The women inhabitants of Foro sub-zone expressed that the health services they receive from the health center is contributing in ensuring their health and that of their children.
Ms. Kedija Derar and Ms. Mesuda Omar told ERINA that thanks to the awareness raising campaigns and health services women are giving birth at health facilities and that the prevalence of different diseases in general and mortality due to pregnancy and delivery in particular has dramatically reduced.
Mr. Mengisteab Tewolde, head of Ministry of Health branch, explained that training was provided to community health representatives in the sub-zone and that the efforts conducted in order the people who live in remote areas receive medical services were successful.
He further said that the delivery ward in the health center is contributing in reducing maternal and child mortality.
Mr. Mengisteab Tewold also expressed that because of the developed awareness the number of women giving birth at the health center is growing, and called on citizens to give due attention to their health and women to visit the health center during pregnancy and delivery to check their health condition.


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Passengers on a cruise ship docked in Australia's Sydney were
forced to evacuate due to a fire that broke out onboard, trend reports citing
The ship moored at the White Bay Cruise Terminal caught fire on
Friday morning. Two passengers were assessed by paramedics but were
not transported to the hospital.
Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)
told Xinhua that the ship approximately carried 800 people on
board, and they contained the blaze with complete extinguishment
and continued normal operations after the initial event.
'The fire started in an accommodation cabin on Level 5 of the
ship,' FRNSW said in a statement.
'As a precaution Levels 5 and 6 of the ship have been evacuated
with the remainder of the ship maintaining its normal
Dewberry added that the specific number of people affected and
the source of the fire were still under investigation.
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Paris: The Ministry of External Affairs has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to France as extremely successful and said that it met all the goals that were set.
"I would say the visit was extremely successful. It met all the key goals that were targeted and we hope this will enhance our ties with France and take them to the next level," MEA official spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin told ANI.
Akbaruddin said Prime Minister Modi`s visit has yielded results on a wide variety of issues including defence understandings and `Make In India`.
"On the nuclear front, India and France have agreed to transfer of technology from a French company to an Indian company which will enable the Indian company to have access to technology that has so far been denied to Indian companies. It will enable Indian companies now to strengthen the capabilities in manufacturing," he added.
Akbaruddin said that both sides have agreed to pursue French assistance for Prime Minister Modi`s project on smart cities.
"There have also been discussions on how can we take cooperation in railways ahead. On the people to people front, there is an understanding and an agreement that students who are a key constituency in promoting Indo-French ties will benefit after their research studies in France as well as in India, both the governments will facilitate their stay for periods where they can improve their skill sets and enhance their opportunities for improving cooperation between France and India," Akbaruddin said.
"France has indicated to India that they will be willing to process Indian request for visas within 48 hours. But that`s not all. This was at the government to government level. But, the Prime Minister always is an exponent of what we term as multi-layered diplomacy. So, while at the government level, we have had many successful outcomes," he added.
Akbaruddin further said that Prime Minister Modi`s interaction with the business leaders was productive.
"Today the Prime Minister was in Toulouse to visit Airbus which has indicated that they intend in the next five years to increase their sourcing from India by 500 percent. Currently, it is in the vicinity of 400 million dollars, by 2020 they indicated that this will be ramped up to two billion dollars as part of their contribution and their involvement with Prime Minister`s `Make in India` programme," he said.
Akbaruddin said that Prime Minister Modi urged the Indian community to continue their links with vibrant India.
"Prime Minister`s visit always has a public diplomacy element and Prime Minister has just met the Indian community and addressed them and has urged them that they need to continue their links with India because India is now a renewed India, a vibrant India," he said.


Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Kgomotso Phahlane said the gains made in the fight against crime show that police are working hard.
“When we say that we have made progress, sometimes it is not convincing, especially when we talk of … lives being lost… But the downward trend suggests our efforts are making a serious dent in reducing crime,” he said during the release of the crime statistics.
Phahlane said the SAPS will continue to work hard turn the picture despite the profession being a thankless job.
“We remain loyal and committed to the fight against crime.”
Police attributed the success to their “Back to Basics” approach, which requires that police act with integrity, discipline and professionalism.
Other efforts include enhanced police visibility, which implies the presence of more police officers in uniform to minimise the chances of crime being committed.


The government claimed that the state irrigation department has carried out the Jalyukt Shivar scheme to preserve water in every village.
The state government has claimed in the Bombay high court that the administration is taking every effort to resolve the water crisis on a war footing in the state.
The high court was hearing a petition filed by activist Sanjay Lakhe Patil who was seeking the appointment of an emergency committee in every district to deal with the drought-like situation.
In the last hearing, the court had rapped the state government for not filing a reply on time.
Accordingly, an affidavit was filed in the court, wherein the government has claimed that in the month of October, due to lack of rain, the state government had declared drought in 151 areas in Maharashtra. It also stated that planning has been done at the district level, borewell digging is being carried out, pipelines are being repaired, and the depth of wells is being increased and water has been transported to parched areas via tankers and bullock carts.
The government claimed that the state irrigation department has carried out the Jalyukt Shivar scheme to preserve water in every village. Since February 8, the state government has taken a decision to distribute food grains to eligible people under the National Food Security Act.
Due to the drought, 33 per cent crops have died, therefore the state government has made available Rs 4,909 crore as a subsidy to farmers. A district-level mechanism has deposited this amount into 67,32,096 farmers’ bank accounts, the state said in court.


Two cockle harvesting areas in Argyll and Bute have been temporarily closed due to raised levels of bacteria.
Monitoring work carried out by the council’s environmental health team has identified the raised levels at Castle Stalker, Port Appin and Eriska Shoal.
Notices warning the public and casual gatherers that cockles gathered from these areas may pose a risk to human health and cannot be put on the market have been posted at various locations on the shore.
Commercial shellfish harvesters in these areas have been contacted by the council and steps taken to postpone harvesting until the bacteria levels subside.
The council will continue to monitor the situation, and the warning notices will be removed when the levels have sufficiently dropped.


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Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday greeted the people of the state on the occasion of World Health Day and wished for a "healthy and happy life."
According to the press release issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Dhami said that "World Health Day inspires us to focus on our health."
He said that the government is paying special attention to the strengthening of health facilities in the state and prioritising better health facilities in remote villages.
The entire humanity has been suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the last two years. Although the effect of coronavirus has been reduced a lot, it is not completely over yet.
During the COVID-19 period, the state government has made extensive efforts to strengthen the health facilities, he added. (ANI)


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As the total number of cases of Covid-19 has crossed 10.38 lakh in the country, the Indian Medical Association has said that the community transmission of Coronavirus has started in India.
The latest news on Coronavirus in India is that the community transmission has come at such a time when a large number of people were already suffering from Coronavirus. This would further weaken the situation of the country that was standing only behind United States and Brazil in number of Covid-19 patients.
The community spread of Coronavirus can cause further trouble for the government that was already facing the shortage of essential infrastructure to deal with the infection that has engulfed every Indian state.
ANI news agency has quoted Dr VK Monga who is the Chairperson of IMA Hospital Board of India in which he said that the growth is exponential.
Monga is quoted saying that the number of cases of the infection is increasing by nearly 30,000 everyday. He said that the infection is also spreading to the rural areas of the country.
While the government is still saying that the community transmission of Coronavirus has so far not started in India, the IMA is quoted as saying otherwise. As per the official figures by Union Health Ministry 1038716 people have so far been tested positive for Covid-19 and out of these 653751 have recovered. There have been 26273 deaths from Covid-19 in India.
Coronavirus cases were earlier confined to urban areas of the country only but have now been trickling down to the villages that is a dangerous scenario. This has raised many eyebrows as the government was till recently claiming that there was no community transmission of Coronavirus in India. Even in Delhi there have been thousands of cases of the infection.


The Federal Government has lamented that university students who should be in the classrooms have been “recruited” to join the ongoing #EndSARS protests.
It blamed the development on the industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said this at a reconciliation meeting between the government and ASUU officials on Thursday in Abuja.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Ngige said,
“For the past one week, we have all been on our toes, we have been meeting and we pray that this meeting will yield good fruits.
“We don’t take pleasure to the fact that the children who are supposed to be in school are being recruited into the #EndSARS, #EndStrike, #EndSWAT campaigns.
“As much as possible, we will try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway, so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.”
The minister said that FG has commenced the process of testing the University Transparency Accountability Solution platform created by ASUU.
He said that ASUU members have claimed that the platform will accommodate the peculiarities of the university systems and that the platform will involve three stages of tests to be concluded within the time frame the union gave the government.


LONDON – Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the meeting between the MQM and PML-N is a step in the right direction and he was ready to visit MQM headquarters Nine Zero for further talks.
Talking to a private TV channel, he criticised President Asif Ali Zardari and said that the Federal government had only given corruption and despair to people during its over four years rule.
Leaders from PML-N and MQM met at the Punjab House in Islamabad on Tuesday.
Shahbaz further said the PPP government gave nothing to the country except corruption, unemployment, lawlessness and loadshedding.
He said that PPP is not sincere in holding Local Bodies elections but it is a political stunt.
Regarding the statement of Imran Khan that understanding exists between PPP and PML-N, he said that it is an allegation and nothing can be said about it except laughing over it.
He said that the entire world knows that which party and its leadership has exposed the ‘corruption and plunder’ of PPP and who are the new entrants in the field of politics and secretly get support of PPP for public meetings.
Shahbaz Sharif said that the warm welcome accorded by the workers of PML-N and overseas Pakistanis in London, has proved that their hearts beat together with PML-N.
Replying to a question about the alliance of MQM and PML-N, he said that a meeting has been held in this regard which would be helpful in setting the direction right.
He said that we can also go to 90 whereas our doors are open for MQM.
Shahbaz further said that there is worst loadshedding in Pakistan and Punjab province is especially targeted in this regard.
He said that peaceful protest against loadshedding is the right of the people and he has always personally appealed to the masses to protest peacefully and avoid any damage to the public property.
He said that Ali Baba and 40 Thieves have ruined the country and billions of rupees of Pakistan have been plundered.
Shahbaz said that he has set up a tent office as a protest against loadshedding to express solidarity with the people.
He said that when dengue attacked Punjab, the experts were of the view that this is the biggest epidemic but with the grace of Allah Almighty, the government has controlled this menace.


New Delhi, Jan 28: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said the government is committed to creating a better justice ecosystem in the country with the cooperation of the judiciary.
Addressing an event to mark the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Supreme Court here, Meghwal also said that the government was working on mission mode to improve the digital infrastructure of the judiciary and noted that the Supreme Court has become a global leader in virtual hearings.
The minister said that top courts of over 40 countries refer to verdicts of the Supreme Court of India while delivering their judgments.
“Through the whole of government approach, with the cooperation of the judiciary, we are committed to creating a better justice ecosystem,” he said in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud.
He said nearly three crore cases were heard virtually in the country while the top court alone heard over cases lakh cases through video conference.
Meghwal hoped that the Supreme Court would continue to be the temple of justice (“nyay ka mandir”) and a protector of the Constitution.


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KABUL (Pajhwok): World Food Director for Afghanistan Ellen McGroarty has warned of 'Tsunami of hunger' in Afghanistan due to the shortage of funds, according to a media report on Friday.
Funds needed to keep the supply of food intact as country teeters on the edge of economic run with more than half of the population struggling to eat this winter, she said.
In an interview with The Associated Press, WFP leader in Afghanistan Mary-Ellen McGroarty urged the international community to put humanitarian necessity above political discussions and avoid disaster by making sure that billions in aid keep reaching the Taliban-run country.
According to the UN humanitarian organization, 22.8 million people face acute food shortages, including 8.7 million close to starvation.
“We don't have enough money going into 2022,” said McGroarty during a stop in Brussels.“What we call all the humanitarian sector in Afghanistan needs 4.4 four billion dollars for the next 12 months to mount a comprehensive response. And for WFP, we need 2.6 billion to do the minimum we need to be doing in 2022.”
McGroarty said she recently met with old farmers during a trip to the northeastern province of Badakhshan, who told her they have never been confronted to such an ordeal despite the experience of living through 19 governments.
“They have never before, despite the decades of conflict, had to stand in a line with their hands out for for humanitarian support,” she said.“This is the first time ever for them, and they told me the hunger is worse than the conflict that they have lived through over five decades.”
McGroarty urged the international community to keep sending money to Afghanistan, insisting that funding can get into the country independently from the Taliban.
McGroarty said the WFP managed to distribute food in key locations across the northeast and central highlands of the country in prevision of the winter months. But she said the winter snows have already started to block some of country's major roads, making the need for aid even more urgent.
“Can you imagine not being able to feed your young children? And you can also imagine not being able to keep those young children also warm?,” McGroarty said.“It's unimaginable suffering and the support is required today to avert some of that unimaginable suffering.”
McGroarty said Afghans now face the choice of either starving or leaving their country.
“It's one step away from a catastrophe,” she said.
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Qatar, Japan Discuss Serious Humanitarian Situation In Gaza
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) DOHA, April 1 (KUNA) -- Qatar and Japan discussed on Monday the latest developments in Gaza Strip and the seriousness of the humanitarian situation there in light of the bloody war waged by the Israeli occupation since the seventh of last October.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement that this came during discussions held by the Ministry's official spokesman, Dr. Majid Al-Ansari, with the Special Representative of the Government of Japan and its Special Envoy for Peace in the Middle East, Uemura Tsukasa.
The two parties also discussed the necessity of working on the speed and continuity of aid entry into Gaza Strip and coordinating international efforts to make mediation efforts successful, in addition to regional security developments in the Middle East region. (end)
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More than 150 complaints against WC police since lockdown started, says Ipid
Ipid's Thabo Leholo said that of its 163 cases, 83 were directly linked to lockdown operations.
CAPE TOWN - Police watchdog Ipid said that there had been more than 150 complaints against officers since the lockdown started.
The complaints include the discharge of a firearm, rape and assault.
Ipid's Western Cape office has presented these and other figures to the provincial legislature on Wednesday.
Ipid said that many citizens thought the police watchdog would be offline during the national lockdown.
However, the directorate said that officials had been busy with complaints against police officers.
Ipid's Thabo Leholo: "We also attend to crimes where we've gotten notifications of deaths in police custody and we also attend crime scenes of cases where there's death as a result of police action
There was one case of a death in police custody, while other complaints included rape, assault and the discharge of a firearm.
Leholo said that of its 163 cases, 83 were directly linked to lockdown operations.


The Super League of Malawi (Sulom) has said gate charges for its games will vary this season, depending on the profile of particular matches.
Sulom general secretary Williams Banda said this on Thursday when reacting to reports that gate charges will be hiked in the wake of the devaluation of the kwacha.
While admitting that the charges will be hiked, Banda said the leagueâ€™s annual general meeting (AGM), which will take place at the end of this month, will decide on the new charges.
“We are definitely going to increase gate charges, but it will depend on matches. Some games will be charged higher because they are crowd-pullers while others are not and there will be need to reduce charges to entice more fans to the games.
“The sponsors want to see fans coming to games in large numbers, so we will ensure that we put charges that will ensure that we have crowds at matches,” said Banda.
He also said the launch match between Silver Strikers and Bullets FC tomorrow has been pegged at K200 while the other games are at K100.
According to Banda, parliamentarians will play TNM employees in a social match before the launch game.
There will also be a live music show as well as parade of the trophy around Lilongwe City.
Last season, Super League entry charges were K100.


He identified the groups as Western Togoland separatist, the Homeland Study Group and the Western Togoland Restoration Front (WTRF).
The Minister explained that although the three groups have same goals, they have slight differences.
Last Friday, some secessionists attacked the Aveyime and Mepe Police Stations in the region and made away with some weapons after breaking into the armoury.
Dr. Letsa said the WTRF group was responsible for the said attacks, revealing that the group is more militarised than the others.
He, however, noted that the Volta Regional Security Council has been surveilling all three groups over the last three years.
“We’ve been monitoring them for over two years and we intend to deal with them,” the Volta Regional Minister told Joy News.
“We were aware that there were going to be some activities last night and we had to protect some vital installation to make sure that the economy of the region is not adversely affected.
“So we actually were able to prevent some more serious attacks that were planned by this group,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service have picked up 25 of the secessionists.


Erdogan Discusses Alternatives To Russia's Mir Payments System
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a closed meeting in
Istanbul on the use of Russian Mir bank cards in the country and
possible alternatives to the payment system. The meeting lasted
almost six hours and was attended by the heads of the Ministry of
Finance and the Central Bank, as well as heads of leading Turkish
banks, Trend reports citing TRT TV channel.
At the moment, there is no information about the decisions made
at the meeting.
It was reported earlier that Turkish banks Is Bankasi and
Denizbank suspended withdrawal of the Turkish lira from bank cards
of the Russian Mir payment system.
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Archbishop Benson Primary School, located in Truro, was closed last week after three coronavirus cases were confirmed.
The school management invited the public health team to the school after some pupils developed coronavirus symptoms. Upon testing, the students were found to have been infected with the virus.
The health officials immediately notified Cornwall Council about the situation. Then the council issued a statement about the matter.
In the statement, the council directed that the school remain closed until deep cleaning is done. The parents were requested to bear with the situation because the closure was a precautionary measure to ensure the staff and students’ safety.
Parents were advised to monitor their children while at home and report any symptoms to the health officials. However, the council advised the parents not to take their children for coronavirus testing unless they develop the three main coronavirus symptoms.
The staff were requested to quarantine themselves and also take the test to confirm their status. Those students who were reported to have made contact with the infected students were also taken for testing.
The director of public health in the council, Rachel Wigglesworth, said that the school made a difficult decision to ensure the students, staff, and their families are safe.
Ms Wigglesworth acknowledged that the closure will create a burden to the parents, and this may bring about childcare crises in some families. However, she noted that it was better to have the students safe at home.
The school is expected to be reopened next week, but the reopening date has not yet been agreed on. However, there is a possibility that the school will reopen on Monday, October 12, because the cleaning and fumigation exercise is complete.
The school management will consult with the health officials and the council before announcing the reopening date.


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Story | Mar 14, 2014 | 2:46 PMAs our winter thaw begins, we see signs of spring in the Lehigh Valley and not just in the weather forecast. A sunny future for our community was also suggested by The Morning Call in its special Outlook section that highlights many positive changes taking place right now in downtown Allentown. Developers and government officials are optimistic that these changes will secure the city's future vitality.


It has been confirmed that the cost of the controversial water charges per household is set to be announced in the Dáil next Wednesday evening.
It is understood that the Dáil will discuss a motion setting out the charges over a two-day period.
According to reports it is thought that highly contested debate will last for over three hours on Wednesday and almost ten hours on Thursday. TDs will then vote on the motion on Thursday night.
Meanwhile the Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that details on the water charges will offer clarity and certainty to people, in terms of the contribution they would have to make and what they would get.
Mr Kenny also said that the Government has listened very carefully to the concerns and anxieties that people have surrounding the proposed charges.


PML-N, PPP direct activists to join sit-ins over Machh incident
ISLAMABAD: Two major opposition parties, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Friday directed their activists to join the ongoing sit-ins across the country in solidarity with the victims of the Machh incident, ARY News reported.
According to the PML-N lawmaker Uzma Zahid Bukhari, the party had decided to attend the sit-ins on the directions of its supremo Nawaz Sharif. PML-N leader Mohammad Zubair Umar said that their political workers will join the sit-ins on Saturday, adding that he himself will attend a sit-in in Karachi tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Peoples Party has also decided to participate in the ongoing sit-ins across the country. Talking to journalist, PPP leader Chaudhry Manzoor said that their lawmakers, provincial ministers and activists will join the sit-ins from tomorrow.
Earlier today, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz had said that the scenes at the Quetta sit-in by the Hazara community against the Machh incident had moved her.
“Every family in Hazara community has its tale of sorrow and grief,” she had said adding that those staging sit-in in Quetta have lost their brothers and sons while some even lost more than one people from their family in Machh tragedy.
“In some families, no male member is left behind after attacks on the community,” she had said adding that she remembered the Karbala incident after the horrific incident.


Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Members of Parliament have received their share of the K4 billion allocation with the party saying there is nothing illegal about the money.
The new stance is a far cry from the party’s earlier statement after the allocation was approved by Parliament when the MCP said its legislators will not benefit from the allocation.
MCP has since defended itself saying the allocation was approved by Parliament hence it is legal money.
The opposition party’s spokesperson on Finance Alexander Kusamba Dzonzi said they only protested against government’s initial plans to disburse the money to selected MPs but once the House approved the money, there was nothing wrong with the allocation.
“We caught the thief stealing money and we said let’s share the money equally, thereby making the whole Parliament part of the thievery. Someone was stealing money from Malawians and we said let’s share equally and at the end of the day it is Malawians who will benefit from this thievery,” said Dzonzi
However, MCP president Lazarus Chakwera said he was not aware that his constituency had already received its share of the K4 billion.
Treasury has told the local media that all constituencies in the country have been given the money.
Lilongwe district commissioner (DC) Lawford Palani also told the local press that the district received K367 million three weeks ago. Each constituency is expected to receive about K19 million.
According to Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, the money will be managed by Area
Development Committees. The committees will also be responsible for identifying the projects to be implemented using the funds.


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Hamas: Arrest campaigns desperate attempt to quell Intifada
The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, on Sunday said that the Israeli arrest campaign waged against members of the Movement in the occupied West Bank is a desperate attempt to quell the Jerusalem Intifada.
Hamas’s spokesman Hazem Qasem said in a statement that the Movement will continue to support the Intifada and the Jerusalemite sit-inners at al-Aqsa Mosque.
Qasem affirmed that these arrests will not succeed in breaking the will of Palestinians but will make them more adherent to their rights and national constants.
Nearly 24 Hamas members and leaders were detained on Sunday dawn in a large-scale arrest campaign launched by the Israeli occupation forces in the West Bank in a bid to eliminate any pro-Aqsa popular movement.


Victims have been taken to Kirinya prisons Covid-19 treatment facility for further management
Bugweri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bugweri district Covid-19 taskforce chairperson Richard Gulume who is also the Resident District Commissioner says that seven out of the 189 inmates in Busesa prisons have tested positive for Covid-19.
While addressing the press about the state of Covid-19 management within the district on Wednesday afternoon, Gulume said that the victims have been taken to Kirinya prisons Covid-19 treatment facility for further management.
He adds that an internal contact tracing process has been expedited and some prisons officers alongside other inmates have been quarantined at a designated facility within the prisons premises.
Gulume stresses that the situation has created panic among some inmates who have demanded to be tested but the screening process is ongoing to ensure that all those who present with Covid-19 signs are isolated.
Gulume further reveals that the inmates share a borehole with the community which increases the risk of infection to members of the general public.
He adds that local leaders have been tasked to ensure that communities tighten the ministry of health standard operating procedures aimed at controlling the spread of Covid-19.
A source within Busesa prisons told URN that prisons officers and inmates alike have been blocked from accessing court sessions for a period of two weeks.


On 2 August, the West Bengal Cabinet decided to rename the state as Bangla or Bongo.
Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee confirmed that the Cabinet will now forward the proposal to the Centre, which will take the final decision.
The West Bengal government is reportedly taking this move to resolve the issue of the state's name being placed last "alphabetically". According to reports, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had also taken up the issue last month during the Inter-State Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Earlier, the West Bengal government had decided to rename West Bengal as "Paschimbanga" in 2011 to raise the state's position alphabetically. CPM had also extended its support to Trinamool Congress at the time.


India is a rapidly developing nation and the changes that have been seen in the last two decades have been remarkable. The country is expected to continue to grow and develop in the coming years and decades, and by 2100, India will look drastically different than it does today.
The population of India is expected to decrease significantly by 2100. According to a Stanford study, India’s population density is likely to decrease to 335 persons per km sq by 2100, which is projected to be higher than the global average. This decrease in population is estimated to be around 41 crore in the next 78 years.
The economy of India is expected to grow significantly by 2100. The country is already the fifth largest economy in the world and is expected to become the third largest by 2030. By 2100, India is expected to become one of the world’s largest economies, with a GDP of over $20 trillion. This growth will be driven by a number of factors, including increased foreign investment, technological advancement, and improved infrastructure.
The infrastructure of India is also expected to improve significantly by 2100. The government has already taken a number of steps to improve the country’s infrastructure, such as the development of smart cities, improved road networks, and increased investment in renewable energy. By 2100, India is expected to have a world-class infrastructure that will be able to support the country’s growing population and economy.
The technology of India is also expected to improve significantly by 2100. The country is already home to some of the world’s leading technology companies, such as Infosys and TCS, and is expected to become a major hub for technological innovation in the coming years. By 2100, India is expected to be a leader in the field of artificial intelligence, robotics, and other cutting-edge technologies.
The environment of India is also expected to improve significantly by 2100. The government has already taken a number of steps to reduce air pollution and improve water quality, and is expected to continue to do so in the coming years. By 2100, India is expected to have a much cleaner environment, with reduced air and water pollution, and improved green spaces.
The education system of India is also expected to improve significantly by 2100. The government has already taken a number of steps to improve the quality of education in the country, such as the introduction of the Right to Education Act and the establishment of the National Education Policy. By 2100, India is expected to have a world-class education system that will be able to produce highly skilled professionals who can contribute to the country’s economic growth.
Overall, India is expected to look drastically different by 2100. The population is expected to decrease, the economy is expected to grow, the infrastructure is expected to improve, the technology is expected to advance, the environment is expected to become cleaner, and the education system is expected to become world-class. All of these changes will contribute to making India a much better place to live in the future.


London: According to the CEO of Emirates airline Tim Clark, Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crash could have been prevented if airlines had been informed about the missiles in eastern Ukraine.
According to the Independent, Clark said that there was evidence of weapons in the area for weeks and many carriers knew about it as they had been avoiding the area.
However, the information was not shared with other airlines that were flying across Ukraine, said Clark.
He also suggested that if the airlines had been alerted about it, the MH17 crash could have been avoided and the passengers and crew members could have been saved.
Tim Clark`s comments came after a report was published last week that mentioned that there were three other jets flying in the nearby airspace.


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Palestinian justice minister Mohammed Al-Ghoul has said that the Palestinian people are entitled to resist the occupation of their land, and the government backs this right.
Ghoul on Sunday denied that his government had expressed regret for the death of Zionists.
He said that the Zionist occupation was responsible for the killing on both sides due to its cruel war on the Palestinian people. The Palestinians fire rocket only in self defense, he elaborated.
The minister said that the Goldstone report monitored 36 Zionist war crimes, noting that the judge, Richard Goldstone, had listened to clear and diversified testimonies of victims of the Zionist war to back his findings.


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New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called US President Barack Obama to congratulate him on his second term, said the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday.
"Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Barack Obama had a telephonic conversation last evening (08.11.2012)," said the PMO in a statement.
Singh reiterated his congratulations to President Obama on his re-election and wished him success for his second term in office.
He told Obama that his re-election has given the opportunity to the two countries to carry forward and build on the enormous successes that had been achieved in the bilateral partnership in the last few years.
"Prime Minister also expressed his appreciation for the personal interest and commitment that President Obama had brought to the relationship and said that he looked forward to continuing their close cooperation to pursue their shared vision for the India-US strategic partnership," said the PMO.
Obama thanked the PM for his wishes and said: "You have been a wonderful partner."
He noted that India and the US had an excellent relationship, which had deepened over the last few years.
"He also expressed appreciation for PM's leadership on the world stage and said the he looked forward to working together with PM," said the PMO.
"Both leaders expressed their intention of seeing each other soon. The Prime Minister invited the President to visit India again," it said.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) A historic decision was made on the joint production of weapons by Ukraine and the United States, in particular air defense systems.
“There is a historic decision by the United States to jointly produce weapons and defense systems. In particular, air defense,” President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address .
According to the Head of State, something that was an absolute fantasy until recently will become a reality.
“We will make it a reality. Everyone who works for the state. And this is the new quality of Ukraine's defense industry – much more powerful,” the President stressed.
He called this decision a significant contribution to the economy because it means“enterprises, new jobs for both our peoples – for Ukrainians and Americans.
Zelensky thanked U.S. President Biden, his entire team,“and everyone in America who values freedom and supports Ukraine.”
“We have a clear perspective of a new resilience of Ukraine that will prevent the recurrence of Russian aggression,” the President summed up.
As reported, Ukraine and the USA signed memoranda on cooperation in the defense-industrial sector.
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National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has embarked on mapping out political violence hotspots in the country ahead of next year’s polls.
This comes as the commission expressed its concern over the ongoing hate-speech by politicians a year before the next general elections.
Speaking during a consultative meeting with the security officials, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and leaders in Naivasha, the NCIC director of programmes Millicent Okatch, the commission will rely on past records to pick out the areas that were most affected by political violence.
“We have also started to engage the youths so that they are not misused by the politicians to cause violence during political campaigns,” she said.
She noted that they would however conduct fresh exercises across the country in a bid to avert chaos before, during and after the elections.
Okatch denied that the commission was a toothless bulldog.
“Our mandate is to investigate politicians spewing hate speech and handing over the evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions,” she said.
She noted that hate speech on social media was their biggest challenge.
Naivasha deputy OCPD Jared Marando said they had already identified the hotspots in the lakeside town that was hardest hit during the 2007 post-election violence.
The police boss said that they had opened a police post in some of the estates that had been mapped out as hotspots.
“We are ready to use prison officers in the patrols so that we don’t have a repeat of the 2007 violence,” he said.


Govt softened lockdown to facilitate general public: Ajmal
Briefing media in Peshawar today, he said government is making effective measures to protect the general public from coronavirus.
The Advisor said trader community will open their business after following the SOPs devised by the government.
Ajmal Wazir said immediate action will be taken against those people violating the SOPs.
Referring to the problems faced by overseas Pakistanis, he said the government is trying hard to solve the grievances of overseas Pakistanis.


Mar 28, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said the government had failed to gain the confidence of the 12 countries that abstained from voting on the resolution on Sri Lanka that was adopted at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva told a news conference today that the government was responsible for the adoption of a third resolution on Sri Lanka at the UNHRC.
He observed that the 12 countries that abstained from voting on the resolution had done so since they did not have confidence in the government due to its human right violations and the inability to uphold democracy in the country after the war.
He explained that the government had not done anything to win the confidence of the international community and even countries like Indonesia and Kuwait that voted in favor of Sri Lanka last time have abstained from voting this time around.
Silva said the international community took this measure because the government has violated human rights and failed to establish democracy and because of its haphazard conduct after the war.
"It was not so much about alleged war crimes but also because of media suppression. If the resolution was only about the alleged war crimes, the Government would have won," Silva claimed.
The JVP General Secretary also alleged that the government was attempting to gain political advantage out of the Geneva issue without trying to defeat it.


According to research from the University of Washington, the predicted number of hospital beds needed during the COVID-19 peak has decreased.
Experts show Tennessee has more hospital and ICU beds than are expected to be needed, but a shortage of just over 200 ventilators remains.
Earlier predictions showed Tennessee was expected to need about 18,000 beds, but new information released on April 5th said the state is expected to need just 1,232 beds with 7,812 available.
Total Tennessee deaths are expected to reach 587 by August 4th. National numbers also show the virus’s peak, expected to hit on April 16th, will be less severe than previously projected.
A prediction of cumulative deaths through the first wave has dropped from 93,531 to 81,766.The research shows that social distancing is likely contributing to the improved numbers


KATHMANDU, May 10: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress (NC), President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the government was responsible for the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
Taking part in the discussion over the prime minister’s vote of confidence motion in parliament on Monday, NC President Deuba alleged that the government’s failure to act on time had invited the current state of the pandemic in the country.
Deuba said that the inauguration of Dharahara amid fanfare two weeks ago was one example of an irresponsible act of the government. He also alleged that the government was also involved in corruption even in the procurement of essential medical supplies such as vaccines to fight against the pandemic.
Deuba said that Prime Minister Oli was responsible to delay the procurement of the COVID-19 vaccine to benefit some business enterprises close to the government. While reminding the statements of the prime minister that no one will have to die untimely because of lack of medicine, Deuba asked, “Are those dying untimely due to lack of medical supplies, not Nepalis? Where did your commitment go?”
Deuba alleged that the government had failed to make necessary arrangements to provide adequate oxygen, ICUs, and ventilators to help people fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He further alleged that the government was involved in self-praise rather than working for the cause of people.
On the occasion, Deuba also made a list of unconstitutional works done by the government led by Oli. Arguing that the Oli-led government had tried to undermine democratic norms and values in the past three years, Deuba announced to cast vote against Oli’s trust motion.


Laing said that the commission learnt that opportunities abound in the area in the state and was willing to explore.
“There are British companies that are willing to invest in the area. We will appreciate if the state will furnish us with details about the sector,” she said.
The high commissioner further said that they were in the state to study the progress made by the government in the area of peace.
Plateau state Governor, Simon Lalong [Twitter/@SimonLalong]
Laing said that they were also interested in knowing the challenges that the state went through in restoring peace.
According her, there are many British citizens residing in Plateau who lauded the state government for the prevailing peace.
Lalong in his remarks, told the high commissioner that one of the initiatives by the state that brought peace was the establishment of a Plateau Peace Building Agency.
The governor stated that the agency, the first of its kind in Nigeria took proactive steps to entrench peace instead of the reactive approach of security agencies that was sometimes not enduring.
“At a point, Plateau was no longer home of peace and tourism but we are happy that we are back on track again as home of peace and tourism.
“In addition to the Peace Building Agency, we are not bias for people with disabilities and we have established a Disability Commission,” he said.
Lalong further said that apart from agriculture which the British Commission had indicated interest, they should consider investing in the mineral sector.
He said that many British citizens who are resident in the state came as miners and that opportunities still abound in the area.


Republican state senators said Monday they will hold public hearings about the safety of police officers.
The announcement came less than two weeks after two NYPD officers were killed in Brooklyn, following public protests about police conduct.
Senate co-leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) said the hearings will focus on the "safety of police officers in New York City and the rest of the state in the current climate."
The forums also will look at training and equipment and the grand jury process.
The decision by a Staten Island grand jury not to charge a police officer in the apparent choking death of Eric Garner sparked the demonstrations about police conduct.
Dates and locations for the hearings will be announced later. "By convening these important hearings, the State Senate is sending a clear and convincing signal that police officers should have every tool they need to promote public safety and protect and defend themselves," Skelos said in a statement.


The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is facing a “Pakistan dilemma” in lending to the country, according to a report by the Center for Global Development (CGD).
The report, titled “Pakistan’s Budget and the IMF’s Pakistan Dilemma”, released on Thursday, said that while the IMF has lent money to Pakistan to help the country cope with its economic crisis, the country’s budget deficits and its reliance on foreign aid to plug the gap have meant that the IMF’s loans have had little impact on Pakistan’s economic outlook.
The report said that the IMF’s loans have not been sufficient to reduce the country’s budget deficit, which has widened from 4.7 percent of GDP in 2017 to 7.4 percent of GDP in 2019.
The CGD report also said that the IMF’s loans have not helped the country’s external debt, which has risen from 6 percent of GDP in 2017 to 11 percent of GDP in 2019.
The report said that the IMF’s lending to Pakistan has been “largely ineffective” in helping the country to address its economic challenges.
It said that the IMF has “failed to provide appropriate incentives and conditions that would encourage Pakistan to take the necessary steps to achieve fiscal and monetary stability”.
The report also noted that the IMF’s loans have been insufficient to help the country to increase its exports and reduce its reliance on remittances, which have fallen from 8.7 percent of GDP in 2017 to 6.9 percent of GDP in 2019.
The report concluded that the IMF’s “Pakistan dilemma” has resulted in a “persistent and growing economic crisis” in the country. It said that the IMF should consider alternative measures to help the country, such as providing technical assistance and increasing access to capital markets.


Two officers were shot and seriously injured in a shooting incident in New Zealand's West Auckland, the police said on Friday, Trend reports citing Xinhua.
Superintendent Naila Hassan, Waitemata District Commander, said that the local police were responding to an unfolding serious incident in Massey, West Auckland.
"At around 10.30 a.m., a police unit has performed a routine traffic stop on Reynella Drive. There have been shots fired at police officers," said Hassan.
Two officers were shot and seriously injured. A member of the public was also hit by the vehicle and was injured, said the police.
Multiple sources including local media reported that one police officer was shot dead. However, the New Zealand police have not confirmed it.
It was reported that the offender has fled the scene in a vehicle, and the police have a large presence actively searching for the offender.
The police have advised all members of the public to avoid the local area.
Local schools are in lockdown due to the incident.


Arts in the city of Tenille have been taking a back seat to the city’s industrial landscape since the start of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century.
Tenille has become a hub of art in the past few decades and its cultural heritage has been a focus of many projects, such as the annual Tenille Festival.
It is one of the largest art festivals in the country.
Art and culture is on the decline in the City of Cork and the country is seeing a decline in arts participation, which is a major issue in the community.
The Arts Council of Ireland is looking at how the Arts and Crafts and the Fine Arts Council are taking part in the events.
The council’s director of public relations, Fiona McCartan, said there are a lot of positives about the festivals but that there is a big challenge ahead.
She said that in the future, the council will focus on bringing together local organisations and art galleries.
I think it’s really important that there are opportunities for all stakeholders, particularly for artists, to participate in this, she said.
There is a lot that the festival can contribute to the cultural landscape and it’s important that it’s not overshadowed by other festivals, McCartans comments were reported by The Irish Post.
It is not just about art, it’s about culture as well and I think we have to make sure that we keep doing things that have cultural value, McCarterans comments suggest.
She added that the arts festival has already attracted people from across the country and the city.
Art in the 20th century is on a decline and the Arts Council is looking to make it a priority.
The arts in the area are the future of the city and I would say that this is an area where we have really struggled to make the change that we need to make in the next 20 years, she told The Irish Sun.
The city is also home to a thriving craft-based economy and a large number of arts groups are active in the region.
It has been reported that there have been more than 40 art events across the city since the festival started in 2015.
In 2016, there were more than 400 arts festivals across the City.
At the time, it was reported that the number of people who participated in festivals had fallen to just 30 percent.
The Arts Alliance of Ireland (AIA) was founded by the city in 2013 to encourage people to participate at the festivals and to encourage them to build a culture of art.
The AIA said the festival has had an effect on the economy in the town.
This is a huge success and we are pleased that it has happened in the last two years.
We have seen an increase in attendance and people are coming back to the town and to the festival, which in itself is quite a success, the AIA general secretary, James O’Neill, said.


Amman, Bagdad Provincial Councils' Heads Discuss Cooperation
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Amman, Sept. 22 (Petra)-Chairman of Greater Amman Privicinal Council, Ahmed Abdallat, on Thursday discussed with Baghdad Mayor and its Provincial Council Head, Mohammad Jaber Atta, 'close' relations between the two countries and peoples.
During the meeting, discussions also tackled 'historic' joint coordination and cooperation frameworks and mutual issues of concern.
Abdallat said Jordanian-Iraqi relations witness 'advanced' stages of coordination and expertise exchange at the highest levels , which reflects 'deep-rooted' relations.
Abdallat noted Amman and Bagdad provincial councils signed a twinning agreement after reviewing laws, regulations and services provided by both bodies, which aim to provide the necessary services and exchange expertise in all joint affairs.
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Kanpur: Posters and banners depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP President were found defaced at various places in the city where Amit Shah is scheduled to hold a meeting with state leaders on Saturday.
Party's city unit President Surendra Maithani said that unknown persons allegedly blackened one of the posters depicting the Prime Minister and several hoardings portraying the BJP President were defaced at Mall Road, VIP Road, Jajmau and other areas of the city.
District administration and police have been informed about the matter, he said, adding that people involved in the incident are yet to be identified.
The posters and hoardings which were defaced have been removed and new ones have been put in their place, Maithani said.
Shah is scheduled to hold a meeting with state leaders and MLAs later in the day to discuss strategies for the 2017 Assembly election. The posters and hoardings were put up to welcome the party president in the city.
Over 500 BJP leaders and workers are expected to attend the meet.


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Doha: Reuven John Jithu (pictured), a Class IX student at the Birla Public School Doha - Qatar, has brought laurels to the school by winning the Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 boys singles titles at the YAAS Qatar Open Badminton Championship Season 2.
The tournament was held in Palestine School Doha recently. Reuven was the only player in the entire event to win the championship across three age groups.
Reuven has previously participated in other international tournaments held in Abu Dhabi, winning the title in the Under-15 category.
His victory is definitely a motivation for the young sports enthusiasts of Birla Public School.
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) The average revenue of the ministry from the sale of tickets to archaeological sites on the national level ranged between EGP 21-22m per month, totaling EGP 110m in January to May 2016
The Ministry of Antiquities expects that the number of visitors to archaeological sites to reach 10 million, which will realize revenue of EGP 377m in the current fiscal year.
Sumaya Benyamin, head of finance at the Ministry of Antiquities, refused to disclose any details about the investment plan during the current fiscal year and the target of revenue.
According to previous statements by Benyamin, the average revenues of the ministry of the sale of tickets to archaeological sites on the national level ranged between EGP 21-22m per month, which adds up to EGP 110m between January and May 2016.
According to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Antiquities, the total annual revenues recorded in 2014 reached EGP 229.8m.
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Story | Jun 23, 2015 | 1:39 PMRepublican legislative leaders met again Tuesday with a goal of finishing the state budget before the new fiscal year begins on July 1, saying they were making progress without being specific about what had actually been decided.


13 policemen injured as van overturns
In all 13 policemen were injured when a van in the convoy of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee overturned on the second Hooghly bridge in the city today.
Police said the incident took place when the driver lost control over the steering and the vehicle overturned.
The van was heading towards the state secretariat in Howrah carrying policemen who were part of the Chief Minister's escort team.
All the injured had been admitted to SSKM hospital, police said.
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Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is mulling deportation of Nigerian nationals involved in drugs cases, state Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Thursday.
“We are planning to deport the Nigerian nationals involved in drugs cases from various parts of Karnataka to their country,” he said in the state Legislative Council.
“The Nigerian nationals extend their stay even after the expiry of their visas, because of cases pending against them. Therefore, we are planning to facilitate their deportation,” Parameshwara said while replying to BJP’s V Somanna.
He also said the government has sent circulars to colleges giving admissions to foreign nationals asking them to verify their credentials. “We have directed the colleges to furnish the details of the students to the respective police stations and verify their credentials before admitting them,” he added.
The Home Minister said 23 drugs-related cases have been filed against Nigerian nationals in the state since 2015, while 31 persons have been arrested.


Fifteen dead in Nepal landslides
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) At least 15 people were killed in landslides in north-eastern Nepal, police said Thursday, according to dpa.
Landslides hit at least six villages in the district of Taplejung
after heavy rain fell Wednesday on ground destabilized by earthquakes
in April and May.
At least a dozen houses were also washed out by the landslides, and
police said they feared more people could be buried in the rubble.
Ongoing rain was hampering rescue efforts, they said.
More than 8,700 people died in Nepal after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake
on April 25 and several aftershocks, including one of magnitude 7.3
on May 12.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Cairo, Nov 28 (IANS) The Egyptian government suspended direct flights with a number of southern African countries due to concerns over the new Covid-19 variant Omicron.
The decision was made late on Friday after a meeting of the ministerial crisis management committee headed by Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, according to a cabinet statement.
The direct flight suspension includes South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini, the cabinet spokesman Nader Saad said in the statement.
As for transit flights coming from these countries and stopping at Cairo International Airport on their way to other destinations, their passengers will go through a quick test and those tested positive will be returned home on the same flight, Xinhua news agency reported.
On Saturday, the Egyptian Health Ministry urged citizens to maintain anti-coronavirus precautionary measures, such as wearing face masks, observing social distancing and taking Covid-19 vaccine, especially after the appearance of the new variant.
Egypt has launched a mass vaccination campaign as one of the basic precautionary measures against the Covid-19 infection.
Until Friday night, Egypt has reported a total number of 354,836 Covid-19 infections, including 20,237 deaths and 294,903 recoveries.
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BULAWAYO, Monday, December 2, 1991 — A Trustee of the Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project Fund, Alderman Mike Constandinos, expressed disappointment with the Minister of Energy and Water Development, Cde Herbert Ushewokunze, for changing his stance vis-a—vis Government support for the water project.
Ald Constandinos said yesterday that he was disappointed when he read the minister’s statement on Saturday that the project had not been accorded national status by the Government.
“I was very disappointed that the minister made a U-turn in his support for the project and this has dampened the spirit of the people who had been told that the Government was backing the scheme,’’ he said.
Alderman Constandinos said that he believed the Government was going to adopt the project as a national issue as it was enjoying Government moral support.
Cde Ushewokunze said a week ago that the Government regarded the Zambezi Water Project as a national issue. He said that this would make it easier for the project to get external assistance.
On Friday, the minister retracted to his statement and said that the MZWP had not been adopted as a national project and that the Government had several other options to choose from.
Ald Constandinos told Pelandaba residents during their annual meeting that five foreign countries had promised assistance for the project but can only negotiate at a government to government level.


The Lusaka City Council (LCC) on Thursday July 25,2013 moved into action demolition over 20 houses behind Pepsi in Lusaka’s Garden House area.
The LCC who were accompanied by the police moved into action in the early hours to demolish the houses which they say has been built on illegal land.
A resident, Peter Banda said the council officials moved in the area just after midnight and started demolishing.
Banda said the combined team were only stopped by irate residents who started throwing stones at them.
He said the team which had a grader demolished a number of houses stating that some residents were sleep while the process was taking place.
Banda said some people where however pleading with the council to move their children and property before they could demolish.
Banda has meanwhile questioned why the council could take such an action without prior warning.
He claimed that many of them have papers to the piece of land which the council is alleging to be illegal.
He has since asked government to help the resident who have been affected by the decision saying many of them got loans to purchase the land and built houses.
Banda said the demolition was only stopped by residents who organised themselves and starting throwing stones at them.


Wyoming State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist, at a news conference this week, addressed the rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state the past couple of weeks. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.
Dr. Harrist said that they expected to continue seeing cases of COVID-19 over time in Wyoming, as that is the nature of this type of virus.
Dr. Harrist said that testing is important because it allows them to put their prevention tools into place and that the Department of Health Laboratory continues to expand their capacity.
Dr. Harrist said that the Department of Health is also in the process of providing CARES Act funding to counties to support both personnel for contact tracing and other efforts related to COVID-19 and to support increasing testing availability.


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New Delhi- A Delhi court on Friday granted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a no-objection certificate (NOC) for issuance of an“ordinary passport” for three years.
Gandhi had moved the court after he surrendered his diplomatic passport upon his disqualification as an MP.
“I'm partly allowing your application. Not for 10 years but three years,” the judge told Gandhi's lawyer.
The former Congress chief is an accused in the National Herald case in which BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is the complainant.
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Higher food prices are causing people around the world, especially those in poorer nations, to change their diets, and forego quality and quantity of food.
A Globescan survey for Oxfam International has revealed that almost two-fifths of consumers surveyed over 17 countries now eats different food to what they had two years ago.
It is a mixture of health and cost reasons that have led to this change, but with a 37 percent in global food prices, cost is one of the biggest influences. Initially, respondents were asked whether they were eating the same food as two years ago. If there was a change, they were asked whether it was prompted by costs or health reasons.
Worldwide, of the people who said they had changed their diets, 39 percent said it was because of food prices, while 33 percent said it was for health reasons. From developing countries to the UK and the US, the research showed that the cost of food is a worldwide worry.
In the US, where food prices have risen 3.1 percent in the past year, 31 percent of those who had changed their diet (56% of those surveyed) cited costs as the reason, whereas almost half said they were trying to eat more healthily. In Tanzania, however, 47 percent of the respondents had changed their diets, and 49 percent of those said that cost was the reason for it, and only 21 percent cited health. In Kenya, 75 percent of people had changed their diets, and 79 percent of them cited costs as the main reason. The worry is that as the world’s poorest people are hardest hit, they are buying less food, and lower quality food also, which will lead to further health and nutrition problems and less productive nations.


Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said the state has received investments worth Rs 38,175 crore in various industry verticals after AAP came to power 10 months ago. Addressing the media here, Mann said the state received investments in various sectors including real estate and housing, textile, manufacturing, healthcare, agri processing and alloy steel which has the potential to generate 2.43 lakh jobs here.
The CM further said the state will also be holding an investment summit on February 23 and 24 in Mohali.
Mann said he met industry leaders during his visits to various cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad to seek investment in the state.
“In the last 10 months, Punjab has received an investment worth Rs 38,175 crore,” said Mann who was accompanied by the Industry minister Anmol Gagan Mann.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) CAIRO: Egypt's official news agency says police have arrested six suspected Muslim Brotherhood members on a farm allegedly owned by a recently detained Islamist politician.
The state-run MENA agency quoted an unnamed security official on Wednesday as saying the farmland in the Nile Delta province of Beheira belongs to Abdel-Monaem Abul Fetouh.
Abul Fetouh was arrested last week, after his return from a trip to London. He was ordered detained for two weeks pending completion of an investigation.
He was a longtime Brotherhood member, but quit the group in 2011 to run for president in the 2012 election won by President Mohamed Morsi.
Morsi's rule proved divisive, and a year later the military overthrew him and launched a crackdown on his supporters.
The government later declared the Brotherhood a terrorist group.
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Juul, FDA put on hold court case while e-cigarette prohibition postponed
(MENAFN) The Food and Drug Administration and Juul confirmed to postpone their court fight while the administration renews its review of the firm’s electronic cigarettes.
The contract comes one day when the FDA placed a hold on its initial order prohibiting Juul's goods from the market, stating that Juul's application guaranteed “additional review.”
Juul can carry on selling its e-cigarettes for now, in line with the federal court filing.
“With this administrative stay from the FDA now in place, we continue to offer our products to adult smokers while we pursue the agency’s internal review process,” Juul manager Joe Murillo stated.
The FDA called for Juul to remove its goods from the market on June 23. After a day, a federal appeals court temporarily stopped the government restrictions as Juul's called.
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LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has introduced revolutionary reforms in the health sector in a short span of time. In a statement issued here on Sunday, he said that the reforms aimed to provide the best and quality healthcare facilities to people in the public sector hospitals.
The CM said that the total budget of the health sector had been increased by 118pc during the last three years, adding that Rs369 billion had been allocated for the sector in the current financial year, while Rs1.5 billion had been allocated for the purchase of corona vaccine. He said that the universal health insurance programme was a flagship programme of the PTI government, which provided free treatment facilities to every citizen.
He said that every family would be able to access standard treatment facilities up to Rs720,000 per year free-of-cost. He said that the programme had been launched in Dera Ghazi Khan and Sahiwal divisions and by the end of this year, around 110 million people of the province would have access to free medical treatment.


KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information and Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has warned on imposing a curfew if the government’s instructions issued to control the spread of the coronavirus were not being taken seriously.
The provincial minister said the government was left with no choice but to impose the lockdown, but warned that the restrictions can be tightened if people keep coming out of their home unnecessarily and do adhere to the directives.
He said that controlling the spread of the coronavirus was not only limited to Pakistan but rather the whole world had been affected by the pandemic, adding that all countries were taking extreme and drastic measures.
He further said that the government fully understood the problems of the people and that all the government functionaries were constantly working to lessen their problems. He added that people should also understand the government was completely helpless and was trying its best to curb the spread of the coronavirus but at the same time required the full cooperation of the people.
He also said that Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah had also constituted a committee which would supervise the provision of financial assistance as well as rations to the needy people. The committee comprised of Sindh Minister for Energy Imtiaz Shaikh, Special Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister Waqar Mehdi, and the Coordinator to the Chief Minister Sindh Haris Gazdar.
He said the chief minister had also asked welfare organisations to continue their work. He thanked those following government’s health advisory and were staying at their homes. He requested people to stay in their homes and urged the elders to instruct their children to play at home instead of playing in the streets until the pandemic is finally over.


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AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has disclosed a major operation against Islamic Stateof Iraq and Levant.
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LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday arrived in Lahore on a day-long visit where he met Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar.
Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Bazdar and Punjab Aab-e-Pak Authority Chairman Dr Shakeel were also present during the meeting.
According to the sources, the political and economical situation, the government’s measures against Coronavirus, were discussed during the meeting.
Governor Punjab also briefed about water projects.
Prime Minister Imran Khan said that providing shelter and facilitating the poor is the top priority of the government.
The premier added that the International institutions are also recognizing the country’s economic growth and stability.
Prime Minister Imran Khan also asked the Punjab government to implement strict SOPS on covid.
After the meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan left for the Chief Minister’s House.


We will throw the rulers out of their offices, says Pervaiz Khattak
NAUSHERA (92 News) – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak has on Sunday said that the corrupt rulers have filled their accounts but now the people want them to be held accountable.
Addressing a public meeting in Naushera, while announcing to lockdown the federal capital before November 2, he said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers would begin their journey towards Islamabad from Swabi interchange, adding that the hurdles would be able to stop them.
The KP CM said that the Pashtun’s have been challenged by the government by blocking the roads. “No one would be able to stop the tsunami of people,” he added.
He said: “We will throw the rulers out of their offices.” “I will lead the rally from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, adding that the tsunami will now stop at Bani Gala.”


Federal Attorney General Getachew Ambaye urged the public not to be mislead by false information carried out by social media on a daily basis and to lead normal life downplaying the ill attempts of anti-peace elements living inside and outside the country.
Briefing local journalists on the current affairs of the country Getachew yesterday said that the government continues carrying out its duties for the successful implementation of the State of Emergency (SoE) .
Appreciating the public commitment to ensure lasting peace and stability in the country, he noted that religious leaders, elders and the general public together with the government have to sustain the peace keeping efforts across the country.
At the event, he indicated that the SoE does not have any restriction on the diplomatic communities.
It is to be recalled the SoE was ratified by MPs last Friday.


The Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) president KP Pangniang on Friday informed that the party will soon submit its suggestions to the state government for reviewing the state reservation policy.
Speaking to reporters, Pangniang said the decision was taken at the CEC meeting of the party.
“We have discussed the issue at length and we have decided to submit our suggestions to the government on the state reservation policy with immediate effect.”
He informed that the party needs to get more information on the issue before submitting its suggestions.
Pangniang said the party also expressed its gratefulness and appreciation to the government of the day for implementing the roster system prospectively as per suggestion of the party during the all party meeting held on May 29.
“The government had also issued a new office memorandum (OM) on June 14, 2023 that clause d of the OM, 2022 has been amended as per the wish and the suggestion of our party and other parties except the VPP which was not able to participate in the meeting on May 29,” he said.


(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The organising committee of entrepreneurs' products exhibition 'Omani Innovations', announced that it expects 200 SMEs to take part. The event will be held from November 21-25 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The exhibition will be organised by Riyada, Public Authority for Craft Industries, Al Raffd Fund, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Oman International Exhibition Centre. "The exhibition is one of the most important annual events for marketing Omani entrepreneurs' products," said Khalid al Safi al Haribi, acting CEO, Riyada adding, "The fifth version of the annual exhibition will enhance the marketing skills and capabilities of participants and providing entrepreneurs with outlets to display and sell their products. It also aims at creating a platform for sharing experiences.
The exhibition will showcase nine vital sectors including logistics, food and water security, tourism, innovation, oil and gas, information technology and handicraft, said Haribi.
"SME owners should look to improve their marketing capabilities to attract people to buy their products, develop their employees' abilities, and use various social media platforms to promote their products."
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(MENAFN- IANS) Moscow, June 6 (IANS) At least 18 people have reportedly died in two regions of Russia after drinking cider.
So far, 16 people in Ulyanovsk region and two others in Samara region were killed by the Mr. Cider-brand alcohol, while two cases of poisoning were also recorded in Udmurtia and the injured are in critical condition, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a TASS news agency report.
Multiple victims are hospitalised in the three regions.
The drink was produced at a factory in Samara region and the authorities did not specify which substance in the cider led to the poisoning.
Anna Popova, head of Russia's consumer rights and human well-being watchdog Rospotrebnadzor, has instructed withdrawal of all such products.
Law enforcers have detained Mr. Cider producers and suppliers and an investigation is underway.
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Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed not less than forty-two people in five communities of Faru district in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The affected communities are Tsauni, Gudan-Baushi, Gidan-Adamu, Wari and Gudan-Maidawa.
A resident of the affected community identified as Malam Buba Faru said the bandits invaded the communities on over 100 motorcycles.
He further stated that the criminals 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 spokesperson of the state Police Command, Mohammed Shehu, who confirmed the incident disclosed that 35 people were killed in the incident.
He added that police operatives could not access 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.
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Lebanon: PM replaces chief of staff
(MENAFN) After his al-Mustaqbal movement lost more than a third of its seats in parliamentary elections a week ago, Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri has replaced his chief of staff.
The Future Party won 20 seats, down from the 33 won in the country's last elections held in 2009.
Hariri said in a post-election speech last week that the party had been anticipating a better result and there had been "gaps" in how it conducted its campaign, for which people would be held responsible.
Hariri's office announced the resignation of Nader al-Hariri, a cousin of the prime minister, late on Saturday, saying that Mohamed Mnaimne had replaced him in a temporary capacity.
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Chennai | Jagran News Desk: The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday eased the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the southern state amid a decline in active COVID-19 cases, allowing cinema halls and film theatres to reopen at their 100 per cent capacity. Noting that the fresh guidelines would continue till November 15, the Tamil Nadu government said also lifted the 11 pm closure deadline for shops and restaurant.
It also said that inter-State air-conditioned and non-AC buses, except those coming from or going to Kerala, can also operate with full occupancy. It also permitted filming and cultural activities and allowed government training centers to reopen at their full strength.
Schools in the state are also allowed to reopen for classes one to eight on rotational basis with appropriate COVID-19 norms, said the Tamil Nadu, adding that standalone bars can also reopen. However, Chief Minister MK Stalin-led DMK government said that political events and festivals would continue to prohibited in the southern state.
Tamil Nadu had imposed a lockdown in the state following the beginning of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Last month, the state government had extended the restrictions till October 31 which has now extended till November 15 with several relaxations.
The state, meanwhile, reported 1,140 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday that pushed its caseload to 26.94 lakh, said the Tamil Nadu Health Department in a release. The death toll has also crossed the 36,000-mark with 17 new fatalities, it said.
Currently, the state has 13,280 active COVID-19 cases while more than 26.44 lakh patients have recovered from the infection, the Health Department said. It also said that 1.25 lakh samples were tested for the infection in the last 24 hours, pushing the cumulative number of specimens examined to 5.01 crore.
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Mianwali: Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated a spring farming campaign in Kandyan, on the occasion the Prime Minister said that a farming campaign is essential for a secure future.
Addressing the function of the plantation campaign in Mianwali, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that for Pakistan, farming is very important. Yes, he said that I would like to teach all the schools of Pakistan as a subject for planting.
Prime Minister Imran Khan further said that the forest which the British had left behind we destroyed the forest. People have taken possession of the forest lands. They told the Chief Minister Punjab that the Chief Minister Punjab because they were playing with the future of our children. The Prime Minister who was given to us said that he has provided health card to 5 million families.
Talking about police reforms, the Prime Minister said that IG Punjab Shoaib Dastgir has been entrusted with the task of handing over the big bandits. It is for the first time in our government that the hands of the big bandits are being handed over, the hands of the big bandits. The little bandits are afraid.
Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan was given a briefing on the plantation campaign, and Punjab Chief Minister Usman Bazdar was accompanied by him. Provincial Minister Jangal Sabtein Khan also attended the ceremony. Prime Minister Imran Khan will also visit Namal College in Mianwali where he will attend the convocation of Namal College.


Above: St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves (UN Photo/Ryan Brown)
By the Caribbean Journal staff
St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has taken over responsibility for the Ministry of Works, the government announced Tuesday.
Gonsalves takes over the portfolio from Minister Julian Francis, who has been assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister “with special responsibilities,” the government said in a statement.
Gonsalves took over the Ministry of Works effective Tuesday, he announced during a media conference in the morning.
Gonsalves has been St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Prime Minister since 2001.


Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (PTI) Kerala posted 4,584 fresh COVID-19 cases and 14 related deaths on Thursday taking the total number of those affected by the deadly virus in the state to 10.21 lakh.
Health Minister K K Shailaja said two people who returned from Britain were among those who were found to be infected by the new strain of the virus.
The minister also said the state has tested 67,506 samples in the last 24 hours and the test positivity rate was 6.79 per cent.
Till now, the state had tested 1.08 crore samples.
'Out of those infected today, 95 reached the state from outside while 4,184 contracted the disease through their contacts.
The source of infection of 279 is yet to be traced.
Twenty six health workers are also among the infected,' the Minister said in a release.
Among the districts, Kozhikode reported the most number of cases with 638, followed by Ernakulam at 609 and Malappuram 493.
Meanwhile, 5,193 people recuperated from the disease on Thursday taking the total number of those cured to9,56,935.
There are 60,178people under treatment in the state.
There are 2.55 lakh people under observation in the state out of which 9,506 are in isolation wards of various hospitals.
Three regions were added and two were removed from the list of hot spots in the state taking its total number to 433.
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Authorities Tuesday said the worst damage occurred east of the island’s capital, Iraklio, in small towns and villages where schools were closed and residents were advised to stay indoors.
In the worst-affected areas, some residents sought refuge on the roofs of their homes as muddy water swept through towns, dragging cars and debris.
It was the third time in less than a month that the area has been hit by flooding.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Thursday.
No injuries were reported, but regional government officials said the island’s road network had been damaged, along with homes and businesses, many already shuttered due to a nationwide lockdown in effect since Saturday.