July 23, Colombo: Agriculture Minister of Sri Lanka Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena says the government has managed to uplift the agriculture sector in the country and that vegetable prices have declined in the past few weeks as a result.
Minister Abeywardena told Colombo Page that vegetable prices continue to decline and the government would have to intervene to maintain prices to prevent the farmers from suffering huge losses.
He added that the country was now self-sufficient in rice and that rice prices have also seen a decline. “A kilo of rice is now Rs. 40,” he said.
Abeywardena said that the government’s Api Wavamu Rata Nagamu programme aimed at uplifting the agriculture sector in the country and making it self-sufficient has been a success.
He said the Cabinet has granted approval to continue with the programme till 2013.
“The programme initially focused on paddy cultivation, but it would now be expanded to cover other agricultural crops as well,” Abeywardena observed.


Srinagar: Inspector general of Police, Kashmir, Munir Khan today said that the anti-militancy operation in south Kashmir’s Kund village is going on since 14, November.
Addressing a press conference here in Srinagar, Khan said that the operation is going on since Tuesday morning as there are inputs about the presence of three more militants in the area.
Khan told reporters that one of the arrested militants was injured during the gunfight and is under treatment in hospital. Khan identified the arrested militants as Atta Mohammad Malik, Shams ul Wiqar and Bilal Sheikh. He said that Atta was arrested in an injured state and is presently hospitalized.
Khan further said that Pakistan is using social media to recruit militants in Kashmir. Khan said, “Relentless social media campaign has been started by Pakistan to lure youth to join militancy.”


Oman- ISC Open TT: Manvi claims grand double
(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Talented Manvi Sarawanan clinched a grand double at the ISC Open Table Tennis Tournament on Sunday when she won the girls U13 and women's singles titles.
In the U13 final, Manvi beat Ishita Sharma 11-7, 11-3, 11-8, 11-6 while in the women's singles final, she rallied from two games down to edge past Aania Adap 6-11, 10-12, 11-8, 10-12, 13-11, 13-11, 12-10.
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Plans by the government to collect land and buildings tax, aimed at narrowing social disparities and enabling the state to collect more taxes, are postponed to an indefinite period because people are still suffering from the general economic slowdown in the country, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha reiterated Friday, March 13.
He told journalists that his government wanted to restructure the country’s tax system first, stressing that land and buildings tax is “tax for the future.”
However, the majority of people are still suffering from prevailing economic woes, therefore, the plan has to be delayed for a certain period and the government will now have to inform the people on how the government spends the tax money on developing the country.
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Tax money is part of government’s revenue and the collection is about 10 percent of the total, he said, adding that the government will adjust tax collection, especially from the rural area and the rural administrative organizations will be asked to be responsible.
If they could manage, it would save the state budget by as much as Bt260 billion annually.
Currently, tax collected from rural areas is more than Bt70 billion annually only and if the collection continues declining and the central government will have to support it, the revenue of the central government would fall and eventually affect its investment, said Gen Prayut.
He did not say how long the review on the tax system would take while stressing that tax collection in Thailand is now very low.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Turkish Air Force carried out a counterterrorism operation in northern Iraq, killing at least seven PKK terrorists, military announced Wednesday, Anadolu reported.
Turkish fighter jets targeted PKK terrorists during an air-supported, counter-terrorism operation in Hakurk region, the Turkish General Staff said in a statement.
The airstrike also destroyed an anti-aircraft weapons pit along with an ammunition depot.
Turkey's military carries out frequent air operations in northern Iraq against the PKK, which is listed as a terrorist organization also by the United States, and the European Union.
More than 1,200 people, including security personnel and civilians, have been killed since the PKK resumed its armed campaign against Turkey in July 2015.
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Kwara state government has confirmed another case of Lassa fever in the Ifelodun local government area of the state.
Speaking with withe reporters in Ilorin, the state capital after the state executive council meeting, the commissioner for Information, Mallam Mahmud Ajeigbe, said that father of the 10 year old boy that earlier tested positive to the disease was the second person to be infected.
The first case happened last week in Babanla, Ifelodun local government area of the state.
The commissioner, who allayed fears of the outbreak among people in the state, said that the state government was on top of the situation.
He said that the development called for better hygiene among people, adding that the government was committed to ensuring healthy living among its citizens.
The commissioner said that nomadic nature and ignorance of the affected people had compounded challenges posed by the disease.
He added that treatment and isolation centres had been set up at Omu Aran, Ajase and Babanla health facilities with necessary infrastructures.
Also speaking, the senior special adviser to the governor on media and communications, Dr. Muideen Akorede, said that 400 cases of certificate forgery had been discovered in the ongoing certificate verification exercise among civil servants in the state.
The governor’s aide, who said that the culprits of the forgery case would be dealt with according to civil service rule, advised others yet to be identified to exit the state civil service before they could be detected.


Use Social Media to 'Expose' Opposition's Propaganda: Modi to BJP MPs
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gave tips to party MPs from Rajasthan on their role in propagating the "bold" decisions taken by his government and asked them to make use of the social media in "exposing the negative propaganda" by the opposition.
In his second meeting as part of the series on meeting party MPs from different states, the Prime Minister today met 30 MPs from Rajasthan.
During the interaction with them at his residence, Modi guided them on their role in making the party and the government active and help in connecting with the common man more effectively.
He told them that confidence has been generated among the common people about the new government and that this confidence and should work as an inspiration for the government and the party.
Modi had earlier met BJP MPs from Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir and interacted with them over breakfast.
The Prime Minister told the MPs that the two-month government has taken some "bold" decisions, due to which the hopes of the people of the country to bring about a change in the country's future have been kindled.
Modi said the party MPs have to propagate such decisions to the public at the grassroots level.


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ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country will face difficult times going forward as the global lender was adamant on incumbent government fulfilling all the conditions of the agreement.
Addressing the party senators in the country’s federal capital, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the International Monetary Fund was not ready to trust the coalition government in wake of the actions of the ousted government.
Taking a hit at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for ‘pushing the economy to the verge of bankruptcy’, the premier said the Imran Khan-led government signed an agreement with IMF to increase the levy on fuel prices.
Sharif however mentioned that the agreement with the IMF had been decided, saying that matters would be settled in the coming days.
PM reiterated that Imran Khan, knowing he would lose the no-trust motion, lowered the fuel prices despite the oil prices being record high in the global market.
He continued saying that taking the nation towards prosperity was the responsibility of the government, the cabinet, and state institutions.
PM said genuine taxes were being imposed on the elite class to relieve the poor, adding that he will address the nation in the next few days to take them on board about the economic situation.
He also mentioned that Beijing approved disbursing a $2.3 billion loan to the South Asian nation which was a sigh of relief in the current circumstances.


Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday accused the BJP of raking up the Sanatan Dharma issue to divert the attention of people from its failures and corruption.
In a statement, Stalin, who is also the DMK chief, called upon the party cadres to talk more about corruption under the BJP just like DK chief K. Veeramani has said.
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister lashed out against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he has not fulfilled any of his poll promises of 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
He said that the BJP government at the centre has lost the people’s trust and was engaged in a publicity spree.
“This failure of the BJP has to be highlighted by the DMK and the constituents of the I.N.D.I.A front during the campaign,” he said.
Stalin also said that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has exposed the Centre’s “scams” under seven schemes to the tune of Rs 7.5 lakh crore.
He said that to hide this scam, the BJP has taken up the Sanatan Dharma issue. He also said that the BJP was scared of the I.N.D.I.A alliance, noting that the alliance has secured massive victories in the recent by-elections.


ISLAMABAD: Founder president of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Samina Fazil Rabbani said that incumbent government is taking effective steps to make the youth strong, adding that appreciation of youth would strengthen Pakistan.
Addressing to the award distribution ceremony she said that Women Chamber completely and unconditionally support the Prime Minister’s Youth Program.
She said that four percent of total national exchequer is being spent on the education and several steps including the expansion of tax net are being taken for the restoration of National economy which is hope of best for country.
She said that due to schemes of twenty billion for youth, providence of low interest loans and several steps, national growth and stability would increase.
She appreciating the government said these steps show the seriousness of the government of strengthen the youth which would provide help young generation to face the future challenges and the negative factor in youngsters would also end.
While talking about the government efforts to strengthen the women she said that 50 percent of population consists of women adding that women would take a part in state development with males on equal basis which would strengthen the economy and reduce the issues emerging due to poverty in society it would become possible only due to the Prime minister’s interest free loans for educated females.
She also said Prime Minister proves that he believes on practical rather than the claims and he actively starting work to fulfill the promises which he made in Elections


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Two passengers were seriously injured in a DUI crash in southern Colorado Springs Sunday night, according to police.
Police said the single-car crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on South Circle Drive. Police said a Chevrolet sedan was driving southbound in the northbound lanes when it went off the east side of the road and hit a tree.
Police said the driver tried to run away, but passersby detained him.
All three people in the car were taken to the hospital, according to police. Police said the two passengers both had serious injuries.
The driver was arrested on charges of DUI and vehicular assault, according to police.
A portion of Circle Drive was closed while police investigated the crash.


Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique says efforts are afoot to increase the revenue of Pakistan Railways and minimize its losses.
Talking to media in Lahore on Tuesday he said we are working on many initiatives including the green line for the betterment of Railways.
He said Pakistan Railways is facing financial crises due to oil price hike and the recent floods.
He said PTI government badly damaged the country's economy during its tenure.
He, however, said the incumbent government is striving hard for development and prosperity of the country.
He said payments of the employees of railways will be cleared by tomorrow.
He said the agricultural land of railways will also be utilized to increase its revenue.


Dorell Wright will start Wednesday night against the Raptors.
Kirk Hinrich (back) will not play against the Rockets on Wednesday.
Glen Davis suffered an apparent left knee injury in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Chandler Parsons (back) will play against the Bulls on Wednesday.
James Harden (ankle) will play against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Kevin Martin and Dante Cunningham are both expected to play for the Wolves on Wednesday against the Blazers.
Beno Udrih will start at point guard for the Knicks against the Bucks on Wednesday.
Brook Lopez (ankle) will start against the Wizards on Wednesday.
O.J. Mayo (personal) will not play against the Knicks on Wednesday and Giannis Antetokounmpo will start.
LeBron James (ankle) said he will play against the Pacers on Wednesday.
Nene (Achilles) will only play "spot minutes" against the Nets on Wednesday night.
Rudy Gay (knee) will start against the Hawks on Wednesday night.


Karnataka BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal has raked a fresh controversy after he said that Jawaharlal Nehru was not the first Prime Minister of India but it was Subhash Chandra Bose.
In a statement, Basangouda Patil Yatnal said, "Nehru was not the first Prime Minister, but it was Subash Chandra Bose."
Speaking at a public event in Bengaluru, Basangouda Patil Yatnal said that India didn't get freedom because of hunger protests, but due to the fear instilled by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
The Karnataka BJP MLA further said that when britishers left after the second world war, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was the first Prime Minister of Independent India when independence was declared in a few parts of the country.
He further added that they had their own currency, flag and national anthem.


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Ministry announces six new commercial streets
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has decided to convert six residential streets into commercial streets in different parts of Qatar with a total length of 17km. The decision comes within the framework of the directives of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on the importance of advancing the economic development of the country, which is one of the most important pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030. The Ministry said in a statement yesterday that the conversion of these streets will provide a range of commercial services to meet the needs of residents of the regions. The decision will result in the availability of 200,000 sq m of commercial properties and 400,000 sq m of residential / administrative properties with different architectural styles. The statement added that turning the new commercial activity will provide more investment opportunities for the private sector and citizens.
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Police investigate social media threat involving Poly
A potential threat was made on social media involving a Baltimore City school, district officials told 11 News.
Baltimore City police on Thursday made school police aware of a potential threat on social media to the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute building, district officials said.
The district said THE student who made the threat has been identified, and police are investigating.
The situation will be addressed according to City Schools' Code of Conduct, the district said.
As a precaution, additional security was present at the school Friday, and the district will continue to assess security needs moving forward.


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NANCHANG: Jiangxi Province in east China is building a database for those who have been freed after their prison terms, and the database will go into trial operation in August.
The database is a new effort to prevent these people from committing crimes again, an official from the provincial justice department said.
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IPOH, Dec 1 — Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad today tabled the State Budget 2024 totalling RM1.35 billion — the highest in the state’s history — mostly focusing on driving economic growth and public prosperity.
While continuing the theme of “Perak Makmur, Rakyat Sejahtera” under the Perak Sejahtera 2023 plan, Saarani said the state has allocated RM491 million for development expenditure while RM857 million for operating expenditure.
“The Budget maintains five main focuses as per this year, People’s Wellbeing, Governance of State-Owned Projects, Environmental Sustainability, Human Capital and Youth Development, and Food Security,” he told a press conference after tabling the budget.
Saarani also said the state has increased the allocation for development purposes by RM96 million compared to 2023, with most of it being channelled for infrastructure development and people’s welfare initiatives.
While being aware of the uncertainty of the current economic situation, Saarani said that the government has allocated RM384.1 million to implement various programs for the welfare of the people to make the public self-sufficient.
“With the uncertain economic climate and pressure on the lives of the people of Marhaen, the current rate of assistance from the Department of Social Welfare worth RM300 will be increased to RM400 starting from January 2024.
“The state also agreed that starting from next year the department’s financial assistance eligibility requirements will use the guidelines of the Household Food Poverty Line Income of RM1,198 compared to the current RM1,169,” he said.
He also said that Kad Sejahtera Perak programme, which aims to help the B40 group, will see an increase from RM90 to RM100 next year with an allocation of RM24 million.
Saarani added that the state will also continue the Bantuan Kotak Makanan programme with an allocation of RM5 million.
“We have also allocated RM820,000 to continue the Perak Government’s Mobile Shops in addition to various initiatives for the well-being of the people covering aspects of housing, entrepreneurship, empowerment of women, the elderly, the disabled and Orang Asli,” he said.
He said that the government further allocated RM393.4 million to implement development programs including building or improving infrastructure facilities and upgrading road infrastructure.
In line with the importance of science to improve the socioeconomic level of the people, Saarani said the education agenda will continue to be one of the priorities of the state government with the provision of RM202.4 million for human and youth capital development.
He also said that the state further allocated RM66.3 for environmental sustainability purposes and RM63.3 million for food supply security.
The sitting continues on Monday.


LAHORE: Minister for Primary and secondary Healthcare Khawaja Imran Nazir has said that the Punjab government is trying to fill the gaps in the Health sector which have prevailed over the last 70 years. He expressed these views while addressing the report launching ceremony of health week 2017 here in a local hotel on Sunday.
The minister said that the Primary and secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) had observed health week 2017 from 15 to 19 August, during which 438 screening camps were set up in which 362,000 people were screened across Punjab. He said that an individual act of negligence spoils the image of the whole department. He further said that the night duty timing of gynecologists will be monitored strictly.
At this occasion, the minister said the health department is spreading the network of hospitals in Punjab. He said that the Punjab government has spent billions of rupees in the Health sector as compared to other provinces.
He further said that the best health facilities are being provided in tehsil and district headquarter hospitals. At the occasion of P&SHD Secretary Ali Jan Khan has briefed the participants about the results of the report of the health week. Ali Jan said that findings of this will be helpful for the prevention and cure of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Members of international health organisations and donor partners appreciated the P&SHD for initiating such a positive step which is directly related to the health of the poorest strata of the society.


Aimed towards sensitisation of school going children against drugs abuse and its ill effects, Jammu and Kashmir police in Rajouri organised an awareness lecture in Government Higher Secondary School Lamberi Nowshera.
On the directions of SSP Rajouri Yougal Manhas, a
team of police headed by SDPO Nowshera Brijesh Sharma and Incharge PP Lamberi, SI Mehmood Khan under the supervision of Addl SP Nowshera Girdhari Lal Sharma chaired the lecture during morning assembly.
School students and staff attended the lecture which was held in a cordial atmosphere involving question-answer session.
SDPO Nowshera Brijesh Sharma told the students about drugs abuse and ill effects of abuse on the health of individual and effects on his family and society.
All the ill effects including health, social and economic were also discussed in detail and students were motivated to act as ambassadors against drugs abuse and addiction in society.
They were also told about early symptoms which develop in an addict and students were asked to make their parents aware about it so that they can also check the addiction among youth.
Arround 200 students including boys and girls attended the programme.While addressing the students, the SDPO said that drug addiction has become a major challenge in Jammu and Kashmir and also an epidemic which is spoiling the future of nation.Students were asked to reports such matters to police immediately so that those spreading such things are dealt with iron hands. Students were requested to support the police in eradicating drug menace from the society as the youth can only bring the change.


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State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that the government is not ready to take any risky decision which will have a negative impact on the economy .
The minister points out that present reforms carried out by the government are reforms that should have been done two or three decades ago. Semasinghe also said that the government understands the painful experiences people had to face and is in the process of resolving the crisis. The State Minister made these observations attending the North Central Province Outstanding Entrepreneurs Awards Night.
Semasinghe pointed out that the crisis hit economy is emerging and all have the responsibility to maintain the steadfast recovery including policy makers.
The minister said that countries such as India and South Korea have become economically powerful after the support extended by the IMF and Sri Lanka also will have a strong economy with the reforms carried out.
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Israeli Forces Arrest 4 Palestinians in Jenin, West Bank
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Jenin, West Bank, Jumada I 22, 1439, February 08, 2018, SPA --Israeli Forces arrested today 4 Palestinians, including two brothers, in Jenin, West Bank.
Local sources said that the Israeli Forces arrested the Palestinians after raiding and searching their houses.
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After years and years of manufacturing a few of the world’s most expensive and fastest cars, Bugatti is now aiming to do something different than their usual preferences.
In an interview, the Bugatti boss Stephen Winkelmann said that they are now interested in going in another direction which is quite the opposite to what they have been doing so far.
They are now aiming for the electrification which is now quite the trend. Stephan said that they want to make such a machine whose performance and speed will matter, but the vehicle will be for daily usage.
This notion came forward when Bugatti released that their cars are not to see on the road that much and it would also be nice to their products running here and there. Also, it has also come under the notice that most of the Bugatti owners don’t use their cars that much.
So, we will wait and see what the company come up with which will be according to the taste of Bugatti and also what features will have.
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Emir congratulates President of Lebanon
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Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Lebanon, General Michel Aoun, on the occasion of the anniversary of his country's Independence Day. Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent a similar cable. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani also sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic, Saad Al Hariri, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
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Mogadishu, The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Hamza Abdi Barre, chaired the meeting of the Liberation and Security, which discussed the ongoing operations against Al-Shabab terrorists and the insurgency to liberate the country.
The meeting presented the plan for the liberation of the areas where the Terrorism is located and the stabilization of the liberated areas, in order to deliver the government and social services that have been crippled by the insurgency.
The Prime Minister praised the brave soldiers who helped the people who succeeded in liberating the areas where the insurgents were hiding, pointing out the importance of public awareness for the plan to liberate the country.
Prime Minister Hamza thanked the security agencies and Somali forces for their efforts day and night to ensure the security of the people, and said that the government is committed to freeing the entire country from Al-Shabaab.
Source: Somali National News Agency


Youth minister, Tunisian envoy discuss enhancing cooperation
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Sep 15 (Petra)-- Youth Minister, Mohammad Al-Nabulsi, met Wednesday with Tunisia's Ambassador to Jordan, Khaled Al-Suhaili, for a discussion on joint cooperation in the field of youth activities.
The meeting also discussed enhancing cooperation through the establishment of youth training and empowerment programs, holding mutual visits, and joint youth activities to be implemented in both countries.
Al-Nabulsi said that the ministry always looks forward to building a solid relationship with the Tunisia, stressing the importance of exploiting common values between the two countries, as Jordan and Tunisia have broad youth bases, common challenges and ambitions.
He added that enhancing aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries requires an organizational basis for the partnership between them through the formation and activation of higher technical committees that oversee the translation of the two countries' common visions in the youth sector within projects that meet the aspirations of young people in both countries.
For his part, Ambassador Al-Suhaili lauded the fraternal bilateral ties between the two brotherly countries, pointing out that the challenges and ambitions facing the youth sector in the two countries are similar, which provides an opportunity to enhance joint cooperation between them.
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(MENAFN) Output of crude steel in Iran surged by nine percent in the initial 10 months of this year, in comparison with the same span of time in the last year, as shown by the most recent report issued by the World Steel Association (WSA).
The WSA figures recorded the nation’s 10-month crude steel output at 25.1 million tons, IRNA mentioned in a report.
The report indicates that Iran’s crude steel production has also surged by 3.5 percent last month in contrast with the same month last year, amounting 2.9 million tons.
The glob’s 64 steel producers achieved to output 1,552,700,000 tons of steel in the first 10 months of this year, 3.9 percent lower than the number for the prior year’s same time span.
In the meantime, the world’s highest steel-producing nations outputted 147.3 million tons of crude steel last month, showing no change in comparison with the same month in 2021.
According to the WSA report, China, India, Japan, the U.S., as well as Russia were the highest steel producers across the whole world, respectively.
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“Around 850 health posts have been constructed. Around the same number of facilities is as well planned to be built,” announced Dr Diane Gashumba the Minister of Health on her trip to Western Province on the eve of the new year. Together with Jeremy Farrar the Director of Wellcome Trust, Minister Gashumba toured Rusizi and Rubavu districts to see how the Ebola vaccination campaign was rolling out.
Following the speech of Mr Ephrem Kayumba, the Mayor of Rusizi District who mentioned that the district was going to build 10 health posts, Minister Gashumba said that the Government of Rwanda was in full support of that plan. “We are going to build 10 more health posts,” she said in her speech. “As soon as the District leadership identifies where the additional health posts will be built, we will start the construction and we hope to deliver them before the end of the year,” the Minister later informed media in an interview.
Minister Gashumba reminded Rusizi and Rubavu districts’ residents that by the plan of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Rwanda, every resident should be able to access health care services within a 25-minute walk which means why health posts have to be widely availed across the country. “in addition to screening infectious and some of the tropical diseases, these facilities will offer NCDs screening like diabetes, kidney and cardiovascular diseases,” said the Minister, emphasizing on the fact that early screening of these diseases always offers better chances of treatment.
Those health posts will be providing antenatal care services and a number of them will be equipped to even perform baby deliveries.
The Minister not only announced the Government’s pledge to support construction of health posts in Rusizi District but also in Rubavu district and she said that the Government will support the construction, equipping and staffing of those community health facilities because they will considerably reduce the number of cases that usually are referred to upper health facilities while they can be handled at community level.


Virgin Australia enthused over its outstanding growth
Australia’s leading carrier Virgin Australia recently expressed its happiness over its outstanding growth.
Neil Chatfield, Chairman of Virgin Australia, speaking to media persons said that the recent results had exceeded the company’s high expectations leading to its remarkable transformation.
He said that Virgin Australia flights have posted solid growth. This shows that the airline has moved on from its first phase and has now entered into the second phase of its progress. Chatfield said that the real competition has now begun and from now onwards there will be an ongoing concern to the airline’s domestic and international competitors.
Chatfield said that in the last 12 months Virgin Australia has been a tremendous success. The airline has now quite successfully established a global network through its four alliance partners, including Etihad Airways, Delta Air Lines, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines.
The airline has also succeeded in giving a turnaround in its fortunes with the launch of business class for the domestic market. The airline also relaunched international flight operations under the Virgin Australia brand.


Tonga's government says it remains committed to the success of the 2019 Pacific Games, despite its inability to host the event.
In a statement the government said over the last two years, its efforts to mobilise financial resources to fund the Games had been an enormous challenge.
It said it was concerned that the economy could be jeopardised and the stability and ability to deliver its national priorities could be derailed.
However it said it would still dedicate its efforts to strengthening facilities and cultivating sports in the hope that it could host the Games in the future.
The statement said the country remained committed to working with donor partners and the public to support and contribute to the success of the 2019 Games.


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The senator for the Santiago Rodríguez province, Antonio Marte, considered that the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader should have dismissed Roberto Fulcar from the Ministry of Education “years ago.”
Marte, who is “independent” after separating from the People’s Force, said he was in favor of Fulcar’s dismissal as minister, but he considered that there are still more officials to be removed.
“It was now that they had to take away the Minister of Education, a year ago he should have been taken away. I have always understood that the damage caused to the party and to the comrades was too great,” said the legislator.
Regarding the actions of the president, Luis Abinader, the senator described his decisions as “very correct” and indicated that from the Senate he has always denounced officials.
“I have always said in the Senate that we have to move the bush, it is not just that we have to remove, we have to remove more, the president knows, the president knows it, besides, the president said before winning the elections that the officials were going for a year and they already have two because we have to move the raffle,” he said.
Roberto Fulcar was dismissed, Wednesday night, through the decree 414-22 and appointed under the same mandate as Minister of State without portfolio.
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When will we see the debt jubilee? When will we see major changes? When will we see the GCR?
It’s not going to be pre-announced. It’s just going to happen.
And when will that be? Well, we are still in that sweet spot for major financial change…..for sudden economic change.
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Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun said the government will introduce the next fiscal year budget 2012/13 after forging consensus between the political parties.
Speaking to media persons on Thursday, Pun said that the ministry has also urged the political parties to join the discussion for the new budget that is acceptable for all the parties and favourable for economy of the country.
However, country's political situation is volatile after the dissolution of Constituent Assembly (CA) without promulgation of the new constitution. The dissolution of CA has also created political chaos and discouraged privates sector among others.
Pun had also held meeting with private sector on Wednesday where Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) had suggested the government to form at least common economic agendas along with forging political consensus.
Saying that the suggestion of the business community of establishing common economic agendas along with forging political consensus was positive, Pun said that the government is committed for the economic development of the country with political stability. nepalnews.com


SEOUL — North Korean state media said Friday that authorities have detained a U.S. citizen who committed “hostile acts” against the country during a tour.
The man, who was identified only in Korean, entered the country on Apr. 29, the report said, adding that he remains under investigation.
The brief statement, which was just two sentences long, didn’t specify the alleged crimes, but said that while on the tour, he had committed acts that violated North Korea’s laws.
A spokeswoman for the U.S. Embassy in Seoul didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment.


AP Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy criticized Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naiuda. He criticized that TDP and Chandrababu’s job is to spread false propaganda.
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AP Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy criticized Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naiuda. He criticized Chandrababu for saying that there is something that does not exist. He said that after 2019, the crime rate has reduced in Andhra Pradesh. He said that the Center has said that the AP Police has worked well in 29 states. He said that the opposition was criticizing the government on unnecessary matters. He said that there were no attacks anywhere in the state. He said that no illegal cases have been registered. He criticized that TDP and Chandrababu’s job is to spread false propaganda.
He said that all people know how much priority was given to BCs during Chandrababu’s reign. He said that CM Jagan is giving a lot of importance to BCs.. He has done a lot for their development. He said that priority has been given to BCs in local body elections. He said that all the YCP MLC candidates are doctors and lawyers. It is alleged that there are criminal cases against those contesting from TDP. He expressed confidence that YCP will win the MLC elections of local bodies.
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Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the coalition government is working tirelessly to steer the country out of current economic crisis.
Addressing the provincial council of PML-N in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said we have saved the country from default.
Ahsan Iqbal said it is the PML (N) which gave the country mega projects such as that of the CPEC.
He expressed the commitment to uplift the country and again put it on the path of development.
Speaking on the occasion, Adviser on National Heritage Amir Muqam said we believe in serving the masses as against the PTI which during its tenure in power destroyed the country's economy. He said the budget to be presented in the next few days will be historic and envisage measures for the welfare of the people.
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KUCHING: Sarawak recorded five new Covid-19 positive cases today, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.
He said all five cases have been admitted to the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH).
“This brings the total number of cases to 408 since the first positive case was reported on March 13,” he said in a statement today.
Uggah, who is also State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) chairman, said seven positive cases have since recovered and have been discharged from the hospital.
“Five of the cases were from SGH while the other two were discharged from Sibu Hospital,” he said, adding that this brings the total number of recovered cases to 64.
He also pointed out that there are 99 new cases of Person Under Investigation (PUI) and 95 cases are still pending laboratory results.
On the placement of Sarawakians returning from overseas, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah or Labuan at quarantine centres, Uggah said the state recorded 55 new Person-Under-Surveillance (PUS), bringing the total to 1,493.
“The PUS are being quarantined at four hotels in Kuching division, two hotels in Bintulu division, nine hotels in Miri division and a hotel in Limbang division,” he said.


Those talking about change are misleading masses, says Bilawal Bhutto
SAHIWAL (92 News) – PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that those talking about the change are misleading the masses.
Addressing a big public gathering on Wednesday, he said that they are not doing the drawing room politics, but the politics of ramps.
He said that the cruel sword of the Punjab government is still at work.
The PPP chairman said that the 2018 elections will be his first and his opponent’s last. “I will go door-to-door to mobilize the people,” he said.
He said that those deceiving the people in the name of change are liar.


£5 million in local council funding planned to help Afghan refugees
By Max Parry
Published: 20/08/2021- 19:40
Updated: 20/08/2021- 19:41
Funds totalling £5 million will be available to local councils to help Afghan refugees who are coming to the UK through the Afghanistan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme, the Government has announced.
Councils in England, Scotland and Wales will use the money to help provide housing and support to Afghans who have worked for the UK in jobs such as interpreters in Afghanistan and now face threats to their safety.
The scheme was launched in April this year and was created to help workers, such as translators, move to Britain after the Government announced it was withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.
So far the UK has secured the evacuation of 1,615 people since Saturday, including 399 British nationals and their dependents, 320 embassy staff, and 402 Afghan nationals under the ARAP scheme.
A separate resettlement scheme has also been set up to relocate up to 20,000 vulnerable Afghans.
The Afghan LES (Locally Employed Staff) Housing Costs Fund will provide a top up to help councils meet the costs of renting properties for those that need it.
Healthcare provisions, such as offering Covid-19 vaccines to those who have not yet been jabbed, are also being put in place.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “We are proud to bring them to the UK, and this additional support will help make sure that those arriving from Afghanistan receive the housing and healthcare that they need as they start to build a new life here.”


President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has reiterated his support for local government autonomy in the country.
Speaking in Abuja on Saturday during a visit by the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), led by its National President, Mr Ibrahim Khalil, Saraki said that the Senate and indeed the National Assembly appreciated the importance of autonomous governance at the third tier of government and would continue to work towards its realisation.
“Here in the Senate and the National Assembly, we appreciate the importance of governance in the third tier of government, the local government.
“As such, it is very important that we strengthen local government administration.
“Part of strengthening local government administration is ensuring that there is autonomy.
“I also believe that strengthening local government administration means that we all do our best to increase the capacity at the local government.
“Sometimes, you find out that in developed countries, people who are competent to contest at a level even as high as the Senate, would tell you that they don’t want to be at the Federal level like Abuja or Washington, they prefer to stay at the local level,” he said.
Saraki told the local government employees that it was also important to see that local governments were properly and independently funded.
“However, there must be a symbiotic relationship between the states and the local governments to ensure that the third tier of government is not placed at a disadvantage.
“It is unfortunate that you observed that in the last Constitution alteration exercise, we were not successful on this issue.
“Being a former Governor, the Senate Leader always reminds me that ‘I have seen the light.’ But on a serious note, we all have a role to play to strengthen our local government system.
“It is important that we see how local governments can be independent, how local governments can have more autonomy, and Governors cannot interfere with what is due to local governments.
“In all of this, there must still be a cordial and symbiotic relationship. If we just say that local governments should just be on their own, it might have some disadvantages.
“We must also look at how we can ensure that local governments have funding of their own without any interference,” Saraki stated.
Saraki also noted that following the last Constitutional Review exercise embarked on by the National Assembly, only nine states were in support of local government autonomy.
The president of the senate, however, promised to do more to ensure that further cooperation and collaboration was achieved to rectify the issue.
Earlier, the National President of NULGE, Ibrahim Khalil said that local government administrations in the country had been rendered impotent over the years as a result of undue interference.
“Our visit is to rekindle efforts and bring all hands on deck to ensure that Local Governments become autonomous in this country.
“We recognise that the leadership of the National Assembly has a critical role to play in ensuring that Local Governments become autonomous in the country.


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Kabul police on Thursday reported that at least two people were killed by unknown gunmen in Kart-e-Naw in Kabul city's PD8.
The family of the victims said 6 people were killed, including women, but local sources said death toll was higher and the victims were related.
Meanwhile, local people in the area blocked the road to protest the killing of civilians in their area.
They ignited several tires on the road and closed the way for traffic.
Police have said that at least 5 suspects have been arrested in connection to the killing along some weapons.


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Power Cut to 600 Million Indians
For the two-thirds of India’s people who can afford to power their homes, a second blackout in a week spread hardship and anxiety to half the country when electricity grids in the 13 states in the north and northeastern regions collapsed.
The country’s northern grid failed twice for several hours on Tuesday and was followed by blackouts elsewhere. The north and eastern grids serve about 600 million people combined — more people than live in the entire European Union.
In addition to the immediate threat to hospitals and homes, unreliable power systems threaten India’s ambitions to become a regional economic superpower.
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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with King Abdullah II of Jordan to reaffirm the United States’ strong support for Jordan and the historic relationship between the two countries. The two leaders agreed on the importance of deepening the robust bilateral economic and security cooperation between the two countries. They discussed the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank. Vice President Harris briefed the King on intensive U.S. diplomatic efforts to support the path to a ceasefire in Gaza, and both leaders pledged to further their work to de-escalate tensions. Vice President Harris reiterated the U.S. commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the importance of upholding the status quo at the Haram al-Sharif / Temple Mount.
Vice President Harris and the King agreed on the urgency of addressing the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria and pledged to work together closely to mitigate suffering. Both emphasized their mutual commitment to support stability, security and prosperity in Iraq. The Vice President and the King also discussed the economic challenges that Jordan faces, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Vice President highlighted the importance of impactful, high-quality economic reforms. They also discussed the importance of urgently addressing water scarcity through infrastructure upgrades and other reforms, and the Vice President noted the Administration’s prioritization of addressing climate change and its impact on water resources.


Govt evolved policies to control smog: adviser
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change Amin Aslam on Monday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has taken special measures besides evolving long and short term policies to control smog in the country.
Addressing a press conference regarding 100-day performance on environment related issues in Lahore, he said the PTI government soon after coming into power formulated a comprehensive policy to monitor and overcome smog as there was no such policy before in the country.
He said that monitoring radars at Jail Road and Wagah Border were functioning which helped in identifying air quality index that was below than 200.
The air monitoring stations in and around Lahore were also being established, he added.
The adviser said that challans were issued to more than 4,000 kiln owners whereas about 70 percent small steel mills in provincial capital have been converted to modern technology to combat smog.
He said as many as 10,000 kiln owners have been directed to switch over to Zig-Zag technology to prevent smog situation and during a crackdown, 18,000 challans were issued to owners of smoke-emitting vehicles.
To a question, Amin Aslam said that the government would also take up the issue of trans-boundary pollution due to burning of crop leftover with India.
He said that there were four major sources of smog including smoke-emitting vehicles, brick kiln, industry and crop burning.


Central Sydney is on lockdown after gunmen took up to 40 people Australian hostage Hostage Crisis at a busy café on Monday morning.
Hostages have been forced to hold a flag with Arabic writing in the window of the café and have been seen pressing their hands against the windows.
A police media spokeswoman confirmed that officers are attending the scene and an operation was underway surrounding the Lindt Chocolate cafe.
According to local radio, the gunmen have told police negotiators that they have planted “devices” all around Sydney and demanded to talk to Prime Minister Tony Abbott live on the radio.
The Prime Minsiter has released a statement calling the crisis “deeply concerning” but expressed confidence that Australian authorities could handle the situation.
All trains have been shut down near the area, and police officers with guns drawn have now surrounded the cafe.
Police have also evacuated the Sydney Opera House.
Prime Minister Abbot is expected to hold a press conference momentarily


The Chief Executive of the George Eliot hospital trust has said that the hospital is 'excited about the work to be done' at it was announced that the George Eliot is one of eleven under performing hospitals which will be paired with a more successful hospital to try and bring its standards up.
Kevin McGee said: "We're really positive about the work that we're doing....I think that working with the QE and Dame Julie Moore and her team we can make further improvements. So we're really excited about the work that has to be done."
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Jordan's Lower House approves constitutional amendments
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Jordan's Lower House of Parliament endorsed Sunday evening by majority proposed amendments to the constitution.
A total 118 lawmakers voted in favour of the amendments, eight against and three abstained.
By such amendments, King Abdullah II has sole authority to appoint the chairman of the army's Joint Chiefs-of-Staff and the General Intelligence Department director.
They also expand the jurisdiction of setting up an Independent Elections Commission (IEC) to manage parliamentary and municipal elections, and any other elections in the country assigned by the government.
According to Article Two of the amendments, the mission of the armed forces is confined only to defending the country.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) The third 'AGF Trophy' international rhythmic gymnastics
tournament approved by the International Gymnastics Federation will
be held in Baku from April 14 to 16, Azernews reports.
According to the information received from the Azerbaijan
Gymnastics Federation, adult gymnasts will join the young rhythmic
gymnasts in this year's competition.
For the first time in 2018, and then in 2019, Azerbaijan hosted
an international tournament among young people called 'AGF Trophy'.
This competition will serve as a trial for senior gymnasts for the
rhythmic gymnastics world cup competitions, which will be held at
the same place on April 21-23.
During the three-day competition, the participants will compete
in both individual and group exercises.
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Al-Assad to Aoun: Lebanon's stability in the interest of Syria, region
Former Lebanese President General Michel Aoun visits Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on Tuesday in the Syrian capital.
Aoun arrived in Damascus, Syria, earlier today to meet with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.
It was also reported that Aoun was accompanied by former Lebanese Minister Pierre Raffoul, and they were received on the Lebanese-Syrian border by the former Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon, Ali Abed Al-Karim Ali.
During their meeting, Al-Assad expressed that he sees Lebanon's strength in its political and economic stability and that the Lebanese people can bring about stability through dialogue and agreement.
Al-Assad went on to say that the General and former President played a crucial role in maintaining a fraternal relationship between the two nations, which was for both of their benefits. He expressed confidence in Lebanon's capability to overcome its challenges and problems.
He explained how Syria and Lebanon could not consider that their challenges are "isolated" from one another, noting how the recent Arab rapprochement and Syria's rejoining of the Arab League are things that will bring about benefits to both Syria and Lebanon.
Gen. Aoun, on his part, stressed that the Lebanese people adhere to their national unity despite all circumstances.
He also considered that Syria has overcome its difficult challenges thanks to the awareness of its people and their faith in its army and leadership.
The former Lebanese President underlined that Syria’s prosperity will have a positive impact on Lebanon and its people.
Aoun also emphasized that the Lebanese people would maintain their national unity regardless of the circumstances.
He also believed that Syria had conquered the tough times it went through due to its people's understanding and trust in its army and government.
The former Lebanese President emphasized that Syria's growth will benefit Lebanon and its people.


News24.com, the largest news portal in India, is publishing an article on why people feel that it is difficult to be a citizen of India.
The article titled Why is It So Hard to Be an Indian?, asks why people in India feel they cannot be Indian and how to get around this problem.
“It is also important to note that there is a huge gulf between the aspirations of Indians and their lives,” the article continues.
“While Indians want to be more equal and better off, the reality is that India’s economic growth rate has been stagnating for many years, while its population has increased significantly.”
The article goes on to say that India is facing its own economic crisis.
It says that India has the largest GDP in the world, but the country is not doing well economically, despite the fact that the economy has grown by more than 50% per year for the past three decades.
The report also says that in 2017, India’s unemployment rate was almost 16%.
The government estimates that the country’s GDP growth rate will be 2% this year and will be 0.8% next year.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken on a leadership role in the country, and has become a popular figure with the country.
Modi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the US, said recently that the US is the best place for people to start a business.


USD20B investment to construct chip facilities in Ohio, by Intel
(MENAFN) On Friday, the technology tycoon: Intel revealed that it going to make an investment that worth over USD20 billion in the development of two new leading-edge chip facilities in Ohio.
During a press release the corporation stated that, "the investment will help boost production to meet the surging demand for advanced semiconductors, powering a new generation of innovative products from Intel and serving the needs of foundry customers as part of the company’s IDM 2.0 strategy."
It further stated that, “at full buildout, the total investment in the site could grow to as much as $100 billion over the next decade, making it one of the largest semiconductor manufacturing sites in the world.”
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Architect layoffs force city to make 'tough decision'
City Administrator Brad Swenson announced during Tuesday's city council meeting that Steve Miller and Mike Brandt, two of the main architects behind the new Wadena-Deer Creek Middle/High School and the planned wellness center, have been laid off by their firm.
"What that means is we've just lost the two people who have worked with us for the last two-and-a-half years on the wellness center project and know the most about it," Swenson said.
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(MENAFN – NewsIn.Asia) Colombo, November 11 (newsin.asia) – The number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka crossed the 15,000 mark today as another 635 new cases have been detected within the day (11).
The total number of confirmed cases stands at 15,350 with 5,121 active cases across the island according to the Health Promotion Bureau. 10,183 cases have recovered so far with 46 deaths reported.
Earlier in the day, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had advised the authorities to take measures of preventing people to leave the Western Province which has a majority of Covid19 positive patients.
The Health Authority immediately reacted to the above by not granting Sri Lanka Railways permission for trains to leave Western Province from 10 PM today until 15th November.
Army Commander Shavendra Silva also stated that people are not allowed to leave Western Province with immediate effect. Although, no restrictions have been imposed on individuals entering the Province.
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Area providers applaud funding for mental health
WINCHESTER — Area mental health service providers welcomed Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s proposal to increase funding for mental health initiatives by $38.3 million over the next two years.
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The Finn Church Aid (FCA) has donated generators and livestock to empower residents of the Kerio Valley to produce food and earn an income in efforts to mitigate against hunger in the area.
FCA country Director John Bongei said the organization donated eight generators and pumps which will be used by groups to irrigate their farms and produce food for own consumption and for sale.
Speaking in Chesongoch in Marakwet East Sub County, Bongei said his organization had also donated dairy goats and cows and improved chicken including tents and chairs to women groups to start an income generating enterprise.
Area Governor Wisley Rotich called on the national government to mop up illegal firearms in the area to ensure lasting peace including ensuring the construction of roads to open up the area.
“The roads will assist our security personnel to follow the bandits and apprehend them,” he said.
Rotich said the county government will provide drones for the police which will ease their work as they will help them locate the criminals whenever they strike.
The Elgeyo Marakwet County Commissioner John Korir said the assistance came at the right time saying the area experienced total crop failure last season due to lack of adequate rains and insecurity.
The CC has indicated that around 100,000 people are facing hunger in the county majority of them hailing from the Kerio Valley.
He however said the area has witnessed peace for the last four months adding that the government will continue doing all it can to ensure that the peace prevails so that residents can benefit from such donations from development partners.
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On Jan. 1, California's 58 county sheriffs will be on the front lines of implementing the state's new immigrant sanctuary law, which is designed to limit the people that law enforcement agencies can detain, question or investigate at the request of federal immigration officials. Many of those sheriffs were opposed to enactment of the law, says the Los Angeles Times . . .
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(MENAFN – Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, December 6, 2020, SPA — Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah met here today with ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Akram Karimi.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues pertaining to the humanitarian and relief affairs.
For his part, the Tajikistani ambassador thanked the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for the humanitarian and relief aid provided by the KSrelief to the people affected by the earthquakes and floods hit Tajikistan recently.
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Bharat-22 will cover six sectors, he told reporters.
It will feature four banking stocks -- SBI, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda and Indian Bank -- other than CPSEs such as Nalco, ONGC, IOC, BPCL and Coal India.
Besides, there will be nine other PSUs as well as REC and PFC. SUUTI's holding in ITC has also been included.
Ninety per cent of the equities included are traded in futures.
The Finance Minister also said that ICICI Prudential will manage the fund.


PM Kakar calls urgent meeting on economic, energy situation
By News Desk
September 4, 2023 02:38 PM
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has called an urgent meeting on the economic and energy situation in the country, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.
In the meeting, there will be a consultation regarding the economic situation and the progress on the energy issue, official sources said.
The finance minister will brief the meeting on the IMF negotiations and proposals.
The energy minister will give a briefing on the issue of power policy and electricity bills.
The meeting will also be briefed about the rising prices of sugar in the country.
The officers concerned will attend the meeting.
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The Sligo Chamber says it is concerned that the latest actions to control COVID-19 are no more than ‘half measures’ and are unlikely to have the effect the government and society expect.
The Hay Chamber says there are serious fears across the country that more ‘circuit-break’ measures will be needed in a few weeks and there is a lack of confidence in the business community about the government’s pandemic plan.
While everyone shares the concern that the current rise in COVID cases is putting a strain on an already challenging healthcare system, Sligo Chambers says that businesses across sectors are under unbearable pressure.
Ministers need to be reminded that it is impossible for businesses to operate in an environment where government recommendations, and public health advice are being reversed on a week-to-week basis.
Sligo Chamber CEO Aidan Doyle said: “Sligo Chamber is calling on the government to take decisive action to reduce the need for another round of lockdown.
“In particular, the vaccine booster program needs to be accelerated.
“The Finance Bill also needs to be amended to ensure that ministers will have the necessary flexibility to ensure that state support is not withdrawn while the lockdown and other economic restrictions are being reimposed simultaneously. Huh.
“We also want to clarify what the contingency plans are. In particular, businesses need to know what further measures are likely to be taken if current conditions continue to decline at the current rate, and also what measures are likely to be taken if the crisis intensifies. ,
“With the growing potential for further measures, the government needs to recognize that businesses that have restricted their activities will need immediate support, including wage subsidies, relaxation of commercial rates, and Includes resume grants where their operations have been completely curtailed. ,


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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Sun 22 May 2022, 12:40 PM
Dubai Police recorded a 68 per cent drop in the number of criminal reports during the first quarter of 2022.
A statement issued by Dubai Police on Sunday said they also solved 98 per cent of worrisome crime reports filed against unknown parties during the same period.
These statistics were revealed during the quarterly appraisal meeting of the General Department of Criminal Investigations (CID), which was chaired by His Excellency Lt-Gen Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police.
Lt-Gen Al Marri commended the efforts made by the dedicated officers and employees of the General Department of Criminal Investigation to apprehend the perpetrators of crimes in record time and with high professionalism and lauded their efforts in maintaining the safety and security of the emirate.
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The meeting was attended by Expert Major-General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs; Brigadier Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation (CID); Brigadier Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Al Mualla, Director of the General Department for Excellence and Pioneering; Brigadier Muhammad Aqeel Ahli, Deputy Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation for Search and Investigation Affairs; Brigadier Saeed Al Ayali, Deputy Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation for Administration and Control Affairs; Brigadier Khaled bin Suleiman, Director of Control and Inspection; and the directors of sub-departments of the General Department of Criminal Investigation.
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The public sector’s role in solar energy has been mixed in recent years. On the one hand, the government has implemented a number of policies and programs to support the development of solar power in India. For example, the government has set ambitious targets for solar deployment, provided financial incentives for solar projects, and streamlined the permitting process. As a result, India has become one of the world’s leading solar markets.
On the other hand, there have been some recent cases where the public sector has been criticized for its handling of solar projects. For example, the government has been accused of delays in approving solar projects and of awarding contracts to companies with questionable track records. These cases have raised concerns about the government’s commitment to solar energy and its ability to manage large-scale projects.
Overall, the public sector’s role in solar energy has been mixed. While the government has implemented some positive policies and programs, there have also been some cases where its handling of solar projects has been criticized.
Here are some recent events in the field of solar energy in India that have had a positive impact on the government’s image:
In August 2023, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced that India had achieved its target of 100 GW of solar power installed capacity ahead of schedule. This is a major achievement for the government and demonstrates its commitment to solar energy.
In September 2023, the government launched a new program to support the development of solar rooftop projects. This program is expected to help India to achieve its goal of 500 GW of solar rooftop capacity by 2030.
In October 2023, the government announced that it would be investing $10 billion in solar energy projects over the next five years. This investment is expected to help India to become a global leader in solar energy.
These recent events suggest that the government is serious about its commitment to solar energy. By investing in solar projects and supporting the development of solar rooftop and other distributed generation technologies, the government is helping to make solar power more affordable and accessible for all Indians.
However, it is important to note that there are still some challenges that need to be addressed. For example, the government needs to streamline the permitting process and address concerns about corruption in the solar sector. However, the recent positive developments suggest that the government is on the right track.


(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
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Srinagar- Authorities in Kashmir on Wednesday demolished an outer wall of the residence of National Conference general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar near the airport here, claiming it was built on state land.
Officials said the outer wall and the main gate as well as the entry of the guard room of Sagar's residence in the Humhama area on the outskirts of the city were demolished as part of the administration's action against the encroachment on state land.
Sagar, a former minister, or his family were not present in the house at the time of the demolition, the officials said.
The National Conference condemned the action, saying it smacks of political vendetta.
“JKNC condemns the dismantling of the outer wall at Party General Secretary @AliMSagar_'s house at Humhama. Such actions of the government clearly smack of political vendetta, and the misuse of government machinery for the same,” the party said in a tweet.
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Upper Sandusky will officially have a new police chief later today. Police Captain Dan Ross will take the oath of office during the city council meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Ross has served as the interim police chief since David Olds retired on April 28.
Ross has served in the Upper Sandusky Police Department for more than 22 years.


Apple records lowest sales figures in 4 years
(MENAFN) Apple’s total sales saw a decline of 5 percent on a yearly basis throughout the first three months of the fiscal year, which closed on the Dec. 31, 2022, the biggest fall in 4 years (2019).
In line with a report on quarterly gain from the US-located international tech giant on Thursday, Apple's income declined to USD117.2 billion in the last of quarter of last year, falling from USD123.9 billion in the same time span two years ago.
The market forecast stood at USD121.1 billion of overall net sales for the three months to December last year.
Gaining reached USD1.88 a share in the last quarter of 2022, declining from USD2.10 a year before and market estimate of USD1.94 a share.
Sales of iPhones fell over 8 percent, and sales of Mac computers dropped 29 percent in the same time span, triggering a 13 percent yearly decrease in revenue to USD30 billion.
The firm’s net revenue stood at USD34.6 billion in the same three months of the prior year.
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The World Bank has suspended aid to Afghanistan, saying it is "deeply concerned" about the situation in the country and the impact that the Taliban's seizure of power will have on development prospects, especially for women.
"We have paused disbursements in our operations in Afghanistan and we are closely monitoring and assessing the situation," a World Bank official told AFP.
The bank will continue to consult closely with the international community and development partners about the situation, the official said, according to Reuters.
The bank is exploring ways to remain engaged and preserve "hard-won development gains," the official added.
The World Bank has more than two dozen development projects in the country and has provided $5.3 billion since 2002, mostly in grants, according to the bank's website.


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Vaccine shots, hand washing and thermometers are some of the most important tools to fight flu activity now classified as "widespread" in Minnesota, according to county public health officials.
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National Union of Afghanistan's Journalists said that they do not have a legal document and guideline for media coverage by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan that has put media and Afghan journalists in great trouble.
The union said that during the past twenty years there was a legal document for the activities of media in Afghanistan that had facilitated media coverage and access to information.
Members of the union said that lack of the document and guidelines has led to a lack of access to information that will definitely lead to the collapse of the Afghan media outlets.
They said that after the Taliban takeover, the life of Afghan journalists is getting worse day by day and more restrictions are being imposed on access to information.
Head of the union Msroor Lutfi said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has promised not to cause troubles for male and female journalists and the situation is also getting better in Kabul but provinces still have the problem of access to information.
It comes as more than 70% of Afghan media have close due to economic woes after the Taliban takeover on August 15 last year.
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India is set to usher in a new era of mental health care, which is expected to improve access to services, especially in rural areas, according to a report.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health has been the country’s major problem for decades and the report on mental health in India released by the World Bank on Monday said that India has seen an increase in cases of depression and anxiety.
“India is set for a new phase of mental and physical health care in the coming years,” said Dr Gopal Jain, chief executive of the World Population Fund (WFP).
“It is the largest and most populous country in the world and has one of the highest rates of obesity and diabetes.
It also has a large burden of under-diagnosis of mental disorders, particularly in rural India, where about 60 percent of people live on less than $1.25 a day,” Dr Jain said.”
We are seeing a resurgence in mental health and wellbeing in India.
The world is catching up to India.
We need to keep up with this progress and bring mental health back to the forefront of our lives,” he said.
The report said India was also one of only two countries in the developed world to have an overall mental health deficit.
“The health of people in India has improved markedly since the 1960s and has surpassed that of countries in Western Europe, North America and Asia,” said the report.
The WHO report also said India’s health system has been among the most progressive in the western world.
“There has been an unprecedented increase in the use of electronic health records, which have allowed patients to monitor their health,” said Professor Keshav Prasad, chief health officer of the WHO.
“In some rural areas where people do not have access to healthcare, they have access through a health care provider,” Dr Prasat added.
Dr Prasal added that India’s healthcare system was working towards being “a model of care that people in developing countries can aspire to”.
“India has a lot of good health care systems in the country and is working towards creating a better system for the world,” he added.


GARDEN CITY, MI – Garden City police officers will begin working 12-hour shifts Monday to save on overtime costs.
The Garden City Council has authorized Garden City Manager Darwin McClary to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the city and the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Police officers currently work 10-hour shifts.
Garden City Police Chief Robert Muery expects that the change will decrease by one half the overtime costs.
“During the last four years, we have spent more than $100,000 per year in patrol overtime costs,” Muery said.