LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Data released from the Arkansas Department of Health show that the state saw more than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases on New Year’s Day.
According to the ADH, the number of cases increased by 4,155, raising the total to 570,641 since the start of the pandemic. New figures also show that there are 25,156 total number of active cases in the state, which is an increase of 3,422.
State officials reported that 20 more Arkansans were hospitalized in the last 24 hours. Data also show that the number of patients on ventilators decreased by 5, dropping the total to 98.
The ADH reported 32 additional deaths since Friday, increasing the death total to 9,180.
The Natural State is continuing to fight against the deadly virus with the help of COVID-19 vaccinations. In the last 24 hours, 6,697 doses were given to Arkansans, pushing the total to 3,710,195.
Data from the ADH show that there are currently 1,507,248 state residents fully immunized, which is an increase of 1,152. State officials report that there are 355,073 Arkansans partially immunized, which is an increase of 1,158.


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ABU DHABI, 1st February, 2023 (WAM) -- The Muslim Council of Elders - under the Chairmanship of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb - has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks targeting a mosque in the city of Peshawar in Pakistan which resulted in the deaths and injuries of scores of civilians.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Council reiterated its categorical rejection of such terrorist attacks and violence, which contradict the teachings of all religions as well as international laws and norms.
The Muslim Council of Elders called for united international efforts to uproot all forms of violence, extremism, hate and terrorism. It also extended its condolences to the families of the victims while praying for a speedy recovery for the wounded.
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Ramnagar:District Superintendent of Police Anupam Agarwal has said that the police department has taken serious cognizance of the single digit lottery menace in the district.
Speaking to reporters at the District Police Bhavan, he said there is no pressure on the department from any corner to shield the accused. He said the police department has formed special teams to crack down the menace. Already cases have been registered against eight persons, he informed.
He dubbed as false some media reports mentioning that the department faced pressure to shield the accused. He said the police department has received stern instructions from the home minister himself to crack down the menace. The police have already arrested four in Kanakapura, he said adding the home minister as well as senior officials have appreciated the swift action.
He also hinted that the department will raid several more places very soon.


With the cooperation of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and the Embassy of Turkey in Harare, food aid has been provided for 2,000 families in Zimbabwe who live under difficult conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In March, the World Food Programme (WFP) had announced that the number of starving people has increased in comparison to last year and that 2.4 million people in Zimbabwe have been struggling to access basic foods. It had also been announced that there was a food shortage due to the insufficient rainfall and the fact that the people couldn't receive their salaries because of the COVID-19 quarantine.
The Embassy officials, who got together during the distribution that took place in the Chitungwiza region, which is 25 km away from the capital Harare, stated that they were ready to support the social, political and economic development of Zimbabwe through TİKA. Reaching from the capital to Masvingo, which is 270 km away, the food aid program has been carried out for a total of 2,000 families in Concession, Boroma, Buhera, Mbizo, Kwekwe, Bulawayo, Macheke and Kadomo.


CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia has smashed weekly records for confirmed coronavirus cases as the pandemic continues to tighten its grip on the state.
And health officials said Monday more than two dozen previously unreported virus deaths were discovered.
The state reported more than 2,700 new positive cases over the week ending Sunday.
That’s a 19% increase from the previous week’s record of about 2,300 confirmed cases in a seven-day period.
There were 44 more virus-related deaths in the state last week.
That increase and the previously unreported fatalities bring the death toll to at least 530. West Virginia had a record 290 people hospitalized with COVID-19 on Sunday.


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The "Three Brothers-2021" international exercises continue, with the participation of special forces of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Pakistan, Trend reports via Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
At the current stage of the exercises, Special Forces units exchanged effective experience in entering the rear of a conditional enemy by land, air, and water, as well as an ambush, assault, sea, and amphibious training, and also successfully completed the tasks set.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ANKARA, Aug 5 (KUNA) -- Three more ships carrying grain and foodstuffs set out from Ukrainian ports on Friday under a recent grain deal, said the Turkish Ministry of Defense.
The first ship, Panama-flagged Navist, departed the port of Odesa for Ireland with 33,000 tons of grain, said the ministry in a statement, carried by Anadolu news agency.
The vessel will undergo inspection at the Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul before it continues to sail to its final destination, it added.
The second ship, Malta-flagged Rojen, left the port of Chornomorsk with 13,000 tons of grain for the UK, the ministry said, adding it will also be inspected by the Joint Coordination Center.
The third vessel, Turkiye-flagged ship Polarnet sailed from the port of Chernomorsk to the Karasu port in northwestern Turkiye, carrying 12,000 tons of grain, it added.
The UN, Turkiye, Russia and Ukraine signed a landmark grain deal on July 22 to reopen the three Ukrainian ports of Odesa, Chernomorsk and Yuzhny. (end)
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Iraq brings PKK flags, symbols down in Sinjar
(MENAFN) As the Kurdish guerrillas are leaving the Yezidi town of Sinjar, On Sunday, Iraqi forces brought down the left Kurdistan Workers' Party's (PKK) flags and symbols, Mayor Mahma Khalil said, as reported by Bas News.
This follows the PKK, seemingly under pressure of Baghdad and Ankara, decision of withdrawal from Sinjar.
Khalil said similar measures were taken in other Yezidi subdistricts, including Snune, Dougre, Douhola and Khansour.
He pointed out that the Iraqi government has asked them return to Sinjar as they are the legitimate and rightful administration of Sinjar. "However, we have made it clear that the region must be fully secured before we return," he noted.
The withdrawal of PKK forces comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently threatened to carry out a military attack and oust the PKK forces from Sinjar if the Iraqi government fails to expel them.
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Amman, Mar. 30 (Petra) -- A convoy carrying humanitarian aid was sent to the Gaza Strip on Thursday by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) and the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF).
A statement by the JHCO said that the convoy comprises 11 trucks carrying medical equipment, medicines, and gluten-free flour, that will be transported to the Jordanian military field hospital in Gaza and the Palestinian Ministry of Health for distribution to recipients in the coastal enclave.
Hussein Shibli, the secretary general of the JHCO, stated that the Organization is eager to offer resources that are unavailable to our brothers in the Gaza Strip.
Shibli recognized the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation's contribution in providing gluten-free flour, noting the significance of this product for those who have a wheat allergy.
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The Azerbaijani army is conducting drills to boost snipers'
professional and combat skills, Azernews reports, citing the
The drills are being carried out under the annual training plan,
the ministry said.
In accordance with the training program, officers with extensive
military knowledge and experience train cadets in the tactical and
technical characteristics of various sniper weapons and the rules
of their usage. Practical shooting is being carried out to improve
the participants' skills in using sniper weapons.
Those who will successfully complete the course organized to
further improve servicemen's combat capability will be awarded
Azerbaijan periodically holds drills to improve its military
personnel's combat readiness.
The drills also aim to improve interaction and combat
coordination between the servicemen during operations, as well as
to develop commanders' military decision-making and unit management
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. The State
Tax Service (STS) under the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan has
registered a "Level Leasing" JSC leasing company, trend reports.
According to the STS, the authorized capital of the
company is 1 million manat ($588,235). Its official representative
is Fahmin Khydyrly.
Legal address of Level Leasing: Ilgar Mirzoyev str.,
46, Khatai district, Baku, Azerbaijan.
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) created a system
of preventive settlements of leasing companies and pawnshops back
Also, Director of the Department for Monitoring the
Activities of CBA credit institutions Fuad Isayev said that the CBA
developed a corresponding law on leasing.
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AMMAN — Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for the Empowerment of Women Musa Maaytah on Thursday discussed with Executive Director of UN Women Sima Bahouth ways to enhance cooperation over women empowerment.
Also on Thursday, Maaytah met President of Global Council for Tolerance and Peace Ahmed Al Jarwan, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Maaytah, during the meeting, commended the council's efforts towards spreading the values of tolerance and peace worldwide.
Expressing pride in Jordanian-Emirati relations, Jarwan expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom's role in promoting the values of tolerance, respect for diversity and respect for other opinions, Petra added.
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Less than 30 percent of Americans approve of the Republican tax plan according to a poll released Tuesday by Quinnipiac.
In the poll, taken before the Senate passed the GOP tax bill on Saturday, 64% of respondents said the bill benefits the wealthy the most, while 24% said they believe the middle class would see a benefit.
Twenty-nine percent of those surveyed said they approve of the plan as a whole.
Another 41% say they think the legislation would raise their taxes. Prior to the House passing the legislation, 35 percent said they thought they would see a tax increase.


Jordan - 21 tourist flights from Prague landed at QAIA in past 2 months — JTB
(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — The Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) during the past two and half months received 21 flights for tourists from Prague, the Czech Republic, through low-cost flights, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) said that the QAIA received eight flights from Prague in September, nine in October and four during the first half of November.
The JTB also pointed out that all of these flights are coming through Ryanair, which carry an average of 130 passengers and tourists in each flight.
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Ranchi, Aug 15 (UNI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda today said a four-pronged strategy has been worked out to counter naxal problem which continues to be the main cause of concern in the state.
Defence, development, efforts to bring the underground elements to mainstream and political initiation are the policies through which the government wanted to address the problem, Mr Koda said after hoisting the national flag on the occasion of 62nd Independence Day at the historic Morabadi ground here.
He said the government was committed to ensuring safety of people and their property and claimed that to a large extent counter-insurgency operations yielded results.
Central funds meant for police modernisation were largely utilised and after creation of Jharkhand more than 20,000 posts were created in police depaertment, he said adding more than 15,000 police personnel recruited.
On the 34th National games, which the state would host, the chief minister said about 80 per cent of the civil works were completed.
In all the government sanctioned construction of 86 stadium or the mega project.
In Dumka, governor Syed Sibtey Razi unfurled the tricolour and urged the naxals to shun violence.
He said the government besides taking measures to couter the underground elements was also considering to generate jobs.
Mr Razi said the government was required to address core isues like education, health, infrastructure and implementing resettlement and rehabilitation policies.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) AFG College with the University of Aberdeen recently welcomed their first guest for the 2023 speaker series.
The series will see a number of high-profile guests from across a range of industries address the student community at the college.
The first guest, Soud al-Boinin, has worked for a number of key organisations in Qatar, having recently joined the Government Communications Office (GCO), serving in a number of strategic positions during his tenure.
The event was primarily aimed at the college's postgraduate student body but was also attended by senior members of the AFG management and the faculty, and a number of undergraduate students.
To coincide with the current MBA module being delivered to postgraduate students, al-Boinin spoke about his background and the important factors and competencies required when looking at strategy in a large organisation and from the perspective of national government.
The presentation ended with an opportunity for attendees to pose questions to the speaker on his experiences, having worked on strategy during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and more recently on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
“We were honoured to welcome Soud al-Boinin to AFG College with the University of Aberdeen to share his knowledge and experience of working on strategy in a world that has seen more than its fair share of change over the last two years,” said Dr Gary Mullholland, interim head of school.“This visit from an expert from industry allows us to understand and appreciate how theoretical business and management concepts is put into practice in the real world.”
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Russian forces launched five strikes on the Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region.
Valentyn Reznichenko, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, said in a Telegram post, Ukrinform reports.
'The enemy fired more than 170 shells from Grad MLRS and barrel artillery at three communities of the Nikopol district - Chervonohryhorivka, Nikopol and Marhanets. According to preliminary information, no casualties have been reported,” he wrote.
In Nikopol, residential houses and a power substation were damaged. More than 3,200 families were left without power supply.
In Marhanets, power lines were also damaged. Almost 3,000 families remain without power supply.
In the Chervonohryhorivka community, the Russian force left up to 500 people without electricity. Enemy shells damaged private houses, shops, a kindergarten, a dispensary, cars, a pharmacy, a club, a stadium, and a gas station. Power engineers are already working on the sites.
In other districts of the region, no emergency situations were recorded last night. The situation is calm now.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The hot weather conditions shall continue in the UAE today. The weather shall be partly cloudy and hazy at times over some areas.Maximum temperature stood at 48.6 degree Celsius on Saturday.
According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) the cloud amount will increase eastwards at times.
Southeasterly to Northeasterly winds will blow with the speed 15 - 30 Km/hr, reaching 38 Km/hr, causing blowing dust over some internal areas.
The seas shall be moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman sea.
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Controversial plans to construct a whitewater rafting facility on George’s Dock have been shelved.
According to Dublin City Council’s Capital Programme 2022-2024, there has been extreme hostility aimed towards the project and the council has been unable to convince the various State funding bodies to support the project.
The shelving of the €25 million facility was welcomed by Fine Gael Dublin City Councillor Danny Byrne who stated, “I will take the opportunity at tonights’ monthly Dublin City Council meeting to caution the Council management against rushing into an alternative proposal”.
With over €2 million already being invested into the project, Byrne stated that there needs to be a “period of reflection and lessons learned.”
He said that he will call on the Chief Executive of Dublin City Council to have a local consultation in terms of the best project for the site.


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Cases related to family disputes up in Kaski
Pokhara, May 13
Cases related to family disputes have gone up at Kaski District Court in recent years, as revealed in a press meet today.
District Court registrar Krishna Prasad Nepal said a total of 536 divorce cases were filed as of mid-April of which 415 were settled.
He added that 179 cases related to other family disputes and seven related to domestic violence were filed during the same period.
“Of the total cases related to other family disputes, 172 have been settled so far,”he said.


The leader of opposition Congress party in the state assembly, Mr Pratapsing Rane, on Wednesday cautioned the government against continuous borrowings and said that state was dangerously moving towards debt trap, even as he said the state’s liability was around 38 per cent of the state gross domestic product.
Participating in general discussion on the budget presented to the state assembly on Monday by the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, Mr Rane also said the situation in Goa (with market borrowing of 25 per cent) was almost like that in West Bengal, where the Finance Minister could hardly announce any social scheme.
The opposition leader further said that there have been heavy borrowings in the recent years resulting in the increase in the interest liabilities.
“The interest payment was `212 crore in the financial year 2011-12 which rose to `248 crore in 2012-13 and `309 crore in the year 2013-14. He said that repayment of loans would become difficult if the borrowings go on increasing.
Stating that crucial information as regards to state finances and planning was missing from the economic survey presented by the Chief Minister on Monday, Mr Rane wondered as to how the government arrived at figures relating to growth rate and formulating budget.
The opposition leader said that crucial information as regards to projected growth rate, etc was missing from the economic survey and government projections for the new financial year. He demanded that the government inform the House the revenue gained and lost during the last financial year.
Mr Rane told the House that the Mopa airport project would not only provide airline services to the people of the state but also ample job opportunities.
“Let us have both airports,” he said adding that all should support whatever was good for Goa and sort out small and frivolous differences that existed among the Goan leaders.
Mr Rane further said the Chief Minister is his last year’s budget had literally “rained” schemes, programmes on Goans, many of which have not taken off though a year has passed off since their announcement.
While the Chief Minister had stated that Babasaheb Ambedkar Housing Scheme would be revived, nothing happened to it and now he has come out with Atal Housing Policy. He also said the promised land acquisition policy was yet to be unveiled so also formation of Tourism Promotion Board.
Besides, unveiling of policy to give a thrust to agriculture, solution to medium of instruction issue, revival of Information Technology Habitat at Dona Paula, formulation of the Regional Plan 2021, solution to the Mayem evacuee property etc were yet to see light of the day even as he said that Goa Human Resource Development Corporation was yet to start functioning. He said that there was nothing for the poor in the budget who could be burdened with indirect value added taxation in days ahead, even as he said that there was no direction in the budget for development. He said that the government should give more powers to the zilla panchayats.
Patting the Chief Minister for “investment” in education, he went on to state that the technical education has been neglected and urged the government to give land for setting up National Institute of Technology with conditions that the same should be used within a timeframe. He also urged the government to bring good education policies. [NT]


Meanwhile, former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and state Congress chief Ashok Tanwar slammed the BJP government, saying they had been claiming that the reservation bill will hold legal ground and now they will have to answer the people of Haryana.
"The government had claimed earlier that all legal hurdles had been removed, now they will have to answer..," Hooda told reporters here.
He also clarified that the bill which had been brought during the Congress time "was not struck down by any court, it had only been stayed, this government had gone to Supreme Court to vacate the stay".
Tanwar said Congress had been maintaining right from the beginning that the Manohar Lal Khattar government had shown no seriousness on the Jat reservation issue during last 18 months.
"Had they been serious, such large scale violence and damage to property could have been prevented. They had not done proper homework, we had said the Act will be challenged," he said. PTI SUN ZMN


South Korean robot to perform orchestra in its initial try
(MENAFN) A robot in South Korea is going to try and perform an orchestra for the first time ever in the county`s high-tech history.
The National Orchestra of Korea stated on Thursday that for the first time in South Korea, a robot is going to play the role of performing throughout a concert at the end of June.
The Orchestra, a traditional Korean music orchestra below the National Theater of Korea, is going to present "Absence" at Seoul's Haeoreum Grand Theater at the end of this month, with a robot as the performer.
Even though previously many robots performed orchestras in Japan and Switzerland, it is going to be the initial robot performer in South Korea.
The android robot considered "EveR 6", industrialized by the Korean Institute of Industrial Technology last year, symbolizing the human body and is capable to easily utilize its neck and arm.
Robot and performer Choi Soo-yeol is going to perform distinctly at the concert, after which the two performers are going to conduct the concert jointly.
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Vancouver Island doctor wants locations of COVID-19 patients made public
CAMPBELL RIVER -- B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Bonnie Henry continue to stand side-by-side to give daily updates on the growing COVID-19 situation, but at least two health professionals on the mid-island are calling for more transparency.
A Courtenay physician, Dr. Tanja Daws, posted information on her Facebook account over the weekend to provide her facts on the quickly spreading virus and to dispel some commonly held myths.
She also confirmed that the Comox Valley had at least one person who has tested positive for COVID-19, something that hasn't been divulged on official channels.
As of Monday, the B.C. government said that there were eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Island Health region but did not specify where.
The provincial government has said that it does not divulge precise locations of positive tests due to concerns over patient confidentiality. Additionally, the Health Ministry says that people who are self-isolating are no longer a danger to their communities so their locations are not important.
But Daws believes if members of the public know the virus is in their community they will take the matter more seriously.
"The evidence we have from Italy, Korea and China is that people should self-isolate and every day we wait, there's a 40 per cent higher rate of people who get the virus," Daws said.
Daws believes that if more people know the virus is active in their community, they will do more social distancing – something people may not yet be doing because they don't think their community is affected.
That's a sentiment echoed by a Campbell River Hospital worker who reached out to CTV News, frustrated that locations are not being given out.
The worker, who wanted to remain anonymous for fear of losing their job, says there was a positive COVID-19 diagnosis on Thursday in Campbell River. However, the patient's doctor and hospital staff were told not to talk about it.
"He was shut down and was told he's not allowed to speak of these things and everyone who was involved in that case was also told that their jobs could be at stake if they were informing the public that we now have the coronavirus here in town," the source said.
The hospital worker says confirmation came through a staff meeting at the Campbell River Hospital Monday morning, where staff were told that there were many cases on the North Island but that those involved were all self-isolating.


Mathias Ngarambe from the Rwandese Association of Local Government Authority [RALGA], who opened up the last concluded Kamonyi District partners exhibition said that such exhibitions were meant to show people the different activities done by the different organizations and people in the district.
“Such exbihitions are to help all the people know what different projects in the district are supposed to do, which is one of the main aims of the good governance month”, added on Ngarambe.
Ngarambe noted that this is a period which brings together the people and the different partners, who give out different ideas and therefore help the people develop.
This exhibition that took place at Ruyenzi football ground in Runda sector therefore brought in many people from the different sectors, and other district partners who showed all the activities done in the district.
The president of the Joint Action Development Forum in Kamonyi district Osea Ndahiro therefore said that such exhibitions are a way of helping people learning from others and therefore improve on services delivered.
The exhibitor therefore were so grateful to such exhibitions saying that they give them a chance of showcase their activities to the people which increases on their productivity.
They said that most times from such shows they get market for their products which help them achieve development.


President Mohamed Nasheed has called for the support of the international community to consolidate democracy in the Maldives.
Speaking at the informal dinner hosted by the President and the First Lady for foreign dignitaries who visited the Maldives to participate in the Independence Day celebrations, the President said that this year’s Independence Day was being celebrated at a time when the country faced a number of challenges. He said the Maldives need international support to overcome these challenges and consolidate democracy.
President Nasheed thanked the international community for their support to the Maldives, especially for their support in the democratisation process.
Furthermore, the President said that the Maldives still needed to continue with the democratisation process and establish institutions fit for a democratic society. He also said that despite the challenges, he was confident that the Maldives can successfully complete the work ahead.
In his remarks, President Nasheed reiterated his view that climate change posed an existential threat to the Maldives, and that if the international community could not save the Maldives today, it would not be possible to save the rest of the world in the future.
Last night’s dinner was also attended by Cabinet Ministers, State Ministers, heads of statutory bodies, members of the People’s Majlis and the leaders of the political parties.


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Beijing: More than 260,000 people have been displaced after continuous heavy rain lashed central China's Hunan Province since June 22, the provincial flood control office said.
Floods hit Xiangjiang and Zijiang rivers in Hunan, the Hunan Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Office said, according to China's news agency (Xinhua).
A 20-meter-long dike stretch of the Taxi river, a small branch of Zijiang River, burst due to the prolonged rainfall and flood discharging of a reservoir upstream, according to a local official.
The flood discharging has been slowed to handle the breach and evacuate residents. More than 70 people used sandbags to secure the dikes of Zijiang in Taojiang County on Friday night. Another 500 soldiers have been dispatched to the county to prevent the dikes from breaching.
The latest round of rainstorms hit many areas in Hunan. As of Friday afternoon, 58,000 residents in Huaihua City had been relocated due to flood.
Eight sites in Pingjiang County reported precipitation of more than 200 mm within 14 hours on Friday, according to the county government. Some 28,000 people have been evacuated. Stretches of highways were inundated and power supply facilities damaged.
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Lucknow, Nov 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party Chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday mounted a blistering attack on the Yogi Adityanath government over the rise of crime against women.
Akhilesh Yadav said that while the government was seemingly busy publicizing in programmes like ‘Mission Shakti’ and ‘Pink Booth’, women were being forced to commit suicide amid the rising crime-rate against women in the state.
In a tweet, Akhilesh said, “Disappointed with the increasing cases of rape, sexual harassment and molestation against women. Sisters and daughters are being forced to commit suicide in the BJP government and the government is busy in showy programs like ‘Mission Shakti’ and ‘Pink Booth’. Government should understand the pain of these families.”
Akhilesh Yadav further said that the BJP created propaganda about its schemes, but never bothered to ensure that they reached the grassroots levels.
“If the energy spent on publicity is diverted towards implementation, things would improve,” he said.


Riyadh Metro project set to operate by 2021
(MENAFN) As it will add six new lines worth up to USD22.5 billion to Saudi Arabia's capital, the Riyadh Metro project will be ready to start operation in 2021, a senior minister said.
The soft opening of the metro, which is currently under construction, will be in 2019, Saudi economy minister Mohammad Al Tuwaijri said, adding that the soft opening of Jeddah's new international airport is set for May this year.
The metro public transit, with a parallel bus network, will have six lines traveling 176 kilometres with 85 metro stations and the bus network will have 956 vehicles covering 1,150 kilometres of route length.
It is hoped that the project will help to resolve the transit problems in this rapidly increasing city.
Driven by strong economic growth, Riyadh's population will rise from current 6.5 million people to 8.3 million people by 2030, creating new demands for transport links.
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Three new members have joined the new look Enfield Borough Council cabinet.
Jubilee ward councillor Rohini Sinbodyal will take the reins of the new culture, sport, youth and public health position, which merges public health with youth and leisure.
Cllr Alan Sitkin will take over from former cabinet member Del Goddard for economic development and Yasmin Brett, councillor for Bowes, will take on the new position of community organisations in the cabinet.
The Labour-run council, which extended its majority to 19 in May's election, has also created three associate cabinet members, who will be announced tonight at the first full council meeting since the election.
Council leader Cllr Doug Taylor, said: “I am confident that we have an excellent team in place who will be able to deliver excellent services despite the very significant cuts that the Government are imposing on us."


Head of the Hamas-led government in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Ismail Haniyya, visited the Turkish Parliament on Tuesday, and held a meeting with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who affirmed the Turkish support to the Palestinian cause.Haniyya also met with representatives of several Turkish factions, including Islamic and leftist groups, and informed them on the situation in Gaza and the suffering of its people who face constant Israel attacks, and the ongoing blockade.
He also stated that Jerusalem is facing serious threats due to the illegal Israeli policies of home demolitions, and the ongoing settlement construction and expansion activities, in addition to attacks against holy sites.
Haniyya added that the Israeli Annexation Wall in the West Bank is directly impacting the Palestinians and isolating them from their own lands.
He said that part of the Palestinian suffering is the International Community’s refusal to recognize the legitimate elections that brought Hamas to power, and the embargo on the elected government.
As for the war on Gaza, Haniyya said that the people are still suffering as construction projects, promised by several countries, were not implemented due to the siege.
Different Turkish officials, and representatives of a number of factions in the country, said that Turkey will always support the Palestinian cause and the Palestinians people until they achieve their liberation and independence.


OECD yearly inflation rebounds to 4.1 pct during June
(MENAFN) Consumer prices inflation in the Organization for Economic annually during June, the body stated on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The figure during May stood at 3.9 percent.
Following three successive months of steep rises, energy prices in the OECD area kept increasing at 17.4 percent during June, whereas food price inflation jumped to 1.8 percent, in comparison with 1.4 percent in the previous month.
The OECD yearly inflation ruling out food and energy also increased considerably to 3.2 percent in June, compared to 2.9 percent during May, the highest since March 2002.
The OECD is an intergovernmental economic organization with 38 member nations. It was established in 1961 to encourage economic progress and international trade.
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Belships ASA: Mandatory notification of trade
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Strong winds and poor visibility are expected in the country on Monday, the Qatar Met department has said. Windy conditions are also forecast in offshore areas today along with high seas.
The wind speed may go up to 35 knots both inshore and offshore at times, with the sea level rising to 12ft.
The detailed forecast says it will be relatively hot during the daytime, while dusty conditions are also likely at times. Visibility, meanwhile, 2km or less in some places occasionally.
Slightly dusty conditions are also expected offshore on Monday.
Windy and dusty conditions were experienced in Doha and other parts of the country on Sunday, too, leading to a drop in visibility in some places. The Met department urged people to be careful in view of the prevailing conditions.
On Saturday, the department had said fresh to strong northwesterly winds were expected in the country from Sunday until the end of the week.
'It is expected that the country will be affected by northwesterly winds, fresh to strong in speed, during the day from Sunday and continue until the end of the week,' the department said in a report.
The wind speed will range from 12-22 knots with gusts exceeding 30 knots at times, causing blowing dust and low horizontal visibility of less than 2km in some places, reaching zero at times.
The wave height will range from 3-8ft, rising to 10ft in certain areas, the report adds.
The Qatar Met department has urged people to be careful during unstable weather conditions and follow the latest updates through its official accounts.
Last updated: May 08 2022 10:07 PM
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BAGHDAD, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert condemned on Saturday "in the strongest terms" the last night shooting of unarmed protesters in central Baghdad by armed entities.
The attacks left a high number of deaths and injuries among innocent citizens, according to a statement by office of the SRSG who is also head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
"The deliberate killing of unarmed protesters by armed elements is nothing less than an atrocity against the people of Iraq. The perpetrators must be identified and brought to justice without delay," Hennis-Plasschaert stressed.
The SRSG urges Iraqi Armed Forces to spare no effort to protect the peaceful protesters from violence by armed elements operating outside state control.
She calls on peaceful protesters to cooperate constructively to ensure the peaceful protests can be duly protected, according to the statement.
Acts of violence that are gang-driven, arising from external loyalties, politically motivated or intended to settle scores, risk placing Iraq on a dangerous trajectory.
It is essential to join hands in defending fundamental rights, such as the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of speech.
The SRSG expresses her deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wishes the injured a speedy recovery. (end)
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The incident happened after Taliban militants detonated four explosives-packed armored vehicles in the district.
Provincial Police Chief of Kandahar Tadeen Khan confirmed the attack and said the attack was carried out by four explosive-packed Humvees.
Tadeen Khan added that as a result 11 soldiers were killed and 27 others wounded.
Kandahar police chief said that four suicide bombers and 17 Taliban fighters were also killed in the attack.
He further said that all of the victims have been taken to the capital of the province and fresh troops have been deployed to the district.
Meanwhile, a reliable source told Ariana News that a major part of the district governor’s office has been damaged as a result of the attacks and it has left heavy casualties to security forces.
At the same time, Hashim Durrani, the provincial head of IEC in Kandahar said that eight staff member of the commission who were responsible for the voters registration process in the district have been killed in the attack.
Taliban claims their militants have overrun the district after attacking the district center including the police headquarter.
The insurgent group has intensified their attacks against Afghan forces as the U.S. and Taliban negotiators are holding talks in Qatar to end the ongoing war in Afghanistan.


Lahore: PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah has said that the All Parties Conference (APC) will hold consultations on the midterm elections.
Talking to a local TV by telephone, Rana Sanaullah said that PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif would participate in the APC while the conference would be chaired by both PML-N and PPP.
Sanaullah said that economic unstability, unemployment, inflation are demanding midterm elections as all the opposition parties in the APC will consult on midterm elections.
He said that the government has been silent on the Kashmir issue for the last one year. He added that even a minute’s silence would be useless. Kashmiris are being oppressed and the government is giving the right of appeal to Kulbhushan Jadhav.


Founder of the Egyptian Tamarrod campaign, Mohamed Fawzi, has said that defected founders and members of the group are preparing to launch a new anti-military coup movement, Tamarrod 2.
Fawzi, who defected from Tamarrod (that offered popular cover to the military coup,) said that a number of rebels from other revolutionary parties are taking part in the preparation for the new movement.
The goal of the new Tamarrod is to disqualify the current Egyptian authorities, who have approved military prosecution for civilians and immunised the army in the new draft constitution. The authorities also approved the demonstration law, which undermines the right to protest.
Concerning the name Tamarrod 2, Fawzi said: “It is temporary. We will announce the new name in a press conference next week.”
Regarding the activities of the new Tamarrod, Fawzi stated that they will call for the formation of a Revolutionary Leadership Council to run the country for six months. That council should eradicate corruption in the state institutions through revolutionary trials.
He also said that the new campaign is going to supervise and guarantee laying down a new constitution without any guardianship, and handing the country to an elected authority.
Fawzi denied any external funds and also denied any relations with the Muslim Brotherhood of the anti-coup National Alliance. He said that he recognises that the current government will accuse the new campaign of having connections with the Muslim Brotherhood.
Until now, Fawzi has said that the new campaign has collected more than a million paper signatures and about half a million electronic signatures. He said that the campaign is funded internally by supporters.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a crossing point in Kherson city where the people are being evacuated from the territories flooded after the Russians blew up the Kakhovka HPP.
"Our task is to protect lives and help people as much as possible. I thank the rescuers and volunteers! I thank everyone involved in this work!" the President posted on telegram .
As reported, Zelenskyi is on a working trip to Kherson region.
The President held a coordination meeting regarding the liquidation of the consequences of the Kakhovka HPP dam explosion.
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Government has started sending aid to the victims of the over 50 houses which collapsed in Chilubi village of Kaputa district in the northern province.
Northern Province minister Freedom Sikazwe who rushed to Kaputa district after receiving reports of the disaster has directed members of the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) – who are also in Kaputa – to immediately begin the distribution of needed foodstuffs and materials to the affected families.
Over 1, 063 individuals have been left homeless by the disaster after their houses were flooded due to heavy rains experienced in the area.
In total, about 150 households have been affected forcing government to provide a classroom block as temporary shelter for the affected families.
Speaking after he toured the collapsed houses, Mr. Sikazwe said was clear that the people of Chilubi village were in dire need of assistance.
‘’As government we have mobilized foodstuffs and tents to assist the families that have been displaced but it is now clear that more help is needed here because even the number of houses that have collapsed might increase, “ said Mr.Sikazwe.
He said 30 tents were initially procured to go towards shelter – but that further assessments have revealed that more than 100 tents were needed to shelter the victims of the flood.
Mr. Sikazwe also appealed to the ministry of health to urgently send their personnel to the area in order to assess the situation.
He said many affected people were facing serious difficulties in accessing clean and safe water adding that the status quo might lead to an outbreak of diarrhea diseases.
‘’What we have seen is that houses have collapsed and some toilets have also submerged with them…we are afraid that this might lead to an outbreak of waterborne diseases because this water is contaminated,’’ he said.
Addressing the affected families, Mr.Sikazwe said government would provide the necessary requirements for the homeless people.
He advised the families to be strong saying that the floods were a disaster which could not have been for-seen or avoided.
Mr. Sikazwe is in Kaputa to check on the extent of the floods and has been accompanied by members of the Disaster Management Committee and other senior government officials in Northern Province.


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Members of the Sturgis City Commission have granted a 12-year tax abatement to Johnson Precision Mold and Engineering.
Located in the North Centerville Road business park, the company is investing more than $100,000 in new equipment – primarily a high-speed machining center.
Cathy Knapp, manufacturing specialist for the city, said the investment allows the company to increase its sales.
In addition, Knapp said the quality of the company’s products should also improve with the newer technology.
Company officials said the investment would help retain seven jobs and has the potential to create two new jobs.


President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said he has instructed the authorities responsible for the country’s security to strictly impose the law against those who try to disrupt peace in the country, irrespective of their status.
The President said at a time when a broad dialogue has been initiated for peace and reconciliation in the country, a small group of politically affiliated people with vested interests were trying to instigate problems to put the government into difficulty.
The President was speaking to a group of Sri Lankans domiciled in Australia at the Sri Lankan High Commission in Canberra.
The President went on to say that to propagate peace and unity in the country the government had brought the 19th Amendment.
He said that even separate ministries have been established to realise the above.
While noting that the recent spate of strikes launched by a group of doctors in Sri Lanka will affect the opportunities of children at higher education, the President said needy parents even go to the extent of selling their belongings and property to meet their children’s expenses at private educational institutions.
President Sirisena also noted that a large number of government doctors have now sought greener pastures in foreign countries.
(Source: Daily News – By T. Chandrasekera in Canberra)


Abuja - The Ogun State Government plans to install an additional 1 000 close circuit television (CCTV) cameras to beef up security monitoring in the state.
Speaking about the plans, the state commissioner for information, Yusuph Olaniyonu, told journalists in Abeokuta that the cameras would be installed in major streets across the state to check the rising incidents of crime.
The commissioner said that the decision to install more CCTV cameras in the state was because of the success of the ones earlier mounted in some parts of the state.
“As you may have observed, crime rate in Ogun has reduced. This is largely due to the effort of security outfits in the state and the CCTV cameras that the government installed last year. The cameras have been very effective and the governor has order 1000 more should be installed,” he said.
He added that through effective monitoring in the state through the installed CCTV camera, several criminals had been apprehended and handed over for prosecution.
Olaniyonu said that the state government was determined to make the state “safe for residents and unsafe for criminals.”
He said that the state government was also planning to further empower local vigilante groups to help in the fight against crime.
Ogun state was mostly in the news last year following series of bank robberies that surged in the region.
Most financial institutions in the state had to close their offices for weeks due to the frequency of the robberies and alleged failure by the police to check the menace.
– CAJ News


SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh as he delivered his regular briefing to share news and updates with the City of Syracuse community on Thursday.
Mayor Walsh provided insight into the city’s COVID-19 policies and experiences, mask distributions, and winter plans. He also discussed some of the recent events that happened in Syracuse.
The mayor believes that we will likely have 1 to 2 more weeks of the omicron surge. “We’re gonna sound like a broken record, but we know what we need to do to mitigate the risk,” said the mayor. These mitigations include getting tested and wearing appropriate masks, such as an N95 mask. Mayor Walsh also mentioned that they will continue to offer pop-up vaccination clinics and community testing.
Mayor Walsh also commented on the city’s crime statistics. He mentioned that overall crime in 2021 was down, but violent crime increased 2%.
The mayor also commented on the need for local firefighters and police, with opportunities approaching in the near future to join these teams. He also spoke about the workforce development programs offered in the city, such as the Pathways to Apprenticeship program.
Mayor Walsh also discussed how the city will continue to handle the winter, as well as local events residents can appreciate in the winter time, such as sledding.


Tunisia enforces general curfew in north-central governorate amidst deteriorated coronavirus pandemic
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Jun. 19 Tunisia’s Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi made a decision to enforce general curfew in the north-central governorate of Kairouan, after the coronavirus pandemic worsened in the region.
The general curfew shall be enforced if the cases rate of a governorate hits 400 infections out of every 100,000 inhabitants, effective from Sunday, said a report issued by the administration.
The administration report noted: "regional quarantine centers will be created to accommodate positive cases and field hospitals will be set up for the management of cases, with the supply of oxygen and the organization of screening campaigns taken into account."
It further said that laboratories will also be enhanced to help spot the coronavirus strain in Kairouan.
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Chandigarh, October 30, 2020 (Yes Punjab News)
AAP MLA Prof. Baljinder Kaur while speaking in the Assembly on Tuesday, said that what was significant in today’s session was what new pro-people could be brought in, which was why all eyes were riveted on the proceedings today.
She said that Punjab government should ensure its own procurement of all crops at MSP instead of wheat and paddy.
She suggested that the government should give import-export rights to its procurement agencies, including the Markfed, PUNSUP, Warehouse, Pungrain etc.
She said on the occasion that the cotton growers were being ‘looted’ in the Malwa mandis while those growing maize crop were being fleeced in the Doaba mandis, urging the government to immediately stop this opne ‘loot’.


India refuses comments on surgical strikes claim, says US
WASHINGTON: US State Department Spokesperson Elizabeth Trudeau has said that Indian government refused to speak on their claims regarding surgical strikes in Pakistan, ARY News reported.
Speaking in a press briefing here in Washington, the state department spokesperson stated that the Indian leadership has not given any kind of statement when being asked on their claims of surgical strikes in Pakistan.
She also said that United States has not changed its policy on Kashmir.
Trudeau further said that the United States has been in contact with the leaders of Pakistan and India over the situation.
“The United States has been in talks with leadership of Pakistan and India over regional stability,” she said.
United States is trying everything it can to defuse the hostilities between the two South Asian countries.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore.
Borrel reported the meeting on twitter , Ukrinform reports.
"Wherever we meet in the world, the bond between EU and Ukraine is unbreakable. With Oleksii Reznikov and EU colleagues we stressed need for global solidarity and support for Ukraine. Because shared principles are at stake," the tweet reads.
Borrell also reported that he had met with Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu to discuss common strategic issues, including the war in Ukraine.
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"Constructive discussion with #China's Minister of Defence Li Shangfu at SLD23 on common strategic concerns, including Russia's war against Ukraine, Taiwan, South China Sea," Borrell tweeted.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, a Shangri-La Dialogue security forum is being held in Singapore on June 2-4, at which the war waged by the Russian Federation against Ukraine is on top agenda.
Among the participants are delegations from the U.S., China, and the European Union, in particular heads and high-ranking officials of defense agencies, military, diplomats, arms manufacturers, and security analysts.
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The Chief Minister of Tripura paid a visit to IGM, one of the state referral hospitals in Agartala on Thursday to inspect its services.
During the visit, CM Saha had conversations with the on-duty doctors, medical staff, patients, and their family members.
After the visit, while speaking to the media, he stated that the current state government is making efforts to improve medical services in various hospitals across the state.
He said that to strengthen the public health system at the primary level, it is important to foster good relationships between patients and health workers.
During a visit to the IGM Hospital in the capital, the Chief Minister inspected various departments and found the overall service is satisfactory.
However, he directed the concerned authority to quickly resolve some issues. Notably, the Chief Minister visited the hospital following allegations of medical negligence that were reported in the media.


The Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, Mrs. Ama Benyiwa-Doe, has said the seven trillion cedis debt said to have been contracted by the NDC government is an accumulation of loans contracted by previous governments.
She said this when she joined the people of Gomoa Ajumako-Ansah and Dawurampong to celebrate their annual Akwanbo festivals last weekend.
The MP said the government of the New Patriotic Party has contracted loans to the tune of 4.9 trillion cedis within eight months of its administration.
She was happy that the government had now seen the wisdom in some of the policies of the previous government and was implementing them.
She cited the divestiture programme as a typical example and added that the government was so comfortable with it that it had decided to privatise water supply.
Mrs. Benyiwa-Doe assured the nation that the NDC members in parliament would never be an impediment to the government in its efforts to improve the standard of living of the people.
She however, said they would not shirk their responsibility of keeping the government on its toes.
She advised the people of the two communities to rekindle their communal spirit to speed up the pace of development.


Telangana BJP President G. Kishan Reddy on Tuesday said that the BJP and TDP would contest the forthcoming GHMC elections together and would also win them.
Addressing a press conference here, Kishan Reddy both the parties would soon initiate discussions on allocation of seats for each party after the finalisation of reservation of seats. He said that the BJP-TDP combine was quite strong in the city and it would win the elections.
Kishan Reddy also said that the State Government should conduct GHMC elections in January month-end. He said that the TRS Government was planning to hold elections during Sankranti festival holidays. This is being planned to deprive the voters hailing from Seemandhra region from exercising their franchise. He said that the TRS-MIM combine have been resorting to several unethical means to win the elections. However, he said that the people of Hyderabad would reject such political stunts. (INN)


Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota launches nationwide CEO search
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has launched a nationwide search for a new president and chief executive officer.
The BCBS board of directors will interview finalists for the job by the end of June, according to a news release Wednesday.
The company expects to announce the new president and CEO by August.
Tim Huckle, executive vice president of health operations, has served as interim president and CEO since March.
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Saturday, 1st March 2003
'Foreign media fail to undermine Malaysia'
KUALA LUMPUR - Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said yesterday Malaysia's success in hosting the 13th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit showed that the foreign media had failed to undermine the country and Prime Minister Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Abdullah, who is Home Minister, said he had envisaged that the foreign media would pursue their agenda to undermine Malaysia especially during the NAM Summit which ended on Tuesday.
"Whatever we do which are not to their liking and against their agenda, they will undermine us," he told a media conference after a meeting to thank police officers and personnel assigned to the NAM Summit, at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) here.
The NAM Summit, where Malaysia assumed its chairmanship for a three-year term, has been described as the most successful in the history of NAM.
Abdullah said that as a sovereign nation, Malaysia would continue to voice out the aspirations of its leaders and its people loud and clear.
He said that Malaysia would not bow to pressure and the dictates of foreign countries and would continue to uphold its right of expression.
The Deputy Prime Minister said Malaysia had also been condemned by the foreign media during the regional financial crisis but their actions had not prevented the country from initiating measures to deal with the situation.
"They've criticised Malaysia and the Prime Minister but we continued to forge ahead and we knew what we were doing and we succeeded," he said.
Abdullah said that during the crisis, Malaysia did not subscribe to the established strategy by accepting the remedy offered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and instead resorted to measures which were most unorthodox.
"We've proven finally that we're doing right. We don't suffer high social cost to achieve economic recovery," he said.-Bernama


THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: PSC chairman K S Radhakrishnan on Wednesday claimed that Chief Minister Oommen Chandy had not ordered any inquiry into the alleged misappropriation of funds in the PSC.
He told reporters that it was baseless to say that the Chief Minister had made any such demands.
He said it was the Finance Department which made such a demand and entrusted the FIW to conduct the probe. He also claimed that there had not been any misappropriation of funds.
The PSC delegation met the Chief Minister on Wednesday morning and held talks about the crisis.
Chandy offered to take all steps to solve the crisis. However, a PSC sub-committee will hold talks with the Chief Minister again.
However, during the Cabinet briefing Chief Minister rejected the Chairman’s claim. He said that there had been certain anomalies though there was no financial fraud found in the PSC.
He stressed the need for more financial responsibility on the part of the PSC to avoid further crisis.
He said the Finance Department wanted the government to order a Vigilance probe. But it was he who asked to limit the probe by FIW.
NO GRAFT, BUT FUNDS DIVERTED: cm
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here on Wednesday that the problems at the Public Service Commission were related to procedural lapses. “I won’t say that there was fiscal indiscipline, but the problems have arisen due to procedural lapses,” Chandy said after the Cabinet meeting. “No one has said that corruption was involved, but funds were diverted. Procedures were not followed. If procedures are followed, the problems would end,” he said. Chandy said he had been responsible for entrusting the Audit Department to look into the issue. It was not meant as an inquiry, he said. The state government was happy with the way the PSC has been functioning and Finance Minister K M Mani has agreed to discuss and settle the present issues. PSC chairman K Radhakrishnan and members had met Chandy on Wednesday.


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The Group of 184 Organizations of the Civil Society (G-184) is critical of the Latortue government on essential issues such as security, justice, disarmament, and the electricity shortage. The G-184 members, who gave a press conference yesterday, denounced the fact that the Latortue government has not presented any critical assessment of the Lavalas heritage. They have also expressed concern about the increase in the cost of living and the insecurity that is hitting the people. G-184 spokesman Anthony Barbier said that the civil society members do not want a witch hunt, but at the same time they want the authorities to apply the law against all the people who had caused so much harm to the country.
The G-184 also points to the fact that there is an important deficit in communication on the part of the Latortue government. They hope that the government will inform the people about the problems that it is facing in the accomplishment of its mission. They underscore that they do not intend to fight the current government, but that they want to remain vigilant.


(MENAFN- IANS) Bengaluru, May 29 (IANS) SAP Labs India on Monday commenced the construction of its second campus in the city in Devanahalli that will create 15,000 jobs.
The new campus will span a sprawling 41.07 acres, while zeroing in on sustainability, wellness, and inclusion and keeping the employee at the centre of SAP's operations.
"As SAP Labs India marks its 25th anniversary this year, we are deepening our investments in India with a new 41-acre campus that would create 15,000 new jobs," said Sindhu Gangadharan, MD and SVP, SAP Labs India.
The first phase of the facility is expected to be operational by 2025.
SAP's largest R&D hub globally is situated in Bengaluru, and contributes to 40 per cent of SAP's global R&D.
"The new campus further strengthens SAP's commitment to India and to Karnataka. Much gratitude to our customers, partners and friends in the ecosystem for their continued support to SAP," Gangadharan added.
SAP's machine learning, internet of things (IoT) and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers' businesses into intelligent enterprises.
SAP Labs India last year partnered IT firm Capgemini in India to help early and growth stage software-as-a-service (SaaS) startups develop innovative solutions for customers globally.
The programne assists startups to take their ideas to new, diverse markets and cater to wider audiences.
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Egypt’s Prime Minister Sherif Ismail called on Monday on a number of ministers to take future precautionary measures to prevent mass deaths of fish in the Nile River that took place over the past few weeks.
In recent weeks, there have been reports of fish, grown in local fish farms, which have been dying in massive numbers and floating to the surface of the water, mainly in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate.
The Ministry of Environment said in a Sunday statement that the mass deaths occurred because the cages were overpopulated, meaning that there is less oxygen for the fish.
The statement also said that the farmers submerged the cages to very low depths, so that they wouldn’t be caught over-farming fish.
Such low depths, according to the ministry, have lower oxygen levels, and coupled with over-population, can cause mass deaths.
Samples have been taken from the dead fish to further investigate the reasons for the occurrence.
The dead fish have already been removed from the Nile, according to state news agency MENA, and water is constantly tested to check for its quality.
Authorities have also been inspecting local markets to ensure that the fish sold there are healthy.


Foreign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria on Friday said that Pakistan has a clear stance regarding the issue of terrorism, adding that the international community has appreciated successes achieved by Pakistan against fight against terrorism.
In his weekly briefing, Zakaria noted that new partnerships have been emerging in the South Asian region.
Regarding Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif’s visit to the US, Zakaria said that schedule for the visit has not been finalised yet, adding that Asif will soon commence visits to various other countries.
Zakaria said that Pakistan is in contact with the US through various channels.
The foreign office spokesman condemned the continued atrocities against the residents of India-occupied Kashmir and expressed concerns over the arrest of Hurriyat leaders Syed Ali Geelani, Yasin Malik and others.


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Hebron, Jumada I 29, 1439, February 15, 2018, SPA -- Israeli Forces Stormed into Hebron, South of West Bank, today and arrested 8 Palestinians.
Local and security sources said that the Israeli Forces arrested the Palestinians after raiding their houses and destroying their properties.
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CNN poll finds approval rating of President Trump to have dropped
(MENAFN) Based on a CNN poll carried out a week ago, approval rating of President Trump has considerably dropped compared to the past survey.
US citizens who gave their approval of Trump's method in managing presidency only made 35% of Americans, hitting a new low in the record of CNN polling and any other presidents' rating, according to survey data collected December 14-17.
The data shows that since November, the 35% approval rating is one point lower. Moreover, it's even ten points lower than his 45% approval rating found in March.
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LAHORE: Former Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi has said that the nation should not expect much from the team in the World Cup, ARY Sports reports.
Najam Sethi, speaking to media in Lahore, said that the performance of the team is affected when playing under pressure.
He added that Pakistan has also a World T20 champion and have defeated Australia and South Africa earlier as well.
Sethi further said that there is a lack of frontline pacers and spinners in the team. He urged the selectors to keep an eye out for the players’ performances in the team camp.


Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi National Development Fund, said that the fund is not for profit but aims to directly achieve sustainability, and its goals are all developmental.
Al-Tuwaijri statements came during the Budget Forum 2022 on Monday, during the first session entitled “Financial Sustainability and National Economy Development.”
He added that the fund works through 12 funds aimed at economic development, indicating that the government is keen to balance the effects of funds on all regions.
According to Al-Tuwariji, the Saudi tourism sector will need SMEs, infrastructure, and a complete ecosystem.
He indicated that the National Development Fund’s capital is more than SAR 500 billion, under a unified treasury, adding that NDF will support infrastructure investments, economic growth, job creation and financial sustainability.
“Sustainability is essential for the development process, which is included in the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which NDF aspires to achieve,” he explained.
The Saudi NDF Vice-Chairman pointed out that the fund disbursed approximately SAR 28 billion to support the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the transportation sector, the aviation sector, and others.
He pointed out that the NDF, as needed and according to the programs of Vision 2030 and its developments, studies financing opportunities for the Saudi tourism sectors, small and medium enterprises and others through funds.
He explained that the most important factor is governance and how the funds are integrated into the National Development Fund system that serves the established goals of economic diversification, improving the balance of Payments, sustainable growth and job creation.
Al-Tuwaijri indicated that the Kingdom continued to implement the Saudi Vision 2030 despite the challenges.
He added that the National Development Fund has a major role in supporting many promising sectors and partnering with the private sector, which will reflect on economic growth, provide jobs, and boost GDP.


At least one person was reportedly killed and several injured as gunmen attacked and kidnapped the family members of former Secretary to the Taraba State Government, Barrister Gibson Timothy Kataps.
Spokesperson for the Taraba state police command, Usman Abdullahi, who confirmed the development said that the incident occurred along Jamtari Gayam road in Gashaka Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday, January 5.
Abdullahi said that the family members were on their way back to Jalingo from Gembu after the yuletide break when they ran into the gunmen.
The PPRO said that the gunmen went away with his children after they killed a villager and injured some persons including the police officer that was escorting the family.
Abdullahi, however assured that the police were on the trail of the kidnappers and are working hard to ensure the safe return of the victims.
Mr Paul Dogoh, the Chairman of Gashaka local government area who also confirmed the development said he will convene a security meeting to appraise the security situation especially in the area under contention and ensure that the victims are rescued and the criminals apprehended and dealt with.


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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Asad Omar has said that the expected cases of coronavirus have been reduced by 75,000 by June 30.
Briefing on the situation of coronavirus in the country, Federal Minister Asad Omar said that people have taken precautionary measures against the increase in corona cases, the threat of corona has not been averted and we have to play a responsible role in the society. Cases were expected which have now come down to 225,000.
Asad Omar said that we had presented the facts on June 14 and it was estimated that the number of Corona cases could reach 300,000 by June 30, but in today’s meeting, we reviewed the opinion of experts and now the number of opportunity cases. It has decreased, which was expected to reach three lakhs is likely to reach two lakhs.
Asad Omar said that if precautionary measures were not taken, repentance could spread rapidly and the situation could worsen. If everyone did the right thing and fulfilled their responsibilities, including the government, it could be significantly successful in stopping the spread. The spread of repentance can be controlled.
“If we are not careful, the situation could get worse. The health system is being improved. The situation is not such that the health system seems to be paralyzed. We are trying to ensure that business life continues,” he added. Let the poor not be affected and let us protect the health of the people. I am not saying that the threat of Corona has been averted, but in the last two weeks the situation has improved and more will come.


Police said on Wednesday that a 58-year-old civil engineer was arrested on charges of arresting people on the pretext of investing in real estate.
Police said that Sanjay Chawla, a resident of Gurgaon cheated 53 people around Rs 9 crore.
An official said that according to a complaint, Adele Landmark Limited pre-launched a project called ‘Cosmo Court’ in March 2011, which was scheduled to come up in Sector 86, Gurgaon.
The official said the firm and its representatives misled investors that it had already acquired 17 acres of land and obtained a license to start the project.
He said that the complainants started paying for bookings for the project at the pre-launch stage, stating that it was too modest at this stage and that the rates would double after the project was officially launched.
The company started accepting booking money from investors long before obtaining the necessary approvals from the authority. The official said that the project was abandoned and the amount was not refunded.
Investigation revealed that Chawla was a director and one of the authorized signatories in the company. Additional Commissioner of Police (EOW) Raj Kumar Singh said that he was arrested on Monday and later released on bail.
Police said that Chawla used to convince most customers to put their money.
Earlier, Sumit Bharana and Hem Singh Bharana, who were the promoters of the project, were arrested in the case, police said.
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Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop is outlining this year’s priorities when it comes to public safety in the community.
One of the milestones this year should be the completion of the training facility at the airport.
The mayor says that the facility will also allow other area agencies to come to Columbus to train. Those agencies will be paying to use the facilities, which will help offset the city’s cost to operate the facility, Lienhoop said.
The city will continue to address mold and safety problems at local fire stations this year. Lienhoop says that the city has already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars repairing fire stations since he took office.
Lienhoop says that continuing efforts to clean up the city will be one of the public safety priorities this year.
The mayor said that property owners are more likely to voluntarily comply with the city’s cleanup efforts now that the track record is already laid for forcing cleanups.


India's Knowledge Commission will soon come up with recommendations to overhaul the country's education structure at the school level to make it more competitive, and to accommodate more students, said its chief Sam Pitroda Thursday.
"We will come up with recommendations on the undergraduate educational set-up in the next 60 to 90 days," he said, adding that a group has also been appointed to focus on the primary education structure.
Emphasising on the need to strengthen education at the primary level, Pitroda said the changes would try and encourage talented youngsters who largely go unnoticed in the country.
Pitroda said the country needs more educational institutes and better policies should be framed to equip teachers with the latest teaching tools and improved education infrastructure.
About reservation for backward classes in educational institutions, Pitroda said: "We have seen in the last 60 years that the reservation policy has not fared very well, so we need to look at better alternatives."
Considering the present scenario of the country there cannot be "quick fix" reform measures, he said. "Long-term measures need to be adopted and the results will come in due course as the process continues."
While Pitroda emphasised on measures that provided equal opportunity to all, he advocated promoting the private and the international players in the country. "But we need to define the terms and conditions for them."
The National Knowledge Commission of India was formed by the government last year to "sharpen India's knowledge edge".


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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 3. The World Bank
plans to allocate more than $40 billion annually for projects to
combat climate change, said World Bank Group President Ajay Banga
at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change (COP28), Trend reports.
According to him, this ambitious initiative will be implemented
starting from 2025, with financing exceeding initial expectations
by $9 billion.
Banga emphasized that the International Bank for Reconstruction
and Development and the International Development Association will
evenly allocate funds for both reducing and adapting to climate
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Riyadh, February 15, 2021, SPA -- The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) foretasted the weather for today in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as active surface winds on some parts of the Northern Borders and Eastern regions, along with partly cloudy, accompanied by thunderstorms on Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah and Qassim, while thunderstorms, accompanied by active winds are forecasted on Hail and parts of Northern Borders.
In its report, the NCM stated that the surface wind movement in the Red Sea is northwesterly to northerly on the northern and central parts and southeasterly to southwesterly on the southern part at a speed of 15-40 km/h, while the surface wind movement in the Arabian Gulf is northwesterly at speed of 15-40 km/h.
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