(MENAFN- PR Newswire) LANSING, Mich., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Celink, the nation's leading reverse mortgage subservicer, has received HousingWire's Tech100 Mortgage Award for the second consecutive year for its innovative servicing technology platform, secure online borrower portal, and customized tools designed to improve the experience for senior borrowers.
The Tech100 Mortgage Award recognizes companies that are revolutionizing the mortgage industry across all functions including origination, closing, secondary marketing, and servicing.
HousingWire highlighted Celink's focus on continuing to develop ground-breaking solutions for seniors: "Celink sees a responsibility to deliver intuitive, inclusive technology, specifically tailored to enable and encourage its senior customers.
In a digital age, Celink places an intentional, continuous focus on empowering the borrowers and team members of customer service associates with technology tools that ensure delightful interactions."
"We are extremely proud to receive this national recognition from HousingWire for the second consecutive year.
We are dedicated to making ongoing investments into technology that will directly help our reverse mortgage clients and their borrowers." says Marion McDougall, Celink's CEO. Sergey Dyakin, Celink's Chief Information Officer, says "This award underscores the innovative thinking and relentless effort by our team to build technology that helps us exceed borrower expectations at every touchpoint."
Celink is the nation's leading subservicer of reverse mortgages for almost two decades and is the subservicer of choice for the nation's largest reverse mortgage lenders.
With operations in both Austin, TX and Lansing, MI, Celink is a Ginnie Mae-approved Participation Agent and Subcontract Servicer for the HMBS program, a DBRS Morningstar approved servicer, as well as a Moody's approved servicer of reverse mortgages ("SQ2" rating).
Celink utilizes an innovative servicing platform, ReverseServ Elite, which is fully scalable and supports numerous proprietary reverse mortgage products in addition to the HUD HECM program.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Harmilan Bains shines at the 2023 Asian Games, clinching the silver medal in the Women's 1500m event. Her exceptional performance showcases her determination and athletic prowess, contributing to India's medal count in the competition.
Athletics is a tradition in Harmilan's family, with her father, Amandeep Bains, earning a South Asian Games medal in the 1500m discipline, while her mother, Madhuri Saxena, achieved a silver medal at the 2002 Asian Games in the 800m category.
Career achievements so far:
-Achieved bronze in the 1500m at the 2016 Asian Junior Championships in Ho Chi-Minh, Vietnam, with a time of 4:33.02.
-Secured gold medals in the 1500m and 800m at the Khelo India University Games in 2020.
-Maintained an undefeated record in individual races throughout the entire 2021 season.
-Earned the titles of 1500m and 800m national champion in 2021.
-Set a new women's 1500m record at the 2021 National Open Championships in Warangal, clocking an impressive 4:05.39, surpassing the previous record held since 2002.
-Achieved a personal best in the women's 800m, recording an outstanding time of 2:02.57 at the 2021 nationals in Patiala.
-Secured silver medals in both the 1500m and 800m events at the Inter-State Athletics Championships in 2023, held in Bhubaneswar.
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(MENAFN) US crude oil production is expected to increase at a faster pace this year, while the growth in demand is anticipated to cool down compared to previous estimates, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA revised its outlook following the decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to extend output cuts through 2024.
As a result of OPEC+'s move, the EIA predicts a slight reduction in global oil inventories over the next five quarters, leading to an increase in global oil prices in late 2023 and early 2024, as stated in its Short-Term Energy Outlook. The agency now forecasts that Brent crude prices will average USD79.54 per barrel in 2023, representing a 1 percent increase from the previous forecast. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate crude prices are expected to average USD74.60 per barrel, reflecting a 1.3 percent increase from the EIA's prior estimate.
In terms of petroleum consumption, the EIA projects a more modest growth rate for the United States. Total petroleum consumption in the country is expected to rise by only 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 20.4 million bpd in 2023. This figure is lower than the estimated gain of 200,000 bpd projected in the May forecast. The agency attributes this adjustment to a decline in diesel fuel consumption due to manufacturing playing a smaller role in the economy. However, gasoline and jet fuel demand growth is anticipated to be supported by services and travel sectors.
Despite the focus on shareholder returns and reduced capital spending, the EIA anticipates that US crude oil production will still experience growth. The agency forecasts a climb of 720,000 bpd to reach 12.61 million bpd in 2023, surpassing its previous estimate of a 640,000 bpd increase. The EIA notes that while the pace of production gains has slowed, the US is still on track to achieve annual production records in 2023 and 2024.
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(MENAFN - Baystreet.ca) Chegg, Inc. (NYSE:CHGG) rose Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 sales results. The company also announced it raised FY21 sales guidance.
Total net revenues proved to be $198.4 million, an increase of 51% year-over-year. Net loss was $65.2 million which included a $78.2-million loss on early extinguishment of debt related to 2025 notes. Non-GAAP Net Income was $46.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $57.1 million
For the Full Year, total net revenues are projected in the range of $188 million to $190 million. Gross Margin is expected between 69% and 70%. Adjusted EBITDA are expected in the range of $72 million to $74 million.
CEO Dan Rosensweig declared, 'We continue to fire on all cylinders and our Q1 results reflect the popularity and importance of Chegg's services which experienced 64% subscriber growth, reaching a record 4.8 million subscribers in the quarter. To put that in perspective, it is almost one million more subscribers than we had in all of 2019.
"And our overall year-over-year revenue grew by 51%. These results and continued momentum give us the confidence to, once again, raise our full year guidance."
Chegg claims to be "A Smarter Way to Student®. We strive to improve educational outcomes by putting the student first. We support students on their journey from high school to college and into their career with tools designed to help them learn their course materials, succeed in their classes, save money on required materials, and learn the most in-demand skills. Our services are available online, anytime and anywhere."
CHGG shares gained 85 cents, or 1%, to $83.86.
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Doha: The first Qatari company specialized in expertise work took the legal oath at the headquarters of the Ministry of Justice on Monday, and it is the first legal person to be registered in the lists of accredited experts before the judicial authorities in the country in accordance with the controls contained in law no. 16 of 2017 regulating expert work.
The company was handed a certificate of registration to carry out its duties to provide computational expertise before the courts and competent authorities. This came after the company's experts were registered among the list of the experts department at the Ministry of Justice.
As part of its efforts to enhance the expertise sector in the country, and to activate the provisions of law no. 16 of 2017 regulating expertise work. The Department of Experts at the Ministry of Justice announced earlier that it would open the door to receiving applications for registration of the legal person in the expert registration lists with the department.
The Department of Experts at the Ministry of Justice clarified the conditions for registration, which require that the registered company be in accordance with the provisions of the law, and that the shareholding of the Qatari partner or partners in it not own less than 51 percent of its capital. The tax card of the company should also be attached in the event of a foreign partner and in cases that require a tax declaration from the owner of the company, and that he has not been declared bankrupt by a final ruling, and that the employees of the legal person in the field of expertise meet the conditions required for a natural person in accordance with paragraph (a). from article 7 of law no. (16) of 2017 regulating expertise work.
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Royal Enfield SG650 Concept breaks cover India launch next year
(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Royal Enfield has revealed its SG650 Concept bobber motorcycle at the 2021 EICMA show in Italy. Its production version will debut in India. The premium two-wheeler has an aggressive retro-biased design and offers full-LED illumination as well as a twin-pod instrument console. It draws power from a 648cc, parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled engine sourced from the Interceptor 650. Here are more details.
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The production version of the Royal Enfield SG650 Concept is expected to be launched in India in late 2022. It might be known as Shotgun 650 . The bobber bike offers an ideal combination of great looks and excellent performance. This should aid it in getting the attention of bike enthusiasts here who are willing to spend a pretty penny.
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Kolkata, Aug 6 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting purported corruption in the implementation of different central-sponsored schemes in the state.
In the letter, Adhikari has specially highlighted the purported corruption in implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
'Every day, numerous incidents of malpractices are being unearthed across West Bengal,' Adhikari's letter has mentioned.
In fact, the schemes mentioned by Adhikari in his letter are exactly those on which the state government claims to be having maximum dues.
He claimed that payments for work, supposed to be made under MGNREGA were being made without actually executing such jobs and false utilisation certificates were sent in order to justify this payment process.
'These days, a new avenue has been created to siphon off crores of rupees. MGNREGA funds are being utilized for plantation of saplings, mangrove saplings and other varieties of fruit bearing plants as well. On documents, it's being claimed that thousands of hectares of land have been covered under the said initiative. However, the reality is strikingly far from it. At the time of inspection, it has been claimed that the plants have been washed away in cyclonic storms like Yash or Amphan or other natural calamities. Even the naturally grown plants are shown as plated through man-days created under MGNREGA,' the letter read.
He added that the individual beneficiaries who were selected were mostly from the ruling party and thus did not even bother to plant a single sapling with the fund allocated, which was paid after deducting commissions to the ruling party leaders and the administrative officials at the local levels.
Reacting to the letter, Trinamool Congress state vice-president, Jaiprakash Majumdar said that at a time when the chief minister is trying hard to seek central funds to carry forward the different development projects, Adhikari is trying to create hindrances for that. 'He is actually the enemy of the people of the state,' Majumdar said.
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Drop witnessed in U.S. crude oil stockpiles in past week
( MENAFN ) A steep drop of 7.7 million barrels of crude oil in the U.S. crude oil stockpiles was registered for the week concluding April 30, said the American Petroleum Institute (API) on Tuesday, May. 4.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced a climb of 100,000 barrels of crude oil stockpiles for the prior week concluding April 23 whereas API announced a climb of 4.319 million barrels.
Oil prices increased gains on Tuesday as traders stayed hopeful regarding solid demand rebound amidst alleviating coronavirus constraints in the United States and Europe.
Brent crude for delivery of July rose USD1.32, or 1.95 percent, to settle at USD68.88 per barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for delivery of June gained USD1.20, or 1.86 percent, to close at USD65.69 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
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Guwahati, Dec 4 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) decided to cancel a few trains in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) section due to 'insufficient patronisation', including very less number of passengers, officials said on Sunday.
The Maligaon (Guwahati) headquartered NFR's decision to cancel these 'toy train' services on the 141-year-old mountain railway section came two month after introducing four joyrides during the peak tourist season from October 1.
The DHR has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999, which is also known across the world for its fascinating journey through the hills of Himalayas in narrow gauge toy trains.
NFR Chief Public Relations Officer Sabyasachi De said that the train services, which would be cancelled, include a pair tri-weekly air-conditioned passenger running between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling and two pairs of diesel-special joyrides running between Darjeeling and Ghum stations.
The CPRO said that Darjeeling-Ghum-Darjeeling special joyrides would remain cancelled from December 6 to 31 and New Jalpaiguri-Darjeeling-New Jalpaiguri tri-weekly AC passenger would remain cancelled from December 17 to February 28.
Each of these joyrides had three first-class chair cars with a total of 30 seats.
Some joyrides introduced on the DHR earlier this year had helped NFR earn Rs 3.20-crore against an expenditure of Rs 2.75-crore in May.
The revenue earned was 54 per cent more than the earlier highest of Rs 2.07 crore recorded in May 2018.
Another senior official of the NFR told IANS that if there is an acceptable demand of these joyrides, trains are likely to be reintroduced in future.
Work on the narrow gauge DHR, which covers 88 km from West Bengal's New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling, was completed between 1879 and 1881.
The NFR, one among the 17 railway zones in India, operates fully and partially in the northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. ('CKE'), parent company of Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's®, today announced the appointment of Max Wetzel as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Wetzel succeeds Ned Lyerly. continue reading
CKE Restaurants appoints Max Wetzel as Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Wetzel brings extensive experience in franchising, restaurants, and growing consumer brands. Mr. Wetzel was previously Chief Operating Officer of Papa John's International, Inc., one of the largest franchisors of restaurants in the world, with over 5,000 restaurants across 48 countries and territories, where he led the brand's dramatic turnaround to strong growth and profitability.
'The entire CKE team has built an incredible business and accomplished so much over the last several years. I see massive opportunity to build on these accomplishments and accelerate growth of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands,' stated Mr. Wetzel.
'We are excited to welcome Max to lead CKE. His proven record leading brands to realize their growth potential is ideally suited for Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® as the brands set forth on their next chapter,' said Sarah Spiegel, CKE Board Member.
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CKE, a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's®, two beloved regional brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as 100 percent Black Angus Thickburgers®, Made from ScratchTM Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken TendersTM. With both a US and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have over 3,800 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states and 43 foreign countries and U.S. territories.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, Dec 1, 2022, SPA -- Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) will organize a conference on Arabic Language in Int'l Organizations' on the 6th and 7th of next December in Riyadh.
The conference will be held in the presence of a qualitative presence of major international organizations with the participation of specialists and those interested in the Arabic language.
The Acting Secretary-General of KSGAAL, Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi, stated that KSGAAL, under the directives of Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, is active in various tracks nationally, regionally and internationally, and works under the HH directives in strengthening the global presence of the Arabic language and supporting its options in international organizations, pointing out that organizing the conference is an integrated coordination step, through which the Academy seeks to gather international organizations in one framework to discuss the international presence of the Arabic language in organizations, its reality and aspirations, and to praise the efforts and achievements made in this context, build on them, and review Organizations' current needs in relation to the Arabic language to keep pace with the reference of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the service of the Arabic language, and strengthening the cultural, scientific and linguistic link between international organizations and Saudi institutions.
The conference is scheduled to discuss five main themes: the linguistic reality in international organizations and its strategic importance, the civilizational and cultural dimension of multilingualism and the responsibility of international organizations in this regard, the Arabic language in international organizations between difficulties and solutions, the translation from Arabic and its language in international organizations: reality and future prospects, and the initiatives and projects to enable the presence of the Arabic language in international organizations.
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(MENAFN- Mid-East) The administrative penalty's value is set in line with the late registration penalties imposed for Excise Tax and Value Added Tax.
Abu Dhabi, UAE– The Ministry of Finance today announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2024, amending the schedule of violations and administrative penalties of Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2023 on the administrative penalties for violations related to the application of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the taxation of corporations and businesses. Cabinet Decision No.10 of 2024 will come into effect on March 1, 2024.
The Ministry stated that an administrative penalty of AED10,000 for late registration of UAE Corporate Tax will be imposed on businesses that do not submit their Corporate Tax registration applications within the timelines specified by the Federal Tax Authority.
The penalty was introduced to encourage taxpayers' compliance with tax regulations by registering for corporate tax in a timely fashion. The penalty amount for late tax registration is aligned with the penalty associated with late registration for excise tax and value added tax.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The international reserves reduction rate in Ukraine was 4.5 times higher in June than in July.
That's according to the chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, Danylo Hetmantsev , Ukrinform reports.
'The rate of reduction of gold and foreign exchange reserves slowed down by 4.5 times in July. It decreased by only 2% compared to 9% in June. As of early August, they amount to $22.4 billion,' MP wrote on Telegram. Read also:
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According to Hetmantsev, the easing of pressure on foreign exchange reserves is due to the reduction in demand for foreign currency after the revision of the official exchange rate, smaller amounts of funds issued for covering the government needs, as well as foreign currency receipts in Ukraine's accounts – at $1.6 billion.
'The available amount of the international reserves covers financing of 3.5 months of exports, which is seen as a sufficient indicator,' Hetmantsev added.
As reported, a new coordinating body may appear in Ukraine, the Agency for the Country's Reconstruction.
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The Health Ministry said that legal action has also been filed against 939 people this month for having dengue breeding grounds on their property.
The Health Ministry said that steps have been taken to identify and eliminate dengue mosquito breeding grounds in the Western Province as well as in the Galle and Kalutara Districts.
A statement by the Health Ministry said that dengue mosquito breeding grounds in several schools have also been identified.
The assistance of parents of school children have been obtained by health officials to eliminate dengue mosquito breeding grounds in schools.
The Health Ministry also said that abandoned boats in coastal areas have become breeding grounds for dengue mosquitoes. (Colombo Gazette)


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SIEM REAP, Nov 24 (NNN-AKP) – Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister, Wei Fenghe, yesterday delivered a speech at the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), here in north-west Cambodia's Siem Reap province.
Wei said, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which recently closed, drew up a grand blueprint for building a great modern socialist country in all respects.
He added, under the leadership of Xi Jinping at its core, China will strive to promote modernisation, and the goal of the rejuvenation of China will be realised.
Wei said, at present, world peace and development are facing major challenges, and building a community with a shared future for mankind is the right choice, as the future lies with it.
He said, all countries should unite rather than split, and should be fair rather than overbearing, open rather than closed, and mutually beneficial rather than self-interested, in order to build a regional order that addresses the concerns and meets the interests of all parties.
The 9th ADMM-Plus discussed and adopted a joint declaration on defence cooperation, to strengthen solidarity for a harmonised security.
During the meeting, Wei met with the defence ministers of a number of countries, including the United States, Vietnam, Laos, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, as well as, with Russia's deputy defence minister, exchanging views on promoting military cooperation and issues of common concern.– NNN-AKP
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a directive urging all endorsers and influencers active on social media platforms to refrain from promoting offshore online betting and gambling platforms, along with surrogate advertisements. The ministry underscored the considerable financial and socio-economic ramifications associated with online betting and gambling, particularly concerning young consumers.
Furthermore, the advisory also extends to online advertisement intermediaries, cautioning them against directing promotional content towards Indian audiences. Additionally, social media intermediaries are encouraged to raise awareness among their users regarding the publication of such content.
Non-compliance with these directives could lead to legal proceedings under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Consequences may include the removal or disabling of social media posts or accounts, as well as penal action under relevant laws.
While intermediaries are generally exempt from liability under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000 for third-party information, Subsection (3)(b) stipulates that this exemption does not apply if they fail to expeditiously remove or disable access to unlawful material upon receiving actual knowledge or notification from the appropriate government or agency.
This advisory echoes an earlier cautionary statement issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), expressing concerns over celebrities and influencers endorsing betting and gambling platforms. The ministry stressed the need for rigorous scrutiny of any direct or indirect advertisements or endorsements related to such activities.
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 31 (ANI): A total of 371 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours in West Bengal, taking the total number of cases to 5,501 in the state, Health Department said on Sunday.
According to the official data, the death toll has risen to 245 in the state today.
"8 deaths and 371 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state in the last 24 hours. Total positive cases in the state stand at 5,501 and death toll is at 245," the state Health Department said.
A total of 1,82,143 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India. 86,983 persons have recovered or migrated, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday.
There are 89,995 active cases of COVID-19 in the country at present. As many as 5,164 people have lost their lives due to coronavirus in the country. (ANI)


(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Sara Israfilbayova
Azerbaijani insurance companies collected premiums in the amount of 276.16 million manats ($162.37 million) in the first half of 2017, which is 3.2 percent less than in the same period of 2016.
The Financial Market Supervision Body's (FMSB) report reads that payments of the insurance companies for the same period amounted to 124.4 million manats ($73.14 million), which is 22.7 percent more compared to the same period of 2016.
Voluntary insurance fees increased by 9.4 percent, to 193.8 million manats ($113.95 million), payments - by 31.25 percent, to 98.57 million manats ($57.95 million).
For compulsory types of insurance, the fees decreased by 23.9 percent, amounting to almost 82.36 million manats ($48.42 million), and payments increased by 1.9 percent to 25.8 million manats ($15.17 million).
Payments of insurance companies totaled to 45 manats ($26) for every collected 100 manats ($58). This figure was 35 manats ($20) in the same period of 2016.
Currently, 21 insurance companies are implementing their activities in the country.
First Top 5 of general insurance companies in 2016 is as follows: PASHA Insurance (premiums-100.012 million manats-$58.802 million), PASHA Life (77.678 million manats-$45.671 million), AzerInsurance (41.224 million manats-$24.238 million), Ateshgah (39.814 million manats-$24.408 million), Ateshgah Life (37.435 million manats-$22.010 million).
Life insurance market in Azerbaijan appeared in 2011. Currently 3 insurance companies including PASHA Life, Ateshgah Life and Qala Life have licenses to provide life insurance services.
By the end of 2016 the life insurance companies formed 30.2 percent of total premiums for 146.85 million manats ($86.340 million) and total compensations for 94.979 million manats ($55.840 million).
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Rinky Chakma, the former Miss India Tripura 2017, died from cancer at the age of 28. Her official Instagram page broke the news of her tragic death where it was mentioned that she had been battling cancer for two years and was admitted to the hospital on February 22. She was on ventilator support, however, her health deteriorated, and she died. As we honor this beauty queen, scroll down to learn more about her.
Rinky Chakma's health
Rinky Chakma was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 and died after battling it for two years. She had surgery, but the cancer spread to her lungs and head, resulting in a brain tumour. On February 22, 2024, she was transferred to the intensive care unit of Max Hospital Saket. Her health was serious, therefore she was put on ventilator support. However, her lungs were nearly non-functional, exacerbating her health problems.
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About Rinky Chakma
Rinky Chakma rose to prominence after winning two titles: Miss Congeniality and Beauty with Purpose.
Rinky Chakma, the Femina Miss India Tripura 2017, died suddenly after a heroic battle with breast cancer. Rinky was diagnosed with Malignant Phyllodes Tumor in 2022 and underwent surgery to treat the ailment.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 9. The EU-proposed
price cap on Russia's oil that entered into force on December 5 has
already raised many uncertainties on the global energy market. And,
of course, Kazakhstan, as well as Turkmenistan, being major energy
exporters in the region would not be able to stay intact.
As Allan Mustard, co-founder and co-head of the Trans-Caspian
Resources energy startup, Former US Ambassador to Turkmenistan,
told trend , Russia's control of the Caspian Pipeline
Consortium's oil pipeline to Novorossiysk is of greatest importance
to Central Asia.
He has rightly pointed out that Kazakhstan's exports of oil and,
thus, oil export revenues depend on Russia keeping the pipeline
'Kazakhstan would be wise to build an alternative delivery
mechanism that circumvents Russia - probably a pipeline, but extra
tankers might just be possible,' the expert said.
As for the prospects for Turkmenistan, the ambassador noted that
the country, being on of the largest energy carrier in the region,
ships the bulk of its natural gas via pipelines to China.
'The proposed EU caps, if they are effective, will have only a
marginal impact on Turkmenistan's revenues,' Mustard noted.
Thus, it is yet to tell, how serious the impact may be, however,
there is no denying that a certain effect will be there.
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Morocco Foils ISIS Planned Suicide Car Bombing
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Moroccan security forces have successfully foiled an 'Islamic State' (ISIS) planned suicide car bombing that would have hit an unspecified city in the kingdom Abdelkhalik Khiame head of the Central Office of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) announced in a press conference on Friday morning.
'We have dismantled a terrorist cell that would have carried out a targeted operation today' Khiame said according to a report by Alyaoum 24. 'From a legal point of view it can be considered a terrorist cell but I regard it as an armed commando and a veritable brigade.” The dismantled terrorist cell was planning to use a 16-year-old minor as a suicide attacker who would have detonated a car. Khiame said that this was the first time security forces have foiled a plot that would have involved a minor. Though Khiame did not specify the targeted city he said that the cell aimed to attack public institutions and civil and military personalities. He said the cell also had larger plans to use weapons from Libya to establish a training camp 20 kilometers away from the Saharan city of Tan-Tan. “Coordination with Polisario elements remains plausible” Khiame said. News of the foiled terror attack comes following of the arrest of a ten-member ISIS cell on Thursday. A press release from the BCIJ said Moroccan forces confiscated gas bombs weapons and explosive chemical substances from the cell’s “safe house” in the coastal city of El Jadida. The Ministry of the Interior also released a statement about the “constructive” nature of Moroccan security endeavors in recent years on Thursday. In total the country’s intelligence services dismantled 153 terrorist cells since 2002 including 31 ISIS affiliated cells since 2013.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Japanese automaker Honda will unveil a new maxi-style scooter in Europe and US in the coming days. It might be called ADV350. As for the highlights, the vehicle will draw styling cues from the X-ADV and ADV 150. It will be powered by a 330cc, single-cylinder engine linked to an automatic gearbox for handling transmission duties. Here are more details.
Design The scooter will have a windshield and a stepped-up seat
The Honda ADV350 is expected to have a stepped-up seat with a pillion grab rail, an upswept exhaust, and a raised transparent windscreen. The scooter should pack an all-LED setup for lighting, a semi-digital instrument console, and ride on blacked-out cast aluminium wheels. Its length, wheelbase, and width will be marginally more than that of the Forza 350 .
Information It will run on a 29hp, 330cc engine
Under the hood, the Honda ADV350 maxi-style scooter will be fueled by a 330cc, single-cylinder engine linked to an automatic gearbox. The mill should generate a maximum power of around 29.4hp at 7,500rpm.
Safety There will be disc brakes on both the wheels
In terms of safety equipment, the Honda ADV350 should be equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. ABS for improved handling on the roads should also be available. Suspension duties on the scooter will be taken care of by inverted telescopic forks on the front side and twin shock absorbers on the rear end.
Information Honda ADV350: Availability
The Honda ADV350 will be up for grabs in Europe, the US, and select Asian markets as well. However, the maxi-style scooter is unlikely to make its way to India due to lack of demand.
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European inflation eases in March, falling short of prospects
(MENAFN) In a welcomed development for consumers across Europe, inflation showed signs of relief in March, surpassing expectations by declining to 2.4 percent. This decline was attributed to easing food costs and general price increases, particularly notable in Germany and France, the region's largest economies. The unexpected dip in inflation offers some respite to households grappling with rising living expenses, albeit still hovering above the European Central Bank's (ECB) target of 2 percent.
The annual inflation rate for the twenty eurozone countries came in lower than anticipated, disappointing financial markets that had anticipated a 2.5 percent rise. This shortfall signals a step towards the ECB's inflation target, albeit with further adjustments likely needed to achieve stable prices. While the decrease from February's 2.6 percent inflation rate suggests progress, opinions diverge on whether it warrants immediate action by the ECB to lower interest rates.
Despite the positive shift in inflation dynamics, some analysts remain cautious, noting that the modest decline may not provide sufficient impetus for the ECB to adjust its monetary policy stance. This sentiment reflects the delicate balancing act facing central banks as they navigate economic recovery while ensuring price stability. The latest inflation data underscores the nuanced challenges ahead, as policymakers grapple with mitigating inflationary pressures without stalling economic growth.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that his government is committed to the inclusive and equitable development of all the regions of the Union Territory.
“The welfare of every section of the society, especially empowering the minorities & the underprivileged is the priority of the government, which is also reflected in the development policies,” Sinha said.
He made these remarks during his interaction with various deputations at Raj Bhawan here on Tuesday, an official spokesperson said.
Sinha, he said, observed that the UT Government is committed to the inclusive and equitable development of all the regions of J&K.
Earlier, the spokesperson said that Javed Ahmed Rana, former Deputy Chairman, J&K Legislative Council and President JKNC Pir Panjal Zone called on the LG.
Rana, he said, expressed gratitude towards the Lt Governor-led UT Government for initiating revolutionary reforms and various welfare measures for the tribal community, including establishment of tribal hostels, Eklavya Model Residential Schools; model villages; smart schools etc.
“He also apprised the Lt Governor about various issues of public importance of his area pertaining to strengthening of PWD divisions; grid stations; outdoor stadium; creation of land bank; establishment of Dana Shastar university campus & model school Pathanteer; funding for completion of approved cluster model villages; additional sessions court; relief to the people who have suffered due to flood etc,” he added.
Similarly, the spokesperson said, Manzoor Ahmad Khan, Secretary, BJP Minority Morcha J&K also called on LG and submitted a memorandum of demands and issues of minority communities in the UT, besides the issues related to Rambirpora-Mattan Water Supply Scheme; special package for unemployed non-migrant Sikh youth; representation of Sikh community in Public Service Commission and issuance of Pahari Speaking People certificates in favour of Pakhtoons, Pathans, Khan sub castes of Pahari Community.
Later, he said, the members of Shri Alakh Sahiba Trust called on the Lt Governor and apprised him of the repairs and renovation related issues of Mata Shree Roop Bhawani Taposthal at Cheshmasahibi.
“The Lt Governor gave a patient hearing to the deputations and assured them of appropriate action on the genuine issues put forth by them,” the spokesperson added.
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(MENAFN- Online PR Media) Empowering Women to Explore the Hidden Meanings of Their Dreams
Online PR News – 18-March-2023 – Idaho Falls, ID – Megan Mary is excited to announce the launch of her new business, and website WomensDreamAnalysis.com, that offers virtual dream interpretation sessions, dream analysis information, tips and consulting, exclusively for women.
Dream sessions are available to women from all walks of life that are interested in personal development. Whether you are looking to advance your career, improve your relationships or just gain a greater understanding of yourself, exploring your dreams can help.
Idaho was recently named one of the worst states to live in for women. The designation was in part due to the low percentage of women-owned businesses and women's social well-being.
Megan Mary, a solely women-owned business, is hoping to change that. She says,“Dream interpretation is the next step in women's empowerment. It should be a key step in any women's self-discovery journey.” A literature enthusiast and digital marketing veteran, her unique perspective offers a fresh, friendly approach that focuses on shifting the public's perspective on dream sharing and encourages all women to explore their dreams for personal growth.
WomensDreamAnalysis.com offers virtual seminars as well as private audio and video dream sessions you can attend from the privacy of your own home. She adds,“Sometimes just having a safe and compassionate space to explore your dreams is all that is needed to gain great insight and move towards positive change.”
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) India's World Cup Final loss has become a heavy bearing on the Indian cricket team players, especially captain Rohit Sharma. Despite, doing so well in almost all the ODI World Cup 2023 matches, India fell short on the day it mattered the most. Most of the players were emotional right after the loss.
As the broadcaster's camera panned at the Indian players, all one could see was disappointment, disbelief, and moist eyes. Rohit Sharma was no different on the ground as he left the pitch with moist eyes. It has been tough not only for the players but the fans as well to come to terms with the World Cup Final loss.
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After all, the men in blue were coming into the important fixture on the back of a 10-matches winning streak. No team in history has won all the matches of the tournament but lost the final. With such a domination teams have only gone on to win the ultimate fixture as well. But the story remains different for the Indian team.
The Ahmedabad crowd which was less involved throughout the match lent support to Rohit Sharma while the Indian captain was walking back towards the dugout after shaking hands with the Australian players. 'Rohit Rohit' chants rung around the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Uncertainty prevails over the future of Rohit Sharma as well as Rahul Dravid. Indian coach Rahul Dravid's contract is up and the BCCI is likely to take a decision in the coming weeks. While Rohit Sharma's captaincy stint depends on the Indian opener himself. If he decides to step down, Hardik Pandya could take over as the whiteball captain.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
The future of the grounded Jet Airways is still hanging in the air as the validity of the airline's air operator's certificate expires on Friday (April 19). The Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) of the airline was revalidated on May 20 last year for a one-year period and the validity ended on Friday. The flights of the airlines have not flown since April 18, 2019.
There was no word from the Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC), which emerged as the winning bidder for the carrier under the insolvency resolution proceedings, on the status of the airline's flying permit.
However, it could not be immediately ascertained whether the consortium has sought any relaxation from aviation regulator DGCA with respect to the AOC, which is the most crucial requirement for operating an airline.
A query sent to Ankit Jalan, a board member of the JKC, on whether the consortium has sought renewal of the AOC remained unanswered. The ownership transfer of Jet Airways to the JKC is yet to happen amid continuing differences with the lenders of the airline.
Debt-ridden Jet Airways, which flew for 25 years, shuttered operations on April 18, 2019. The insolvency resolution process of the carrier began in June 2019 and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved a resolution plan submitted by the JKC in June 2021.
Last week, the Consortium reportedly approached the NCLT asking it to grant more time to pay the creditors and implement the revival plan.
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LUANDA, 28th October, 2023 (WAM) -- The 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly convening in Angola is expected to adopt the Luanda Declaration on Parliamentary action for peace, justice and strong institutions.
The Declaration highlights the critical role that good governance plays as a means to achieving sustainable development.
It calls for parliamentarians to“strengthen trust and ensure the more active participation of citizens in institutions at all levels, beginning with our own parliaments, where women and youth, as well as the poor and other disadvantaged groups, deserve to be more equitably represented”.
In the Declaration, parliamentary leaders welcome the IPU Indicators for Democratic Parliaments, a new tool designed to strengthen parliaments to deliver on sustainable development.
Some 700 parliamentarians from 130 countries came to Luanda, including delegations from countries at war or in conflict situations.
Carolina Cerqueira, Speaker of the National Assembly of Angola, the Host Parliament of the 147th IPU Assembly, said, "Social solidarity and aid for humanitarian crises have never been more urgent in order to save millions of human lives. Only by observing and enforcing this principle will justice be accomplished, and only justice leads to peace. There is no peace without justice, there is no justice without forgiveness, there is no forgiveness without love. So we must believe that every time is a time for renewal, it is a time to believe."
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Williams hints her retirement from tennis with Instagram post
(MENAFN) Serena Williams, 23-time grand slam singles champion, signaled that she is close to retire from the sport after this year's US Open tennis competition.
Williams stated in a meeting with Vogue magazine on Tuesday that "I have never liked the word retirement. It doesn’t feel like a modern word to me. I’ve been thinking of this as a transition, but I want to be sensitive about how I use that word, which means something very specific and important to a community of people."
Williams also stated that "Maybe the best word to describe what I’m up to is evolution. I’m here to tell you that I’m evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me."
Williams, who has a daughter with the name Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr posted on Instagram, stating that "the countdown has begun."
She posted that "My goodness do I enjoy tennis. But now, the countdown has begun. I have to focus on being a mom, my spiritual goals and finally discovering a different, but just exciting Serena. I'm gonna relish these next few weeks."
Williams also mentioned that she is going to play at the US Open which starts at the end of August.
"Unfortunately I wasn’t ready to win Wimbledon this year. And I don’t know if I will be ready to win New York. But I’m going to try. And the lead-up tournaments will be fun," she mentioned in her post.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The international arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin is the result of painstaking efforts by the Prosecutor General's Office headed by Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin and the President's Office headed by Andriy Yermak.
Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk said this during national news telethon.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that some Russian officials demonstratively adopted deported Ukrainian children, flaunting their impunity. Therefore, the arrest warrant for Putin and so-called Russian children's ombudsman Maria Lvova-Belova has a clear cause-and-effect relationship.
'The world has shown that it will not stand aside. All villains will end up in the dock. The crimes of the Russian authorities will not go unpunished. And this is just the beginning,' Vereshchuk summed up.
As reported, on Friday, March 18, judges of the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Russian president Vladimir Putin and the Russian children's ombudsman Maria Lvova-Belova. They are suspected of war crimes in the form of illegal deportation and transfer of the population, including children, from the occupied territory of Ukraine.
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Yvonne Brown and RaShida Roberts Extends Financial Literacy Month By Introducing The First Annual 'Reignite Your Finances' Virtual Summit
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During this workshop style virtual event, attendees will receive content from key financial experts in their field that they can implement immediately. In addition, attendees will be able to have their questions answered by these experts on a panel - On The Spot Coaching, segment.
'Our goal is to provide attendees with access to the right information so they can craft a plan for financial success.' As financial coaches themselves, the Reignite Team has over 20 years of combined experiences, and they are dedicated to helping each attendee make 2021 become the year they say, 'no,' to financial situations which no longer serve them, and make room for financial peace in these trying times. Their #notme campaign is an affirmation to each individual and family as they earmark their own financial independence and stand in the gap to make a difference for their futures.
During this event, attendees will receive workshops by current financial experts in their field across the United States and have their financial questions answered during general and specific breakout sessions including various topics such as:
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Reuters
KATHMANDU: Rescuers in Nepal battled against torrential rains to pull out bodies from the wreckage of homes buried by a landslide that caused 22 deaths and injured 10 people, officials said on Sunday.
The latest calamity occurred in Achham district, about 450 km (281 miles) west of the capital city of Kathmandu.
Flash floods and landslides are a common occurrence in the mountainous terrain of the Himalayan nation especially during the annual monsoon rains between June and September.
At least 70 people have been killed and 13 went missing across the country in flash floods and landslides this year, according to official data.
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Volunteers, police and military rescuers were looking for people missing in Achham. In the neighbouring Kailali district, authorities recovered a body of a fisherman who had been swept away in the overflowing Geta river. Yagya Raj Joshi, an official in Kailali said about 1,500 people displaced because of the floods were sheltered in public buildings.
Local media broadcasted images of swathes of farms inundated by flood waters, a destroyed suspension bridge and villagers wading through chest deep water.
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(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) Luis Carlos Stoute.
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Luis Carlos Stoute, until yesterday deputy administrator of the National Authority for Government Innovation (AIG), has been separated from his position so the
“Public Ministry (MP) can carry out investigations” into the complaints of alleged irregularities presented by Stoute, in December 2023 says a government bulletin .
Stoute alleged mismanagement, of the platform that manages the digital voucher, a social program created in the covid-19 pandemic.
The reported events would have occurred when Luis Oliva was at the head of the AIG, who today aspires to be elected deputy in the 2024 elections, nominated by the ruling Democratic Revolutionary Party. The events were reported in several investigative articles in
The complaint revolves around a digital platform known as“Listo”, used for the administration of the Digital Voucher, whose development was initiated by the AIG and which would now be in the hands of the private company Fintek, SA, which charges the digital voucher providers.
for its use. It also manages a“factoring” program,
for which it also charges a commission.
Last December, the Attorney General's Office announced the initiation of an investigation into the alleged commission of a crime against the public administration to the detriment of the AIG, the same day that the complaint was presented by Stoute.
A month ago,
personnel from the Superior Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office carried out a visual inspection at the
AIG headquarters. Prosecutor Anilú Batista reviewed the entity's platform, together with experts from the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences. Batista also detailed that the digital information corresponding to the platform used for the payment of the digital voucher was being located, a mechanism implemented by the government to provide support to workers laid off or with suspended contracts, as a consequence of the cessation of economic activities as a result of the pandemic.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Inflation in Peru's capital came in above expectations in March,
slowing less than expected, as protests that disrupted key supply
chains in the mining, tourism and agribusiness industries eased,
Consumer prices in Lima in March rose 8.4 percent from a year
earlier compared to the 8 percent median forecast of five
economists surveyed by Bloomberg.
On a monthly basis, inflation rose by 1.25 percent, according to
statistics agency INEI, faster than expected by any of the six
economists surveyed by Bloomberg. The median forecast was for a
price rise of 0.9 percent.
Peru's central bank is combating stubbornly high inflation that
has been made worse by anti-government protests. The unrest peaked
in January and has been easing since, with protests now isolated in
the Andean region of Puno near Bolivia.
Peru's central bank has held the interest rate at 7.75 percent
for two consecutive months, after its steepest series of hikes
ever. The bank will reassess its benchmark rate at its monthly
meeting in April.
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Amman, Nov. 20 (Petra) -- The Royal Jordanian Air Force's (RJAF) second evacuation aircraft arrived Monday at Marka Military Airport in Amman, carrying 24 Jordanians evacuated from Gaza.
The aircraft, dispatched by Jordan, arrived at Al-Arish Airport in Egypt on Monday, in accordance with royal directives to evacuate Jordanians resident and present in Gaza, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.
81 Jordanians were evacuated from Gaza today via the Rafah border into Egypt; 24 were flown to Marka Military Airport by an RJAF plane, and the rest are being transported to Jordan as soon as possible, according to the foreign ministry's spokesperson, Sufyan Qudah.
The evacuation of Jordanian people living in and present in Gaza will continue for as long as required, using a variety of methods and techniques, Qudah added.
Qudah once again urged Jordanians living and visiting Gaza to get in touch with the Ministry's Directorate of Operations and Consular Affairs to seek round-the-clock support on the following numbers: 00962799562903 - 00962799562471 - 00962799562193 or via email: .
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Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 29 (ANI): 30 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Assam, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 910 on Friday, said state Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
"30 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state. The total number of COVID-19 positive cases have reached 910. Currently, the total number of active cases stands at 800," according to Sarma.
Out of these 30 coronavirus positive cases in the state, 16 were reported from Golaghat, six from Karimganj, two each from Lakhimpur, Cachar and Hailakandi and the remaining two were from Karbi Anglong district of Assam.
As of Friday, 103 COVID-19 recovered patients are discharged. (ANI)


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Invest Rajasthan Summit to commence tomorrow in Jaipur
Jaipur, Oct 6 (KNN) The two-day Invest Rajasthan summit with the theme 'Committed-Delivered' is all set to begin tomorrow in Jaipur.
As per reports, over 3,000 delegates from India and abroad will participate in the summit. The event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
The NRI conclave, Future Ready Sectors conclave, Startup conclave, Tourism conclave, and the Agribusiness conclave are scheduled for day one, whereas the MSME conclave will take place on Day two.
Industrialists including Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal, ArcelorMittal Chairman and MD L N Mittal, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, Tata Power CEO and MD Praveer Sinha, Mahindra & Mahindra CEO and MD Anish Shah, DCM Shriram Chairman Ajay S Shriram are scheduled to attend the inaugural ceremony.
The state government has signed 4,192 MoUs/LOIs totalling Rs 10.44 lakh crore during road shows at international, national and state levels from November 2021 to September 2022 before the Summit.
“Out of 4,192 MoUs or LOIs, a total of 1,680 MoUs are in the implementation stage,” additional chief secretary industries Veenu Gupta said.
During the Inaugural ceremony of the summit, foundation stone will be laid for some of the major MoUs/LoIs. There will be no fresh MoU/LoI signing during the Summit.
The Rajasthan Ratna Award to Justice Dalveer Bhandari, Justice RM Lodha, industrialists Anil Agarwal and LN Mittal, Urdu poet and scholar Sheen Kauf Nizam and KC Malu, owner of a Veena Music, a Rajasthani music label will also be conffered. (KNN Bureau)
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, June 23, 2022, SPA -- King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has extended the contract of implementing Masam Project for clearing mines in Yemen, which were installed by Houthi militia, for one year with a cost of USD 33.292 million, which equals SAR 124.845 million.
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Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KSrelief Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah said:“Renewing this contract with the implementing partner is part of sense of responsibility of the center in the humanitarian responsibility towards brothers in Yemen, due to what this qualitative project represents of a great importance in clearing Yemeni lands from mines that were manufactured and installed by the Houthi militia in an unprecedented way with various forms and camouflages in places that target innocent civilians, where these mines caused permanent disabilities, chronic disabilities and several human losses that targeted women, children and the elderly through various acts that targeted security and life, noting that the project so far has managed to clear 346,570 mines and projectiles.
Dr. Al-Rabeeah extended his gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, for their humanitarian and relief efforts in several countries of the world, and in Yemen in particular.
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Starting on January 1, all cancer cases in Switzerland must be registered.
This new practice is of fundamental importance, says the Swiss Cancer League, which has been pushing for the new law for over 20 years.
"The data will make it possible to better understand the cause of the cancers, as well as to plan screening measures in a more targeted way," Rolf Marti, head of the league's research, innovation and development sector, said in a media release. "This data will also give indications on the quality of care." The federal law on the registration of oncological diseases requires doctors, laboratories, hospitals and health institutions to report any data relating to diagnosed cancers to cantonal registries or to the childhood cancer registry. The law obliges all cantons to finance and maintain these registers. Data protection
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Kianoush Jahanpour said that 1,499 new cases of infection have been detected since yesterday, adding that 79,494 people have been confirmed infected to the novel coronavirus disease so far in the country.
The official said that 54,064 Iranian COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from hospital so far.
Jahanpour, however, noted that 3,563 COVID-19 patients are in critical conditions being under intensive care.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Actor Eijaz Khan, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his work in the recently released streaming series 'City of Dreams', has shared that he would want to know the backstory of his character Wasim Khan if the series progresses into its fourth season.
Talking about his character, Eijaz Khan said: "I am so glad and thankful to the audience for the love they have given Wasim Khan and I am not surprised as the character and the dialogues are extremely well written. If season 4 was to be made and there had to be an audience I would like to know Wasim Khan's backstory with Ameya Rao Gaikwad, Jagdish Gurav and Jiten Kaka and other characters."
The series also stars Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sushant Singh and Rannvijay Singha.
The actor further mentioned: "It would be a great spin-off if Nagesh dwells into the life of Wasim Khan, be it as a cop or a politician. I would be all in for the spinoff because I will get to explore the character even more and work with Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat and Sachin Kulkarni."
Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, 'City of Dreams' season 3 is streaming on Disney+Hotstar.
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Amman, Oct. 3 (Petra) -- Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Princess Sumaya University for Technology, patronized the university's twenty-ninth graduation ceremony.
Princess Sumaya said, at the closing ceremony for the students of the King Abdullah I Faculty of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, that "Technology has become the backbone of our lives, enhancing in countless ways. Previous graduates have dedicated themselves to various fields of technology, from computer science to data science, which represents a foundation in the digital world. We, in Jordan, are committed to keeping pace with the technological and industrial revolution that is sweeping the world."
The university, she added, is looking to create an environment that allows scientists, researchers and students to contribute to building a knowledge-based economy, where innovation and entrepreneurship are the driving force through investment in the fields of education and research, which enables sustainable development and a promising future.
Princess Sumaya stressed that the knowledge and scientific skills acquired by students at the university are new standards of excellence so that they become true ambassadors of knowledge and leadership.
She urged the graduates to face the challenges and grab the opportunities that shape their future, noting that graduation is a new beginning in their lives.
Princess Sumaya also voiced her pride in the university's students and graduates who have excelled at all levels in the disciplines of computer science, engineering, and business technology.
For her part, President of the University Wijdan Abu Haija, said the university, upon Princess Sumaya's request, has prepared a comprehensive strategy for the university, including reviewing the university's vision and mission.
She indicated that the plan focuses on the axes of teaching, learning, scientific research, community service, creativity, and internationalism, linking research outputs with national priorities, reviewing and modifying performance indicators and targeted learning outcomes in each specialty, improving administrative work, and spreading the concept of teamwork to work toward a new future for the university.
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Iraqi forces launched a security operation along a planned oil transit route to Iran on Wednesday, saying it was clearing and 'destroying sleeper cells in the mountainous border area where two armed groups operate,reports.
Iraqi oil officials announced in December plans to transport Kirkuk crude by truck to Iran's Kermanshah refinery. The trucking was to start last week and officials declined to give reasons for the delay other than it was technical in nature.
'With the goal of enforcing security and stability, destroying sleeper cells, and continuing clearing operations, an operation was launched in the early hours of this morning to search and clear areas east of Tuz Khurmato, the Iraqi armed forces said in a statement.
Sources within the PMF said there were between 200 and 500 fighters, belonging to remnants of Islamic State and a newly emerging militant group known as the White Banners. Other security sources said the militants numbered between 500 and 1,000.
Trucking crude oil to Iran was agreed under a swap agreement announced in December by the two countries, to allow a resumption of oil exports from Kirkuk.
Iraq and Iran have agreed to swap up to 60,000 barrels per day of crude produced from Kirkuk for Iranian oil to be delivered to southern Iraq.
Iraq declared victory over Islamic State in December, after taking back all the territory captured by the militants in 2014 and 2015. A U.S.-led coalition provided key support to the Iraqi forces, especially in the battle to dislodge them from Mosul, their de facto capital in northern Iraq, in July.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) As a result of Russian artillery shelling of Yelizavetivka an elderly woman was killed, while a man suffered shrapnel wounds from an enemy projectile in Avdiivka.
This was reported by Suspilne Donbas with reference to Anastasia Mevvedeva , the spokeswoman for the Prosecutor's Office in Donetsk region.
Yelizavetivka came under Russian fire. According to tentative reports from the prosecutor's office, the Russian army employed barrel artillery.
"As a result of an enemy attack, a 74-year-old woman died from a penetrating wound in the chest," said the spokeswoman. Read also: Defense forces repel nine enemy attacks near Maryinka and Pobieda
In addition, according to her report, at around 15:42, the Russian army shelled Avdiivka – likely using a Grad multiple rocket launcher.
"A 44-year-old local resident was wounded by shrapnel as a result of projectiles hitting one of the city's streets near a multi-story residential building. He was provided with qualified medical assistance," Medvedeva said.
As reported, today Russian tanks shelled an apartment block in Avdiivka. Fortunately, the residents had already evacuated at that time, so no one was injured.
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Mirjana Spoljaric Egger has extensive experience as a Swiss diplomat and UN official. Keystone / Peter Schneider
The Swiss-run International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has elected Mirjana Spoljaric Egger as its next president.
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The ICRC's governing body, known as the Assembly, announced on Thursday that it had elected Spoljaric Egger to take over from Peter Maurer, who will step down from September 2022 after ten years in office.
She is the first woman to hold the position since the ICRC was founded almost 160 years ago.
In a statementExternal link , Spoljaric Egger said she would work hard to“embody the humanitarian values that the organisation is built on” to help communities affected by conflict and violence.
Maurer, who like Spoljaric Egger was a former top Swiss diplomat, said she would bring to the organisation“strategic vision, strong international experience and an extensive diplomatic background”.
“She is an accomplished leader, and I am confident that she will be a powerful and compassionate advocate for people affected by armed conflict and violence,” he said in a statementExternal link .
Spoljaric Egger is currently assistant secretary-general and assistant administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). She heads the UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
She previously worked as head of the United Nations and International Organisations Division at the foreign ministry in Bern, where she helped shape Swiss UN policies and priorities.
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