GOVERNMENT has released K104 million for the construction of township roads in Mkushi District.
Central Province Minister Obvious Mwaliteta said Keren Engineering Company had been awarded a contract to construct 20.2Km of township
roads in Mkushi District.
Mr Mwaliteta disclosed that the contractor was on site and had started mobilising equipment and is set to start works by February 14,
He said the Patriotic Front (PF) Government had embarked on a number of infrastructure development projects across the country.
Mr Mwaliteta added that people were happy that the Government had placed infrastructure development on its agenda to ensure inclusive development.
He said road construction in Mkushi district would also bring about job creation for the locals that would be engaged.
“With the road construction that will be taking place in Mkushi there will be job creation for the local people’, Mr Mwaliteta said.
He has since called on the contractor to ensure that a good job was done and that works were completed within the stipulated time frame of one year.
Mr Mwaliteta said Government would not tolerate any shoddy works as it was pumping a lot of money into the road sector.
Mr Mwaliteta said Government was in a hurry to development the country and therefore, the increase in infrastructure development projects across the country.
He added that the PF Government had managed to bring about development in the shortest time that it had been in power.


Bengaluru, Sep 27 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said that no raids are being conducted on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), while terming the operation a 'preventive measure'.
'This is an operation conducted by our police as a preventive measure. Necessary action has been initiated with due process after informing the respective tehsildars,' Chief Minister Bommai stated.
The raids are not only confined to Karnataka, but have been conducted in other states as well. He maintained that he is yet to get full details of the development in the state from the police department.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Dr K. Sudhakar reacted angrily to objections to the action on PFI and SDPI in Mysuru. 'Instead of taking legal action against those who have conspired attacks and murder attempts on elected representatives, should they be worshipped?' Minister Sudhakar questioned.
'Those who indulge in conspiring against society must be strictly dealt with. They should be finished off. There will be action on those who have committed crimes. More arrests will follow after the probe,' he asserted.
There are reports that they are preparing to create disharmony among people and conspiring to kill the Prime Minister. Investigations will have to be conducted to ascertain, are these elements capable of committing such offences, he stated. Congress party is directly responsible for the growth of PFI and SDPI in the state, he added.
As per police sources, as many as 80 people attached to PFI and SDPI have been taken into custody in the state.
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ remarks that his Justice Department will "pull back" on federal probes of police departments accused of violating civil rights of minorities reignited a debate over the effectiveness of federal intervention with local law enforcement, the Wall Street Journal reports. The decision was welcomed by some law-enforcement and city officials, who have pushed back against DOJ involvement in . . .
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Tomorrow, the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety will be hosting their National Night Out event downtown.
The event is slated to take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the road section between Elm St. and Pine St. along Michigan Ave. Free food will be available on-site including hotdogs, chips, snow cones, and cotton candy. There will also be various kids activities including a dunk tank and several interactive activities with the local fire and police departments.
According to Officer Bill Sell, the event’s purpose is more than building the connection between the city and public safety.
“(We’re) showing criminals that the police and the public work together and that we don't want them around,” Sell said. “We have a good community where the public supports the police and the police supports the public.”
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Dr. Deborah Birx on Monday again defended the city of Jacksonville, Florida, for reopening their beaches, despite heavy criticism from national establishment media.
Birx said that Florida had excellent coronavirus infection data accessible on their website, which showed that the decision to reopen the beaches made sense.
“They had less than 20 cases per day and less than 800 in four weeks,” she said.
She said that each governor and local official should be allowed to make a decision for themselves about when to reopen their states, based on data.
Birx said that Southern Florida had most of the coronavirus cases in the state, such as Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and the Broward County areas.
She said that every state should provide data to defend their decisions to reopen their states for business.
“When you inform the public and give them the information they need, they can make decisions along with the local government and governors,” she said.


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Concerns have been raised over serious incidents of ragging reported recently in State universities.
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Thennakoon said that student unions are practising fascism in universities.
He said that the student unions are also engaging in extremism and threats.
The State Minister said that first year students are not allowed to wear wristwatches by student unions.
He said that students who wear wristwatches are forced to remove it and wear it on the leg.
Thennakoon said that female students are not allowed to wear chains or earrings.
The State Minister said there are far grave incidents taking place as a result of which the security of university staff and students must be looked into.
State Minister of Higher Education Suren Raghavan told Parliament that a handful of students are attempting to disrupt activities at universities.
He said that parents have raised concerns over the safety of their children. (Colombo Gazette)
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According to local government officials, the incident took place on Monday morning in Nerkh district, leaving four police officers dead and 19 others injured.
Provincial governor spokesman Ataullah Khogyani confirming the report said the explosion took place near the district security commandment.
Mr. Khogyani confirmed that four policemen were killed and 19 others were injured following the blast.
He also added that the death toll could rise as the health condition of a number of police officers inujured in the blast is critical.
According to Ataullah Khogyani, the blast also incurred damage to district security compound and the surrounding properties.
No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Jeddah, March 19, 2023, SPA -- President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser received Minister of Finance and Alternate Governor of the Arab Republic of Egypt Muhammad Maait in Jeddah yesterday.
The two officials discussed the social, economic and development challenges facing Egypt, the economic expectations for the next stage, and the importance of enhancing cooperation.
They emphasized the importance of creating a favourable investment environment, lending support to the private sector, strengthening key sectors, and creating and developing job opportunities in Egypt.
Al-Jasser renewed the IsDB Group's commitment to support development plans in Egypt and respond to its development needs.
12:35 LOCAL TIME 09:35 GMT
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BigHit Music, the agency of K-pop supergroup BTS, has taken legal action against individuals who have been stalking and harassing the members of the group. The agency said in a statement on Wednesday that it has filed criminal complaints against those who have repeatedly sent mail and packages to the artists' residences, even causing harm to their families.
BigHit Music has also taken legal action against individuals who have posted violent and offensive comments about the members online.
The agency said that it is committed to eliminating all illegal activities against its artists, even if it takes time. BigHit Music also asked fans to continue to report any cases of abuse to its legal affairs hotline.


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YADGIR, KARNATAKA: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that people are worried about the reentry in politics by Reddy brothers who looted country's natural wealth and had lavish life.
Addressing a election campaign in Kakkari village in the District, Mr Siddaramaiah said "people are really worried about the return of tainted Janardhan Reddy and his gang who dug up hills in Ballari and running the republic of Ballari ".
Reiterating that his victory in Badami constituency was certain, he alleged that the BJP is dividing the society based on communal line.
In Badami and people will vote against the BJP.
Siddaramaiah said that the Congress party leaders were known for providing a transparent administration and expressed confidence that the people vote for Congress.
He said for a stable government people will vote for Congress.
The BJP which came to power in 2008 changed three Chief Ministers in Five years.
People were well aware about BJP leaders hungry for power.


As per the reports of local media, the government of Azad Jammu Kashmir has reopened the tourist spots after the coronavirus situation has improved in the country.
Midhat Shahzad, the secretary tourism while talking to the journalists has said that the government has taken the decision to reopen the tourist spots under SOPs.
He also said that the families and groups would be permitted to visit the tourist spots in the initial phase. The secretary said that the government would be offering all the possible facilities to the tourists.
Previously on the 9th of August, crowds of visitors had visited the tourist attractions of the country for making most of their summer vacations after the government had granted permission to open the tourist spots after they had been closed owing to the spread of the virus.
After the government announced to reopen the tourist spots soon after that tourists had started going towards Thandiani, Murree, Nathia Gali, Swat among the other tourist spots as tourism had resumed on the 8th of August in the country.
Pakistan had closed tourism in the month of March after COVID-19 cases started increasing in the country.


NY Delegate: Democrats Are United
By Chris Ulanowski
Syracuse, NY – Lisa Daly of Syracuse, New York is a Barack Obama delegate at the Democratic National Convention. She says convention delegates are united.
In response to some criticism that the Democrats are not projecting a clear message about their plan for the future, Daly said that significant talk about the issues takes place the convention when the cameras are not turned on.
"Part of what goes on outside is that people look at snippets and soundbites and they don't see the whole picture," Daly said.
Daly said she believes that Obama's speech on Thursday will provide many talking points about the Democrat's message.
"There were a lot of other agendas being served during the week, and I think the focal point on Thursday will be the future and what we're going to do going forward," she added.


Thank you to Adventure Aid Nepal for sharing these pictures from their 2022 trip. It’s great to see the progress that has been made in rebuilding the schools in the area. It’s heartwarming to know that the Juniper Trust has been able to provide support to the students and teachers who have been affected by the earthquake. It’s wonderful to see that the finishing painting touches have been made to Bampti Kindergarten and Maili School, and that Uma Kunda school has been repainted. It’s also inspiring to know that 100 students at Maili School are now able to receive their education in a safe and secure environment.


Faisalabad (Web Desk): Chairman Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) Shabbar Zaidi has said that the government has not imposed any new tax in the federal budget.
Addressing a ceremony in Faisalabad on Monday, the FBR chief said that there is the issue of corruption in sales tax and the officials are automating it.
Zaidi said that the system will be improved in consultation with the business community.
He said that the government is seriously considering steps to check smuggling, under-invoicing and abuse of Afghan transit trade agreement.
Shabar Zaidi said that these steps are important to help the local industry stand on its own feet.
“We have to go towards industrialisation to generate job opportunities for the people,” the FBR chairman asserted.
Shabbar Zaidi said that tax returns for the year 2018-19 can be filed by August 2.
He added that the government's assets declaration scheme received an encouraging response from across the country.


Citing the benefits of technology, a digital public health expert, Zaid Olanrewaju, has urged the Federal Government to digitalise the country’s health sector to improve healthcare service delivery to the people.
Olanrewaju made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on the sidelines of a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday in Abuja.
He emphasised the need for the government to create a national digital health blueprint that would facilitate digital integration of health information and health providers in the country.
This, according to him, this will set an agenda for the development of health technology in the country.
“It will also facilitate digital integration of health information of all patients and health providers, as well as integrated development of digital health infrastructure and architecture, thereby establishing a solid framework for the one health approach to unlock Nigeria’s healthcare value chain.
“This multitier digital health transformation will incorporate two programmes that will integrate data and build an innovation ecosystem for the nation, by creating a national health database.”
Olanrewaju further said that the blueprint will help the government achieve its goal of providing affordable and quality healthcare to Nigerians.
“Digitalization of the Nigerian health sector will increase efficiency by 15 percent, while increasing the value to US$18 billion.
“The digital health blueprint also will accelerate Nigeria’s e-health efforts on national solutions in the form of electronic health records.
“And clinical workflow management systems that will guarantee evidence-based patient-centered care, secure data for national research and planning,” he said.


Number of employment contracts increases in Azerbaijan - minister
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan. 21
By Nazrin Israfilova - Trend:
Since the beginning of income tax reforms in early 2019 in Azerbaijan, there has been an increase of up to 283,000 in the total number of employment contracts, including an increase of more than 233,000 in the number of employment contracts in the non-oil private sector, Trend reports referring to Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov's message on Twitter.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, November 23, 2022, SPA -- The Saudi national team started training today in preparation of its match against Poland on Saturday in the second round of Group C of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
While the Saudi players participated in recovery exercises under the supervision of coach Ereve Renard, the player, Riad Sharahili, resumed his training with the medical staff.
On the other hand, Salman Al-Faraj, a midfielder, was forced to leave the match against Argentina due to injury, and further medical tests revealed a shin bone injury.
Al-Akhdar (the Greens) will continue preparations tomorrow at a training session that begins at 4:00 pm and is open to the media outlets for the first 15 minutes.
20:52 LOCAL TIME 17:52 GMT
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As Congress works to repeal the Affordable Care Act with the support of President-elect Donald Trump, people with addiction and mental health disorders, their families and treatment providers wonder how patients would maintain their sobriety and psyches without insurance coverage, USA Today reports. The people helped the most by the ACA are the ones most likely to suffer . . .
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The Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations (UN) H E Sheikha Alya bint Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani opened the expanded meeting regarding Afghanistan organised by the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the UN in cooperation with the missions of Canada and the United Kingdom at the headquarters of Qatar's Permanent Mission in New York.
Deputy Secretary-General of the UN H E Amina Mohammed and permanent delegates and representatives of the member countries of the Group of Friends of Afghanistan and the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan attended the meeting.
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(MENAFN) Qatar is poised to become a driving force in the growth of the clean technology industry in the Middle East and Africa, with investment opportunities valued at USD75 billion, according to a recent industry report. The country's Investment Promotion Agency has highlighted Qatar's favorable policies, advanced technological infrastructure, and commitment to sustainability as key factors that attract investments in the clean technology sector.
Qatar's sustainability initiatives, coupled with its abundant natural resources, position the gas-rich nation as an emerging leader in the cleantech industry. The country's early-mover advantage in green hydrogen production further enhances its competitive edge. The report emphasizes that Qatar's significant solar energy resources provide a solid foundation for harnessing the potential of hydrogen production, which plays a crucial role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors.
The report underscores the crucial role played by government policies in Qatar and the wider Middle East and North Africa region in fostering the growth of the cleantech sector. Qatar's government has been proactive in implementing supportive policies that encourage investments in clean technologies. These policies provide a conducive environment for innovation, research and development, and the deployment of sustainable solutions.
Qatar's commitment to sustainability and clean technology aligns with global efforts to address climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy. By investing in clean technologies, Qatar not only contributes to global environmental goals but also creates opportunities for economic diversification and job creation. The country's strategic focus on the cleantech industry positions it as a hub for innovation and investment, attracting both domestic and international players in the sector.
With its promising investment opportunities, advanced infrastructure, and government support, Qatar is well-positioned to drive the growth of the clean technology industry in the region. The country's ambition to leverage its natural resources and embrace sustainable practices reflects its commitment to shaping a greener and more sustainable future.
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Dharamsala (HP): NDA government has laid a strong foundation for upliftment of the poor and farmers through various initiatives, BJP President Amit Shah said today.
Addressing BJP workers at the party's state executive committee meeting here today, he said NDA government was committed to the poor and will ensure that their plight improves.
Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a number of initiatives and evolved policies that take care of the poor, farmers and the downtrodden.
Listing some of the policies and achievements in this regard, he pointed to the insurance cover for the poor and Jan Dhan Yojna that will ensure their financial inclusion.
He said the irrigation scheme and increase in compensation for farmers by 1.5 times will ensure their protection during bad times.
Shah said through Jan Dhan scheme, Prime Minister Modi seeks to ensure that leakages are plugged and cash benefits reached the poor and downtrodden, which was "not done" during the "corrupt" rule of Congress.
The BJP President also highlighted the 'Make-in-India' campaign that will help create job opportunities for youth besides providing a corruption-free regime.
The BJP chief exuded confidence that the country's economy would grow faster than that of China and India will touch greater heights.


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Police have launched a hunt for three people who robbed a supermarket armed with a "hatchet and crowbar".
Essex Police said the Co-op Foodstore in Lawling Avenue, Heybridge, was targeted at 21:15 GMT on Tuesday.
No-one was hurt during the incident but money was stolen from a till and several wine bottles were smashed, police said.
Det Ch Insp Rob Huddlestone said anyone who has information about the raid should contact the force.
The suspects were all wearing dark clothing and had their faces covered, the force added.


Iran announces verdicts on five protestors accused of killing Basij member to death
(MENAFN) Iran’s Judiciary declared on Tuesday that it has condemned five officials reported of killing Basij member Rohullah Ajamiyan in Karaj to the death sentence while 11 others were convicted to long prison terms.
The verdicts were declared by the Judiciary’s Media Center, as said by IRNA.
Ajamiyan lost his life on October 3 throughout the Arbaeen ceremony of Hadis Najafi, who herself had been murdered forty days before throughout the unrest.
As said by IRNA, 16 persons have been put to trial in association with the Ajamiyan judiciary of which three were under the age of 18.
The five criminals were blamed of corruption on earth and established death sentences whereas the remaining 11, such as those under the age of 18, were penalized to long prison terms of equal to 25 years, as reported by IRNA.
IRNA stated that the verdicts are not final and can be pleased at the Supreme Court.
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Attorney General Eric Holder, who drew fire last year over the Justice Department's tactics in secretly obtaining reporters' phone logs and emails in leak investigations, has signed new guidelines narrowing the circumstances in which law enforcement officials may obtain journalists' records, the New York Times reports. The rules, which will be published in the Federal Register, carry out . . .
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HB Fuller has entered into an agreement to purchase Brazil-based chemical polyurethane specialties and polyester resins provider Plexbond Quimica, for an undisclosed value.
According to HB Fuller, the business generated nearly $20m in revenue for the 2012 fiscal year.
The Plexbond Quimica business collaborates with customers to develop new adhesives solutions, which will enable the global adhesives provider to leverage the value of the company’s existing technologies, particularly those serving the flexible packaging industry.
Following the acquisition, HB Fuller is expected to increase its ability to deliver specialty adhesives solutions, such as laminating adhesives to customers in Brazil and across South America.
HB Fuller president and CEO Jim Owens said the acquisition will help the company to take a step forward on two key aspects of its strategic plan, including establishing a manufacturing presence in Brazil and accelerating its growth in the flexible packaging market.
"H.B. Fuller has a strategic focus on three core areas – packaging, hygiene and durable assembly – and the Plexbond Quimica business will bring us capabilities that we can leverage globally in the important packaging market," Owens said.


BEIJING — Police in central China have detained 46 people who were part of a protest against a government plan to address overcrowded classrooms that escalated into violence.
Police in the city of Leiyang in Hunan province said on their official microblog that the people were detained early Sunday as officers dispersed around 600 protesters who had gathered outside the local police station on Saturday night.
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They said some of the protesters hurled plastic water bottles, bricks, firecrackers and beer bottles, injuring more than 30 police and auxiliary police officers and damaging several vehicles. Police attributed the violence to “good-for-nothings” who were looking for trouble.
An official at the Leiyang city government who would only give his surname, Zeng, said the parents were protesting the city government’s plan to transfer students from overcrowded public schools to expensive private schools.


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THE global financial crisis has disproportionately affected Cambodia’s rural and urban poor, according to a Cambodian Economic Association (CEA) survey released yesterday.
Job loss and declining income were widely experienced during the crisis, according to residents of 15 villages sampled last year, but the report’s joint author said that many were unaware of the source of their financial challenges.
“Some people didn’t know anything about an international crisis; they just knew their income dropped,” CEA President Chan Sophal said.
According to the report, “Impact of the Economic Downturn on Households and Communities in Cambodia”, decreasing incomes and job loss particularly affected the urban poor during the crisis: 61 percent reported those factors as their main challenge in 2009 – a dramatic rise from 0.9 percent the year previously.
Around 15 percent of rural poor people said their main difficulty was falling wages, according to the report, up from zero in 2008.
Paying for healthcare presented a major challenge for most rural dwellers, the report added.
Inflation had previously been the most significant problem, with 47.7 percent of rural poor and 64.2 percent of urban poor reporting higher food prices as their largest difficulty in 2008.
Also, 75 percent of respondents said they began purchasing less-expensive food last year, and more than half said they were forced to reduce overall food consumption.
Compared to the 2008 figure, 9 percent more households reported taking out loans.
Although Cambodia had been hard-hit by the crisis that began in the American sub-prime mortgage market, Chan Sophal said growing international ties were still a greater benefit than drawback, to the Kingdom.
“Domestic exposure to external economies is large. Although there was a hiccup, the benefits brought by globalisation outweigh the costs,” he said.


Malawian youths will soon afford a smile as government says it is working on a legal framework that will help youths to find jobs outside the country.
Minister of labour and manpower development Henry Mussa said government will soon conclude working on the framework.
”Government has directed that there should be a legal framework which will provide labour migrants a chance to work in other countries like Saudi Arabia,” said Mussa.
He added that countries like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are interested to recruit skilled labourers from Malawi.
Mussa further said that the ministry is working with other ministries such as local government, the ministry of justice and the ministry of foreign affairs in making the final touches on the legal framework.
Most youths in the country prefer to travel to foreign countries to seek greener pastures.
Last year, there were xenophobic attacks in South Africa that led to the deaths of seven people while 213 were people injured.
However, reports show that Malawians are still trekking south to seek greener pastures in the rainbow nation.


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the government was considering to reopen schools soon.
Kolkata, West Bengal, India, August 5 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the government was considering reopening schools soon.
The Trinamool Congress chief said that the state government was planning to resume classes on alternate days after Durga Puja vacations later this year.
Days ago, the state government had said it had no plans to open schools at any level in the near future due to the threat of an imminent third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Whenever school campuses reopen, students of higher classes will be the first to start offline classes and not those at the primary level, the education department had said. Meanwhile, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said that it will be wise to reopen schools in the country with the primary section as children can handle viral infection much better than adults.
Bhargava, however, stressed that for such a step to be considered, it must be ensured that school teachers and other support staff members are vaccinated.
The COVID-19 tally rose in the state to 15,30,024 on Tuesday after 729 more people tested positive for the infection, while 18 fresh fatalities pushed the state’s coronavirus death toll to 18,170.


The poll, conducted by the Catalan Center of Opinion Studies, showed that 48 percent of those surveyed said they opposed independence while 44.1 percent were in favour.
This was a drop in support since the previous survey last year, which showed that 45.3 percent opposed the wealthy northeastern region becoming a state while 44.5 said they supported it.
Director of the center Jordi Argelaguet said that "the rise of independence support coincides with the absolute majority of the [ruling conservative People's Party] in Congress", according to El Mundo.
The recent survey also showed a decrease in the number who said living standards would improve in an independent state with only 38 percent agreeing that things would be "better than now" compared to 45.1 last year.
In an independence referendum last November, roughly 80 percent of the 2.3 million voters backed secession. However, Spain's Constitutional Court ruled the laws that allowed the region to organize the vote were unconstitutional because only the federal government could call votes on issues of sovereignty.
Since the referendum, the region has stepped up efforts to strengthen itself financially and its perception internationally. Officials have also called for another vote focused on independence to take place on September 27th.


Mangaluru, Mar 22, 2018: No action has been initiated against those police personnel who were responsible for resorting to caning of Congress workers at Kallaup during AICC President Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Ullal Dargah on March 20, Tuesday. It was reported that the Congress activists who resorted to unruly behaviour were canned by the cops.
The incident had sparked criticisms and rumours were afloat in social media that the Commissioner has suspended a police officer and has issued show cause notice to DySP.
However, police officials have now clarified that no action has been taken against any police personnel.
It is said the incident took place after Congress workers reportedly boarded a police vehicle and were seen holding Congress flags.


“We are preparing to embrace the world”.
These words belong to Prime Minister Ünal Üstel who announced the important goals the government has set for the upcoming period and 2024.
He emphasized that 2024 will be a year in which they will realize major projects.
Prime Minister Ünal Üstel made evaluations regarding the new legislative year, government work and current issues on a television program he attended.
Prime Minister Üstel stated that as the government and with all means available to them and with the significant contributions from Türkiye, they continue to work in all areas that the people need.
Stating that they aim to implement the 5-year development plan in the first quarter of 2024 and update their vision in the light of this data, Üstel said “In the coming period, one of our most important projects will be to update the country’s physical plan and accordingly to regulate the Country Zoning Plans that will protect the country, the environment and economic life.”
Stating that the East Girne Ring Road and Lefkoşa North Ring Road projects will be their top priorities, Üstel explained that a significant part of the expropriation processes have been completed and the projects will start soon.
Stating that amongst their priorities new school projects and structural strengthening projects of schools have also been given room, Üstel said, “The necessary tender processes for strengthening projects have been completed. In the next few days, the projects will start simultaneously.”
He said that the contribution provided by the financial and economic cooperation protocols signed with Türkiye, will provide resources for the projects and that the necessary steps will be taken in the new period.
Touching upon work that is taking place in parliament, Üstel underlined that they will work with the parliament and committees in the new period as they had in the previous period and that they will realize the legal arrangements expected by the people.
Prime Minister Üstel pointed out that the issues underlined in the declaration published after the National Security Council of Türkiye heralds the important developments to be experienced in the coming period.
“We are repeating our desire to embrace the world, our demand to take our rightful place in the world with greater self-confidence and a stronger voice on every platform,” said Üstel, adding that for this reason, a special committee was established to update the outdated laws.
He said that if a goal has been set to embrace the world then all efforts must be exhausted to prepare the country so that it can compete with the world in every field.


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The number of people arrested in relation to the threat to disrupt Carnival celebrations has risen to 13, as five more people have been arrested between Sunday and yesterday. Acting Commissioner of Police Stephen Williams gave the update while on a security walkabout in Port of Spain yesterday.
He also again dispelled reports that the police had assistance from agencies based in the United States.
“Trinidad and Tobago has had a combined effort of police soldiers and intelligence working together to address the challenges that confront us today and would confront us in the future,” Williams said.
The top cop, however, did not give much more information on the men who were arrested, when they were arrested, and where. Police have remained tight lipped on the investigation since the first four men were arrested on Thursday.
In an earlier report, Williams said the threat involved “unusual acts of crime, which included violence”.
Newsday was told as soon as the threat was discovered several masjids were searched, as well as the homes of several people. National Security Minister Edmund Dillon once again commended the police on their quick and proactive work.
“What we have done successfully is to disrupt the criminals who intended to disrupt the Carnival celebrations,” Dillon said. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.


The Sri Lanka Freedom Party states that a situation has arisen where some individuals affiliated to the government including Ministers are avoiding filling stations.
Speaking to the media in Kandy, Senior Vice President of the SLFP Professor Rohana Luxman Piyadasa said that the current situation in the country is deplorable.
He said although it appeared that the energy crisis was coming to an end, during the last few days, long queues could be witnessed at filling stations once again.
Professor Rohana Luxman Piyadasa claimed that the country’s Energy Minister is unaware of the issues faced by the public.
He said the Minister had made a number of claims as to when the energy crisis will be over and yet, the public has been forced to line up in queues to purchase petrol, diesel and gas.
Commenting on the President’s recent address to the nation, Professor Rohana Luxman Piyadasa said they did not observe anything substantial coming out of the address.
He said the President had claimed that he is not responsible for the current crises in the country.
The Senior Vice President of the SLFP said they cannot accept that claim, since the public gave an overwhelming mandate to the President during the past two elections and additional powers were also granted through the 20th amendment to the constitution.
He said in the backdrop the President cannot claim that he is not in control of the situation.
Rohana Luxman Piyadasa also lamented on the forex crisis which according to him was created due to mismanagement.
He said throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses functioned and products were exported and therefore it is unacceptable that the country is now reeling with a crisis of this magnitude.
He said the present administration must take full responsibility for the current state of the country.


Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says the state is ready for the governorship election despite the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
The governor made this known on Wednesday during the Citizens’ Townhall on Voting Amidst COVID-19 which aired on Channels Television.
According to him, the state government is determined to manage the current 336 cases of the virus, while being on the watch for any new infections.
Obaseki noted that the first round of the pandemic will peak in the third week in June, adding that his administration will manage the public health situations in the state before the election on September 19.
“We are ready for the gubernatorial elections this year. Fortunately, it is going to be taking place on September 19.
“From the epidemiological survey we have done in Edo State, we believe that the first round of the epidemic will peak about the third week in June and then subsequently, we hope that we don’t have reoccurrences.
“That way, we should be able to manage the public health situations in our state before the elections on September 19,” he said.
Speaking further, the governor noted that the state government is committed to the screening, testing and treatment of residents of the state as measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Obaseki also said that the state has “perhaps one of the largest testing capacities in the country” which he believes will boost the fight against the virus.
The governor also noted that his administration has screened over 300,000 of the residents in the last six to eight weeks, a development which he says is responsible for the increased number of cases in the state.


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KABUL (Pajhwok): Twitter has removed blue verification badge from the twitter accounts of Foreign Ministry, Defence Ministry, Interior Ministry, Presidential Palace and National Procurement Authority.
After the fall of former President Ashraf Ghani's regime no post has been shared on these twitter accounts.
New Taliban officials however made posts from the Interior Ministry account, Finance Ministry account and the Government Media and Information Centre GMIC account.
Verification badge from the twitter accounts of these some ministries and intuitions removed at a time when similar badge still in place on the accounts of former President Ashraf Ghani, Karzai, Peace Chairman Abdullah and on Peace Ministry.
In addition, the blue badge has been removed from the account of former vice president Amrullah Saleh but it existed on the account of second Vice President Sarwar Danish.
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The two officials discussed bilateral ties in trade, industry, and investment, as well as incentives available in free and development zones, according to a ministry statement.
During the meeting, which was attended by the Azerbaijani ambassador, Eldar Salimov, Manafov discussed investment opportunities in Alat and its incentives in a variety of industries, as well as the possibility of connecting investors from both countries.
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The National Conference has urged various state governments to return all schools, which were taken over from missionaries by the government, about 42 years ago.
Delegates voted in favour of a recommendation asking the various state governments to return the mission schools to their original owners.
The decision came amidst a controversy over the circumstances that led to the takeover of these schools, during a debate at the plenary on the conference Committee on Social Sector, chaired by Mrs Josephine Anenih.
A former Minister of Education, Professor Jubril who justified the policy of taking over of the schools by the government said the missionaries were paid compensation by General Yakubu Gowon-led regime at that time and that there was no reason for their return.
According to him, since the schools were taken over about four decades ago, the institutions have stayed longer in the hands of government than it ever stayed in the hands of their original owners.
Aminu explained that there were several reasons why government chose to take over the schools.
According to him, besides the political reasons, the schools were taken over because there were discriminations in their admission policies.
Former governor of the defunct North Western State, Mr Usman Farouk said the school were taken over because they were abandoned during the civil war as their owners had deserted the northern region.
Farouk said that compensation were paid to the owners of the schools in the then Northern region.


ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said the PTI government sticks to its struggle for supremacy of law and constitution in the country.
In a video message, he said the opposition parties will also have to adhere to the law.
Farrukh Habib pointed out that the court had granted a bail of eight weeks to Nawaz Sharif but he is out of the country over the last one and a half years. He said the courts have also declared him an absconder and a due process was followed for it.
The Minister of State said the PML (N) leadership is not serious on the appeals they have filed against convictions in different corruption cases. He said they have no evidence to present before the court in their favor.
Farrukh Habib said it is Prime Minister Imran Khan which has started a movement of accountability and justice in the country.
He said the PML (N) leaders should also be held accountable for the costly power contacts they signed in their tenure.
The Minister of State said that the government has nothing to do with the defeated elements and its priority is to further strengthen the economy.
He said all the economic indicators are now on positive trajectory. There have been record tax collection and remittances whilst current account deficit has been turned into surplus. He said the growth rate remained four percent during the current fiscal year and our target is to further improve it in the coming years.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Russian army shelled a high-rise building in Avdiyivka from tanks. Fortunately, the residents had evacuated in time and no one was injured.
"A house in Avdiyivka that was shelled by tanks is on fire. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of this shelling – the residents of the house were evacuated in time to safer regions of Ukraine," the Donetsk Regional Military Administration posted on Telegram .
The Administration notes that Avdiyivka comes under heavy fire every day. Only today, the Russians have shelled the town twice from tanks, once from artillery and once more from Grad MLRS.
As reported, the Russian army dropped explosives from a drone on a 78-year-old resident of Mykolayivka village, Kherson region. The man was seriously injured.
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday met President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi.
While welcoming Sheikh Hasina to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said that “our shared history, language and culture connect us with each other”, according to a statement released by Rashtrapati Bhavan.
President noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh have grown immensely.
She further said that the way the two countries have celebrated the 50th year of Bangladesh’s independence and the golden jubilee of India-Bangladesh bilateral relations is truly special.
The visits of both the President and the Prime Minister of India to participate in these historic celebrations show India’s great importance to its relationship with Bangladesh.
The President was happy to note that Bangladesh has achieved great success in the socio-economic prosperity of its people. She assured that India will continue to be a reliable partner in the developmental journey of Bangladesh.
The President said, “our relations have always been guided by the spirit of cooperation and mutual trust. The pandemic and the current international situation demand that India and Bangladesh remain more economically connected to deal with the global crisis.”
She also expressed confidence that with this visit, the relations between the two countries will further mature and develop.
After meeting President, Bangladesh PM called on Vice President and both sides reiterated the shared commitment to take the relationship forward for the benefit of the people of both countries.
“Recalling the celebrations last year for the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence, 50 years of diplomatic relations and Mujib Borsho, the Vice President appreciated the warmth and trust between the two countries,” Vice President said in a tweet.
“Both sides reiterated the shared commitment to take the relationship forward for the benefit of people of both countries,” he added.
Earlier today, Sheikh Hasina met Prime minister Narendra Modi and held bilateral talks to review and further strengthen the relationship between both countries at Hyderabad House.
After that, seven MoUs have been signed between India and Bangladesh during the visit of Sheikh Hasina to India.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) At least eight police officers were killed in a Daesh ambush on a highway in Iraq Saturday, according to a local police officer, Anadolu reported.
Diyala Police Captain Habib al-Shammari told Anadolu Agency the ambush took place at the Baghdad-Kirkuk highway.
The eight police officers were taken to a hill and were shot dead, he added.
Lt. Semir al-Hamidi said federal police and Hashd al-Shaabi forces had been sent to the area following the incident.
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NSC to meet again today to approve guidelines for national security
The National Security Committee (NSC) will meet today (Monday) again to deliberate on the proposals shared in its last meeting and give approval to a guideline on economic and national security amid rising terrorism cases.
Officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that the meeting will also grant approval of decisive action against terrorists.
The meeting will be a continuation of the one held last week.
Senior civil and military officials are expected to attend the meeting that will be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Earlier in the meeting, the NSC had recommended extraordinary steps at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border to stop the smuggling of foreign currency into Afghanistan.
The meeting also covered the subsequent negotiations between the government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).


Panaji: Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Monday said that the Transport Department officials in the coastal state will checking the violations of drunken driving in the state even in the night.
Speaking during the eleventh State Road Safety Week 2022 in Panaji, Godinho said that that the issue of road safety has to be taken more seriously by the authorities.
The minister said that the issues like pot hole ridden roads are to be solved by Public Works Department for which he would work with his counterpart.
“Some of the officers from other departments take the issue of road safety lightly. They don’t even attend the meetings. It is high time that the officers take such things very seriously,” Godinho said.
The minister said that he will ask the Transport Department officials to conduct checkings outside the bars and pubs in the state besides waiting at the crucial spots during the night time to curb the drunken driving.
He said that the state government is also working on introducing multi modal transport facility in the state which would be based on the App.
He also appealed all the taxi operators to shift to the App. Godinho said that the Goa Miles App which is currently active in Goa has been doing good work and hence there is no requirement, at this point, for the cab aggregators like Ola and Uber.


Residents of Jeun Makadi community in the Masaka area of Nasarawa State were shocked on Tuesday when they saw the corpses of newborn twin babies at a dump in the area.
It was learnt that the babies, who were suspected to have been dumped on Monday, were reportedly killed by wandering pigs.
When a Punch correspondent visited the area on Tuesday, one of the corpses was still at the dump. The baby was injured in the face. Residents said the other corpse had been carried away by the pigs.
Punch Metro learnt that some community leaders reported the incident to policemen from the Masaka division, who visited the dump.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said people staying close to the dump confirmed that the babies were brought alive to the spot.
He said, “We believe that the babies were left at the dump on Monday evening or Tuesday morning. When we got to the dump, pigs had already eaten one of the babies and escaped with the corpse. Some people staying close to the dump told us that there were indications that the kids were alive when they were abandoned.
“There has been pandemonium in our area. People have been trooping to the dump when they get the information that newborn twins were abandoned there. Residents, who were at the scene of the incident, rained curses on the person that dchumped the babies. They could have taken the babies to an orphanage or to a government’s shelter, not at our dump to be eaten up by pigs.”
A youth in the community, Garba Julius, said the community and the police were investigating the incident to unravel the culprits.


SINGAPORE: More than 100,000 people will receive awards for their contribution to Singapore’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Thursday (Dec 29).
“In recognition of their public spirit and contributions to the nation’s fight against COVID-19, special state awards will be awarded to individuals and teams in the public, private and people sectors, including in particular the public healthcare sector,” said PMO.
There are two sets of awards – the National Awards (COVID-19), as well as the COVID-19 Resilience Medal and the COVID-19 Resilience Certificate.
About 9,500 people will receive the National Awards (COVID-19), including about 4,000 from the public healthcare sector, 4,500 from the public sector and about 900 from the private and people sectors.
“The number and spread of individuals receiving awards reflect how the fight against COVID-19 has been a whole-of-nation effort – including those who provided medical care, surveillance and testing, organised the vaccination drive, oversaw safe distancing, ran dormitory operations and ensured our economic, supply chain and social resilience,” said PMO.


The number of confirmed cases of A/H1N1 influenza in Japan has risen to 193, health authorities said late Tuesday.
In response to the rapid domestic spread of the new flu in Kansai region, Prime Minister Taro Aso said that the government needs to shift its focus from measures to block entry at borders to efforts to halt the domestic spread.
Expressing concerns over the imposition of too tight limits on people's lives and business activities, Aso said that it is hard to determine to what degree the government could implement measures.
Earlier in the day, Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Yoichi Masuzoe said at a press conference that the virus is already spreading domestically.
In light of the latest development of the flu's transmission, Masuzoe said that the government needs to devote human resources to stop the rapid domestic spread of the new flu.
The health minister indicated that local governments may take more measures to tackle the spread of the new influenza, including hospitalizing patients and restricting people's movements or activities in particular.


After more delays than Chrysler would care to admit, the company has started to call in car haulers to transport the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee SUV from the firm’s Toledo, Ohio, assembly complex to dealers across the United States, according to Autonews. Unnamed sources from within the company said that the first examples should arrive over the next 10 days.
The publication said that during the two months that Chrysler started production of the cars, and while its engineers were working on the problems that popped up, it built around 23,000 Cherokees, which is double the number mentioned in another recent report.
Nevertheless, customers have been flocking Jeep stores asking for the new Cherokee, according to dealers like Josh Towbin, co-owner of Las Vegas-based Towbin Automotive, who said: “Demand has been good. We’ve been asked every single day when it’s going to arrive, and we’re going to take every one we can get.”
From what we understand (since Chrysler hasn’t really been open about it), the biggest problem that caused the delay in the 2014 Cherokee’s launch was an issue with the new nine-speed automatic transmission’s software.
Update: Chrysler officially confirmed the news with a short statement saying, “2014 Jeep Cherokees began arriving at dealerships today”.


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LAHORE: Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has chalked out an elaborate market-visit programme to further strengthen its liaison with business community and to identify their problems.
In a statement issued, PIAF Chairman Malik Tahir Javaid said that the Association had decided to visit all the local markets and the offices of industrial associations to prepare a comprehensive report on the challenges damaging the growth of trade and industry.
Malik Tahir said that the market visits would be conducted along with the newly-elected office-bearers of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) so that they could be able to have firsthand knowledge about the issues.
He said that the recent hike in the prices of electricity and petroleum products had cause undue damage to the economic activities in the country and the new leadership of the LCCI would be asked to take up these issues with the concerned government departments.
The PIAF chairman said that the government would have to come up with a package of incentives to help industrial sector to play its role for the revival of economy. He said that The PIAF had already stressed the need for strengthening coordination between the chambers of commerce in the country.


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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met President Dr Arif Alvi for the first time after assuming the Prime Minister’s office and discussed issues related to the evolving political and economic situation in the country.
The meeting comes as the PTI-PML-N clash over the removal of Punjab Governor Omer Sarfaraz Cheema.
Sources said that Shehbaz inquired about the well-being of the President during the one-hour long meeting and the political and economic situation of the country was also discussed.
Sources privy to the development said that matters relating to implementation of state affairs and national security were also discussed.
The meeting also sought to reduce the bitterness created by the success of the no-confidence motion against former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The prime minister also discussed appointment of governors in all four provinces and summary about removal of Governor Punjab Omar Sarfraz Cheema.
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If govt doesn’t pass a law MSP, farmers will fight ‘a fierce battle’ against it: Satya Pal Malik.
Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik said on Sunday that the farmers’ movement isn’t over yet and that if the government doesn’t pass a law on minimum support price (MSP), the farmers will fight ‘a fierce battle’ against it.
Malik told a meeting of the Jat community here that he will join the movement once he is done being governor of Meghalaya. Several times in the past few years, Malik has gone after the government over problems with farmers.
‘The farmers’ movement is still going on; the dharna just came to an end. If there isn’t a law about MSP, the farmers will fight hard against the country’s government’ Malik said.
He said that he has only four months left as governor of Meghalaya and that he will also join the movement when his term is over.
Malik said that when the farmers were protesting against the farm laws, he went to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and told him that terrible things were happening to the farmers.
He said he told the prime minister that he should talk to the farmers about the problem, but Modi told him that the farmers would end the dharna on their own. ‘I told them that they won’t leave until you (the PM) are gone,’ he said.
In November 2020, thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, took over the borders of Delhi. They wanted the Centre to get rid of three controversial farm laws.
After the government took away the farm laws in December 2021, the protest came to an end. Malik criticized the Adani Group and asked Modi how the conglomerate could be getting richer while ordinary people were being hurt.
Malik’s criticisms of the Modi government have been in the news many times. He said last month that the government hadn’t kept the promises it made to farmers in December.
Before the protesters ended their dharna, the government agreed to look into some of their demands. These included the withdrawal of cases filed against farmers during their protest against the farm laws, a legal guarantee on MSP, and compensation for the families of farmers who died during the protest.
In January, Malik said that when he went to talk to Modi about farmers, the prime minister was “arrogant” and they fought within five minutes.


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The Department of National Archives has requested the public to obtain appointments prior to visiting the office.
The request was put forth owing to the prevalent COVID-l9 pandemic.
The Government Information Department said the measures were taken to prevent the public from gathering as per health advice.


Junior doctors in Andhra Pradesh called off their strike as the AP state govt responded positively to their demands.State Medical Health Minister Alla Nani and Chief Secretary of the Medical Health Department held talks with the junior doctor representatives.
Speaking on this occasion, the junior doctors said that the government has responded positively to their demands.The junior doctors announced that they called off the strike and will attend duties.
Minister Alla Nani held discussions with the representatives of Junior Doctors at APIIC Mangalagiri as per the directions of CM YS Jagan.After the meeting, the representatives of the Junior Doctors Association said the government had responded positively to their demands.
Minister Alla Nani said the CM will fully extend his support towards the doctors and medical staff.
Minister Alla Nani made it clear that the government would extend all possible assistance to the doctors and staff who lost their lives while performing their duties during the corona.
He assured that the government would provide full protection to doctors and medical staff while on duty in hospitals.In Andhra Pradesh, about 30,000 people have been recruited to provide medical services for Covid patients.


Akali government had already stopped the land Kurki: Badal. Former Chief Minister of Punjab, Mr. Parkash Singh Badal, has said that the Kurki of farmers’ land was already stopped by their government. And now Congress government is making false claims against Kukri. Sardar Badal was informed the media in Halqa Lambi.The farmer’s land acquisition bill was canceled by the Congress government; on farmers’ land Kurki issues on Tuesday. Now the former government has given the statement on Kukri and it will create new challenge to present government on same issue.
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Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has said the police have a “job they need to do” amid reports of motorists being stopped at the border.
Ms Freeman made it clear that coronavirus travel restrictions include exemptions which would allow people to make cross-border journeys for essential purposes.
The Health Secretary gave the daily coronavirus briefing today in the absence of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and was questioned about MSPs and MPs in Border constituencies who have been seeking to reassure constituents crossing the Scotland-England border for essential purposes.
It comes amid reports that some people making the crossing have been stopped by police and asked what the reason for their journey was.
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Morocco dreams to continue writing history with WC getting harder
(MENAFN) As the race for football’s largest prize comes to the most entreating stages, the last eight countries in the running involve most of the nations who usually wins it, barring one jarring – and high celebrated – exception: Morocco.
The North Africans accomplished the unfathomable when they eliminated pre-tournament favorite and powerful Spain in a penalty shootout victory that will go down in World Cup mythology forever.
Achraf Hakimi rewrote football history on Tuesday night with his fearless "Panenka" penalty, earning Morocco the first Arab nation to ever advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.
Since Ghana's incredible run 12 years ago, the Atlas Lions have represented Africa with honor, becoming the first nation from the continent to make it to the final eight.
Senegal, Cameroon, and Ghana all advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals before to Ghana, but no other African nation has advanced any further, leaving another milestone in Morocco's sights.
On a memorable night, Hakimi was by no means Morocco's sole celebrity.
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Srinagar- Government forces on Thursday arrested a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant in Budgam district of Central Kashmir and seized arms and ammunition from his possession, police said.
A police official said security forces launched a search operation in the Chadoora area of Budgam in the morning after learning about the presence of an militant there.
He said during the operation, an active militant affiliated with proscribed outfit LeT was apprehended.
The official identified him as Jehangir Ahmad Naikoo, a resident of Memandar in Shopian.
Incriminating material, arms and ammunition including a pistol, two pistol magazines and 16 pistol rounds, was seized from his possession, he said.
A case has been registered and further investigation initiated, the official said.
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Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi Wednesday outlayed a holistic and proactive plan of action of the Kashmir Committee to help raise Kashmir at all global forums
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 3rd Feb, 2021 ) :Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi Wednesday outlayed a holistic and proactive plan of action of the Kashmir Committee to help raise Kashmir at all global forums.
Chairing a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, he mentioned that the plan is an outcome of yearlong effort made by the Committee and experts working with the Committee.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi and National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf made presentations on the government strategy on observing Solidarity Day on Kashmir.
He said that the Committee had been working on building subcommittees in the form of advisory boards to cover all possible fronts on Kashmir.
He said that the Kashmir Committee had shifted its functioning from traditional path to a holistic narrative building on Kashmir.
He said that an Advisory Board had been formed involving Information Technology (IT) experts to ensure maximum space on digital front.
He said for adding new vigour and punch to Kashmir narrative, Kashmir Committee had formed an Advisory Board on Academia to push for new research and content to the narrative on Kashmir.
He said that following the western model, Kashmir Committee had formed an Advisory Board on Culture to further story telling on Kashmir. He said that Indian occupational regime has suppressed media in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and stories and imagery is not coming out despite matchless sacrifices by Kashmir journalists.
He said that on January 31, Indian colonial regime in Kashmir has registeted an FIR against Kashmiri media outlet, The Kashmir Walla, to suppress media freedom. He said that criminal cases were being registered against journalists in Indian occupational regime to gag media as India wanted to stop imagery and stories coming out of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
He said that the cultural front is being formed to push narrative on Kashmir. He said that top artistes, thinkers and film makers are being added to the Advisory Board on Culture to project Kashmiri culture which is being destroyed by occupational regime in IIOJK under its genocide plan.
He said that Youth Ambassadors are being projected to become vlogers, bloggers and social media activist to help story telling on Kashmir.
He said that among one of the newest agendas of Kashmir Committee is to work on EU Disinfo Lab report to expose the dubious approaches of India to create bias in global opinion by projecting fake news and baseless propaganda against Pakistan through fake media outlets, fake websites and fake NGOs.
He said that Kashmir Committee also formed an Advisory Board on Lawfare to explore future strategy and options on legal aspects of Kashmir dispute.
He said that the Kashmir Committee also worked on the research on Kashmir in liaison with the Kashmiri scholars and think tanks.
He said that Kashmir Committee also added civil society as a new agent in Kashmir narrative building on International forums. He said that the Committee has identified 22 global forums to raise Kashmir dispute.
He said that Kashmir Committee has been developing its own first ever dedicated website to provide verified data on both Azad Jammu and Kashmir as well as IIOJK in six different languages.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that all political parties should adopt a bipartisan approach on Kashmir.
He said that massive Indian oppression against Kashmiris had alienated the Kashmiri people.
He said that Indian occupational forces had been involved in false flag operation in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir but EU Disinfo Lab had fully exposed the Indian atrocities and its false narrative on Kashmir.
He said that India was biggest hurdle in regional connectivity.
Moeed Yusuf gave an overview of the government‘s efforts to internationalise the Kashmir dispute.
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Jaipur, Jan 31 (PTI) Rajasthan Director General of Police Bhupendra Singh on Friday flagged off 'Mukti Caravan' organised jointly by the state police and Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation to raise awareness about social evils such as child abuse, child labour and child trafficking.
The 'Mukti Caravan' will travel across the state in the next three months to raise public awareness about child rights.
The initiative is part of a nationwide campaign that will go from village to village across India raising awareness about such social evils.
During the event here, the DGP said that NGOs have an important role to play in the work.
He also spoke about action being taken against child labour, child abuse and child abuse in the state.
On the occasion, Additional Director General of Police B L Soni, Rajiv Sharma, Ravi Meharda and Hemant Priyadarshi also expressed their views.
Activists of the Bachpan Bachao Andolan also performed short plays related to child rights. PTI AG HDA


Iraq destroys ISIS position in Syria "completely"
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Iraqi warplanes have laumched a raid targeting commanders of the extremist group Islamic State (IS) in eastern Syria, Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi's office said in a statement.
The strike targeted a position used by the commanders of the group, south of the town of Deshaisha, the statement said.
"The position was completely destroyed," it said.
The Iraqi air force has since last year carried out a number of air strikes against the extremist group in Syria, with the approval of the Syrian regime of President Bashar Al Assad and the US-led coalition fighting ISIS.
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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the location accessible multimodal initiative (LAccMI) Bus Scheme in Rayagada district today.
As many as 52 buses will run in the district to connect to all panchayats. All 182 panchayats of the district will be covered under the scheme. 300 bus stops have also been made for this, CM said on the occasion.
Launching the program through video conferencing, the Chief Minister said that the scheme would bring happiness and joy to the people of the district. It will transform our rural transport system.
He said “People’s opinions are most important to me. I came to know about the communication problems of the people from the visit of the Chief Minister’s office. It was only after that that the LAccMI Yojana was started.”
Patnaik further said that Lakshmi Bus will connect village to village, improving social bonding and strengthen the rural economy.
Describing communication as the engine of development, the CM said that LAccMI bus will connect students to schools and colleges, farmers to markets and also take patients to hospitals.
The main objective of the programme is to improve the local transport system and promote tourism and the regional economy.
Highlighting the ‘Am Odisha Nabinn Odisha’ programme, the Chief Minister said that more than 2,600 projects are being undertaken in Rayagada district with an investment of more than Rs 90 crore. He said that Jagannath culture is being spread in villages and digital infrastructure is being improved.
Patnaik poined out that Panchayats are the main focus of the development program. The entire Odisha will be transformed by bringing transformation in all panchayats.
Participating in the event, Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu Chief Minister has started the Laxmi Bus Yojana in Rayagada in the month of Margasira. Now, women are leading in all fields.
ST/SC Development Minister Jagannath Saraka said that farmers, traders and mothers will benefit from LAccMI buses.
5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman V.K Pandian coordinated the event. Pandian said that he had visited the district on the instructions of the Chief Minister. After receiving proposals from the people in Rayagada, the Chief Minister gave special approval to many important projects including the development of many ancient temples and religious institutions.
He said that the Chief Minister gives utmost importance to the opinion of the people.
Gunupur MLA Raghunath Gamango, Rayagada MLA Makarand Muduli participated programme. They said that the Chief Minister has dedicated his entire life for the development of the poor, tribals and women.


According to reports, the incident has taken place in the vicinity of Company area of the city but there are no reports regarding the type of the blast.
In the meantime, a security source, says the blast has taken place due to a magnetic bomb explosion and as a result at least three people have sustained injuries.
The source further added that the blast targeted a police vehicle and two policemen and a civilian are among those wounded.
This comes as the anti-government armed militant and terrorist groups have been attempting to increase attacks in key cities and provinces of the country during the recent months.
The Taliban group recently announced that they will target the security institutions and targets in Kabul city as part of their spring offensive.


Two narratives have emerged on the forced resignation of Michael Flynn as national security adviser. The traditional media suggested he was being held accountable. The right-leaning media portrayed it as a political crucifixion. Trump blames government leaks and the media . . .
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Lahore: Prime Minister Imran Khan performed the groundbreaking of the Punjab Peri-Urban Low-cost Housing Scheme in Lahore yesterday and virtually attended the inauguration works at nine other sites, according to a news story published on May 7.
While addressing the ceremony, the prime minister reiterated that the government has launched these low-cost housing projects to offer the lower-income class a chance to own their houses. These housing units are being constructed in the areas closer to the cities and are hence named ‘peri urban’.
PM Khan stated that while the project would facilitate the common man, it will also be a highlight for the construction industry and the economic boom will soon be visible. He further remarked that the construction industry is performing at its best currently and that the government is giving incentives to boost the industry further. The industry is already seeing the highest recorded sales of cement this year.
Furthermore, the prime minister also lauded the efforts of the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) for helping the Punjab Government with the construction of these housing projects. Talking on the occasion, CM Punjab said that the Prime Minister’s idea of five million houses is being materialized and construction of 35,000 residential units in the first phase has already begun.


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11 percent of eligible residents have had at least their first COVID-19 shots
Since last week, about 30,000 more North Dakotans have received their first doses of their COVID-19 vaccines.
Of the roughly 136,000 doses the state has ordered and received, 135,500 of them have been administered.
According to the state health department’s COVID-19 vaccine dashboard, 11 percent of the state’s eligible residents have received their first dose. That amounts to just over 86,000 people. 5.2 percent of the state’s eligible residents have received both doses, which amounts to just over 38,000 people.
There are currently 400 enrolled provider sites approved to distribute the vaccine statewide.


South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) crew members were robbed of their broadcast equipment while covering a story in Alexandra township on Tuesday, the public broadcaster said.
The SABC said it was extremely concerned by the attempted hijacking and robbery of its journalists, who were out doing their work.
The corporation said it was relieved that no one had been harmed in the incident.
“The crew was robbed of its broadcast equipment, and the matter has been reported to the police,” the SABC said in a statement.
“The SABC condemns the attack on its journalists, and has further noted recent events where its crews have been attacked while covering stories.”
“As our journalists continue to cover political campaigns across the country ahead of the May election, the SABC urges the public to allow them to do their work without any interruption, intimidation and harm,” the public broadcaster said.
– African News Agency (ANA)


As the United States moves closer to the debt ceiling, a poll released Tuesday found the vast majority of tea party Republicans don’t think the looming deadline is all that significant.
The latest findings from Pew Research Center showed that while a slight majority of all Americans — 51 percent — believe that it is “absolutely essential” for Congress to raise the debt limit before the Thursday deadline, 69 percent of tea partiers said the U.S. “can go past the deadline…without major economic problems.”
Thirty-six percent of all Americans believe that the U.S. can safely go past the deadline, while just 23 percent of the tea party said it’s essential to raise the debt ceiling. An overwhelming majority of 67 percent of Democrats called raising the debt ceiling essential, while 52 percent of Republicans said that the deadline could pass without triggering economic problems.
Although economists across the board have warned that failure to raise the debt limit could cause the U.S. to default and trigger global turmoil, a group of Republicans on Capitol Hill has been dismissive of the risk. Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) even suggested last week that the Affordable Care Act represents a greater risk to the American economy than default.


– extracted and modified from the Guyana Chronicle
A new health Centre has been commissioned in St. Ignatius –Central Rupununi Savannahs Region Nine (Upper Takutu – Upper Essequibo), on Monday last, by Nigel Dharamlall, the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development.
The facility is expected to benefit at least 2,000 residents of the village and persons traversing to the town of Lethem. The new $14 million facility is the fourth in the region, which will complement the existing three in Annai, Karasabai and Sand Creek. There are also 51 health posts dispersed across the Region while there are the District Hospital in Aishalton and the Regional Hospital in Lethem.
Minister Dharmlall said, “Now we know that a vehicle could traverse the route, we will have to do some upgrades to the trail; it will help with emergency situations; it will also help with taking more goods into the community which will inevitably help to reduce the cost of living”.
“We will also be upgrading the health post at Masara. We have recently employed a Medex to work at the health post and that will serve as a centre for various villages around. We will also upgrade the Yakarinta Health Post. It is in a very dilapidated state and we have to put some resources into it,” Dharamlall said.


SIALKOT, Aug 22 (APP): Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday said the completion of mega project of Sialkot Lahore motorway would open a new vista of economic progress in the city.
Addressing the public meeting near Sambrial, the Minister
said that Sialkot was an economic hub of the country and business community of the area was contributing a lot to the national economy through its exports.
Sialkot globally known for its quality products, skill
and craftsmanship and for its unique export culture, he said.
The Minister said the business community of Sialkot was
demonstrating of highest degree of social responsibility and committed to continue serving the people and the country.
He said that an ultra modern 500 bed hospital costing Rs 6
billion was being constructed in Sialkot for providing modern health cover to the people at their doorstep.
He alleged that some elements were trying to block the process of development and prosperity which was not tolerable, adding that people had already rejected the politics confrontation and endorsed the government polices.
The Defence Minister further said that the mega China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would play an instrumental role in bringing revolutionary change and economic stability not only in the country but also in the whole region. The economic stability had become more vital at this juncture for making the country economically stable, bringing prosperity and to boost development process in the country, he added.


It’s hard to overstate the impact that the pandemic has had on our world.
Entire industries have been decimated, economies have collapsed, and millions of people have lost their jobs, and lives. In many ways, the world has been turned upside down.
Perhaps, the most profound change has been in our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.
We have learned that we are vulnerable, that we are not immune to disease.
We have seen the power of pandemics to devastate populations and economies. We have also seen the heroism of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers who have risked their lives to care for patients.
The pandemic has also shown us the importance of social distancing and other measures to prevent the spread of disease. We have seen how quickly a virus can spread through a population, and how devastating it can be.
The pandemic has also led to the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories, and has resulted in the rise of xenophobia and racism.
The pandemic has also had a profound impact on our mental health, as many people have been struggling to cope with the stress and anxiety of the situation.
It has also resulted in the displacement of millions of people, as they have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety.
The pandemic has also had a negative impact on the environment, as the production of medical supplies has caused a significant increase in carbon emissions.
Perhaps the most obvious change is the way we interact with each other. We wear masks and maintain social distancing when we are in public places. This has made many of us more aware of our personal hygiene.
Overall, the pandemic has had a significant impact on our world, and it is likely that the effects will be felt for many years to come.
These lessons are important for us to remember as we move forward into a new era of pandemics, a very real threat as we have seen.


Police acrossWest Dunbartosnhire and Argyll have launched a public consultation asking residents for their views on policing priorities for the new year.
The online survey, namedYourView Counts, was launched yesterday and local people are encouraged to take part.
Police hope that using the digital platform will provide them with a wider audience to participate and say that public views on the decision making process of Police Scotland helps to shape the way public services should operate.
The survey can also be shared on social media with the hashtag #YourViewCounts.
Take part by visiting the Police Scotland website at www.scotland. police.uk/about-us/ decision-making/ public-consultation/