New grant program could trigger conservation projects
With more than $3.7 million in funds available, a new grant program in Minnesota could trigger hundreds of conservation projects throughout the state, according to Leslie Tannahill, grant program manager for the Minnesota DNR.
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Confirmed Coronavirus cases in Africa have surpassed 2 million.
The grim milestone was disclosed by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Africa has seen more than 48,000 deaths from COVID-19. Its infections and deaths make up less than 4% of the global total.
The African continent is being warned against “prevention fatigue” as countries loosen pandemic restrictions to ease their economies’ suffering and more people travel.
“We cannot relent. If we relent, then all the sacrifices we put into efforts over the past 10 months will be wiped away,” Africa CDC director John Nkengasong told reporters.
Several African countries have confirmed virus cases in the six figures. South Africa leads with more than 750,000, while Morocco has more than 300,000, Egypt more than 110,000 and Ethiopia more than 100,000.


The Commissioner for Information in Delta, Mr Charles Aniagwu, says the Warri-Sapele/Benin highway, which was closed to traffic while undergoing reconstruction, has been re-opened.
He said that the state government had fulfilled the promise made to commuters to re-open the road before Saturday.
He commended the contractor, Obakpor J.U. Construction, for its commitment and sacrifice in ensuring timely completion of the road.
He further stated that the project would commence on the other side of the road, now that the completed section had been opened to traffic.


Blair Realizes Regret Over Iraq
With regret over the loss of life throughout and after the 2003 Iraq war, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has changed his tune of condolence, saying his historically unapologetic statements defending the war were misinterpreted. –JCL
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Tony Blair has said he “regrets deeply and profoundly the loss of life” during and after the 2003 Iraq war.
The ex-PM said his refusal to express regret for the decisions that led to war at his first appearance before the committee had been misinterpreted.
But his words were met with cries of “too late” from the public gallery.
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(MENAFN) Iran's MAPNA group, which is a group of Iranian firms included in forcing main industrial ventures, has confirmed a strategy for establishing 20 electric vehicle charging stations thru Iran.
The firm has asked concerned private industry financers to contribute in this pioneering venture, IRNA mentioned in a report.
The stated stations are going to be established in public places including shopping hubs, public parking lots, housing centers including hotels and guesthouses, intercity resorts, entertainment centers, gas stations, as well as roadside parks.
According to the model that Mapna has presented for the private industry contribution in the venture, the group assumes the supply of chargers, shelters, software and network systems, integration, commissioning, support, and guarantees, as well as operation and repairs, whereas the private sector can supply the branching of electricity, internet, land in addition to protection of the site.
Previously in 2020, the previous managing director of Mapna Group stated that the group was arranging an offer package for the output of electric vehicles or to turn regular cars into electric ones.
Abbas Aliabadi stated that “This equipment can be utilized to electrify the cars being produced as well as the cars that have been produced and the owners request to electrify them.”
Underlining the necessity of improving the infrastructure for production electric vehicles in the nation, the official stated "We are installing the charging stations for this type of cars in some cities and we are ready to develop this equipment across the country. Currently, these stations have been installed in Tehran and Mashhad and will be implemented in other cities in the near future.”
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) The Minister of Antiquities Khaled Anany announced that the ministry granted €3m to renovate the Egyptian Museum. The announcement came during Anany's tour at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) which is planned to be opened this year.
The source of the international grant was not announced, however, Anany stated that the museum's rehabilitation plan will be carried out with the cooperation of five international museums including the Turin Egyptian Museum in Italy, London's British Museum, the Louvre in Paris, and the Egyptian Museum of Berlin.
Throughout the visit, Anany followed-up on the progress of preparing for the GEM's soft opening.
The opening date of the long awaited-for museum is not yet announced. Anany explained that it all depends on the progress of the site's construction process.
Many of the antiquities located at the Egyptian Museum were transferred over the past two years to their new permanent home at the GEM. Anany previously stated that the transferred relics were replaced with dozens of antiquities which were had been stored at the museum for decades, some of them were never even displayed before.
Since the transfer of most of the monuments, the directors of the Egyptian Museum have been showcasing three relics for the first time on weekly basis.
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Shiromani Akali Dal should clear its stand over increase of petrol prices and MSP issue: Chairman KK Bawa
Says it’s sad that Akali Dal has surrendered rights of Punjabis to save chair of a union minister: Bawa
Ludhiana: PSIDC Chairman Mr KK Bawa today demanded from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to clear its stand over the issues related to constant increase in petrol prices as well as over the current MSP issue.
In a press statement issued here today, Mr Bawa said that despite the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, the Narendra Modi led Union government has been increasing the petrol prices on daily basis. He said that its sad that the SAD has surrendered the rights of Punjabis merely to save the chair of Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal. He said that instead of safeguarding the rights of Punjabis, the Akali Dal is backstabbing them by siding with the BJP led Union government.
He said that the Akalis have always shed crocodile tears for the Punjabi farmers, but have always backstabbed them. He alleged that the Akalis should clear their stand over the MSP issue.
Mr Bawa said that Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh have always stood for the rights of the farmers and have safeguarded them from time to time. He said that it was Capt Amarinder Singh who waived off the debt of Punjabi farmers first thing when the government was formed. He said that it was due to poor policies of the Akalis that they could not even save the post of leader of opposition in the Vidhan Sabha.


(MENAFN- IANS) Karachi, Dec 6 (IANS) Quetta Gladiators have announced the appointment of former Pakistan wicketkeeper batter, Moin Khan, as Team Director for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine.
Previously, Moin Khan served as the head coach for eight consecutive years, it was under his coaching stewardship, Gladiators secured the championship title in 2019 and emerged as runners-up on two occasions.
“The Quetta Gladiators owner Nadeem Omar and the team management has decided to appoint Pakistan's former captain and '92 WC winner Mr. Moin Khan as Team Director,” wrote Quetta Gladiators on X.
HBL PSL Draft 2024 is set to take place at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on Wednesday, 13 December 2023.
Notable players like Alex Hales, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, David Wiese, Sikandar Raza, Colin Munro, James Vince, Rassie Van der Dussen, and Hazratullah Zazai have already signed up for the draft, promising a thrilling and competitive season.
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After the CEO of Multichain was arrested by the Chinese police and the developer team announced that Multichain would be shut down, one of the most affected altcoins, Fantom (FTM), made an official statement.
Fantom has announced that it has frozen $60 million worth of stablecoins in response to the arrest of Multichain's CEO and the subsequent shutdown of its protocol.
The shutdown affected several projects that rely on Multichain for cross-chain transactions, including Fantom.
In an official statement, Fantom said it was “deeply disappointed” by the news and was working to protect its users and partners from potential loss.
In the statement, it was stated that Fantom contacted the issuers of three of the most popular stablecoins, USDC, USDT and TUSD, and confirmed that they had frozen assets in their Multichain wallets.
Fantom also said it is in contact with various sources and Multichain employees to gain more clarity on the situation and provide support where possible.
The statement also stated that Fantom will make further announcements in the coming weeks about its plans to help the community and developers at Opera Chain.
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Addis Ababa September 17/2017 Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn called on community elders, tribal and religious leaders to stand in with the government to resolve the conflict between Oromia and Somali regional states.
While discussing with the elders and leaders on Saturday at his office with the presence of presidents of the regional states, the Premier urged them to stabilize the communities.
The Premier said that the government has set a direction to solve the problem.
"Main roads that cross the regional states will be guarded by the federal police; security forces of both regional states will withdraw from the conflicting areas in order to resolve the problem quickly" he said.
In addition, the federal government will engage in disarmament of weapons in the area of the conflict.
The government will also bring individuals who are responsible for the death and displacement of people.
Moreover, the government has deployed members of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission the areas of conflict to investigate human rights violations.
In this regard, the Premier urged the the community elders and tribal and religious leaders to support the government in its efforts to investigate the situation.
Based on this assessment, the government will take measures and bring the responsible individuals to justice, he said.
Regarding media outlets, which disseminate information that add fuel to the fire, the Premier said the government will take measures.
Expressing his deep sorrow over the death of people, Hailemariam said that the government will do its level best to rehabilitate the displaced people.
The elders and religious father on their part expressed commitment to work in collaboration with the government restore peace.
The conflict between the two regional states has led to the death and displacement of people.


(MENAFN- IANS) By IANSlife
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Padmashri Guru Shovana Narayan, a master of Kathak, created the Lalit Arpan Festival, which features a feast of performances by the theme of this year's Lalit Arpan Festival, which marks 75 years of independence from colonial control, explores the terms 'azadi' or 'swatantra' and the related concept of 'swabhiman' through performances of Kathak, Kathakali (stree-vesham), and traditional theatre.
This festival, which is run by the dance organisation Asavari and its volunteers, has so far included over 95 torchbearers for Indian traditional performing arts. Together with the India Habitat Center, the Festival has been planned.
August 10, 2022:
*'Roop-Vidroop' by Padmashri Shovana Narayan re-enacting the true emotional and heart- rending saga of an acid attack survivor.
*'Kshaatra Baalaa' stree-vesham style of the dance form by Prabal Gupta.
August 11, 2022:
*'Lallan Miss', a hard-hitting play, based on transgender Rajkumari's real-life story by Rama Pandey Natya Vidya Foundation.
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia reported 132 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Health. As a result, the total number of cases in the Kingdom over the course of the pandemic grew to 816,262.
The authorities also confirmed three new COVID-19-related deaths, raising the total number of fatalities to 9,350.
Of the new infections, 48 were recorded in Riyadh and 21 in Jeddah. Several other cities recorded fewer than 10 new cases each.
The ministry also announced that 100 patients had recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom over the course of the pandemic to 803,452.
It said that 3,460 COVID-19 cases were still active, adding that 7,302 PCR tests were conducted in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to more than 44.3 million.
The ministry said that of the current cases, 33 were in critical condition.
More than 68.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since the Kingdom’s immunization campaign began, with over 25.4 million people fully vaccinated.


Iraq: 2 officers, frontier safeguard murdered in IS attacks
(MENAFN) The Iraqi military stated that two Iraqi policemen and a frontier safeguard were murdered on Tuesday in two assaults by the Islamic State (IS) militants in western Iraq.
The media office of the Iraqi Joint Operations Command (JOC) stated in a report, in one occasion, Brigadier General Ahmed al-Lami, the leader of the Army's 29th Brigade of the 7th Infantry Division, was murdered while pursuing IS fighters in Heet area, some 160 km west of Baghdad.
The JOC stated that Al-Lami led a power in pursuing the IS fighters, who were on the run after a raid on an army barrier that murdered an officer and injured two armed forces in Heet area.
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Pune: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday, said that farmers are being instigated to create unrest, but the government is not against the farmers. He also said that though some foreign elements are creating unrest in Kashmir, the situation is improving slowly and the government is working on Integrated Permanent solution for Kashmir.
Singh was in Mumbai for a programme on the completion of three years of the union government. Speaking with mediapersons on the sidelines of the programme, he said that the Centre as well as governments in BJP-ruled states are sensitive to the needs of farmers and was doing everything to meet the farmers’ demands and end the protests.
While talking on the farmers’ issue, he explained that the government is positive about the farmers issue, but these are related with the state governments and they would handle it. “No government has to take help of security forces against the farmers. We have assured that by 2022, farmers’ situation will improve and the income of farmers will increase.
But the government is trying to solve the problems of the farmers across the nation with the help of state governments,” he said.
“Farmers are the asset of the nation and the government will look after them, but the current issues are related to concern state government and the state have to take the final decision,” he explained.
He refused to talk about the death of the farmers during protests in Madhya Pradesh and said an investigation is underway.
He said he would wait for the report before commenting on the issue but accepted that security forces should not have been used against the protesting farmers.
The BJP has repeatedly alleged a ‘conspiracy’ behind the ongoing agitation. Senior party leaders, on Thursday, asked Rahul Gandhi to refrain from ‘politicising the death of farmers’.
Singh said that Rahul Gandhi should not forget that Congress is primarily responsible for the plight of farmers in the state.
The Home Minister appealed to farmers to show restraint and support the state governments that have promised to come up with solutions to their issues. “I accept that there is a crisis, but our state governments are capable enough of handling the situation,” Singh said.
While talking on Kashmir issue, he said that the government is ready to talk with anybody, but they must have some standing to talk with the government.
“The government will not put any obstacle in the path of the Kashmiri youths. We are with them in development,” he said.
When asked about the attacks from Pakistan on Indian Army and military base, he said that there were no major attacks on Indian military except Pathankot and Gurdaspur. The government has eliminated terrorism in North East, he said.
In his talk, he praised the government and tried to explain how the government and Prime Minister Modi has succeeded on various fronts.
“In last three years, the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the developmental magnitude and political attitude,” he said.


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Tunisia to Host 21st Arab Radio and Television Festival
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Tunisia, October 14, 2021, SPA -- Tunis is hosting the 21st edition of the Arab Radio and Television Festival next Tuesday, under the slogan "Connection and Renewal".
The organizers said in a press conference today, that the Arab Media Conference will bring together the most main actors from the various media platforms including the print media, audiovisual and digital, to discuss pressing files and challenges the media sector has been facing.
The participants will also discuss several topics, including: "the challenges of the public media sector in light of the influx of many private channels and new media platforms, the crisis of the print media, as well as training of human resources."
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“Three of these six people arrived in Tehran yesterday (Friday) morning and were extradited to the Iranian side to be transferred to jail,” Kamalian told CRT.
He said that another three inmates who were claimed to be involved in smuggling illicit drugs will be transferred to Iran as soon as possible and after going through the necessary legal procedures.
Kamalian also announced that the Thai government has agreed to extradite more Iranian prisoners to complete their jail terms in Iran.
In January 2012, former Iranian ambassador to Thailand said that according to the latest statistics, 163 Iranian nationals are being held captive in Thai prisons. Among these prisoners, 149 people have been convicted of drug charges, and 140 prisoners are serving life sentences.
He said that the Iranian embassy in Bangkok had attempted to put a break on the growing number of such arrests in Thailand, adding that fortunately, with the assistance of the relevant bodies, “these efforts have produced fruit”.
He also said that an agreement on the extradition of convicts has also been signed between the Islamic republic and Thailand.


KARACHI (Web Desk) – The fifth meeting of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) held in Karachi on Thursday reviewed several energy projects including 250 mw wind energy project in Sindh.
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal later talking to newsmen at Karachi press club said that 2600 mw energy projects are being launched in every province.
He informed that the meeting agreed to complete work on western route of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as soon as possible. He maintained that Pakistan and China will also establish industrial cooperation group.
The Minister said that Karachi to Peshawar railway track will also be upgraded. He added that restoration of peace in Karachi was top priority of the government. He said that the government launched Karachi operation with the consensus of all political parties.
He further said the country’s foreign reserve has reached to 20 billion dollars. He said that the government will try to improve its efficiency.


Pakistan declares to refuse force on Afghanistan rule
(MENAFN)In accordance with Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, the country is going to “not take any pressure” from the global society over its future rule on Afghanistan.
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, ministry spokesperson stated in response to an inquiry in a weekly news meeting, Islamabad is going to take “independent decisions” when identifying the short-term Taliban government.
Ministry spokesperson’s remarks was only days following the US blame Pakistan of having a “multiplicity of interests” in Afghanistan and notified that it “needs to line up with a broad majority of the international community” on the problem.
Ahmad also affirmed “There is no pressure, and we do not take any pressure. We will take independent decisions in line with our interests.”
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According to the message, the incident occurred at 9:14 a.m. local time near Westgate Sports Centre.
Six people were injured as a result of the incident, three children among them. It is noted that one of the children was critically injured.
Police inform that the incident is not connected with terrorism. 42-year-old woman was arrested due to the occurrence.


Business booming at veteran's office
While some veterans come back from serving overseas and have few issues, there are large numbers that need help.
The Becker County Veterans Service Office keeps busy, as the number of people coming through the door has shot up in recent years.
Office manager Mary Lou Schmit said the number of veterans seeking services has increased by 30 percent over the past three years.
Out of 4,000 veterans in Becker County, Schmit said 2,700 veterans were served last year.
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UN: 217,000 Afghan citizens have been displaced in the past seven months
Reporter: Firdous Rasouli
As the fighting in Afghanistan goes on and efforts are also have been made to bring peace to the country, now according to statists dozens of Afghans have lift their homes daily due to the ongoing war, the United Nations has said in a recent UN report that at least 217,000 Afghans have left their homes in Afghanistan in the past seven months and have been displaced to other regions in the country. The United Nations has said on Thursday that hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes as a result of the ongoing war in Afghanistan, and the country is in dire need of humanitarian aid.
More than 217,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the first seven months of the year, according to the UN Humanitarian Aid Coordination Office (OCHA). The agency also added that 85 percent of all displaced people are children under the age of 18 years.


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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a "large-scale attack" on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip overnight Saturday, in a flare-up sparked after Israeli soldiers were wounded by an explosive device along the Palestinian enclave's border, reports.
Israeli jets pounded 18 Hamas targets throughout the Strip in two waves of air strikes over a 24-hour period.
"Eight targets were attacked in a military compound near Deir el Balah, which belongs to the Hamas terror organization, including weapon-manufacturing and training infrastructures," an IDF statement released early Sunday read.
An earlier statement said the fighter jets had targeted "six military targets in Gaza belonging to Hamas, including: a terror tunnel in the Zaytun area and military compounds near Deir el-Balah and Khan Yunis".
Two Palestinians were killed in the Israeli strikes, the Gaza health ministry said, identifying the fatalities as Salam Sabah and Abdullah Abu Sheikha, both 17, from Rafah.
According to Palestinian eye witnesses, the two were killed by shots near the border.
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About 576 families reported their drug-addicted loved ones to the authorities over the past five years, the Dubai Police have said. The addicts benefitted from timely treatment, thanks to Article 89 of the UAE's Anti-Narcotics Law. The law states that no criminal proceedings will be initiated against abusers of narcotics or psychotropic substances who willingly present themselves or are reported by family members to an addiction treatment unit, the public prosecution, or the police.
According to its annual report, the General Department of Anti-Narcotics seized six tonnes and 634kg of drugs and narcotic pills in 2021. It contributed to the arrest of 46 per cent of suspects involved in drug-related cases and 47.2 per cent of the drugs seized in 2021 at the state level.
Last year, the department passed 89 security tips to 27 countries in cooperation with liaison officers, which contributed to the arrest of 36 international suspects, with a total seizure of four tonnes and 463kg of drugs. The department blocked 340 websites and accounts on social media platforms involved in the trafficking and selling of drugs, which led to the arrest of 91 suspects.
The awareness programmes launched by the Hemaya International Centre benefited 11.7 million beneficiaries of 50 nationalities over the past year.
Lieutenant-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, praised the department for its“innovative new mechanisms and methods to bring down drug dealers professionally and efficiently, and protect our society against the scourge of drugs”.
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Hyderabad, Jan 19 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) today hailed the Andhra Pradesh government under the leadership of the Chief Minister Y S Rajsekahra Reddy for taking up the fourth-phase land distribution programme in the State.
According to a press release here, APCC official spokesperson N Tulasi Reddy said the government has launched the distribution programme to distribute 1.67 lakh acres of land to more than one lakh poor families to fulfill the promise made during the 2004 assembly poll.
Stating that the Congress-led UPA government was committed to improve the living standards of the poor, Mr Reddy said loans would also be provided to the beneficiaries to till the land for agriculture purpose.
Alleging that the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) was politicising the welfare development programmes of the government, Mr Reddy said the government accorded priority to fill the vacancies in the government departments this year by providing employment to the educated people.
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Penang has high expectations that its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow further this year, now that all economic sectors can reopen two years after the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the manufacturing sector is going strong."The manufacturing sector grew by about 12 per cent last year and it will continue to grow this year,” he said in a press conference after the opening of the TLM food and beverage expo at Spice Arena here today.
He said even the construction sector saw growth last year even though the residential construction sector did not do well.
"If the residential construction sector recovers and grows this year, the overall construction sector will also continue to grow,” he said.
He said most of the growth in domestic sectors surpassed the national average.
Earlier in his speech, Chow said Penang had the highest GDP at RM99 billion last year, beating other states.
"This is a remarkable rebound of 6.8 per cent from a negative 2.1 per cent two years back in 2020,” he said, referring to figures released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia.
He hoped Penang’s tourism industry, which has been heavily impacted by the pandemic, will recover quickly.
He said the state will need to divert its tourism products and incubate new creative and social enterprises.
"Penang has a number of unique alternative tourism products or sites that have the potential to be developed or promoted further,” he said.
He said the three-day food and beverage expo will draw visitors and tourists to Penang.
The expo, touted to be the largest food exhibition in the northern region, will see an estimated 60,000 visitors over the three days.
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After the Telangana Assembly polls, the politics in Andhra Pradesh has been witnessing many changes. Following TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu's election campaigning against TRS in Telangana, TRS Chief KCR has announced that he and his party will interfere in AP Assembly Polls. The newly TRS Working President KTR has also announced the same. KTR said very soon, people will come to know the role played by TRS in Andhra Pradesh. KTR said they have focussed on the national politics as part of it, they will also focus their political strategy in AP.


Governor Parson said Tuesday that “poor decisions were made” at the Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend. However, he also said that wasn’t representative of all of Missouri.
The lake was packed over the holiday, and some people ignored the state’s social distancing guidelines.
Health director Randall Williams said the coronavirus is still here, and spreading illnesses could have long-lasting and tragic consequences.
Parson also said the vote on Medicaid expansion will be on the August election ballot.


Thiruvananthapuram: It is not the crowd that has to lead the leaders says KPCC President Ramesh Chennithala. Those leaders are definite to fail- Ramesh said. He was inaugurating the birth day celebrations of Sri Pattom Thanu Pillai conducted by District Congress Committee.
We require the leadership of those who can understand the needs of the people and can work for the people. No social worker who forgets the people can be in existence. People will easily understand them and react to them. Pattom Thanu Pillia was one such leader who proved that social work is for people ;he said


Police say drug dealing will be a major focus in Middlesbrough after concerns were raised by the town's elected mayor Andy Preston.
Mr Preston said that as lockdown restrictions caused by the coronavirus crisis had begun to relax residents' complaints over drug dealing had increased and it was becoming a "common theme".
The mayor, who took part in a video conference call organised by Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger which was intended to discuss a post-coronavirus Cleveland, urged more action from police.
Cleveland Police Chief Constable Richard Lewis, who was also on the call along with Stockton Council leader Bob Cook, said drug dealing would be a major focus of the neighbourhood police teams now being increased across the county.
All four men praised the efforts of various organisations in working together to respond to the challenges created by covid-19 and ensure that wherever possible public services continued to be delivered to those most in need.
Cllr Cook said more than 3,000 food parcels had been delivered across Stockton and volunteers walking the dogs of vulnerable people was just one example of the small but important tasks that have made such a difference to isolated people during the crisis.
Concern was expressed during the meeting by Cllr Cook and Mr Preston that if the Government does not fully compensate councils for the costs of Covid-19, then services could suffer in the future.
While extra cash has been made available to local authorities across the country, many have said it does not go far enough and more financial support will be needed.
Fears were also raised over the survival of local businesses and the impact on jobs and the local economy.
Mr Coppinger said the meeting allowed Mr Preston and Cllr Cook to raise issues directly with the chief constable, adding: "The discussion also allowed us to share experiences and to discuss how we can work in partnership now and in the future to deliver the best services possible to the public."


President Obama took the podium today for remarks and press questions. He's "appalled and outraged" at the crackdown on Iranian protestors. He as much as acknowledged that stronger language today was prompted by criticism, but he said -- correctly -- that the president has to be measured.
He pushed energy and health care legislation. He admitted that he still smokes.


The annual Nutrition and Hydration Week has been postponed from March until the summer.
Organisers have revealed that, due to the pressure Covid-19 is currently putting on health and social care workers, the event will now take place from the 14th-20th June.
Participants are being encouraged to focus their messaging on how nutrition and hydration can help promote staff well-being.
Organiser Caroline Lecko said: “With the pressures on health and social care staff, who we know from experience love to engage with the week to promote their great work, we felt we needed to give them some well-deserved breathing space and moving the week was logical.”
Plans to mark the event’s 10-year anniversary this year have also been pushed back, and celebrations will now occur in March 2022.


MQM announces reopening of all unit and sector offices
MQM Rabita Committee in a statement said that the party’s unit and sector offices will be reopened and asked its members of the parliament to ensure their presence at the party offices.
The party statement said that the party’s lawmakers will remain at the party offices to hear complaints of the people about the problems being faced by the citizens.
The statement also said that all party offices will become election cells for the upcoming local councils elections.
MQM lawmakers had resigned on August 12 as protest against the alleged victimization of the party workers during Karachi operation.
The MQM is the fourth largest party in the 342-seat National Assembly with 24 MNAs, third largest in the 104-seat Senate with 8 members and the second largest in the 168-seat Sindh Assembly with 51 members.


Probiotics are a group of living microorganisms that provides nourishments to the body when taken. But there are many deliberations among scientists as to what exact benefits we can derive from these probiotics when we ingest them.
Probiotics can help with digestive issues, weight loss, and immunity.
They can also help to reduce the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer.
Some studies have even shown that probiotics can improve sexual health.


Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya on Monday said that the unemployment rate in Uttar Pradesh is higher than the national average and the Centre will soon join hands with the new state government to deal with the problem.
He said in Lok Sabha that the national average of unemployment stood at 5.8 per cent. While the unemployment rate in rural areas of the country was 3.4 per cent, in the urban areas it was 4.4 per cent.
In Uttar Pradesh, the rate of unemployment in rural areas was 5.8 per cent and in urban areas 6.5 per cent, which “is quite high”, he said.
Dattatreya said he will soon coordinate with the new Uttar Pradesh government to resolve the problem.
He said as many as 470 ‘Job Melas’ were held across the country of which 21 were held in Uttar Pradesh.


Armed police will be on patrol at Stonehenge as thousands of people gather to celebrate the summer solstice.
Extra security measures have been put in place following the recent terrorist attacks in London and Manchester.
Wiltshire Police said the move was to “reassure the public that we are doing everything we can to keep them safe”.
The Pagan Federation said it “sadly accepted” the need for such security measures.
About 12,000 people attended the Neolithic site last year to mark the summer solstice, which takes place tomorrow.
Visitors will only be allowed to bring small bags with them and are urged to only bring essential items….
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Iran launches 3 international exhibitions on Wednesday
(MENAFN)IRNA reported that three international exhibitions started Wednesday at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds and will end on September 25.
The 28th International Exhibition of Food, Food Technology and Agriculture of Iran (Agrofood 2021) is in progress with 300 Iranian and foreign companies in presence.
Companies from Spain, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Turkey, and the Netherlands are showcasing their newest products and accomplishments in the four-day event.
In addition, 158 Iranian and foreign exhibitors participated in the 20th Iran International Confectionery Fair.
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ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Dr. Faisal Sultan Monday visited the Bhara Kahu Health Center to monitor the medical services being offered to the citizens.
He also received a briefing on available facilities at the center and directed the staff to ensure the provision of the best possible medical care to the incoming patients.
Talking to media, he assured that the government would ensure the implementation of its health reform agenda to make positive changes in hospitals.
He said that the government was committed to providing the best medical services at hospitals for mothers and children in the country.
He said that the major focus of the government was on strengthening the primary health care system in the country.
He said that the present government had paid special focus on the health sector by starting several mega projects. He added latest medical equipment was being provided at public hospitals.
He said that innovative steps were being taken to further improve the facilities to control the mother and child mortality rate.
He also asked the citizens to come to the nearest center for vaccination against Coronavirus.
He said that it was the responsibility of every eligible citizen to visit the vaccination center and protect them against Coronavirus.


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BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 13. Tariffs for
radio frequencies in Azerbaijan were proposed to be set by the
Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, trend reports on December
13 via the Cabinet of Ministers.
The proposal has been reflected in the amendment to the Rule on
the allocation, registration, and use of radio frequencies, and the
establishment of fees.
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Save people, face Fani
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, now in London, has directed all the government and non-government organisations to work in a coordinated manner to face the severe cyclonic storm Fani.
She also directed the authorities concerned to take the people of costal districts to safer places before the cyclone hits the region.
A press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) yesterday said Hasina was monitoring the overall situation round the clock.
She also urged the people to remain ready to face the aftermath of the possible disaster.
The release said the PM has already directed the Army, Navy and the Air Force as well as all the law enforcement agencies to stay ready to face the disaster.
All these forces have already begun their works to face the situation.
As per directive of the PM, the release said, the people of the coastal regions have already been taken to the nearest cyclone shelters, schools and colleges.
On Thursday, PM’s Principal Secretary Nojibur Rahman also directed the district administrations of the coastal regions to take necessary preparations to face the cyclone.
According to the press release, the PMO was kept open yesterday and today cancelling the weekly holidays.


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ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in their separate messages, on the occasion of ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ observed on Thursday, have urged the international community to play its role for the solution of Kashmir issue.
In his message, the President called on international community to take notice of the gross human rights violations in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the right to self-determination is being denied to the people of Jammu and Kashmir despite the United Nations promises through various resolutions.
The President reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering moral, diplomatic and political support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their just struggle for their inalienable right to self-determination.
In his message, Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz Sharif said only a just resolution of the Kashmir issue could bring lasting peace in South Asia.
He urged the UN General Assembly and international community to pay attention to the plight of hapless Kashmiris. The Prime Minister said his government would continue to extend diplomatic and political support to Kashmiris’ struggle for the right to self-determination.


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(MENAFN) Foreign investors transferred over USD925 million into the Egyptian foreign trade market in the three days since its currency massively devalued last week, Egypt’s central bank mentioned in an announcement on Monday.
The Egyptian pound declined to around 32 to the dollar from 27.60 at the start on Wednesday ahead of regaining to 29.61 pounds by the close of Monday.
Further foreign currency from domestic sources, remittances from Egyptians operating abroad and tourism flowed as well into the market during the last three business days, the central bank announcement also mentioned.
Egypt sworn it would alter to a “durably flexible” trading rate when it gained a deal with the IMF for a USD3 billion economic backing package in October.
It went to the IMF for support following Russia’s conflict in Ukraine pushed up its bills for wheat and oil whereas facing a blow to tourism from two of its biggest markets, Ukraine and Russia, a key source of hard currency.
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Jalandhar, August 29(STN)– Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal on Tuesday said that the district administration was continually making efforts to resolve the difficulties faced by the Sports and Rubber Industry in the district.
Sarangal, who was chairing a meeting with Sports and Rubber Industrialists, said that the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was committed to addressing their issues and a congenial atmosphere was being ensured to them. He said that the government was set to organize a ‘Government-industrialists Meet’ in which CM will listen to their issues.
In the meeting, the industrialists demanded the establishment of a PPDC MSME-Extension center, Common Facility Centre, District Testing Lab for BIS Certification, and others following which the Deputy Commissioner directed the officials of various departments to accord top priority in meeting their demands and said that the district administration will also send a report to the state government in this regard.
Sarangal also asked the director of the Jalandhar Central Institute of Hand Tools to hold a meeting with Ludhiana Central Tool Room regarding starting the work of MSME Extension Centre at the earliest.
Prominent amongst those present on the occasion included industrialists and officials of various departments.


Pune reports 99 coronavirus cases in 24 hours; cases rise to 2,202
Punjab on Tuesday reported 219 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 1,451 with 1,293 active cases
Pune in Maharashtra reported ninety-nine new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the district stand to 2,202.
The city's health officials said that 553 patients have been cured and discharged.
Punjab on Tuesday reported 219 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 1,451 with 1,293 active cases.
Twenty-five patients have lost their lives due to the virus in Punjab.
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that three new coronavirus cases were reported in the state with all of them from Wayanad district.
In Karnataka, 22 more coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of positive cases in the state rising to 673, which included 331 discharges. Twenty-nine people have died due to the virus in the state, according to health officials.
Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa said: "Coronavirus situation in the state is under control as compared to other states."
"Due to this, travel of migrant workers was prohibited. Now, trade, construction and industrial activities need to restart, except in the red zones," the chief minister added.


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Migori police are holding two Tanzanians found sneaking in the country explosives worth Sh9million in a Toyota Probox vehicle.
County police boss Francis Ngului said the two and the haul were netted along the border of Kenya and Tanzania after a tip off from members of the public.
Nguli said the suspects, apart from transporting the explosives to an unknown destination illegally did not have required traveling documents that allow them to be in the country legally.
The county police commander said the two suspects are in police custody waiting for further investigation and arraignment.
Nguli has lauded the members of the public for giving the tip off to the security officers who also managed to respond promptly.
He said the police will continue working closely with the members of the public so that they can stop illegal trade along the border of Kenya and Tanzania


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Somali Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 47 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total tally of infections to 1,502.
Fawziya Abikar, the Health Minister said the new patients are from the semi-autonomous region of Puntland which has 19, Banadir 13, Somaliland 8 and SouthWest 7.
Abikar said two patients succumbed to the deadly respiratory disease, bringing the total number of deaths since the pandemic was reported in the country to 59.
She said 15 people recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of people who have been discharged from hospitals to 178.
The minister said 42 of the latest cases are male while five others are female persons amid concern from the UN that the cases are largely due to community transmission.
The Horn of Africa nation joined the long list of countries dealing with COVID-19 on March 16, when the Health Ministry of Somalia announced the first confirmed case.


New Delhi, Mar 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the Centre will consider revoking Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from Jammu and Kashmir and that it has a roadmap to withdraw security forces in the Union Territory.
In an interview to Gulistan News, Shah said that the government will surely consider revoking AFSPA from Jammu and Kashmir in the future.
“The situation is getting normal and we are speedily considering on revoking the AFSPA from Jammu and Kashmir and a state of change is being considered,” he added.
On being asked about decreasing the footprints of security forces in J&K in view of improved law and order situation, he said that the government has already drawn a roadmap for the withdrawal of troops and that the process will be initiated after elections.
“We have plans to withdraw troops and leave law and order to the Jammu and Kashmir Police alone.
Earlier, the J&K police was not trusted by New Delhi but today they are at the forefront to tackle any situation,” he said. He said that earlier CRPF and security forces would handle the law and order situation, but now the government has empowered the J&K Police and it is now at the forefront to handle any situation.
“We are strengthening the J&K police and it has now stood on its feet. Most of the encounters are being conducted by the police now. We only give central forces as a support to them and a culture has changed.” He said that the process for withdrawal for troops has already been initiated, which is why J&K police is at the forefront. (kns)


RBI Retains Repo Rate At 6.5%
(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, Dec 8 (IANS) As predicted by economists, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) did not change the repo rate from 6.50 per cent.
Announcing the decision of the MPC after its three-day deliberations, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday that the committee unanimously decided to keep the repo rate at 6.5 per cent.
The MPC is alert and prepared to take necessary actions that are needed, he said.
The MPC met on December 6-8.
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According to Sani Yusuf, the Executive Secretary of Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), at least 50 people have died and more than 8,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to flooding in the State.
He emphasized that homes were also destroyed by the flood in a statement he issued on Sunday.
Over 10,000 people were reportedly forced to leave their homes across the state, and more casualties are expected as the flooding and storms continue to wreak havoc.
He added that the State government had established 11 transitory camps for the displaced people and that some of the victims were from the area of Balangu.
Since NiMet had predicted further flooding in several areas of the north, including Jigawa, he recommended residents of the State to leave their current location and go to a safer one, especially if they were close to the riverbank.


Belarus offers fuel support to Russia amid shortages
(MENAFN) During a visit to Moscow on Friday, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko revealed that Belarus has fulfilled Russia's requests for diesel and gasoline shipments and is prepared to increase supplies if necessary. He stated that Belarus has already delivered 60,000 tons of diesel and gasoline to Russia, emphasizing the economic cooperation facilitated by the shared market within the Union State of the two nations.
“We supplied as much as the Russian Federation needed. If it will be necessary to further cut exports on external markets and boost domestic supplies, it’s not a problem, we will stabilize the situation on our common markets,” Lukashenko said.
Reports indicate that Russia is contemplating reducing its exports from Baltic and Black Sea ports due to reported diesel shortages in certain regions of the country.
According to industry data reported by Bloomberg last week, Russia intends to decrease its fuel exports by approximately 25 percent in September in comparison to last month. This decision is attributed to seasonal refinery maintenance and government initiatives aimed at retaining more fuel domestically to mitigate the rise in domestic prices.
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Dr Helen Carter said infection rates across the region were rocketing towards levels last seen at the height of the crisis, with cases now rising rapidly amongst the elderly.
And she said the situation was likely to deteriorate further if people did not follow the rules, with harsher lockdown restrictions put in place and an increase in the number of Covid deaths.
Dr Carter also said that hospital admissions were rising steeply, people requiring treatment for serious health conditions should not let a fear of coronavirus put them off from attending hospital.
As of October 21 there were 1,105.4 cases per 100,000 people in the West Midlands, while the number of deaths has risen steadily in recent weeks.
Dr Carter, the deputy regional director with Public Health England (PHE) in the West Midlands, said: "We’ve been in the grip of this pandemic for the last six months and we know people are getting tired of all the changes they’re having to make in their daily lives, but we’re now at a tipping point similar to March and we have to act to prevent history repeating itself.
"We’re in this for the long haul, and the more people that ignore the guidance and don’t observe the local restrictions in place – the worse things will become, the more restrictions will be put in place in the West Midlands, and more people will die across the region."
Dr Carter said there had been large increases in young people getting the virus, particularly in student populations, and that cases involving people aged over 60 were now "rising rapidly".
"For the most part, young people have mild symptoms, but it’s their parents, aunties, uncles and grandparents who are in danger of becoming seriously ill with this virus," she added.
"So, even if you’re not worried for yourself – think of those other people, who are older, have long-term health conditions, and who might not survive Covid-19.
"We can only fight this virus together."
She urged people to do their bit to support the NHS as it faces winter pressures, and added: "We need people to come forward for that care when they need it – don’t let the fear of coronavirus put you off getting essential tests and treatments."


In a major boost to affordable health care for people of Jammu and Kashmir, the government started work on constructing three government medical colleges in the state.
Health Minister JP Nadda and J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti laid foundation stones of three new medical colleges in Rajouri, Baramulla and Anantnag districts on Sunday.
These three medical colleges will be set up in Mehra in Rajouri district of Jammu, and in Kanth Bagh, area of Baramulla district and Dialgam area of Anantnag district.
The government is expected to spend around Rs 189 crore on setting up each new medical college.
These three medical colleges for the state of Jammu and Kashmir are in addition to two AIIMs that have been announced earlier.
The government will set up five new medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir.
Health Minister JP Nadda informed the public that the land has been identified for construction of two AIIMs announced earlier.
Health Minister Nadda said the Centre has also sanctioned two State Cancer Institute’s at SKIMS Soura and GMC Jammu at an estimated cost of Rs 240 crores.
Speaking on the occassion, union minister in PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh said the Centre will bear 90 per cent cost of the total expenditure.
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti hoped that the centre will continue to help the state in upgrading its health infrastructure.


Bagudu said that the PGF team was in Borno to identify with and encourage the government and people of the state.
“This challenge facing the state is for all Nigerians and it’s not just only for Borno people.
“We will continue to urge the security agencies to do more.
“We will continue to mobilised more funding to support both the security agency and the resettlement programme of displaced people so that they can go back to their normal lives,’’ Bagudu said.
Also speaking, Badaru lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the gains recorded in the counter-insurgency campaign.
He called for more funding and enhanced security arrangement to restore lasting peace in the state and north-east in general.


The Delhi government, which has been the most talked about education model, will now convey the information of its education related policies, schemes to the people through social media. From the questions of the public, the information of nursery admission will also be found on social media. Education Department of Delhi Government has issued tender for deployment of social media team. Its objective is to make the steps, plans and success stories taken by the Education Department accessible to the people.
Nursery admission process is also being started in Delhi from February 18. According to the tender issued by the government for the social media team, work on it will start by the end of February. After which all the decisions of the government, from policy decision to public complaints and questions will also be answered on social media. According to the government, the objective of the education department to come on social media is to reach out to more people and improve them through their complaints and feedback.
government will also give real time response, many times, many wrong information about the education department is also spread on social media. Nursery admission is also starting, so questions remain in the minds of many people. Apart from this, many policy decisions do not reach the people. Through this social media team, we will convey the right information to the public. Our effort will be to provide real time response to the social media team of the Education Department. There will be increased transparency in the functioning of the Education Department. Success stories emanating from government schools will also be accessed through social media, so that people can be inspired.


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Govt to formulate new media policy: Dr Firdous
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that Chairman of the high-powered Inquiry Commission announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan, to probe loans taken during past ten years, would be appointed within a week and its terms of reference are being finalized.
Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, she said that steps taken by Prime Minister would rid the political arena of corrupt elements.
She said the government is going to formulate a new media policy after consulting stakeholders.
To a question, she said we are going to revamp state institutions like PTV, Radio Pakistan and APP.


Several local newspapers in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday published blank front pages.
The move was in in protest against the government’s denial of advertisements to Greater Kashmir and Kashmir Reader newspapers.
The Kashmir Editors Guild had earlier sought the attention of the Press Council of India and the Editors Guild in this matter.
Several local newspapers in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday published blank front pages in protest against the “unexplained denial of government advertisements to Greater Kashmir and Kashmir Reader”.
Among the papers that published blank covers are the Kashmir Observer, Kashmir Reader, Kashmir Vision and The Kashmir Monitor.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration stopped advertisements to the two major dailies a day after the militant attack in Pulwama on 14 February, in which over 49 CRPF men lost their lives.
The Kashmir Editors’ Guild had earlier urged the Press Council of India and the Editors Guild to exercise their legal, ethical and professional mandate to intervene, News18 reported. The guild had said that the media in Kashmir is one of the most professional and has retained its neutrality even at the cost of lives.
“It will continue to do so. The professional capacities of the Kashmir media have been acknowledged the world over. The Press Council of India had also issued a detailed report in 2018, detailing the issues and challenges that the Kashmir media is facing. It also addressed certain misconceptions about the media in the report. The guild also wants to reiterate that the attempts at strangulating the media is in continuation of what has happened in last more than three decades,” it said.
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Mangaluru, June 17: Recently, a complaint was filed at Women’s police station in Pandeshwar here by a woman passenger alleging harassment by taxi drivers at Mangaluru International Airport for hiring an Ola cab.
The above case which was initially filed at the women’s police station at Pandeshwar has been transferred to Bajpe police station now.
The incident had taken place at the area which falls under the Bajpe police station jurisdiction. Hence, the case has been transferred there and investigation has already begun, said the police sources.
Police have visited the airport for investigation. They have also summoned some people to visit the station for enquiry, it is learnt.
Police sources also said, the CCTV footages have been examined and some of the people who were involved in this incident have been identified.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 25 . The US supports the
talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia continuing, said the US State
Department spokesperson Matthew Miller during a briefing, trend reports.
"This continues to be a priority for us. The Secretary welcomed
the two sides here in Washington several weeks ago. The talks
continued after that in Brussels. We support the talks continuing.
We believe that the agreement is within reach. We continue to press
the parties to work together to reach an agreement on the issues
that remain outstanding. The Secretary will continue to stay
engaged," he added.
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the public to nominate their next chief justice.
This he said will “further deepen public confidence in the independence and integrity of the judiciary”.
The president’s office said the aim was “to promote transparency and encourage public participation”, according to a statement.
The nominations will be emailed to the presidency in the next two weeks after which a panel will shortlist three to five finalists and forward to the president.
The president will consult the judiciary service commission and political party leaders before appointing the chief justice.
The tenure of the current Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng ends next month.


(MENAFN- NewsBytes) With the largest media account on TikTok, Shailen Vandeyar, a 25-year-old tech wiz kid from Australasia, is engaging global audiences to become one of digital media's most innovative media moguls.
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Federal Minister for Information and Technology, Syed Aminul Haque, has said that everyone should wait for the court to decide the fate of the popular mobile game, PlayerUnknonwn’s Battlegrounds.
Talking to journalists, the MQM lawmaker said that his ministry has no administrative control over Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The internet regulator banned the game temporarily on 1st July due to complaints from parents and other segments of the society.
Earlier, the court had referred the matter to PTA, saying the regulatory authority will take the final decision on the PUBG ban.
The minister had earlier voiced his support, saying he was against the ban because it hampers the growth of the industry. He, however, said that PTA falls under the Cabinet Division and only relevant people can answer whether the game will be unbanned or not.
PTA banned the game after parents moved Lahore High Court after two children committed suicide when they were denied permission to play their favorite game.
It remains to be seen whether the regulatory authority permanently bans the game or not. PTA spokesperson had earlier said that the decision will be taken after consultations.
The move to ban the game has angered the youth who are demanding the government to unban PUBG as a number of people are earning their livelihood through the game.


Raipur (By our correspondent): Chief Minister Raghubar Das hit the campaign trail in the poll bound state of Chhattisgarh where he not
only campaigned for the BJP candidates but also held a road show with his counterpart Raman Singh.
Mr Das during his visit participated in the nomination of seven candidates and also addressed a rally in Bilaspur. Addressing the people he said that going by the enthusiasm of the common people and the party workers there was no doubt that lotus will once again bloom in Chhattisgarh and BJP will once again make its government. He said that BJP was a party of the workers while the Congress was a party of one family.
Mr Das said that in BJP even a Chaiwala can become the Prime Minister and a worker can go on to become the Chief Minister
but that was not possible in the Congress party. Mr Das said that India as per the dreams of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for which the Chief Ministers of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand are all working for the development of their respective states.
Continuing his tirade on the Congress party he said that while on one hand, they are not able to find candidates to contest polls in Bilaspur on other hands all seven candidates from the BJP have filed their nomination papers. Mr Das said that Congress party has become scared of the honesty of the Prime Minister. He said that since the Chowkidaar of the nation was honest therefore the Congress party was in a states of desperation. He said that the people should ask what the Congress did in the 60 years of
their rule while on the other hand the BJP leaders and workers should proudly make the people aware what BJP and the central government has done for them.


Madhya Pradesh: Politics in Madhya Pradesh has become hot in such a way that the leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress Party have blamed each other. The Bharatiya Janata Party is strongly targeting the Congress Party on the internal disputes and other issues of the Congress Party. In this connection, BJP Minister Bhupendra Singh attacked the Congress Party fiercely and said that soon the Congress Party will become a part of history like a dinosaur. He also said that Congress has to find in the pages of history.
Congress will be lost in history like dinosaurs
Madhya Pradesh Urban Administration Minister Bhupendra Singh said about the Congress party that soon the Congress party will be lost in the pages of history. He said that just as dinosaurs have become a part of history, the Congress party will have to look in the pages of history. He said all these things about the letter written by Congress National President Sonia Gandhi to senior leaders of Uttar Pradesh. With this, he said that no such popular face was left with the Congress Party, which could lead the Congress. He said that the Congress party has no issue regarding the by-election.
The praise of Shivraj government fiercely
BJP Minister Bhupendra Singh (Bjp Minister Bhupendra Singh), on one hand, described the Congress party as a dinosaur-like extinction party, while on the other, he praised the Chief Minister of the state Shivraj Singh Chauhan. Bhupendra Singh said that the way Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has worked for the state in 5 months is a record in itself. He said that road work is being done by the government in the state, farmers are being helped, and the vendors working on the road are also being given loans. He said that a record work has been done in Madhya Pradesh under the Street Vendor Scheme released by the Government of India.
BJP will win one way
Minister Bhupendra Singh said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will get one-way votes and the party will win. He also said that the Chief Minister of the state is laying the foundation stone of many schemes as well as has given many big gifts to the people of the state. He also taunted the visit of former state Chief Minister Kamal Nath. Minister Bhupendra Singh said about the Congress party that they are not getting any candidates. Congress has no face left to lead. Let us know that the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress Party are fiercely targeting each other over Madhya Pradesh by-election and do not want to leave any chance of leaving each other behind.


Typhoon Hagibis, which swept across central and eastern Japan on Saturday and Sunday, has claimed at 44 lives in Japan on Monday as search-and-rescue operations continued in flood-and landslide-hit areas of Nagano and other prefectures, Xinhua news agency reported.
In addition, 14 people are listed as missing, and more than 100 others were injured during the weekend storm. The number of the injured is expected to rise during further search and rescue.
As of Monday noon, about 38,000 people in 17 prefectures had evacuated their homes, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said at a disaster task force meeting that the government will do its utmost to support those affected by the typhoon and its after-effects, vowing to improve conditions at evacuation centers and shelters without waiting for requests from local governments.
“There are concerns that the impact on lives and economic activities may persist,” he said. “We will respond as best we can as we continue to think about those who are suffering.”
Defense Minister Taro Kono told senior officials at a special Ministry of Defense meeting to ensure the Self-Defence Forces (SDF) makes its best efforts in responding to the disaster, adding that the first 72 hours that follow a disaster are crucial when it comes to saving lives.
Japan’s Self-Defence Forces, police and firefighters are carrying out the operations in the wake of the typhoon. By Monday morning, some 31,000 personnel have been mobilised to carry out rescue operations that had saved 1,518 people, said the defence ministry.


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ECONOMY: Finance Minister Sees the Economy “Promising”
Safdar Hosseini said Iran’s economic conditions were “promising,” but experts pointed out that the third five-year economic development plan is way behind its goals in providing employment, reducing gap between economic classes and privatization of state enterprises. In a meeting in Tehran with a delegation from the International Monetary Fund, finance and economic affairs minister Safdar Hosseini said Iran’s economic conditions were “promising,” adding that achieving a 7 percent growth rate last year was a major accomplishment for the Khatami administration’s third five-year economic development plan.
He said the privatization of major state enterprises, which has been a major component of the third plan, will continue within the next few months, and the Khatami government has disciplined government enterprises by denying them further access to government funds and forcing them to pay their debt to the government by the end of the fourth five-year economic development plan in 2009.
The finance minister praised the achievement of the third development plan at a time when the plan has come under criticism from economic experts. If we consider the plan’s goals in employment, investment and reducing the gap between social classes, we shall notice how far behind we are from those goals, according to an economic expert, who said the government was supposed to reduce itself by the end of the third plan, but each year we have been witnessing further bloating of the government.
Experts say that the high growth rate cited by the finance minister was a direct result of higher oil prices, which increased Iran’s foreign exchange revenues well beyond budgeted amount.


French Pres. condemns Israeli army violence in Gaza
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) PARIS, May 14 (KUNA) -- French President Emmanuel Macron has made a strong statement regarding the latest round of violence Monday in Gaza where at least 52 Palestinian protesters were shot dead by Israeli snipers, while 1,200 others were wounded by Israeli gunfire on Monday, Macron's office said.
The President "condemns the violence by Israeli armed forces against demonstrators" on the Gaza-Israel border, the Elysee Palace indicated.
The French President called for a de-escalation of the tensions and for future protests to be peacefully allowed to go ahead.
Macron also spoke out against the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem earlier in the day, a move considered as provocative and a major obstacle to a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The French leader repeated his country's opposition to moving the French embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, where France already has a consulate.
Macron is undertaking a series of telephone conversations with leaders in the region and has already spoken late Monday to King Abdallah II of Jordan and Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas, and he is planning to talk to other regional leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday. (pick up previous) jk.ibi
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Rabbi Binyamin Pery, of Jerusalem, said that he would go to Morocco shortly and also to Spain to advise the governments in those countries on setting up kosher hotels. Pery, who is kashrut supervisor at the Jerusalem Plaza Hotel, said the Moroccan authorities contacted him while he was visiting the U.S. recently and issued an invitation.
He said the Moroccan government plans to build four kosher hotels and that the Spanish government intends to build 22 in the near future and has requested his aid. He said he would probably visit both countries in Septembers.


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Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has said taking the memogate issue to the Supreme Court of Pakistan was a right decision as it was the nation’s good luck that it has an independent Supreme Court.
Talking to media here on Friday, the PTI chief said that the memo issue was a sensitive matter and it should be thoroughly investigated. Khan said that the nation has a lot of hopes in the apex court and it would decide the issue accordingly.
He said that the court had recovered looted money during NICL and Haj corruption cases.
Replying a query, Khan said that the PTI would not accept any system other than democracy in the country.
Imran Khan said that Shah Mehmood Qureshi was appointed as vice chairman keeping in view his vast experience. He said that Shah Mehmood Qureshi was not involved in any corruption case.


(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – and signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to strengthen the role of civil society and join forces in the field of .
Through the memorandum, the two countries seek to "define the general framework of cooperation, exchange experiences, and coordinate efforts in the field of participatory democracy and the development of public policies related to enhancing the roles of civil society," said a press release from the Delegate Ministry to the Head of Government in Charge of Relations with Parliament and Civil Society.
The two countries will establish a joint committee entrusted with proposing a program, overseeing its follow-up, and supervising its implementation.
The memorandum was signed at Rabat's Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Moroccan government spokesperson, Mustapha El Khalfi, and by , the Tunisian Minister of Relations with Constitutional Bodies, Civil Society, and Human Rights.
During the meeting, the two officials reviewed the efforts of both countries in supporting and equipping their civil societies to play more active roles in society and promote development, said the press release.
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Panaji: Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs will arrange Ambulance to ferry COVID-19 patients from their respective constituencies.
Chief Minister Dr Pramod P Sawant and BJP Goa State President Mr Sadanand Shet Tanavade has asked all the MLAs to arrange for the Ambulances to carry the patients to the hospitals, incase they need to be shifted after testing positive for COVID-19 infection.
St Andre MLA Fransisco Silveira has already arranged a special Ambulance for the people of his constituency to be shifted to the hospital.
The party has also asked its workers to arrange for food and medicines for the people who have been adviced Home Isolation.
The BJP has been always on the forefront to help the people during the stressful days. It may be recalled that BJP had arranged for essentials during the first lockdown due to which many people had stayed indoors.


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(MENAFN – NewsBytes) With more and more leaks coming in, Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A72 model in the coming weeks.
In the latest development, the 4G variant of the phone has been spotted on Google Play Console, revealing some of its key specifications.
As per the listing, it will come with a Snapdragon 720G chipset, a Full-HD+ screen, 6GB RAM, and Android 11 support.
The handset will bear a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ (1080×2009 pixels) Super AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 90Hz.
It is expected to be offered in Black, Blue, White, and Violet color options.
It will run on Android 11-based One UI 3.0 and pack a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast-charging support.
For connectivity, the device should offer support dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, a headphone jack, and a Type-C port.
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Apple News only launched last September, but the app might have more users than the company previously thought, Apple’s Eddy Cue said yesterday — Apple has been underestimating the number of people who read stories on its Apple News app since its launch, the Wall Street Journal reports. Cue said that the company didn’t notice the error until recently as it was focusing on other parts of the product. "We’re in the process of fixing that now, but our numbers are lower than reality," Cue told the WSJ. Cue said that 40 million people have tried Apple News so far, but didn’t say how many came back to use the app regularly, nor exactly how much traffic the company had sent to its partners.
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According to report reaching oyogist.com, the Governor of River state, Nyesom Wike, has condemned the politicisation of Nigeria’s national security issues as he claims that the interferences of politics in security issues has made the fight against insecurity difficult.
Governor Wike made this known yesterday at the state government house while playing host to the Prof. Ango-Abdullahi led Northern Elders Forum, NEF, who came to the state to see their people on the aftermath of the #Endsars protests.
While speaking with the Northern Elders Forum, Gov. Wike said that he had raised so many alarms on the high increasing rate of crime in the country but regretted doing that due to the fact that the Nigerian federal government politicized it.
He also noted that the federal government had paid a deaf ear to the brutality reports of the FSARS operatives in the country despite various complaints and allegations from the members of the public.
Gov. Wike also seized the opportunity to remind the government of its responsibility stating that; “the primary responsibility of every government is to make sure that life and property are being protected. When that is lost, then there is nothing like governance again.”


By Umar Muhammad Puma
A group under the auspices of Madauci Associates has purchased the PDP expression of interest and the nomination form for the former governor of Nasarawa State, Aliyu Akwe Doma.
Speaking while presenting the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) nomination form to the former governor purchased by the group, Mamman Alakayi, former commissioner in Doma’s administration said that Doma will restore confidence in the polity and people of the state.
Alakayi said that only the former governor among the contestants can bring back the lost glory of the state.
“We taught it wise that Doma has the experience and the capacity to steer the leadership of the state for another term for the state to move forward”.
Alakayi said as a group they will work assiduously for the emergence of the former governor as PDP candidate in the gubernatorial primaries.
Receiving the nomination form, the former Governor, Aliyu Akwe Doma promised to reconcile displaced communities in the state which occurred as a result of the incessant communal crisis that bedeviled the state for over two years.
Doma said that the affected communities have suffered serious setback and needed attention.
Schools, hospitals and mostly importantly farms have been abandoned because of the fear of the unknown.
Doma said that the people of the state should have a flash back and remember why the state was created.
“No tribe or citizen in the state is a new person but people that struggled together to achieve a common goal”.
The former governor said that there is the need to create confidence among the various tribes in the state for peaceful coexistence.


NEW DELHI: Global technology and consultancy giant Accenture on Monday said it is going to add around 8,000 people in India by the end of next year Tips to deal with office politics
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taking its total employee base in the country to 50,000.
“We are 42,000 right now and we imagine we will be about 50,000 by the end of 2010,” Accenture Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William D Green told PTI on the sidelines of the India Economic Summit.
Indicating a recovery from the global downturn, Green said the company will continue to focus in India, specially in the areas of analytics.
Accenture’s focus in India is going to be the analytics space, which will help the clients convert information into insights for better yields.
Green added, “We believe that analytics is going to be an important trend that our customers are going to demand from us. We think India is going to be a great place for us. we have some core centres of excellence in the analytics space in the country.”
Accenture, which has annual revenue of $21.58 billion for fiscal 2009, will strengthen its focus on clients in pharmaceutical, telecommunications and energy in the country.


Spokesperson Balochistan Government Farah Azeem Shah has said over 92.4 million rupees have been released for those who lost their family members in recent torrential rains in the province.
In a statement on Monday, she said one hundred and two people including women and children died in recent torrential rains across the province.
She said five dams, 580km roads and 11 Bridges were damaged.
The spokesperson said relief activities are still underway in rains affected areas.
Source: Radio Pakistan