Hudson School District has seen many accomplishments
The new school year began in Hudson Wednesday morning, with somewhere in the neighborhood of 5,400 to 5,500 students expected in the district's six elementary schools, middle school and high school.
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Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini says the Ministry of Health consulted the Zambia Congress of Trade Union -ZCTU – on the National Health Insurance Bill.
This is contrary to assertion by the ZCTU and Mazabuka Member of parliament Garry Nkombo that the union was not consulted.
Mr. Nkombo raised a point of order against Minister of health Chitalu Chilufya on the basis that a letter from ZCTU alleged that government did not consult the union on the bill.
In delivered the ruling, Dr Matibini said records show that the ZCTU President attended the consultative meeting on the insurance bill.
The Speaker further observed that ZCTU affiliates were part of the delegation that went to Ghana and Luanda to learn on how the insurance bill was been implemented.
He said Dr. Chilufya cannot be blamed for failure by the ZCTU affiliates to inform their mother union on the consultations that were taken regarding the Health Insurance Bill.
Dr Matibini said because of this it is not true that Dr. Chilufya misled the house when he said ZCTU was consulted on the matter


The police said as many as 95 people against whom a non-bailable warrant had been issued were held, and 28 people who were wanted or absconding in the records of the police were also nabbed
Mumbai Police on Tuesday night began a special operation in the city that went on till the wee hours of Wednesday and nabbed several offenders in various cases, the police said.
According to the police, a special 'All Out Operation' was undertaken in the city under the guidance of Mumbai Police Commissioner, Vivek Phansalkar and Special Mumbai Police Commissioner, Deven Bharti. All the regions of the city and the traffic police were part of the operation in which several offenders were nabbed.
The police said as many as 95 people against whom a non-bailable warrant had been issued were held, and 28 people who were wanted or absconding in the records of the police were also nabbed.
The action was also taken against drugs and raids were conducted at illegal liquor-selling and gambling joints. The police arrested 68 people and raided 41 such spots during the special operation, police said.
The police also took action under the NDPS Act on as many as 149 people during the operation.
In the city, the police conducted a combing operation at 233 places, Nakabandi was conducted at 100 spots and 1113 hotels, lodges and musafirkhanas were examined.
During the Nakabandi, the police checked a total number of 8168 vehicles including two and four-wheelers and fined 5747 drivers for different violations. The police also action against 15 people for drink and driving under the Motor Vehicle Act, the police said.
The Mumbai Police conducts its special operations at regular intervals to maintain the law and order in the city and for security reasons. The zonal DCPs, Division ACPs and senior police officials and police personnel of the city are part of the operation, a police official said.


UAE’s Hospitality market set to grow 25 percent by 2030
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirate’s hospitality market is prepared to see a surge of 25 percent by the end of this decade, with an additional 48,000 rooms surging to the countries extensive 200,000 key portfolio, as shown by a study done by Knight Frank.
The worldwide property consultancy stated that in its report that Dubai is going to account for the largest stake of these additional rooms, with 76 percent flowing to the emirate, which by now boasts at least 130,000 rooms.
Faisal Durrani, partner and chief of Middle East Research at Knight Frank made a statement that “The emirate has cemented its status as a city with universal appeal, in large part to the world-leading government response to the pandemic and some of the world’s most visited and incredible attractions.”
It is projected that the hotel room provision is going to amount to nearly 117.5 billion dirhams (nearly USD32 billion).
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Ondo State government has given a week ultimatum to all the commercial motorcycle operators, popularly called okada riders in the state to register their motorcycles with the state Ministry of Transport or be impounded.
The government said the need to register their motorcycles became imperative due to the high rate of crime and criminality in the state .
Addressing a joint press conference in Akure,the state capital on Monday, the state Commissioner of Police, Mrs Hilda Harrison and the Commissioner for Information, Mr Kayode Akinmade said the state Police command has begun serious scrutiny of all commercial motorcycle operators in the state to prevent robbery and other untoward acts.
They noted that many kidnappers who operate in the state often use motorcycles to carry out their dastardly acts.
While noting that the police command and the state government have synergized to ensure that the state is more secured,the police boss added that they are ready to do the needful in ensuring that the state is crime-free.
She stressed that any okada rider whose motorcycle is not registered will have his or her motorcycle impounded by the police and will also
Also, she enjoined motorcycle operators in the state to ensure that they wear their uniform while on operation to distinguish them from
Akinmade while speaking said the state government has concluded arrangements with the state Police command and other security agencies in the state to ensure proper security of lives and properties of the
people of the state.
He lauded the Police for their efforts at minimizing crime rate in all the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.


South Africa, Iran emphasize hosting joint economic committee meeting soon
(MENAFN) The meeting of the joint economic committee of the two countries is going to take place soon, and it was stressed during a meeting between the head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and the South African ambassador in Tehran that planning should be done to make the most of this opportunity.
The fulfillment of prior agreements between Iran and South Africa was cited as being of utmost importance by ICCIMA Head Gholam-Hossein Shafeie during his meeting with the South African ambassador.
Referring to South Africa's physical features and its location within the area, he claimed: "There is no doubt that the presence of businessmen and investors in South Africa can make available a significant market from the African continent. In the meantime, considering the proper political relations between Iran and this country, we should try to expand the level of economic relations. Unfortunately, trade relations are not in a defensible condition at the moment.”
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Israel banned call to prayer 49 times at Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron January
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Ramallah, Feb. 1 (Petra) -- The Israeli occupation authorities prevented Adhan " the Muslim call to prayer " at the Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron 49 times in January, a Palestinian official said on Thursday.
A statement by the Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, Sheikh Yousef Adeis, denounced the Israeli measures, adding that occupation authorities continue their violations and aggression against Muslim holy shrines in Palestine, without fear of accountability.
The minister urged the international community and its legal, cultural, and heritage bodies to protect the religious, historical, and cultural heritage of the Ibrahimi Mosque.
He also called for work to stop the ongoing Israeli systematic violations that harm the status quo of the mosque, especially the occupation plans aim at helping the extremists settlers.
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The Spiderman people can't stop obsessing over, Tom Holland, is still filled with joy from his recent visit to India alongside Zendaya. According to the actor, it was an unforgettable experience and the journey of a lifetime. In an interview with Zoom TV, Holland expressed his long-standing desire to visit the beautiful country and mentioned his eagerness to return in the future.
Tom also commented on how the recent trip was incredibly beautiful, stating that he had the opportunity to meet some extraordinary people and indulge in the rich cuisine. The actor was recently quted as saying that he also had the chance to watch the box office-breaking Indian film RRR and thoroughly enjoyed it.
However, the most memorable aspect of Holland and his partner Zendaya's time in Mumbai, India, will still remain the enthusiastic local paparazzi greeting the duo with their Mumbai lingo.
Currently, the Spiderman actor is actively promoting his new series, The Crowded Room, which will be released on Apple TV+. This period psychological thriller takes inspiration from the 1981 non-fiction novel titled The Minds of Billy Milligan. In the series, Tom portrays the character of Billy Milligan.
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Four Ukrainian Regions Vote For Annexation With Russia
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MOSCOW, Sept 28 (KUNA) -- Four regions of Ukraine have voted in favor of annexation with Russia, the Russian news agency TASS said on Wednesday.
TASS said the referendum the four regions and took place over five days, from September 23-27.
It added results showed over 93.23 percent of people in Donetsk voted for joining Russia, 98.42 percent in Luhansk, 87.05 percent in Kherson and 85 percent in Zaporizhzhia region.
Denis Pushilin and Leonid Pasechnik, Leaders of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Luhansk People's Republic (LPR), called for annexation with Russia.
Leaders of the four regions have headed to Moscow to start procedures for annexation with Russia at the Kremlin, TASS said, adding that the Russian parliament would ratify the required documents.
Western countries haved rejected the referendum. (end)
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Pandemic prompts millions of Brits to write or update their will
Around one in three people with a will have updated it in the past year, according to a new survey.
Giving loved ones security, wanting to ensure that charities benefit, and illness over the past year were among the reasons people gave for changing their wishes, Canada Life found.
Some people also said that the coronavirus pandemic had made them reflect on their own mortality.
The survey found that more than two fifths, around 44 per cent, of adults across the UK now have a will in place, up from 41 per cent in July 2020.
Of the 56 per cent of people without a will in place, a third, or 34 per cent, said the pandemic had resulted in them starting to write a will or considering to do so.
“The global pandemic has prompted people into action,” concluded Neil Jones of Canada Life, explaining that his team surveyed around 2,000 people across the UK in March.


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In a press conference on Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the government was committed to reducing poverty.
The scheme will cost the Spanish economy €3 billion per year and is expected to help out almost a million struggling households across the nation.
“It will cost around €3 billion per year, will help four out of five people in severe poverty and benefit close to 850,000 households, half of which include children,”
Sanchez said the Spanish government had a responsibility to help out those who had been hit hard by the crisis.
“Neither the government nor Spanish society is going to look the other way while our compatriots queue up to eat, something we are sadly seeing now in some parts of the country.”
At the same press conference, Sanchez said tourists can again enter Spain from July – giving hope to the country’s shattered tourism industry.
Sanchez also said the national football league – La Liga – would be able to return from June 8th onwards.


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Prime Minister O'Neill's XMAS Message
He said these economic hardships did not stop the government from delivering basic services such as free education, free health care, law and order, and building important infrastructure around the country which has brought about change.
"The government has invested more money in the provinces, districts and even communities. He said the government will continue to deliver in the new year 2016," he said
PM O'Neill said 2016 will be more challenging but with more corporation from all sectors will ensure the government’s programs are delivered in time.


Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe appeals to the international community to lift travel warnings
PTI(Colombo): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday appealed to the international community to lift travel warnings issued after the Easter bombings, assuring that the security situation has improved in the country after the crackdown on Islamist groups and their networks.
During a meeting with the diplomatic community, the Prime Minister observed that the lives of the people were returning to normalcy while security arrangements were being implemented to its fullest extent.
Representatives of the country’s security apparatus had told the foreign envoys that the law would be enforced to its fullest extent on those who stir up incidents of extremism in the country, the Prime Minister’s office said in a statement.
Earlier this month, President Maithripala Sirisena also appealed to the international community to lift travel warnings.


Mizoram reported 2,022 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the positivity rate to 25.54 per cent, informed the state Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) on Friday.
As per the data shared by the state government, with the addition of new cases, the active caseload in the state stands at 11,878.
A total of 1,99,019 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the state so far and as many as 637 people have succumbed to the virus.
A total of 2,022 people were recovered in the state in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative recoveries in the state to 1,86,504.
On the fresh cases, 383 were confirmed through RT-PCR test, 1,476 through Rapid Antigen Test, 114 through TrueNat tests and 49 through Fluorescent Immunoassay (FIA). (ANI)


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The public health system is typically comprised of government agencies, local health departments, academic institutions, and private organizations, such as hospitals and health insurance companies. These organizations work together to develop and implement programs and policies to improve the population’s health and provide essential health services and support to those in need.
The public health system has a wide-ranging impact, from developing and distributing vaccines to providing health care services and disease treatment to promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles. By addressing public health challenges, the public health system plays a critical role in improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities and reducing the impact of disease and injury on society.


Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining has said the 2018 National Energy Policy will help to address the problems facing the sector.
Speaking during the launch Binton Kuntsaila said they revised the 2003 policy to make the energy sector significant to Malawians.
“My ministry is also planning to establish a rural electrification office by next year to monitor the implementation of the policy,” said Kuntsaira
In his remarks, World Bank Energy Specialist, Paul Kagaba Mukiibi, said they will continue helping government to deal with power problems.
Commenting, UNDP Resident Representative, Shigeki Komatsubara, said it is important to expand access to energy to Malawians.


He stated this at the opening of the party’s National Non-Elective Convention in Abuja on Saturday, and said that the party had become reformed and refocused to win all future elections in the country.
Okowa, who is the Chairman of the Convention Committee, said that the past two years presented great challenges to the party.
He said that the loss of presidential election and the gale of defections were enough to sink the party’s ship, but expressed delight that the party had overcome the challenges.
He called for the support of Nigerians for the party, assuring them that it would not disappoint the country.
Describing the PDP’s travails as “baptism of fire’’, Okowa said that the party had survived was a testimony to the resilience of its grassroots’ structure, organisation and appeal.
“Ours is a party firmly anchored on the grassroots, connected to the people in a unique way that recognises that power truly belongs to the people.
“We are rebounding back, realising that there is a champion in each of us in the party.
A collective leadership and partnership, resolved to do things right is all that we need to build the strength to recapture power,” he said.
The committee chairman said that the fact that the party became a victim of its own success was one of the sobering lessons that it learnt from its defeat.


Journalists protest barring of colleagues from covering R-Day function
Srinagar: Journalists on Saturday protested against barring of their colleagues from covering Indian Republic Day function at SK Stadium in Srinagar.
Journalists assembled at Kashmir Press Club and took out a rally towards City Centre Lal Chowk.
Condemning the incident, Kashmir Editors Guild has demanded action against the officials who denied passes to the journalists.
“KEG demands that the state government should take stringent action against the police officers who sought to muzzle the press and take steps to create a situation where media can function freely and discharge its duty to the citizens by providing information on the happenings in the state,” said the KEG, in a statement.
“KEG also demands the details of the so called adverse reports that the police claims it has collected against the senior scribes.”


(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Kiev May 05 - Ukraine's federalization supporters occupied the city executive committee in the Leninsky District of Donetsk on Sunday Vitaly Ivanov an official of the press service of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) told (Itar-Tass) news agency.
"The administration chief came out of the building and told protesters that he was ready for a constructive dialogue with volunteer corps members and they without storming the building posted guards and installed a pass-checking system" Vitaly Ivanov pointed out.
According to Ivanov the administration chief had arrived there expressly for conversing with volunteer corps members.
Protesters also occupied the military prosecutor's office building here on Sunday. About 2000 demonstrators demanded that criminal proceedings be instituted against members of the National Guard and the Security Service of Ukraine for the use of firearms against civilians.
"Prosecutors fled the building of the prosecutor's office but later on a prosecutor on duty returned to the building and stated that he agrees to initiate actions for crimes committed by the military" protesters told Itar-Tass.
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in response to the request by the opposition parties, has declined to re-summon Parliament.
Secretary to the President Dr P. B. Jayasundara has informed the Samagi Jana Balawegaya leader Sajith Premadasa in writing regarding the decision made by the President.
Earlier, the political parties including the UNP, the JVP and the TNA requested the President to re-summon the dissolved Parliament in view of the present emergency situation in the country.
In his letter addressed to Mr Premadasa, Dr Jayasundara has said that the opposition indulged in narrow politics when the entire government machinery had been directed to fight COVID-19. He said the opposition had not even recognized the dedicated commitment of health workers, the three forces, the police and the private sector in the fight against the spread of the disease.


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Faisalabad- Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali has said the country's armed forces will flush out the terrorists from its soil forever.
Talking to media in Faisalabad today, he said the entire nation pays tribute to the martyred who laid their lives for the cause of the country. He said that the operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched to restore peace in the country and establish writ of the state in tribal areas. Abid Sher Ali said projected started by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will change the fate of the people of Pakistan. Number of projects initiated to overcome energy crisis, he added.


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Amman, Feb. 20 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday received Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar during which he reviewed with him military cooperation between Jordan and Turkey.
The meeting, which was attended by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Lt. General Mahmoud Abdul Halim and the Turkish Ambassador to Jordan Murat Karagoz, also dealt with efforts to fight terrorism within a holistic strategy.
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The National Youth Council (NYC) has met 40 representatives of youth organisations to discuss strategies of empowering younger people to work for the development of their country.
The meeting that took place in Kigali on Thursday also attracted non-governmental organisations and faith-based groups.
In addition to social issues that affect the youth, participants also discussed the economic status and support to the organisations.
Speaking during the event, the Executive Secretary of the NYC, Alphonse Nkuranga, urged the youth to make good use of the national empowerment programmes to fight poverty.
“In addition to working with financial institutions, government opportunities like the Business Development Fund (BDF) guarantees should be effectively used so that youth projects can be implemented,” Nkuranga said.
He promised that the council will continue supporting the youth especially through their respective cooperatives identified to have good and appropriate projects. Youths were also urged to register their organisations with the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) for recognition so as to benefit from government programme.
Nkuranga promised that the council will continue to advocate for the support of the youth.
During the meeting, the youth raised various issues including the unemployment problem.
The Coordinator of the NYC, Norbert Shyerezo, said that the government has established the national employment programme in which different ministries will share views to address the unemployment issue.
The participants at the meeting were also encouraged to embrace initiatives for Technical, Vocation Education and Training (TVET) by the government because they are the base for self-reliance and national development.
Speaking on behalf of the youth organisations, Grace Usanase who represented Never Again- Rwanda said that the meeting was fruitful as the youth managed to share their challenges in seeking lasting solutions.
“When we met, it gave us that confidence that our challenges will be addressed because this was a forum through which our leaders get our views and respond to them,” she said.


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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Cultural activities should not be linked to political differences, HE the Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali has stressed.
In remarks today the Minister stressed that culture should be available to all because it contributes to the rapprochement between people, and Qatar's approach in dealing with cultural and sports affairs is characterised by the spirit and morals of the people of Qatar, away from political differences with the countries which have imposed the siege on the country.
He pointed out that culture and sports are considered a means of bringing people together rather than keeping them apart, adding that Qatari culture is based on solid foundations that bear the moral of Arab and Islamic civilization.
In response to a question from Qatar News Agency (QNA) about the impact of the siege on Qatar with respect to international participation in the Doha International Book Fair, which will begin its 28th session on November 30, the Minister said that the world of culture and books is a global thing that does not depend on the reluctance of one country or another.
"We emphasise that our doors are open to everyone, including the siege countries, to participate in either the Doha International Book Fair or other cultural events.
"However, we no longer have a vacancies for participants," he said adding that registration for all the exhibition's pavilions has been closed.
"Many publishers are currently contacting us to participate in the exhibition, and we apologise to them that the participants have absorbed all the exhibition pavilions," he explained.
"We are thinking about cancelling some activities of the Ministry of Culture to allow participation for a number of other institutions," he said, adding that the Doha Book Fair will be full of activities and surprises this year, notably holding the 2nd Qatar Youth Forum, in addition to many cultural and intellectual events.
As for the upcoming cultural events, Minister Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali said that the ministry's strategy in cultural affairs has been finalised and the appropriate working team has been prepared to start a series of cultural events soon.
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Willmar Police Department plans to use federal grant of more than $134K to assist Gang Enforcement Team
WILLMAR -- The Willmar Police Department will receive a $134,152 federal grant to supplement salaries, benefits and equipment for the Gang Enforcement Team in 2009 and 2010, the City Council's Public Works/Safety Committee was told Tuesday evening.
Police Chief Jim Kulset said the city's application for the grant was successful, and the committee approved Kulset's request to accept the grant and allow the chief to sign the acceptance document.
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A further 462 coronavirus deaths and 26,860 new cases have been recorded in the UK, government figures show.
The day before, a further 27,301 people tested positive for coronavirus and 376 deaths were reported.
On the previous Saturday, some 24,957 cases and 413 deaths were announced – showing there has been a slight increase since then.
Coronavirus cases and deaths have been increasing in recent weeks, with 33,470 new cases confirmed on Thursday – the highest ever daily number of cases recorded.
However, COVID-19 cases at the peak of the pandemic in April are likely to have been undercounted because fewer people were being tested.
There is also some evidence that the growth of infec


In an attack on the Maiyanga community in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, three people were killed by people with guns.
Two other people were also hurt by gunshots in the attack, which happened on Sunday night.
A source told XANDERTECH that the people who were shot are getting care at a hospital that hasn’t been named.
What the source said was,
“The shooting happened last night (Sunday) when gunmen broke into the Maiyanga community and started shooting randomly, killing three people and hurting two others.”
He said that the attack on the community had been reported to the police, but when they got there, the attackers had already left.
He asked the government to send security people to the area so that it wouldn’t happen again.
The Plateau State Police Command’s spokesman, Alabo Alfred, did not answer calls about the incident.


KATHMANDU, March 22: Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) Netra Bikram Chanda ‘Biplab’ has urged the government to expedite the release of their party leaders and cadres currently serving jail terms.
During his meeting with Prime Minister K P Oli at the latter’s office in Baluwatar on Monday, CPN Chairman Chand complained that the process to release his party cadres and leaders was slow even as there was an agreement reached between the government and his party to release all the party leaders and cadres at the earliest.
The government and the Chand-led CPN on March 5 had signed a three-point agreement with the government, renouncing violence as a means to achieve its goals. The government had expressed a commitment to release all its political leaders and cadres unconditionally as a part of the agreement.
CPN had been operating as an underground outfit after the government earlier banned all its activities, terming it as a criminal outfit.
During the one-hour-long meeting, Prime Minister Oli had said that the government had already initiated the process to release their arrested leaders and cadres. Chairman Chand had said that there were a total of 148 party leaders and cadres still serving time in various jails across the country.


FDH partners Press Trust
By Lazarus Nedi:
One of the country’s high street banks, FDH Bank, on Tuesday signed an agreement with Press Trust under the strategic partnership for impactful social investment initiative that will see the former committing K5 billion towards the Trust’s social initiatives in the next five years.
During the signing ceremony, it was highlighted that the partnership will ensure joint identification and financing of projects that will improve the social economic status of Malawians.
Acting Managing Director of the Bank, William Mpinganjira, said the partnership will complement efforts that the bank has been putting to support socio-economic growth of Malawians under its corporate social responsibility programme dubbed FDH Cares.
“The partnership will achieve greater collaboration and coordination in the delivery of meaningful and impactful social investments that directly contribute to the national development agenda for the next five years.
“This will mean that the bank and the Trust will sustainably reach more people and more communities through the joint facility of growth and contribute towards the social economic development of the country,” Mpinganjira said.
Press Trust Chairperson, Wilson Chirwa, concurred with Mpinganjira that the partnership will go a long way in enhancing the two parties’ individual capacity in providing social services.
“We will continue with the activities we have been doing such as in health and education it is just that now with the combined effort with FDH Bank we will be able to have a greater footprint,” Chirwa said.
Since 1997 the Trust has supported various socio-economic developments worth over $25 million across the country.
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Human rights groups in Kilifi have received training to prepare and present cases of gender-based violence in court in an effort to help victims get justice.
The training conducted by the Katiba Institute in collaboration with Social Justice Center Working Group aims to eliminate gender injustice in society through enforcement of law.
Kilifi County, where gender violence is rampant, has seen many projects to fight against the evil initiated while human rights groups have been heavily relied upon to make the movement successful.
In an interview with journalists, the National Convener, Social Justice Center Group Mr. Happy Olal said that the program will greatly help to reduce GBV perpetrators because human rights defenders will have the knowledge to take legal action against them and represent victims in court.
“We are helping the community so that they can have more powerful defenders amongst them. If there is an issue of GBV in the community, they can defend the community by going to the court”, Olal said.
“It is very important, especially in coastal areas that have seen many cases of gender violence, to help them so that they have people who can defend them”, he added.
His counterpart, GBV Project Officer Billy Juma echoed the significance of the initiative saying local human rights defenders at the grassroots are best placed to take up cases to court therefore the need to equip them with the knowhow.
Convener Nawiri Africa Organization’s Peally Salim said successful acquisition of the law-suit knowledge will reduce the complainants against predatory lawyers and legal firms who are too expensive to hire.
Salim expressed hope that the training will empower the defenders and bring about great social change to the community.
“I do hope that with more of these trainings we are going to be able to achieve social justice and change in our communities”, she said.
She also pointed out that many victims of sexual violence do not know what to do according to the law to defend themselves, therefore the training will help people raise their voices to curb gender violence.
“Most of the time people remain silent not because they prefer to be silent but because they do not have the knowledge or technical know-how to approach situations that affect them”, she said.
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US says Nations must be willing to take on challenges together
(MENAFN)Washington's partnerships with Southeast Asian and Indo-Pacific countries would be prioritized, US Vice President Kamala Harris.
The South China Morning Post daily quoted Harris as saying that the world was embarking on a new era, with new challenges including cyber security and new opportunities such as clean energy.
Harris further stated that “The fact is, our world is more interconnected and interdependent, and in order to embrace this new era, nations must be willing to take on challenges together and create opportunities together.”
She also stated that “That is why our partnerships in Singapore, in Southeast Asia, and throughout the Indo-Pacific are a top priority for the United States.”
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Somalia receives Sinopharm inoculations from China
(MENAFN) China delivered 500,000 shots of Sinopharm coronavirus inoculations to Somalia to face the epidemic in Somalia during the spread of Omicron variant.
The delivery of the inoculations shows Chinese dedication to achieve its vows and immunize the Somali people, in line with Chinese Diplomat to Somalia Fei Shengchao.
Fei affirmed in Mogadishu "It speaks to China's commitment to putting people and their lives first, and closing the immunization gap in Somalia.”
He added that the two countries are going to collaborate to improve their long spirit of China-Africa bond and mutual aid.
Fei went on to declare "China will work with Somalia to fight the pandemic, deepen medical and health cooperation, protect the life, value and dignity of every individual, and make a fresh headway in building a China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era."
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Nov. 30 (Petra) -- The government passed the 2021 draft state budget law and the draft law governing the budgets of independent public institutions to the parliament for debate and approval, State Minister for Media Affairs Ali al-Ayed said Monday.
The government has worked in accordance with the royal directives in the Letter of Designation to prepare a "realistic and applicable budget that accurately reflects the projected revenues and expenditures," Al-Ayed told a joint press conference with Minister of Finance Muhammad Ississ.
He explained that the budget takes into account the exceptional circumstances the Kingdom has experienced and focuses on national priorities, noting that allowances and pay hikes of public servants, which were put on hold earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be resumed as of the beginning of 2021.
Al-Ayed, who is also the government's official spokesperson, stressed that the main objective of next year's budget is to put public finance "on the right path" to serve the national economy, pointing out that the draft will be published on the website of the General Budget Department later in the day.
The minister also said that the combined accounts of the Himmat Wattan Fund, the Ministry of Social Development-managed "Al-Khair" account and the Ministry of Health's donations stood at JD94.2 million.
He explained that the total amount withdrawn from the fund has reached JD92.2 million, including JD73 million channeled to the National Aid Fund to support day workers and JD4.2 million extended to the Ministry of Health to procure PCR equipment.
According to the minister, other areas of expenditure including the following: JD2 million for Tkiyet Um Ali charity; JD1 million for the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization; JD2 million for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for the repatriation costs of Jordanians stranded abroad in the early months of the pandemic; JD433,000 for university hospitals to procure ventilators and dialysis machines; and JD10 million to supply equipment for makeshift hospitals set up by the Ministry of Health.
Al-Ayed indicated that the amount remaining in the Himmat Wattan Fund was JD1.6 million, while the standing balance of the Al-Khair account is JD3.9 million. The current available balance in the donations account of the ministry of health is JD11.9 million, he added.
The minister stressed that the mechanism used to manage spending from the Himmat Wattan Fund and all COVID-related accounts are subject to robust control and scrutiny, explaining that the aspects of spending are clear and only designed address and minimize the ramifications of the pandemic.
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(MENAFN- AFP) Continental, the German maker of tyres and car parts, said Thursday it booked stable profits last year in the face of weak European demand and the strong euro.
"Continental demonstrated strength ... despite weak European automotive markets and negative exchange rate effects of a considerable magnitude," the company said in a statement. Net profit reached 1.923 billion euros ($2.6 billion) in 2013, more or less steady from 1.905 billion euros a year earlier. Sales grew by 1.8 percent to 33.331 billion euros. "In 2013 we achieved very good results and continued to pursue our goals reliably, rigorously, and efficiently. Looking back, we achieved more than anticipated overall," said chief executive Elmar Degenhart. And the company has "got off to a solid start in the first quarter of 2014," Degenhart said."We are reckoning here with a 3-to-4-percent rise in sales," he said.The continuously unfavourable development of exchange rates "is weighing on our performance. It is likely to have a negative impact of up to four percentage points on sales growth in the first quarter of 2014."Underlying profit in the first quarter "will be higher than the comparable figure in the previous year," Degenhart added.
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Eneos to purchase Japan Renewable Energy firm for USD1.8B
(MENAFN) On Monday, Oct. 11 Japan's largest refiner, Eneos Holdings Inc, stated it would purchase Japan Renewable Energy (JRE) for around USD1.8 billion to enlarge its low-carbon trade, linking a list of chief worldwide firms shifting away from climate-changing fossil oils.
Eneos, which seeks to have net-zero emissions by 2040, will purchase JRE from Goldman Sachs and Singaporean independent affluence trust GIC.
It reported the pact, which celebrates the first huge purchase of a sustainable company by a leading Japanese fuel firm, would aid it in encountering its goal of obtaining more than 1,000 megawatts (MW) of renewables in Japan and overseas by March 2023.
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NEC to determine Ruto’s fate in Jubilee
Murang'a senator Irungu Kang'ata has said the Jubilee party National Executive Council shall determine the fate of Deputy President William Ruto in the party.
Kang'ata said the council shall implement the proposal by the party's Secretary General to have the DP thrown out for allegedly becoming defiant.
Speaking in Kandara Murang'a, Kang'ata, however, said the proposal has been presented to the council which he is a member.
"Whatever Tuju being the secretary General said was appropriate, but the council shall have the final say," he said.
Kang'ata who doubles as Senate Majority Chief Whip, however, castigated the move by the DP and his allies to storm the party headquarters and hold a meeting without involving other leaders.
"This was not right because we have rules and guidelines which govern the party," he said.
"I wish those who stormed in the meeting were doing something more constructive like launching projects instead of causing unnecessary drama," he added.
He also said failure by DP Ruto to attend the Covid-19 conference which was headed by the President speaks volume.
The legislator said this was a national event and important matters were being discussed and thus the could not have missed the meeting.
"When it comes to leadership, one should forget their personal interests and focus on the people who elected him," said Kang'ata.
He urged leaders to shelve 2022 politics and focus on service delivery to the public.


(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
By John Lee.
Iraqi Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani, chaired a meeting on Monday to continue discussions on the establishment of a fixed platform for processing imported gas in Al-Faw Port.
According to a statement from the Media Office of the Prime Minister, the project is a crucial strategic initiative for Iraq, aiming to diversify the sources of gas for the country's power stations. The designated location for this project is within the port area.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister directed the formation of a specialized committee tasked with preparing a comprehensive vision within two weeks to advance the platform project.
Emphasizing the government's commitment, he expressed determination to diversify energy sources and implement strategic solutions for optimal investment in natural and associated gas. The government's initiative seeks to achieve self-sufficiency in gas within the coming years.
(Source: Media Office of the Prime Minister)
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Minister of Finance Sinisa Mali met today with new Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the Western Balkans Matteo Colangeli, as well as with former director of that international financial institution Zsuzsanna Hargitai.
Mali pointed out that in cooperation with that financial institution, the “green agenda” is defined as an absolute priority, as well as that the support that the EBRD provides to Serbia in that sense is of great importance.
In addition, the Minister expressed hope that the EBRD will continue to support and strengthen the private sector in our country.
Colangeli said that the priority in the coming period is to strengthen the private sector, i.e. economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic, then the green economy and thus building greener and more inclusive economies in the region, while the EBRD will continue to support Serbia.
Mali also pointed out that Serbia was successful on the international capital market last year, and that the issuance of green bonds is also planned, in order to further implement important projects in environmental protection, adding that the green agenda will be an important part of the arrangement with International Monetary Fund (IMF).
He also said that in the first quarter of this year, better results were recorded than projected, and that it is expected that the annual GDP growth will be higher than the projected 6 percent.


Research from Hodge Bank has revealed that people’s top priority in life is to be debt free, followed by buying a new home and spending more time with family.
According to the research – which asked over 3000 people about their attitudes to finances – 58% of people claimed that their biggest priority in life is to be debt-free.
Emma Graham, Business Development Director at Hodge, said “The results of our research highlight the importance people place on having financial security and freedom to make choices that allow them to enjoy life.
“Our research also showed that those who were happy with their finances were more optimistic about the future and generally more satisfied with life in general. There’s no doubt that having plans in place to ensure financial security has a direct correlation on wellbeing and life satisfaction.”
The research also revealed the obstacles that people face in trying to achieve these goals. For example, of those looking to buy a house in the next five years, the challenges are:
Graham continued “When asked about the challenges that impact how people feel in their lives, the inability to save and lack of financial knowledge featured significantly as one of the top concerns. At Hodge we feel really strongly about the importance of seeking financial advice and being more open about finances and having those tricky conversations about money. Many people don’t seek advice because they think their situation doesn’t warrant it, however, the reality is, good financial advice can significantly help people achieve their life priorities both in the short and long term.”
The findings come from an intergenerational study conducted by Hodge, who interviewed over 3000 people about their attitudes towards finances and their aspirations for the future. The study ‘It’s all relative’ is part of a campaign from Hodge to encourage families to be more open about their finances.
Based on the research, the top ten life priorities for people across the UK are:


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New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has hit Google again, this time with a probe into the tech giant over allegedly 'abusing its dominance' in news aggregation to impose unfair conditions on news publishers.
In a 21-page order over a complaint filed by the Digital News Publishers Association, the Indian watchdog said that Google has broken the local antitrust laws.
'The allegations of the informant, when seen in this vertically integrated ecosystem operated by Google, makes it prima facie appear that news publishers have no choice but to accept the terms and conditions imposed by Google,' the CCI said in its order on Friday.
'Google appears to operate as a gateway between various news publishers on the one hand and news readers on the other. Another alternative for the news publisher is to forgo the traffic generated by Google for them, which would be unfavourable to their revenue generation,' the watchdog said.
Google was yet to react to the CCI order.
In its order, the CCI mentioned new rules in France and Australia, where Google has been asked to enter into 'fair/good faith negotiation' with news publishers.
In its complaint, the Digital News Publishers Association said that the market-leading position has allowed Google to force the publishers into several unfavourable terms.
The association said that a majority of the traffic on news websites comes from online search engines (more than 50 per cent), wherein Google is claimed to be the most dominant search engine.
The CCI said that in a well-functioning democracy: 'the critical role played by news media cannot be undermined, and it needs to be ensured that digital gatekeeper firms do not abuse their dominant position to harm the competitive process of determining a fair distribution of revenue amongst all stakeholders'.
In a separate probe, the CCI told the Karnataka High Court this week that it may complete the ongoing anti-trust investigation into Google Play Store policies within 60 days.
Google said that it will cooperate with the CCI investigation and withdrew its writ petition, filed late last month in the Karnataka HC, asking for more time to reply to the anti-trust investigation by the CCI.
'We are pleased with the outcome of today's hearing before the Karnataka High Court and welcome the CCI's recognition that there is no need to proceed with ADIF's request for interim orders, and that the CCI will instead focus on completing its ongoing factual investigation,' a Google spokesperson had said in a statement.
'As we have said previously, we will continue to cooperate with the CCI's investigative process,' the company spokesperson added.
The plea for interim relief was filed by the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) in the CCI last October.
The CCI has also opened a probe into Apple App Store policies.
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(MENAFN) Russia might gain its largest grain harvest ever this year, as stated by President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, referring to preliminary data on crops.
“According to experts, the total grain harvest could reach 150 million tons, including about 100 million tons of wheat. This will be a record in the entire history of Russia,” Putin stated, claiming that earlier approximations had ranged from 140 million tons to 147 million tons.
The president recalled that Russia’s biggest grain crop ever was seen 5 years ago – 135.5 million tons, counting 86 million tons of wheat.
“Thus, in the current difficult situation, we are completely guaranteed to cover our own needs for the most important items and receive an additional resource for increasing exports,” Putin added.
According to statistics, so far in 2022, some 138.7 million tons of grain has been reaped, which is about a third more than in the same period of last year.
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Experts say 80 percent of Maldives may be unlivable by 2050
(MENAFN) Experts and Maldives’s leader announced that nearly 80 percent of the Maldives may be unlivable by 2050 due to recent high rates of worldwide warming.
US network ABC recorded that sea-level increase because of worldwide climate change is an “existential threat” to the archipelago chain, while referring to US space agency NASA and the US Geological Survey.
Maldives Premier Ibrahim Mohamed Solih affirmed during the current UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), “If we do not reverse this trend, the Maldives will cease to exist by the end of this century.”
ABC News said that over 90 percent of islands in the Maldives are struggling with serious destruction, and 97 percent of the Maldives does not have fresh groundwater like before, as mentioning Maldives’ previous Leader Mohammed Nasheed, a top voice on climate change.
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(MENAFN)State news agency WAM reported that the United Arab Emirates on Sunday rejected a report that a nuclear plant in the UAE was under the attack of Houthi group missiles.
Claims made by Houthi militias in Yemen of a missile launch toward the UAE's airspace have been refuted by The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, NCEMA.
NCEMA affirmed in a statement that the UAE's air defense system is ready to confront any kind of threats.
Barakah Nuclear Power Plant is equipped with all necessary safety and security measures that would help to avoid threats.
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Several police teams are currently carrying out investigations against the new group ‘Aava’ after they carried out a sword attack against two police officers at the Chunnakam Market in Jaffna over the weekend.
Soon after the attack, the group claimed responsibility and said that the attack against the police officers were in retaliation to the killing of two Jaffna University students by the Police last week. The police are currently collecting information about the gang with underground connections.
On Sunday, two police intelligence officers were hospitalized after they were attacked by a group who came on motorcycles.
Following the incident, the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) has called for a total crackdown on ex-LTTE cadres, while emphasizing that the former cadres might be behind the various criminal activities that is taking place in the North and East Provinces.
JHU’s Nishantha Sri Warnasinghe said that two gangs, namely the Aava and the Baava groups were carrying out various criminal activities in the North such as extorting civilians, kidnapping and carrying out robberies and therefore it was important for the authorities to crack down these activities. He added that over 12,000 ex-LTTE cadres had been released after rehabilitation.


Kuwaiti diplomat hails strategic partnership with UK
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By Khaled Al-Daihani
LONDON, Sept 22 (KUNA) -- A Kuwaiti diplomat on Wednesday said his country and Britain enjoy a "strategic partnership" that "bodes well for regional peace and stability," highlighting a mutual understanding over various matters.
Kuwait's "pivotal role" is supported by the UK given the two countries' common viewpoints, Majdi Al-Theferi said after talks with State Minister for Middle East and North Africa James Cleverly.
On Iran's talks with world powers over reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, he said Kuwait is always a proponent of "sustained dialogue" as the answer to break the impasse.
The Kuwaiti diplomat went on to say that he discussed the crisis in Yemen at length with the UK minister, hoping for a swift end to the conflict there and a return to stability. (pick up previous)
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Rulers tried to benefit the rich in budget, says Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has said that the N-League has made the poor more poor through the budget.
Addressing a press conference in Bani Gala on Saturday, he said that the rulers have tried to benefit the rich in the budget.
“No investment is being made in the country and as a result, unemployment is increasing. But the government is hell-bent on favouring the privileged section of the society,” he maintained.
The PTI chairman said that the poor becomes more poor and rich becomes more rich whenever the PML-N prepares the budget.
He said that the government should reduce the prices of diesel, petrol, electricity and gas besides reducing the Sales Tax rate. “Sales Tax rate should be brought to 12 percent,” he said.
Imran Khan said that the government has money for the Metro Bus, but not the poor.
He called for introducing reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) besides making it apolitical.
He alleged that the government is purchasing people through the Benazir Income Support Programme.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) As a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, 412 children were killed, more than 784 children were injured.
'As of the morning of October 2, 2022, more than 1,196 children were affected in Ukraine as a result of the full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation. According to the official information of juvenile prosecutors, 412 children were killed, more than 784 children were injured,' the Prosecutor General's Office posted on .
It is noted that the corresponding data are not final as work is ongoing to establish casualties in the areas of active hostilities, in the temporarily occupied and liberated territories of Ukraine.
As noted, most children were affected in Donetsk region – 402, Kharkiv region – 246, Kyiv region – 116, Mykolaiv region – 75, Chernihiv region – 68, Luhansk region – 64, Kherson region – 57, Zaporizhzhia region – 50, Dnipropetrovsk region – 29.
In particular, it is reported that on September 25, 13 children were killed near the village of Kurylivka, Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region when the enemy struck a column of civilian vehicles with people trying to evacuate.
In addition, on September 30, a 13-year-old boy was injured in the shelling of the village of Podoly, Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region.
A total of 2,562 educational institutions were damaged in the attacks of the Russian armed forces, of which 295 were completely destroyed.
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It’s easy to forget that the early 1970s were not all about the Beatles.
In fact, they were a time of profound change in music, culture and the country at large.
As the years passed, so did the image of the British people.
In 1969, the first ever British census was conducted, with the results revealing that the population of the country had more than doubled since the beginning of the century.
That’s a huge statistic, but when you think about it, it doesn’t really make sense.
The census showed a massive increase in the population, and in some cases, it even surpassed the figure of England and Wales, which had doubled in a century.
In other words, while the population was increasing, so were the numbers of people.
It was a time when people were growing in numbers, which meant more work to be done, and the more work people had to do, the more money they had to spend.
In addition, the country was experiencing rapid economic growth, and as a result, a greater number of people were earning more.
The new workers had to pay more taxes and more in health and pension contributions, but the government was also taking a larger share of the profits.
And while the new workers were getting a better deal than the old, the average income was still lower.
In some ways, the new population meant that people were being pushed further and further into the middle classes.
In the words of historian Richard Curtis, the government “lacked the resources and economic power to absorb the new people who had been arriving in the country”.
So, what happened?
Why were the British population rapidly growing?
The answer lies in the creation of the social welfare state, which was designed to help people survive the economic and social changes.
Under the new social security system, the British were expected to contribute at least half of their income to their local councils and councils were expected take over most of the public services.
It also meant that those who didn’t contribute were expected, if they wanted to continue living in the area, to move to another town.
This meant that in order to keep their job, people had been forced to move further and farther away from their local community.
As a result of this, the growth in population was a problem for the social security systems.
It meant that the money was going to those who were already earning the most, and to those that were in the middle class.
The government also introduced the “poverty line”, which meant that if you were earning less than the poverty line and you had children, you would be required to pay child tax credits.
And this was a key factor in the massive growth of the population in the years that followed.
What the social services did was provide financial help to those in need.
The state provided financial assistance, like a pension, to those with children, and it also provided free or low-cost childcare for women who had to stay at home and paid for by the government.
The idea was that those in poverty were unable to support themselves financially, so the state was there to provide them with the means to help them, but also to provide a better life for their children.
It worked, but it wasn’t without its problems.
People didn’t always see themselves as the main earners, and sometimes even considered themselves as “victims”, in the words in Curtis’s book.
And, even though they were receiving money from the state, they often felt that they didn’t have the same level of social security as the rest of the community.
The problem was exacerbated by the fact that there was a “welfare state”, meaning that all the money that was being given to those living in poverty, was also being spent on benefits for the rest.
In this way, those in the top one per cent, or those who made more than the government’s target of £8,000 per year, could afford to be better off.
The result was a situation where many families, in particular women, were left without the ability to get a proper education.
As Curtis puts it, “In the early years of the welfare state there was nothing to prevent women from being excluded from school.
In one of the first welfare reform acts, the Government declared the status of women was not a public service, but a social institution.
But the fact was that the status was not being adequately funded.”
And in fact, as Curtis writes, “It is estimated that over 50 per cent of the children in England and Scotland are now in care”.
The social security reforms were a huge step forward, but what happened next?
Well, the social system had to adapt to the changing conditions.
In 1970, the Social Security Act was introduced, which required a certain amount of public expenditure in order for the government to pay benefits.
And it was decided that in 1970, there would be no more social security payments for those living on low incomes.
As this was happening, the state also needed to increase its tax revenue


Addressing to party workers on Sunday, the PML-N chief said that Pakistan was passing through a process of change, adding that their experts had made a road map for the betterment of the country.
Nawaz said that PML-N had forced the government to appoint a better Election Commissioner, adding that the commissioner was appointed unanimously to hold free, fair and transparent elections.
He said that PML-N would provide free computer education in country after coming into power. He said that they would eliminate the terrorism from the country. “We will make a new Pakistan,” he added.


Bhubaneswar, Mar 28 (Local Wire): The Odisha government on Saturday assured help to all the stranded migrant labourers of outside the state living in Odisha and also to those Odia migrants who failed to come into their state before the lockdown period.
The government has now come up with a dedicated helpline of 0674-2392115 and Whatsapp No-9438915986 for those Odia workers who are stranded in areas outside the state and want to get in touch with the government for assistance.
The government believes that there are also close to 9000 workers of other states who are now stranded in Odisha and failed to return to their state during the lockdown period.
The state has also come up with a toll free helpline number- 18003456703 for them.
The government also said that it has approached the Resident Commissioners of their respective states and briefed the about the migrants from their state living in Odisha.
To ensure their welfare of migrant workers living in Odisha, the government is helping them out with cooked food and shelter through different camps.


Lok Sabha MP from Mizoram, C Lalrosanga, has said that more than 400 from the state are stranded at different corners of the country and are facing hardships due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lalrosanga said the state government is collecting list of the stranded people and so far names of more than 400 people have been collected from across the country.
According to Lalrosnaga, he received many distress calls from students and those who work in private companies, beauty parlour and spa.
“In some places, the Mizo people are taunted and called Coronavirus,” he added. He said the stranded people are students, private employees, patients and their attendants.
He also said the stranded people could not step out of their apartment to buy essential commodities for fear of racist attack. Many stranded people, including students, began to face food shortage as they could not return and receive financial help from their families due to the ongoing nation-wide lockdown.
Earlier, the state government had asked people from Mizoram, stranded at various places in the country, to stay where they are. The government had also said it would make efforts to provide accommodation to them at Mizoram Houses.
Meanwhile, Mizoram home minister Lalchamliana said the government has not decided on any plan to take back the stranded people due to the ongoing lockdown. “We are closely monitoring them. But we are unable to do anything because all flights and trains are suspended now due to the 21-days nationwide lockdown,” he said.


Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Monday that China has informed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that it is preparing to export its COVID-19 vaccine to Thailand.
The premier was informed by Acting Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Yang Xin that the vaccines manufactured by Beijing-based Sinovac Biotech have been approved for exports and that the doses will be delivered “as soon as possible”.
The announcement followed recent media reports which said China’s drug regulators have given Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine conditional market approval.
Mr Burapachaisri said the update was relayed by Mr Xin during a courtesy call with Gen Chan-o-cha, in which the premier extended his well-wishes for the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays.
Gen Chan-o-cha told Mr Xin that Thailand is committed to securing the doses it needs to ensure the national vaccination programme, in which the government plans to inoculate at least 50% of the population, runs smoothly.
To date, the government has purchased 26 million doses from the UK-based AstraZeneca and two million doses from China’s Sinovac. Recently, the government reserved an additional 35 million doses from AstraZeneca.
Mr Burapachaisri said the prime minister congratulated China on its COVID-19 response and reaffirmed the country’s readiness to work with Beijing on economic and social rehabilitation.
Mr Xin told the prime minister that Thai-Chinese relations have continued to grow despite the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the sustainability of ties between the two nations.
According to Mr Burapachaisri, both sides also agreed to pursue deeper economic cooperation especially on e-commerce and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project.


Parliament has approved a $35m loan from the World Bank to help Ghana fight the coronavirus pandemic. The loan fund is part of the $100m announced by the Ghanaian government as the amount needed to deal with the pandemic. The $35m is expected to be released under the rapid credit facility of the World Bank to help Ghana fight coronavirus.
The government is also said to have turned to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help to raise the $100m. IMF released a statement that the Ghanaian government has requested them for a rapid credit facility to help in the fight against the pandemic.


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ISLAMABAD: The government has released Rs257 billion for development projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).
In a statement on Tuesday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Ahmad Jawad said that an additional amount of Rs30 billion have been earmarked by the government for Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme (NPHS).
He said Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has given approval for the establishment of the Thal University in Bhakkar.
The spokesperson said the foreign exchange reserves of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) have increased by $443 million.
Jawad said the government has decided to earmark an additional Rs250 billion to address the issue of circular debt. This, he said, would prove to be helpful in addressing the issue of inflation.
The spokesperson said there were bright prospects of the economy growing more than the estimated 3.3 per cent during the current fiscal year. He said it was the first time in the last 15 years that Bangladesh would import onion from Pakistan.
The spokesperson said pharmaceutical exports rose by 12.3 per cent during the first quarter of current fiscal year. He said the government has also announced a package of Rs200 billion for the promotion of exports.


RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) — Staff at the Greenbrier County Health Department are asking for help. Health officer Bridgett Morrison said they are one of many health departments across the state asking for more money with the federal government.
Morrison said they need more funding to help in the fight against COVID-19, and they want leaders to take action. This funding helps them provide services to the people in their communities. She said people can help their local health departments by making a phone call.
“We’re asking everyone to contact their congressmen and women, and let them know that this next stimulus package really truly needs to be considerate of health departments throughout the state,” Morrison said.
She said a lack in funding can seriously impact the services they provide.


The government has defended itself against the charge that it is putting the economy at risk with “political budgeting”.
The European Commission’s draft response to October’s budget said that the recovery was threatened by recent decisions that were “influenced by the current political context”.
The unpublished report said that while the budget complied with EU rules, the commission had some concerns about plans for increases in spending.
Joan Burton rejected opposition criticism yesterday, saying that it was “reasonable and prudential” for the report to highlight potential risks.
Stephen Donnelly, a co-leader of the Social Democrats, said that the commission was sending clear warning signals and accused the government of attempting to buy the election.
“The report states that recent fiscal policy decisions are influenced by…


Damascus, SANA – The People’s Assembly discussed in its session on Tuesday the performance of the Higher Education Ministry and issues related to its work.
The Assembly members called on the Ministry to reconsider the law on organizing universities and explain the rumors about Syrian universities dropping out of international classification, in addition to criticizing the unified national test for university graduates and demanding its cancelation.
The members also addressed issues related to the curricula of universities, opening new faculties and institutes, building more student dorms, among other issues.
Responding to the members’ queries and comments, Higher Education Minister Atef Naddaf said the Ministry’s plan is based on horizontal expansion as long as the infrastructure and human resources are available.
He said that work is underway to study issues related to the pre-med school year, as for the law on organizing universities, he said that the academic and structure and infrastructure need to be changed and various bodies and legislations need to be restructured before amending this law which is on the Ministry’s agenda.
Regarding the rumors about Syrian universities dropping out of the international classification, Naddaf said that these rumors seek to undermine the reputation of Syrian universities, and that a work team is working to improve the universities’ standings in the classification.
He pointed out that there are several active cultural exchange agreements with friendly countries, with more than 27000 exchange students studying abroad and 547 due to begin their studies.
Naddaf also said that the number of positions for university faculty members has been increased to 1560.


Fuel prices up in Argentine
(MENAFN) Gasoline and gas oil prices in Argentina have increased on Saturday by 5 percent and 4.5 percent, respectively, in keeping with a decision by the Energy and Mining Ministry.
The raise is the first of two planned price increases the government negotiated with crude producers and refineries, as well as gasoline stations and other fuel suppliers.
According to the ministry, the decision aims "to cushion the impact of fuel price hikes due to the rising costs of the industry, particularly the international benchmark price of Brent crude, the (dollar-peso) exchange rate, and the cost of biofuels."
Analysts expect the price hikes to push up inflation, projected to reach 25 percent this year, above the target of 15 percent initially set by the government.
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DPS-MIS Alumnus Turns Teacher For A Week
(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Lavany Pant, a 2020 batch alumnus of DPS-Modern Indian School, took up a week-long internship, teaching Physics to students of Class VII and VIII. Currently, he is pursuing his graduation in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. The school provides a platform to its alumni through the Teaching Internship Programme. Pant left a deep impression with his enthusiasm, punctuality, regular lesson planning and innovative activities in the class. He demonstrated excellence in intellectual and personal aspects from critical thinking to teamwork, and from perceiving depths to challenging them.
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Qatar - 1,749 referred to prosecution for Covid violations
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The designated authorities referred 1,749 people to the Public Prosecution for violating the preventive and precautionary measures enforced by the country to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Ministry of Interior said Saturday.
Among them, 898 people were referred to the prosecution for not wearing masks in places where they are mandatory, 831 for not maintaining safe physical distancing and 20 for not downloading the Ehteraz app.
This is in line with the Cabinet decision based on Law No 17 of 1990 regarding infectious diseases. The authorities have urged the public to comply with the measures in place to protect themselves and others from the spread of Covid-19.
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By Yinka Kolawole
As part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Osun State Government has announced a ban on youth carnival as well as New Year rallies and ceremonies in the state.
The government also directed social clubs, hotels, departmental stores, supermarkets, event centres, and allied centres in the state to henceforth operate at half capacities.
A statement issued by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Mr Wole Oyebamiji, on Tuesday in Osogbo, said that the decision was taken at the state Executive Council meeting.
Oyebamiji said that the council expressed worries over what it described as an abysmally low level of compliance of residents of the state with COVID-19 protocols.
He said that the council also appealed to the citizenry to cut down on social gatherings, such as weddings, naming and funeral ceremonies in order to reduce the exposure and contact with possible carriers of coronavirus visiting the state during the yuletide.
Oyebamiji said that religious organisations in the state had also been mandated to reintroduce the abandoned COVID-19 protocols in their respective worship centres.
He said that members of the council had been directed to engage the leadership of various religious groups to sensitise and enlighten their congregants on the need to comply with the COVID-19 guidelines.
Oyebamiji said that the people of the state were encouraged to observe the COVID-19 protocols, such as use of face masks in public places, washing of hands with soap and water, or the use of hand sanitiser and maintaining social distancing.
“The council pleaded with the citizenry to continue to take their health as their personal responsibilities and adhere to the COVID-19 protocols.
“Residents of the state are also encouraged on proper management and disposal of used face masks and other materials to prevent the virus from spreading.
“No face mask, no entry at ministries, department, and agencies of government (MDAs) is to be sustained”, the statement said.


(MENAFN- Iraq Business News) By John Lee.
Iraq and Lebanon have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the agricultural sector.
The memorandum was signed by the Ministers of Agriculture of both countries, Dr. Abbas Jaber Al-Maliki and Mr. Abbas Al-Hajj Hassan, in the presence of the Lebanese Ambassador to Baghdad, the Iraqi Consul in Beirut, and several officials.
According to a statement from the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture, the document lays down strong foundations for future cooperation that will benefit those working in the agricultural sector, as well as stimulate trade and economic activity through joint projects and increased trade volume.
Additionally, it claims, it will enhance land transport via the transit route that connects Lebanon to the Gulf countries and Iran through Syria and Iraq.
The Minister invited Lebanese companies to participate in the agricultural week organized by the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture at the beginning of March.
(Source: Ministry of Agriculture)
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(MENAFN) The United States’ policy of implementing restrictions on additional countries, particularly the Islamic Republic as well as certain South American nations, has come under criticism from Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, who assured that this plan is certain to failure.
In a gathering previously on Sunday with his Cuban fellow, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Iran's head diplomat stated that “The United States' approach of imposing unilateral sanctions on other countries and bullying are certain to fail.”
on July 11, 2022, Amir Abdollahian condemned Washington's efforts to provoke unpredictability in Cuba as well as interfering in the nation’s local matters.
Iran's foreign minister assured that the U.S. and some additional Western countries, “pursue the hybrid policy of levying sanctions and interference in other countries' affairs via fueling and promoting protests in sovereign countries of the world.”
He continued to add that political relations among Tehran and Havana are at the top level due to the two states being on the same page, driving toward the same targets in their attempts to sustain their independence and deny unilateralism.
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Jackson Water Crisis: Main concern is getting the city clean water
An update on the water crisis in Jackson, EPA Administrator Michael Regan had a meeting with Governor Reeves, Mayor Lumumba, Congressman Bennie Thompson, and Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker.
All participants agreed to work close and work in a coordinated fashion for the people of the capital.
Regan said the main concern is responding to the emergency in a way that ensures the people of Jackson will have access to clean drinking water. “We believe that there are even more resources that we can access but we do know that it will require all of us working together to cut through the bureaucracy, have open lines of communication, and access these resources to put them to work immediately so that we can have some longer-term solutions for the people of Jackson.”
Governor Reeves also mentioned the meeting was focused on the intermediate and long-term solutions to fix the emergency in the city.


EAST FLATBUSH, Brooklyn — Two people were shot Sunday night near Brooklyn basketball courts, officials said.
The victims were shot near the intersection of Foster Avenue and Nostrand Avenue, police said. Neither victim is likely to die.
No arrests have been made. Police have not yet released a description of the shooter.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting http://www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).


Ahead of Manchester United’s game against Arsenal on Sunday, David Beckham has spoken of the “togetherness” in this current squad and hopes that we can get a result at the Emirates.
I think it’s exciting at the moment because there are a lot of young players who have come into the team. You’ve got Wayne leading the line and everything seems to be coming together at the moment. I think it’s important we have that togetherness that obviously we had back in my day and that all Manchester United teams have had – we seem to have that which is great. Let’s hope the young players that the manager has brought in continue to play the way they’re playing. I’d like to think we can continue our good form on Sunday.


Ranchi: The Jharkhand BJP termed the decision of the Union Government to provide 10 per cent quota in the general category to the
economically backward sections as a historic one and said that it was not important in which year it has been implemented what was more significant in that without any reduction the quota has been provided.
Addressing a press conference at the state BJP headquarters here Urban Development Minister CP Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed the courage to take the decision as in the 70 years of Independence nobody has worried about the economically backward sections who would now be able to be part of the development and will also help to increase the social equality in the country.
He said that people across the country were happy with this decision as amendment bill has been tabled in the parliament which is being supported by the majority parties while some are opposing it in whispers. When asked the meeting between the MLAs and national general secretary of the party Saudan Singh and newly appointed incharge for Lok Sabha polls the ministers said that strategy has been worked out to win all the 14 Lok Sabha seats and what actually happened inside is not be told to the media.


(MENAFN- Jordan Times) The European Union (EU) is currently considering funding several projects to integrate ICT in different sectors in the Kingdom such as energy, water and tourism.
These projects are being developed as part of the Jordan Europe Wide Enhanced research Links in ICT (JEWEL) project, which is being implemented by the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) and funded by the EU.
The 36-month project aims at building strategic partnerships between Europe and Jordan in the thematic priority ICT and at "integrating Jordan into the European research area", said Abdul Rjoub, director of the JEWEL project.
He noted that JEWEL, which started 18 months ago, is helping Jordanian educators and researchers with ideas for applying ICT solutions in high-priority sectors to develop their ideas into project proposals and submit them to the EU for financing.
"Currently we have eight major proposals, in different areas of priority to the Kingdom, waiting to be funded by the EU with a total value of JD24 million," Rjoub told The Jordan Times on the sidelines of the "ICT Industry-Academia Bridge the Gap" event held on Sunday in Amman.
Although the project is being implemented at JUST, he added, other Jordanian universities can participate and submit proposals and research papers for guidance.
JEWEL chose which projects to help develop based on the Kingdom's needs, after conducting a study in cooperation with the EU, according to Rjoub.
They include projects in tourism, water and irrigation and nanotechnology.
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MONTPELIER — Vermont students representing the Vermont Youth Lobby and the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network are holding a press conference at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Friday to discuss their call to action for the state, seen in the Youth Climate Congress Declaration and the work of the Network. The group will also highlight the actions it called for that have been left untouched by lawmakers, and declare its priorities for the 2022 legislative session.
“We will present the unique views of Vermont youth as we watch the world deteriorate and see national and international leaders fail to act,” the students said in a press release. “We will highlight the need for Vermont to take action through the Climate Action Plan.”
All Vermont students are invited to attend the press conference, which takes place at noon on Friday.


Electricity And Fuel Declared Essential Services
(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) Electricity and fuel have been declared essential services by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
President's Secretary Saman Ekanayake issued a gazette notice from the President stating that all services connected to the supply of electricity, and the supply or distribution of petroleum products and fuel have been declared essential services with effect from 3rd March.
The President considered it necessary to issue the order to ensure the services are not disrupted. (Colombo Gazette)
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