Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Shaw Kgathi yesterday (Monday) told Parliament that government has spent P6, 427, 494. 68 on former President, Ian Khama’s airstrip in Mosu.
When responding to questions by Member of Parliament for Selebi-Phikwe West, Dithapelo Keorapetse, who wanted to know the cost and intended purpose of the airstrip, Kgathi said the purpose was to facilitate Khama’s air transportation.
“You will notice that as part of the rights and privileges accorded to the sitting president, his travel and security were provided by the state falling under BDF, DIS and BPS.”
Kgathi said that amongst many other issues around Presidential movements, there were two key issues to take into consideration, the first one being the travel time. “It is paramount to make the sitting president’s transit as quick as possible to ensure that there very little time wasted during travel.”
He added that the other issue was that of security as there are few stop overs.
He mentioned that the airstrip which was constructed from 2012 to 2017 was on the tribal land allocated to Khama by Ngwato Land Board.


ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar said on Thursday said that the World Bank (WB) would provide Pakistan US$ 1.7 billion for different energy and infrastructure projects including the Dasu Hydro Power Project by may.
Addressing the launch ceremony of the government debt securities system at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) and the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) in Islamabad on Thursday, Dar said that WB was satisfied with the government’s efforts of bringing reforms to improve the country’s economy and the amount from the bank was expected by May.
The minister added that the government would complete all three road shows for Eurobonds by mid-April, after which Pakistan will launch Eurobonds worth $500 million to improve foreign reserves in the country.
“The Eurobonds will be launched for the first time in seven years with an indicative price of 6.5 per cent,” he added.
Dar said the country has about $10 billion foreign reserves at the moment and the government aims to raise it to $20 billion over the next three years.
Regarding the spectrum auction, Dar said that the process has started and will be complete by April 21.
The minister said that the government is focusing on investment led economic growth which will prove to be sustainable for the country.
“Sustainable economic growth can only be achieved when there is investment-led growth in the country,” he said. “There is much to be done and we have to spend over Rs3000 billion during the next three to four years for the completion of different mega projects in the country.”
Dar said the country’s equity market was performing well, and due to the government’s efforts in improving the economy the KSE increased by 30 per cent from 19,000 points to 26,000 points.
Chairman LSE and former Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Salman Shah said that the launch of a new system, treasury bills will be offered to the public giving them the opportunity to invest in a risk free market.
He stressed the need to attract foreigners to Pakistan’s stock market so that foreign reserves may improve.
Chairman ISE Rashid Zahid said on the occasion that it is the broad objective of the government to improve the liquidity in the debt and capital markets, and diversify the investors base of government and corporate debt markets.
Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Tahir Mehmood and Advisor to the Finance Minister Rana Asad Ameen were also present on the occasion.


UN envoy for Yemen urges resumption of dialogue
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW YORK, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- The United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmad renewed his appeal for all parties to the conflict in Yemen to return to the negotiating table immediately.
A peacefully negotiated solution is the only exit from the current crisis, Cheikh Ahmad said in a statement on Saturday one day after a serious escalation in the fighting in and around the capital city of Sanaa.
The UN envoy urged the warring parties to exercise maximum restraint, honor their obligations under the international humanitarian laws, shoulder their humanitarian responsibilities and avoid targeting civilians.
He expressed profound concern over the adverse impacts of the renewed fighting on the civilian population who bore the brunt of the prolonged conflict. (end) asf.gb
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(MENAFN) An adviser to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky claimed that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) accepted payments from Russia and was "promoting war." The IOC has refuted these charges. Mikhail Podoliak reacted angrily to the IOC's suggestion to reinstate Russian competitors in competition.
“The IOC rejects in the strongest possible terms this and other defamatory statements,” According to a statement quoted by Reuters on Monday. Noting that “they cannot serve as a basis for any constructive discussion.”
The IOC said last week that it was looking into "a pathway" allowing athletes from Belarus and Russia to compete in international competitions under a neutral flag with some limitations. It asked event planners to refrain from inviting athletes from the two nations in February, ostensibly to preserve the integrity of athletics and to support Kiev.
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine retaliated by threatening to skip the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024. Zelensky among other prominent Ukrainian authorities fiercely rejected the initiative.
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President says establishment of SIAL by the SCCI will enhance exports and trade activities, besides boosting tourism sector of the country.
President made these remarks in a meeting with the management of SIAL in Islamabad.
While lauding the role of SCCI in establishing the country’s first private aviation facility, the President said the airport will facilitate exporters and entrepreneurs and will also help accelerate economic activities in the country.
Dr. Arif Alvi said during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has provided financial stimulus package to mitigate the adverse impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on the country’s economy.
The President also appreciated the contribution made by Sialkot’s business community in promoting education and providing health facilities at the grassroots level.


Former president Lee Teng-hui (李登輝) yesterday urged the government to focus on increasing the nation's exports to boost the economy.
Lee made the comments during a visit by President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九), with the two discussing numerous topics during the one-hour meeting, said a presidential aide who wished to remain anonymous.
During the meeting, Lee expressed his concerns about the current economic situation and suggested that Ma take measures to boost the nation's exports.
Lee also presented Ma with two books, one of which was titled The One China Black Hole (一個中國黑洞).
Lee told the president that he had also given his recommendations to Vice President Vincent Siew (蕭萬長), who visited Lee earlier yesterday.
Lee urged Ma to take his suggestions into consideration and fight for the nation's economy.
Another Presidential Office official said that Siew told Lee during their meeting at 9:30am that the government's primary goal was to stabilize the financial sector.
Lee told Siew that he was not against the government's policy to promote cross-strait ties, but added that the nation's economy should not be wholly dependent on the Chinese market.
Instead, Taiwan should develop its own economy, Lee said.
The former president said the government should focus on how to promote Taiwan's economic competitiveness so as to improve living conditions in Taiwan.
In response, Siew said the government's short-term measures to tackle a rising unemployment rate had been effective, adding that the government would soon propose more mid-term and long-term solutions.
The vice president said the nation should focus on developing industries such as agricultural economics, green power generation and medical, cultural and innovative industries.
During the meeting with Siew, Lee also mentioned the importance of enriching one's mind in the face of the current economic turmoil.
Lee also said he planned to pay a visit to theological schools around the country.


Police ask public to ‘stuff a Humvee’ for Barnstead food pantry
Barnstead police are hoping help the local food pantry, which has seen an unusual drop in the number of food donations it typically receives.
The police chief said a police Humvee will be parked at the pantry during the Columbus Day weekend.
Donors are asked to bring non-perishable food and help to “stuff” the Humvee, with all proceeds going to local families in need.
The pantry is located at 134 Suncook Valley Road, also known as Route 28, in Barnstead.
For more information, visit the Barnstead police Facebook page.


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Andrew Griffith reaffirmed that it is the aim of the government to make the UK the home of technologically advanced and well-regulated financial systems.
But, the city minister also added that it was highly unlikely that regulation for cryptocurrencies in the United Kingdom would be ready this year.
There was a Treasury committee hearing scheduled on Tuesday in which MPs questioned the city minister about the risks to the crypto industry.
They also asked Griffith about the progress of crypto regulation in the UK. He outlined the government’s strategy and said that two public consultations would be introduced in weeks.
The first public consultation would be about the general regulatory approach to be taken for dealing with crypto assets.
The second public consultation would be focused on the topic of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
He said that when it comes to predicting future technologies, it is necessary to be humble. But, he added that it would be wrong on the part of the UK to not move forward and take advantage of the opportunity.
Nonetheless, he admitted that it was unlikely that they would be able to introduce legislation for the crypto industry in 2023.
Griffith said that he did not appreciate the criticism about spending time on the crypto industry because they were not doing anything wrong.
Yet, he admitted that the sector has a range of risks. Since April of last year, these risks have become a lot more prominent.
At that time, Rishi Sunak, who had been Chancellor, had said that he wanted to make the United Kingdom into a global hub for cryptocurrencies.
A number of people are now doubting the future of the crypto industry because of the various collapses that happened in 2022, which ended with the downfall of FTX.
The city minister seemed to be reluctant to talk about whether he was concerned or pleased to know that there were 2.3 million in the country who own some type of crypto asset, given the concerns.
Emma Hardy, a Labour MP, questioned Griffith about it and he responded that he would be pleased to know that these 2.3 million people had invested in these crypto assets while being aware of the risks involved.
He said that he would be happy if they were prepared for the consequences if these speculative investments don’t turn out to be in their favor.
The Deputy Director of Payments and Fintech, Laura Mountford also highlighted figures from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
She said that the numbers showed that out of the 2.3 million who had made crypto investments, 40% of them were aware that buying these assets was nothing more than a gamble.
Griffith also expressed concerns that introducing regulations for crypto assets could also have a ‘halo effect’, which means that they would appear to be a lot safer than they would really be.
Therefore, he said that they would take their time in developing proper crypto regulations.


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The report is projecting that revenue in the global market for Electronic Medical Records will grow at 12% per year and to exceed $9 billion dollars by 2016. Global Data sees the growth being driven by government financial incentives not just in the United States but in Australia, China and Canada as well.
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Police have arrested 30 people in relation to the riot at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Hindu temple here, Selangor police chief Datuk Mazlan Mansor said.
In a press conference at the Subang district police headquarters earlier, Mazlan said that police have obtained separate remand orders for those arrested.
“From the statistics that we have recorded, the latest is 30 arrests. 24 are Malays, one Chinese man, two Indian-Muslims and three ethnic Indians.
“They have already been remanded on different dates. Meanwhile, nine who were recently arrested will be remanded tomorrow,” Mazlan said.
Mazlan said that the nine detainees were picked up beginning last night, until this afternoon.
He added that police are expected to make “several more” arrests.


Sri Lankan government urged to return gold and jewels
A Sri Lankan politician has demanded that the government return gold and jewels seized during the final stages of the war against Tamil Tiger rebels last year.
Mano Ganesan's demand comes after the government reportedly disclosed details about gold jewels "collected" by the army in the Wanni region.
Reports say the jewels weighed 110kg and were valued at about $4.4m.
They have been handed over to the country's central bank, reports say.
Mr Ganesan, who also leads a civil rights group, has demanded return of the jewels to the rightful owners, after proper verification.
He told BBC Tamil that the jewels "must have been picked up from the 'bank' run by the Tamil Tigers".
Tamil people, especially the poor, had reportedly pledged their jewels with a bank run by the Tigers for their emergency needs, he said.
He said the government had detained nearly 8,000 former rebels and leaders, including those who ran the "bank".
Mr Ganesan said the government could also ask displaced Tamil people in the resettled areas and camps to determine the number of people who have lost their jewels during the war.


The Chief Minister said that land allocation letters have been distributed to 97 entrepreneurs. Now the work of the factories begins. There will be an investment of Rs 1000 crore in these factories.
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the people of the state know everything about the situation in UP before 2017. Crime and mafia dominated all systems. Anarchy was at its peak. There used to be a riot in the state every two to three days.


Rajapaksa told reporters today that while some in the SLFP want his support there are others who are demanding that he retire from politics.
He said that the public, however, now realize that they need him to solve their problems and he hopes the government will do just that.
Rajapaksa said that as a parliamentarian he has every right to criticize the Government and members of the opposition should also do that.
He said that the SLFP members in the opposition have been given the right to raise their voices against the Government.
On the proposal to abolish the Executive Presidential system, Rajapaksa said that he feels the Executive Presidency will remain.
He said that while some amendments will be made to the Executive Presidential system, overall the President may have most powers. (Colombo Gazette)


According to report reaching oyogist.com, South Africa has reached the one million mark for coronavirus cases, with 9,502 new infections announced on Sunday night.
Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, who made the confirmation, said the total number of people who have been infected with the virus now stands at 1,004,413.
Mkhize said 214 deaths were recorded, bringing the total number of fatalities to 26,735.
According to the health minister, the new figures indicate that South Africa is experiencing a second wave of the pandemic.
He said that bars, night clubs, pubs and event centres, and recreational venues were considered super-spreaders of the virus.


Kuwait's embassy in Jordan takes part in charity bazaar
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) AMMAN, Oct 7 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti embassy in Jordan took part on Saturday in the "Diplomatic Bazaar," a charity fair whose revenues go for orphans.
The embassy is keen on participating in the annual event that emphasizes solidarity and interdependence with the orphans cared for by the society, the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Jordan Hamad Al-Duaij told KUNA at the opening of the event.
The Bazaar is organized by the Mabarrat Umm al-Hussein charity society, chaired by Jordanian Princess Basma bint Talal who attended the opening.
More than 50 embassies and consulates are taking part in this year's fair, that embodies concepts of social responsibility and enhances the spirit of the noble humanitarian work, he added.
Visitors to the Kuwaiti pavilion are offered a variety of products, textiles, handmade items and foodstuff, that reflect the Kuwaiti heritage and culture, Al-Duaij said.
He underlined Kuwait's commitment to backing humanitarian moves and efforts around the globe to alleviate the sufferings of the poor and the needy.
Mabarrat Umm al-Hussein is a charity society that has been providing free of charge shelter, education, and health care for the orphans since 1951. (end) mjb.msa
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(MENAFN) As well as welcoming the USD1 billion pledge made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to support humanitarian action in Yemen, Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary General, has also welcomed their commitment to raise an additional USD500 million, from other donors in the region.
In a statement, he said, "I welcome the news that five tankers, carrying 180,000 litres of fuel, reached Marib yesterday, as part of the Coalition's wider plan, to facilitate humanitarian action in Yemen. This fuel will be delivered, based on need, to health facilities and water stations, where it will be used to keep life-saving services running, for local communities."
The Coalition has vowed to increase humanitarian fuel deliveries to one million liters per week, over the coming weeks, meanwhile, Guterres called on the donors to provide their aids through the humanitarian action plan, and transfer their pledges to money, for relief agencies.
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UAE- DPG launches sales of townhouses at Mudon
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai Properties Group (DPG) on Tuesday launched sales of 348 family townhouses at its Mudon community in the growing Dubailand district.
DPG announced plans to restart work on phase one of the project in late 2012 in response to market demand for spacious and affordable family homes.
Mudon is located just 15 minutes from Dubai, close to Motor City and Arabian Ranches on Al Qudra Road. It also has an easy access to Shaikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road.
The townhouses prices are starting from Dh2.54 million. Mudon's 3,800 square feet 4-bedroom townhouses are an ideal investment purchase or primary residence for Dubai-based families, couples and first time buyers.
DPG will also offer competitive mortgage packages in partnership with a leading UAE bank. DPG has commenced completion of the community, with work on key infrastructure and townhouse units already in an advanced construction phase. The project is due to start handovers from mid-2014.
DPG Group CEO Khalid Al Malik said: "As the market witnesses strong growth indicators and an increasing number of Dubai residents are considering purchasing their own home in the emirate, this is the ideal time to launch sales at our Mudon community."
He said Mudon will meet the growing demand for family focused residential communities in prime locations. "We expect to see strong sales from local as well as regional and international investors," he said.
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Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) will not only emerge victorious in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections but also the next president and prime minister of AJK will be from his party. He was talking to party workers and various delegations from AJK at the Governor House. Sarwar said the Indian foreign minister’s recent statement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is a vindication of Pakistan’s stance. He said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s terrorism has been laid bare all over the world by the PTI government. Discussing the opposition, he said their plan to mislead the people in AJK will result in failure and PTI will easily win the elections there. He added that the political parties that have repeatedly come to power in AJK have not even provided basic services like health and education to the people. The Punjab governor said that the opposition has started making noises about the AJK elections even before July 25 because they can see a clear defeat. Sarwar said that the people of Azad Kashmir are not ready to support the opposition, and urged the opponents of PTI to reconsider their policies of criticising the government. He said Prime Minister Imran Khan is the ambassador of the Kashmiri people and that time is not far when people of Indian occupied Kashmir will attain freedom. He said led by PM Khan the current government is fighting against the state terrorism perpetrated by India in occupied Kashmir. Sarwar said the prime minister has raised the Kashmir Issue at every major international forum, adding that if the Western media is exposing Modi’s state terrorism today, it is thanks to Khan’s struggle. Replying to a question, Sarwar said that the people have given a mandate to the PTI till 2023 and the ruling government will complete its constitutional term.


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ISLAMABAD:(APS)Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that state elements are making plans against Pakistan.
Speaking at the police Darbar in Islamabad he said that enemy are making plans against Pakistan,according to intelligence reports.
Chaudhry Nisar said that there are to fatal threats Pakistan,Our enemy have fled, but was not finished.
He said that operation Zerb e Hazb has improved.The fight is not over yet against terrorism.
On this occasion he said that Islamabad police will be made to the model police and will be given incentives on good performance over the entire country.


Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Jan. 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Saturday that the people of valley were the worst victims of the hostility between the two neighbouring countries India and Pakistan.
"Distraught to hear about three more people being caught in the crossfire on the border. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are the worst victims of the hostility between the two neighbouring countries. I pray that the hostility on the borders ends soon," the chief minister said.
The Pakistan Rangers again resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in the R.S. Pura and Akhnoor sectors.
On Friday, at least 11 civilians were injured across Jammu and Kashmir in the firing from across the border. (ANI)


THE court will not entertain anymore delays.
This was the clear message given to lawyers involved in a High Court trial where five men are charged with gang rape.
The trial which was to start yesterday will instead start today as the State told the court that the police officers for the voir dire had not met with the prosecutor.
The court was informed by the prosecutor that she would need to be briefed by the police involved in the voir dire.
Defence counsel for fourth accused, Akuila Naco told the court that he was aware of the predicament faced by the prosecutor. He said he had always maintained that the trial would need more than the two weeks because there were five accused.
Mr Naco said there was a judicial conference during the trial and the defence didn't want the matter to be a part-heard so the only step to take would be to vacate the trial date.
Justice Prabaharan Kumararatnam said the court would sit on Saturdays and until late on the weekdays to ensure that the trial finished within the set time.
He said the matter was a 2012 case and the court didn't want anymore postponements.


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The unusual winter weather, accented by wind, rain and blowing snow, that hit the region over the weekend took its toll and was especially hard on people, wildlife, and mechanical equipment.
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Kathmandu, Sep 6 : Nepal's Prime Minister Prachanda has warned that the country will head towards grave crisis if the new government fails, or is brought down prematurely.
Nepalnews quoted Prachanda as saying that conspiracy to topple the government is already being hatched. The failure of the government will shatter the aspirations of the people, and such a general frustration will lead the nation to grave crisis."
Prachanda said that he was determined to fulfill the promises he had made to the people.
He also urged all, including the media fraternity, to help the government in achieving its three primary goals - bringing the peace process to a logical end, writing a new Constitution and bring about economic prosperity.
Earlier Prachanda said that the government was committed to bring the peace process to a logical conclusion within six months, draft new Constitution in two years and then concentrate on economic development.
"The new constitution will be a document against feudalism," he added.
Prachanda said the Maoists Government was committed to make efforts to spur economic growth and stressed that there was need for equal private and public sector involvement in economic development.


Police have launched investigations into the brutal assault and abuse of a woman by some seemingly drunken men in a video that has gone viral on social media.
Police Acting Spokesperson Ray Hamoonga has told QTV says appropriate action will be taken against the men involved in the brutal beating.
Mr. Hamoonga says Police have so far located the victim, and that this will help in bringing the culprits to book.
He adds that it has also been established that the incident happened on 20th June, 2016.
Mr. Hamoonga has since called on women organizations to help sensitize women on their rights.
And Mr. Hamoonga has refuted reports that the woman question is admitted to Levy Mwanawasa General Hospital.
He says police officers have been to the hospital and established that the woman who is admitted to the hospital is a different person.


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Kuwait’s Gulf Investment House to register 4 companies on Tadawul, ADX by 2024
(MENAFN) Kuwait-listed Gulf Investment House, one of the top financers in real estate assets, aims the register of four companies on the Saudi Share Exchange as well as Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange by 2024, its chairman informed CNBC Arabia.
The register involves firms with a funds of nearly 15 million Kuwaiti dinars (USD48 million) and 50 million Kuwaiti dinars (nearly USD161 million).
Abdulaziz Alsanad stated that while worldwide markets are dealing with challenging circumstances, this is going to completely upset the region's markets, as it is going to be a target for foreign firms, not just regional firms.
The first and highest advantage that GIH is attempting to accomplish by expanding its listing in additional markets is that the firm is going to be capable of creating more prospects for investors in the firm, in addition to its subsidiaries and associates.
This is going to surge the stockholder share value along with the firm’s value as well, the chairman noted.
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Forty-three percent of Americans are more likely to vote for President Barack Obama in the wake of the Democratic National Convention — slightly more than those who were moved to vote for Mitt Romney after the Republican National Convention — while Obama’s speech also received higher marks than Romney’s, according to a new poll released Monday by Gallup.
Forty percent said they were more likely to vote for the GOP ticket of Romney and Paul Ryan after the RNC. Thirty-eight percent said the DNC made them less likely to vote for the president, while 20 percent said the convention made no difference on their vote.
Obama’s Thursday night speech earned a rating of either “excellent” or “good” by 43 percent of respondents, compared with 38 percent who said the same of Romney’s nomination address — the lowest rating given to a nominee’s convention speech since Gallup started tracking it in 1996.
Neither candidate came close to matching the public’s favorable response to former President Bill Clinton’s speech on Wednesday night at the DNC. Fifty-six percent rated Clinton’s speech — in which he formally nominated Obama for a second term — as “good” or “excellent.”


Toronto: One person was taken to a hospital after being shot near Scarlett Road and Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto police were called into the area after reporting that someone had been shot.
The police found a person injured in the incident with a gunshot wound and several bullet shells were also found at the spot.
Police initially said the man was seriously injured but later police said he was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Investigators said two vehicles were involved in the incident. Efforts are also being made to ascertain whether one moving vehicle was attacked from another moving vehicle.
The matter is being investigated by the police.


Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja Group, is aiming to cross 35 per cent market share in India's commercial vehicle market, a top company official said. "Last year, our market share was around 33 per cent and we are targetting to cross 35 per cent in the current fiscal," the company's President (Global Trucks) Anuj Kathuria said here. He said the second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer is focusing on northern and eastern market to gain the two per cent market share. Kathuria said there was a slowdown in sales in the commercial vehicles market in India in the April-June quarter as the demand came down in the last quarter by 30 per cent as compared with the corresponding quarter last year. "The slowdown was due to transition to BS-IV but we have gained the market share from 29 per cent to 32 per cent," Kathuria said.


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UNICEF Statement on the abduction of Ethiopian Children
(MENAFNEditorial) UNICEF Statement on the abduction of Ethiopian Children NEW YORK United States of America April 19 2016/APO (African Press Organization)/ --
UNICEF condemns in the strongest possible terms the abduction on Friday of some 100 children in western Ethiopia during a brutal attack on their community by armed assailants allegedly cattle raiders from South Sudan. Unverified reports indicate that children are also among the dead and wounded.
Our staff are assessing the situation of children affected by this horrific act of unbridled violence and stand ready to support the community.
Any attack on children for whatever reason and in any context is a violation of human rights and an assault on our common humanity. As the Ethiopian government works to obtain the release of these children UNICEF joins in calling for their swift and unconditional release to their families.
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District 206 enrollment continues climb
Alexandria School District 206 released its official enrollment count and, as of October 1, there are 3,951 students enrolled.
District officials say it’s 43 more students than last year and it’s right on target with their projections.
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New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said patriotic Ladakhis are raising their voice against Chinese intrusion and asked the government to listen to them, asserting that ignoring their warning will cost India dearly.
Gandhi also shared a media report which showed some Ladakhis alleging that the Chinese have been occupying Indian territory in Ladakh.
“Patriotic Ladakhis are raising their voice against Chinese intrusion. They are screaming a warning. Ignoring their warning will cost India dearly,” the former Congress president tweeted.
“For India’s sake, please listen to them,” he said.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also said countless residents of Ladakh who love their motherland are saying that China is occupying their land.
It is expected that in order to protect the motherland, the government will listen to the sentiments of the people of Ladakh and that of the entire India and will act, she said in a tweet in Hindi.
She also tagged a video of a person from Ladakh saying that China has been occupying Indian territory and its actions have increased in the last two months.
The Congress has been attacking the government over the Sino-India standoff in eastern Ladakh.


The boy, whose name has not been released, was taken to hospital where he later died.
A second teenager also sustained minor injuries in the attack.
Police said the two boys were assaulted on 18th Avenue by a group of other teens at around 2:30 a.m. PT.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been notified, police said, and will likely take over the investigation.
Police said weapons were involved in the assault, but released no further information.
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The French government is being sacked after it took €5 million in cuts from the public purse, an official said on Tuesday.
The government’s budget for 2015-16 was estimated at €20.8bn, with €5.7bn of that going to the environment and €5bn of it going to social programmes.
In a statement on its website, the government said that it had taken the cuts in a bid to “protect the environment, support public services and public health”.
“The cut to public funds was necessary in order to balance the budget.
It is not a reflection of the economic situation of the country,” it said.
The cut was announced last month in the wake of a record-breaking €10.5bn in cuts announced by President Emmanuel Macron last month.
The Paris-based environment ministry said the cuts were “a blow to France’s competitiveness in the global economy and a significant step towards undermining France’s global position”.
“A reduction of €5 billion to the budget, which will be used to reduce subsidies, is a significant blow to the economy and will seriously damage the environment,” it added.
Environment minister Emmanuelle Perrin said that the government had put the cuts into place in a way that was “necessary to ensure the sustainability of the budget”.
She said that this had resulted in a reduction in public spending on science and research, which she said was a “major step forward”.
“We are very grateful to the government for this,” she said.
“This is an important step to increase public spending, to support the economy, and to increase social security.”
Perrin said the government was taking steps to ensure that the budget “continues to be financed by tax and the state’s share of the overall budget”.
“This means that we are not going to have to spend more than we take in.”
We will keep the deficit under control,” she added.
The country’s top environmentalist, Joël Ruppé, said that a reduction of the amount the government took from the budget could lead to an “economic and social catastrophe”.”
It’s a step towards the collapse of France,” he told the Radio 1 programme The End.”
The whole economy of France is in the tank, the whole economy is in crisis, the economy is on the verge of bankruptcy.
“The French government was one of the countries most vocal opponents of the Paris climate deal, which aims to limit global warming by cutting carbon emissions.


In last over two decades, an amalgam of 30 trade bodies in the Valley on Wednesday said that Kashmir has witnessed 3000 days of lockdown, thus simultaneously deteriorated the situation of business community here, which they claim are struggling to survive amid the prevalent situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
However, the traders also stated that the special package of Rs 20, 000 Crore announced by the government has been announced for the people excluding the business community of Kashmir.
Over 30 trade bodies addressed the joint presser today at SKICC.
Sheikh Ashiq, president of KCCI said that the traders who have suffered in past several decades in Kashmir demand measures for the revival of their respective businesses. “The only aim to hold a joint presser today is to raise our voice for the business fraternity across the Valley who have suffered huge losses due to the time to time situation witnessed here,” he said.
“In particular, our businesses are suffering from last ten months and we have never come out of the lockdown. Though, we have met the Union Home Minister and Union Finance minister and MoS PMO regarding the losses faced by the traders. We have brought into their notice about the challenges being faced by the business community in Kashmir,” he said, adding that they were expecting a good result from the meetings but the COIVD situation that occur following the meetings spoiled it all.
He said that the situation of business has got further deteriorated after the COVID pandemic in Jammu and Kashmir. (KNO)


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(MENAFN- IANS) Agra, Dec 11 (IANS) A group of five women were made to apologise for performing yoga on the red sandstone platform of the Taj Mahal and also for making a video of the same in violation of rules.
The incident took place on Sunday.
While four women performed 'surya namaskar' on the platform, the fifth was making the video.
“We came to know about the yoga being performed on red sandstone platform on Sunday by a group of women, four of them from Agra and one from Aligarh,” said Prince Vajpayee, senior assistant conservator at Taj Mahal for Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Agra office.
“On being questioned, these five women expressed ignorance about the restriction over such activities related to campaigning and promotion. We took a written apology from them and allowed them to go,” he said.
When contacted, superintending archaeologist for Agra Circle of ASI Raj Kumar Patel said it seemed the women were preparing a reel for social media.
However, there was no information if they were professional influencers or YouTubers, he said.
This comes close on the heels of an incident a day earlier in which a man was seen performing“sheershasan” (headstand) on the white marble platform around the main mausoleum of the Taj Mahal.
A video of the incident had gone viral.
Expressing concern over such rule violations, president of Approved Guides Welfare Association Deepak Daan while stressing on need for CISF being more vigilant, said it was the responsibility of everyone to check such incidents .
He asked guides of the association to make videos and inform ASI of CISF officials if they came across such incidents.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BAGHDAD, Sept 20 (KUNA)--The Kuwait Society for Relief has started revamping July 30th Medical Center in the Northern Iraqi city of Mosul in collaboration with the United Iraqi Medical Society for Relief and Development (UIMS).
In statements to KUNA, UIMS Chairman Dr. Ahmad Al-Hetti said that the renovation is being carried out as a part of the "Kuwait by Your Side" relief campaign under the supervision of the Iraqi Premier's Office and Kuwait's Embassy in Iraq.
He added that the July 30th Medical Center serves residents of seven districts of the war-ravaged city.
The move comes only five days after the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED)'s announcement of USD 100 million-worth grant to finance health projects in Iraq cities affected by the war on the so-called Islamic State (IS) group. (end) ahh.ibi
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The interest in Azerbaijani-made urea fertiliser is gradually
increasing around the world, Azernews reports.
After Brazil, Turkiye, Moldovia, Bulgaria, and India, Pakistan
is holding negotiations on purchasing urea fertiliser produced in
Azerbaijan. Pakistani local media circulate the news that the
country is facing a shortage of 200,000 metric tonnes of urea
fertiliser due to the closure of local fertilizer-producing plants.
Besides, the wheat sowing season increases the demand for urea
Pakistani local media read that for this purpose, the Ministry
of Industries and Production holds negotiations with Azerbaijan,
China, and Russia.
It is worth noting that since the price of natural gas increased
due to the Ukrainian war, many urea producers closed their plants.
It is not profitable for them to manufacture the fertiliser.
Russia, Canada, and China are the top three urea exporters in the
To recall, Azerbaijan commenced producing urea fertiliser in
2019. Sumgayit Carbomid Plant is the only producer in the country
with a capacity of 650–660 thousand tonnes. About 70 percent of the
production volume is intended for export.
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Sub-council has applauded the work done by the Oranje-Kloof Green Point City Improvement District during lockdown.The City Improvement District (CID) teams have done tremendous work while dealing with difficult situations on the ground during lockdown.
This was heard at the Sub-council 16 meeting on Monday March 15 where CIDs from different areas within Sub-council 16 presented their annual reports.
CEO of the Oranje-Kloof and Green Point City Improvement District, Marc Truss, told the sub-council that the past year had been tough and and that they had had to manage the expectations of their property owners in a very different light.
He said even during the hard lockdown they had continued to serve the community but had also had to deal with issues that hadn’t previously been ’’part of the equation”.
“It’s been a tough year and it was definitely not business as usual,” he said.
Sub-council 16 chairman, Matthew Kempthorne, said the service provided by the CIDs during the hard lockdown had made a huge difference.
“They have been handling difficult situations during a difficult time, interacting with people on the ground and one could see the difference when driving in areas with CIDs,” he said.
Ward 77 councillor Brandon Golding said the communities had seen growth in the number of people living on the streets. “But had it not been for the CIDs, we would have seen more than what we’re seeing now,” he noted.


"Gallup asked those who perceive political bias in the news media to say which party the news media favors," a press release explaining the poll stated. "Almost two-thirds (64 percent) of those who believe the media favors a political party say it is the Democratic Party. Only about a third as many (22 percent) believe the media favors Republicans."
When Gallup last asked this question in February 2003, Americans were evenly divided on whether the media favoured one political party.
In addition, 65 percent said that news organizations are often wrong in their reporting, the release explained.


ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the government will make Pakistan energy self-sufficient country by 2018.
He was addressing the concluding ceremony of China Pakistan Economic Corridor Conference and Expo in Islamabad this evening.
He said that the government has started a number of power projects across the country utilizing all resources including hydel, coal and wind to cater the energy needs. He said the CPEC energy projects will boost this initiative and Pakistan will be able to able to export electricity to the neighbouring countries.
The Finance Minister said that Pakistan is an attractive country for investment. He said Pakistan has great potential of growth and excellent future. He said during the last three years great achievements have been made in the economy of the country.
He said Pakistan will jump to 18th from 40th biggest economy of the world by 2050. He said Pakistan’s Stock Exchange is declared as Asian Tiger stock market of the region. He said the foreign exchange reserves are highest in the history of the country.
Ishaq Dar said we have focused on the education and social services sector development. He said the CPEC has great contribution in the development of the country. He said along with CPEC the government is also focusing on other mega projects like TAPI and CASA-1000.
The Finance Minister said the government is also focusing on the development of water reservoirs to meet the future water demands of the country besides generating electricity.
He said negotiation is also underway for connectivity of Afghanistan with CPEC. He said the CPEC will act as a game changer in the region.
He said when the government took over; it has to address four-Es including energy, economy, education and extremism. He said that due to the government’s prudent policies all these areas have been addressed considerably.
The Finance Minister said that due to improving law and order situation in the country, highest number of tourist are visiting Pakistan for the last two years. He said that situation will improve further in future.


BJP senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu has said that the central government had failed in fulfilling its promise of creating the Telangana state.
Talking to the media after the Parliamentary party meeting of BJP here, he said his party would accost the government on the Telangana issue in the ensuing parliament sessions. Referring to reports that MIM has placed 41 demands before the AP government for continuing its support, Venkaiah has demanded that the government should disclose those demands and the stand taken by it on them. He has also demanded an explanation by the Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on the statement of the MIM that it was the Chief Minister himself who had proposed to give land of Mahaveer hospital to it. He said if this was true, the decision was for the welfare of the MIM and not that of the minorities. He has also demanded a clarification on reports that the ACB which probed into the liquor scam in AP has given a clean chit to Congress leaders.(NSS)


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Dec. 3 (Petra) -- Health minister, Mahmoud Shayab, and international health officials discussed in Geneva a number of issues pertaining to health and medical services Jordan provides Syrian refugees, Health ministry spokesman, Hatem El Azruei said Sunday.
El Azruei said minister Shayab met with Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom, WHO's Assistant Director-General for Special Initiatives, Ranieri Guerra, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer and the ICRC's Head of Health, Esperanza Martinez.
The meeting, according to El Azruei, discussed a number of issues related to Jordan's health sector and its needs, especially with regards to the Syrian refugee crisis.
He added that the meeting also tackled these organizations' support to the Kingdom in the fields of technical support, human resources, training, strategic planning, mental health, bacterial resistance to antibiotics, tobacco control and smoking.
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Anantapur: Pradesh Congress Committee president N. Raghuveera Reddy on Saturday said that the Telugu Desam government launched smart pulse survey only to cut the number of beneficiaries of various government welfare schemes. Talking to mediapersons at Nilakantapuram in Madakasira mandal, the PCC chief said that the people particularly poor and middle class would meet out injustice with the survey.
Stating that the Congress would oppose the survey, Mr Raghuveera Reddy said that the government has already scrapped one crore ration cards and pensions for 12 lakh beneficiaries. He said that the government had taken the empowerment survey only to reduce the welfare benefits promised during election manifesto. Stating the government has already in possession of Adhaar linked particulars, he asked as to what purpose the government has taken up the survey.
The PCC chief said that lot of public money is being wasted on foreign tours of Prime Minister and Chief Minister in the name of attracting investments. He said that a large number of investors and entrepreneurs are ready to set up units in the state if the government encourages and give incentives to them. He pointed out that the entrepreneurs are feeling insecurity about their investments in the state.
Though Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has completed two years tenure, the state has did not progressed on many aspects. The ministers are wasting time instead of focussing on the public issues, the PCC chief said. He demanded Naidu to fulfil all promises given to Rayalaseema during the election period. He also asked Naidu to bring pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the NDC meeting to get special state status to AP....


Elephants have invaded Ipongo area in Chief Chitanda’s Chiefdom in Chibombo District destroying maize crops on some fields.
Chibombo District Commissioner Barnabas Musopelo has told ZANIS that Ipongo residents have reported to him the presence of eight elephants in their area.
Mr. Musopelo says the communities invaded by the elephants are those near Lukanga Swamp.
He says the elephants were first seen four days ago by the residents who reported the case to him.
Mr. Musopelo said he has since asked the National Parks and Wildlife to immediately crop the elephants before more crops are damaged.
He said wildlife officers are today expected in the affected areas of Ipongo to crop the elephants.
Mr. Musopelo has since appealed to community members in the affected areas not to panic as the situation is being addressed.


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KARACHI, Aug 29 (DNA): Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has vowed to reinstate the employees sacked by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
The PPP will approach the court against the federal government for getting the sacked staff reinstated, Bilawal said while addressing a public gathering in the Khairpur district of Sindh.
He said the incompetent and illegal government of Imran Khan had been imposed on the country and it robbed the people of their just rights. But, he said the PPP stands by the people and it will continue its campaign to protect public rights.
Bilawal said Imran Khan’s government has ruined the national economy. He said, Imran Khan initially vowed to give 10 million jobs to the people but after coming in power, he just made 16,000 people jobless. He announced the PPP after coming to power undo the PTI act of making the people jobless.
The PPP chairman said Imran Khan promised to build five million houses for the poor and the homeless but he (the PM) did not keep his word. He said his party would not allow anyone to snatch people’s rights. Bilawal said the federal government has been adding to Sindh’s water woes and blamed the mess on Irsa.
He renewed his resolve to continue the campaign for due water share. Bilawal urged the PPP workers to come out of their houses for struggling against the federal government.
A large number of people participated in the public meeting and workers chanted slogans in favour of their leadership and the party.


Palestine voices worry for new B.1.1.529 virus
(MENAFN) When Israel recorded its first case, Palestine voiced worries over the expansion of the new coronavirus variant named B.1.1.529 or Omicron.
Kamal al-Shakhra, a spokesperson of the ministry announced the Palestinian Health Ministry is going to suggest that the administration experts increase measures at crossing points and frontiers as a cautionary restriction.
Al-Shakhra added "the danger of the new variant lies in the rapid spread" and that the ministry of health and its workers "are ready to take the necessary measures to confront the new variant."
He went on to state that the health ministry and worried experts recognized the parts in the West Bank admired by foreign tourists, particularly the cities of Bethlehem and Jericho, since Christmas is coming.
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New Delhi: Dec 13, 2010
Appreciating the country's commitment towards universalising health coverage for the people, health economist Robert Yates has said the country needs to increase its public spending on health either by health insurance schemes or taxation. “The entire exercise of constituting a high-level expert group on universal health coverage that India has undertaken has been done at an appropriate time when the economy is growing and the country is getting wealthier as a whole. It now needs to think on how to utilise its resources to provide universal healthcare to its people, and the message is strong and clear that public spending on health has to increase,” he told The Hindu during an interaction.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 30. Rail freight
transport between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan totaled 950,000 tons
(growth of eight times) from January through October 2022, out of
which transit traffic made up 96 percent, ADY Express LLC, a
subsidiary of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC, told trend .
'Modern geopolitical realities end up changing the logistics map
in Eurasia and the cargo flow direction. The Central Asian
countries have already started to use the transit potential offered
by Azerbaijan to enter world markets. Large cargo owners and
logistics companies from the mentioned countries are choosing
Azerbaijan as a transit route,' the company said.
Cargo transportation in the Kazakhstan direction grew eight
times, from 125,000 to 950,000 tons.
'This figure is projected to rise by 9-10 times by the end of
2022,' the company noted.
Freight movement from Kazakhstan is carried out along two routes
– through the Caspian Sea and the Samur-Yalama border crossing.
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Education Minister Anthony Garcia said that he was unwilling to comment on utterances that were made by the former EFCL Chairman.
However he indicated that he has confidence in the new Chairman and his abilities.
He said that there are several challenges still facing the EFCL, one of which is the lack of finances.
Mr. Garcia also said that a number of schools are in dire need of repairs.
He revealed that there are schools suffering from sewer issues but he said in some cases it’s a matter of sabotage.
The Education Minister lamented the fact that someone would intentionally sabotage a learning institution, preventing children from accessing free education.


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Fawad Chaudhry has said that Imran Khan will unveil the next strategy on June 3 after reaching Islamabad during PTI long march, ARY News reported on Monday.
Fawad Chaudhry, while addressing a press conference today, said that Imran Khan will depart for Islamabad while leading a massive rally on May 25.
The PTI leader said that the federal government should take every step carefully. He said that the call for Islamabad’s long march is for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab province, whereas, it will also be attended by the people from Sukkur, Larkana and Karachi.
He said that a big rally is expected to join the Islamabad marchers from Karachi, whereas, Quetta and Hyderabad rallies will also be part of the long march.
He said that the economic crisis could not be ended until the resolution of the political crisis.
Fawad criticised that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari departed for Switzerland just after the United States (US) visit, whereas, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid four foreign visits during 35 days.
He censured that swimming and gymnasium are being constructed in the PM House and more than five residences were declared the camp offices. “Indictment in different cases is being deferred as the rulers are busy in foreign visits and meetings.”
Fawad said that the PTI leadership held three meetings in Peshawar today and decided to hold Haqeeqi Azadi March at any cost.
The institutions have decided to stay away from politics and let the political parties settle their issues.
He said that the interior minister has a criminal background and Rana Sanaullah announced to stop the PTI marchers. It is being said that 700 leaders and PTI activists will be arrested and cases will be filed against social media activists by the federal government, he added.
He censured that fake cases were lodged against journalists Arshad Sharif, Sabir Shakir and Sami Abraham and the owners of ARY News and other channels have been threatened to change their policies.
He said that the administration could not stop the huge crowd of nationals in Islamabad. He expressed hopes that the administration will not agree to follow the orders of violence from the government.
Fawad assured the PTI long march will be peaceful and the government must refrain from violence to stop the marchers.


New Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has reiterated his persistent appeal for a dialogue between India and Pakistan.
Speaking at an event in Delhi the other day, Abdullah said that India will never see peace until and unless it doesn’t have a better relationship with neighbouring country Pakistan.
The former Jammu and Kashmir CM stated that due to these tensions, the Muslim community in India is suffering.
“Unless we have a better relationship with Pakistan we will never see peace in India…We will never see Muslims coming up because Muslims are supposed to be traitors. We are not traitors, we are Indians, as good as anyone else and much better than them in many times. But the tensions between these two neighbours have really destroyed Muslims in a larger number,” Abdullah said.
Abdullah has time and again pressed for peace talks between India and Pakistan to defuse the simmering tension between the two countries.
The NC chief had last month said that India can use G20 presidency to engage Pakistan to address the Kashmir issue. He also said that his party never sided with Pakistan and always stood rock-solid with India.
Earlier, Abdullah had said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are the primary victims of confrontation between India and Pakistan and wondered how long the two countries will remain in a state of “animosity” and “hostility”.
“How long shall we remain in the state of animosity and hostility? There is no substitute for peace, and both India and Pakistan understand that wars cannot solve political issues,” he said, PTI reported. He further said that the two countries should resolve political issues amicably and through a meaningful and credible political process.


PM congratulates Egyptian counterpart on holding presidential election
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Apr.3 (Petra) -- Prime Minister, Hani Mulki, congratulated his Egyptian counterpart, Sharif Ismail, on holding the presidential election as well as the re-election of Abdul Fattah al Sisi as Egypt's President.
In a letter to the Egyptian Prime Minister, Mulki said these elections constituted a key milestone on the path of enhancing democracy, adding that they also reflected the will and determination of the Egyptian people to continue the march of development.
The prime minister also voiced Jordan's keenness to enhance Jordanian-Egyptian ties to serve the interests of the Arab nation.
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Denmark will open an embassy in Georgia, with the opening of the
diplomatic representation revealed by Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod
following a meeting with his Georgian counterpart Ilia
Darchiashvili, Trend reports citing Agenda.ge .
Kofod stressed the work for“stability and democracy in eastern
front states” was“more important than ever,” in his announcement
of the decision.
Darchiashvili noted the Georgian Government valued the country
being high on Denmark's foreign policy agenda.
The top Georgian diplomat welcomed the decision to launch the
Danish embassy, which he said represented“another demonstration of
our excellent relations and Denmark's unwavering support.”
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PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that our party stands hand in hand with the government.
He said this during a meeting with former President Asif Ali Zardari, who was accompanied by other leaders including Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Tariq Bashir Cheema.
On this occasion, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said that PML-Q is fulfilling its promise and will continue to do so.
Furthermore, Asif Ali Zardari said that the federal government stands with the PML-Q and the PML-Q stands with the national government.
He said that both the federal ministers of PML-Q are an important part of our government while Chaudhry Shujaat is an asset of politics.


SRINAGAR: Senior National Conference leader Ali Mohammad Sagar today said that government failed to maintain peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
While talking to Press trust of Kashmir Ali Mohammad Sagar asks India and Pakistan to uphold the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) as innocent lives were being lost to border skirmishes, he said.
He said that this is too much. “We want there should be peace on the border and the LoC”, he added. He said that army is doing something else and government is doing something else. He said that Mehbooba Mufti should now accept that she failed to protect people of Jammu and Kashmir.
He further added that the PDP-BJP government has failed to protect the lives and properties of those living along the international border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC). (PTK)


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The overall combat losses the Russian invasion forces have suffered since invading Ukraine on February 24 now amount to 207,030 (killed in action). This includes 430 forces eliminated in the past day alone, says the general staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces, Ukrinform reports. Read also: war update: ukraine's air force engaged enemy clusters 15 times
Also, Ukraine's defense forces destroyed 3,801 Russian tanks (+4 in the past day), 7,467 (+11) armored fighting vehicles, 3,435 (+10) artillery systems, 575 (+1) MLR systems, 331 (+2) anti-aircraft warfare systems, 313 (+0) warplanes, 298 (+0) helicopters, 3,054 (+61) operational and tactical-level UAVs, 1,056 (+0) cruise missiles, 18 (+0) warships/cutters, 6,207 (+15) trucks and fuel tankers, and 453 (+2) units of specialized equipment.
Incoming report on enemy casualties are being verified.
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US, Jordan sign USD1.5b third loan
(MENAFN) The United States granted Jordan a loan of about USD1.5 billion to help the Kingdom in sustaining its solidity, safety, and economic progress, a statement said, Kuwait News Agency reported.
The loan will further assure that the Kingdom will be more capable of providing necessary services to its people while hosting about 630,000 registered refugees, according to a statements issued by the UN.
Jordan previously issued sovereign bonds worth USD1.25 billion in 2013 and USD1 billion in 2014 with US Government guarantees.
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(MENAFN) On Thursday, Oct. 14 al-Jadeed local TV channel said in a report that a minimum of two people lost their lives and several others were wounded in gunfire in the Lebanese capital Beirut.
The shooting took place in a planned demonstration by supporters of Hezbollah and Amal Movement against Judge Tarek Bitar who is probing the case of Beirut port blasts.
Hezbollah and Amal Movement kicked off the demonstrations in reaction to an arrest warrant issued on Tuesday by Bitar against Lebanon’s parliament member Ali Hassan Khalil after he didn’t show up to a questioning session.
The Lebanese army declared that it is searching the Tayouneh area close to Justice Palace to capture the shooters.
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Kwara State Government says it has recorded five new COVID-19 infections, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the state to 1,009.
Chief Press Secretary to the state governor and Spokesman for the state Technical Committee on COVID-19, Mr. Rafiu Ajakaye said this in a statement on Friday in Ilorin.
He said that 799 COVID-19 patients were treated and discharged, while 26 deaths were recorded in the state.
“As at Thursday 8:30 p.m., the number of active cases was 184, while the number of pending tests was 21,” Ajakaye said.
He added that the pandemic has spread to 12 out of the 16 Local Government Areas of the state.
Ajakaye urged the people to follow all the COVID-19 protocols to contain the spread of the deadly virus.


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WINCHESTER — Now that it has tallied its totals from 2012, Frederick County has officially broken its record for the amount of materials recycled in a single year.
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Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of
understanding in the field of information security. The document
was signed within the framework of a visit to Kazakhstan by a
delegation headed by Samir Rasulov, head of the e-security service
under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, Azernews reports.
The memorandum is aimed at increasing the level of cooperation
in the field of information security, especially in the issue of
responding to various incidents.
It was noted that through the development of cooperation and
mutual efforts, technical and human resources will be combined to
identify and eliminate the consequences of computer attacks.
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Exchange of fire resumed after almost nine days between government forces and militants in the Daddal village of Sunderbani in Rajouri district on Thursday.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a cordon and search operation was going on in the area for the last nine days near the Line of Control.
He said that on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday last week exchange of fire took place during the operation, which later came to a halt.
The official said that, today the exchange of fire resumed and intermittent firing was going on between both sides.
“Senior officers of army and police have also rushed to the spot,” he said—(KNO)


Kathmandu, Aug 4: The new government has decided to implement the decisions of the previous government made in favour of the martyrs and disappeared.
The first meeting of the Council of Ministers Thursday held after the formation of the new government agreed to implement the KP Sharma Oli-led government decision to provide grants to the families of those who attained martyrdom during the decade long conflict in the country, people’s movement and the Madhes movements, of the disappeared and to those left injured.
Likewise, the meeting agreed to provide the families of those killed in the recent floods and landslides with monetary aid of Rs 100,000 each, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Krishna Bahadur Mahara.
The meeting extended emotional tribute to the victims of last year’s ‘Gorkha Earthquake’ and recent water-induced disasters and to the political movements’ martyrs.
Moreover, the meeting thanked Legislature- Parliament, political parties and lawmakers for their support in forming the new government.
Mahara appointed government spokesperson
The cabinet has given the responsibility of the government spokesperson to Minister Mahara for the time being.
According to Mahara, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China’s Premier Li Keqiang and the US government sent congratulatory messages to new Prime Minister Dahal on his election as the new Prime Minister of Nepal.
A letter by the Indian Prime Minister inviting Prime Minister Dahal for India visit has also been received, he said. RSS


On Monday, the B.C. government announced the extension of provincial health orders for another five weeks, including the ban on indoor dining.
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce believes local businesses will be paying the price.
“Over the last year, businesses have worked hard to establish enhanced safety protocols to keep their employees and customers safe,” Kelowna Chamber of Commerce staff wrote in a release.
“Shouldering that responsibility for a further five weeks to help curb transmission will come at a further cost to business that will need to be addressed.”
The chamber says staff will continue to work with provincial and federal partners to advocate for its members and businesses, to ensure they will have what they need to navigate through the next five weeks.
“With vaccinations in other nations racing ahead, it’s regrettable to see the continued high number of cases across our province forcing more restrictions on businesses through the May long weekend,” said chamber president Jeffrey Robinson.
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is urging everyone to adhere to the new and extended pandemic restrictions so that transmission is curbed and businesses can reopen and stay open.


The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has said a lockdown will be decided by the behaviour of Nigerians to protocols outlined to curb the spread of COVID-19.
This was disclosed by the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, while speaking during television programme on Tuesday.
He said: “A lockdown is not going to be decided by the PTF but it is going to be decided by the behaviour of the public when it comes to these rules. We have countries abroad that have very strict non-pharmaceutical intervention measures and everybody follows it. The flights are coming in, schools are open, churches are open and they don’t have Covid problem because everybody observes the rules.
“We definitely don’t want a lockdown and because we don’t want to lockdown, we need to make sure we do everything we can to prevent ourselves from reaching that state where the government will have to take action.”


ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – President Mamnoon Hussain has said that the government led by Prime
Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif with a view to lessen the volume of foreign loans and debts has decided not to take loans from IMF in future.
Talking to notables and tribal elders from Balochistan on Friday, President said that the present government was focussing on making Pakistan economically strong and financially empowered
The foreign debt of US $ 10 billion out of total US $ 15 billion had been paid back.
Mamnoon Hussain went on to say that all economic indicators showing positive trends,
the present government owing to its prudent economic policies has put the national economy on the right track.
He said that the country’s foreign exchange reserves have risen to US $ 23 billion which indicates that Pakistan has become one of the emerging markets in the world and fast growing economy.
The President urged the people to reject the negative propaganda against the government and said the present government should be supported to continue its policies and programs to strengthen the country.
The tribal elders and notables appreciated the government for taking concrete steps for the implementation of China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Earlier, President Mamnoon Hussain was presented guard of honour by Balochistan Police on his arrival here at Governor House.
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Visakhapatnam: YSRC MLA Gudivada Amarnath said that officials have taken appropriate action against the GITAM deemed to be university for encroaching government lands and, brushing aside allegations from leaders of the opposition, added that this doesn't mean that the state government is being vindictive towards the TDP.
Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, the MLA said that GITAM, which belongs to the son-in-law of TDP MLA and film actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, has encroached upon 40 acres of government lands that are worth Rs 800 crore. He said that during TDP’s rule, Chandrababu Naidu gave away valuable lands in Visakhapatnam to his friends and family and among them was for GITAM. Later, it was revealed in a preliminary inquiry by the revenue officials that GITAM had encroached government lands and the officials took appropriate action.
“While the state government is responsible for safeguarding the lands and taking action against illegal encroachments, the opposition leaders are spreading false propaganda stating that the government is being vindictive. The previous government failed to take action on land encroachments in Visakhapatnam and didn’t make the SIT report public. But unlike the TDP government, Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has constituted an SIT to investigate the land scams in Visakhapatnam and will take action based on the report,” said MLA Amarnath.
He said that all those in the TDP politburo were highly corrupt and that the party had given its president post to Atchannaidu who was involved in the ESI scam. He alleged that only those who had taken over the encroached lands were being given posts in the TDP.
Speaking at the same press conference, Pendurthi MLA Adeep Raj said that the GITAM institute, which was named after Mahatma Gandhi, is now following Godse, by involving in illegal activities. He said that people are happy about valuable land being taken back by the government.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has reaffirmed previous warnings against turbulences in the Arabian Gulf until 11:00pm, Sunday.
An NCM statement cited fresh northwesterly wind up to 25 knots with wave heights between 5 to 7 feet, peaking up to 8 feet until Sunday evening.
The day in general, according to theNCM, is expected to be fair.
The NCM added that there will be light to moderate winds in general, freshening at times by afternoon, which may cause blowing dust over some exposed areas.
Strong winds will veer southeasterly to northeasterly, 20 - 38, reaching 48kph at times in the mountain areas during day time.
The temperature could hover between 35 to 42C over the coastal areas and between 41 to 47C in the internal areas.
Residents should prepare themselves as relative humidity could be between 60 to 90 per cent in the coastal areas and between 55 to 85 per cent in the internal areas.
Hot days ahead
Over the next two days, the weather will remain the same with moderate winds blowing dust over exposed areas. Sea will continue to be rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf.
(With inputs from Wam)
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Dubai's Buroj to build 4.8b Bosnia resort
Dubai-based developer Buroj Property Development said on Saturday it plans to invest ?4.3 billion ($4.8 bln) to build a luxury tourist resort near Sarajevo in what could be the biggest foreign investment of its kind in the Balkan country. Bosnia has seen an influx of tourists from the Middle East in recent years and a growing number of Middle Eastern buyers of properties attracted by the country's mountain landscape. "The initial investment in the project is worth around ?920 million while the total investment will amount to ?4.3 billion" over the next eight years Ismail Ahmed the company's manager told a news conference. The "Buroj Ozone" will stretch over an area of 1.3 million square metres and include thousands of housing units hotels and the largest shopping centre in Bosnia Ahmed said. It will be located in the municipality of Trnovo which lies below the Bjelasnica and Igman mountains. Ahmed said construction would begin in April or May next year pending a resolution of regulatory issues and necessary permits from the Trnovo municipality which will lease the land to Buroj Property Development for 99 years.
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Farmers urged to install drip irrigation system in their fields
Talking to Radio Pakistan Lahore correspondent, Spokesman of the department Najaf Abbas said that the government has started various projects to promote modern system of irrigation.
He said that the government is providing 60 percent subsidy on installation of the drip irrigation system however the farmers will spend remaining 40 percent.
He said that 80 percent subsidy is being given for running drip irrigation system on solar system.
He said that sprinkle irrigation system with solar system has been installed on an area of more than 1,500 acres in Punjab. APP/AFP


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New Delhi- The Centre on Tuesday said as many as 40 civilians were killed and 72 were injured in militancy-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir till this month in 2021.
Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai also said that a total of 348 security personnel and 195 civilians were killed in Jammu and Kashmir in last five years in militancy-related incidents.
In 2021, till November 15, altogether 40 civilians were killed and 72 others were injured, he said in a written reply to a question.
Rai said 40 civilians were killed in 2017, 39 each in 2018 and 2019 and 37 in 2020.
He said 80 security personnel were killed in 2017, 91 in 2018, 80 in 2019, 62 in 2020 and 35 in 2021 so far.
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Nembang stresses on consensus
NeHETAUDA:Constituent Assembly chairman Subas Nembang today said there was no alternative to consensus among the political parties to steer the country from the present political crisis.
Addressing a function organised here today, he also said that it would be a great challenge to write a new constitution within the stipulated time. "We will reach nowhere if we walk alone," he said, adding that it has nearly been a year that the Constituent Assembly first convened. He also informed that the first meeting of the CA held on May 28 last year had mandated the government to draft a new constitution within two years.
He, however, emphasised the need to draft the new constitution within the given time frame as per the people's aspiration. "Lack of consensus can't institutionalise the achievement we have made so far. But the political parties have been divided before fulfiling their major responsibility -- writing a new constitution," he said.


Football team has 20 letterwinners
The Pequot Lakes football team has 20 letterwinners from a squad that finished 2-6 in the Heart ‘O Lakes North Conference and 2-7 overall.
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Lebanon's Jreissati urges STL president to speed up trials
(MENAFN) Lebanese Justice Minister Salim Jreissati called on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) to accelerate its work in order to reach the truth about former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination, Al-Sharq Al-Awsat.
Jreissati met on Tuesday with the STL president, Ivana Hrdlickova, who was heading a judicial and administrative delegation from the tribunal.
According to available information, STL Prosecutor Norman Farrell filed a new indictment for the crimes against Georges Hawi, Marwan Hamadeh and Elias al-Murr. Farrell reportedly accused new Hezbollah officials, other than the five members of the party, who are being tried in absentia for the assassination of Hariri.
"Time is gold and the Tribunal has got to move forward; its harmonious work must prevail; which does not seem imminent," Jreissati said following the meeting.
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President Ilham Aliyev Approves Charter Of Azerbaijan National Academy Of Science
(MENAFN- AzerNews) President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree approving the "Charter of
the Azerbaijan National Academy of Science".
The "Charter of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Science",
adopted at the general meeting of the Azerbaijan National Academy
of Science, has been approved.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has been instructed to
resolve issues arising from this decree.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Secretary-General Jahangir Tareen has said that the Quaid-i-Azam Solar Park will prove another Nandipur scandal for the PML-N government on which Rs16 billion have been wasted.
Talking to reporters the other day, Tareen alleged that development funds allocated for the uplift of south Punjab had been diverted to Metro bus projects in Lahore and Islamabad.
He claimed that the government’s administrative machinery, bureaucracy and ministers were engaged in the canvassing for the PML-N candidate in the by-polls of NA-154 constituency.
He demanded the deployment of the army in and outside all polling stations in Lodhran as he said that the district police and the local administration were supporting the PML-N candidate.
Denying that he was a defaulter, Tareen said the allegations levelled against him in this respect by Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif were false and unfounded as he was an eligible candidate to contest by-polls from the NA seat in Lodhran.
He claimed that the PTI had rolled back the politics of “muk mukao” and the results of by-polls on Oct 11 would prove that the 2013 general elections had been rigged.
He said that instead of hiding behind courts PML-N should fight in the election arena.


Suspected militants attacked a CRPF party in Shopian, when it was returning from a polling station guarding polling staff on Thursday evening.
Sources said that the firing incident happened between Nagbal and Handew on Shopian Zainapora road resulted in injuries to some polling staff members.
Sources said that a local polling official was killed in the incident however, it was not confirmed officially.
Sources said that immediately, Army swung into action and cordoned off the area. They added that polling staff members in the area have been shifted to safer places and the operation against suspected militants was going on when the reports last came in.
Meanwhile, angry protesters attacked a CRPF vehicle in Mimendar area of the Shopian town when it was returning to the district headquarters.
Sources said that protesters pelted rocks on the vehicle and the attack was so severe that the driver lost its control over it and it turned turtle resulting in the injuries to many CRPF personnel