Thane, Jun 2: Villagers attacked a team of health workers who were going around villages to spread awareness about coronavirus among tribals in Maharashtra''s Palghar district, police said on Wednesday.
The police have arrested two persons involved in the attack, while a manhunt has been launched to nab seven others, Palghar police PRO Sachin Navadkar said.
The incident took place on Monday, when a team of five personnel from Durvesh primary health centre went to Ganje village for a COVID-19 awareness programme, the official said.
The accused stopped the team, including doctors, from entering the village and beat them up, he said, adding that the villagers also vandalised the team''s jeep.
An offence under section 353 (assault to deter a public servant from discharge of his duty) among other relevant provisions of the IPC, Disaster Management Act and Epidemic Act has been registered against the accused, he said.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said that the practical response to the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is to consolidate the recognition of the Palestinian state and expand its circle, calling on Washington to back down from this unjust, dangerous and irresponsible decision.
Speaking during a speech at the emergency session of the Arab Parliament to discuss the repercussions of US President Donald Trump's move on Jerusalem, Aboul Gheit said the Arab League will work in every possible way to address the consequences of the resolution, in order to preserve its historical and religious status, stressing that Trump's latest decision was totally condemned and rejected.
The secretary-general also called on the US to reverse its decision.
A delegation from the Advisory Council represented Qatar at the emergency session of the Arab Parliament, which started yesterday.
The Arab Parliament called for holding an urgent Arab summit in order to rally as much support as possible towards ending Israeli occupation of Palestine and its capital, Jerusalem.
The Arab Parliament, in a statement held Washington responsible for impacts of the decision on international peace and security.
The State of Palestine has full sovereignty over territories occupied in 1967 including Jerusalem, the members of the Arab Parliament said. They called on the UN Security Council and UN General Assembly to annul the US decision, and affirm the legal status of Jerusalem.
They said the UN should take the lead in the peace process because the US 'has become a dishonest and unacceptable mediator.
They formed teams to visit African and European parliaments to rally further support against the US decision.
A Palestinian girl shouts during clashes with Israeli troops at a protest against US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, near the West Bank city of Ramallah yesterday
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Bohra Conference to generate more than Rs.9 billion – UNP
The World Annual Bohra Conference which will be held in Sri Lanka until the 10tt of September is expected to generate an income of Rs 9.1 billion ( 52 million USD) to the country, UNP Parliamentarian Chandima Gamage said.
Addressing the journalists at Temple Trees this morning (03), the MP said that the Bohra Conference will boost Sri Lanka’s tourism which was badly hit by the Easter Sunday attacks.
“After the Easter Sunday attacks the Government discussed with the Bohra community and they agreed to hold the conference in Sri Lanka. At present, around 21 000 Bohra people have already arrived in the country and we are expecting around 30 000 people. An income of 9.1 million is expected to be generated from the conference,” the MP said.
Gamage further noted that the Government has also made arrangements for the Bohra community to travel across the country for two or three weeks following the conference which will generate more income.
Asked about the inconvenience caused to the public due to the traffic congestion caused by the closure of roads, the MP said that the situation needs to be tolerated.
“We have to understand the situation because we have to ensure the safety of those who participate in this conference. They will enjoy the beauty of the country and they will convey the message to the world that Sri Lanka is a safe place for the Muslim community. So it is our responsibility to ensure their safety,” the MP added.


Saudi- Libyan Foreign Minister Meets with His Algerian Counterpart
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New York, Muharram 4, 1439, Sep 24, 2017, SPA -- Libya's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Taher met here today with Algeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdelkader Messahel on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in addition to means of supporting the political solution in Libya.
20:36 LOCAL TIME 17:36 GMT
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Sectors affected by the COVID-19 outbreak will be given electricity bill discounts, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.
In a statement today, he said it was one of the measures that would be implemented under the 2020 Economic Stimulus Package announced in February.
“I will also ensure that the country’s electricity supply industry supports the government’s efforts to implement the economic stimulus package by accelerating the implementation of renewable energy projects as well as the development of the country’s electricity supply infrastructure,” he said.
Meanwhile, Shamsul Anuar said his ministry was currently reviewing plans made in the energy sector to ensure that the initiatives were in line with the new government’s desire and policies.
He said the direction of the country’s power generation industry under the new government would also be announced after he received detailed input over the matter.
Shamsul said the agenda to boost renewable energy growth would also continue in line with the government’s aspirations under the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030


ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz has urged the press officers deputed in foreign countries to learn the languages of the host states.
Shibli Faraz, while addressing the press officers deputed in foreign countries, said that the officials will have to perform their responsibilities in a manner that would highlight the positive image of Pakistan.
He said that the information ministry plays an important role to highlight a true image of any state. He asked press officers to play their role to highlight the country’s name in accordance to the challenges and modern media trends.
Faraz also asked officers to pay special attention on highlighting the matters related to the development of youth besides learning the foreign languages which would also help them to counter negative propaganda against Pakistan.
Moreover, the information secretary congratulated the deputation of the officers and stressed upon highlighting the tourism and culture of Pakistan.
The Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said that it was an honour to represent Pakistan and its nationals in a foreign country. She added that the representation of the country was an important responsibility as a diplomat has also remained on duty.


Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has said the five-party alliance will take a decision on the issue of MCC. Talking to journalists here Sunday, the Finance Minister viewed the current government would move ahead as per the decision of the coalition partners.
"Discussion is underway on this issue (MCC) in the coalition. Discussion is ongoing even in the government," he added. He further said that every decision would be made from the alliance since the present government was formed for the development of the country and safeguard and implementation of the constitution.
Minister Sharma said that the government was working to make vibrant the economy that suffered a huge blow due to the pandemic.
On a separate context, Minister Sharma said that the government was positive for the construction of Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium. Saying that Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation advanced exemplary step, he said that talks were on how the government could extend its support for the stadium.
"I have told them (the Foundation) to move ahead without being disappointed," the minister said.
Source: National News Agency Nepal


Erdogan, Putin discuss besieged East Ghouta over phone
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin spoke over the phone about the ongoing human tragedy in besieged Eastern Ghouta and other latest developments in Syria late Tuesday, according to diplomatic sources, Anadolu reported.
During the conversation, delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians and ending the disaster in Eastern Ghouta was termed as "essential".
Additionally, in accordance with the UN Security Council's decision, Turkish, Russian and Iranian joint efforts were termed crucial to fully implement a truce in Eastern Ghouta.
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Tel Aviv, Dec 3 (IANS): Gaza Health Ministry Spokesperson Ashraf Al Quadra on Sunday said that the IDF has killed 193 people and injuring 652 in last few hours in Gaza.
He said that the total death toll so far has reached 15,207 while 40,652 have been injured since October 7.
He said that the Israel army has also bombed the Shubra area in Gaza.
Quadra said that 70 per cent victims are children and women. “There are assaults and violations in the health sector as well,” he said.
He said that the Israeli violations against the health system resulted in the death of 280 medical staff members while injuring hundreds of them.
He said that the Israeli forces have arrested 31 medical staff members and they have deliberately targeted 130 health institutions and destroyed 20 hospitals and 46 health centers.
The Gaza Health Ministry, in a statement said, that the hospitals have lost their therapeutic and absorptive capabilities while the medical staff treat the wounded with very simple capabilities, and the wounded are lying on the ground.
It said that the IDF was deliberately targeting the ambulances leading to the destruction of 55 ambulances.
“The IDF is deliberately stifling the health system. They want to keep the medical facilities under dire need by cutting medical supplies and fuel,” the statement said.
The statement said that all hospitals were crowded with wounded, which exceeded their medical capabilities and absorptive capabilities, and lacked surgical tools.
It said that the number of those who left Gaza for treatment via Rafah crossing has reached 389 (including 358 wounded and 31 oncology patients).
“8,00,000 people have lost their homes in Gaza. They are homeless, without food, drinking water, medicine, and are without any protection,” the statement said.
The Gaza Health Ministry has called upon the UN to pressure Israel for an international resolution and agreements relating to the protection of medical institutions, health service providers and legal frameworks to protect civilians.
“We call on the UN and WHO to work hard to put pressure on the Israeli occupation to immediately release medical staff members. We also call upon all the UN entities to find effective and urgent mechanisms to prevent the humanitarian and health catastrophe of more than 1.3 million displaced people,” the statement said.


Mozambicans are angry after the leadership of the country’s legislature purchased 18 luxury vehicles for an estimated $3.8m.
The news that went viral on social media is believed to be against the background that the southern African country is heading to economic recession.
The purchases are largely seen as insensitive on the part of the Mozambique lawmaker.
The opposition critics said the public vicious attacked was justified but insisted that the country lawmakers needed official vehicles in the discharge of their duties.
Also blamed the government for going in for expensive vehicles after the request of the lawmakers.
Official report says, the vehicles were assigned to members of the Standing Commission – the legislature’s governing board.


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Cross River Government said the present administration has proven to take the issue of healthcare seriously, and as such affirmed the revitalization of 54 Primary Healthcare Centres within three years.
Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Inyang Asibong, said this at the maiden Cross River Council on Health Conference.
She said that the objective of the conference was to bring to life the issues of health as it affects stakeholders in the sector.
The conference which was organised on the theme “Cross River State Strategic Health Development Plan II, Road Map to Universal Health Coverage’’, was aimed at achieving universal health coverage in the state and ensuring a healthy life for all.
“We have recorded tremendous achievement in the health sector under Gov. Ben Ayade. For now, we have three functional Primary Healthcare Centres in every local government; this amounts to 54 revitalised centres across the state.
“Moreso, renovation work is ongoing, and very soon, we will put other centres to work. We are also bringing in equipment for maternal health, child health and non-communicable diseases across the centres,” she said.
The Deputy Governor of Cross River, Prof. Ivara Esu, who was also at the event, said that the state government had maintained its position in the country as a frontier in policy formulation, infrastructural development and human capital growth, for the benefit of the state.
“I want to inform us that Cross River is maintaining the first position as the first state in Nigeria to present before the National Council on Health the Cross River Strategic Health Plan II’’, he said.
Esu said that the Ayade-led administration had recorded successes in the health sector through the establishment of Ayadecare Insurance Scheme, Calabar Pharmaceutical Company, ongoing construction of three Referral Hospitals, rehabilitation of General Hospitals, among others.
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said that the Cross River Council on Health meeting was coming at the right time when the second National Strategic Health Development Plan, which is an aggregate of the 36 states, had just been approved by the Federal Executive Council.
He said that the Federal Ministry of Health would continue to partner with the Cross River Government on the way forward in improving universal health coverage in the state.


Legislation could negatively impact WAWSA's ability to repay state loans
Leaders from northwestern North Dakota appeared before the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday in opposition to pending legislation that could negatively impact the Western Area Water Supply Authority's ability to repay its state loans and cause the burden to shift to state taxpayers. SB 2233 is an important water policy bill that is widely supported by the water community statewide. "For the most part, WAWSA supports the water policy bill.
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VA's national cemeteries lead nation
For the fourth time in 10 years, the system of national cemeteries operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs has bested the nation's top corporations and other federal agencies in a prestigious, independent survey of customer satisfaction.
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Chinese president urges comprehensive fair solution to Palestinian issue
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that an early comprehensive and fair solution to the Palestinian issue serves the interests of all peoples in the Middle East region and does good to world peace and stability at large.
Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message hailing the UN meeting on Monday to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
Stressing that the Palestinian issue should be solved through peaceful means and negotiations Xi said China sincerely hopes that all sides concerned can show their foresight bear in mind the fundamental and long-term interests of the peoples in the region and remove hurdles to achieve an early resumption of talks and secure favorable results.
In the message Xi also stressed that China's backing for the Palestinian people's justice course is earnest and selfless while China is a staunch supporter and sincere mediator for the Palestinian-Israeli peace.
China is willing to work with the international community to strive for an early realization of a comprehensive just and sustainable peace in the Middle East Xi added.
The UN General Assembly held a meeting on Monday to mark the 38th International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. The actual remembrance date falls on Nov. 29.
In 1977 the UN General Assembly called for the annual observance of Nov. 29 as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. On that day in 1947 the assembly adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine.
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Kuwait's rejection of US Jerusalem move did not affect ties
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Dec 27 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti-US relations have not been jeopardized by the Kuwaiti opposition to the US recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel, Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah has affirmed.
Relations between the two countries are strategic and extend to partnership on various realms, Al-Jarallah told reporters Wednesday on the sidelines of a symposium at Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute.
Kuwait has clarified its stance and conveyed its concerns to the American side, he noted. On December 6, US President Donald Trump recognized the occupied Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and decided to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
On the same day, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry expressed profound regret to the US decision. (end) sss.ibi
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Delhi CWG will be a huge success: Kalmadi
Amritsar: Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi said that together India would make Commonwealth Games 2010 a huge success.
Kalmadi said this after the Queen’s baton reached India from Pakistan through Wagah-Attari border on Friday morning.
Kalmadi also said that friendship through sports is the most beautiful friendship.
Also present on the occasion, Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit said that she is extremely happy and glad to be the proud host of the Commonwealth Games being held for the first time in India.


BROOKLYN — Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday that OZY Fest — the festival highlighting music, food, conversation and comedy — has been canceled due to the extreme heat expected in New York this weekend.
The mayor told reporters that the festival has been canceled, along with the NYC Triathlon, which was cancelled Thursday night.
The festival was supposed to take place Saturday and Sunday in Central Park. According to its website, the festival is “a unique gathering of diverse, curious people to dance, laugh, learn and eat with some of the world’s biggest names and boldest thinkers.”
Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 101 degrees. The mayor also said that while Saturday was expected to be the hottest and most dangerous day, Sunday’s weather is now expected to be just as oppressive.


Federal cabinet discusses overall political, security situation
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The Federal Cabinet in its meeting on Monday discussed overall political situation, Indian aggression and National Action Plan.
The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The cabinet members stress the need of raising Indian aggression on international platforms and to respond any aggression by the India.
The national security adviser briefed the cabinet members regarding cancellation of NSA talks by the Indian government, while the cabinet members thoroughly discussed Indian violation along the LoC and RAW’s involvement in Balochistan.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar briefed the meeting regarding the Muttahida Qaumi Movement leaders resignations.
Meanwhile, during the meeting interior minister Chaudhry Nisar said that the NAP will be implemented and they will respond Indian aggression along the LoC.
He said that the matter relating to the Indian aggression will be raised on international platform, adding that the foreign ministry has been directed in this regard.
During the briefing, Nisar said that action has been taken against as many as 20,186 terrorists, adding that 3,418 terrorists were detained and 193 accused have been hanged to death.
He said that they have found evidence against 190 religious schools for receiving foreign funding.
The cabinet members have decided to speed up the implementation of NAP and Karachi operation will continue till its logical end.


BREAKING – Finally renamed
The central government has approved the decision to change the name of the state government. So now Aurangabad will be renamed as ‘Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’ and Osmanabad as ‘Dharashiv’. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah for this decision. Fadnavis also said that the government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has done it.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Reuters
Consumer goods giant Unilever on Monday appointed Hein Schumacher as its new chief executive officer replacing Alan Jope from July 1.
Schumacher, 51, joined Unilever in October last year as non-executive director and is currently the chief of Dutch dairy business FrieslandCampina.
The London-based company had in September said that CEO Jope planned to retire at the end of 2023.
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Acting Commissioner of Police McDonald Jacob has described the arrest and charging of the officers as “a sad day for the country and a sad day for the police service”.
Speaking on Tuesday on the TTPS’ Beyond the Tape show on TV6, Jacob however called on officers to “…rise above the occasion” as the country is depending on the police.
He said the charges will have a significant psychological, mental effect on other police officers but urged them to “continue holding the reins and doing what is required”.
The Acting Commissioner maintained that while trust in the police fluctuates, he believed that the general consensus was that the population trusted the police.
He also insisted that the TTPS will continue using its use-of-force policy which he added is consistent with the Criminal Law Act and grants officers the opportunity to use the necessary force.
Commissioner Jacob said this position will be reinforced to avoid any doubt by officers, which may cause them to hesitate when faced with a threat and result in their subsequent injury.
He also lauded the officers’ arrest as a sign that the police were willing to act independently to do their duties professionally.


'Ties improving with neighbours'
Kathmandu, July 8
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa today claimed that the country’s relationship with immediate neighbours was improving.
Answering lawmakers’ queries on the issues relating to the foreign ministry during deliberations on the Appropriation Bill-2073 today, DPM Thapa claimed that the government’s relation with India had improved.
He also claimed that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s India visit had helped remove all bitterness and misunderstandings between the two countries.
According to him, all Nepalis were aware of the contribution of China to Nepal’s development. Nepal’s prestige has augmented, DPM Thapa argued, saying it has prepared an important basis for the implementation of the new constitution and establishment of peace in the country.
DPM Thapa said the government was ready to hold local elections as per the constitutional provision but some parties and lawmakers had raised questions saying local elections should be held only after restructuring local administrative units.
DPM Thapa clarified the House that the government was holding consultations with parties to take a concrete decision on holding local elections.
He further said the government had directed the Local bodies Reconstruction Commission to submit its recommendations by mid-September so that the election could be held by mid-December.
Thapa said the government had extended the border area development programme to 20 districts from the previous eight districts in the Tarai and had been planning to develop motor-able roads to all the 578 VDCs of the country within two years.
He also said that the government had informed the British government that Nepal was willing to hold talks regarding bilateral issues.
On vacant post of VDC secretaries, Thapa said the government had already filled 500 vacant posts of VDC secretaries and would fill the remaining vacant posts soon.
As for providing grants to quake-survivors to rebuild their houses, Thapa said that the concerned authority had already signed grant agreements with 200,580 quake-hit families. He said the first instalment of the grant had already been provided to 24,672 quake-hit families.
DPM Thapa also shared that efforts were under way to provide relief materials to quake-victims in the Kathmandu Valley.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Qatar Rail achieved a unique feat on Friday when it transported and installed a 63-metre long pedestrian bridge in the West Bay area in 24 hours.
The new bridge will be one of the pedestrian bridges for Doha Metro stations.
This bridge is the last section of the pedestrian bridge in the West Bay area.
The bridgeconnects West Bay station with the QP District.
The company broadcast a video showing the transportation and installation of the bridge.
This comes as a new achievement for Qatar Rail, which has already setrecord numbers during its completion of the Doha Metro project.
Qatar's achievements continue in various fields despite the unjust siege imposed on the state.
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Doha interfaith dialogue centre deplores US move on Jerusalem
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue expressed its condemnation of the US president's acknowledgement of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, pointing out that the decision will eliminate the hopes of the peace process, coexistence between religions and cultures and will destroy Jerusalem's international status as an icon of peace and a global centre for dialogue among civilisations.
The centre said yesterday in a statement that Jerusalem is the capital of the State of Palestine and that any change to its status adversely affects the entire peace process and opens the way for violence and conflict, which will not exclude any country in the region.
The centre also called on the United States to reconsider its decision on Jerusalem, which is provoking the feelings of more than 1.5bn Muslims around the world, and is creating many crises in the region.
The centre stressed the Arab status of Jerusalem, calling for rationalisation in any step that may affect the status of this holy city.
In a related context, the centre called for constructive dialogue to resolve all outstanding political and international issues as the only solution to all problems and as dialogue is the only path to understanding between peoples and races.
Meanwhile, Arab Parliament Speaker Dr Mishaal bin Fahm al-Salami has called for an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the repercussions of the American administration's decision to recognise the occupied city of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and its plan to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city.
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Keheliya Rambukwella Remanded Further
(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was ordered to be remanded further by court over the import of substandard human immunoglobulin vials.
Rambukwella, former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Chandragupta and 5 others were ordered to be remanded further until 14th March.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested Rambukwella in February after recording a statement from him over the allegations.
The former Minister also filed a fundamental rights petition in court challenging his arrest by the CID.
Rambukwella has demanded a compensation of Rs. 100 million over his arrest. (Colombo Gazette)
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KARACHI: Provincial Minister Nasir Hussain Shah said that we have increased the salary of employees by 20%, the salary of workers in the province has been increased to at least 25 thousand.
Talking to the media in Sukkur, Nasir Hussain Shah said that Sindh has the best performance.
Nasir Shah said that the federal minister says that the Sindh police did nothing, it is an insult to our martyrs. Police did a better job in Sindh.
He said that these people take U-turns, lie, it seems that these people have presented the last blow.
Nasir Hussain Shah asked why no action is taken against those on the right and left of the Prime Minister.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, May 16 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will patronize on Monday the final of the Amiri football Cup pitting Kazma against Salmiya Sport Clubs.
His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will attend and represent His Highness the Amir during the match held in Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium at 7:10 pm local-time. (end)
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Mental Healthcare question for people on the right.
One thing that gun advocates and people who supports bans seem to agree on is that the country needs better health care. One way people can get better mental care is more funding going into public health care. Conservatives are usually against tax dollars going into social programs. So what do the Conservatives/Libertarian's think on Cafemom? If we focus on the mental health, how can we get people the care need?
How do conservatives feel about spending more money on mental health care?
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As more cases of the coronavirus are emerging Pakistan Lockdown has been Extended till 14 April 2020 to try and curb the spread of the virus in the country.
Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar told media at a press conference today government has decided to extend the lockdown saying:
The government has decided to continue the current restrictions on public movement until April 14,
According to Asad Umar, this lockdown played a vital part in the government efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Pakistan, he said:
That’s why, the government has decided to continue the restrictions, except for the goods transportation, for two more weeks
Although the decision has been taken keeping that in mind. Although restriction on public movement will continue, goods transportation will be allowed.
Prime Minister Imran has also launched another initiative to help poor families during these hard times due to the coronavirus pandemic as many people are now out of work.
Imran Khan’s Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program will help poor families while the situation stabilizes and under this program, people are eligible for Rs. 12,000 cash grant.
This is one of the biggest social protection initiatives by the government launched to date and we have compiled a step by step guide in both English and Urdu to help you apply for the grant.


NEW YORK POST:
A transgender psychologist who has helped hundreds of teens transition has warned that it has “gone too far” — and fears many are making life-changing decisions because it’s “trendy” and pushed on social media.
Erica Anderson, 71 — who is transgender herself — told the Los Angeles Times that she is horrified that even 13-year-old kids are now getting hormone treatment without even meeting with psychologists.
“I think it’s gone too far,” said Anderson, who until recently led the US professional society at the forefront of transgender care.
“For a while, we were all happy that society was becoming more accepting and more families than ever were embracing children that were gender variant.


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Tony Ejinkeonye, the newly-elected 9th President of ABUCCI, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
“We have now started building the mall; we signed an agreement with a foreign company to build a first class mall in ABUCC’s premises at Lugbe in FCT,’’ Ejinkeonye said.
He said that the projects would cost the organisation over N50 billion.
According to him, the association has started work on the mall and plans are ongoing to start the hotel and investment centre.
Ejinkonye explained that the chambers had started reaching out to all the regional embassies within Africa to ensure that the chamber increased its scope of market.
He said that the association had some contacts and signed agreements with other countries to fast – track market development with other nations.
Ejinkonye explained that the organisation had also gone into partnership with many countries within the African region, such as South Africa, to increase business growth of the countries.
He said that ABUCCI was making efforts to ensure that enough awareness was created among its members and the foreign nations to facilitate business among them.
On the release of N220 billion by the Federal Government to Small and Medium Enterprises, Ejinkonye said the officials of the association had met with relevant agencies to ensure members had easy access to the loan.
He said that over 25 percent of ABUCCI members were in SME business and that was why the organisation was making efforts to ensure that challenges facing the sector were removed.
Ejinkonye said that multiple taxation faced by investors would soon be over as the chamber had met with FCT authority to fast track the passage of the FCT Revenue Bill into law.
He explained that the bill would reduce many levies and taxation being paid by industrialists in the FCT.
Ejinkonye said that the power challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the country would soon be over when Distribution Companies that bought former PHCN fully came on board.
He said that the issue of power was serious affair that could take long period to fix, adding that with time, the sector would improve.
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Male’, Maldives – The work done with borrowed money is towards the development of the country, says Finance Minister of Maldives Ibrahim Ameer.
Speaking at a program by local radio channel “Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu”, Minister Ameer said that it is necessary to broaden the economy and various industries of the country even by means of taking up loans. He took the examples of fisheries, agriculture and airports of the country as areas which need to be developed further in the country.
He further said that as the number of developmental projects increase, the lesser time it would take for Maldives to revert to the pre-pandemic situation the country was in.
Estimating the growth in the country’s economy for the year 2021 and 2022, the Minister said that is it believed that the Maldivian economy will grow by 15-17 percent in the year year 2021, and that by 2022, the economy will revert to the state which the country was, in December 2019.
Defending the multiple loans taken on by the government, Minister Ameer said that it is important to work on the development of the country even with loans, and that this is something many countries of the world believe and even practice.


Niti Aayog deputy chairman Arvind Panagariya today said that the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief ministers of all states or their representatives was held held in a conducive manner and discussions were held on how to take the country forward. Speaking at a press conference after the meeting of the General Council Meeting of the Niti Aayog he said that even as there were no targets given in the three years action plan, it has a lot of action points.
Stressing that detailed discussions on several issues will be held later as today was just a general council meeting, he said that discussions were held on on how to increase the income of the farmers. He further said that all chief ministers agreed on a common vision on how to take the country forward in next 15 years and other issues.
When asked about the takeaways from the meeting he said that it was the fact the Niti Aayog was able to put it’s action plan before the chief ministers quickly. He further said that as many as 27 chief ministers were present in the meeting, with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal represented by his deputy Manish Sisodia.
The prime minister in his speech has said that the country cannot go on the path of development if governnance is poor. He also spoke about ‘ek bharat shresht bharat, digital India, Jan Dhan Yojana among other things, the deputy chairman of Niti Ayog informed further. Further elaborating on PM’s speech, Panagriya quoted him as saying it is time to think serously on those things which were not thought about earlier.
While talking about Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, he said that the latter gave an impressive presentation on what initiative he has taken in the agriculture sector for the development of farmers in the state.


The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested a person for leaking sensitive information related to the Ministry of Finance to other countries. The officers provided this information. Officials said that the accused has been identified as Sumit. He told that the accused is a contractual employee and was working as a ‘Data Entry Operator’ in the Ministry of Finance.
Police said a case was registered against him on Tuesday under the Official Secrets Act.
A senior police officer said that the accused provided confidential information to other countries in exchange of money. “During his search, a mobile phone was seized, which he was using to share secret information related to the Finance Ministry,” he said.


Police report dozens of anti-lockdown demonstrators
Swiss police have issued reports against dozens of people who took part in demonstrations in four Swiss cities in defiance of a lockdown ban on more than five people gathering in public places.
Hundreds of people rallied in Bern and Zurich on Saturday, with around 100 demonstrating against the lockdown in Basel and 80 in St Gallen. All of the protests dispersed peacefully as police decided against forcefully breaking them up.
In Bern, two groups of protestors ignored police warnings that they were in violations of social distancing rules that have been in place since mid-March. Reports have been made against “several dozen” people, a police spokesperson told the Swiss news agency Keystone/SDA.
In St Gallen, police took down the details of 14 people who had been involved in the demonstration in the eastern Swiss city. Another 18 people were added to list later in the day as the rally moved to the train station.
It was the second weekend in a row that numbers of people have defied social distancing rules to protest against the lockdown.
Last weekend, police broke up several demonstrations in Swiss cities, including Bern and Zurich. The protests were against the social and economic restrictions that have been in place in Switzerland since mid-March.
The police action was questioned by civil rights group Amnesty International.
On Monday, some schools, shops and restaurants will be allowed to re-open, but large gatherings and many public buildings will remain closed for more weeks.
There have been more than 30,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Switzerland and over 1,800 deaths.
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Newsbuka.com, has learnt that the police in Houston, Texas have started a criminal investigation into the deaths at the Astroworld festival on Friday.
Recall that at least eight people died and scores of people were hurt after a crowd surge on the opening night of the music event in Houston, Texas.
It was learnt that the victims were between the ages of 14 and 27.
We also gathered that Police are also investigating claims a security officer was injected in the neck while trying to restrain a concert-goer.
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Former vice president Kalonzo Musyoka has called out Kenya to come out and demonstrate over increased rate of corruption across the Country.
Kalonzo said that the government should not arrest Kenyan for expressing their constitutional right.
“If they wont stop these acts of stealing public money,we will stripe naked and demonstrate across the Country,”he said.
Kalonzo also declared Beatrice Waithera as a heroine after she was arrested while demonstrating along the streets of Nairobi yesterday.
Cotu secretary general francis Atwoli has also said that corruption is taking toll across the Country.
Musalia Mudavadi said that Kenyans are tired of handshake politics daily but its now time for Uhuru to jail those accused of stealing public money.


DENVER, CO — Denver has seen a recent spike in coronavirus cases and the city is at risk of increased restrictions, Mayor Michael Hancock and one of the city’s top public health officials said in a news conference Monday.
More than 1,000 new cases have been reported in the city over the past week, according to the latest public health data.
Robert McDonald, the executive director of the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, said the city’s case count is at its highest level since May during the peak of the initial surge.
If case numbers continue to grow, restaurants could face reduced capacities and an earlier last call for alcohol sales. Non-critical manufacturing businesses, offices and shops could also face reduced capacities.
McDonald also warned of what health officials dubbed a ‘twindemic’ — when both flu and coronavirus cases peak at the same time and overwhelm hospitals. Everyone


‘’ leaders and citizens don’t put the country first.’’ He said. Mr. Mansaray stated that citizens of Sierra Leone are undergoing turbulent time and those in powers are not seeking the interest of the country and them. He further said that people are putting their party interest above national interest and whatever they do they try to satisfy their party and it members.
He also said the increment on the price of fuel by government is not timely as he said the country is presently bleeding from poverty. He continued that the economic situation in the country is not favorable for the poor and needy and the people are suffering from hunger, starvation, hardship and bad leadership. The ADP leader said the increment of fuel from three thousand seven hundred Leones to six thousand Leones per liter will continue to increase difficulties and sufferings for the poor people.
Mr. Mansaray said the APC government under president Koroma has failed the people of Sierra Leone. ‘’ the people voted for change, but where is the change they voted for?’’ He asked. He said power belongs to the people because it is the people that voted who they think they want. But, the current government he said has asked the people question and that come 2018 the people should answer that question adequately. He emphasized that the people are the owners of power and they lend it out to those they elect and if they failed to deliver it is the right of the people to take it from them again.
‘’ we need change.’’ He said. He stated that Sierra Leone under the leadership of SLPP and APC have failed the people as he said those two political parties are working in the interest of their party’s cohorts and not the country. He continued that sierra Leoneans should not be APC, SLPP, ADP or any other political party force, but sierra Leonean force and that people should put the country first.
The ADP chairman admonished Sierra Leoneans to vote leaders that care for their welfare and not leaders that don’t care for the welfare of their children, pregnant women, students, and other important needs. He said the increment on the fuel price has led to the increment of transportation fare and that if transportation fare has gone up it will affect the people. The leader continued that increment in the fare will definitely prevent poor students to go to school, and that it will affect every facet in the country as things will continue to become difficult for the people of Sierra Leone. He stated again that the increment on price of passport and other commodities have left many Sierra Leoneans in a difficult state.
Mr. Mansaray who is in the United State of America on his political party tour said the removal of subsidy by government and other increment on prices of commodities has warranted him to cut his tour short and return home to help advocate and talk on behalf of the people. ‘’ let us try something new sierra Leoneans.’’ The ADP leader said. He pleaded to the people to know that the two old political parties have failed them and it is high time the people gave chance to new system of governance and see what will make the difference. He called on the people of this country to give chance to a leader that will think about their welfare and a leader that will always put Salone first not a leader that will put personal interest above national interest. ‘’ these APC AND SLPP have failed us, let us try a new dimension.’’ The leader stated.
Mr. Mohamed kamarainba Mansaray concluded that he will continue to be the mouth piece of the people and he will continue to do his work until people and other leaders try to think and put Salone first.


MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings released a statement on Monday to address the concerning numbers of homicides across the city.
“I’m deeply saddened we have that we have eclipsed this grim milestone,” Rallings said. “My heart aches for all 302 homicide victims.”
Rallings encouraged people to help police by calling Crime Stoppers to help bring closure to the families who have lost loved ones.
“Please do the right thing and help bring closure to the victims family this holiday season,” Rallings said.


BROOKLYN (PIX11) — A 17-year-old was stabbed on a Brooklyn subway train after an argument Friday night, police said.
The incident occurred after the 17-year-old victim asked three people to turn down their loud music aboard the R train near the Union Street station around 9 p.m., according to the NYPD.
After a dispute, one of the suspects stabbed the victim in the leg, police said. Once the train pulls into the station all three suspects fled the scene, police said.
First responders transported the victim to Lutheran Hospital in what authorities described as stable condition.
The investigation is ongoing.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).


Private companies taking part in infrastructure development is highly important because of the state’s limited funds for infrastructure projects, a government official has stressed.
Public Works and Housing Ministry secretary general Anita Firmanti said on Thursday that the government needed about Rp 800 trillion (US$60 billion) over the next five years, but the ministry’s allocation was only Rp 300 trillion.
She said the government had deregulated various licensing processes to facilitate the involvement of foreign investors in the infrastructure projects
“We have carried out deregulation to help investors easily obtain licenses,” Anita said as reported by tempo.co.
She said that in the last three years, infrastructure development had significantly increased, proven by the Indonesian infrastructure competitive index strengthening to 60th position in 2016 from 62nd in the previous year.
But she stressed that the role of private companies in infrastructure development was very important to ensure that the government achieved its infrastructure development target.
The involvement of state-owned enterprises in infrastructure projects had focused more on toll road construction, said Anita, adding that their roles had been expanded into other sectors such as clean water and waste treatment facilities


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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 14
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov received the newly appointed head of the European Union (EU) representation in Azerbaijan, Pyotr Mikhalko, Trend reports, referring to the press service of the Foreign Ministry.
Pyotr Mikhalko handed over copies of credentials to Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. The Minister congratulated the EU representative on his appointment and expressed confidence that he will contribute to the development of relations between Azerbaijan and the EU.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the effective cooperation between the EU and Azerbaijan and the prospects for its development, as well as recent high-level visits to Azerbaijan, preparations for the upcoming summit meetings within the framework of the Eastern Partnership and a new agreement that will form the legal basis of bilateral relations.
Various issues on the agenda of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the EU, including the implementation of energy projects, were discussed.
Azerbaijan is an important partner of the European Union, Pyotr Mikhalko noted. He promised to make every effort to develop these relations in all spheres.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed the opposite side about the Armenian aggression against Azerbaijan and its consequences, the destructive approach of the Armenian side to the settlement of the conflict over the past 28 years, the liberation of Azerbaijani territories as a result of the 44-day war, the ongoing restoration and construction work on these lands, as well as plans for further development of these territories.
The sides also exchanged opinions on other issues of mutual interest.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 23. Armenian prime
minister, yielding to France, has evidently taken a path of
creating the regional tension, the Western Azerbaijan Community
said, Trend reports.
"During his visit to France, the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol
Pashinyan once again made anti-Azerbaijani statements. Pashinyan,
claiming that the Western Azerbaijan term contradicts the
territorial integrity of Armenia, attempted to accuse Azerbaijan of
preparing an attack on Armenia.
Meanwhile, the Western Azerbaijan term is based on historical
and geographical facts, and its use by our community is based on
the right to self-identification, recognized by international
conventions on human rights.
Instead of making claims against the activities of the Western
Azerbaijan Community, Pashinyan, who has repeatedly expressed
respect for the territorial integrity of states, should clarify the
issue of creating conditions for the activities of separatist
elements on the territory of Armenia, which undermine the
territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, and the retention of
provisions in the legislation of his country on the annexation of
The fact that France sells a significant amount of weaponry to
Armenia, including the current visit to Armenia by the French
Minister of Defense and the leaders of the military-industrial
companies of that country, gives grounds to suggest that Armenia
intends to embark on a military adventure precisely under the
insistence of France.
We demand from Pashinyan not to turn his country into an
instrument for France's games, to stop the policy of mass arming,
to make peace with Azerbaijan, and to create conditions for the
return of Western Azerbaijanis," the community stated.
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Government Ministers Prasanna Ranatunga, Dilum Amunugama, and Keheliya Rambukwella held a special media briefing today to address the public protest that was held in front of the President’s private house in Mirihana last night.
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga confirmed that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was inside his residence during the time of the protest.
He confirmed the information, despite various reports having earlier claimed that the President was not at his residence during the public uproar.
Minister Ranatunga said the President had been inside his house under special protection.
He further clarified the statement by the President’s Office on the protest, which claimed that the protest had become unruly due to “extremist groups”.
Referring to the word ‘Extremist’, Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that the Government had not referred to religious extremists.
Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella also clarified that the Government referred to political extremists and not religious extremists.
Meanwhile, Minister of Transportation Dilum Amunugama also said that the word “Extremist’ may have been wrongly used.
He said, instead, that It should have been addressed as ‘Terrorists’, explaining that only terrorists set fire to vehicles, etc.
When inquired if there are terrorists in the country even after the conclusion of the war, Minister Amunugama said there were terrorists in the country and should be addressed.
The detention of journalists who were engaged in duty during the public protest was also raised at the media briefing.
Commenting on the matter, Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella said the arrests of journalists are unacceptable, but cannot be prevented during such unfortunate events.
He, however, assured that the media rights of journalists will be protected during such unfortunate situations.
When inquired if the military will be deployed in the future following the public protest, the Minister said it depends on the requirements of national security.
He said, however, the President was vested with powers to make a call on the matter.
Stating that the forces had to act during such a situation, Minister Rambukwella said that this was the only way to prevent entry into the President’s house. (NewsWire)


(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reshuffled his senior ministers on Wednesday, appointing his party's first female foreign secretary, as he urged his government to get on with the job of tackling economic inequality after COVID-19, Trend reports citing Reuters .
Ending regional inequality is key to the agenda set in 2019 when Johnson won the biggest Conservative Party parliamentary majority since Margaret Thatcher. But the issue has been eclipsed by COVID-19 and headlines about ministerial gaffes.
The replacement of Dominic Raab with former trade minister Liz Truss at the Foreign Office underlined the rationale behind the reshuffle - move those whose blunders have buffeted the government and promote those who have avoided crises.
"The Cabinet I have appointed today will work tirelessly to unite and level up the whole country. We will build back better from the pandemic and deliver on your priorities," Johnson said on Twitter.
"Now let's get on with the job."
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Deputy President William Ruto has said he is optimistic that the country’s economy will improve because of the prevailing political environment. He said the recent meeting between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga will help unite the country and accelerate development.
He said the heightened political temperatures witnessed after the last General Election slowed down the country’s economic growth, saying ‘we are now headed for an economic recovery path’.
Addressing Women’s Reps Caucus from across the political divide in his Karen office Nairobi on Thursday, Ruto said the latest developments have lowered political temperatures in the country that had threatened to slow down the country’s economy.
“You all know that we can only achieve a lot as a country in terms of development if there is good political atmosphere for implantation of development projects and that the citizens go about their businesses without any fear for the improvement of the economy,” said Ruto.
He told the MPs led by chairperson Fatuma Gedi (Wajir) that it was time leaders put aside their political differences and focus their energies on activities that can transform the lives of the people.
Gedi said women MPs have resolved to forget their political differences and take the lead in promoting peace and stability of the country. Kakamega Women’s Rep Elsie Muhanda said they are ready to support the government on forest conservation besides ensuring proper management of resources.


Millions need food
ADDIS ABABA: A government minister said yesterday that 7.8 million people in Ethiopia needed food assistance due to a prolonged drought worsened by the El Niño weather condition.
Communications Minister Negeri Lencho said the government had set aside $50 million (nearly R642m) for drought relief.
In the beginning of the year, the Ethiopian government had put the number at 5.6 million, but later revised it to 7.2 million.
“The Ethiopian government had anticipated the drought and as such is providing water and food to people, school feeding programmes to school students and animal feed to livestock.”
He admitted that other international crises were having some impact on the amount of aid the Ethiopian government was receiving. Xinhua –


All party meeting on J&K on June 24
Srinagar: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is chairing an all party meeting on Jammu and Kashmir on June 24.
Sources said that the meeting will be held in New Delhi and all the major political parties of Jammu and Kashmir have been invited for the meeting.
Sources further said that the meeting is to discuss about the post August 5, 2019 developments within the Union Territory besides the elections to the assembly.
As already reported, elections to the assembly are likely to be announced once the delimitation commission submits its report.
Sources said that invitation for the meeting are being extended to National Conference, Peoples Conference, PDP, Apni Party besides state units of BJP, Congress and CPI(M).


Residents of Imo State are in for another period of fear, as five new cases of Coronavirus disease have been recorded.
After the state government declared the state of being Covid-19 free and claiming that the cases of 25 persons reported in the state were those on transit, fresh cases have been reported sending shivers down the spines of the people.
From what Trumpeta learnt, five more persons are affected which included a three year old child.
Though, the identity of the victims were not made public but this newspaper reliably learnt that the child father and three siblings are involved in the sickness.
It was further gathered that government has special interest on the well being of the three year old victim alongside others.
The development has again frightened people of the state who had been disturbed about the number of cases recorded in the state so far.


Panaji: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that the objection to the Jetty Policy is unwarranted as the policy is exclusively about weeding out illegalities on the existing tourism jetties.
Khaunte said that those who are protesting against the Policy have not even read the document, but are misled with the statements.
He said that there is no mention about coal or fishing in the policy, which has specifically mentioned that it is to regular the operations of the jetty meant for tourism purpose.
The tourism minister said that the policy will do away with illegal guides and touts working on the jetties like Santa Monica in Panaji.
Khaunte said that if Goa tourism has to sustain, the illegalities which has cropped up in the business should be tackled.
The minister said that the persons who are giving suggestions and objections to the policy will be called for discussion by the department before finalizing the policy.
“But those who want to create confusion and instigate people, I cant say anything about them,” he said.


‘Cut it out’
Abusive customers in supermarkets told to ‘curb their tongues’
Unite, which has about 9,000 members at Sainsbury’s including check-out staff and shelf fillers, said that it had had reports from its reps that a number of customers were taking out their frustrations on staff.
Unite national officer for the food industry Bev Clarkson said, “We have had a number of reports that customers have been abusive to our members who are doing their very best in these unprecedented times.
“People have been getting frustrated that they have not able to obtain items such as toilet rolls – there have been similar reports across the retail sector.
“Customers should curb their tongues as there are no problems in the food supply chain – being prudent is fine, being greedy is not.
“We should be thanking – not abusing – those dedicated staff working in the food retail industry – a key sector as we come to terms in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
“Basically, we need to be more considerate to each other during the coming weeks.”


(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) Two men, with the aliases "Cachetes" and "Yin Yin", have been identified as the perpetrators of the robbery of an elderly woman, in the "Chanis " neighborhood, in the district of Parque Lefevre on Friday, March 31. A video of the event captured on security cameras went viral on social networks
The victim left a bank near her residence and was followed by the criminals until they finally assaulted her in the middle of the street.
A woman's voice is heard saying:“What happened? Get out of here!”The assailant managed to wrest her purse away and she fell to the ground.
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Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain HE Dr Pedro Sanchez on the occasion of taking the constitutional oath for a new term.
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Number of banks' branches in Saudi Arabia drops by 95 to 1,969 in 2021
(MENAFN)According to official central bank data, Saudi banks are shutting down more branches Kingdom-wide even as these lenders give more loans for consumers.
The number of banks' branches in the Kingdom dropped by 95 to 1,969 in comparison to April-June period of 2020, when the number of branches stood at 2,064, showed the figures from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) monthly report.
This is a 4.6 percent decrease. At one go, the number of ATMs fell by 8.9 percent.
In the second three months of 2021, commercial banks that have more deposits this year than before, improved lending to individuals by 17 percent to SR394 billion. This trend was on the growth since second three months of 2019.
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Government bans public gatherings across the country. Prime Minister Imran Khan, in view of the increase in Corona cases, banned rallies and processions across the country and said that celebrations would be held in open spaces instead of wedding halls.
According to details, Prime Minister Imran Khan while briefing the media after the meeting of the National Coordinating Committee on Corona said that the growing cases of Corona were reviewed in the NCC meeting. The second wave of Corona has come all over the world and in other countries, coronaviruses are growing rapidly.
He said that wearing masks in public places reduces the number of cases. It is being said that the coronavirus has changed itself and is spreading rapidly. It is time to implement the decisions related to SOPs.
The Prime Minister said that we had survived the first wave because the people supported us. It was necessary to wear masks in public places. Corona spreads fast where people gather. People should refrain from holding rallies.
He further said that not to close the business but to follow SOPs in factories and shops, it has been decided that there will be no rallies across the country.


If the government needs more funds for programs to help the country deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, selling government assets is preferable to new taxes.
This according to House Minority Leader Benny Abante Jr., who in a media interview said he would oppose any proposal for new taxes when Congress resumes its sessions
“If we can sell those assets… we should prioritize private Filipino companies.”
Department of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III had earlier announced that the government will attempt to raise P1.1 trillion to cushion the economic fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak, which has infected a total of 4,648 people in the country and claimed the lives of 297 individuals.
Abante, a member of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act joint congressional oversight committee, said that selling government assets is “better than Sec. Dominguez pushing more tax measures to Congress when Congress resumes sessions.”
“I don’t think I will support anymore tax measures when sessions resume.”
The lawmaker warnsthat while the President has the power to realign the budget and reallocate the government’s financial resources, the huge logistical demands of the country’s COVID-19 response would soon strain the government’s coffers.
The legislator said that he was amenable to proposals to sell government assets, particularly those that belong to GOCCs, but he urges the administration to offer to sell those assets to Filipino companies.
“If we can sell those assets… we should prioritize private Filipino companies. Why don’t we offer to Filipinos first before offering to foreigners?”
Abante added, however, that the Philippine Competition Commission should ensure that the sale of these government assets to Filipino companies would not result in monopolies or cartels.


George Osborne has said that plans to give MPs an inflation-busting 10 per cent pay rise are “unacceptable”, even though the head of parliament’s expenses watchdog has said that he will go ahead with the proposals.
The chancellor told the BBC’s The Andrew Marr Show: “I don’t think it is acceptable at a time when there is continuing pay restraint in the public sector that MPs would receive such a big increase.
“But this is not the final verdict, this is not the final report.
“There will be a report after the election and that’s when we are going to have to tackle this issue.”
Marcial Boo, the chief executive of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) said that the increase, which will take MPs’…


QUETTA: (Dunya News) – Home Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti has on Monday said that the Indian intelligence agency RAW has been conspiring against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) agreement, reported Dunya News.
Holding a press conference outside CCP Office in Quetta, Sarfraz Bugti said that the law and order situation in the province was being sabotaged by design. He informed that police arrested three terrorists lat on Sunday night in a search operation near the Easter Bypass. He told that the terrorists were involved in the attacks on Smangli and Khalid air-bases and target-killing of police.
Bugti told that weapons were also found with the terrorists. He told that two police officers have been arrested for their negligence during Bacha Khan Chowk tragedy. Moreover, DSP and SHO have been suspended, he told.


Saudi- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives Namibian Ambassador
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Riyadh, Jumada II 26, 1439, March 14, 2018, SPA -- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Nizar bin Obaid Madani received here today Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia Javit Isaq.
During the meeting, he presented a copy of his credentials as an ambassador of his country to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting was attended by a number of officials
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Farmer tractor rally: AAP condemns violence, says regrettable that Centre allowed situation to deteriorate
New Delhi, Jan 26: The Aam Aadmi party condemned violence, saying that it is regrettable that Centre allowed situation to deteriorate.
''We condemn violence that was seen in Delhi. It is regrettable that the Centre allowed the situation to deteriorate to such an extent. Movement has been peaceful for last 2 months. Farmer leaders have said those who indulged in violence were 'external elements', the Aam Aadmi party said in a statement.
''Farmer leaders have said that those who indulged in violence today were not part of the movement and were external elements. Whoever they were, the violence has certainly weakened the movement which was going on so peacefully and in a disciplined manner,'' AAP further said.


KUCHING, Sept 22 — Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah today asserted that there is no need to extend the Village Management Community Council to Sarawak as it already has its own Village Development and Security Committee.
He said the extension of the council, known in Malay as “Majlis Pengurusan Komuniti Kampung” (MPKK) from Peninsular Malaysia will only lead to confusion and allegedly divide citizens.
“Currently, the committee, otherwise known as Jawatankuasa Keselamatan dan Kemajuan Kampung (JKKK) in Malay, has shown itself to be an efficient grassroot machinery in the state, especially in acting as the bridge between the people and the government,” Uggah said.
He was responding to yesterday’s announcement by Sarawak PKR chairman, Baru Bian, who is also the federal works minister.
He said that the state government has not been informally informed of any proposal to change the JKKK to MPKK, except through the media.
Uggah explained that when the federal government decided to change the name of JKKK to MPKK, the Sarawak government presented to it that the name of the JKKK be maintained in the state.
“The federal government agreed to give its consent and thus it would not change the JKKK to the MPKK,” he said, adding that the federal government had also agreed not to introduced or form the MPKK in the state.
Uggah, who is also the Minister of Agriculure, Native Land and Regional Development, said the federal government concurred with the state government’s view that another body would only serve to confuse and divide the people.
He also said that federal government recognises that in Sarawak the chairman of the respective JKKK be from the village headmen such longhouse chief, village chief and kapitan.
Uggah also said that the federal government, however, decided to reduce the allowance of each chairman of JKKK to RM500 per month.
“Subsequently, the Sarawak government decided to top up with another RM400 to the allowance as they had been receiving RM900 per person per month under the previous Barisan Nasional federal government.
Baru told reporters yesterday that the Pakatan Harapan federal government would set up MPKK in Sarawak after the state government banned community leaders and headmen from attending official functions of federal ministers since last year.
He had said the council would act as a channel for the federal government to bring development projects and disseminate policies to the longhouses.
He claimed the efforts by the federal government to bring development projects and disseminate policies to their people have been hindered, adding that it was unfair for the people who were supposed to be the target groups.
He explained that the objective was not to compete with the state government, but to overcome the problems of delivering the federal-funded projects to the people, something which was good and positive.
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Fargo hospitals receive ‘B’ grade for safety
FARGO — Essentia and Sanford hospitals here received a “B” grade for safety in a recent national study.
Essentia and Sanford Health scored close to average in patient safety and preventing “hospital acquired conditions” such as falls and injuries sustained while in the hospital’s care, according to Hospitalsafetyscore.org.
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Kuwait- Lebanese Pres. receives letter from His Highness Amir
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BEIRUT, May 15 (KUNA) -- Lebanon's President Michel Aoun received Tuesday a letter from His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
The letter was handed to Aoun by Kuwaiti Ambassador to Lebanon Abdulaal Al-Qenaie, Lebanese Presidency said in a statement.
His Highness the Amir congratulated the Lebanese President on the success of the country's recent parliamentary elections, added the statement.
He also lauded the high-level of organization in the electoral process, which helped voters cast their ballots with ease and grace, it noted.
Meanwhile, Aoun and Al-Qenaie discussed recent developments in the region in light of the inauguration of the US Embassy in Jerusalem and simultaneous violent events.
The two sides also discussed Kuwait's request to UNSC to hold a session on the situation in the Middle East, inlcuding Gaza Strip.
Afterwards, the Kuwaiti diplomat told reporters he has also conveyed His Highness the Amir's congratulations to Aoun on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Al-Qenaie also expressed hope for swift formation of the new Lebanese government in order to capitalize on the democratic success attained by the country's parliamentary elections. (end) ff.ma
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(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, Apr. 11 (Petra)-- The Jordanian Seismological Observatory at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, on Sunday, recorded an earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.1 on the Richter scale, occurring south of the city of Aqaba at 4:55am local time.
The head of the Jordanian Seismological Observatory Ghassan Sweidan said in a press statement that the earthquake that occurred at a depth of 10 km and 40 km south of the city of Aqaba.
Various regions in the kingdom, especially the southern regions, are witnessing seismic activity due to the Dead Sea Transform (DST) fault system (Dead Sea Rift).
The observatory monitors seismic events within the Kingdom and the neighboring region, as well as monitors, analyzes and documents any seismic event whose waves reach the Jordanian stations distributed in various regions of the Kingdom.
Additionally, it monitors any ground movement, transmitting movement data via satellites directly to the observatory.
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SHILLONG,June 03: The All India Congress Committee representative incharge of Meghalaya, Manish Chatrath said that the people of the State are looking forward to a change now and they also love the Congress party. He said that the party has its own way of functioning, and there are a few leaders who want to join the party which presently cannot be revealed as yet.
He said that the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has started its process to strengthen the party before going to the Assembly Election of 2023, and expressed that the party will contest in all the 60 constituencies of the State. He said that for now the Congress will choose a candidate through the Election Committee to be forwarded later to the AICC for approval.
On being queried about the news that there is an intention to invite Dr.Mukul Sangma to return, Manish Chatrath refuted any thing of that sort and said that the MPCC has no knowledge about the said news.
On being queried further about working with other parties after the Election, he said that the party has not had a talk on this matter as it is too early.
With regard to the 5 suspended MLAs, the leader of the party said that the party has not received any communication about them returning to the party.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BAGHDAD, Nov 22 (KUNA) -- UN Special Representative to the Secretary-General in Iraq Jan Kubis condemned on Wednesday the bombing, which took place in Tus Khurmatu last night, adding the attack comes in retaliation to terrorists defeat on the ground.
In a statement, Kubis said that the terrorists have attacked once again in Iraq, which resulted in killing and injuring 20 people.
Kubis, who also heads United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), said that "terrorists realized now that they have been defeated on the frontlines, and has turned to cowardless acts against innocent civilians," expressing sorrow and condolnces to victims' families.
Last night, around 20 people were killed in a car bomb explosion in an area in northern Iraq, Iraqi police announced.
The car bomb went off near a popular market in the center of the city of Tuz Khurmatu of Saladin Governorate, a police source told KUNA.
The blast also caused multiple injuries to 30 others, the source said, adding that the wounded were transfered to neaby hospital afterwards, said the source. (end) ahh.mb
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New York City expands mobile program to reach mentally ill
NEW YORK — New York City is expanding a program to use mobile units to reach hundreds of people who are mentally ill, the city announced Monday.
The city said in a release that it will spend $9.4 million to boost its mobile mental health treatment teams, which were launched in 2016.
The city said the new money will be part of a $21 million investment that will lead to the hiring of more social workers, housing specialists and legal assistance employees. The additional workers will be needed to process the 20% increase in mental health referrals the effort is expected to generate, the city said, adding that it will likely reach 900 more people annually.


TN Police crackdown on perpetrators of caste-based violence in Tirunelveli
Police said that the two had posted inflammatory content in WhatsApp and other social media handles trying to incite caste-related feelings in other members of the community.
Chennai: Tirunelveli district police have commenced crackdown on people who were responsible for the recent caste-related violence in the district in which two persons lost their lives.
The police have arrested two accused in this case related to the social media postings, and said that the social media posts have become a trigger for the caste flare-up. Jothimani (22) and Maharajan (20) have been booked in the case.
Police said that the two had posted inflammatory content in WhatsApp and other social media handles trying to incite caste-related feelings in other members of the community. It may be noted that Tirunelvei is reeling under two back-to-back murders of the members of an intermediary caste by people belonging to the members of another intermediary caste.
A heavy police posse led by IG south zone was camping in the area, and the police even conducted route march. South Tamil Nadu is an area where people are divided in castes and even a minor spark can lead to a major caste related flare up.
A senior official of the Tamil Nadu Police, who is leading a contingent of the police officers in Tirunelveli, told IANS that the situation was normal at present but could any time take a different route. He said that undercurrents were prevalent in the area and that could turn into a major caste frenzy.
Tamil Nadu Director General of Police, C. Sylendrababu had in 2021 conducted a high-level meeting of police officers after three killings took place in Madurai and adjoining areas in 2021.


Over 100 people were admitted to hospital in Jaffna after suspected food poisoning today (Sunday), the Police said.
The Police said that those admitted to hospital had attended an event the previous day and fell sick.
All those who fell sick were admitted to the Kayts Hospital in Jaffna.
Investigations are underway. (Colombo Gazette)


Borrowers, who were asked to state the provider of their building and contents insurance, complained that IF, set up by Halifax four years ago, 'had no legitimate interest in their contents insurance and believed the purpose of the letter was to obtain that information for marketing purposes'.
Their gripe was that the bank 'misleadingly' said the information was important for their records. The Advertising Standards Authority upheld the complaint. IF, which is ultimately owned by HBOS, said it 'regretted' that customers might have thought they were required to give information and agreed to destroy the information.
The ASA also said it had asked them to 'ensure their future mailings did not imply that information was needed for official purposes if it was not'.
It is common practice for financial services companies to ask customers when insurance is due for renewal but IF‘s mistake was going one step further by saying that the information was necessary for the bank‘s records.Reuse content


The Senate Committee on Works has commended Zamfara State Government for construction of federal government roads in the state.
The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Kabiru Gaya made the commendation in Gummi, Gummi local government area of the state while inspecting the federal government roads projects in the state.
He said “what we have seen in Zamfara is a commendable efforts, we have seen the federal government roads reconstructed by the state government.
“Various communities are now been connected with these roads, it has reduced various problems of poor road networks that have been affecting our people and we believe that with this efforts it will continue to improve the lives our people.
“On behalf of the Senate, we are happy with this performance, we are calling on other governors to emulate governor Abdulaziz Yari intervention to federal government projects.
“If our governors can do such interventions it will reduce much work by the federal government, as he executed this projects now instead of federal government to embark on the construction of these roads it will now pay the state,” he said.
Responding, the Chairman of the state government Projects Monitoring Committee, Alhaji Lawal Liman said the state government spend billions of naira to construct the federal government roads in the state in order to reduce problems of poor road roads networks affecting the people of the state.
Liman who is the state commissioner for rural and community development, said that when the present administration in the state led by Alhaji Abdul’aziz Yari came in to power almost all the roads including the state and federal government own were in the state of dilapidation.
“We embarked on reconstruction of all these roads in the state inline with our policy to improve the quality of our people,” he said.
Liman listed the federal government roads reconstructed by the state government as: Sokoto border to Dakitakwas and Kebbi border, Mayanchi Dakitakwas road, Gusau Kasuwar Daji-Kauran Namoda road, Kauran-Namoda Gidan-Jaja to Katsina border road.
According to him others were Wanke-Keta-Danjib-Kicheri road and Magami Dindin-Dangulbi-Bagega to Anka road among others.
He commended the committee for the visit and described it as a welcome development, as we hope the federal government will pay all the money.
Reports show that the state government had reconstructed the federal government roads with the agreement that the federal government pays the state after completion.


(MENAFN) Incentives need to be considered with agricultural output, the chairman of Iran’s Chamber of Agricultural Guilds underlined.
Noting that the problems need to be resolved at the root and the solution to market guideline is not to trigger problems, Qasem Pishehvar repeated that incentives for output need to be took into consideration.
“We should increase the guaranteed purchase price of the products that we need more and reduce their bank loans profit. Good incentives should be considered for market regulation”, he continued.
The chairman of the Chamber of Agricultural Guilds additionally asserted that the administration should not intervene in the agricultural industry because it is a financial industry.
Pishehvar trusts that the farmer's view point has not been observed in the "cultivation model" that has been arranged and presented.
Naturally, such plans are not going to be applied and the farmer are going to do his effort in line with his interests and what the market orders, he remarked.
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