Saudi offers to mediate between UAE, Somalia
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia has offered to become a mediator between and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over a Berber Port deal in Somaliland, according to Garowe Online.
Somalia made a complaint to the Arab League over a controversial USD422 million deal between the UAE port operator DP World, Ethiopia and Somaliland at the Berbera port on the grounds that it was been made without prior consent.
Last week Somalia declared the tripartite deal as "null and void", but parties to the deal have clarified that the agreement has nothing to do with Somalia.
A deal of partnership has already been approved by Somaliland's parliament in 2016, which permitted DP World to invest millions to regenerate Berbera port.
Lately, the federal government of Somalia heightened the tension by creating a law to ban UAE port operator DP World; 168 Somali lawmakers have already voted for the law, making it eligible to be sent to the Upper House of Parliament before being ratified by President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo.
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Homa Bay County government has embarked on a human resource audit to weed out ghost workers.
Speaking Monday during the swearing in of the new County Secretary Prof Bernard Muok in her office, Governor Gladys Wanga said that Human resource audit will allow the county to establish the number of workers at the county, verify the work they do and the departments they work in.
“We want to make sure that the people that we are paying are people who are alive and can be seen doing the work that they have been paid to do,” said Wanga.
The Governor said consulting firm Price Waterhouse Coopers had been engaged to undertake the exercise and urged all staff to cooperate during the audit. She said that the exercise was not meant to victimise anybody but to ensure that the county has a lean and good team that will serve better.
“This exercise is to make sure that the staff that are serving the county are well rewarded and those who are reaping where they did not sow are dealt with accordingly,” said the Governor.
The county boss said that the exercises will enable the county to allocate more money for the development funds as opposed to the prevailing situation where a larger percentage is used for wage bills and recurrent expenses.
“Our wage bill is now at 53 percent together with the recurrent expenses we are at 75 percent, leaves only 25 percent for development which is unacceptable,” she said.
She further said that the exercise was being carried out by a reputable firm that will ensure that the process will be fair and corruption free. The exercise is set to be finalised in a months’ time.
The Governor urged the boda boda riders to ensure that they pay their taxes which was 10 shillings per day amounting to 300 shillings per month. She said that the taxes will enable the government roll out a Sh5 million boda boda riders revolving fund to benefit all the wards.
The governor said that they will start by allocating Sh1 million and it will only be accessible to those who are paying taxes.
Wanga further urged the public to participate and give their views on the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) and ensure that all proposed projects were captured.
The Governor said it was regrettable that some county staff had been apprehended over the weekend for allegedly diverting medical supplies. She warned that those involved in such malpractices will be dealt with accordingly.
“We will not relent in securing public resources for the benefit of our people, those perpetrating graft must face the full force of the law,” Wanga said.
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HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Algeria's President on Independence Day
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Jeddah, Shawwal 20, 1439, July 04, 2018, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.
HRH Crown Prince wished the Algerian President permanent good health and happiness and the Government and people of People's Democratic Republic of Algeria steady progress and prosperity.
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Tense Times in Western China
Monday brought more news of unrest in China’s Xinjiang region following Sunday’s bloodshed in Urumqi — this time in the city of Kashgar, where police reportedly broke up about 200 people assembling near the Id Kah mosque in the city’s center.
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The official Chinese news agency Xinhua reported on Monday that police believed agitators were “trying to organise more unrest” in other cities in Xinjiang, a mountainous and desert region that borders Central Asia.
About 200 people “trying to gather” at the Id Kah mosque in the centre of Kashgar, on the ancient Silk Road, were dispersed by police early on Monday evening, Xinhua said.
Police also revealed they had information about efforts to organise unrest in the city of Aksu and the Yili prefecture, Xinhua added. Yili is a border region that was hit by ethnic unrest in the late 1990s.
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Brazil Declares End of Zika Emergency, But WHO Advises Close Monitoring
Brazil has declared that the Zika emergency is over after a time span of 18 months. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has alerted the health authorities to keep a watch.
Brazil came under the scanner due to the dreaded Zika virus, but the country has announced that the public health emergency has ended. For the past 18 months, Brazil was fighting with the life threatening Zika virus. But now, according to reports from Voice of America, the emergency has been lifted.
However, WHO has said that though the emergency is over, the threat is still looming large. It feels that it will still take some more time for the virus to leave the country. Moreover, the secretary for heath surveillance has further stated that the end of the emergency does not imply that the health authorities can stop monitoring or extending their assistance to people or families who were affected by the disease.
So, the health departments have been told to be cautious. With WHO’s alert, the Brazilian health authorities, the health workers as well as organizations are also keeping a close watch as the fight still needs to be carried on against the virus.
It is worth mentioning here that according to reports from BBC, there has been a drop of about 95 percent in Zika cases, from January to April this year, as compared to last year’s figures. Well, it was in fact by the end of last year that the situation started to improve as lesser and lesser cases were reported. And, WHO also ended the international emergency.
Notably, it was in 2015 that the Zika virus caused a major health scare in Brazil. And, it was also seen how the virus caused birth defects in children, who were born to infected mothers.


Following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc in the Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State, two people were killed and others were injured.
Hon. Shehu Sule Udi, chairman of the Local Government Council, confirmed the incident to DAILY POST.
He stated that the incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Monday in Ringim and surrounding areas due to heavy rain.
Udi stated that the incident primarily impacted the people of Larabawa da Hambarawa villages.
“Two people died, many were injured and about twenty houses were destroyed in the affected village,” he said.
He sympathized with the victims’ families and prayed for Allah SWA to grant the deceased eternal rest and for the families to bear the loss.
He said the local government is working to support the victims to relieve their situation.
WITHIN NIGERIA reported that the rainstorm killed many people last year and destroyed houses and properties worth millions of Naira in Ringim Local Government.


Dumka: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that the state government was working to fulfill the aspirations of the people.
Speaking at the 42nd foundation day function of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha which was organised at the historic Gandhi Maidan here he said that for the first time after the formation of Jharkhand JMM has been given a clear mandate to form the government. He said that the state government was working with dedication for the welfare of the tribals, backwards, dalits and minorities.
During the event we also detailed how the government managed to bring the people back into the state who are trapped in faraway locations of the country amid the coronavirus and also highlighted the steps which were taken for their betterment.
He said that the state government has done with the criteria of APL and BPL and has decided to provide pension to all the old age and needy people. He said for the first time after independence new rules have been framed for Jharkhand Public Service Commission.
The Chief Minister announced that year 2021 will be the year for recruitment. He said that within 10 to 15 days roads will be cleared for recruitment of the educated youth of the state and the process will commence to fill the vacant post in the various departments.
He also detailed regarding the Dhoti Saree Yojana Birsa Harit Gramin Yojana Sports Policy. The Chief Minister said that after formation of the separate state of Jharkhand it was the BJP which has ruled the state for maximum tenure and despite working for ensuring a separate state of Jharkhand as part of the conspiracy the government of JMM was always not allowed to function for a long duration.
He said that the present state government is trying to rectify the flaws which were made in the previous government of Raghubar Das. He said that as long as JMM supremo Shibu Soren is there no person will be able to to do any harm to the state and Jharkhand would take its right. He said that whether it is a central government or the industrialist the state will take its right.
The the function was also addressed by various other leaders of the party.


Two Palestinians killed, dozens injured in clashes with Israeli forces
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) GAZA, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Two young Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in clashes with Israeli occupying forces following weekly Friday prayers on the eastern frontier line of the Gaza Strip.
Zakaria Al-Kafarna, 24, was shot dead in confrontations with Israeli occupying forces in northeast of the Gaza Strip, while Mohammad Al-Mallahi was killed in north of the strip, Palestinian medics said in a press release.
At least 45 Palestinians were also injured in clashes with the Israeli army in the enclave, they said, adding that those wounded were taken to nearby hospitals.
Palestinians have been staging protests and rallies in the Gaza Strip and West Bank since US President Donald Trump announced a controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Trump's move has sparked outcry at Arab, Islamic and international levels, with many Arab and Muslim capitals having been witnessing demonstrations in protest of the recent US decision. (end) wab.mt
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Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources meets UN Secretary General
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Naimi met with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and his accompanying delegation, currently visiting the Kingdom, at his residence in Riyadh today.
During the meeting, they reviewed the developments of the international discussions about environmental issues, the climate change, and the importance of reaching fair agreements.
The meeting was attended by the Kingdom's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Abdullah Al-Mo'allemi, Advisor to the Minister of Petroleum Resources and Mineral Resources Dr. Ibrahim Al-Muhanna, and Director General of the Minister's Special Office Ali Al-Twairqi.
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The Government has directed the Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi District Secretary, Emelda Sukumar, to resume functions at the Kilinochchi office as a prelude to resettle civilians displaced from the district.
Ms. Sukumar said yesterday she was officially informed by the Government and Security Forces commanders of the two districts to start renovation of the Kilinochchi Secretariat which was damaged during the war.
“I have also been told to make arrangements to repair the district’s other war-damaged state buildings such as hospitals, schools, local government offices, post offices and co-operative stores.
She said the government had also advised her that the Mullaitivu district reconstruction work would also have to be undertaken shortly.
The moves come amidst government plans to start resettling people from the Wanni district in keeping with its pledge that 80 percent of the civilians would be resettled before the end of the year.


The sources said – according to Japan’s Kyodo News – that an online survey covering 10,000 people is expected to show whether the Japanese government’s requests to avoid unnecessary trips and voluntarily close companies have led to increased depression and other forms of psychological stress.
It is expected that the local hospital and mental health care centers throughout the country will use the results of the survey to treat future cases of mental illness, amid signs of the return of coronavirus infection.
The outbreak, which was first detected in China late last year before spreading worldwide, is causing respiratory disease and has had a long-term impact on the mental health of people around the world.
And the United Nations said last May that 45% of people surveyed in the United States were feeling the annoyance, and urged the international community to do more to protect the most vulnerable people during and after the epidemic.
The Japanese sources added that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Welfare in Japan intends to ask the people who will participate in the survey to report their mental state and how they dealt with any pressure in the past April and May, during the period during which the Japanese government declared a state of emergency, among other questions.
In the same vein, the Japanese Ministry of Health said that during these two months, mental health and welfare centers run by local governments have seen a significant increase in mental health counseling related to the Coronavirus, especially among those between the ages of the 1940s and the 1950s.
Some said they were unable to sleep well or felt crazy because of anxiety, or that they were in stress because they had refrained from going out.
The Ministry of Health team tasked with tracking groups of infection also received reports of suicide attempts.
Psychiatrist Yasuto Koni, an assistant professor at Tohoku University who was a member of the ministry’s team, noted that the pandemic of the Corona virus has led to an increase in the number of mentally ill patients, as it has exacerbated cases of those with mental problems who have survived until then.
“There might be a lot of harm among those who did not seek medical advice,” Kony said.


Media: Germany agrees to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
(MENAFN- Hip Hop-24) The German newspaper "Der Spiegel" revealed, on Tuesday, that Berlin "has decided to deliver Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine."
The newspaper said in its weekly edition that the government of Chancellor Olaf Schulch "is planning to send a group of tanks that the German army already possesses to Ukraine."
She added that the government would also agree to "requests from Poland and other partners to transfer German (Leopard 2) tanks to Ukraine."
Germany has been under pressure in recent weeks to agree to supply Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks, but Berlin insisted that it "will not take such a decision alone, but rather after consulting with allies."
According to the German newspaper, the United States and France will also provide military support to Ukraine, represented by sending battle tanks.
Earlier in the day, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called on Germany and allies to provide Ukraine with combat tanks and advanced weapons.
Kyiv has previously appealed to the West to hand over Leopard 2 tanks, but obtaining them even from the countries that possess them (including Poland and Finland) requires Berlin's approval.
The Leopard tanks are distinguished by giving them comprehensive protection for their crew from threats such as improvised explosive devices, mines or anti-tank fire.
It also has crew cabin cooling systems, an auxiliary power generator, and a telephone that allows the crew to communicate outside.
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Peace returning to Karachi: Governor Sindh
Ebad says people of the city have lauded the efforts made by govt, security agencies for improving law, order.
Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad has said that due to operation peace has been restored in Karachi and people are now living normal life.
Talking to media in Karachi on Friday morning, he said people of the city have appreciated the efforts made by the government and security agencies for improving law and order.
He said the operation has left positive impacts that has accelerated economic activities in Karachi and people today feel more secure.
The Governor said code of conduct will be strictly implemented for the collection of hides of the sacrificial animals .


The Police Command in Katsina has arrested 140 suspected rapists.
Sanisi Buba, the Commissioner of Police, said this on Thursday at a press briefing.
The suspects were arrested in 87 reported cases across the 34 local government areas.
Buba revealed that the cases were recorded during the second quarter of 2020.
The Police boss confirmed that all the suspects were charged to court for prosecution.
He added that there was collaboration with religious, traditional rulers, parents and other stakeholders to the menace.
Buba appealed to the media and human rights bodies to continue to assist the police fight rape and sexual abuses.


Guwahati, Aug 3: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today alleged that the Centre is yet to release Rs 1,274 crore to solve the age-old twin problem of flood and erosion in the state.
In an official release, Gogoi said the state government had been taking up a slew of measures to find solution to flood and erosion, but the Centre has not taken any initiative so far. He said that "the Central government is yet to release a whopping Rs 25,707.97 lakh earmarked by the 11th Finance Commission against 100 schemes."
"It is unfortunate and disquieting that the present Central government did not release the funds despite the state government releasing completely its share of funds," he said. "Moreover, the Central government is yet to release Rs 1,01,660.39 lakh earmarked by the 12th Finance Commission against 41 schemes," the statement said.
Gogoi said the state government has been taking up a host of measures to control the problems of flood and erosion in the state out of its own resources, notwithstanding the fact that the Centre was yet to release the funds.
He alleged that the present Central government has adopted a "lackadaisical attitude" towards solving the burning problems confronting the state, including the perennial flood and erosion problems. Gogoi also said though the Centre has decided to rechristen the Brahmaputra Board, nothing concrete has emerged so far.


In a bid to make the nation’s economy more competitive, Singapore has introduced a series of tax relief measures, which are intended to encourage insurance companies to operate in the country. Specifically, the measures include reduced corporate tax rates and increased spending on infrastructure and research and development. The government’s ultimate goal is to attract more investment into the country, which will help to create a more prosperous and sustainable future for the nation.
One of the key changes that the government has introduced is the reduction of the corporate tax rate for insurance companies. From 2018 onwards, the rate will be gradually lowered from 17% to 10%, which is a significant reduction that will make Singapore a much more attractive tax haven for companies in the insurance industry. According to the government, the reduction is expected to cost the country around SGD 300 million per year in lost revenue, but it is hoped that it will be worth it in the long run as it will make Singapore a more attractive place for businesses to operate.
Another significant change that the government is making is an increase in spending on infrastructure, which will benefit the insurance industry by making Singapore a more attractive place for businesses in the sector. The government has already earmarked around SGD 10 billion for infrastructure spending over the next few years, with projects including the construction of a new metro line and the expansion of existing ports and airports. These projects will not only create important new infrastructure for the country, but they will also provide new opportunities for businesses in the insurance sector.
In addition to these measures, the government is also investing more in research and development, which will help to drive innovation in the insurance industry and make Singapore a more attractive place for businesses to operate. The government has set aside around SGD 19 billion for research and development over the next four years, which will support the development of new technologies and products in the insurance industry. This is an important initiative that will help Singapore to stay ahead of other countries as a global leader in the insurance sector.
Overall, these tax relief measures are a very positive development for the insurance industry in Singapore. By reducing the corporate tax rate and increasing spending on infrastructure and research and development, the government is creating a more attractive environment for businesses in the sector. This will help to drive investment into Singapore, which will create new jobs and a more sustainable future for the nation.
One of the most important benefits of these measures is that they will help to make Singapore a more attractive tax haven for insurance companies. This will help to drive investment into the country, which will support economic growth and job creation. It will also encourage innovation in the insurance sector, which will ultimately benefit customers and businesses alike.
In conclusion, Singapore’s new tax relief measures are a very positive development for the insurance industry in the country. They will help to make Singapore a more attractive place for businesses in the sector, which will drive investment and support economic growth. By reducing the corporate tax rate and increasing spending on infrastructure and research and development, the government is creating a more sustainable and prosperous future for the nation.


Bangabandhu said on the directive of Sheikh Hasina. Implementation is being done. Primary and Mass Education
Secretary Akram Al-Hossain said, “It will be talked about the issues related to the National Curriculum and
Textbook Board (NCTB).” Siddiqur Rahman, a former professor of Dhaka University, said that the issue of non-
examination was positive.


Kuwait- Seven Turkish soldiers wounded in PKK attack
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ANKARA, Oct 14 (KUNA) -- Seven Turkish soldiers were injured on Saturday in an attack by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in the southeastern province of Siirt, the authorities said.
PKK elements detonated a roadside bomb as a military vehicle was passing by in the Siirt's Sirvan district, a statement from the local governor's office added.
The injured soldiers were rushed to Siirt State Hospital, as security forces combed the area in search of the attackers.
On Wednesday, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said they had carried out 68,000 anti-terror operations over the past 12 months, 40,215 against the PKK alone.
The Turkish forces have been launching operations against the PKK east and southeast of the country, in addition to air attacks against the party's posts in northern Iraq, since July 2015. (end) sr.msa
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Guam has recorded another 75 cases of Covid-19, taking the territory’s total tally of infections to 3341.
Of the new cases, four were recent arrivals from the US who were identified in quarantine.
There have been 61 deaths from the coronavirus so far.
The local Governor’s office continues to recommend mask wearing and social distancing.
It’s also asking businesses to continue to work at 25 percent capacity.
SOURCE – RADIO NZ


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The Concerned Progressives, a socio-political group in Taraba, on Sunday called on politicians in the state to shun divisive campaigns ahead of the 2023 general election.
Leader of the group, El-Qassim Ishaq made the call at a press conference in Jalingo, saying divisive campaigns were capable of creating disunity and hatred among the people.
He said that the state was already backward and appealed to politicians in the state to stop dividing people along ethnic and religious lines.
Ishaq advised that politicians should pay more attention to uniting the people in order to move the state forward.
“It is time for those who were aspiring for various political offices to set aside their political, ethnic and religious sentiments and join forces to create a government that would work to salvage the state,” he said.
He also urged politicians to build bridges of understanding rather than exploiting differences among the people for their personal and political gains.


By Vugar Khalilov
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and US State Secretary Antony Blinken have discussed the post-conflict regional situation, energy and security cooperation, the Foreign Ministry has reported.
Bayramov and Blinken met on the sidelines of the 28th meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council held in Stockholm on December 2.
Bayramov briefed his counterpart about the regional situation that emerged following the trilateral ceasefire deal signed by Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia on November 10, 2020.
He briefed Blinken about the scale of destruction in the liberated areas, the threat of landmines, the causes of tension at the border, the rehabilitation of the liberated territories carried out by the Azerbaijani government.
The sides also touched upon the development of cooperation in the economic, energy, security and other fields.
The government officials highlighted Azerbaijan's contribution to the energy sector, as an initiator and executor of important oil and gas projects. It was stressed that Azerbaijan is an important factor in ensuring the European Union's energy security.
Blinken stressed Azerbaijan's participation in international peace and security issues, including its peacekeeping activities in Afghanistan.
Moreover, Azerbaijan's fight against organized crime, terrorism, illicit drug trafficking, as well as a number of threats and challenges to peace and security was underlined.
The sides also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest as a part of the meeting.
Azertag reported on December 2 that the United States and France welcomed the continuation of the dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
The statement came from US State Secretary Blinken and French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness Franck Riester at a meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Stockholm, Sweden.
Blinken emphasized the importance of resuming direct talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan following the war.
He also urged both countries to begin work on the delimitation and demarcation of the Azerbaijani-Armenian border, as well as restoring economic ties and transportation links.
In turn, Riester stressed the importance of Armenian-Azerbaijani talks to resolve the existing problems and ensure the participation of existing OSCE institutions in the process.
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New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Lower prices of primary goods along with food articles eased India's September 2021 wholesale inflation on a sequential basis.
Accordingly, the annual rate of inflation, based on wholesale prices, eased to 10.66 per cent last month from 11.39 per cent in August.
However, on a YoY basis, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data furnished by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has risen exponentially over September 2020, when it stood at 1.32 per cent.
"The high rate of inflation in September 2021 is primarily due to rise in prices of mineral oils, basic metals, non-food articles, food products, crude petroleum and natural gas, chemicals and chemical products etc, as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year," the ministry said in its review of 'Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India' for September.
"The month over month change in WPI index for the month of September, 2021 (as compared to August, 2021) was 0.07 per cent."
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(MENAFN - Baystreet.ca) Drug maker Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) has announced that it plans to file for full U.S. approval of its COVID-19 vaccine at the end of May.
If the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the application, Pfizer will be able to market its COVID-19 vaccine directly to consumers. The company announced plans for the regulatory application as it released its first-quarter financial results.
Pfizer reported $3.5 billion U.S. in first quarter sales of its COVID-19 vaccine and reported earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations. Adjusted earnings per share came in at 93 cents U.S. versus 77 cents U.S. that analysts had expected.
Pfizer's revenue totaled $14.58 billion U.S. versus $13.51 billion U.S. that had been expected. The company raised its forward guidance and now says it expects full-year sales of $26 billion U.S. from its COVID-19 vaccine, up from its previous forecast of about $15 billion U.S. in sales.
Shares of Pfizer rose 1.4% in pre-market trading on news of the quarterly results and FDA application.
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Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry has said that a special cell has been set up to help identify people who attacked policemen during the recent protests by a religious party. Taking to Twitter on Friday, Fawad Chaudhry said the cell comprises NADRA, Safe City Lahore and other agencies. So far, dozens of people have already been identified through videos doing rounds on social media and that action is being taken against them under anti-terrorism law, the information minister said. He said that the district administration will also monitor all speeches. The protests took the lives of three people, and wounded more than 100 police officers.. The government has registered cases against the protesters under the country’s anti-terrorism laws for creating chaos, vandalising public and private properties, and beating up and killing police personnel. Nearly 100 policemen were left injured during clashes with the protesters. Some 2,135 protesters have been arrested from across the country, out of which 1,669 were from Punjab and 228 from Sindh, according to a report of the interior ministry.The federal government has imposed a ban on the TLP under the anti-terrorism act.


2010 Bloodiest Year Yet in Mexico
Estimates now place 2010 as the bloodiest year yet in Mexico’s ongoing war against the drug cartels. Drug-related conflict led to the deaths of more than 15,000 people last year as the government and cartels continued to do battle across the country. –JCL
’TIS THE REASON…
Last year was the bloodiest yet in Mexico’s war against organised crime as drug-related deaths jumped to a record high.
More than 15,000 people lost their lives in Mexico’s conflicted with the traffickers in 2010.
It has also already been a violent start to 2011, with the cartels blamed for more murders.
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RIYADH, 30th January, 2018 (WAM) -- The Saudi-led Arab Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced that it has been watching with regret over the past two days the manner in which none of the parties has responded to the Coalition's calls for calm.
The announcement comes on the heels of the statement issued on Saturday on events occurring in the city of Aden, the consequent disruption of security and stability and a rise in the number of civilian casualties.
The coalition has, therefore, again requested all parties to immediately speed up the cessation of clashes and end all armed manifestations. It will take all necessary measures to restore security and stability in Aden, the coalition confirmed.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, SPA, the Coalition also called on all sections of the Yemeni people to focus on the basic goals, foremost of which are restoring legitimacy, protecting the components of the state, restoring security and stability and resolving all issues through the available political mechanisms and the three references.
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(MENAFN- QNA) Two Pakistani engineers were kidnapped in Afghanistan, Pakistani media sources reported today.
The sources pointed out that the Pakistani engineers were kidnapped yesterday in the province of Jowzjan, northern Afghanistan.
They explained that the two engineers were working for a private construction company, adding that the reason for their abduction was still unknown. No organization has so far claimed responsibility for their abduction.
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Iranian authorities confirmed on Wednesday two cases of the new coronavirus, the first in the country, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported, saying also that there was an unspecified number of other suspected cases and that those individuals have been quarantined.
The report did not elaborate on the nationality of the two people infected by the virus or the state of their health. ISNA quoted an official in the country’s health ministry, Kiyanoush Jahanpour, as saying that “in the past two days, some suspected cases of the new coronavirus were found” in the central city of Qom.
Jahanpour did not say how many people were suspected of having the virus, which causes the illness recently named COVID-19. He said the two confirmed cases were detected in the central province of Qom.
“Subsequent tests are in progress and the results of these tests will be released to the public, once they are finalized,” he said. “Medical teams have been deployed in Qom and the suspected persons have been quarantined.”
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Ambati Rambabu comments on Chandrababu over corona situation
YSRCP MLA Ambati Rambabu said the state government has been trying all the means to control covid. In a press meet, the YSRCP official spokesperson said the government is also leading to the vaccination process. He said if the central government arranges vaccines, the state government will complete the vaccination process in few days.
He took a strong dig at TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu, asking about his contribution towards people at a time when the second wave of coronavirus has created fear among people. Ambati Rambabu has alleged that TDP Chief failed to encourage and motivate people about the health measures supplied by the state government.


Goods transporters called off their strike after successful negotiations: Zubair
Governor says foolproof security will be provided to the transporters.
Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair has said that the goods transporters have called off their strike after the successful negotiations.
Talking to news persons in Karachi on Wednesday, he said that transportation of goods has now been restored.
Governor said that the foolproof security will be provided to the transporters.


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Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday received a phone call from HM King Mohammed VI of the sisterly Kingdom of Morocco.
During the phone call, HM the King of Morocco congratulated HH the Amir on the kickstart of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, commending the good organization, and wishing luck to all participating teams in the tournament.
The two sides discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them, in addition to regional and international issues of mutual interest.
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Zamfara state now has two isolation centres, as it continues its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Medical personnel in the state have also successfully traced contacts of the two index cases in the state.
In the meantime, the government has flagged off fumigation of public places in the state.
The move is expected to weaken the potency of the coronavirus there.
Hundreds of hospital beds and other health care consignments have also arrived the state.
Governor Bello Matawale said he is leaving nothing to chance at protecting the citizens.


Ukraine attains ‘maximum militarization’
(MENAFN) Ukraine has attained the state of “maximum militarization” in latest months, in agreement with the nation’s top security official.
Around a million Ukrainians are getting “combat and military” experience in the war with Russia, Alexey Danilov, the ruler of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, said.
“In [four] months, maximum militarization took place instead of demilitarization,” Danilov tweeted on Wednesday.
“Ukraine is rapidly rearming according to NATO standards. Our Defense Forces are constantly accumulating and being saturated with Western weapons and technologies.”
He further wrote that about a million Ukrainians “[are getting] combat and military experience.”
Danilov was actually mentioning an address by Russian Leader Vladimir Putin in late February in which he clarified the rationale for Russia’s military drive. The leader listed the “demilitarization” of Ukraine as one of the goals of the attack in Ukraine.
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Warsaw: People travelling to Poland from Brazil, India and South Africa will have to quarantine, the Polish health minister said on Tuesday, as he announced cases of a COVID-19 variant first detected in India in the Warsaw and Katowice areas.
The outbreaks poses a fresh risk to Poland just as it starts to emerge from a highly damaging third wave of the pandemic.
"In the case of Brazil, India and South Africa, people travelling from these locations will automatically have to quarantine without the possibility of getting an exception due to a test," Health Minister Adam Niedzielski told a news conference.
The number of infections involving the Indian variant in Poland has now reached 16, including two cases in the family of a Polish diplomat who had returned from India, Niedzielski said.
Poland has so far reported 2,808,052 cases of COVID-19 and 68,133 deaths.
Poland reopened shopping centres on Tuesday, the beginning of a gradual unfreezing of the economy that will see restaurants, hotels and schools reopening at different points in May.
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The Cyprus Paraplegics Association has asked Transport Minister Vasiliki Anastasiadou to take action against illegal parking on the pavements and in disabled parking spaces.
It said the problem was particularly acute at the airports since the operating company has been prohibited by the state to act against those who park illegally.
In the letter, which was also sent to police, the House president and the House Transport Committee, the association said the operating company should be given the authority to take measures against illegal parking at the airports, particularly against those who park in disabled parking spots and on the pavements.
It said that when the new airports were first opened and the company did have such authority, the problem was far less widespread.
The association noted that others countries tow or clamp vehicles until a fine is paid. It said similar measures should be taken at the ports.


Kathmandu, April 23: The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said that the aspirations of the indigenous people have been addressed in the Constitution.
In an interaction on the issues concerning indigenous people and marginalized community organizes in the capital today, NCP Chairperson also said that the federal structure will take development to the local levels through the decentralized mechanism.
He further stressed on increasing participation of these communities. Meanwhile, Chairperson Prachanda opined for institutionalizing the achievement of change as they were achieved through great struggle by the people in various movements.
He said that various conspiracies are being hatched to make the changes a failure but it will be impossible.


Without a major infusion of money, he said, children will be stunted by severe malnutrition and will not be able to go to school, gains in economic development will be reversed and “livelihoods, futures and hope will be lost”.
UN and food organisations define famine as when more than 30 percent of children under age five suffer from acute malnutrition and mortality rates are two or more deaths per 10,000 people every day, among other criteria.
“Already, at the beginning of the year, we are facing the largest humanitarian crisis since the creation of the United Nations,” O’Brien said. “Now, more than 20 million people across four countries face starvation and famine.”
O’Brien said the largest humanitarian crisis is in Yemenwhere two-thirds of the population – 18.8 million people – need aid and more than seven million people are hungry and do not know where their next meal will come from.
“That is three million people more than in January,” he said.
The Arab world’s poorest nation is engulfed in conflict and O’Brien said more than 48,000 people fled fighting just in the past two months.


Deputy Head of UNRWA’s Workers Union, Amal Batch, warned yesterday that up to 1,000 employees are expected to lose their jobs due to the financial crisis hitting the international organisation, Al-Resalah newspaper reported.
Batch said that the emergency programme, which includes food assistance, temporary work opportunities and others, is at stake due to the financial crisis.
UNRWA has no budget for the third and fourth rounds of its programme, she said, noting that the organisation is suffering from a $246 million deficit. If funding is not allocated, she warned, the school year and other programmes would come to an end, this would have “catastrophic” consequences on the Palestinian cause.
UNRWA has already stopped a number of its programmes and reviewed its policy regarding the distribution of food assistance and other programmes, leading to major cuts which have seen 150,000 refugees in the occupied West Bank no longer receiving food aid.


The Government today asserted that the decision taken by President Maithripala Sirisena to dissolve Parliament and set dates for elections in January, is legal and Constitutional.
Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said that the President has the right to dissolve Parliament and he had acted within those legal rights.
Reading from the Constitution Rajapakshe said that the President can dissolve Parliament even before it completes 4 1/2 years.
He said that there are some additional powers given to the President under the 19th Amendment to the Constitution under which he can dissolve Parliament to resolve a political deadlock.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Sarath Amunugama said that the actions of Speaker Karu Jayasuriya also influenced the President’s decision to dissolve Parliament.
He said that the Speaker had attempted to go against the standing orders of Parliament when Parliament was to meet on November 14th.
As a result the President considered the actions of the Speaker and other issues and dissolved Parliament and called for elections. (Colombo Gazette)


Butler exhibit opens at museum
A new exhibit about the township of Butler, which was created especially for their recent 125th anniversary celebration, is now on display at the History Museum of East Otter Tail County. Butler Township, which was organized in 1883, lies on the northern border of Otter Tail County.
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When news broke that a disgruntled employee of WDBJ news station in Virginia shot and killed his former co-workers while they were on the job, the nation was horrified. But those who work in broadcast television were especially rocked to the core.
To show their support for the station who lost two of their own, Alison Parker and Adam Ward, journalists in the industry from across the nation took to social media using the hashtag #WeStandWithWDBJ.
They were not afraid.
Other networks and stations joined in to show their solidarity and celebrate the work of those lost.
A few have also made their social platform avatars the TV stand-by symbol.
We stand behind them, too.


Chinese medical team:How far can they go?
Chinese medical equipment and personnel Wednesday arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to assist the federal government tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, despite torrents of disapproval from some Nigerians and health workers’ groups.
They were received by the Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire, and other top government officials.
According to the Minister of state, Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora, who stood in for the health minister at today’s Presidential Task Force press briefing, the experts are in Nigeria alongside the equipment needed to curb the virus.
Dr. Ehanire had earlier announced the medical experts would be coming into the country to support its fight against COVID-19.
He said the experts would be sharing their experience after making progress in the fight against Covid-19.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) earlier expressed its dissatisfaction with the move.
The association described the move as “a thing of embarrassment to the membership of the Association and other health workers who are giving their best in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic under deplorable working conditions.”
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) also advised the federal government against the plan, saying it was unnecessary to invite Chinese doctors as Nigeria was already handling the crisis effectively.
Nigeria currently has 254 cases of COVID-19 of which 44 have been discharged and six deaths recorded.


Pakistan taking effective measures to protect biodiversity: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that his government was taking effective measures to protect biodiversity in the country, ARY News reported.
In his virtual address at the United Nations session over environmental issues today, PM Imran said that the government will plant 10 billion saplings to deal with the environmental challenges.
He said that number of national parks has been increased to 39 in the country, adding that they were working on more such parks. The prime minister said that the government in collaboration with the local residents was taking measures to protect the flora and fauna in the country.
Earlier on April 28, Prime Minister Imran Khan had approved a ‘Green Stimulus Package’ in Islamabad as part of government’s efforts to extend green cover in the county and to create job opportunities for the youth, especially in the wake of COVID-19 crisis.
Addressing climate issues of the countries the premier had said that increasing green cover of the country was among the foremost priorities of the present government.


STOCKTON — The Stockton Police Department hired its 443rd officer — that’s the most officers the department has had in the city’s history.
The city now has about 100 more officers than it had in 2008 during the Great Recession — when the city was on the verge of bankruptcy, according to the department.
Stockton Police Chief Eric Jones said the goal is for officers to cover smaller areas and get to know neighbors to build more trust within the community.
And the department is not done growing yet.
Stockton’s goal is to hire 40 more officers in the next year.
Stockton crime is still high, but it is trending downward with the increase in officers.


At least eight people have died in shootings in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura, an administrator has said, the latest in a series of attacks to hit the city since a disputed presidential election.
Local residents told the news agency Reuters that the police were behind the killings and had been accompanied by unarmed members of the ruling CNDD-FDD party’s youth wing – Imbonerakure – who stole items such as mobile phones from houses.
Residents also said most of the dead were civilians and that some had been found with their hands tied behind their backs.
Deputy police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye denied that officers had been involved in the killings and said those responsible were criminals whom the police were pursuing.
Opposition groups have accused Burundi’s government of launching a crackdown since crowds first took to the streets in May, saying President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term in office violated the central African state’s constitution.
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Google, Meta will be paying money to New Zealand soon
(MENAFN) Google and Meta may soon be paying money to New Zealand for news content as the nation is mulling a new rule in this concern.
New Zealand Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson has stated that the suggested law “will act as a backstop in case the internet giants do not voluntarily strike deals with the media outlets.”
“We’ve probably lost 50 percent of journalists in the last 10 years. We’ve got to give hope to the small players out there. I’m proud to bring forward this legislation to support them,” Jackson informed journalists on Sunday.
“It’s not fair that the big digital platforms like Google and Meta get to host and share local news for free. It costs to produce the news and it’s only fair they pay,” he added, as shared on Stuff news website.
Several Kiwi publishers have already begun talks with the giant tech houses, and if the law is passed and applied, the minister stated the new agreement might “provide an extra USD30 million to USD50 million dollars for local journalism.”
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There is now undeniable proof that the lockdown measures were political and over-the-top.
Why are people still going through the magistrates court to fight COVID fines?
We demand that ALL COVID-related fines in Australia be abolished immediately.
We also demand refunds for those who already paid their COVID fines.
This will be the first step to start mending the relationship between the police, the justice system, and everyday Aussies.


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Mogadishu:-On Friday, Prime Minister, H.E. Hassan Ali Khaire and the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide, held a virtual meeting to discuss the coordination of efforts between the two governments in order to control COVID-19 and other important issues of mutual interest.
The Prime Minister thanked the Norwegian government for supporting Somalia’s Debt Relief process and in reaching the Decision Point. He emphasized that the government is doubling its efforts towards debt consolidation, until the Completion Point.
Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide congratulated the government and the Somali people on the success of Debt Relief and pledged that the Norwegian government would continue to support the government in the recovery and development process for the Somali people.
Norway is among the leading countries that are accompanying the Somali government towards peace, stability, and development.


New Delhi: The disruption in food security programmes such as the Mid-day meals scheme amid the COVID-19 pandemic may have been one of the reasons that impacted nutrition among children and adolescents, which in turn, could have made them more vulnerable to mental health issues, Dr Yasmin Ali Haque, India representative, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), said while speaking to UNI on Tuesday.
“The lack of ample nutrition due to various reasons in the whole pandemic have exacerbated the overall wellbeing as well as impacted the mental health of the children.”
“Children who suffer from malnutrition do not reach their full potential of development. Closure of schools which lead to restrictions on playing and social interaction have deeply affected the children’s well being and their mental health,” Haque said.
“We anticipate the lack of access to food such as disruption in midday meal programme could have been one of the reasons making some children more vulnerable to nutrition deficit,” she stated.
The conversation was happening on the occasion of the launch of UNICEF’s annual publication State of The World’s Children. The 2021 report is centred around the mental health and well being of children and adolescents.
Speaking further, Haque said that children were already battling mental health issues that have been exacerbated due to the COVID-19 led pandemic.
“Half of the mental issues start by age of 14. Even before COVID, children were carrying the burden of mental health issues. South Asia had the highest number of adolescents with mental health issues. Reports suggest that 50 million children and adolescents are affected by mental health issues in India alone,” she said.
UNICEF India chief said that the toughest part to address the mental health issues is the social stigma attached to them and efforts at the community level will be required so that the sufferers come forward and express their issues confidently.
“The first step towards addressing the issue is the acknowledgement of the problem. Any behaviour that is not usually must be checked, without being judgemental and prescriptive. It is imperative to provide the children with a space to open up. People are not willing to listen to them. Just listen to them and understand their fears. Tell them it’s okay to feel anxious and tensed,” she added.
Haque also said that everyone in society has a part to play in the proper redressal of the prevailing mental health issues among children.
“Everyone in the society from parents to the government will have to play a part in it. We need to de-mistify that only specialists can deal with the mental health issues,” she said.
Haque also suggested that special training should be imparted to the teachers since they can bridge the gap of confidence between children and parents.
“It is very important that teachers are sensitised and trained to note the early warning signs of the mental health disorders. Pandemic has provided an opportunity where teachers have gotten close to their students and have often shared the trauma that children have faced. This should be turned into training which will help in more reporting,” she said.


The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) chief on Wednesday said that the bureau acknowledges the announcement of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Alan Purisima confirming that the two members of the Ozamis gang were killed by their police escorts.
“We do recognize the results of the PNP’s internal investigation and we will definitely consider their findings” NBI chief Nonnatus Caesar Rojas told the Times through a phone interview.
But Rojas stressed that the nature of the bureau’s probe differs to that of the PNP. “The NBI is probing the incident as a criminal case, while they [PNP] are probing it as administrative, which is why administrative charges were filed against the cops who were involved in the incident.”
Purisima on Tuesday said that what transpired during the night that the two gang members were killed was indeed a rubout, after announcing that he had green-lit the filing of administrative charges against a high-ranking PNP official and several others, contrary to police claims that the two died after being hit when they engaged in a firefight with two motorcycle-riding gunmen.
“As this is a criminal case, we have make sure that our probe strictly follows standard procedures. We have to make sure that we have enough evidence, enough testimony before we arrive to the proper conclusion,” he said.


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Cambodia deports internet scam suspects to china
(MENAFN) Cambodia has deported about 100 Chinese citizens,who claimed responsibility for deceiving Chinese people in an internet scam.
Gen. Ouk Haiseila, a senior Interior Ministry official declared that the 89 suspects,with 15 women among them, were abroad two planes heading from the Cambodian capital.
He added that the group members contacted females online in china, and got them into sending inappropriate pictures in order to blackmail them and collect money.
Ouk Haiseila confirmed that the action took place shortly after their detention.
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A chairmanship aspirant, Abeokuta South local government Hon. Farouq Akintunde has hailed the Nigerian youths on national youth day.
He praised the youths for their hard-work at all times despite the challenging times they faced.
He added that the youths are the hope of the country, saying that the government need to recognize them at all times
Farouq therefore called on the youths in Ogun state to continue to support the administration of prince Dapo Abiodun, saying that his government has come to respect the rights of the youths


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Sept. 7
By Azad Hasanli – Trend:
A center for preventing illegal employment will be established in Azerbaijan, said Ali Ahmadov, the country's deputy prime minister and chairman of the Commission for Regulation and Coordination of Labor Relations.
He made the remarks at a conference titled 'Formal Employment as a Condition to Implementation of Social Rights' in Baku on Sept. 7.
Ahmadov noted that the center will operate under the Commission for Regulation and Coordination of Labor Relations. In this regard, international experience will be studied, added the deputy prime minister.
The Commission for Regulation and Coordination of Labor Relations was established by a decree of Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev in March. The commission is headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov.
The commission also includes Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population Salim Muslumov, Minister of Taxes Fazil Mammadov, Minister of Economy Shahin Mustafayev, Chairman of State Statistics Committee Tahir Budagov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation Sattar Mehbaliyev, and Chairman of National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of Azerbaijan Mammad Musayev.
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What did we vote for?
what did we vote for in the august 18 referendum?. before the voting it was said that we are not voting for if the current government is right or wrong or if we are happy with the current government. it was said we are voting for the future of our country and whats best for the future of this country. however after the vote that had changed. now we are hearing that the result indicate the support by the people for the current government and the trust people had with the current government and DRP. the hard fact of campaign lies are coming out. we are yet again fooled by the current government. some DRP people and the government and the president himself has said the result indicate support for the current government. have they forgotten that 3 other parties also campaigned for the Presidential system and the result may consist of their supporters too. dont they have any respect for the other political party and their supporters?


Ebola: Rivers Community ‘fines’ Govt N300, 000 Over Isolation Centre
Eduoha community in Emohua local government area of Rivers State has fined the Rivers State government the sum of N300, 000 for not informing the people before setting up a disease isolation centre in the area.
Hundreds of youths in the area had protested to the centre on Monday, while training for health personnel on how to handle the disease by doctors from Elizabeth Griffin Research Foundation was going on.
Leader of Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Chidi Lloyd, who represents Emohua in the state Assembly, had stated in a light mood that he was not happy with the setting up of the centre in the area when the commissioner appeared before the House.
But the Health Commissioner, Dr. Sampson Parker told the Assembly that the community had rejected the health centre, which was built by the Governor Rotimi Amaechi administration on grounds that it was too far from the community and that the state government was preparing to build another one in a cite more preferable by the community.
When the commissioner visited the community yesterday for explanations and to plead with them for their understanding, the people expressed possible fears that the community could be exposed to danger.
Traditional ruler of the community, C HRH, Chief Ferdinand Ogbuehi, who received the commissioner said their consent was not sought before the health centre was earmarked for the disease control centre.
He, however, stated that the ministry was going to pay the sum of N300, 000 as fine. Other conditions were that the state government will build a new health centre for the community and that the ministry will rent an apartment as health centre in the community pending when the construction of the new health centre will be completed.
Responding, the health commissioner apologised and agreed to keep to the conditions spelt out by the community.
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KABUL: The government tries to prevent people from gathering on the days of Eid, calling on to take the threat of Corona virus serious.
Ministry of Public Health said Monday that if people repeat the “mistake they made on the past Eid days, we will see more cases of Corona virus”.
The second Muslim Eid festival is nearing, while health ministry persistently asks people to stay at their homes.
It had called on people in the past Eid to avoid from Eid greetings, but the demand was ignored by most of people who went to each other’s homes to greet Eid.
The ministry said that just one week after the Eid, they registered 1,000 cases of Corona virus per day that showed the peak of disease. It said that the virus cases have recently decreased.
“We had 50 to 60 per cent of suspected cases of the virus before the Eid ul Fitr, but it has come down to 30 to 40 per cent now,” Akmal Samsor, spokesman of the public health ministry said.
He said that if people ignore warnings and go to each other for Eid greetings, the number of patients would increase again.
Samsor said that 56 per cent of those who died of Corona virus, were not suffering from other illnesses. Only 44 per cent of them had other health problems such as cancer, heart disease etc.
Samsor called on people to wear masks outside home and not to go out if not necessary.
Totally, 34,000 people have been infected with Corona virus. More than 21,000 of them have been recovered and some 1,000 havve lost their lives.


Two people including a priest were allegedly stabbed to death in a temple complex in Haryana's Karnal district yesterday, police reported.
Three others were seriously injured in the attack and have been hospitalised, Inspector Raj Kumar, SHO, Madhuban Police Station said.
"A priest is among the two dead," Mr Kumar said adding that one of the deceased belonged to Uttar Pradesh while the other victim was from Pundri, Haryana.
He said some children who visited the temple today morning noticed the crime after which the local residents and police were informed.
Liquor bottles and some other "objectionable material" from the site have also been recovered, police informed.
The identity of the assailants is not known, police official said, adding thorough investigations were being carried out.


Kathmandu, April 30
Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai Monday said that the government had given priority to conclude the peace and constitution writing processes.
Inaugurating a function jointly organised by Mathematics Education Council, Nepal Mathematics Society and the Nepal Mathematics Centre here, Dr. Bhattarai said that economic development could be possible only after the conclusion of the historical tasks of peace and constitution.
He said, "Conclusion of peace and constitution drafting will pave the way for the economic movement in Nepal."
He further said that building new Nepal could be possible only through the development of science and technology.
Politics and mathematics were inter-related subjects and the government was ready to support the promotion and development of mathematics, he said.
He said that mathematics was the foundation subject of science and technology.
He said, "Without development of science and technology, development process will not succeed. Mathematics should help develop the science sectors of Nepal."
On the occasion, he welcomed the proposal of celebrating the Mathematical Science Year.
Prime Minister Dr. Bhattarai also honoured six university teachers for their contribution to the development of mathematical sciences.
Mathematic teachers Indranath Aryal, Gauri Shankar Shrestha, Dhupa Ratna Bajracharya, Madan Man Shrestha, Ram Lal Sinha and Satya Narayan Rajbahnadari were honoured.
Science and Technology Minister Kalpana Dhamala said that the government had given priority to the development of science and technology sectors and added that the development of science and technology would possible through development of mathematics.
She said that the government was serious to promote the development of technology.
Prof Siddhi Prasad Koirala urged the government to promote mathematics for the development of science and technology.
Prof. Bhadraman Tuladhar, Prof. Madan Man Shrestha and Prof. Ram Man Shrestha said that the government should support the development of mathematic subject.


Congmen attacked by BJP MLA and supporters
Three Congress activists were injured in an attack allegedly by local BJP MLA Narendra Singh Kushwah and his supporters while distributing food and medicine to the people affected by heavy rains.
The incident took place when Congress activists including its Pradesh Spokesman Rakesh Singh were briefing the District Magistrate Suhail Ali Khan on the situation, the police said.
Kuashwah and his supporters came on the scene and started pelting stones and attacked Congressmen, who were providing relief and food to the rain affected people in various areas of the city.
The Congress spokesman said that the attack took place at a time when district magistrate was talking to them on the overall development and the situation in the areas.
Superintendent of Police Niranjan Vyangadkar told PTI the inured have been admitted to hospital adding that cases against both the parties would be initiated soon.


Kogi State Police Command has declared the senator representing Kogi West, Senator Dino Melaye, and seven others wanted.
The Commissioner of Police in that State, Mr. Ali Janga, made the announcement in Lokoja, the state capital.
According to him, others declared wanted are one Mohammed Audi and six suspects who escaped from police custody in the state capital.
Four of the suspects were on court remand, including two that indicted Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audi.
The Police Commissioner said that investigation into the jailbreak is ongoing while the thirteen police officers who were on duty when the incident occurred have been detained for interrogation.
Mr. Janga had earlier declared Senator Dino Melaye, and seven others wanted before he was removed by the Inspector-General of Police


RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector will increase its contribution to the national economy by SR50 billion ($13.3 billion) in the next five years, thanks to a major digital development strategy.
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Sawaha said that the five-year strategy will expand the Kingdom’s digital capabilities in ICT, allowing the sector to pursue optimal growth in future projects as part of Vision 2030 economic reforms.
The plan will also help the sector keep pace with national requirements and global developments, and attract more foreign technology investment.
Al-Sawaha said the strategy “will draw a roadmap for the future of the Kingdom in innovation and the digital economy.”
As part of the plan the level of Saudi manpower in the sector will be raised to 50 percent by 2030. It also aims to promote and create opportunities for women and boost foreign investment in the sector.
The Saudi minister said that the ICT strategy will strengthen development activities, and raise the effectiveness and performance of the public and private sectors by enabling digital transformation.
“It will make the Kingdom one of the world’s leading countries in the field of ICT,” he said.
The strategy is part of the ministry’s efforts to establish a robust and sophisticated digital structure that will enhance the role of the ICT sector in building a digital community, digital government, a thriving digital economy and an innovative future for the Kingdom.


Srinagar: National Conference (NC) patron and party candidate for Srinagar parliamentary polls, Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that New Delhi should remember that people of Jammu and Kashmir are not their slaves.
“If they want us to do so then they should be ready for the situation that will emerge here, which can’t be controlled,” Abdullah said.
He alleged that state Governor SP Malik was a RSS-BJP man who has asked people not to visit Kashmir and don’t go for Amarnath Yatra.
“He is not the Governor of JK people but a BJP’s man. He even doesn’t know the order that is being issued by New Delhi. He doesn’t even know that highway was banned as the decision was taken by New Delhi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement and Ministry of Home Affairs’ statements have proved it that who has taken the decision,” Abdullah said after addressing a election gathering in the interiors of Dal lake.
Talking to media persons after addressing a gathering at Dal Lake, Abdullah who was accompanied by many party leaders including NC’s provincial president Nasir Aslam Wani said that this election is different from other as it is not about only Jammu and Kashmir but about the country.
He said that the electorates across India have to decide whether the country will be secular India or Hindu India.
“People have to choose whether they will go with the secular India or Hindu India,” he said.
He said that people are coming out to vote to save the Muslims, Sikhs, Budhhists and people belonging to other communities.
People have come to know that if they won’t cast their ballots then they can’t change the situation, Abdullah added.
Abdullah further said that people in the Valley have suffered a lot for this vote. “JK people have suffered a lot to cast their votes,” he added.


Jammu and Kashmir BJP party President Ravinder Raina who has been in the limelight for the past many years today slammed Shailla Rashid, Hurriyat Conference separatist leaders, and pro-Pakistani political leaders. While attacking Ravinder Raina said that from the past 30 years the Tukdey-Tukdey gang member Shailla Rashid, Zahoor Watali, leaders of Hurriyat Conference, and many other political leaders are getting Hawala Money from Pakistan to kill innocent people in Kashmir Valley. He further said that these people always followed Pakistan’s policy of killing innocent people of Kashmir. These people have always helped Pakistan in killing people of J&K. They have also been supporters of Pakistan because they are getting a heavy amount of money from Pakistan.
Ravinder Raina added that these people are the murderers of innocent people of J&K. He said that the BJP has brought all the dark secrets of these people in front of the whole world, and in the future also we will not spare the political leaders, terrorists, or any member of Tukdey-Tukdey gang who will try to harm the people of J&K. J&K has always been a part of India and will remain a part of India and we will not tolerate Pakistan’s policy of killing innocent people of J&K, Raina said.


BY NICOLE JOANNES
THE COVID-19 vaccine programme is expected to be rolled out in West New Britain on Thursday following a stakeholders meeting.
The provincial health authority is holding the meeting to inform and do awareness among the stakeholders before the rollout programme.
A two-day training on the vaccine was conducted last week attended by participants from the health facilities where the vaccine will be administered in.
Provincial health authority chief executive officer Stanis Tao said the health facilities to be included in the program include Kimbe urban clinic, Kandrian and Gloucester health centres and the main hospital.
He said the staff have been equipped to be involved with the programme.
Regional MP Sasindran Muthuvel has urged the frontline workers to protect themselves and their families by receiving the vaccine.
He said with the rising number of cases in the province the health workers should protect themselves which include other frontline workers like police, Correctional Service officers, airport and seaport workers and teachers.
Mr Muthuvel said there is nothing to fear as millions of people around the world are being vaccinated.
He said he has received two doses of AstraZenecca the same vaccine that the people of WNB and the country will be receiving.
Mr Muthuvel said though it does not provide 100 per cent protection, those who receive the vaccine will not be seriously affected as those who do not receive the vaccine.
He made these remarks when closing the two-day training of the programme.
The training was conducted by the family health services co-ordinator Jennifer Ravakai and the expanded programme immunisation officer Helen Baule with another two representatives from the Department of Health who facilitated through teleconferencing.


Running has been found to be beneficial for people’s mental health.
The past few months have been especially difficult for some people since staying at home can lead to some mental health issues. But in the midst of all the chaos, it was revealed that many have started doing runs as a form of therapy. A new study by ASICS confirms this, and three-quarters of these new runners plan to stick with the new exercise routine.
More than 14,000 runners across 12 countries were surveyed, and 36 percent said that they are now exercising more compared to before the pandemic started. There was a big uptick in people exercising after most countries were put in lockdown and employed different social distancing measures.
Fitness tracking app Runkeeper also revealed that more runners are clocking up more stride, showing a 252 percent increase in global registrations and even a 44 percent increase in monthly active users when compared to the same time last year. Runkeeper also reported a 62 percent increase in people doing their weekly runs.
ASICS also said that in their study, it was revealed that 67 percent said that exercise was a way for people to destress and cope mentally when faced with challenging situations. 78 percent of runners also said that being active is a way to keep them sane while 81 percent said running plays a key role in helping them clear their mind.
“Despite the lockdown and social distancing measures, exercise and running, in particular, have become central to many people’s daily lives. Our study’s findings prove that a run is much more than just a run, especially in times of crisis. It’s a way for people to put aside the mental pressures and challenges of this pandemic and feel free,” said Linda van Aken, VP Running, ASICS EMEA.
On a positive note, the study finally said that 73 percent of runners said they want to continue running as much as they are now even after the pandemic ends while 62 percent said that they are sticking with their new routine in the future.
ASICS is also encouraging people to start sharing post-workout images on Instagram, telling everyone how exercise makes them feel. If you want to share your images, make sure to tag @ASICSME using use #RunToFeel.


Yodha: Karan Johar Prepones Release Date, Sets Showdown With Vijay Sethupathi's 'Merry Christmas'
(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Karan Johar has made an announcement on social media regarding his upcoming film "Yodha," starring Sidharth Malhotra, Disha Patani, and Raashii Khanna. The release date for the movie has been moved up, and it is now set to hit theaters on December 8.
This change in release date sets the stage for a box office clash between "Yodha" and Vijay Sethupathi's "Merry Christmas" once again. Initially, both films were slated for a December 15 release, but now they will go head-to-head on December 8.
Selena Gomez faces minor wardrobe mishap following electrifying Coldplay concert with Chris Martin and H.E.R
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Falkland Islands Referendum
Asked to clarify what the PM means when he says he would respect and defend the Falkland Islands’ decision in their referendum on sovereignty, the PMS said that the PM believes it is up to the Falkland Islanders to decide if they want to be British.
Asked whether the defence would include military action, the PMS said that we support the fact that the Falkland Islands have the right to self determination.
Asked whether the government was concerned about relations with Argentina, the PMS said that Argentina had not been warm or helpful regarding the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, but it is right that the Falkland Islands determine their own sovereignty.
Asked whether Argentina was given a warning of the announcement, the PMS referred the journalist to the government of the Falkland Islands.
Asked whether holding a referendum will help the Falkland Islanders’ case at the UN, the PMS said that it was important that the Falkland Islanders put their opinion across.
Asked if there was any indication that the Argentineans or Mexicans want the Falkland Islands to be discussed at the upcoming G20 meetings, the PMS said that the referendum is a decision made by the Falkland Islands government and the G20 agenda had already been set, but the FCO may be able to add more detail.
Asked when Britain last met with Argentina, the PMS referred the journalist to the FCO.
Asked whether the British government had played any part in the decision to hold a referendum, the PMS said that it was a decision made by the Falkland Islands but it was supported by the British government.
Asked when the British government were aware of the decision to hold a referendum, the PMS said that the announcement had been made that day.
Asked whether the PM was surprised that the President of Argentina was due to attend a UN committee on decolonisation, the PMS said that there has been increasing Argentinean rhetoric which has caused concern.
Asked if the government was concerned with potential criminal sanctions against British companies, the PMS said that there had been comments made about trading relations with the UK, which were deeply unhelpful and of some concern. The referendum was welcome news.
Asked whether the UK government was instrumental in the decision for a referendum, the PMS said that it had been a Falkland Island government decision and the British government support their decision.
Asked whether the British government were funding the referendum, the PMS said that it was the Falkland Islands’ referendum and they would fund it.
Asked whether the PM would campaign in the referendum, the PMS said that the PM had been clear in his views but was unlikely to campaign.
Asked whether the government believed there was any doubt over the result of the referendum, the PMS said that the point of the referendum was to send a very clear message on the sovereignty of the islands.
Asked whether the Electoral Commission would be involved in the referendum, the PMS said that it was a matter for the Falkland Island government.
Asked whether the PM would visit the Falkland Islands, the PMS said that there were currently no plans for the PM to visit but Jeremy Browne was currently visiting the islands.
Britain in Europe
Asked whether the PM would provide a referendum on Britain’s involvement in Europe, the PMS said that it was not in the country’s interests to hold a referendum on Europe at the moment and that it was right to concentrate on solving the Eurozone problems. However, should there be any proposed transfer of power to Brussels, a referendum on those proposals would be triggered.
Eurozone Banking Union
Asked whether the government accepts that a European Banking Union would impact UK banks, the PMS said that the Chancellor had set out his position that if the Eurozone wanted a Banking Union, it was a matter for the Eurozone. Britain will ensure its interests are secured.
Asked whether the PM would be using a veto on any further integration or Banking Union, the PMS said that she would not speculate on future decisions.
Banking White Paper
Asked whether the Banking White Paper would be published later in the week, the PMS said that it would.


Says health, commerce sectors to get top priority in next budget,
Quetta: (Parliament Times) Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan has said that besides taking steps to stem the spread of Coronavirus the Baluchistan government was working painstakingly to improve the health system and sustain economic and business activities in the province.
The Chief Minister made these assertions while attending the NCOC meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan via video link on Friday. Speaking on the occasion Jam Kamal said that under the prevailing circumstances the health and commerce sectors will remain a top priority in the budget for the next financial year. He pointed out that due to lack of specialized hospitals in the private sector in Baluchistan, the people wholly depend on the government owned health facilities. “Since there are no other coronavirus testing facilities available to the people the provincial government has increased testing capacity in the government laboratories”.
“At present there are 5 laboratories in the province where 1400 to 1500 tests are being done on a daily basis”, he said adding that Khuzdar laboratory too has started coronavirus tests. The Chief Minister said that so far 40,000 tests have been conducted in the province.
The number of active covid19 cases in Baluchistan he said were 5,600 of which 80% cases have been reported from Quetta. Regarding covid19 casualties he said that so far 93 deaths have been reported from the province.
The Chief Minister stressed the need for the federal government’s full cooperation in managing the Coronavirus situation in the areas bordering Iran and Afghanistan. He said that the provincial government needed more ventilators and ICU beds to tackle the situation effectively.
Referring to the havoc wreaked by the locusts, the Chief Minister said, “Although there are no large tracts of agricultural land in Baluchistan but the livelihood of a large population is linked to livestock and agriculture sectors”. The locusts he said have caused severe damage to orchards and pastures. He said that the NDMA’s support was imperative for the eradication of locusts.


Chip Kelly was asked if he has a relationship with Chip Kelly.
Kelly replied, “Not that I’m aware of.”
Kelly also was asked about the NFL’s ban on Chip Kelly wearing a helmet during the Eagles season opener.
Kelly said, “I think that’s a big misunderstanding.
I think the league’s doing its job, and that’s to keep the game safe, and if you’re going to take away the helmet, I think they’re doing their job.
They’re doing a great job.”


Driver and passenger suffer serious injuries in major South Yorkshire road smash
The driver and passenger of a car involved in a major road crash in South Yorkshire at the weekend suffered serious injuries, police have said.
The pair, who were travelling inside a blue Peugeot, were taken to hospital after the collision just before 6pm on Saturday on the Dearne Valley Parkway.
A South Yorkshire police spokesman said the pair had sustained 'serious' injuries.
A silver Mercedes mini bus was also involved in the incident which took place on the A6195 near Cortonwood Shopping Park in Brampton.
Iain Ashmore, who took the photo, said the air ambulance was called.to the incident near the Wath Road roundabout.


Lebanon launches hotline ahead of polls
(MENAFN) To receive people's complaints and inquiries, the Interior Ministry launched a hotline number on Saturday. Individuals can contact the hotline call center on the toll-free number, 1766, the National News Agency reported.
In a statement, the ministry said it has placed the hotline at the service of the Central Operations Chamber for the Parliamentary Elections to receive communications, complaints and inquiries from citizens and candidates with regards to the electoral process.
Lebanon will hold its first legislative elections in nine years on Sunday.
The elections will be held in 15 electoral districts and based on a complex proportional representation electoral system replacing a majoritarian winner-takes-all system.
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ECI defers it’s J&K visit, had to take final call on LS, Parliamentary polls
Srinagar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has deferred its visit to Jammu and Kashmir on January 27 and 28.
The move that could suggest that the assembly polls in the state might be delayed.
Reports said that the team, headed by Chief Election Commissioner, Sunil Arora, was to visit the state to review the situation and make final decision on holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the State or defer the Assembly elections by few months.
However, reports quoting sources said that the the team has postponed its visit to the state due to unknown reasons.