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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dhaka: A travel documentary, 'Tombs: Tea-Planters Cemeteries in Sylhet', premiered on October 3 at the conference hall of the Bangladesh Tourism Board in the capital.
The documentary focuses on the burial grounds of tea planters in different gardens of the entire Sylhet division, read a press release.
Bangladesh Tourism Corporation Deputy Director, Rahnuma Salam Khan, was the chief guest at the premiere show of the 30-minute documentary.
Bangladesh Tourism Board CEO, Abu Taher Mohammad Zaber, former Additional Secretary Jalal Ahmed, Joint Secretary Sheikh Momena Moni, DIG of Bangladesh Police, Ruhul Amin Shipper, Deepta TV CEO Fuad Chowdhury, Cha Consultant Ashraf Ahmed, former Additional Secretary Akhtaruzzaman Khan Kabir, and Vromongoddo Editor Mahmud Hafiz were special guests at the event.
Heritage Traveller Eliza Binte Elahi produced the infographic on the Tea-Planters' Tombs. She also worked on the concept and script, and conducted the research work for the documentary, while ARM Nasir directed the documentary.
Eliza said, 'I am a travel lover, working on heritage tourism development in Bangladesh since 2016. Travelling to 64 districts, I have tried to remember everything I found through writings, stories, photographs, and documentaries.'
This is the fourth production of 'Quest: A Heritage Journey of Bangladesh.'
In 2020, Eliza Binte Elahi produced two more documentaries, one about Dhaka's first aerialist, Jeanette Van Tassel, titled 'In Search of Jeanette Van Tassel.' The other one was based on the places where memories of Bangabandhu are intertwined, titled 'Our Road to Freedom'. Produced in 2021, 'Hariprabha Takeda: An Unsung Traveller of Bengal' is about the first Bengali woman to travel to Japan.
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Local schools honor veterans
See the Nov. 18 South Washington County Bulletin for more pictures from Cottage Grove Elementary School's Veterans Day program as well as Park High School's.
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Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE Updates: 6-Inch Pipeline Lays Across Debris To Send Food To Stranded Workers
- Live Mint) "Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE updates: In the ongoing mission to rescue the trapped workers in the tunnel, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Monday that they are working to swiftly evacuate all the workers with top priority on their safety the ninth day of rescue operations at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site, rescuers made a significant advancement by successfully threading a six-inch-wide pipeline through the debris of the collapsed section, where 41 labourers are currently trapped six-inch lifeline facilitated the delivery of hot Khichdi to the stranded workers, marking the first time they received sustenance since being trapped November 12, it was disclosed that a tunnel under construction, extending from Silkyara to Barkot, experienced a collapse. The incident resulted from a muck falling in a 60-meter stretch on the Silkyara side of the tunnel, leading to the entrapment of 41 labourers to government statements, the workers are stuck in a 2 km-long tunnel segment that has been finished, incorporating concrete work intended to ensure the safety of the workers all the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse LIVE updates here
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India records 1,79,723 fresh cases in the last 24 hours (representative image). Photograph:( WION )
Delhi recorded 1,298 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with the total death toll climbing to 556
Mumbai today reported 1,109 coronavirus cases with 49 deaths in the last 24 hours.
The number of coronavirus cases in India's financial capital has surged to 41,986 with the death toll climbing to 1,368.
Maharashtra recorded 2,287 new COVID-19 cases with 103 deaths today, taking the total number of cases in the state to 72,300.
India's national capital recorded 1,298 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with the total death toll climbing to 556.
Meanwhile, in Madhya Pradesh, 137 people tested positive for coronavirus with the total number of cases in the state climbing to 8,420.
Jharkhand on Tuesday reported 37 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases rising to 712. The state health department said that there are 387 active cases.
In Rajasthan 273 new coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 9373, the health department said.


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Gold prices held down on Wednesday after they touched near a nine-month peak in the previous session on expectations of slower interest rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve.
Spot gold was down at $1,927.94 per ounce, as of 9.30 am UAE time.
The precious metal prices fell at the opening of the markets in the UAE on Wednesday.
The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading at Dh233.75 per gram on Wednesday, down from Dh234.0 at the close of the markets on Tuesday.
Among the other variants of the yellow metal, 22K opened at Dh216.5 per gram, 21K at Dh209.5 and 18K at Dh179.5 per gram.
Investors are mostly expecting the Fed to raise rates by 25 basis points at its policy meeting next week. The US central bank slowed its pace to 50 bps in December, following four straight 75-bp hikes.
Edward Moya, senior market analyst at Oanda, said gold prices remain elevated but are wavering after yields decline on growth fears and after better-than-expected PMI data.
“Gold appears poised to consolidate here until we get beyond Q4 GDP and the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) decision. Earnings have been coming in soft and a weakening economy should keep safe-haven flows stable for gold,” he said.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, March 16 (KUNA) -- A consortium of 11 US private banks rushed Thursday to the rescue of the beleaguered rival San Francisco lender First Republic (FRC) with USD 30 billion of uninsured deposits.
'This show of support by a group of large banks is most welcome, and demonstrates the resilience of the banking system,' US Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell, FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said in a joint statement announcing the move and welcoming it.
This is an unusual joint effort from the private banks to save a rival and restore calm in the financial system following failures of three midsized lenders in the last week.
The infusion from 11 of the nation's biggest banks, including JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC), follows a steep drop in the shares of First Republic, which was the nation's 14th-largest bank as of Dec. 31 with USD 212 billion in assets. (end)
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JPMorgan Chase Profit Beats Estimates On Investment Banking Boost
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) posted profit that exceeded analysts' expectations on better-than-expected credit losses and as loan growth accelerated.
The largest U.S. lender, whose results are often seen as a barometer of the health of the American economy, posted a profit of $10.4 billion U.S., or $3.33 U.S. per share, in the fourth quarter ended December 31, compared with $12.1 billion U.S., or $3.79 U.S. per share, a year earlier.
Analysts on average had expected earnings of $3.01 U.S. per share, according to Refinitiv data.
A trading shortfall at JPMorgan was cushioned by another strong quarter for its investment bank as global mergers and acquisitions activity shattered all-time records in 2021.
Wall Street banking remained strong for most of the past year, as large, cash-flush companies embarked on a dealmaking spree, helping drive up investment banking fees to their highest level on record.
Large U.S. banks have benefited from higher consumer spending, while their trading arms gained from exceptional volatility in financial markets last year. However, soaring inflation and a potential Omicron-induced economic slowdown are set to challenge profit growth in the coming months.
Other large U.S. banks including Citigroup (C) and Wells Fargo (WFC) also report results today (January 14). Goldman Sachs (GS), Wall Street's premier investment bank, reports Q4 earnings on January 18, while Morgan Stanley (MS) and Bank of America (BAC) round out the big bank earnings season on January 19.
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(MENAFN) David Sacks, a prominent United States tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, has condemned Ukraine's 2023 summer counteroffensive against Russia as "easily predictable" and one of the "biggest debacles in the history of modern warfare." Sacks' remarks come in response to criticism from Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who lamented the unnecessary loss of life resulting from Kiev's attempt to engage a superior adversary with superior defenses.
According to Sacks, the failure of Ukraine's counteroffensive was foreseeable, with Kiev's forces recklessly charging into minefields and facing heavy artillery fire from well-fortified Russian positions. The former COO of PayPal and founder of the Yammer social network emphasized the need for accountability, particularly among United States officials who had voiced support for the ill-fated operation.
Sacks singled out figures such as former CIA chief David Petraeus, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and current United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, suggesting that they bear responsibility for encouraging the doomed military campaign. He criticized these individuals as "fools" whose credibility should be called into question, arguing that mainstream media outlets have failed to hold them accountable for their actions.
The Russian Defense Ministry's estimates of over 166,000 Ukrainian casualties during the failed counteroffensive underscore the magnitude of the military and human cost incurred by Kiev.
Sacks' call for accountability reflects broader concerns about the role of United States officials in shaping foreign policy decisions and the consequences of misguided interventions in international conflicts.
As Ukraine grapples with the aftermath of its failed military operation and ongoing tensions with Russia, Sacks' critique highlights the importance of informed decision-making and prudent diplomatic engagement in navigating complex geopolitical challenges. His comments underscore the need for transparency, accountability, and critical assessment of policy choices to prevent further escalation of conflicts and mitigate human suffering.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Bollywood sensation Ranveer Singh, the first Indian actor to become the brand ambassador Ducati, set the stage ablaze at MotoGP Bharat 2023.
Bollywood sensation Ranveer Singh, the first Indian actor to become the brand ambassador Ducati, set the stage ablaze at MotoGP Bharat 2023.
This prestigious event roared to life at the Buddh International Circuit, delivering high-octane action that persisted until Sunday, September 24. Ranveer Singh's presence at the event elevated the motorsport extravaganza to unprecedented levels, capturing the attention of fans and aficionados alike.
Ranveer's magnetic charisma, both on and off the silver screen, has solidified his status as an authentic entertainer and a cherished icon among fans. It's no wonder he was selected as the inaugural Indian actor to represent Ducati, the renowned Italian motorcycle brand, given his remarkable talent for infusing any event with unrivaled enthusiasm.
Ranveer Singh consistently injects dynamic and contagious energy into every occasion he graces, it was no different at the the Bharat Gp in Budh.
Beyond the racetrack, the Bollywood superstar basks in the limelight for his recent cinematic triumph, "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani," which has earned widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike. With multiple intriguing projects in his pipeline, including "Don 3," the actor's future appears as captivating as his present endeavors.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Qatar Airways has extended its existing embargo on transporting hunting trophies to encompass all species identified by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild Fauna and Flora, a press release by the carrier said yesterday.
The airline's existing ban on carrying CITES I hunting trophies has been extended to include all species included in the CITES I, II and III.
"As one of the world's leading airlines, serving customers across six continents, Qatar Airways recognises its responsibility to society, our communities and the environment.
"An absolute ban on all hunting trophies further extends our commitment to supporting the protection of endangered species and the elimination of illegal trading of animal products," said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker.
More than 35,000 species (over 5,000 animals and 30,000 plants) are protected under the CITES, which includes, but is not limited to, great apes, the giant panda, many South American monkeys, cheetahs, lions, leopards, tigers, elephants and rhinoceroses.
The CITES is a deal between governments to ensure global trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. There are three CITES appendices, under which species are classified based on how threatened they are by international trade. CITES I includes species threatened with extinction. CITES II includes species for which trade must be controlled to avoid behaviour incompatible with their survival. CITES III contains species protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES parties for assistance in controlling the trade. It covers species such as two-toed sloth, African civet and alligator snapping turtle.
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Kuwaiti oil price down USD 84 cents to 59.66 pb
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, March 3 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went down by USD 84 cents to USD to 59.66 per barrel Friday after it was at USD 60.50 pb the day before, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Saturday.
At the global level, prices of oil continued to decline on Friday as Asian share markets extended a selloff on Wall Street after news of planned US tariffs on steel and aluminum raised fears of a trade war.
President Donald Trump announced he would impose hefty tariffs on the two metals to protect US producers, risking retaliation from major trade partners like China, Europe and neighboring Canada.
The Brent crude went down by tw0 cents to USD 63.81 per barrel, the same case with the American crude, which went down by 11 cents to USD 60.18 pb. (end) mam.ha
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 24. Kazakhstan and
the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have
discussed measures to support business, according to Trend reports.
This topic was discussed during the XI annual meeting of the
Coordination Committee of Cooperation Programs between the Ministry
of National Economy of Kazakhstan and the EBRD.
During his speech, First Vice Minister of National Economy Timur
Zhaksylykov noted that within the framework of the Business
Advisory Services Program and the Women in Business Program, which
are implemented by the EBRD and co-financed by the Ministry of
National Economy, comprehensive support is provided to
"The programs include both financial and non-financial support
instruments. Programs are aimed at creating a favorable environment
for doing business and are a catalyst for the dynamic development
of enterprises. In addition, a powerful reserve of qualified and
competent consultants has been created to provide a wide range of
relevant business services," he said.
In turn, head of the EBRD Advisory Services Program in Central
Asia and Mongolia Simone Zeh Atanasovski noted that the Bank
launched a mentoring program for women entrepreneurs for the first
time in Kazakhstan, and the country is one of the first to launch a
special program to support innovative startups, Star Venture. The
EBRD's Youth in Business program will also begin operating
In addition, according to EBRD Deputy Director for Kazakhstan
Askar Namazbayev, in 2023 alone in Kazakhstan, the Bank invested
and mobilized more than 330 million euros in 21 projects, and more
than 90 percent of this amount was allocated to private sector
Meanwhile, the bank has invested about 9.8 billion euros in 317
projects in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan is the EBRD's largest and longest-running Central
Asian banking business.
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(MENAFN- AFP) Loans to the private sector in the euro area, a gauge of economic health, have started growing again, suggesting the European Central Bank's monetary policy is beginning to work, ECB data showed Wednesday.
After long months of contraction, the volume of loans to private businesses and households increased by 0.1 percent in March compared with the same month in 2014, the ECB said in a statement.
The long and deep financial crisis in the 19 countries that share the euro has squeezed lending, thus dampening economic activity. But the ECB has launched a raft of different policy measures to get credit flowing again, most recently a massive programme to buy more than one trillion euros ($1.1 trillion) worth of public sector bonds to pump liquidity into the system.
And those measures are now beginning to make themselves felt, the ECB data showed.
The overall eurozone money supply grew 4.6 percent in March from a year earlier, faster than the four percent recorded in February.
The ECB regards M3 money supply as a barometer for future inflation.
"Monetary policy is working," said Berenberg Bank economist Holger Schmieding.
"With its more aggressive stance, the ECB is finally bringing the eurozone back to at least trend growth," he said.
The acceleration in money supply growth "and the upturn of the credit cycle point to significant gains in real gross domestic product to come," Schmieding said.
Tom Rogers, senior economic adviser to the EY Eurozone Forecast, agreed.
"A third consecutive monthly rise in credit... offers further evidence that the improvement in business confidence is feeding through into investment spending," he said.
"Problems in Greece will continue to pose a risk, but today's data offer further evidence the eurozone recovery is becoming more durable," he said.
Natixis economist Johannes Gareis said the "party in the eurozone is going on" and "looking ahead, we expect eurozone money and credit growth to improve further."
Alongside the ECB's recent easing measures, "low oil prices, the weak euro and improving confidence support the economic recovery," he said.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - Experts in Ajloun Governorate recently urged relevant stakeholders to intensify cleaning campaigns at tourist attractions and picnic sites that typically attract a considerable amount of visitors.
“The governorate receives large numbers of hikers every summer, especially local visitors, which requires the concerned authorities to intensify cleaning campaigns at tourist and archaeological sites, as well as on hiking trails, to preserve their beautiful features”, Jordanian Environment Society member Nazmiyeh Al Zaghoul said in a recent press statement.
Residents of Ajloun agreed, and also called for measures to be ramped up.
“Each weekend we receive many visitors. Sometimes they leave trash behind them and sometimes the coal they use for barbecuing causes fires,“ Ziad Momani, a resident of the area, told The Jordan Times.
“It's our responsibility - all of us - to protect the environment and our natural treasures,” he added.
A member of the Volunteer and Social Work Coordination Committee in Ajloun, Jaafar Okasha, pointed out the importance of permanently increasing cleaning campaigns at tourist sites, especially around the holidays.
Okasha also called for holding lectures, seminars and workshops that educate the public on the importance of the cleanliness and preservation of tourist attractions.
Director of Tourism in Ajloun Muhammad Al Deek said in a statement that the Ministry of Tourism strives to keep tourist and archaeological sites and hiking sites clean.
As Ajloun Governorate is a tourist destination frequented by tourists from inside and outside the Kingdom throughout the year, the Ministries of Tourism and Environment work together to implement several clean-up campaigns in the area, Deek said.
For his part, the director of Environment in Ajloun Governorate, Mishaal Al Fawaz, said that national cleaning campaigns are“constantly” being implemented to clean the governorate's forests and maintain the cleanliness of tourist and archaeological sites.
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(MENAFN) In a significant move, India is poised to conduct its inaugural auction of deposit blocks housing critical and strategic minerals, marking a groundbreaking initiative to spur economic growth and enhance national security. The Ministry of Mines announced that the first tranche of auctions, featuring 20 blocks with evidence of minerals such as lithium and graphite, is set to commence on Wednesday.
The auction, conducted through an open ascending price format, will take place online, allowing private miners to bid for the rights to explore and extract these valuable minerals. The deposits are geographically dispersed across the country, and comprehensive details about the blocks and auction terms are accessible through the designated auctioneer's platform.
The Indian government views this auction as a milestone initiative with the potential to significantly boost the economy, fortify national security, and support the country's transition to a clean energy future. Critical and strategic minerals identified by the government include lithium, cobalt, titanium, graphite, and rare earth elements, which find applications in crucial sectors such as renewable energy, electronics, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, transport, and defense.
The proactive stance on securing a stable supply of lithium, vital for electric vehicle battery manufacturing, has been evident in India's recent efforts. In February, the discovery of the first lithium deposits in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, estimated at 5.9 million tonnes, marked a significant breakthrough. Further reinforcing the commitment to resource exploration, the country introduced reforms in July, opening avenues for private mining companies to prospect for minerals.
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Indiana Ophthalmics has been showcaused by the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion of India (Pharmexcil) following a recall of its eye drops by the Sri Lankan Health Ministry due to adverse events possibly linked to the product.
The Gujarat-based company, registered with Pharmexcil as a small-scale manufacturer, has been asked by the agency to investigate the reasons for the alleged contamination and take action. It has till June 3 to respond, following which it could face suspension of its registration and membership, according to Pharmexcil's letter to the company.
The company has also been asked to provide details of licensees it has supplied to; importer details and, manufacturing license copies and product permissions.
The Pharmexcil showcause to the company follows reports of India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) also investigating reports of the allegedly contaminated eye-drops (methylpredisolone) affecting about 30 people in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan cabinet is also said to have discussed the issue, including a possible compensation payment to the patients by the company, the Pharmexcil Director General's letter pointed out.
The development comes on the heels of multiple international incidents of alleged contamination of cough syrups and their potential links to the deaths of children in Gambia and Uzbekistan. The latest incident in Sri Lanka is the second involving eye-drops. An earlier incident in the United States traced back to an India-based eyedrops maker.
In fact, given these recent incidents, the Centre had recently mandated companies to test their cough syrups before exporting, starting today (June 1). Echoing the concern of many industry-watchers, the Pharmexcil letter says the supply of such contaminated products would not only bring a bad reputation to the Indian pharmaceutical industry but also impact the trust international agencies have in Indian pharma exports.
Indiana Opthalmics claims on its homepage to be among the country's largest eyedrops and eye ointment makers, with a WHO-GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification since 2007. (The Hindu Businessline)
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) Not long after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling for a ceasefire "without delay" in Syria for thirty days, warring sides in the Syrian conflict began to claim exceptions for their role in the fighting as not covered by the truce.
Turkey now says that its military intervention in and around Afrin is not covered by the resolution and it will, therefore, continue war against the Syrian Kurds in north of Syria. Damascus also says that the resolution is not binding on its continued fighting against "terrorists", without defining who the terrorists are. Iran, likewise, made similar claims about its involvement in the war as not falling within the scope of the resolution.
No doubt that Al Nusra and Al Qaeda militants may think the same and feel free to continue war against their enemies. Russia, too, may think that its aerial bombardment of "terrorists" falls outside the parameters of the resolution.
At this rate, the resolution, on which much hope had been pinned to halt the slaughter of innocent people, has been rendered without much meaning or effect.
This problem on the applicability or non-applicability of the resolution on all parties to the conflict may have arisen because of the wording of the resolution. To be sure, many words used in the operative paragraphs of the resolution were made imprecise enough on purpose to appease conflicting demands. Drafting the resolution was, therefore, not exactly all plain sailing as various members of the council bargained.
No wonder the international community now has a resolution that some parties involved in the fighting claim as non-binding to them.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM)-Bangalore has revealed the significant impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' in popularizing various policy initiatives. Over the past nine years, the programme has played a crucial role in promoting initiatives focused on girls' welfare, yoga, and the use of khadi.
This research involved an analysis of 105 episodes of 'Mann Ki Baat' and assessed the enduring effects of these initiatives, both tangible and intangible, that were brought to light through this influential and strategic communication medium. The study also employed natural language processing (NLP) techniques to delve into the policy implications of 'Mann Ki Baat.'
The report highlighted that 'Mann Ki Baat' has had a positive impact on various initiatives. For instance, it revitalized the popularity of khadi, an integral part of India's freedom struggle, which had seen a decline in modern times. With mentions on the program, khadi regained immense popularity, leading to increased sales and greater coverage on social media.
Similarly, the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme, launched in January 2015, gained prominence after being featured on 'Mann Ki Baat.' The continuous mentions of the scheme in the program for two years contributed to its increasing fame. The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), a deposit scheme designed for the girl child as part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, also became widely popular and successful after being discussed on the program.
Yoga, a concept with a long history, gained renewed fame following its mention in 'Mann Ki Baat' in December. However, it reached its peak popularity after extensive coverage of the program in May and June 2015, enhancing public understanding of its significance. Additionally, the Mudra Loan program gained recognition, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its popularity continued to grow.
As of 2022, 'Mann Ki Baat' remains instrumental in raising public curiosity and awareness about various initiatives and policies, further contributing to its popularity and success.
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 5 (ANI): West Bengal reported 3,175 new Covid-19 cases and 49 deaths in the last 24 hours, said state health department on Saturday.
With 3,175 new Covid-19 cases, the total number of cases in the state rose to 4,99,697 including 23,964 active and 4,67,056 recovered cases.
The death toll surged to 8,677 after 49 succumbed to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the department said.
The count of coronavirus cases in India crossed the 96-lakh mark with 36,652 cases in the last 24 hours.
Health Ministry said that the total count has reached 96,08,211, including 4,09,689 active cases and 90,58,822 recoveries. (ANI)


(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Pope Francis has urged unity as Europe faces an influx of refugees and migrants, speaking on the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus, a major destination for people fleeing war and poverty.
“We need to welcome and integrate one another and to walk together as brothers and sisters, all of us,” said the Pontiff, 84, at the start of a five-day trip that takes him to Greece from tomorrow.
The Pope was set to underscore his message by taking 50 migrants now in Cyprus to Italy, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades said, although the Vatican has yet to confirm the initiative.
Francis – on his 35th international trip since becoming pope in 2013 – is the second Catholic Pontiff to visit Cyprus after Benedict XVI went in 2010.
Speaking in a Maronite church in Nicosia, the Pope said“the presence of many of our migrant brothers and sisters” had made Cyprus“a true point of encounter between different ethnicities and cultures”.
The island's experience served as a reminder to Europe that“we need to work together to build a future worthy of humanity, to overcome divisions, to break down walls, to dream and work for unity”, he said.
Later, in a meeting with Anastasiades, he cautioned against nationalist“walls of fear” in Europe and stressed the continent“needs reconciliation and unity”.
Cyprus, a country of 1mn people, is home to about 25,000 Catholics, including Maronites whose ancestors arrived from Syria and Lebanon and overseas workers from the Philippines, South Asia, and African countries.
“We're such a small minority so it's great to feel that you belong to a greater family, the Catholic family,” said Eliana Maltezou, 38, holding her one-year-old son and waving a Cypriot flag.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkish forces invaded and occupied its northern third in response to a coup sponsored by the Greek junta in power at the time.
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(MENAFN- Swissinfo) There is therefore a good chance that the initiative will succeed and be put to a vote, reports Swiss public broadcaster RTS.
"Fireworks are a source of stress for people who are sensitive to noise or who want to spend a relaxing evening outdoors. They cause panic among young children and animals," argues the committee of the popular initiative "For a limitation of fireworks" on its website.
The text calls for private individuals to be banned from setting off fireworks "that cause noise" on August 1 (Swiss National Day) and New Year's Day. The aim is to protect humans and animals from excessive noise pollution.
The initiators announced on their website on Friday that they had received 101,615 signatures, of which 83,360 had been authenticated. For an initiative to be put to the vote in Switzerland, 100,000 valid signatures are required.
Corinne Meister, a member of the committee, told RTS that the collection of signatures was continuing. Exceptional authorisations
Loud fireworks would only be permitted at supra-regional events.
The initiative committee says it is supported by several environmental and animal protection organisations, Pro Natura, Greenpeace Switzerland and the Noise League.It intends to submit the text to Bern at the end of October to meet the deadline.
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(MENAFN) In a move aimed at stabilizing prices amidst increasing consumer and farmer demand, Russia has announced a six-month ban on gasoline exports, effective from March 1. This decision, aimed at averting potential shortages and providing an opportunity to maintain refineries, reflects the government's efforts to ensure stability in the world's second-largest oil exporter.
The ban was first disclosed by the Russian Business Council and later confirmed by a spokesman for Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, who serves as President Vladimir Putin's assistant for the energy sector. According to reports, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin approved the ban proposed by Novak in a letter dated February 21.
Novak's proposal emphasized the need to address excess demand for petroleum products by implementing measures to stabilize prices in the local market. Given that Russia's exports of oil and petroleum products constitute a significant portion of its total exports and serve as a major source of foreign currency revenues for the economy, maintaining stability in this sector is crucial.
The Kremlin's collaboration with Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, underscores broader efforts within the OPEC+ group to manage global oil prices. The group, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its main allies, is focused on coordinating production levels to support price levels, reflecting the interconnected nature of the global oil market and the importance of cooperation among major oil-producing nations.
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Kuwait- Kidnap bid on Egyptian girl foiled
(MENAFN- Arab Times) KUWAIT CITY, Nov 6: A man who tried to kidnap an Egyptian girl abandoned his vehicle and took to his heels when the girl shouted for help, reports Al- Anba daily. The 50-year old father of the girl lodged a complaint with officers at Jabriya Police Station saying an unknown person who tried to kidnap his daughter abandoned his vehicle and fled the scene when the girl cried out for help. He provided the number plate of the suspect's car to the police.
On a surprising note, the suspect (a Yemeni born in 1976) freely went to the police station to retrieve his car and the police detained him. The prosecutor has since ordered a case to be registered against him.
By Mishal Al-Sanousi
Al-Seyassah Staff and Agencies
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Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], April 29 (ANI): Mizoram recorded 99 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, informed the state Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) on Friday.
As per the data shared by the state government, with the addition of new cases, the active caseload in the state stands at 744.
A total of 2,27,336 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the state so far.
A total of 2,25,896 people have recovered from the virus in the state while 696 people have lost their lives to the disease. (ANI)


Kuwaiti, Lebanese aviation authorities sign MoU on codesharing
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) By Farah Al-Faraj
BEIRUT, May 3 (KUNA) -- The civil aviation authorities of Kuwait and Lebanon on Thursday signed a deal on arrangements for codesharing that will allow the state carriers in both to engage in bilateral trade cooperation.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by both head of Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Yousef Al-Fawzan and his Lebanese counterpart Mohammad Shehab-Eddin.
Codesharing is a marketing practice in which two airlines share the same two-letter code used to identify carriers in computer reservation systems used by travel agents.
Al-Fawzan said the deal is in line with efforts to promote Kuwait's open-skies policy and welcomed airlines to increase their flights to Kuwait International Airport.
The MoU seeks to streamline passenger traffic and air freight linking the Kuwaiti airport to others around the world, in addition to bolstering trade exchange between the two countries, he added.
For his part, head of the Lebanese Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the MoU would help enhance cooperation between the two sides for better services to passengers as well.
It is a complementary deal to an MoU they both signed in August 2005 on code sharing arrangements, he noted. (end) ff.mab.msa
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 28. A measure of
restraint in the form of detention for 4 months has been chosen
against Ruben Vardanyan, Trend reports.
The Sabail District Court considered the submission of the
Investigation Department of the Azerbaijan State Security Service
against the Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, who held the
"position" of the so-called "State Minister" of the separatist
regime in Karabakh.
At the trial, presided over by Judge Ulviya Shukurova, the
submission was satisfied.
The court elected a preventive measure against Ruben Vardanyan
in the form of detention for a period of 4 months.
As a result of the vigilance of the State Border Guard Service
of Azerbaijan, on September 27, Ruben Vardanyan (born in 1968), who
was heading from Azerbaijan towards Armenia, was detained at the
Lachin border checkpoint, having illegally arrived in the territory
of Azerbaijan and holding the "post" of the so-called "state
minister" of the separatist regime in Karabakh.
Substantial suspicions were established that R. Vardanyan,
currently a citizen of Armenia, had committed criminal acts under
Articles 214-1 (financing of terrorism), 279.3 (participation in
the establishment and activities of armed formations or groups not
provided for by law), and 318.1 (illegal crossing of the state
border of the Republic of Azerbaijan) of the Criminal Code of the
Republic of Azerbaijan.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sun 26 Mar 2023, 6:55 AM
A group of people of Asian nationality have been sentenced to jail by the Dubai Criminal Court for vandalising a restaurant, causing an estimated loss of Dh26,000.
The owner of the restaurant said that one of the men entered his establishment and took a soft drink. When he tried to leave without paying, a member of the staff stopped him. The ensuing verbal argument escalated into a physical fight, after which the man left, vowing to return.
He then came back with seven other people, armed with bricks and a wooden stick. They broke the glass facade of the restaurant, destroyed its contents and then tried to flee.
However, all eight perpetrators were caught and sentenced to three months in prison, followed by deportation.
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Health Department has declared six red zones in Nagar and Skardu where large number of locally transmitted coronavirus cases were reported.
According to the details, Advisor to Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister on Information Shams Mir said that the department has declared 6 red zones in Nagar and Skardu.
He said that lockdown has strictly been implemented in these affected areas.
The government of Gilgit-Baltistan has converted hotels to isolation centers.
The Advisor said government has hired 58 hotels and arranged 1136 rooms for infected patients and suspected cases.


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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) About 470,000 hectares of agricultural lands across nine regions of Ukraine require demining actions.
The relevant statement was made by Head of the Department for Organizational Work on Humanitarian Demining at the Ukrainian State Emergency Service Serhii Reva during a nationwide telethon , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Last year, we already carried out mine clearance operations within agricultural lands in the de-occupied areas. These were such regions as Kyiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv. We managed to clear about 50,000 hectares in total and, thus, ensured the autumn field campaign, both in terms of harvesting and sowing. This year, we continue demining efforts within agricultural lands. In view of huge areas that need to be cleared, we have developed a plan for the humanitarian demining of agricultural lands, which was approved at a meeting of the National Mine Action Authority, and this plan determined about 470,000 hectares that require demining actions across nine regions,” Reva told.
In his words, it is difficult to say how long the process of demining will take, since it is not completely clear“what exactly is in these fields, what is the condition of their demining, and the density of demining”.
According to Reva,
local government bodies and regional military administration are classifying these fields
by economic feasibility and contamination density. Today, about 174,000 hectares require urgent demining actions.
Reva mentioned that the most challenging situation is in the Kharkiv and Kherson regions, which had been under Russian occupation for a long period of time.
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(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) Peshawar:
In a significant medical achievement, the Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has successfully performed heart surgeries on children without the need for chest compressions, following a similar success with adult patients.
Riffat Anjum, the spokesperson for the Peshawar Institute of Cardiology, shared that this groundbreaking procedure was conducted for the first time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The medical team at PIC replaced the heart valve of a 17-year-old patient without making any incisions.
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Professor Dr. Ijaz, a Pediatric Cardiologist, explained that the patient had previously undergone three heart surgeries in different hospitals within Pakistan and India. However, the patient's lung valve stopped functioning properly after these surgeries.
In this unique case, the medical team had the option of performing open-heart surgery or opting for a no-cut procedure to replace the heart valve. Despite the higher risks associated with open-heart surgery, the medical team successfully performed the innovative no-cut surgery, marking a significant milestone in medical advancements.
The no-cut surgery involved collaboration between PIC, Lady Reading Hospital, and renowned cardiologists from the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Their expertise and joint efforts contributed to the successful outcome of the procedure.
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Chelsea announces Fofana Transfer from Molde
(MENAFN) Chelsea announced on Saturday the inking of David Datro Fofana from Norway's Molde until 2029 with a clause to sign for an additional year.
"Hello dear fans, I’m here, I’ve arrived well and I’m very happy to sign for the club of my dreams. I’ll see you soon on the pitch, cheers!" Fofana stated following the inking ceremony.
The Blues considered Fofana as a prolific goal scorer as well as one of European football’s most talented young prospects.
"The Ivorian’s combination of pace, skill and strength make him a versatile striker, capable of scoring goals but especially adept at holding up the ball and retaining possession under pressure," Chelsea asserted in an announcement.
The 20-year-old Ivory Coast star got 24 goals and 10 assists under his name in 65 games for Molde.
Fofana, who has two caps for the Ivory Coast national team, started his football career in the capital team of his nation, Abidjan City FC.
In the meantime, the economic terms of the deal were not revealed.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Sep. 18 (Petra) -- The Higher Population Council (HPC) participated in the Arab Regional Conference on Population and Development Challenges and Prospects Ten Years after the Cairo Declaration for the year 2013.
According to a statement issued by the HPC Monday, the two-day conference was held at the United Nations headquarters in Beirut last week. Its goal was to provide a common platform for brainstorming and discussions between Arab countries and stakeholders, allowing for the exchange of lessons learned and enable the governments of Arab countries to review the progress and challenges in implementing the commitments of the Cairo Declaration and to explore policy solutions to speed up its implementation.
The statement indicated that this conference came within the context of the sixth regional review of the International Conference on Population and Development in the Arab States/Cairo Declaration 2013, providing the opportunity to present the main results of the regional review report on the progress made in implementing the Declaration, which collects the outcome of data and information stated in the national review reports.
Jordan's national review indicated that the last five years of action to implement the Cairo Declaration imposed difficult circumstances, exacerbated by the Coronavirus pandemic and its ramifications, which doubled the economic, social and political challenges and political instability in the region and had impacts on large segments of the Jordanian population.
Nonetheless, the presentation also highlighted remarkable progress in many health, social, economic, political and educational fields in Jordan, not excluding challenges, most notably the complex repercussions of the Corona pandemic, global economic challenges, political instability in the Arab region, the refugee crisis, and the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The population of Jordan has more than doubled over the past two decades, reaching 11.4 million people in mid-2023, with waves of refugees contributing more than half of this increase. Refugees have increased demographic, economic, environmental and security burdens, the presentation showed.
Jordan is committed to allocating financial resources and providing the necessary human and technological capabilities to integrate population issues into planning, but as a result of the economic challenges it faces, there is a need for more financial and technical support in this field.
The Kingdom has also ratified many international human rights treaties and agreements and has adopted and developed many national policies, strategies and plans consistent with human rights principles, as well as national, regional and international standards to promote various civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights.
The conference concluded with a set of recommendations, the most prominent of which were increasing financing to build institutional capacity, developing effective policy frameworks, implementation mechanisms and coordination between sectors, enhancing data collection and analysis, investing in research to support evidence-based policy making and efforts to mainstream gender equality and enhance sexual and reproductive services.
It also recommended adopting a comprehensive approach for all stages of life and strengthening regional dialogue and cooperation to enhance population and development programs in the region and address cross-border challenges, including forced displacement, climate change, and food insecurity.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Belgium's Defence Ministry is planning to hand over 240 military trucks to Ukraine.
The relevant statement was made by the brussels times , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
The first Volvo Cargo, Volvo Shelter, Volvo Fassi, and Volvo Manumat vehicles are scheduled for delivery next week. They will be used to ferry troops and equipment to the front line.
The Belgian army has a reserve of around 400 Volvo Cargo, Volvo Shelter, Volvo Fassi, and Volvo Manumat vehicles. This includes cargo models, lifting vehicles, and breakdown trucks. These vehicles will be phased out and replaced with newer vehicles this year.
According to Belgium's Defence Material Resources Department, the phasing out of the vehicles has been planned for several years, but their replacement has been 'turbocharged' by the war in Ukraine. Thus, the Belgian army can transfer the majority to the Ukrainian army.
These trucks have been in service since as early as 1992, but remain in good condition. All the vehicles are set to be inspected and refurbished where necessary before they are shipped to eastern Europe. Additionally, the Belgian side will send spare parts and instruction manuals for the trucks.
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Ethiopia Faces Critical Drug Shortage Amid Forex Shortfall
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Ethiopia is grappling with a severe medicine shortage, largely due to an ongoing forex crisis.
A personal initiative to bring essential medicines from Kenya highlighted the acute need, with requests for treatment of chronic conditions like cancer and diabetes pouring in.
This action, costing around $500 and supported by a donor, helped roughly half of the requesters.
It sheds light on a broader struggle for access to healthcare and medicine across the country.
Ethiopia's dependence on imported medical supplies is faltering under a significant foreign currency deficit, severely restricting the importation of goods.
The situation is worsened by dwindling national bank reserves, barely sufficient for a month's imports.
Many resort to expensive contraband medicines, risking counterfeit and substandard products.
Government efforts to transition to a manufacturing hub to reduce import reliance have been stymied by conflict and the exit of foreign investors, closing hundreds of companies.
Personal stories of importing medication due to local unavailability underline the crisis's impact, with the forex scarcity at its core, according to business analyst Samson Berhane.
The crisis is particularly severe in conflict-hit areas like Tigray, where hospitals face a dire lack of medicines and supplies.
This situation underscores the urgent need for effective solutions to Ethiopia 's healthcare and forex challenges.
It highlights the critical state of access to medicines and the broader implications for public health and economic stability.
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#Arab Cup 2021
In line with its core objective of promoting the integrity of football across all of its competitions, FIFA has set up a multi-stakeholder task force to monitor the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, which is now underway in Qatar.
The objective of the initiative, which was already implemented within the scope of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019, is to enhance the protection of integrity by means of a task force that enables the efficient exchange of information on possible threats in real time. To do so, FIFA has joined forces with the Qatar Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC), the Council of Europe and its Group of Copenhagen, INTERPOL, the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS), Sportradar and the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).
During the Arab Cup, FIFA – with the support of the other Integrity Task Force members – will monitor both the betting markets and in-game action at every match. This competition is especially seen as an opportunity to test the functionalities of the task force ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
In addition, FIFA organised workshops with the integrity officers of the 16 FIFA Arab Cup participating member associations, who were subsequently advised to hold briefings with their respective national teams and delegations. FIFA also delivered integrity briefings to the appointed referees.
Similarly, in 2021, FIFA organised preventative activities in the area of integrity ahead of the Olympic Football Tournaments, the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 and the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021.
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About Launch of Collegebrowser.com
Online PR News – 23-November-2022 – Bangalore – Collegebrowser.com has announced the launch of its website today and aims to be one of the top Education Classifieds portals in India. It has been incubated by Pragatiinfocom Pvt Ltd, a Digital communication company in Bangalore, India.
Currently, we have information on 2000 colleges and universities Across India and would be able to cover 10000 by the end of the year. We have a team of 15 people with the sole purpose of providing high-quality content on Cut Offs, Placements, Admission, Festivals, and even minute details such as Course Intake, Fees Reservation, etc.”
The website currently shows colleges from Management, Engineering, and Medical streams, science, and commerce streams. For More Information, visit – Management colleges – Engineering Colleges – Medical Colleges – Collegebrowser.com –
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, November 20. Chairman of
the Board of KazMunayGas JSC (Kazakhstan's national oil and gas
company) Magzum Mirzagaliev has held negotiations with officials of
the US State Department in Washington, the company told Trend .
Thus, he met with the US Presidential Special Presidential
Coordinator for Global Infrastructure and Energy Security Amos
Hochstein, Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR)
Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary for
the Europe, Eurasia, Africa and the Middle East in the Office of
International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy Joshua Volz
and Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Division for Counter Threat
Finance and Sanctions in the Bureau of Economic and Business
Affairs Erik Woodhouse.
Mirzagaliyev briefed the US officials on the work to diversify
Kazakh oil export routes and develop the Trans-Caspian route. In
March 2022, KMG began supplying oil from the Tengiz field from
Aktau towards the port of Ceyhan (Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan
"KazMunayGas, together with international oil companies, which
are also shareholders of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, maintains
a constructive dialogue with the US, UK and EU. We note that Kazakh
oil exports are not subject to sanctions in all three
jurisdictions. This is important both for Kazakhstan and for the
stability of the global energy market," he said.
In addition, Mirzagaliev took part in the panel session "Energy
Security in Europe" at the Black Sea Energy and Security
Mirzagaliyev told the participants about Kazakhstan's position
on the world energy arena. Thus, Kazakhstan is a major supplier of
oil to Europe, providing about 10 percent of the total demand on
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) announced the winners of the 'Wiki Loves Monuments Qatar 2021' competition that concluded recently. In collaboration with Qatar Museums and the Qatar Photographic Society, the Library invited photographers to submit pictures of 11 monuments listed in Wikipedia.
More than 50 participants joined the local competition, with a total of 384 images submitted. The 10 winning images submitted by Manjri Saxena, Abd Alnasser Aljerodi, Maldabbas, Raytohgraphy, Imremzan and Suneer Mohamed, were selected based on their creativity, originality, quality, focus-exposure and composition.
Each participant was allowed to upload up to 10 images.
The local winners have been nominated for the international competition, which will announce the winners in January 2022. The submitted photographs can be now used by anyone to illustrate and enrich the Wikipedia entries describing Qatar's heritage and promoting it.
“Wiki Loves Monuments” is an annual photo competition celebrating built cultural heritage and promoting it through openly licensed content. It is organized by volunteers from the Wikipedia community around the world, and the top ten photographs from each country are selected for an international final.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aziyo Biologics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZYO), a commercial-stage regenerative medicine company focused on creating the next generation of differentiated products and improving outcomes in patients undergoing surgery, today announced that it will be participating in the Lytham Partners Spring 2022 Investor Conference taking place virtually on April 4-7, 2022.
The Company's webcast presentation will be available for viewing at 11:00am ET on Monday, April 4, 2022, on the Company's website at . The webcast will also be archived and available for replay.
Management will be participating in virtual one-on-one meetings throughout the event. To arrange a meeting with management, please contact Lytham Partners at or register at .
About Aziyo Biologics
Aziyo Biologics is a commercial-stage regenerative medicine company focused on creating the next generation of differentiated products and improving outcomes in patients undergoing surgery, concentrating on patients receiving implantable medical devices. Since its founding in 2015, the Company has created a portfolio of commercial-stage products used in cardiovascular, orthopedic, and reconstructive specialties. For more information, visit .
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Urgent need to re-engineer the U.S. health care system
Today, there is increasing worry and frustration with the cost and variation in health care quality, as well as the apparent lack of plans to resolve this in the near future. From the White House to Wall Street and main streets, from corporate board rooms to the small business owner, to families raising small children and retirees, there is a well justifiable fear that escalating health care costs will result in mediocre health care and increased health care rationing.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Spices like nutmeg (jaiphal), myrobalan (harad) and poppy seeds (posta) that add taste to dishes and are commonly found in the kitchen, can be toxic for health if consumed in excess, said experts at 'Discover Tox', an event organised by the forensic medicine and toxicology department of King George Medical University (KGMU) on Thursday, to spread awareness about toxic effects of the common household products.
“The safe limit of jaiphal consumption is up to 5gm daily. Overdose can cause vomiting, hallucination and increased heartbeat,” saidAsh utosh Kumar.
Similarly, he said, commonly used household spice, which is used in ayurvedic medicines, small and big 'harad' can cause hypoglycaemia and skin bruising.
“The most common spice that is used in food and dishes is poppy seeds (khaskhas or posta). Over consumption of this spice can cause bradycardia (low heart rate), pinpoint pupil and skin related problems.
"Even papaya and jatropha seeds, if consumed in large quantities, can cause dysentery and nausea. Papaya seeds are used to adulterate black pepper,” he added.
Meanwhile, Fatima Harsha said that people should also be careful with some indoor and outdoor ornamental plants like sago palm plant.
It contains cytosine toxin which if consumed can cause gastric distress and liver failure.
“Other plants such as philodendron, dieffenbachia, arrow head, monstera, pothos (money plant), jade, ZZ plant, peace lily and anthurium contain a toxic substance called calcium oxalate which can cause skin irritation, eye irritation, swelling of lips, tongue and mouth, oral paraesthesia and gastric symptoms like nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. It can also result in hypoglycaemia and renal damages. Similarly, the snake plant contains saponin chemicals that can cause swelling of mouth and lips and gastric distress,” she said.
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Fertiliser magnate Andrey Melnichenko is apparently facing a fight to retain Swiss residency. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Switzerland is poised to boot out Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko who is resident in the Alpine state, according to a newspaper report. This content was published on May 28, 2023 May 28, 2023 swissinfo.ch/mga
олигарха мельниченко «могут обязать покинуть швейцарию»
The commodities magnate is reportedly at the centre of a tug-of-war between his host canton, Graubünden, and the federal migration authorities.
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According to the SonntagsBlick newspaper, some members of Graubünden's government are determined to defend the multi-billionaire's five-year residency permit.
But the State Secretariat for Migration is apparently opposed to the idea and would be happy for the oligarch to leave. Migration officials argue that Melnichenko spends too much time outside of Switzerland to deserve a permit.
The case may have to be decided by the Federal Administrative Court, according to the article.
The newspaper says Melnichenko has lived with his family at a luxury home in the glitzy St Moritz ski resort since 2009.
Swiss cantons often compete to attract wealthy foreigners by offering them special tax rates.
His company Eurochem, based in canton Zug, is one of the world's leading fertiliser producers.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Switzerland has come under global pressure to toughen up sanctions against individuals and companies linked to the Kremlin.Officials in Bern have argued that Switzerland is already playing a full part in enforcing international sanctions .
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Mumbai: Ninety-Seven more COVID19 cases reported in Rajasthan, with this the total number of cases in the State to 10,696 on Monday, said the state Health Department.
Jaipur has reported the highest number of cases in Rajasthan so far, standing at 2,230. The state has also reported 241 deaths so far.
Meanwhile, India reported the highest one-day spike of 9,983 new COVID-19 cases, with 206 deaths in the last 24 hours.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that the total number of cases in the country now stands at 2,56,611, including 1,25,381 active cases, 1,24,095 cured/discharged, and 7,135 deaths.


(MENAFN) Renowned Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska has highlighted the increasing prominence of the Chinese yuan in global payments, asserting that the currency's share has nearly doubled due to the sanctions policies pursued by the United States and the European Union. Citing figures from a Financial Times report, Deripaska pointed out that global settlements conducted in Chinese yuan surged from 1.9 percent in January 2023 to 3.6 percent in October, showcasing a remarkable shift in international financial dynamics.
In a sarcastic remark on his Telegram channel, the aluminum magnate emphasized the "extreme success" of European and American sanctions policies, noting that the number of worldwide transactions in Chinese yuan had doubled over the past year. Deripaska predicted that cross-border trade payments in Chinese yuan would surpass those made in euros within just four years, suggesting a significant reorientation in global trade dynamics.
The Financial Times report underscores the growing imperative for China to reduce its reliance on the United States dollar and other G7 currencies, driven by escalating sanctions against Russia and heightened tensions with the United States over Taiwan. The diversification of global settlements aligns with China's strategic efforts to establish the yuan as a formidable international currency, challenging the dominance of traditional Western currencies.
In a noteworthy development, the yuan surpassed the euro in September to become the second-most used currency in global transactions, marking a milestone in the six years of data tracking by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). The report indicates a broader trend where countries, particularly in response to sanctions imposed in 2022 and subsequent extensions, are seeking to minimize reliance on the Western financial system. Instead, they are opting to conduct trade settlements in national currencies, including the yuan, rupees, and dirhams.
As the global financial landscape undergoes a transformation, fueled by geopolitical dynamics and economic considerations, the rise of the Chinese yuan in international transactions signals a significant shift that could reshape the dynamics of global finance in the years to come.
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(MENAFN- Afghanistan Times) AT News Report
KABUL: The Ministry of Education (MoE), said Tuesday that using
of schools as polling stations in the September Presidential elections would
throw schools to the firing line and would inflict financial damages to the
educational system, thus no polling station inside them.
'We have submitted a plan to the presidential palace and the
Independent Election Commission [IEC] to find alternatives for polling stations
that previouslywere schools,' said NoriaNazhat, spokesperson for MoE.
'Education system should not be used for political purposes
and we expect theIEC in collaboration with other government institutions to
find alternatives, probably use mosques as polling stations.'
Schools across the conflict-plagued country fear deadly
attacks from the insurgents, as the country look ahead to hold presidential
vote in September this year.
'Concrete steps are required across all government
ministries to enshrine the safety and civilian nature of schools and to take
steps to reduce attacks by avoiding military and political use of school
buildings,' said Norwegian Refugee Council in a statement.
In October 2018, the IEC used schools across the country as
polling stations and hired 23 thousand teachers as temporary employees. MoE
claims that IEC has not paid the salary of the teachers.
MoE added that the parliamentary election in October 2018 inflicted30
million Afghani damage to the educational system of the country. The damage
crippled educational system in many areas.
But the IEC continued using schools for its purpose and
recently opened up voter registration centers in the rural area's schools. Acting
spokesperson for the IEC Zabihullah Sadat said the IEC and MoE had agreed over
using schools as polling stations in the upcoming election.
Education advocates voiced their concern over using schools
as polling stations. The Taliban insurgents in a statement warned educational
staffs, teachers and school principals in cities and rural areas of the country
to halt the use of their schools as polling stations. Taliban also warned
students and teachers to not work as election workers during the forthcoming
In 2018, 192 attacks on schools and teachers were recorded,
a triple of attacks on educational systems in the turbulent country, according
to Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack. During the last five
years, Afghanistan was one of the nine countries, a country that went through
more than 500 attacks on schools.
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In the latest development, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the handset will feature an in-folding design, up to 120Hz screen refresh rate, and a Snapdragon 888 chipset. The leak also mentions that the device will sport a rear camera unit similar to the Reno6 series.
Takeaways Why does this story matter?
The OPPO Find N 5G will be the company's first-ever foldable smartphone and is expected to be launched in December this year. It will compete against the likes of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Xiaomi Mi MIX FOLD, and Huawei Mate X2, all of which have received a good response from customers. OPPO's offering will push other smartphone makers to also enter the fray.
Design and display The phone will have an LTPO AMOLED foldable display
The OPPO Find N 5G will have an inward folding design and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The cover screen will have a center-aligned punch-hole cut-out, slightly curved edges, and a standard 60Hz screen. The main display will have a punch-hole cut-out at the top-left corner and a 7.8- to 8.0-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Information It will sport a 50MP main camera
The OPPO Find N 5G will be equipped with a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor, a 16MP Sony IMX481 secondary lens, and a 13MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3M5 tertiary snapper. It will have a 32MP selfie camera.
Internals It will offer 65W fast-charging support
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With 4,213 more cases in last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 count reaches 67,152
With an increase of 4,213 cases in the past 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 count reached 67,152 on Monday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The number of active cases in the country rose to 44,029, while 20,916 patients have been cured and discharged and one has migrated, according to the Ministry. The number of deaths in the country due to the infection reached 2,206 on Sunday.
Maharashtra, with 22,171 confirmed cases is the worst-affected due to the infection so far and is followed by Gujarat with 8,194 cases. However, Tamil Nadu surpassed the national capital in total coronavirus cases numbers. Delhi has 6,923 reported cases while Tamil Nadu has 7,204 confirmed cases. Maximum deaths due to coronavirus have so far been recorded in Maharashtra (832), followed by Gujarat which has toll of 493.
10:12 IST:84 more COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan, state tally reaches 3,898
84 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Rajasthan on Monday, taking the total number of cases and deaths to 3,898 and 108, respectively, said the state Health Department. The total number of active cases in the state stands at 1,537. Jaipur has reported the maximum number of cases in the state so far, at 1,230 followed by Jodhpur at 873.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) At night on September 19, the invaders launched a missile attack on the territory of an educational institution in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region.
This was reported on Telegram by the press service of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, Ukrinform reported.
"According to the investigation, at night on September 19, the Russian military launched a missile attack on the village of Otradne, in the Kupiansk district. According to preliminary data, the strike was carried out by one S-300 missile launched from the territory of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation. The Russian missile fell on the territory of the educational institution. Outbuildings were damaged," the statement said.
Read also: Kharkiv targeted by three Russian missiles, fire breaks ou
A pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war (Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) has been initiated.
As reported, on September 18, at about 11:00 p.m., the occupants struck three times at the Kholodna Hora district of Kharkiv. The shelling caused a fire in a non-residential building. There were no casualties. The type of missiles is being established. In addition, over 16 settlements in the region came under artillery fire over the past day.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Dec.6 (Petra) -- A cold wet air mass and a depression centered over north Syria are forecast to start affecting the country on Wednesday, bringing tangible drop in temperatures and creating cold and cloudy conditions with rain across much parts of the Kingdom.
According to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD), heavy rain is forecast during late night hours, and may be accompanied by thunder, lightning and hail. Snow showers are also expected late Wednesday in the hilly areas, the northern and southern regions with northwesterly brisk winds and gusts and speed reaching 50-60 Kph.
Daytime temperatures expected in Amman for today will reach 13 degrees Celsius, in northern cities 12 and 11in southern governorates, dropping down to 6,5 and 2 respectively. Mercury levels in the Gulf of Aqaba will register 19 degrees sliding to 11 at night.
Similar cold conditions with partly cloudy skies and rain will remain early Thursday, the JMD said, adding the depression is forecast to start weaken in the afternoon as conditions will gradually stabilize. Patches of frost and freezing conditions are forecast to prevail Thursday night and early Friday in all parts of the country, with northwesterly moderate winds, the JMD further added.
Relatively cold weather is expected on Friday with clouds at various altitudes and frost formation in the desert regions and hilly areas, the JMD further added.
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Hunting license application deadlines are approaching
Minnesota's state government shutdown will not affect upcoming hunting seasons or prevent a mid-season walleye regulation change at Lake Mille Lacs.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Orange Jordan supported the Daad competition for Arabic digital content for university students, according to a statement from the telecoms company.
The winners were announced recently during the closing ceremony, held by the Association of Information and Communication Technology Companies ([email protected] ), in partnership with the Crown Prince Foundation at Al Hussein Technical University, in the presence of representatives from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Orange Jordan, sponsors, universities faculties and competing students.
The youth who participated in the competition showed remarkable distinction in their projects and pride in the Arabic language through providing innovative content in line with the needs of the Internet and digital topics that are gaining more importance, in addition to showing the spirit of cooperation and hard work, read the statement.
Five of the 32 teams won the competition.“Sutour” team won for having a video regarding the impact of technological developments on engineering in the engineering category.
“Noe'd Al Qada” team won with an article titled“Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education” in the business category.
“Future Youth” team was recognised for a video regarding the digital world and agriculture in the agriculture category.
“Wahi” team presented a video about a website for medical consultations for mothers for the health category, and the“Unknown but Exist” team won for a video about a digital application for new tourist destinations for the tourism category.
The competition seeks to increase Arabic content on the Internet, where the number of Arabic speakers is around 400 million, and it is the fifth most widely spoken language in the world.
The Daad initiative aims to include the Arabic language within the Fourth Industrial Revolution based on the digital developments and its different areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics and the Internet of Things, according to the statement.
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Istanbul, Turkey Nov 20, 2023 (Issuewire )
Continuing its tour across the Americas, ForenScope , a leader in forensic technology, recently made a significant impact at Inter Forensics 2023 in Brazil, following its visit to the United States. The ForenScope team, with its high-tech super spectral and multispectral devices, became a focal point of the event, drawing attention from professionals and enthusiasts alike in the field of forensic science.
At Inter Forensics 2023, ForenScope demonstrated its latest innovations in forensic technology, including the Superspectral , 8K, CSI Pro, and Contactless LITE devices. These advanced tools are designed to offer unparalleled precision and efficiency in forensic investigations, addressing a wide range of applications from crime scene investigation to lab analysis.
The event was a significant opportunity for ForenScope to connect with its Brazilian partners and end-users, many of whom are already reaping the benefits of ForenScope's state-of-the-art devices. Additionally, numerous future users had the chance to experience firsthand the unique features and capabilities of these cutting-edge forensic tools.
ForenScope's presence at Inter Forensics 2023 highlights its commitment to advancing forensic science through innovative technology. The company's breakthroughs in super spectral and multispectral imaging are transforming the way forensic investigations are conducted, offering more precise and reliable results.
The event in Brazil further solidified ForenScope's position as a trailblazer in the field of forensic technology. With a growing network of partners and users worldwide, ForenScope is dedicated to continuing its mission of providing advanced solutions that enhance the capabilities of law enforcement and forensic professionals globally.
As ForenScope extends its reach in Latin America and beyond, the company remains focused on its goal of revolutionizing forensic science, guided by its motto: "See More, Solve More."
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