It said it was not yet clear if it would work as well inside the body.
Ehanire said that some people had claimed they had herbs and local cures for COVID-19, “but the efficacy of medicine needs to be proven before the government cand recommend it for people to take”.
He noted that other states were prepared, “but Lagos State is a forerunner because it has the most cases”.
The minister stated that the state had also learnt a lot from dealing with Ebola outbreak.
Mustapha, who is also the Secretary Government of the Federation, said that the President had commended the governor and people of Lagos State for their response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country
“I am very confident that we shall overcome COVID-19 as a people,” he said.
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), through its verified Twitter account on Monday, said that as at 9:30 p.m. there were 238 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with five deaths and 35 discharged in the country.


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Kenya on Thursday reported 134 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total tally to 2,474, one day before the scheduled end of a nationwide nighttime curfew and partial lockdown.
The new figures were announced by Dr Mercy Mwangangi, the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Health Ministry.
Dr Mwangangi urged Kenyans to get more involved in the country’s fight against the disease which has now killed more than 391,000 people globally.
She noted that one more COVID-19-relted death had been reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the country’s total number of fatalities to 79.
The CAS also noted that the country’s focus in the fight against COVId-19 was focusing more on the county level in a bid to tackle community spread.
“We appeal to counties to move with speed to utilize the Ksh 5 billion that has already been disbursed to them to ensure that they upgrade their health facilities in readiness of managing COVID-19 cases,” Dr Mwangangi said.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Kenyan government imposed a nighttime curfew and partial lockdown, and has since extended the measures twice already. The latest extension of both measures is due to end on Saturday.
President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to hold a national briefing on Saturday to outline the country’s way forward regarding the fight against COVID-19.


DENVER (CBS4)– Xcel Energy had some extra help to restore power to the those impacted by the Bomb Cyclone, the unprecedented blizzard that hit Colorado this week. Xcel says they had reports of more than 400,000 people who lost electricity during the storm.
Copter4 flew over the parking lot of Mile High Stadium on Friday which was the staging area for hundreds of out-of-state utility workers to help restore power.
Xcel Energy said that about 95 percent of those impacted by the storm had power again. There were still about 16,000 customers in the dark on Friday.


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FARGO — Now that they’re on opposite sides of the recruiting trail, the North Dakota State athletic department appears to be keeping a close eye on former Bison head football coach Craig Bohl.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached four properties and seized Rs 2.27 crore in cash in connection with the the Jammu and Kashmir narco-terrorism case involving two proscribed terrorist outfits, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM).
According to NIA, the properties belonging to four accused have been attached in Handwara of Kupwara district.
"Immovable properties attached are the double-storey house of accused Afaq Ahmad Wani, single-storey house of accused Muneer Ahmad Pandey, the house of Saleem Andrabi and the double-storey house of Islam-ul Haq," said a senior NIA official.
So far, a total of 12 accused have been arrested in the Handwara narco-terrorism case, in which the NIA has already filed charge sheet against 15 individuals.
"The case relates to the use of the 'proceeds of narcotic drugs' to fund violent terror activities by LeT and HM operating in the Handwara-Kupwara region," said the official.
The case was registered following the recovery of a black bag and numerous Indian currency notes of Rs 500 denomination during checking of vehicles in the Langate area of Handwara.
"The seizure was made from a white Creta car without a registration number," said the official.
Preliminary questioning of the car's driver, Abdul Momin Peer, had led to the revelations about the narco-terror nexus following which the NIA launched a detailed investigation.
"During the initial searches in the houses of various accused, 21 kg of heroin was seized, in addition to various incriminating material, including large sums of cash," said the official, adding the NIA was continuing its efforts to destroy and dismantle the terror network in Jammu and Kashmir and safeguard national security.
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The business said moving the events from their usual base in Ukraine was “part of Beter’s response to ensure the stability of its events and services to the industry”.
The first of these venues is in Nitra, Slovakia, where more than 50 players will take part in more than 450 events per month.
In addition, a further two arenas have been added at a new location in Moldova. These new facilities will add an additional 1,800 events per month to the Setka Cup’s schedule.
The business also added two new locations in the Czech Republic, which will host more than 1,600 matches per month.
Beter has been one of many businesses that had its operations disrupted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Chief executive Gal Ehrlich told iGB that the business had started to prepare for what was then seen as a worst-case scenario at least two months before the conflict began.


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A total of 43 suspects linked to PKK terrorist group were nabbed during anti-terror operations in Istanbul, a police official said Wednesday.
Anti-terrorism teams of Istanbul police launched the operation in seven different districts to arrest the suspects, said the official, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on talking to the media.
Many papers and digital documents related to PKK terrorist organization were also seized in the operation.
The PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- resumed its armed campaign against Turkey in July 2015.
Since then, it has been responsible for the deaths of more than 1,200 Turkish security personnel and civilians, including a number of women and children.
The PKK has also been active in Syria, through its Syrian affiliates the Democratic Union Party (PYD) and its armed-wing People's Protection Units (YPG).


Renewal Of Salmon Farming Licenses In British Columbia, Canada
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Mowi Canada West's salmon farming licenses in British Columbia are up for renewal 30 June 2022, and according to an announcement the Government of Canada has decided to renew them for a 2-year term to allow for the development of a transition plan for salmon farming in British Columbia. The first step will be one year of consultation on the development of the plan. At the time of writing, the content of the plan remains unclear; however, Mowi Canada West will continue to work with all levels of Government, including First Nations, to secure a future for sustainable and viable salmon farming in British Columbia and securing important jobs for the province and rural coastal communities.
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(MENAFN) A Muslim MP from the UK chief Conservative Party said that Premier Boris Johnson informed her he "could not get involved" once she said she was fired as minister over her "Muslimness".
Johnson's representative affirmed that the premier saw Tory MP Nusrat Ghani in 2020 following her statement.
The representative added: "After being made aware of these extremely serious claims, the prime minister met with Nusrat Ghani to discuss them.
"He then wrote to her expressing his serious concern and inviting her to begin a formal complaint process. She did not subsequently do so. The Conservative Party does not tolerate prejudice or discrimination of any kind."
Ghani announced her initial claims in an interview with The Sunday Times, by declaring: "It was like being punched in the stomach."
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Basic human rights of Sharif family are being violated: Maryam Nawaz
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has on Thursday said that the basic human rights of Sharif family are being violated.
Talking to media at the Judicial Complex after indictment, she said that they were facing the courts as mark of respect for the law and constitution.
By appearing before the courts, we are proving that the family of the former prime minister is not above the law, she said.
The ex-PM’s daughter also rejected reports of rift within the family and the party, saying that the entire party is united under the leadership of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
Maryam Nawaz went on to say that the judgment was issued earlier and trial held later but said they will face the charges, adding that they were not the ones who flee away.
Earlier, she said that that it is for the first time the ‘Sicilian Mafia’ is appearing before the courts.


Forty-two people have been killed by bandits in five communities of Faru district in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Thursday evening.
The affected communities are Tsauni, Gudan-Baushi, Gidan-Adamu, Wari and Gudan-Maidawa.
An indigene of the area, Malam Buba Faru, said the bandits, who were riding over 100 motorcycles, stormed the communities located few kilometres at the eastern part of Faru town.
Buba said the bandits shot indiscriminately at the people and burnt their houses and food stores.
“They were shooting sporadically at people they came across in the five communities. They also attacked farmers who were in their farmlands cultivating their crops.
“So far, 42 dead bodies have been recovered by the security and volunteer groups in the area.”
The bodies, according to Buba, were expected to be buried on Friday, according to Islamic rites.
The spokesperson of the state Police Command, Mohammed Shehu, confirmed that only 35 people were killed in the five communities in a telephone interview with The PUNCH.
According to him, their corpses were taken to Faru town where they were buried.
Shehu stated that the police could not reach the affected communities on time when they were informed of the bandits’ attack due to the road network.
“The police personnel tried their best to reach the affected communities on receiving the information that the bandits were there but unfortunately they could not reach the places because of the bad roads,” he said.
He maintained that the “police are currently working tirelessly” to arrest the bandits.


Panaji: Goa government on Wednesday said that they have hit the mission mode to double the income of the farmers by the year 2022 by adopting various initiatives including introduction of food and agro processing industry in the coastal state.
State Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday chaired a meeting which was also attended by Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) officials to chalk out the ‘roadmap to increase the income of the farmers.’
Sawant said that the contribution of agricultural sector to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is less than five percent, which needs to be increased considerably.
He said that the state is dependent on neighbours for agriculture, horticulture, dairy and meat. “We have worked out a roadmap, the implementation of which will result in doubling the income of farmers by the year 2022,” the chief minister told reporters.
Sawant said that the departments like Agriculture and Veterinary Services, Industries and Fisheries should work together to increase the income of the farmer and encourage more people to take up farming as their profession.
He said that the Agro and Food Processing Units will be encouraged in the state while stress will also be given for schemes like Micro irrigation.
The stress is also on organic farming with Farmers’ Producers’ Organisations being planned in all the talukas of the state, he said adding that the Brand Goa in the farming sector would be introduced based on the local strengths in the farming sector.


The population suffering from malnutrition in Peru has fallen by more than half over the past two decades, but the country still has a long way to go to further reduce the rate, according to a United Nations official.
The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization’s representative in Peru, John F. Preissing, said that malnourishment affects about 2.7 million Peruvians today, less than 10% of the population, state news agency Andina reported.
Compared to 1992, a time of political and economic turmoil, that is a big drop from the approximately 7 million people who suffered malnutrition in the Andean country.
Preissing said, however, that the country still has a great deal to do to further tackle malnourishment, which can have a life-long impact on the development of children.
Among the tools to promote better eating habits, Preissing said the country should promote its biodiversity, which includes a vast array of fruits and vegetables.
“We have to work on the concept of intelligent agriculture, which means applying a route to take advantage of the biodiversity of the country to improve production, efficiency and exploitation,” he said.


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Turkey will no longer fulfill the demands of the United States on the extradition of terrorists, the Turkish media quoted the country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as saying on Jan. 11.
Erdogan said that Turkey has extradited 12 terrorists at the request of the US so far, but the US authorities have not extradited Fethullah Gulen, leader of the FETO terrorist organization, and there can be no question about meeting the US demands.
On July 15 evening, 2016, Turkish authorities said a military coup attempt took place in the country. Meanwhile, a group of servicemen announced about transition of power to them. However, the rebelling servicemen started to surrender July 16 and Turkish authorities said the coup attempt failed.
The death toll as a result of the military coup attempt stood at 250 people, and more than 2,000 people were wounded.
The Turkish authorities accuse the leader of the 'Hizmet' movement, Fethullah Gulen, of involvement in an attempted military coup and demand the US to extradite him.
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The Government has enforced what is seen as an unofficial, partial lockdown from midnight today until 10th July with the public being urged to stay home.
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardena said that schools in Colombo and other major cities will remain closed until 10th July.
Schools in other areas will function at the discretion of the principals and education officials.
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando told reporters late this evening that a work-from-home period has now been declared and insisted that it was not a lockdown.
He said the intention is to restrict movements of the public and ensure they remain within their respective areas.
The Minister said that shops, pharmacies and other businesses will remain open.
He said that a situation has arisen owing to a shortage of fuel.
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardena said that the limited stock of fuel with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will be issued for essential services.
Minister Harin Fernando said that the Government was confident the situation will improve after 10th July.
He also said that talks with the US and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been promising.
The Minister said that Sri Lanka was also having talks with Russia and Qatar to secure fuel. (Colombo Gazette)


ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has assured that the country will continue supporting Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir.
Turkish President expressed his assurance during a telephonic conversation with Pakistan President Arif Alvi. Both the leaders exchanged greetings at the Eid-ul-Adha festival.
President Alvi told his Turkish counterpart that Eidul Azha was being celebrated around the world amid various challenges including coronavirus pandemic. He praised the role of Turkey in a global fight against the pandemic.
Arif Alvi also highlighted the plight of Kashmiris in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoJ&K), and the Muslims in India who are living under the shadow of fear and discrimination.
He said that the Indian government has continued its aggressive moves in IOJK for almost one year. “The occupation forces continued their atrocities in Palestine and Kashmir amid coronavirus crisis,” he added.
He recalled President Erdogan’s unequivocal statement before the UN General Assembly and expressed the hope that Turkey will continue to raise its principled voice on this issue.
Turkish President assured that Turkey and Pakistan have joint stances over the matters related to Kashmir dispute and Ankara will continue its complete support to Islamabad.


Chandigarh: Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Sunil Jakhar and Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu have said that the people of Punjab had voted Congress to power in the assembly elections to get rid of SAD-BJP government’s 10-yearly misrule. Captain Amarinder Singh led government would come to expectations of people soon.
In a joint statement they said that the time of illegal activities has passed and now in Punjab the rule of law is in force. Lauding the Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh’s initiatives to check illegal mining, they said that the CM has already directed concerned officials to take stringent action against illegal mining and tax evasion in the state.
They said that the government has ordered the creation of special multi-departmental joint teams, headed by respective Deputy Commissioners in all the districts, which will take immediate action against the illegal mining and tax evasion.
PPCC president Jakhar said that during Assembly elections, we had promised people of the state that sand and gravel would be provided at cheaper rates and all kinds of illegal activities would be strongly prohibited. He said that in this regard the Chief Minister had yesterday clarified the stand of the government that the government would not tolerate any lapse in this regard. He said that the government is very serious about the problem of illegal mining and no one engaged in this work will be waived at any cost. He said that the law of land would strictly deal with those who will make any attempt to harm the public exchequer due to illegal mining and tax evasion.
Jakhar said that earlier the truck unions had been dissolved by the state government, which has benefited the businessmen, farmers and industrialists in the state. “On the same pattern, the state government would remove all obstacles which would inhibit the development of the state,” he assured.


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SEREMBAN: The RM500 aid given to flood victims here since early November is all the state government can afford, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
The Mentri Besar said his administration has given out aid to more than 2,000 households since the Nov 4 flash floods inundated several areas here.
"We have allocated some funds to help the flood victims and that is all we can afford," he told reporters after chairing the state exco meeting at Wisma Negri.
Aminuddin said the state government has also given aid to flood victims in other parts of the state such as in Sg Rokan in Gemencheh and Dangi in Kuala Pilah.
"In fact, we are going to need money to help flood victims till March.
"So, RM500 is all that we can afford for now," he said adding that the state government has set aside additional funds so that it would be able to provide for other victims as well.
MCA had prior to this urged the state government to increase the RM500 aid given to victims especially in the Rasah constituency affected by flash floods on Nov 4.
Rasah MCA secretary Ng Kian Nam had said the amount was insufficient, as some victims had suffered heavy losses.
Separately, Aminuddin said several manufacturers here have relocated some 600 foreign workers living in hostels to two hotels to reduce the risk of contracting Covid-19.
He expressed hope that this would help reduce the number of cases among foreign workers.
"We are also happy to note that the number of Covid-19 cases involving foreign workers is on the decline.
"The state government will continue to talk to employers to house some of their foreign workers elsewhere, so that we can further reduce the risk and number of positive cases," he added.
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Tashkent, Nov 27 (IANS) Three people were killed and 38 others injured in a road accident involving a bus and a truck in the Andijan region in eastern Uzbekistan.
The collision took place between the two vehicles on the Tashkent-Andijan highway in the Andijan region at 8:10 a.m. local time, said the Uzbek Health Ministry and the Regional Traffic Police on Saturday.
In a heavy fog in the morning, the bus driver drove into the oncoming lane and collided with the truck, the police said as quoted by Xinhua news agency report.
Three passengers died on the spot, and 38 others with various injuries were hospitalised. Three of the injured had to undergo surgery operations, said the Health Ministry.
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Chief minister Mayawati on Tuesday ordered suspension of DIG/SSP Meerut JN Singh and transferred district magistrate Subhash Chandra Sharma for delay in their response to communal clashes and arson in Meerut on Sunday.
Speaking to media persons, cabinet secretary Shashank Shekhar Singh said the DIG/SSP had been placed under suspension for reaching the spot of the incident late. He said the district magistrate had also been transferred.
Singh said the chief minister acted tough against the officers on the basis of a report that the Special DG had sought on the issue.
Singh said the decision to suspend the DIG/SSP was taken to ensure immediate action on the part of officers in future.


UAE- Al Adil Trading opens 47th store at Discovery Gardens 2
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Al Adil Trading recently inaugurated 47th branch next to Al Furjan Metro station in Discovery Gardens 2, Dubai.
Dr Dhananjay (Jay) Datar, chairman and managing director of Al Adil Trading, said: 'The new outlet was inaugurated by following all safety guidelines and Covid protocols. For us the safety of our customers is top priority and we have put in place a wide range of checks and measures to ensure that there is no compromise at anytime.
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LAHORE, Aug 29 (APP): Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Sunday the government was unmoved by the call for protests and rallies by the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and it is committed to putting the country on the path to progress and prosperity.
Talking to Provincial Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Raja Muhammad Basharat, who called on him at the Governor’s House, he said the opposition parties had threatened the government with protest movements on scores of occasions in the past also, but they failed to create any trouble for it. He advised the opposition to adopt democratic practices instead of resorting to undemocratic measures to destabilise a democratically elected government.
The governor said the opposition should play its constructive role inside and outside the parliament and wait for the next general election in 2023.
“The opposition should support the government on the issue of electoral reforms to make the upcoming elections completely transparent,” he said, adding that masses in the country as well as Pakistanis living abroad stand by the government on the issue.
Ch Sarwar said it was the power of ballot which would form the next government after the general elections, adding that political victimisation was out of question under the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
“The government has a clear policy that the rule of law will prevail and practical steps are being taken for institutional reforms for the first time in the country’s history,” he said. He said the government was making all-out efforts for development and prosperity of the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Governor Ch Sarwar said the country was moving in the right direction and the business index had increased by 108 per cent under PTI government.
Condemning Indian atrocities in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), he said India had become the biggest enemy of peace and humanity, adding that the international human rights bodies should take notice of the Indian atrocities on Kashmiris and resolve the issue in accordance with the UN resolutions.
On the current situation in Afghanistan, he said unity and solidarity were needed on the issue in the country, adding that those who try to create chaos could not be well-wishers of the country.


Beijing, Sep 5 (IANS) A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale jolted Luding county in China's Sichuan province on Monday, authorities said.
According to the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC), the epicentre of the quake that struck at 12.52 p.m. was monitored at 29.59 degrees north latitude and 102.08 degrees east longitude, at a depth of 16 km, reports Xinhua news agency.
The epicentre is 39 km away from the county seat of Luding and there are several villages within the 5-km range.
The tremor was felt in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan, which is 226 km away from the epicentre.
A level-III national emergency response for earthquake has been activated, the Ministry of Emergency Management said, adding that a team has been dispatched.
A total of 30 firefighters at Luding have rushed to the epicentre to assess the situation, while 530 quake relief personnel from other regions in Sichuan are heading to the quake site, the Ministry said.
There were no immediate reports of any damages or casualties.
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Srinagar- A woman died due to electrocution at her home in Balpora village in South Kashmir's Shopain district on Wednesday.
Reports said that the woman was engaged in some household chore, when she received a high volt electrical shock, leading to her instant death.
The deceased woman has been identified as one Tanseema Jan wife of Fayaz Ahmad Thoker.
Meanwhile, a police official said that a case has been registered in this regard.
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Lucknow: Under fire over the Muzaffarnagar clashes which have claimed 38 lives, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday said efforts were being made to ensure there were no more violent incidents and warned strict action against those found guilty for the communal flare-up.
"The government would deal strictly with all those who have tried to create communal chasm and harm the atmosphere of Muzaffarnagar and Uttar Pradesh," Yadav told reporters after the state cabinet meeting here.
"It would be our efforts that the communal amity is strengthened and no new incidents are allowed to take place in areas where situation has been brought under control," he said.
The chief minister said that the Muzaffarnagar issue was discussed in the cabinet meeting and assured that efforts were being made by the government, security personnel and officers to ensure that the communal hatred is not allowed to spread.
"We have got information that many people have left there homes and villages. They have to return...It would be my appeal that brotherhood should remain intact", he said.
To a question on the arrest of those named in the FIRs including some leaders, he said whatever decision has to be taken in this regard would be taken by the local administration.
The chief minister said that directives have been issued to the officials present there to take help of the central forces to maintain peace in the rural areas.


Police on Wednesday evening nabbed 14 betting machines in Tala town, Matungulu sub-county of Machakos county.
Tala location chief Pius Nzioka confirmed the incident. Nzioka said that the owners of the machines escaped evading arrest.
He observed that despite the betting machines being banned by the government there are places in Tala where they can be found.
"The business was done secretly but after some reports we were able to know the location of the shops, however, the owners escape," said Nzio ka.
He said that the machines which were nabbed are kept at Tala police station.
He said that police have launched a manhunt for the suspects who escaped.
On Wednesday Matungulu sub-county county police commander Joel Kipkemoi Kirui told the press that among other crimes cropping up in the sub-county were the betting games played in secret.
He said that is officers were doing all they can to ensure the business ends completely.
realized realized that betting machine games are slowly cropping up in Matungulu especial ly Tala, Nguluni and Koma but we will ensure they end for real," said Kirui.


Kandiyohi County Board to discuss appointing statutory officers
WILLMAR -- The Kandiyohi County Commissioners are expected to discuss the pros and cons of appointing, rather than electing, certain statutory officers during their regular board meeting on Tuesday.
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Dominique Samario has been named Menifee’s first public information officer.
Previously the public information officer in Santa Barbara and Goleta, Samario began work Aug. 17, according to a statement on the city’s website
She will oversee Menifee’s communications, governmental relations, and community engagement efforts while serving as the city’s spokesperson for community groups, businesses, the public, and media.
Samario will also help with the development and distribution of the city’s public information and communication materials.
“We are excited to welcome Dominique to the Menifee team,” said City Manager Armando Villa in the statement. “Her experience with community engagement and outreach will be an asset to the city as we continue to enhance our communications and multi-media platforms.”


AfricaPress-Tanzania: CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has assured the public that the good work started by the late President John Magufuli will continue unabated, including defending poor Tanzanians.
CCM Central Committee of the National Executive Committee which has met in Dar es Salam assured that Tanzanians that the new leadership under President Samia Suluhu Hassan will continue implementing all the good things started by Dr Magufuli.
CCM Ideology and Publicity Secretary, Humphrey Polepole told journalists that his party urges Tanzanians to continue trusting their government because the government is guided by the party’s manifesto.
The Central Committee met to discuss, among other things, participation of party members in the funeral of their Chairman, Dr John Magufuli and the procedure of filling the vacancy left. He noted that the CC has directed the party to convene National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting any time from yesterday to endorse President Samia Suluhu Hassan as the new CCM Chairperson.
He said the CC described the late President Magufuli as a brave and courageous person who believed in leadership built on the basis of integrity and discipline for the party and government.
“Dr Magufuli also believed that Tanzania is a rich country, and it can use its own resources to bring development to its people … He also believed that Africa, including Tanzania, has the responsibility to fight and defend its economic independence,” he said.
He said that the late Magufuli was capable of translating CCM election manifesto as pledged to the public in the past five years, which enabled the implementation of many development activities.
Mr Polepole said Dr Magufuli and the then VP were well organized to proceed with the work done in the first term of their administration by implementing the party’s election manifesto for 2020 – 2025.
However, he called upon CCM members across the country to take part in paying their last respect to their fallen chairman.
He noted that during the national state funeral which will be held in Dodoma on March 22, Members of Parliament will also get an opportunity to pay their last respect to Dr Magufuli in Parliament.
“Since Dr Magufuli was part of the National Assembly, the party has directed MPs to be given an opportunity to bid a final farewell to the deceased,” he added.
Mr Polepole also added that the CC has also directed all members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to attend the burial of Dr Magufuli scheduled for March 26 in Chato.


Bihar transfers 44 IPS officers ahead of polls
Patna, Aug 1: The Bihar government on Saturday transferred 44 IPS officers ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.
"The state government transferred 44 IPS officers including superintendents of police of over a dozen district in view of the Election Commission's directive," an official said.
Formally, the government said the reshuffle was routine.
According to officials, the poll panel has also asked the state government to remove three IAS officers posted as district magistrates.


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St John's, Antigua and Barbuda: West Indies yesterday recalled star all-rounder Jason Holder for a three-match one-day series against India as they look to bounce back from a humbling loss to Bangladesh.
Former skipper Holder missed the 3-0 series defeat against Bangladesh in Guyana as selectors wanted to manage his workload as one of the West Indies' all-format players.
“As we all know Jason is one of the leading all-round cricketers in the world and we're happy to have him back in the team,” said lead selector Desmond Haynes.
“He will be refreshed, re-energised and ready to go and we can expect to see his brilliance on the field as well as meaningful contributions off the field as well.” Haynes added:“We had a very challenging three matches against Bangladesh. We need to regroup and play better against the India.”
The three matches will be played on Friday, Sunday and Wednesday, July 27, at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.
West Indies Nicholas Pooran (captain), Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Rovman Powell, Jayden Seales
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(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) Tension erupted in Sandeshkhali as women hit the streets again carrying sticks and brooms demanding the arrest of absconding Sheikh Shahjahan and his close associates accused of sexual harassment and violence.
Considering the gravity of the situation, the police have issued fresh prohibitory orders under Section 144 in areas under two village panchayats in Sandeshkhali where the tension was maximum since Friday morning.
Additional Director of Police (South Bengal) Supratim Sarkar has reached the tension-hit zone with a huge police contingent. He was heard appealing to the protesting women to contact the district administration and register their complaints instead of protesting on the streets. The senior cop was also seen making an attempt to convince the protesters by saying that such protests will only delay the process of redemption of their grievances.
Tension was brewing in Sandeshkhali since Thursday evening after the local people burnt down a warehouse within a pisciculture farm owned by Sheikh Sirajuddin, the younger brother of Sheikh Shahjahan, the accused mastermind behind the attack on the ED and CAPF sleuths on January 5 morning.
Besides the arrest of absconding Trinamool Congress leader, the protesting women, on Friday, also raised the demand of return of farmland illegally and forcefully occupied by Shahjahan and his associates and converted them into pisciculture farms by forcefully flowing in saline water there.
Meanwhile, a team of BJP delegation led by the party Lok Sabha member Locket Chatterjee and the party legislator Agnimitra Paul was stopped by the police midway while they were on their way to Sandeshkhali. After being stopped in the Bhojerhat area, Chatterjee and Paul were seen getting engaged in a heated exchange of words with the police officials. There was a minor scuffle between the BJP supporters and the cops.
Chatterjee was later arrested and brought to the Kolkata Police headquarters at Lalbazar in Central Kolkata.
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Prime Minister Ünal Üstel has said that doctors who showed extraordinary efforts to save lives and treat people were a source of pride.
Üstel in his message issued to mark March 14 Medicine Day also pointed out that the government was doing its part to improve the country’s health infrastructure as well as the working conditions of doctors and nurses.
Prime Minister Ünal Üstel in his message issued to mark the occasion said, “I would like to wish a happy Medicine Day to our doctors and all health workers who contribute invaluably to the health services in our country.”
March 14 has been celebrated in Türkiye since 1919 marking the start of formal medicine education in the country.
Üstel reminded that the day was also marked in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) alongside Türkiye.
“As the anniversary of the start of modern medical education in Türkiye, March 14th Medicine Day is one of the best opportunities we have to express the respect we have for those who devote themselves to human health,” he said.
The prime minister pointed out that the practice of medicine and the health sector was a difficult one which required patience, dedication and strenuous effort.
“We all witnessed how health workers worked with great sacrifice during the pandemic,” he said, adding that the doctors and nurses had once again rushed to the help of people who were affected by the recent earthquake disaster in Türkiye.
Prime Minister Ünal Üstel also said that the government’s efforts to address the shortcomings of the public health sector were continuing.
He said that they were doing their part in improving the country’s health infrastructure as well as to improve the working conditions of doctors and nurses.
Üstel concluded his message by praising those working in the health sector and expressing gratitude to the country’s doctors and nurses for their efforts.


( MENAFN ) Ezz Steel has reported a net loss of USD18.5 million in the first quarter, compared to a far less USD2.5 million in last year's January-March period.
The steel producer has logged a total loss of USD106.4 million in 2014, after registering USD67.2 million in net profits in 2013.
The company's suffering is mainly attributed to the illegal conducts of its former chairman, who has been standing trial for two separate cases over three years since Egypt's revolution.
Steel production in Egypt is expected to witness a shift after authority's recent decision to prepare tools and regulations for issuing operating licenses in the steel and cement industry.
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KARACHI: Co-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari has said that the country will achieve success in Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad against terrorists.
He made the statement while meeting Opposition Leader in National Assembly (NA) Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah at Bilawal House in Karachi.
Zardari said that the law and order situation across the country would have been different today if the federal government would have implemented the National Action Plan (NAP).
He added that the peace loving citizens of Pakistan will fully support the military operation against terrorists.
Khursheed Shah, speaking on the occasion, said that PPP has always raised its voice against terrorism. Sources said that the two PPP leaders discussed the Panamagate Case along with the law and order situation and Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad in detail.


(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) Assistant Foreign Minister and Director General of Asia-Pacific department Reza Zabib said Iran will import another 3.1 million doses of COVID19 vaccines in the next few days, Trend reports citing İRNA .
He wrote on his Twitter account on Thursday that "Following the efforts of colleagues and the help of the Ministry of Health and the Central Bank, three shipments of vaccines will be imported."
The official said "Today, also on Sunday, a total of about 2.2 million doses will be imported from China (a total of 85.1 million doses from China).
He explained that "Tomorrow, Friday, one million doses of Astrazenka will be imported from Japan as well as the remaining 9.1 million doses of this shipment."
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Syria: 4 soldiers killed by rebel’s mortar fire in Daraa
(MENAFN) State news agency SANA said in a report that on Monday, Aug. 30 four Syrian soldiers died and another 15 were injured when local rebels launched mortar rounds on Syrian military checkpoints in Syria’s southern province of Daraa.
It added that the insurgents aimed at military checkpoints and residential locales in Daraa, and a woman and her daughter were amongst the injured people.
The Syrian army retaliated, attacking areas where the mortar shells were launched from.
The official news agency claimed that the assault intended to obstruct the ceasefire attempts in Daraa and destabilize the area.
This occurs as a number of insurgents, who rejected to reconcile with the Syrian army, were evacuated to insurgent-held locales in Idlib province in northwestern Syria during the last few days.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has completed his assessment of the damage done by the wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta and he has announced that the government will extend employment insurance benefits for three western regions.
The three economic regions were excluded when changes were first made, but Trudeau says the recent conditions to the fire-ravaged area have shown that they need more help in areas that were hit hard by the wildfire.
The budget released in March added extra employment insurance coverage for 12 areas that were badly damaged. However, southern British Columbia, Edmonton and southern Saskatchewan were not included at that time.
Prime Minister Trudeau says the additional help from the government will take place in July.


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Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday targeted the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government while addressing a rally in Cuttack and accused it of ‘looting’ the money that the Central government is sending for people of the state
He accused the Odisha government of corruption and said that while the central government has been sending money for midday meals, it has failed to reach the beneficiaries.
He further that despite the state being rich in natural resources, the people there continues to be poor.
He further hit out at the BJD government in the state and said that funds around Rs. 5,000 crore allocated to the state by the central government are still lying unspent.
Speaking on the issue of unemployment, he said that the state has lakhs of unemployed people.
He also raised the issue of Naxal menace and said that around 22 districts of the state have been affected by the menace.
The Gandhi scion asked the people to remove the Naveen Patnaik government and vote for Congress which will fight for the poor people of the state and bring back their hard-earned money which can be used for development.
Rahul Gandhi started his two-day visit to the state today and is expected to hold several rallies.
He will also likely to hold discussions with the minority groups.
Rahul’s visit comes ahead of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s public meeting due to be held on February 11.


In the wake of the increasing dengue cases in Mohali, the deputy commissioner has directed the health authorities to start fogging in the affected areas.
The DC has also directed the sarpanches and the councillors to ensure that all preventive measures are being taken in the areas.
According to the information, 226 cases of dengue have been reported so far from the district and Mohali block has the highest number of 97 cases, followed by Derabassi and Kharar blocks.
The health authorities have started fogging in sensitive areas and also made arrangements for the patients at the civil hospital in Phase VI.
District epidemiologist Avtar Singh said they have sent teams to spread awareness among the people. He added that the people are told not to let water store in coolers, which is one of the main breeding places for the mosquitoes.


The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), on Wednesday, took its one egg per day campaign to government schools in Mararaba, Nasarawa State to sensitise children on the need to consume egg instead of snacks.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that more than 3,000 eggs were distributed to the students and pupils during the campaign.
This is coming against the backdrop of the world egg day marked on Oct. 11.
Mr Lawson Okafor, the chairman, PAN of the state chapter, called on the students to inform their parents on the need to give them one egg per day.
According to him, most parents are ignorant of the value of egg and instead they buy junks as snacks for them to eat.
He stated that egg was most valuable than meat pie, adding that parents should learn the significance of egg for their children in order to help them grow well.
Dr Boje Egboja, the PAN Coordinator, said that the distribution of eggs to the student was part of the activities to mark the world egg day.
She said that it was to tell the children the importance of egg in their system, adding that egg consumption would help their growth and also boost their immunity.
She added that it would also help to aid their intelligence quotient and save the children the hurdle of having to visit the hospital often, as it would improve their health status.
Also, Mr Peter Angbashim, the Principal of GSS, one of the schools, lauded the gesture, adding that egg consumption was imperative to the children’s growth.
He noted that though, the school was yet to benefit from the social intervention programme of the Federal Government through school feeding, he had no doubt that the school would soon benefit.
The principal said that the state was involved in the school feeding programme but it had been in batches and the school hoped to be part of the next batch.
Some of the students, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, lauded PAN, stating that such move would encourage them to consume egg.
Abdulqudus Sodiq, a primary six pupil, said that he had learnt that egg was valuable to health to aid their growth, keep them fresh and make them strong.
Also, according to one of the students, Gloria, egg contains some vital nutients that can boost immunity. (NAN)


government of the Gambia has resolved the land dispute between Seedy Barrow, a
businessman and the community of Taneneh in Gunjur by compensating him, the
presidency has revealed on Wednesday.
The community is said to be using a cemetery on a land which belong to Seedy Barrow and the tension has escalated between the two parties in the past week which raised a concern among Gambians.
In a press briefing at State House, the director of press at the State House, Amie Bojang Sissoho said the president was informed on the issue and to solve the problem amicably, a team was sent to aforementioned place to settle the matter.
The Press Director Sissoho said as the land dispute between the Tananeh community and Seedou Barrow escalated, “the vice president intervened and set up a committee that will look into the issue and that committee comprised of the minister of the Interior, Lands, Fisheries, the Supreme Islamic Council and the Gambia Christian Council.”
The presidency said the important government and religious dignitaries paid a visit to the community to have first information and to have a dialogue with the people of the community to harmoniously settle the land problem.
“They visited the community and discussed with them, she said. “It was unanimously agreed that the land belong to Seedou Barrow, Sissoho added. “They have appealed to him (Seedou Barrow) that he allows them to use part of the land they have already started using as a graveyard that is 20m X 30m and then the government will compensate him accordingly in another side”
In a telephone conversation, Seedou Barrow has confirmed to this medium that the government has indeed intervened and has resolved the matter.
“Whatever the government told you is the truth, they have now solved the problem,” Barrow said.


(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov. 28
By Nigar Guliyeva – Trend:
Uzbekistan will soon establish air communication with Afghanistan.
The first flight from Kabul to Tashkent will be carried out Nov. 29, Uzbek media reported.
Reportedly, the Afghan airline Kam Air will operate code-sharing flights. Uzbekistan Airways is a partner in this direction with the right to sell tickets for the flight under its own code.
The air communication between the two countries opens on the eve of the visit of the President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani to Uzbekistan, scheduled for early December.
In early 2017, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan signed in Kabul a "road map" to increase trade between countries up to $1.5 billion.
Furthermore, the parties reached an agreement on organizing long-term supplies from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan.
The supplies will cover up to 300,000 tons of mineral fertilizers, 2,000 units of agricultural machinery, up to 250,000 tons of wheat and other products in demand in Afghanistan annually.
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PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal while criticizing the government’s performance said that the government has imposed economic and financial catastrophe on the country since 2018, the country’s debt has increased by more than one trillion.
Talking to media along with other PML-N leaders Maryam Aurangzeb, Azmi Bukhari and Ataullah Tarar, Ahsan Iqbal said that the rupee has depreciated immensely in the last two months. Of course, the people have got only the worst inflation.
Ahsan Iqbal in his statement said that the government makes a false case of corruption against the opposition to divert the attention of the people, yesterday a new scandal has been set up against Shahbaz Sharif and me.
He further said that a case has been made against Shahbaz Sharif that he rewarded my brother, a campaign of immorality has been going on against us for the last three years.


Relief Fund for Covid-19 will be distributed with transparency, PM said as he launched web portal
Prime Minister Imran Khan has made sure the donations in PM’s Relief Fund for Covid-19 are going to be distributed among the deserving families with transparency.
PM Imran Khan was speaking in Islamabad today during the launching of an internet Portal to register and supply help to those that lost their jobs during the lockdown.
The Premier said that he’s personally monitoring the relief fund regulations. Its details are going to be revealed after the audit.
Imran Khan has also explained that the govt will donate 4 rupees for every rupee donated to the relief fund. He also said that the target is to approach the utmost number o people during these testing times.
Details of the web portal program
The premier also said that those that have lost their jobs due to lockdown measures can register themselves on ehsaaslabour.nadra.gov.pk to avail a stipend worth PKR 12, 000. During the briefing, he directed the volunteers and Tiger Force to assist people during the registration process. He further explained that the registrations are going to be analyzed and therefore the amount are going to be given to the qualified people. He assured that the help is going to be provided entirely on merit basis without political interference.
Furthermore, Imran Khan also said that Rs. 81 billion are distributed to six .8 million deserving people under Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme.
He also said that an excellent amount has been distributed during a short time.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr. Sania Nishter was also present at the event. She said that Pakistan is that the first developing country, and it’s given immediate relief to the people suffering from coronavirus pandemic.
She also said that the second phase of the program will help the labor class, who have lost their jobs thanks to the lockdown.
Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar was also present during the briefing. He said that the govt has taken measures to supply relief to small businesses suffering from the pandemic.


Kyle Lorber Offers 5 Tips for Boosting Your Social Media Marketing
(MENAFN- iCrowdNewsWire)Digital marketing expert Kyle Lorber recently offered five helpful tips for boosting your social media marketing.
Online usage has drastically increased since the coronavirus pandemic first took hold in spring 2020. This increase has been even more drastic in the United States. Marketing experts explain that this major uptick in online usage has made social media marketing more important than ever before. Digital marketing expert Kyle Lorber recently offered his most helpful tips for boosting your social media marketing campaigns.
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ALBANY – Gov. Pataki yesterday said his proposed budget will save the city $775 million in Medicaid costs – and that the Bloomberg administration should spend that windfall on education.
But the city says the saving was anticipated – and that City Hall already had plans to spend the money on other programs.
The exchange was the latest twist in the battle over public-school funding.
Pataki is appealing a court order for the state to increase school aid to the city by $5.6 billion over four years.


Covid passport will start on Friday
The Covid ‘passport’ system proposed by the Valencia government has been given the green light by the Regional Supreme Court (TSJCV) and will come into force on Friday (December 3).
It means that people will need to show the documentation to enter hostelry, leisure and sports establishments which have a capacity to hold more than 50 people.
They will also need the ‘passport’ for music festivals, events and celebrations attended by more than 500 people – as well as to visit people in hospitals and care homes.
Full report in Friday’s Costa Blanca News


Major sporting events bring millions of people together from across the globe, providing many benefits to host countries, including valuable infrastructure investment, increased tourism income and a heightened sense of national pride. However, such events also present a multitude of challenges and risks.
This report demonstrates how effective planning for these challenges can be leveraged to achieve three primary health goals:
• Protect health during the event: Protect the health of visitors, spectators, participants and the local population during the event.
• Establish a health and public health legacy: Plan for the sporting event to deliver assets, change health behaviors, encourage infrastructure investment and develop capacity.
• Share learning: Codify and disseminate lessons learned to future hosts.


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ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for expeditiously addressing the complaints of the people so as to provide them with timely relief against the maladministration of government organizations.
Highlighting the importance of the institutions of Federal and Provincial Ombudsmen, he said that ombudsmen played a significant role in providing justice to the people, adding that ombudsmen needed to be strengthened so that the maximum number of people could benefit from their services.
The President expressed these views while talking to the Provincial Ombudsman of Balochistan, Nazar Muhammad Baloch, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Nazar Muhammad Baloch also presented the Balochistan Ombudsman’s Annual Report for the year 2021 to the President.
Talking to the Ombudsman, the President emphasized the need for expanding the outreach of ombudsmen to far-flung areas to provide justice to the people at their doorsteps. He further stressed that the Provincial Ombudsman should continue to ensure the timely implementation of his findings by the concerned agencies to maintain public trust in his office. He said that an effective awareness campaign should be started to sensitize the people of Balochistan about the workings and role of the Provincial Ombudsman.
The Provincial Ombudsman briefed the President about the role and performance of his institution in 2021. He highlighted that the number of registered complaints had doubled since he had assumed the charge. He added that the Provincial Ombudsman received 1321 complaints in 2021 whereas 999 complaints were carried forward from the previous year.
He said that 1043 complaints were resolved in 2021 out of the total of 2320 complaints, adding that most of the complaints were related to education and health departments. He further stated that Khuli Katcheries (Open Courts) were held for the facilitation of the general public in seven different districts of Balochistan to provide relief to the people against administrative injustices at their doorsteps.


The Medical Director at Public Health England stated during the daily coronavirus briefing that the North West, Yorkshire and the North East have seen an increase in the number of people in hospital beds suffering from COVID-19. Professor Doyle added that cases in London have begun to stabilise.
Professor Yvonne Doyle said: “On the next slide, we can see people in hospital beds with COVID-19.
“Here we can see that the trend has been increasing for London but now we are beginning to see London stabilising, dipping, rising, dipping again.
“So probably a more stable pattern for London.
“On the other hand, for Great Britain, we do see other regions now beginning to increase.
“Particularly the North West, Yorkshire and the North East.
“It is very important that the message about staying home and social distancing is adhered to because we are certainly not past this virus damage yet.”
At the time of writing, Britain has the 6th highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world.
The UK has more than 84,000 cases in total.
Worldwide there have been more than 1,800,000 COVID-19 cases.
The death toll has reached more than 110,000 at the time of writing.
More than 410,000 people have recovered from the coronavirus across the globe.
The United States has the highest amount of COVID-19 cases in the world with more than 535,000 confirmed cases.
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Redfern Local Area Commander Luke Freudenstein reports a number of arrests in the the Redfern Waterloo area of alleged drug dealers.
Drug dealers in the public housing areas of Redern and Waterloo have been causing considerable concern to public housing tenants, many who are living in fear and are frightened to leave their homes.
Commander Freudenstein said last week; "We have had significant success with arresting alleged drug supplier...and will continue to do so where necessary." He said that the information from the public is very, very good and people have been quick to call the police if they see something suspicious.
Commander Freudenstein said that police are making a big dent in some of the drug supply enterprises in Redfern and Waterloo and say if people going to make a business of supplying drugs in that area, they should think again.
If you have any information that can help the police call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


The Health Ministry said on Monday that the total number of fatalities from the disease had surpassed 139,000.
It also registered more than 3,800 new cases of the disease. Iran has moved past the peak of its sixth Covid-19 wave which was triggered by a highly transmissible variant known as Omicron.
The relatively lower deaths in recent months has been largely attributed to an intensified vaccination campaign which has seen a total of over 145 million doses of vaccine administered in the Islamic Republic. Well over 56 million people in Iran have so far been fully vaccinated while more than 25,200,000 have received their booster jabs.
Iranian health officials say people who have received at least two doses of Covid-19 vaccine are allowed to take trips during the upcoming holidays. They have urged the people to observe health protocols to prevent another surge in Covid-19 cases.


(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) Russia confirmed 8,995 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 4,684,148, the official monitoring and response center said Friday, Trend reports citing Reuters .
The national COVID-19 death toll rose by 397 to 104,795 in the past day, while the number of the country's recoveries grew by 9,109 to 4,310,557.
Meanwhile, Moscow, Russia's worst-hit region, reported 2,476 new cases, taking its total to 1,058,699.
More than 125.1 million COVID-19 tests have been conducted across the country.
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According to latest news, Shaukat Aziz, the Former Prime Minister said that the CPEC is the key project under BRI which has greatly played an important role in reducing poverty from Pakistan which was lacking in the resources to overcome the key issue of poverty. He further said that the Belt and Road Initiative is the most wide-ranging project therefore most of the countries keenly desire to be a part of initiative of CPEC. He expressed his views about “BRI” and stated that:
“Belt and Road Initiative will change the fate of Pakistan as the CPEC is a major initiative”.
He also added that CPEC has greatly helped Pakistan to create new job opportunities for the local people of the region and has reduced poverty and will promote the bilateral relations between Pakistan and China for the economic development of the two countries.


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) American Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has increased pressure on Pakistan over its perceived backing for the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Pakistan denies sheltering the Taliban, but Mr Tillerson suggested it could lose US privileges if the government failed "to change their posture".
He was speaking a day after President Donald Trump unveiled a new strategy, vowing to commit US forces to back Afghan forces fighting the insurgents.
The US is a key ally of Pakistan.
The country enjoys a special status as a non-Nato alliance partner and receives billions of dollars in aid.
But Mr Tillerson said these "could be on the table for discussion if in fact they are unwilling to change their posture or change their approach to how they are dealing with the numerous terrorist organisations that find safe haven in Pakistan.
"It is in Pakistan's interest to take those actions."
Mr Tillerson also stressed that having a stable Pakistan was in US and other countries' interests.
"They are a nuclear power and we have concerns about the security of their weapons. This is not a situation where the US is saying ‘this is us and you'."
Mr Tillerson said the Taliban must be made to understand that they could not win a battlefield victory in Afghanistan. But he suggested the US might not either.
"We may not win one but neither will you," as he put it, adding that negotiation was the way to bring the conflict to an end. (Courtesy BBC)
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa to control the activities of the army in the north.
TNA MP Suresh Premachandran said that mass roundups and search operations being carried out by the army in the north had spread fear among the people.
“The Government is talking about reconciliation but there is a fear psychosis spreading among the people in the north. As the Defence Chief the President must urgently address this issue,” Premachandran said.
He said that yesterday the army had conducted search operations in Kopai asking people to show identification documents.
He also said that road blocks have re-emerged in coastal areas of the north while some people, including local fishermen are being arrested on suspicion.
The Government had recently said that there are credible reports that the LTTE is attempting to regroup in the north. (Colombo Gazette)


Morocco's Net International Reserves Rise by 29.6 as of April 8
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Morocco's net international reserves amounted to MAD 236.7 billion until April 8th 2016 recording a 29.6 percent increase on an annual basis Bank Al-Maghrib said.
The reserves recorded a 0.7 percent weekly decrease the central bank pointed out in its weekly indicators. During the week of April 7-13 2016 the central bank injected MAD 9 billion. Over the course of this period the interbank rate fell to 2.20 percent while the average daily exchanged volume rose to MAD 2 billion. During the same period the dirham appreciated by 0.17 percent against the euro and depreciated by 0.28 percent against the dollar. With MAP
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Effort continues to improve city’s entry corridors
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Berlin: Two people were killed and several others injured in a knife attack on Wednesday on a regional train travelling between Kiel and Hamburg in northern Germany, authorities said.
The interior ministry of the state of Schleswig-Holstein, on the Danish border, said the suspect was arrested at a train stop in the village of Brokstedt.
Earlier, the Bild newspaper had said five people were injured in the attack. The number of wounded couldn't immediately be confirmed.
Police were investigating at the train station in Brokstedt, the German railway Deutsche Bahn said on Twitter, adding some services between the two cities had been cancelled.
'Federal and state police are working closely together on investigating this case,' state interior minister Sabine Suettelin-Waack said in a statement.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Superstar and producer Aamir Khan is on his way to Pune to promote his upcoming film 'Laapataa Ladies' but with a unique spin.
The actor was spotted wearing a T-shirt, which had“mostly laapataa” written on it as he was spotted at the airport while on his way to Pune.
The T-shirt caption resonates with Aamir's personality as he surprised everyone with his appearance.
Aamir usually keeps himself away from public appearances.
The actor is currently shooting for 'Sitaare Zameen Par' and also simultaneously working on the production aspects for the highly anticipated 'Lahore 1947'.
'Laapataa Ladies', which is based in rural India, is about two young brides who get lost on a train and the pursuit of people who find themselves in a series of confusion on the go. It stars Ravi Kishan, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav and Nitanshi Goel.
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The Army is to be deployed to flush out criminals and curb the crime wave in Sri Lanka.
Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekera said that the Police will lead the special operation.
He said that the Special Task Force and the army will also be used in the operation.
Minister Sarath Weerasekera said that the special operation will be carried out around the island, without prior notice.
The Minister said that criminals are believed to be in hiding in several parts of the country.
He said that making a public announcement about the date of the special operation will give the criminals a chance to escape.
As a result, the operation will be carried out without giving prior notice.
The Minister said that the special operation will be carried out during the day and night over a number of days.


Saudi consumer loans post record high at USD89.14b in Q3
(MENAFN) The volume of consumer loans given by Saudi local banks hit the highest record when it grows 7 percent to reach USD95.34 billion in the third quarter of 2014, compared to USD89.14 billion in the same period a year earlier, a financial report showed, Arab News reported.
The consumer loans grew by 32 times in a 17-year period where the stood at USD2.98 billion in 1998, or more than 3.100 percent, the report said.
In addition to credit card loans, consumer loans are composed of three major sections, which are meant to purchase cars and equipment, property and other consumer items, the report said.
Loans given to purchase car and equipment captured 20 percent of the total consumer loans by the end of the third quarter of 2014, at USD18.68 billion whereas property loans captured at USD9.98 billion. Meanwhile, USD64.06, the report said.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) One person was killed and another one was wounded in Russia's shelling of Kherson on November 24.
According to Ukrinform, the Kherson City Council reported this with reference to Head of the Kherson City Military Administration Halyna Luhova.
'Today, 17 attacks were launched, one person was killed, one wounded,' the report says.
Luhova noted in her video commentary that from November 20 to November 24, the enemy launched 62 attacks, killing eight people and wounding four more. Read also: enemy intensifies attacks on residential districts of kherson
As reported by Ukrinform, in Kherson city, there is destruction in Tavriyskyi microdistrict caused by the enemy shelling. Russian troops are intensifying attacks on residential districts.
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TDP chief and leader of opposition, N Chandrababu Naidu blamed the AP state government for arresting the TDP activists for their posts in the social media. Chandrababu Naidu wrote a letter to DGP K V Rajendranath Reddy on Sunday asking him to stop the arrests.
He alleged that the CID police were harassing the TDP activists for their posts in the social media. He also blamed the police for arresting the activists in the midnight and terrorising the family members.
The TDP chief said that the arrests were against the ruling of the Supreme Court. He sought to remind the DGP that the Apex Court had advised the police not to arrest people for their posts in the social media. He wondered why the AP government was not following the Supreme Court directions.
He alleged that the police have arrested the TDP activists including Garlapati Venakteswara Rao, Mokarla Sambasiva Rao, who are being subjected to physical torture by the police. The TDP chief wanted the DGP to intervene and stop the arrests by the CID sleuths.
Chandrababu Naidu said that the YSR Congress government was victimising the political opponents. The TDP activists across the state are being arrested and tortured by the police. He wanted the police to be neutral and follow the rules despite the ruling party’s pressure.
The former chief minister asked the DPG to take action against the CID sleuths who were targeting the TDP activists and subjecting them to physical torture. He also cautioned the police and the CID against severe action and punishment after the TDP formed its government in the 2024 elections.


Efforts are now underway to reform the Delaware River Port Authority. DRPA CEO John Hanson told NJTV News Managing Editor Mike Schneider that the organization will no longer be spending money on non-transportation projects.
Hanson said that he has been with the Port Authority for more than nine years and he thinks he has a good understanding of what needs to be done.
According to Hanson, the culture needs to be worked on. He said he has not taken a position on bills that have been presented, but he does not think that they will change the fact that the culture needs to be adjusted.
“What we are trying to do with the culture is to emphasize the stewardship role of the Authority, meaning that what we do is we hold four bridges and the PATCO line and we hold them in trust for the public,” said Hanson. “We maintain them. We operate them, we protect them and we do that to service the community. Those ideas are the ideas that I think really have the power to transform the Authority and change the culture.”
Hanson said that DRPA is no longer involved in spending on non-transportation projects, except for a few that were already under contract.
According to Hanson, Commissioner John Dougherty said the hiring was out of whack and he felt that DRPA needed to hire more Pennsylvania residents as workers. Hanson said that the board addressed that and indicated that the labor committee would be looking at that and stepping up recruitment efforts in Pennsylvania.


The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, SAN, Thursday said that he was deeply concerned about the Apapa gridlock, adding the problem has given him with sleepless nights.
Fashola who spoke during a stakeholders meeting said he was even more worried now as Christmas approaches.
He said that his concern has to do with the amount of suffering that many companies, residents and other individuals have been facing as a result of the gridlock.
He said that importers and exporters need to understand the pain they cause people of Lagos as the current road repair is being carried out, adding that they ought to think of what can ease the pain.
He suggested other ports outside Lagos, including Calabar and Warri, but noted that these seaports may not be convenient.
Fashola called on stakeholders to set up a committee that will check tanker and truck drivers from causing more pains to people. Engr. Joseph Makoju , who is Honorary Adviser to the President/ CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, promised that the road reconstruction work will be completed in the next one year.
Stakeholders who were in the meeting attended by customs agents, officials of agencies of government in the maritime sector and members of National Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) said they will continue to offer assistance to reduce the pains that people were going through.


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As per the recent reports, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel reportedly resigned on Thursday.
The resign comes three days after BJP defeated Congress in the Assembly elections 2017 and retain the power in the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel said in a statement, “We will have a meeting of the newly elected members of the House”.
It was reported that the Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel has allegedly sent their resignations to Governor O.P. Kohli.
It was further added, “After the meeting of MLAs and after consultation with the observers for Gujarat, we will be deciding the names of the cabinet ministers and who will lead the government”.


Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a traveller in Ede along Ekiti- Osun road while other passengers narrowly escaped into the bush.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday evening around 6:00 pm.
It was gathered the victim yet to known boarded from Ekiti to Osun and was forcefully stopped by the gunmen in Ede town, in between Ekiti and Osun while other passengers in the bus had escaped into the bush.
Meanwhile, the Osun State Police command confirmed the incident to the Newsmen in Osogbo, who said the victim was kidnapped by gunmen on Monday evening.
The Police Public Relation Officer in the state, Yemisi Opalola, said the victim was kidnapped in Ede town, near Imesi-Ile in Obokun Local Government Area of the state.
According to Ms Opalola, the interstate bus which the victim boarded from Ekiti to Osun was forcefully stopped by the gunmen in Ede town, in between Ekiti and Osun.
She said while other passengers in the bus had the opportunity to escape into the bush, the victim was unlucky and was kidnapped.
Ms Opalola, however, said the identity of the kidnapped person had yet to be known.
She said the police tactical team and local vigilantes were already on the trail of the kidnappers.
Ms Opalola said that the state Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, had equally directed the police tactical team to ensure the kidnappers were arrested


Hyderabad: Rajasthan’s deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot called on the people of Telangana state to vote for Congress candidates in the Lok Sabha elections for the development of the newly formed state.
He said in the last five years the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre and the Telangana Rashtra Samiti in the state have done nothing for the nation and the state respectively.
Speaking to the media on Monday, Mr Pilot said that the current Lok Sabha elections will decide the direction the nation would take. After it came to power, the BJP failed to implement many promises it made to the nation during the last general election, Mr Pilot said.
Mr Modi had promised to deposit Rs 15 lakh in the accounts of common people but did not do so. If the Congress comes to power it has pledged to give Rs 72,000 per year to every poor family across the country.
He pointed out that the Congress won state elections in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh recently, and will win the Lok Sabha elections too.
Mr Pilot said the judges of the Supreme Court have, for the first time, noted that democracy in the country is in danger, and said that after the BJP came to power at the centre, the attacks on the Dalits and the Muslims have increased.
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Ishaq Dar says development fund will be set up for foreign investors
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said that development fund will be established for foreign investors.
Addressing the post-budget press conference on Saturday, he said that they had proposed five-year economic roadmap instead of three years.
“We will tighten the noose around non-filers,” he said.
The minister said that all of them should agree to the Charter of Economy.
He said that importance had been given to defence in the fifth budget. “The CPEC projects will expedite economic progress,” he maintained.
Ishaq Dar said that loans had been reserved for only development expenditures. “Loans will be given to farmers at a low mark-up,” he added.


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Governor State Bank Reza Baqir has said that basic economic indicators of the country were kept under control even in the times of pandemic.
Addressing a ceremony in Karachi on Wednesday, he said that all segments of the society were compensated during the pandemic. Ehsaas Cash Programme was initiated to help the worker class and loans to business and trade community were provided through banks in cooperation with the government.
He said Ehsaas Cash Programme has been recognized at international level.
Reza Baqir said that due to economic challenges, the government contacted with international financial organizations and said as compared to other neighboring countries, the economic situation in Pakistan remained under control.