in class 10 and 12, as well as undergraduates. The internships will also contain stipend worth ₹ 2500 per month. The interning students will be linked to technical institutes.
Speaking at the "Rozgar Mela" in Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister said that the internship period would be six months or one year after which the government would help in their placement.
He said that of the Rs 2,500, the state government would give Rs 1,000 while the Centre would contribute Rs 1,500.
The Chief Minister further said that his government had decided to recruit 20 per cent women in the police force.
"I want women to play a key role in the security of the people and the state," he said.
The Chief Minister further announced that an ITI and a skill development centre would be opened at every tehsil so that the youth could hone their skills.


(FLOWERBUDSNEWS) Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger State, on Wednesday inaugurated a 30-man technical support team for the preparation of the state urban policy.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that the terms of reference of the team include to review and validate the urban diagnostic report, draft state urban policy and state’s smart city strategy and support the policy preparation process.
He said that the committee was saddled with the responsibility of monitoring effectively the process of preparation and validation of the State Urban Development Policy (SUP).
Bello was represented by Alhaji Ahmed Matane, the Secretary to the State Government, who is also the Chairman of the team.
The team was also to ensure that the resources of the state, especially land for urban development was efficiently and effectively utilised.
Bello reiterated that his administration was committed to ensuring the development of human settlements in the state in a holistic, comprehensive and integrated manner.
He said that the committee was saddled with the responsibility of supporting the policy preparation process through the sensitisation of stakeholders and groups.
“It will also review the progress and provide guidance with regards to the next steps for the SUP process,” he said.
The governor, however, said that the policy, which was initiated with the aim of ensuring the development of the human settlement sector of the state, would warrant the full participation of the people.
He charged members of the team to be diligent in the discharge of their responsibility, adding that government was committed to ensuring the success of the policy.
Alhaji Mustapha Zubairu, the Secretary of the team said that the SUP would help develop the state, adding that there was need for a dichotomy between the government and the people for the policy to come to reality.
Zubairu said that the city of Minna was expanding, hence the need for the adoption of the development of urban policy in the state.
He commended the state government for funding the implementation of the policy and called on the people of the state to work with government for the success of the policy.
Mr Emmanuel Adeleke, an expert in Urban Development from the UN Habitat said that Africa was the fastest growing continent, hence the need to have a well planned environment.
He said that Niger State was the only state that has taken the step to adopt urban policy. (NAN)


An expected growth in packaged Kimichi
(MENAFN) According to industrial data, a growth of 9.6% is anticipated for sales of packaged Kimichi this year from 2016, as demands are increasing from one-member households.
The domestic market for the Kimichi is estimated to hit 1.39b won (1.22b USD) in 2017 from 1.27t won in 2016, Daesang Co., a major ready-made kimchi producer said.
Daesang said that as the demand for kimchi per consumer is decreasing due to westernized eating habits of Koreans, the increasing number of one or two-person households resulted in an increase of packaged kimchi shipping.
According to industry watchers, products such as packaged Kimichi, are still demanded by consumers for their short preparation time.
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Council, parks board will talk about Farmington's outdoor pool
Most people probably will not think twice when the Farmington outdoor pool closes for the season Aug. 18. It happens every year, and most forget about the pool by the time the school year starts two weeks later.
Most people, though, aren't on the Farmington City Council or the parks and recreation commission. And those folks definitely will not forget about the pool in the upcoming months.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday moved the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha.
Shah moved the two Bills for passage in the Rajya Sabha as both were passed by the Lok Sabha on December 6.
Shah, during a discussion on December 6 in the Lok Sabha said that the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023 will give justice to those who were deprived of their rights for the last 70 years.
He said, "The Bills that I have brought here pertain to bringing justice to and providing rights to those against whom injustice was done, who were insulted and those who were ignored."
He said that in any society, those who are deprived should be brought forward and that is the basic sense of the Constitution of India.


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DEFENCE deputy minister and Zanu PF national commissar Victor Matemadanda has claimed that the planned July 31 protests against government were being funded by the West with the intention of spreading the deadly COVID-19 in the country.
BY EVERSON MUSHAVA
Civic groups and opposition political parties have pegged the day to protest against corruption and the deteriorating economic situation in the country under President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party has admitted that the protests threatened its hegemony, and vowed to unleash the security forces to thwart any dissent after awarding salary increments to army and police personnel.
The Zanu PF leader yesterday said he would intensify COVID-19 lockdown in Harare and Bulawayo because of growing COVID-19 infections, but critics say the lockdown would enable the State to clamp down on the planned protests.
On Wednesday, Matemadanda told State media that the protests were a Western project, being bankrolled to the tune of US$300 000 by the hostile governments so that they have an opportunity to use COVID-19 laced canisters to spread the virus in the country.
“We know that they (opposition) have been given more than US$300 000 to sustain the planned demonstration and obviously they are being encouraged to break the law against COVID-19 regulations,” he said.
“Why this is being done, it is not because people are concerned about the ordinary people, but they are trying to bring a narrative first to see how the government is going to react to the demonstrators and obviously cry about the disregard of human rights.”
Matemadanda, who is also secretary-general for war veterans, said the West was not happy that the country had recorded few COVID-19-related deaths.
“Zimbabweans should know that those who are funding these demonstrations are worried about why COVID-19 has not killed people in Zimbabwe,” he said.
“And the information that we have got is that they are trying to get firing of tear gas and we are reliably informed that they also have some canisters containing COVID-19 active material they hope to spread to the Zimbabweans. We are reliably informed that they have got a mechanism of spreading coronavirus which has been brought in by those funding the protests.”
He added: “So, this is what they are trying to do, to spread coronavirus and then blame the government for not being proactive.”


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The building of an infrastructure facility caught fire after Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia city.
'Putin's bastards attacked Zaporizhzhia again. As a result of the enemy attack, the building of an infrastructure facility is on fire,' Anatoliy Kurtev, Secretary of the Zaporizhzhia City Council, posted on telegram .
The blast wave blew out windows in nearby houses.
Kurtev added that relevant services are already working at the site. The information about the destruction and casualties is being clarified.
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GPL continues to bleed revenue due to illegal connections, says CEO – 20th Mar 2013
CEO Bharat Dindial said the company continues to bleed revenue due to the illegal connections on the national grid.
Dindial said the company sought some overseas advice from a technical team from the Dominican Republic on how to stem the tide on electricity theft.
He said the traditional issues of pleading to the guilty people, has to change.
The company’s Chairman, Winston Brassington said over the last five years GPL has recorded just about 30,000 illegal connections.
He said out of those guilty, less than ten percent are arrested and only a small number are prosecuted and found guilty.
Brassington said taking those guilty people to Court is not a deterrent to those stealing electricity.
He said all the court will do is give ‘a slap on the wrist and a fine”.


A hartal campaign has been organized in several areas of the Eastern Province in protest of the intended removal of the mosque that has been constructed within the Dambulla sacred site.
Our reporters indicated that the hartal is ongoing in Muslim residential areas of Ampara and Batticaloa.
Several shops in these areas have also been shut down as part of the campaign while day to day activities have also been disrupted.
However, when we spoke to the police media unit they confirmed that the situation in the area is peaceful and all measures have been taken to ensure law and order.
The unit also added that special task force officers have also been deployed to the area to ensure safety.


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
The United States and Sri Lanka had discussions focusing on economic assistance and human rights.
The discussion took place between US Under Secretary Victoria Nuland and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in New York.
“Our work together continues at #UNGA. I met with @MFA_SriLanka Minister Ali Sabry to discuss U.S. economic assistance, human rights, and our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific,” Victoria Nuland tweeted.
Sabry said that they had a cordial discussion Victoria Nuland and focused on a number of areas where Sri Lanka and the US could work together to further strengthen bilateral relations. (Colombo Gazette)
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On Friday, Union Minister, M. Venkaiah Naidu, slammed critics who have been holding the government responsible for curbing the freedom of press in the country. He said that that the media is free to express its view under the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) rule.
He further said that the press has not been restricted under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rule. Naidu added that the press was suppressed only under the UPA rule.
“The government is committed to the total freedom of press and expression and there is no gag on it in the country. The only time media was gagged was during the Emergency. There is no such thing now,” said the minister.
“That the agenda of the government is to create awareness about the development initiatives undertaken that had the ability to transform lives of people and fulfil the aspirations of emerging New and Young India,” he added.


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Srinagar: One more person on Thursday tested positive for coronavirus, taking the number of such patients to three in the recently carved out union territory.
Commissioner Secretary Rigzin Samphel said that test report of the person, whose father was already infected with the novel virus, was received today and it has come positive.
Samphel also informed that there are now three patients, who have tested positive for the coronavirus infection and all of them have been kept in isolation.
The two persons who had earlier tested positive had a history of travelling to coronavirus-hit countries.
The fresh case has emerged, a day after the WHO said that the novel coronavirus (COVID 2019) outbreak could now be “characterised as a pandemic”. (GNS)
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By Ashanthi Warunasuriya
The Health Ministry today insisted that Sri Lanka is not facing a 4th wave of the coronavirus.
Health Promotion Bureau Director Dr Ranjith Batuwanthudawa said that Sri Lanka is still in the third wave of the pandemic.
He told reporters at a media briefing today that the number of Covid patients detected in Sri Lanka has seen a decline.
Batuwanthudawa said that while some countries are talking of a 4th wave, Sri Lanka is still in the third wave and has not officially determined that it will face a 4th wave.
Medical experts had yesterday warned of a fourth wave of the coronavirus in Sri Lanka.
President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) Dr. Padma Gunaratne had told Colombo Gazette that the country is heading towards a fourth wave.
She said that a considerable reduction in Covid infections was not observed despite the implementation of travel restrictions.
The SLMA said that based on the information from the various hospitals on Covid, it has been ascertained that Sri Lanka is now in the first stage of the fourth wave of the coronavirus. (Colombo Gazette)
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New Delhi, Feb 10 (PTI) Delhi Congress president Anil Kumar on Wednesday launched the 'Join Congress Social Media' campaign here with an aim of enrolling youth volunteers to the party fold.
The nationwide campaign, under which the party plans to create 'five lakh social media warriors' across the country, was launched by the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday.
'The campaign will counter the lies and falsehood, and anti-people steps of the Aam Aadmi Party and BJP. These parties have undermined democracy to demolish the country, and spread untruth against the farmers' protest,' said Kumar during the launch event at the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) office here.
According to Kumar, the Congress party's Delhi unit will also appoint social media coordinators from 'block to booth levels' to strengthen its presence in social media.
'The party will play the role of a responsible, constructive opposition, as Congress' motto has always been service to people,' he added.
National convener of Congress Saral Patel, who was also present during the event, said the party will run a recruitment drive to enrol 'five lakh social media warriors' into the party in three months. PTI MG ANB ANB


Police in Massachusetts are seeking help in finding 14-year-old Theresa Kiley, a Newton teenager who was last seen Thursday.
Police in Massachusetts have found the Newton teenager who hadn’t been seen since Thursday. Newton police said around 7:30 p.m. Sunday they were pleased to announce that 14-year-old Theresa Kiley had been located and is safe. They did not say where she was found. Police thanked everyone for their concern and sharing their social media post. Police had posted...


PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has termed the assassination attempt on PTI Chairman Imran Khan as a highly condemnable and heinous act, adding that Imran Khan has become a formidable challenge for corrupt political parties who have been involved in looting the nation’s wealth for the past many decades. He said that these mafias have failed in maintaining the status quo and have now resorted to desperate measures in an attempt to clear their way to serve alien interests.
The Chief Minister remarked and made it clear that Imran Khan has no personal interests but is fighting for the rights of common citizens and the future of our upcoming generations; the entire nation stands with Imran Khan in his struggle against the corrupt system and will continue to support till the true independence of the nation.
In a statement issued from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Mahmood Khan said that political parties who feel threatened by the political stature of Chairman PTI Imran Khan are going to have all their fears turned into reality soon.
He made it clear that the component parties of PDM came into power through a regime change conspiracy by ousting a democratically elected government. After failing to address the nation’s problems, they are now in desperation and are trying to cling onto the government. However, the people of Pakistan have seen the gruesome politics of these mafias and will never accept their government because they represent vested interests.
The Chief Minister said that the people of Pakistan are well aware of the nefarious intentions of these political goons and will not accept their government under any circumstances. It is completely beyond comprehension that a mixture of ideologically different parties have unified against a national hero and are trying collectively to establish their worth but are failing time and again.
The Chief Minister went on saying that Imran Khan risked his life for the better future of Pakistan and has now become a symbol of bravery and courage. He said that the existing political scenario has established Imran Khan as the only national leader who can serve the federation effectively.
Mahmood khan made it clear that the imported rulers should not be under illusions; they are going to be exported very soon, adding that in the next general elections, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf will form the government with a huge majority across the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Mahmood Khan said that a leader who has the courage to go all out for the sake of his people and country deserves to lead the nation. Imran Khan and his followers will fight till their last breath for real independence and the future of the nation, he concluded.


Lagos moves to take over national stadium
Lagos state government has renewed bid to take over the National Stadium in Surulere.
In March last year, sports minister Solomon Dalung and Governor Akinwunmi Ambode inspected the stadium, which has been in a sorry state for close to two decades, with the state government declaring its interest in taking over the edifice.
The governor, who promised that the state government would make the stadium world-class, said the facility would help create employment for youths in the state.
But , the stadium’s deterioration continues with the state and the Federal Government yet to reach an agreement over the edifice’s concession.
It is understood that the state government decided to renew its interest in the stadium because of the Federal Government’s plans to give the stadium out as a concession.
Deji Tinubu, Special Adviser on Sports to the Lagos State Governor, who confirmed that the state government was still interested in taking over the stadium, believed the deal would go through.
Tinubu added that Ambode had plans to return the stadium, which once hosted high-profile events like the All Africa Games and the Africa Cup of Nations, to its rightful place, if Lagos was given the go-ahead to take over the arena.


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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Sept 7 (KUNA) -- His Highness Deputy Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Thursday a congratulatory cable to the President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his country's National Day.
In the cable, His Highness wished him good health and wellbeing, and for Brazil and its people full scale progress and prosperity. (end)
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M State offering new health information technology certification
Minnesota State Community and Technical College will be offering a new 30-credit certificate program in health information technology through its online eCampus next fall.
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DNR: Remember to help wildlife during tax season
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Program is urging Minnesotans to remember to help wildlife by donating to the Wildlife Checkoff Fund on their tax forms. Every dollar donated helps ensure the future of wildlife in Minnesota.
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Christmas won't be coming early for more than a dozen people who were arrested at Auckland's Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park on Saturday night.
Thirteen people were arrested at the event, including four juveniles, all for disorder and alcohol charges.
It's more than three times as many people who were arrested last year, with offences ranging from behavioural issues to breach of bail conditions.
On top of the 13 arrested, police took 10 youths home on Saturday and called parents over disorderly behaviour.
A police spokesman says the police presence at the event, which is in its 23rd year, was highly visible.
There were also an extra 70 police staff put on trains throughout the network.


Hindu chief demanded for trust panel in Pakistan
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC) has urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to rescind latest appointment of a party loyalist as chairman of the evacuee property board that manages properties of minorities and name a Hindu retired judge instead.
“Illegal occupation and corruption related to the properties owned by minorities occurred due to appointment of non-Hindu chairman of the multi-billion Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) in the past” said a statement issued by the PHC adding that the Liaqat-Nehru Agreement 1950 bounds government of Pakistan to appoint Hindu chief.
The PHC suggested that the present government may avail services of former chief justice of Supreme Court Rana Bhagwaan Daas a renowned honest devoted and patriotic person who is a Hindu. -newskhaleejtimes.com
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BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Wednesday spoke about the Hurriyat's invitation asking tourists to visit the valley and said that the leaders must have confused "tourists" as "terrorists".
BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Wednesday spoke about the Hurriyat’s invitation asking tourists to visit the valley and said that the leaders must have confused “tourists” as “terrorists”. Madhav addressed the media in Jammu and said that the Hurriyat leaders must have made a spelling mistake as their main agenda has been to invite terrorists. According to reports by IE, Madhav said: “Unless terrorism stops unless violence comes to an end and peace returns, from where the tourists will come? he said. “This (inviting tourists) is the spelling mistake and the biggest hypocrisy of Hurriyat.”
The BJP general secretary further criticised former Union Minister and opposition National conference leader Farooq Abdullah for his support to the Hurriyat conference. Madhav also pointed out that former CM Omar Abdullah was speaking for Pakistan, while Farooq Abdulah was making such statements. He said that nothing could be said about whether they were saying such things due to political affiliations or due to a change in heart.
Madhav said that he spoke to all the ministers, legislators and senior party leaders in the state and expressed satisfaction over the functioning of the ministry. He said that he could not speak for the PDP but there would be no change among the BJP party ministers in the coalition government. He also rubbished certain reports made by local newspapers which said that the police had seized cash from the vehicle of a BJP minister, while the wife of another purchased a large quantity of gold following PM Narendra Modi’s announcement of demonetisation and said that the reports were baseless.


As widespread flooding in Nigeria raised the risk of disease outbreaks and food shortages among more than 7.7 million affected people, the United Nations humanitarian arm at the weekend issued an urgent appeal for $38 million to respond to the crisis.
According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), more than two million people have been driven from their homes by rising waters of the Niger, the West African country's main river.
"The response plan targets 2.1 million people who are in need of assistance in a number of humanitarian sectors, such as water and sanitation, food shelter material, and non-food items, such as mosquito nets and kitchen sets," an OCHA spokesperson, Jens Laerke, said of the needs.
Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency had earlier said that the 2.1 million had been officially registered as internally displaced persons (IDPs), while the flooding had killed 363 people in the country since July.
Though seasonal rains typically cause flooding in Nigeria, they have been heavier than usual across West Africa and adjacent regions this year, according to media reports. The resulting flash flooding and overtopped rivers have inundated vast areas.


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Federal Cabinet, which met in Islamabad on Tuesday under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan, accorded approval to the National Digital Cable Policy.
Briefing the media persons about the Cabinet decisions, the Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain said that the digitalization of Cable will improve the quality and ensure the people have access to more television channels.
The information minister said that we will also give rights to the Cable Operators to purchase content.
Chaudhary Fawad Hussain said that there is also a proposal to reopen the cinemas from June 30, 2021.
However, he added that the final decision to this effect will be taken by the National Command and Operator Center (NCOC).
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In its meeting, the Federal Cabinet also decided to monitor the implementation of development projects under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP).
The minister said that a mechanism will be evolved in order to ensure the timely availability of funds for the development projects. He said that a third-party evaluation of the development projects will be carried out in order to ensure transparency.
The information minister said that the annual PSDP for the next Fiscal Year 2021-22 is of Rs 900 billion, and most of the mega projects for Sindh will be financed from it.
Chaudhary Fawad Hussain said that the Cabinet also approved the implementation of Storm water drains projects under the Karachi transformation program.
Besides, the Cabinet approved the appointment of community welfare attaches in seven Countries.
The minister told that on the complaints of Overseas Pakistanis, two Officers of the Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia have been called back.
Furthermore, the minister told that the Federal Cabinet also discussed the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the elections.
Chaudhary Fawad Hussain said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has been given a presentation on the EVMs. He said that the Electronic Voting Machines have been developed as per the aspiration of the Election Commission.
The information minister said that it is our desire that the next elections are conducted by using these Electronic Voting Machines.


ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York State lawmakers recognized members of the Capital Region military on Wednesday. They honored the important role local military members have in protecting national security.
It also highlighted the United Military Affairs Council. The program is run by the Capital Region Chamber and supports military units located in the area. It received $100,000 in last year’s state budget to continue its work.
“They had a really tough time through the pandemic. They lost a lot of their sponsors and financial support through that pandemic period,” Assm. Angelo Santabarbara said. “It was difficult for everyone, so to see the state approve funding — was able to secure that funding — means they are acknowledging Capital Region Military Day.”
Lawmakers said the funding will sustain the organization for the next couple of years.


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LEAs deny arrest of MQM workers: Sharjeel
KARACHI: Provincial Information Minister Sharjeel Memon while expressing sympathy over the death of the workers of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), has said that forcing closure of businesses and arson attacks are terrorism, ARY News reported on Friday.
Talking to media outside Sindh Assembly building, the information minister said that around 70 miscreants have been arrested for forcing shutdown of shops and other businesses in the city.
Sindh information minister said that the law enforcement agencies are denying arrest of the MQM workers and an investigation team has been constituted to trace the terrorists involved in these killings.
Sharjeel Memon said that several gangs of terrorists have been involved in killings in Karachi, which forced the federal and provincial governments to launch a targeted operation against the criminals in the city.
He said, the chief minister and he have talked to the Governor of Sindh and MQM leaders and those involved in these killings will be arrested soon.


Ranchi: The state Congress president Sukhdev Bhagat held a long meeting with Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday on various points related to the state government.
The leader of Congress legislative group and the state finance minister Rajendra Prasad Singh was also present during the meeting. Bhagat apprised the CM of the objections of his party on the points of governance.
He said the party will continue to talk to the CM on matters related to the development of the state and implementation of the various development projects.
The state spokesperson of the party Dr Shailesh Sinha said the state Congress party hoped that a coordination committee will soon be set up to ensure smooth communication among the allies of the state government.
Bhagat said various development issues were discussed during the meeting. The CM said the coordination committee will be formed following due consultation with the alliance partners.


Climate chair says future support to save energy could be 'tweaked'
Recent research will help government in better engaging with the public over climate change.
That's according to the Chair of the Island's Climate Change Transformation Board.
More than 1,300 people took part in a recent climate change survey, where they were asked for their thoughts on the issue and the Island's aim to reach net zero by 2050.
Daphne Caine believes the results are 'encouraging', and support to help people save energy and help the environment can be adapted in future:


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There are at least 30,811 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the state of New York, Gov. Cuomo said at a news conference today.
At least 17,856 of those cases are in New York City.
Cuomo said that 12% of those individuals who have tested positive are hospitalized, and 3% of positive cases are in ICU.
At least 285 people across the state who had tested positive for coronavirus have died, Cuomo added.
He added that 28% of all coronavirus testing across the country has been done by New York state — more than any other state.
CORRECTION: This post has been updated with the number of coronavirus cases in New York City.


Security forces eliminated terrorists by rendering sacrifices: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said that security forces have eliminated terrorists by offering sacrifices.
Addressing the passing-out parade of police after his recovery in an attack on Thursday, he said that they will further strengthen the country.
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The minister said that they had gained successes in the war against terrorism. “Still we have to win the war against terrorism,” he said.


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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to 'restrain' Friday congregational prayers as new cases of the novel coronavirus continue to emerge across the country.
"It has been decided with a consensus that Friday prayers will be 'restrained'," said Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Dr Noor-ul-Haq Qadri during a news conference. "Only mosques' administration staff and a limited number of worshippers will be allowed to pray inside mosques," he added.
He clarified that mosques will not be closed but prayers and zikr will continue inside them. Dr Qadri said that the decision had been taken in consultation with ulema belonging to various schools of thought.
"Ulema have been told to tell people to pray inside their homes," he said. "It is not only the job of the government to control coronavirus but also of the people."
The minister said that various programmes, classes and examinations across various madressahs in Pakistan had been postponed in light of the outbreak.
Dr Qadri said that the government was in constant touch with the Saudi foreign office. "Saudi authorities have asked us not to take any final steps [regarding Hajj agreement] before they give the green signal," he said.
He said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will take the final decision on Hajj 2020 after holding consultations with the heads of various Islamic countries.
"Islam teaches us that the one offering the prayer is more important than the prayer itself," he said. "Governments across the world are making decisions according to the evolving situation. We are doing the same," he added.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that it was a national obligation to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
He disclosed that the fifth session of the National Security Committee was held today in which concrete measures to defeat the coronavirus were discussed.
Umar said that all educational institutions across the country will remain closed till May 31. He said that the government will review problems arising in the transportation sector.
He said that there was no scarcity of wheat in the country. "We are receiving reports that in certain parts of the country, prices of wheats are increasing," said the minister. "There is no scarcity of wheat, Pakistan has 1.7 million tonnes of wheat in stock."
He said that PM Imran will make two important announcements on Friday. Umar said that the prime minister will reveal decisions regarding financial help and volunteers in the coming days.
"Under these circumstances, those who resort to hoarding are enemies of the country and of Allah," he said.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Thursday addressed a press conference to speak about the updates of the coronavirus in Pakistan.
He said that by April 5, Pakistan will have enough medical equipment which will improve the security of the health staff looking after coronavirus patients across the country. He said that the government will introduce a training programme for the medical staff in about a month-and-a-half.
Dr Mirza said that currently there were 1,102 confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan and more than 450,000 cases around the globe. He said that in Pakistan, the number of coronavirus cases increased by 102 in a few hours. He said that 21 patients across the country had recovered from the virus. "Eight people have died from the coronavirus," he said.


Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday said that social service organizations should rise above party politics and work for the welfare of the people. He said that the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann would provide every possible assistance to such NGOs.
Cabinet Minister Cheema was here today to attend the eye medical check-up camp organized at village Gujran as the chief guest.He said that Gujran village club has been doing commendable job in the field of social welfare. He said that all legitimate demands raised by the club would be considered on priority basis.
Interacting with media on this occasion, Cabinet Minister Cheema said that the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has provided an opportunity to the opposition parties to raise the issues of the people of the state by convening the session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha.
He said that it is a pity that the opposition parties were shying away from their responsibility.He said that it is the foremost duty of all the representatives elected by the people to resolve their issues by becoming their voice in the august house.He said that on the contrary, the leaders of the opposition parties were playing theatric outside the Vidhan Sabha.
He said that people of the state were well aware of their political tactics and they would soon give befitting reply to these parties.On this occasion SDM Dirba Rajesh Sharma, DSP Prithvi Singh Chahal, office bearers and members of the club were also present.


Solar power was supplied to Sirikotha, the United National
Party Head Office today. The supply of solar power took place under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe.
The introduction of solar power to the Sirikotha Head Office took place under the Government’s new programme of introducing alternative energy sources. Among those who joined in the occasion was a group including United National Party General Secretary Minister Kabir Hashim and Deputy Minister Ajith P. Perera.
Minister Kabir Hashim said that the Government has unveiled a new programme to launch alternative power generation, increase the power output and reduce the power levy. Setting an example, he said that they have introduced solar power to their Head Office.
Deputy Minister Ajith P. Perera said that in general, they have set an example to the entire country by strengthening their Head Office with solar power. He said the United National Party is a party moving forward along with new world trends. He added that the President and the Prime Minister are dedicated to take the country to a modernized State.


Two employees of Kuredu Island Resort have tested positive for the Covid-19 disease.
Health Minister Abdulla Ameen confirmed the news in a press conference just now. Tourism Minister Ali Waheed stated that those tested positive were two employees of the resort.
Minister Ali Waheed also stated that the status of the country had been raised to yellow while the resort's status was in orange. The resort has been placed in lockdown. The two employees tested were both foreigners and currently the authorities are conducting "contact tracing" on the island.


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Speaking to media in Islamabad, he said that the drafts relating to Financial Action Task Force (FATF), National Security and National Accountability Bureau have been sent to opposition.
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that the government is committed to eradicating corruption from the country through better legislation with the cooperation of the opposition.
He told the media in Islamabad that drafts of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), National Security and National Accountability Bureau had been sent to the Opposition.
The FM said the government hopes the opposition will look into the matter with an open heart and that these issues will be discussed together after receiving a response from the opposition.
The Foreign Minister said the legal process was ongoing as the Treasury and the Opposition had different views on different laws.
He said a 24-member parliamentary committee had been set up to work on these differences for better legislation.
He said the purpose of the laws against corruption was not to unjustly harass anyone, but to mercilessly book those who exploited the country.
It may be noted that the federal government has proposed amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAB) Ordinance and recommended the extension of its President, Vice President and Prosecutor General.


Kashmir University Students Association (KUSA) today protested against the increasing incidents of braid chopping in the valley.
According to the reports, KUSA female wing protested against the braid chopping inside the university campus in Hazratbal, Srinagar. Reports said that they were demanding the action against the culprits.
Around 60 cases of braid chopping were reported in the valley from last few weeks. Police has announced a reward of 6 lakh rupees to those who inform them about the braid choppers.
Many innocent people including some tourists were thrashed across the valley who were falsely accused of braid chopping.


Gujarat Coronavirus Updates: 1,122 new cases of Kovid-19 (COVID-19) were reported in Gujarat on Wednesday. Health Department official said that for the first time in the last three months, more than one thousand cases have come in a day. With this, the total number of people infected so far in the state has increased to 2,81,173. The official said that on December 21, the number of new cases coming daily had gone down by one thousand but from the last week of February, there was an increase in cases again. The official said that in the last 24 hours, three more patients (one each in Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara) have died, due to which the number of people who lost their lives in the state has increased to 4,430. He said that 775 people who had become infection-free in the state were discharged on Wednesday, taking the number of patients to be cured from the disease to 2,71,433, which is 96.45 percent of the total cases.
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The official said that the number of patients undergoing treatment in Gujarat is 5,310, out of which 61 patients are on life support system (ventilator). “The maximum number of 353 new cases were reported in Surat on Wednesday,” the official said. Apart from this, 271, 114 and 112 people were confirmed infected in Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Rajkot respectively.
According to the official, 67,734 people were vaccinated in the state on Wednesday. With this, the number of people taking the first and second dose has increased to 22,71,145 and 5,54,662 respectively.
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DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Iranian capital of Tehran, which killed the head of security in the embassy and injured others.
In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm position on rejecting violence, terrorism and criminal acts, regardless of the motives and reasons.
The Ministry also expressed the State of Qatar's condolences to the family of the victim, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
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To help the South Sudanese Communities which were affected by war to have a normal decent Life
-To ensure that the communities which were victimized by the war, have their normal life through the help they get.
-To promote the ability of community to participate freely, equally and effectively in decision making process through public debate and consultation that enhance democratic governance and to ensure the outcome of those processes reflect the will of community, through advocacy and active participation of community.
– Help the war victim.
-To promote unity and peace among the community.
-To work for sustainable social-economic development of the people of South Sudan by encouraging self-help activities and to promote research into matters related to development.
-To raise the educational level of the community regardless of gender.
-To encourage sustainable food security to combat famine through sustainable approaches to the community.
– provide basic human need.
– Cancelling and habitation.


“The vaccination program is expected to be a strong basic that leads to tourism sector recovery as well as raises optimism among the public, but remain staying disciplined and stringent in observing health protocols,” he remarked while opening the 2021 Hybrid Event Leaders' Summit Asia-Global Tourism Forum (GTF) here on Wednesday.
The government has continued to prioritize public health while making efforts to recover the national tourism and economy sectors, he said.
“In a bid to recover the tourism sector in 2021, the Indonesian government remains prioritizing the health aspects and public health,” he highlighted.
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Under the vaccination program, the government is aiming to administer COVID-19 vaccine doses to at least 208 million citizens, or 77 percent of Indonesia’s total population, to achieve herd immunity, he explained.
He expressed the hope that the government will meet the target of the vaccination program soon.
The government has also established health protocols based on cleanliness, health, safety, and environment (CHSE), he noted.
“To carry out tourism activities amid the pandemic, the Indonesian government has established the CHSE-based health protocols,” he said.
Tourism is considered to be the sector that has been the most affected by the pandemic, given the drastic fall in the number of tourist visits, Amin said adding that he was optimistic of receiving some strategic recommendations to help revive the tourism industry and boost the community’s economy at the forum.
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A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was defused by police and army on Jammu-Rajouri highway on Tuesday.
An official said that the IED had been planted by the militants near Keller on the highway to target security forces. However, he said, the IED was defused by bomb-disposal-squad after it was detected by a road-opening-party (ROP) of army at around 10:30 am.
Reports said traffic on the highway was stopped by the police after the IED was detected. However, after some time when the IED was defused, the traffic was allowed to ply on the road. (KNS)