Maharashtra on Tuesday sought the IT industry’s help in removing regional imbalances by way of focussing on cities other than Mumbai and Pune.
“IT is the only industry which generates a lot of employment. I look forward to this industry to help remove the regional imbalance issues which we face in Maharashtra and see that other districts in the state also get a lot of opportunities,” Maharashtra Chief Minister, Ashok Chavan, said at the NASSCOM Leadership Summmit here.
New destinations such as Nashik, Aurangabad and Nagpur are emerging rapidly, Chavan said, adding, “we have the talent, we have the people who would be extremely useful.”
Chavan said that both India and Maharashtra, in particular, had a lot of potential.
“We need a lot of support from industry,” the Chief Minister said.
Stating that Maharashtra was the first state in the country to have formulated its own IT policy, Chavan said that the policy has recently been revised to suit the needs of the industry.
He also said that the state offers a number of sops to industry for the promotion of the IT sector including exemptions in stamp duty and industrial power tarrifs to those who intend to set up IT and ITeS parks in the state.


Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has urged members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) to use the opportunity of their conference to assess his government’s developmental strides.
The governor made the call at the ongoing All Nigeria Editors’ Conference (ANEC) in Port Harcourt.
He said that assessing the government’s performance in the past two years would provide it necessary information for more efficient performance.
“You were here last year, look at what you saw during your conference last year; see what we have done, and see what you can advise,’’ he said.
Wike said that the government had taken steps to undertake several projects in the state, including those that were not completed by previous administrations.
He said his administration had also commenced the renovation of 185 basic education schools across the state.
Wike further said that the National Industrial Court project was already ongoing and would soon be completed and handed over.
The governor said that the state was safe for both business and dwelling, adding “as you can see, several organsations are coming to hold conferences in the state’’.
He urged the media to investigate and hold politicians and public officers accountable in the interest of the nation and its development.
Our correspondent reports that this year’s edition of ANEC is Nigerian Media: Balancing professionalism, Advocacy and Business.


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Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are implementing technical and
economic justification of investment projects for the development
of sericulture, Azernews reports, citing Chairman of the Agency for
the Development of Economic Zones Elshad Nuriyev, telling a news
conference on the results of 2022.
'Cotton and sericulture clusters are planned to be created
within the framework of joint cooperation in economic zones.
Currently, meetings and negotiations are held with investors.
Technical and economic substantiation of investors' investment
projects is being carried out, and work is being done on the
allocation of land plots for the start of activities,' he said.
Nuriyev noted that the Agency for the Development of Economic
Zones under the Azerbaijani Economy Ministry signed memorandums
with the business associations of Uzbekistan (Uzbekipaksanoat
Association and Uztekstilprom Association) on cooperation in the
field of cocooning and sericulture, as well as the development of
cotton and textile industry.
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Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir State BJP President Ravinder Raina on Saturday said that the next Chief Minister of the state will be from the BJP.With an active participation of Morchas and the dedicated working by party activists in the coming Assembly elections, next Chief Minister of J&K will be from BJP,? Mr Raina here said while welcoming the new entrants into the party fold.
He said that the feeling of self-less living for the Nation only comes in BJP and added, ?Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched plethora of schemes for welfare of common masses like Soubhagaya, Ujala, Ujjawala Yojana etc.
He said that earlier all government schemes were looted by a section of people but Modi government has facilitated the reach of all the benefits to the targeted population.Mr Modi is the true well-wisher of the people of India and is working day and night for the welfare of the Nation,? he said.(UNI)


The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has made a bold statement about the political parties of the Indian National Congress and the Communist Party of India (Left), saying that they have a history of cheating people. He made these comments while addressing a public meeting in his home state.
According to CM Yogi, these two political parties have been taking the people of India for a ride for decades. He said that they have been making false promises to the citizens and have failed to deliver on their promises. The chief minister added that these political parties have been ruling the country for a long time, but have done little to improve the lives of the people. He said that their rule has been characterized by widespread corruption, poverty, and unemployment.
CM Yogi also spoke about the various scams that have taken place during the rule of the Congress and the Left parties. He said that these political parties have been involved in large-scale financial irregularities and have looted the public treasury. The chief minister further added that the people of India have suffered greatly due to these scams and have been denied the basic amenities of life.
The chief minister went on to say that the people of India are now looking for a change. He said that they are fed up with the lies and deceit of these two political parties and are looking for a new direction. He added that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as a strong alternative to these two political parties and is providing a stable and corruption-free governance.
In conclusion, CM Yogi’s statement reflects the general feeling of disillusionment among the people of India towards the Congress and the Left parties. He has touched upon the key issues that have plagued these political parties for a long time and has highlighted the need for a change. The chief minister has also made it clear that the BJP is committed to delivering on its promises and working towards the betterment of the people of India.


President Obama’s re-election means his healthcare law will remain, but Republican state officials will influence the manner in which it is carried out, according to a report from Kaiser Health News.
Next year, Republican governors will lead 30 states—including Texas—and 24 will have Republican-controlled legislatures. State lawmakers will control whether millions of uninsured people get coverage through Medicaid beginning in 2014.
State lawmakers will also play a key role in deciding whether to expand Medicaid, Kaiser Health News reports. The Supreme Court gave them the power to reject the expansion of Medicaid, which is expected to cover more than half of the 30 million people gaining health insurance under the law.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has said he the state will not participate, even though the federal government would cover the costs of new enrollees through 2016. Governors in Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Georgia also have rejected Medicaid expansion.


Multiple Tulsa polling locations were affected by a power outage Tuesday morning in the area of 51st Street and Sheridan.
The Tulsa County Election Board officials said the outage impacted at least four polling locations.
However, voters were still able to cast their ballots during the power outage.
Officials said that voters could fill out their ballots and insert them into the locked emergency bin; at the end of the day, the bin will be opened, and ballots will be run through the machines at the affected locations.
PSO officials said almost 3,000 customers were without power.


Greenpeace has warned that the climate change and water crisis could hit us in 2030 and beyond.
It said that while the world has managed to make progress in tackling water scarcity in many parts of the world, the world is failing to take action to protect vulnerable populations.
The international group said that in addition to water shortages, people are also being left behind by global warming and climate change is now affecting food security.
It also highlighted the fact that water scarcity is now a major cause of extreme weather, including droughts, heatwaves, floods, and extreme weather events.
The group said this was already occurring in many countries and could continue to do so.
It warned that this could lead to widespread food insecurity and extreme food price increases.
It added that this situation could be exacerbated by the loss of coastal wetlands and coastal cities.
It described water shortages as “a defining moment” in human history and said the world could be facing a “watershed” by 2030.
Greenpeace Ireland chief executive, Paul Connolly, said the global threat of water scarcity would be a major factor in the 2030s.
Mr Connolly said: “There’s already been a tipping point.
If we don’t act now we will face an unprecedented water crisis and, of course, it will be in the most vulnerable areas.”
He said the “water wars” between governments and corporations were creating a “very dangerous” climate change crisis.
Mr Flanagan said the water crisis was an “existential threat” and that the world needed to take it on board.
The chief executive of Greenpeace Ireland, Paul Flanagan, said that global water shortages are already a defining moment in human life and that we need to “take it onboard”.
“The time is now for action to stop climate change from harming the water resources of the planet,” he said.
Mr Donnelly said the group had recently published a report that highlighted the threat of climate change in the world and the need to do more to address it.
He said that the water problems faced by people around the world are due to pollution and lack of water resources, which are also “very damaging to our health”.
“We have a lot of work to do but it’s also the right time to get to work,” he added.
Mr Donaghy said that this was “the most significant threat” to the planet that the global community was facing and it was important to be “active” to protect the world from it.
The Irish Water company said it was working closely with environmental groups to create a plan to tackle water shortages and water pollution.
Mr Dolan said the report also called for an urgent and comprehensive approach to water issues that would “reduce the risks to life, the environment and the economy”.
“I believe that action on the water is the only way we will be able to protect and preserve the Earth for future generations,” he told the programme.
He added that it was essential to take water conservation seriously and that this would include the development of alternative and renewable energy sources.
Mr Corky said the Irish Water crisis is already impacting the lives of millions of people and would worsen if the world did not act quickly.
“There is no question the global water crisis is an existential threat,” he commented.
“It’s a huge threat to humanity.
It’s not just for the Irish people but for the entire world.”
The Irish Independent


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Amid growing resentment in the saint community over ''delay'' in the Ram temple construction, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired the state cabinet meeting at Kumbh on Tuesday.
Adityanath also took the holy dip in the Sangam (the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers) with his cabinet colleagues after the meeting. Never had the state cabinet met at Kumbh before.
The chief minister told reporters that the state government had decided to ''beautify'' the 'ashram' of the Hindu seer 'Maharshi Bhardwaj' near Prayagarj. He also said that the 'ashram' of 'Maharshi Valmiki' would also be beautified.
Although the state BJP leaders rejected assertions that the cabinet meeting at Kumbh was aimed at ''sending the message'' to the saint community that the saffron party was ''committed'' to the 'Hindutva', sources said that the BJP was ''concerned'' at the growing resentment within the seers over ''delay'' in Ram temple construction.
A 'dharm sansad' had on Monday slammed the BJP over what it termed'' inaction'' of the saffron party on the Ram Temple issue and warned that the latter might have to pay a heavy price for the same.
The BJP leaders, however, said that the party wanted to ''assure'' its core voters that it had not ''abandoned'' the 'Hindutva' issues.
''Millions of devotees from different corners of the country visit Kumbh... a cabinet meeting there will certainly help BJP reach out to the Hindus,'' said a state BJP leader.


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Jordan- Pleasant weather conditions forecast until Monday
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Dec. 1 (Petra)-- Pleasant weather conditions are expected to prevail in the hilly areas and the Jordan Valley, with the appearance of low-altitude clouds, the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) said in its daily update.
As of tomorrow, a slight rise in temperatures is expected, with south-easterly moderate winds picking up at times, the JMD added.
On Monday, another rise in temperatures is forecast, as pleasant conditions prevail nationwide.
Temperatures in the capital Amman for the next three days will reach a high of 19 degrees Celsius during the day, and a low of 8 degrees at night.
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Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi today and held a detailed discussion on permanently settling the local people in the border areas of Himachal Pradesh and further strengthening the rural infrastructure in the state under the Vibrant Village Programme.
The Governor discussed the need for creating more facilities for the Army personnel at strategically important locations so that local people could also avail the benefits of these facilities. He also briefed the Prime Minister about the promotion of natural farming and the campaign being run against drug addiction in Himachal Pradesh.
The Governor detailed the Prime Minister about his tours to villages of the tribal districts under the Vibrant Village Programme. He said various schemes were being implemented under Vibrant Village Programme in the district but there was a need to further strengthen the infrastructure in these areas so that migration of local people could be stopped.
The Governor also paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Amit Shah last evening. Lady Governor Janaki Shukla was also present at the occasion.


New Delhi: Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the rise in petrol and diesel prices, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday said the Centre’s incompetence and failure was evident to all.
“The government’s incompetence and failure is evident. No amount of publicity can divert citizens’ attention from the prices they are being made to pay,” said AAP leader Raghav Chadha.
“There seems to be an interesting competition going on in the country today: between the rupee and Modi’s popularity. It has to be seen which can sink lower. The second such competition is between petrol and diesel prices versus the anti-incumbency against Modi. It has to be seen which can rise more rapidly,” he said.
The party also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologise to the people for the loss they suffered due to demonetisation.


So instead, we've turned to those who came before us — some speaking to heal a nation, others trying to make sense of the impossible events that had just occurred.
Remembrance Day isn't just about war and those we've lost, but about ideals and what we stand for. It's about respecting our past and looking hopefully forward, and more than anything, thanking those who have served." Huffington Post
I hope you take the time today to thank those who have served their country and to remember all the lives that have been lost during these dreadful wars.


IAEA cooperates with Algeria in nuclear field- Amano
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ALGIERS Feb 29 (KUNA) -- The visiting General Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano revealed on Monday that the international agency and Algeria have been developing key nuclear projects in the country.Amano speaking as he emerged from a meeting with Algerian Foreign Ministry Secretary General Abdelhamid Senouci Bereksi labeled Algeria "as a very important partner" for the IAEA and described the bilateral relations as "excellent." Amano did not elaborate on the joint ventures being executed by the two sides in the nuclear energy sector. However the Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Amano's two-day visit to the country aimed at discussing mutual technical cooperation for peaceful harnessing of nuclear energy.Reportedly Algeria operates some nuclear-powered installations such as the Nur water-moderated reactor for training and research and other facilities for limited production of some fuel elements and radioisotopes used in medicine. (end) ft.rk
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 25. The information
from the Armenian side about the alleged shelling by the units of
the Azerbaijani army in the direction of Armenian armed forces'
positions on November 24 from 21:30 (GMT +4) to 22:30 is false, the
Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan told trend on November 25.
'We categorically refute this information spread by the Armenian
Ministry of Defense,' the ministry said.
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Saudi Geological Survey denies an earthquake occurrence, west of Jeddah
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Jeddah, Jumada I 12, 1439,January 29, 2018,SPA --Saudi Geological Survey has denied occurrence of an earthquake, west of Jeddah.
The Survey's Spokesman Tariq Aba Al-Khail said that the stations of the National Seismic Network have not recorded any earthquakes at this time, pointing to the possibility of a human activity of those sounds and vibrations.
He stressed that the Survey closely follows up the seismic activity around the clock and immediately reports any earthquakes or explosions to relevant authorities.
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Amman, Arp. 7 (Petra)– Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as the first African-American woman to serve on the Supreme Court in a milestone for the United States and a victory for U.S. President Joe Biden, who made good on a campaign promise as he seeks to infuse the federal judiciary with a broader range of backgrounds.
The vote to confirm the 51-year-old federal appellate judge to a lifetime job on the nation’s top judicial body was 53-47.
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The International Monetary Fund warned today that there was still “considerable uncertainty” ahead for the world’s economy, labelling the banking sector the “Achilles’ heel” of recovery.
The IMF said that it was the richer nations, including Europe, the United States and Japan, that remained vulnerable while emerging markets were “very resilient”.
It said that government budgets remained “highly vulnerable to growth shocks”.
The Irish Republic revealed last week it may have to pump as much as €50 billion (£43 billion) into saving its banking sector, which will increase its deficit to 32 per cent of GDP, as more data emerged to suggest that the country was at risk of falling back into recession.
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National Bank of Ukraine downgrades 2022 economic forecast
(MENAFN) The National Bank reduced its economic development prediction for the current year from 3.8 percent to 3.4 percent, this information was mentioned during a Kyiv briefing by Chairman of the National Bank of Ukraine Kyrylo Shevchenko, reported an Ukrinform journalist.
Shevchenko announced, “We have revised the forecast for GDP growth in 2022 from 3.8 percent to 3.4 percent. The economy will be supported by consumer demand and trade conditions that will still be favorable. Instead, the potential of our economy will be limited by a tense geopolitical situation that will affect investment decisions, significant consequences of the coronacrisis, relatively high energy prices, and shortages of certain raw materials, especially in the first half of the year.”
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(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) (Pajhwok): Seven guards of First Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum have been sentenced to five years in prison each for torturing and sexually abusing the VP's political rival, Ahmad Eshchi, last year.
Eshchi, a former governor of northern Jawzjan province, informed Pajhwok Afghan News about the trial of the 1st VP's guards.
He said the accused were sentenced to imprisonment in absentia by a primary court in the 2nd police district of Kabul city three days ago (last Wednesday).
There has been so far no word from the 2nd police district primary court in this regard. However, Eshchi said the court orders were officially sent to the accused on Saturday in written form.
Ahmad Eshchi, who had accused Dostum of ordering his men to rape and torture him, said he was not satisfied with the progress in his case. "I will be content when Dostum, the main criminal, and his chief guard are tried," the 63-year-old said.
Dostum, who denies the allegations, has been in Turkey since May. His office had said the issue was a conspiracy against him.
The government has so far not accepted the return of Dostum from Turkey.
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Farmer leaders’ campaign against ‘Bharatiya Janata Party’
New Delhi: Indian farmers protesting against controversial agricultural laws have announced a campaign not to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the elections.
According to a report by a foreign news agency, Indian peasant leaders who have been protesting on the border of the capital Delhi for the last 106 days against the Modi government’s agricultural laws will campaign not to vote for the BJP in the state elections.
Indian farmer leaders say they will visit West Bengal, Puducherry, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala to appeal to the people to abstain from voting for the BJP and vote for another party.
Indian farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajivwal said that we have formed teams to go to the electoral states and run anti-BJP campaigns.
The farmer leader said that ‘Agriculture Day and Market Day’ would be observed across the country on March 19 and ‘India Bandh’ would be observed on March 26 as the farmers’ movement on the Delhi border would complete four months on that day.


Let DGMOs meet first, other issues later: India to Pakistan
India Friday said that the directors general of military operations of India and Pakistan need to meet first to ensure peace on the border before other issues can be taken up.
Responding to Pakistan saying that India should withdraw its troops from the Siachen glacier as it was causing pollution, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said the prime ministers of both countries had during their New York meeting agreed that their DGMOs should meet as a first step towards normalization of relations.
He said both the countries have a dialogue process and Siachen is part of that.
"The dialogue was interrupted due to some incidents which were not conducive to continuing the dialogue," he said, referring to the ceasefire violations on the Line of Control on the border.
The spokesperson added that the question of other issues "have not come about as the first step in that has not been taken..... Based on the outcome of the first step, other steps would be taken".
Sartaj Aziz, the Pakistan prime minister's advisor on foreign affairs, has said that the presence of Indian troops on the Siachen glacier was causing pollution and India should withdraw its troops.
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Step-motherly attitude being meted out to Karachi: Farooq Sattar
KARACHI (92 News) – MQM leader Farooq Sattar has said that step-motherly attitude is being meted out to Karachi.
Talking to the media on Wednesday, he said that rainwater has accumulated everywhere in the city.
He said that the people from Islamabad do not resolve the problems of Karachi.
The MQM leader said that the KDA has been separated before giving powers to the mayor.
He said that locals should be recruited in the police. “The MQM is being accused of murdering Amjad Sabri,” he said.


Pakistan is a country that has struggled to maintain a stable democracy since gaining independence from British rule in 1947. Despite several attempts at democratic governance, the country has experienced periods of military rule and political instability, leading many to question the future of democracy in Pakistan.
One of the key challenges facing democracy in Pakistan is the influence of the military, which has played a dominant role in the country’s political landscape since its inception. The military has been involved in several coups and has often exerted significant influence over civilian governments, which has led to concerns about the military’s commitment to democratic values.
In addition to the military’s influence, Pakistan has also struggled with issues such as corruption, sectarian violence, and terrorism, which have further eroded public trust in democratic institutions. Many Pakistanis feel disillusioned with their elected representatives and question whether democracy can deliver the stability and security that the country needs.
Despite these challenges, there are also reasons to be optimistic about the future of democracy in Pakistan. The country has a vibrant civil society and media, which have played an important role in holding elected officials accountable and promoting transparency and good governance. There have also been recent efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, such as the establishment of an independent election commission and the passing of laws to protect freedom of speech and the press.
As Pakistan continues to navigate the challenges of democracy, it will be important for the country to focus on strengthening its institutions and promoting transparency and accountability. By doing so, Pakistan can build a strong and stable democracy that is able to address the country’s most pressing challenges and ensure a better future for all its citizens.


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New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS): Several students from various institutions, who were heading towards the Jantar Mantar protest site to commemorate the Human Rights Day in the national capital, were detained after they clashed with the police, an official said on Sunday.
The official said that two police personnel sustained head injuries during the clash.
Some student organisations accused the police of mistreatment, claiming that the detained students were taken to an undisclosed location and subjected to physical abuse. The claim was refuted by the Delhi Police.
It was also claimed that one of the students, heading towards the Jantar Mantar, was missing.
The official said that a group of protestors came to Vijay Chowk and when they were asked to disperse as they were violating Section 144 of the CrPC, they became aggressive due to which they were detained.
"In the process, two police personnel sustained head injuries and action as per law is being taken," he added.
"The allegations regarding a missing person are wrong as the concerned individual has also been detained," said the official.


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* MoPH weekly data reveals daily average of 52 cases among travellers The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has reported in its weekly Covid-19 report, for the June 20-26 period, a daily average of 573 cases in the community and 52 among travellers.
This marked a continued increase in Covid-19 cases in Qatar over the last few weeks. The ministry had reported a daily average of 448 Covid-19 cases in the community and 44 among travellers in the previous week, and 323 Covid-19 cases in the community and 30 among travellers in the week before that.
Also, it had reported 223 cases in the community and 23 among travellers in the week before that.
Following are the highlights of the weekly report published by the ministry Monday for the June 20-26 period:
* Covid-19 cases
- Daily average cases among community: 573
- Daily average cases among travellers: 52
- Total number of current active cases: 4,873
- Total number of infected people since the start of the pandemic: 380,530
- Daily average of recoveries for the last seven days: 457
- Total number of recoveries until now: 374,978
- Number of deaths in the last seven days: 1
- Total number of deaths until now: 679
- Daily average Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the last seven days: 2,827
- Total number of booster doses administered to date: 1,682,286
- Total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered since the start of vaccination campaign: 6,974,984
* Covid-19 testing
- Daily average number of tests for the last seven days: 14,100
- Total number of people tested to date: 3,638,509
* Hospital acute care
- Daily average of acute hospital admissions for the last seven days: 16
- Total number of people currently under acute hospital care: 58
- Daily average number of ICU admissions in the last seven days: 1
- Total number of people currently in ICU: 0
Meanwhile, the MoPH website Monday showed there were 610 cases in the community in the last 24 hours and 58 among travellers.
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Saudi- KSRelief distributes 1,500 food Baskets in Marib, Yemen
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Marib, Rabi'I 22, 1439, December 10, 2017, SPA -- King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has distributed 1,500 food baskets to displaced people and the most needy families in Harib district of Marib governorate, as part of a project to distribute 49,000 food baskets targeting a number of governorates.
This aid is an extension of relief projects provided by the Center to all people of Yemeni governorates to alleviate their sufferings as a result of the crisis.
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Maharajganj (UP), Jul 11 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh police and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) have stepped up the vigil along the Indo-Nepal border in the wake of a terrorist attack on Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir last night.
As a precautionary measure, the security agencies have been asked to ascertain the identity of the people before letting them cross over through the border, said Ranjeet Singh, Deputy Inspector Genaral, SSB.
Orders have also been issued to other security agencies such as the Indo-Nepal Border Police to remain alert.
The police in the border districts of Maharajganj, Siddharthanagar, Shrawasti and Balrampur have been put on a high alert, said Singh.
The intelligence units have also been asked to keep an eye on the religious places along the border.
Patrolling of public places such as cinema halls, hotels, rail and bus stations has also been intensified, said the DIG.
"We are taking all the precautionary steps to maintain law-and-order," he added. PTI CORR SAB RC


Over 9000 police officers to conduct traffic operations
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Police Media Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General of Police Ajith Rohana said that 400 individuals have been arrested for drunk driving from 20 to 25 December.
He said that on 24 December, five persons were killed in road accidents, while over 30 were injured, and added that there was an increase in road accidents.
Rohana said that over 9,000 Police Officers were deployed to conduct traffic operations to apprehend drunk drivers and those not adhering to rules. He stressed on the importance of precautionary measures that need to be taken to prevent accidents on roads.


Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid has said that the government will continue its efforts to make Pakistan a safe and peaceful country. Talking to media in Islamabad on Wednesday‚ he said all out efforts will be made to put the country on the path of development.
He said those elements who want to sabotage peace in the country will not succeed in their mission. The Information Minister paid rich tributes to the army officers who were martyred in Dir last week and said that those brave men have sacrificed their lives for peace in the country and their sacrifices will not go waste.
He said that all political parties have formulated a unanimous policy for the dialogue with the extremists and the government will implement this in letter and spirit.
He said there is no hurdle in the dialogue with Taliban.
To a question‚ the Minister said that about 500 cases of capital punishment are pending and the decision is awaited.
He said the action in this regard will be taken according to the laws and constitution of the country.


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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Friday launched a Rs 37 billion relief program to provide cash assistance of Rs 25,000 each to 1.5 million families in flood-hit areas of the country. Addressing the launching ceremony, the Prime Minister said that the cash distribution would be done through the Benazir Income Support Program in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority and other allied departments.
He said heavy monsoon rains and the subsequent floods have affected all the four provinces and Balochistan has been the most affected where hundreds of people died and infrastructure was destroyed.
He also paid tributes to six martyred Army officers, including Quetta Corps Commander Lt-Gen Sarfaraz Ali, who laid down their lives in a helicopter crash during flood relief operations.
Referring to his many visits to the flood-affected areas, the Prime Minister appreciated the rescue and relief efforts of all, including NDMA, PDMA, National Highways Authority and provincial departments.
“The whole country needs to be united to face this situation. The federal and provincial governments are also cooperating with each other. Our international partners and donors are also lending their support.”
The Prime Minister told the gathering that the cash assistance program, launched in the Jhal Magasi area of Balochistan, will support more than 90 lakh people across the country.
As assured by the NDMA President, the Prime Minister said that the cash distribution to help people meet their food and other urgent needs would be completed within three days.
He said that in the next phase a joint survey will be conducted to assess the damage done to crops, houses, highways and bridges which will follow coordination with the provinces to take up the rehabilitation work.
The Prime Minister also thanked Finance Minister Mifta Ismail for withdrawing Rs 37 billion from the national kitty to support the flood-affected people in that time of crisis.
The program has been initially launched in four districts of Balochistan namely Jhal Magasi, Khuzdar, Qila Abdullah and Lasbela. Beneficiaries of Jhal Magasi area were also shown receiving cash assistance through video link.
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, who also heads the flood relief committee, told the gathering that being one of the five countries facing the worst effects of climate change, Pakistan not only needs to support its people, Rather, it needs to redesign its infrastructure to prevent future losses.
He said that in the first phase, the committee identified the areas most affected by the floods to provide cash assistance. In the second phase, a joint survey will be conducted to assess the damage done to houses and crops for their rehabilitation.
In the third phase, he said the government would seek help from international development partners to redesign the infrastructure to prevent future flood damage.
Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Minister Shazia Mari apprised the people about the death toll from the floods through video link.
He said that the country has received unprecedented heavy rains which are still continuing in some areas causing the flood situation to worsen.
He assured that BISP will ensure transparent cash disbursement based on the available data.
NDMA chairman Lt Gen Akhtar Nawaz said the country has received 150 per cent more rainfall than Pakistan overall and 318% more in Balochistan.
Federal ministers including Miftah Ismail, Ahsan Iqbal, Maryam Aurangzeb, Qamar Zaman Kaira and senior government officials attended the ceremony.
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The world’s biggest ever negotiations aimed at tackling climate change began today in the Danish capital, Copenhagen.
More than 15,000 participants from more than 190 nations are all hoping over the next two weeks to reach a deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the talks, which have been dubbed ‘Hopenhagen’ by the world’s media.
Although the summit’s objectives were scaled back – a legally binding treaty to replace the Kyoto Protocol is not likely – the 105 world leaders have said they will push for at least a political declaration.
Yvo de Boer, the UN’s Climate chief, is insistent on the talks' success: “I don’t think it’s going to fail,” said de Boer. “I mean, if I look at the number of people who’ve committed to come here to make sure that it’s a success, the announcements of financial support that we have received, the targets that have been announced, the developing country engagement that we’re seeing, I don’t think it’s going to fail.”
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MASERU – Lesotho’s business climate is mired in a myriad of challenges that make life extremely hard for the general population.
The Secretary General of the Lesotho Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Fako Hakane, blames the threat of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic for the uncertain business climate.
He said the third wave of the pandemic, now in South Africa, makes business difficult because when South Africa sneezes, Lesotho catches the flu.
So, since the third wave of the pandemic has already been recorded in South Africa, which is Lesotho’s major trading partner and only neighbour, that means Lesotho’s problems are right on Lesotho’s door-step.
“Now we have recorded new Covid-19 cases in Leribe,” Hakane said. The National Covid-19 Secretariat (NACOSEC) has announced that Khethisa High School, in Leribe, has registered cases of some learners who have contracted the disease.
Hakane said this means the country is facing serious problems that put lives at risk, adding health experts have already warned that the third wave is coming with symptoms that are different from the previous ones.
He said the factory workers’ strike also had a negative impact on the economy, though the havoc wreaked by the pandemic is worse.
Public transport ferrying factory workers to and from work suffered a lot during the strike, he noted, further stating, however, that the strike did not have as much impact on the economy.
He said merely crossing the border to South Africa is costly for most people who want to visit that country for different reasons because they have to cough out money to make preparations such as acquiring Covid-19 certificates.
Hakane maintained that since Lesotho is ringed by South Africa, anything that affects that county automatically affects Lesotho. Faced with this situation, he said there is a dire need for the government to fast-track the vaccination process.
The government, he said, has to ensure that all the people are vaccinated against the pandemic in order to save their lives which are in serious danger.
He said the government has just received a second batch of Covid-19 vaccines for people who were vaccinated previously yet there are still others who have not been vaccinated at all.
For Hakane, the government has to do everything in its power to vaccinate all its people because if people are not vaccinated, they will not feel safe in their country.
He was quick to note that the numerous emerging political parties also have a direct bearing on the business climate in Lesotho.
“This is a sign of political instability in the country whose economy is already weak and fragile,” he said, adding that it is unhealthy for a country that has just two million people to have over 30 political parties.
Investors do not usually take their money where there is political unrest because chances are high that they could lose in business, he also said.
South Africa’s media reports show that the Gauteng government is ready to support the introduction of stronger lockdown restrictions this week as the province struggles with an influx of new Covid-19 cases. The reports further show that additional restrictions are necessary to help slow down the number of daily Covid-19 infections that are seen in the province.


Hyderabd, July 9 (UNI) Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Wakf K Rahman Khan today said the committee had instructed the Andhra Pradesh Government to reconstitute the Wakf Board for its effective functioning.
Addressing a press conference after meeting the state government officials and wakf officials here, he said the State Wakf Board was not reconstituted for the last four years.
He said the State Chief Secretary had assured the committee that measures would be taken to reconstitute the board. If the government failed to comply with the instructions of the committee, it would be a violation of the Act on Wakf.
Stating that a full-fledged board was very essential to look into the disputes on the wakf and its properties, Mr Khan, who is also the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, said it was the responsibility of the State Government and the Wakf Board to protect the wakf properties.
The Committee, which visited various places in the state, had inspected the wakf properties and held discussions with the district officials on the disputes and advised them to protect the properties.
Stating that the committee had already visited several states to look into the functioning of the wakf boards there, he said the committee would submit a report to the government on the extent of lands and properties of wakf before December this year after compiling the reports from each state.
He said there was 1.45 lakh acres of wakf land in the state and of this, nearly 80,951 acres was encroached upon by individuals.
He said the state government had allocated 829 acres out of 1,600 acres of wakf lands to the private industrialists in Manikonda area in Ranga Reddy district. There was a dispute between the Revenue Department and the Wakf Board as the government claimed that the land belonged to it. However, it was not the government land and was a Wakf Board property, he claimed.
Mr Khan advised the Wakf officials and the Revenue officials to settle the matter amicably and the Chief Secretary had stated that there was a mechanism to settle the lands between the two institutions.
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Exeter Township police are investigating a fatal accident on Perkiomen Avenue on Saturday night.
Police said their initial investigation indicates the victim was picking up items that were dropped on the road in the 4100 block of Perkiomen Avenue and was struck by an eastbound vehicle about 8:45 p.m.
The driver, who was not injured, stopped at the scene, police said.
The eastbound lanes were closed for several hours.
Further information was unavailable.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Exeter police at 610-779-1490.


VOLUNTEERING is not just for lockdown.
That’s the message from Rotary – which says that whilst many people with new-found time due to furlough have been able to help-out in communities, volunteering will be critical longer-term as the nation adapts post-Covid-19.
“The coronavirus crisis has brought out people’s altruistic side and many have given their time – but more challenges lie ahead,” said a spokesman.
“Volunteers will have a vital role to play moving forward to help and support those most in need.
“Many people will rely heavily on charity and wider support services.”


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SLFP General Secretary Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa said that Sri Lanka Freedom Party will contest the election with a broad alliance. He said that it would forward an economic programme based on protecting national assets and local values. The General Secretary said that the public have a great liking to the combination of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. He said that a meaningful government would be established through that combination. He added that discussions would be held with all parties.
Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe says that the actions taken by the president including dissolving of the parliament have been done according to legal provisions. If there was an injustice caused, they could have gone to the Supreme Court. During a media briefing at Sri Lanka Freedom Party Headquarters today, the Minister said that the former Prime Minister without doing so, met the ambassadors. He said that the speaker acted without responsibility when the parliament was prorogued, and it could have led to a conflict situation. Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said that the only alternative left to the president to conduct a general election to prevent an impending bloodbath which has been predicted.


Kolkata, 27 July. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed on Monday that the state government has so far spent two and a half thousand crores in the war against Coronavirus. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the state-of-the-art Corona Sample Investigation Laboratory in Noida, Mumbai and Kolkata. It was also attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray along with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. During this time, the Prime Minister said that the inauguration of the new laboratory would increase the capacity of corona investigation further. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that there are 81 such laboratories in the state where corona samples are being examined. More laboratory control is needed to control the epidemic. He also said that there are 106 safe houses in the state.
Actually, these are new centers built as quarantine centers where corona patients are being treated. After this, Mamta claimed that West Bengal has spent Rs. 2.5 crores till now in the war against Coronavirus.


JAMMU, Apr 12: National Conference has taken serious exception to the repeated utterances by the People’s Democratic Party leaders, whose misinformation campaign is testimony of the frustration in the opposition camp.
In a press statement, issued here today, provincial spokesman NC (Jammu) and MLA Sajad Ahmed Kichloo said that it was the National Conference led Coalition Government which has steered the state out of the financial mess created by the Peoples Democratic Party.
Referring to the statement of Muzaffar Hussain Baig, Kichloo said that the utterances were completely far from the fact and concocted figures were projected by him to justify his claims, which only speaks about the frustration the PDP leadership was undergoing due to the new dimension to development and prosperity in the state.
Kichloo said that the dynamic and visionary leadership of Omar Abdullah has been hailed at state, national and international level. He said that several historic decisions and initiatives have been taken during the last three years, which are aimed at changing the destiny of the people in the state and given a new meaning to the development, transparency and accountability.
The state was under the grip of liabilities created by the PDP regime, he said, adding, today the overdraft with Jammu and Kashmir Bank stands zero while the state has earned considerable interests amount on its money under the new arrangements with the RBI. He said that the Central Government was kind to allocate highest ever annual plan to the state worth Rs 6600 crore. This year too the state was expecting a hike in the annual plan allocation for which the State Government and the officers associated with the process have to be appreciated.
He said that the state has shown tremendous increase in the tax collection and generating own resources over the last three years, which itself speaks about the sincerity and dedication the Government was working with. The state is progressing towards the economic self reliance but this fact does not seems to go well with the opposition parties, who are out to mislead people only for their own vested interests.


Oyo State government on Saturday said it is not responsible for the delay in the burial of the immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
But, the ex-Governor who is a Muslim is yet to be buried.
He is expected to be buried today, Sunday.
Many are wondering why the burial is being delayed.
However, the state government in a statement made available to Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa said the state government was not responsible for the delay in the burial of the immediate past Governor.
The statement described the rumour that the government was delaying the burial as one being spread to give the state government a bad name.
It added that the truth of the matter is that the family, through a proxy, approached the state government and sought approval to bury the late governor on a plot of land at Agodi GRA, which is currently under litigation.
Adisa added that it can only amount to a wicked lie to insinuate that the incumbent government in Oyo State attempted to obstruct the burial of the immediate past governor.”
Adisa said, “In view of the intense enquiries from media organizations regarding the perceived delay in burying the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, the Oyo State Government wishes to place on record that there is no truth in the rumour making the rounds that the burial is being delayed by the state government.
“The rumour which is being deliberately spread to give the state government a bad name and to play undue politics with the dead, initially came by the way of social media gossip, which gained traction to attract the attention of traditional media outfits.


Yesterday, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng announced that the state government must sue the federal government and the EC to compel the commission to conduct the local government elections here.
Lim said that the state legislature has jurisdiction to call for local elections under the Ninth Schedule and Article 113 (4) of the Federal Constitution.
“There is nothing in the Federal Constitution that says the state government can compel the EC to conduct local government elections,” Baljit said.
He told The Malaysian Insider that the state government also has the manpower and funds to hold the local government elections without the EC.
If this is the case, what stops the Penang government from holding the local government elections? Straight Talk reiterates its support for the reinstatement of local government elections. Local councillors should be responsible directly to the people and not merely act as political appointees working for the benefit of locally elected state assemblymen.
I agree with Gerakan Legal Bureau chief Baljit Singh that the state government can conduct its own elections without having to wait for EC to do it for them since they have the manpower and funds to do so.
I would like to urge BN Penang chairman Teng Chang Yeow, who is Baljit's party boss, to support the call for local government elections be held within the next 60 days.


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Bengaluru: Amidst the uncertainty in when vaccines will be available, Dr K Sudhakar on Tuesday said that the government is all doing everything in its capacity to make Covid-19 vaccines available early next year.
Speaking in a press conference after the meeting with the officials of AstraZeneca company which is one of the companies involved in research and trial of Covid vaccines, the minister said that the company was conducting trials at the global level.
“AstraZeneca in collaboration with Serum Institute Pune has been conducting vaccine trials. It is also conducting trials in collaboration with Oxford University at global level,” said Dr Sudhakar.
Besides conducting vaccine trials, as discussed with AstraZeneca projected to supply vaccines for 100 crore people.
“First level trial was conducted successfully 56 days before. Second and third level trails will be conducted on 1,600 people. We have asked the company to conduct trials on more number of persons,” said the Minister.
He also stressed on the fact of how trials were conducted on healthy persons who were not infected and second and third level trials involve vaccinating the persons who were recovered from Covid infection. If the trials are going to be successful, the government will start issuing vaccines after the central government gives a nod.
Appreciating the efforts of Covid warriors in the state as one of the reasons the number of cases has decreased and deaths have come down.


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WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Warren police are investigating two different shootings that happened Tuesday.
Police were first called to the 1400 block of Jefferson Street Southwest around 9:30 p.m. Officers noticed that a juvenile victim had been shot in the leg. Police collected shell castings as evidence.
Reports said that the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Officers were then called after shots were fired at Douglas Place and Peace Avenue shortly before midnight. Reports said that the victim was taken to the hospital by another friend.
Both incidents are under investigation.


Chandigarh has reported a case of polio, described by health officials as the first such case that has come to light in the union territory in the last four years.
Adjoining Haryana too has reported three polio cases - two in Sonepat district and one in Faridabad. One polio case was reported from Kurukshetra last month.
Health officials said here Tuesday that the polio-affected child, Meena, was daughter of a labourer from Bihar who had migrated to the city.
The officials said that the health of the girl was being monitored. They appealed to all parents to get their children immunised against polio during pulse polio campaigns conducted from time to time.
Sources in Haryana's health department said that the three cases of polio reported were a setback to their anti-polio drive.
They said that the next phase of the pulse polio campaign would focus on the districts where the polio cases have been detected.


The JVP says the public will face many issues as a result of Parliament being prorogued.
Speaking during a rally in Puttalam, Former Parliamentarian Sunil Handunnetti said the move to prorogue Parliament ended the possibility of inquiring into the Yugadanavi Power Plant agreement in Parliament.
Handunnetti said issues faced by the public haven’t been resolved, although the 2022 Budget was passed.
He said the opportunity to discuss the Yugadanavi agreement was delayed raising questions whether the agreement has already become a law in Parliament.
The former MP said the public is also at risk due to domestic gas related accidents.
Handunnetti said Parliament being prorogued has barred the public from raising their concerns through public representatives, adding the Minister of Finance who is responsible at a time like this is also not in country.
He said there was no solution to the economic crisis adding businessmen are unable to engage in imports and exports due to the dollar shortage while businesses are bankrupt.
Handunnetti said the state mechanism has been disrupted adding there was no Minister to accept responsibility.
The former MP claimed Ministers are avoiding their responsibilities.
He said the Minister of Trade is not acknowledging issues faced by consumers while the Minister of Agriculture is not providing a solution to issues faced by the farming community.


Hyderabad: Both the politicians and the voters have their eyes set on the upcoming Dubbaka elections results, which is said to be on November 10. While everyone is eagerly waiting for the Dubbaka results, TRS leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav on Thursday expressed confidence of winning Dubbaka polls.
Addressing the media, the minister said that winning with a margin of one vote is also a victory and they will also be allowed into the Assembly. And added that the public pulse is in favour of TRS.
During the meet he also lashed the Union Minister G Kishan Reddy who is a BJP candidate and said that he cannot even get funds to the state from his party which rules the center.
He also said that if BJP does not stop targeting TRs and its Chief then they might target Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The TRS leader also criticised the Congress party for stating that they would give 50 per cent tickets to BCs.


Traders and fishermen flouting government directives on social distancing in Suba South Sub County have been warned that they will be arrested.
Speaking to KNA, Suba South Deputy County commissioner (DCC) Joseph Maina said that there are some traders and fishermen in the area who are still violating government directives on social distancing which is meant to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
Maina regretted that they have realised that social distancing is a major challenge on various beaches and market centres within the area where traders are still mingling freely without observing the one-metre distancing rule.
The administrator further said that despite conducting sensitization to members of the public on the importance of adhering to the government directives to stop the spread of the virus, some of the traders and fishermen were still defiant and added they will take action against people who will continue violating the order.
On the other hand, the DCC lamented that several people in the region are not using facemasks as recommended by the Ministry of Health to slow the spread of Coronavirus.
Maina revealed that in market places and beaches people only wear facemasks when they don’t talk but when they are talking to one other they remove the masks which is a risk to their lives.
He warned that the local security committee will not relent in the enforcement of the government safety guidelines on Coronavirus in the country.
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He was speaking to his soldiers in Mohmand Agency near Afghan border, where Nato and US forces killed 26 troops last week.
While talking to reporters on Friday, He said that the army would continue its support for the democracy.
Kayani said that speculations were being made to divert attention form problems facing the country.
The military chief said that the army was aware of its constitutional responsibilities.
The statement came a day after Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in his diatribe in the National Assembly said conspiracies were being hatched against the governmnet.
He had also said how Osama bin Laden was able to take shelter in Pakistan for six years.
It is to mention here that Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhamamd Chaudhry has also said that there will not be military take over in the country as the court will protect the constitution.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — The German-based company eCharge and local stakeholders have signed cooperation agreements to build more than 10,000 smart electric vehicle charging stations in the Kingdom, Amr Abdou, head of business development at the company, said on Wednesday.
Speaking to the Jordan News Agency, Petra, on the sidelines of the 10th Afaq economic conference being held at the Dead Sea area, Abdou said that the agreements were signed after evaluating studies prepared by a Jordanian company on the number of electric vehicles in the Kingdom.
He said that Jordan is second in the region, after Dubai, in terms of the number of electric vehicles, adding that this investment is the first of its kind in the region.
ECharge has studied the Jordanian market and its development over the past few years, which indicates a "success" in building a strategy relying on renewable clean energy through the establishment of solar and wind energy stations, Abdou pointed out.
He added that such stations would help reduce the Kingdom's oil bill which accounts for 19 per cent of the GDP.
The stations will charge vehicles in less than 15 minutes, and payments can be made through technical platforms known as "blockchains", where anyone can charge and pay through a smartphone application, he explained.
Abdou added that the stations will be distributed across all governorates in public places, hotels and malls.
He stressed that the biggest challenge facing the success of electric vehicles in the Kingdom, despite the fact that they are exempted from custom fees, is the limited availability of charging stations and the lack of maintenance centres, noting that the company will also provide relevant training to Jordanians.
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Asked whether the Prime Minister had any thoughts on Vladimir Putin’s comments suggesting there was corruption at the heart of the World Cup voting process, the PMS said that the Prime Minister was focussed on the England bid.
Asked whether the Prime Minister would take part in the bid team’s presentation, the PMS said that he would take part.
Asked what had prompted the rethink on school sports partnership, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had been saying for some time that he wanted to see more competitive sport in schools, that the Government’s assessment was that the present system was not achieving that, and that a decision was taken to withdraw the £162million central funding stream for the PE and sports strategy.
Asked whether dismantling the current system was wise given it has support from some teachers, the PMS said that there was widespread recognition that the current system was excessively bureaucratic, that it needed to be addressed and that the Government would announce shortly about how it intended to do that.
Asked whether there would be a specific sum that would go towards competitive sport, the PMS said that the £162m funding had been withdrawn but that there would be no further detail until a further announcement was made.
Asked why Michael Gove had not mentioned the issue of school sports, the PMS said that the Government was withdrawing the fund, was simplifying the funding streams to give headteachers more control, and was committed to seeing more competitive sport in schools.
Asked whether any cash would be ringfenced as some headteachers do not place such value on competitive sport, the PMS said that PE would be a central part of the curriculum, that within that curriculum there would be a new emphasis on competitive sport, and that more detail would be announced in due course.
Asked why the Governor of the Bank of England was so vocal on fiscal policy during the Coalition talks, the PMS said that it was not unusual for the governor to speak to opposition politicians or comment on fiscal policy.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met Tuesday with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ayman Al Safadi, who is visiting the country.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and ways of supporting and developing them. Also, they touched on the latest developments in the Palestinian cause, especially the situation in occupied Jerusalem, in addition to discussing a number of regional and international issues of common concern.
HE Sheikh Mohammed, during the meeting, expressed the condolences of Qatar to the government of Jordan on the victims of the explosion of a gas tank in the port of Aqaba and its wishes of a speedy recovery for the injured, stressing the full solidarity of Qatar with Jordan in facing the effects of the leakage.
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NASHIK: Nashik Municipal Corporation
(NMC) has started post-Covid out patient department
(OPD) facilities at its six hospitals, one each in the six divisions.
NMC officials said the health check-up of recovered Covid patients will be conducted there and medicines will also be provided. Moreover, they will be guided about the precautions and measures they have to take post-Covid.
If required, they will also be advised to approach ENT specialists. The objective of opening these OPDs is to avoid post-Covid complications among critical Covid patients, who have recovered.
NMC health officials said they have also started contacting recovered Covid patients to know their health conditions These six hospitals are Bytco, Zakir Hussain, Indira Gandhi, Swami Samarth, Gangapur and Jijamata hospitals.
The number of new Covid cases and active patients have significantly reduced in Nashik city. Hence, the health department of the NMC has started focussing on recovered Covid patients, who were on oxygen and ventilators.
“We have started OPDs across six divisions of the civic body to keep these recovered Covid patients under observation,” said Bapusaheb Nagargoje, the medical superintendent of NMC
The patients particularly with comorbidities will be told about the precautions and health measures they will have to take.
Jitendra Dhaneshwar, the in-charge of Bytco hospital
, said they are also contacting recovered Covid patients to know their health conditions.


Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says that public gatherings such as parties and weddings which have been prohibited due to the current Covid-19 situation cannot be organized at homes or any other locations as this is also prohibited under the quarantine regulations.
He stated that it has been reported that events such as parties and weddings which were planned to be held in hotels are being prepared to be held at other places and venues.
He said that they have received information that events such as parties, functions and weddings, which have been temporarily prohibited from tomorrow (03) due to the spike in Covid-19 cases, have now been moved to residences in some areas.
He requested the people to refrain from organizing any such gatherings or functions at homes as there is a high risk of coronavirus spreading through such activities.
Meanwhile police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana says that the law will be strictly implemented against anyone who organizes parties or celebrations.


RAMALLAH (Ma'an) -- Spokesman for the Palestinian unity government Ehab Bseiso said Monday that the government was continuing its efforts to end the negative impact of Palestinian division.
Bseiso said in a statement that the government was committed to the terms of the reconciliation and the resolutions of the Cairo agreement. He added that it set initiatives to end the negative impact of the division and unite Palestinian institutes.
He highlighted that the government was on course to achieve its main task which is the implementation of the Cairo agreement, adding that it follows a comprehensive plan that aims to create a positive atmosphere to preserve the unity of the people.
Bseiso called on all Palestinian factions to avoid tensions between them and focus on achieving the aspirations of Palestinians through unity.


With Google at our fingertips, it’s easy to think that we can find whatever solution we need. However, we also tend to have confirmation bias, where we readily accept information that confirms what we believe and dismiss whatever contradicts our opinion.
But those who are wise know that they don’t know everything, and that it’s important to keep learning from others. They’re willing to listen and think through different ideas, and allow others to point out their blind spots.
How can we listen better, that we may become wise? Let’s ask the Spirit to help us.


JK to witness new era of prosperity: Dy CM; interacts with several deputations
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 24: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh, on Saturday said that government was committed to develop the far-flung and neglected areas of Jammu and Kashmir. He said a new era of prosperity has already begun in the state and the results will be there soon.
Talking to several deputations, who called on him here, the Deputy Chief Minister urged people to avail the benefits of various people friendly schemes, which the government has launched.
Mr Singh said the government was committed for the holistic welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir living in all the regions and sub-regions of the State.
The Deputy Chief Minister assured the deputations that the government has initiated a full-fledged developmental initiative in different departments, including PHE, PWD, R&B, Irrigation, Power, Health and so on so forth. Dr Nirmal Singh said developmental works across the State have been accelerated. The Deputy Chief Minister also stressed on prioritizing the development of historical areas across the State.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) and the Police Institute signed, today, a memo-randum of understanding (MoU), to promote academic and research cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The MoU stresses the importance of exchanging expertise between higher education institutions and its role in serving the community and the country.
The MoU was signed by CCQ President Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Al Naemi, and Director of the Police Institute Colonel Ali Saud Al Hanzab, in the presence of several senior officials from the two institutions.
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The MoU aims to establish a strategic partnership and cooperation in various areas, including the exchange of expe-riences in the academic, research and student affairs fields, as well as training and community service
. It also enables the Police Institute's students to join CCQ to further pursue their higher education, according to CCQ's policies. The two parties will also work together on organising different student, cultural, sports and social programmes and activ-ities to cultivate students' sense of social responsibility.
This is in addition to offering training workshops for faculty members, trainers and students on the education and training systems that can benefit both institutions.
Moreover, the MoU will help the signing parties to provide the labour market with more specialised cadres in different fields to contribute to achieving Qatar National Vision (QNV) and sustainable development.
Dr. Mohamed Al Naemi expressed his pleasure over the signing of the MoU with the Police Institute and said:“Today's MoU emphasises our continuous commitment to academic excellence. We are confident that this partnership will strengthen our academic cooperation by exchanging our expertise and faculty members to improve the educational process, while promoting investment in the human capital to support the achievement of the human development pillar of QNV 2030.”
For his part, Colonel Ali Al Hanzab highlighted the signif-icance of signing the MoU with CCQ and the vital role the College plays in supporting education in Qatar
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THE Department of Health has today confirmed 358 additional cases of Covid-19.
However, the Department has reminded the public that the number of cases may change due to further data validation.
Due to the current disruption of the HSE IT system, the updates to the GeoHive Covid-19 Hub are also impacted and have been paused until further notice.
There are currently 102 Covid-19 patients in hospital, of which 39 are in ICU.
As of 11 May, 1,922,913 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine administered in Ireland.
A total of 1,408,105 people have received their first dose while 514,808 people have received their second dose.


The Edo Government said it took delivery of 85 new transformers to boost its rural electrification programme.
The Commissioner for Energy and Water Resources, Mr. Chris Ebare, told Newsmen in Benin that the transformers were all of 500 KVAs.
He explained that each community would be given between three and five units depending on its population.
Ebare said this was to ensure that all rural communities in the state were fully connected to the national grid by the end of 2013.
He added that currently, 95 per cent of the state had been connected to the national grid.
Ebare said that the remaining five per cent yet to be connected would be done in no distance time, as the government had directed communities not connected to come forth and inform it.
He explained that, government had identified some communities in Orhiowon, Ovia North East and Esan South East local government areas that were yet to be connected to the national grid.
The commissioner further said that the state government had commenced the replacement of wooden poles with concrete ones.
Ebare also expressed government’s determination to meet the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target of potable water by year 2020.
He said that government had approved the replacement of all asbestos pipes in collaboration with the ministry of works.
He said that the collaboration was to ensure that provision was made for laying of water pipes to homes as the ministry carried out road construction.


(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
KARACHI, 15th September, 2017 (WAM) -- Nasser bin Huwaidin Al Ketbi, UAE Consul-General in Karachi, has participated in the Pakistan's Defence Day, which is marked on 6th September every year.
Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, a number of minister, military and civil officials and members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Karachi attended the event.
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RAWALPINDI: The Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa has said that the recent terrorist attacks are extremely condemnable, adding that these attacks are the conspiracies to divide the nation. He said that the national vows to deal with terrorism and extremism cannot be weakened.
A communiqué issued says that the spokesperson for the Pakistan Army has said that we condemn the recent terrorist attacks and we share equal sorrows of those sisters and brothers who were the victims of terrorism. DGI ISPR has further said that we are standing with the victims of terrorism in the time of grief.
Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa has said that such terrorist attacks are the conspiracies to divide the nation which will benefit the terrorists. He has added that the terrorist attacks are actually the attacks on our very dear religious values which base on peace however, such attacks cannot weaken the national determination to cope with terrorism and extremism.
It is pertinent to mention here that the operation Zarb-i-Azb is already going on successfully in order to end terrorism from Pakistan and the Pakistan forces have damaged the terrorists a lot due to which they have again started to attack on mosques and Imambargahs.


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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Dr Shahbaz Gill said that Khawaja Asif and Ahsan Iqbal have misrepresented with boldness and boldness.
According to details, Dr Shahbaz Gill, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, while replying to the PML-N leadership, said that Khawaja Asif and Ahsan Iqbal shamelessly and boldly misrepresented that there was no clear health policy during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister said that Modi, Trump, Boris Johnson and many others had to change their policy while the Prime Minister was instructing them to keep a social distance and take care of their elders from day one.
He said that the Prime Minister believed that the economy would not be able to bear the burden if there was a severe lockdown.
Dr. Shahbaz Gill also said that the Prime Minister believed that the poor people would be more affected by the severe lockdown and in this context, assistance was provided to 12 million families under the Ehsas program.
The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister said that there was no precedent for a relief program like Ehsas, which provided assistance to 2.5 million small families and 5 million unemployed.
Dr. Shahbaz Gill also said that the total number of families in Pakistan is three and a half crore, two to two and a half crore families have been given assistance while 70% of the total population of Pakistan has been given assistance.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, further said that apart from China, Pakistan has provided the most coronavirus testing facility in the region while apart from ventilators, today we have been able to export medical devices.


(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday slammed BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri for his derogatory remarks on BSP MP Kunwar Danish Ali saying that his remarks are an insult to all Indians and he made a mockery of Prime Minister Modi's 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas'.
Speaking to the media at the party headquarters here, Ramesh, who is also party's General Secretary Communication Incharge said,“This is simply not acceptable, it's a half-hearted apology, an afterthought.
"What Bidhuri has said is an insult to the Parliament and it makes a mockery of what the Prime Minister keeps on repeating 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas' which all becomes 'bakwaas' (rubbish),” he said.
The Congress leader said that strictest action should be taken against the MP.
“If this is not the fit case for suspension then how are AAP Rajya Sabha MPs Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha suspended for exercising their right in the Parliament.
“Bidhuri's language is not an insult to Danish Ali alone but it is an insult to every MP and every India,” he said.
Ramesh said that the apology in the Parliament by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was just an eyewash and the BJP must take strongest action against Bidhuri.
Bidhuri, who is a BJP MP from South Delhi, on Thursday while participating in the discussion on Chandrayaan-3 mission in Lok Sabha, used abusive language against Ali.
His remarks were later expunged from the records.
Speaker Om Birla is learnt to have warned Bidhuriand said that if he repeats such kind of behaviour in Parliament, then strict action will be taken against him, sources said.
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Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz on Sunday said that the social protests Saturday against the rising cost of living were "impressive," saying that "there's a need to find solutions to both housing and cost of living" issues.
Steinitz, however, warned that Israel's current economic standing needs to be carefully guarded, pointing to the economic difficulties faced by the United States and many European countries today.
"We'll do what we can," the finance minister said, discussing possible solutions a ministerial roundtable set to be presented by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu later Sunday morning. "We can't live beyond our means," he added, saying that solutions must stay "within what we can [afford]."
One of the issues that will be discussed by the ministerial team, he said, will be the tax burden in Israel, "Taxes are on the agenda." He added that the issue is one of many that will be addressed in the coming two months.


Security has been stepped up to ensure peaceful celebrations of Rath Yatra mela and Eid that is expected to be on July 18.
The police held a meeting with representatives of the peace committee along with locals today.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Radha Prem Kishore said that the meeting was successful. People from both the religious background shared important information about the celebrations, added Kishore.
He said that all these information would help in maintaining peace during the celebrations.


The couple that hosts together, educates America about COVID vaccines together?!
Of course, Dr. Anthony Fauci will be involved because there will be TV cameras there.
Event organizers say the point of the special is to “educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines.”
The show will also aim to “inform and encourage those who have vaccination concerns to learn the facts.”
So far, there have been more than 30 million COVID cases in the U.S. — with more than 560,000 deaths, according to The NY Times.
The CDC reported more than 66 million Americans — roughly 20% of the U.S. population — have been fully vaccinated so far.
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The Government is seriously committed to decentralise all developments to the provinces around the country.
Prime Minister Sogavare stated this when he met with the new United States Ambassador to Solomon Islands H.E Erin Mckee at the Office of the Prime Minister recently.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the government’s role in addressing the recommendations stipulated in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report.
According to the Prime Minister, the decentralisation of services to the Provinces will help to lessen the rate of urban drift to Honiara that the country has been experiencing.
Prime Minister Sogavare also stated that the U.S has an important role in keeping the peace around the world.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Mckee told the Prime Minister that the United States cares about the Solomon Islands and is here to stay and provide support to the Government in its developmental aspirations.
H.E Mckee expressed Solomon Islands as an important partner to the United States and reiterated that the U.S stands ready to assist the Solomon Islands in its development challenges.
The Ambassador further stated that the U.S will be working closely with the government to demonstrate and share some of the responsibilities in ensuring the Solomon Islands unlock some of its potentials that will benefit the people and more especially the future generations of this country.
The Ambassador further impressed that the U.S will look to the Prime Minister and his government to inform them on the ways the U.S can better focus on and to present and deliver in the best possible means the development plans for the betterment of the country.
Prime Minister Sogavare also expressed his gratitude for the visit and acknowledged U.S as a long-time friend of the Solomon Islands whose partnership goes a long way back.