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Govt-backed GeM to provide boat and vessel service on portal
New Delhi, Nov 28 (KNN) Government eMarketplace (GEM) will soon introduce boat and vessel service for managing supply, manning, operation and maintenance of the required boats, reported Financial Express.
After removing thousands of unpopular categories earlier this year, the government-backed e-commerce portal is considering to expand its offerings.
The portal in a tweet said,“You will now be able to hire boats through GeM! After a series of new services being added, GeM is now preparing to launch hiring of boat and vessel service on its portal soon.”
Its latest addition were language services for interpretation and translation work, professional manpower services including administration, accounts, human resources and more.
As of November 27, 2022 out of nearly 11,000 categories, 10,738 were product categories and only 269 were service categories on GeM.
It is offering 29.39 lakh products and 2.33 lakh services respectively.
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Bahrain condemns two terrorist attacks on mosques in Afghanistan
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Manama, Safar 01, 1439, October 21, 2017, SPA -- Bahrain has strongly condemned the two terrorist attacks targeting mosques in Afghan capital, Kabul, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens of people, confirming its stance with Afghanistan in its efforts to combat terrorism and support security and peace.
The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its deep condolences to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery for all those injured, stressing Bahrain's consistent stance and rejection of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
12:42 LOCAL TIME 09:42 GMT
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Bole District Assembly has provided new clinic wards to the existing ones at the various health centres in the district to reduce the pressure on health facilities in the area.
In an interview with Ghanadistricts.com, the District Chief Executive for Bole , Ahalji Seidu Samson Abudu stated that, the 1.8 million cedis project was undertaken to enable hospitalized patients have a comfortable place of rest whenever they visited health centres.
He added that the challenge of wards at health centres in the District has accounted for a number of deaths as there are not available spaces for emergency cases.
Ahalji Seidu Samson Abudu disclosed that the commencement of the project was due to the facts that there was too much pressure on health facilitates in the district and so the assembly decided to work on that part of the sector.
He added that the about nineteen health persons including nurses and doctors were also being supported by the District Assembly to upgrade themselves in health education to ensure the efficiency of health delivery services to patients in the district.
He added that health personnel have also had their fair share of the national cake as bungalows have also been constructed to offer them accommodation.


Speaking in Kilinochchi today, the President said that everyone must show commitment to ensure reconciliation among all communities.
He said that for all communities to live in peace the issues faced by those communities must be identified.
“We must accept that the people in the North have issues,” he asserted.
He also said that some groups are now talking of forming a new political front but he will not b easily shaken.
President Sirisena also said that he was elected to office last year based on his election mandate.
The President said that he is committed to fulfil the mandate given by the people to him in January last year. (Colombo Gazette)


Uber is testing a self.driving car in the city’s West Side neighborhood on the outskirts of the city.
The company said the test, which will last about three months, will help it better understand the safety issues surrounding autonomous vehicles and other new technologies.
The autonomous vehicle will be tested in a public parking garage at 8 a.m. and will take drivers through a safety training course.
Uber said the vehicle will operate within city limits, and drivers will be required to wear helmets.
It said it is testing the technology in tandem with a pilot program that began in Chicago last year.
Uber’s announcement came after the Chicago Tribune published a story Thursday saying Uber was testing a fleet of self-driven cars on the city streets.
The report said the company is also working with Chicago’s Department of Transportation to create a pilot vehicle program.


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The House of Representatives of Somaliland has unanimously passed the amendments to the political parties and associations Act which has been under debate by the lawmakers for the past couple of days.
Forty MP’s have approved the Act while three other MP’s have rejected the move.
The Act will allow the public to go direct elections and to have political associations every ten years while the top 3 will qualify as the next three political national parties.
House Speaker has clarified that the licenses of the three political parties Kulmiye, Wadani and UCID will expire in 2022.
SL will finally launch the registration of new political associations.
Some of the opposition lawmakers who were against the changes to the association Act have abstained the session.


Empowering members to use vote in local elections
ENABLE Scotland has launched its #ENABLEtheVote campaign to empower people who have a learning disability to use their vote in the upcoming local elections.
The learning disability charity is delivering 19 unique hustings events throughout Scotland from Monday 20 March, bringing people who have learning disabilities face-to-face with local politicians to debate the key issues.
The first hustings was in Edinburgh and the others stretch from Inverness to Inveraray, covering 19 local authorities along the way.
The hustings events will give people who have learning disabilities an opportunity to question candidates from the main political parties and independent groups.
The learning disability organisation has also joined forces with the Electoral Commission in a bid to make the voting process more accessible for people who have learning disabilities. With funding from the Electoral Commission ENABLE Scotland has produced fact sheets to support people who have learning disabilities, their families and supporters, through the voting process.
Kayleigh Thorpe, Head of Campaigns and Activism for ENABLE Scotland said: “Traditionally the number of people who have a learning disability who vote is only around 30 per cent.
“A survey has found that 60 per cent of people who have learning disabilities found the process of voting too difficult – yet 70 per cent wanted to vote.
“That is why we’ve launched our #ENABLEthevote campaign and produced resources for people who have learning disabilities and their families, to support people to vote.
“Last year 80 per cent of people who have learning disabilities who took part in #ENABLEtheVote used their vote in the Scottish Parliamentary Elections.
“Through #ENABLEtheVote, ENABLE Scotland seeks to ensure that everyone who has a learning disability has the opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote with confidence, and with the chance to make an informed choice through debate and discussion.
“People who have learning disabilities too often face lifelong exclusion and lack of opportunity to be part of their community. Our accessible hustings events create the space for our members and the people we support to have their voice heard in the pre-election debate.”
Andy O’Neill, Head of the Electoral Commission in Scotland said: “The Scottish Council elections give voters the chance to have their say about who runs vital services like education and social care in our communities.
“It’s important that everyone who wants to vote is supported to do so and we are delighted to work with ENABLE Scotland to make our democracy as accessible as possible.”
#ENABLEtheVote is all about listening to the views of people who have learning disabilities and igniting the pre-election debate on key issues such as; social care, education and housing options.
The hustings events will be taking place over the next few weeks and ENABLE Scotland will also launch its manifesto calling for all politicians to pledge their support in advance of the local council election on 4 May.


Three Russian Kamikaze Drones Show Down In Dnipropetrovsk Region Overnight
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Three enemy attack drones were shot down in the Dnipropetrovsk region overnight.
Dnipropetrovsk region governor Serhii Lysak said this in a post on Facebook , Ukrinform reports. Read also:
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"Last night, the enemy attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with attack drones. Units of the Air Command Skhid [East] shot down three enemy drones over the region," he said.
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UNITED NATIONS, Sept 24 (NNN-SPA) – A just solution to the Palestinian issue is essential for regional stability, stated Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, during his address at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly's general debate yesterday.
“The stability of the region rests on a just and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian cause ... and the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital,” said the foreign minister.
Faisal repeated his country's positions on various Middle East issues, including Yemen, saying, his country's“peace initiative” was seeking to end the conflict there.
Security and stability are not possible without cooperation and coordination between states, to prevent an arms race to acquire destructive weapons, said the minister, who also condemned all unilateral measures that violate international law.– NNN-SPA
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Pentagon, Lockheed strike USD7.8 b deals
(MENAFN) The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Corp finalized a USD7.8 billion contracts for 71 F-35 fighter jets, The Peninsula Qatar reported.
The US Defence Department signed a contract for a fifth batch of 35 aircrafts at a cost of USD4.4 billion, which is 2.5 percent less from the fifth batch. Another USD3.4 billion contract was signed for a seventh batch of 36 F-35 fighters at a price 6 percent less than the fifth batch.
The Pentagon expects to spend USD392 billion in the next few decades to replace older planes with 2,443 F-35 fighters.
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Jordan- Slight drop in temperatures forecast
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Sept. 22 (Petra) -- Moderate weather conditions are expected on Friday in hilly areas, while it will be relatively hot in the Jordan Valley, badia and Aqaba, the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) said in its daily brief.
A slight drop in temperatures is forecast on Saturday and autumn-like weather will prevail in the highlands areas and badia. Relatively hot weather is expected in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba.
On Sunday, temperatures are forecast to edge up brining moderate conditions in the mountainous areas and Amman.
Temperatures in Amman for today will range between a high of 31 degrees Celsius and a low of 19 degrees, while mercury levels in Aqaba will register a high of 38 degrees Celsius dropping down to 24 degrees.
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Karonga Police accused of corruption
As Malawians are still waiting to see how the new administration will fight against corruption, police in Karonga district are being accused of doing the malpractice.
The development follows the controversial police bail given to nine Tanzania men who were caught burning charcoal at Iyembe natural forest in the district. According to Karonga district forest officer Federis Nthenda they recovered 8 bags of charcoal from the suspects on May 16.
Nthenda said the police agreed that the men would remain in custody and the case should be continued after May 20 tripartite elections.
He added that during their meeting which was attended by the district commissioner and officer in charge of police, forest officers were advised to keep the bags at the right place as their evidence.
Nthenda complained that they were surprised to learn that the suspects were on police bail the development which brought suspension that the police officers received something from the former.
When asked about the issue Karonga police officer in charge Foster Mangani said the matter is in the court and admitted that the suspects were given police bail. However, Mangani denied that he received something from nine Tanzania citizens.
He claimed that the number of suspects was seven and one of them was the Malawian.
In his remarks Karonga First Grade Magistrate Chakala Nyirenda said the case was withdrawn by police.


Police said that the bomb had been planted near a police check-post near Mal Mandi on Ring Road. The blast damaged a vehicle passing through the area at the time of the blast.
Police officials confirmed that the injured including one child had been transferred to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Superintendent Police Rural Shafeeh Ullah told reporters that the blast had targeted police check-post and it had partially damaged a wall of the post. He said that they were conducting raids in the city to arrests the militants and criminals.
Nobody claimed the responsibility for the blast.


Bauchi State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the leadership of senator Ali Modu Sherrif as the party’s national chairman.
The party has declared its support for the Senator Ahmed Makarfi led faction of the party.
Senator Ali Modu Sheriff was declared the bonafide PDP Chairman by a Court.
Bauchi State PDP Spokesperson, Alhaji Yayanuwa Zainabari said that the party has after a meeting and careful consideration of the situation on ground unanimously decided to support the Senator Ahmed Makarfi led faction.
He said that the decision to support Senator Makarfi’s leadership was taken after the party’s expanded exco meeting which took place last Sunday.
Zainabari said that the exco meeting was attended by all members of the state PDP working committee,local government party chairmen and all its elected representatives in the state.
“We support the Makarfi leadership of the PDP because we believe in what was decided in Portharcourt during the party’s convention. We also support the decision by Senator Ahmed Makarfi leadership to appeal the court judgement which declared Sheriff as the PDP National Chairman,”he said.


HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Footwear With Care handed out new boots, work shoes and other footwear on Sunday as part of a push to help those without housing.
“We have UConn medical students, we have podiatrists, we have medical residents, we have lawyers, we have judges, we have students, we have people who just want to help,” said Abby Sullivan Moore, the organization’s executive director. “So, it’s a great event all the way around.”
Medical foot exams and other aid was also available.
The event was in partnership with Fleet Feet Sports in West Hartford, Connecticut Podiatrists and the Midwest Food Bank in Manchester.
Smaller events are planned at other sites in the next few weeks.


Rotherham foster couple want children back
A foster couple who had three children removed from their care because they were members of UKIP have demanded an apology from Rotherham Council.
The couple said they were "bereft" when the children were suddenly removed after two months of care.
They were told their care was exemplary, but their party membership presented a "safeguarding issue for the children".
Rotherham Council is investigating what happened.
In their first TV interview they said they would like the children back.
Ed Thomas reports.
27 Nov 2012


Speaking at the closing ceremony, Commonwealth Organising Committee head Suresh Kalmadi said on Thursday that the organisation of the Commonwealth Games has brought a new sporting era in the country.
He said that the Delhi Games was the most watched and enjoyable Commonwealth Games ever. Praising the Indian athletes, Kalmadi said that India finished second and has also doubled its medal tally from the previous games.
He said that by hosting the Games, India has made statement to the world.
Kalmadi also thanked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA President Sonia Gandhi, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejinder Khanna and Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dixit for their constant support.
He said that over 75 CWG records were broken during Delhi Games.
Kalmadi said that Delhi has advanced by 10 yrs due to holding of the Games.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Vitaliy Lukyanenko has won the first gold medal for Ukraine at the2018WinterParalympicsin PyeongChang, Korea.
Ukrainian biathletewas first in men's 7.5 km for visually impaired athletes, Ukrinform reports.
Yury Holub from Belarus took the silver medal, and Anatolii Kovalevskyi from Ukraine the bronze medal.
For Vitaliy Lukyanenko, this is the sixth Paralympic Games and the fifth "gold". In total, the Ukrainian athlete has already won ten Paralympic medals.
Men's7.5 kilometrescompetition of the 2018 Winter Paralympics was held at Alpensia Biathlon Centre, South Korea.
The Paralympic Games 2018 will be held until March 18.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Srinagar- The State Investigation Agency (SIA) is carrying out raids at multiple locations in central and south Kashmir districts as part of investigation with regard to a case registered at SIA.
Quoting sources, news agency KNO reported that the sleuths of the investigating agency with the assistance of the local police and the CRPF carried out raids in summer capital Srinagar, Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and other districts.
He said the SIA raided the residence of Sarjan Ahmed Wagay @Barkati son of Abdul Razaq Wagay, a resident of Reben Zainapora in Shopian district.
He said raids are being conducted in connection with a case already registered at the SIA.“The details of the case will be shared later,” he said.
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Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan ink 10 investment agreements valued at USD12B
(MENAFN) Throughout a conference of the Saudi-Uzbek Business Council in Jeddah on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan have inked more than 10 investment deals, valued at least at SR45 billion (USD12 billion).
The deals highlight numerous areas and contain a number of agreements among the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as ACWA Power, a developer, investor, co-owner in addition to operator of a portfolio of power generation and desalinated water output plants.
Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih stated that “Over 10 agreements were signed between the Kingdom and Uzbekistan in several sectors, with a value exceeding SR45 billion.”
In a bourse filing, ACWA Power mentioned that it is going to ink a USD2.4 billion agreement with the administration of Uzbekistan for a 1,500 MW wind venture.
To be sited in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, the business pursues to power 1.65 million households as well as counterbalance 2.4 million tons of carbon emissions a year.
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After 109,000 registered voters out of the 141,708 cast their vote on the 8th of August, police still patrol the county.
The over two thousand police who were sent to different parts of the county before the general election are expected to continue patrolling until all the recently elected leaders are sworn in.
Speaking to Sifa FM Marsabit, Marsabit County Commissioner Magu Mutindika reported that peace is being witnessed across the county. He advised the county residents to continue carrying out their day to day activities without fear.
The commissioner said that he was able to talk to all leaders who lost in the general elections about the importance of preaching peace to the people. He added that the police were ready to protect the people at all costs. Police also continue to patrol the Isiolo-Marsabit and Marsabit-Moyale highways.
Commissioner Mutindika said that the period of celebrating winners ended last week and things should resume to normalcy.
Meanwhile, Salad Abdikadir expressed his worry over the recent killings in Marsabit town and its environs.
Despite the fact that NASA leaders called on the people to boycott work on Monday, most residents in the county went to their different work places.
In an interview with Sifa FM, Vincent Odhiambo, a resident said that boycotting work would not help the NASA team in their allegations. Vincent said that the only way NASA could get justice was to go to court in respect to the country’s constitution. According to him, despite the few hitches witnessed, the elections were free and fair. Unlike other areas witnessing political unrest, Marsabit County is peaceful.
Different leaders across the county continue to congratulate the residents for being peaceful.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 19. The State Oil
Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has hosted a meeting
with young people selected for the Young Talents Program, trend reports citing the
press service of Baku Higher Oil School of SOCAR.
The students first viewed the exhibition dedicated to the 100th
anniversary of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev and the exhibition
Then SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf met with the students
participating in the Young Talents Program.
Rovshan Najaf congratulated the participants of the program and
spoke about the role and importance of talented youth in achieving
the corporate goals of the company.
After presentations on the achievements of the previous winners
of the program, the meeting continued in the format of
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SIX people were injured in a collision outside Walvis Bay on Saturday evening.
Initial reports were that there may have been fatalities because some passers-by said that people were "definitely dead" and "lying all over the shoulder of the road".
Other witnesses said two bakkies, were involved, and that many of the injured were sitting on the load-bed of the bakkie and were flung off.
But sources at the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund yesterday informed The Namibian that none of the six occupants of the two vehicles were killed.
Paramedics said the six injured were taken to the Walvis Bay State Hospital, but one, whose injuries were serious, had to be flown to Windhoek later that night.
Police sources said the cause of the collision is being investigated.


Lebanon urges US to facilitate refugees' return
(MENAFN) The crisis of Syrian refugees in Lebanon was the focal point of discussion between Lebanese President Michel Aoun and a delegation of U.S. Catholic Bishops at the Baabda Palace on Tuesday.
Aoun called upon the delegation to back Lebanon's stance and urge the U.S.
administration to facilitate the return of refugees. He pointed to obstacles created by some "foreign parties hampering Lebanon's efforts to return the displaced."
On the U.S. decision to move its Israel embassy, Aoun reflected Lebanon's position rejecting the transfer of the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
"The Holy city includes religious landmarks for Christians, Muslims and Jews and can not be for a religious group without the other," said Aoun.
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An internal story of Punjab Irrigation Minister Mohsin Leghari’s meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan came to light.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister asked the Minister for Irrigation how far the issue of joint monitoring of Sindh and Punjab water has reached.
Sources said that Punjab Minister for Irrigation Mohsin Leghari informed the Prime Minister about the details.
According to sources, the Irrigation Minister said that Sindh team had been monitored at Taunsa Barrage. Sindh did not allow monitoring of Punjab from Guddu Barrage.
The Irrigation Minister said that Sindh was not cooperating on the issue of joint monitoring.
Sources said that Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed regret over the non-cooperation of Sindh.


(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 15th November, 2017 (WAM) -- Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC), received on Tuesday Bidhya Devi Bhandari, President of Nepal, who is currently visiting the country to attend the international health forum, "Reaching the Last Mile – Mobilising Together to Eliminate Infectious Disease", which begins tomorrow in Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Al Qubaisi and President Bhandari exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments including the situation in Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Libya, stressing the importance of realising world security and stability. They also condemned terrorist acts against innocent people and recognised the vital need for international coordination and cooperation to counter all forms of terrorism and dry up sources of its financing.
President Bhandari expressed her country's desire to bolster ties of friendship and cooperation ties with the UAE.
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ISLAMABAD: The Cyber Crime Wing has termed the year 2020 as the most difficult year related to cybercrime and said that the rate of cybercrime has increased five times this year.
According to the details, the Cyber Crime Wing released the report of 2020, which stated that the rate of cybercrime increased five times across the country, during which 94,227 complaints of cybercrime were received from across the country, including defamation of women, sexual harassment, child pornography, Including complaints of financial fraud.
A spokesman for the FIA’s cybercrime wing said a total of 100,000 complaints had been received, of which 9,037 had been resolved and 26 cases against child pornography had been registered and 26 suspects arrested.
Officials said that 661 accused of 22 gangs were arrested and 200,000 electronic devices were recovered, while 22 accused who were cheating in the name of Benazir Income Support Program were arrested and Rs. 4 million was recovered.
Describing the year 2020 as the most difficult year related to cybercrime, the spokesperson said that a special strategy has been adopted for the immediate redressal of grievances and a special wing against child exploitation has started work.


Kathmandu, March 15: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said Nepal expected India’s cooperation in its development endeavours as Nepal was into the economic development phase.
In a meeting with the Indian Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers today, PM Oli reiterated that the government was conscious as well as committed to not allowing the Nepali territory to be used against any neighbouring country.
The Prime Minister also opined that the bilateral relations between the two countries have been further strengthened by his official visit to India last month, according to the Pramod Dahal, the Prime Minister’s press advisor.
PM Oli said that there was no any political problem in the country at present and that the government was committed to seeking out solution through dialogue and talks even if there are any problems anywhere.
The Indian Foreign Secretary is in Nepal in connection with attending the SAARC Foreign Ministers’ meeting taking place in Pokhara.
During the meeting with the Prime Minister, Jaishankar said India wished to be of assistance for Nepal’s stability and development, adding that India would also be benefited positively if there is stability and development in Nepal.
The Indian Foreign Secretary stated that the Government of India had great confidence in Prime Minister Oli’s decision power and urged him to carry ahead the works on which Nepal and India have agreed to in the past but which remain stalled.


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Byram business uses social media to identify shoplifting suspects
Marie’s posts surveillance photos to Facebook
A Byram business is hoping social media will help police solve a shoplifting case.
“We have video footage of these two women shoplifting multiple items from our store,” the post read.
Store operators said the images were captured about 11 a.m. Thursday. The women were driving a blue, late-2000 model Honda Civic, according to the post.
Byram police officials confirmed that they are investigating the case and said the department will share the post on its Facebook page, too.
Anyone who can identify the women shown in the photos is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.


There has been a lot of work taking place at the Laclede County Courthouse. Two major projects are the new 911 Emergency Call Center and the recently done Second Street Entrance. Randy Angst was on Community ties on KBNN and discussed how important the new Second Street entrance has been.
Angst says the other major project is on schedule.
Angst also says that the new building will help out the deputies.
Both of these projects are going to help out the Laclede County community.


Ambati Rambabu slams Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, says TDP lost support of Kapus
Andhra Pradesh Minister Ambati Rambabu said that Chandrababu had fielded Pawan Kalyan to please the Kapu community and seek the votes for the people.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Ambati Rambabu said that Chandrababu had fielded Pawan Kalyan to please the Kapu community and seek the votes for the people. Speaking to media on Sunday, Ambati Rambabu took a dig at Pawan Kalyan stating that the latter want to make Chandrababu the CM want to see the anti-government vote not split. Rambabu said Pawan Kalyan had own thought.
He said Pawan had never spoken out if farmers were being treated unfairly under the TDP regime and was not even bothered when he evaded debt waiver. "But Pawan Kalyan is alleging that Jagan who is doing a lot of welfare for the farmers," he said adding that government is providing crop insurance and subsidies at the right time.
Further speaking, Ambati Rambabu said that the Kapu community people are against the TDP and hence Naidu making Pawan Kalyan once again a scape goat to seek the support of Kapus.
Also, Ambati Rambabu countered Pawan Kalyan's comments that he was being criticised by YSRCP leaders and recalled the latter's comments on the Ministers. Ambati Rambabu said that he would produce a movie on Pawan Kalyan with title Dathaputrudu.


Two DFL legislators say they want to restore the market value homestead credit that was eliminated during the July special session that ended the state government shutdown.
Gov. Mark Dayton signed a Republican-backed tax bill that ended the credit, which 95 percent of homeowners received, and replaced it with a new program called the homestead market value exclusion. During a State Capitol news conference today, Rep. Ann Lenczewski, DFL-Bloomington, said the new exclusion will lower the local property tax base and drive up the rate.
“The exclusion attempts to say we really don’t want to own what’s going on here, which is we’re going to take a $538 million commitment to property owners through property tax relief, and we’re going to shift it locally,” Lenczewski said. “That’s all we’re doing. That’s what the exclusion does.”
Lenczewski and Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL-Dilworth, plan to introduce their bill to restore the credit during the 2012 session.
Republicans have argued that the changes provided a more stable funding mechanism for cities and counties.


-President Edgar Lungu has directed Youth and Sport Minister Vincent Mwale to simplify the application for funds under the Youth Empowerment Programme.
President Lungu said the application form is complicated for an ordinary person to understand and complete the process of the application.
President Lungu said this when he addressed PF party officials at Protea hotel in Chipata last evening.
He noted that a number of youths are not able to access the funds due to bureaucratic and sophisticated processes.
Mr Lungu stated that Government will ensure that youths and women are empowered through various initiatives such as the youth and women empowerment programmes.
He also stressed the need to simplify the application forms under the Citizen Economic Empowerment Committee (CEEC) programme.
The Head of State assured the country that Government will continue to create employment opportunities though infrastructure development such as road construction, schools and Health facilities.
President Lungu also noted that other employment opportunities in the health, education and agriculture sectors among others are being created.
He advised entrepreneurs especially those in the construction business to be proactive in bidding for government contracts.
Mr Lungu also observed that the acquisition of contracts is complicated and needs to be revised to ease the process.
The president also stated that women should be given an opportunity to take up leadership positions in government and the ruling party, adding that women should be supported as per his example of appointing the first female Vice President Inonge Wina.
President Lungu assured the nation that the PF will not steal government resources by diverting the funds towards party programmes.
He stated that the PF will mobilize resources from its supporters and ensure that government resources are not tempered with as the party implements its programmes.
President Lungu said the PF will continue implementing developmental programmes as time for campaigns has passed.
He stated that the people of Zambia will judge the PF by its works.
Mr Lungua also disclosed to the PF officials that the party is in the process of procuring vehicles that will help mobilize the party in provinces.
He also reiterated his commitment to work with the opposition MMD to form a democratic alliance.
President Lungu said the Eastern Province will be a powerhouse for the PF and MMD which he said are committed to form an alliance.
The Head of State also said that Eastern province will be an example to bridge all political parties and prove that the two political parties can work together to bring development to the country.
He said his leadership will be based on peace and humility as opposed to lies saying he adopted his style of leadership from late President Michael Sata.
Mr Lungu observed that there are a number of people meddling lies within the party and stated that he will not listen to such people as he knows his supporters well.
He also announced that the PF will soon hold elections to elect new leaders in all the ten provinces of the country saying the three year term for all office bearers had expired.
He further stressed the need to remain united during the period of elections and ensure that members elect people who can deliver.


Research by the Economic and Social Research Institute suggests the bulk of the burden of tax increases over the past five years has been carried by those on middle incomes.
The research published this morning shows tax rises and spending cuts in recent years have been linked to the policy of successive governments to protect those on social welfare.
According to the ESRI, the policy of protecting those who are dependent on the social welfare system has contributed to an outcome where inequality in the distribution of income has actually fallen over the last five years.
Economist John Fitzgerald said that over the last few years, the people who were worse off were those who lost jobs, but the rest of the population "took a hit" to pay for welfare supports.
He said that the average income has fallen by 8% from the peak to today, while the welfare bill has risen from 13% of income before the crisis to 20% now.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Mr Fitzgerald also cited research which showed that many people on reasonable incomes are in financial distress due to excessive mortgage repayments.
He said: "With three times as many people unemployed, they weren't paying tax and on the top end you had a dramatic reduction in the numbers of really high earners, which left the rest of the population who were earning to pay taxes.
"The people who did worse obviously were the people who lost jobs, and the rest of the population had to take a hit to pay the welfare payments".
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said the Government recognises the pressure that middle income families have had to endure in recent years.
He said for this reason the Coalition would try to focus its efforts to give something back to those who had made sacrifices during the downturn.
Mr Kenny said any flexibility that was available in forthcoming Budgets would be aimed at the "squeezed middle".
He said the overall Government focus was to manage public finances and get as many people back to work as possible.


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Senior actress and host Samina Peerzada also came out in the political heat by becoming a supporter of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Samina Peerzada is one of the actors who has been active on social media since the submission of the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan and has been tweeting in support of Imran Khan.
However, she has now appealed to the Pakistani people to support Prime Minister Imran Khan before the voting for no-confidence movement.
In a message released on Twitter, Samina Peerzada said, “My Twitter family, we do not have to worry and do not leave alone our captain. The game has just started now, we will win because the truth always wins.”
The actress wrote that the support of the people will change the course of the winds.
It should be noted that the National Assembly session has started for voting on the no-confidence movement against Prime Minister Imran Khan.


Arab officials call for more support to rebuild Iraq
Amman, May 28: Arab officials and experts on Saturday called for more support to rebuild Iraq, the media reported.
Speaking at a pan-Arab conference in Amman on investment projects in Iraq, Arab officials and experts from several countries underlined the need to increase support to rebuild Iraq, Xinhua news agency reported.
They also called on Arabs to engage more in infrastructure and major construction projects in Iraq, which they said is in need of large rehabilitation.
The experts said the potential is huge for more partnerships between Iraq and the Arab world, especially for the private companies.
Stressing that there are more than $21 billion worth of construction projects in Iraq, they said Arab contractors can play a major role in these schemes.


Over the last year, the alliance said it had alerted people to the online bullying faced "on a daily basis" by rural communities and supporters of country sports.
It said the campaign reached over 1.2m people and called on social platforms to take the threats seriously and take action by standing up to those who incite hatred and violence.
While the government was committed to make the UK the “safest place in the world” to be online, the alliance said rural people still experienced bullying for their beliefs and lawful activities.
Alliance head of policy Sarah Lee said: “Everyone should feel safe when using social media and appropriate protections should be in place to prevent attacks designed to intimidate and silence.
“We hope that this survey will raise awareness to the online abuse that some people in rural communities face.”
Ms Lee said survey results would help the alliance continue to put pressure on the government and social media platforms to do more to protect people on social media.”
All responses would be treated in the strictest of confidence – and would help to shine a light on the bullying and harassment that often went unreported, said the alliance.
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If you’re an ArcheAge player who is afraid the feedback you’ve been submitting to the devs isn’t being heard, the most recent livestream for the game might put your fears to rest. During the stream — which took place on the 20th — ArcheAge community manager Carendash addressed many of the issues players have reported, such as quests rewarding negative points and heroes disappearing after a certain amount of time.
During the stream, he noted how many of these issues were being addressed — along with noting that some of them have been forwarded to XL Games to look at. The stream also highlighted the importance of community feedback, asking players to continue to be in touch with the team via the game’s forums and Discord server.
The stream itself was just a bit under 30 minutes long and can be viewed below.


Israel’s President Shimon Peres has been forced to issue a statement denying reports that Korea University had revoked an honorary degree, and said that the ceremony had been cancelled by Mr Peres himself.
President Peres, who has made a working visit to South Korea, denied the AFP report which said Korea University cancelled a speech by the president, where he was to be given an honorary degree.
The President said it was “unequivocally” false and that the President Peres had cancelled the visit eight days earlier to attend a conference for Korean and Israeli businessmen.
AFP have apologised and removed the story from their website.
Around 50 protesters calling President Peres a “killer” marched outside the Israeli embassy in Seoul as he met South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak.
They did not discuss the flotilla, according to the South Korean presidential office.
President Peres has also cancelled a state visit to Vietnam.


Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan and China are moving ahead with bilateral cooperation.
Addressing a conference related to Belt and Road Project in Islamabad, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the cooperation of the Private sector is essential for sustainable development.
He said that the Belt and Road project will be an important source of communication.
He also added the transformations are occurring in the region on an interest basis.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi criticized India and said that India responded Pakistan’s cooperative efforts on Kartarpur Corridor Project with Babri Mosque case biased verdict.


Targeting those who were involved in clubs and athletics over all past students is a smart strategy, researchers say
Students who were engaged in activities when they attended colleges and universities are far more likely to continue their involvement and gift-giving as alumni, according to a new report from solutions provider Anthology.
In a study conducted of more than 2,000 recent graduates—those who earned various degrees over the past nine years—researchers noted that almost 80% of those involved in academic and social clubs or athletics were also active after they had left their institutions. That number spiked to 90% for club officers. However, more than 50% of those who were not engaged as students were not involved as alums.
Anthology CEO Jim Milton said institutions that take a more personalized approach with students while they are on campus likely will do better in retaining their interest after degrees have been conferred.


South Bend police seek missing child
SOUTH BEND -- Police asked Sunday evening for the public to help find a 9-month-old child who has been missing since Friday.
Bethany Ann Gipperich was last seen with a female identified as "Amber," according to a statement from the South Bend Police Department. Amber's last name was not provided.
The girl's mother, Heather Gipperich, 31, was recently reported as missing but has since been found, police said. Bethany's whereabouts remain unknown.
Anyone with information about the child's whereabouts should call 911, police said.


Emir Of Qatar Meets With German Chancellor
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Doha, September 25, 2022, SPA -- The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met today with the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, who is currently visiting Doha.
During the meeting, they discussed aspects of strengthening strategic relations between the two countries in various fields, in addition to the most prominent regional and international issues and developments.
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(MENAFN) Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) has recently revealed the outcomes of its admissions process for the PhD studies for the upcoming academic year of 2023-2024. From a pool of over 1,983 applications received from various countries, a total of 11 students have been accepted. Notably, Qatari students accounted for 36 percent of the admitted candidates.
Dr. Mohamed Al Nawawi, the Director of the Board of Doctoral Studies at DI, highlighted that the selection process followed rigorous standards based on academic excellence and adherence to best practices in student evaluation and acceptance criteria. The primary objective of DI is to cultivate a new generation of Qatari and Arab researchers, empowering them to pursue advanced studies and actively contribute to the development of their communities.
Dr. Al Nawawi further elaborated on DI's offering of doctoral studies in eight diverse programs, including Development Economics, Public Administration, Politics and International Relations, Linguistics and Arabic Lexicography, History, Sociology, Media Studies, and Critical Security Studies. The new academic year is scheduled to commence on August 20, while the application process for the subsequent academic year of 2024-2025 will open in September. It is noteworthy that this upcoming cohort will be the second group of PhD students, following the enrollment of four students in the inaugural cohort last year.
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A fire is currently raging at the Central Market in Katsina.
The inferno, which has already burnt most of the shops in the market, started at about 6:30 a.m. when traders were just arriving the market.
Tribune Online correspondent who is currently at the market reports that several fire-fighting trucks and officials are curently at the market making efforts to put out the fire.
The state Commissioner of Information, Alhaji AlbdulKareem Sirika, whose ministry supervises the Fire Service Department, said the state government has deployed its fire-fighting trucks to the market.
Sirika, who was also at the market alongside Fire Service department officials, urged people of the state to remain calm as authorities are doing everything possible to minimise damage as a result of the incident.


(MENAFN- KNN India) Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 7 (KNN) The World Bank on Monday recommended the cash-strapped Kerala Government to issue a 'Diaspora Bond' to tackle the financial crisis, reported Mathrubhumi News.
Dilip Ratha, a Lead Economist and Economic Adviser at the World Bank, has proposed the bond as a way to secure the investments of millions of Malayalis living abroad.
After speaking with state government representatives, Ratha also offered help of the World Bank to roll out the 'Diaspora Bond' scheme.
The Diaspora Bond has been used by several countries, notably Israel, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Greece and Egypt.
Meanwhile, the experts of the State Planning Board are of the opinion that the bond, which has been successfully used by the central government three times in the past, is also viable in the case of Kerala.
As per the reports, talks will be held at the chief secretary level soon. Following approval from the government, the commission will prepare the blueprint for the Diaspora Bond.
“The investment from Non-Indian Residents was Rs 2,36,000 crore in the previous year. As of June this year, the Malayali diaspora has contributed Rs 2,47,000 crore so far to the state. By issuing bonds with attractive interest rates, the government will be able to mobilize resources effectively,” said Planning Board member Dr. Ravi Raman to Mathrubhumi.
However, the government fears that 'Diaspora Bond' will be included in its borrowing limit as no other state has done such a resource mobilization. The matter would only become more evident during the implementation phase because it requires approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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Tesla to apply brakes on hiring, layoff employees next quarter
Tesla, the world’s most valued car company, has been struggling in the stock market throughout the year. Now, the company seems to be going through something more than a share price freefall. According to Electrek, Tesla has told its employees that a new wave of layoffs will hit the firm next month. It is also going to pause hiring, as per the report.


A new training program to teach street officers tactics to defuse tense encounters with people who aren’t wielding guns is being embraced by many big-city police chiefs as a way to prevent unnecessary fatal shootings each year, reports the Washington Post. The number of fatal police shootings . . .
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Turkey: National flag carrier cancels flights between Istanbul, Sudanese capital on Oct 25-26
(MENAFN) National flag carrier Turkish Airlines postponed flights amid Turkey and Sudan after the country's military eradicated the government and passed a state of emergency.
Also; round trips from Istanbul to Khartoum on Monday and Tuesday were annulled, the airline's press office stated.
A state of emergency was announced by the head of Sudan's ruling military council, Gen. Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, and dissolved the transitional sovereign council and government.
Following the military detained Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and ministers in the civilian government, the decision came.
Furthermore; Al-Burhan proclaimed the postponement of some provisions of the constitutional document delineating the political transition in Sudan.
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An estimated 450,000 people swarmed the three-day Columbus Arts Festival, which ended on Sunday along the Scioto riverfront Downtown.
“We were jammed to the gills,” said Jami Goldstein of the presenting Greater Columbus Arts Council.
Helping the event were three rain-free days and its separation from the Memorial Tournament, which took place the previous weekend.
The next two festivals will also take place the weekend after the Jack Nicklaus-hosted PGA tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin.
More than 290 artists — the most in recent years — participated in the 2013 event.
“The artists — and I talked to a lot of them — were so pleased with the results,” Goldstein said.
“Some of them said they sold out of works that they were going to take on to their next show."


Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin said Wednesday that despite four big crises the country had to face during past three-and-half years, the economy has been heading on right direction as it grew by 5.37 percent during fiscal year 2020-21 and is expected to grow by 5% during the current year.
“This (growth) was not expected by anybody but it happened,” the federal minister said while addressing a press conference here adding that all sectors of economy including manufacturing, agriculture and services witnessed growth during the period.
He said, that earlier the growth for the last year was expected to hover around expecting 3.94, but since the large scale manufacturing witnessed considerable growth in June 2021, which jacked up overall growth figures for the year.
He expressed the hope that growth during the current year is expected at 5 percent as overall revenue collection has witnessed tremendous growth, with electricity utilization increasing by 13 percent exports on rise and bumper crops expected.
Enumerating four big crisis the incumbent government had to face during the past three and half years, the minister said, when the incumbent government took over, it had to pay around $29 billion as there were $20 billion current account deficit whereas payments of around $9 billion were also due.
He said the Prime Minister went to friendly countries and collected dollars, however the country had to go into IMF programme later, which was the toughest one following which the government had to increase discount rate, make currency devaluation, enhance utility prices to overcome deficit.–APP


Rajasthan Government has stated that the unlock guidelines and restrictions which are being imposed currently have been extended till October 31st.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot gave the above information in a series of tweets posted late last night.
He also said that Section-144 has been imposed in 11 districts namely Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Alwar, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Udaipur, Sikar, Pali and Nagaur, in the wake of increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. He asked to people to show their co-operation regarding the same.
He also appealed to the people in rest of the state to exercise the necessary caution and take matter of seriously, as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads very fast which has necessitated the imposition of Section-144 in the 11 districts.


The President’s Office has said that discussions will be held with the government coalition parties regarding President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik participating in the discussions between the Parliamentary Group Leaders.
Following MDP’s request for the President to participate in these discussions without conditions, Spokesperson of the President’s Office Abbas Adil Riza said that the government had not yet made a decision regarding this issue.
In response to the Speaker of Parliament Abdullah Shahid’s request, Abbas said that the President will decide whether to participate in these talks based on the advice the government coalition parties.
He added that MDP had disregarded the government’s earlier calls to hold two ‘tracks’ of discussions; the All-party-talks and dialogue between Parliament Members.
Abbas was doubtful about MDP’s intentions, as they had disrupted the Parliament but still wished the President to participate in the discussions at the Parliament.
He noted that the President will, nonetheless, choose to solve matters peacefully.
MDP Parliamentary Group Leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that MDP wants the President to participate in the Parliament discussions not to discuss the issue of the Parliament being disrupted; but because the government has chosen a path different from the one described in the MDP manifesto.


Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said that his government has filed an FIR against the president and three members of the Editors Guild of India, and accused them of trying to create more clashes in the state which is rocked by ethnic strifes for nearly four months.
The Editors Guild recently claimed that the media’s reports on the ethnic violence in Manipur were one-sided and accused the state leadership of being partisan.
“The state government has filed an FIR against the members of the Editors Guild who are trying to create more clashes in the state of Manipur,” Singh said.
#WATCH | The State government has filed an FIR against the members of the Editors Guild who are trying to create more clashes in the state of Manipur, says CM N Biren Singh. pic.twitter.com/gm2RssgoHL
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Those booked are the President of the Editors Guild Seema Mustafa, and three members – Seema Guha, Bharat Bhushan and Sanjay Kapoor.
Guha, Bhushan and Kapoor visited the state last month to study media reportage of the ethnic violence.
The chief minister also said that they should have met the representatives of “all communities” and “not some sections only” before coming to a conclusion.


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As the world continues to search for new and sustainable sources of energy, solar energy has emerged as a promising option. Not only is it a clean and renewable source of energy, but it also has the potential to improve energy independence and security. In this article, we’ll explore the impact of solar energy on energy independence and security and how it can help to create a more sustainable energy future.
One of the biggest benefits of solar energy is that it can help to increase energy independence. By generating electricity from the sun, individuals and communities can become less reliant on traditional energy sources and reduce their dependence on foreign oil. Solar energy can also help to create jobs and stimulate local economies, which can further increase energy independence and reduce dependence on other countries for energy.
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Solar energy can also help to reduce energy vulnerability and improve energy security. By decentralizing the energy grid and allowing individuals and communities to generate their own electricity, solar energy can make the energy system more resilient to disruptions and failures. This can help to improve energy security and reduce the risks associated with dependence on a centralized energy system.
In addition to improving energy independence and security, solar energy can also help to reduce emissions and improve air quality. Solar panels do not produce any emissions during their operation, which can help to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. This can help to improve air quality, reduce the risks associated with climate change, and protect public health.
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Investigators solve door knocking incidents in Alamo
ALAMO, Tenn.– A special-called meeting is requested in Alamo, Monday, for recent door knocking incidents.
Alamo Police Chief Brad York said the incidents have been resolved.
Chief York said it turns out a few juveniles were going around knocking on doors as a game.
He also said the juveniles have been talked to with their parents present.
“A lot of mischief has been going on in the City of Alamo. It has a lot of citizens concerned, because they’re used to the city being a quiet city,” said Chief York.
York said officers will be patrolling the areas the juveniles were knocking on doors.


City takes first step to include e-cigs in laws
The City of West Fargo will be updating its tobacco-related ordinances to include electronic cigarettes.
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Prior to FBI Director Robert Mueller's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chairman Patrick Leahy gave opening remarks in which he discussed the importance of oversight of the FBI and areas in which the Congress can work to help the FBI.
Oversight is one of Congress's most important responsibilities, and one that this Committee will continue to fulfill, Leahy said.
He said oversight was important to ensure the FBI carries out its responsibilities while maintaining the freedoms and values that define us as Americans.
During this hearing, Leahy added, we will discuss the good and the bad: How the FBI worked to clear the backlog in name checks for immigration and voting purposes; how the FBI has improved its crime lab testing; and how problems remain.
Leahy also noted that there were many issues that the Congress would have to work with the FBI on, including mortgage fraud cases.
These cases are straining the FBI's resources, Leahy said, noting that the number of mortgage fraud cases the FBI is handling has more than doubled in the past three years.
Meuller, in his testimony, confirmed that the fraud cases were straining the FBI's resources.
Indeed, Meuller said, we have had to shift resources from other criminal programs to address the current financial crisis.
According to Meuller, the FBI is currently investigating 2,500 pending public corruption cases, up over 50 percent since 2003.
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Punjab police report that there are now 2790 PTI members detained there.
A spokesman for the Punjab Police reported on Friday that there are now 2790 PTI members held across the province.
Following the arrest of the former prime minister Imran Khan, the persons who were detained took part in violent demonstrations.
According to the spokesman, conflicts between police and PTI protesters resulted in 72 cars of the Punjab police being set on fire and around 152 police officials and staff being hurt.
He continued by saying that individuals responsible for the assault on the security men were being found and detained.


Modi government launches AIDS awareness campaign
Ahmedabad, Oct 26 (UNI) Health Minister Ashok Bhatt today flagged off six raths, which will cover 1,350 villages of the state during a 90-day AIDS awareness campaign, launched in the state, with the support of UNICEF.
Mr Bhatt said the campaign will last till January 26 next year and during the rath yatra many seminars will be held at different cities of the state on AIDS, according to a release issued here.
The minister also said that the awareness campaign through these raths was part of government efforts to increase AIDS awareness among people.
Health Commissioner Dr Amarjit Singh said that spreading information about AIDS was protecting public health. Nearly 35 per cent village women are fully aware about AIDS and the present effort through the rathyatra was a sincere attempt to combat the dreaded disease, he said.
On the occasion Civil Hospital Superintendent Dr Prabhakar and UNICEF's Dr Mathur were present.
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Four alleged terrorists killed in Karachi encounter
KARACHI (92 News) – Four alleged terrorists were killed in an encounter with the police near Northern Bypass on Saturday.
SSP Rao Anwaar said that the police had acted on information about presence of criminals. “On seeing the police, the criminals opened fire on them. The police also retaliated, killed the four terrorists,” he added.
The SSP said that the terrorists belonged to the banned Al-Qaeda Subcontinent.
He said that the terrorists had attacked the Rangers in Korangi. “The accused were also involved in grenade attacks on the police,” he added.
Rao Anwaar said that an activist of the gang had already been killed. “The terrorists select such places to live peacefully,” he maintained.
He said that the terrorists were identified from their CNICs. “We are jointly working to arrest the knife attacker,” he said.


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday interacted directly with the people and addressed their grievances through 'Gram Chaupal' organised here.
He also enquired whether they are getting benefits of government schemes or not.
The Chief Minister also directed the officials to addresses the issues faced by the people in immediate basis.
Adityanath said the Centre and the state government is working for the welfare of the marginal people and to bring them into the mainstream.
Speaking on the occasion, he also urged people to keep their surroundings clean and green.


Five people were shot outside a convenience store in downtown Seattle Wednesday night, and the shooter remained at large, reports the Seattle Times. Witnesses said people were arguing when the gunman began to walk away, and then turned around and fired into the crowd. At least one victim likely was a bystander, said Assistant Police Chief Robert Merner. Two of the . . .
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A recent design of how the Zainebian Mound Sanctuary is going to look has been received by the Imam Hussain Shrine.
This project falls within the expansion project of the Imam Hussain Shrine.
Mohammed Hasan Kadhim – chief engineer of Engineering Department of the Imam Hussain Shrine – said that the purpose of the expansion project is that the Zainebian Mound Sanctuary can hold more pilgrims and reduce pilgrims' traffic during grand pilgrimages.
He said further that the area of the project is 3000 square meters – which is 10 times more than what it was.
“The new design will resemble the religious and traditional heritage, preserving the sanctuary's identity the people of Kerbela and pilgrims always have in their memory.
Translation: Mohammed Alobaidi


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at least 13 killed as magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes pakistan, afghanistan, parts of india
uae offers condolences to pakistan, afghanistan over earthquake victims
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Lokoja - The Kogi Government on Thursday said that it would deliver 272 housing units, being constructed for flood victims in the state, to the beneficiaries in the first quarter of 2014.
Stephen Maiyaki, the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, said this while briefing the National Good Governance Tour team in Lokoja.
Maiyaki said that the state government was committed to the speedy completion and handover of the houses to the flood victims, as part of efforts to ameliorate their suffering.
He said that the state government had completed the construction of one-bedroom and two-bedroom housing units, while awarding contract for the provision of basic infrastructure at the estate.
Maiyaki said that although the contractors were working behind schedule, all the infrastructure works at the estate would be completed within the next three months.
“The state government has spent N562 million on the construction of the 272 housing units.”
“The government has also awarded a N621-million contract for the provision of infrastructure at the estate.”
“As you can see, the houses are ready but we have to finish the infrastructure. Hopefully, in the next three months, we will deliver these houses to the beneficiaries,” he said.
The commissioner dismissed speculations in some quarters that the project would be hijacked by politicians to the detriment of the beneficiaries.
He said the state government had conducted a survey on the affected persons, noting that only those that were certified to have lost property during the flood would benefit from the housing programme.
“We conducted a survey and identified 1, 700 houses affected by the flood in Lokoja alone; we have the records and that is what we are going to work with.”
“So, I want to state here that only those whose houses were destroyed in the flood will benefit and it is going to be free of charge,” he said.
In his remark, the Minister of Information, Laraban Maku, commended the state government for the housing programme.
The minister, who was represented by his Special Assistant on Media, Kingsley Osadolor, said that the Federal Government would be happy with the state over its judicious utilisation of the flood relief funds.
He urged the state government to ensure the speedy completion of the housing project so as to give succour to the flood victims.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that National Good Governance Tour team also inspected the progress of work at the 25 000 metric-tonne silo being constructed by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture.
The Project Consultant, Isaac Ogwuche, said that the project was over 90 percent completed.
He said that contract for the project was awarded in 2009 at the cost of N1.5 billion, adding that the silo would be ready for use in the coming harvest season.
He said that the silo, which would serve Kogi, the FCT and neighbouring states, would have modern processing facilities.
Ogwuche said that the major challenge facing the prompt completion of the project had been addressed with the construction of a flood control carnal behind the premises of the silo.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 22. Social media
have released footage of the dismantling of the tank monument, set
at the entrance to Azerbaijan's Shusha city after its Armenian
occupation in 1992, Trend reports.
This tank was the first to try to enter Shusha. It was destroyed
by the Azerbaijani national hero Albert Agarunov, who defended the
After the first Karabakh war, Armenia restored and installed the
tank as a monument.
Shusha city was liberated from the Armenian occupation during
the second Karabakh war in 2020.
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US Capitol Disturbances: committee examining January 6 riots has announced unexpected last-minute hearing
(MENAFN) The committee examining the assault of the US Capitol building on January 6, 2021, has planned a last-minute hearing.
The live session is set for Tuesday afternoon "to present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony".
Just a few days ago, the committee announced that its public hearings would be postponed until next month.
It is unknown who will testify, but the news comes after a series of public hearings in June that established a clear relationship between the violence and former President Donald Trump's attempts to retain power.
Plenty of witnesses showed up before the committee, including Trump White House staff, members of Mr Trump's administration, lawyers for the former president, and Republican officials from across the nation, to share information of what they knew about an orchestrated attempt to prevent Joe Biden from taking over the presidency.
Just last week, Bennie Thompson, a Democratic Party delegate from Mississippi, said the committee necessitated more time to go over fresh documentary evidence received from British filmmaker Alex Holder.
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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khurram Dastagir Khan on Wednesday said Pakistan was utilizing its resources for meeting defence and security needs.
Talking to a private news channel, he said that Pakistan armed forces had used their equipment during operation
Commenting on increase in the defence budget, he said we don’t have foreign funds, due to which, Pakistan was using its own resources to fulfill the need of defence and security.
He said that there was also need to expand the resources for “foreign affairs” so that Kashmir and other issues could be highlighted in a comprehensive manner. It was the responsibility of all the governments to build up the confidence of the national institutions so that they could deliver and perform well.
To a question regarding Shehbaz Sharif, he said chief minister Punjab had full expertise on good governance.
To another question Khurram Dastagir said Pakistan Peoples Party government had completed its constitutional tenure and hoped that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government would also accomplish five years period with success.
He said that PML-N leaders had always respected the courts and never worked against the judiciary.—APP


Danish Red Cross goodwill ambassador visits Jordan
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, April 7 (Petra)-- Danish Red Cross Goodwill Ambassador, Torbjorn Pedersen said he will work to promote Jordan as a country of security, peace, and stability during his trip around the world that includes 200 countries.
In a statement to Jordan News Agency, Petra, he said he was surprised by Jordan's historical and cultural heritage as well as the by security and stability that prevail in the Kingdom despite the current situation in the region.
Pedersen also praised Jordan for hosting a large number of refugees and providing them with all care and attention.
President of the Jordan Red Crescent Mohammad Al Mutlaq Al Hadid received yesterday the Danish goodwill ambassador during which he highlighted the importance of his trip around the world that aim to disseminate about the uniqueness of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to the World.
7/4/2018 - 01:07:00 PM
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Kansas government continues to bring in millions of dollars per month more than expected.
October continued the trend of Kansas’ total tax collections being more than the estimate as total tax collections were over $662 million for the month.
That is almost 19%, or $104 million, more than the estimate.
That is also $66 million, or 11%, more than the same month of last year.
Individual income tax collections were $301 million, which is 18% more than the estimate.
Corporate income tax collections were $40 million for the month.
That is 167%, more than the estimate.
Retail sales tax collections were $227 million, which is 8.4% more than the estimate.
Compensating use tax collections were $67 million, which is 23% more than the estimate.
The last time the state had tax collections below the monthly estimate was July of 2020.


Iran Lifts Ban on CNN After Apology
BBC: Iran has reversed a ban on CNN, a day after the US network was banned for mistranslating a presidential speech.
State TV said the reversal came after CNN apologised, saying the translator’s error had not been deliberate.
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The former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan once again criticized the NDA’s demonetization policy. He said that the nation has lost nearly two lac corers rupees because of ‘Demonetization’.
He further said that the government had already aware about the lost, because of demonetization. Rajan told that the Indian GDP declined by two percent due to demonetization policy.
He further discussed about the employment status of the nation, after the demonetization, the employment opportunity fall has been also reported. If we will not create job opportunist, things will get worse.
The government should more focus on ‘Importing’ and ‘Export Promotion’. The government not only work for ‘make in India but also ‘Make for India’.


2 structure fires reported in Frederick
WINCHESTER — Two structure fires occurred in Frederick County over the weekend, according to the county’s emergency dispatch center.
On Friday night, a fire was reported about 10 p.m. south of…
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry has asked the government to impose tax on pensions of retired judges, saying that the PTI government could not do that as it was also ‘scared’ of the powerful.
Talking to the media persons, the former information minister said that a retired judge receives pension more than his salary as there is no tax on his pension.
Fawad said that when Finance Minister Miftah Ismail sits down and talks about powerful circles, he should also do something about tax-free pension of retired judges.
“Now I would be asked why our government did not take such a step. We did not do it because we were scared,” he said.
He further said that the state of the country’s justice system is such that a colony of judges has been built above the green belt of Islamabad.
He revealed that when the PTI-led government had decided to stop the practice of giving plots to judges, former law minister Farogh Naseem had flatly denied to implement the decision, saying that as a lawyer, he has to appear before the judges on a daily basis.
He said that the helpless people of the country are already paying taxes and the new corporate tax will increase their woes.


Up to week three there had been no issues ….
Now one team has them….
The NFL’s Tennessee Titans had three players and five other members of the organization test positive for COVID-19, according to the NFL Network, prompting the team and its last opponent, the Minnesota Vikings, to suspend in-person club activities.
Those who tested positive will quarantine, per NFL health guidelines. Contact testing will also be conducted around those who may have been in close contact with the eight people who tested positive.
“Out of the abundance of caution, the organization has decided to work remotely today as we follow NFL protocols related to the COVID-19 virus,” the Titans said in a Tuesday statement. “Several tests have come back positive and are working through the process of confirming them. We will have more information tomorrow.”…


Libya's Council head gathers with Italian ambassador in Tripoli
(MENAFN) Libya’s High Council is eager on holding the Libyan elections on time as planned.
The council head, Khaled al-Mishri, gathered with Italian Ambassador Giuseppe Buccino and special envoy Nicola Orlando in Tripoli.
The council is dedicated on reaching an agreement with the House of Representatives (parliament) on election laws.
He further declared that "The council finalized a draft for the constitutional basis and proposed laws for the parliamentary and presidential elections, and to consult about them with the House of Representatives."
Also; Libya's elections commission stated that 10,729 Libyans living abroad are participating for the upcoming elections.
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Democrats take control of Minnesota Legislature
ST. PAUL -- Democrats will control Minnesota's Legislature for the next two years, with a governor of their party on their side.
It will be the first time in decades that Democrats have controlled all three entities.
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Archdiocese running almost $4M deficit, spent $8.8M in decade on priest misconduct
By Emily Gurnon
ST. PAUL -- The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has for the first time publicly released its full audited financial report for 2013 — which notes a $3.87 million deficit.
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Jamasi-Dawu (Ash), Sept. 2, GNA – A traditional ruler has praised the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) for the engagement and empowerment of community members to be alive to their civic duties.
Nana Kofi Frimpong Ababio, the Chief of Dawu, a farming community in the Sekyere South District, said the Commission’s social auditing concept in the communities across the country was catalyzing community members to realize their roles in the development of their communities.
Speaking at a community forum on social auditing organized by the Sekyere South District Office of the NCCE at Dawu, Nana Frimpong Ababio, said the social auditing concept has reminded the people to initiate and implement development projects.
It is also the need to be responsible and take ownership of development projects been implemented in their communities.
Nana Frimpong Ababio acknowledged that community self-help initiatives were part of the Ghanaian culture.
He said such as health, education markets, teachers bungalows, and boreholes in most communities were initiated and executed by the people through community fund-raising activities.
However, over the years, such communal spirit had dwindled.
Nana Frimpong Ababio said the social auditing concept would rekindle the communal spirit and encourage the people to start their development projects.
“We as communities could self-start our projects by providing land, communal labour, organizing fund-raising activities, using the services of local artisans before seeking the help of the government, the District Assembly and other development partners and stakeholders,” he stressed.
This, he said, would not only ensure acceptability, ownership and sustainability of such projects but also instil maintenance culture in the people to prolong the lifespan of the projects.
Mr Arthur Wilson, the Ashanti Regional Director of NCCE, explaining the concept of social auditing to the community members, said it engendered community ownership of projects, effective and efficient delivery of services in communities.
It is done through promoting discourse among citizens and office or duty bearers on planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and programmes.
Mr Wilson said social auditing was not an event but a process to achieve results such as producing community ownership of projects and citizen’s issues of concern across the various spectrum such as education, health, agriculture, roads, social services, infrastructure and energy, among others.
He said there was the need for the communities’ engagement on social auditing across the country since that was a strong tool and medium to promote good governance at the local level and to reduce corruption and improve accountability and compliance with the rule of law.
Mr Evans Kojo Nunoo, the Sekyere South District Director of NCCE, urged the community leaders and members to put into practice the lessons from the forum to initiate and implement development projects.


The rumor started and trended on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform, when a video circulated alleging that Yuqi was seen visiting Jackson's home. Additionally, it was alleged that Yuqi was seen carrying roses the next day. Soon, the Chinese news outlets and social media were filled with rumors that the two idols were dating. However, it was discovered that the videos were edited to make it look like they were dating.
Then on February 23, Jackson's agency in China released a statement explaining they will take legal actions against those who spread false information and released a video distorting the facts. The agency stated they will take legal action to protect the artist's privacy and rights while filing a police report against the independent media who released the edited video.


(MENAFN- Alghad Newspaper)
AMMAN —AlGhad— The Houses of Parliament are scheduled to reconvene next Sunday, after His Majesty King Abdullah II delivers the Speech from the Throne, announcing the reconvention of the second ordinary term of the 18th Jordanian Parliament. The Parliament's House of Representatives is supposed to discuss the 2018 Budget Bill, before referring it to the House of Appointed Senate, in case the MPs approve it.
Chief among the hottest Budget issues up for discussion in Parliament this month is the government recommendation to discontinue allocations for bread subsidies in the upcoming 2018 Budget Bill.
The premier met with MPs to discuss Jordan's economic situation and the challenges that lie ahead, in what seems to be an apparent attempt to lobby approval for the 2018 Budget Bill.
Ahead of the reconvention, Prime Minister Hani Mulqi met with all six blocs of the House of Representatives, the last of which was his meeting with the Democratic Bloc.
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