(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, May 11 (KUNA) -- US forces, in an "advise-and-assist capacity," partnered in a Somali-led operation to disrupt and degrade Al-Shabaab's terrorist network near Bulcida, Somalia.
The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) however said in a press release on Friday, "We are aware of reports alleging civilian casualties resulting from this operation, and we take these reports seriously." According to reports, five civilians were killed in the raid that took place on Wednesday, May 9.
"As with any allegations of civilian casualties we receive, AFRICOM will review any information it has about the incident, including any relevant information provided by third parties," according to the statement.
If the information supporting the allegation is determined to be credible, AFRICOM will determine the next appropriate step, it affirmed.
It stressed that the Department of Defense is "fully committed to countering the threat of global terrorism, and will continue to support capable partners in the region." (end) si.gb
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine's accession to the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure and the NCTS system will open more than 35 countries for Ukrainian business.
Deputy Finance Minister of Ukraine for European Integration Yuriy Drahanchuk said this at a press briefing 'Preliminary assessment mission for Ukraine's accession to the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure and NCTS - Ukraine's progress and next steps,” an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
'The Convention on a Common Transit Procedure really opens the way for more than 35 countries to our business. It means simplification, an opportunity to use one package of documents to leave Ukraine and reach the destination point or, for example, to leave Turkey for Poland through Ukraine and do not additionally stop for providing additional documents,” Drahanchuk said.
As Ukrinform reported, on March 17, 2021, the State Customs Service launched the stage of full-scale national application of the New Computerized Transit System (NCTS).
NCTS is the technology that underlies the European Convention on the Common Transit Procedure.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 28. The excise rate
for products containing tobacco or reconstituted tobacco intended
for electronic cigarettes has been determined in Azerbaijan,
The Cabinet of Ministers has made relevant changes to the
'Excise duties for imported excise goods into the Republic of
An excise tax rate of 14 manat ($8.2) has been set for 1,000
units of the product.
The corresponding decision will enter into force 30 days after
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(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani on Monday vowed to avenge the deaths of Afghans in recent terrorist attacks in capital Kabul.
€œI feel the pain of everyone of you. Trust me I will take revenge of the blood of our citizens,€ Ghani told the injured at the Ghazni Amanullah Khan hospital during a visit to inquire after their heath, a statement from the Presidential Palace said.
More than 150 people were killed and nearly 370 others wounded in three major attacks claimed by Taliban and Daesh groups in Kabul within 10 days, with a majority of the victims being civilians.
The president said he would seek revenge of the attacks on their perpetrators
Ghani also appreciated doctors and other health workers of the hospital for the treatment of the injured people and assured them of providing resources they needed.
The doctors said they used all available resources for treatment of the injured people.
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Rabat- For Thursday's government council meeting, Head of Government Saad Eddine El Otmani will lead discussions regarding 'dangerous dog breeds' deemed to threaten the safety of humans.
The council will examine the draft decree concerning dangerous dog breeds based on their aggressive and morphological characteristics.
Dogs such as pitbulls will be added to a list prohibited from being imported or tamed, for the sake of security.
The breed-specific legislation, passed in August 2013, seeks to 'protect people against the danger of dogs' and clamp down on the owners of aggressive dog breeds. Any violation of the law can incur a penalty of up to five years in prison and fines of up to MAD 50,000.
The law was Morocco's first legislation seeking to tackle the problem of people being bitten by dogs.
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12th March, 2018
The Kano State Government committee on true federalism on Monday submitted its interim report to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje.
Sule Yahaya Hamma, Chairman of the committee, who led other members to submit the report, said that the committee worked assiduously to arrive at the report.
Hamma said that the 30-man committee had four sub-committees which included economy, political system, constitution reforms, security, administration and cultural affairs.
He added that the committee received memoranda and verbal presentations on the 13 specific areas from 22 individuals and organisations.
The chairman also said that the committee held private sessions with some elder statesmen and Islamic clerics.
He said the committee deliberated on some key aspects of governance in the state, with reference to social vices such as kidnapping, drug abuse and rape cases, thuggery and begging by out of school children.
“The committee also examined the allocation, responsibility and authority between the federal, state and local government in the country.
“We came out with our own recommendations on the basis of what we believe to be a more balanced federation in term of responsibility, authority and resource management,” he said.
The committee also advised the government to look into the near collapse of the family structure in Kano.
He said that marketing and markets required government attention to be organised and structured in a manner that could enhance opportunity and development of resources.
Earlier, Ganduje said the committee was inaugurated to generate ideas and recommendations that would reflect the views and aspirations of the people of Kano on the ongoing discussions on restructuring and constitution amendments in the nation.
The governor said there was need for Federal Government to drop some of its responsibilities to the state and the states should also drop some of their responsibilities to the local governments.
Ganduje also said that the greatest asset of the state was its population and the government would utilise it to stimulate the economy.
“We will do our best to see that our quality population becomes an asset like China rather that liability,” he added.


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Jamshedpur: Star campaigner for the Congress party and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu said that he would take retirement from politics if the Nyay Yojana of the Congress party becomes unsuccessful.
Addressing a public gathering while campaigning for party candidate from Chaibasa Geeta Koda he said that the Prime Minister on the basis of lies has misled the people for the last five years. Sidhu also attacked the Prime Minister over a host of issues including Rafael deal to his chowkidaar campaign and his relation with Ambani to Adani and those with Neerav Modi and Lalit Modi.
He described Congress party as the creator of modern India and said that Modi was born at the time when Ambedkar was writing the constitution and when he was learning to crawl and walk Jawahar Lal Nehru had established the IIT, AIIMS and Bhabha Atomic Research Center. He asked the people to assure the victory of his party’s candidate during which JPCC chief Dr Ajay Kumar was also present.


Sindh Minister for Information and Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the federal government has resorted to cheap tactics after some political failures, adding that the transfers of important and capable police officers from the province is the result of its frustration.
Responding to the federal government’s move to transfer senior police officers from the province, the minister, in a press statement on Saturday, warned that the federal government would be responsible, if law and order situation deteriorates in Sindh.
He said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) wanted to enslave the Sindh police like they had done in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). “The federation facilitates to strengthen the provinces while these strange and mentally poor rulers are trying to weaken the provinces,” the minister added.
Nasir said that some important police officers, including the inspector general Sindh (IGS), were being targeted without any reason, adding that when the federation failed to get the IGS transferred, it posted many important officers out of the province without any justification.
“The PTI does not tolerate police officers, who have good reputation, and in Punjab and KP, the ruling party has transferred police chiefs frequently,” the minister said and added that the Sindh government stands by all the police officers, who perform their duties honestly.
He quoted the press conference of Sindh governor against the IGS and said that it makes clear what the PTI wants. “They wanted that their land grabbers should be free and above the law,” the minster concluded.


Police Investigate Shooting at Midnight
SAN ANGELO, TX — Police said that one person was injured when the person was shot in the “lower extremities” around midnight Thursday morning.
Multiple police units were seen at the scene of the shooting in the 600 block of W. 18th St.. Supervisor Sgt. Antoine Callum said the gunshot wound was not serious enough to kill the victim.
Callum said the police are investigating the incident.


The Vatican said on Friday that a patient in its health services had tested positive for coronavirus.
Spokesman Matteo Bruni said the discovery was made on Thursday and that outpatient services in Vatican clinics had been suspended to sanitize the areas.
Matteo confirmed that the Italian health authorities have been informed of the current situation and drastic actions are being taken.
Earlier reports by the Vatican had insisted that Pope Francis was not infected with the virus after he came down with a cold last week.
Pope Francis had earlier on cancelled a number of activities that he was supposed to attend due to his health, making people believe that the Pope had been infected with the deadly disease.
Italy remains the centre of Europe’s coronavirus outbreak, particularly in the north. So far the country has reported 148 deaths which is the highest number outside of China which is among more than 3,800 cases.
According to Metro.co, the Italian government restricted visits to nursing homes and assisted living facilities to protect older people who have proved to be more prone to the deadly virus.


Mental Health Awareness
Mental health is a growing concern in our society today, with more and more people struggling to cope with the demands of modern life. Mental health awareness is an important part of helping people understand the signs and symptoms of mental health issues, and how to seek help if needed.
Raising awareness of mental health can help reduce the stigma associated with it, and create a safe space for people to talk about their mental health and seek support. It is important to remember that mental health is just as important as physical health, and everyone deserves to get the help they need.
The most important way to raise awareness is to talk openly about mental health. Educating ourselves and others about the signs and symptoms of mental health issues can help us recognize when someone might be struggling and how to help. It can also help create a more supportive environment for people to speak up about their mental health without fear of judgement.
There are many organizations and resources available to help raise awareness about mental health. Mental health organizations, such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), provide support and resources for people struggling with mental health issues. Additionally, there are many online resources and support groups available to help people learn more about mental health and how to cope with it.
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Islamabad: Feb 10, 2020 (TNS): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Indian government’ unilateral steps taken on 5th august last year were in clear violation of UN resolution on Kashmir dispute.
He was speaking at a ceremony of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Karachi on Monday.
The Foreign Minister said illegal Indian steps in occupied Kashmir have also damaged the economic conditions in the territory and it has caused loss of two billion dollars to the economy in the valley and four hundred thousand people in have been deprived of the employment.
He said that international community is well aware of what is happening in occupied Kashmir.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that he has written several letters to the president of UN Security Council to highlight the Indian brutalities in occupied Kashmir.
He said that foreign office will facilitate business community through economic diplomacy to improve the national economy


How does the public affect the workings of government?
The public affects the workings of government in many ways. It can affect the government both directly and less directly.
The most direct way in which the public can influence the government is through lobbying. Interest groups made up of members of the public hire people to go and express their opinions on various issues to Congress and to other parts of the government. This is the most direct way for the public to have input on specific issues.
A major indirect way for the public to influence the government is through voting. The public affects the government by choosing its members. This is a less direct way of affecting the government because it does not tell the government how to act on any particular issue.
These are the two most important ways in which the public affects the government.


Doctors, paramedics continue protest for second day
LAHORE (92 News) – Doctors, nurses and paramedics continued their protest for the second day across the country on Wednesday.
They also staged demonstrations in Islamabad, Lahore and Faisalabad. They closed the OPDs in protest and chanted slogans in favor of their demands, including restoration of the health risk allowance.
In Islamabad, the protesters also danced during the sit-in.
They said that they would continue their protest their acceptance of their demands.


The Federal Government have built and equipped a new ultramodern medical center at the Oyo State NYSC orientation camp in Iseyin.
At the formal handing over of the clinic to the NYSC, the Chief Medical Director of the UCH Ibadan Prof. Jesse Otegbayo said that the project was initiated by the Federal Ministry of Health to provide adequate health facilities for all Nigerians.
Otegbayo further stressed that the UCH through which the project was executed will continue to supply manpower to the clinic and ensure that both staffs and students enjoy the health care facilities.
The Director-General of NYSC Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has said that the building of the project by the federal government shows that the federal government is interested in the success of NYSC. He said that the facility would go a long way in boosting the health care services for Corp members and staffs.
The Director-General further said that NYSC, in general, would utilize the facility and make sure that it develops the, following the fact that Corp members have been actively involved in community services.


The Sabah Health Director Dr Rose Nani Mudin has responded to the social media allegations that claimed that a teenager had died after being injected with the Covid-19 vaccine.
According the Malay Mail, she said that Lahad Datu health office had not recorded such incident as claimed in the in a video that went viral on social media, adding that a police report on the matter has been lodged.
“We have lodged a police report over the claim.” Dr Rose said in a statement on the department’s Facebook page.
“The claims in the video can create panic and worry among the people, particularly parents and teenagers who are due to be inoculated for Covid 19. The State Health Department is pleading with the public not to be influenced by such claims on the vaccine which has no basis.” she added.
Dr Rose also advise the public to reach out to the Health Department’s hotline at 019-605 1196, if they have any questions regarding the Covid-19 vaccines.
Meanwhile, she also shared that 90% of the Covid-19 patients in hospital intensive care wards had not been vaccinated.
She also said that the vaccines have been proven effective in preventing severe Covid-19 symptoms among infected patients, and more importantly, deaths.
At the same time, the Perak Police Chief, Datuk Mior Faridalthrash Wahid said that the investigations conducted by the police found that the deaths of the two students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tasek Damai were from Covid-19 and a heart attack, contrary to the woman’s claim.
“The claim is very misleading and invalid.” he said adding that police will call the woman in to have her statement recorded.
The 2-minute long video that went on circulating on social media recently after the government announced that the adolescents will be vaccinated in preparation for the reopening of schools.
In the video, it can be seen that a woman, who was surrounded by a group of people who criticises the inoculation drive and claims that several teens in Lahad Datu and Ipoh have died after being injected with the Covid-19 vaccine.
Sabah was among the first states to being the vaccination on adolescents between 12 and 17 year-old.
Currently, the state’s adult vaccination is estimated to be at 60% despite having starting earlier than other states.


Remembering the Price of Freedom
The sacrifices of those who gave all were given a salute of appreciation at Alexandria’s Veterans Day program Monday.
In a first for the program, young people were also in the spotlight. Three 5th grade winners of an essay contest – “What stories can the stones tell?” – shared their thoughts about cemeteries and soldiers.
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Italian taxi drivers strike against austerity measures
Taxi drivers in Italy are on strike today against the liberalisation package approved by the government last week.
They say that the proposed increase in the number of taxi licences will create more problems, since work is already scarce.
The government hopes to end restrictive practices and increase competition through these measures.
Tom Santorelli reports.


Tanzanian Minister for Health Ummy Mwalimu on Friday told parliament the government will next month launch the National Child Agenda aimed at protecting children against violence.
She said the agenda will be launched against the alarming increase in incidents of sexual assault and abuse against children in the east African nation.
The minister said the agenda will be launched on June 16, the African Child Day.
“The National Child Agenda is aimed at ensuring that all Tanzanian children have the best possible opportunity to realize their full potential,” Mwalimu told the House in the capital Dodoma.
The minister said the agenda will also focus on addressing factors that cause children and the youth in the country to have behavioral and sometimes mental health problems.
Mwalimu was answering a question posed by Rombo constituency Member of Parliament Joseph Selasini who had observed that cases of child molestation and other abuses were on the increase in the country.
The lawmaker suggested that the government should be meeting with parents and teachers in efforts to educate them on how best to protect children against violence, including sexual assault and abuse. Enditem


Police officer assaulted, injured
WILLMAR — A Willmar police officer was assaulted and injured Thursday afternoon during a routine traffic stop.
The officer was taken to Rice Memorial Hospital by ambulance and later released, according to a news release from Police Chief David Wyffels.
Douglas Robert Blom, 55, of Willmar, was taken into custody and faces charges of fourth degree assault and speeding, according to the release.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday that the central bank is positive about 9.5 per cent GDP growth estimate for the current financial year.
Speaking in a media event, Mr Das said that several economic indicators were showing upward growth due to opening up of economic activities and this gives RBI confidence that the GDP growth will be in the estimated range in 2021-22.
He said that the debilitating impact of the second wave of Coronavirus infection was on the wane and economic growth will be better from the second quarter onwards.
The central bank governor further said that RBI has decided to focus more on growth due to the conditions created by the pandemic and will operate in the 2 per cent to 6 per cent inflation band set by the government for it.
He even indicated that RBI would like to gradually achieve the 4 per cent inflation target over a period of time and ruled out any sustained increase in inflation.
On cryptocurrencies, Mr Das said the RBI has conveyed its “serious and major concerns” about digital currency to the government and now the government will have to decide on how to deal with the proliferation of such platforms.
He said that we need “credible answers” on contribution of private cryptocurrencies to the Indian economy going forward.


City to host summer event
WINCHESTER — A professional horseshoe pitching tournament will come to Jim Barnett Park next year, and Winchester could become a regular stop on the tour.
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China reported 1,062 new COVID-19 infections on Sept. 13, of
which 237 were symptomatic and 825 were asymptomatic, the National
Health Commission said on Wednesday, Trend reports citing Reuters .
That is compared with 1,048 new cases a day earlier, 242
symptomatic and 806 asymptomatic infections, which China counts
There were no new deaths, same as a day earlier, keeping the
nation's fatalities at 5,226.
As of Sept. 13, mainland China had confirmed 247,557 cases with
China's capital Beijing reported 18 new local symptomatic cases
and no asymptomatic cases, compared with 10 symptomatic and six
asymptomatic cases a day earlier, according to local government
Financial hub Shanghai reported one local symptomatic and no
asymptomatic cases, compared with no symptomatic and asymptomatic
cases the day before, local government data showed.
China's southern technology hub of Shenzhen, which has eased
anti-virus restriction measures after a strict lockdown for most
residents, reported eight new locally transmitted COVID-19
infections, the same as a day earlier.
The southwestern metropolis of Chengdu reported 35 new locally
transmitted COVID-19 infections, compared with 44 a day earlier,
data from the local government showed.
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Gov. Evers said the state will cover part of the costs of the Wisconsin National Guard COVID-19 response efforts when the federal government begins to lower its financial support come August 21. President Trump announced the federal government will extend the National Guard’s coronavirus response mission through the end of the year, but it will only pay 75% of the bill. Guard members have done key work during the public health emergency, such as specimen collection and distribution of PPE. Evers estimated the cost to the state will be $4 million and would most likely come from CARES Act funds.


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"Today's conference of the Non-Aligned Movement 'Women's
Empowerment' is of great importance for achieving gender equality
and supporting women," said Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan
Zulaiho Mahkamova in her speech, Azernews reports.
According to Mahkamova, Uzbekistan has joined the mission to
expand women's rights: "Our country has taken a number of important
steps to achieve this goal-about 100 legal documents have been
adopted, and a number of international documents on this issue have
The deputy prime minister noted that Uzbekistan has begun
providing loans under a favourable system to support women's
This conference will serve to strengthen bilateral relations
between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, Mahkamova said.
"This event is very important for the development of cooperation
between the two countries in many spheres. There are 210
enterprises with Azerbaijani capital in Uzbekistan, and there is
potential for further expansion of economic cooperation," she
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Washington state has a population of more than 13 million and some water rights experts are worried about the consequences.
The city of Seattle has more than 10 million people, but only 6 percent of its water comes from the Spokane River, according to the state Department of Ecology.
Water is often scarce in the region, and the region’s population has grown rapidly in recent decades.
In some places, the city of Bellevue, for example, has less than a fifth of the amount of water the state uses in the entire state.
So far, the state has issued about 2,700 water permits.
It has issued 5,100 permits since January, and many have been issued after a drought-related power outage caused by a massive tree fire.
“This drought is not a drought that will end.
The drought that’s going on right now is a long-term drought, and I don’t think there’s any real signs of a break in it,” said Bill Lauer, a Washington state water specialist with the National Resources Defense Council, which advocates for water rights.
The state is planning to increase water restrictions next month.
A few other states are also considering water restrictions.
Colorado, which has the nation’s second-highest per capita consumption, has also increased water restrictions in recent weeks, including a restriction on all use of the Colorado River in the state’s southernmost counties.
Water restrictions have also been introduced in Louisiana and Alabama, which have also seen extreme rainfall in recent years.
And in Florida, Gov.
Rick Scott said on Thursday that he is considering a proposal that would ban water use in most parts of the state.
A water shortage has led to rationing in some parts of Washington, where residents have been forced to rely on bottled water.
In some parts, it has also led to an increase in the number of water agencies in the area, which often have limited budgets and limited staff to deal with shortages.
But in other places, officials say water restrictions are not enough.
The state also says the water shortage is largely due to the extreme weather that has caused widespread damage to homes and property.
“I think there is a lot of pressure on the state and local governments to do more to deal [with] these conditions, and a lot more work needs to be done to address the water crisis,” said Bob Tinsley, the water division director for the Washington Department of Transportation.
“There’s a lot going on with this water crisis, and we’re going to be able to deal, if we all work together, with it.”
It’s unclear whether water restrictions will actually be enough to relieve the water shortages in some places.
In the city-county of Olympia, where most of the city’s water comes through the Spokane, the amount that people have is actually smaller than in the rest of the county, according.
Some residents have said they’re getting a little bit more water because of restrictions, but others have said that the restrictions have made it harder for them to survive in some areas.
While many areas of the country are seeing severe weather, including drought and flooding, the Washington drought has also been linked to other issues, including the wildfires that have devastated the U.S. Southwest and other states.


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By Laman Ismayilova
The Azerbaijani Gymnastics Federation will hold another edition
of the Gymnastics for All Festival to mark the federation's 20th
anniversary, Azernews reports.
The festival will take place at Baku Seaside Boulevard on
The event will bring together gymnasts of the national team,
Ojag Sports Club as well as gymnasts from the country's
The main goal of the festival is to promote gymnastics among the
population, a healthy lifestyle, and effective leisure
The gymnastics festival will feature a colorful show. Admission
to the festival is free.
Founded in 1956, AGF comprises seven gymnastics disciplines
recognized by the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG).
The federation has been experiencing a revival since 2002. The
renewed federation has brought gymnastics to a completely new
The high-level organization of the gymnastics events did not
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) included the
Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF) in the list of meritorious
For many years, the AGF has been included in the FIG list of the
Top 10 gymnastics federations.
From 2014 to 2019, the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation was
included in the list of FIG's 10 strongest federations and for the
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Karachi: US Ambassador in Pakistan Cameron Munter, accompanied by Consul General in Karachi William Martin called on Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan on Monday. During the meeting, the governor told the US ambassador that Pakistan is a frontline state in the war against terror.
“Pakistan has rendered immense sacrifices in this war and that the world should realise this,” he added. Dr Ebad pointed out that personnel of the Pakistan Army have rendered sacrifices in the war against terror and the entire nation has been affected. He was of the view that after the killing of the al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, there should be clarity and transparency in the ties between the two countries. The governor said that any confusion in this regard would be harmful for both the countries.
“The killing of Osama Bin Laden has given raised many questions, it has also provided Pakistan and US with the opportunity to make the environment of trust on strategic matters between the two countries more effective,” he said. Dr Ebad said that the country at present is facing economic challenges and important decisions might be announced next budget that would determine its economic direction. He further said that the people of Pakistan and its government would have to convert these challenges into opportunities.
The US ambassador said that his efforts are to further strengthen his country’s ties with Pakistan. He said that he would also take his government into confidence so that the ambiguity that has come to the fore for the time being can be removed.
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Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and BJP leader Narayan Rane on Saturday said he had been appointed by his party as the in-charge for Goa South Lok Sabha seat and South Mumbai in Maharashtra for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
“I have been given the responsibility of South Goa and South Mumbai. I have been tasked to prepare the party for the upcoming Lok Sabha election,” he said. “We are planning to ensure that BJP will win the South Goa Lok Sabha seat. Out of the 20 MLAs in South Goa, 12 are with the BJP,” the Union minister said in a press conference in Panaji.
Rane said that he came to Goa on Friday and that he would be frequently visiting the coastal state as a part of this mission.
He said that during the last Lok Sabha polls, BJP lost the seat with a margin of 10,000 votes.
“We want to increase the voters’ base in this constituency, we will adopt a progressive, development-oriented and positive way to woo more voters,”he added.
He also expressed confidence that the development executed by the state government led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will also help the party to win on both, North and South Goa Lok Sabha seats.
Rane also praised the Central government for its work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The work that Central government led by Narendra Modi has done during Covid-19 pandemic and all other schemes that are launched by the government should be projected amongst the voters,” Rane added. Rane held press conference in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, BJP Goa President Sadanand Shet Tanavade, Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Tendulkar and others.


The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that there has been a major drop in the diagnosis and monitoring of tuberculosis (TB) cases in recent times. Experts have said that it might be due to the lockdown imposed by the authorities to contain the COVID19 infection. The WHO has cautioned the health authorities of rising deaths due to tuberculosis in the coming years. Experts have pointed out that due to the disruption caused by the pandemic; there has also been a shortage of funds to continue the global effort to fight the dreaded disease. As per the federal agency, three high-risk countries like India, Indonesia, and the Philippines have seen a drop of 25 to 30 percent in the case notifications in the last six months as compared to last year.
All these three nations have reported the highest number of COVID19 cases worldwide. The WHO officials have said that a decrease in the case notifications can lead to a striking rise in deaths linked to TB in these three countries. The rate of cases linked to TB has decreased by 9 percent from 2015 to 2019. Experts have said that the deaths linked to TB as well have reduced by 14 percent in the same period. However, more than 1.4 million people have lost their lives due to the disease in 2019. Now the COVID19 pandemic is affecting the combat against TB, said the experts. The chief of the WHO, Dr, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the pandemic will ruin the efforts of all these years, which have been taken to fight TB. He has said that authorities need to take urgent action to control the situation, which might fall apart anytime in the future.
Experts from the WHO have noted that only $ 6.5 billion funds have been raised for TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care this year, which is half of the $13 billion targeted fund. This target fund has been decided by the world leaders in the UN Political declaration against tuberculosis. Experts have said that without urgent action and proper funding, global treatments and targets will be difficult to achieve. As per the data, Tuberculosis is one of the most deadly infectious diseases in the world, which majorly affects the lungs and later spreads all over the body. Nearly 14 million people with TB have been treated in 2018 and 2019. The UN agency plans to treat around 40 million people by 2022 who have been diagnosed with the dreaded disease. According to health experts, nearly 85 percent of people who are diagnosed with the disease can easily be treated with six months of the drug regimen.


Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that 1,075 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom.
The Ministry of Health said in their statement that the daily reported number of infected cases brings the total number to 528,952 confirmed cases, including 10,575 active cases receiving necessary medical care.
“There are 1,433 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable,” the statement added.
The Ministry of Health also announced that 1,113 new recoveries have been recorded, bringing the total recoveries to 510,107 cases.
“11 new deaths have been reported; bringing the total deaths to 8,270.” The Ministry of Health’s statement concluded.


Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb: Oklahoma needs to diversify economy
ENID, Okla. — Oklahoma’s Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb said the state needs to focus on diversifying its economy.
Lamb spoke to the Enid Rotary Club on Monday about how the state needs to have a 20-year vision for its economy since commodity prices in the state will continue to fluctuate, according to the Enid News & Eagle.
Lamb said the Legislature had a budget hole of $1.3 billion last year, and that a $700 million hole had been forecast for the upcoming session.
“Over 20 percent of our state budget comes from the oil and gas industry and the hydrocarbon industry,” Lamb said. “We will never divorce ourselves nor should we.”


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Acting Minister of Information and Culture and Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Zabiullah Mujahid said that Afghanistan's future is bright as they have comprehensive economic and educational plans.
Speaking in a video clip on Friday, January 28, 2022, Zabiullah Mujahid said that different government administrations are busy working for the country's economic and educational sectors.
The spokesperson added that Afghanistan will have great opportunities for the development of the economy of the country and drafting comprehensive plans for strengthening the economy is going on.
About education in Afghanistan, Zabiullah Mujahid said that the IEA would like to provide a proper environment for girls and that works have been expedited in this regard.
Zabiullah Mujahid further added that the development of Afghanistan is fully dependent on education and for this cause, there is a dire need for the young people in Afghanistan to get educated.
It comes as public schools for girls and public universities for both boys and girls have been closed since the Taliban takeover on August 15, last year but the IEA has promised to be reopening the institutions in March.
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Federal Minister for Finance, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh here on Wednesday said that government was striving hard to minimize the fiscal deficit for the growth of national economy.
Talking to media after a meeting of Parliamentary Committees of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) on economic reforms agenda, he said that fiscal deficit was recorded at 2.8 percent during last six months of current financial year.
He said that economy was showing improvement as country’s exports had witnessed increase and foreign exchange reserves were building up, while workers remittances had also enhanced.
The minister said that the meeting had also discussed the ways to increase the national income and decrease the expenditures for improving the national economy.
To a question as how the ministers in government committee would negotiate with PML-N team after the submission of resignations, Hafeez Shaikh said that the Prime Minister had directed them to continue working till the formation of new cabinet.
Senator Ishaq Dar on the occasion said that the fiscal deficit was the main problem of national economy and the committee had suggested to take measures like the ones were taken in 2008 to control the deficit.


President Barack Obama has said the reality of “American leadership” at times entails “twisting the arms” of states which “don’t do what we need them to do,” and that the US relied on its military strength and other leverage to achieve its goals.
In a broad-ranging interview with Vox, which Obama himself described as a venue “for the brainiac-nerd types,” the US president both denied the efficacy of a purely “realist” foreign policy but also arguing that at times the US, which has a defense budget that exceeds the next 10 countries combined, needed to rely on its military muscle and other levers of power.
‘We occasionally have to twist the arms of countries that wouldn’t do what we need them to do’
In the president’s view, the reality of those threats has compelled the US to have “the strongest military in the world.” Obama further says that
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COVID-19 cases are on the rise, again.
The Ministry of Health says over the last week – in particular, there has been an increase in persons needing to be hospitalised due to the virus.
Principal Medical Officer Maryam Abdool Richards gave the information during the Ministry of Health’s Covid Media Update on Wednesday.
She noted of the 156 patients in hospital 120 are unvaccinated.
She said this has been a sustained trend.
However the Ministry has also noted that more vaccinated persons are being hospitalised with the virus.
However the Ministry maintains that those who are vaccinate generally fair better than those without that added layer of protection.


Iran surges gas output seeking additional shipment markets
(MENAFN) Iran has been ramping up its natural gas output with the target of surging shipment to worldwide markets as the request in Europe for natural gas is increasing ahead of winter, as stated by a news agency report.
“Iran last week made it clear that it is ramping up its gas production operations at the supergiant South Pars natural gas field, with a focus on its controversial Phase 11,” the report also mentioned.
“The activities of the South Pars phase 11 development project are underway, and this winter gas from phase 11 will be available,” Chief of Iran’s National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Mohsen Khojasteh-Mehr noted.
Last week, a senior representative with Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), which is in charge of improving Iran’s large South Pars gas sector, as stated that his firm was preparing to drill 35 additional wells to expand and sustain gas output in the giant mutual sector.
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Captain Amarinder: Congress going downhill, senior leaders sidelined
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said that the Congress was going downhill with senior leaders being completely ignored and not given a voice.
Captain Amarinder Singh has confirmed that he is resigning from the Congress but reiterated that he will not be joining the Bharatiya Janata Party.
However, in a statement released by his office, former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said that the Congress was going downhill with senior leaders being completely ignored and not given a voice.
Captain Amarinder said the Congress had been utterly humiliated and was not trusted.
The former Punjab chief minister said that he was still mulling over the options before him keeping in mind the interest of Punjab.
He reiterated that the state's security was the predominant priority for him.
Asserting that he will not tolerate humiliation, Captain Amarinder said that his principles and beliefs do not allow him to stay in Congress.
Captain Amarinder said that senior Congress leaders, who were critical to the future of the party, were being completely sidelined.
He added that the younger leadership should be promoted to implement the plans.
With regard to the assembly elections due in the state next year and giving an indication that he may even float his own outfit, Captain Amarinder hoped that the state would vote for the future of the state and that people of the state would vote for a single party/force, irrespective of the number of parties in the fray.
Speaking about his interaction with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday, Captain Amarinder said that misgovernance in Punjab would give Pakistan the opportunity to create trouble in the state and in the country.
Captain Amarinder had raised the issue during his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah besides speaking about farmers’ issues.
Captain Amarinder said that those who undermine the growing Pakistan threat in Punjab were playing into the hands of anti-India forces.


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LAHORE, Pakistan: Two persons lost their lives in a firing incident at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Wednesday morning, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported.
Police said that the firing occurred at the arrival lounge in the airport, which caused panic among the people.
Meanwhile, the additional contingents of Rangers and police personnel reached the airport.
Police said that the incident took place over personal enmity. They said that two suspects namely Akram and Arshad have been arrested.
Sources said that those, who were killed in the firing incident, were identified as Zain, a resident of Lukhu Dair area of Sheikhpura district, and Nafees. They said that Nafees had a criminal record, and multiple cases were already registered against him.
The security forces have sealed the area surrounding the Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport, and the traffic has been blocked. The entry of the airport has also been closed.
In the meantime, Prime Minister Imran Khan and the Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar took the notice of the firing incident, and sought reports from the concerned authorities.
Sources said that the firing incident at the Lahore’s airport is a severe jolt to the security measures taken across the Country to ensure a peaceful environment. They said that concerned authorities must be held responsible and taken to task as how two persons possessed weapons and entered the airport’s premises.


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Hereford Police Station was temporarily closed after a member of the public handed in what appeared to be a hand grenade.
The station has since reopened (April 4), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers attended the scene to remove the device safely.
Authorities expressed their gratitude to the public for their cooperation and patience during the incident. While the police station was closed, a cordon was established around the building, which was expected to remain in place for some time.
The public was reassured that no risk to the wider area or community was believed to have arisen from the incident. The swift response of the EOD and the police ensured that the situation was resolved without further complications, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining public safety.


1 killed, 16 injured in shooting incidents in Detroit, Philadelphia
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) One person was killed and nine wounded on Saturday after a shooting at a party held on a basketball court with children present in Detroit, Michigan.
Police said the shooting happened at a neighborhood party that included a barbecue, attended by 400 members of families and children. A 20-year-old man was killed. He was not being identified while relatives were informed. Another nine people were critically injured, six men and three women.
"It's a miracle that not one kid is shot," Assistant Police Chief Steve Dolunt said.
He added that police do not yet know the reason for the shooting, and still pursuing the shooter.
In Philadelphia, a gunman opened fire on a block party in West Philadelphia on Saturday night, leaving seven people injured, including three children.
Police said the gunman, who hasn't been identified yet, had fired randomly down the street.
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(MENAFN) In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves across the United Kingdom, an elderly Muslim worshipper was set ablaze on his way home from a mosque in the English city of Birmingham on Monday evening. The perpetrator, who is yet to be identified, briefly spoke to the victim before spraying him with an unknown substance and setting his jacket on fire, which quickly spread to his face. The victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
West Midlands police have made one arrest on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident. The counterterrorism unit of the police force is also assisting with the investigation and trying to determine if the attack is linked to a similar incident that took place in Ealing, London on February 27. In that case, a victim was attacked as he left an Islamic center in the London borough.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from politicians, community leaders, and the public at large. Many have dubbed the attack a hate crime and called for the perpetrator to be brought to justice. The West Midlands police have assured that they are doing everything in their power to catch the culprit and have requested anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Chief Supt. Richard North of Birmingham Police has described the incident as "a really serious incident" and has expressed his shock and dismay at the brazen attack on an innocent individual who was simply going about his business. The incident has once again raised concerns about rising hate crimes in the UK and the need for more measures to be put in place to safeguard vulnerable communities.
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Jordan- Government hikes fuel prices
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Aug. 31 (Petra) -- The government increased the prices of oil derivatives, but kept unchanged the price of a cooking gas cylinder, according to a decision announced by the government's pricing committee under the monthly review of fuel prices.
The committee set the price of unleaded 90-octane gasoline at JD0.680 per litre for September, while unleaded 95-octane gasoline will be sold at JD0.895 per litre. Diesel and kerosene were priced at JD0.495 per litre.
The price of a cooking gas cylinder was fixed at JD7, according to the amendment, which will be effective tomorrow, September 1.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported 3,838 new Covid-19 cases over the last 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Centre said on Tuesday.
The NCOC, the department leading campaign against the pandemic, said that the number of overall confirmed cases has risen to 1,160,119, including 1,039,758 people who have recovered after treatment.
The number of active cases has risen to 94,573, including 5,542 critical patients.
According to the NCOC, the pandemic killed 118 people on Monday, increasing the overall death toll to 25,788.
Sindh is the most affected province of the country in terms of the number of cases with 431,636 infections, followed by Punjab, which has reported 393,136 cases.
The vaccination drive in the country has also picked up the pace, with some 41,477,587 partially vaccinated and 16,171,867 fully inoculated, according to the latest official data.


HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – Two more people were arrested and charged in connection to a shooting in the Conway area.
Officers were called last month on Golden Key Road where they said five people were hurt in connection to the shooting.
Two of them were transported to the hospital.
Authorities added that three others had medical issues, and one of those victims was also taken to the hospital.
Police have tied Cordareal Rush and Aaron Hardee to the shootings. Both were arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder.
Dustin Wilson has also been arrested in the case. He also faces two counts of attempted murder.
All three men have bonded out of jail.
Police have not said what led up to the shootings.


COLUMBIA — Federal authorities will not reveal details about the 350 immigrant children taken into custody at the U.S. border who have been placed with sponsors in South Carolina, Gov. Nikki Haley’s office said Friday.
But Haley said the children surely will come with a cost to the state.
Haley expressed frustration at the lack of information about the children and their sponsors. She also expressed skepticism the children will not cost the state anything, as — she said — federal authorities told her.


May 07, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has decided to formulate an energy policy by August this year in a bid to address the future challenges in the country’s energy sector.
Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has informed parliament that the government was looking at alternative energy sources according to the global scenario in the future.
Ranawaka has said the government is looking at producing 654 megawatts of wind power.
Meanwhile, the Minister has also asserted to make the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) a vibrant profit making enterprise.
According to Ranawaka, the CEB has been able to pay its dues to the CPC in the recent past and would continue to do so.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that due to timely decisions taken by the government, India is better placed in comparison with many other countries in terms of deaths due to COVID.
The recovery rate is also higher than other countries and is improving on a daily basis. He said, the total number of people who have recovered from the virus is about to reach 10 lakh.
The Prime Minister was speaking at the launch of three high throughput COVID-19 testing facilities via video conferencing yesterday. These facilities are located at the National Institutes of Indian Council of Medical Research, at Kolkata, Mumbai and Noida.
He said that these hi-tech testing facilities will boost the testing capacity by almost 10,000 daily tests. He said, more number of tests will assist early detection and treatment which will bolster the fight against the Corona virus.
He added that these labs will not be limited to testing for COVID, but in future, will also be able to test for Hepatitis B and C, HIV, Dengue and several other diseases.
The Prime Minister said that it was imperative for the country to develop Corona specific health infrastructure at a fast pace. He noted that the Centre had announced a package of 15 thousand crore at the beginning of this health menace.
Mr. Modi said, the country now has more than 11 thousand COVID facilities and more than 11 lakh isolation beds. Speaking about the testing facilities, Prime Minister said, the country had only one COVID testing centre in January. He mentioned in a small span of time, there are almost 1,300 such labs in the country now.
He said that at present, more than five lakh tests are being conducted in the country daily and efforts are on to increase this capacity to 10 lakh in the coming weeks.
Prime Minister noted that the country has become the second largest PPE kit manufacturer. He said, the country has progressed from not having even a single PPE kit manufacturer six months ago, to having more than 1200 manufacturers.
He also highlighted that from being dependent on imports, now more than three lakh N-95 masks are being produced in the country daily. He also highlighted that the annual production capacity of ventilators in the country has become 3 lakh and there has also been a significant increase in the production of medical oxygen cylinders.
Mr. Modi said, these developments have helped save lives and have converted India from being an importer of such products to becoming an exporter.


Curfew currently in 51 police areas
2020-10-24 at 19:56
Quarantine curfew is currently in place within 51 police areas across the island.
Quarantine curfew came into force at 7pm today in the Mulleriyawa and Gothatuwa police areas.
Accordingly, curfew has been imposed to nine police areas in the Colombo district including in Dematagoda, Maradana, Kotahena, Mattakkuliya, Mutwal, Bloemendhal, Wellampitiya and Grandpass.
Curfew has also been imposed across the entire Gampaha district and will remain in place until further notice.
Meanwhile, curfew in the Beruwala, Payagala and Aluthgama police areas in the Kalutara district will be lifted at 5am on Monday the 26th of October.
Curfew has also been imposed to five police areas in the Kurunegala district.
Acting Police Media Spokesman Deputy Inspector General of Police Ajith Rohana said vehicles will not be allowed to make stops in curfew-imposed areas.
However, DIG said essential services will be able to operate unhindered. He also requested the general public in curfew areas to remain indoors.


Sewer expansion banks on Perham's growth
City officials in Perham are betting on continued growth in the next two decades, defying the trend for most rural Minnesota communities.
The Perham City Council has approved a $5.6 million expansion of its sewer system, including a $3.4 million aeration pond.
City officials say the expansion is necessary because Perham's population is projected to grow to 4,157 over the next 20 years, and they expect their industrial base to grow as well.
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Situation deteriorated in Bemina area of Srinagar today after two braid chopping suspects were nabbed by people, eyewitnesses and police told a local news agency.
The witnesses said that two persons whom people accused of being the braid choppers were nabbed at Nundresh Colony Bemina today afternoon.
As per locals, they found arms and ammunition in their possession and accused them of being men from security agencies. Witnesses said that people staged protests in favour of Islam and Azadi and also in favour of militants.
Meanwhile, police have arrived at the spot and are ascertaining facts while one of the suspects have been arrested, eyewitnesses said. A police official said that they have initiated the probe into the matter and searches for another suspect have been started.
The official said that they are also probing ammunition claim of people.


Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that a special operation will be conducted at fish stalls, public markets and other areas in the Western Province today.
He said that rapid antigen tests will be conducted at these locations today as part of the special operation.
DIG Ajith Rohana said that random rapid antigen tests will also be conducted at Galle Face today.
Random rapid antigen tests will also be conducted at public places in the Colombo District.
The Police Spokesman requested the public to cooperate with the authorities when the rapid antigen tests are conducted.
DIG Ajith Rohana said that rapid antigen tests will also be carried out on long-distance passenger buses today.
State and private institutions will also be inspected today to ensure they are following the health guidelines issued to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (Colombo Gazette)


Health Protection Agency HPA has confirmed more than 91,000 cases of COVID-19 in the Maldives since March 2020.
HPA said on Wednesday that 102 new cases were reported across the country yesterday with 81 new cases confirmed from the inhabited islands.
It also reported 14 new cases from the Greater Male' Area while it confirmed 7 cases from the operational resorts.
HPA said that a total of 91,046 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in the Maldives since March 2020.
The Agency noted that there are currently 1,914 active cases of the pandemic in the country and that 19 people still remained hospitalized for further treatment after contracting the illness.
HPA said that a total of 88,871 people in the Maldives has now recovered from the illness in the country.
The COVID-19 global pandemic has claimed the lives of 248 people in the Maldives since April last year.
HPA had also said that out of the total cases, there are 13 deceased positive whose cause of death is not directly related to COVID-19.


Updated: May 13, 2021 15:04 IST
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], May 13 (ANI): Noting the positive initiatives taken by the Indian government in Jammu and Kashmir, Saudi Gazette has said that the Centre is undertaking various development and public welfare programmes to transform the region despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370, the Saudi daily noted that the democratic machinery in J&K has been strengthened especially the three-tier local governance model by holding elections to Block Development Councils and District Development Councils.
“The ‘Panchayati Raj’ system has been strengthened through the devolution of functions and funds of more than USD 200 million in 2020 for efficient grassroots governance that has led to the union territory of J&K receiving three national awards for socio-economic development,” the newspaper report said.
It further said that various central laws have been successfully implemented including those designed to protect and promote social, economic, and political rights.
The newspaper also highlighted how the largest expansion in J&K in 70 years has been made in the education sector by establishing 50 new educational institutions offering 25,000 seats to students.
According to the Saudi Gazette’s report, hundreds of projects worth more than USD 80 million have been completed, and more than 2,000 projects worth nearly USD 800 million have been approved to boost infrastructure development in J&K.
Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the daily also noted how the government has stepped up its efforts to combat the situation in the field of healthcare infrastructure and vaccination.
Summing up the efforts taken by the government in J-K, the newspaper said that, “With the change in the mindset of the people, a new era of development, opportunity, hope, and prosperity has begun.” (ANI)


Moshood Adebayo, Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu has said that the state is winning the war against the pandemic coronavirus, just as he disclosed that two additional female patients have been discharged from the Infectious Disease Comtrol, (IDC), Yaba, after testing negative for the virus twice.
The good news came barely 24 hours after five persons, including a 10-year-old girl, were released from the IDC.
The governor, who is also the Incident Commander of the state’s COVID-19 response team, said in a statement that the discharge brought the total number of survivors in the state to 31 people.
While appreciating the cooperation of health workers, whom he said are working hard during the difficult time, Sanwo-Olu said: “Their successful strides in this war against COVID-19 brings us joy and hope.”
“I, therefore, enjoin citizens to continue to listen and obey health advisories issued by our health experts as they coordinate resources to beat COVID-19”, he said.


Wichita Falls residents have one more chance to voice their opinion on a proposed tax rate increase at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Tuesday morning will be the final public hearing on the budget and tax rate.
The new tax rate is $2.39 more than the current rate.
City leaders said it’s increasing to pay for the street improvement bond issue voters approved in May.
After the public hearing, the council will also vote on a new budget, projected to be more than $178 million, which is up 2.56 percent from last year.
Tuesday’s City Council meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. at city hall.


Important to have BJP govt in JandK for development: Kiren Rijiju
Leh, Nov 16 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that it is important to have BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir for the development in the state. He said that the state assembly polls are very important for the party. Rijiju said that the situation in Ladakh is difficult to understand from Delhi and that is why he was in the region to take stock of the situation. Rijiju also took jibe at congress and said that during the UPA regime, no development took place in the state.
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United Nations (New York), Jan 25 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on all actors in Burkina Faso to exercise restraint and opt for dialogue after the country's Army deposed the President in West Africa's latest coup.
The UN Chief 'strongly condemns any attempt to take over a government by the force of arms' and 'calls on the coup leaders to lay down their arms,' according to a statement on Monday attributed to his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
Guterres also urged the coup leaders to 'ensure the protection of the physical integrity of the President and of the institutions of Burkina Faso,' the statement said.
Burkina Faso's Army said on Monday it had ousted President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly, and closed the country's borders, Xinhua news agency reported.
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Public Safety in the Park event aims to build community
Generally when police and fire personnel come into contact with residents, it’s under crummy circumstances. It’s good, though, to get to know police officers and firefighters under non-stressful circumstances.
That’s the premise of Public Safety in the Park, said Rosemount police officer Beth Richtsmeier. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. July 9 in Biscayne Park.
“It’s going to be a fun little event,” said Richtsmeier.
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Gagged – the Devon family forced to fight for insurance payout after blaze
A family whose home was gutted by fire have been gagged by the insurer that refused to pay their £460,000 claim. Paul and Sophie Weldin were on holiday with their four children when the blaze broke out in April last year. When the couple filed their claim, however, the insurer Ageas said the policy was invalid because their house in Devon had more bedrooms than they had declared.
The Weldins, who had been living in a tent, decided to go public in a desperate effort to secure the money to rebuild their village home.
Now, several months after the family’s dilemma was highlighted in the press and on television, the claim has been settled. However, the Weldins have been bound by a confidentiality agreement that


Cybercrime police arrest, release Shabbir Ali, Mallu Ravi; book cases against strategist Sunil Kanugolu office
Cybercrime police of Cyberabad commissionerate raided the social media office of Congress party's election strategist Sunil Kanugolu
According to Assistant Commissioner of police, Prasad, of Cybercrimes, the police received complaints from five different persons alleging that the office was running two social media pages, one of them was "Aapanna Hastam", which was making posts denigrating the ruling party.
The ACP said that the Cybercrime police registered five FIRs against the social media posts made by the office of Sunil Kanugolu.
The police, in a late evening swoop, asked all the staff members to leave the premises.
Even as the police were inquiring into the details, Congress leaders Mallu Ravi and Mohammed Ali Shabbir, reached the spot and protested against the police raid on the social media office of the Congress strategist Sunil Kanugolu.
Mr Shabbir said that the police were resorting to a high handed behaviour and that the midnight raid was unjust and was perpetrated by the TRS Government. "It's not a murder case or a grave crime that warranted the police attention at the dead of the night. The police could have inquired during the day time. Initially, five plainclothesmen descended on the office and intruded and when asked, they said their ACP would come. Upon persistent questioning, they said they were Cybercrime police." Meanwhile, the ACP reached the scene and confirmed that there were five FIRs registered against the office and the "derogatory social media posts", including the "aapanna hastam" page being run from there.
Former MP Mallu Ravi said that several youths, including girls were working at the office, and the police hounded them out. He cried foul and alleged that the TRS Government was resorting to high handed behaviour.
Meanwhile, TPCC president A Revanth Reddy, in a statement, condemned the police raid.
The Congress war room was exposing the follies of the TRS Government and asked to what had the police got to do there. The TRS Government was thwarting any voice that was raise against it and instigating the police on the Congress war room.
To protest the midnight swoop by the police, the TPCC would stage a dharna in front of the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate on Wednesday. He gave call to Congress workers to protest in all mandal headquarters on Wednesday.
The police arrested Congress leaders Shabbir and Ravi and took them into custody. Later, the police set them free.


Columbia Police are investigating several burglaries that happened over the weekend.
Four of them took place at homes on the south side of town. Two of those were along Green Meadows Road.
Police said there were also three other burglaries last weekend, including one business.
It’s unclear if the incidents are connected.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The panel in its 19-page submitted to the Union Home Ministry suggested development of three zones to house various government offices and institutions.The report of the K C Sivaramakrishnan committee appointed by the Federal Government to identify locations to set up a new capital for Andhra Pradesh should come as a dampener to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s dream of establishing the capital city in the Vijayawada-Guntur stretch.
The committee which visited various locations in the residuary state over several months has suggested in its report that the Martur-Vinukonda-Donakonda region would be the ideal location for the new capital. A railway station already exists in Vinukonda on the Bangalore-Guntur railway line and it is an important point on the proposed Kalahasti-Nadikudi section.
The panel in its 19-page submitted to the Union Home Ministry suggested development of three zones to house various government offices and institutions. These zones include the Visakhapatnam sub-region in North coastal Andhra the Rayalaseema Arc comprising Kurnool Anantapur Hindupur and Chittoor and the Kalahasti spine which run alongside the proposed railway project from Kalahasti to Nadikudi.
For Naidu who had announced Vijayawada as the temporary capital till a new city was established the recommendations of the Sivaramakrishnan committee virtually shuts the door on his dream project of making the Vijayawada-Guntur stretch the seat of power.
Though the final call on the location of the new capital rests with the state government the objections raised by the committee on Naidu’s choice can’t be ignored.
The committee pointed out that building a capital city in the Vijayawada-Guntur stretch would destroy the natural eco-system and agriculture in that area. “There are no significant traits of land in Krishna and Guntur districts which are uncultivated or degraded forest land. Only Mangalgiri and Gannavaram (near Vijayawada) have small contiguous parcels of land” the committee observed in its report adding that the reasons for limiting efforts to locate the capital and government offices only to central Andhra were not clear.
Stating that the Martur-Vinukonda-Donakonda stretch was connected by a state highway from Guntur via Narsaraopet proceeding towards Kurnool the committee said the highway could be upgraded to National highway. “The committee feels that prima facie the sites of Martur and Vinukonda merit further examination by the AP government as both these places have more than 5000 hectares of wasteland” the committee said in its report.
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Dickinson's multi-million dollar growth, major increase in permits
Dickinson's recent growth may already be challenging the city's resources, but officials said Tuesday that building permit numbers have increased significantly and the city could see more growth before the end of the year.
"It really puts a lot of pressure on city staff to keep up with growth," Dickinson Mayor Dennis Johnson said. "While we welcome the growth it is a challenge to manage it."
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Ranchi, Aug 31: In a major success for the Ranchi police two hardcore ultras of the CPI (Maoists) were arrested from Chutia Police Station area of this state capital alongwith Rs 25 lakh in cash and half kilogram of gold.
Addressing a press conference here today Ranchi SSP Kuldeep Dwivedi said that the arrested have been identified as B Narayan and Satyanarayan. He said that Narayan was the younger brother of wanted maoist Sudhakar and the money and the gold was being sent to his house. The SSP said that the money had been collected as levy by the organization.
Mr Dwivedi said that police had received a secret tip off regarding the movement of the Maoists who were supposed to catch a train from Ranchi. Following the input search drives were conducted in many areas and the duo were nabbed last evening from Patel Chowk under Chutia Police Station area.
The SSP said that the duo have confessed of taking huge amount of money on several other occasions but this was the first time that they have been nabbed. The SSP said that both of them would be taken on police remand.


French, German, British and US foreign ministers have stressed the need to strengthen NATO, discussed the situation in the Middle East, Yemen, Iraq, Myanmar as well as issues related to China, Islamic terrorism, climate change and the coronavirus pandemic. This was said in a statement by the Euro-Troika and U.S. ministers
“The ministers agreed on the importance of further strengthening NATO and ensuring that the alliance is in line with today’s strategic reality, based on the recommendations of the NATO think tank”, – the statement said.
The Euro-Troika and US ministers stressed the importance of ending the war in Yemen.
“On Myanmar, they condemned the military coup. They called on military leaders to immediately end the state of emergency, return authority to a democratically elected government, refrain from violence, release all those unjustly detained, and respect human rights and the rule of law”, – the statement said.
The four-nation ministers reaffirmed their support for the Iraqi government and stressed that the international coalition would not tolerate attacks against its military and its facilities. The euro-troika and the US also stressed the need for greater coordination in the fight against IS* around the world.
“The ministers agreed to coordinate their response to the global challenges posed by China and also noted the need for cooperation on a number of issues, including climate change”, – the statement said.
The ministers also discussed the situation of coronavirus vaccines and agreed on the need for greater international coordination in the fight against the pandemic.
US will not go for ‘hasty withdrawal’ of contingent from Afghanistan – Pentagon
“They also agreed to work urgently on the climate crisis ahead of the UN climate summit in Glasgow in November”, – the document said.


Regular gas output capacity reaches over 1,000 mcm
(MENAFN) According to a study released by the Planning Directorate of the Oil Ministry, Iran's regular natural gas output capacity topped 1,000 million cubic meters (mcm) in the prior Iranian calendar year, which concluded on March 20.
Based on the ministry, when gas output from the South Pars gas field climbed by more than 4 percent from the prior year, the nation's natural gas output capacity set the aforementioned milestone for the first time (1399).
According to Shana, all phases of the South Pars field's development have been finished except for phase 11, which is still being developed. This field is located in the Persian Gulf and is shared by Iran and Qatar.
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New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over party president Amit Shah's remark that the 'acche din' promised by his political organisation will take 25 years to be achieved, saying that the people would not have voted for the party if they had been aware of the facts earlier.
"If the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had informed the people prior to elections that they are going to take 25 to bring 'achhe din', then had the people voted for them," Kejriwal said on Twitter.
According to reports, Shah said that 'acche din' was the pride that India enjoyed before the British Raj, adding that the BJP would need to win elections at 'every level' of the state machinery to regain that admiration.
The BJP president had also mentioned that a mere five-year rule by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) cannot take the country to the top of the world.
He, however, stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government can reduce inflation, ensure secure borders, make a strong foreign policy, achieve economic development, provide jobs and remove poverty.


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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to raise the base rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points – from 4.65 per cent to 4.90 per cent, effective from Thursday, March 23, 2023.
This decision was taken following the US Federal Reserve Board's announcement on March 22, 2023 to increase the Interest on Reserve Balances (IORB) by 25 basis points.
The CBUAE also has decided to maintain the rate applicable to borrowing short-term liquidity from the CBUAE, through all standing credit facilities at 50 basis points above the Base Rate.
The Base Rate, which is anchored to the US Federal Reserve's IORB, signals the general stance of the CBUAE's monetary policy. It also provides an effective interest rate floor for overnight money market rates.
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday said that the development process in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) will continue in consultation with the people of the areaand all the stakeholders.
“Meaningful political reforms in the Fata can only be achieved with the support of its people,” Zardari said during a meeting with Senators belonging to the Awami National Party (ANP) in Islamabad.
Discussing the current political situation, President Zardari said that the party would continue to move forward under the guidance of the constitution of the country and the policies laid down by its great leaders.
Spokesperson to the President, Senator Farhatullah Babar said that the current political situation in the country was discussed during the meeting with special reference to the latest developments, Fata reforms and the coalition partners.
Praising the coalition partners, Zardari said that the political wisdom and maturity shown by them in dealing with all challenges was commendable.
He thanked the ANP for its support to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and for its contributions towards political stability.


Finance Minister, Mr. P Chidambaram said that the Centre is committed to infuse more capital into public sector banks (PSBs).
Mr. Chidambaram replying to the discussions on the Banking Bill in Lok Sabha said that around Rs 15,000 crore capital will be infused in public sector banks before March-end.
Finance Minister said that the Bill would enable PSBs to raise capital through every accepted mode including rights issue, bonus shares without diluting their public sector capital.
He even pointed out that private sector banks are able to grow because they are able to raise more capital. But in Public sector banks, they have to rely on the Government to infuse capital.
"Today, public sector banks have a share of 75 per cent of the business. Notwithstanding the competition posed by private sector banks, the public sector banks are holding on their own," Mr. Chidambaram said.
He said that more capital might be infused into State Bank of India if the status as the largest commercial bank were to be maintained.


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Doha: QInvest, Qatar's leading investment bank and one of the most prominent Islamic financial institutions globally, announced its sponsorship of the Qatar Economic Forum, beginning today in Doha.
Hussain Abdulla, Chief Executive Officer of QInvest, commented on the partnership:“As we emerge from the recent COVID-19 pandemic into a prevailing high inflation environment coupled with rising interest rates and commodities prices, this gathering of global leaders comes at an opportune time. At this critical time, Qatar has convened some of the world's most important business leaders to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges. We proudly support this year's Qatar Economic Forum and look forward to exploring new capital streams and debating critical matters around resilience, investments, and digital transformation”.
Powered by Bloomberg, the Qatar Economic Forum is the Middle East's leading voice dedicated to global business and investment convening global leaders and heads of state to discuss and debate some of the world's most pressing challenges, through the lens of the Middle East.
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Kuwait's Awqaf ministry to handle Hajj process for illegal residents
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced on Saturday that it has set up an emergency team to help illegal residents perform the Hajj pilgrimage without facing any inconvenience.
Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Mohammad Al-Jabri, who doubles as the Minister of State for Municipal Affairs, ordered the formation of the team after Saudi authorities decided to permit illegal residents to carry out the annual Islamic pilgrimage, a statement by the ministry noted.
The statement added that it has launched a special website to allow all illegal residents who plan to attend this year's Hajj to register their details starting Saturday.
The ministry will also put together five Hajj campaigns to accommodate them, the statement pointed out. (end) amn.nam
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US working to get several Americans out of Afghanistan: Antony
WASHINGTON: According to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the United States is attempting to help 44 Americans who wish to escape Afghanistan as well as a number of others who have been arrested by the Taliban.
Blinken was speaking before Congress where lawmakers from the rival Republican Party went on the offensive over the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan and demanded the release of an internal dissent cable at the State Department.
Blinken, in response to a question, said that Taliban authorities were detaining “several Americans.”
“We are working to secure their freedom. Their families have asked that we protect their identities and don’t speak publicly to their cases,” Blinken said.
The United States, despite poor relations with the Taliban rulers, has worked quietly to assist US citizens who wish to leave. Blinken said that the State Department has assisted around 975 US citizens in leaving since the Taliban takeover and that about 175 self-described Americans remain in the country, including some who arrived since the US withdrawal.
“Forty-four of them are ready to leave and we are working to effectuate their departure,” Blinken said.
A State Department spokesperson later said that the 975 were only Americans whose travel was facilitated by the government and that other US citizens and permanent residents have left independently.