Mr Tele Olukoya, Chief organiser of Epe fish festival, seeked for spinsorship to host the epoch annual event, scheduled to hold in November 27th and November 29th in Epe Division.
Olukoya made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Epe, on Tuesday.
The organiser said that the Lagos state Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has approved the annual event since 2020 but was unable to hold due to COVID-19 pandemic saga ravaging the country that year.
He said that the organisers has concluded plans to hold it this year around November.
“All plans are on top gear to hold the annual event.
“The event will be a mind blowing event and first of its kind in Epe Division, ” he said.
Olukoya said that the festival would reposition the face of tourism industry in the Division.
According to him, It will create employment opportunity for the indigenes, boost Gross Domestic Product and increases government Internal Generated Revenue (IGR).
He said that the 3-days event would hold at Epe jubilee chalet, Epe waterfront and Epe recreational centre respectively.
He said that the purpose of the festival was to unite the people of Epe Division together and to foster stronger tiers and corporation among the sons and daughters of the Division.
“It will serve as a gate way to tourism and cultural development in the ancient community.
“It will also attract thousands of local and international tourists, visitors and investors into the community.
“It will showcases he rich cultural, tourism and arts potential embedded in the community, ” he said.
Olukoya said that the five community that made up Epe Division would participates in the annual event.
He mentioned the five communities which includes: Eredo, Epe central, Ikosi-Ejirin, Ibeju and Lekki area.
Olukoya also mentioned the activities on the 3-days event, such as; Fish farming/hunting, fishing competition, fishmanea, cultural display, music, street parade, boats regatta, dance and food.
He said that the event would put Epe Division in tourism and culture world map.
Olukoya called on corporate organisations, sponsors, private and public firm and federal and Lagos state government to support in executing the million of naira worth of project.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, March 27 (KUNA) -- Deputy Prime Minister Ambassador Mansour Al-Otaibi received on Monday the German Ambassador to Kuwait Hans-Christian Freiherr von Reibnitz.
The two focused their meeting on ways to push bilateral relations forward in addition to discussions on recent regional and international developments.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Al-Otaibi also received the outgoing Ambassador of Nepal to the State of Kuwait Durga Prasad Bhandari.
Al-Otaibi commended Bhandari's contributions in boost ties, wishing the best in his future endeavors. (end)
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Ireland’s MP demands banishment of Israel’s ambassador
(MENAFN) After terrible and atrocious assaults on the Gaza Strip by occupation military, the Irish People Before Profit party asked the Irish Dail, or parliament, to ancourage a movement to banish the Israeli ambassador.
The time for words and declarations has gone and action should to be taken to end the killing in the Gaza Strip and other occupied lands, stated MP Gino Kenny and party spokesperson. Action that also comprises boycotting Israel and the apartheid system it established.
Kenny noted in an emotional speech in parliament: “Israel has reigned terror and murder on the people of Gaza. In eight days, over 200 people have been killed including 60 children, murdered for doing nothing, murdered because they’re Palestinian. The world is watching while the state of Israel conducts collective punishment against the Palestinian people of occupied lands.”
He further said: “when is the right time to expel the Israeli ambassador to Ireland. If it's not now Taoiseach [prime minister], when is the time? This has been going on for generations where the Israeli government with impunity has murdered and caused terror to the Palestinian people. We in Ireland should know we have been occupied, brutalized by another oppressor. So when is the time to expel the Israeli ambassador and show solidarity to the world and Palestinian people.”
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Chennai, March 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Tuesday asked people not to worry about slight increase in Covid cases in the state, but advised them to adhere strictly to Covid protocols.
Talking to media persons in Chennai after a high-level meeting with the health department officials, Subramanian said the state recorded 70 Covid cases on Monday.
The minister said Covid cases are being reported from Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat and Karnataka.
He said that there is an increase in the number of people reaching Tamil Nadu from foreign countries like the UAE and Singapore.
Subramanian said that around 30,000 people who arrived in the state from foreign countries are being tested for the virus each week.
The Tamil Nadu health minister also said that the oxygen beds are available in the state and have the capacity to store 2000 MT of Oxygen. The minister said that hospitals have sufficient beds in the state and added that there was no need for such a concern in the state.
Subramanian advised the people to wear masks, practice social distancing and adhere strictly to Covid -19 protocols.
He also said that the state health department was prepared for any eventuality.


Officials reported on Sunday that a 66-year-old father and his grandson were murdered when a truck struck and dragged their scooter for more than two kilometres.
Udit Narayan Chaurasia, a retired teacher, and his six-year-old grandson were travelling to a market on Saturday when the accident happened near the Bijanagar turn, informed Circle Officer Ram Pravesh Rai.
The CO stated that the scooter and the two people ‘became caught under the truck and were carried for almost two kilometres.’
As the truck was halted by some residents, police were able to recover the crumpled bodies. Post-mortem was ordered for the bodies.
The official reported that the accused truck driver had been detained and that an investigation had been opened.


Chandmari Police in Guwahati on Wednesday chased down and nabbed two accused in the massive cyber crime case unearthed in the city.
The two accused who were nabbed by the police today were identified by the police as Mahendra Shaan and Rajdweep Sadana.
Officials said that they also seized a Swift sedan car from the possession of the duo.
Meanwhile, it has come to the fore that the duo are associates of another accused in the matter, Rajen Sidana.
Those detained by the police today are also linked to operating the illegal call centre out of Subansiri Apartment in Guwahati's Bamunimaidam locality.
Officials said that the duo have been taken in for questioning for more information in connection with the matter.


Jordan - Half day work hours Wednesday, work suspended Thursday
(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
AMMAN — All institutions' work hours will finish at 12 noon on Wednesday due to the expected weather conditions, according to a circular issued by Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Bisher Al Khasawneh on Tuesday.
Taking into consideration the recommendations of the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD), Khasawneh decided to suspend the work of all institutions on Thursday.
The circular excluded ministries and public institutions, whose work requires otherwise, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, Feb. 06, 2023, SPA -- Prince Faisal bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh Region, received here today a seven-member Omani governors delegation, led by Governor of Dhafar Governorate His Highness Marwan bin Turki bin Mahmoud Al Saeed in addition to the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom His Highness Faisal bin Turki Al Saeed.
During the meeting, issues of mutual concern between the two sides were discussed and developmental projects in the city of Riyadh reviewed.
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Morningside edges Jimmies in 12, go 2-1 in Iowa
Weathered-out Saturday, the Jimmies got three more innings in Sunday than originally scheduled.
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Youths of Ibiade in Ogun Waterside Local Government area of Ogun State were said to have taken to the street to protest the death of a pregnant woman.
DAILY POST learnt that the unnamed pregnant woman, on Thursday afternoon, died at a police checkpoint on her way to the hospital.
The deceased woman, while going to the hospital for delivery was reportedly stopped by the police who were enforcing the COVID-19 lockdown order in the area.
The woman who was conveyed with a motorbike allegedly died at the police checkpoint while they were being questioned by the cops.
Angry youths in Ibiade were said to have taken the corpse of the woman to Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters, blaming the police for being responsible for her death.
Some of them alleged that the motorcycle carrying the woman was delayed because the police were demanding money from them before they could be allowed to go.
But, Ogun State, while confirming the incident, denied the involvement of its men.
The state police spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the officers on official duty enforcing the lockdown order stopped the bike for carrying three persons, violating the social distancing order of two occupants on a bike.
Abimbola declared that “our officers were not responsible for the pregnant woman’s death.”
He said there were three occupants on a motorcycle as against the directive of the state government.
He said they were questioned on why they did not obey the sit-at-home order, adding that they were asked to go when they informed the police that the woman was being conveyed to hospital for delivery.
Oyeyemi said the police stopped them to be sure the woman was not being kidnapped.
He stressed that the woman did not die at the police checkpoint.


Kanaani made the comment after the Board of Governors issued its statement earlier in the day, which accused Iran of non-compliance with its safeguards commitments and urged the country to maintain cooperation with the IAEA to resolve the remaining issues.
The spokesman rejected the statement, which he said was pushed by the UK, the US, France and Germany.
He said the cooperation between Iran and the IAEA has increased significantly in accordance to a mutual statement announced in early 2023.
This, he added, has resulted in the resolution of several technical issues and more interaction between the two sides, while talks are underway to resolve the remaining technical issues.
It is regrettable that the UK, the US, France, and Germany are using Iran-IAEA technical cooperation as a tool for their political moves against the Islamic Republic, the official said.
He added that the four Western states are seeking to distort facts about Iran’s sincere cooperation with the IAEA through their propaganda campaign in the Board of Governors and under the pretext of defending the agency and its safeguards system.
Kanaani meanwhile thanked a group of countries for their support, which he said opposed “the West’s unconstructive stance” and signed another statement that backed Iran-IAEA cooperation and hailed the progress made.
The foreign ministry spokesman said that the Islamic Republic will give a proper response to the political move by the three European countries, the UK, France, and Germany, and will inform the IAEA chief about that response.
Undoubtedly, exerting political pressure against the Islamic Republic at the Board of Governors will backfire, Kanaani warned.


Three police officers have been killed by gunmen in Enugu state.
The state police command said the officers were on night patrol when they were gunned down.
Daniel Ndukwe, the command’s spokesperson, said the incident occurred at about 10:15pm on Wednesday.
According to him, the gunmen, who were in a Lexus Jeep, opened fire on the moving police patrol van, along Chime Avenue, New Haven, Enugu.
“This development led to three police operatives sustaining severe gunshot wounds and later confirmed dead at the hospital,” he said.
The police spokesperson added that the command is already on the trail of the attackers.
“Intensive manhunt operation is ongoing to fish out the assailants,” he said.
Ndukwe said more information on the incident would be made available to the public, and assured that the assailants would be apprehended soon.


The Police have denied claims that 119 coronavirus patients have gone missing.
Police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that when the coronavirus began to spread at the Minuwangoda Brandix facility, a list of all the employees was obtained.
He said that telephone numbers of all the employees were obtained and they were subsequently contacted and tested for the coronavirus.
DIG Ajith Rohana said that the PCR tests have been carried out on all the employees of the factory and they have either been admitted to hospital for treatment or quarantined.
He said that there is no truth to claims that some of these employees who tested positive for the virus are missing.
DIG Ajith Rohana also said that information is being collected on the close contacts of these employees.
He urged anyone who may have had contact with employees of the Minuwangoda Brandix facility to come forward and get tested for the virus. (Colombo Gazette)


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(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
AMMAN — Jo Womenomics, through the Feminist Integral Centre for Research and Innovation (FICRI), launched its position paper on the Social Security Law amendments during a Wednesday event.
Jo Womenomics, an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting mindset change towards women's greater economic participation, raised the issue of the discriminatory provisions against women in the Social Security Law.
The forum discussed various proposed amendments to advance women's economic presence and rights. The discussion also called for a social security system that is more comprehensive and just for working women in the Kingdom.
“There is a huge gap in the social attitudes and beliefs when it comes to the role of women,” said Mayyada Abu Jaber, founder of JoWomenomics.
Furthermore, Abu Jaber, who is also the founder of World of Letters, a social enterprise that seeks to provide equity and justice to youth and women in the MENA region, highlighted the need to increase awareness of women's role in Jordan.
The position paper included a number of items of the Social Security Law, which are recommended to be amended, including: adding the family support raise on the higher salary of the spouses (in case both of them were covered by social security), adjusting women's retirement age to start between 55-60, including women with optional social security subscriptions in maternity insurance, and allowing children of Jordanian women to have optional social security subscriptions.
A community-based study, conducted by FICRI on the concept of social security was also presented during the event, reflecting many participants' views regarding social security and the challenges facing Jordanian women, in addition to giving an analytical overview of specific provisions in the Social Security Law.
Engaging in an authentic dialogue, Reem Badran, a former MP said:“We need thoughtful amendments that achieve balance and equity.”
She noted that the real models of Jordanian society must be highlighted by not associating women with stereotypical roles.
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Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf New York hosted a ceremonial dinner in the honor of Parliamentarian Secretary of Ministry of Over-Seas Pakistani, Sahibzada Sibghatullah. The event was attended by a large number of business and social personalities, including party officials and workers.
Addressing the function, Parliamentarian Secretary Sahibzada Sibghatullah said that the government was making all possible efforts to resolve all the issues facing the overseas Pakistanis.
Pakistanis living abroad played an important role in the development of Pakistan, which cannot be forgotten, Sahibzada Sibghatullah added.
At the dinner, PTI New York President Amjad Nawaz, Vice President Khawar Baig, General Secretary Khurshid Bhali greeted the guest. Expressing their views, the PTI leaders said that the PTI government was facing immense challenges but Imran Khan was the leader who would lead the country on the path of development.
The PTI workers and community members and other attendees asked Parliamentary Secretary various questions and put forward their suggestions to convey their demands to Prime Minister Imran Khan.


Six Palestinians Shot By Israeli Forces In Ramallah
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RAMALLAH, Sept 6 (KUNA) -- Six Palestinians were shot and four others arrested by Israeli occupation forces in incursions into Jalazone Refugee Camp, in north Ramallah, taking today's total detainees up to 18.
Paramedics spoke to the press saying that six youths were shot with live bullets during confrontations at the camp
On its part, Palestinian Prisoners Society said that occupation forces arrested four youths prior to withdrawal from the camp, adding that arrests also took place in Al-Khalil (Hebron), Ramallah, Bethlehem and Nabuls. (pickup previous)
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BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday said that the government is trying to mislead people with its ‘false’ claim of keeping the coronavirus situation under control through the virus has now spread to rural areas of the country.
Talking to reporters while distributing corona safety gears among journalists at Kurigram Press Club, he said Awami League leaders are trying to appease the Prime Minister with their ‘false’ assertions and ‘fabricated’ information about the virus situation.
“Obaidul Quader has said corona is under control. But the reality is the virus has spread badly across the country, including villages. Ruling party leaders are making such comments only to hush up the real situation,” said Rizvi.
The BNP leader said corona would not have spread so alarmingly across the country had the government taken adequate preventive measures at the early stage. “The government didn’t sincerely work to contain the virus. The government has completely failed to control the corona situation”
He said many people, including prominent persons, died of the deadly virus, but the government is not letting people know the real situation of the virus outbreak.
“People could have made aware of the corona had they been provided genuine information about the country’s situation. AL govt still can’t realize its consequences,” Rizvi observed.


Arrest made in gunfire near White House, police say.
An arrest was made Tuesday, the police said. police said. Police said they are still investigating. It was 3 a.m., according to police, when two people fired pistols, the police said. Both fired "towards" the third person, according to police. 30,


Bangalore, Aug 17 (UNI) Alleged surrender to separatist forces and total failure of governance both at the Centre and in Jammu and Kashmir led to the present crisis in the state, senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member Venkaiah Naidu said today.
Talking to newspersons here, Mr Naidu alleged that the Central Government should be blamed for the present situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where the separatist forces were allowed to rule the roost.
Denying reports that economic blockade has been imposed by the people of Jammu against upper region in the state, Mr Naidu said the trucks were plying as usual.
Criticising the PDP and Hurriyat outfits for spearheading the agitation in Jammu and Kashmir on the Amarnath Shrine Board land issue, Mr Naidu said it was the PDP Forest Minister, who had moved the resolution for the land allotment.
The PDP, however, was engaged in supporting the Hurriyat Conference by arousing anti-national sentiments in the valley, he added.
Expressing concern that subversive forces, including the ISI were spreading their tentacles across the country, the BJP leader vehemently criticised the Congress allies SP and PDP for supporting organisations such as SIMI and Hurriyat Conference.
''The total surrender of Congress to both SP and Hurriyat Conference has led to the present situation in the country, in which separatist forces were raising their ugly heads'' he added.
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Dr Oz to run as republican senator in US state
(MENAFN) Mehmet Oz, a surgeon known to be on the Oprah’s Show then having his own one and a Trump supporter, has his campaign to be as the upcoming Republican senator for Pennsylvania has narrowed down to an uncomfortable conclusion.
Oz is having a vote count following the party primary. He was side by side with David McCormick. The one who took most of the votes of the Republican primary is going to face John Fetterman, the democratic nominee.
The other day’s race in a vital presidential change state is being monitored as a quiz of Donald Trump's power over the Republican party. At the beginning of May, Trump chose for the Ohio Senate primary went to win against whom he was facing. However, Pennsylvania's primary was too late.
Oz's primary-night event on that day was said to be calm and not having enough energy nor cheerfulness. Even with Trump's testimonial for him, the race was still in a three-way finished race till surveys ended.
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A French journalist on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi might be essential in promoting talks between Russia and Ukraine.
There is a need for someone who can bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may play a key role, Laura Haim, the French journalist, said.
He continued that now it is challenging because Ukraine is unwilling to engage in negotiations and wants the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule on Russian president Vladimir Putin.
On the other hand, she also mentioned that she was surprised to see that people in the US are not talking about the Russia-Ukraine war. Instead, they talk about the election and former president Trump.
However,“The Ukrainians say they do not want to negotiate with Putin and want Crimea back. The Russians are bombing them all the time. We saw it again in the past month... Turkey has a crucial place.”
The US on Thursday announced a new military aid package of USD 2.5 billion for Ukraine to combat Russian aggression, bringing the total amount of US military aid to USD 27.5 billion.
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OUR VIEW: Fixing the MSOP
It is easier to simply ignore the Minnesota Sex Offender Program. Pretend that it -- and the people it allegedly treats -- do not exist. Their crimes are difficult to imagine, let alone discuss.
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Punjab Vidhan Sabha led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday unanimously passed a confidence motion in the favor of the state government during the session of the state assembly.
“Faith of people has won in Punjab and the forces who had tried to purchase the verdict of masses have got a major blow”, said the Chief Minister while winding up debate on the floor of house.
The Chief Minister said that the motion was brought in Vidhan Sabha to show that the state government enjoys the confidence of the people. He said that the passing of this motion has proved that the democracy of the country cannot be purchased by money or muscle power. Bhagwant Mann said that with this historic mandate, the state government will make further strenuous efforts for restoring the pristine glory of the state.
Expressing deep concern over the efforts being made to murder democracy in the country, the Chief Minister said that this is a major threat for country. He said that people have always upheld the democratic values but now the Congress and BJP are trying to derail democracy by grabbing power through the back door. Bhagwant Mann said that these leaders have turned democracy into a game of those having money and muscle power.
The Chief Minister said that the confidence motion in the state assembly has been necessitated as both the parties have joined hands to topple the democratically elected government in the state. He said that BJP is mastering art to form governments in the state through back doors in the country and unfortunately despite being its worst victim the Congress is supporting it. Bhagwant Mann dared the Congress leaders to explain why they have been mum on this anti-democratic move of the saffron party despite the fact their MLAs have been purchased by BJP in many states.
The Chief Minister said that the day is not far when Congress will open offices in the country with the tag ‘MLAs on sale’. He said that this is unfortunate that Congress and BJP have connived with each other to make a mockery of the democratic values. However, Bhagwant Mann categorically said that people are supreme in democracy and they will not tolerate this.
Coming down heavily on Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, the Chief Minister said that it is unfortunate he had become a puppet in the hands of the saffron party. He said that the senior Congress leader will be now known as Partap Singh ‘Bhajpa’ after his dubious role to scuttle democracy in the state has been exposed. Bhagwant Mann said that it is shameful on the part of the senior Congress leader that he is supporting the sinister move of the saffron party.
The Chief Minister, while training his guns against the former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh for shielding the corrupt, said that the former Chief Minister had joined BJP with few of his accomplices. However, he said that the BJP had closed doors for the diehard supporters of the former Chief Minister due to serious allegations of corruption against them. Bhagwant Mann said that even if BJP is denying entry to these leaders then one can well imagine how much corrupt they would have been.
The Chief Minister said that the Punjab government is committed to ensuring severest of severe punishment to perpetrators of the Bargari incident. Bhagwant Mann said that he had asked the officers to complete the enquiry into matter at the earliest for nailing the guilty, however affluent he may be. He said that the state government was also making all out efforts on the legal front to ensure that no guilty is spared.
The Chief Minister further said that the state government will make all out efforts to get the Halwara Airport named after legendary martyr Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha. He said that no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause as a tribute to the iconic martyr. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government is committed to perpetuating the legacy of these great national leaders.
Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to ensure smooth and hassle free procurement of paddy in the state, the Chief Minister said that every single grain of the golden harvest of farmers will be purchased. He said that the state government is not leaving any stone unturned for this. Bhagwant Mann said that elaborate arrangements have been made in this regard.
Earlier, Cabinet Minister Anmol Gagan Mann, MLAs Sheetal Angural, Dinesh Chadha, Prof. Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra, Prof. Baljinder Kaur, Rupinder Singh Happy, Tarunpreet Singh Saundh, Jagdeep Goldy Kamboj, Principal Budh Ram, Amritpal Singh Sukhanand, Gurdev Singh Dev Mann, Ajit Pal Singh Kohli, Amolak Singh, Gurpreet Singh Banwali and Manvinder Singh Giaspura also spoke in favor of resolution.


KATHMANDU: The government has unveiled Rs 1.647 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2021-22.
Of the budget’s total amount, Rs 678.610 billion has been allocated for recurrent expenditure while Rs 347 billion has been earmarked for capital expenditure.
Likewise, the government has allocated Rs 279.7 billion for fiscal management.
Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel presented the budget for the fiscal year at Singha Durbar on Saturday.
A cabinet meeting earlier had recommended President Bidya Bhandari to issue the budget ordinance to bring the new budget.
The cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Official residence in Baluwatar approved the budget submitted by Finance Minister Poudel before sending three ordinances to Shital Niwas for certification.
The government has allocated Rs. 26.75 billion for vaccination against coronavirus to all citizens.
Unveiling the budget for the fiscal year 2021/22, Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel informed that Rs. 26.75 billion has been allocated for the vaccination drive.
Finance Minister Poudel has said that the government will waive all taxes levied on equipment brought by hospitals for installing oxygen plants.
He also said that an arrangement has been made to provide a 50 percent subsidy to the private as well as community hospitals for installing oxygen plants.
Likewise, the government has also decided to waive the taxes on the purchase of medicines.
Meanwhile, the government has also decided to establish a 300-bed hospital in Kathmandu.
The government has decided to provide Rs 12,000 to the health volunteers as a transport allowance.
Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel said the government has decided to increase the allowance of 55,000 health workers. Earlier, the health workers used to receive Rs 3,000 as a transport allowance.
Similarly, the government has increased the allowance given to senior citizens by 33 percent.
Announcing the budget for the coming fiscal year, Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel said that the allowance has been increased by 33 percent to Rs 4,000 per month.
The government has also made an arrangement to provide a loan of up to Rs 2.5 million on the security of educational certificates.
Making the budget for the fiscal year 2021/21 on Saturday, Minister for Finance Bishnu Poudel announced that Rs. 2.5 million on the security of educational security certificate.
Similarly, he announced that each student will be provided up to Rs 80,000 loan to procure a laptop under the condition that the loan will be cleared within two years.
Likewise, the government has allocated Rs 180.04 billion to the education sector.
Finance Minister Poudel said that Rs 180.04 billion has been allocated to the Ministry of Education.
The government has taken a policy of providing one school, one health worker, and checking the health of all students.
The budget also includes Rs. 18.34 billion under the grant to the university.


PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Saturday claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government brought an end to the political interference in the departments and ensured good governance.A...
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Saturday claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government brought an end to the political interference in the departments and ensured good governance.
A handout said that he was talking to ministers at the Chief Minister’s House here. He said that the elements who did not want reforms process were fighting for their political survival. The chief minister said that the PTI government was taking steps to create Naya Pakistan. He said that the country was on the way to stability in the face of internal and external challenges.
Mahmood Khan said that those who were promoting their vested interests should know that Pakistan was progressing under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
He said that the PTI did not believe in traditional politics of making empty pledges rather it had set priorities to serve the people. He said that the government did not care about those who were creating problems. The chief minister said that the government was undertaking various uplift projects in the province. He said that the Swat Motorway, Hazara Motorway, Dera Ismail Khan Motorway and other road infrastructure projects were being undertaken to provide travel facilities to the people.


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Hyderabad, Sep 9, 2020-
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said on Wednesday that the assistance provided by the Centre to the state for handling the COVID-19 situation is next to nothing.
He told the Assembly that whatever the Centre had given for the coronavirus battle is “negligible” and claimed that the state is tackling the situation on its own.
“What the state has got from the Centre is next to nothing,” he said while replying to a short discussion on the COVID-19 situation in the state.
Rao asked the Union Ministers to stop making alleged statements about the Centre’s aid, saying that they will be the ones who will lose respect by making such claims.
KCR, as Rao is popularly known, said Telangana was given Rs 256 crore under the National Health Mission (NHM) towards the state’s share. Another Rs 90 crore was provided, but this too was adjusted against other funds due to the state.
He said that the Centre provided 647 ventilators but not a single one for free as the amount was adjusted under various heads in the Budget.
He said that the Centre also did not accept the state’s demands for loan restructuring. The state had demanded a raise in the FRBM limit. The Centre raised the limit but linked it to conditions like implementing power reforms, the Chief Minister said.
The Chief Minister claimed that Telangana effectively handled the pandemic by taking various measures on its own. He said Telangana with a low death rate and high recovery rate is on a better footing than many other states.
Pointing out that the COVID-19 threat has not ended, he appealed to the people to follow all the precautions for their own safety.
KCR said that the biggest lesson for the Centre and the states from COVID-19 is that they should increase health budgets and improve the health infrastructure. He assured the House that his government will enhance the state’s allocation for health.
He listed the steps taken by the government for improving the infrastructure during the last five months. Pointing out that there were hardly any ventilators in government hospitals, he said his government procured 700-800 ventilators on its own, arranged 10,000 oxygen-supported patient beds, developed dedicated COVID hospitals, and provided the necessary infrastructure and medicines.
Rejecting the opposition criticism of his government for its handling of the COVID-19 situation, KCR said that in any pandemic more people die of fear than the disease. “The TRS government is trying to ensure that there is no panic among people but the opposition parties are keen only on targeting and maligning the government,” he said.
Dismissing the allegation of the opposition Congress and BJP leaders that the state government failed to handle the situation, the Chief Minister pointed out that the death rate in Telangana was lower than many states ruled by their respective parties.
On Congress leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka’s allegation that the government is not holding any meeting with the opposition parties, KCR said that there was no point in having the meetings when opposition parties attended them with preconceived notions.
“If opposition wants to behave like opposition we have no problem. But if somebody wants to target we have to respond,” he said.
Stating that the government is ready to consider all constructive suggestions of the opposition, he announced that the government will consider the Congress leader’s proposal for bringing treatment of COVID-19 under the ‘Arogyasri’ scheme.
KCR also dismissed the criticism from the BJP for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat initiative, saying that the central scheme is inferior to ‘Arogyasri’. He claimed that the state scheme has better coverage than Ayushman Bharat. (Agency)


Rulers’ indifference to people’s problems regrettable: Dr Raheeq Abbasi
Dr Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi, President of Pakistan Awami Tehreek, has said that the country is facing uncertainty and the people were taking to the streets to get their demands accepted as no other way was available to them. He said that the entire nation was paranoid due to bomb blasts, target killings and shedding of blood. He said that the prices of items of daily use had skyrocketed while the scourge of load-shedding during winter had made life hell.
Dr Abbasi said that it had become next to impossible for a common to make his both ends meet in this environment of huge inflation. He said that the ruling elite was not concerned with the plight of the people who were going down deep into abyss of dearness and terrorized life. He said that the people were counting the days of the government in power and looked forward to its demise.
PAT President said that the country had come to this pass because of incompetence of those elected as a result of fraudulent electoral system. He said that the country’s economic growth touched all time low with the businessmen relocating their enterprises abroad in other countries. He said that other regional countries such as Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka had better GDP growth rates than Pakistan. He said that our plight was worsening because those entrusted with responsibilities of governing the country were busy perpetuating their stay in power by hook or crook.


In a statement on its WeChat social network, the Shenzhen-based company said the incidents spanned more than 70 cases across business lines as diverse as video games, live streaming and advertising, and that it had reported more than 10 people to law enforcement.
The disclosure comes after Bonnie Ma, the founder of Tencent, said at the town hall last month that serious “corruption” issues had been discovered within the company, and that mismanagement was draining the company’s vitality.
To promote transparency, Tencent has published an annual report for most of the past few years listing the number and details of corruption cases found within the company that year. Such cases usually involve bribery, embezzlement and collusion.
In the most serious case published on Monday, Tencent said an employee took a bribe from another company and was subsequently sentenced to three years in prison. Six other cases resulting in prison sentences were also highlighted.
“There is an increase in the number of cases and people involved this year compared to 2021,” the company said. “Tencent’s anti-fraud investigation department has taken stronger action against such internal issues as corruption and fraud.”
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SDIG Rohana said that the victim has been identified as a 36-year-old resident of Homagama.
He said that the man was receiving treatment at the Thalawathugoda Spa in the Talangama Police area when he fell ill and died on admission to hospital.
SDIG Rohana said that statements had been recorded from several witnesses including the wife of the deceased and investigations had revealed that the man was a drug addict.
The Police Spokesman said that a post-mortem will be conducted to identify the cause of death.
The Talangama Police are conducting investigations into the death and had informed the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court and the magisterial inquest was held on Thursday.


Hezbollah condemns US attack against Syria
(MENAFN on Saturday, Hezbollah strongly condemned in a statement the tripartite US, British and French aggression on Syria, deeming it "a flagrant breach of Syrian sovereignty."
"Hezbollah strongly condemns the American-British-French treacherous aggression against Syria and considers it a flagrant violation of the Syrian sovereignty and an infringement of the dignity of the Syrian people and all peoples of the region," the Party statement said.
"The excuses and justifications of the tripartite aggression are illusory and illogical pretexts," the statement underlined.
On the other hand, Hezbollah praised Syria's air defense in confronting the aggression launched by the United States, Britain and France early today.
"The war that America is waging against Syria, against the peoples of the region and resistance and liberation movements will not realize its goals," the statement concluded.
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UPDATE: Detroit city lawsuit dismissed
DETROIT -- A judge dismissed the City of Detroit's lawsuit against the state challenging a financial agreement with the state.
A judge declared that the mayor has no authority in the matter.
At a news conference the mayor applauded the judge's decision because now the city can focus on getting things back on track and fixing problems.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder's office said that the state can also move forward and work the city on it's financial crisis.


The first passenger bus from Baku has arrived in liberated
Fuzuli, Trend reports.
The bus departed Baku International and Intercity Bus Terminal
on the morning of June 25.
Firstly, passengers will visit the Merdinli village mosque,
Fuzuli city center, and Fuzuli International Airport.
Head of the State Road Transport Service under the Ministry of
Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan Anar Rzayev has
recently outlined plans to improve the frequency of bus trips to
the liberated areas.
According to him, all tickets for the first Baku-Fuzuli trip
have been sold.
The regular bus is designed for 59 people.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh 28 Jumada I 1437March 08 2016 SPA --The Council of Foreign Ministers of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States will hold its 138th session at the headquarters of the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the current session of the Ministerial Council Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir.
The GCC Secretary General Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani said that the GCC foreign ministers will discuss what has been implemented of the decisions of the GCC Supreme Council including following-up the implementation of the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on strengthening the GCC joint actions and what has been achieved within the framework of integration and cooperation among the GCC countries and ways of strengthening and developing them in all fields.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) As a result of a rocket attack on Zaporizhzhia city, a woman was killed, who was being searched for under the rubble of a private house.
'Unfortunately, the woman who was under the rubble died. We offer our sincere condolences to her family and friends,' Acting Mayor of Zaporizhzhia Anatoliy Kurtiev posted on telegram . Read also: enemy strikes zapor izhzhia. woman trapped under rubble of house
Earlier it was reported that around 16:00 a loud explosion was heard in Zaporizhzhia city. As a result of an enemy attack, a private house was destroyed in one of the districts of the city. According to preliminary data, there was one person under the rubble of the house. It is also known that nearby houses were also damaged.
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Won’t allow creation of any ‘Bangladesh’ now, says Asif Zardari
TANDO ADAM (92 News) – PPP co-chairman Asif Zardari has said that they will not allow the creation of any ‘Bangladesh’ now. Addressing a public gathering on Saturday, he said that the PPP cares for the people while the rulers are caring for their castles. Asif Zardari said that he had stated before the elections a drama was being staged to abolish the 18th Amendment. “We will continue to fight for the rights of the people. Our struggle is for the resources of Pakistan,” he said. He claimed that they had increased the salaries of soldiers, judges and all government employees. He said that Pakistan was created by his elders through the dialogues. The PPP co-chairman said that the rulers were unable to run the affairs. “They increased the prices of daily-use items in the budget,” he said.


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U.S. – Americans are keeping their cars and trucks longer than ever.
A new auto industry study said that even though new car sales are on the rise, the average age of cars is also going up.
Researchers said that the average driver keeps their car for more than 11 years.
Experts said that the reason could stem from better quality cars being available on the market.


Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel described the elections that took place in the country on Sunday as a party and a day of extreme joy. After casting his vote, he said that the country is heading for a new revolutionary victory.
Diaz-Canel is one of eight candidates for the Cuban Parliament from Santa Clara, the capital of Villa Clara province.
He noted that in the next five years, the 10th Legislature is going to focus, fundamentally, on how to overcome the economic and social situation that Cuba is going through.
He pointed out that the second priority will be to comply with the legislative exercise and the way to give a solution and continuity to issues raised during candidates’ tours throughout the national territory.


U.S. and international community agree on denuclearization of North Korea, Iran
Ambassador Susan Rice, the U.S. permanent representative to the U.N., made the remarks during the Security Council stakeout on Tuesday in New York. Rice responded to questions related to tangible results on U.S. and U.N. sanctions on North Korea and Iran. When asked what would happen in the future in the two countries, Rice said the U.S. and the international community will continue to stick together.
"First of all, in the context of the United Nations, we have repeatedly-in the case of North Korea-been able to strengthen and tighten the sanctions regime because the entire international community is of one mind that North Korea cannot and will not be a nuclear state accepted by the international community, that the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula is an imperative, and we are committed to ensuring that," Rice said. "And on that, we are wholly united."
Rice said the world as a whole is also united against Iran's violations of international obligations. She said the U.S. hopes Iran's government decides to change its decision-making in relation to nuclear weapons.
"Now our hope remains that the issue of Iran's nuclear program can be resolved through what we have long called the dual-track policy of pressure and engagement," Rice said. "But the prospects for that rest squarely on the decisions that the Iranian government makes, and we have underscored our readiness to work these issues at the negotiating table if they are serious. But at the same time we have steadily and meaningfully increased the pressure to affect their decision-making."


Twitterati on Thursday poured their hearts out on the social media, as they wrote the grievances to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'Dear PM' was seen trending on Twitter; and not just grievances, netizens even heaped praises on the prime minister for the work he has done for the country. Some wrote about their personal sufferings, while the others motivated Prime Minister Modi in his fight against the Opposition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the most popular leaders across the world. Most of the surveys have indicated a rise in PM Modi's popularity since the time he has returned to power for a second term. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most followed Indian on Twitter with 53 million followers.
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State has spent almost €90m on National Maternity Hospital since 2017
Figures show how much the controversial project has already cost the state before a sod has been turned
The government has spent nearly €90 million on the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) to St Vincent’s Hospital before a sod has been turned on the new project.
New figures provided by the Department of Health show the costs of moving the hospital from Holles Street have reached €89.25 million over the last six years.
The numbers show how much the state has had to spend on preparations for the project ahead of ...


Climate Change KillsResearchers have issued a report declaring that climate change is already killing 300,000 people a year and that the number will only increase as heat, flood, storm and fire combine to create "the greatest humanitarian challenge the world faces."
Researchers have issued a report declaring that climate change is already killing 300,000 people a year and that the number will only increase as heat, flood, storm and fire combine to create “the greatest humanitarian challenge the world faces.”
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Climate change is already responsible for 300,000 deaths a year and is affecting 300m people, according to the first comprehensive study of the human impact of global warming.
It projects that increasingly severe heatwaves, floods, storms and forest fires will be responsible for as many as 500,000 deaths a year by 2030, making it the greatest humanitarian challenge the world faces.
Economic losses due to climate change today amount to more than $125bn a year — more than the all present world aid. The report comes from former UN secretary general Kofi Annan’s thinktank, the Global Humanitarian Forum. By 2030, the report says, climate change could cost $600bn a year.
Civil unrest may also increase because of weather-related events, the report says: “Four billion people are vulnerable now and 500m are now at extreme risk. Weather-related disasters … bring hunger, disease, poverty and lost livelihoods. They pose a threat to social and political stability”
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Latino voters are super-excited about Election Day. Forty-five percent of those polled by Latino Decisions said they’re more enthusiastic this year than in 2008—and 84 percent of registered Latino voters participated in 2008. Eighty-seven percent of Hispanic voters said they will almost certainly vote Nov. 6, including the 8 percent who have already hit the polls. According to the recent survey, many Latino voters think the president has little influence over most of the major issues. Still, 73 percent of those registered are in support of President Obama. Twenty-one percent favor Romney.


(MENAFN- IANS) San Francisco, Feb 21 (IANS) Google-owned YouTube has unveiled a new look for creators' channels on its TV app, with the goal of improving the user experience and making content more accessible on the big screen.
New features include a more modern layout, improved action buttons, and the ability to play a mix of video content.
YouTube said in its video announcing changes to creators' pages that the update focuses on offering a more immersive layout and easier access to Subscribe.
The new design comes after the company revealed new data indicating that top creators who receive the majority of their watch time on TVs had grown more than 400 per cent in the past three years.
"Viewers want everything in one place, from a live sports game to the BBC to Khan Academy and NikkieTutorials. And they're watching YouTube the way we used to sit down together for traditional TV shows -- on the biggest screen in the home with friends and family," YouTube CEO, Neal Mohan, said in a blogpost.
According to the company, views of YouTube Shorts on connected TVs have increased by over 100 per cent from January to September 2023.
The company also noted that viewers globally now watch more than 1 billion hours on average of YouTube content on their TVs every day.
Nielsen, the global leader in insights, data and analytics, has crowned YouTube as the number-one streaming platform in the US by watch time for one full year.
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The West Bengal government has asked the police in the Lalgarh area to be alert to a backlash against the arrest of Chhatradhar Mahato, leader of the Police Santrash Birodhi Janasadharaner Committee (People’s Committee against Police Atrocities).
Landmine blasts have already rocked the area since the arrest on Saturday afternoon and the police have arrested six people.
Briefing reporters here, Chief Secretary Ashok Mohan Chakraborty said: “The police there are fully prepared and have been asked to stay alert against any repercussions.”
Asked whether the government considered the arrest a major success in its over three-month drive to flush out Maoists, Mr. Chakraborty said it was the duty of the police to make the arrest.
He said it was possible to press charges against Mr. Mahato under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and also under the Indian Penal Code.
Mr. Chakraborty, however, said he was yet to receive details of how exactly Mr. Mahato was arrested.
Some journalists present at the briefing expressed reservations about reports that the arrest was made by police personnel who posed as journalists. Such a modus operandi would jeopardise the lives of mediapersons on duty in Lalgarh, they told Mr. Chakraborty.


Goa Firefighters save properties worth Rs 169 crore in the last year
Panaji: The Fire and Emergency Services in Goa have saved properties worth Rs 169.53 crore during the last financial year, chief minister Pramod Sawant said.
Addressing the function on the occasion of National Fire Service Day on Friday, Sawant said that the Fire Fighters from the Fire and Emergency Services of Goa have worked tirelessly to save lives and properties.
Running through the statistics, the chief minister said that the department (Fire and Emergency Services) saved property worth Rs 169.53 crore during the last year (financial year). During the same period, property worth Rs 81 crore was lost, he added.
Sawant said that during the last year, two major fire-related accidents were reported including forest fires across the state which were fought back by the fighters.
He said that the fire to a paint manufacturing company at Pilerne Industrial Estate (near Panaji) was also controlled successfully by the team of firefighters.
Sawant said that last year 3288 fire-related and 7213 non-fire-related calls were attended by the firefighters.
“Unfortunately, there were nine hoax calls made during the year,” the chief minister said appealing to people to desist from such mischief.
The fire and emergency services saved seven human lives from the fire incidents during the last year, he said adding that ten humans lost their lives to fire incidents during the same period.


North Carolina now has more coronavirus deaths in one month than flu deaths for the whole flu season.
The state currently has 179 coronavirus deaths, compared to 167 flu deaths, according to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen.
Cohen said the state has been keeping the flu tally since September of last year. The state had its first coronavirus death in March.
She said the state has been effective at slowing the virus but that it is too early to tell when it will be safe to re-open the state. Cohen said North Carolina must increase its testing capacity before discussing reopening.


A new Gallup poll on Monday found a majority (54%) of Americans believe the government is “trying to do too many things that should be left to individuals and businesses” while 39% of those surveyed said the government should actually do more. More than half of Americans also feel that government has too much power.
Gallup conducted its survey September 6-9, which was toward the end of the Democratic National Convention when government-centered policies and prescriptions were embraced.
Gallup also found a partisan divide on the appropriate role of government.
Eighty-two percent of Republicans felt government was doing too much while 67% of Democrats said “government should do more.”
More than a majority of Independent voters (62%), though, believed government was doing too much.
On the question of whether the government has too much power, 51% said it did.
Gallup found Republicans “have been much more likely to agree that government has too much power since 2009, under a Democratic president” while Democrats were more likely to say the government had too much power when a Republican, George W. Bush, was president.


HEALS of Malmesbury provides support for people in Malmesbury and the surrounding villages who are vulnerable or disadvantaged. More than 90 people attended the Christmas lunch at Malmesbury Town Hall.
The grant for the Malmesbury Christmas lunch on December 21 came from its Community Activity Fund, which the business launched in 2018 to help fund activities for the local community.
Simon Nuttall, a partner at McGills, said: “We are delighted that the lunch was such a success and that so many people were able to attend. At McGills Chartered Accountants, we are committed to supporting the local community in and around Malmesbury and we are pleased that we have been able to make a difference."


Londrina is an island in the Indian Ocean that was formerly known as the British East India Company (BEIC) trading post.
Londrines history is a bit more complicated than most people realize.
It is also a prime example of how international trade is being regulated.
A new report published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) found that, since 2009, there have been more than 600 cases of torture and other ill-treatment of Londians in India.
While this is not a new phenomenon, there has been an increase in the number of reports since 2009.
In fact, reports of torture have increased by almost 50 percent since 2009 and a total of 1,716 reports of ill-treating Londis have been made.
The Institute for Economic and Peace says the increase has been driven by a “significant rise in the use of force, torture, and ill-behavior against Londrians” and by the increasing “globalization of the trade in goods and services, especially services related to the Londroid economy.”
The report said that “the growing role of the LAC in global commerce and the development of LAC-based networks across the globe have contributed to a global surge in the incidence of ill treatment.”
In 2016, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that it has identified more than 3,500 “human trafficking cases” involving Londias trade with other countries.
But, according to IEP, the number has been growing since the first such report was published in 2010.
“The increase in cases is most likely due to the fact that the trade of Londs goods is now considered an essential service to the global economy, as is the case for the LBC [local business] industry,” the report said.
The report also pointed out that the international trade in Londinas goods and products has grown by a whopping 1,700 percent since 2011.
In 2014, India was one of the top 10 countries in terms of trade with Londria.
But that number has increased by about 40 percent since then.
In 2015, India recorded more than 500 “trade violations” in relation to Londris trade.
And in 2017, India had more than 1,300 “trade violation cases” against LONDRIANS.
According to IUPAC, the report says that the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said that its data show that “there is evidence that the increase in ill- treatment against Londs people has become a global phenomenon.”
In 2017, the IOM reported that it had identified 2,000 cases of ill treating Londries.
The IUPac also reported that there are 1,600 cases of “tribal violence against Lains people.”
The IEP also said that a study by the World Bank showed that the number had doubled since 2009 when it reported that more than 700 cases of violence against people of LONDIANS had been reported to the World Food Programme (WFP).
In addition, the WFP has said it has received 1,200 cases of abuse against Londa’s people since 2008.
India’s domestic and international human rights groups have called for an end to the use and abuse of Londo’s people.
The groups also say that the situation of Londa people is “sad, dangerous, and tragic,” and that the Indian government must take concrete steps to improve their lives.
The Indian government has said the country does not have the capacity to handle the migrant labour crisis.
The World Bank says the situation is worse in certain sectors.
“For instance, the Londa trade is an important part of the countrys economy, the local and international Londrian population is a vital part of its economy, and the Londs trade and employment are critical to the livelihood of Lains workers,” the World Banks report said, adding that “this sector is particularly vulnerable.”
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has also called for the international community to help Londrians who suffer abuse and exploitation.
The WTO has said in a statement that “we cannot remain silent, as abuse and violations against Londo workers are often perpetrated by state actors and their allies.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and other international bodies must provide support to the people of the Maldives and Londori communities in addressing this issue.”
The United Nations has also urged the government to take action to end the exploitation and violence against the Londo people.
“We call on the government of India to address the issue of abuse and violence of Londe workers and to ensure that such violence is not perpetrated again by their governments,” said the statement.
The United States is one of a few countries that do not allow Londry people to leave the country.
But the U.S. State Department has said, however, that it is a country of “extraordinary concern,” saying that it “continues to work with the Mald


SHILLONG, Sept 9: The meeting convened by Chief Minister, Dr Mukul Sangma to discuss the new draft bill on traditiol village administration failed to evoke much enthusiasm among political parties.
Among the political parties who stayed away from Wednesday’s meeting were the UDP, KHM, NPP and BJP.
UDP, KHM and BJP had already announced their decision to boycott the meeting to protest against the government’s move to come up with new draft bill to empower the traditiol bodies and headmen as they argued these are the subject of the district councils.
Thos present in the meeting were the Congress, the NCP which is an ally and the HSPDP.
Speaking to reporters, after the meeting, Dr Sangma said that the meeting with the political parties was to discuss on whether there is any need for any legislative measures to empower the traditiol bodies and their involvement in the governce.
According to the Chief Minister the government would like to ensure complete involvement of all concern- political parties and stake holders in this process.
Dr Sangma said that today’s discussion and minutes of the meeting will be circulated to all political parties.
“As you have seen a number of major political parties are absent and to ensure broader consultation, we will share the minutes of the meeting and the views expressed by representatives,” the Chief Minister said.
Dr Sangma also said that step by step the government will ensure that all stakeholders will be involved in the process.
Meanwhile, the NCP which was represented by legislator Sanbor Shullai in the meeting urged the state government to take into confidence the stakeholders, MDCs and traditiol heads before formulating the bill.
Shullai said that as a party the NCP cannot as of now decide to oppose or favour the bill.
“We impressed upon the government for the need of further consultations with all the stakeholders before deciding to go ahead with the proposed bill to empower the traditiol bodies,” Shullai said.
It may be mentioned that recently, during the “Dorbar Bah” Shullai was party to the resolution to oppose the new bill being drafted by the state government to empower the traditiol bodies.
Further, HSPDP legislator Witting Mawsor said that the party welcomes any initiative aimed at empowering the traditiol heads.
Mawsor said that his party’s only concern is the impasse which cropped up in view of the High Court.
“We will accept any such legislation which can address this issue,” Mawsor told reporters.


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Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) Mainly clear to partly cloudy weather is likely during the next 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir, the Meteorological (MeT) department said on Monday.
'Weather is likely to remain mainly clear to partly cloudy in J&K. Light rain is expected from Tuesday that will break the current heat wave in the Valley', an official of the MeT department said.
Srinagar recorded 24 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam 18.6 and Gulmarg 14.8 degrees the minimum temperature this morning.
In Ladakh region, Leh had 16.2 and Kargil 21 as the minimum temperature.
Jammu registered 26.6 degrees, Katra 24.2, Batote 19.5, Banihal 20.8 and Bhaderwah 19.8 as the minimum temperature.
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Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspected Boko Haram terrorists.
Disclosing the arrest, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mohammed DanMallam said the Boko Haram members had escaped into the state after perpetrating heinous crimes in neighbouring Kogi State.
According to DanMallam, the police acted on a tip-off and arrested the suspects at their hideout in Afuze, Edo North Senatorial District.
He, however, said that the suspects would be handed over to the Police in Kogi for further interrogation as their crimes were perpetrated in that state.
Since the inception of the “Operation Puff Adder” in the state on May 2, the command had recorded some achievements in the fight against crime and criminality.
DanMallam explained that 34 suspects had been arrested in connection with armed robbery, and four others apprehended in connection with kidnapping, also about 32 suspected cultists had been arrested since the operation began, and that 10 different arms and 215 ammunitions were recovered.
The police chief disclosed that nine victims were rescued from suspected kidnappers, while 11 vehicles were also recovered.
He restated that the fight against crime was continuous and that the command was committed to reducing the cases in the state to the barest minimum.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Militants from an ISIS affiliate ambushed a convoy of cement trucks late Thursday from an army factory in the central Sinai Peninsula, killing eight civilian employees and two soldiers, security officials said, reports.
Lt. Col. Ibrahim Hussein Mohammed was killed in the nighttime attack near the town of Nakhl, the officials added. The militants, from the group formerly known as Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, stole the men's weapons and burnt seven trucks.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to reporters. ISIS did not immediately claim responsibility for the attack.
Egypt is also facing a growing number of attacks by militants in its Western Desert, the latest of which killed 16 policemen according to an official tally issued by the Interior Ministry. Security officials, however, have told journalists that dozens more, including high-ranking counterterrorism officers, perished in the Oct. 20 attack some 135 kilometers (84 miles) southwest of the capital, Cairo.
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China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) pledged to strengthen its continued support for the successful accomplishment of Ethiopia’s development plans, CIDCA Regional Affairs Director-General Liu Junfeng said.
The Director-General affirmed that CIDCA will continue supporting efforts of Ethiopia to achieve its development goals as the country has been undertaking massive economic reforms.
Stating that strengthening international cooperation and enhancing the role of the private sector is one of the priority areas of the agency, he said Ethiopia and China have strong developmental cooperation and historic ties which is based on strong foundation especially in investment, trade agriculture, construction and other sectors.
Stressing that China’s technical support to enhance the agricultural productivity in Ethiopia is vital, he said such cooperation from his country will continue in railway infrastructure, technology transfer and industrial development as well.
The Director-General further affirmed that the agency will continue strengthening its support to Ethiopia’s economic development including the completion of the ongoing projects in the country.
Since China and Ethiopia established diplomatic ties in 1970, the two countries have forged a strong and close relationship over the years, it was learned.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency


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Telangana Health Minister Eatala Rajender spoke to health department officials on Wednesday and directed them to take preventive measures to contain coronavirus spread in the state. The Health Minister is also expected to conduct an emergency meeting with superintendents of Covid hospitals, nodal officers and other stakeholders to take necessary steps to control covid-19.
Eatala Rajender said that by implementing safety measures against the coronavirus, the state had a low death rate. He also added that the situation in the state was well handled than before. He said, “Vaccination is on at full pace in the state and we have requested the central government to send vaccines at the earliest”. Health officials also informed to the minister that the cases were low when compared to last year.
Eatala Rajender added that police, municipal and panchayat raj officials will fight against the rise of corona cases and key decisions will be taken in the meeting. He urged the people to step out from the house only if it was necessary, maintain social distancing and wear face masks at all times in public places.


Three more people in the UK have been diagnosed with swine flu, the department of health said today.
A total of eight people have now been confirmed with the disease.
A department spokesman said: “There have been three more confirmed cases of swine flu in the UK – two in London and one in the North East.
“There are now eight confirmed cases in the UK – six in England, and two in Scotland.
“The preparations we have in place and are continuing to make will help to ensure we respond well in the event of a pandemic.”
The North-East patient is believed to live with two students from Newcastle University.


The Director of Health Services (MI), Dr Aman War said health workers in the state have failed to be failures in combating against the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our message is we have failed to be failures and to say that we (as health workers) have failed is wrong,” Dr War told reporters on Sunday.
The DHS was reacting to a statement made by the BJP legislator from South Shillong Sanbor Shullai, who had accused the health department in the state of failing to deal with the COVID-19 and is busy only in giving “lip service”.
“(Such a statement) coming from a legislator means criticizing all the health workers and warriors including dorbar shnong,” Dr War said.
Stating that the morale of the health workers is very high, he further added, “Therefore, we are not going to listen to anything that is negative and that is demotivating us.” The Director also reminded that the fight against the pandemic is a combine effort of the government, village dorbars and other stakeholders.
“The health department is also trying its level best to ensure all hospitals including CHCs are equipped and as we progress we also learn and accordingly come up with advisories (to stop the spread of the virus),” he said.
The DHS also said that under the leadership of the health minister AL Hek, the department has also decided to take the dorbar shnongs on board and incorporate their suggestions to improve the system.
“We had gone across the state and in each and every visit of ours is not a lip service but the service given comes from the heart,” he said.
He also expressed confidence that the sacrifices made by the health workers together with the frontline workers including the dorbar shnong and police will ensure that the state will win its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.


Men's basketball: Mbakwe and Williams reach last home game
MINNEAPOLIS — Trevor Mbakwe’s last home game for Minnesota was supposed to be two years ago.
The occasion has finally arrived, though, and it’s only fitting that Rodney Williams will share the sure-to-be-emotional experience with him.
“I’ve been through a lot of ups and downs, but it’s always been good to be here in front of our home crowd. I’m going to miss it,” Williams said the day before the Gophers were to host Penn State.
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(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Parts of Akkaraipattu, Addalachchenai, Alayadivembu and Monaragala have been isolated with immediate effect.
The Government Information Department said that areas in Akkaraipattu and urban areas which fall within the Akkaraipattu Police Division have been isolated.
Palamunai, Oluvil and Addalachchenai which fall within the Addalachchenai Police Division have also been isolated.
The Government also said that a number of areas in Alayadivembu which fall within the Alayadivembu Police Division have also been placed in isolation.
Meanwhile, the Alupotha Grama Niladhari Division in the Monaragala District has also been isolated.
The selected areas have been isolated after coronavirus infected persons were detected in these areas.


Lokoja - Kogi Government is set to disburse more than N175 million as bursary to 46 336 students of the state origin in 109 tertiary institutions across the country.
This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Yabagi Bologi.
The statement said Gov. Idris Wada disclosed this when he received the Chairman and members of the State Scholarship Board at the Government House, Lokoja.
It stated that the governor also announced that he had approved the disbursement of the amount which represented the bursary award for the 2012/2013 academic session.
"The governor is also set to ensure that only genuine students benefit from the money.
"He has also promised that government would continue to ensure regular payment of the bursary award and address the various problems facing the board,’’ the statement added.
It said further that the board’s Chairman, Rekiya Momoh-Abaji, had earlier told the governor that the board urgently required another N8.4 million.
"She said this was to offset administrative cost, travel allowances and other expenses.
"She said also that the board had meticulously gone through the lists of benefiting students with a view to eliminate fake names," the statement said.


(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Trend
Some 27,542 people were vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19) in Azerbaijan on Apr.16, Trend reports referring to the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers.
The first dose of the vaccine was injected to 22,034 citizens, and the second one to 5,508 citizens per day.
In total, up until now, 1,299,323 citizens have been vaccinated, of whom the first dose of the vaccine was received by 859,338 people, and the second - by 439,985 people.
The COVID-19 vaccination in Azerbaijan was launched on January 18, 2021.
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Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav was on Tuesday not allowed to unveil the statue of Ram Manohar Lohia in Lucknow following which he had a scuffle with the police personnel.
Sources said the Samajwadi Party supremo was about to unveil the statue, when the police personnel stopped him from doing so.
"The political scene in the country is changing. They were following the orders of the Chief Minister (Mayawati). Police officers were pulling the ladder even while we were inaugurating the statute with flowers," said Mulayam Singh Yadav
"They were even collecting the flowers to show the CM that they have tried their best to restrict me," he added.
Samajwadi Party spokesperson Mohan said, "Mulayam Singh Yadav was manhandled," adding that the attitude of the state government was not right.
The district administration said Mulayam Singh Yadav was trying to unveil a statue on government property.
The state government had not given its nod to the Samajwadi Party to carry on with the ceremony.


Minister for Industries Thangam Thennarasu on Friday said that the visit of Chief Minister MK Stalin to New Delhi is aimed at the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu.
“Unlike the previous regime where former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami went to Delhi to save his government, Stalin’s visit is aimed at not just the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu but also the welfare of the people of Tamils across the world and the memorandum, which urged to provide assistance to the Tamils in Sri Lanka is a proof of this,” said Thennarasu, while addressing reporters in Delhi.
Palaniswami had on Thursday criticised the Delhi visit of the Chief Minister and raised doubts on the visit of Stalin claiming that when the DMK was in Opposition there were “Go Back Modi’’ slogans, but now the same party has forgotten the chants and became close with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Thennrasu said that Palaniswami was envious of the Chief Minister. The Minister also said that the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues have high regards for Stalin as it was visible during the meetings that Stalin had with the Union Ministers and Modi.
“When the Chief Minister read the demands in the memorandum, the Prime Minister patiently listened and the Chief Minister was treated equally unlike Palaniswami who behaved in a subservient manner,” said Thennarasu.


Dubai to welcome one million cruise passenger by 2020
(MENAFN) Dubai revealed that it's looking forward to welcome one million cruise passengers by the year 2020.
The emirate's cruise line officials have unveiled the ambitious plan at the ongoing Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum.
Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), Addressed delegates at the opening session of the forum, as highlighting DCTCM's plan to ensure that cruise passengers felt the 'soul' of Dubai and there would be an extra concentration on excursions that show the heritage of the city and its older parts, along with more modern areas and attractions.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday urged people of Himachal Pradesh to support AAP for getting access to quality health services. Addressing the gathering while promising second guarantee of health to the people of Himachal Pradesh here today.
The Chief Minister, accompanied by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, said that Himachal has lagged behind in health sector in last 75 years. Citing an example, he said that serious patients from Una and other parts of Himachal still don’t have adequate health facilities and have to travel till Chandigarh in case of serious ailment.
Bhagwant Mann said that this need to be changed for which AAP should be voted to people.The Chief Minister said that Mohalla clinics in Delhi and Aam Aadmi clinics in Punjab are providing world class health care services to people.
He said that people are being offered 41 packages with around 100 clinical tests free of cost in these Aam Aadmi Clinics. Bhagwant Mann said that 90% of patients are treated from these clinics only thereby reducing the burden in hospitals.
The Chief Minister said that state government has opened 100 such clinics across the state which have received huge response from general public. Bhagwant Mann further said that only the serious patients with major ailments are further referred to the big hospitals.
He said that this is a revolutionary step which will be replicated in Himachal too after formation of AAP government. The Chief Minister said that both Congress and BJP have looted people and used their money for vested interests.
He said that these people who had came into power after ousting British imperialists have surpassed their record of plundering country’s wealth. Bhagwant Mann said that this open loot has to be stopped for which support of people is necessary adding that the money hence saved will be utilised for welfare of people.
Slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi for criticising AAP for using people’s money on their welfare, the Chief Minister said that Modi’s friends had looted public money from banks and fled abroad.
Bhagwant Mann said that both Congress and BJP have looted people and used their money for vested interests. He also assailed Modi for his failure to control ever escalating inflation.The Chief Minister laid thrust that a healthy person can work for well being of country.
He lamented that country has lagged behind in health sector. Bhagwant Mann said that in dearth of good medical colleges students aspiring to make career in medical field have to go to countries like Ukraine.
The Chief Minister said that it is ironical that the countries which had attained independence just 25 years ago are far ahead than us who had attained independence 75 years ago. He said that in foreign countries our intelligent students are proving their mettle but they don’t get work according to their calibre here.
Bhagwant Mann said that freedom fighters like Shaheed Bhagat Singh had laid their lives for emancipating countries from clutches of foreign imperialism but now our youth in dearth of good opportunities back home are forced to go aboard and work under foreigners.
The Chief Minister bemoaned that the Chief Minister said that on contrary the BJP and Congress didn’t care to develop medical infrastructure and handed over people to private players in health sector. He said that same was the case of education sector as no attention was paid to it.
Bhagwant Mann said that has accorded top priority to both these sectors.Striking an emotional chord with people, the Chief Minister said that Una was not a new place for him as he had came here earlier numerous times.
He said that the culture and language both Punjab and Himachal have many similarities. Bhagwant Mann said that people of Himachal should also support AAP for transforming their lives.The Chief Minister said that AAP under leadership of Arvind Kejriwal gives opportunities to volunteers of underprivileged and weaker sections.
He said that this party has been born out of anti-corruption movement. Bhagwant Mann said that people come on other own in functions of AAP whereas other parties hire people to rally.


Bemidji pedestrian struck by vehicle on Tuesday has died
BEMIDJI - The Bemidji pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle while walking along Fifth Street Northwest early Tuesday morning has died.
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Northamptonshire Police confirmed today it has received two more complaints against Sir Jimmy Savile.
The force said two people had been in contact regarding allegations that were said to have occurred outside the county. As such the complaints will be referred to other police forces.
The number of forces that have received complaints against Sir Jimmy now totals four.
The news came as police across the country issued advice to anyone who thinks they might be a victim, and the Association of Chief Police Officers said the national child protection unit CEOP would assess the scale of the allegations.


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Teachers, parents and other stakeholders in ssembabule district have decried the state of water schools in district which they say un safe water are almost claiming lives of both their children as well as teachers.
The director St. Dominic infant and primary school said this while on the parents’ teachers meeting and on the graduation ceremony for the children who have been skilled on the integrated production skills where they were trained on the different fields.
Unfortunately, he said that in Ssembabule they have been affected by the dirty water which has increased a lot of poverty to the parents He also said that many children have been affected by typhoid as a result of sharing water with animals.
Mayega Victoria the education officer of lwebitakuli sub county in ssembabule district basing on the incident that happened in manya s.s they organized the workshop on how to prevent and deal with fire problems in their schools.
We called all head teachers in Ssembabule we made work shop on how we can solve the accidents in schools including fire problems said Victoria.


The impact of social media on the Australia Bushfires • Girl.com.au
14 January 2020 3:33 am
The devastation from the Australian bushfires will take years to fully measure however the way Australians have come together at this time of need has been unprecedented.
The fundraising efforts have come from all sectors of the community and social media has helped drive awareness of the cause. That said, social has also allowed a lot of fake news to be spread. It’s a vicious cycle.
There has also been a lot of trolling around the discussion of climate change.
I was interviewed by Girl.com.au about how social media has brought the global community together in the wake of the bushfires.