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DOHA: The Ministry of Public health (MoPH) has recently concluded a series of interactive roadshow sessions introducing the National Health Strategy (NHS) 2018-2022 to the health sector. The series included seven sessions at different health sector organizations and covered more than 500 health sector staff.
The sessions introduced the Strategy's 12 priority areas and 19 National health Targets. It also explained the roles of the National health Strategy Leads, who were newly appointed by HE the Minister of Public health Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, to drive the strategy implementation.
Dr Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani, Public Health Department Director at the MoPH, the Deputy NHS lead for the Enhanced health Protection' priority area, and a keynote speaker at the roadshow said: 'As a key component of health sector engagement, the road shows have been invaluable.
'Not only have they ensured the core elements of the Strategy reach the people delivering healthcare, they are interactive sessions which have resulted in excellent questions, new ideas, and have deepened our understanding as to what the healthcare community feels are areas for immediate attention.
'We have emphasized in return that people in all fields have a real opportunity to stay connected and contribute. It has been a very good experience.
During the sessions, the audience were asked to vote on what they thought were the key enablers to the success of the strategy, the areas which require the most urgent attention from the healthcare system, as well as the MOPH communication channels they prefer, to stay up to date on the progress of the NHS 2018-2022. The responses will be used as a guide for next steps in the strategy implementation and communications.
The Road Shows were held at the MOPH, Um Salal health Centre, Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medicine, Al Wakra Hospital and Al Khor Hospital. They were well received by staff, who were eager to know more about their role in supporting the strategy and its implementation.
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May 2015 be a year when we, your people,
LOVE more than we judge and condemn;
a year when we are more GRATEFUL for what we have than complaining about what we don’t have;
a year when we are more PATIENT and less angry;
when we experience more CONFIDENCE and less fear;
and a year when we REJOICE more in our FORGIVENESS than wallow in our failures.
May 2015 be a year of GRACE.


Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana on Tuesday stated that action would be initiated in the next five days against those MLAs who violated the party whip during the No Confidence Motion against the N Kiran Kumar Reddy Government.
Talking to media persons at Gandhi Bhavan, Botsa Satyanarayana said that the action would be taken against the rebel MLAs after seeking explanation from them. However, he said that final decision in this regard would be taken by the Chief Minister after consulting Government Whip Kondru Murali and Legislative Affairs Minister D Sreedhar Babu. “It is not a good tradition and practice on the part of MLAs to vote against the party on whose ticket they got elected," he said while claiming that the government faced the No Confidence Motion boldly efficiently.
Thanking the Praja Rajyam Party and Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) for supporting the government during crucial period, he said that the No Trust Motion has exposed the strength of other parties. He said that the motion has provided an opportunity for the Chief Minister to explain what steps the government has initiated for the welfare of farmers, who are in distress due to drought.
Botsa also denied reports suggesting differences among Congress MLAs from Telangana and Seemandhra regions.


No, because the people that support Trump, etc. are in way, way too deep to ever have their minds changed. There is literally nothing that doesn’t directly affect them that will make them turn against Trump. It’s not rational; it’s worshipful.
And pretty much true of the people who loved Obama, too.
Politicians have their supporters, have always had their supporters, and always will have their supporters.
And those who are not supporters will always call out the other side as being not rational and impossible to reason with, because it’s always easier to insult somebody than do the hard work of explaining to them why they should change their minds.


Trade unions are calling on the Government to increase the minimum wage as new figures show that one-in-ten people in Ireland are suffering food poverty.
A document published by Unite and Mandate shows that "in-work poverty" is on the rise.
Donegal, which has the lowest income levels in the country, is worst affected with one-in-nine people reporting food poverty.
Union leaders are seeking immediate aid to organisations providing food assistance to help them to cope with the pre-Christmas demand on their services.
They are also asking the government for an 'Emergency Relief Budget' in the New Year.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is resuming its work in Ukraine, set to focus on recovery issues.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported the news on telegram , according to Ukrinform.
He noted that the resumption of JICA's work is good news for the 31st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Japan.
Shmyhal said that he discussed further support for the country in various areas with the Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine, Kuninori Matsuda. The priorities include energy, housing reconstruction, humanitarian demining, and support for small and medium-sized businesses. 'We raised the issue of the situation at the Zaporizhia NPP. I called on Japanese partners to contribute to sanctions restrictions against the Russian nuclear industry,' Shmyhal added. Read also: ambassador: japan may play key role in reconstruction of ukraine
The head of the government thanked Japan for its leadership during the G7 presidency.
As reported, the Japanese government allocated $95 million for the reconstruction of Ukraine through the United Nations Development Program. Japan plans to take part in projects to restore the Ukrainian energy sector based on the latest technologies, in particular to cooperate in the construction of small modular reactors and jointly implement hydrogen projects.
JICA is a world-renowned Japanese government organization that provides technical assistance, grants, and soft loans to foreign governments.
In 2017, JICA opened a regional office in Ukraine.
Photo: Denys Shmyhal, Telegram
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The National Confederation of Industries, or the CNI, has published a report stating that the government has discontinued some of their national projects for this year. Felipe Montoro Jens, the consultant that the government hired, verified the report, stating that there have been a series of problems that the government had to resolve for them to address the issues. He relayed that there are several construction companies contracted by the government that has abandoned the project. He pointed out that one of the reasons behind would be the lack of funds and the problems concerning land ownership and expropriation. However, Felipe Montoro Jens ensured the public that this is only a temporary disruption of work, and the projects initiated by the government will continue after the problems have been resolved. Visit on his twitter account for more updates.
Felipe Montoro Jens pointed out that some of the companies which were contracted by the government to construct schools and hospitals were unable to continue after they were affected by the financial crisis. He admitted that the government should have hired a company that has a good track record when it comes to building and constructing, but the government never had the time to bid for more contractors. The National Confederation of Industries stated that the government should monitor this problem closely because it might affect the country as a whole. They stated that the economic problems faced by Brazil could worsen, and people could start revolting against the government if they found out that their basic needs are not being met.
The National Confederation of Industries has suggested several steps that the Brazilian government could follow to prevent a similar scenario from happening in the future. They stated that the government needs to do careful planning, buy better equipment pieces, and created better contractor programs. They stated that if the steps were followed carefully, the government of Brazil could see their projects finishing in advance. Website: http://www.felipemontorojens.com.br/


(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
AMMAN — A draft amendment to Article 26 of the Constitution regarding the unification of the state general budget and the budgets of independent government units does not affect the independence of the Central Bank of Jordan, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Bisher Al Khasawneh said on Thursday.
Speaking during a Senate session on the constitutional amendments, Khasawneh stressed the need to unify the state general budget and the budgets of independent government units, noting that the process has started but has not been completed yet, the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
On the National Security Council, the premier said that the council shall not impact the“clear” remits listed in the Constitution chapter related to the King's authorities, including declaration of war, reaching peace and ratifying treaties and agreements.
The National Security Council would be a“safety valve”, Khasawneh said, stressing that the council will convene in a state of necessity to make sure that no partisan considerations affect the national issues.
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Guwahati, Aug 18 (): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has requested the people who have returned to the state from southern states to go back to their respective homes. The Chief Minister said that the concerned states have promised to provide full security to the people from the North-East.
The Chief Minister of Assam has also requested all political parties to create a congenial atmosphere and install confidence among the people so that they gain confidence and soon return back to their places. The government of Assam has also made arrangements of trains for the people whenever required.
More than 2 lakh people have returned back to Assam from all over the country and have been requested by the state to return to their places of work and study.
On the other hand a large number of people from North-East have started fleeing Pune and Chennai for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday with thousands crowding the Railway Stations fearing an attack, said railway authorities.
Even after the States, including Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra assured the people of Assam of full protection, they expressed fear over stray incidents of physical attacks, particularly on the people of N-E with dire consequences.
In order to build confidence, six companies of Rapid Action Force in Bangalore have been put to service in addition to growing police patrolling in areas highly populated by North east people , said sources. A lot of panic was created due to rumours that was spread all over the country which the state government is investigating the source of rumours, said officials.
In the wake of the migration, the Bangalore police have arrested six people on Friday on charges of attack, threatening and sending unwanted SMS to people of the region.
The Assam Ministers who have visited the city expressed happiness with the steps that was being taken by the state government to safeguard the people of the north east.


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Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru has said the agency will soon begin oil exploration in Nasarawa state.
Baru said this when he paid a visit to the governor of the state, Umaru Tanko Almakura, on Thursday.
He said the visit was in fulfilment of the presidential mandate to resume oil exploration activities in some of the nation’s inland basins.
Baru added that the mandate was aimed at improving revenue streams and creating more business opportunities for Nigerians.
He informed Almakura that the NNPC team was in Nasarawa to sensitise the government and people of the state on the mission.
He said the corporation would do everything possible to carry out its operations peacefully in the state with much respect to the environment.


ZSPA President Kelvin Saia says even as the Secretary to the Treasury has called for submissions from members of the public, there is need for increased sensitization on the areas of priority so that submissions made by the public are meaningful to the process.
Speaking in a press statement issued to ZANIS today, Mr. Saia said the government should clearly explain their development agenda to the nation to enable Zambians to easily audit the government.
He said Zambians would only do that when they have clearly understood the contents of the budget.
Mr. Esiasa noted that only the few elite clearly understand the composition of the budget and therefore it is important that citizens in rural areas are also given an opportunity to understand the budgeting system as it also affects them.
Meanwhile, the association president has called on the government to explain the meaning of the pronouncement of Kafue as the Steel and Iron industrial Zone.
Mr. Esiasa said Government should state what path will be taken to ensure that the town is adequately prepared for the development.
He said it is important that proper mechanisms are put in place including a favourable environment for both business and operations in order to create more investment in the country.


KARACHI:Secretary of Sports and Youth Affairs Sindh Syed Imtiaz Ali Shah on Wednesday said that fresh policy for Sindh Sports is a need of the hour.
He said that the Sindh province is full of talent and also infrastructure but the lack of a comprehensive plan caused a number of problems.
He stated this while addressing to a seminar organized by the Sports Journalists Association of Sindh.
Secretary Syed Imtiaz Shah said that the department was planning to give awards and honors to players in the new policy.
He said that along with the Sports grounds there should hostels for the players.
Imtiaz said that the promotion of Sports in coordination with Education department would also be their policy to organize Sports activities.
He said that there would be a systematic way of registration of players and bodies’ elections in the policy.
He also talked about the quota for Sports players in government departments.
He said that Sports Welfare Fund would be included in the Sports Policy and all suggestions and recommendations would be considered.


Paying attention to the issue of education by the federal and local government has been something that most people have always indicated that it is not possible. There has been a perception that the two arms of government have not been doing enough to address the challenges that the education system in the country has been facing, which is the main reason why private organizations in the country have been volunteering to solve some of the prevalent challenges.
John Ritenour is one of the private business experts who already have a feeling that the education industry has been left behind for very many years. That is why everything that he is currently doing has everything to do with addressing the issue of infrastructure. It is clear that only philanthropy can help in ensuring that most of the schools around the country have a befitting infrastructure where the kids can learn with ease, which is something that is very important.
Having such approaches from people like John Ritenour and other individuals who want to engage in philanthropy is something that is currently changing the trends in the entire industry. This is an issue that has already changed how most of the companies have been working and how they have been looking to get consistent success in their financial operations in the market, which is something that most of the organizations have been missing.
Through philanthropy, John Ritenour has been very effective in changing the face of the education infrastructure in the country. It is a welcome bonus that has been very useful to the community members who have been struggling to have some essential education infrastructure in their communities. However, today, everything seems smooth, and the kids can easily enjoy the new infrastructure, which means that they will also concentrate on their education endeavors.


Punjab Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal has recently announced that the government is going to introduce soft loans for youth programme.
The minister revealed the news while talking to the media after holding an open court yesterday and said that the youth will be provided loans up to Rs 3 million. Talking about the repayment of the loan, he said that it will start after one year of the issuance.
He also promised that the government will generate around 1 million employment opportunities every year.
He further discussed the reason behind introducing the programme and said that the youth of the country is facing many hurdles due to a few unfavorable initiatives which were taken by the former government. However, the previous government had also introduced such programmes during its tenure but it focused more on the economy instead of providing a better life for common people.
The minister further added that the government will surely address the problems of common people by making every possible effort, and for which a system of reforms is being introduced.
Moreover, Mian Aslam revealed that a 100-day programme by the government has already been implemented and some major steps have been taken under the programme.
While talking about the new industrial policy of the country, he informed that it has also been finalized according to which industrialization will be promoted.
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U.S. Rep., John Conyers, Jr., who faces allegations that he sexually harassed former employees, said Tuesday that he was retiring from Congress. Conyers favors his son, John Conyers III, to take the seat, but his brother's grandson, a Michigan state senator, also will run . . .
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The U.S. economy is in a “post-fact era,” with the government “in charge” of every aspect of life, President Barack Obama said on Wednesday, saying the government needs to be held accountable for its actions.
The administration is using its powers to centralize more and more control over everything, he said in a speech to Congress.
Obama said that a “centralized federal government” is the “worst of all worlds” for the economy, and he proposed a plan to limit that power.
The central government’s role in the economy would be “a little bit different,” Obama said.
He said the government should not have the power to decide what happens to jobs, and instead should be tasked with helping businesses develop the technology to make the economy more efficient.
The central government, the president said, should have more of a role in overseeing the health care and education sectors.
“We need a system that allows the private sector to run the economy.
We need a new system that will allow people to compete with the companies that are already in business in a more efficient way,” he said.
The president also said that the government has been “overwhelmed” with requests for information and that “the vast majority” of requests come from outside of the government.
The government has requested more than 10 billion pages of information about the economy and more than 2 million pages from its own internal records, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.
But he said that he has been working with Congress on a package of reforms to prevent that from happening.
Obama said he wants to “restore the rule of law and to hold those who break the law accountable for their crimes.”
The president is urging lawmakers to pass his plan.
It would also limit how much information the government can request from the private and public sectors.
The White House said that information requested by the government will be restricted to information that could be used for the purpose of investigating crimes, the creation of new laws or enforcement actions.


Thursday, January 26, 2012
A new NY1/YNN-Marist poll finds that for the first time in a decade, a majority of New Yorkers are optimistic about the direction in which their state is moving.
Fifty-two percent of New York voters who responded to the poll said the state is moving in the right direction, compared to 40 percent who say the Empire State remains on the wrong track. Marist noted the last time a majority of New Yorkers thought the state was moving in the right direction was in Oct. 2002, when 51 percent of voters said New York was on the right track.
The poll also noted that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a 58 percent approval rating, while 76 percent of respondents said they have a favorable impression of the governor. Seventy-six percent of registered New York voters also described Cuomo as a good leader for the state.
Cuomo had a 55 percent job approval rating in a NY1/YNN-Marist Poll in November--less than five months after he signed the state's marriage equality bill into law. Seventy-five percent of New York voters who responded to that poll described the governor as a good leader for the Empire State.


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It is also possible for us to ensure that we have used appliances that are in a better functioning condition through the ability to ensure that we have utilized the improved technology. We need to see to it that we have been able to go about the activities that we have in the best manner, for us to ensure that we have achieved houses that are in the best condition. This is the place where we are able to control the level of privacy that we will be able to enjoy, something that will make it possible for us to conduct the confidential activities that we have in the best manner.
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Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Treasurer S.B. Dissanayaka states that the party’s interim committee has not yet decided as to how to use the vote on the budget approval.
However the Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s (SLFP) General Secretary Duminda Dissanayaka stated at the media brief held after the meeting at the presidential secretariat office to discuss regarding the budget that the Freedom Alliance has decided to vote in favor of the budget.
Though Minister Duminda Dissanayaka issued such a statement, S.B.Dissanayaka stated that the president stated as that the parliamentarians who represent the opposition can take any decision according to their will regarding the budget. A discussion was held between the president and the parliamentarians representing the opposition. S.B.Dissanayaka states that the above was stated there as well.


Wisconsin’s coronavirus hospitalizations are under 700 for the first time since last summer.
The state’s Hospital Association released its latest update yesterday. There are now just 689 people in the hospital with the virus, including 138 in the ICU. It’s the first time since last August that there are fewer than 700 people in the hospital and fewer than 150 people in the ICU in the state. Wisconsin has seen its coronavirus hospitalization numbers plummet since their peak in early January.


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Minnesota representative Brita Sailer voted against northern Minnesota resorts, small business, farmers, loggers and workers when she voted for the gas tax increase last year.
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Turkish Prime Minister said that 2,839 soldiers and officers implicated in an overnight coup attempt have been arrested. At least 265 people have been killed, including 104 pro-coup participants, while 1,440 people were injured in military action in Istanbul and Ankara.
According to Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, those arrested included ordinary soldiers and high-ranking officers. He added that about 20 of those who planned the overnight coup were killed and 30 more were wounded.
Acting chief of staff of the armed forces Umit Dundar said during a press conference that more than 190 people have been killed since the attempted coup was launched. READ MORE OF THIS REPORT.


Addresses public meeting at Saho in Chamba Vidhan Sabha area
The notification regarding opening of Sub Tehsil at Saho would be made soon and parking would be constructed at Saho to facilitate the people. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur stated this while addressing a public meeting at Saho in Chamba Vidhan Sabha area of Chamba district today.
Jai Ram Thakur said that the Chamba district has been declared as an aspirational district by the Union Government so as to ensure that the district gets additional funds for its developmental needs. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has special attachment towards the State and its people and has visited the State seven times during the last about four and a half years. He said that the Prime Minister in his ‘Man Ki Baat’ programme telecast yesterday made special reference to the Minjar fair of Chamba.
Chief Minister said that people of the country has out rightly rejected the Congress party. He said that the BJP won in all the four states where elections were held recently. He said that now it was the turn of Himachal Pradesh to reject the Congress party. He also accused the Congress party for the economic crisis in the State. He said that unmindful expenditure and unplanned development by the previous Government was the root cause of financial crunch in the State.
Jai Ram Thakur said that the present tenure of the State Government remained dedicated towards the welfare and upliftment of the poor and the downtrodden. He said that social security pension, Sahara Yojna, Grihini Suvidha Yojna, HIMCARE etc were proving boon to lakhs of people of the State. He said that over Rs. 1300 crore were being spent every year on providing social security pension to the needy, as compared to Rs. 400 crore being spent during the Congress tenure. He said that over 20,000 families with chronically ill patients were being provided Rs. 3000 per month under the Sahara Yojna. He said that the motto of the present Government was ‘Jahan Gareeb, Wahan Sarkar’.
Chief Minister said that the State Government was providing 50 percent concession on fare in Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses to the women commuters and free power upto 125 units per month being provided to the electricity consumers. He said that the State Government was also providing free water in rural areas of the State. He said that it was surprising this decision was not going well with the Congress leaders. These leaders should voluntarily give up the free power being provided to the consumers and even if they wish they can even pay the bills of other consumers, he added.
Chief Minister also performed puja at the famous Shiv temple Saho and said that the roof of the temple would be repaired soon.
MLA Chamba Pawan Nayyar while welcoming the Chief Minister thanked the Chief Minister for acceding to all the demands of the area during his earlier visit to the district. He said that the Gujjar community of the area were rock solid behind the present State Government and the Chief Minister. He said that the previous State Government bluffed the people of the State by falsely publicizing the Minjar was an international fair, whereas the truth was that it was the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, who made notification regarding according international level fair status to Minjar fair of Chamba.
BJP Mandal President Vinod Kumar welcomed the Chief Minister and other dignitaries present on the occasion
Deputy Speaker Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Dr. Hans Raj, MLA Bharmour Jia Lal, Vice Chairman SC/ST Corporation Jai Singh, District BJP President Jasbir Nagpal, member Zila Parishad Seema Naryal were present on the occasion among others.


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Telangana Panchayat Raj Minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao today slammed the BJP state in-charge Tarun Chugh, who has come to the state to participate in the BJP's campaign for the upcoming MLC elections, claiming that the latter was carrying out a misinformation campaign against the state government.
"The BJP leaders, led by national-level leaders like Tarun Chugh, are trying to come to power by spreading lies against the TRS government and Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao. But they should realise that such base acts will not help them come to power as the people will see right through their tactics. The people themselves are aware that the BJP is carrying out a misinformation campaign against the TRS government as they know that the government is deeply committed to their welfare. Even the Centre has appreciated our welfare programs. So, the BJP's attempts to malign the government will not work," he said.
"The people also know that the BJP-led union government ignored the recommendations of the Niti Aayog, of extending aid worth Rs. 24,000 crore to the state, and failed to give any funds for the state's flood victims despite repeated appeals by the CM and other leaders. If the BJP leaders in the state are truly committed to the people, they should prove it by securing funds for Telangana's development," he added.
As both the TRS and the BJP gear up for the upcoming Nagarjuna Sagar Assembly constituency by-election and the graduates' constituencies MLC elections in the state, the exchange of allegations between the two parties has been turning progressively uglier. Just yesterday, TRS leader M S Prabhakar Rao condemned the BJP's "anti-KCR" rhetoric
, claiming that the party was spreading lies for political mileage.


(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused the latest U.S. national security policy of possessing an imperial character.
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, the spokesman said "a quick reading of the strategy, especially of those parts that somehow mention our country, on the whole, reveal the imperial character of the document."
Peskov further added "there is a persistent reluctance to renounce the concept of a unipolar world, as well as a rejection of a multipolar world."
Nonetheless, Peskov pointed out that the document enclosed as well "some modest positive points," such as the existence of a compliance to cooperate in aspects that match with the United States interests.
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US GDP increases in Q3, exceeding economic predictions
(MENAFN) The United States has exceeded economic forecasts with a more substantial-than-expected increase in its gross domestic product (GDP) during the third quarter of this year. In the latest data released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis in its second reading, the world's largest economy demonstrated a remarkable annual growth rate of 5.2 percent. This surpassed initial expectations, which had predicted the growth rate to remain steady at 4.9 percent based on the first reading.
The current growth rate marks the highest since the fourth quarter of 2021, showcasing the robust resilience of the US economy. Despite the implementation of a tightened monetary policy aimed at curbing inflation, the nation's economic performance continues to exhibit strength and adaptability.
The US economy's upward trajectory has been noteworthy, as it builds upon its momentum from the second quarter of this year. During the period from April to June, the economy recorded a growth rate of 2.1 percent on an annual basis, as revealed in a recent reading. This sustained growth is particularly noteworthy given the backdrop of rising interest rates.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Sept. 25
By Fatih Karimov– Trend:
Islamic Republic's petrochemical sector is one of the country's rapidly growing industrial sectors, which experienced a 7-percent growth in nominal capacity during the last fiscal year.
Iran's actual petrochemical output capacity is around 63 million tons per year.
The country hopes to bring the capacity to 120 million tons by 2020 and 160 million tons by 2025.
Iran's Sixth Five-Year National Development Plan (2016-2021) has envisaged attraction of $40 billion worth of investment to the petrochemical sector.
The latest statistics indicate that Iranian petrochemical plants produced 22.6 million tons of petrochemical products during the first five months of the current fiscal year that started March 20, meanwhile the value of exported products accounted for $4.6 billion (9.2 million tons) in the mentioned period.
Iranian petrochemical companies are seeking new markets in Africa, in a bid to diversify their target markets. Amir Kabir Petrochemical Company has sent a cargo of petrochemical products including light, heavy and light linear polyethylene to Egypt this year.
Egypt consumers will test the products and if satisfied will order new cargos, Ehsan Khorramdel, an official with the company said Sept. 25, Shana news agency reported.
He also referred to Tunisia and Kenya as two other customers of Amir Kabir Petrochemical company products.
It is not the first time that Iranian petrochemical sector activists express interest in marketing their products in Africa.
Last year Iran's Association of Petrochemical Industry Corporation (APIC) said that finding new petrochemical markets in African countries is among the priorities.
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Mizoram on Tuesday reported the highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases as 807 people tested positive, taking the tally to 28,295, a Health Department official said. More than 150 children were among the newly-infected people, he said. The state also reported two more deaths, which pushed the toll to 125.
On the fresh infections, 234 cases were confirmed at the RT-PCR laboratory in Zoram Medical College (ZMC), while 510 cases were detected through Rapid Antigen Tests and the rest 63 cases were detected through TrueNat tests.
The positivity rate was 10.85 per cent as the new cases were detected after testing 7,436 sample.
Aizawl district reported the highest number of fresh cases at 550, followed by Lunglei (103), Kolasib (56), Lawngtlai (27), Mamit (23) and Champhai (20).
Thirteen of the new patients have travel history, while 537 patients were found to be COVID-positive during contact tracing, the official said. It is yet to be ascertained how the remaining 257 patients were infected, he said. Of the new patients, 443 have symptoms.
There are 6,482 active cases in the state at present, while 21,688 people have recovered, including 325 on Monday, he said.
The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients is 76.64 per cent.


Jordan- Pakistan attack: Gunmen storm Peshawar training college
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Dec. 1 (Petra)-- Gunmen have stormed a college in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least nine people and injuring 36.
At least three men arrived and entered the Peshawar Agriculture Training Institute on Friday morning.
All of the attackers were killed, the army said.
At least one blast was heard from inside the campus, according to media reports citing the military.
Police and army commandos cordoned off the site.
Eight students and an office worker were killed, police said, BBC reported.
1/12/2017 - 12:46:17 PM
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Bikers to honour fallen soldiers at National Memorial Arboretum
Thousands of bikers will be making their way to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire today.
Bikers from across the country will be making the journey to pay tribute to more than 16,000 soldiers whose names are engraved on the Armed Forces Memorial.
The annual 'Ride to the Wall' event has raised more than £500,000 for the Arboretum over the past eight years.
There are 11 starting points around the country, including Drayton Manor, to allow riders to gather for the event, which is now in its ninth year.


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Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said today that the reports of an Israeli military raid into Al Amal hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, are extremely concerning.
"The reports of raid into Al Amal hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, detention of health personnel and patients, damage to the facility, and confiscation of hospital assets and personal belongings are extremely concerning," said Ghebreyesus in a tweet on X.
He called for the immediate release of patients and health workers, stating that "health personnel, patients and facilities MUST be protected at all times."
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(MENAFN) Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi announced on Sunday that a ground operation in the southern part of Gaza has commenced and is expected to be "no less powerful" than the recent offensive in the northern region. The general made these remarks during a meeting with Israeli troops from the Gaza Division, confirming that the operation in the southern part of the Palestinian enclave began on Saturday.
According to Lt. Gen. Halevi, the IDF has already targeted and eliminated Hamas battalion commanders, company commanders, and numerous operatives in the ongoing offensive. He emphasized that the operation's intensity in the south would match that of the northern campaign, asserting, "It will be no less powerful than [the operation in northern Gaza], it will have no less results. The Hamas commanders will meet the IDF everywhere."
Highlighting the military's capabilities, the IDF Chief of Staff stated that the operation in the southern part of Gaza would be conducted in the "most thorough way," similar to the approach taken in the north. Additionally, he mentioned that alongside the southern operation, the IDF would continue its offensive in northern Gaza with the aim of "deepening the achievements" already made.
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with the United States, a key ally of Israel, cautioning against indiscriminate bombing in the southern part of the enclave without considering the presence of civilians, including those who sought refuge there from the northern onslaught. White House National Security Council director John Kirby emphasized that southern operations should only proceed if they "have factored in all those additional civilians."
As the IDF intensifies its efforts in both the northern and southern parts of Gaza, concerns mount over the potential humanitarian impact on civilians caught in the crossfire. The situation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the challenges of balancing military objectives with the protection of civilian lives.
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Nana Antwi Agyei Brempong II, Atwimahene, has formally handed over a modern market he constructed for the people of Atwima in the Atwima Kwanwoma District.
The market, which has over 400 sheds, would boost marketing and other economic activities in the area.
Nana Brempong, at a ceremony to open the market on Monday, said he had observed that one of the facilities that the area lacked was a vibrant market and that had in a way affected the livelihoods of most people in the community.
“It saddens my heart to see young people in the streets hawking” he said.
He also indicated that he did not construct the market for his own personal gains but to help create employment for the youth in the community.
He urged the young women, to patronise the market, sell their wares and make money to care for their needs.
Mr. Kofi Amankwaa Manu. Member of Parliament for Atwima Kwanwoma, said gone were the days when chiefs were going to war to be powerful.
They must ensure development in their communities in these contemporary times to be powerful, he said.
He assured the community that the roads in the area would soon be fixed.
Mr Prince Karikari, District Chief Executive (DCE) of Atwima Kwanwoma, called on the members of the Community to unite to ensure development in the area.
He said the culture of maintenance should also be inculcated in keeping the market to make succeeding generations benefit from the project.


Ajay Maken, former Cabinet Minister, on Tuesday, expressed his concern at the dengue scare in Delhi. Speaking to Times Now, he expressed his frustration at the dysfunctional AAP government led by Arvind Kejriwal. He said that the state government’s funds to the Municipal Corporation have been abysmally low in comparison to the money provided by the previous governments to deal with the health scare in the city. He was of the opinion that both the corporation and the government were responsible for the scare. The Municipal corporation did come into action but it was too late, he added.
Maken said that Kejriwal has been complaining about everything and fighting with every organ in the state. He also said that instead of taking actions to prevent the disease from being an epidemic, Kejriwal is playing the blame game. He stressed that the state government would have to work together with the Municipal and the Lieutenant Governer to help the citizens of the state. He said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was wrong in asking for special dispensations to act against the health scare in the state. Maken said that no other CMs before him were given special treatments or funds to deal with the health issue in the state.
Earlier, former CM of Delhi Sheila Dixit had also pointed out that the government was slow this time around to take care of fumigation in the state. She said that the this was a result of the irresponsibility of the government. Since the heath department belongs to the State government, the government should be held responsible for the situation. Whoever the fault might belong to, the state government needs to strap on the belt and act accordingly to help the people of Delhi who are suffering to the negligence of the governments and their departments.


Srinagar, August 26 (KMS): In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President, Mehbooba Mufti, has said that those who raise their voice against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are being put behind bars.
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of workers convention in Shopian, Mehbooba Mufti said that anyone who speaks or raises voice against BJP is being put behind bars so the people of Kashmir should not be sad about this as it is their routine work now.
The PDP president also said that the present Indian government led by the BJP was selling what Congress built in 70 years. What in the last 70 years the leadership of India, especially the Congress, had built in India, they have sold all that, she said, adding that they are selling roads, petrol pumps, airports, railway stations, power projects.
Mehbooba Mufti said the Modi government is lying that all the political leaders have been released from jails as many political leaders are still in prisons.
She also admitted that the leaders in her party have run away but added that the workers in her party are still standing as they have been with the party before, and they are with them even today.
Referring to the June meeting in Delhi between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and political parties from IIOJK, the PDP chief said that she had told the prime minister during the meeting that suppression and harassment of people should end.


IMPHAL | September 24
Bluffing people and failure in every sector have become major aspects of the ruling government, BJP Manipur Pradesh vice president M Asnikumar said today adding that these has only aggravated the various issues in the state.
Asnikumar was speaking at a booth level worker conference of Keibul Lamjao polling station A and B in Thanga Assembly constituency.
Continuing his attack on the ruling Congress, he said the Congress is today highly desperate.
He said the Congress has today become the three Cs of corruption, commission and crisis.
The Congress has never intervened on any state issue when there is still time, which has resulted in social unrest in almost every part of the state today, he asserted.
There are clear indications of misrule under the present government, he said, adding that the misrule is creating much hardship for the people. It is time, he said, to bring a change in government for the welfare of the people.
He further claimed that the present recruitment spree under the state government is an attempt of the government to bluff the people and mobilise funds for the upcoming state Assembly election.
He further claimed the Congress of destroying the education sector and that the government schools have become almost dysfunctional.


KSrelief Distributes Ramadhan Food Baskets to Syrian and Palestinian Refugees, Lebanese Families in Lebanon
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Beirut, April 17 ,2021, SPA -- King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continued yesterday to distribute Ramadan food baskets to the most needy Lebanese families, Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.
As many as 2,564 food baskets are distributed in several regions in Lebanon, benefiting 12,820 individuals.
This comes within the framework of distribution of food baskets during the month of Ramadhan 1442 AH.
17:45 LOCAL TIME 14:45 GMT
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Millions of people have been displaced as a result of the ongoing civil conflict in Syria, which has claimed thousands of lives.
Afghanistan is one of the deadliest countries in the world due to ongoing war and political instability.
Widespread violence and unrest are a result of the country's economic and political problems.
Yemen is one of the deadliest countries in the world due to a mix of war, famine, and disease.
There have been millions of fatalities and displaced people as a result of the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in the DRC.
: Due to natural catastrophes, political unrest, and poverty, Haiti is one of the most deadly countries.
The country has experienced severe suffering as a result of ongoing war, poverty, and drought.


Kana Ram, Joint Chief Executive Officer, Rajasthan State Health Assurance Agency said that since inception more than 27 thousand patients have been benefited from free treatment under the scheme. He said that more than 41 thousand claims amounting to about 27 crores have been submitted to the insurance company so far.
He said that even during the corona virus epidemic, the beneficiaries of the scheme have got a big relief. He said that till now more than 8 thousand corona treatment claims have been submitted. He said that 749 government and 357 private hospitals have been connected with the scheme so far.
Meanwhile, the state government has decided to appoint health coordinators in hospitals under the scheme for the assistance and information of the patients.
Agency Chief Executive Officer Aruna Rajoria said that all the private hospitals affiliated under the Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme will now employ a health coordinator to assist the patients.
He said that under the scheme, one health coordinator would be appointed for hospitals up to 100 beds in affiliated private hospitals and two health coordinators in hospitals with more than 100 beds. He said that these health coordinators would be available at the registration counter of the scheme in the hospital along with the health guide. He said that these health coordinators would help him in resolving any problem faced by the beneficiary of the scheme in the hospital.


The Federal Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that the government has started a campaign against hoarding of dollars.
According to media reports, the Interior Minister has made these remarks while addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday.
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that eighty-eight people have been arrested as part of this drive. He said we have also ordered to initiate audit inquiry against five mega exchange companies in this regard.
The Interior Minister further stated that to deal with the foreign funding, action will be taken against those NGOs who are operating under covert services.
While answering a question, the Minister has said that Pakistan is going through a crucial time since its existence.
“Peace in Afghanistan is important for Pakistan,” he added.


YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- Police were called to a two car accident that sent two to the hospital Wednesday morning.
Officers were called to the accident at the intersection of Market Street and Midlothian Boulevard just before 8 a.m.
Officers said that two people were injured and police said that they will have to be taken to the hospital.
Officers said that both vehicles sustained front end damage.
Traffic is flowing in the area.


Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], December 22 (ANI): Some Youth Congress workers raised slogans against the Uttarakhand Government over the issue of unemployment in the State which led to clashes between the Youth Congress workers and Police on Monday, near the Vidhan Sabha.
The slogans were raised near the Assembly on the first day of Vidhan Sabha's Winter Session held yesterday.
Later, all the MLAs and veteran leaders of the Congress also joined the Youth Congress workers who were raising slogans against the state government near the Assembly.
The slogans were raised by Youth Congress President Srinivas Biwi, Congress State in-charge Devendra Yadav, state president Pritam Singh, former Chief Minister Harish Rawat, Leader of Opposition Indira Hardesh and many other prominent leaders.
Congress state in-charge Devendra Yadav said that unemployment is continuously increasing in the state and the state government has failed to provide employment.
Congress state president Pritam Singh said, "Unemployment has reached a peak in the state, which is why Congress protested against the State Government."
The Congress leaders also demonstrated against the Cente's farm laws. (ANI)


Iran provides around 57,000 hectares of land for National Housing Plan
(MENAFN) A board member of the National Land and Housing Organization declared that around 57,000 hectares of land within the borders of the towns has been supplied for the National Housing Movement scheme.
Arsalan Maleki also stated that the private industry owners in districts with land deficiencies could partake in the National Housing Movement to supply land.
National Housing Movement to build four million housing units in four years is one of the main programs of the ongoing administration in the housing industry.
In line with the plan, out of these four million residential units, 3.2 million units is going to be built in towns while the other 800,000 units in villages, some of these units are presently being built after supplying lands and arranging the needed conditions.
Previously in November, Hadi Abbasi-Asl, the deputy minister of transport and urban development, declared that right now, more than one million units of the National Housing Movement are being established with average growth of nearly 30 percent.
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Qatraneh, Sep 19 (Petra) -- Qatraneh and Al Abyad in the southern Karak Governorate will be the site of a wool processing and manufacturing factory that will be established by the Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Minister Khaled Hneifat announced on Tuesday.
He said the region is central among the three Badia regions, allowing for utilization of significant amounts of wool from local sheep for export and manufacturing purposes. In addition to benefiting sheep breeders, the project creates direct and indirect job opportunities and helps to preserve the environment through preventing the disposal of wool in desert areas and valleys, he added.
During a tour of a forestation project along the Desert Highway and the Qatraneh forest, Hneifat highlighted it as a success story, adding that agreements were signed last year with the National Poultry Company and other firms to make use of treated water that ensures the sustainability of the 150-KM project.
He urged more forests to be established along the desert highway, particularly after the success story of the Qatraneh Forest, which opened earlier this year, applying modern agricultural technologies and planting trees that suit the arid nature and dry climate of the region.
During his tour, the minister also met with local farmers and sheep breeders.
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India Exports Another Shipment Of 3,000 Tonnes Of Wheat To Afghanistan
India's foreign ministry says it has provided more than
33,500 metric tons of Wheat to Afghanistan so far.
The ministry said in a statement issued yesterday that a new
shipment of 3,000 tonnes of wheat had been sent off to Afghanistan.
According to the Indian Foreign Ministry, India has so far
sent 33,500 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan in cooperation with the World
India had previously pledged 50,000 tonnes of wheat to
Afghanistan after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan and the
international organizations warned of a humanitarian crisis in the country.
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Dar Es Salaam – At least three students have been killed and two others seriously injured in a road accident in Tanzania’s northern region of Arusha, the Police said on Friday.
Salum Hamduni, Arusha Regional Police Commander, said the students from Olmoti Secondary School were killed on Thursday along the East Africa Community road.
Hamduni told a news conference in the city of Arusha that the students, who were walking on a sidewalk, were knocked by a car that veered off the road.
“The students were walking home from school when the grisly accident occurred,’’ said the police officer.
He said the driver of the car will appear in court after preliminary investigations.
Hamduni said the two injured students were rushed to nearby state-run Mount Meru Hospital for treatment.


French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Wednesday that France was unlikely to achieve its target of reducing its public deficit to 3.0 percent of output this year. \"I think it is probable,\" he replied when asked in a TV interview if he thought France would not be able to keep its promise to reduce its annual deficit to three percent of GDP, the threshold imposed on members of the eurozone. Later, Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici signalled that France might revise is targets for growth of 0.8 percent, and for reducing the public deficit to less than 3.0 percent of output this year. Saying that the targets were being held for the moment, Moscovici said after a cabinet meeting that the situation was difficult and that \"if necessary we are able to have another look, to re-examine the different targets\" for growth and for reduction of the public deficit. At Deutsche Bank, analyst Gilles Moec commented: \"Two statements today by government heavyweights suggest that the target is soon to be \'re-assessed\'. \"At the same time, we think the government will try to keep the market – and its European partners – on its side by announcing in more concrete terms how spending cuts – and not just tax hikes – will participate to the fiscal consolidation.\" On Tuesday, the independent French public accounts court warned that the estimates behind the target for reducing the public deficit were not realistic and that the government had to focus much harder on cutting expenditure.


Cancer Research UK has said that although obesity was one of the biggest cancer risks, not many people are aware of it. in a survey of 4,000 people, 97 per cent did not mention that reducing weight may help them fight cancer.
"Encouraging people to change their behaviour is often difficult, but the first step is to build awareness that these changes are worth making," Sara Hiom, director of health information at Cancer Research UK told the Scotsman.
The study found that two-thirds of those surveyed said giving up on smoking could help prevent cancer. 59 per cent said that food and diet were important in preventing cancer and 29 per cent felt proper exercise would help.


Cops injured in Swabi attack
SWABI: Six police officials, including a lady constable, were injured when unidentified attackers hurled two hand grenades at a police van at Shewa Adda after the public meeting of PTI chairman Imran Khan here on Friday.
Sources said that the officials were returning to the police lines after doing security duty at the rally when their van was attacked.
They said that the attackers hurled two hand grenades at the police van that left six personnel, including a lady constable, injured. The injured officials were taken to a local hospital.
Soon after the incident, the police cordoned off the area and started search for the attackers. PTI sources said that the party leaders had left the area when the attack occurred.


The state has now reported this figure, which represents the number of sign-ups over the last few weeks.
At the end of last week, the state of Washington released its figures for health insurance sign ups during the first few weeks of open enrollment, and what it said was that there have been about 10,000 residents of the state that have already taken part.
In 2013, there were almost 50,000 people who had enrolled for private health plans during the first four weeks.
Last year’s open enrollment for buying health insurance started on October 1. This year’s began on November 15. During the entire open enrollment window, last year, there was a total of about 130,000 people who signed up for their insurance coverage in Washington. Among those who signed up last year, there have already been 46,000 residents that have already renewed their health plans using the Washington Healthplanfinder, this year.
This has occurred in less than a month since the health insurance open enrollment began on November 15.
There are also 480,000 new adults that have already accessed their free coverage through the Washington Apple Health, which is the state’s version of Medicaid. The residents of the state still have a little bit more time to be able to sign up – and pay – for the health plan that they require under the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act. This will be necessary if they want their coverage to start on the first day of 2015.
Officials from the Washington insurance exchange are also hoping that another 85,000 people will still sign up for their private coverage during the current enrollment period that is going to continue on until February 15. They are also hoping that they will be able to achieve a 100 percent renewal rate among those who had already purchased coverage last year. This would mean that 215,000 people who purchased their policies through the exchange, last year, will need to do so again this year.
At the end of last week, officials also reported that between 4,000 and 6,000 customer accounts had been the victim of a computer problem that occurred on December 2, which wrongly cancelled them. That said, they have since been reinstated.


PM Imran did not attend wedding in Saudi Arabia: Shahbaz Gill
Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan’s aide Shahbaz Gill said that the Pakistani leader has not attended any wedding during his visit to Saudi Arabia.
He said that the wedding being discussed had taken place before Khan’s visit to Saudi Arabia.
He said that the people who attended the wedding returned to Pakistan before Imran Khan’s visit.
Shahbaz Gill was referring to the wedding of Masha Manika, the daughter of First Lady Bushra Bibi.


The Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives said on Thursday that despite many challenges, the game-changer China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was progressing successfully as many projects under the corridor have been completed in accordance with their set deadlines.
The development of the CPEC project continued despite the Covid-19 pandemic that had hit the whole world badly, the minister said while chairing the 10th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) virtual meeting. “The CPEC cooperation successfully stood the test of time during the pandemic and work on all CPEC projects continued mainly due to the resolute commitment of the top leadership of both the countries,” he said. He said that it was a reflection of the priorities assigned by both the countries to CPEC that even at the time of the most challenging circumstances the CPEC projects continued and met the deadlines that were the sources of satisfaction for all of us.
The federal minister said that it was a matter of pride that phase-I had been completed successfully which was focused on the development of energy, communication and infrastructure projects while Phase-II was also successfully underway which offers a broader scope of cooperation. “This Phase is focused on accelerated industrial cooperation, trade, agriculture and socio-economic development.” He said that the industrial zones of Rashakai and Allama Iqbal Industrial City in Faisalabad were testimony to the deepening of CPEC. He said that there was also progress on the development and operationalization of Gwadar port and free zone and it was a reflection of the optimism we have had in the future of CPEC, particularly the industrial cooperation. The minister said that the CPEC South Zone of Gwadar was more or less complete while the prime minister had recently inaugurated the North Zone, which is around 37 times larger than the South zone of Gwadar.
He said other than Chinese investment, Pakistan would also welcome investments from other countries in the project. He said, learning from Chinese experiences, the government had shifted the focus of development towards the backward areas to bring them at par with developed regions of the country.
Asad said that other than the CPEC investments, the government was also investing substantial resources on its own for CPEC projects on the Western route adding many development projects were underway in Balochistan to make Gwadar an effective port. Phase-II had also had a special focus on the development of agriculture and livestock, which he said had tremendous potential, adding that an agreement to this effect was signed last year to pave way for its development, he added.
He said that Pakistan currently was in dire need of developing the agriculture sector to help farmers and low-income people earn good income while for the future it had to focus on science and technology.
“Agriculture is what we need today and for the future, we need to develop science and technology infrastructure to usher in a new era,” he said. Talking about the security issues, the minister said that since many countries were not happy with CPEC, which has achieved a high profile globally, the security is also being provided to commensurate with its profile.
Asad Umar said that since the last JCC the world has changed a lot due to the impact of Covid-19, which has posed a great challenge to the world, perhaps the first such challenge in a century, however, expressed satisfaction that both China and Pakistan deal with it effectively.
“It is a matter of satisfaction that both of our countries have been able to deal with the pandemic in an effective manner,” he said. He lauded Chinese government support, terming it unprecedented at a time when all other countries were prioritizing their own citizens compared to the rest of the world in providing vaccines. China provided much-needed support to Pakistan to combat Covid-19.
He also congratulated governments and peoples of both Pakistan and China on the completion of 70 years of diplomatic relations and on the completion of 100 years of the Communist Party of China. Earlier, Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission of China, Ning Jizhe expressed satisfaction over the development of various projects under CPEC.


F-M Diversion inches towards congressional approval
Almost a year to the day since the project was initially approved by the U.S. Senate, the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion is finally inching toward final congressional authorization.
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Pope Francis advises internationally corresponding act to resolve immigrant issue
(MENAFN) Pope Francis condemned European stance on refugees, and advised internationally corresponding act to stop the problem since he went to Greek island Lesbos on the second day of his visit.
In an address at the Mavrovouni immigrant camp on the island, Pope Francis stated the issue of irregular migration is a problem of the world, to which no one can close their eyes.
He added “We are in the age of walls and barbed wire”, with the European Union strengthening frontier rules.
Pope Francis also cautioned that issues are not fixed by "building walls higher, but by joining forces to care for others ... and in respect for the law, always giving primacy to the inalienable value of the life of every human being.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Article 370 is permanently revoked, granting unprecedented autonomy to the people of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh to shape their destinies.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, the Prime Minister said that he prioritized the nation in all his roles as a BJP worker, Chief Minister, and Prime Minister.
“With Article 370 gone forever, the people of J-K and Ladakh, for the first time, are free to shape their destinies with their own hands,” said the Prime Minister, responding to a question about the Supreme Court judgment on Article 370.
PM Modi said that the government focused on a multifaceted approach to security, development, infrastructure investment, and human capital.
The government introduced reforms to enhance living standards, promote economic growth, and create employment opportunities for the people of the region, the PM said.


BEIJING, Dec 21 (INP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar said that one of the nine special economic zones under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will start its commercial operation by the first quarter of 2019.
“The two sides also are exploring the possibility expedite the growth of the manufacturing sector in Pakistan,” he said.
The minister who visited Beijing to head the Pakistani delegation to the eighth Joint Cooperation Committee meeting of the CPEC, said the corridor, which is a part of the Belt and Road Initiative, included a variety of infrastructure projects such as roads, railways and oil and gas pipelines from Gwadar Port to Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
He said that ensuring the safety of Chinese nationals and businesses was one of the priorities of Pakistan, and the nation’s special security division could be further reinforced.
The minister said the two countries needed to broaden the corridor’s base and hasten its pace and added, the two sides had maintained frequent high-level exchanges since Imran Khan became prime minister in August.
One of the major consensuses reached between the two countries was adding more areas, such as social and economic development and agricultural and industrial sectors, to the CPEC agreement.
“We have seen a lot of milestones achieved in early harvest projects, especially in the energy sector,” he said.
Khusro Bakhtyar said that Chinese companies’ investments had helped Pakistan solve the problem of energy deficiencies.
“People across Pakistan, including policymakers, value the role and significant contribution that the CPEC has made toward the present and future economic growth of the country,” he said.


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Prime Minister Hani Mulki is likely to carry out a cabinet reshuffle soon, replacing a number of ministers, a source told Roya Arabic on Wednesday.
The source, who asked not to be named, said that the reshuffle will take place on Wednesday, adding that the prime minister will ask a number of ministers to resign after the Council of Ministers meeting, also on Wednesday.
Four ministerial portfolios are likely to be replaced, according to the source.


President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday boasted that despite the decline in the country’s GDP, his administration has recorded some “notable achievements” within the last five years.
The President cited the agricultural sector which he said has continued to grow despite the damaging impact of the coronavirus pandemic because of his regime’s targeted policies.
Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the President spoke at a meeting of the National Food Security Council held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The statement was titled “Despite COVID-19, we’ve been able to avert food crisis, says President Buhari.”
Adesina, who relayed the President’s speech during the meeting, said that the coronavirus pandemic revealed the level of preparedness of nations to the sudden challenge of food security.
According to Adesina, Buhari held that the Federal Government’s wisdom in promoting self-sufficiency over the years played a huge contributory role in averting an imminent food crisis.
He also emphasized the need for more efforts to increase food production and self-sufficiency, assuring that the Federal Government will continue to promote policies that favour investments in the agricultural sector.
The President, “The coronavirus pandemic has illustrated more than any event in recent history how countries must strive harder to protect food systems.
“It has also exposed the limits of dependency on other countries.
“In the last five years, we have recorded notable achievements. Despite the decline in GDP by 6.1 per cent in Q2 of 2020 as a direct result of coronavirus, the agricultural sector continued to grow because of government targeted policies.’’


Telugu Desam Party General Secretary said that YS Rajasekhara Reddy, YS Jaganmohan Reddy and YS Sharmila did padayatras when Chandrababu Naidu was the Chief Minister..but nothing stopped them. Now Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has been scolded that even if he speaks in a small village, the cat of Tadepalli Palace is trembling. He said that the fear that people will turn against the government if he speaks is haunting the palace cat. He warned that the more he was stopped, the more he would talk. Nara Lokesh Yuvagalam Padayatra entered Tirupati Constituency from Srikalahasti Constituency of Tirupati District on Thursday 25th. Earlier, the police stopped Lokesh while he was speaking in Neelisanipet of Srikalahasti constituency. They seized the stool on which he stood and spoke. Lokesh’s speech was also stopped by the police in Gajulamandyam village. Lokesh said that he was upset with the behavior of the police. Lokesh Duyyabhatta said that if companies came to the state during Chandrababu’s regime, J brand liquor shops were opened on Jagan Street. He said that farmers, youth, women and employees are facing many difficulties in this government. He claimed that when he came to know their problems, he was prevented. Jaganmohan Reddy, who returned to Urura and gave many promises, has now forgotten everything. Jagan has revealed that he will remember every promise he made. Lokesh asked that 9 people died when Jagan did the Padayatra. He said that no one has the power to write down the rights given by the constitution. He warned that legal action will be taken against the officials who have violated the law. He said that he did not speak on the mic.. The right to speak to people came from the constitution. He warned that the police have no authority to take away his rights.


In the last two years 1422 cases of rape and domestic violence have been registered in different police stations across Jammu and Kashmir.
Govt in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday in a written reply stated that 595 cases of rape and 827 cases of domestic violence have been registered.
In Kashmir total number of rape cases in these two years has been stated as 2013 and in Jammu the number is 382.
Total of these cases of rape, 237 have been challenged in court, the documents figure, while as 252 cases are still being investigated.
In Kashmir 368 cases of domestic violence have been registered while in Jammu region the number has been stated as 459.
Out of these cases, 341 have been challenged and 439 are under Investigation.
The documents also mention that 2994 cases of matrimonial disputes have also been registered by J&K State Commission for Women since its inception. These include cases of, divorce, maintenance, harassment, desertion, torture, custody of children etc.
Pertinent to mention, there 1,032 cases that are pending before Crime Branch of and are being investigated.
In last two years, 276 new cases have been registered by the Crime Branch.


Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) president Rabi Lamichhane has held talks with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' today.
The meeting took place at the Prime Minister's official residence at Baluwatar and the two leaders discussed contemporary political topics, said Govinda Acharya, the Prime Minister's press advisor.
During the meeting, the RSP president said that he and his party fully supported the campaign the government has spearheaded against corruption and irregularities. He also reiterated his backing to taking to a logical conclusion the work carried out by the government in connection with the fake Bhutanese refugee scam.
Source: National News Agency Nepal


Panaji, Jan 11 (IANS) Five government and three private hospitals have been identified for rolling out the Covid-19 vaccination drive, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Monday.
Sawant also said that the vaccination programme in Goa would be finalised after a video conference with the Prime Minister, which is scheduled to be held later on Monday.
"A meeting of all concerned departments related to the vaccination programme will be held later after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video conference with chief ministers," Sawant said.
The Goa government has already identified five government health facilities, including the apex Goa Medical College, two district hospitals and three private hospitals namely Manipal Hospital, Victor Apollo hospital and the Healthway Hospital for the first phase of the vaccination drive.
Nearly 19,000 health workers have already been identified for the first round of vaccination.


It’s coming back!
Here is everything we know about the new Frozen movie…
Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell will be returning as the sisters!
— Kristen Bell (@IMKristenBell) March 12, 2015
So we know that Anna and Elsa are still going to be the main characters in the sequel, which is great news!
Chris Buck, the producer of Frozen who knows about these sorts of things has also said that it’ll be even funnier and more entertaining.
Unfortunately he has also said that we’ve got quite a while to wait, so meanwhile here is everyone’s favourite singalong song from Frozen…
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Jordan- FM takes part in Arab foreign ministers meeting in Riyadh
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Nasser Judeh will take part in the Saudi capital Riyadh today, in a meeting for Arab foreign ministers that will discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian lands.
The meeting, which will be held on the sidelines of the Fourth Summit of Arab-South American countries, will review the continued Israeli aggression against the Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian lands.
Judeh will also participate in the preparatory ministerial meeting of the summit.
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NFL roundup: Raiders’ owner threatens move
Owner Mark Davis was in position to play hard ball last season, when the Oakland Raiders lease at o.Co Coliseum expired.
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The National Unity Platform-NUP has condemned the police ban on distribution of food to vulnerable people during the lockdown.
On Monday police spokesman Fred Enanga advised all people distributing food to stop and take the food to the district COVID-19 task force coordinators for proper distribution to avoid the spreads of the pandemic.
The ban followed days after opposition politicians have been distributing food to vulnerable groups in different parts of the country.
In a statement released today, NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi wine castigated the police for the decision.
Kyagulanyi explains that the government is embarrassed because they have failed to help the citizens during the lockdown.
Joel Ssenyonyi NUP Spokesman said leaders cannot look on as the citizens starve and that the party will defy the directives.


Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has said that Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin has forgotten about the promise he and the DMK had made during the run-up to the 2021 assembly elections regarding payment of Rs 1,000 per month to women.
The former IPS officer turned politician said that the Chief Minister seems to remember promises only when people start questioning him. He was speaking at Thanjavur on Tuesday during the election campaign for the urban local body polls.
He said that the Chief Minister has started talking about the Rs 1,000 assistance for the past two days only after the public questioned him.
Annamalai said the government is still creating a hype that it would sanction the money immediately and asked how he can sanction money without any government order. The BJP leader also said that there was no budget allocation for the same.
The BJP Tamil Nadu unit president said that the party is receiving an overwhelming response from the people who are benefiting from the central government schemes. He said that the state BJP has taken the achievements of the union government to each household who has benefited from at least one scheme of the Centre.
The BJP state president exhorted the party cadres and sympathizers to visit each and every household during the last leg of the campaign as there are only three days left for the polls. He said that for the central schemes to reach the people, BJP need to win the urban local body polls and called upon cadres to convey this message to the people during their door-to-door campaigning.


Minister of Resettlement, M.D.Swaminathan said that the president had ordered the Security forces to take action to release lands of people in Mulaitheevu. He noted that he met the president yesterday and discussed the problem regarding lands of Kepapulavu people and that he insisted with the President that the further land grabbing should stop. Accepting what he said the president ordered the Army Commander to take action to release the lands of Mullaitheevu people, said the Minister.
In reply the Commander of the Army had said action will be taken soon to hand over the lands to the people.
The spokesman for the Army when contacted has said that speedy action has been already taken as per the guidance of the Army Commander.
However the people on their 16th day of struggle in pouring rain have bowed that their struggle will not stop until they set their feet in their own land.


Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Index Rises 0.7% In Q2 2022
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, August 01, 2022, SPA -- The Saudi real estate price index edged up 0.7% in the second quarter of 2022, data issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed.
The increase in the real estate index in Q2 2022 is attributed to a 1.9% increase in the residential sector, while commercial and agricultural sectors fell by 1.5% and 0.6%, respectively.
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Amid omicron variant, Ursula von der Leyen urge countries to open their borders
(MENAFN) The European Commission suggested a day-to-day evaluation and reviews of travel measures to end the increase of the new omicron coronavirus variant.
EU official for health Stella Kyriakides informed a news session as the EU managerial organization’s latest leadership for EU member states within the sharply increasing COVID-19 infections and the omicron variant “We are facing again a very worrying epidemiological situation.”
The European Commission in another announcement, urged EU nations to open their frontiers with everyday assessments of vital travel measures, to organize with each other to follow the final spread of the new variant, and to be prepared for all essential controls.
Corresponding to Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission leader “Every single day counts in this situation.”
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Middle East aviation market faces the worst year
(MENAFN) Annual growth in aviation market of the Middle East was the worst growth worldwide in 2017, since it was the only aviation market that witnessed a slowdown, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Middle East carriers' traffic increased 6.6 percent last year but the region's share of global traffic (9.5 percent) fell for the first time in 20 years.
The temporary ban on large portable electronic devices in the aircraft cabin as well as the proposed US travel bans affecting some countries in the region led to the market's hardest hit in segment to and from North America.
"2017 got off to a very strong start and largely stayed that way throughout the year, sustained by a broad-based pick-up in economic conditions. While the underlying economic outlook remains supportive in 2018, rising cost inputs, most notably fuel, suggest we are unlikely to see the same degree of demand stimulation from lower fares that occurred in the first part of 2017," said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA's director general and CEO.
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Mangalore, Jan 10, 2014: The issue of the kidnap, forced sex and blackmail in Derlakatte case are being communalized and create rifts between communities by the political parties for the publicity, said Prof Narendra Nayak, founder of Dakshina Kannada Rationalist Association.
Speaking at the press meet held at his residence on Jan 10, Friday, he said that the crime which was made by an organized gang, who are also involved in various other crimes are now given a communal colour by the people who were not present during the incident took place.
Nayak also said that the outfits have alleged that the male victim in the case has been involved with the accused since they belong to same community, whereas the male victim had undergone physical and mental trauma by the kidnappers, he added.
He also said that his involvement with the gang would be revealed during the interrogation with gang. The male victims had even given the statement before the police and judicial magistrate about the incident, but due to the physical injury, he had to be hospitalized.
Asha Nayak said that police cannot be blamed in the case, since they had taken action against the accused immediately and arrested them on the same day.


Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that India will be the world’s fastest growing economy in 2022-23 financial year, and due to the policy decisions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Covid-19 pandemic, India emerged on top when it came to dealing with the effects of the pandemic.
Speaking at the inaugural session of the 94th annual conference (AGM) of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) here, he said that institutions like FICCI should make efforts to increase research and development (R&D) capital investment as per policy decisions.
Noting that the development of the poor is essential for the improvement of the economy, the minister said that investment in welfare measures for the poor increases gross domestic product (GDP).
Asserting that Modi has made the common people the focus of policy making, Shah said that India will become number one in the world in the 100th year of its Independence due to the PM’s prudent policy decisions.
He also said that even the critics will have to accept that there has been a lot of change in the past seven years, and the the present government has not been accused of corruption.
Shah said that the government has expanded the scope of the economy.
“Sixty crore people out of the 130 crore population did not have a single bank account in their family. People did not know how different policies benefited them, they did not realise what benefits they received after Independence. PM Modi said that by connecting 60 crore people with the country’s economy, the government not only gave them their rights, but also worked to connect them with the development of the country.”
The minister also said that today the government has been bearing the cost of healthcare of 60 crore people, while every house now has toilets.
“Electricity has been provided to every house and people’s lives have changed,” he said.
Elaborating some important decisions taken in the past two-and-a-half years, the Home Minister informed that Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme came in 13 areas under which incentives of about Rs 2 lakh crore were given, there were many reforms in the mining sector, the National Asset Reconstruction Company was established, the National Asset Monetisation Pipeline was announced, and Retrospective Tax was abolished.


It's the people who decide
The problem isn't necessarily Mr Corbyn, it's the Labour Party's attitude to their supporters.
People feel the party doesn’t listen to their concerns.
Even now they’re saying if it comes to a leadership election Mr Corbyn will win because the membership are behind him.
What they need to realise is that it’s the people who elect the government not the membership. The party needs to wake up.


Twenty convicted killers were executed in the U.S. last year, the lowest number since the early 1980s. That tally includes seven executions in Texas — the fewest in the state since 1996. Christopher Wilkins, who was put to death yesterday, is among nine Texas inmates already scheduled to die in the early months of 2017 . . .
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Malta registers the highest number of COVID-19 cases since January
VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Maltese health authorities confirmed that 719 news Covid-19 cases were recorded during the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of positive cases registered since January, 8.
According to the health authorities, 329 patients recovered from COVID-19. However, the recent spike led to a total of 7,537 active cases.
Meanwhile, five new deaths were recorded bringing the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic to 649.