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While hinting at possible formation of new government in the state, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday said “it will take some more time to think about the possible formations that will suit the agenda of PDP” for the creation of new government in the state.
Mehbooba, who thanked people for the mandate, termed the mandate as “indecisive” and refused to cobble up other partners “just for the sake of arithmetic.” Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Mehbooba said, “We are in the process of exploiting few possibilities that will suit PDP’s agenda and will be in favour of people.”
She also said that the number of seats won by her party was “unexpected”.
As the election results were declared, PDP has emerged as the single largest party with 28 seats.
Mehbooba also thanked election commission of India, state government administration and police for “free and fair” conduct of elections in the state.


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Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has said that the country has repeatedly violated its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which has resulted in a trust deficit between Pakistan and the global lender.
In a recent media interaction, the former minister highlighted that Pakistan twice breached the agreement with the IMF during the previous government. He said that after the collation government came into power last year, the government was paying billions of rupees as a subsidy on petroleum products.
He said that the government had assured the IMF of reversing the subsidy on petroleum products after which the IMF released a loan tranche for Pakistan. He said that subsequently he was removed and replaced by Ishaq Dar as the finance minister who violated the agreement with the IMF.
Ismail said that there is now a trust deficit between Pakistan and IMF as the country has violated its agreement with the global lender three times in recent years.
He said that the latest announcement by the government to cross-subsidize petrol has once against alerted the IMF. He said that the IMF now wants Pakistan to arrange external financing from friendly countries before proceeding with the staff-level agreement.
The former finance minister also commented on the government’s proposed petrol subsidy scheme and said that it is unlikely that the scheme will go through.


Srinagar, Sep 14 :
Nearly 1.50 lakh people are still marooned in the areas of the Kashmir Valley submerged in flood waters, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said.
At an all-party meeting Saturday, he said that even though 1.42 lakh people have been rescued in the recent floods that ravaged the state, nearly 1.50 lakh are still stranded in the Valley alone.
He also said properties and infrastructure worth Rs.6,000 crores has been destroyed in the floods.
Authorities Sunday told IANS that 45 percent of the total electricity supply to the Srinagar city has been restored.


Hyderabad: Minister Commercial Taxes Talasani Srinivas Yadav on Monday said that the state government would not tolerate if the Opposition parties indulge in propaganda campaign with regard to the creation of new districts.
Speaking to media persons, the minister said that the state government took up the reorganisation of the districts to ensure long term benefits of development to the all the districts.
He alleged the Congress did not raise the issue of creation of Jangaon and Gadwal district during the all party meeting last month organized to take the views of parties on the reorganisation of districts.
The minister said that it was not right for the BJP to criticize the TRS government with regard to Liberation Day celebration on September 17.
He warned that those creating obstacles in the development of the state will be dealt strictly. (INN)


Srinagar: Chairperson Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for Protection of Women and Child Rights (JKSCPWCR) Vasundhara Pathak Masoodi on Monday said that the Commission is contemplating to establish counselling centres at district headquarters to facilitate the victims.
Chairing a meeting of officers and officials of the Commission, the Chairperson in a statement issued to media said that the crime against women and children is a sensitive issue and the Commission is committed to strictly deal with the offences against these vulnerable sections of the society.
She said that the Commission is also planning to evolve a comprehensive mechanism so that the complaints received in the Commission are attended in an effective manner and bring them to their logical conclusion.
The Chairperson also said that the Commission is also going to launch 24X7 helpline numbers for the convenience of complainants. An internship programme would also be initiated in the Commission for the Law students, she added.


Rev Sumaili said she was happy to see churches in communities uniting to pray for the nation, hence the need for them to reach out to communities.
She said the devil was trying to instill fear in the people in the country through the mysterious happenings in Chingola but advised that citizens must unite in prayer to bring instability to an end
Rev Sumaili has appreciated the security enforcers and community members who stood united against what was going on in the province.
She said government will ensure that peace prevails in the country with the help of the Lord.
And Nundwe said the situation in Chingola is calm.
He said the police managed to handle the situation by safeguarding the communities that were being attacked.
Nundwe added that it was important to take charge in Chingola in a spiritual manner.


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PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday announced that the provincial government plans to introduce a Police Act in Khyber Paktunkhwa (KP) in order to give autonomy to the police.
While addressing a press conference, Khan stated that the police will work in accordance with the law and that the government will not interfere in its work.
He added that work is underway in order to introduce the Police Act in the province as a result of which, the police cannot be controlled through transfers or postings.
Khan said that his party and the provincial government aim to give autonomy to the police, not to make it subordinate and utilise it the way it is being in Punjab.
Khan said that police in Punjab the police is being used for political motives. He added that none will be able to strengthen their businesses while being part of the government in the province, further adding that the Accountability Act that will be introduced in KP will greatly decrease the province’s problems.
PTI Chairman said that the government and the Accountability Commission in KP have been completely separated from one another. He said that the final report of the Accountability Commission will first be introduced in the cabinet and then the assembly, adding that improvements have been made through the new Accountability Act.


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Baramulla- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 240 development projects of about Rs. 2,000 crore in Srinagar.
Shah, who concluded his three day tour to the Union Territory, also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of several development projects worth crore in Baramulla, an official spokesperson said.
In his address, he said, the Home Minister described the hills of Pir Panjal and Chenab and this region of Kashmir Valley as among the most beautiful areas of the world.
“The development ushered in Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jammu and Kashmir is clearly reflected through the happy faces of the people in the region,” Shah said, adding that the three families who used to rule in the region hardly worked for the development of the region.
Shah, according to the spokesperson, said that the PM has completed a huge task of ensuring that democracy reaches every village of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Earlier, the meaning of democracy in Kashmir was restricted within the three families, 87 MLAs and 6 MPs, but after August 5, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has connected 30,000 people with democracy by taking it to the level of Panch, Sarpanch, BDC and Zilla Panchayat of the village,” the Home Minister added.
Shah, the spokesperson said that earlier, due to corruption, the money of the poor was being misused, but now, PM is ensuring that the money of the poor will reach the poor.
“Under the rule of three families, only Rs. 15,000 crore investment came in Jammu and Kashmir in 70 years, but under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, an investment of Rs. 56,000 crore has come in just three years,” he said.
“Earlier the region was a Terrorist Hotspot but now it has become a Tourist Hotspot. Earlier, maximum of six lakh tourists used to visit the Kashmir Valley every year, whereas this year alone till now, 22 lakh tourists have visited the region, giving employment to thousands of youth, and this process will be further strengthened,” he added.
The spokesperson said that the Home Minister further stated that 77 lakh people have been given health cards so that they do not have to spend a single penny for their treatment.
“Earlier there were one lakh people without a pucca house to live even in the icy winds in the region, but Prime Minister Modi has provided housing to these people in Jammu and Kashmir from 2014 to 2022,” he said.
“The government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided gas cylinders to about 12 lakh families, tap water in the homes of 58% people under the Jal Jeevan Mission and depositing Rs. 6,000 annually in the accounts of about 11.87 lakh farmers,” he added.
The Home Minister, as per the spokesperson said that five new degree colleges are also being opened in different areas of Jammu and Kashmir and the work of setting up a residential school with 100-bed capacity for Gurjar-Bakarwal girls of Baramulla has also been undertaken by the government under the leadership of PM Modi.
“A Government Medical College is also being set up in Baramulla, which will enable the children in the region to become doctors and help them serve the people of Kashmir. He said that only four medical colleges were built in Jammu and Kashmir from 1947 till 2014, whereas from 2014 till 2022 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India has built nine new medical colleges and 15 nursing colleges,” Shah said.
“Whereas earlier only 500 doctors used to pass out of Jammu and Kashmir, now 1,300 doctors will complete their studies and serve the country and Jammu and Kashmir. Shri Shah said that AIIMS, NEET, B.Sc Nursing College and two Cancer Institutes have also been set up in Kashmir. New medical colleges have been set up at Anantnag and Baramulla and two cluster universities have been built in Jammu and Kashmir,” he added.
According to the spokesperson, Shah said that the expressway from Nangal to Baramulla and from Baramulla to Uri has been built at a cost of Rs. 850 crore.
The Home Minister further said that a43-km road has been built connecting Baramulla to Gulmarg at a cost of Rs. 85 crore to help tourists travelling from Gulmarg to Baramulla.
“He said that over one lakh families are being brought under the ambit of education through a scheme of Rs. 847 crore. Two stadiums have been built in 402 panchayats of Jammu and Kashmir along with one playground in each panchayat. Additionally, two indoor stadiums are also being built at a cost of Rs. 10 crore,” he said.
The Home Minister also stated that in the month of September this year, 13 lakh tourists visited Gulmarg. He further said that installation of power plants and irrigation projects worth thousands of crores of Rupees will bring prosperity to the valley of Kashmir.
“In order to improve the rail network, the work on rail link from Udhampur to Baramulla has been initiated. Under the Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana, 119 new roads worth Rs.,3167 crore have been built. The Union Home Minister said that under the Prime Minister's Industrial Package, an investment of Rs. 56,000 crore has come from across the country in Kashmir, which is likely to provide employment to five lakh people,” Shah added.
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today alleged that there is a sinister move to instigate communal violence to jeopardize the one hundred day programme of the new government.
Mr. Wickremesinghe who met the members of ‘Purawesi Balaya’ at Temple Trees last evening said the government will take tough action against those who are involved in this plot.
Prime minister told the members of Purawesi Balaya who included several popular artistes including popular vocalist Sunil Perera, actresses Damayanthi Fonseka, Anula Bulathsinhala, Deepani Silva, and Hemasiri Linayage said the new government will bring in ethnic and national harmony.
Also he said a national cultural policy will be introduced to the country.
Further Mr. Wickremesinghe assured that major political reforms would be introduced within the hundred day programme. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardane)


Qatar- Chief of Staff meets UK Minister for Defence Procurement
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Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces H E Major General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem with UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin. They discussed a number of issues of mutual concern, especially military cooperation. The meeting was attended by the Commander of the Emiri Land Forces, the Deputy Commander of the Air Force and the Chairman of the Military Cooperation Organization of the Qatari Armed Forces.
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A number of pro-Taiwan senators and congress people have won re-elections at the US midterm elections. The Presidential Office on Thursday said that meant Taiwan and US relations will continue to strengthen.
Presidential office spokesperson Sidney Lin said Thursday that the US is Taiwan’s most important ally in the international arena. Lin said Taiwan will continue to maintain good relations with the US and help with regional stability in East Asia.
The foreign ministry also said that the election results will not affect the overall friendly sentiment the US Congress has toward Taiwan. It said that it will continue to enhance relations with senators and congressmen from all political parties in the US to further solidify the already strong pro-Taiwan sentiment in the Senate and the House.
Some of the re-elected US officials who have been long-term supporters of Taiwan include Congressman Steve Chabot and Senator Robert Menendez.


The Condor Liberation was damaged while berthed in Poole Harbour last week meaning that scheduled sailings over the weekend and today were cancelled.
Meanwhile, the bad weather has meant that the Condor Rapide, which runs between the Channel Islands and St Malo, has also been cancelled today. On its website, the company has said that the wave heights were today predicted to be outside of safe sailing limits, while wind speeds were expected to reach around 40 knots.
The Rapide had also been due to run an additional service between Jersey and Guernsey this afternoon. That has also been cancelled.
Meanwhile, the £50 million Liberation, which was launched last March, remains out of action after being damaged during strong winds last Tuesday.


Delivery Of License Plate Decals For March Underway
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The Mayor's Office of Panama began the delivery of license plate decals for the month of March on Friday, August 5. The operation will take place from Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Francisco Arias Paredes park, located diagonally from the Hatillo building on Cuba Ave, In order to renew the decal, users must schedule their appointment on the website citas.mupa.gob.pa. It should be remembered that to schedule the appointment, the circulation tax must be paid.
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Morocco Household Confidence Index Continues to Drop
The Moroccan household confidence index fell to 74.9 points in the second quarter of this year, from 79.1 points in the previous quarter and 87.3 points recorded in the second quarter of last year.
Morocco's High Commission for Planning (HCP) carried out the Permanent Household Status Survey that revealed the household confidence index continued its downward trend which started over a year ago.
It added that the decrease in the index reflects the decline of all the indicators constituting it.
Regarding the households' views on the general development of the living conditions, the report highlighted that 46.2 percent noted a deterioration in their living standards during the preceding 12 months, while 32.9 percent of households said the standards of living had remained stable and 20.8 percent had seen improvement.
On household predictions for the development of living standards over the next 12 months, 27.3 percent expect it to continue to deteriorate, 40.6 percent consider it will be stable and 32 percent expect to see improvement.
Regarding unemployment, the study highlighted that households were more pessimistic during the second quarter of the current year compared with the same period last year.
Research showed that 83 percent of households expected a rise in unemployment during the next 12 months, compared to 6.1 percent that expect a decline.
The field research, carried out by the Commission every three months, also showed that 61.4 percent of households considered that during the second quarter of 2019 the conditions were not suitable for buying sustainable goods, while 20.1 percent said the opposite.
In terms of household finances, 62.4 percent of households reported that their income was sufficient to cover their expenses, while 34.2 percent reported that their expenses were depleted or they resorted to borrowing because of insufficient income.
Only 3.4 percent of the households managed to save part of their income, with 16.7 per cent of households said they could save within the next 12 months, compared to 83.3 percent of those who said otherwise.
Regarding the development of households financial status during the past 12 months, 32.7 percent said they had improved, compared to 8.5 percent that reported deterioration.


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KONYA, Türkiye, August 10. Azerbaijani wrestler
Asker Mamedaliyev reached the next stage of competitions at the V
Islamic Solidarity Games, Trend reports.
He defeated his rival from Cameroon (10:0)
V Islamic Solidarity Games are taking place from August 9
through 18. In total, athletes from 56 countries of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation are participating in the
The IV Islamic Solidarity Games was a multinational, multi-sport
event that was held in Baku, Azerbaijan from May 12 through 22,
2017. Previously the event has been held in Saudi Arabia in 2005
and Indonesia in 2013.
Azerbaijani national team has 5 gold and 5 silver medals, and 3
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A meeting of the National Coordination Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan held in which more decisions were taken at the national level to deal with the Coronavirus.
According to details, a meeting of the National Coordination Committee chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan held. The provincial chief ministers participated in the meeting via video link.
Senior officials of the military and civil institutions, including Chairman NDMA, Advisors, Finance Minister, and other Federal Ministers and Dr. Zafar Mirza, Assistant Special Information and Social Security were also present in the meeting.
Sources said that economic situation including coronavirus will be reviewed in the country, Special Assistant Dr.Zafar Mirza will brief the present situation of corona and Chairman NDMA on the steps taken to deal with the corona.
According to sources, the meeting will also be consulted on the government relief package and briefing on measures to prevent partial lockdown, while further decisions are expected at the national level to tackle the Coronavirus.
Prime Minister Imran Khan had told parliamentary leaders yesterday that if curfew was to be imposed due to corona, we would have to deliver food to homes, volunteers to bring food to people’s homes.
Imran Khan said if we have to go beyond curfew on lockdown then we have to think. If curfew is to be imposed across the country, we need at least preparation. Together, we can win the battle against Corona.


Foreign travel for 2009 is very much on the radar for the majority who holiday overseas, with 83 percent - who have been on a recent overseas holiday are planning to take another one in the next 12 months, according to ABTA.
The ABTA Holiday Survey (conducted by Ipsos MORI in the first two weeks of September) has also found that because of the current economic situation 47 percent will not adjust their travel plans because of the economic situation. In addition 24 percent are still undecided.
Forty six percent of respondents said that the destinations they plan to go to and the type of holiday they choose will be unaffected by the money markets, while 50 percent state they will not be cutting back on the length of their holidays.
But while just under four in ten (39 percent) have said that they will not plan to reduce the number of holidays they take, a similar proportion (38 percent) have stated that they do think that they will take less holidays next year. This year, according to the survey, the numbers of those taking just one holiday abroad was 42 percent, while 30 percent took three or more holidays during the last 12 months.
Thirty five percent revealed that the current economic situation will affect the destination they go to. As the euro has been very strong against sterling this year, only 46 percent say that they are planning to holiday in Western Europe, as opposed to the 65 percent of travellers who have visited western Europe in 2008 and 69 percent who visited in 2007.


Kumari Bank Limited has scheduled its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 16th of Kartik, 2078. The meeting will take place at the company’s central office in Naxal, Kathmandu, and will begin at 11:30 a.m. on the scheduled date.
The AGM will also approve the dividend for the fiscal year 2077/78, among other items on the agenda.
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India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 34,321,025 today, as 12,885 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry’s latest data.
Besides, 461 deaths due to the pandemic since yesterday morning took the total death toll to 459,652.
There are still 148,579 active COVID-19 cases in the country, a fall of 2,630, during the past 24 hours, said the federal health ministry.
A total of 33,712,794 people have recovered and been discharged from hospitals so far, out of which 15,054 were discharged during the past 24 hours.
Source: NAM NEWS NETWORK


State Senate Democrats to announce fall agenda
Democrats to announce 'Badger Blueprint' to improve education, infrastructure
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Democrats in Wisconsin’s state senate are getting ready to unveil their plan for the fall session.
They’re calling the plan the “Badger Blueprint,” which includes proposals to improve both primary and secondary public education in the state, as well as improve the economy and develop the workforce. With many road construction projects across the state being delayed, Democrats also want to restore transportation funding that’s been cut in recent budgets.
Senate Minority Leader and La Crosse Senator Jennifer Shilling says it’s time for the legislature to focus on its core responsibilities, instead of partisan issues.
“I think these are good ideas, and I think really it’s something that people are tired of, the he-said, she-said and the finger-pointing and the really divided government we’ve seen over the last several years,” said Sen. Shilling. “We want to be forward-thinking and have some positive ideas to put out there.”
The full agenda will be announced on Tuesday.


Turkey has administered over 104.02 million coronavirus vaccine jabs since the country launched an immunization drive in January, according to new figures released Thursday.
Over 52.31 million people have gotten their first COVID-19 vaccine dose, while more than 41.43 million are fully vaccinated, the Health Ministry said.
The data showed that 84.28% of the country’s adult population has received at least one dose of a two-shot vaccine.
Turkey has also given third booster shots to over 9.69 million people.
Separately, the ministry reported 28,118 new coronavirus cases, while as many as 262 more people lost their fight against the disease in the last 24 hours.
As many as 343,142 tests for the virus were carried out over the past day.
Since December 2019, the pandemic has claimed over 4.66 million lives in at least 192 countries and regions, with more than 226.6 million cases reported worldwide, according to the US’ Johns Hopkins University.


ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the governor state bank cannot be removed forcefully as a manner the government removed him.
Talking to media in Parliament Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that it is a serious issue that the government removed finance minister, chairman FBR and governor state bank all of sudden adding that the government lacked leadership capabilities.
The Chairman PPP said that it seems from the government move that it is compromising on the state sovereignty and now the IMF will decide who will be finance minister, chairman FBR and governor state bank adding that in this way the system will not function.
He claimed that the PPP government back in 2008 got empty exchequer from the Musharraf regime adding that his party took many initiatives against the IMF wish including job opportunities.
Young leader said that existing government accepting every condition of the world financial body adding that the party will raise the issue in Parliament and outside of it.
He said that the governor state bank cannot be removed forcefully in this way adding that there is no space in law to appoint an IMF employee as the governor SBP.
Bilawal asked the government on which law it appointed new SBP governor.


Police warns about ‘dodgy’ mechanics
The Ministry of Police is urging members of the public to be vigilant in dealing with what they describe as dodgy mechanics.
The point was raised by the Media officer of the Ministry of Police, Matoaoalii Kaioneta Kitiona, during their weekly press conference.
He said the Police have received a number of complaints about mechanics taking parts from vehicles and selling them without the owner’s permission.
These complaints have resulted in charges of intentional damage and obtaining by deception.
“Many members of the public have lodged complaints about these issues,” he said. “Most of the complaints are against the engineers.”
Maotaoalii said people have been robbed when they take their vehicles to the mechanics only to find out later that certain parts have gone missing.
There is one case where a mechanic had sold the vehicle without the owner’s permission.
In some cases, Maotaalii said their investigations found that the customers owe the mechanic some money.
“Our message is for people to make sure they sign a contract with their mechanic so that these things can be avoided,” he said.
“What happens when these disputes go before the Court is that there is no evidence because there are hardly any contracts.”
He also urged members of the public to be honest in their dealings and pay the mechanics because they also have businesses to run and bills to pay.


The Tripura police played a pivotal role in “eradicating insurgency” from the state.
This was stated by Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb.
“Tripura police was conferred the President’s colour award for eradicating insurgency from the state,” said CM Biplab Deb.
He added: “Tripura State Rifles (TSR) played a pivotal role in neutralizing the insurgency that lasted for over 3 decades.”
CM Deb further said that Tripura police took a leading role in the Northeast region by becoming the first police force of the region to declare a “war against drugs”.
“Tripura police was the first in the Northeast to declare war against drugs,” Deb said.
He said: “Almost every day, accused are being arrested and seizures are being made.
The Tripura chief minister further said that in recent years cases relating to crimes against women in the state have also declined.
“In addition, cases related to crime against women and dowry also declined drastically,” Deb said.
CM Biplab Deb said that efforts and initiatives have been brought to ‘modernise’ Tripura police for better policing.
“With the help of central funds, Tripura government is bringing numerous changes to offer better policing. Patrolling systems have been upgraded and required changes are being brought on regular intervals,” Deb said.


Ghana’s foreign affairs minister has said the country will reconstruct the building demolished inside the Nigerian High Commission compound in Accra.
Armed men reportedly stormed the compound last week and destroyed buildings under construction. Two people have been arrested over the incident.
Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey said the government would restore the building to its original state as soon as possible.
She added that the High Commission will be issued with a title deed for the land.
Ms. Botchwey said Ghana was committed to ensuring the safety of members of the diplomatic corps.
She said the government was engaging Nigeria to calm tension between the two countries.


LODI, Calif. (KTXL) — Two children were arrested days apart after Lodi police said they posted threats against two local schools.
The Lodi Unified School District said the first social media post was reported Thursday. School officials said the threat was made against Millswood Middle School on North Mills Avenue.
By Friday, Lodi police had arrested a 13-year-old in connection to the threat.
Late Sunday night, another threat was posted on social media. According to the school district, the threat suggested Lodi Middle School students should not go to campus Monday.
Lodi police later announced a 12-year-old had been arrested.
“We will continue to take all threats made against our schools seriously and disciplinary action will be taken,” LUSD said.
The children were not identified due to their ages.
Late last week, a screenshot shared on TikTok claimed shootings would happen at schools nationwide. It read in part, “Attention everyone who goes to GHS.”
Schools and law enforcement agencies across the country responded to the rumors, saying they were not credible.


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Later, External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peries told a media briefing held at the BMICH that the attention was drawn to several factors during the foreign delegates meeting.
Speaking to the media, Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma said that it is high time the Commonwealth heard the says of the small States.
In the meantime, journalists questioned about the countries that are not participating in the CHOGM in Colombo.
Answering the media, Secretary General Sharma said that it’s their own question whether to participate in the summit.He further said that total membership of 53 countries did not participate in the previous summits as well.


Peshawar, Dec. 11 (ANI): Following the recent attack on the ANP rally in Charsadda which injured seven people, the Pakistani Taliban has said it will stage more attacks against secular parties in the country.
Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan said they would keep targeting the ANP and the MQM for their secular agenda, reports The Nation.
"The attack on the ANP gathering is just a beginning. The attacks will intensify on the secular ANP and MQM's political gatherings. We request the public to avoid attending such rallies for their safety," Ehsan said, adding that the ANP and MQM are on their hit-list because of their enmity towards the Taliban.
Commenting on the TTP's take on other political parties, Ehsan said: "Taliban would announce their strategy regarding other parties later."
Meanwhile, ANP spokesman Senator Zahid Khan said that the militants consider ANP as the main hurdle in the implementation of their agenda in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He, however, said that the party would not bow down to terrorists. (ANI)


Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami on Friday promised to withdraw all the cases filed against Covid-19 lockdown violators and anti-CAA protesters. He made the announcement at a rally in Thenkasi ahead of upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.
An estimated 10 lakh cases are expected to be withdrawn. Over 10 lakh cases were registered by the police under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act and Epidemic Diseases Act against the violators since the Central government declared the nationwide lockdown on March 25, 2020. Another 1,500 cases were filed against anti-CAA protesters in Tamil Nadu. Most of these cases are being closed by the authorities in Tamil Nadu.
Addressing a rally, Palaniswami said the state police registered several cases against those who violated the lockdown rules, spread rumours and false messages. Except for the cases which were registered for involving in the particular crimes, illegally obtaining e-pass and preventing the police from doing their duty, all other cases will be dropped considering the welfare of the people.
The Chief Minister also said that the government had also dropped the cases which were registered against the people who were involved in the anti-CAA protests in the state. He said that the people of some organisations conducted rallies, burnt effigies and copies of the CAA which was introduced and passed in the parliament in 2019. Opposing this Act, the. The Tamil Nadu police registered about 1500 cases against the protesters. Now the government has decided to drop all other cases except the ones that were registered for involving in the particular crimes and preventing the police from doing their duty.
Apart from these two big announcements, Palaniswami also assured that his government will consider withdrawal of the cases that were registered against the people who protested against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.
The two warring factions in AIADMK – of Deputy CM O Pannerselvam and CM E Palaniswamy, reconciled after the party named incumbent E Palaniswamy as its CM candidate and O Panneerselvam as the chief of the 11-member steering committee.
With AIADMK announcing it will continue its national alliance with BJP while former CM Karunanidhi’s successor – DMK chief M.K. Stalin eyes his maiden CM term as DMK cannot afford to lose a third straight Assembly election after sweeping the state in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls with 38 seats.


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Lebanese army arrest two IS militants
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BEIRUT, Nov 7 (KUNA) -- The Lebanese army said Tuesday it arrested two so-called Islamic State's (IS) leaders in Lebanon.
The army intelligence personnel arrested Ahmad Zaarour, a Lebanese, and Udai Al-Khateeb, a Syria, in the northeasten town of Arsal, the army said in a statement.
The two participated in battles against the Lebanese army in Arsal, as well as planning for terrorist operations whether by booby-trapped cars or bombs, it said.
The army said Al-Khateeb was involved in a bomb attack in Arsal in November 2015, which killed four people.
IS militants used to control large swathes at outskirts of Arsal and nearby villages before the Lebanese army regain control of the occupied areas last August. (end) wsm.bs
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The African Development Bank said on Monday it had approved grants worth about 25.1 million U.S. dollars to Somalia to shore up government efforts to mitigate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The lender said the government will use the funds to carry out three interlinked responses to the pandemic that will enhance the health system, safeguard livelihoods and social protection, and support labor force productivity and economic activity.
The Horn of Africa nation has so far confirmed 3,178 COVID-19 cases, 1,521 recoveries and 93 deaths as of Sunday.
UN agencies and partners said they have scaled up their responses despite operational challenges due to COVID-19 containment measures such as most staff working remotely, in restricted environments, or from home.
Somalia has also experienced swarms of locusts over the past year that have increased food insecurity.


ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday said that the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will take part on the upcoming general elections despite the aliens not the caretaker government would hold elections.
Talking to media at the farewell ceremony hosted by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, he said that the caretaker prime minister isn’t that important position than we have made.
Abbasi said that the ruling party would compromise with the opposition on the caretaker PM’s names, adding that whatever name Leader of Opposition Syed Khursheed Shah would propose, they will support.
The prime minister said that the name of any retired personality could also be considered, however, the name of any retired general wasn’t considered.
Repeating former prime minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif’s wording, he said that the aliens not the caretaker government would hold general elections but they would still take part.
Abbasi also hoped that the elections would be free and fair.
He further apologized following the torture on journalist by the Islamabad police.


Mr Francis Oti Boateng, District Chief Executive for Asante Akim North, has asked market women in the area to do well to honour their tax obligations to speed up the development process of the area.
He said it was an obligation on all citizens, especially those engaged in business activities to pay their taxes and fees to help the Assembly generate enough revenue to provide social infrastructure to improve the living conditions of the people.
Mr Boateng made the call when he commissioned the renovated market at Agogo.
He said the Assembly was determined to use its internally generated funds to undertake projects that would help improve the welfare of the people in all communities in the District.Mr Boateng commended the market women for their support to ensure the speedy completion of the market and asked them to ensure good sanitation at the facility to prevent outbreak of diseases.
Nana Adwoa Mansah, the Market Queen, thanked the Assembly for the gesture and said the women would honour their tax obligations to help the Assembly undertake more of such projects for the benefit of the people.


Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe states that the United National Party will establish a new Alliance, the Democratic National Front before the end of August.
In a statement, the Prime Minister said that all decisions will be taken in a democratic manner in consultation with all groups.
The Prime Minister said that a deep discussion was held regarding the Democratic National Front was held with political parties that have the aim of protecting and building the country.
The Prime Minister’s statement indicates that future plans of the Alliance will be based on the National Policy.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Moroccan army has supplied Ukraine with about 20 T-72B tanks that were modernized at the Excalibur Army workshops in the Czech Republic.
That's according to the menadefense news site, Ukrinform reports.
According to the report, the exact number of tanks is unknown, but about 20 tanks could be seen during a trip by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala to the workshops of the Excalibur Army company in Sternberg, which had carried out their refurbishment.
In total, the Moroccan army had 148 T-72s, 136 T-72Bs and 12 T-72BKs purchased from Belarus in two batches in 1999 and 2000 to counter the Algerian armored divisions.
Morocco's decision to deliver arms to Ukraine was taken during the Ramstein summit on April 26, 2022. At this summit, Tunisia and Morocco were the only two countries to represent North Africa.
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Gwede Mantashe says opposition is calling for the ANC to tear itself apart
ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe says “opposition parties are calling for the ANC to fire its president because they know that such a decision would tear the party apart”. Mantashe was addressing the media after president Jacob Zuma’s address. He stated that the top 6 were unanimous in their view on implications of Constitutional Court judgement and further welcomed the presidents apology to the nation. Mantashe also went on to clarify that the tweet that was circulated that Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa had asked president Zuma resign was false.


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Amman, Feb. 21 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah has sent a cable to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of Saudi Founding Day, expressing wishes of further prosperity and progress for the people of Saudi Arabia.
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(MENAFN) A car bombing in the southern Lebanon port city of Sidon on Sunday was targeting for Hamas official Mohammad Hamdan, who was slightly injured, Lebanese medical and military sources said.
Hamdan have been wounded in his legs in "the explosion of a bomb placed under a BMW brand car," a military source told France Press agency.
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President lauds role being played by business community for economic development
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has said the government is undertaking all possible measures to further improve the ease of doing business in the country, Radio Pakistan reported.
He was talking to a delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday.
The President said the business environment has already shown significant improvement as compared to last year.
The President commended Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry of being the first chamber in Pakistan for taking initiatives towards youth development and promotion of entrepreneurship.
President Dr Arif Alvi here on August 20 said that documentation of the economy was need of the hour to take the country out of the economic crisis.
Addressing a ceremony at Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry, President Alvi said that ease of doing business was among the top priorities of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government.
He said that the government always welcomed the private sector for undertaking public welfare and investment promotion ventures.


RSD- Karimnagar news: Karimnagar Police Commissioner Abhishek Mahanty said that as part of the preventive measures taken to avoid any untoward incidents happening in the upcoming elections, inspections have been intensified across the Karimnagar Police Commissionerate. As part of this, surprise checks were conducted in all hotels and lodges in Karimnagar on 20.03.2024 night. Actions have been taken to arrest those who are involved in distribution of illegal money, alcohol and other goods. He said that these attacks will continue till the end of the election process. People of all communities should follow the election rules and warned that action will be taken against those who violate them. Everyone is requested to cooperate so that the elections are peaceful.


Narrating further, Anyanwu revealed that on the fateful day, a sister to the deceased, Ugomma Aguwa (Nee Iroegbu) was cooking when the suspect, Ugorji walk up to her and asked her to stop cooking at the particular spot in their family compound where she was doing the cooking.
He said the suspect allegedly boasted that if she continued cooking at that particular spot, he would shoot her and that nothing would happen, saying that it was at that point that the victim said to be a sister to Ugomma Aguwa allegedly came out to know what was the matter, only for the suspect, who had allegedly picked up his gun from his house, to open fire on the deceased.
Continuing, the executive director of Grooming Leadership Network noted that the suspect allegedly left his house and reported himself to the Ezinhitte/Ahiazu Police Division. He hinted that it was when community people on learning about the alleged shooting of Late Iroegbu, went to the said police division to report the matter, that the Ezinihitte/Ahiazu police acknowledged that the suspect was in their custody.
Anyanwu said when the people of the community returned to inform the police that the victim who was being rushed to hospital, had finally died, the police allegedly told them that the suspect had escaped. He disclosed that Ezinihitte/Ahiazu Police Division later transferred the matter to State CID Owerri, where the suspect was detained.
He however, disclosed that it shocked them on learning that the suspect had allegedly returned to his base in Aba and resumed his business. He informed that it was at that point that they matter was taken to Police Zone 9 Umuahia who informed them that the matter was already reported to them.
Apparently dissatisfied with the response they got from Police Zone 9 Umuahia, Anyanwu hinted that the NGO and the deceased family reported the matter to the Inspector General of Police, IGP, who according to him, effected the arrest of the suspect, Ugorji.
He therefore, called on the police to ensure the prosecution of the suspect, Ugorji, adding that they were not interested in any negotiations or settlement outside the law.
Also speaking, the eldest uncle to the deceased, Bernard Iroegbu, told newsmen that the family demands nothing but full prosecution of the suspect, maintaining that the suspect had allegedly threaten to deal with anybody following up the matter.
Mr Edmund Aguwa who introduced himself as the eldest brother of the suspect, added that the police should do the right thing by ensuring that justice was done.


United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDOC) has warned of increased risks to human trafficking victims as the chaos due to the pandemic makes more people prone to exploitation.
Some trafficking victims are stuck at home and unable to go home due to sealed borders. These victims also risk catching the virus. Others are facing delays in legal proceedings, further abuse or neglect by the captors.
An increased number of children and young people are being forced on to the streets to find food and some income as schools and colleges have shut off the provision of shelter and nourishment.
A warning has also been issued against traffickers who may see this time of chaos as an opportunity to prey on people who are even more vulnerable than before because they have lost their source of income due to measures to control the virus.
Unfortunately, given that COVID-19 is restricting movement, diverting law enforcement resources, and reducing social and public services, human trafficking victims now have even less chances of escape and finding assistance.


The Taraba COVID-19 Committee has quarantined 134 travellers arrested at various entry points into the state.
Dr Innocent Vakkai, the Chairman of the committee, made the disclosure on Wednesday while inspecting a quarantine facility at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Jalingo.
Vakkai, also the state Commissioner for Health, said that the committee deemed it necessary to visit and inspect the facility.
He said the travellers were intercepted by security operatives.
He said that some of them were travelling from Bauchi en route Gombe, noting that Bauchi was affected by the novel coronavirus.
He added that some of the travellers were coming from Yobe.
The official said that all the travellers would undergo COVID-19 test to ascertain their status.
The commissioner said that the state would do its possible best to prevent people with the virus from entering the state.


(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
CAIRO, 24th January, 2022 (WAM) -- The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union has strongly condemned the recurrent terrorist attacks carried out by the terrorist Houthi militia against the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In a statement today, the Union expressed its outrage at the Houthi militia's cowardly attacks that continue to target civilians and civil facilities, and its denunciation of the recurrent attacks on other GCC countries, which speak volumes with regard to the malicious intentions behind these attacks.
Moreover, the Union renewed its solidarity with the UAE and Saudi Arabia against all terrorist activities in the region and the world, and lauded their stances in support of Arab causes and the aid they provide to the Yemeni people.
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But for them they knew in their bones that Jesus' story had become their story, and their story had become his. They couldn't beautify the torture of the cross away, and so they didn't picture it, but they also knew something had happened in those holy days that forever transformed their lives. And so that transformation has also come to us, as his followers, too.
When we look to the cross, we know that when we are rejected, he has borne that rejection, we know that when we've failed, he has borne that failure, we know that when we've sinned, Jesus has borne that sin. We know that when we die, he has borne our death....(the whole thing here)


(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
São Paulo – The government of Saudi Arabia will lift the ban on the entry of foreigners from six countries into its territory, including Brazil. Direct access of people from Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, India, and Vietnam was barred; to halt the spread of COVID-19 in the Arab country. The lift will come into effect next Wednesday, December 1, according to information from the Saudi newspaper Arab News website. Pictured above, the departures area at the Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has issued guidelines for allowing the entry of citizens from the six countries. They must be fully vaccinated and quarantined for five days upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, regardless of their immunization status. Before, they needed to spend 14 days in transit far from their countries to enter.
In February this year, Saudi Arabia banned the direct entry of citizens from several countries to prevent the arrival of coronavirus variants detected in Great Britain, South Africa, and Brazil, given the possibility of existing vaccines being ineffective against them.
The Ministry of Interior stated the announced procedures and measures are subject to ongoing evaluation by Saudi Arabia's health authorities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), until November 25, 549,590 COVID-19 cases were registered in Saudi Arabia, with 8,828 deaths. 47.2 million vaccine shots were applied. The country has around 35 million inhabitants.
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Barclays Chief Executive Officer C.S. Venkatakrishnan said on Tuesday that he expects a revival of deals in the next months, as the market conditions improve and the valuation gaps narrow. He was speaking at an investment conference hosted by the bank in New York.
Stable markets and attractive lending terms
Venkatakrishnan said that the recent stability in the financial markets, coupled with the availability of bank lending in terms attractive to investors, have created a favorable environment for deal-making. He said that the bank has seen a strong pipeline of potential transactions across sectors and regions.
He also said that the valuation corrections that have occurred over the last months have helped to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers, which was one of the main obstacles for deal activity in the previous quarters. He said that the bank is well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities in the market, given its diversified and balanced portfolio of businesses.
Strong performance in investment banking
Barclays reported a strong performance in its investment banking division in the first half of 2023, despite the challenging market conditions. The division posted a 14% increase in income, driven by higher revenues from equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities (FICC), and banking. The division also increased its market share in key areas such as debt capital markets, equity capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions.
Venkatakrishnan said that the bank has invested in its investment banking franchise over the years, and has built a strong and resilient platform that can deliver consistent results across cycles. He said that the bank has also focused on enhancing its client relationships, improving its risk management, and optimizing its capital allocation.
Outlook for the second half of 2023
Venkatakrishnan said that he is optimistic about the outlook for the second half of 2023, as he expects the global economy to continue to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that the bank is well-prepared to navigate any potential challenges or uncertainties that may arise, and to support its clients and stakeholders.
He also said that the bank remains committed to delivering on its strategic priorities, which include growing its core businesses, improving its profitability and efficiency, strengthening its balance sheet and capital position, and returning excess capital to shareholders.


The days of paper and paperboard are numbered, and florists across the country are starting to put paperboard back in their offices.
The idea is that you’ll be able to see what you’re buying with less distraction.
But what happens when the floriferous is replaced with a blackboard?
The Wall Street Journal reported that some floristic shops are replacing their whiteboards with blackboards.
According to WSJ, a floriste said that the new whiteboards are “better” than paperboards because they offer “more of an overview” and “are more durable.”
Some stores have also started to place blackboards in their doors to help make their buildings more inviting.
The WSJ says that the blackboards are expected to be installed this spring, but the company behind them said it has no information on when they will be installed.
Some florishers are also getting creative with their floriculture.
Some are selling flowers and plants on their walls, but a florian who asked not to be named told the WSJ that the goal is to “give the customers a better idea of where the flowers and the plants are growing.”
A floriser told WSJ the new blackboards will also help with the “crowds” at the door.
“It’s just a lot of fun to have more people on the floor,” he said.
“It’s also a way to give the customers more information.”
Florists aren’t the only ones embracing the idea.
The New York Times reports that in March, floristas at a New York City flower shop began replacing whiteboards and blackboards with their own.
A florista at the shop told the Times that the customers are excited about the new board, which he claims will save him about $100.


EU deems Saudi, UAE decision to cut support for Somalia
(MENAFN) The European Parliament has blasted the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia for slashing financial support to Somalia over its neutral position on the Gulf Crisis, Al Jazeera reported today.
Somalia "sought to remain neutral" on the ongoing Gulf Crisis, but was "deprived of regular budgetary support payments by Saudi Arabia and the UAE".
"In terms of the wider confrontation between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, on the one hand, and Qatar, on the other, the Federal Government of Somalia has sought to remain neutral," the EU Parliament's resolution read.
It went on to say that "whereas, in retaliation, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have ceased their regular budgetary support payments to Somalia, which further weakens the government's ability to pay the security forces."
The two governments were urged to "cease forthwith all acts of destabilization in Somalia and respect Somalia"s sovereignty and territorial integrity."
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Srinagar- Amid heat wave, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department is likely to announce summer vacations for winter zones of Kashmir division from the first week of July, Officials said.
“In Kashmir region, the department is likely to announce summer vacations for schools in Kashmir valley in the first week of July,” top officials said, as per news agency KNO.
Earlier in May, the authorities had announced summer vacations in Jammu region for all classes from May-23 and May-30 respectively:
The agency has reported that Director of School Education Jammu in an communiqué had said that in view of the prevailing hot weather conditions, all the government educational Institutions and recognized Private Schools shall observe Summer vacation from May-23 to July-09 upto 8th standard and for 9-12 classes, the vacation is slated May-30 to July-09.
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According to a Gallup poll, Americans believe that government was the biggest problem in the country in 2015.
The poll showed that 16 percent of those polled believe that some part of government — including President Obama and Congress — was the biggest problem facing the country last year. That number was down two points from 2014, when 18 percent said the same.
The economy was the second biggest problem at 13 percent, with immigration and unemployment tying in third at 8 percent each.
The poll also showed that 2015 was the first year since 2007 that immigration was one of the top four most cited problems among U.S. citizens. It was also the first time since 2001 that no issue got 20 percent of the vote or higher.


President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed that the Staff-Level Agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not the final agreement, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said today.
Addressing the Parliament, the Speaker said President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed him in this regard.
According to the President, the Cabinet is yet to be briefed on the Staff-Level Agreement with the IMF.
The President stated that the opposition and other interested parties will be invited for the briefing with the Cabinet soon.
Informing that the discussions and details have been finalized, the President said that the Cabinet and Opposition will be briefed on the agreement ahead of proceeding with the IMF, the Speaker clarified in Parliament.
The announcement comes after several opposition MPs had repeatedly urged the government to reveal the details of the Staff-Level Agreement reached with the IMF. (NewsWire)


$1billion appeal launched for Syrian childrenListen /
An appeal for $1 billion to support children affected by the ongoing civil war in Syria has been launched by the United Nations.
The "No Lost generation" appeal is calling on governments, aid agencies and members of the public to become what are being called champions for the children of Syria.
The hope is that a more secure future can be provided for the more than five million Syrian children who have suffered as a result of the crisis.
Donn Bobb has more details.


Mayor Inday Sara Duterte led the turn over of four new health centers to recipient barangays in the city last week.
The health centers for Royal Valley in Bangkal, Barangay Langub, Kabacan and Bankerohan were built through the joint efforts of the city government, the Department of Health, and the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Mayor Inday said that the new health centers will be a big help to the community as these would serve as the first responders to the health concerns of the members of the community.
“This is the place where the people can go when they have minor injuries. Through these health centers, we can declog the big hospitals”, she said.
Mayor Inday also said that because of the increasing number of health centers in the city, it is about time the city government hire additional nurses and doctors.
“We will hire more nurses and doctors that we can assign to our new health centers. It is the target of the city that we will have at least one doctor and a nurse in every health center”, she said. CIO


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MK Stalin welcomes discharge of Maran brothers
Welcoming a CBI court discharging Kalanidhi and Dayanidhi Maran in the Aircel-Maxis cases, DMK working president M. K. Stalin on Thursday (02nd February) said the verdict shows judicial institutions will not accept “false cases” foisted due to “political vendetta.” Minutes after the CBI court judge O. P. Saini delivering his verdict, Stalin said the cases against Mr Kalanidhi and Mr Dayanidhi were based on “imaginative figures and unsubstantiated allegations.”
“The case were lodged to bring disrepute to both Kalanidhi Maran and Dayanidhi Maran for political reasons. Those people who filed cases against the two have now been proved wrong. The cases were also foisted to bring disrepute to the DMK,” Mr Stalin said about the cases against his nephews.
Maintaining that the cases against the media barons were “foisted” since they own one of the largest media houses in the country, Stalin said it was always a “political case” and now the court has refused to accept the allegations against the two at the initial stage itself. “I have been maintaining from the beginning that the cases were filed due to political animosity and I am very happy that they have been discharged from the case,” Stalin said.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has issued a directive to the Central Government to ensure that construction sites display the environmental cost of projects, including information about the number of trees that are cut down and the location of compensatory plantation.
The decision aims to enhance transparency and environmental awareness in construction activities.
Justice Subramonium Prasad, presiding over the case, stressed on the importance of compliance with this directive.
He said that an officer, not lower than the rank of Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Urban Development, be assigned the responsibility to ensure that construction sites adhere to this requirement.
He further said that the displayed information should include the name of the civic agency responsible for the construction project.
Justice Prasad was hearing a plea filed by Advocate Aditya N. Prasad, who sought the implementation of an order issued by the Central Information Commission on August 5, 2011.
The Commission's order had directed all civic agencies involved in construction work to display the environmental cost alongside the monetary expenses and project details at their construction sites.
The petitioner apprised the court that a similar order was also issued by a coordinate bench on May 25, 2015.
The order mandated the acquisition of a composite plan by the Public Works Department (PWD) and other road-owning agencies, which would include information about the number of existing trees and those scheduled for removal.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Government counsel assured the court that they were earnestly complying with the relevant orders.
The court was also told that Tree Officers from the concerned divisions would be responsible for promptly updating project data, as stipulated in the orders.
Taking the submission on record, Justice Prasad said that specifically concerning construction carried out by the Union of India, project details, including the environmental cost, number of trees to be felled, and the location of compensatory plantation, must be visibly indicated at construction sites.
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Srinagar, Sep 25: Jammu Kashmir Chief Secretary Tuesday virtually contradicted the remarks made by Ministry of Home Affairs stating that some resignations of SPO’s took place in South Kashmir.
VR Subramaniyam, the Jammu Kashmir Chief Secretary while addressing a press conference here in Kashmir capital Srinagar said that he came to know through social media that some SPO’s have resigned from their jobs in South Kashmir. He said more than 30,000 SPO’s are working in Jammu and Kashmir Police Department. “The resignations compared to total number of SPO’s who are above 30,000 is negligible,” he said.
After the killing of three SPO’s in South Kashmir’s Shopian district, a number of SPO’s had uploaded their videos on social media announcing their resignations. Some SPO’s announced resignations in local mosques during Friday congregational prayers.
Reacting to the news reports about the resignations of SPO’s, Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh had claimed no SPO resigned from anywhere in Kashmir.
Jammu Kashmir Chief Secretary said that for SPO’s, the government is going to make a substantial hike to their salaries in next few days.


Fatah, Hamas sign reconciliation deal in Cairo
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Cairo, Muharram 22, 1439, Oct 12, 2017, SPA -- The Fatah and Hamas delegations in Cairo have officially signed a reconciliation agreement on Thursday to end a decade-long political split.
According to WAFA, the agreement, which is a reactivation of a previous deal signed in 2011, was signed in the presence of Egyptian Intelligence Minister Khalid Fawzi.
Meanwhile, Egypt invited the convening of a meeting in Cairo on 21/11/2017 for all the Palestinian factions that signed the Palestinian National Accord Agreement on May 4, 2011.
In a press statement, Egypt expressed its deep appreciation to the Fatah and Hamas movements for the positive spirit of the two delegations which led to reaching this agreement.
18:43 LOCAL TIME 15:43 GMT
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By Henry Okonkwo
Over 70 women abducted by bandits in Malele community, Zamfara State, have been released.
Although the reason for the release of the victims is still unknown, residents confirmed to newsmen that the women were released by the bandits.
They were said to be abducted on June 7, 2021, in the community under the Dansadau district of the Maru Local Government Area of the state.
The police spokesperson in the state, SP Mohammed Shehu,.confirmed the release.
He added that the victims are on their way to the state capital.
He said the command will give more details to journalists on the development.


Spuds stand in their way
The Alexandria volleyball team is one win away from the state tournament with an opponent that the Cardinals already swept this season standing in their way.
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif announced on Friday while talking to the National Assembly that he will share the details regarding Iran-Saudi Arabia conflict with the house.
Talking to the National Assembly session, Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan will fulfill its responsibilities to protect Saudi Arabia in case its security is on risk. He said that Pakistan will play a positive role in sectarian conflict.
He further said that Pakistan will be a part of 34-nation alliance against Islamic State (IS). He added that the government will not compromise on Pakistan’s national interest.


The Chittagong Stock Exchange on Sunday urged the government to include policies and strategies to improve the capital market in the national budget.
The port city bourse made the request at a post-budget press conference at its Dhaka office premises.
The CSE said that the proposed financial bill that the finance minister AMA Muhith placed before parliament on June 7 did not reflect the demands made by the capital market stakeholders.
CSE managing director M Shaifur Rahman Mazumdar said that the government
should include in the budget the continuous development policies for the country’s capital market.
He said that the unrest in the financial sector hugely affected the capital market as the capitalisation of the financial sector holds more than 50 per cent of the total market capitalisation.
Therefore, the government should find out weaknesses in the financial sector and to take necessary strategic measures to reduce the current disorder, he said.
He also said that the capital market went through notable reforms in recent years that should be utilised.
The capital market badly needs new products, which could only be possible if the government favours the market with policies and strategies, Shaifur said.
He urged the government to make clear policies and directives to list the state-run companies and multinational companies with the capital market.
Shaifur also requested the government to cut the corporate tax by 2.5 percentage points for all the listed companies in the market.
The bourse also urged the government to form a national base strong regulatory co-ordination committee to develop the capital market.
CSE officials also requested the government to reduce the source tax on share transaction and provide incentives to enlist the new companies with the market.
They also requested the government to strengthen the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh for making its role more effective in the capital market.
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Apple plans to present its iPhone 14 line on September 7 with
sales kicking off on September 16, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday
citing sources with knowledge of the matter, Trend reports citing TASS .
The news agency noted that Apple had not confirmed the date but
new iPhone models are traditionally unveiled in the first half of
Apparently, simultaneously new Apple Watch models, iPads and new
Macs will be presented, although the news agency noted that some
products may be unveiled later at separate events.
It is expected that the new line of iPhones won't include the
5.4-inch version. Instead, a model with a 6.7-inch screen will be
added which earlier was featured only in Apple's Pro iPhone model
In the iPhone 14 Pro line, Apple will remove the 'notch' - the
front-facing camera cutout. The camera will remain but it won't
take up as much space on the front panel. Its capabilities will
also be enhanced. The Pro model will also have a faster chip.
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DAMASCUS, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Syria's presidential media office denied on Friday recent rumors circulated on several news outlets that President Bashar al-Assad is in a critical condition after suffering a stroke.
In a short statement, the presidential media office said the reports are completely untrue, stressing that the president's health is "excellent" and is carrying out his job as usual.
It added that the rumors will not affect the Syrians, because "they have become immune against such lies."
The statement said that the rumors were "hopes in the imagination of those who made it up," adding that it comes amid the change in the political and field situation.
Several media outlets and Facebook pages circulated a report stating that Assad had suffered a stroke and that he was being treated in one of Damascus' high-end hospitals.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russian President Vladimir Putin has created the prerequisites for the fragmentation of Russia.
Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council, said this on national television on Wednesday, March 29, according to an Ukrinform correspondent
"He [Putin] triggered the situation related to the fragmentation of Russia. I am more than convinced that this will happen in the near future. And those conversations of rich men who made money together with Putin were recently published - such sentiments exist in the entire 'business elite' on Russian territory. And the internal strife that will continue to grow there will speed up the process of Russia's destruction," Danilov said. Read also: danilov: kremlin holding belarus as 'nuclear hostage'
As an example, he cited the events in Gudermes, noting that in Ichkeria, there have been no armed attacks on objects guarded by the police for many years.
"Processes are ongoing, and believe me, we will see many more 'black swans' on the territory of Muscovy," Danilov said.
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The Chief Justice of Swaziland, Mr. Justice Bheki Maphalala said what necessitated the need for hiring magistrates was the fact that magistrates were not hired when Pigg’s Peak and Hluti Magistrate’s Courts were constructed. He also said the transfer of Magistrate Simangele Mbatha to Pigg’s Peak also made this a necessity. The magistrates will be deployed in the various magistrates around the country.
CJ said it was also necessary for more clerks to be hired in the courts alongside the new appointments.
This, according to the CJ, was aimed at improving the speed at which cases were tried. He pointed out that more secretaries were also needed to ensure that such was achieved.
Maphalala also said it was not good for the country to have cases take a long time to be concluded.
Bheki Maphalala said such would make cases lack evidence as people who would be witnesses in cases might die while cases were still in progress.
The Chief Justice of Swaziland said such could lead to the miscarriage of justice as suspects might find themselves being acquitted because of the fact that there was no evidence to put them into prison.


Mr Julius Debrah, Local Government Minister and Alhaji Limuna Mohammed-Muniru, Northern Regional Minister led the march while some personnel from the various security agencies joined the enthusiastic crowd for the march.
Mr Abdul Hanan Gundadoo, Mayor of Tamale and Mr Julius Debrah explained to the GNA that the essence of the exercise was to arouse public interests to patronise the clean-up exercise.
Mr Gundadoo said the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly, as part of the clean-up exercise, would collect heaps refuse in the Metropolis, which had been left unattended to for years to give the metropolis a facelift to regain its past glory as the cleanest city in the country.
He said the campaign would help change the attitude of the citizenry towards indiscriminate dumping of refuse and to promote environmental and public health and also facilitate development.
He expressed the hope that the NSD in the Northern Regional would be the most successful in the country and assured that the metropolis would not relent in its resolve to keep the city clean.
Mr Julius Debrah appealed to all Ghanaians to support the Ministry to promote and sustain the campaign to protect the citizenry from diseases such as Cholera and other preventable environmental diseases.
He said this would ensure that the citizenry were healthy to discharge their duties well, saying, “a healthy people build a healthy nation”.


03 March 2010
Let the court decide, says Justice Minister Lobato
Mrs. Lobato said that she will not meddle into the decision of the court adding that every one should let the court make its legal verdict according to its competence.
A Public Defender, Sergio Hornai, said that the court will announce final verdict on the attempted assassination case soon and he hopped that the decision made will be according to the existing law.
at Wednesday, March 03, 2010


Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Six persons were swept away by strong undercurrents when they entered the Kollidam river near Poondi for a bath on Monday, police said.
While two bodies have been retrieved, search for the rest is on.
The deceased -- D. Charles (38), D. Prithviraj (39), T. Issac (19), D. David (32), S. Kermel (19), and S. Praveen Raj (19) -- were part of a 40-member group who was on a pilgrimage to Poondi Madha Basilica.
According to Thirukapatti Police, after the six entered the water, a sudden undercurrent swept them away. Of the six, the bodies of Charles and Prithviraj were retrieved and police said that the search for the remaining people is on.
The bodies have been sent to Thiruvaiyuru Government hospital for post-mortem. Police, Fire and Rescue services, and local people are engaged in search operations in the river Kollidam.
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It looks like Donald Trump the President of America is unable to forget the two day trip to India. I love India and PM Modi was a great company stated the President addressing a press conference.
Not just borders and defence we discussed everything in India and the relations between the two countries have further improved Trump explained.
This is the third time that Trump is talking about the India trip and it has become very memorable to him. He also said that the people of India love Modi and that the PM is working hard for the development of India.
Trump along with his family members visited India and also had seen the popular Taj Mahal here. While in India Modi addressed a press meet where he said that he has got nothing to talk about the CAA and that it was the internal matter of the Indian Government.
He opined that Modis Governance was good and that India was on the growth path. He also assured that America would support India in fighting terrorism.


Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Wednesday inaugurated Jalozai Economic Zone under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Radio Pakistan reported.
— Insaf TV (Official) (@InsafPKTV) July 15, 2020
Addressing the ceremony in Peshawar, CM Mahmood said the government has put the province on the track of development. He further said that the government is making efforts to bring foreign investment in the hydel industry, mines, and minerals, and tourism sectors adding that the government had been facing challenges of the economy, COVID-19 and locusts attack.
The minister expressed the determination of his government to pace up work on development in the province while staying with the global pandemic.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Doha: President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria HE Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited today Al Shaqab - a member of Qatar Foundation, as part of his current visit to the country.
During the visit, His Excellency was briefed on Al Shaqab's high-quality facilities that are based on the highest equestrian standards.
His Excellency and his accompanying delegation attended the closing competitions of the inaugural event of the Longines Global Champions Tour and the Global Champions League 2024 and crowned the first-place winners of the Grand Prix that was held at the Longines outdoor arena at Al Shaqab today.
He praised the strength of the tournament's competitions and Al Shaqab's world-class facilities.
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IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani here on Wednesday said the government should do its utmost not to lose public confidence.
Speaking in a local gathering, President Rouhani underscored that the Iranian government attaches great importance to supervision and inspection in running the country.
He reiterated that lack of supervision would increase the likelihood of corruption in the society.
‘In cases of financial corruption, if the questions raised by people are not propely answered, then the government loses public confidence which is worse than losing billions of dallars,’ said the president.
The Islamic Republic biggest property is its social asset, the president added.


Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said aid is continuing to arrive in the country from friendly countries and organizations and some assistance was expected to arrive today.
He said about five million dollars in Building material is expected to arrive from Jamaica-based hardware firm Tank Weld on concessionary terms to St. Vincent and the Grenadines sometime today.
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said Morocco is also sending a Plane load of supplies to assist St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The Prime Minister said the President of the Martinique Regional Council is also expected to visit the state tomorrow.
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves.


About 3,000 foreigners have been deported since May last year, in one of the boldest crackdowns aimed at streamlining the corruption-prone process of issuing work and staying permits in the country.
Detectives from DCI’s office and immigration officers involved in the crackdown exercise since mid last year said so far the government has deported the illegal immigrants after investigation exposed the dirty tricks they used to gain entry into the country.
They said that also investigation had reveal that some senior immigration officers had pocket money to dish out work permits to undeserving foreigners.
It is also said that some cases have been forwarded to the office of Interior and Coordination of National Government Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i who has since promised to crack the whip on civil servants who abetted the vice.
Already, a number of civil servants have been shown the door after they were implicated in the scam.


US, Iraqi Kurdistan seek to step up IS fight
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) IRBIL, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The United States and Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region have agreed to cooperate to eliminate the lingering threat posed by the so-called Islamic State (IS), Washington's Syria envoy said on Saturday.
Iraq's Kurdistan region and the US share historic relations, James Jeffery, the US Special Representative for Syria Engagement and Special Envoy to the Global Anti-IS Coalition, told reporters after talks with Prime MinisterMasrour Barzani.
Jeffery, who is due to visit the Iraqi capital Baghdad later on Saturday for talks with senior officials, emphasized Washington's commitment to a safe and prosperous Iraq.
The US envoy's visit is part of efforts to ensure an enduring defeat of IS in Irqa and Syria, he added. (end)
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 7. The police has
received information about a tractor blowing up on a mine in
Horadiz village of Azerbaijan's Fuzuli district at about 10:00 (GMT
+4), during agricultural work, regional press service of the
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan told Trend .
The press service said that the mine explosion resulted in the
injury of the tractor driver Zamin Hasanli.
With the help of police officers, he was removed from the
accident scene and evacuated to the hospital.
The investigation is underway.
Horadiz village was liberated from Armenian occupation during
the 2020 second Karabakh war.
Since the end of the second Karabakh war, over 300 Azerbaijanis
(killed and injured) have become victims of Armenian mines.
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