The vast majority of Americans think that there is political bias in news coverage, a new Gallup/Knight Foundation poll found.
86% of Americans said that the media is biased, with 49% of respondents saying that there is “a great deal” of political bias in news coverage and 37% saying there is “a fair amount” of bias, according to the poll.
People are more concerned with other people’s news sources than they are with their own; when given a choice, 69% of Americans were concerned about bias in the news that other people were viewing, while 29% were concerned about the bias in their own news sources. 56% of respondents agreed that there was political bias in the news source that they relied on the most, the poll found.
The poll found that Americans are divided along party lines when it comes to trusting the media. Republicans distrust the media more than Democrats – 71% of Republicans reported viewing the media “very” or “somewhat” unfavorably, while 22% of Democrats and 52% of independents said the same.
The poll also found that Americans viewed political bias in news as a “major problem” and that they perceive inaccuracies in news as purposeful and intended to push a specific agenda.
73% of respondents said that bias is a “major problem,” compared to 65% who said it was a major problem in 2017. A majority of Americans – 54% – said that inaccuracies were intentional because reporters were misrepresenting facts, and 28% believed reporters made up facts entirely, the poll found.
When asked about news organizations that they distrust, 89% of Americans said that those organizations are trying to push a certain agenda. Only 12% said that the organizations they distrust were failing to report the facts accurately despite an honest attempt to do so.
The spread of misinformation online was the issue that most people – 78% – agreed was a “major problem.” 73% of respondents wanted to see internet companies do something to curb the spread of misinformation online.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
Israel has shortened quarantine for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients to ease the pressure on the economy, government officials said on Monday, Trend reports citing Xinhua .
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Health Minister Nitzan Horwitz decided to cut the mandatory isolation period for asymptomatic patients from seven to five days, the PM's office and health ministry said in separate statements.
The decision will take effect starting from Wednesday, said the statements.
'Israel is now facing the highest morbidity of the Omicron wave,' Bennett said, warning the pandemic is 'placing heavy pressure on the economy.'
The prime minister added that the shortened isolation will 'enable us to continue safeguarding public health and to keep the economy going at the same time.'
It is the second time the Israeli government decided to reduce the quarantine time, which had been cut from 10 days to seven last week.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Uyi Akpata, has said the country is hitting enviable milestones in the game, adding that the future of the game in the country is well assured.
While speaking about the hosting of Africa’s U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier later in the month, he said the development speaks of the rising profile of the country as a cricket facility standard in this region.
“The board of the Nigeria Cricket Federation set quite some goals when it came on and one them is the development of World Class facilities, which as at last count we have racked up six that fully completed in three key states, Lagos, Edo, and Abuja,” he said.
He said this complements the grassroots projects that have been going on side by side across the country, including the massive recruitment into the game in the North East states of the country.
He added: “We have development officers recruited across the country and tasked on some key goals that border on the enrolment of youth into the game and the result has been very encouraging.”
This year, he said apart from Borno and Gombe States being able to present teams at national youth events, that the board has developed and expanded the development project to include more states.
“During the last school break, most of the South-South and the South East States had comprehensive cricket camps and we have been expanding our talent pools which I believe will give the country more room to engage and prepare more youths for a better future through the game.”
Earlier in the month, Nigeria competed in the maiden ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup Qualifier which was won by Rwanda, but Uyi argued that continuous exposure of Nigeria’s local talents to international events has its place in the development of the players.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has appreciated the role of the State of Qatar in the process of mutual release of Iranian and American detainees.
A statement released by the Omani Foreign Ministry yesterday said:“Oman says it appreciates the great cooperation shown by Iran and the United States with the efforts made by the Sultanate of Oman and the sisterly State of Qatar in this regard.” The Sultanate hopes that positive steps will continue in a way that preserves the stability of the region and consolidates the principles of international peace and security.
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi announced that five citizens of the United States of America who were detained in the Islamic Republic of Iran are now en route to Doha International Airport (DIA) after they had been released in a swap with the Islamic Republic of Iran as part of an agreement between the two nations on exchange of detainees mediated by the State of Qatar.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


France provides military equipment, offers aid to explosion victims in Armenia
(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, during her visit to Armenia, declared that Paris would provide undisclosed military equipment to Yerevan. However, she refrained from providing specific details regarding this arrangement.
Furthermore, Colonna announced that France would accept four Armenians who were injured in a fuel explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh the previous week. She made this announcement after visiting a Yerevan hospital where a portion of the 300 individuals injured in the explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 170 people, is currently receiving medical treatment.
“France has given its agreement to the conclusion of future contracts with Armenia that will allow the delivery of military equipment to Armenia so that it can ensure its defense,” Colonna stated, as said by a news agency.
“I can’t give many details,” she also said. “If I have to go a little further, know that there are things that were already agreed between Armenia and France and that are in progress.”
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


The Lagos State government is considering the imposition of curfew, as part of efforts to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed this during a press conference on Friday while giving an update on the disease.
“Are we moving in the direction of curfew soon? Yes, we are,” he said in response to a question on the restriction of movement in Lagos.
He, however, explained that the state government has yet to make the proclamation as certain indices were being expected.
The governor noted that the state government would not hesitate to take the decision to shut down activities if the need arises.
He said, “There are indices that need to happen; there are numbers that we need to see for us to know that we need to shut down everywhere, but we have not seen that number.
“As we are having cases coming in, we are also excited because we are seeing a very positive response and patients also at the edge of being discharged and that for us shows that there are some balances coming in.”
Watch the full video of the governor’s briefing below:
Source: Channels TV


Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says his law firm is expected to open soon.
Speaking to the media yesterday after being questioned at the Valelevu Police Station, Sayed-Khaiyum said the start-up is coming along.
He said it has not started yet.
Meanwhile Sayed-Khaiyum’s interview has been suspended pending further questioning.
Chief of Intelligence and Investigations Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci said that the former Attorney-General has been released as investigations continue.


Get Truthdig's headlines in your inbox!
California Water Wars: Another Form of Asset Stripping?
Bibi and Boehner
The Mark of Terror
Country Music, Tea Party 'Populism' and Ted Cruz
By Reinhold Niebuhr
By Perry Anderson $26.37
Implicit in “SNL’s” version of Nugent—played in the “Fox & Friends” skit by Bill Hader—is that the right-wing rocker is, well, off his rocker.
View the most popular tags overall?
Posted on Mar 28, 2015
A Progressive Journal of News and Opinion
Publisher Zuade Kaufman | Editor Robert Scheer
© 2015 Truthdig, LLC. All rights reserved.
Website development by Hop Studios


Bhopal: Stating that at least eight people have lost their lives so far in the flash floods, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Saturday said the rescue efforts are on to help those trapped.
Briefing the media here, Chauhan said there was flooding at several places following incessant rains over the last few days.
“Rewa and Satna were in particular affected. In Satna, at least 600 people have taken shelter in relief camps.but the situation there is now under control. It is raining heavily in Bhopal since last night,” he said, adding that there was water logging in many slum areas.
The Chief Minister further said many parts of the state have been inundated and the helicopters are carrying out sorties to provide assistance to the flood-hit people in Rewa and Satna districts.
“In Satna, the army helicopters have saved the lives of almost five people, but the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) helped 4,000 people in the entire region during floods,” Chauhan said.
The Chief Minister further said the administration is ready for the challenge and all rescue teams have been put on standby.
“Several packets of food have also been distributed to the people affected by flood. And as per requirement, the people will also be shifted to the relief camps,” he added.


GUNTUR: BJP State president Kanna Lakshminarayana alleged that TDP government was misleading public by changing the names of Central welfare schemes as those launched by the State government.
Addressing a press conference at Guntur on Wednesday, he claimed that the party was awakening the public in this connection through ‘Intintiki BJP’ programme. He said nine lakh pamphlets have been distributed during the programme. He alleged that there was no impact of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in the Telangana polls — even traditional TDP voters opposed Naidu and voted for TRS.
He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reputation was intact, despite the BJP’s showing in the polls. Expressing confidence that Modi would come to power in the 2019 general elections, he said that Seema Andhra voters too went against the ruling TDP.


Madrid Bombing Raises ETA Concerns
At least four people were injured when a car bomb exploded at the Madrid airport on Saturday. If the separatist group ETA is responsible, as the Spanish government has charged, the blast would signal the end of a cease-fire that began in March.
Wait, before you go…
Two police officers who were examining the vehicle parked close to terminal four were among those injured.
The government said Basque separatist group ETA had carried out the attack — ending a ceasefire declared in March.
The ETA ceasefire came after four decades of violence aimed at creating an independent Basque state in the north of the country.
If you're reading this, you probably already know that non-profit, independent journalism is under threat worldwide. Independent news sites are overshadowed by larger heavily funded mainstream media that inundate us with hype and noise that barely scratch the surface. We believe that our readers deserve to know the full story. Truthdig writers bravely dig beneath the headlines to give you thought-provoking, investigative reporting and analysis that tells you what’s really happening and who’s rolling up their sleeves to do something about it.
Like you, we believe a well-informed public that doesn’t have blind faith in the status quo can help change the world. Your contribution of as little as $5 monthly or $35 annually will make you a groundbreaking member and lays the foundation of our work.Support Truthdig


(MENAFN- AzerNews) Azerbaijani Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad
Nabiyev has visited a monument to National Leader Heydar Aliyev in
The minister paid tribute to Great Leader Heydar Aliyev, and
laid flowers at the monument.
He was accompanied by Azerbaijani Ambassador to Georgia Faig
Guliyev and other officials.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal met John Mangudya, governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and envoy of President Robert Mugabe.
The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and Sellal expressed his country's readiness to promote cooperation with Zimbabwe in the economic arenas. The Zimbabwean official was set to deliver a message from Mugabe to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


New York to host 27 Egyptian artifacts auction
(MENAFN) New York will be seeing the selling of twenty-seven unique antiquities from ancient Egypt next month.
The auction will take place in the globally renowned auction house Christie's on 18 April where some of the pieces are expected to sell for more than USD1, 000,000.
Amongst the pieces is a rare statue of the Sekhim-Ankh-Ptah who lived between 2389 and 2255 BC. This relic is expected to fetch between USD1 million and USD1.5 million.
Museums were robbed and looted with artifacts damaged or stolen, after the revolution which ousted long-term dictator Hosni Mubarak in 2011, according to the Ministry of Antiquities.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Minister: (Peace restored in Karachi due to security forces operation: Dastgir)December 29, 2015
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir has said that the government gives priorities to the protection of citizens and Karachi operation would continue.
Talking to a news channel on Wednesday, he said peace has been restored in Karachi due to security forces operation.
He said crime ratio has also been decreased as a result of Karachi operation which was started with the consensus of all political parties.
He said the federal government would address all reservations of the Sindh government regarding the operation.


New Delhi, Aug 10 :The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the Lok Sabha that there are only two people who have purchased properties in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370, in which the former state’s special status was removed, thus making way for people from other states to buy land.
The MHA has said in a written reply in Parliament that there are only two people who have purchased properties in Jammu and Kashmir in the past 2.5 years since the Centre’s action.
As per the information provided by the Jammu and Kashmir administration, two people from outside J&K have purchased two properties in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir since August 2019.
The revelation came from MoS Home Nityanand Rai in Lok Sabha in response to an unstarred question.
The MHA has further said that no instance of hardship was experienced by the government and people of other states purchasing property in J&K.Article 370 gave exclusive rights to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir with its special status, which was removed in a landmark move in 2019 when the state was also bifurcated into two Union Territories.


(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Bangkok : Thailand will begin construction of the THB 290 billion (USD 8.82 billion) U-Tapao aviation city early in 2023, reports said citing a government spokesperson on January 27.
The project will generate 15,600 additional jobs in the first five years and drive growth in Thailand's aviation industry, Tipanan Sirichana said, according to reports.
The investment plan is slated to turn the Vietnam-war era U-Tapao airport into a new international airport linked up with a budget terminal, Don Muang airport, and the country's main Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The public-private project located in Thailand's industrial east will cover 1,040 hectares (2,570 acres) and is aimed at attracting tourists, said Tipanan.
The project named 'Eastern Aviation City' will also include a free trade zone for cargo, an aviation training centre and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, a government website shows.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Grant was joined by Mayor Kevin Johnson who talked about the chances of keeping the Kings in Sacramento. Kevin said that the most difficult thing is the emotional roller coaster that the community has to constantly deal with. Kevin Johnson also said that the long term investment is one of the most important things about keeping the Kings in Sacramento. Kevin said that the four things that will get this deal done are ownership, the market, fans, and the corporate base. Mayor Johnson stressed the fact that we need 10,000 pledges for the herewebuy.org movement. Grant asked Kevin if he was bothered by the fact that it was not a unanimous vote for the arena deal. Kevin said he was not at all bothered by it, he said that people are always going to have different opinions and as long as you’re getting the majority vote it’s worth it.
AUDIO FOR MOBILE USERS:
Grant Napear interview: Mayor Kevin Johnson


POTA was repealed for vote bank politics: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the decision of UPA government to repeal POTA in 2004 was a mistake and was taken for the sake of “vote bank politics”, which led to rise in the incidents of terrorism between 2004 and 2008.
Intervening in the debate on the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019, Shah said that BJP government had no intention to misuse the amendments being proposed to strengthen the NIA.
“It (POTA) was repealed to save the vote bank politics. It was helpful in protecting the borders of the country,” he said.
He said that the decision to repeal the POTA, taken by the first UPA government in its first Cabinet meeting, was a “political decision”.
Shah said the opposition members can do their politics but should not use the parliament for this.
Home Minister Shah, who faced some interruptions from opposition members, said the decision to repeal POTA was wrong and the view was also shared by security agencies.
“There was such rise in terrorism between 2004 and 2008 that the UPA had to bring the NIA Bill,” he said, adding that if there were POTA, Mumbai blasts could have been prevented.
Referring to the points made by AIMIM member Asaduddin Owaisi, Shah said the government acts tough against any form of terrorism without looking at one’s religion and referred to the “tough action” in cases relating to the LTTE.
Shah urged members to speak with caution as their remarks can have implications in the long run.
“If we are not united, it can boost the morale of terrorists,” said Shah.(ANI)


Bijan Zangeneh, after a meeting with Tina Joemat-Pettersson, his South African counterpart, expressed hope that the two countries will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
“It is expected that the two countries will sign an MoU on Sunday (April 24),” said Zanganeh.
He said that considering the South African president’s visit to Iran, it is expected that the MoU will be signed in a ceremony attended by the presidents of the two countries.
He pointed out that Iran supplied 40 percent of South Africa’s crude oil imports before sanctions and said "During the sanctions these imports were halted and now we are trying to resume the shipments".
“Now the price is the main issue and Iran had said that we only accept the competitive prices of the market,” he added.
He also said that Iran was invited to invest in building a refinery in South Africa and said “We urged them to provide their offer and in turn, invited them to continue their investment in Iran’s refining and petrochemical sectors as before.”


SU sets goal to improve security
WINCHESTER — Shenandoah University has created a task force charged with improving security and technology in its residence halls.
SU currently has nine residence halls housing more than 900 students…
To See This and Every Local Story from The Winchester Star, Click Here to Become a Subscriber!
Login to view the full story


MELBOURNE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Thursday in Melbourne, at which time he announced that this year’s Junior Olympics will be held over the summer in Brevard County.
Brevard County will also be hosting the AAU Sunshine State Games.
The games will be held at various schools throughout the county in late July through the first week of August.
According to DeSantis, Florida last hosted the Junior Olympics in 2000.
He said he was “excited that this opportunity kind of fell into our lap,” after it was pulled from being hosted in Virginia, and said the Junior Olympics would have a significant economic impact to the state and bring the community together.
The governor also touched on education, saying distance learning, which has been going on across the state since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, has been among the most effective in the country.
He said the state will now put aside millions of dollars to better the state’s educational system as students return to campuses, including $64 million for achievement gaps, including a summer program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade who need help with their reading proficiency.
The governor said the state’s goal is to have 90 percent of students proficient in reading by 2024.
DeSantis also announced that students who are graduating next spring will be able to take the ACT and SAT for free.
He said he would like to see schools reopen, but will be leaving that decision to be made at the local level.


The government has today launched a new Mental health employment strategy to help more workers with mental health problems find, and stay in, employment.
As part of a new package of support the government has launched nine pilot occupational health advice lines to support businesses in helping their workers with mental health problems.
These advice lines will give employers direct access to occupational health professionals and enable them to identify the services they need to help their staff.
A new network of mental health co-ordinators will also be launched in every Jobcentre Plus district, to improve the employment opportunities of jobseekers who suffer from poor mental health.
Government-backed work placements will also be piloted to help people return to work.
Ministers will also look to extend the Access to Work programme to help more people with mental health difficulties find and stay in work.
Work and pensions secretary Yvette Cooper, said: “We know that work is good for people and that’s why we want to give everyone the support they need to stay in a job, or get back to work. Today we are giving people with mental health conditions this support.
“We are also helping employers understand what they can do to help people stay in their jobs and manage their condition so that they don’t have to leave work and fall on to benefits at all.”
Depression affects one in six people in the UK and causes one of the main disabling conditions in this country.


No public recommendations added yet.
Led Screens Pvt Ltd
We provide custom built message scrolling boards, welcome board at reception area of your office, dual sided display board, token display in banks, stock market ticker screens, destination signs of public transportation vehicles, queue management display boards for hospitals, banks embassies, airlines etc.
Vote For Led Screens Pvt Ltd
The voting system is a way for customers of Led Screens Pvt Ltd to change its popularity at Start Local. You may vote for or against Led Screens Pvt Ltd and your vote will affect its score on Start Local.
If you vote positively for the business you may also choose to leave a public recommendation to tell other people about your great experience with the business.
Note: A negative vote will count against this business's score but will not be displayed publicly. Read here for more info on voting.
Have you already registered with us?
We just need to know if you've already registered with Start Local? If so you should have already selected a password and validated your email address. If not, don't worry it's easy and will take less than 40 seconds.


Arsenal’s first-team players and head coach Mikel Arteta have agreed to a pay cut to help with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Premier League club said the “voluntary agreement” sees those involved having their annual earnings reduced by 12.5%.
The club’s core coaching staff are also among those taking cuts to their pay.
If the Gunners hit certain targets on the pitch, the club says “agreed amounts” will be paid back.
“We will be able to make those repayments as hitting these targets, which the players can directly influence, will mean our financial position will be stronger,” Arsenal said.


PM Imran Khan chairs federal cabinet meeting
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has chaired the meeting of federal cabinet in Islamabad, on Tuesday.
The federal cabinet meeting will discuss political situation of the country and the national matters.
According to details, the participants have also deliberated on the ongoing political and economic condition of the country while suggestions regarding improvement in the performance of the government officials were also presented.
Meanwhile, the members of the session also got briefing over the prices of electricity and gas.


JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Hytrol tells Region 8 News in a press release that they have had, "several employees with confirmed cases of COVID-19."
The company says that the employees infected are, "currently quarantined at home where they have been since they became aware of the potential exposure," the press release stated.
The company said their, "thoughts and prayers go out to these employees
and their families."
The release stated that the “Hytrol Medical Clinic team was instrumental in care thus far and will continue to support the care plan, including checking in with them regularly.”


New DelhiAbout 22 months ago, in August 2019, when the Modi government took the historic decision to abolish the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, there were sharp statements from the leaders of the Valley. All the leaders were placed under house arrest, security forces were deployed on a large scale, the internet was suspended for a long time. Now the situation has changed. The same leaders who were talking rhetoric were discussing the future of the state with PM Modi in Delhi on Thursday in an atmosphere of harmony. There was talk of erasing the distance of hearts. After the meeting, PM Modi indicated that the government is preparing to hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir soon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the process of delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir has to be completed at a fast pace so that assembly elections can be held there and an elected government can be formed which will strengthen the development of the state. After the all-party meeting with the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister in a series of tweets also said that the priority of the government is to strengthen democracy at the grassroots level in the Union Territory. Describing the all-party meeting as an important step in the ongoing efforts to bring Jammu and Kashmir as a developed state, he said, “Our priority is to strengthen democracy at the grassroots level in Jammu and Kashmir.” He said, “Delimitation has to be done at a fast pace so that elections can be held in Jammu and Kashmir and there is an elected government which will strengthen the all-round development of the state.” Terming sitting discussions and exchange of views as a great strength of democracy, the Prime Minister said, “I told the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir that the people, especially the youth, have to be provided political leadership in Jammu and Kashmir and their aspirations have to be met.” Fulfillment has to be ensured. Sources said that the Prime Minister carefully listened to all the suggestions and arguments from the leaders involved in the meeting and said that all have expressed their views in the meeting with an open mind. He said that the meeting was called for an open discussion, at the center of which was to build a bright future for Kashmir. The main issue of the meeting was to strengthen the democratic process in the Union Territory and the Prime Minister assured all the political parties that the Central Government was committed to its restoration in Jammu and Kashmir. According to sources, Modi insisted on holding the assembly elections there just like the successful completion of the Zilla Vikas Parishad elections. After the delimitation in the meeting, there was a discussion about holding elections and almost all the political parties agreed on it. The Prime Minister said in the meeting that even a single life lost in Jammu and Kashmir is very sad and it is everyone’s collective responsibility to protect the future generation. He stressed on giving opportunities to the youth of the Union Territory and said that they will give its fruits back to the country. Earlier, most of the political parties involved in the all-party meeting raised the demand for restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and holding of assembly elections at the earliest. Extending the hand of talks with the political leadership of Jammu and Kashmir for the first time in the last nearly two years, Prime Minister Modi held this important meeting with 14 leaders of the Union Territory to prepare a blueprint for the future strategy. This is the first such meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi himself after the removal of most provisions of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcation of the state into two union territories.
[Attribution to NBT]


General Shavendra Silva, the Army Commander, says that public gatherings such as parties and weddings, which have been banned due to the current Covid-19 situation, cannot be held at homes or other locations because this is also against quarantine regulations.
He noted that it has been announced that events such as weddings and parties that were scheduled to take place in hotels are being rescheduled to other locations.
He mentioned that they have obtained information that activities such as parties, functions, and marriages, which were temporarily prohibited beginning tomorrow (03) due to an increase in Covid-19 incidents, have now been relocated to private residences in certain areas.
He urged people to avoid hosting such parties or events at their homes because there is a high risk of the coronavirus spreading through these practices.
Meanwhile, DIG Ajith Rohana, a police spokesman, says the law will be strictly enforced against anyone who organizes parties or celebrations.


Student travel agencies offer discounts to their students on trips to foreign destinations, a sign that the nation’s financial crisis may have finally begun to take hold.
The American Travel Association said in a statement that it is encouraging students and families to make the most of the savings offered by the travel service agencies.
AAP President and CEO Andrew Puzder said that the companies are also “pursuing our own long-term financial health to ensure we’re able to meet the growing needs of our nation’s students.”
Puzder added that the savings are part of a broader strategy to increase access to affordable student travel for Americans.
The American travel association said that in 2017, the travel agency industry was worth $4.4 trillion.
Pizzey said in an interview that he believes that students are the future of the travel industry.
“They’re going to be the future consumers and they’re going


Ensure proper implementation of food scheme: Mayawati
Several central government schemes for the poor have failed to benefit them in the past so efforts should be made to ensure proper implementation of the food security programme, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati Monday said.
"Had even 50 percent of schemes made for the benefit of poor been implemented properly, we would have been able to eradicate poverty among 50 percent of our population," Mayawati said during the debate in the Rajya Sabha on the food bill.
Mayawati also questioned the need for the food security programme when there were already several food subsidy schemes running in the country.
"Why were state chief ministers not consulted before the scheme was made? The scheme has to be implemented by the states and their views were not taken," she said.
"Many political parties are linking the food bill to the coming general elections... we also see truth in this," she said.
The BSP leader also demanded an increase in the quantity of food to be given to beneficiaries under the scheme and called for maintaining quality of food.
(Posted on 02-09-2013)


Cape Coast NHIS Manager Granted Bail
Mr Reindorf Osei, Manager of the Cape Coast National Health Insurance Scheme, Mr Reindorf Osei, has been granted a GH¢50,000 police enquiry bail by the police.
The Central Regional Crime Officer, Mr Frederick Wilson, told the press that Mr Osei had been granted a police enquiry bail to enable him to assist them in their investigations.
He said Mr Osei was arrested on Friday after the Chief Internal Auditor of the National Health Insurance Authority, Dr Gustav Cruickshank, had reported the case of fraud to the police.
Mr Wilson said Mr Osei co-operated with the police and was on Friday granted bail, refuting reports that he had gone into hiding.
He said Mr Osei had reported himself to the police about five times as of 2 p.m. on Monday, helping the police in investigations.
Mr Wilson said Mr Osei had told the police that he had made efforts to ensure that the purported embezzlement at the office was brought to light.
He said the police had not yet charged Mr Osei with any crime, saying that the investigations were still ongoing.
He said the suspect had appealed to the police to allow him to travel to Paris, France, for his graduation ceremony, after he had made available his travel documents to the police.
He said he had, however, advised the suspect against travelling until investigations were completed.
He said Mr Osei had told the police that his visa was only for a month’s duration, adding that the suspect had insisted that he had nothing to fear because he was not guilty.
Mr Wilson said the police were ready to ensure that anyone found culpable after investigations were complete was made to face the consequences.
Meanwhile, he said, efforts were being made to arrest the scheme accountant, Mr Osei-Tutu Bempah, who he said was believed to be on the run, to assist in investigations.
When the press visited the scheme’s office, officials said the manager had reported for work on Monday last week but had left the office with some visitors he received.
Work at the scheme office was going on smoothly at the time of the visit.


No public recommendations added yet.
DEN Bomband is one of the top Internet Broadband Service providers in the top cities like Delhi NCR, Kanpur, Jodhpur ISPs operating in India. DEN Boomband provides high-speed super fast internet between 5mbps to 100mbps without any buffering with the excellent plan. Hurry up now, please call.
how to find DEN BoombandClick To View Location
Vote For DEN Boomband
The voting system is a way for customers of DEN Boomband to change its popularity at Start Local. You may vote for or against DEN Boomband and your vote will affect its score on Start Local.
If you vote positively for the business you may also choose to leave a public recommendation to tell other people about your great experience with the business.
Note: A negative vote will count against this business's score but will not be displayed publicly. Read here for more info on voting.
Have you already registered with us?
We just need to know if you've already registered with Start Local? If so you should have already selected a password and validated your email address. If not, don't worry it's easy and will take less than 40 seconds.


KARACHI (Dunya News) - Sindh home minister Sohail Anwar Siyal while addressing a press conference in Karachi on Monday said that decision to make legislation to curb street crime was taken on the recommendations of the apex committee.
Sohail Anwar Siyal said that Sindh government has also decided to amend the street crime laws. He said that the provincial government will contact judiciary regarding the legislation.
He also informed that the government is also considering a suggestion to install trackers in new motorcycles to check the theft of motorbikes in the province.
The provincial minister further informed that Pervaiz Chandio is being appointed as DIG Jails for improvement in the working of prisons in the province.


(MENAFN) US Leader Joe Biden and South Korean Leader Yoon Suk-yeol might talk over nuclear collaboration within the strain in Korean Peninsula in a conference on Saturday, a White House press meeting stated.
The two presidents are going to negotiate many problems, as well as North Korea, it declared on Friday.
The press meeting cited an anonymous senior official statement "I think that you can expect some discussion of both nuclear cooperation as well as other technology-related issues."
Biden reached South Korea on Friday on his first three-day trip to the East Asian nation just 10 days following Yoon was chosen as the new South Korean leader.
In accord with the White House official "I think that we’re very confident that we will have a discussion about the impact on global economic issues on the global economy of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine."
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Many senior IAS and IPS officers of Jammu and Kashmir have been transferred to New Delhi and elsewhere.
The IAS officers who have been transferred include Amit Sharma who has been sent to Ladakh. Sagar D Dattatray has also been transferred to UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
IPS officer B Srinivasan has been transferred to Puducherry where he will take over as DGP.
IPS and SSP Ramban Mohita Sharma has been transferred to New Delhi.


Education Minister, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh has said enrolment under the Free Senior High School policy for September 2018 will cover more beneficiaries than in 2017.
He disclosed that there had been a 10% increase of prospective beneficiaries who have registered under the policy this year with placement expected to increase by 30% than last year. The Minister revealed this when he joined hundreds of supporters of the New Patriotic Party in the Manhyia South Constituency for a health walk and free medical screening.
He said the government would put the proper measures in place to address challenges affecting the implementation of the policy last year.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh maintained that Ghanaians had embraced the pro-poor policy and government will work to ensure the program is sustained.
“Ghanaians will be told very soon. It is going to be more exciting. The number of kids who have registered has increased by about 10% over last year. The number of kids that we are expected to place is going to be probably 30% than last year. So Ghanaians have voted positively for the Free SHS policy,” he revealed.
The Minister also said Ghanaians should expect more excitement as the government prepares to start the second round of the policy.
Health walk and Medical screening
The Minister who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Manhyia South constituency led hundreds of his constituents and other supporters of the NPP in a walk through some principal streets of the constituency.
He explained that the party in the constituency as part of its programs has decided to organize the event to their existence ahead of the party’s National delegate’s congress in Koforidua.
He said the Akufo-Addo led administration will continue to roll out policies and programs that will benefit the Ghanaian populace.
The event was climaxed with a mini-rally and free medical screening.


Islamabad February 23 2023: During the hearing of suo motu notice regarding delay in calling elections for Punjab and KP provincial assemblies, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, present in the bench, raised the question that the court should also see that the term of the assemblies in the constitution is five years and the people have elected their representatives for five years.
He said that the court also has to see whether the Chief Minister dissolved the assembly while staying within the constitution or at the behest of some political figures.
He said that "if the court comes to the conclusion during the hearing that the constitutional requirements for dissolving the assembly have not been fulfilled, then these assemblies can be restored."
The head of the bench Justice Umar Atta Bandial said that Article 224 says that elections will be held in 90 days.
He said that "time is passing quickly and the case was pending in the High Court but no decision was being taken." He said that "the court will not tolerate any violation of the Constitution."
On this occasion, Justice Athar Manullah said that the first question before the court will be whether the assembly has been dissolved under the constitution or not.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Emirates NBD, Dubai's biggest bank, reported on Thursday a 51 per cent rise in net profit in the third quarter on higher income, including net interest income and from transactions.
Emirates NBD made net profit of Dh3.8 billion in the quarter from Dh2.5 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
EFG Hermes estimated net profit of Dh3.14 billion.
In its corporate and institutional banking division, net profit was up 1 per cent 'on lower impairment allowances and higher fee income as increased equity capital market activity offset lower debt capital market volumes.'
Emirates NBD has won a lead spot on all state-led Dubai initial public offerings this year, boosting its fees and reviving a long-dormant business.
Net interest income surged 37 per cent on an 'improved loan & deposit mix' due to higher interest 'feeding through to margins' and 'strong new lending growth,' ENBD said.
Net interest margins rose to 3.57 per cent in the quarter from 2.65 per cent a year earlier and 3.09% in the second quarter.
Total assets rose 1 per cent from the previous quarter to Dh721 billion. Its non-performing loans ratio fell to 5.8 per cent from 6.1 per cent in the previous quarter. Liquidity coverage fell to a ratio of 152.2 per cent from 154.8 per cent in the second quarter.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Action News is told three people were taken to the hospital after the crash but their conditions have not been released.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- At least three people were taken to the hospital after a collision involving a Wilmington police car.
It happened just after 8:30 p.m. Monday in the area of 12th and Washington streets.
The police car and a red Kia crashed at the intersection.
The impact caused the police vehicle to flip on its side.
Broken glass and debris littered the roadway.
No further details have been released on the conditions of those taken to the hospital.
Action News has reached out to Wilmington police for an update, including what may have caused this crash.


KARACHI: Tajir Action Committee of traders on Saturday said it had agreed to put off their decision till Monday of keeping shops open till 8pm, after having a discussion with Sindh Minister for Information Nasir Hussain Shah, a private TV channel reported. Speaking to journalists, the provincial minister said that the committee had been invited for talks today at the Commissioner’s House. “We asked them to delay their decision till Monday,” he said, adding that by then, the larger extent of their demands would be met and issues resolved. He said that till then, shops will continue to shut down at 6pm. He said that the committee had put forth complaints of the attitude displayed by police and the administration. “We have suspended the Station House Officer of Saudabad after receiving complaints,” he said, adding that the government will also look into the other complaints. Nasir Shah said that coordination committees will be formed at the district level so that closer contact can be established between the trader organizations and the administration. He said that the traders will be taken into confidence prior to making decisions that affect them. “We do not wish for the economic murder of anyone,” he said. The minister said that the Sindh government did not enjoy taking such decisions but curbs were placed for the protection of people. He said that all decisions were always based on recommendations by the National Command and Operation Centre. He said that the prime minister himself identified Karachi and Hyderabad as areas where cases were on the rise. He regretted that some people were making statements based on hate and ethnic politics. “When markets were closed in Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar, no one said anything,” he said, adding that MQM and PTI were only engaging in politicking. Circling back to the traders, the minister said that the Sindh government was grateful they took their decision back. “A lot of people tell us not to hold negotiations and simply implement decisions by force,” he said, implying that the government is not in favour of such actions. He said that the government will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss the issues the traders face and the demands they have put forward. He spoke of the government’s plans to increase green cover in the city and invited everyone to plant as many trees as they can in their neighbourhoods. He complained of the centre not providing the province its due share of Rs84 billion as part of the National Finance Commission Award. He said that the economy has not improved; it’s all lies. Speaking of the opposition’s Pakistan Democratic Movement alliance, he questioned who it was that did not want it to remain.


New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): To discuss the status of ongoing developmental projects in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on wednesday called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in the national capital.
According to the official statement, the Chief Minister requested the Union Minister to extend support to Visakhapatnam – Bhogapuram beach corridor project for providing better connectivity and boost tourism and said the officials are preparing better plans for the project as directed by the Union Minister during his recent visit to the state.
Reddy said that the construction works of the western bypass in Vijayawada are on a brisk pace and urged the Union Minister to take measures to link this road to CRDA grid Road.
He said the state government has identified the lands and is ready to give for Multi-Model Logistic Park related to Vijayawada western bypass and asked the Union Minister to help to prepare DPR and move forward in this regard and added to take measures to prepare DPR and expedite works related to Vijayawada eastern bypass.
The Chief Minister said Central Transportation Department has sanctioned 20 ROBs for the state and urged the Union Minister to sanction another 17 ROBs for the state.
The Chief Minister has requested the Union Minister to take steps for the construction of 1,723 km of national highways connecting various tourist destinations, industrial nodes and special economic zones in the state and appealed for the construction of these roads connecting the centers of the newly formed districts.
The Chief Minister said the state tourism department has sent proposals for the construction of 14 ropeways across the state of which two were approved and requested the Union Minister to approve the remaining proposals.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Delhi. (ANI)
This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Source: The Print


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
A passenger from Sri Lanka has tested positive for Covid after arriving in Tamil Nadu.
IANS reported that two passengers, one from Singapore and the other from Sri Lanka tested positive on arrival from international destinations. This came following a random Covid test being done at the Chennai International Airport.
The Tamil Nadu health department is on a high vigil after the number of fresh Covid cases in the state showed an increase. The state on Wednesday reported 112 fresh Covid-19 cases taking the total number of active cases to 689.
While speaking to IANS, a senior officer of the health department said,“Earlier there were one case once in three or four days at the airport. But now daily one to six case are being reported from the airport.”
He said that this was not a welcome development and added that the state health department was well poised to take on any threat.
The officials from the health department also said that at least 18 patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals in the state due to Covid-19.
The health department said that of the 112 patients who tested positive, Chennai reported 34 fresh cases. (IANS / Colombo Gazette)
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


“We don’t feel like we’re in a race against time, because if you look at what’s happening in America, it’s been going on for a very long time,” Ms Bannister said.
The organisation has recorded more than 3,000 cases of racial discrimination over the past 12 months.
“If we could have done it a year ago, we wouldn’t have been here,” Ms Ngo said.
“But the message we’re sending out is that we need to be more careful.”
She said it was not the first time she had faced racism at the office, but she felt her voice was “getting louder”.
“It’s a big thing, but it’s not something that we feel we have to be afraid of.”
It feels like there are other people in this room who have experience of it, and it feels like it’s the norm for people to be like, ‘oh, you’re a woman’ and ‘oh you’re black’.
“The number of racial complaints in Australia has increased over the last decade, but there has been a steady decline in recent years.


Loads of problems with flooding in England could have been avoided had the country been better prepared.
That's according to a report into the floods this summer, which left more than a hundred thousand homes without clean water and electricity.
Many houses were also so badly damaged by the water that the people who owned them still aren't able to live in them.
The report says both the government and members of the public need to be ready in case similar rain storms strike.
The people behind the report say there was no government plan for what to do across the country before the flooding started.
It also says people need to take more responsibility too, as some of them ignored flood warnings.
Yorkshire, Hull and Gloucestershire, where 140,000 homes were left without water, were among the areas worst hit.


Turkey sends condolences due to terror assault in Somalia
(MENAFN)Turkey sent condolences to Somalia due to lethal terror assault in the capital Mogadishu on Tuesday.
In line with the the Foreign Ministry “We are saddened to receive the news that at least 10 people lost their lives and many were injured in a bomb blast which took place on Sept. 14 in Wadajir district in Mogadishu, Somalia.”
Somali experts announced that on Tuesday evening, a suicide bomber drove himself up at a tea shop in Mogadishu, and killed 10 people, while also wounded many others, and most of them were residents.
Moreover, one of the injured passed away later in hospital, and increased the fatality total during the assault by the al-Shabaab terror team to reach 11 deaths.
According to the report “We strongly condemn this heinous terrorist attack and extend our condolences to the friendly and brotherly people and Government of Somalia. We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to the injured.”
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Childersburg Police Department, a Police Department, in Childersburg, AL 35044, address and phone number. Police departments provide information on public safety, police reports, police dispatch, police impounds, and police services.
|Police Departments Nearby||Location|
|Harpersville Police Department||Harpersville, AL|
|Vincent Police Department||Vincent, AL|
|Sylacauga City Police Department||Sylacauga, AL|
|Columbiana Police Department||Columbiana, AL|
|Talladega City Police Department||Talladega, AL|
|Leeds Police Department||Leeds, AL|


Among the devastation there has been an incredible community response, to help those who have lost their homes and all their belongings. Neighbours have opened their doors to people in need of shelter. Others have been donating food, clothing and money. Catherine Jones has been speaking to some of those who have come out to help.
TagsNews fire grenfell ladbrooke grove grenfell tower


ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that former military ruler Pervez Musharraf made several attempts to meet him before 2007 but he did not care to meet.
He made this revelation in the parliamentary party meeting of PMLN in Islamabad on Tuesday.
Addressing the meeting, he said that he has never compromised on the principles and he never will.
The prime minister asked the party members to work hard to resolve the problems being faced by the people in their constituencies.
He said Pakistan’s economy has witnessed a positive turnaround and growing rapidly.
The prime minister said that speedy work is underway on various projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
He said the government has initiated mega energy and infrastructure projects to address the issue of power shortage and increase connectivity in the country.
Sharif said the government has overcome the issue of power shortages to a great extent and load shedding will be part of history by the end of next year.
Referring to the overall law and order situation, especially the situation in Karachi and Balochistan, he said that it has been improved.
The prime minister asserted that his government is paying special attention to the development of Balochistan.


New Delhi: Advocating for “permanent solution to the Kashmir crisis” Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said he had personally asked Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to ignore cases against first-time stone pelters.
Earlier this year, Jammu and Kashmir government has approved withdrawal of cases registered against 9,730 people involved in stone-pelting incidents, including first-time offenders, between 2008 and 2017.
“We have forgiven first-time stone pelters. I spoke to the CM of Kashmir and told her that children who were involved in stone pelting for the first time need to be let go. They might have been influenced by other people and are young children. We need to give them a second chance,” Rajnath Singh said while addressing the News18 Rising India Summit in New Delhi.
Singh also said that the government wanted “a permanent solution to the Kashmir crisis”, and that “the state will always remain a part of India”.
“Kashmir is, was and will be ours always. We want a permanent solution to the Kashmir problem and we are open to speak to anyone,” the Home Minister said, adding that government interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma was accommodating and moving forward in the direction to resolving issues.


Giving assurance to UN chief Antonio Guterres on environmental issues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India will play its "due and responsible" role at the crucial climate change negotiations in Poland next week, during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires.
The main topic of Prime Minister Modi's discussion with the UN chief was the forthcoming COP24 climate change meeting in Katowice, Poland from December 3, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said.
Modi tweeted that he had an excellent meeting with the Secretary General and that there were wide-ranging deliberations on various global issues.
"We talked about mitigating climate change and India's efforts in this regard through initiatives like the International Solar Alliance," the prime minister tweeted.
Gokhale said Secretary General Guterres said India plays a major role in climate change negotiations and acknowledged that Prime Minister Modi has taken a number of concrete steps towards addressing climate change.
"He mentioned the International Solar Alliance. The Secretary General also said that when he was in Delhi last month he had seen for himself the manner in which other campaigns the prime minister had led including the Swachh Bharat campaign having an impact on the environment," he said.
It was the Secretary General's sincere hope and expectation that in the forthcoming meeting in next week in Poland, India will pay a uniting role, will play the role of a good Samaritan.
He hoped that India would bring together the various groups of developed countries and developing countries -- those which have money those which need money -- to come up with certain solution which would eventually feed into the climate change summit that the UN chief is planning in 2019, he said.
"It was a good meeting. The prime minister assured the Secretary General that India plays an important role in climate change negotiations and that it is part of the Indian culture and civilisation to preserve the environment and that he could be rest assured that India would play its due and responsible role at COP24," he said.
According to PMO sources, the UN Secretary General has reached out to prime minister Modi twice in the last two months.
They said the meeting on Thursday signifies the importance that both leaders attach to the issue of climate change.
It reflects the respect in which the prime minister and his initiatives are held globally to take the lead on issues of global importance, the sources said.
( With inputs from PTI )


No public recommendations added yet.
Scintillating Jewellery is an exclusive diamond jewellery brand that has been in existence since 1999. Promoted by the DT Diamond Ltd, we are the most trusted brand in diamond industry since last fifteen decades. Today scintillating jewellery is known to and is being used by its millions of customers all over the world.
Vote For DT Diamonds
The voting system is a way for customers of DT Diamonds to change its popularity at Start Local. You may vote for or against DT Diamonds and your vote will affect its score on Start Local.
If you vote positively for the business you may also choose to leave a public recommendation to tell other people about your great experience with the business.
Note: A negative vote will count against this business's score but will not be displayed publicly. Read here for more info on voting.
Have you already registered with us?
We just need to know if you've already registered with Start Local? If so you should have already selected a password and validated your email address. If not, don't worry it's easy and will take less than 40 seconds.


(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Doha August 28 (QNA) - Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said Thursday that bilateral relations with the State of Qatar are built based on the strong historic and cultural bond. He added that Turkey considers Qatar a partner in the region stressing that the security of the GCC benefits Turkey. In an interview with Al Sharq newspaper Arinc noted that bilateral cooperation between both countries extend to political economic cultural defense and even the tourism sector. He added that the dialogue at the highest level gives way for nurturing stronger bilateral relation and cooperation on different regional issues. Arinc expressed his thanks to HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for participating in the inauguration of Recep Tayip Erdogan as the new President of Turkey. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that HH the Emir visited Turkey twice this year in February and July. Erdogan's last visit to the State of Qatar on the other hand was as a Prime Minister in December 2013. Focusing more specifically on bilateral relations the Deputy Prime Minister said that relations with the State of Qatar are viewed as strategic. He added that the Turkish administration is looking to bolster ties in military economic investment and agricultural fields. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the level of bilateral trade registered at $862 million last year. He said that the two countries are working on improving bilateral trade to cross the $1 billion mark. The Turkish Deputy Prime Minister said that the administration in Turkey is in close contact with Qatar on regional affairs such as the Palestinian issues and developments in Syria and Iraq. He highlighted that bilateral cooperation with Qatar helps bring stability peace and development a step closer to the region. On the Syrian crisis he said that the Syrian people have been subjected to unprecedented violence that took the lives of more than 200000 people. More than half of the population he added live without their basic needs and more than three million people are now seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Syrian refugees in Turkey have exceeded one million. The cost of hosting them has crossed the $3 billion mark.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (KUNA) -- The US expresses "grave concern" about the Cambodian government's dissolution of the country's main opposition party, the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), based on meritless and politicized allegations that it participated in a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
A statement by the White House on Thursday noted that "It is becoming increasingly evident to the world that the Cambodian government's restrictions on civil society, suppression of the press and banning of more than 100 opposition leaders from political activities have significantly set back Cambodia's democratic development and placed its economic growth and international standing at risk." The US "will take concrete steps to respond to the Cambodian government's deeply regrettable actions," it said.
"As a first step, we will terminate support for the Cambodian National Election Committee and its administration of the upcoming 2018 national election. On current course next year's election will not be legitimate, free or fair." The Cambodian government still has time to reverse course, the White House said.
"We call on the Royal Government of Cambodia to undo its recent actions against the CNRP, release imprisoned CNRP leader Kem Sokha, and allow opposition parties, civil society and the media to maintain their legitimate activities," the statement said. (end) rm.mb
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Police are appealing for witnesses after a brawl outside a city bar.
Officers were called to Main Sprit Weind near Rift and Co, formerly Revolution, at about 5.45am on Sunday, after a fight involving a number of people.
The bar was closed at the time.
Four people were injured and four people were arrested, and a police investigation is ongoing.
None of the injuries were thought to be life-threatening, but there was believed to have been a number of people fighting and bottles were thrown.
Police are now appealing for witnesses who were around the area at the time.
Anyone with information can contact police on 101.


Cambodia on Wednesday confirmed two more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 13, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said in a statement.
The Southeast Asian nation has officially reported a total of 2,440 confirmed COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic in January last year, the MoH said, adding that currently, there are 1,234 active cases in the kingdom.
Cambodia began its anti-COVID-19 inoculation drive on Feb. 10. As of Tuesday, more than 400,600 people in the priority groups had been vaccinated against the virus, a government report showed.
In full: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-03/31/c_139850181.htm


How does stress affect the immune system?
As functional medicine providers, we understand the importance of addressing the root cause of a patient’s health issues. Stress is one of the most common root causes of many health issues, and it can have a significant impact on the immune system. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how stress affects the immune system and what we can do to help our patients manage their stress levels.
When a person experiences stress, their body releases hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones can have a direct effect on the immune system, suppressing its ability to fight off infection and disease. This can lead to an increased risk of illness and infection, as well as a weakened immune response to vaccines.
Stress can also lead to an increase in inflammation, which can further weaken the immune system. Chronic inflammation can lead to a variety of health issues, including autoimmune diseases, allergies, and even cancer.
In addition to the physical effects of stress on the immune system, it can also have psychological effects. Stress can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression, which can further weaken the immune system. It can also lead to poor sleep, which can further weaken the immune system.
Fortunately, there are a number of ways that we can help our patients manage their stress levels. We can recommend lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, healthy eating, and adequate sleep. We can also recommend stress-reducing activities such as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.
We can also recommend supplements and herbs that can help to reduce stress and support the immune system. These include adaptogenic herbs such as ashwagandha, Rhodiola, and holy basil, as well as vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, zinc, and selenium.
Finally, we can recommend therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and counseling to help our patients manage their stress levels.
By addressing the root cause of our patients’ health issues, we can help them to improve their overall health and wellbeing. By understanding how stress affects the immune system, we can help our patients to manage their stress levels and support their immune system.


Former Prime Minister and economist Manmohan Singh has suggested few structural reforms to deal with the economic challenges which the country is facing. During an interview he said that the government first had to acknowledge the crisis.
He said the there has already been a lot of time loss. He further added that instead of wasting its political capital by adopting a sector-wise piecemeal approach, or on monumental blunders like demonetisation, the time has now come for the government to carry out the next generation of structural reforms.
He added that the crisis was of a different kind.
He has said that the blunder of demonetisation has triggered the slowdown. He has suggested remedial measures to reverse the fall in growth. It would take a few years to get out of the slowdown if the government acted sensibly now. He went on to add that the two most important things to do were simplifying and rationalising the Goods and Service Tax regime and finding innovative ways to boost rural consumption and revive agriculture.Share this to your,


Switzerland decides to provide Ukraine with arms
(MENAFN) The security policy committee of the Berne parliament voted in favor of allowing other nations to send weapons developed in Switzerland to Ukraine on Tuesday. Current Swiss law forbids such shipments to nations engaged in international hostilities.
A resolution to modify the War Materiel Act to remove the requirement that European Union nations who want to provide Kiev with weapons declare their intent to refrain from reexport was passed by the committee with 14 votes in favor and 11 votes against. According to a statement from the committee, the proposal suggests suspending the requirement "in cases where there is a violation of the international ban on resorting to force, and specifically in the case of the Russian-Ukrainian war."
According to the statement, “a majority of the commission deemed that Switzerland should contribute to European security, which goes through more significant assistance to Ukraine.”
One of the suggestions called for rescinding the non-reexport declaration in situations when the United Nation General Assembly determined by a vote of two-thirds that an unlawful use of force had taken place. According to AFP, the other proposal, which ultimately passed, called for an emergency law that would nullify the need expressly for Ukraine in the face of the ongoing conflict with Russia.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Qatar Awami League to hold blood donation
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Qatar Awami League, a socio-cultural organisation, is going to organise a blood donation campaign on September 3 from 9am to 8pm at the Blood Donation Unit of Hamad General Hospital.
Qatar Awami League is going to conduct the campaign on the occasion of National Mourning Day of Bangladesh and 42nd Death Anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Muzibur Rahman.
A statement from the organisation said: 'It is our moral duty to help the patients who have been suffering from shortage of blood.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) provincial head Sikandar Sherpao on Thursday asked the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to conduct an inquiry into irregularities in the Billion Tree Tsunami Afforestation Project (BTTAP).
In a statement, he said that Auditor General of Pakistan’s report had unveiled irregularities of Rs247 million in the project.
Sikandar said that PIT’s previous government had wasted the taxpayers’ money on Peshawar Beautification Plan, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), BTTAP and so-called reforms in education and health departments. He said that the PTI-led government had failed to take measures for the progress and economic prosperity of the nation.
The QWP leader said that his party believed in serving the people and its struggle for the rights of the poor people would continue.


(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva has said that the rumours that a curfew is being imposed in the next few days are untrue.
The Army Commander who is also the Chief of Defence Staff and the Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated that despite such rumours no decision has been taken to impose a curfew during the festive season.
The Army Commander said that the isolation of Laksanda Sevana Housing Scheme in Wellampitiya had been lifted from yesterday. The ‘Laksanda Sevana’ scheme had been isolated for more than two months.
But he said steps have been taken to isolate several new areas such as Trincomalee, Abhayapuram Grama Niladhari Division, Jinnanagar area and Avissawella, Kosgama and Ruwanwella police divisions.


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


ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali said on Tuesday that orders have been issued for the disconnection of electricity supply to several defaulters including the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Capital Development Authority (CDA), Parliament Lodges and President Secretariat.
Talking to the media in Islamabad on Tuesday after visiting the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) headquarters, he said that an across the board campaign has been started against the power theft and defaulters.
The state minister said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has given the Ministry of Water and power the time of one month to recover the receivables and check the power pilferage.
Abid Sher Ali said that electricity will only be given to the consumers paying their bills. He further said that an effective policy is being evolved to reduce duration of loadshedding.


Confirmed infections of coronavirus have more than tripled in Peru over the past week, the South American country’s health ministry reported on Tuesday.
A total of 10,303 cases have been confirmed in the country — a jump from 2,954 reported by authorities on April 7.
On Monday, Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra said the rapid increase in cases is due to more people being tested across the country.
The goal is to reach 12,000 tests a day, said Vizcarra, adding that more than 87,000 tests have been administered so far.
As of Tuesday evening, 230 people have died from coronavirus in Peru, according to the health ministry.


(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 25th March, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Saturday received Ramadan well-wishers at Al Dhiyafa Majlis in Khozam area here on the third day of the holy month.
He received the greetings of Sheikhs, senior officials and heads of local government departments as well as dignitaries and Emiratis, who prayed to Allah Almighty to revisit the fasting month with more goodness, progress, security, safety and prosperity for the UAE and its people.
The reception was attended by several top officials of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Russia confirmed 22,934 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the country’s total caseload to 3,448,203, the country’s COVID-19 response center said in a statement.
The number of deaths increased by 531 to 62,804.
Moscow, which remains to be hardest-hit, has logged a total of 867,215 cases, including 5,001 cases in the past 24 hours, Xinhua news agency reported on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the country reported 24,755 new recoveries in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 2,825,430.
Russian authorities said the country detected its first case of a new infectious coronavirus strain on Sunday, which was first discovered in Britain last month.
Russia on Tuesday decided to extend its suspension of flights to and from Britain until February 1, amid concerns over the new COVID-19 variant.
To date, more than 94.2 million coronavirus tests have been conducted across the country.


(MENAFN- PR Newswire)
School Bus Workers Gaining Power Across Texas Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers at DS Bus are the latest group of school bus workers to join Teamsters Local 577.
'These drivers joined the Teamsters because they want better wages, more paid time off, a voice on the job, and all of the other improvements that come with a Teamster contract,' said Al Brito, Local 577 President. 'With the enthusiasm and tenacity that these brave men and women have, I'm confident that they can secure an agreement that reflects how valuable they are to both their employer and their community.'
DS Bus is the third location in Amarillo where workers voted to become part of Local 577 in less than two months – drivers at the company join more than 100 bus workers at Hallcon and First Student who won their union elections earlier this winter.
'I voted to join the union because at Teamster-represented bus companies, workers get annual raises and are treated with dignity and respect,' said Boni Garcia, a DS bus driver. 'The more of us that join the union, the stronger we are, the better our contracts will be!'
'Now that we have the backing of 1.2 million Teamsters, we can make sure that the company treats us with the respect and dignity that we deserve,' said David Bond, a Hallcon driver. 'We're much stronger together than we are as individuals!'
'The message I have for other workers who are thinking about forming their union is they should engage in this fight and do all that they can,' said Johnny Turner, a First Student driver. 'Not only to help us or themselves, but to help everyone.'
Teamsters Local 577 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout North Texas. For more information, go to teamsterslocalunion577.com.
Matt McQuaid, (202) 624-6877
SOURCE Teamsters Local 577
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) Islamabad [Pakistan], October 18 (ANI): Members of political, social welfare, trade and religious organizations on Sunday staged a protest against the rising crime in Taxila city of Pakistan's Rawalpindi district, local media reported.
The members of the organizations also protested against the police failure to provide protection to the people. The protest rally was taken out from Mughal market where three armed robbers looted a trader, Dawn reported.
The protesters, mostly political leaders and traders' representatives, said they were living in fear and panic. They said that robberies and the use of weapons had become routine.
They said police inaction had encouraged criminals to commit crimes in broad daylight in Taxila and Wah which had created unrest among the residents, the Pakistani publication reported.
The protestors said it seemed that criminals are above the law and police are supporting them.
The protestors further stated that dozens of motorcycles were snatched within a week but none of them have been recovered. They urged the chief minister, IGP and other authorities concerned to restore peace in the city, Dawn reported.
Meanwhile, the representatives of local traders said they had repeatedly informed the police about the rising incidents of robberies, but no action had been taken.
According to the Pakistani publication, former Punjab assembly member Umer Farooq, later told media persons that crime had increased because of inefficient police officers.
He urged the authorities to take action against criminals and punish them and replace corrupt police officers.
“The situation has created panic among the traders as well as citizens,” he said, holding the acting city police officer responsible for the surge in theft cases. Zeeshan Siddique Butt, a local leader said three robberies in daytime were reported on a single day in which two traders and one family were deprived of cash and valuables worth millions of rupees, Dawn reported.
He said that a family was looted at gunpoint by two persons wearing a police uniform and they fired bullets over the vehicle when the driver tried to flee. Malik Amees Rasheed, a local trader leader said the increasing number of robberies and snatching of motorcycles and mobile phones in Taxila and Wah was proof of the incompetence of the police.
Syed Haider Ali Shah, a local political leader, said in the last couple of days robbers had targeted a large number of traders and snatched cash and mobile phones, the publication reported. (ANI)
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Qatar congratulates Iraq on liberation of Al Qaim district
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
The State of Qatar has congratulated the brotherly Republic of Iraq on the liberation of Al-Qaim district from the hands of the terrorist organisations.
In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Qatar stands by Iraq in the face of terrorism and extremism.
The statement reiterated Qatar's firm stance against terrorism and its rejection and condemnation of terrorism in all its forms, whatever its causes and motives.
Iraqi forces have retaken control of Al Qaim, a key final stronghold of the Islamic State (IS) militants in the country, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi said yesterday.
Al Abadi 'congratulates Iraq's brave forces for liberating the town of Al Qaim in record time, his office said in a brief statement.
The announcement comes hours after Iraq said its forces had entered Al Qaim in the western province of Al Anbar near the border with Syria.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


FOOTBALL: Raiders named to all-division teams
Six Central Lakes College Raiders were named to the MCAC Southern Division football first team.
Are you a newspaper subscriber but you don't have a Digital Access account yet? https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=40&event=subscriber/lookup.
You will need your subscription account number and phone number. Not sure if you have an account? Email us at email@example.com and we can help you.


Obama Responds to McCain-Palin Attacks
During a sit-down interview with ABC’s Charlie Gibson that aired on Wednesday, Barack Obama talked about the economy and how he’d lead differently from President Bush before addressing the McCain-Palin campaign’s ramped-up attacks of late. “All these statements are made simply to try to score cheap political points,” Obama told Gibson.Wait, before you go…
If you're reading this, you probably already know that non-profit, independent journalism is under threat worldwide. Independent news sites are overshadowed by larger heavily funded mainstream media that inundate us with hype and noise that barely scratch the surface. We believe that our readers deserve to know the full story. Truthdig writers bravely dig beneath the headlines to give you thought-provoking, investigative reporting and analysis that tells you what’s really happening and who’s rolling up their sleeves to do something about it.
Like you, we believe a well-informed public that doesn’t have blind faith in the status quo can help change the world. Your contribution of as little as $5 monthly or $35 annually will make you a groundbreaking member and lays the foundation of our work.Support Truthdig


‘PM Imran Khan to take vote of confidence from Parliament’
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will take a vote of confidence from the Parliament after the federal coalition-backed candidate Hafeez Shaikh lost Senate seat from Islamabad, announced Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
“The prime minister has announced to take a vote of confidence from the Parliament,” he said while addressing a presser alongside the federal ministers. “The nation will now know as to who is standing on which side,” Shah Mahmood Qureshi said.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the Senate results have boosted their narrative that a market was established by the opposition to buy votes. “Imran Khan’s narrative has proved true,” he said adding that Khan had in the past took action against 20 KP lawmakers over selling their votes.
The foreign minister said that the government tried all its efforts to pave way for Senate elections, however, the opposition foiled all such attempts. He further lamented that the ECP was responsible to hold free and fair polls, however, it failed in performing its duty.
Speaking on the occasion, Asad Umar said that they even did not wait for a day and announced the decision to take confidence from the Parliament within hours.
“Pakistan’s politics is divided into two factions right now, on one hand, there is Imran Khan who wanted to make the country as per the vision of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal while on the other there are those whose politics is based on their money,” he said.


The Amicus Curiae formed to help the Supreme Court in its decision on the writ petition filed against the dissolution of the House of Representatives continued to present its opinion today.
Senior advocate Purna Man Shakya, one of the five members in the Amicus Curiae, on Thursday argued that the Constitution does not give the parliament dissolution rights to the Prime Minister. He added that such rights were not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution. He further argued that the argument from the PM's sides that parliament did not cooperate with the PM was wrong. Shakya said that other political parties were also victimized when PM dissolved the parliament following the internal party disputes of NCP.
On the other hand, senior advocate Bijay Kanta Mainali argued that the Constitution permits PM to dissolve the House. He said article 76 (7) of the Constitution provides such rights. He further said that all can enjoy the rights enshrined by the Constitution.
He said that the sovereign rights were vested on the people and political parties exercise such rights on behalf of the people. Mainali argued that the Prime Minister has such rights in a parliamentary system.
Similarly, another senior advocate Badri Bahadur Karki argued that the Constitution provides such rights to PM but dissolving the House in the pretext of intra party disputes was wrong.
Senior advocate Geeta Pathak is scheduled to give her opinion on the case on Friday.
Hearing on the writ petition filed against the decision of the government to dissolve the House of Representatives is taking place before the Constitutional Bench of the apex court, under the leadership of Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana.
Source: National News Agency Nepal


The European Union will support the government of Uganda in its fight against malaria through indoor residue spraying, the head of the European Delegation to Uganda Vincent De Visscher has said.
A press release from Jane Kyomuhendo the information and communication officer in Mr De Visscher's office on wednesday said the ambassador made the pledge while meeting Health Minister Stephen Mallinga on Monday.
The development seems to put to rest fears that the Ugandan agricultural products would not be allowed in the EU market when the country starts using DDT to control malaria.
Mr De Visscher and Dr Malinga reportedly discussed the importance of realising the Millennium Development Goals and the Poverty Eradication Action Plan health targets.
They also discussed the need to increase budgetary allocations to meet the targets.
Currently, the government allocates only about 9 per cent of the national budget to the health sector. Dr Mallinga said his ministry intends to ensure that the share of the health budget rises to about 16 per cent in the next seven years.
Mr De Visscher said the European Commission would increase its support for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of war-torn northern Uganda.
He commended the government for the efforts taken on the long term institutional arrangements for the Global Fund to fight Aids, tuberculosis and malaria.


Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Civil society organizations have expressed concern about the lack of progress in the elections discussions in the country.
They lamented that the Federal Government of Somalia’s announced negative results of the conference, which the Somali people expected to reach an agreement on the electoral dispute between the FSG and the FMS.
Press Release issued by Somali Civil Society Organizations said that the country’s leaders should continue talks on electoral issues.
Civil society organizations have also called on Somali traditional elders, clerics, intellectuals and scholars to support all efforts ensuring elections take place in the country.
READ THEIR FULL STATEMENT BELOW:
Categories: Latest News


( MENAFN )Yemen's Houthi rebels alleged that they targeted a military spot situated in the King Khalid Airbase in Saudi Arabia's southwestern city of Khamis Mushait with a bomb-laden drone.
The rebel group's al-Masirah TV quoted Houthi military spokesman Yehya Sarea as saying that "The attack was precise."
The Saudi-led coalition forces seized a drone hit that the Houthi militia started from Yemen to Khamis Mushait, according to Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV.
When the group launched a major offensive against the Saudi-backed Yemeni government army to seize the oil-rich province of Marib in central Yemen, cross-border missile and drone attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis increased.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
Doha: The designated authorities referred 244 people to the prosecution for Covid-19 precautionary measure violations on October 17.
243 were reported for not wearing masks, while one were referred to prosecution for not installing the Ehteraz app.
The measures are in line with the Cabinet decision on gradually lifting Covid-19 restrictions announced last week; all citizens and residents must continue to wear masks in closed public places.
However, wearing masks are not obligated in open public places except when visiting organized public activities in markets, exhibitions, and during events. Masks are also required on the premises of mosques, schools, universities, and hospitals.
"In line with the cabinet decision based on Law No. 17 of 1990 regarding infectious diseases, the competent authorities referred several people to the Prosecution for violating COVID19 preventive and precautionary measures in force," Ministry said in a statement.
"The competent authorities urge the public to adhere to the precautionary and preventive decisions in force to protect them and others from the spread of the Coronavirus in society," the statement added.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


The report of the negotiations held by the federal government with the PTI on the issue of simultaneous elections in Pakistan has been submitted to the Supreme Court.
In the report which has been submitted by the government, it has been said that the talks that have taken place have shown very important progress. Both the political parties had their own opinion regarding the date and neither could decide when the Assemblies of the two provinces would be dissolved.
Apart from this, the report also states that the political leaders will consult each other regarding the dissolution of the assemblies after which important decisions will be made.
According to the report, the National Alliance should reconsider the dissolution of the assemblies before the term of the constitution because the political alliances believe that all problems will be solved only through dialogue, but this is not possible. Refer to risk negotiation.
Along with this, it was also reported that on April 20, the people of the government had taken respite from the court to negotiate with the PTI, in which the Muslim League-N and the People’s Party held talks with the PTI.
In this report, the PTI workers said that the country is currently facing economic problems and before the coming budget, agreements with the IMF and friendly countries are necessary, while the PTI said that the country’s economic He also accepted the seriousness of the situation.


WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s government has fired a local police chief following a weekend clash in which far-right nationalists attacked an anti-government protest.
Police have also detained three men suspected in the attack in Radom on Saturday.
State-run news media reported Tuesday that the Interior Ministry had fired Piotr Kostkiewicz, the police chief in Radom.
Interior Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said Monday that there might not have been enough police officers on the ground as the two sides held rallies. An investigation is also underway.
On Monday ruling party spokeswoman Beata Mazurek drew criticism for saying she could “understand” the emotions of those who attacked the anti-government activists. She later said she strongly condemned the violence.