The Zambia Police Service Spokesperson, Esther Katongo says police collaboration with the Zambia Army has always existed in bringing law and order in the country.
Mrs Katongo said that the deployment of the army is not something new, adding that their presence in communities should not worry members of the public.
She said that police and the army have strategies and existing structures where their commanders at different levels collaborate on issues of security in the country.
Mrs Katongo explained that citizens should not live in fear of political violence because the army working with police will ensure there is peace, law and order before, during and after elections.
She added that it is also the responsibility of the police to make sure law and order is maintained during this period.
“In the past we have had issues where in some areas electorates were disturbed from going vote and made to return home by some political parties and as police we have ensured to put that into consideration,” she said.
She said the deployed troops are working with the police and conducting patrols to curb any form of political violence.
Mrs Katongo was speaking during the breakfast show on radio 4, dubbed Breakfast on Four radio programme.
Meanwhile Mrs Katongo said the deployment of police officers to police elections will be done according to the requests made by the respective provinces.


Minister Of Transport Meets Canadian Counterpart, Indian Aviation Minister
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HE the Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti met with the Canadian Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra on the sidelines of the 41st session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly.
During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations in the fields of transportation, transport services, and civil aviation between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them.
HE Al Sulaiti also met with the Minister of Civil Aviation of India Jyotiraditya Scindia.
During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation in the fields of air transport services and civil aviation between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them.
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HARARE – Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Retired Lieutenant General Dr Sibusiso Moyo says the government of Zimbabwe is very satisfied that the full election preparation cycle has gone smoothly and according to constitutional time frames.
The government is also happy that the campaign period has largely been peaceful except for the insignificant intraparty skirmishes that characterised the political parties’ primary elections.
What probably jolted that peace and tranquility was the isolated terror-attack that targetted the entire top leadership of the ruling Zanu PF party at White City Stadium in Bulawayo in June, said Minister Moyo.
He assured the media that investigative competent arms of government are seized with the matter.
Turning to observers, Minister Moyo said government is happy with the overwhelming response of international community to President Mnangagwa’s invitation to observe the country’s harmonised elections.
Minister Moyo said many observer missions from the sub-region, the continent and beyond are already in the country and measures have been put in place to ensure they carry out their work unperturbed and without hindrance.
Government has also made sure that stakeholders and the civic society in the harmonised elections are fully prepared without any obstacles.
He paid tribute to those who have assisted the elections administration body to prepare for the elections but, however, expressed concern at untoward rhetoric and provocations by some very few stakeholders who wish to disturb the prevailing peace and tranquility in the country.
Government has at every turn throughout its campaign preached the gospel of peace led by President Mnangagwa to allow all stakeholders to exercise their rights.
Some foreign media were keen to know what the government is going to do about national peace and reconciliation, multiple farm ownership and other issues most which are already being attended to in various ways by the new dispensation.


Amarinder Singh has targeted the central government. (File photo)
Farmers Protest: The Chief Minister said that he has made it very clear that the ball is in the court of the Center and the Punjab Government has no role in this dialogue.
The Chief Minister said that he has made it very clear that the ball is in the court’s center and the Punjab government has no role in this dialogue. Singh said that the farmers are agitating in the state even before the movement started on the borders of Delhi, in such a situation, he naturally gave the police officers not only to the national capital, but also regular intelligence reports about the movement across Punjab and Was instructed to give information about the situation.
He said that the presence of some Punjab Police personnel at the protest site is being manipulated to make sense. Citing some media reports, the Aam Aadmi Party had alleged that the Punjab Chief Minister has deployed two Punjab IPS officers to persuade the farmers to accept the Center’s offer.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The number of people injured in Russian missile attacks on Kharkiv this morning has risen to five people.
'According to the information of the Regional Center for Emergency Medical Assistance, the number of injured has increased to four people. Another injured person is a security guard of a higher educational institution targeted by the second missile attack. The man received assistance on the spot,' Oleh Synehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, posted on telegram .
As the press service of the National Police Main Department in Kharkiv Region told an Ukrinform correspondent, the number of injured in the morning missile attacks on Kharkiv increased to five people.
'At the moment, there are already five injured. As a result of the shelling, a 51-year-old security guard of an educational institution, two residents of a four-story building – 54-year-old women and a 58-year-old man – and an 83-year-old resident of a neighboring building were injured,' the police said.
One missile hit a residential building, and the other hit a higher educational institution.
Photo: Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office
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For the first time, a majority of Americans feel that the government threatens their individual rights and freedoms, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Fifty-three percent of the 1,502 adults surveyed Jan. 9-13 by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press responded that they believe that the federal government threatens their personal rights and freedoms.
The Pew survey found that 43 percent disagreed.
The findings come as President Barack Obama begins his second term and differ from survey results from March 2010, when adults were divided on the issue. Forty-seven percent agreed that the government represented a threat to personal freedoms, while 50 percent disagreed, Pew found.
Men, the survey found, are more likely than women to believe their rights are under assault, while Republicans — 70 percent — are far more likely than Democrats — 38 percent — to say so.


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China's Anhui put a second county under lockdown this week after a surge in Covid-19 cases stoked fears of a widespread breakout in the eastern province.
A county-wide lockdown was imposed in Lingbi in northeastern Anhui from 4 p.m. Friday, the local government said in a statement. All residents must stay indoors unless they attend Covid testing at designated locations, it said.
The lockdown followed similar steps in neighboring Si county on Wednesday after a local flareup. Si county is conducting its fifth mass testing on Saturday.
While China seems to have brought earlier outbreaks in mega cities Shanghai and Beijing under control, its 'Covid Zero” goal is facing a test again in its eastern provinces. The country reported a total 183 local cases for Friday, mostly in Anhui and neighboring Jiangsu.
Wuxi city in Jiangsu found 39 infections on Friday among people in quarantine and those at high risk, the local government said. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary outings and gatherings, according to the early Saturday announcement. The city's coach station has suspended all routes starting Saturday, citing Wuxi's Covid control requirements, according to a notice.
Xuzhou, another city in Jiangsu, asked residents to not leave the city unless it's necessary, after finding 13 Covid cases on Saturday, the local government said in a notice.
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Twitter is preparing to publish documents that prove the
statements regarding the oppression of the freedom of speech in the
Internet, Twitter's owner Elon Musk tweeted Monday, trend reports citing tass .
'The Twitter Files on free speech suppression soon to be
published on Twitter itself. The public deserves to know what
really happened,' Musk tweeted. Commenting to another user, Musk
stated that a 'revolution' against US online censorship is
Earlier, the entrepreneur said that Apple threatened to delete
the Twitter app from AppStore. He noted that Apple has almost
stopped buying ads in Twitter, wondering if Apple 'hates free
speech in America.' Musk also posted a poll asking the users if
Apple should publish all cases of censorship against its users.
On November 24, Musk said that Twitter will restore previously
blocked accounts, if they were not connected to violation of law or
spamming. Previously, the social platform unblocked ex-President
Donald Trump's account. His account was unsuspended after the
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Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Madius Tangau said the Sabah government assemblymen had pledged to support the state government led by Mohd Shafie, who is also the president of the Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan), despite rumours that changes would take place in the state government in July.
Tangau, who is also the President of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO), said the stand of the state government’s State Assemblymen was based on the struggle initiated by Mohd Shafie, especially in defending Sabah’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, over the past two years.
“As such, the leaders and all the elected representatives who support the formation of the state government of today, will continue to stand behind Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal to continue this struggle. Similarly, we urge the people not to listen to any allegation aimed at undermining the stability of the Sabah government, “he said at a press conference here today.
The press conference was held to express full support for Mohd Shafie and was also attended by some of the top leaders of Warisan and the component parties of Pakatan Harapan Sabah.
Among those present were Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Jaujan Sambakong, who is also Vice President of Warisan; Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Christina Liew, as Sabah Parti Keadilan Rakyat chairman and Sabah Health and People’s Well-being Minister Datuk Frankie Poon Ming Fung, who is also Sabah DAP chairman.
Yesterday, social media viraled a claim that there would be a change in the state government in July because it was said that elected representatives from the government bloc had jumped the party.
Tangau said the issue was not a new one in which certain parties deliberately tried to undermine the stability of the state government of today by spreading rumours aimed at misleading Sabahans.
However, he clarified that the allegations that there would be a change in the state government did not arise as the Sabah government bloc is solid and has 18 seats more than the opposition in the state assembly.
According to him, the situation in Sabah is different from Melaka and Kedah as the majority of state seats between the government and opposition blocs in the two states were just one or two seats.
‘’We (the government bloc) is solid. Our majority is high … over 18 seats. So, don’t compare Sabah with them,” he said.


Sarfraz Bugti says attempt to attack Balochistan governor foiled
QUETTA (92 News) – Balochistan Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that an attempt to attack the governor has been foiled.
Talking to the media on Wednesday, he said that the security forces have arrested two terrorists.
He said that the attack was planned in Afghanistan.
The minister said that suicide jackets and weapons had been recovered from the arrested terrorists.
“We will also apprehend the culprits involved in the Quetta church attack,” he said.


South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard says he is dismayed by the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding the federal health care law, but he will work to protect the state from what he sees as the law's harmful effects.
The high court on Thursday upheld most of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, including the requirement that nearly all people have health insurance.
Daugaard says he will study all options to find ways to minimize what he sees as the damage the law could do to South Dakota's health care and insurance industries.
Daugaard has said the state will wait until after the November election to set up a health insurance exchange, which would help people shop for insurance, in the hope a Republican president and Congress would repeal the law.


Srinagar, July 03: A government employee, working in higher education department was on Friday arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Cyber Cell for allegedly running an anti-national campaign on social media.
As per the official communiqué, a person identified as Tahir Nazir Shalla, son of Nazir Ahmad Shalla, who is working in the higher education department was arrested for posting the stuff on social media, which as per the police was in contravention of social media policy for the government.
The statement issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) read that the employee was allegedly running an anti-national campaign on social media and tried to create a fake narrative. “The accused was circulating highly seditious and provocative posts through his social media accounts, which were highly prejudicial to maintenance of law and order,” J&K Police Cyber Cell said.
The officials further stated that the accused has been handed over to Police Station Sopore by Cyber Cell. “The employee has also been booked under relevant sections of law for further course of action,” they said.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Cyber Cell said that it has identified many persons who are misusing social media by spreading false propaganda against the government.
The statement further reads that investigation has been set in motion to identify other persons involved in similar anti-State campaigns on social media and spreading false propaganda.


Hyderabad: TPCC Chief N Uttam Kumar Reddy has had a meeting with the RTC National Mazdoor Union leaders here on Friday. On the occasion, the Union leaders submitted a memorandum to Uttam.
Speaking on the occasion, Uttam said that the governments have to run the RTC as a social responsibility and Congress party always recognizes that fact. He said that the Congress party would extend all help to save the RTC, which work with service motto. RTC has a great transport system in the world, he said assured that the Congress party would extend help to save the RTC after coming to power besides purchasing new buses. He has also assured the Union that the Congress party will reduce the VAT and exuded confidence that the Congress party would come to power and extend all help to save the RTC.


ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) -- The Minnesota Department of Health reported in its update on Thursday that 44 more people have died from COVID-19 in the state.
Twenty-three of the people who died were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities, MDH said.
Health officials said a total of 5,572 people have died from COVID-19 in Minnesota. MDH said 3,576 of those who died were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities.
State health officials also reported in Thursday's update that another 2,004 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Minnesota. The newly-reported cases were tested through a combination of PCR and antigen tests.
Sixty-nine of the cases were reported in Olmsted County, MDH said. Find a list of how many cases have been reported in each county here.
A total of 429,570 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state, including 33,396 health care workers, the Department said. Health officials said 15,917 of the cases were reported through positive antigen tests, rather than PCR tests, so they are considered "probable cases."
The Department also reported 42,049 COVID-19 tests in Thursday's update, bringing the total number of tests completed in the state to about 5,803,829. MDH said about 3,041,891 people have been tested for COVID-19 in Minnesota, noting that some people get tested more than once.
Health officials said 408,510 of those who tested positive for COVID-19 in Minnesota no longer need to be isolated.
State health officials also reported on Thursday that 91,174 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota. MDH said 7,913 of the people who were vaccinated were residents of Olmsted County. Find more information here.
MDH also said a total of 22,541 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in the state to date. This includes 4,733 patients who have been hospitalized in the ICU.


Islamabad, November 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz has said the opposition parties are behaving irresponsibly by not adopting Standard Operating Procedure in their public gatherings to contain the coronavirus. Talking to a private news channel, he said opposition did not follow the SOPs during their public gathering at Manshera which caused serious concerns regarding spread of COVID-19.
The minister said the people should avoid attending the public gatherings and that the government has already cancelled its political activities in the country as precautionary measure to contain the spread of the deadly virus. Shibli Faraz said the decision whether or not to close educational institutions in the country will be taken in the coming days.
Replying to a question, the minister said the people of Gilgit Baltistan have rejected the Pakistan People’s Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz in the polls. Shibli Faraz said the country’s economy is improving, due to prudent policies of the government, but it economic revival could be affected by the second wave of coronavirus.
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Iran's Foreign Minister: Zionists want to destabilize Syria
(MENAFN) Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, stated on Saturday that Zionists are attempting to destabilize Syria and exacerbate the Syrian people's woes.
Amirabdollahian told reporters upon his arrival in Damascus that the Syrian president's recent visit to Tehran marked a new milestone in the two countries' ties.
In addition to emphasizing the significance of his visit to Syria, the senior Iranian diplomat stated that Iran and Syria are entering a new period of comprehensive cooperation, particularly in numerous economic and commercial spheres.
He emphasized that today is an excellent occasion to address the recent developments in bilateral ties with his Syrian colleague, Faisal Mekdad.
Iran strongly opposes the Zionist regime's attempts and aggression on Syria's territorial integrity, Amirabdollahian said, adding that the Zionists strive to destabilize and exacerbate the problems of Syrians returning to their cities and homes, as well as the sanctions imposed on Syrians and the Resistance.
He stated that the Syrian people, administration, and leadership are fighting hard to maintain their country's territorial integrity.
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Non-Governmental Organization, Let It Out Mental Health Malawi, has called for the country to devise an action plan in a bid to address mental health issues among adolescents and the youth in the country.
The call comes as some countries across the globe including Malawi observe mental health awareness month from First to 31st May.
Speaking to Timveni Online, Founder of Let It Out Malawi, Phyllis Banda said there have been significant strides over the past year in helping the masses recognise that there are mental health issues in the country.
However, Banda said there is need for more action on the ground ranging from awareness to provision of services that deal with mental health.
According to Banda, many young people are still struggling with relationship issues and financial challenges which have contributed to the rise in cases of depression and stress.


ODM leader Raila Odinga has asked transport and logistics players to stop whining about the Sh327 billion SGR.
He said though Kenya’s largest infrastructure project has led to loss of many jobs, the positives far outweigh the negatives. “We cry that the SGR has swallowed other jobs, but we can create more jobs,” Raila said on Monday in Mombasa.
He said the government will do more to tap Mombasa’s potential. Firms in the transport, freight and warehousing industries on the Mombasa highway have recorded low business, with some closing.
Raila led a barrage of criticism against the SGR on the same venue at least three times before the Monday event.


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Congress accuses KCR of filling contractors coffers
Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader S Jaipal Reddy on Monday said that Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao was looting the public money in the name of irrigation projects, and became a bonded labour for contractors
Hyderabad: Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader S Jaipal Reddy on Monday said that Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao was looting the public money in the name of irrigation projects, and became a bonded labour for contractors.
The senior Congress alleged that the Chief Minister was diverting funds to the contractors of Megha and Navayuga companies. In the Kaleshwaram project alone, the Chief Minister has awarded Rs 27,407 crore worth works to Megha Constructions and similarly, Navayuga was given contracts to the tune of Rs 17,000 crore in various projects.
He said that the government handed over contracts to the tune of Rs 77,000 crore only to these two companies. Jaipal Reddy said that the Megha company has turned like East India Company for the Telangana State and the ruling party has turned into a puppet in the hands of the company.
The project estimates were increased time and again only to benefit these contractors, he alleged. He also challenged the Chief Minister to prove the allegations wrong. He alleged that the TRS government was hiding the project papers to cover up the irregularities.
Jaipal Reddy said that there was no truth to the allegations that the Congress leaders were stopping the projects. He said, if the Congress party comes to power, there would be inquiries into the shady deals of TRS leaders. He said that the Congress government would declare Megha and Navayuga as ineligible companies.


Horsham Rugby Club are keen to return to winning ways on Saturday, but local rivals Pulborough stand in their way.
In what will be the first meeting between the two sides in London South East 3, the Green and Whites hope to arrest a four game winless run, while Pulborough will revel in the role of underdog.
Horsham coach Nick Stocker said: “We will put a big score on the board soon which will send a lot of messages out to the rest of the league. Hopefully that will be on Saturday against Pulborough. “We can get really inspired for the local games, we need to maintain that focus for every game.”
Meanwhile Pulborough skipper Richard Nicholls said: “They will be favourites to take the points, but we have an improving side and we are at home.”


Five people were wounded in a shooting in Sweden’s third biggest city Malmö but their condition was unknown, police said.
The incident happened just after 8pm on Monday night, the Swedish news agency TT said, quoting the city’s police department as saying: “There is no reason for the public to worry.”
Witnesses told newspaper Aftonbladet they heard what sounded like 15 to 20 shots in the city centre. Aftonbladet reported that the shootings took place next to a police station and that officers were on the scene immediately.
A witness, Jonatan Burhoff, told the newspaper he saw wounded people being carried to private cars that drove off “as fast as possible”.
Police spokesman Stephan Soderholm said: “We have sealed off the area and are conducting interviews and will interview those who are injured if they can or are willing to speak.”
Police said security at a hospital had been stepped up after the reports of gunfire. A statement said officers had information that “one person had been taken to hospital in a private car”.
Police did not give a motive for the shooting, but said the incident was not terrorism related. Suburban feuds between criminal gangs fighting over territory have taken place in major Swedish cities in recent years.


New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Amid China’s growing assertiveness over the South China Sea, Vietnam Thursday said that India has the right to pursue “exploration and exploitation work” in the area.
Vietnam Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, addressing a joint press briefing with his Indian counterpart Salman Khurshid, said both sides had discussed the South and East China Seas and had stated their position that the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) needs to be respected.
“Our position is that we need to respect the law of UNCLOS to solve the issues in the South China Sea, for peaceful resolution,” the Vietnam minister said.
He said both sides had also reaffirmed that all the countries bordering the South and East China Sea have rights to their exclusive economic zones, and that India can pursue “exploration and exploitation wok in the exclusive economic zone of Vietnam”‘
Khurshid said that India expresses its commitment to continue bilateral collaboration with Vietnam “in the field of exploration” and he added that these are commercial ventures by Indian companies
Khurshid also said that India has indicated that any contentious issue “should be settled in a peaceful manner, through dialogue”.


Actor Shikha Malhotra, who has acted in movies such as Shah Rukh Khan starrer “Fan” has now volunteered to help people at a Mumbai hospital, and has joined as a nurse to help patients affected by the deadly coronavirus.
The actress who has a degree in nursing from Delhi’s Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital said that she had decided to help COVID-19 patients as she is equipped to help them.
She said that be it as an entertainer or a nurse, she’s willing to serve the country in whatever way she can, and sought blessings of people, through her Instagram video.
She also urged people to stay at home safe and support the government. Shikha also requested people who possess medical degrees to help the fight against Coronavirus by volunteering to serve in hospitals.
Shikha is also helping people in Balasaheb Thackeray Trauma Centre in Mumbai.


Spokesperson of the sixteen political parties, Reverend Jervan Kamanga, says all efforts to dialogue with government for the possible release of the final document have failed and that the only solution left is to take the fight to the streets.
Reverend Kamanga has told QFM News in an interview that if it means to camp at State House to demand for the release of the document, the grand coalition will do just that.
Reverend Kamanga, who is also National Restoration Party (NAREP) National Secretary, says government is doing injustice to the people who voted for them by ignoring the issue of the constitution.
He says the Grand Coalition has been meeting to discuss the way forward and that they have resolved to put the necessary pressure on the government to release the document.
Reverend Kamanga says the Grand Coalition will continue to look for means and ways to compel the government to release the final document.
( Thursday 31st July 2014 )


US denies striking Iraqi troops in Syria
(MENAFN) The United States forces had no role in the recent airstrike that killed Iraqi paramilitary troops near the borders with Syria, its ambassador in Iraq was quoted saying by Iraqi News.
The media office of Iraqi Vice President Usama al-Nujaifi quoted ambassador Douglas Silliman saying during a meeting with Nujaifi that "the U.S. had no hand in the bombardment of Iraqi factions at Boukamal, a Syrian city near the borders with Iraq.
According to the ambassador, "the U.S. has no aerial presence at that area".
On Monday, the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces, a paramilitary force recognized by the government as part of the national troops, said U.S. airstrikes killed 22 of their fighters at the border areas inside Syria.
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DUBAI, 3rd March, 2018 (WAM) -- The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today visited the Dubai International Boat Show 2018 and expressed satisfaction with the large turnout of exhibitors and seafarers.
The show's 26th edition is organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre, in cooperation with the Dubai International Marine Club, at the iconic Dubai Water Canal, Jumeirah.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed inspected locally manufactured boats and acquainted himself with the high-tech equipment used by the local yacht companies, which compete with international manufacturers in this respect. A total of 845 international companies are participating in this year's edition of the premier event.
His Highness welcomed the international exhibitors who look for new markets and customers in the GCC region, describing the show as a significant tourist event that draws a large number of exhibitors and visitors from around the region and the world to take the opportunity and learn about the quintessential Emirati culture, heritage and historic landmarks.
Sheikh Mohammed was shown around the exhibits, including the 20 luxury yachts showcased during the event, primarily a mega yacht measuring 86 metres by the UAE-based shipyard, Gulf Craft, and SERENITY, the 72m Austal mega yacht.
His Highnesswas accompanied by Khalifa Saeed Suleiman, Director- General of the Department of Protocol and Hospitality in Dubai, and Helal Saeed Almarri, the Director General of Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Alaska officials say the ballot initiative that aims to strengthen state law protecting salmon habitat could be costly and delay infrastructure projects.
The state officials noted the possible negative effects during the Senate State Affairs Committee meeting last week in Anchorage.
Ben White, the environmental program manager for the state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, told lawmakers the initiative would increase the number of streams that officials must assume have salmon, likely resulting in more state checks on the streams.
Ron Benkert, a habitat coordinator for the state Department of Fish and Game, told the committee that the state would need to hire people to enforce the regulations, likely costing more than $1 million annually for at least five years.
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Agong cautions public to prepare for another round of Covid
He stresses that people must take precautionary measures, exercise self-discipline.
THE Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today advised the public to take precautionary measures and exercise self-discipline in dealing with the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.
Comptroller of Istana Negara Royal Household Datuk Zahari Mohd Ariffin said the king also advised the public, especially vulnerable groups, the elderly, and those with comorbidities, to wear masks in crowded and enclosed public areas.
At the same time, the king also urged people to maintain physical distancing and frequently wash their hands as well as use hand sanitisers.
“In addition to these self-controls, symptomatic individuals are also advised to avoid the 3S (or 3C), which is being in crowded places, confined spaces, and close conversation, as a preventive measure and to reduce the risk of virus transmission.
“His Majesty also expressed concern that if the people are negligent or take a careless attitude, Covid-19 cases will continue to be on the rise, especially during school holidays, which will see a lot of movement and public gatherings,” he said in a statement.
Apart from that, Zahari said the Agong expressed support for the Ministry of Health (MOH) through the Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre to continue monitoring Covid-19 cases nationwide and issuing recommendations and directives depending on the current situation.
“The people are also advised to stay vigilant regarding the latest developments related to Covid-19 in the country and follow the guidelines issued by the MOH from time to time,” he said.
Yesterday, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that a total of 20,696 Covid-19 cases were reported from December 10-16.
Whilst acknowledging the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, he said the government did not intend to reinstate restrictions such as the Movement Control Order at present.
He also advised the public to practise preventive measures such as wearing masks in public and enclosed areas, avoiding cramped and crowded areas, and getting vaccinated.
– Bernama, December 19, 2023.


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PMK to strengthen party's grassroot workers to capture power in 2026 in TN
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), the political arm of the powerful Vanniyar community of Tamil Nadu, has decided to strengthen the grassroots cadres in a bid to capture power in the state during the 2026 Assembly elections.
Party leader and former Union Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss have been travelling across the state to develop the party cadres. The youth leader of the party is exhorting its cadres not to indulge in mobile phone politics and instead have a grass root connect with the public and to attend to their basic needs.
He told the party leaders and cadres that the Vanniyar community is one of the biggest backward communities in the state along with the oppressed community. The former Union Minister said that the Vanniyar community and the oppressed community account for 40 per cent of the population and that for developing Tamil Nadu the two communities must develop.
The youth leader of the party also said that the party demands total alcohol prohibition in the state and added that reservation for deserving communities is on the agenda of the party.
The PMK leader also said that party district committees would be provided more power in lieu of the Dravidian parties wherein the district secretaries can take quick decisions on issues that come up time and again.
Dr Ramadoss also said that the cadres would work tirelessly for capturing power in Tamil Nadu during the 2026 Assembly elections.


Saudi Football 2nd Tier Renamed after the Crown Prince
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Riyadh, Jumada I 23, 1439, Feb 9, 2018, SPA -- Kingdom's football second tier will be renamed after His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.
Chairman of the General Sports' Authority Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh has issued a decision, to this effect.
The decision included raising the tally of the Saudi top flight professional league or the Premier to 16 clubs, starting from the next coming season.
It provided also that an outlining relevant mechanism is in the pipeline and will be announced, later on.
Other various sports decisions have been taken, too.
18:59 LOCAL TIME 15:59 GMT
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Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Punjab government has served the masses selflessly during last five years and carried out tremendous development work through hard work, honesty and commitment that is why Punjab government is successful before the court of the people. He said that Punjab government has completed development projects rapidly by maintaining quality which is unprecedented in the 65 years’ history of the country. He said that the untiring efforts of the officers and officials of Chief Minister’s Secretariat are also included in the journey of development and prosperity of the people of the province and due to their active role, targets of development were achieved.
He expressed these views while addressing a dinner hosted by him in honour of government officials and employees working in Chief Minister’s Secretariat at Model Town today. Provincial Ministers, members national and provincial assemblies, PML-N leaders, Chief Secretary Punjab, IG Police and senior officials of Punjab government as well as officers and officials of Chief Minister’s Secretariat attended the function. Addressing the function, the Chief Minister said that tonight is very beautiful in his life as this function has been arranged in honour of such persons as due to their hard work Punjab government has executed the development projects successfully. The Chief Minister said that he is thankful to all individually and collectively and the moments spent with them are precious assets for him. He said that Punjab government had spent resources on the welfare of the masses honestly by considering it as a trust. He said that the resources saved due to austerity policy observed during five years have been spent on the welfare of the people. He said that daanish schools and other mega projects were executed by eliminating culture of occupying government land during Musharraf era. He said that the achievements of development and prosperity by Punjab government are due to their hard work. Shahbaz Sharif said that metro bus is such a splendid public project through which more than one lakh twenty-five thousand passengers are travelling daily. He said that Punjab government has performed as a best teamwork due to which the people of the province are benefitting from the fruits of development projects. The Chief Minister said that if the intention is good and determination is strong, such welfare projects are started for the people as were executed by Punjab government. He said that officers and officials of Chief Minister’s Secretariat have equally contributed in the journey of development of Punjab province. The Chief Minister thanked Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Nadim Hassan Asif, Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Tauqir Shah, Secretary to Chief Minister Fawad Hassan Fawad as they have worked with shoulder to shoulder for taking steps for the welfare of the people. Shahbaz Sharif also gave away commendatory certificates to the officers and officials on their outstanding performance.
Earlier, Principal Secretary to CM Nadim Hassan Asif said that on the personal invitation of Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif this function has been arranged for the officers and staff of Chief Minister’s Secretariat and he is thankful to him for this honour. He said that the Chief Minister has made guiding principles of untiring efforts, honesty and commitment regarding serving the ailing humanity and the people selflessly. He said that they have learnt a lot by working under the leadership of Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif which will be helpful for them in the coming days.


Colombo: Sri Lanka’s government has increased fuel and transport prices, in a long awaited move to combat its debilitating economic crisis, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.
It is expected that the hikes will exacerbate the already galloping inflation, at least in the short term.
Power and energy minister Kanchana Wijesekera tweeted on Tuesday that petrol prices would increase by 20-24 percent while diesel prices would rise by 35-38 percent with immediate effect, adding that the cabinet also approved the revision of transportation and other service charges accordingly.
Wijesekera further said that in order to manage the energy crisis the government will encourage people to work from home in an effort to minimize the use of fuel and all public sector officials will work from their offices only when they are instructed by the head of the institution.
Experts have said that food and transport price increases will flow through to food and other goods, adding that fuel and power price hikes are necessary to plug a massive gap in government revenues, warning that it will lead to short-term pain for the people.
They further said that it is the poor who will be the most affected by this price rise and said that the solution is to establish a cash transfer system to support the poor and increase efficiency as much as possible.


Cord Principal Raila Odinga has said the collection of the one million signatures for the referendum in the grassroots will start on Saturday across the country.
â€œWe are starting collection of signatures in the grassroots across the country on Saturday so that we have more than the one million required by the law as we prepare for the referendum,â€ he said.
Raila will spearhead the collection of signatures in Migori County while the other Cord Principals Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetangula will lead the process in Embakasi and Western Kenya respectively.
Raila told off critics who have been saying that referendum calls are ill timed as its too early and country cannot afford a referendum.
â€œReferendums are always held in between elections and those saying that its too early and expensive for a referendum should be told the new constitution was passed in 2010 and so its amendment is long overdue,â€ he said.
â€œIn 2010, those who voted for NO were insisting that that 20% of the constitution needed to be amended and we said no, the time has now come and we have to correct those wrongs that are tearing down the good constitution,â€ Raila Said.
Raila was addressing youth leaders from around Nairobi County who were airing their views on the Okoa Kenya movement.
He was accompanied by Homa Bay Women’s Representative Gladys Wanga and Silvance Osele Onyango, the 26-year old new Member of Parliament of Kabondo Kasipul constituency.


Teaching in the state’s medical colleges was suspended in March to slow the spread of the infection.
Health Secretary Amitabh Awasthi told the media that the students had to prove that they were negative Coronavirus Before attending classes.
He said that prior written consent of the parents of the students would also be mandatory.
Awasthi said that the three-member central team is currently on a vista of Himachal Pradesh to take stock of the situation arising out of the recent spurt in coronovirus cases.
He said there was an initial discussion on Wednesday between the state health officials and the central team. He said that the team is now visiting different districts and another meeting will be held with it when it comes back to Shimla on Saturday.


Wana operation will continue: Sherpao
ISLAMABAD: The military operation in the tribal areas will continue till foreign terrorists had been eradicated, Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said on Wednesday.
Talking to journalists during a ceremony celebrating the 77th birthday of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, he said law and order in the country was satisfactory and a number of steps were being taken to improve law enforcement agencies. He said the situation in the tribal areas was being normalised and the inhabitants were now moving about in the areas without fear.
The minister said that the number of paramilitary forces patrolling the porous border with Afghanistan had been increased.
Addressing to the gathering, Sherpao also said that party workers were the real asset of the party and party leaders would try their best to meet the expectations of party workers. He said that the party leadership would follow the principles of ZA Bhutto, founder of the Pakistan People’s Party.
Rao Sikandar Iqbal, the defence minister and chairman of Pakistan People’s Party, said the government was determined to strengthen democratic institutions. He said President Musharraf’s decision not to shed his uniform was necessary, adding that his uniform was not really an issue and some political leaders were trying to exploit the situation.
He claimed that a number of political figures throughout the country would join PPP very soon. Kashmir affairs minister, Faisal Saleh Hayat, science and technology minister, Nouraiz Shakoor, and other local leaders were present at the occasion. staff report


A COVENTRY MP has welcomed news that West Midlands Police will not be cut as severely by the government as previously expected.
Politicians say the government has listened to their ‘Fair Funding’ campaign – and the force will now face £93million of cuts over five years, rather than £130million.
They say the £36.9million extra now expected in chancellor George Osborne’s spending review next month is a result of the Home Office bowed to demands for a fairer deal for the West Midlands.
The region’s police and crime commissioner, David Jamieson, had previously claimed the force faced a ‘catastrophe’ over a new funding formula – and warned of 2,500 job more police job losses.
The force has already had its government funding cut by more than £100million since 2010, which has resulted in around 2000 officer and civlian job losses.
Mr Jamieson estimated the West Midlands force had already been hit twice as hard as some other forces in England and Wales.
Coventry South Labour MP Jim Cunningham said: “I am pleased that the government has given ground on what was a rightful claim from West Midlands Police.
“I took part in a debate in the House of Commons on September 9 which called on the government to give our police more money to avoid the sort of draconian cuts which would inevitably put the public at risk.
“They have listened to that argument. Now they must make sure they follow through on that promise and also correct the funding anomalies which has seen West Midlands Police treated unfairly in the last five years.”
The new Home Office formula is now estimated to see the proportion of funding the force receives increase from 6.11 per cent to 6.63 per cent of the total funding to all forces in England and Wales.
The force’s budget currently stands at £500million.
Mr Jamieson said the decision was “a victory for common sense,” and that he will continue to press the government to make sure the changes are delivered in full.
Mr Jamieson said: “The West Midlands Police has faced double the cuts of other forces other the last five years.
“I’m determined to make sure that we are not disproportionately hit again.
“I won’t be satisfied until we have actually received the money and will keep pressing until it is actually delivered.”
Mr Jamieson believes the government need to consider how much money police forces require to keep people safe rather than see administer arbitrary cuts.
He added: “West Midlands Police has the second lowest Council Tax take in the country which means we are more reliant on government funding.
“The government needs to look at this area and the lack of flexibility of it in future.
“There are still outstanding issues with the formula and we look forward to working with the government to improve it in the future.”


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LONDON: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Thursday that the government would complete its term and the elections would be held as per schedule in 2018.
Speaking to the media after a meeting with former premier Nawaz Sharif here, the prime minister said that the Speaker’s statement on the assemblies’s fate reflected his personal opinion.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi alongwith Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif arrived here from Turkey, where he attended the emergency summit of the OIC.
Dispelling an impression that there is any threat to the government, Abbasi said the NA Speaker had expressed his views keeping in view the recent developments took place in the country.
Sadiq had talked about the impacts left on the country’s economy and politics by the apex court’s decision but these had been taken out of the context, the premier explained.
Abbasi said that the PML-N would sweep the next general elections to be held in July, 2018.
Sources said that the prime minister held a meeting with former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and discussed various matters, including the country’s political situation.


Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has directed the District Magistrates to expand the economic program to protect the rural people from the economic downturn due to Covid-19 Pandemic.
Chief Minister Mr.Patnaik emphasized the need to provide more funding for various livelihood projects.
Reviewing Covid's management today, Chief Minister had directed the villagers to look for ways to make more money through other livelihood programs, including MGNREGS.
He also said that the priority was to implement the package announced for agriculture, fisheries, horticulture, forestry and soil conservation.
In addition, the Chief Minister advised the farmers, mothers of Mission Shakti, MSME and weavers to ensure more loan assistance.
As India's first quarterly economic growth was 23 per cent negative, the Chief Minister stressed the need to protect our people from its ill effects.
Chief Minister lauded the work of all the cowboy fighters, including the doctors and health workers of the Department of Health and family Welfare.
The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction that the number of Covid healers in the state has reached 1.25 lakh and that more than one lakh patients have recovered in the last five weeks alone and congratulated the Covid warriors and doctors, health workers for their work.
In other parts of the state, strict compliance with the Covid law is commendable, while in the Cuttack Commissionerate area in Bhubaneswar, it is not so encouraging, the Chief Minister said.
During the meeting, the Director General of Police, among others, briefed on the steps taken by the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commission to strictly enforce the Covid rules.
Attending the meeting, Health Minister Naba Kishore Das informed that the mortality rate was low.
Chief Secretary, Asit Tripathy, Development Commissioner Suresh Chandra Mahapatra, ACS Health Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra, ACS Disaster management, Pradeep Jena were present.
V K Pandian Chief Minister's Secretary interacted with the District Collectors.


A borough construction firm has launched an initiative to help young people in crisis.
The Owen Pugh Group has set up a food bank to encourage staff to donate items which will be distributed by the Phoenix Detached Youth Project (PDYP) to young people in Chirton and Riverside.
Jan Elliott, CSR manager at Owen Pugh, said: “If we can help young people in the local area with these basic needs they will have a better chance of getting their lives on track and realising their ambitions.
“I’ve been delighted by the support from staff and hope many more will pledge to purchase a couple of items as part of their food shop each week.”
PDYP project manager Mike Burgess said: “The food donations will provide valuable help to local people, however, the company’s commitment to helping local young people into training and work has also been hugely beneficial.”


(MENAFN- AzerNews) Representatives of Kazakhstan will take part in the
International Astronautical Congress in Baku.
Advisor to the President of the International Astronautical
Federation (IAF) Dominique Tilmans said this during a press
conference at the meeting of the 13th international session of the
IAF, Azernews reports.
"Tomorrow, that is, on the first day of the International
Astronautical Congress, representatives from Kazakhstan will arrive
in Baku. We will be glad to see them at this event," Tilmans
Dominique Tilmans noted that the meeting, which was held in
Baku, was very interesting and important from the point of view of
the space industry.
Notably, the International Astronautical Federation's MMOP has
been organized since 2009.
The 13th meeting is being held on the eve of the 74th Baku
International Astronautical Congress scheduled for October 2-6.
The International Astronautical Congress in Azerbaijan was held
for the first time in 1973 on the initiative of National Leader
The 24th International Astronautical Congress was held in
Azerbaijan on October 7-13, 1973 under the motto "Space Research -
Penetration of Science and Technology". Baku became the first city
in the South Caucasus region where this event was organized.
In 2019, Azerbaijan's capital won the right to host the most
prestigious event of the space industry for the second time at the
General Assembly of the International Astronautical Federation in
Organized by Azercosmos, the 74th International Astronautical
Congress "Global Challenges and Opportunities: Give Space a Chance"
will be held in Baku on October 2-6, 2023.
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"Anything they can do to improve it — planting trees, building better sidewalks — anything would help to bring in more businesses," said Bashlor, 61, a Sanford resident for more than two decades. "People are going to keep moving here. Population is going to keep growing. So they need to do something to bring in more businesses [along U.S. 17-92]."


Lebanon: radioactive substance found on Beirut's coast
(MENAFN) A metal cylinder containing a radioactive substance has been found next to a beach on Beirut's outskirts, Lebanese authorities said on Wednesday, ruling out any danger to the public.
The Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission (LAEC) said the cylinder was found on Tuesday at Ouzai just south of the capital, saying that none of the substance escaped from the object.
"Tests conducted in the field showed the radioactive substance was still isolated in the cylinder and did not cause any radioactive pollution in the area it was found," the LAEC said in a statement.
The cylinder bore the inscription "USA DOT 7A TYPE A RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL".
"Currently we do not have any information on the origin of this cylinder,I asked the prosecutor yesterday to open an investigation about this which will be conducted by the military police " said Lebanese environment minister Tarek El Khatib.
"If this container has come from the sea, we will have to make sure there are no other similar cylinders."
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Listing the progress the police have made in equipping themselves to fight terror, Singh said the government has sanctioned 60,000 additional personnel for the state to deal with the staff crunch, a sizeable chunk of whom will join the Mumbai police force.
He clarified that there is no specific input of threat to the city, especially from the Taliban, but India faces the threat of terror. Since the past week, the police have been on alert and are keeping tabs on vehicle and SIM card dealers, he said.
Singh said the police have started special intelligence-gathering cells at all police stations since 45 days.
He said there are 24-hour first response teams to respond to a terror attack. He also admitted that the coastal police needs further upgradation.
“In all, I won’t say it’s a perfect system, but I will say we are improving daily,” Singh said.


(MENAFN) Iran has once more reassured its position on the necessity to disregard nuclear weapons, highlighting that they assure a serious danger to humanity.
“I would like to reaffirm the global responsibility towards nuclear disarmament as a priority while paying homage to the victims of nuclear weapons at the hands of the U.S. twice in 1945,” Reza Najafi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and worldwide affairs, stated that at the High-Level Plenary gathering of the UN General Assembly to Promote the International Day for the overall Elimination of Nuclear-Weapons.
He stated that “The threat to humanity by nuclear weapons is serious, and unfortunately, the possibility of their use is high. Relying on nuclear deterrence, lowering the threshold, its arms race, nuclear sharing and the vivid cases of threats to use, the existence of almost 13,000 nuclear warheads in the arsenals maintained and modernized, all prove to be a type of iceberg for the magnitude of this threat.”
In line with Najafi, “The US withdrawal from the INF spelled an end to the commitment to eliminate an entire class of nuclear missiles. Similarly, its withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018 proved it has no respect for its international commitments. We believe that the extension of the new START should be followed by a concrete agreement on nuclear disarmament. It should be noted with grave concern that the US Government, at the global level, and the illegitimate entity of the Israeli regime, at the regional level, are the main hindrances in moving toward nuclear disarmament.”
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State Health Department reports first flu death of the season
State health officials are bracing for what they say could be a difficult year for the elderly in coping with influenza.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan.16
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the terrorist crime that targeted innocent civilians in the center of the capital city of Baghdad, killing several people and wounding many more, said a message from OIC.
'OIC Secretary General Yousef Al-Othaimeen extended condolences to the bereaved families of the innocent victims who lost their lives during this sinful act of terror, expressing his wishes for speedy recovery to the wounded,' said the message.
Further, he reaffirmed that the OIC continues to work together with the government of Iraq and all political parties to secure national reconciliation, through the Baghdad Conference for National Reconciliation.
Al-Othaimeen reiterated the organization's firm stance condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
At least 25 people were killed and 63 wounded in a twin suicide bombing in central Baghdad on Jan.15.
The attack targeted Aviation Square, a commercial area of Baghdad, the interior ministry said in a statement.
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Prague tractor protest highlights Czech farmers' grievances against EU agricultural policies
(MENAFN) On Monday, a demonstration led by hundreds of tractors brought a lane in downtown Prague to a standstill as farmers voiced their grievances against European Union (EU) agricultural policies and alleged unfair practices. Despite the significant turnout, notable agricultural organizations representing Czech farmers chose not to participate and distanced themselves from the rally, citing concerns after discovering that some of the organizers had been involved in recent pro-Russian demonstrations.
While traffic in Prague was not completely halted, City Hall issued a warning advising against driving into the city on Monday due to the protest. The demonstrators aimed to deliver a letter outlining their demands to Agriculture Minister Marek Vyborny. Their primary focus was on opposing the EU's Green Deal, which proposes restrictions on chemical usage and greenhouse gas emissions. Some protesters even called for the country's withdrawal from the agreement and demanded the government's resignation.
In response to the protest, other farmers' groups announced plans for separate demonstrations on Thursday, intending to join forces with counterparts from neighboring countries and beyond. This coordinated effort reflects a broader sentiment among farmers across the EU who feel aggrieved by the bloc's environmental policies, viewing them as a financial burden that places them at a competitive disadvantage compared to non-EU imports.
While the European Commission has made concessions in recent weeks, such as shelving proposals to reduce pesticide usage, discontent among farmers continues to escalate, leading to demonstrations spreading throughout the EU. The ongoing protests underscore the deep-seated frustration within the agricultural community and highlight the challenges faced by policymakers in balancing environmental concerns with the economic viability of farming operations.
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A discussion between Leader of United National Party (UNP) Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) was held at Temple Trees today (17).
TNA Spokesman M.A. Sumanthiran said both parties exchanged views on the forthcoming presidential election.
Sumanthiran said the TNA has informed the Prime Minister that they will aid support to the candidate who would abolish the executive presidency and solve the national crisis. The MP also said that the Prime Minister has informed him that he is working on a constitution that would abolish the executive presidency.
Since the nomination of the UNP presidential candidate has not been finalized, a final decision will be taken as to whether the nominee will be consulted after nominating him, Sumanthiran further said.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RIYADH, May 25 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi said Thursday the Council has made outstanding achievements in its blessed march towards the realization of the aspirations of the citizens of the its member countries.
"In its efforts to advance joint action, the GCC Secretariat and its affiliate organs enjoy firm support from the leaders of the GCC states," he said in a speech to a celebration marking the 42nd anniversary of the Council.
He attributed the progress towards prosperity and welfare to the wisdom of the GCC leaders who laid the foundations of the joint action and maintain the resolve to add more achievements in the political, economic, security, social and humanitarian fields in the coming years.
"The GCC has become one of the world's most influential, most coherent and most harmonious organizations," Al-Budaiwi pointed out.
Over the past four decades, the GCC proved to be able to respond appropriately to regional and international crises, and ensure safety for its citizens, he added.
Al-Budaiwi thanked the leadership and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their limitless support to the GCC Secretariat and the affiliate organizations. (end)
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 9. A new
'Corporate Governance Standards' project has been submitted to the
Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), trend reports via the Azerbaijan Banks
According to the association, this decision was made
during an online meeting of the legal expert group operating under
At the meeting, the opinions and proposals presented
by the members of the expert group on the new 'Corporate Governance
Standards' project were discussed, and it was decided to submit the
final version of the project to the CBA.
Azerbaijan Banks Association's membership covers all
25 banks in the country, 2 non-banking credit organizations, 2
processing centers, and the Azerbaijan Credit Bureau.
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Health Minister Ahmed Naseem has said that the country's health system has undergone revolutionary changes despite the challenges faced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking at the MDP Congress on Saturday, Minister Naseem said he had not seen such major changes in the health system of the country except under the government of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Naseem said the government is giving special priority to bringing about a revolutionary change in the health system. While two and a half years after the COVID-19 outbreak, which shook the entire health system, Naseem said there have been remarkable achievements despite the challenges.
The minister noted that two tertiary hospitals were opened in two regions other than the Greater Male' Area, and that final preparations are underway to open three more hospitals. Specialist doctors have been recruited for the atolls, and various tests can now be conducted in the atolls, he said.
"Few countries have achieved such success in controlling COVID-19. In the most dangerous period of the pandemic, health services were continuously provided to the people without interruption," Naseem said.
The minister added that the health system in the Maldives was very poor when President Solih took over the government. Bringing about development to health services and human resources at the same pace with infrastructural development is the government’s top priority, he said.
“In my lifetime, I have not seen any government that has brought about such a revolutionary change in the health system,” Naseem said.


Armenia's FM Says He Believes In Peace With Azerbaijan
(MENAFN- AzerNews) To sign an agreement, there are important points on which theremust be consensus.
he Foreign Minister of the Armenian Republic, Ararat Mirzoyan,said in an interview with Argentina's Todos Noticias TV channel
In particular, we are talking about the need for mutualrecognition of borders and delimitation according to the Alma-AtaDeclaration of 1991, the FM added.
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By Jimmey C. Fahngon
Residents of Brewerville City outside Monrovia were on Wednesday seen in a joyous mood when President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf dedicated a first ever police depot in their city.
Speaking during the dedication, the Commander of the Depot Blama Yancy said the depot was constructed through the full support of the residents.
He said the residents contributed financially to the project while the land was provided by the City Mayor of Brewerville.
Yancy said over the years, the police was squatting in the Brewerville City building.
However, when he took over, he decided to solicit support to construct a building that will host the police rather than perpetually squatting with the Brewerville City Corporation.
“This building that you see here today is as a result of the police working with the community…the citizens took this project as their own and contributed toward it immensely; we are grateful to them,” he added.
For his part, Police Inspector General lauded the community for working with the police to build the depot.
He assured that the police will continue to work with the community to protect lives and properties across the country.
In brief remarks, President Johnson-Sirleaf applauded the citizens for collaborating with the police to build the depot.
The president said unlike in the past, the citizens and police now have good working relationship, adding “before the citizens used to run away from the police, but now, they are running to the police for protection…this is what we want to see…”


848 target killers arrested in Karachi operation since 2013: Rangers spokesman
KARACHI (92 News) – A spokesman for the Rangers said that 848 target killers have been arrested in the Karachi operation since 2013.
In a statement on Tuesday, he said that the arrested target killers had murdered 7,224 people.
He said that they had conducted the operation against militant cells of the banned organizations, target killers and criminals.
The spokesman said that the operation was launched in the light of the Supreme Court order.


Bahrainis take to the streets in protest against the coup attempt
Bahrainis have taken to the street in protest at the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman.
They took to the Al-Madinah Square in the city of Manama on Sunday evening to demonstrate against the alleged coup attempt and to call for a nationwide sit-in.
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Ali Al-Faisal said in a statement on Sunday that the country’s constitution “was breached”, and that the government would respond with the strongest possible response.
“Our country is facing a serious threat of an attempted coup,” Al-Fiadhal said.
“We call on the international community to stand united in its solidarity with Bahrain and its people in their struggle against terrorism and terrorism threats.
The Bahraini people deserve a government that respects and supports them and not the ones who want to impose their extremist agenda.”
The country’s parliament voted on Monday to impeach the government, which took power following a referendum in March.


Plateau State Government has said that it would take disciplinary action against any civil servant who refused to take the COVID-19 test. Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, made this know at a press briefing at the end of an executive council meeting at Government House Jos.
He said the exercise was compulsory for them and refusal was a sign of insubordination which the Head of service of the state have been mandated to handle appropriately. He urged the public not to stigmatise people submitting themselves for the test, saying it was not a death sentence as many infected patients had recovered from the disease.
Manjang said the executive meeting was also to review the 2020 budget downward, following the current pandemic, saying the federal allocation and the internal generated revenue had been affected. “The budget was formerly N177.3Billion but was scaled down to N99, 907billion to make it realistically, “he said.
Commissioner for Health in the state Dr Nimkong Lar, who also spoke at the occasion said that that the state so far has conducted 9,039 COVID-19 test. He said that “We have 7,324 results and 1,715 are pending while 571 are confirmed cases, 132 are on admission in our four treatment centres 260 discharged and so far we have recorded 16 deaths”.
Lar also said that 57 health workers were infected of COVID-19 in Plateau. He said the workers were infected while undergoing their legitimate duties in variously health centres. He said they were workers managing COVID-19 patients in primary health centres, hospitals and private clinics across the state without the knowledge they were infected.


Tax increases proposed to help fund spending plan in Berryville
BERRYVILLE — It appears there aren’t enough new cars in town.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Town Council looked over the proposed budget for fiscal year 2015 — a $5.6 million spending plan — that will…
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Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya has said that President Edgar Lungu has directed Police through the Ministry Home Affairs to address the public laxity in observing measures against (COVID-19).
“The President addressed Cabinet this morning and directed an immediate escalation in the enforcement of measures to arrest the spread of COVID-19.
The police will move in to oversee the observation of health guidelines in public places and all gatherings will remain restricted to observance of the health guidelines,” Dr Chilufya said during the COVID-19 routine update.
The Minister said the President has also directed the Ministry of Local Government to address the laxity exhibited in fighting the spread of COVID-19 in markets and bus stations.
He said President Lungu has since directed Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Simon Miti to revise working schedules.
Meanwhile. Dr. Chilufya has urged Zambians to embrace technology in enhancing trade and commerce at national level.
And further, Dr Chilufya announced that the country has in the last 24-hours, recorded 125 COVID-19 cases out of 454 tests, bringing the cumulative total to 8,210.
He said six deaths were recorded, among them five brought in dead in Lusaka and one facility death in Ndola on the Copperbelt.
Dr Chilufya said society’s return to normalcy could be achieved through COVID-19 preventive measures.


Saudi - KSrelief Distributes More Than 12 Tons of Food Baskets in Khartoum State, Sudan
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Khartoum, January 22, 2022, SPA -- The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed, here yesterday, 12 tons and 250 kilograms of food baskets to those affected by the floods and needy families, benefiting 2,100 individuals.
This falls within the framework of the humanitarian aid provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the KSrelief, to support food security for the Sudanese people.
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A dump truck hit three cars at State and Skiff streets in North Haven and injuries are reported, according to police.
The people who first contacted police about the crash said the truck lost its brakes and went through the intersection, according to a news release from police.
Officers closed the intersection for about an hour during the investigation, but it has since reopened.
The people who were injured were transported to area hospitals and the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The state police truck squad has responded and is investigating.


Bloomin’ Wine Fest kicks off AB festival
Winchester — When the gates open Friday at the United Bank Bloomin’ Wine Fest, people will have one-stop shopping for two days of entertainment, food and drink.
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Bhavnagar, Dec 12 (IANS) Two youths died of electrocution while plucking gooseberries from a tree in this district of Gujarat, police said on Monday.
According to Gariyadhar police station investigation officer Hardevsinh, one Dipchand Jadav informed the police that his son Prince, alias Kanha, and his friend Mehul Khasiya died of electrocution.
The officer said that the incident occurred on Sunday evening, when Kanha and Mehul were plucking gooseberries from a tree in the Pachhegam road. They accidently came in contact with a live electricity live wire and died on the spot.
Police were informed about the incident around 7.30 p.m and they sent the bodies for post-mortem to the Gariyadhar government hospital.
The case is registered as an accidental death and investigation is underway.
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.- Pro-life groups in Argentina are warning that a new law on vasectomies and tubal ligations that was approved by the Senate jeopardizes the right to the corporal integrity of each person, recognized in numerous international human rights treaties.
They are also protesting the inclusion of these services in the country’s health care programs, warning that the goals behind such decisions could be less than honorable.
“As has taken place in other countries, such as Peru, the carrying out of these goals means limiting the freedom of individuals, especially those who are in so-called ‘risk groups,’” said leaders of the pro-life movement Fundar. “In Peru a forced sterilization campaign, which has been rightly denounced, has affected more than 300,000 women and 24,000 men,” the group said.
In September of 1995, the Peruvian government set up a national family planning program that included sterilization without consent, especially among the country’s poor.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Baku, Azerbaijan, March 25
US President Donald Trump expressed hope that Turkmenistan will take advantage of new possibilities of exporting gas to the West in connection with the recent determination of the legal status of the Caspian Sea, according to the newspaper 'Neutral Turkmenistan', Trend reports.
In a congratulatory letter on the occasion of Nowruz (national spring holiday celebrated March 21-22 in Turkmenistan) addressed to Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Trump noted that on these solemn days many people in the US and around the world celebrate the holiday of renewal and revival.
He stressed that the people of the US and its business circles continue to look for new directions to strengthen economic cooperation with Turkmenistan.
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Projected state surplus already spent
ST. PAUL -- A bit more money is coming in and Minnesota government is saving some, but like a family that has used credit cards, that "surplus" already has been spent.
"The state has gone into a holding pattern," Commissioner Jim Schowalter of Minnesota Management and Budget said today in announcing the state's newest budget forecast shows $323 million more than was expected last November.
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Some of the Social Cohesion Officers who were employed by the former A Partnership for National Unity/ Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) administration were paid their full salaries even though they were involved in “political work” during the national recount exercise at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre (ACCC).
This information was revealed on Monday while the Parliament was examining the programme estimates for current expenditures in the Social Cohesion programme.
According to Minister of Governance, Gail Teixeira, some of those employed under the former Administration as social cohesion officers were present at the venue for the national recount.
“I know that a number of the social cohesion officers were in the recount. I am advised that they did not seek permission for leave to do that and so they did that unauthorizedly, however, they also were paid salary in the period when they were in the recount,” the Minister said in response to a question regarding the expenditures for the Unit.
She also revealed that the social cohesion officers were paid $181,769. per month and some of them may have been entitled to other allowances.
Questions were also raised in relation to the Ministry’s Strategic Plan. According to Teixeira, such a plan should have been made public for all citizens to be aware of what was being done to encourage social cohesion and peace in the country.


Children at St Mary’s Primary School, Astbury, recently had a special visit from two furry visitors.
Candy and Buster attended school for the day to support children’s mental health and well-being and were excitedly received by all.
The children enjoyed playing with the dogs and showing them around the school. They took turns to hold their leads and looked after them, showing great care and attention.
A school spokesperson said: “Both Candy and Buster were incredibly well behaved and their positive impact on the children’s emotions was wonderful to see. Mrs Hambley and Mrs Hart, the dogs’ owners, both said how successful the day had been and that Candy and Buster had had a very happy day with the children at Astbury School.”
Pip Blythe, headteacher, said that not only had the dogs been well received by the children, but that the staff had really enjoyed having the dogs visit their classrooms, too.
“Both Candy and Buster had created such a positive atmosphere and the impact on both children and staff was lovely to see,” she said.


Eleanor Hayes, Ballycastle Foodbank Co Ordinator, and Fergal McKay, McKay Butchers Ballycastle.
BALLYCASTLE foodbank co-ordinator Eleanor Hayes has said she has seen an increase in those requiring help and support over recent weeks.
Speaking to The Chronicle, Eleanor said: “The Foodbank is grateful for all the support the community has given to meet the challenges faced over 2020 as we all have had to face Covid 19 and the impact it has had on everyone’s lives.
“The generosity and kindness of the community has been quite outstanding in recent months. While the need for help for many people eased off over the summer we have seen an increase in those requiring help and support over recent weeks.
“Some people have indicated that they have been made unemployed and are now struggling with food poverty.”
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Budget 2021 to empower health, tourism sector — Mustapa
KUALA LUMPUR,. A special focus on empowering the country’s healthcare and tourism sectors will be included in the government’s agenda in Budget 2021, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
He said the budget, which was deemed challenging, would also focus on ensuring the country’s basic needs such as food sufficiency.
“To address health issues, of course, matters related to the Ministry of Health (MoH), on frontliners, for example, should be given attention.
“One of the reasons why our economy has not been able to recover is because the country’s borders are still closed. This affects the national economy, the tourism sector, for example, needs to be revived,” he said in an interview on Awani’s Agenda programme last night.
Mustapa said although the country was still struggling against the COVID-19 pandemic, the government still needed to spend to ensure the economy remained stable.
He said the government had received recommendations to increase spending next year, among others, in infrastructure projects, to boost economic growth after the severe downturn due to COVID-19.
Although the economic contraction this year had caused the government’s revenue to plummet significantly, the government remains committed to ease the burden of the people, he added.
The 2021 Budget will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday.


(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- A high profile delegation specialised in science and technology sector in Iran visited recently the National Business Centre (NBC) at the Knowledge Oasis Muscat.
The delegates were briefed on the vision, objectives and services of NBC delivered to the entrepreneurs. The National Business Centre was launched by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) in 2013 to offer promising Omani entrepreneurs a platform to develop their business ideas and advance them into growing ventures.
Malak Al Shaibani, Director General of NBC, welcomed the delegation and explained that the centre provides an ultimate platform for the Omani entrepreneurs by offering business development support and guidance, training and mentoring, access to markets and industry experts, and state-of-the-art and fully equipped office space, meeting rooms and presentation facilities.
Mulkie Al Hashmi, Marketing Director at NBC, delivered a presentation in which she stated that the services of NBC are divided into three phases, comprising pre-incubation, during incubation, and acceleration phase. She added that NBC aspires to facilitate and support the growth of investable ideas into successful businesses; build entrepreneurial skills through dedicated and focused training, coaching and mentoring; and provide business support facilities from office space, administrative support, financial support and consultancy services that are crucial in ensuring the success and survival of new ventures.
The delegation toured the National Business Centre and was acquainted with the experience, services and products offered by the incubated companies at the centre.
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