MP CM flags off ‘Swachhta hi Seva’
Bhopal: Under the ‘Swachhta hi Seva’ campaign, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday flagged off the ‘Swachhta Rath’ from the Common House. The rath will drive around the state to spread awareness among the people about cleanliness.
“Cleanliness cannot be achieved without the help of the public, that is why we are introducing the Swachhta Rath that will cover the whole state to spread awareness,” said the Chief Minister.
Chouhan further said that on the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, September 17, the state would celebrate ‘Seva Divas’. On the occasion, the Chief Minister will visit villages that do not have toilets and lay the foundation for them.


In the wake of various objections from the different state governments and political parties against the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday said that West Bengal Chief Minister is positive on the issue.
"I talked to her also on the NCTC issue and she is positive about it," said Shinde, while talking to reporters after meeting Banerjee here in South 24-Parganas district.
West Bengal Chief Minister had earlier objected on the creation of NCTC on certain issues related to states autonomy.
Shinde reiterated that the Centre was keen to introduce the NCTC to firmly deal with terrorism and said that the he had already told the Rajya Sabha that the Centre would go ahead and do it.
The NCTC, which has regained importance following the Hyderabad twin blasts last week, has been opposed by several states on the ground that law and order was a state subject. (ANI)


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ABU DHABI, 17th November, 2017 (WAM) -- The UAE has condemned suicide bombing in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday, which killed and injured a number of people.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed the UAE's condemnation for this cowardly terrorist act and solidarity with Afghanistan in the face of violence and extremism.
It also called on the international community to unite to confront and root out terrorism that threatens the security and stability of the countries of the world.
The ministry also expressed condolences and solace to the families of the victims, the government and people of Afghanistan and wished speedy recovery to the injured.
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He said the government was launching new measures to handle the situation if the virus situation entered the third phase.
The Ministry of Commerce has been ordered to increase face mask production and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing to receive Thais in other countries to facilitate their return to Thailand.
The government also was considering closing entertainment venues and sport stadiums.
He added that the government was not slow in dealing with the situation but the ministers had to think about the consequences before taking action.
Source : https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30384140


The Israeli airstrike hit the Mezzeh airbase in the capital city.
According to Syrian state news agency, SANA, the missiles were intercepted on the outskirts of the city.
The strikes were also intended for the Homs late on Sunday.
Despite the defence system intercepting some of the missiles launched at the capital, reports have stated that the number of Syrian military sites were hit.
Sunday night’s attack marks the fourth time that the Israeli air force has launched an offensive against Syria.
More to follow…


Armenian police have successfully attacked an armed group, popularly known as ‘Daredevils of Sassoun’, which seized a police station on July 17 taking several officers hostage.A report says that the police forces have freed some hostages defeating the armed dissident group. The report added that around three members of the group were injured in the police firing.The police forces have clashed with supporters and sympathisers of the dissident force outside the police station, where the dissident group established their authority in the police station demanding the release of the political prisoners including the opposition leader.Around two weeks ago, the armed group stormed into the police station and established their authority in the station, killing a police official, and taking several others hostage.
Meanwhile, an international agency confirmed that at least sixty people were injured and several others hospitalised after the clashes that erupted on last day between the police forces and rebellion supports.It is said that around three journalists were among those people who were injured during the clashes.Moreover, nearly one-hundred people were detained by the police forces in connection with the siege.Several times, the opposition and ethnic groups have criticised the Armenian government for their way in which they handle the Nagorno-Karabakh issue.Since the end of the soviet rule in 1988, the Nagorno-Karabakh region is witnessing continuous disturbance. The region comprised of several ethnic Armenian populations, which demands a separate state for the ethnic groups
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The Eastern Regional Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has organised a sensitization training workshop for media personnel on the National Health Insurance Scheme, here.
The workshop was to educate the media on the operations of the NHIA in the region.
It also afforded the members of the Authority the opportunity to interact with the media to clear pertinent issues which have been disseminated to the general public through the media.
The Eastern Regional Manager of the NHIA, Mr. Windham Emil Afram, said the government was determined to achieve quality and affordable health care for its citizenry, adding that to achieve such an objective, ‘there is the need to properly inform all stakeholders on the operations of the scheme.
“There is the need to ensure that the media is well informed about our operations so that they can disseminate the necessary information to the general public”, he said.
On the issue about the alleged collapse of the scheme, Mr. Afram said that the scheme was still on course, adding that” the staff in the region is working hard to achieve quality health care for the general public.”


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Baguia city officials say more than 700 traffic accidents were reported on its roads in 2016.
The city has more than a dozen traffic safety complaints that have been filed with the provincial government.
The complaints, which are now being investigated, were filed between October 2015 and March 2016, the city said in a statement.
The complaints include drivers in violation of traffic regulations and unsafe driving practices, among other things.
The City of Baguiato said it is working on the issue of traffic safety, and will provide more information about the investigations to the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Traffic in the coming days.


Saudi- HRH Crown Prince Congratulates President of Burkina Faso on His Re-Election
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Riyadh, Dec 30, 2020, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of congratulation to President Rock Marc Christian Kabore of Burkina Faso, on the occasion of his re-election as President of Burkina Faso.
In his cable, HRH the Crown Prince expressed sincere congratulation on the President's re-election, wishing him all success. HRH the Crown Prince wished the President good health and happiness, and the brotherly people of Burkina Faso further progress and prosperity.
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Two robbers arrested in city after attacking cops posing as joggers
Police officers dressed in civilian clothes have arrested two armed robbers who have been terrorising joggers in Kileleshwa and Muthangari areas.
Philip Ndolo, the Nairobi County police boss, told Nairobi News that since cases of civilians being attacked each morning were on the rise, several officers have been deployed to deal with the situation.
“The cases have been reported several times, and for that matter, we decided to send several police officers to deal with the situation,” Mr Ndolo said.
The two robbers who were arrested and taken to Muthangari police station have been operating on a motorbike and armed with a homemade gun.
The officers managed to recover several mobile phones that the duo had stolen from members of the public.
A motorbike that they have been using, registration number KMEL 258Y is also being held at the Muthangari Police Station.
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country most Kenyans have been undertaking several forms of exercising which include early morning jogging.


Bengal Police find own headquarters
Posted on Feb 24 2014 | IBNS
Kolkata, Feb 24 : West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday unveiled the headquarters of the West Bengal Police at Bhawani Bhawan in south Kolkata.
The Bhawani Bhawan in Alipur will house the WB Police headquarters where the DGP and his senior officials will have offices. Barring the police departments, all other offices in Bhawani Bhawan like that of Human Rights, PWD, and other government departments will be shifted elsewhere.
The chief minister after unveiling the office said the police directorate now can concentrate more to maintain law and order in the state.
She said the Kolkata Police has its own headquarters at Lal Bazar and now the WB Police has its own place.
The West Bengal Police is one of the two police forces of the state.
The other is the Kolkata Police, which has a separate jurisdiction.
The West Bengal Police has jurisdiction concurrent with the eighteen revenue districts of the state (excluding the metropolitan city of Kolkata) which comprises one of the two general police districts of West Bengal as under the Police Act 1861.
Banerjee said the DGP, who also sits at Nabanna, the state secretariat, will spend two to three hours here every day.


HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville City Councilman Bill Kling held a small town hall meeting Monday to look at issues affecting District 4 residents, which included everything from garbage disposal to some recent complaints about noise at the Orion Amphitheater.
The meeting was held at the Huntsville-Madison Public Library and was open to residents of District 4, allowing them to talk to the councilman about issues affecting their lives.
Topics included concerns regarding garbage pick up, Huntsville Utilities and some recent complaints in the community about the Orion Amphitheater.
Kling said the city had received some noise complaints when the Orion first opened, but those have largely faded until the last two months. He said the complaints have largely been related to noise at the amphitheater.
“Basically the noise levels are one of the major concerns and in some cases, it’s been late night,” he said of the complaints. “People say that there have been outdoor entertainment time, that has extended way past the 11 p.m. cut-off time.”
The councilman added that he wants residents to be able to enjoy the peace and quiet in their neighborhoods, but he also wants everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor entertainment events.
Kling said ultimately, he is optimistic that the city resource department and the police department will come up with a solution and make sure the show goes on while being compliant with city ordinances.


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MUSCAT, 6th December 2017 (WAM) - The UAE Embassy in Muscat hosted on Wednesday a reception to celebrate the 46th national day anniversary, which was attended by a number of Omani officials, led by the Guest of Honour; Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al Said, Minister of Heritage & Culture.
Also present were ministers, members of Oman Shura Council, senior armed forces and police officers, diplomats, businessmen, media personalities and Emirati residents in Oman.
In a speech he made during the ceremony, Mohammed Sultan Saif Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Muscat, hailed the strong fraternal ties between the UAE and Oman. He also extended greetings on the occasion of Oman's 47th national day anniversary.
He said the 2nd of December of each year is an event where citizens and residents of the UAE renew their pride and loyalty to the country, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates.
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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has highlighted the Kashmir issue globally with his tireless efforts.
In a message in Lahore on Sunday, he expressed regret that the sit-in of the JUI (F) inflicted huge loss to the Kashmir cause and national interest. He said that the paradise valley of Kashmir has become a hell due to atrocities of the Indian forces.
He said that Pakistan and Kashmir are essential to each other.
The Chief Minister said that the nefarious Indian designs will not fulfill with Muslim genocide in Kashmir by Indian troops.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, in a message on International Day of Students, said that eight universities were being established in different cities of the province.
He said provision of quality and modern education to students “is a basic responsibility of the state.” He said that students play a key role in achieving the goal of development in a country. Buzdar said Pakistani students were bringing laurels to the country with their intellect and wisdom at the international level.


Panaji: With the number of beds in various state run COVID-19 hospitals remaining empty, the state health department on Friday said that they will began resuming tertiary care facilities at its apex hospital – Goa Medical College and Hospital.
State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane told reporters that the Goa Medical College and Hospital will begin the process to resume its tertiary medical facilities in the complex, as the number of vacant beds in different hospitals is on rise.
He was talking to reporters after chairing Experts’ Committee meeting on COVID-19.
The minister said that increasing people opting for Home Isolation has left the facilities vacant in the state.
“Dean of GMCH will draw a plan to resume the tertiary medical activities in the state in a phased manner,” Rane said that the classes for MBBS course in the GMCH will also be resumed after taking consent from parents and the students.
He said that the classes are currently going on in “online mode.”
Meanwhile, State Health department has decided to increase the monitoring of the patients in Home Isolation from ten days to 17 days. Rane said that the doctors will monitor health situation of the patient in Home Isolation for 17 days.
He said that the dashboard has been commissioned which helps the doctors to know about the health condition of the patients who have opted for Home Isolation.
Rane said that the continuous monitoring of health condition of the patients in Home Isolation has resulted in 50 of them being shifted to the hospital from their homes due to which their lives were saved.


Despite flash polls that found President Obama won the last two of three presidential debates on points, the public gave Mitt Romney the victory overall, probably because Romney dominated the first and most-watched clash.
Rasmussen Reports on Thursday said that 1,000 likely voters he polled said Romney beat Obama, 49 percent to 41 percent, a reversal of 2008 when Obama won over Sen. John McCain, 47 percent to 33 percent. Those interviewed said that Romney explained his positions more clearly than the president.
What is remarkable in the poll is that just 8 percent of likely voters did not watch the debates, a finding that shows how interested the public is in the upcoming election. He said that 63 percent watched at least part of all three presidential debates.
What's more, 66 percent declared the debates an important part of what they will consider when choosing between the two candidates.
And unlike the media, which assailed some of the moderators such as CNN's Candy Crowley for jumping into the debate of Libya, the poll found that over half, 51 percent, felt the newsies handling the debate played a neutral role. However, 42 percent said that the moderators tried to help the president, and just 3 percent tried to aid Romney, a remarkable 14-1 ratio.


President Ilham Aliyev Attends Official Lunch Given In Sofia For Heads Of State And Government
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 1. President of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended an official lunch given for the
heads of state and government participating in the opening ceremony
of the Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector (IGB) on October 1, on
behalf of the President of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, reports.
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âEvaluating the game in the heat of the moment is pointless,â said Cambiasso after the final whistle.
âWe must think about improving as a team and getting back the injured players.
âItâs also important to remember we stepped on to the field aware that we were already qualified. Now we can focus on the Club World Cup.
âQualifying in second place is not a drama. Last season we were runners-up and we know how that went.â


An unprecedented coalition of competing major law firms will help nonprofit groups challenge state laws that favor the gun lobby and oppose government restrictions on publishing gun violence data. The gun control movement is on the defensive after Donald Trump's presidential victory, and facing a Republican Congress . . .
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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sherry Rehman on Saturday has criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and said that the incumbent government has made another record of incompetency.
In a statement, the PPP leader said that the economy of Pakistan is facing destruction. The value of national currency has dropped by Rs6.2 in 20 days, she added.
Earlier, Sherry Rehman said that the government has increased total debt of the country by 70 percent.
Expressing concerns over the rising debt, she said that by the end of the PPP government, country’s total debt was 16.2 billion. In 2018, loan reached Rs 29.8 billion and now Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities have crossed Rs 50.5 billion in 2021, she told.
Sherry Rehman said that the government took a loan of Rs. 20.7 billion in just 3 years.


Jakarta, May 29 (IANS) A search operation is underway for 25 persons who remain unaccounted for after a ship with about 42 people on board capsized in the waters off Indonesia's South Sulawesi province, according to an official.
The vessel capsized at 1 p.m. in the Makassar Strait on May 26, but the incident was reported to the provincial search and rescue office on Saturday, the official told Xinhua news agency.
'After receiving the information, we immediately deployed our personnel and equipment to the scene for a search and rescue mission.
'About 45 rescuers and a ship have already been on the spot near a small island,' the official said, adding that a plane or chopper will be dispatched to join the search.
So far, 17 people on board the ill-fated vessel have been rescued.
According to the official, the ship suffered an engine failure when it was hit by huge waves in the strait after departing from the Paotere Harbor in Makassar, the capital of the province.
The ship was heading to a seaport in Pangkajene district.
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PEOPLE in Shoreham are being asked how they see the future of the Pond Road area.
Work on the Shoreham Centre is already underway, including the creation of new Adur District Council offices. Now, people are being given the chance to have their say on the rest of the area opposite, including the library and health centre.
A spokesman said: “The county council, together with the district council, are in the process of consulting with the people of Shoreham and local partners, including NHS colleagues, about what they would like to see happen in the Pond Road area of the town.
“There are already some changes being made to the community centre and we are keen to hear from local people to inform planning over the rest of the site, including the library and health centre.
“This is an initial opportunity for members of the public to have their say about what they would like to see on the land and how buildings might be used.”
A number of events have been happening across the town over the last few weeks, to encourage people to fill out the survey and make their views known. The consultation questionnaire can also be filled out online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/pondroad.
The county council spokesman added: “Feedback from the local community will help to shape possible options for the potential use of the site, which are expected to be drawn up later this year. The county council and partners will continue to engage with the local community as this work progresses.”


City Council OKs budget with meals tax hike, sanitation fee
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) -- The South American country of Guyana plans to boost its police force by 1,500 officers to help reduce killings and increase security in gold-mining areas.
Security Minister Clement Rohee said Tuesday that 130 killings were reported last year, compared to less than 100 in the previous year. He said more than 40 of those killings occurred in Guyana's rural interior.
The country's Miners Association has complained about the lack of police officers and equipment to help patrol large swaths of land where dozens of mines operate.
Rohee said the police force will soon grow to 5,000 officers.


There was absolute confusion and chaos at Chennai. While media reports stated that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister had passed away, the AIADMK was quick to lower the flag at their party office at half mast. This led to immense confusion and several media outlets tweeted about the flag being lowered to half mast.
However, immediately after that the Apollo hospital issued a press release stating that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister continued to remain critical. This led to even more confusion. The people who had gathered outside the AIADMK hospital were seen crying. However, minutes after the press note from the hospital came out, the flag was hoisted once again which led to the crowd whistling and cheering.


Major Tuna-Salad expected in Kairouan May 19 2013
Tunisia has banned the radical Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia from holding a meeting in the city of Kairouan.
The government said the group had “shown distain for state institutions” and was “a threat to public security”.
The Salafist group has already vowed to go ahead with the gathering and warned that the government would be responsible for any violence.
Tunisia has seen numerous clashes between the authorities and hardline Islamists since the uprising in 2011.
“The Interior Ministry has decided to ban the gathering of Ansar al-Sharia, which has shown distain for state institutions, incited violence against them and poses a threat to public security,” a statement said.


Turkish Foreign Ministry stated on Sunday that Turkey would send two more planes to Egypt for the evacuation of Turks in that country, Anadolu agency reported.
Earlier in the day, the ministry said that Turkish Airlines (THY) sent three planes to Cairo and Alexandria to evacuate the Turks from Egypt where protests against the country's president were still continuing.
Upon intensive demand of Turkish citizens in Egypt, the number of planes Turkey sending to Egypt was increased to five, noted the ministry.
The ministry said that the three planes, which were previously sent, landed in Cairo and Alexandria, and citizens were boarding.
More than 100 people have been killed in protests that erupted in Egypt over the past week against President Hosni Mubarak's rule.


Panetta said the surge had accomplished its mission, which was beating back the Taliban to give the Afghan government and its security forces the time and space to take hold.
But after a tumultuous week in Afghanistan that saw commanders put limits on when NATO and Afghan troops can patrol together, Panetta said there will still be difficult days ahead.
Recently, there have been more attacks in which Afghan Army and police troops, or insurgents dressed in their uniforms, have been turning their guns on U.S. and NATO forces. That has shaken the trust between the allied troops and the Afghans they were there to train.
The withdrawal, which was completed on schedule, still leaves close to 100,000 NATO troops in Afghanistan, including 68,000 Americans.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


Lithuania's Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis says that more than one minister will be replaced in his Cabinet as part of a reshuffle which follows the return of powers to the new president, Gitanas Nausėda.
It means that the parliament, Seimas, will have to vote not only on Skvernelis' reappointment as prime minister, but also on the government's programme.
The additional vote is required because more than half of Skvernelis' original cabinet, which received the mandate in 2016, will have been replaced.
“I can say for sure that more than one minister is going to change,” the prime minister told reporters on Wednesday.
“We appear to be headed for another vote on the unchanged government program in the Seimas,” he added.


Sri Lanka today called on India to focus on the Sinhalese dominated South of the country similar to the focus given to the North and the central hills.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa urged visiting Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to expand its housing project in the South of the country.
Rajapaksa said that while India is involved in a major housing project in North and the central hills, India can also do the same in the South.
Doval had responded saying India will extend support to such a project.
The assurance was given when India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo today.
Meanwhile, India also reiterated support for Sri Lanka’s efforts to recover from the coronavirus.
The Indian Government also called on Sri Lanka to take the leadership role to initiate talks among neighbours on formulating an economic recovery mechanism in the region.
At the meeting, Doval had told the Prime Minister that despite the coronavirus South Asia needs to strengthen the regional economy.
He called on Sri Lanka to take the leadership role to initiate talks between countries in the region to formulate a mechanism which will help the countries in the region recover from the pandemic, the Prime Minister’s Office said.
Doval said that India will support Sri Lanka and the process to lead discussions in the region. (Colombo Gazette)


Businesses vote against plan for Taunton business improvement district
Shops and companies have voted against a plan to set up a business improvement district (Bid) for Taunton.
About 500 businesses in the area were asked to vote on the proposal, which was being promoted by Taunton Town Centre Company.
Less than half of those balloted voted in favour of the scheme.
Under the scheme business owners would have had to contribute to a fund to help promote the town and increase footfall.
Taunton Town Centre Company said the proposal would have attracted investment of £1.3m.
A spokesman described it as a "setback", but said the company would continue to work with town centre businesses to "protect and enhance the vibrancy and viability" of the town.


Gonzales says government in better position to avert future terrorism attacks
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales says the U.S. is now in a much better position to prevent terrorist attacks. Appearing on NBC's "Today" show, Gonzales acknowledged there were laws on the books before Nine-Eleven that "discouraged the sharing of information" among law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
Gonzales says many of those laws "have now been dismantled." Gonzales' comments were in response to a Justice Department report that says the FBI missed at least five opportunities to uncover vital information that might have led agents to the hijackers.


Addu Emergency Operations Center AEOC says a total of 69 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in Addu City.
AEOC said that in the last 24 hours, 5 more COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city.
AEOC said that 21 confirmed cases have been reported from Hithadhoo while additional 26 cases have been reported in Hulhudhoo Meedhoo.
It also reported that 16 cases have been confirmed Feydhoo while 4 cases were reported from Maradhoofeydhoo. AEOC also reported that 2 more cases have been reported from Meedhoo.
It said that 26 people have recovered from the illness in the City and that currently there are 43 active cases of the pandemic in Addu.
AEOC added that 1 COVID-19 patient is currently hospitalized for further treatment.
AEOC also said that 345 direct contacts of the positive cases have been detected in the City and that 214 buildings have been placed under quarantine.
More cases are reported in the southernmost city while the total number of COVID-19 cases being daily reported in the country continuing to rise each day.
Yesterday, Health Protection Agency HPA had reported 157 new cases of COVID-19 in the country including 103 from the Greater Male' Area alone.
The new cases take the total number of COVID-19 cases reported in the Maldives to a staggering 18,769 with 2506 active cases of COVID-19 currently in the country.
A total of 60 individuals have succumbed to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives including 53 locals and 7 foreigners.


India reported two more COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant of coronavirus, taking the tally to 23. The latest cases were reported from Maharashtra's Mumbai, the first for the city. A 37-year-old who returned from Johannesburg, South Africa on November 25 tested positive for Omicron along with his 36-year-old friend, who returned from the United States on November 25.
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Omicron is said to be the most heavily mutated strain of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and is likely more transmissible compared to other variants. The strain has caused global panic and has triggered restrictions on international travel. The new variant has emerged at a time when India's COVID-19 outbreak was stabilizing. India reported 8.3K new COVID-19 cases on Monday.
Details Both patients received Pfizer shot; no symptoms
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 10, 2017 (CMC) — Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, has confirmed reports that the police are now investigating an assassination plot against President David Granger.
During a post-Cabinet press briefing, today, Harmon said the Granger administration got word from the police and that a full-scale investigation is in progress.
He said, “I don’t think we are at liberty to disclose”, adding that investigators have sought legal advice concerning the matter.
Harmon also said that it is important to note that the President has good approval ratings, (and that) there may be some persons who are misguided.
“It is important that we understand that while we have a popular President, we always have to be careful,” he noted.
Harmon said the Administration has full confidence in members of the security forces to protect the President and all Ministers of the government.
The Minister echoed sentiments, expressed at his last press briefing, when he emphasized the importance that the government places on security.
“I want to re-emphasize that security is not something we play with… and we have professionals in place who understands this and puts certain measures in place.”
The information regarding the possible assassination plot has been with the police and the administration for almost two weeks now.
It is believed that the plot may have prompted the recent heightened security arrangements and restrictions, during the last sitting of the National Assembly.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Japanese embassy in Qatar hosted a reception at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel Monday to mark Japan's National Day. Japanese ambassador Satoshi Maeda was joined at the ceremony by a number of dignitaries and guests, including HE the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohamed bin Ali bin Mohamed al-Mannai, director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Protocol Department Ibrahim bin Yousif Fakhro, dean of the diplomatic corps Ali Ibrahim Ahmed and others.
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WASHINGTON, June 22 (UPI) -- A Pew Research Center poll indicated more Republican voters are closely following the presidential campaign but Barack Obama is better liked than Mitt Romney.
The poll of 2,013 adults, including 1,563 registered voters, indicated 73 percent of Republican respondents said they had given the election a lot of thought, while 45 percent of Republicans said they were closely following election news.
Meanwhile, 66 percent Democrats asked said they have given the election a lot of thought, and just 37 percent said they were closely following election news.
These figures are all down from 2008, when 72 percent of Republicans and 77 percent of Democrats said they had given that election a lot of thought, and 44 percent of Republicans and 55 percent of Democrats said they were following the news coverage.
More Democrats -- 68 percent -- said they were satisfied with President Obama as their candidate, while 60 percent of Republican respondents said the same about Romney.
When asked who they would vote for if the election was now, 50 percent of respondents said they would vote for Obama and 46 percent said they would vote for Romney.
The poll was conducted June 7-17 and has a margin of error of 2.5 percentage points.


ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar on Thursday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) government has prepared a four-year special plan to empower youth of the country.
The government will create job opportunities for them for their social uplift and well-being so that they could play a leading role in development of the country, he said this while talking to APP.
He said that the government under “Naya Pakistan Youth Programme” would empower maximum youth to enable them to become self reliant to play their due role in progress of the country.
He said that the progress of the country was directly linked to the effective role of youth, as without their economic and social uplift no nation can get progress.
He said the government has made a comprehensive strategy for their uplift by initiating several projects for them. He said that number of projects were planned to launch in month of April to address the issue of unemployment.
He said that PM’s youth affairs programme would extend its facilities to maximum youth for creating more employment opportunities in market place.
He said that marginalized youth such as disabled, rural youth and fresh graduates would also be beneficiaries of PMYA.
He said that the Prime Minister Imran Khan has always stressed on the role of youth for bringing a change and to utilize their hidden talent for progress of the country.


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Alexandra Canale Named MD Of Uncapped Communications
NEW YORK - Alexandra Canale has been promoted to managing director of Uncapped Communications, a GCI specialty agency that works with bio and medical technology companies.
Canale, a seven-year GCI vet, will be responsible for driving growth and helping clients through hallmark events from funding rounds, IPOs and mergers and acquisitions to product launches and pipeline developments.
Canale has been serving in the MD role on an interim basis since Victoria Fort departed last year to lead Frontier Medicines' corporate affairs.
“At this pivotal time for the biotechnology industry, organizations and executives need communication partners who are nimble, strongly grounded in scientific knowledge and expert at driving corporate reputation,” said GCI Group global CEO Kristin Cahill, to whom Canale will continue to report.“Alex and the team at uncapped embrace a truly entrepreneurial spirit, working with some of the most cutting-edge companies in the world to celebrate their science and technology and show their value to a wide variety of stakeholders.”
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Morocco's Government Spokesperson, Mustapha Baitas, said Thursday in Rabat that the executive has well controlled the budget deficit during the year 2022.
Baitas, who was answering questions at a press briefing held after the Government Council weekly meeting, said that the executive has managed to control, in 2022, the budget deficit which was limited to 5.1% of gross domestic product (GDP), which is an improvement of 0.4% compared to 2021.
He added that the government has managed to meet this challenge despite the opening of additional funds, especially for the Compensation Fund whose expenses have exceeded 40 billion dirhams, in addition to allocating MAD 12 billion to several public institutions such as the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) to control the price of electricity consumption and the repayment of arrears of value added tax (19 billion dirhams) for businesses.
Meanwhile, the Minister said that the ordinary expenditure has approached 36 billion dirhams, that is an achievement rate of 110% compared to 2021, noting that this increase is due to the efforts made by the government to support the compensation fund.
To this end, Baitas said that the executive has managed to achieve a positive ordinary balance of 15.7 billion dirhams in 2022, against 4 billion dirhams in 2021, noting that these margins have been allocated directly to public investment.


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Doha: The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) organised an awareness seminar for the students of the College of Business and Economics at Qatar University (QU).
The seminar, which was presented by Mazyuna Al Naimi, Head of the Human Resources Department at the QFMA, explained in detail the missions and competencies of the QFMA as it is concerned with the regulation, supervision and monitoring of the Qatari financial market, upgrading the level of its performance, maintaining its stability, and enhancing its growth to be at the forefront of financial markets both at the regional and international levels.
Al Naimi mentioned that protecting the traders and investors in the market also falls within the purview of the QFMA. This protection is carried out through monitoring the adherence to the rules of dealing among the different parties and controlling the trading activities in financial securities.
This is in addition to fostering and cultivating an investment culture and propagating education and awareness about the importance of such a culture amongst students. The pillars of the seminar, which was held within the framework of the ongoing collaboration between the College of Business and Economics at Qatar University and the QFMA, also covered identifying the opportunities for the practical training of students and its importance in acquiring knowledge at the QFMA, in addition to clarifying the main focal points in the process of recruitment and attracting new university graduates.
The seminar was concluded with promoting participation in the GCC Smart Investor Award approved by the General Assembly of the GCC within the framework of the initiatives of the GCC program for investment awareness (Mulim) in its second edition.
These initiatives have been announced earlier this month through the social media platforms of the QFMA and the various local media outlets.
Al Naimi, in this respect, invited the students to actively participate in the award to contribute towards realising its desired goals in terms of raising and deepening the level of their investment awareness.
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Several areas in and around Colombo have been declared as High Security Zones by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Accordingly, areas around the Parliament Complex, Supreme Court Complex, High Court Complex in Colombo, Magistrate Court Complex in Colombo and Attorney General's Department, Presidential Secretariat, President's House, Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters and Police Headquarters have been declared as High Security Zones.
Areas around the Ministry of Defence and Sri Lanka Army Headquarters in Akuregoda, the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters in Slave Island, Prime Minister's Office at Flower Road, Temple Trees in Kollupitiya and the Official Residencies of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and the Commanders of the Tri Forces, have also been declared as High Security Zones.
Protests and public gatherings in the areas declared as High Security Zones are banned.
No vehicle can be parked within the High Security Zones unless reserved for parking by the competent authority or under the power of a permit issued by an authority.
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ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to United Kingdom Mohammad Nafees Zakaria said that the British Members of Parliament (MPs) were actively highlighting Indian atrocities in the Occupied Kashmir and had written letters to the United Nations to intervene ensuring Kashmiris’ human rights.
Talking to a private news channel, he said a total of 78 MPs comprehensively discussed the grave situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K) and they were active in highlighting the issue on social media exposing the abhorrent face of Indian forces on regular basis.
The world community, he said was also condemning the continuous Indian brutalities in Occupied Kashmir which had been under siege for the last 35 days. He said there were more than dozens of demonstrations in UK and the members of the British parliament had expressed their concerns sympathizing with the people of occupied Kashmir. Modi-led fascist government had reached to unprecedented level of ceasefire violations as they had violated more than 6000 times on the Line of Control (LOC), he said and added that the situation had been escalating, he expressed.
The Pakistan envoy said that they were constantly in touch with the ambassadors and reminding them that India was putting the region into perilous situation with its hegemonic designs. India had track record of resorting to false flag operation after feeling pressure from the international community over its illegal and unilateral actions in Occupied Kashmir, he added.
The UN Security Council had resolutions on the Indian Occupied Kashmir, he said and called upon the international community to play its role to stop brutalities against the innocent Kashmiris being perpetrated by the Indian forces which was a cognizable crime under the international laws.


Govind Karjol, district in-charge minister held a review meeting today at Belagavi in which he asked the officials to expedite the land acquisition process for Dharwad-Belagavi Railway Route
The minister directed the officials of DDLR, KIADB, and concerned departments that since 11(1) notice has already been issued for land acquisition for the Belagavi-Dharwad railway line, the further process should be started immediately.
He said that the marking and other processes related to land acquisition should be seeded up after harvesting the sugarcane crop.
He said that the surveyor of the railway department should also be taken to work.
DC Nitesh Patil said that the process for land acquisition between Belagavi-Kittur has been started.


Imphal: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said today that the state government has been pressing the Central government to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers (AFSPA) Act 1958. “We will continue to demand the same”, he added.
N Biren also said that the state government strongly condemned the gunning down of civilians in Nagaland’s Mon district by the security forces.
Biren Singh said this while talking to reporters on the sidelines of a BJP hosted function at JN Dance Academy in Imphal.
The chief minister then said that the Manipur government has been demanding for the scrapping of AFSPA since long and will continue to press the Centre to repeal the Act.
The chief minister attended a function hosted by BJP Manipur Pradesh under the theme “Launching of involvement of public aspirations in party manifesto”.
The function was also attended by party state unit president A Sarda Devi and BJP Manipur in-charge Samit Patra and some ministers and MLAs of the ruling party among others.


The 28 were among 518 people who tested positive for the virus in Sri Lanka over a 24-hour period ending at 6am today.
Officials said that tests found that 28 Sri Lankans who had returned to the country were infected.
They together with the remaining 490 people who were infected, have been sent to treatment facilities.
A number of returnees have been found to be infected in recent days.
However, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva had told the Colombo Gazette last week that the repatriation of Sri Lankan migrant workers will continue, despite the spread of COVID-19 variants in a number of countries.
He said the authorities are vigilant of coronavirus variants being reported world over at present.
However, he said that despite the threats and objections raised by various parties to halt the repatriation of stranded Sri Lankan migrant workers, the Government has decided to continue with the process.
The Army Commander said that precautions have been taken when repatriating Sri Lankans.
He said the process has been structured in such a way to ensure the virus does not spread from migrant workers to the community in Sri Lanka. (Colombo Gazette)


(MENAFN) Iranian banking system has compensated 29.79 quadrillion rials (more than USD78.2 billion) of services to local financial industries in the opening nine months of the present Iranian calendar year (March 21-December 21, 2022), recording a 41.9 percent surge from the same time span in the prior year.
As shown by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), more than 84 percent of the stated services have been supplied to owners of businesses and the remaining have been compensated to natural persons, IRIB mentioned in a report.
According to reports, 75.3 percent of the overall services compensated to the possessors of businesses have been in the method of working capital loans.
Throughout the stated time span, businesses operating in the mining and industry area raised more than 6.93 quadrillion rials (around USD18.215 billion) in the form of working capital loans, amounting to 36.8 percent of the overall services.
During the last three years, CBI has been cooperating with the sector, Mining, and exchange Ministry for applying a program according to which bank facilities are supplied to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as semi-finished ventures.
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Transport Minister holds talks with Malaysian envoy
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Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim bin Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti met yesterday with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Malaysia to Qatar, Dato Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin. They discussed the bilateral relations in the fields of transportation, ports, aviation and communications, and means of further enhancing them.
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New energy shift strategy amid resurgence of oil costs
(MENAFN) According to a recent analysis released on Thursday by Carbon Tracker, a guarded planned strategy for the energy shift; which is necessary for the midst of soaring oil costs, which may lure oil and gas firms to pursue long investment decisions that jeopardize climate aims and cost investors significant amounts.
The study called, Managing Peak Oil: Why Rising Oil Prices Could Create a Stranded Asset Trap as Energy Transition Accelerates, looks at the fiscal consequences of a future in which oil consumption grows until the mid-2020s, then dramatically declines.
According to Carbon Tracker, the report examines a non-linear requirement procedure utilizing the Forecast Policy Scenario (FPS) of the Inevitable Policy Response (IPR) conglomerate, which was originally created by the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment, and is reliable specifically with the restricting worldwide temperature upsurge that hit 1.8°C.
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Islamabad (December 6, 2017): Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Maryam Aurangzeb has urged the political parties to play their role for the passage of constitutional amendment on delimitation of constituencies from the Upper House.
While taking to the media in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, she said the political parties have started preparations for the general elections which will be held at their stipulated time next year.
The Minister of State said those who created hurdles in the way of development and hatched conspiracies will be rejected by the people in the next elections.
Maryam said despite hurdles and sit-ins, the government took the country on the path of development and completed important projects in the areas of energy, education and health.
She said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is appearing before the courts and those who attacked the institutions and used foul language against the parliament also needs to be held accountable.
The Minister said that the PTI is making hue and cry about accountability, but its government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has locked its own Ehtesab Commission.
Maryam said that all the institutions will have to work within the ambit of the constitution.
Responding to a question, Maryam Aurangzeb said that the announcement of load shedding free Pakistan has sent a wave of joy amongst the domestic power consumers and the industrialists.
She recalled that the country was witnessing fifteen to sixteen hours of power outages when the PML (N) government assumed the power. But, over the last three and a half years, we have taken the power generation to the record level.
The minister pointed out the country was producing 9280 megawatt of power against the demand of 11800 MW in 2013. Today, the generation has reached 16480 megawatt and the demand is 14017 megawatt. We added 7465 megawatt of power to the system.
To a question, Maryam Aurangzeb said that Pakistan has rendered innumerable sacrifices in the war on terror.
She said the federal and provincial governments are working in unison for eradication of terrorism completely and the country will be made terror free.


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Thirty Palestinian prisoners in the Israeli occupation authorities' prisons have staged a hunger strike rejecting their continuing administrative detention.
Palestinian sources reported in statements that 30 Palestinian prisoners staged an open hunger strike yesterday, explaining that such a step comes in light of the administrative detention operations escalated by the Israeli authorities, in addition to the expansion of targeting of Palestinian activists across the occupied territories.
The sources stated that the number of administrative prisoners in the occupation prisons has now reached 760 detainees, which include children, elderly and sick people, pointing out that they filed a message couple of days ago in which they asserted that confronting the administrative detention would continue.
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The World Bank and the World Trade Organisation have established a new international fund – the Standards and Trade Development Facility – which will help developing countries implement the strict and complex standards that are erected for the food trade by bodies such as Codex Alimentarius.
Indeed, the Codex and its parent, the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation, are expected to help fund the new fund, along with the World Food Organisation and the Office International des Épizooties, which promotes animal health.
The bank has already allotted US$300,000 to the facility, which will be run by the WTO. A statement from the bank said: “Developing countries say they often have difficulty meeting disease and contaminant standards for their food exports to richer countries’ markets. The new facility will help these nations strengthen and better implement food safety and plant and animal health measures.”


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Phnom Penh: King of the Kingdom of Cambodia HM Norodom Sihamoni received on Thursday Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani.
During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to King of Cambodia, and His Highness' wishes of good health and happiness to His Majesty , and for the people and government of Cambodia continued progress, and prosperity.
For his part, King of Cambodia entrusted the Deputy Prime Minister with his greetings to the Amir, wishing His Highness good health and happiness, and the State of Qatar continued progress, development, and prosperity.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them in various fields.
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Benazir agreed to NRO as it included electoral reform: Zardari
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that Benazir Bhutto had agreed to the NRO because it included electoral reforms.
Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, he said that they could have not allowed the PML-N to form the government in Punjab.
“If we did so, we would have not been able to oust former president Pervez Musharrraf,” he said.
The former president said that the PPP leaders had always tried to curb corruption. “The next parliament will make amendment to Articles 62 and 63,” he added.
He said that Benazir Bhutto was ousted twice, but she did not take out rallies.
Asif Zardari also called for strengthening the parliament.


PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Federal, state and Providence police arrested more than 50 wanted suspects during a massive sweep Wednesday.
Some people were wanted on arrest warrants, while others were wanted on bench warrants on court cases. Some were also arrested on new drug and firearm charges, according to a statement by the state police.
Those caught in the sweep are being arraigned at District Court and Superior Court Wednesday afternoon. The police are holding a news conference on the sweep after the arraignments.


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Lebanese pop sensation Maya Diab's Valentine's Day concert has been postponed.
Diab was scheduled to perform on February 14 at the Diamond Ballroom of Rixos Premium Dubai.
As per a press release from organisers, 'We are sorry to inform you that our concert scheduled for February 14 has been postponed, due to the recent earthquake that occurred in Turkey. We hope that you will understand our position and we apologise for any inconvenience caused by this postponement. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. Please visit the Rixos Premium website and social media for more information on the status of the concert. We will let you know as soon as the new date of the show is announced.'
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New Delhi: The Bangalore Police on Sunday arrested another man from the city in connection with the ongoing terror-related arrests. Mohammad Akram, 22, was arrested as he tried to flee the city on Saturday night, the police said.
The police added that extra security measures were in place to ensure the state's safety.
The police said it had recovered a pistol and cartridges from Akram and that he had been to Saudi Arabia along with the other accused.
It further said that according to preliminary investigation, two of the eleven men who were arrested on Thursday on charges of suspected terror links, had met ISI operatives in Pakistan, and that they had gone there via Iran.
The total number of arrests in the case has now gone up to 17.
Eleven people were arrested from Bangalore on Thursday. Two days later, a student was arrested in Hyderabad and four others were arrested from Nanded in Maharashtra.
The government has said that the module was planning to strike defence and nuclear establishments in the country and that the entire conspiracy had been hatched in Saudi Arabia.


Only 200 out of 7,300 people who visited Sabarimala during Chithira Attam festival had visited the temple with pure devotional intentions, while the rest were political cadres from different parties, an analysis done by the Kerala police revealed.
The analysis comes just days after Sabarimala Temple was re-opened on Monday and Tuesday. According to a Times of India report, the rest of the devotees who visited the temple belonged to various organizations and political parties including BJP and RSS.
The Supreme Court (SC) verdict allowing women's entry to the Sabarimala temple resulted in many protests which led to several fights and police action. Many people who attended the festival were also present for last months protests and fights when the temple was opened for the first time after the court order.
The SC verdict had created quite a stir nationwide and several protests had taken place against the entry of menstruating women inside the temple premises.
TOI also reported that police used face recognition software to identify people who visited the temple on Monday and Tuesday. "Those who visited the temple this time and who were involved in street-fights with the police last month have been identified by the software. Such people are being put under observation as the temple again opens for the Mandalam-Makaravilakku festival on the evening of November 16," an officer told the daily.
Despite tight security in and around the temple, the protesters had created tense situations for the security officers on duty. The police arrested 3,741 people from across the state and nearly 550 cases have been registered so far.


Nikola Beats Expectations on Revenue
Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) on Thursday reported revenue for the second quarter that beat Wall Street expectations as it delivered 48 of its electric heavy trucks. The company also reported a smaller-than-expected loss for the period.
Revenue came in at $18.1 million, better than the $16.5 million expected.
Adjusted loss per share was 25 cents, slightly smaller than the 27-cent-per-share loss expected.
Nikola built 50 trucks during the second quarter, 48 of which were delivered to its dealers before quarter-end. All 50 of those trucks were battery-electric versions of its Tre semi.
The company is in the process of ramping up production at its Arizona factory, and said that it expects to be building trucks at a rate of five per shift by November.
Nikola confirmed its earlier guidance for 2022. It still expects to deliver between 300 and 500 of its battery-electric Tre trucks by year-end, and to complete testing of prototypes of its upcoming hydrogen fuel-cell truck with two fleet clients including Anheuser-Busch.
'Our momentum continued during the second quarter as we began delivering production vehicles to dealers and recognizing revenue from the sale of our Nikola Tre BEVs,”'said CEO Mark Russell.
NKLA shares took on 17 cents, or 2.2%, to $7.64.
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The number of Irish schools that could close is set to rise by about 100,000 over the next two years, with the government claiming that the situation is “troubling”.
In the coming weeks, the government will ask the High Court to order an urgent strike vote for the schools.
This is in addition to the 10% that would be suspended in October, with another 30% suspended over the Easter break.
In total, there are estimated to be about 2.2 million students in the schools, but there are fears of a further 500,000 to 800,000 pupils being affected.
Education Minister John O’Connor told the Irish Independent on Thursday that there was a “very clear risk” of schools shutting down, with 1.2m pupils being in school, a figure which is expected to rise to 2.8m by the end of 2019.
He said that there is a “crisis” in schools, with pupils being left “without the basic services that they need to be successful”.
A Department of Education spokesperson said that the department “strongly believes” that the government is acting appropriately, but added that there were “significant risks” posed by the strikes.
In an interview with The Irish Independent, Dr Brian Fitzgerald, the chief medical officer of the Health Service Executive (HSE), said that “the health of our patients is a priority” and that the HSE was prepared to “work with the public and businesses” to “support our patients and their families”.
However, he added that it was the Government that should be responsible for the safety of the public.
Dr Fitzgerald said that while it was a matter for the HSA to make a “determination” about whether to strike, “the HSE cannot dictate to a patient that he or she has to pay to get to work”.
Dr Fitzgerald also said that he believed that there had been “inadequate” support for patients, and added that “there is a significant risk that students will go without basic services and that will put the health of patients at risk”.
The Department of Children and Family Development said that it would support parents who are affected by the strike.
It said that children would have access to their parents’ social services, childcare services and GP visits, as well as to the HECS, the primary care and primary schools.
The Department for Education said that its primary priority was ensuring that the “safety and wellbeing” of students and staff were protected.
A spokesperson said: “We recognise that a significant number of students have had to choose between attending school or staying at home, but we know that many of them will return home to find that their children have been affected by a strike.”
This is a serious situation, and the Government will work with the community to provide support to affected parents and students.


India to increase public health spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP, says PM Narendra Modi
India is set to increase its public health spending to 2.5 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday.
India is set to increase its public health spending to 2.5 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday. He also said India is one of the first countries to advocate focused attention on adolescence and to implement a full-fledged health promotion and prevention programme for adolescents.
Addressing the 2018 Partners’ Forum here, he said the central government is set to increase its spending on public health to 2.5 per cent of the GDP. As of now, the country spends 1.15 per cent of the GDP on health.
The Partners’ Forum meets this year will focus on improving multi-sectoral action for results, sharing country solutions and capturing the best practices and knowledge within the health sector and among related sectors.
Modi said that under Mission Indradhaush, a massive immunisation programme, India reached 32.8 million children and 8.4 million pregnant women over the last three years.
“We have made a lot of progress in the last few years and yet a lot remains to be done. From bigger budgets to better outcomes and from mindset change to monitoring, there are a lot of interventions required,” he told the gathering which comprised experts from several countries.


Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), who just became head of the Commerce Committee, tells a public-radio interviewer that he’s about to launch a Net Neutrality-flavored smackdown against the FCC.
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ANOC today celebrated the International Day of Peace (21 September) and the role that sport can play in promoting a more collaborative and peaceful world.
Acting ANOC President Robin Mitchell said: “Every year we celebrate the International Day of Peace and reflect on how through sport, we within the NOC family, can contribute to more harmonious societies.
This year, with the current situation the world faces, the need to encourage solidarity and promote the Olympic values is as important as ever.
We have seen in 2020 that there is more that unites us than divides us and we have also seen how NOCs, through their athletes, have been able to inspire hope in their countries.
I have no doubt that our NOCs around the world will continue this great work and continue to foster understanding and unity.”


Hyderabad: The Telangana Government has issued orders regularising the services of 136 contract employees in the Forest Department.
Addressing the beneficiaries at the State Secretariat on Saturday, Forest Minister Jogu Ramanna said that Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has resolved the issues which were pending for the last three decades.
He said that the Chief Minister has also decided to fill 1305 vacant posts of Forest Beat Officers and the same has been approved by the State Cabinet.
He said that the Telangana State Public Services Commission would initiate the process to fill these identified vacant posts.
The function was also addressed by Principal Secretary (Forests) B.R. Mena, Chief Conservator of Forest Prashant Kumar, Forest Junior Officers Association Nagender Babu and other officials. (INN)


Facebook held it’s annual shareholders meeting Thursday, and like most of the last year for the social network, it was rocky.
As one might imagine, the meeting was about a lot more than just the company’s stock price. Shareholders took the opportunity to voice their concerns, inside and outside the meeting, on the ground and in the air.
Many worry about the power CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds over the company, saying it’s led to unpopular decisions and policies.
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–Basharat says 22,000 panchayats will replace 3,100 UCs
–Govt will transfer Rs40bn directly to LG bodies to empower representatives
LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Basharat Raja on Wednesday said that the new local bodies system in Punjab will transfer the powers at grassroots in real sense.
Addressing a press conference, Basharat assured that the new local bodies system has been drafted according to the visions of Prime Minister Imran Khan and Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar.
While giving details of the salient features of the new local bodies’ law, the minister said that this law will transfer financial resources directly to the public representatives who will be authorised to utilize them according to their needs and demands of their areas.
He also said that new local bodies system will ensure transparency, accountability and sustainable development across the province and a two-tier administrative infrastructure will be introduced in it.
Talking about the structure of new system at the rural level, he said that tehsil councils and panchayat will be introduced against district council and union councils of the previous system. Similarly, metropolitan corporations and municipal corporations will perform at divisional and tehsil levels.
He further said that 22,000 panchayats will replace 3,100 UCs in the new system and added that this would broaden the scope of public representation. Funds worth Rs40 billion will be directly transferred to the system.
The minister said that public representatives belonging to religious minorities will also get an opportunity to perform as the head of local bodies in areas where they are in the majority.
He said that elections of panchayat and neighborhood council would be held on a non-party basis while the local bodies’ elections will be direct and party-based.
The minister said, “It is our effort that the new system should be implemented as soon as possible and this would bring an end to the previous system”.


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Aqaba, July 28 (Petra) -- The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) - Arab World donated USD5,000 to the families of each of the 13 victims of the Aqaba chlorine gas incident.
Bilal Malkawi, the ITF - Arab World Regional Secretary, said the financial aid came in solidarity with dock workers who passed away from the accident and to send a message of support from laborers across the world to the victims' families.
He voiced hope that the investigation into the port accident has 'just outcomes,' calling on stakeholders and officials in Jordan to advocate for employees in the transport sector, which he described as 'one of the most dangerous for workers.'
Meanwhile, the victims' families, who are 'waiting for fair results,' expressed gratitude for the humanitarian gesture.
Last June, a toxic gas leak, caused by a snapped wire rope, claimed the lives of 13 people and injured more than 300 at the Aqaba port. The air and water in the port city are free of chlorine gas, the Minister of Environment, Muawiya Radaydah, had announced a few days after the incident.
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Garhwa: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha looted the state and even Hemant Soren went on to sell the sand of the state.
Addressing an election meeting in Ranka he said that due the domicile policy appointments have taken place as the state government announced the domicile policy.
He said that the state government has reserved the jobs in category third and fourth jobs in scheduled and non-scheduled districts for a period of 10 years. He said that after the domicile policy was defined more than 1 lakh government
He said that for vote bank politics the domicile policy was not defined however a strong government due to its decision making power defined the policy. Mr Das said that a mixed government is not good for the state.
He said that for the last five years an honest government was given to the people and even the opposition could not level any allegations. Mr Das asked the people to vote for a stable and strong government so that the development process can be further added speed.
Mr Das said that para teachers are educating the children and whenever BJP has been in power the honorarium of the para teachers have been increased.
He said rules are being framed to make the para teachers regular and said that the state government will request the central government to give an extension to the untrained para teachers. He said that even the state government increased the wages of the sevikas and sahaikas.
Attacking the JMM he said that after coming to power it becomes Mudra Mochan Party and those who have done politics in the name of tribals have only developed themselves.
He claimed that for vote bank politics the Congress party for decades delayed the Ram Mandir issue and it was due to the tremendous majority that the central government urged the supreme court to hear the case on daily basis and the historic decision was accepted by all.
He said that the removal of Article 370 was only possible due to the majority given by the people.
He said that the farmers of the state were getting the benefits of the double engine government of the centre and the state.
Outlining the achievements of the state government he said that power has reached in 30 lakh homes and work was on to construct 70 grids and 200 and substations after which power will be available 24 hours to the people.
Mr Das said that the government will take steps to make Ranka as a block.


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Baku. 12 January. REPORT.AZ/ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday said that the blast which took place in Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square and killed 10 people was caused by a Syrian suicide bomber, Report informs referring to the Turkish media.
Speaking to ambassadors at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Erdoğan expressed his condolences for those who died in the explosion, and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.
He also said that there were foreign citizens among the dead.
"This incident once again has shown us that we have to stay united against terrorism" Erdoğan said, and added that Turkey will continue to have a determined stance against terrorism.


Orlando International Airport came close to reaching a passenger milestone once again.
The airport said Friday that more than 49 million people came through OIA in 2022.
Officials said the airport was short two days-worth of traffic from reaching 50 million people.
The last time OIA broke that record was before the pandemic.
According to a report, international travel has increased by more than 200% since 2021.


Iran’s Health Ministry has reported 5,144 new Covid-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 6,088,009.
The pandemic also claimed 132 lives in the past 24 hours, taking the overall death toll to 129,117, Xinhua news reported, citing an update by the ministry on Tuesday.
A total of 5,807,089 people have recovered from the disease or been discharged from hospitals across the country, while 3,386 remain in intensive care units, according to the ministry.
By Tuesday, 56,944,774 Iranians have received their first vaccine dose, and 45,382,073 of them have taken two jabs. Meanwhile, 833,605 people in the country have received their booster dose.
The report added that 37,996,904 tests have so far been carried out across the country.


Arunachal: New Initiative Promotes Health Among Tribal Youth
Anamaya, the Tribal Health Collaborative’, a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at promoting health among tribal youth and students was launched here in the Lower Dibang Valley district on Friday.
The programme, supported by Piramal Foundation, will focus on providing awareness and training on various aspects of health, including the importance of adolescent health, nutrition, mental health, and substance abuse.
Through a series of interactions and training sessions, young people and students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to lead healthy lifestyles and take care of their physical and mental well-being.
Speaking on the occasion, Roing ZPM Komji Linggi said that tribal communities in Lower Dibang Valley are facing numerous health challenges, and by focusing on the youth and students, the program hopes to create a sustainable culture of prioritizing health and wellness that benefits the entire community.
The programme will also leverage the power of youth and students to reach the wider community and develop their understanding of health issues, he added.
Piramal Foundation divisional programme manager Deidensa Basumatary stated that the initiative aims to ensure that young people and students in even the most remote corners of the Lower Dibang Valley district have access to the knowledge and resources they need to lead healthy lives.
He said that the initiative has received good support from the community, with local leaders expressing their enthusiasm for the initiative.


National Science and Technology Innovation policy seeks self reliance in economic sector as well.
Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz has said the government is formulating a National Science and Technology Innovation policy.
National Science and Technology Innovation policy seeks self reliance
It aims to take the country towards economic self-reliance.
Shibli Faraz expressed these views, while addressing an event in Islamabad on Monday.
Furthermore, he said that the govt has made effort to take inputs from all the relevant stakeholders for the policy.
The Minister said unfortunately Science and Technology was not encouraged and patronized in the past.
However, he said the PTI government is now coming up with aggressive programmes.
Those programmes aimed at promoting science and technology.
He said these include establishment of technology zones and startups.
The Minister said the government would synergize research and development institutes, industries and academia.
Moreover, Shibli Faraz emphasized that we have to diversify our exports to ensure a better future for Pakistan.


By Emma Zawanda
The Ministry of Civic Education and National Unity has launched the National Civic Education Policy which focuses on influencing positive behavior and mindset change.
Speaking on Monday in Lilongwe Minister responsible Timothy Mtambo said that the policy will instill a culture of patriotism, citizenship, and leadership in the citizenry.
According to Mtambo, lack of coordination, unqualified civic education providers and lack of research for evidence based civic education are some of challenges facing the Ministry.
Mtambo added that the policy has been addressed to overcome some of the challenges the ministry is facing.
He said the ministry is also working towards the reintroduction of Civics in schools as the long-term and sustainable strategy of empowering citizens.


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Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Government has set up a control room to help stranded people in this nationwide lockdown.
The Government has given numbers which can be useful for stranded people. Andhra Pradesh people who are stranded in other state can call 0866-2424680.
Likewise, other state people who are stranded in Andhra Pradesh can call 1902 and give their details.
And also AP R and B, Principal Secretary, MT Krishna Babu, said that the needy can mail their details to firstname.lastname@example.org
While addressing media, Krishna Babu said that the state government has already given permissions for agriculture, aqua, and allied sectors to start their works.
He furtherly said that shops in green zones are given permission to run, but still cinema halls, shopping malls, and exhibitions will have to remain shut, as they aren’t given permission.


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Police have been called upon to create a level playing field for all political parties to conduct their campaign activities freely without any interference.
The call has been made by the Human Rights Commission of Zambia (HRC).
HRC head of research and planning Foster Hamuyube said there is need for the police to uphold respect for human rights during the campaign period. Mr Hamuyube disclosed that the commission has received a lot of complaints from stakeholders with regards to the application of the Public Order Act (POA) by the police.
He said there is need to make sure there is a fair playing field where every political party has the same opportunity to reach out and engage the members of the public without disadvantaging others.
“Police are not doing sufficient engagement with the members of the public to explain some of the actions that they are taking so that the public can appreciate that the actions that the police are taking is in public interest,” said Mr Hamuyube.
He was speaking during the opening of a two-day inter-party dialogue meeting on the implementation of the POA held at Bishop Potani hall in Solwezi.
Mr Hamuyube advised the police to come out in the open and explain to the public certain actions being taken with regards to the application of the POA.
He said there are so many questions that people are asking and it is important that the police can come out in the open to explain their position and why they have taken certain actions.
“Because we have realised that the violence being experienced in some parts of the country is due to provocative behaviour by political party cadres,” he added.


SAITM students write to President
November 6, 2017 05:06 pm
SAITM Medical Faculty Student Activists Committee have written to President Maithripala Sirisena requesting for a meeting to discuss their views on the government solutions made over the SAITM controversy.
In their letter addressed to the President, the committee said that their study period has extended due various attempts to shut down the institution.
Therefore the SAITM medical faculty students have wait nine years for clinical training which is a serious injustice, they pointed out.
The association President Shanaka de Seram said that they expect a positive response by the President.
In the letter it has also said that the government should initiate the proposals immediately.


Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has announced the closure of all Ethiopia’s borders to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID19).
He said the National Defence Forces were ordered to halt as of today the movement of people along all borders, with the exception of incoming essential goods to the country.
The Prime Minister further said security sector will begin to reinforce measures taken by the government to cease large gatherings and maintain social distancing.
He also called on government institutions, including political parties, to adhere to social distancing and preventive measures when convening meetings.
The Prime Minister further urged government institutions to facilitate working from home options and public transport to cease overcrowding.
The government has also the allocated 5 billion birr to combat the spread of the virus, the Prime Minister indicated.
In a related development, the Ministry of Health said two Japanese nationals, who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Ethiopia, have left for their country.
The two Japanese are among the 11 confirmed cases in Ethiopia.


Dr. Emmanuel Shior, the executive secretary of the state emergency management agency (SEMA), has allayed concerns about potential future attacks on displaced persons’ camps by herders around the state.
Shior calmed the anxiety on Tuesday by providing food and non-food goods to displaced people all around the state this month.
He reaffirmed that when the dry season approaches, the state administration will be ready to safeguard the lives of both residents of the state and those who have been displaced and are living in camps.
The Abagana IDP camp along the Makurdi/Laafia route was attacked by suspected herders last year, resulting in the deaths of seven persons.
Shior claimed that the state government was doing all possible to protect the lives and property of state residents, including those who were displaced and living in camps.
The SEMA boss stated that in order to secure the protection of lives and property, volunteers from the state’s community were collaborating closely with regular security professionals throughout the state.
Shior said, “The security of lives and property is the responsibility of the Federal Government but since it seems that Federal Government is lacking here, the state government will not close it’s eyes to watch it’s citizens including displaced persons been attacked.
“You know that the state government of recent unveiled the Communty Guards, which is expected to work together with conventional security men to ensure protection of lives including that of IDPs.”
While thanking the assistance provided by donor organizations, NEMA, and citizens nationwide, Shior stated that the agency has continued to provide both food and non-food goods to those who had been harmed by floods and herdsmen assaults throughout the state.


Bhubaneswar, April 18 (Local Wire): Odisha on Saturday reported a new COVID 19 case from the state as a man from Balasore was tested positive for the global pandemic.
The State Health Department said that a 58-year-old man from Balasore was tested positive for the disease.
The government has till now tested a total of 8619 samples. The government claims that the contact tracing of the new case has started.
The state government on the other hand also said that it has seen recovery of three more COVID patients from the state taking the total recoveries at 24.
According to the health department, all the new three recovered cases are from Bhubaneswar itself.
The state has now 36 active cases and 103 cases of hospital isolation.


Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that the attacks and bombing which took place last month on Eastern Aleppo were justified. He explained that that was the price which had to be paid to free the people from under the control of the terrorists.
On the other hand, the UN said that the air strikes by the Syrian Government Forces and its allies will probably be considered war crimes.
It is estimated that more than 21,000 people lost their lives in Aleppo over the last five years of conflict. The hope is that with the help of Turkey, Russia and even Iran, a peace agreement will be reached in talks which are banned to take place in Astana, Kazakhstan.


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Kuwait- His Highness the Amir's humanitarian role extolled
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MANAMA, May 14 (KUNA) -- Director of the United Nations Information Centre for Arab Gulf countries Amin Al-Sharqawi on Saturday praised the role of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in supporting humanitarian issues in various parts of the world.
According to a press release issued by the Kuwaiti embassy in Bahrain, Al-Sharqawi praised during a meeting with the dean of the diplomatic corps, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Bahrain Sheikh Azzam Al-Sabah, the "noble humanitarian stances" of His Highness the Amir, which had a very positive impact on everyone.
Sheikh Azzam on his part said that His Highness the Amir has a bright and unprecedented humanitarian record in the modern era.(end).
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Several Caribbean countries continue to register additional cases of the virus that has killed 1.3 million and infected nearly 54 million others worldwide since December last year.
In Suriname, the authorities in the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community country said that five people had tested positive for the virus over the past 24 hours.
They said the number of active cases is now 37. Exactly eight months after the first positive case, Suriname has a total of 5,268 infections.
Five people were declared cured, bringing the total cured to 5,131. By Friday evening, there were 14 people in the hospital, four patients in the intensive care unit, 19 positives in isolation, and 859 non-positive in quarantine.
A 14-year-old boy is among four new cases of the virus reported in St Lucia over the past 24 hours.
The Ministry of Health said this brings the total number of cases diagnosed in the country to date to 160 and that all the new cases have been placed in quarantine while awaiting their test results.
It said epidemiological links have been established for three of these cases and that arrangements have been made for the placement of these individuals into care. This brings the total number of active cases currently in the country to 112.