Dar es Salaam — The 2017 Dar es Salaam Charity Goat Race will take place on Saturday at the Green on Kenyatta Drive.
Preparations for the eagerly awaited event are on course, according to according to the race committee co-chairperson, Rachel Carlin.
Carling said yesterday that they expect to raise Sh120million during the event.
She said the main objective of the annual event is to raise money for the needy.
"We have had enough time to prepare and return in a bigger way. We expect this to be more exciting than last year's event," she said.


PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has said that provincial government is taking steps beyond its means to give maximum relief to all the sectors affected by the prevailing coronavirus situation.
Talking to a delegation of Wedding Hall Owners Association here on Tuesday, he said that almost all the sectors were affected by the pandemic and wedding halls industry being one of them.
An official statement said that financial issues faced by the owners and workers of the wedding halls and matters related to the possible opening of wedding halls under proper SOPs came under discussion in the meeting.
The delegation demanded opening of wedding halls subject to implementation of proper SOPs, keeping in view the financial problems faced by the owners and thousands of workers.
It also demanded that wedding halls should also be given relief in electricity bills as given to other business units.
Govt spokesman says smart lockdown enforced in 235 areas of province
The chief minister said that government was faced with two different challenges at the same time. He said that on one hand the government was making hectic efforts to contain outbreak of the pandemic and on the other it was taking steps to protect the people against hunger and starvation. He said that government was making all possible efforts to maintain a balance between both of them.
The chief minister said that in the new budget, the provincial government had given maximum possible relief to all the sectors including wedding halls industry in the provincial taxes.
He assured the delegation that its genuine demand of relief in electricity bills would be taken up with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Regarding the possible opening of wedding halls under proper SOPs, the chief minister ordered formation of panel headed by Provincial Minister Sultan Khan to develop SOPs to that end.
Meanwhile, spokesperson for government Ajmal Wazir has said that smart lockdown has been implemented in 235 areas across the province to stop spread of Covid-19.
Briefing journalists, he said that smart lockdown was imposed in the areas where the number of cases was high. He said that the number of Covid-19-infected people in all areas under smart lockdown was 3,130. He said that 640,125 people were confined to their houses due to movement restrictions.
Mr Wazir said that 2,746 houses were isolated in the affected areas. He said that Covid-19 patients were currently under treatment in 241 hospitals of the province where all the facilities were available to them.
He said that rumours were being spread about lack of space in the hospitals but there was no truth in such reports. He said that Lady Reading Hospital currently had a total of 75 ventilators of which 44 were reserved for coronavirus patients and 22 of them were occupied.
Mr Wazir said that 93 beds and 21 ventilators were reserved for coronavirus patients of which 78 beds and 15 ventilators were occupied in Khyber Teaching Hospital while 144 beds and 25 ventilators were reserved at Hayatabad Medical Complex where 122 beds and 23 ventilators were occupied.
Mr Wazir said that since April, 14,152 passengers had arrived at Peshawar airport through 88 flights. He said that dead bodies of 58 Pakistanis from Gulf countries were also brought through Peshawar airport. He said that all the passengers coming and going through Peshawar airport were checked through thermal scanners.
Published in Dawn, June 24th, 2020


COVID-19 cases are rising at Carris Health and community help is need to stem the tide
Carris Health CEO Mike Schramm said the health care system is currently seeing the most COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began and is asking for the community’s assistance in slowing the spread.
WILLMAR — Carris Health and its parent company CentraCare, which operates Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, are dealing with the largest surge of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
Mike Schramm, co-CEO of Carris Health, said Friday that cases are increasing in and around Willmar.
"Our numbers are certainly higher than what they were when we saw an initial surge in May," Schramm said.
Friday's COVID-19 situation report from the Minnesota Department of Health reported 92 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kandiyohi County. Statewide there were 5,454 newly reported cases on Friday, the largest single daily total ever.
The rise in cases is having an impact on not only Rice Hospital, but other medical facilities across the area.
"It has put a significant strain on our health care system," Schramm said.
Schramm said the pandemic has shown some of the benefits the hospital and the surrounding community have gained through the nearly 3-year-old merger with CentraCare of St. Cloud. He said the system has done a good job in planning for an increase in cases and taking care of patients as the need has arisen.
"I don't know how we would have been able to deal with this if we were all separate, independent organizations like we were before," Schramm said. "It has been a huge part of our response to COVID-19, the systemwide planning and preparedness efforts."
What is needed now is the community's assistance in doing what it can to slow the spread of COVID-19. The public can help by following the health safety procedures that have been urged since the pandemic began earlier this year.
"It is important for the community to be doing the right thing — masking, social distancing, avoiding group gatherings, those types of things," Schramm said. "We need the community to do its part to help us through this."


Mayors launch effort to hold governor candidates' 'feet to the fire' on city funding
Saying that the next governor will determine the fate of cities across the state, mayors announced at a State Capitol press conference that they are turning their attention to the 2010 governor's race and will be traveling the state to call on candidates to address local government aid (LGA).
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CPEC will change the fate of the entire region: PM
DAVOS (92 News) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Thursday that Pakistan has carried out most successful operation against terrorists.
Addressing the dinner ceremony presented by Abraaj group in Davos, he said that thousands of civilians and armed forces personnel have rendered sacrifices in war against terror, adding that Pakistan has become a safe country.
The prime minister said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project will change the fate of the entire region.
Nawaz Sharif said that the government had devised a comprehensive plan to crate investment friendly environment in the country and added that they had liberalize investment policies to welcome foreign investments. He said that they offered incentives to attract new capital inflows including tax exemption, tariff reductions, infrastructure and investors facilitation services.
He went on to say that the government is well aware that investors needed stable market, back by the clear and consistent policies. “We are committed to maintain and enabling policy framework to attract the foreign direct investment,” Nawaz Sharif said.
The premier said: “International organizations have recognized Pakistan’s prosperity, adding that Pakistan will become a part of greater economies under vision 2025.”


A person, along with a vehicle alleged to be stolenm, was arrested by the police on the Southern Expressway. Police said that the arrest was made after was information received via the 119 police emergency hotline.
The Police Media Unit stated that investigations have commenced into the incident. Police added that the suspect was arrested at the Walipanne entry point to the expressway.
The vehicle has been seized by the police. The suspect who was handed over to the Bandaragama Police was later transferred to the Payagala Police for further inquiry.
(Courtesy: News First)


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DILI, 21 october 2020 (TATOLI)— The President for the Council of Minister, Fidelis Manuel Leite Magalhães said today (21/10/020) that the government would ask the President to extend the country’s COVID-19 state of emergency to the end of November, as the government tries to avoid the surge in cases seen in other countries.
“The government meeting will be followed the situation since it has been announced that the sixth state of emergency will be ended in November 03 at 23:59, but there are more activities coming next week, hence the government is decided to give time to the structure of sovereignty to set the schedule for the necessary meeting,” Minister Magalhães said after council meeting.
He added that the extension for the state of emergency is also to face the improvement of the epidemiological situation and proliferation case that is registered the contagious of the covid-19 in the regional and global level to avoid and neutralize the risks of propagation disease.
In addition to helping the state manage the public health risks and give the capacity to the government to responds to the national health system and allow the government to suspend the right for the international circulation with retention of the residence.
Timor Leste recorded, so far, a total of 29 infected cases with SARS-CoV-2, of which 28 have already recovered, and there is currently only one active case.
Worldwide, the number of infected people has already exceeded 35 million, causing the death of more than one million people. More than 26 million people have already recovered from the disease.
Journalist: Antónia Gusmão
Editor:Julia Chatarina/Nick Kettle


LAHORE: President Dr. Arif Alvi said that the business-friendly policies, adopted by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government were bearing fruit, according to media reports.
Addressing second edition of the international textile exhibition on Thursday, Dr. Arif Alvi said that foreign investment was increasing in Pakistan due to improved security situation in the country.
He urged the business community to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan and added that the government developed special economic zones and introduced e-visa facility for different countries to encourage investors.
The president said that the current government was providing every possible facility to traders so as to restore business activities in the country. He said that Lahore is a historical city and added that there was a number of tourist spots in the country. Dr. Arif Alvi said that the government was also taking measures to boost tourism in the country.
Earlier, paying tribute to the armed forces and the nation for their unmatched sacrifices rendered in war against terrorism, President Dr Arif Alvi on March 14 had said that confidence of overseas investors increased due to the restoration of peace in the country.
Addressing business leaders’ summit in Islamabad, President Arif Alvi had said that Pakistan had successfully defeated the menace of terrorism due to the efforts of security forces and it has embarked on a path of development.
He had said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) government had been providing all out facilities to domestic and foreign investors by ensuring ease of doing business, eradication of corruption and transparency in the country.


FLOOD, more rain expected in coming weeks
By Nema Juma
The government has admitted that more heavy rain is expected in a few weeks to come according to metrological department.
Speaking to Juba Monitor in an exclusive interview yesterday, the undersecretary in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Gatwech Peter Kulang said latest report from the metrological department indicates that more rainfall is expected in the coming weeks that would result to more flooding in the affected areas across the country.
“We have made consultation with metrological department and the report shows that rain is expected to increase even more in the coming weeks,” said Kulang.
“We are forecasting more devastating rain in most parts of the country especially in Northern Bahr el Ghazal Lakes State, Greater Upper Nile and some parts of Eastern Equatoria,” he added.
For the last two to three weeks, most parts of the States have been affected and thousands of people have been displaced.
According to Kulang, flooding has also affected crops and disrupted agricultural activities in the affected areas.
He described the flooding as “real disaster.” “As you know the heavy rains and floods have impacts on agriculture and farmers have encountered losses of crops. Disaster is becoming real and we in the concerned ministry felt that there is a lot that needs to be done,” Kulang said.
Eelier, the same Ministry and Relief and Rehabilitation Commission received many reports about the heavy rains that have been experienced in the last three weeks.
However, Kulang said technical Officers from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the MSF Emergency Shelter came together and started responding to the havoc.
He said the respond teams have agreed to move as well as doing assessment in the affected areas.
He added that the MSF compounds in Pibor have the resources but the flood has also affected their compounds and their activities.
“The Ministry, United Nations and the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) felt that there is need for the development partners and the donors to intervene because the targeted population is more than what is expected,” said Kulang.


United Nations, Nov 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been following the violent protests in Solomon Islands capital Honiara with concern and called for an end to the violence and the protection of hard-won peacebuilding gains, his deputy spokesman, Farhan Haq, said.
The secretary-general urges dialogue and peaceful means to address differences in the country, he said in a statement on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Friday reported that escalating violent demonstrations in Honiara have left several access roads blocked with some buildings set ablaze and stores looted.
So far, all UN staff have been accounted for and no damage to UN assets has been reported, it said.
There is a request for help for displaced people in Honiara. The World Health Organisation is closely working with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Health to provide support as required, said the OCHA.
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RAMALLLAH, PALESTINOW.COM – While no new coronavirus cases were reported today among Palestinians in the diaspora except in the United States, the number of deaths among the Palestinian communities worldwide stood at 42 and the number of cases was 956, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.
It said that 235 diaspora Palestinians have meanwhile recovered.
The ministry said that no new cases of corona virus or deaths among the diaspora Palestinians were recorded today except in the US where 14 new cases were added to the overall count.
It said the number of recoveries has increased and that the health of the patients is in general stable.
(Source / 21.04.2020)


Scooty Rider, Pillion Killed In Kashmir Road Accident
Srinagar, July 7 (IANS) Two persons were killed on Thursday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district.
Police said a scooty bike collided with a taxi in the Margund area of Kangan town of Ganderbal district.
The police said that both the scooty rider and the pillion were killed on the spot.
'The driver of the taxi has been detained. An FIR has been registered in this accident,' police said.
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(MENAFN) As stated by Julian Bowden, a senior visiting research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies the probability of Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) exporting gas next year has increased considerably, with three firms working on the venture since the July-September period of 2021.
Bowden's remarks come after much doubts around the capability of TPAO to grow the sizable gas resources in the Sakarya area founded in August two years ago, which after additional search, were even bigger than first estimated.
With support from three worldwide firms, Bowden believes that TPAO is going to be able to have some field output on schedule for the second part of 2023.
Schlumberger & Subsea 7 obtained the EPIC contract (engineering, procurement, construction, installation) to improve the field.
Bowden stated that "These are all world-class companies and should enable TPAO to deliver the project more or less on schedule.”
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PETALING JAYA: Stringent checks will be conducted at roadblocks in Selangor – especially at state borders – to prevent a “balik kampung” exodus for the coming Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations.
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Arjunaidi Mohamed said that the police expect that some people will try to return to their hometowns for Aidiladha.
“I have instructed all personnel and officers stationed at roadblocks to perform stringent checks to prevent unauthorised travel. We will also step up our mobile roadblocks around the state,” he said when contacted on Saturday (July 17).
He added that 120 to 140 roadblocks have been set up in Selangor and said that the number of roadblocks will not be increased.
“We will focus on conducting stringent checks. We will take action against those who fail to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP),” he said.
Comm Arjunaidi added that the Selangor police’s compliance task force will also be making more rounds to make sure that the Covid-19 SOPs are adhered to.
“The task force teams have been deployed in the state to conduct inspections on SOP adherence. They will also do so during Hari Raya Aildiladha to ensure that everyone complies with the SOP,” he said.
Comm Arjunaidi advised the public to comply with the Covid-19 SOP and to refrain from going back to their hometowns.
“Our ultimate goal is to break the chain of Covid-19 infections. We hope the public can cooperate with the authorities in this matter and lets stop the spread of the virus together,” he said.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: The Cisco Academy membership is a proud moment and another significant accomplishment for the DPS Monarch with DPS Monarch International School fraternity, a statement said.
“We are the first school in Qatar to initiate this membership agreement to integrate the ICT curriculum with Cisco for all primary to secondary school students. At DPS Monarch, we believe in providing a wide range of exposure to our students, which can help them enrich their portfolios. This collaboration with the leading IT company would serve the purpose in the right direction,” said the statement.
The agreement signing ceremony was presided by CTO Cisco for Qatar Mohamad Al Hashimi. The event was attended by President of DPS Monarch International School Hasan Chougule; Vice-President, Yasir Nainar; IT Director, Sreedharan Kuniramath; Principal, Meenal Bakshi, and other EC members of the school. It was a memorable day in DPS Monarch's journey towards providing technology-driven education to all the students in the school.
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Reluctance To Voluntarily Give Us Passage To Nakhchivan Is Incomprehensible, But We Are Still Showing Patience, Showing Restraint - President Ilham Aliyev
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 7. The reluctance to
voluntarily give us passage to Nakhchivan is incomprehensible,
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in an interview with
Azerbaijani TV channels in Prague, reports.
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Mr. Aliyev highlighted political and economic relations between the two countries after Azerbaijan`s independence.
He also said the official visit of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to Vietnam contributed to the development of prospects for cooperation. The Chairman also stressed the importance of establishing bilateral cooperation in the field of customs, and expressed confidence that the visit would serve to expand the bilateral ties.
Do Hoang Anh Tuan hailed the development of political and economic ties between the two countries, saying there was big potential for boosting these bonds. He also said they were interested in learning experience of Azerbaijan in the field of customs, as well as fighting against smuggling.


SHILLONG, MAR 26: Opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) candidate Dr Ricky AJ Syngkon on Tuesday said the party stands for the genuine non-tribal residents of Meghalaya.
Talking to Mediapersons, the VPP general secretary acknowledges the contributions made by the non-Khasi people who contributed tremendously to the state.
Further, he expressed confidence that such citizens of the state will also support the party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
“We acknowledge the contributions made by the non-Khasi people who contributed tremendously to the state and they also need to be protected and the party will also ensure that their interest is well protected but at the same time also we have to also protect the state from those who are illegal, people who come here illegally that is what I think together with those people from the state other than the local I think,” Syngkon said.
“ As a party we are concerned about the constitutional right even of other people from the non Khasi,” he added.
Asked, Syngkon said that the BJP’s decision to support the NPP only shows the true colours of both the parties but they would like to leave it to the wisdom of the people to take a decision on the matter.
While expressing confidence of winning the elections from Shillong LS seat, the VPP candidate said, that the party is fully prepared to face the election. He said the party has toured all 36 constituencies in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills region.
“Myself and the party, we are very confident of winning this election…because wherever we go the support that we get from the people is really tremendous and we have full faith and trust in the people of these 36 constituencies,” he said.
Asked, Syngkon denied that his party is against the Hindi language.
“We have never opposed speaking in Hindi. This allegation is nothing but cheap political mileage by other political parties and we condemn such kind of statement.”


IPOH: April 16, 2008
The Perak MCA is questioning whether permanent land titles can be issued to all kampung tersusun (planned villages) and new villages in the state.
Urging the state government to reconsider the decision, Perak MCA organising secretary Dr Mah Hang Soon said the move might backfire, causing the state to suffer instead.
Citing a recent statement of Selangor Investment, Industry and Commerce Committee chairman Teresa Kok that the move might jeopardise the development of certain areas, Dr Mah said if what Kok said was true, the development of Perak might suffer too.
“The state must study the matter closely before making such announcements,” he told a press conference yesterday.
Mentri Besar Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin had announced that permanent land titles would be issued to those villages in Perak.
Dr Mah said the state should inform the people when the move could be implemented.
“While the state government had said to give it 100 days to come out with procedures on the matter, its progress thus far has been unclear,” said Dr Mah, who is also the Chenderiang assemblyman.


Media circles have started talking about the DDC elections and the protests by the DDC members about their perks and ranks. Most of the mainstream political parties have extended their support to these members and have said that before the elections the government said that they will get all the power but now their wings have been clipped.
Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have said that the government should listen to DDC members as they have already threatened the government with their mass resignation if their demands were not met.
Power to the grass roots as promised by the BJP government is not being translated to reality according to the protesting DDC members who are demanding cabinet rank for the chairpersons of the DDC councils.
The protests by the DDC members are only increasing even as the government has done some amendments in its previous order as the members are demanding all the power promised to them.
Mainstream political leaders have appealed the government to fulfill its promises that will empower grassroots democracy. The DDC members are not happy with the honorarium given by the government and they also want security to them so that they can function in the places like the rural areas in Kashmir.


Three Iraqis killed in bomb blast
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BAGHDAD, Sept 5 (KUNA) -- At least three people were killed and 11 others wounded when an explosive-laden vehicle blew up in Karradeh neighborhood late Sunday night.
The blast hit near Abdulmajed hospital in central Baghdad and inflicted heavy material damage to the nearby shops and vehicles, a security source told KUNA on Monday.
The same area was the scene of a massive bombing that killed 300 people and wounded a similar number in July. (end) ahh.gb
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ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Tuesday said that several accused involved in the Kohistan terrorist attack have been identified.
Talking to media representatives outside the Parliament House, he said that the joint investigation team and law enforcement agencies are working to nab the terrorists.
The minister said the enemies of Pakistan want to destabilise the country by such acts.
To a question, Malik said Osama bin Laden’s family entered the country illegally. The minister said he is ready to appear before the Abbottabad Inquiry Commission whenever required.
Furthermore, the interior minister said that the visa policy for the Afghan refugees was being reviewed.


(MENAFN – Daily News Egypt) Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, has praised the Flat6Labs accelerator as a successful model for cooperation to foster youth employment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Flat6Labs achieves this mission by offering a wide range of services including mentoring, training, and financing.
Minister Al-Mashat’s remarks came during her Wednesday visit to Flat6Labs. The Egyptian minister was accompanied by John Barsa, USAID Director in Washington, who is visiting Egypt for the first time; Jonathan Cohen, US Ambassador to Egypt; Leslie Reed, Director of USAID office in Egypt; and Maya Morsi, President of the National Council for Women.
Minister Al-Mashat stressed that Flat6Labs has grown to be the leading business accelerator in Egypt, supporting 106 businesses and creating 7,450 jobs, of which 6,293 for women.
She added that Egypt has a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, as the small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sector provides over 80% of private sector employment in Egypt.
Moreover, Flat6Labs falls under the Ministry of International Cooperation’s ‘Global Partnerships Narrative’, which focuses on three main pillars: people at the core, projects in action, and purpose as the driver to promote fruitful partnerships that are in line with the government’s 2030 development agenda.
To support SMEs in light of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Minister Al-Mashat announced recently that the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €750m in finance to Egypt’s Banque Misr. The financing will go towards mitigating the negative repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMEs in Egypt, and bridge the liquidity gap in the sector.
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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 30 (ANI): As many as 474 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths have been reported from Telangana on Tuesday, while 592 patients have been discharged during the day, the state's health department said.
The total number of positive cases in the state has gone up to 2,85,939. Of these, a total of 2,78,523 have recovered. While there are a total of 5,878 active cases currently, 1,538 patients have succumbed to the virus till now in Telangana, it added.
Meanwhile, state Health Minister Etela Rajender said that Telangana has not witnessed the second wave of COVID-19 till now, the people the state are alert and they taking all the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the viral infection.
The Minister also said the Telangana has not reported any cases related to the new strain of Coronavirus that has recently been found in the United Kingdom. (ANI)


Pakistan, Karachi News : Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House on Tuesday and discussed the political situation in the country during the meeting.
Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was also present during the meeting. The law and order situation was discussed at the meeting.
Sources said that the president and prime minister also discussed Tahirul Qadri’s planned long march along with the MQM gathering held in Karachi today.
The prime minister also briefed the president about energy situation in the country and various measures being taken to overcome the energy shortages. Agencies


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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) A cyclonic depression forming in the south-east Arabian Sea is now moving towards the far north and will intensify over the east-central part in the next 12 hours, the IMD said here on Tuesday.
The depression is moving at a speed of 11 km/hour since this morning and is in the same region, around 950 km west-southwest of Goa, around 1,100 km southwest of Mumbai, 1,190 km south southwest of Porbandar (Gujarat) and 1,490 kms south of Karachi (Pakistan), said the IMD.
This depression is likely to move nearly northwards and intensify into a cyclonic storm over the east-central Arabian Sea and adjoining southeast areas over the next 12 hours, it added.
Earlier on Monday, the IMD had said that the cyclonic formation was developing around Mumbai and its onset course would be decided in the next 48 hours.
With the latest status, the chances of the cyclonic storm hitting Mumbai are virtually ruled out.
However, the IMD-Mumbai has warned fisherfolk venturing into the deep sea to exercise caution for the next five days when the wind speeds will increase from 40-50 kmph to 115-120-140 kmph from June 6 till June 10.
Apprehending the possibility of a major storm with heavy rains lashing the state, the Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday announced cancellation of its planned Silver Jubilee celebrations in Ahmednagar on June 9.
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Research conducted by the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana has predicted that the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akufo-Addo will be re-elected as President of the Republic.
According to the research, majority of Ghanaians believe that the current government has fulfilled a large part of its promises in their 2016 manifesto and therefore, find promises in their 2020 election as attainable.
The survey, which sampled about 11,000 respondents across the country predicted that Akufo-Addo will secure about 51.7% of valid votes that will be cast on the election day.
The leader of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, is expected to trail with 40.4% of votes.
The Ghana Union Movement has been predicted to fall third, ahead of the Convention People’s Party.
“When we asked our sample which presidential candidate they were going to vote for if elections were held today, 51.7 percent said they will vote for Akufo-Addo, and 40.4% said they will vote for Mahama while 1.4% said they will vote for GUM. So that is what the 11,000 respondents that we spoke to said.”
Member of the research team, Alex Kaakyire Duku Frempong, who is also a senior lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University, in disseminating the research findings, disclosed that the government’s Free Senior High School programme was one of the major factors that was influencing the choice of voters.
He said the vote-buying and matters of corruption were the least.
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Colombo, Jan 13 (NIA) – Sri Lanka, on Friday warned that several districts across the country would face severe drought conditions in the coming three weeks as very little rain was expected.
As a result, drinking water was distributed in 17 districts to families who faced a severe water shortage.
Disaster Management officials said that at least 10,000 people were affected by the ongoing drought and the numbers were expected to increase in the coming weeks.
President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday deployed the tri-forces to assist the drought affected families and added that the military will be deployed to every district to assist the officials in the area.
Last month, officials warned the public to to conserve water and electricity due to the drought conditions.
Disaster Management Minister Anura Yapa said the government was gearing up to deal with drought relief including food and water but early conservation efforts could help mitigate the coming crisis.
Sri Lanka is facing the worst drought in four decades.


Gadag (Karnataka), Sep 29 (IANS) Karnataka Education Department on Thursday suspended a school headmaster in Gadag district for allegedly holding an essay writing competition on Prophet Mohammad for school students.
The suspended head master is identified as Abdul Munaaf Bijapur, of to Naagavi village Government Secondary School in Gadag taluk.
Additional Commissioner, Department of Public Instruction Sidramappa S. Biradara has issued the suspension order for the headmaster for holding the essay competition without any direction from the department or any government agency.
According to Education Department sources, the head master conducted the competition to 43 students of the school, and assured them of rewards. He had also distributed books titled 'Mohammad for all' and 'Only one Prophet' to the students.
The department had stated that suspension order had been issued as the headmaster had committed a mistake being in a position of responsibility and the allegations on him are proved prima facie in the inquiry.
Workers of Sri Rama Sene had protested in front of the school and questioned the headmaster for holding an essay competition on the Prophet. They had also alleged that religious fundamentalism is being forced upon school children and demanded the headmaster's suspension.
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More needs to be done to protect vulnerable people in the event of the failure of a major care provider, a report says.
The National Audit Office (NAO) said that safeguards need to be put in place to ensure people continue to receive the care they need in such circumstances.
In addition, the watchdog said that care markets must deliver a genuine choice of services to all users, and that support must be available to help consumers exercise choice.
NAO head Amyas Morse said: 'As the population ages and more pressure is put on social care, the Department [of Health] must ensure that its oversight of the care market is robust, that people have access to the information and support that they need, and that it has arrangements in place in the event of large providers getting into financial difficulty.'
Care services minister Paul Burstow said the report provided a 'helpful' contribution to the government's wider work on market oversight for social care.
He noted that the government is considering whether additional measures of market oversight are needed and will shortly publish a discussion paper on the issue.


President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a directive to all Security Chiefs to ensure a peaceful society in 2020.
Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibok Ekwe-Ibas said this while addressing State House Correspondents shortly after the President had presided over a meeting with the security council in Abuja on Monday.
He said, ”Mr. President has directed that the council and the members of armed forces ensure a peaceful society in 2020.
”To that effect, we are more than determined to continue from where we stopped in 2019 and to ensure that we sustain our various operations to ensure a secured Nigeria for all of us.”
He stated that the President commended the efforts of the Security Chiefs and charged them to focus their efforts on emerging threats across the country.
He said: ”With respect to operations within the country, it was generally agreed and noted that the security agencies have done their very best in ensuring that the deliverables are made clear.
”You will recall that the various operations in the country in the northeast, northwest, north-central, the southeast, as well as the southwest where all members of the armed forces are taking part as well as the intelligence agencies, have ensured that we all enjoyed a better holiday period that has just been observed.
”We also recalled that in those areas where the military has been able to achieve desired objectives, from the first quarter of next year, the civil authority will be preparing to take back those responsibilities as the military draws back its forces from those areas.
”This will enable the military to focus its attention on other emerging threats and areas of concern.”
The Naval boss noted that there was commendation for his troops’ efforts un ensuring maritime security.
”It was also observed that in the maritime environment a lot has been done to ensure that our resources are protected.
”The outcomes of the operations there are have seen to the arrest of about six vessels that were involved in stealing of the nation’s maritime resources.


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Govt to launch ‘Brand Pakistan’ programme this year, says Zulfi Bukhari
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas and Tourism Zulfi Bukhari announced that a programme by the name of 'Brand Pakistan' would be launched by the end of this year to promote tourism in the country.
The prime minister's aide, addressing a press conference on Sunday, said that Pakistan will host the World Tourism Forum in 2021, announcing that the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has completed its work related to the reformation of the tourism sector.
"We have formulated a comprehensive policy on tourism from 2020 to 2030 and with that we have also introduced a five-year action plan. Like other countries, Pakistan has launched a programme to promote tourism which was delayed due to the coronavirus," he said.
Bukhari said that tourism ministers from eight countries, including Iran and Turkey, will visit Pakistan in line with the government's initiative to reform the tourism sector.
The minister said that Pakistan facilitates e-visa and will soon launch a national e-portal which will contain all booking details regarding motels and other tourism information. He said that the tourism portal in Pakistan will be launched later this year.


BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa said that the saffron party couldn’t perform as per the calculations due to Congress-JD(S) coalition government. On Saturday, the ruling Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) had said that it would extend its coalition alliance with Congress in Karnataka to the urban local bodies (ULBs) across the state to keep the Opposition BJP out of power.
However, Yeddyurappa said that he was confident of BJP’s victory in 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
BJP has won the municipal elections in Shivamogga. It also happens to former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa’s home ground, who had earlier declared that the saffron party would win at least 50-60 percent of the seats.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) The energy ministers of the European Union (EU) member states met in Luxembourg on Tuesday to exchange views on the increase in energy prices and discuss possible mitigating measures at national and EU level, Trend reports citing Xinhua .
Following a decline in global and EU energy prices in late 2019 and 2020, there has been a sharp rebound in recent months.
Some member states underlined that climate policies and the clean energy transition are part of the solution and not the cause of the increase in energy prices. They insisted that investments in renewable energies, energy efficiency and integration of energy systems remain key in increasing the resilience of the EU's energy systems.
On behalf of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, Slovenia's Minister of Infrastructure Jernej Vrtovec said "We want to achieve two important goals -- climate neutrality and an energetically independent Europe. For this we have to invest in renewable energy sources and new technologies."
Concerning short-term measures, the ministers agreed that national measures have to be taken as a matter of urgency to shield the most vulnerable consumers. In the context of medium and longer-term options, they discussed reforming the functioning of the wholesale electricity market, voluntary joint purchase schemes for gas as well as EU-level solutions for storage.
The first preliminary assessment by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) in mid-November will provide member states with more clarity on the integrity of the European carbon market. Enditem
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This article is pretty disheartening. It really speaks to the dire situation that we are now facing due to climate change. It’s sad to think that people are now experiencing more anxiety and stress due to the effects of climate change and rising sea levels. We need to take action now more than ever and put an end to activities that contribute to global warming and rising sea levels. We need to start making changes now if we want to have a brighter future. We need to do our part and make sure that we are doing all we can to help fight climate change.


The Arkansas Health Department said Tuesday the state is dealing with a measles epidemic, with more than 2,000 confirmed cases in the first five days of March.
Arkansas Public Health Director John Brown said the state has identified a number of areas where people are being exposed to measles and a “high risk for further outbreaks” in the coming days.
Brown said he believes that the outbreak is a result of a lack of vaccinations in the state, which has had its vaccination rates at the highest level in the country.
“We have not had enough vaccinations,” Brown said.
“So we need to get as many people vaccinated as possible.”
The outbreak has affected more than 4,000 people in the U.S. Brown says he has not heard of any deaths due to the virus.
“I’m confident that it is not an epidemic,” Brown told reporters at a news conference.
“The risk is low, and I think we will have a very, very limited impact on the state’s economy.
We have not seen the impact on employment.
We will be monitoring this closely.” “
But we don’t know the exact impact yet, because it is too early to tell what is going to happen.
We will be monitoring this closely.”
Brown said that at least some of the cases were in Arkansas’ eastern region, where there have been a lot of cases.
Brown also said that the state does not have the capacity to handle the situation in the rest of the country, which is the main focus of the outbreak.
Brown noted that the Arkansas Health Authority is sending people to a local hospital to have tests and see if they have the virus and are contagious.
“That will determine if they should be put on a plane and sent back to Arkansas,” Brown added.
Arkansas’ governor is urging residents to get vaccinated and that the governor has ordered all public health workers to get shots.
Governor Asa Hutchinson says he wants people to get the measles vaccine in a timely fashion.
Governor Hutchinson says it’s too soon to tell how widespread the outbreak will be.
Hutchinson said he is also urging parents to keep their children home from school on Wednesday.
He said the outbreak has been spreading quickly, and he wants to help make sure people understand that.
He says the measles can be prevented if people are getting vaccinated.
The governor said he also wants to remind people that the measles virus is contagious, so people need to be careful.
“It is possible that people who are infected can spread the virus,” Hutchinson said.
He also urged parents to be cautious about sharing personal items with their children, and said that he will be meeting with health officials to make sure that every child who wants to have their first measles vaccine gets one.


By Blessing Odega
Jos – The Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy in Plateau, Mr David Wuyep, on Tuesday, said the state government had resuscitated the four abandoned water treatment plants in the state.
Wuyep, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos, said the affected plants were located in Pankshin, Shendam, Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas of the state.
He noted that the resuscitated water plants had been abandoned since the past 20 years, making accessibility to potable water in the four Local Government Areas very difficult.
According to the commissioner, the rehabilitated water schemes have begun operations and potable water is now accessible in the affected communities.
Wuyep said that work had also started on the Langtang Dam, to facilitate water supply to its environs.
He said that the state government would resuscitate the small water schemes at Ba’ap, Barkin Ladi, Dengi and Wase before the end of 2018.
The commissioner said that the state government had provided 700 hand pump boreholes, to boost access to drinkable water in the rural areas; and to reduce to the barest, waterborne diseases.
“This government, since coming on board, has sunk more than 700 boreholes in various communities.
“These boreholes were sunk to ensure that those who are not yet covered under the water schemes can have access to potable water; this will reduce the occurrence of waterborne diseases,” he said.


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Harare Dhu-AlQa'dah 11 1436 August 26 2015 SPA -- In an uncharacteristically affirmative speech
President Robert Mugabe said Tuesday he hopes Zimbabwe's recent
re-engagement with the West will bolster the nation's struggling
economy according to dpa.
"My government values the re-engagement of the western world in the
Zimbabwe economy" Mugabe usually a harsh critic of Europe Britain
and the United States said during a state of the nation address in
the capital Harare.
The 91-year-old said he hopes the former British colony will get
financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and
the World Bank.
Relations have been strained since western nations questioned the
legitimacy of Zimbabwe's 2002 elections which Mugabe's party won in
a landslide and criticized government for human rights abuses.
Poverty has continuously increased in Africa's former "bread basket"
in the 15 years after a mass expulsion of experienced white farmers
sent the economy into a downward spiral.
Economic growth is expected to reach 1.5 per cent in 2015 a year hit
by drought and falling prices of some of Zimbabwe's main exports
such as gold and platinum according to the IMF.
02:52 LOCAL TIME 23:52 GMT
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ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday urged traders and businessmen to pay taxes to enhance revenues, emphasising that the business community had an important role in the economic development of the country.
Talking to a delegation of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) led by President Mian Nasser Hayatt Maggo here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said tax collection could help allocate more funds for development projects for the benefit of people.
Alvi said the government was committed to providing a competitive and fair business environment to entrepreneurs and had undertaken a number of measures to build a sustainable economy.
He said that the federal government, despite the financial constraints, had supported the business community by providing them with a Rs1.2 trillion financial stimulus package and added that the government was also focusing on the economic empowerment of women and persons with disability by providing them incentivised loans at five per cent mark up.
The delegation apprised President Alvi about the problems being faced by traders and requested the government to further simplify the tax procedure and provide an enabling environment for business operations.
The president assured them of extending all possible support to resolve their issues.


By Innocent Atuganyira
Business operators in Masindi district have filed a petition at the Resident District Commissioner’s RDC Office asking the government to consider them among the vulnerable.
The petition was delivered on Thursday evening during COVID 19 emergency meeting with the state minister for Bunyoro affairs.
Reading the petitions, Dominic Tibasimwa the deputy RDC said that he has received two petitions from business operators and tailors.
Part of the petition read that their businesses are not operating and they don’t have bread to feed their families, therefore asked government to include them among the vulnerable so that they can receive relief package.
Abdulah Sserunkuma the chairperson Masindi Business Community noted that the pandemic has paralyzed businesses, money lenders and landlords are asking them to pay the arrears.
Jennifer Namuyangu Kacha the state minister for Bunyoro Affairs explains that the government is aware of how people in rural areas have been affected, but the budget they have is limiting.
Namuyangu has asked the leaders to explain to their subjects including those who have put in their petitions that they are willing but they are incapacitated in terms of resources.
Grace Mary Mugasa the State Minister for Public Service explains that there is study progress in Hoima compared to Masindi, she notes that the Masindi team has been affected by the network.
“We have requested for the extension of deadline to ensure that no one is left out,” Mugasa added.
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Viral song on Internet " Nit Khair Manga" in new version
(MENAFN- Aamir Naik) Have you ever stumbled upon a viral song that leaves you humming its tune long after it ends? Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song Nit Khair Manga is one of those. Since its release in 2023, it has captured the attention of social media users worldwide, inspiring countless videos of people singing, dancing, and enjoying the lovely melody. However, one recent video has added a unique twist to this viral track.
The song, shared on Instagram and Spotify by musician Aamir Naik, features an artist singing a Sidhu's version of the song. Shot from inside a car with raindrops splattering on the windshield, the clip showcases the artist's soulful rendition of the track as the original version plays softly in the background.
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Jubbaland Security Council has issued a press release on the arrest of Jubbaland Minister of Security Abdirashid Nur Janan who was put into custody by security agencies in Mogadishu on Saturday while on a flight to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
In a press release from the Jubbaland Security Committee stated that the arrests have nothing to do with law, civil rights and the protection of the authorities.
The statement of the council has urged everyone involved the arrest of the Jubbaland security minister Janan to immediately restore his freedom.
Somali Police Force has also today confirmed the arrest of Jubaland security Minister Abdirashid Nur Janan.
Deputy Police Force Commissioner, Zakia Hussain said on her official Twitter that the police are conducting investigations on serious crimes allegedly committed by the official.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, UAE Minister of Community Development, will be turning the spotlight on the public's role in decision-making in one session at the upcoming International Government Communication Forum (IGCF).
Buhumaid will be leading a discussion on how the community can get involved in decision-making.
The session is one of several events and talks lined up at the 10th IGCF, which will be held on September 26–27 at Expo Centre Sharjah. The goal is to promote a more effective use of communication as an instrument of policymaking and open government.
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The forum's agenda includes two interactive sessions: The first will discuss the importance of public involvement in nation-building through government communication channels; and the second will highlight the effectiveness of storytelling in translating government discourses to communities.
The session will also reveal the statistics on citizens' participation in policymaking, government decision-making and development of public services, besides highlighting the efforts made by the UAE's institutions to develop a constructive communications policy based on transparency and public opinion.
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GOP official runs for chairmanship
ST. PAUL -- Longtime Minnesota Republican Party leader Tony Sutton is running to be party chairman.
The former Hibbing resident, who lives in the Twin Cities, said he is not happy with the party's direction.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Cape Town, Sep 27 (IANS) Former South African spinner Robin Peterson has been appointed as the head coach of MI Cape Town for SA20 2024.
Peterson coached MI New York to the inaugural MLC title.
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been appointed as bowling coach.
MI Cape Town finished last in the points table with 3 wins in 10 matches, Peterson was the General Manager of the MI Cape Town in 2023. He will replace Simon Katich as head coach, whereas Malinga will replace former New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram.
Peterson and Malinga had been part of MI New York's title-winning campaign in the inaugural season of USA's Major League Cricket earlier this year as head coach and bowling coach respectively.
Former South Africa batter, Hashim Amla will continue as batting coach of MI Cape Town, captained by Rashid Khan.
MI Cape Town retained four players ahead of the next season, Rashid Khan is among four players, along with Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, and Dewald Brevis.
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Muscat: Omani Ministry of Energy and Minerals signed strategic framework agreements with BP with the plan of delivering a multiple gigawatt world-class renewable energy and hydrogen plan by 2030.
The agreement was signed on behalf of the government of the Sultanate of Oman by the Minister of Energy and Minerals Dr. Mohammed Al Rumhy and BP's Senior Vice President for the Middle East Stephen Willis.
The Omani Minister said that the agreements are a significant step towards delivering Oman's 2040 Vision, in partnership with BP, adding that Oman will work to develop renewable wind and solar energy resources with global standards to generate clean energy for the grid and operate green hydrogen factories to meet local demand and export to customers around the world.
As part of the agreement, BP will record and evaluate wind and solar data on an area of 8,000 square kilometers, and the study will help Oman to make a decision towards building one or two renewable energy centers in appropriate locations as part of the development of these resources.
Renewable energy resources contribute to providing the energy required to develop green hydrogen, which will be exported to local and global markets.
Under the two agreements, the government of the Sultanate of Oman and BP will look into ways of cooperation in a number of areas, including the renewable energy strategy and sector regulations, in addition to establishing a renewable energy center and developing and qualifying the local workforce to work in this new sector.
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A total of 14 health facilities have been shut down by the Lagos state government. The facilities, the government said, failed to comply with regulatory standards in the state.
The facilities were locked up by the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) and its Executive Secretary, Dr Abiola Idowu, expressed the commitment of the state government to putting a halt to the ugly trend of having unqualified personnel work in health facilities.
Channels TV reported that the government pledged to continue to insist that the environment for the dispensation of medical care was suitable for the promotion and maintenance of good health.
Idowu described health security as an integral part of public security, which was the primary duty of the government, adding that the government will compel all health facilities in the state to conform to best practices and urged operators to abide strictly by the standards of HEFAMAA to avoid sanctions.
Residents of the state have also been enjoined to cooperate with, and support the government in the fight against quackery and illegal operation of facilities by reporting those behind such acts to relevant agencies.


Two Palestinians Martyred By Israeli Occupation Forces' Gunfire In West Bank
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RAMALLAH, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- Two young Palestinians were martyred on Monday by Israeli occupation forces gunfire in Qalqilya West Bank, said Palestine's General Authority of Civil Affairs (GACA).
According to Palestinian local sources members of the Israeli special operation forces invaded the city and shot a vehicle, which resulted in injuring two Palestinians and arrested them and later announced their death.
In addition, two other Palestinians were injured in a shooting by the Israeli occupation forces during confrontations in the city.
Ministry of Health said in a statement the number of Palestinian martyrs killed in Israeli attacks in the West Bank since the beginning of this year has risen to 464, including 256 since October. (end)
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Turkish Airlines defers Russia trips
( MENAFN )Starting Thursday, April 15, Turkish flag carrier Turkish Airlines has delayed trips service to Russia until June 1, imitating a decision by Moscow.
The transporter stated on Wednesday, April 14, that the only exemption to the postponement is twice-weekly service from Istanbul to Moscow and then back.
Earlier this week Russia determined to postpone Turkey-Russia trips – with restricted exemptions – for the same period as part of coronavirus measures.
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Ntungamo resident district commissioner George Bakunda has cautioned locals in the area against defying presidential directives following the outbreak of COVID-19.
Bakunda says that the locals in many areas in the area have resorted to defying the directives of the president on opening of bars and observing social distancing.
Bakunda who was speaking during the COVID-19 task force meeting held at Ntungamo district council hall revealed that locals in the areas of Rwoho,Rwamabondo,Rwahi –Rwentobo,Nyakyera and Rweikiniro,Rubaare among others have remained adamant and are not doing enough in observing guidelines issued by the president during the lockdown.
Ntungamo district chairperson Denis Singahache revealed that is unfortunate that a cross section of the members of the public have failed to adhere to the guidelines by the president which will result into compromising the efforts that aimed at checking the spread of COVID-19.
Singahache called on the locals to ensure that the locals should cooperate with the local leaders and the taskforce to ensure that the war against the virus is worn.
Dr. Richard Bakamuturaki the Ntungamo district health officer says that the health team is working closely to ensure that the pandemic is dealt with.
Bakamuturaki says that the district has also ensured that the locals with travel history are being followed and samples picked from them for testing.
Speaking during the same meeting, Ntungamo district police commander Damian Katwesime revealed that the police and other sister security agencies are working hard to ensure that the adamant elements are arrested.


India has surpassed Brazil in terms of number of confirmed coronavirus cases, becoming the second-most affected country in the world, Anadolu Agency reports.
Health ministry figures released early today show that the total number of Covid-19 cases has reached 4.2 million with 90,802 fresh infections, surpassing Brazil which has a total of 4,137,521 confirmed cases.
This marks the second consecutive day in which India has recorded more than 90,000 cases.
The death toll in India has reached 71,642, including 1,016 fatalities in the last 24 hours.
While India is seeing a record number of Covid-19 cases, the health ministry maintains that there has been a surge in daily recoveries.
On Sunday, the country recorded more than 70,000 recoveries for the second straight day, taking the total number of recoveries to nearly 3.2 million.
Local experts say that by the end of September, India may even surpass the US – the worst-affected country worldwide – in the severity of cases.


The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution urging the Centre to implement the Sethusamudram project.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin, who moved the resolution, stated that the Sethusamudram project was essential to strengthen the economic development of Tamil Nadu and India.
“This august house is of the considered view that the attempt to further delay the project by certain forces is against the interest of our national growth,” he said while moving the resolution.
Chief Minister Stalin said that it was a dream project of the first DMK Chief Minister C.N.Annadurai.Kalaignar Karunanidhi had also actively taken interest in implementing the project.
The project, he said, was included in the fourth five year plan and approved by the Cabinet meeting headed by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
He said that Annadurai who became the Chief Minister in 1967 had wanted to implement the project saying that it would make Tamil Nadu a wealthy state.
Stalin said that the Rs 2427 crore was allocated in 2004 by the UPA government which also included the DMK was part of.He said that the BJP government which was in power created hurdles when 50 percent of the work was over.The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said, ” The late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, J.Jayalalithaa had supported it in the beginning but later changed her stand and filed a case against the project.
He said that if the project was implemented it would have lifted the economy of Tamil Nadu and provided employment to a large number of youths, especially from the southern states.
The AIADMK and BJP however opposed to the Chief Minister’s statement on Lord Rama as fictional character .AIADMK leader, Pollachi V.Jayaraman said that Shri Rama was an avatar and not a fictional character as stated by the Chief Minister.
BJP floor leader Nainar Nagendran said that the statement should be expunged as Lord Rama was worshipped as God.
At this, the Chief Minister replied that no one has criticised the God and people’s faith, adding that it was pointed out that faith was used to prevent the implementation of the faith.


"This peaceful protest is the culmination of the efforts we have made to inform the government on the problems of the doctors," IDI Chairman Ilham Oetama Marsis remarked.
Marsis said that the DLP was burdensome for prospective doctors, because the program was obligatory. The DLP had actually doubted the competence of medical students who had studied previously.
According to him, the prospective doctors had already undergone competency tests, certifications and debriefings before taking up their duty as doctors.
He said that in the Law of Medical Education, the standard of competency has been regulated without having to undergo primary physician services.
Marsis added that the DLP program seems to force the doctors to repeat what they have studied earlier.
In addition, he said the program also weighed on the state money because the costs were too high.
According to him, the state has to spend up to Rp300 million per year for one doctor to undergo a DLP program, while there are more than 100 thousand doctors who have to undergo that program.
Marsis said the government should divert the DLP funds for the improvement of the governance for the deployment of doctors and medical facilities around Indonesia.(*)


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Alhaji Seidu contested and lost in the just ended National Democratic Congress primary in the Tamale Central Constituency.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ebenezer Tetteh, Public Relations Officer of the Regional Police Command told the Ghana News Agency on Thursday that the suspect is being processed for court.
He said three other suspects believed to be ring leaders are still at large and that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect and three others masterminded the riot..
ASP Tetteh however assured the public that the metropolis is calm and people are going about doing their normal duties.
He however cautioned the people to be security conscious.


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Srinagar- After the gap of three decades, the Bollywood charm of yesteryears made a comeback in Kashmir as for the first since its inauguration, the newly opened Cinema Inox in Srinagar remained jam-packed for the two consecutive days where 12 out of 14 shows were housefull. The theatre is screening Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan Starrer Pathaan.
Owner of INOX multiplex Vijay Dhar said that 14 shows (7 shows each on Wednesday & Thursday) have been screened.
“All the seven shows yesterday were houseful as all the seats remained occupied in the halls,” he said, adding that the Inox remained jam-packed yesterday.
He further said that two shows today recorded less participation due to the Republic Day celebrations, adding that five more shows were housefull like yesterday.
About the jam-packed cinema, he said that the shows remained booked for two consecutive days and that for the first time; Shahrukh Khan is being screened on a big screen in Srinagar, which is an achievement itself.“Pathan movie that is being screened nowadays is completely a worthwhile picture,” he said.
Pertinently, Kashmir's first multiplex in Sonwar area of Srinagar was inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in September last year. With this, cinema halls are back in Kashmir after a gap of three decades. (KNO)
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Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has said that India is “very upset” over “victory” of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections.
The minister while speaking to media in Punjab’s Pind Dadan Khan on Sunday said Kashmiris have overwhelmingly voted in favour of PTI candidates and “with the grace of Allah it will form the government” in the region.
Fawad said that Indian media had campaigned against PTI during AJK electioneering, adding that formation of PTI government in the region would come as a great shock to India.
He also thanked the people for voting for the PTI candidate in the constituency and added that Pind Dadan Khan is stronghold of the ruling party.
Congratulating the people of Kashmir, the minister said that free and fair election process within Pakistan gave hope to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that the time is not far away when they would also cast their votes in transparent polls.
Fawad said that the election process in Pakistan and AJK remained largely peaceful.
The minister expressed regret over the killing of two PTI workers during AJK polls, saying that PPP workers had attacked the party activists at several places.
Fawad said that the turnout of more than 50 per cent was a positive development.
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Finnair targets business travellers
The company said that these passengers will be at the centre of its development over the coming decade, regardless of whether they opt for business class fares.
Frequent flyers will be provided with "reliable and easy-to-use services" that will make corporate travel "efficient and enjoyable", according to Finnair, while leisure customers have been promised a "price-competitive product".
Mika Vehvilainen, the airline's president and chief executive, said: "All customers are important to us. Our primary target group, however, is the business passenger travelling between Asia and Europe, irrespective of travel class."
The company also stated its intention to become the leading carrier serving Finland and other Nordic countries by 2020 and one of the top three providers of services between Asia and Europe.
"For us, number one in the Nordic countries means that we fly more and more profitably than others and we are the best in terms of quality," said Mr Vehvilainen.


On Tuesday, the Party took control of the government of Country, sparking controversy and debate around the world. The Party, which has been in power for the past four years, has been accused of authoritarianism and human rights abuses.
The Party’s takeover of the government was met with widespread protests and criticism from the international community. The United Nations, the European Union, and the United States have all expressed concern over the Party’s actions.
The Party has promised to bring stability and prosperity to the country, but many fear that the Party’s authoritarianism will lead to further human rights abuses and a lack of democracy. The Party has also been accused of using its power to suppress dissent and to limit freedom of expression.
The Party’s takeover of the government has also raised questions about the country’s future. Many worry that the Party’s policies will lead to economic stagnation and a lack of investment in the country. Others fear that the Party’s policies will lead to a further erosion of civil liberties and human rights.
The Party’s takeover of the government has also sparked debate about the role of international organizations in responding to authoritarianism. Some argue that the international community should take a more active role in promoting democracy and human rights in the country. Others argue that the international community should stay out of the country’s internal affairs and allow the people of the country to decide their own fate.
No matter what the outcome of the Party’s takeover of the government, it is clear that the situation in Country is far from stable. The Party’s actions have sparked controversy and debate around the world, and it remains to be seen how the international community will respond.


5 students drown as boat capsizes in northern Sri Lanka
(MENAFN- NewsIn.Asia) Colombo, Aug 28 (newsin.asia) - Five students drowned in the seas off Jaffna, in Sri Lanka's northern district on Monday after the boats they were travelling in capsized, police said.
The bodies were recovered following a search operation launched by the navy and police. Search efforts are continuing to find another student who is still missing.
Police said the students had set off on a fishing trip to celebrate the completion of their exams.
An investigation has been launched.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Rabat, October 04, 2022, SPA -- Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Foreign Trade, affirmed that the Kingdom is the first trading partner of Morocco among the Arab countries, with a trade exchange volume of more than SAR5 billion during 2021, with an increase of 117% in comparison with the last year.
During his speech at the opening of the Saudi-Moroccan Economic Forum and Business Council held in Casablanca today, Dr. Al-Qasabi disclosed that these numbers do not meet the aspirations of the leaderships of the two brotherly countries and peoples, stressing the Saudi keenness, through the Kingdom Vision 2030, to strengthen economic relations with the Kingdom of Morocco and stimulate communication and visits of businesspeople. He added that this business forum is an opportunity to overcome obstacles for the private sector in order to expand projects and increase the volume of trade exchange.
On the sidelines of the visit, the Minister of Commerce, with the participation of the Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade, inaugurated the headquarters of the new Saudi Commercial Attaché in Casablanca, which aims to develop relations between the two brotherly countries, overcome the difficulties facing the private sector, enable Saudi exports to enter the markets and attract qualitative investments that contribute to strengthening commercial exchange.
Al-Qasabi and his delegation accompanying also visited the headquarters of 'SABIC' and 'AQWA Power' and were briefed on their projects in Africa.
23:45 LOCAL TIME 20:45 GMT
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Ham radio event planned
Area “hams” will join with thousands of amateur radio operators who will demonstrate their emergency capabilities on June 23-24.
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Postseason for hoops this week
March madness is nigh.
Tuesday's East Region quarterfinal games were rescheduled for Thursday because of the blizzard forecast to hit the region. Therefore, the West Fargo girls host Valley City at 6 p.m., while the West Fargo boys will head to Fargo Davies for a 7:30 p.m. start.
The West Fargo boys basketball and girls basketball teams both finished their regular season last Thursday with home games against Fargo South.
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Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa says the police must maintain a good relationship with the civil population while maintaining law and order.
The Defence Ministry quoted him as saying that the police, including the Special Task Force (STF), have been given extensive training to deal with law and order issues.
He said that even the STF has been stationed in all districts to assist the police if they are unable to control a law and order situation.
Rajapaksa said that in a post war situation the police should also ensure that the public feel they are in a peaceful situation.
He said that while protests and demonstrations can be staged in a democratic country, those protests should be staged in a responsible manner.
The Defence Secretary said that the public have a responsibility to protect the name of the country and not allow it to go back to its war days. (Colombo Gazette)


Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic failed to appear on a talk show on Monday evening and was replaced by Prime Minister Ana Brnabic.
Vucic was announced as the guest on the Cirilica show a day earlier. No explanation was given for the change of guest.
Brnabic said on the show that the pandemic is under control and the elections can go ahead safely.
She said that her cabinet is prepared for the elections which are necessary to continue the development of Serbia. “All conditions are in place to hold them even though some people are not prepared,” she said live on the pro-government TV Happy.
Brnabic said that her government has built roads and factories and lowered unemployment. “We are raising everything we can from the ashes,” she said.
According to the Prime Minister, the changes in Serbia under the current authorities are evident.


The BJP-JSP combine released its election manifesto for the GVMC polls here on Saturday.
Speaking after releasing the manifesto, BJP MLC P.V.N. Madhav said that the combine have fielded their candidates in 95 out of 98 wards, with the BJP contesting in 44 and the JSP in 51 wards.
He said that the joint manifesto focusses on various issues related to development of the city and was a visionary document.
According to him, various aspects such as smart city development, making the city plastic-free, reducing both air and water pollution, getting the faulty NAD flyover corrected, redesigning the BRTS, starting the work on the South Coast Railway Zone and working out a possible solution of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant are some of the points that are included in the manifesto.
Mr. Madhav said that the BJP will also be focussing on the land-grabbing issues.
JSP general secretary Shiva Shankar said that the common manifesto was arrived after a detailed deliberation by both the parties and was futuristic. Leaders of both the parties were present.


Parliamentarians Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Vasudeva Nanayakkara, and the group of 11 political parties have decided to support the No-Confidence Motion against the government that will be tabled by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya.
MP Gammanpila accordingly stated that the No-Confidence Motion will receive the support of 120 Members of Parliament.
MP Gammanpila speaking at a media briefing today said attempts to obtain signatures of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MPs in support of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa only garnered 46 signatures.
He said 113 signatures are required in order to pass the No-Confidence Motion, adding that absolute certainty is required that the Motion will be passed when a No-Confidence Motion is tabled.
MP Gammanpila said they requested the SJB to grant them time in order to confirm the 113 MPs who will support the Motion.
He said the opposition had 65 MPs and 42 government MPs became independent while three MPs among them took on posts of the government, resulting in 104 MPs.
He added that subsequently, 10 government MPs in a written statement called for the establishment of an interim all-party government and for the current government to step down, resulting in 114 MPs support.
He revealed that the three MPs, representing the opposition, who pledged their support to the government during the vote on the 20th Amendment to the Constitution also defected government support, leading to 117 MPs supporting this bid.
MP Gammanpila said MPs Nalaka Godahewa, Dullas Alahapperuma, and Charitha Herath also called for the government to step down in public statements, bringing total support to 120 MPs.
The Parliamentarian also claimed that there are more government MPs who have not made known their stance yet, and assured there are more individuals among them who want the current government to step down.
MP Gammanpila added if the government doesn’t step down, the No-Confidence Motion against the government will be tabled this week.


Palestinian dies of his wounds in Gaza
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Gaza, May 30 (Petra) -- A Palestinian died of his wounds after he was shot by Israeli occupation forces east of the Gaza Strip a couple of days ago, A Palestinian health official said Wednesday.
Spokesman of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, Dr. Ashraf al-Qedra, said that the 23-year old man died of wounds he sustained a couple of days ago. He was immediately taken to a hospital in occupied Jerusalem but he passed away today.
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Washington: Microsoft confirmed on Saturday that they were hit by a hacker’s attack. The company said that the hacking was similar to the attack on social networking company Facebook. Microsoft announced this on their company blog. However, they said there was no evidence that customer data had been compromised.
Microsoft also said that they were investigating how malicious software was planted on a ‘small number’ of its computers. Facebook had also acknowledged that other companies were also hacked. However, they didn’t name these companies.


Andhra Pradesh Minister Expresses Optimism About Budget 2023-24
Andhra Pradesh Minister Buggana Rajendranath has expressed optimism about the upcoming Budget for 2023-24, as it will help to improve the quality of life for people in the state.
Focus will be on providing affordable housing, clean drinking water, and better healthcare facilities, among other priorities.
The Budget announcement is eagerly anticipated by many in Andhra Pradesh, as it is expected to have a significant impact on the state's economy and development trajectory.
The Budget is expected to focus on several key areas, including infrastructure development, job creation, and social welfare initiatives.
The government has already announced several measures aimed at boosting economic growth and development in the state, including tax incentives for businesses and a new industrial policy.
The Budget is also expected to prioritize investments in key sectors such as agriculture, education, and renewable energy, in order to support sustainable development and improve the lives of people across the state.


Malacanang on Thursday noted that developments have been observed since the
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., in a Palace briefing, said that one of these developments was through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
“The voices of the members of ASEAN have been heard and they have said that they would want to flesh out the document on the Code of Conduct on the Law of the Sea,” Coloma said.
According to him, the document has been dormant for more than a decade until the
Coloma further said that the
“This was the document that they released after meeting in
“All things considered, our advocacy of rules-based approach and respect for the rule of law has gained credence, has gained support from the region, and has also been affirmed by other countries such as the US and Japan that are not members of ASEAN,” he added.


Walcott feels the club's activity in the transfer market over the summer will be crucial to their hopes of winning silverware next term.
He said: "We've only got ourselves to blame and we need to make sure we qualify for the Champions League and try to win something next season.
"It will be massive to see the players who come in and who go out. At a big club like Arsenal we have to win things as it has been a long time since we have won anything.
"We know how disappointing it has been for the fans but as players we want to look back on the trophies we have won."


About three months after the agreement was signed, an oxygen plant has been set up at Hetauda Hospital and Oxygen production has started.
An agreement was reached with the hospital administration on May 16 to set up a plant at the Madan Bhandari Institute of Health Sciences, Hetauda Hospital, with the Industries Association’s financial support, Makwanpur.
As there is no oxygen plant in the district, there is a problem in the treatment of the infected and there is an extreme shortage of oxygen.
The connection was agreed. In coordination with private sector entrepreneurs, the association purchased the plant and handed it over to the hospital in a ceremony on Sunday.
Lekhraj Pokharel, president of the Makwanpur Industries Association, said that 31 industrialists have assisted in the establishment of the plant which has the capacity to produce 115 to 120 cylinders of oxygen daily. He said that a total cost of Rs. 12.8 million has been spent on the establishment and connection of the plant.
Pokharel handed over the oxygen plant to Rajesh Prasai, registrar of Madan Bhandari Institute of Health Sciences and chairman of Hetauda Hospital Operations and Management Committee, while Bagmati Chief Minister Dormani Poudel inaugurated the plant.
There has been a radical change in the health sector: Chief Minister Poudel
Chief Minister of Bagmati Pradesh Poudel has said that the state government has brought a radical change in the health sector. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Oxygen Plant, Chief Minister Poudel said that the state government formed after the establishment of federalism in the country has revolutionized the health service by developing and expanding the health sector.
Stating that the state government has made every effort to control the corona epidemic and the state government has set up oxygen plants in all the district hospitals of the state, he said that the citizens of the state should not lose their lives due to lack of oxygen in the coming days. He said that the state government was actively working for the up-gradation of Hetauda Hospital.
He said that the state government has focused on providing accessible and quality health services to the common people of the state. He said that the services of three doctors have been extended to more than 50 to strengthen the standard of Hetauda Hospital.
He said that the state government was working on building construction, service expansion, and management of equipment to make Hetauda Hospital a 500-bed hospital within the next two years.