Saulat’s family will be provided protection, says Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon
KARACHI (92 News) – Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon has said the government will provide protection to the family of Saulat Mirza, saying that the MQM leaders should explain the allegations leveled by Saulat.
Talking to the media on Thursday, he refuted the allegation against the PPP of providing facilities to prisoners in jail. “There are some officials in jail who do such job after receiving bribe.”
Memon said that it was the PPP that sent Sault Mirza to Machh Jail.
The minister alleged that Saulat Mirza and Ajmal Pahari had been getting illegal business done through gangsters in jail.
He said that the PPP had taken action against Uzair Baloch.
Sharjeel Memon also said that dialogues will continue with the political wing of the MQM. “We have nothing to do with the MQM’s criminal wing.”


Jamali rules out any deal between Govt and PPP-P
06 March, 2007
BADIN: Former Prime Minister Mir Zafar Ullah Jamali has said that contacts between Chairperson Benazir Bhutto and the government are underway and would yield results but ruled out any deal between the two parties.
Talking to reporters here, the former Prime Minister said that the next general elections would be held in a free, fair and transparent manner and those who are talking about the possibility of rigged elections are living in fools paradise.
Mir Zafar Ullah Jamali said that the death of Nawab Akbar Bugti has not affected the political situation of Balochistan and the political future of the province is bright.
Commenting on Kala Bagh Dam issue, the former Prime Minister said that the present government cannot even think of the construction of the dam against the will of the people of the country.
Giving his views on possibility of PML success in next general elections, the former Prime Minister said that PML would win the next general elections with the huge majority, adding that the present provincial assemblies can re-elect General Pervez Musharraf.


Lahore: Information Minister Punjab Fayyaz Ul Hassan Chohan has said that the corruption of Sharif family on the modern scientific lines has disturbed the opposition.
The Minister said that the opposition members of Punjab assembly meeting with Chief Minister didn’t tantamount to violation of the law, constitution and floor crossing.
He explained that the law of floor-crossing activates when someone votes against their party lines for the election of chief minister and finance bill.
Fayyaz Chohan said that the opposition should do introspection instead of wasting time by criticizing the government.
Those who always chant slogans for packing of the government or ouster of the government when they will see in their party ranks then they will be in trouble
He said that the process of providing relief to masses in the essential goods in the leadership of Chie Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar is continued.
The Minister said that with the release of government wheat to flour mills the 20 kg sack containing flour will be available on Rs 850 after declining from a price of Rs 1050.


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AMMAN, 7th March, 2018 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, on Wednesday met the President of the Jordanian Senate, Faisal Al Fayez, at the Senate headquarters.
Al Fayez welcomed the visit of Sheikh Hamdan and his accompanying delegation while praising the strong fraternal relations between the UAE and Jordan in his speech. He also appreciated the stance of the UAE's President, government, people and charitable and humanitarian organisations towards Jordan to enable the county to provide a dignified life for the Syrian refugees in Jordan.
He added that the Syrian refugees receive all kinds of support from the Emirati charitable and humanitarian organisations, which has had a significant impact to alleviate the burden on Jordan to provide a secure life for them.
Al Fayez also wished that the coming stage would witness wider co-operation between the two countries in the investment sector, stressing that Jordan opens its doors to Emirati investors in their second country.
In turn, Sheikh Hamdan expressed his happiness at visiting Jordan and meeting King Abdullah II of Jordan and other Jordanian officials. He also emphasised the support of the UAE for Jordan to carry out the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Force.
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As our society continues to grapple with issues related to climate change and environmental sustainability, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we need to do more to educate the next generation about these pressing concerns. Environmental education for children is crucial for a number of reasons, from building a culture of sustainability to empowering kids to take action in their own communities.
Perhaps the most important reason for investing in environmental education is the urgent need to address global climate change. As the impacts of rising temperatures and extreme weather events become more pronounced, it’s becoming abundantly clear that we need to take swift and decisive action to mitigate the worst effects of this phenomenon. By teaching children about the science behind climate change and the ways in which human activities contribute to it, we can help to create a generation of educated and informed citizens who are passionate about finding solutions to this complex problem.
But environmental education isn’t just about climate change – it’s also about building a culture of sustainability more broadly. By teaching children how to reduce waste, conserve energy, and make smart choices when it comes to their consumption habits, we can help to create a more sustainable future for everyone. By instilling these values early on, we can help to ensure that future generations of leaders, entrepreneurs, and citizens are equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to tackle the environmental challenges of the future.
Another reason why we need to invest in environmental education is that it helps to empower kids to take action in their own communities. Whether it’s through recycling programs, community gardens, or conservation efforts, young people can make a real difference when it comes to protecting the environment. By teaching kids about the tangible impact they can have on the world around them, we can inspire them to take action and become agents of change in their own communities.
Finally, it’s worth noting that environmental education has a number of other benefits as well. Studies have shown that children who are exposed to nature and environmental education are more likely to be physically active, have better cognitive function, and experience lower levels of stress and anxiety. By providing kids with opportunities to learn about the natural world around them, we can help to improve their health and well-being in a variety of ways.
In short, there are many compelling reasons why we need to invest in environmental education for our children. From addressing climate change to building a culture of sustainability, empowering kids to take action, and improving their health and well-being, there are countless benefits to be gained by teaching young people about the environment. As we look to the future, it’s clear that environmental education will play a crucial role in creating a more sustainable and equitable world for generations to come.


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NEW YORK — Glanbia Performance Nutrition — whose brands include Optimum Nutrition, SlimFast and Isopure — has handed Hill+Knowlton Strategies its US PR business as the company positions itself for global growth.
The company, which in 2021 was a $1.4 billion business, named H+K its US PR agency of record following a competitive review. The account previously belonged to MikeWorldWide.
H+K will handle US PR for GPN brands and corporate thought leadership. The agency will also provide GPN ESG advisory support.
“The food and beverage industry continues to transform in a post-pandemic era with consumers remaining focused on personal health and wellbeing and making better choices that support everyday nutrition,” said Jennifer Davis, who leads GPN's Americas communications, PR and consumer affairs.“As we continue to evolve and innovate as a focused, purpose-led global nutrition company, we have an exciting story to tell, and H+K is the right partner to help us share it.”
A subsidiary of Irish nutrition company Glanbia, GPN produces products designed to enhance sports performance and support fitness, health, and wellness.
The company acquired the well-known weight management brand, for roughly $350 million in 2018. GPN products, which include Body & Fit, Amazing Grass, Think, and BSN among others, are sold in more than 100 markets worldwide. On its website, GPN says the company is pursuing global expansion through a strategy that includes bringing new products to new markets.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Jaipur, Nov 6 (IANS) Two people were burnt alive when a tanker filled with edible oil caught fire after getting overturned on the outskirts of Kudi village in Barmer district of Rajasthan.
Police officials confirmed that a tanker overturned while attempting to save the animal which suddenly appeared in front of the vehicle on the Barmer-Jodhpur Highway near Kudi village.
A fierce fire broke out as soon as the tanker overturned.
The Pachpadra police station team along with fire brigades reached the spot and started efforts to control the blaze.
The fire could be brought under control after two hours.
The deceased have been identified as tanker drivers Ranveer Singh and Umaid Singh, both residents of Chidwa, Jhunjhunu.
The truck was on way to Punjab from Gujarat, police officials said, adding that the bodies have been kept in the mortuary of Pachpadra and their relatives have been informed.
The bodies will be handed over to their relatives as soon as they reach here.
Further investigation is on.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) President and Chief Executive Officer Don Lindsay will be presenting at the Scotiabank Mining conference on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern/7:30 a.m. Pacific time. The investor presentation will include information on company strategy, financial performance, and outlook for the company's business units.
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Samoa police report four deaths during the Christmas and Boxing Day period.
Police superintendent Auapa'au Logoitino Filipino told the Samoa Observer that two had drowned and two were suspected to have taken their own lives.
He declined to give any information about the deaths saying police are conducting investigations into each one.
Auapaau said more than 20 people were arrested for driving under the influence.
They were caught at roadblocks that police had staged throughout the country over the Christmas Day long weekend.


Athens, Greece — The Olympic games will be held at the school of Athens, the city where Athens hosted the 1936 Olympics.
The Olympic Games are a two-day event with the Games lasting from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14.
It will be the first time that the city will host a World Cup game, according to a statement issued by the Athens City Hall.
The announcement was made Wednesday, the day before the games open in Athens.
The school has hosted other sports such as basketball, soccer, wrestling and ice hockey.
The Games will take place in the Olympic Park, which is located on the Greek capital’s central waterfront.
The city’s Mayor Yiannis Stavros said the announcement came as a “glorious day for the city.”
The games will begin in less than two months, the statement said.
The new sports stadium will house both the Athens Olympic Games and the Greek national team.
The Greek government said in August that the stadium will hold the national team for the first three games, which will be in the capital.


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, May 2 (Petra)--Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Lt. General Mahmoud Abdul Halim Freihat on Wednesday received Kazakh astronaut and Vice-Chairman of the Kazakh National Space Agency Colonel Aidyn Aimbetov and the accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, the army chief discussed with the Kazakh official scopes of cooperation and coordination on a number of issues of concern to the armed forces of the two countries.
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President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia is among seven countries in Africa that are critical to changing the future of the global economies, due to vast natural resources.
Speaking with the Dubai Expo 2020 media team, President Hichilema said the Country has abundant natural resources such as Copper which is important in the evolution of electric vehicles.
President Hichilema said investing in green energy will help reduce the negative effects that come with climate change.
And President Hichilema has called on investors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to come to Zambia and add value to products.
He said the abundant crop diversity and assets such as land make the agriculture industry a viable area of investment in Zambia.
President Hichilema also encouraged investors to partner with Zambian companies and look at what the country has to offer and explore its potential in different areas such as technology.
And, the President said the Government is developing a strategy in the tourism sector to make it sustainable through promotion of afforestation and curbing poaching.
He said wildlife is a key component in the promotion of tourism in the country.
President Hichilema has since left Dubai for Zambia.


Kabale district health department and the corona-virus surveillance team on Monday extracted samples of five people who recently traveled from Dubai for further verification amidst fears of Covid-19.
The Kabale district Acting Health officer Alfred Besigensi told Watchdog Uganda shortly after the district corona-virus surveillance meeting that following the fact that 90 percent of the Uganda’s confirmed cases all recently travelled from Dubai, the Ministry of Health directed them ensure that they Quarantine the returnees to avoid any possible spread of the virus.
Besigensi said that the five people have been under self quarantine for two weeks and did not show any signs of the Covid- 19 but signs of the virus can be detected even after fourteen days.
Besigensi said that the samples which have been taken will be taken to Uganda Virus Research Institute Entebbe.
The Kabale district corona-virus surveillance focal person Paddy Mwesigye decried that there some people who travelled from Rwanda and are being hidden by some locals in Kabale.
Mwesigye said that they have already reports that some Rwandan nationals are being hidden in areas of Mwanjari, Kitumba and Kirigime in Kabale Municipality but added that they have instituted a team which will work with police to ensure that those people are discovered.
Worldwide, the total number of infections recorded since the beginning of the outbreak reached more than 740,000. Some 156,000 people have recovered globally while more than 35,000 have died.
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You should know that if there is a thing that will change the way that we see the things that we do and also the way that the way that the process the products that we have in our industries is to fully digitalize the industries that we have.
It is important to know that there are many advantages that the industrial sector will get of it get digitalized since there are many gains that will come as a result of going digital and hence each and every industry should consider this move.
The following are some of the advantages of the industrial digitalization.
One of the advantages that the industry will have is that it will become more efficient when it comes to the production, being digital will mean that the old system of production and of the doing things will hence better ways of doing things will emerge and that way the industries will become more efficient in the tasks that they are doing which will be a great transformation. Know more about technology at this website http://www.dictionary.com/browse/technology.
It is important to know that you will be able to gain a lot when it comes to the industrial digitalization by ata as an industrial owner you will benefit more from such changes and hence you should take that chance to boost the performance that you have always wanted and as such you will be at the place that you have always wanted.
It is important to know that if there is one advantage of digitalization that will make the industrialist to choose the industrial digitalization is due to the fact that the cost of labor will be well taken care of where the unnecessary labor will be eliminated by the automation and hence the industries will save more costs of labor and employees that do not have to be there at all.
You should know that with the industrial digitalization by ata electric here will be more changes that will be advantageous to the industries and that one of them will be that the industries will become more effective in the production as well as the services delivery as the use of the digital systems will ensure that all of the job needed is done perfectly.
There are many advantages that the industries will be subjected to if they choose to have the digitalization as part of the production and also as the part of the services delivery and hence there is no reason as to why any industry would relent to take that opportunity to welcome the digitalization process.


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An Environmental Heath Officer in Abia State, Mr. Uchenna Osondu, says dangers inherent in open defecation call for committed efforts to end the practice.
Mr. Osondu, who made this known while interacting with Radio Nigeria in Umuahia, noted that the practice could lead to the spread of infectious diseases, especially in the rural areas.
He said open defecation was one of the major causes of water pollution, which often resulted in water borne diseases and called on the people to shun the act and put necessary facilities in their homes to make the society safe.
Mr. Osondu explained that government had ensured that environmental health officers go to various communities to inspect toilet facilities but pointed out that more needed to be done to change the attitude of people on open defecation.
The Environmental Health Officer also called on the government to put in place mechanism to ensure that residents were provided with running water to improve the sanitary conditions of the people, especially now that coronavirus pandemic was ravaging the World.


Opposition Awami National Party (ANP) leader Asfandyar Wali termed the federal government’s tax collection target as illusory.
Commenting on the budget 2021-22 presented in the National Assembly, Asfandyar Wali described it as a manipulation of words.
He said that the government has tried to deceive the people by manipulating words. The target of tax collection has been set at Rs. 8,829 billion which is nothing but illusion.
The ANP chief further said that the PTI government has taken more loans in the history of the country. I ask how the budget of a debt-ridden country will provide relief to the people.
He said that there was nothing in the budget prepared at the behest of the IMF to provide relief to the people, adding that a 10% increase in the salaries of government employees was like cumin in a camel’s mouth.
Asfandyar Wali also asked those who are crying over inflation from imports, whether food items are also being imported?
He said that the promise made to the merged districts has not been fulfilled this time as well, allocating Rs 54 billion is a joke.
The ANP chief said that even the share of 3% integrated districts was not given in the NFC award, the amount allocated last year was also not spent.
He said that allocating money in the budget instead of issuing NFC awards was unconstitutional and the share of provinces in this budget was further reduced.
Asfandyar Wali said that the PTI had forgotten that the unelected person presenting the budget was wanted by the NAB, whether anyone got relief or not, the unelected Finance Minister Shaukat Tareen got relief.


ISLAMABAD – Project Director China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Ministry of Planning, Hassan Daud Butt has said that the western and eastern routes of the corridor would be completed by next year. He told state-run media that in the first phase, under CPEC, projects of energy and infrastructure were being executed while in the second phase work on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) would be started soon. He said as many as nine SEZs at various locations across the country had been brought under CPEC in which provincial governments as well as the private sector entrepreneurs were taking keen interest.
He said with the establishment of SEZs, new industrial units would be installed in the country which would help increase in the trade activities across the country. Hassan Butt said after completion of the CPEC projects, a new era of development would start in the country and the fate of the people of Pakistan would also be changed.
He maintained that the CPEC would also help further increase in bilateral relations in various sectors including trade, education, and other social sectors.


The executive members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Enugu State command have visited the new Commissioner of Police, Sulaiman Balarabe, assuring him of their quest for robust police community relations in the state.
The PCRC members were led by the coordinator Superintendent, Ebere Amaraizu, the command’s spokesman, who also informed the Commissioner of Police that the committee members were up and kicking in their day to day activities as it affects police community Relations/Partnership which has greatly impacted in the relationship between the police and its communities.
He pointed out that the committee has a wider spread and coverage as all the area commands and Divisional Police Headquarters were covered.
The state chairman of the committee, Hon. Dr. Dominic Ezema thanked and welcomed the commissioner and maintained that the committee would continue to involve in those programmes of action which would promote Police Community Relations/Partnership in conjunction with the Police Public Relations Officer who has been guiding the committee very well in the state.
The state Commissioner of Police in his response thanked the committee for the visit which he said he cherished so much since it revolves around partnership and assured that the state command under his watch will continue to support all police community relations programme and aspirations.
He noted that the committee is an integral part of the Nigeria Police Force whose importance cannot be over emphasised.


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TEHRAN, Nov 25 (NNN-IRNA) – A top Iranian military commander, said yesterday that, no act of assassination against Iran's armed forces, including the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), will go unanswered.
IRGC's Chief Commander, Hossein Salami, made the remarks, in an interview with the semi-official Fars news agency, on the sidelines of the funeral of Colonel Davoud Jafari, a senior member of the IRGC Aerospace Division, who lost his life in a“terrorist” bombing, near the Syrian capital, Damascus on Tuesday.
Salami said that, any act of assassination will be avenged separately, at an“appropriate time and place.”
In a statement on Wednesday, the IRGC blamed“Israel for killing Jafari.”
Iran has confirmed the presence of its military advisers in Syria, at the request of the Syrian government, since 2011.– NNN-IRNA
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POLITICAL parties must tell the people how they will solve the various social and economic challenges the country is facing rather than promote violence, the Movement for Economic Freedom (MEF) has said.
MEF secretary general Reagan Mubatsa said his organization had observed that the current political campaigns have been marked by violence instead of focusing on the real issues.
Mr Mubatsa said election campaigns were supposed to be issue-based and called on the contenders to focus on what they would do for the nation.
“Politicians need to tell the people how they will solve the various social and economic challenges rather than engage in promoting violence,” he said.
He said it was unfortunate that the current political landscape was barbaric and full of violence.
Mr Mubasta condemned the violence and said all political parties needed to speak out strongly against it.
“Politicians need to preach peace, unity and love during the current political atmosphere,” he said.


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KATHMANDU, Feb 17: British Ambassador to Nepal, Nicola Pollitt has paid a courtesy call on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Pampha Bhusal.
During today's meeting at the ministry, Minister Bhusal said that the Government of Nepal was committed to working closely in all areas of mutual interest.
Stating that the Government of Nepal has given high priority to clean and renewable energy production, e-mobility, low carbon infrastructure and promotion of eco-tourism, Minister Bhusal thanked the UK Government for its support to Nepal's renewable energy and environment management.
Recalling the important role of the Himalayas in balancing the ecosystems of the oceans and controlling global warming, Minister Bhusal said, "We look forward to international assistance for the protection of the Himalayan region."
Stating that she has given special priority to the promotion of hydropower projects to maintain a balance in the energy sector, Minister Bhusal said that she has given priority to projects like Budhigandi, Dudhkoshi and Nalgad.
She said that the government of Nepal has given priority to the promotion of hydropower as it is clean energy and has focused on mixed energy production in the development of the energy sector. Stating that the UK is Nepal's most reliable development partner, Minister Bhusal recalled that the UK had provided significant assistance in times of crisis and disaster.
On the occasion, Ambassador Pollitt said that the British government was willing to assist Nepal in its energy consumption and would further expand its cooperation with the Ministry of Energy. She said the UK government was ready to facilitate renewable energy production and trade in electricity. She also mentioned that they are assisting in the institutional strengthening of energy sector bodies.


Industry and manufacturing are essential components of the global economy, providing goods and services to local communities. But the impact of these industries goes beyond the items they produce. Their presence can have a profound effect on the local economy, environment, and quality of life.
Industry and manufacturing can have a positive economic impact on local communities. These industries often create jobs, which can lead to increased tax revenues, new business opportunities, and higher wages. This can create a ripple effect in the local economy, as people have more money to spend on goods and services, which can lead to increased economic growth and development.
Industry and manufacturing can also have a negative impact on local communities. The most common environmental concern is air and water pollution, which can have a negative effect on public health. Additionally, these industries can contribute to noise pollution, which can be disruptive to nearby residents.
Industry and manufacturing can also have an impact on the quality of life in local communities. The presence of these industries can lead to a decrease in property values, as well as an increase in crime. Additionally, the presence of these industries can lead to an increase in traffic, noise, and light pollution, which can be disruptive to nearby residents.
Overall, the impact of industry and manufacturing on local communities can be positive or negative, depending on the type of industry and the practices employed. It is important for local governments to monitor and regulate these industries to ensure that they are not having a negative impact on the environment or quality of life in the local community.


Newspapers work to strike a balance between national and local news
By Nikoel Hytrek
With a new administration in the White House, the amount of big news coming out of Washington D.C. seems to have increased and attention to national news has increased alongside it.
But smaller, local newspapers traditionally don’t have a big focus on national news. Instead, local papers focus on community news that directly affects people who live there.
That changed after last year’s presidential election.
Kent Warneke, the editor of the Norfolk Daily News, said the increased interest in the president’s actions has led the Daily News to devote more space to national news.
But for Warneke, it’s important not to forget the local stories.
“Local stories are your bread and butter,” he said.
The editors at the Daily News plan local stories for the week and leave room for big national stories. Every day, reporters look at stories on a national wire service to find timely stories of interest to readers. They also look for stories on complex issues that might provide helpful information for readers.
Warneke said the ideal balance is 65 percent local, 35 percent national and international. But that number can change depending on what the news is.
Daily News editors look for stories that have a tie to the Midwest and Nebraska. Warneke said stories about the Keystone XL pipeline and health insurance reform are examples of national stories the Daily News chooses to highlight.
But some of the most high-profile stories from the national news have been about the scandals and controversies like Russia and the battles in Congress. The stories are of national interest, but editors at regional papers have to decide how much attention the stories get.
Warneke said the Norfolk Daily News doesn’t ignore the scandals and investigations, but it doesn’t pay as much attention to those stories. He said what the Daily News really cares about is how stories impact Nebraskans.
On whether a story, like the investigation into Russia, is important for people to know about, Warneke said a story’s importance is subjective.
Ultimately, when it comes to national news, the Norfolk Daily News focuses on stories that affect its readers because those are the stories they want to read. The editors leave the in-depth political analysis to national papers like the Washington Post.


Srinagar, 15 February (CNI): Announcing once again that the state-level restoration of Jammu and Kashmir will take place after the assembly elections, Home Minister Amit Shah said that the decision on the timing of the elections will be taken by the Election Commission of India, adding that the situation has improved in Jammu and Kashmir and the figures related to militancy are lowest.
According to Current News of India (CNI), in an exclusive interview with a national news agency, Home Minister Amit Shah said that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved and the figures related to Militancy are the lowest.
Shah said that Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, which was abrogated by the BJP-led government in 2019, had harmed the country, adding that the way Jammu and Kashmir are progressing and militancy is slowly disappearing.
Amit Shah further said that seeing all figures, there has been a lot of change in Jammu and Kashmir, responding to a query, Shah said that the government has been effective in dealing with left-wing extremism and keeping a close eye on the activities of Khalistan sympathizers.
In response to another question, Amit Shah said that he could not comment on the timing of the elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
However, he said, “I had clearly said that statehood will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir after the elections.”
The process of preparing of voter list in UT is nearing completion, Now, the Election Commission will have to decide the timing of the elections. Asked about his earlier statement about the emergence of new leadership in Jammu and Kashmir, Shah said that the new leadership would emerge from local bodies where elections were held earlier.
Shah said that the removal of Article 370 is on the agenda of the BJP and Jan Sangh, He also referred to India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in the context of Article 370.
Removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir was on our agenda since 1950, The way Jammu and Kashmir are witnessing development and reduction in militancy activities, today clearly shows that changes are coming.
Responding to a question about the activities of separatists and supporters of Khalistan outside the country and their efforts to create trouble, he said there was good coordination between security agencies. (CNI)


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ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) Irfan Siddiqui has said that the Supreme Court verdict is a beacon of light and it will help strengthen the war against terrorism.
He said judiciary’s prestige has been enhanced as a result of this verdict. He said the decision will help eliminate the criminals who were awarded sentences.
He said the verdict was very important as it will discourage terrorists. He said delaying tactics cannot be applied in military courts.
He said the government had taken the decision of establishment of military courts by taking all the parliamentary parties into confidence.
Irfan Siddiqui said with the endorsement of the two Constitutional Amendments by the Supreme Court, the parliament will be strengthened.


Islamabad: Acting President Farooq H. Naik met Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the Prime Minister House today and discussed with him the prevailing situation in the country.
The Prime Minister, during the meeting, said that the political opponents who were playing to the gallery would not get political mileage they were hoping for.
The Prime Minister said that democracy and its dynamics were strong enough to withstand the pressures unleashed by those who did not believe in democratic ways and rather preferred backdoor-channels.
The Prime Minister said that memo case was launched by the man who was a foreign national and whose track record was well known because he had been engaged in maligning the state institutions of Pakistan in the past through media.
The acting President shared the observations of the Prime Minister and said that the present democratic government was strong and would face no difficulty in scuttling the moves orchestrated by those who are known as believers in the political shenanigan. But people of Pakistan are sensible and understand their tactics and would certainly support democracy as way of their political life, the acting president said.
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25% don’t have the money to do the things they would like.
A quarter of retirees don’t have enough money to do the things they would like, according to a survey by the Financial Markets Authority and the Commission for Financial Capability.
The survey of 1052 people aged 50 and over found 25 percent of those who had already retired were just getting by and managing the basics while 28 percent had enough money to do all the things they wanted.
Among those approaching retirement, 54 percent said they had some sort of financial plan but the degree of planning varied. Just 11 percent were confident they would have enough money for the lifestyle they wanted.
According to the commission’s David Boyle, the research showed many were leaving plans to the last minute. “There’s a big gap between the reality of lifestyle in retirement and the expectations of the over 50s age group,” he said.


Harrisburg mayor announces team to help foster economic growth
Mayor says economic development will better the city
Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse has announced the new team that he says will help foster economic growth.
The mayor says the team will be led by former Lebanon Mayor Jackie Parker.
Harrisburg Regional Chamber is funding the position for the next three years. The mayor says economic development will help better the city.
“Our success depends on the being able to attract new investments, create jobs and proclaim Harrisburg is open for business,” said Papenfuse.
The economic development team also includes Roy Christ as director of building and housing.
Lenwood Sloan will be the director of arts, culture and tourism.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Seoul: North Korea slammed US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel.
Citing a spokesperson of the North's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem - which it referred to as Kuds, based on its Arabic name - as Israel's capital deserves an international outcry.
"The decision by US president Trump to recognize Kuds as the capital of Israel and to move the US embassy there well deserves a global condemnation and rejection as it is an open defiance of and an insult to the international legitimacy and to a unanimous will of the international society," the North's state-run KCNA reported, according to Yonhap.
North Korea said that the US should bear full responsibility for all the consequences of tension and instability that will be entailed in the Middle East region owing to its reckless and highhanded act.
North Korea said the Jerusalem issue should be solved "fairly by means of regaining the national rights of the Palestinian people".
"We, out of our external ideas of independence, peace and friendship, condemn strongly the US action this time and express our firm support and solidarity with the Palestinians and other Arabian people in their just cause to regain their legitimate rights," the KCNA said.
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Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Monday that her government will hold a general election by the end of this year, as scheduled. “The election will take place on time and the people will exercise their voting rights,” Hasina said.
The prime minister was speaking at a press conference on her return home from an official visit to Italy and the Vatican. Hasina addressed threats from the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) that it will boycott the election unless its chairperson, Begum Khaleda Zia, is released from prison. Zia — who was herself prime minister of Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996 and from 2001 to 2006 — was sentenced to five years in jail for embezzlement on Feb. 8.
Hasina was keen to stress that the government had nothing to do with Zia’s sentence.
“The court has awarded imprisonment to Zia,” she said. “Our government did not dictate the verdict. The case was not even filed by the ruling party. It was filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission during the previous caretaker government.”
Hasina also said that the BNP was free to boycott the upcoming election, as it did the last one.


Heads of education and health unions said at a press conference on Thursday that the turnout to a one-day strike against the government's austerity measures in the public-sector services was high with at least 70 thousand employees joining the strike.
"Nurses and medical technicians are striking too," said their union leader Anica Prasnjak, adding that the majority of nurses were on strike except those who needed to be on duty to attend to vital services.
Union heads said that the government should respect today's strike which was a sign of the strength of unions in the public sector but more so because of the support shown by industrial unions.
Unions organised the strike in response to the government cancelling the Basic Collective Agreement (TKU) for public servants which will abolish allowances and in fact reduce salaries.
The majority of schools in the country are not working.
Minister of Science, Education and Sports Zeljko Jovanovic said that he respected the right of unions to strike but that today's strike was unnecessary as negotiations over the TKU were still underway.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Spain pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will kickstart its cultural programme on Friday with a performance by the flamenco singer Miguel Poveda, who will perform on the Jubilee Stage.
Poveda, with more than 14 albums and many awards, will sing a song with Yemeni artist Arwa.
The Spanish star has been awarded the 'National Music Prize' (2007); the 'Music Culture Prize in Catalonia' (2011); the 'Medal of Andalucia' and the 'Chair of Flamencology prize'.
The Spain pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai presents a cultural programme with 32 Spanish companies, more than 200 artists and close to 100 performances.
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The performances will take place both in the Spain pavilion and on the main stages of the Expo site (Jubilee Stage, Terra Auditorium, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre, Earth Stage) as well as two performances in the framework of the Sharjah Book Fair, in which Spain is the Guest Country of Honour.
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A draft law on external labor migration has been developed in Uzbekistan. The document was posted on the portal on evaluation system of legislative acts in Uzbekistan.
The law will apply to citizens of Uzbekistan working abroad, as well as individuals and legal entities of all forms of ownership participating in the processes of external labor migration.
Under the document, the Agency for External Labor Migration under the Ministry of Labor, structural units of the Agency, as well as recruiting organizations will be engaged in the employment of citizens of Uzbekistan abroad.
These structures will carry out an organized recruitment of citizens who have expressed a desire to work abroad, at the request of foreign economic entities.
The basis for sending citizens to work abroad will be employment contracts concluded by the sending organization with a foreign employer and a citizen of Uzbekistan intending to leave for work.
The document also features the basic duties of the migrant.
The Agency will also have a foundation to provide legal, social and material support to migrant workers. Its main tasks will be to assist in the employment of citizens of Uzbekistan abroad and on their return.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 6th
Shenyang International Open Regatta kicked off on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province.
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The 6th Shenyang International Open Regatta kicks off on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province.
Many reputed universities across China, including Tsinghua University, Peking University, Shanghai Tongji University, Xi'an Jiaotong University deployed their strongest lineups to participate in the rowing event.
It is learned that the regatta sets up six groups, including the elite group, the master group, the university group, the youth group, the long-distance round-the-island open group and the long-distance round-the-island university group.
This event will shine a spotlight on Shenyang's "international style", show unique natural landscapes and humanistic features of Hunhe River to the world, and strongly promote Shenyang's city brand image as the "rowing capital".
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Decades of structural racism and disinvestment have resulted in places of concentrated poverty and significant health inequity. When crisis hits, as we have seen with COVID-19 and its economic fallout, the people who live in these communities, especially Black and Latinx people, suffer disproportionately and recovery is lengthy and uneven.
This CHA/Vizient webinar will introduce a new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Center for Community Investment, designed to help health care organizations create investment strategies that can help improve social, economic, and environmental conditions in disadvantaged communities – which in turn improves community health – while producing some economic return for investors.
Right now, the health care sector is rightly preoccupied with responding to COVID-19. Yet, the time will come when our communities will need to recover from the pandemic and its economic and health consequences. Community investment will be critical to building back better and the steps outlined in the toolkit can help health care organizations be part of the effort to mobilize and deploy needed capital.


Samaa News: Foolproof security cover in place for Abbottabad rally
ABBOTTABAD: Foolproof security arrangements have been put in place for the public rally of the Pakistan Awami Tehreek later today, Samaa reports.
Talking to Samaa’s anchorperson Gharidah Farooqi, SP Kamran Mumtaz said that special security arrangements have been made on the occasion.
He said around 1000 security personnel have been deployed while the whole venue of the rally was scanned using sniffer dogs.
SP Mumtaz said that sharp-shooters have also been deployed at several points overlooking the venue while bomb disposal squad was also on the stand-by.
The organizers have claimed that the huge public turnout will make a history. Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri will address the public rally. – Saama


Ghanaian actor cum Parliamentary candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, John Dumelo has expressed disappointment at the decision by the government to lift the partial lockdown in some areas in Accra, Kasoa and Kumasi.
Speaking in a recent interview on Rainbow Radio 87.5fm, John Dumelo opined that the cases of coronavirus will increase due to the decision taken.
According to John Dumelo, the lockdown initiative by the Government was to prevent the spread of the virus from reaching more people.
John Dumelo explained that the virus moves when people move and by lifting the ban on movement, it’s giving more room for more people to be infected.
John Dumelo who has been supporting members in his constituency further bemoaned that the health facilities and personal protective equipment (PPEs) are insufficient to fight the virus.
“If we don’t take care, the number of infections will increase, and when the cases increase, are we adequately prepared to manage the increase? I don’t think the lifting of the lockdown was a step in the right direction,” he stated.


Hospitals charging high fees for Covid treatment face action: State health ministerUpdated: May 22, 2020 22:05 IST
State health minister Rajesh Tope has warned the private and trust-run hospitals with the action if they refuse to reserve 80% Covid-19 patients at the rates fixed by the state government. Tope said that the notification issued on Thursday was by using five laws that empower the government making the treatment of the patients mandatory at the private hospitals. He said that the decision was taken after they received the complaints about the overcharging and profiteering by these hospitals. He said that nodal officers have been appointed at district and state levels to look into the complaints against the private hospitals not treating the Covid-19 patients. Tope said that the government will issue a notification on Saturday covering the entire state population under its medi-claim policy called Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.


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[CNC3]- Cuba confirmed its first cases of the new coronavirus on Wednesday, while its textile industry has been drafted to fabricate masks and the government also urges citizens to make their own, amid a cash crunch and dwindling supplies worldwide.
Cuba’s state news broadcaster said four Italian tourists who were staying at a hostel in the southern town of Trinidad after arriving at Havana airport on Monday had presented respiratory symptoms and were taken to a hospital on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the hospital confirmed that three of the tourists had tested positive for the coronavirus, the broadcaster said. Authorities were tracking down those who had come into contact with the three and was checking up on them.
Outside of Asia, Italy has had the highest number of coronavirus cases.
Over the past 10 days, Cuba has ramped up its campaign on how to ward off the infection, through talks at workplace and community meetings, and through state media.


Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thcakeray on Saturday said that the lockdown in the state has been extended till a minimum of April 30.
Uddhav said that nearly 33,000 tests have been conducted in the state of which 19,000 are in Mumbai of approximately 1000 are positive of coronavirus.
On Saturday, the Central Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to extend the 21-day lockdown imposed due the novel coronavirus pandemic by two more weeks.
The PM conducted a meeting with all the Chief Ministers video conference where most of the states requested PM Modi to extend the lockdown due for two more weeks.
Meanwhile, 92 more COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Maharashtra on Saturday, taking the total number of positive coronavirus cases in the state to 1,666, said the Maharashtra Health Department.
In India, total number of COVID-19 cases in the country is 7,447 now, 642 people have recovered. In the last 24 hours, there have been 1,035 new cases and 40 deaths. Total 239 deaths have been reported so far, said Govt of India on Saturday afternoon.


It has been discovered that some students sponsored by the the government at the Solomon Islands National University whose names were not on the enrollment list– yet they have their names on the allowance payment list.
Permanent Secretary of Finance and Treasury McKinnie Dentana told a COVID-19 Talk Back Show yesterday that some students are amongst those who try to siphon money from the government which has strained its limited resources. He also pointed to COVID-19 contractors and suppliers as amongst such dishonest people by providing exaggerated bills to the government to pay. He added that there were also some people who were not qualified for allowances had yet had claimed for allowances.
Speaking about the students, Dentana said: “We found out that there are some students whose names were not on the enrolment list but when it comes to payment of allowances their names were also there. These are the things that we want to check it properly.”
“It is true that allowances are delayed but the important thing is we want to check if you are a student there (SINU) on not. Or, you only have the name there to claim the allowances.
“We are not trying to avoid the costs, it’s a government obligation but must ensure that people don’t take extra from the government,” said the permanent secretary.
Meanwhile some students have contacted SBMOnline claiming that they have not received their allowances since the beginning of the year. They appeal to the government to settle their allowances as some of the funds to help them in their studies.


The formation of a new alliance led by United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa will go ahead, UNP Parliamentarian Ajith P. Perera said.
He said that discussions on forming the new alliance was still ongoing.
However, he said that the new alliance will be formed and will include several UNP members.
Ajith P. Perera said that it has already been decided that Premadasa will be the Prime Ministerial candidate of the new alliance. (Colombo Gazette)


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Johannesburg - Surveillance cameras could soon come to the cells and corridors of South Africa’s correctional facilities, in an effort by the Department of Correctional Services to curb crime in prisons.
Parliament's portfolio committee on justice and correctional services heard the proposal on Tuesday, and is now awaiting an implementation plan from the department.
“We have a situation where criminal activities take place which cannot be detected and prevented; violence against officials but also violence by inmates against other inmates,” Mathole Motshekga, chairman of the committee, said on Wednesday.
“We believe that these cameras will deter inmates... If that happens, we’ll know who’s responsible.”
Motshekga said the committee and the department had agreed on the proposal and that the department was formulating a plan for the rollout.
He said the cameras should be implemented in the coming financial year, but could not give specifics on where the cameras would be located and how many would be installed.
The national commissioner in the Department of Correctional Services, Zach Modise, told the committee that the cameras could help prevent “horrendous crimes” that occur in the facilities.
Motshekga said the committee had called for such cameras because they found the security of the correctional facilities inadequate.
Carolyn Raphaely, a senior journalist at the Wits Justice Project, said the added surveillance of the cameras raised privacy concerns. “I don’t know what (the department) has done to address these issues,” she said. “But the privacy issues are serious and need to be considered carefully.”
In response, Motshekga said the security of prison officials and inmates should take precedence. “By virtue of being incarcerated, the privacy of the inmates is already limited,” he said. “We cannot put individual privacy above the security of the officials and inmates.”
But Raphaely said the cameras could also positively impact the rise of gangsterism and violence in prisons.
Modise told the committee the discussions around the proposal were complete and that the department had consulted with the SA Human Rights Commission and the Inspecting Judge for Correctional Services on the issue.
Modise also told the committee he would discuss it further with the National Commission of Corrections.
According to a statement, the number of offenders in custody is estimated at 44 000, a substantial decrease from the about 70 000 in custody in previous years.
The department was hoping to reduce the number of inmates to about 30 000.
Motshekga said the committee discussed the department prioritising its budget to focus on inmate rehabilitation. It has had to shift budgets around due to budget cuts to state departments, it said.


ISLAMABAD, Jul 05 (APP):Federal Minister for Health Abdul Qadir Patel on Tuesday inaugurated the dispensary at Kohsar Complex with having a facility to provide basic healthcare services to 3,000 people.
Addressing the occasion, the minister expressed satisfaction over the arrangements there and issued special directions to the medical and paramedical staff to ensure further improvements.
He was informed that appropriate facilities would be provided to the patients.
He asked to ensure the provision of the best medical care facilities to patients. He said that efforts were being made to increase medical services for patients at hospitals in the federal capital.
The minister said improving the health sector is among the top priorities of the government, adding that innovative steps were being taken to further improve the health facilities and the public-private partnership is essential in this regard.
He said that the incumbent government was paying a special focus on the health sector by starting several mega projects. He said that effective measures were being adopted to achieve targets of universal health coverage (UHC).


“It is a disturbing practice we are seeing. The gangs are even recruiting females to take on some of these roles,” a senior detective said.
He also added that measure are now being put in place to counter the troubling development.
Cops believe that recent pressure on the gangs to disrupt their network of gun- and drug-running, extortion and murder has resulted in them increasing the number of spotters across the island.
The claims by the police come on the heels of statements by National Security Minister Robert Montague in the past week that authorities have noticed that criminal networks across the island are acting in concert to take on the state.
A police source said: “We have received information that when crimes are committed the proceeds is divided and a percentage is sent to the lookout personnel.”
Cops in the Kingston Western Police Division say they too are seeing similar practice.
“We have received information that the practice is normally carried out close to the market area and involves criminals who are targeting the vendors,” a police officer said.


The World Health Organisation and Yobe Government have commenced a house-to-house initiative to build awareness to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the northeast.
The WHO Emergency Manager, Health Emergencies Programme, Mr. Muhammad Shafiq, who disclosed this on Monday said that the UN agency and the Yobe government have conducted COVID-19 House-to-House risk communication awareness to over 90,000 residents of the state.
Shafiq, represented by Dr. Ibrahim Salisu, a Public Health Officer said the exercise aimed to sensitise the larger populace of the society who might not have access to information through the mainstream and social media.
“We have also deployed teams of community health champions who are working to improve community sensitisation in the second wave of the pandemic.
“In the last one month, we have reached out to more than 90,000 people with COVID-19 prevention messages,” he said.
He said that the WHO was also providing the necessary technical support for the state government to strengthen its health system to mitigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He added that WHO has been improving the state’s surveillance system and had donated 400,000 Information Education Materials.
Shafiq also said that the WHO has built the capacity of health workers on Gender-Based Violence, trained doctors on COVID-19 clinical management, supplied assorted drugs, and provided psycho-social support for the survivors.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Yobe has recorded 390 COVID-10 case and nine deaths across its 17 local government councils as of Sunday, April 25, 2021


Sex workers have been arrested following a raid on two brothels operating in Seeduwa, the Police media unit said today.
The Police said that the two brothels had been operating as spa treatment facilities.
The two brothels had been operating in Liyanagemulla, Seeduwa.
The Police said that two women who were managing the two brothels were arrested during the raid.
According to the Police media unit, two alleged sex workers were also arrested during the raid.
All four women arrested are aged 38, 44, 45 and 55 and are residents of Kelaniya, Meegoda and Wattala.
The Seeduwa Police are conducting further investigations. (Colombo Gazette)


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New Delhi - Travellers from any country arriving in India, who test Covid positive, will not mandatorily be managed at an isolation facility from today, but have to quarantine themselves at home according to protocols, authorities said.
In its revised 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' released on Thursday, the government said foreign arrivals, who test positive, will still have to undergo home quarantine for seven days even after they test negative, and undertake RT-PCR test on the eighth day of arrival in India.
The revised guidelines came into effect from today.
Earlier the norm was that travellers coming from any country, including those considered 'at-risk', would be managed at an isolation facility and treated according to the standard protocols, the government said.
In the revised guidelines, this clause that mandated staying at 'isolation facility' upon arrival, has been removed.
The government said still passengers found to be symptomatic during screening will be immediately isolated and taken to a medical facility.
If tested positive, their contacts shall be identified and managed according to norms, it said.
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Barcelona first broke the magical limit on Facebook
Barcelona became the first sports team in the world that on Facebook has more than 50 million people in the groupAs today reported from FC Barcelona, their fan pages on the social network Facebook exceeded the limit 50 million fans.
Barcelona has also become the first football team in the world that has more than 50 million people in the group.
Most Barcelona fans on Facebook has from Indonesia, 4.73 million, and continues to follow: Mexico (3.5 million), Brazil (2.5), the U.S. (2.1) and Turkey (1.75).
On the other hand, Real Madrid has 46.7 million Facebook fans, while Cristiano Ronaldo has almost 69 million, and Lionel Messi 52 million.


Mumbai: Three more persons tested positive for coronavirus infection in Maharashtra, taking the number of such cases in the state to 52, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Friday.
Addressing a press conference here, Tope said these new cases were detected in Mumbai, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
Till Thursday night, 49 cases of COVID-19 had been found in the state, including a 64-year person, who died in Mumbai earlier this week.
Tope said that five persons, who had earlier tested positive but were found negative after treatment, are being discharged on Friday.
"This means that the patients are doing well and recovering," he said.
The minister told reporters that the state government will bear the cost of Covid-19 patients under the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Aroygya Yojana.
Tope also appealed to the people of the state to give 100 per cent response to the 'Janata Curfew' on Sunday by staying indoors as urged by Prime minister Narendra Modi.
Six sample testing centres are currently operating in the state and their number will be increased to 12 in the coming days, he said.
"To defeat the virus, people should avoid visiting crowded places," he said....


Katsina State Government has commenced discussions with India, Egypt and South Africa for the recruitment of medical personnel, Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema has said.
Speaking while receiving Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman who paid him sallah homage at Government House, Shema said that the recruitment was part of the effort to boost healthcare delivery in the state.
He also said that the government was considering proposals submitted by officials of the three countries and noted that the medical personnel would be posted to the new orthopaedic hospital under construction.
The governor who spoke through his deputy, Barrister Abdullahi Faskari, further said that the state government, in collaboration with the federal government, has entered into agreement with Germany for the provision of solar power in the state.
Shema, who enumerated achievements of his administration, assured that the government would continue to execute projects to enhance peoples’ living standards.
Earlier, the Emir had called on security agents to consolidate on the peaceful nature of the state by ensuring sustained vigilance and work for protection of lives and property.


(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) The Centre has turned down West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's proposal to depute her Minister of State for Finance (Independent Charge), Chandrima Bhattacharya, and Chief Secretary, H.K. Dwivedi, as representatives from the state for the Niti Aayog meeting scheduled in the national capital on Saturday.
Sources in the state secretariat said that after the Chief Minister decided to abstain from the meeting, a communication was sent to the Union government proposing the names of Bhattacharya and Dwivedi as the representatives of the state for the meeting.
However, a return communique has come from the Union government, stating that only chief ministers can attend the Niti Aayog meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Besides Banerjee, two AAP Chief Ministers -- Delhi's Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab's Bhagwant Mann -- have also announced their decision to abstain from the meeting.
Initially, Banerjee had decided to attend the meeting. But on May 24, a day after her meeting with Kejriwal and Mann in Kolkata, she announced her decision to skip the meeting.
The Trinamool leadership has also announced its decision to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament House in New Delhi on May 28.
Political observers feel that the decision to boycott the Niti Aayog meeting and the inauguration of the new Parliament House has been prompted by Banerjee's eagerness to strengthen her anti-BJP and anti-Centre stand.
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Crime Stoppers making strides
Forty-three people have been arrested because of tips which Crime Stoppers Barbados has given the Royal Barbados Police Force.
The agency made the disclosure yesterday, while saying it hoped it could help to achieve a higher number of cases being solved and a general reduction in crime.
Crime Stoppers said the police had been able to clear up 82 cases as a result of 745 tips which it had given the force.
Crime Stoppers is an international, non-profit community programme that is operational in 30 countries. Under its mandate, Crime Stoppers provides a mechanism for the public to give information on crime or criminal activity in a confidential and anonymous manner.


October 2013 CapitalFM; British envoy to Kenya Christian Turner on Tuesday lauded the collaborative efforts between the private and public health organizations saying they have greatly boosted the improvement of the health sector in Kenya.
Turner explained that preventable diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera, pneumonia, measles and tuberculosis that cause needless deaths in children have been curbed through health education.
“Infant mortality has reduced by 32 percent through the working together of all players in the health sector and this is a fantastic trend that should be maintained in the long haul.
“Investments by both government and private health providers have ensured that awareness has risen in the country,” he said.The envoy further promised, “my government will continue to support the Kenyan health sector and ensure that the providers are equipped with the skills to be able to provide the much needed care.”
AMREF Director General Teguest Guerma added that the Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Education (PHASE) programme has been integrated as a policy by the government as a means of creating awareness on the importance of hygiene within communities.
“The PHASE programme began as a community project and when we presented it to the government having tested it in rural Kenyan communities it was taken up.”Through the wall of the schools the children learn about the importance of hygiene and they take home these lessons taking them home to the parents and peers.
“This has seen the reduction of needless deaths in the country,” she explained.
Speaking at a 25 year anniversary to mark the partnership between AMREF and GlaxoSmithKline Guerma says they have managed to train medical practitioners in the field.Guerma added that the project which was piloted within schools in informal settlements such as Kibera has further ensured that sanitation within the slums is now a community responsibility.
GSK’s partnership with AMREF has transformed health for 1.75 million people, and had a wider global impact on over three million people thorough the funding of health education programmes.
GSK has funded various health and education programs in AMREF such as malaria prevention and the Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Education (PHASE) which has since been adopted as a hygiene model by the Government of Kenya.
The phase programme has enabled over 1.5 million children in 16 countries across Africa to take park in the health and hygiene educative awareness.The programme has seen the training of midwives and clinical officers across Africa which officials say has helped improve save lives of children and women who are the most vulnerable


Presidentsays people questioning the continuation of the legacy of late President Levy Mawanawasa are being malicious.
Mr . Kunda said he together with the late President and the current Presidentwere attacked and insulted when they were putting the current policies in place by the same people who are now championing the legacy.
Mr . Kunda said the MMD government was still following the development plan that was devised under the late National Development Plan.in 2006 such as the Fifth
He explained that the donors were still funding the programmes under the FNDP adding that support from the donors was growing stronger and stronger and that this showed the confidence the donors had in the programmes that government was implementing.
The Vice President was speaking in an interview in Livingstone today when he featured on Zambezi FM radio station.
”We have a development plan which we devised under the Late President Levy Mwanawasa in 2006. We developed these documents together and at that time President Rupiah Banda was Vice-President and most of us were ministers. Donors still have the confidence because it is the same government but we must appreciate that Mr. Banda is an individual and he has his own qualities but we are implementing a national programme,” he said.
Mr. Kunda said the economy was growing stronger and that the issue of the legacy should not arise adding that the National Anti-Corruption Policy that was recently launched by President Rupiah Banda started before the death of the late President.
Mr. Kunda said the MMD government was on course in terms of development and service delivery adding that the government was working on a five year manifesto and the FNDP.
He said so far, government had included all its nine provinces in the development agenda.


“Keep calm and save the date”
That’s the message being delivered by the Global Citizen India team all across their social media portals. As reported by the Sherp previously, rumours of the event getting cancelled were being circulated across the internet, but now – we have an official confirmation stating that the event will take place in Mumbai on November 19th.
Coldplay will play for a full 90 minutes at the event! YES 90 MINUTES! There are going to be a number of stars attending the festival like Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Ranveer Singh and more but we all know Coldplay and Jay Z are going to steal the show!
We can’t wait for this.


Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh has tested positive for Covid-19, government spokesperson Faisal Shboul said.
He added that the Prime Minister tested positive on Monday while on an official visit in Egypt, assuring that Khasawneh is asymptomatic, Xinhua news agency reported citing state media.
Khasawneh’s scheduled official engagements have been changed, including a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, said Shboul.
The Prime Minister will self-quarantine upon his return to Jordan according to the established health protocol, added Shboul.
On Monday, Jordan reported 11,254 new Covid-19 cases and 31 fatalities, raising the overall infection tally to 1,582,161, and the death toll to 13,713, according to the Health Ministry.


GATINEAU — Quebec will give $2 million to the Red Cross, which will be added to the funds already collected by the organization to help victims of the tornado in the Outaouais region last month.
During a visit to Gatineau, to take stock of the help given to people affected by the tornado, Premier François Legault said on Friday afternoon that the additional money will allow the Red Cross to help people who are still staying in hotels, among others.
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“With this, we’ll have money for several months,” said Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin. “It means we’ll have the time re-place people who are in need of help and permanent homes.”
Of the 927 families affected by the tornado, around 80 have not been able to return to their homes, according to the Red Cross.
Legault also reiterated that his government will create a new program to help disaster victims.
On Friday morning, he said he had given the new Public Security Minister, Geneviève Guilbault, the mandate to create the new program, which will apply in cases of future disasters across the province to avoid the need to “reinvent the wheel” every time.


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Doha: The Amiri Naval Forces celebrated the arrival of a new class of Al Abrar ships, manufactured by the Turkish Anadolu Shipyard Company.
The ceremony was held under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, H E Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, and in attendance of Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Staff Lieutenant General (Pilot), H E Salem bin Hamad bin Aqeel Al Nabit.
During the ceremony, a video was displayed which embodies the stages of project completion and the stages of practical training.
At the end of the ceremony, Chief of Staff visited Al Abrar ships.
The ceremony was attended by a number of senior officers in the armed forces, a number of representatives of the Turkish Anadolu Shipyard Company, and representatives of Barzan Holding Company.
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THE Brong Ahafo Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Opoku Atuahene, has given the assurance that the party will work hard to increase the 52 per cent votes it won in the region during the 2008 presidential run-off to 55 per cent in 2012.
Mr Atuahene, who was speaking to the Daily Graphic in Sunyani, also promised to increase the party’s parliamentary seats from nine to 14.
He stated that in order to achieve those objectives, the Regional Executive Committee (REC) of the NDC was developing a strategic plan involving the regional, constituency and branch level structures.
Mr Atuahene maintained that the party had resolved to present a formidable and united team for the 2012 election.
He said the women and the youth wings, as well as the Tertiary Education Network (TEIN) of the party in the region, were being strengthened to help achieve the set objectives from now till 2012.
He said TEIN was also being encouraged to develop programmes and activities to attract more intellectuals to the NDC, while the REC had also put in place various committees to handle all the programmes of the party in the region.
Mr Atuahene, who until his election as the substantive regional chairman was the regional vice chairman, worked tirelessly for the party to win political power during the 2008 general election.
He said the regional branch of the NDC had formed a reconciliation committee to resolve all conflicts within the party to ensure unity within the party.
Mr Atuahene said as part of the strategic plan to enhance the fortunes of the party in the region, the Regional Executive Committee had instituted incentive schemes to motivate the foot soldiers who toiled to bring the party to power.
“The mistakes of the previous government with regard to foot soldiers are a lesson for the NDC and therefore the party would not renege in that area,” he stressed.
Mr Atuahene stated that the foot soldiers of the party would be motivated enough to attract more people to join the NDC.
He stated further that the constituencies and branches of the party in the region in collaboration with the REC were developing their action plans to attract more people to the party.
Mr Atuahene said the REC was also co-ordinating and supervising the membership drive of the party in the region at all levels while a programme had been put in place to explain government policies and programmes to the people of the region in particular and Ghana as a whole.
He disclosed that the REC was also collaborating with the government appointees in the region to deliver on the party’s promise for a better Ghana.
To that end, Mr Atuahene said the promises of the party during the 2008 campaign would be fulfilled, adding that party members in the region had drawn up a programme to help the government to improve the living conditions of the ordinary people in the country.
Mr Atuahene said there was cordial relationship between the party and government appointees in the region, stressing that every quarter, a family meeting was held by all stakeholders.
He, therefore, called on party members to intensify their campaigns to explain government policies and programmes to the people to ensure a resounding victory for the party in the 2012 general election.


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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to strongly condemn the US decision on recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
'It is necessary to strongly condemn, through the OIC, the US decision on recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital as well as moving the US embassy to Jerusalem, he told an extraordinary summit of the OIC on Wednesday in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
The meeting was convened and chaired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this morning.
'The recent decision by the US made it clear that the US is only seeking to secure the maximum interests of Israel and has no respect for the legitimate rights of Palestinians, Rouhani added.
Rouhani further urged the Islamic countries to put differences aside and unite in order to help Palestine.
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Two women have been found dead in a park in northwest London, according to the Metropolitan Police.
The women were discovered in Fryent Country Park on Slough Lane in Wembley this afternoon.
Police were called shortly after 1pm on Sunday to reports that two women were unresponsive in the park.
Posts on social media suggest that entrances to the park were being blocked by police forensics teams.
Emergency services which attended the scene pronounced the women dead.
Homicide detectives have been informed about the deaths, although the cause has not yet been established.
The Metropolitan Police said its inquiries into the circumstances on the women’s deaths continue.
No arrests have been made and the next of kin have been informed.
A post-mortem examination will take place in due course, the police said.


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Washington: More than 21.70 lakh people worldwide have died due to the global epidemic Corona virus, and more than 10.07 crore people have been affected.
According to data released by the Center for Science and Engineering (CSSE) of America’s John Hopkins University, the number of corona infections in 192 countries of the world has increased to 10.7 crore while more than 21.70 lakh succumbed.
United States the most affected country by corona, has reached about 2.56 crore infected cases, while more than 4.29 lakh patients have died.
The number of corona infects in India has exceeded 1. 6 crore while the number of those who have beaten this epidemic has exceeded 1. 3 crore and the fatalities has reached 1,53,724.
In Brazil, the number of people infected with Corona virus has exceeded 89.33 lakhs and more than 2.19 lakh patients have died due to this epidemic. The number of corona-infected people in Russia has exceeded 37.33 lakhs while 69,971 people have died. In Britain, the number of infected people has crossed 37.25 lakh and one lakh two thousand 085 people have died.
In France, more than 31.65 lakh people have been affected by the virus and 74,600 patients have died. So far, more than 26.70 lakh people have been infected by the epidemic in Spain and 57,251 people have died. In Italy, about 25.01 lakh people have been infected so far and 86,889 people have died. So far, 24.50 lakh people have been affected by the covid-19 in Turkey and 25,476 have succumbed.
In Germany, the number of people affected by the virus has crossed 21.79 lakh and 54,498 people have died. In Colombia, more than 20.55 lakh people have been affected by this deadly virus and 52,523 people have lost their lives.


(MENAFN) C919, China's first domestically produced airliner, obtained its government-issued fit-to-fly certificate on Friday. It is anticipated to compete with Boeing and Airbus, but it has a long way to go before it can compete with the two large Western aircraft manufacturers.
The aircraft, which took the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) roughly 14 years to construct, is a 168-seater, single-aisle, medium-haul aircraft designed to compete with Boeing's 737 Max and Airbus' A320neo in the coming years.
Chinese official media and analysts emphasized the airworthiness certificate, claiming that China is now the only country capable of producing a big passenger aircraft, except from the United States, with Airbus being a European firm.
President Xi Jinping, who had met representatives from the C919 project team on Friday, named the development a breakthrough in “China’s high-end equipment manufacturing” and urged “for solid progress in building the country into a manufacturing powerhouse”.
“Safety and reliability should come first, and all potential safety hazards should be eliminated,” Xi was cited as stating by the official news agency Xinhua.
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The Supreme People’s Procuratorate has said that 15 people have died under suspicious circumstances while in police detention this year alone. From AFP:
Of the 15 reported cases, seven died of beatings, three were classified as suicides and two were described as accidents, procuratorate officials said on a videoconference call on Friday, according to the report.
The three remaining cases were still being investigated, it added.
Prosecutors were told that some of the deaths could have been prevented had they done their jobs properly, the report said.
China’s public security ministry has launched a three-month investigation into conditions in detention centres in response to mounting public anger over the recent deaths, including those of three teenagers.


The Trade Union Coordinating Centre charges that Members of Parliament who attacked the peaceful protesters at Galle Face have been sworn in as members of the new Cabinet.
Member of the Centre Ravi Kumudesh speaking at a protest yesterday said such efforts cannot be accepted.
He said a new Prime Minister has been appointed and they were eagerly awaiting his next move.
Kumudesh said they were hopeful that the Premier would arrest those responsible for the violence, and will take steps to support the people’s struggle and ensure justice.
He said today, they have heard of steps being taken to buy over certain MPs to garner support.
He stated that those who instigated the violence are now taking over the government.


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ABILENE, TX. — According to the Texas Secretary of state office, approximately 15.7 million people have registered to vote before the deadline. This number will increase, as counties all over the state tally up their results.
"There's a big increase in the political excitement, the political dialogue, the political division, that's taking place in this state and in this country,” says McMurry University political science professor, Paul Fabrizio.
There is a bigger picture for the upcoming midterms.
“The census is going to take place in 2020, and from that census will be a redrawing of the congressional districts and also the state legislative districts,” says Fabrizio.
The importance of who will be in the state legislature will have a long-term effect.
"Those new districts that are drawn after the 2020 census will work for the next 10 years...everybody is focused, yes on the presidential election, but at the state level it’s all about redistricting,” says Fabrizio.
The total amount of registered voters will be posted the weekend before early voting starts on October 22.


By OLIVER SAMBOKO
AFRICA needs to remain united if the continent is to achieve economic growth which is the key to reducing poverty, President Hakainde Hichilema has said.
President Hichilema when making his maiden speech at the African Union (AU), said that Africa was endowed with natural wealth and that it had the capacity to eradicate poverty.
He said that Africa had the capacity to produce food that would be sufficient to feed the whole continent and increase value addition.
The Head of State however, said that wars and other forms of confusion had the capacity to increase poverty on the continent.
“We need to fight poverty by remaining committed to continental peace, security and stability which are issues everyone needed to take part in,” he said.
President Hichilema said that there was need to change the African narrative which included corruption and even war, which had marred the continent for a long time.
He said that there was need to ensure that African leaders adhered to the rule of law for the continent to prosper.


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