People want cops to be honest and empathetic, says study
LUCKNOW The Uttar Pradesh Police top brass always lays stress on improvement of public perception of the police force, but an impact assessment study, conducted by an independent agency, has suggested improvement in their working style.
According to the study findings, people want police personnel to be honest, loyal, modest and empathetic, director general of police (DGP) OP Singh said.
The state police had hired the independent agency to conduct this study, which was done on a sample size of 3,625 people in the jurisdiction of 44 police stations of nine districts, between November 2018 and March 2019.
The study sought replies from people through computer-aided personal interviews and its details were recorded digitally.
Sharing the study findings with media person, the DGP said around 82 per cent of the people wanted police personnel to be honest. He added that 65 per cent of the surveyed people expected cops to be modest while 56 per cent expected them to be loyal and 35 per cent wanted them to empathetic.
He, however, added that the study revealed that 77 per cent of the surveyed people were satisfied with police functioning. He said the districts where surveys were carried out included Lucknow, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura, Agra, Gautam Buddhnagar and Jhansi.
The study also wanted the police to change their functioning strategy, as the replies of 61 per cent of the sample size wanted police deployment to be increased at public places, while 40 per cent wanted deployment of more women cops.
The DGP said the sense of security and safety was also checked with the responders that showed encouraging results. He said 85 per cent responders stated that they felt more secure in personal capacity as compared to previous year, 81 per cent responders felt that they were more secure at public places and 72 per cent felt they were more secure on highways.
He said 70 per cent responders feel that business fraternity is more safe and secure and 68 per cent feel that they are more secure during night hours.
Singh said 87 per cent of women responders feel themselves more secure while 76 per cent believed that crime against children had decreased and 82 per cent feel that crime against elderly people has decreased.
The DGP said complaints of corruption being received at UP100 call centre will be integrated to the DGP control room and its time-bound monitoring will be done by additional DG (ADG) crime, ADG public grievances, ADG law and order and by himself.
He said he had been following ‘zero tolerance’ policy to eliminate corruption from the state government departments. He said traps for corrupt government officials by anti-corruption organisation of the state police were laid more in 2017, 2018 and 2019 as compared to 2014, 2015 and 2016. He said a total of 97 state government employees were arrested in 2014, 2015 and 2016 while 205 were arrested in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
The DGP said working and retired police personnel and their families will be provided medical facilities at 150 private hospitals of 14 districts on subsidized rates in accordance with the central government health scheme.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The European Commission experts have assessed the possible risks of the Ukrainian gas transportation system which may arise during the heating season 2017-2018.
Ukrinform learnt this from the press service of the NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine.
"Within the framework of cooperation between Ukraine and the European Commission on strengthening security of gas supplies, the representatives of the Joint Research Center of the Directorate General of the European Commission together with representatives of the NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, the PJSC Ukrtransgaz and the Energy and Coal Industry Ministry of Ukraine studied the scenarios of possible crisis situations with natural gas supplies to Ukraine," the report says.
As noted, the study results are the basis for the development of a set of preventive measures that would significantly increase the level of readiness of the Ukrainian gas transportation system for emergencies.
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Maintaining that all the INLD leaders were innocent, they further said that the people of the state knew that they had done nothing wrong and the INLD would soon expose the Congress party.
They held that the INLD would challenge the CBI verdict immediately after receiving its copy. "The people of Haryana know well how the Congress government has been selling government jobs and land to the relatives of Congress high command," Arora said.
They further said that it was in the wake of the increasing popularity of INLD that the Congress got frustrated and had stooped too low and had adopted such tactics to hide its own scams and corrupt functioning.
The INLD would continue its war against corrupt functioning of Congress till the end, they said and added that it was a fact that the Congress government which was in Haryana past eight years, had not got even a single complaint about sale of even a single job during the erstwhile INLD rule. However, it was also a fact that there had been plethora of complaints of this nature against the Congress leaders of the current regime and even murder of people who raised their voice against them.


The licensee of a Lichfield pub has launched a fundraising campaign to help his business cover the cost of the coronavirus closure.
The Wellington Ale House has been shut along with other bars across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
But a spokesperson said bills had continued to mount during the closure.
“The pub company that we are tied to have not cancelled out rent while we are closed.
“This means that even when we are allowed to open, we will already be in debt to the tune of more than £7,000.
“During closure we have also had to pay for utilities and other costs.”Wellington Ale House spokesperson
The pub said it was looking forward to welcoming customers in the coming weeks and months.
“We will do all that we can to make sure people will have a good visit even with any restrictions we have to impose.
“We understand that a lot of people are suffering right now, but ask that anyone who can afford to support us does.
“We look forward to reopening and serving our regular customers – who we consider as friends – and our new ones.”Wellington Ale House spokesperson
People can donate via the online fundraising page.


LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Pervaiz Rashid has on Saturday said that the government will not let the process of accountability undermine the progress of the country. He added that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry has himself admitted that there are flaws in NAB’s system.
Talking to media, Pervaiz Rashid said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has also expressed concerns over the actions of NAB and other parties also have reservations. He further stated that NAB Chairman has already admitted there are flaws in NAB’s system.
Information Minister said that Pakistan fulfilled its responsibility in Pathankot issue and it would help exalt Pakistan’s image in the international community. “No one has the right to use the territory of Pakistan in a manner that would damage Pakistan”, said Rashid.
The Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) senator said that it is the duty of Pakistan’s armed forces to defend Pakistan’s borders. “Those alleging people of corruption apologize when in the court”, said the minister.


Taming the future: The dispositif of risk in the war on terror
The message is that there are no knowns. There are things that we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say there are things we now know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns – things we don’t know we don’t know.


Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed, the Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami party of Bangladesh, said that the government has no right to treat Jamaat leaders as war criminals.
At a press briefing in the party’s central office in Mogbazar, he told the journalists that the government has been trying to blame his party leaders for war crimes just to ban religion based politics and divert the attention of the public from their own failures. He said that the issue of war crimes has been settled 36 years ago.
He also said that Jamaat-e-Islami leaders were not involved in war crimes during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. So they are not afraid and the members will not flee the country.


Social media has revolutionized the way people interact with each other and the world around them. With millions of users on different platforms kpop pantip, social media has become an essential tool for communication, entertainment, and networking. However, social media is also playing an increasingly important role in promoting mental health awareness. In this article, we will explore the role of social media in promoting mental health awareness.
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Social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook have been instrumental in promoting mental health awareness. Mental health organizations and professionals have created online communities where people can share their experiences and learn about mental health issues. These communities provide a safe space for people to discuss their mental health problems and get support from others who have similar experiences.
Social media has also been used to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote mental health campaigns. Hashtags such as #BellLetsTalk, #WorldMentalHealthDay, and #EndTheStigma have been used on social media platforms to promote mental health awareness and encourage people to seek help. These campaigns have been nobedly successful in breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging people to seek help when they need it.
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In conclusion, social media has played an important role in promoting mental health awareness. It has provided a platform for people to share their experiences, raise awareness about mental health issues, and connect with mental health resources blazeview. Mental health advocates have used social media to amplify their message and advocate for policy changes. While social media can be overwhelming, its potential to reduce stigma and promote mental health should not be overlooked.


Jordan- Deputizing for King, Bakhit attends former Iraqi President's funeral
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Amman, Oct. 6 (Petra) -- Deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah II, Senate President's First Deputy, Marouf Bakhit, on Friday attended the funeral ceremony of former Iraqi President, Jalal Talabani, who passed away last week.
Bakhit conveyed His Majesty's condolences and sympathies to Iraqi President Fuad Masum, senior Iraqi officials and the family of the deceased.
Iraqi and world dignitaries along with thousands of mourners gathered in the Iraqi city of Sulaimaniyah to pay their respects to the late Iraqi President.
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Jordan- 1 dead, 32 injured in traffic accident on Zarqa highway
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Mafraq, Jan. 17 (Petra)-- One person died and 32 others were injured when a public bus on Zarqa/ Mafraq highway collided with a truck trailer near Sahel Adubbeh, some 22 km south of Mafraq city, according to a Civil Defense Department (CDD) source.
The CDD said its cadres rushed to the scene, administered first aid to the injured and transferred them to Zarqa Public Hospital for medical treatment.
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State governments have been urged to support the construction of affordable homes by providing the sites to build the properties, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.
"I place the responsibility on the state government to provide the site for us to build houses for its people" she told the media after appearing on Bernama News Channel's Ruang Bicara programme on Friday, 20 July.
She said such efforts by state authorities can help reduce the cost of the affordable homes.
She also said utility suppliers can help bear the cost of providing infrastructure such as electricity, water and telecommunication for housing projects in the country.
Zuraida also announced earlier yesterday that a new national housing policy will be unveiled in December.
She said the new policy will simplify legislation and the borrowing process to help people own homes, Bernama reported.
Zuraida revealed that her ministry had already held meetings with Bank Negara Malaysia, the Finance Ministry, the Employees Provident Fund, banks, developers' association and consumer bodies to formulate the new policy.
"The government's goal was to make it easier for people to own homes. So changes need to be made to legislation, financing and housing concepts" she said.


(MENAFN- PR Newswire) WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA ) today announced that it will participate at Evercore ISI's Catalyst Day on Monday, October 18, 2021. Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, M.D., Vanda's President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, will take part in a virtual fireside chat at 1:30 PM ET.
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PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 1,041 new Covid-19 cases as of noon Saturday (Nov 21), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 53,679, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pic).
The Health director-general said of the 1,041 new cases, two were imported while the rest were locally transmitted.
He said three fatalities were recorded, bringing the death toll to 332.
INTERACTIVE: Latest figures (Malaysia)
Dr Noor Hisham said the three states that recorded the highest number of cases were Selangor (402), Sabah (346) and Negri Sembilan (121).
"The high number of Covid-19 cases in Selangor is due to the increase of cases from the Teratai cluster, which recorded 298 cases.
"In Sabah, the high number of cases was recorded due to the Covid-19 screenings actively being conducted, while the increase in Negri Sembilan is due to more cases from existing clusters," he said in a statement on Saturday (Nov 21).
Dr Noor Hisham added that 21 cases were from prisons, namely the Jalan Harapan, Tembok and Seberang Prai clusters.
"There are 108 Covid-19 cases being treated in intensive care units (ICU), with 45 cases requiring ventilator support," he said.
INTERACTIVE: Latest figures (Worldwide)
Dr Noor Hisham also said that there were currently 12,854 active Covid-19 cases in the country.
He said 1,405 patients were discharged, bringing the total cumulative number to 40,493.


LAHORE, Sept 29 (APP): Punjab Minister for Law and Cooperatives Raja Basharat on Wednesday said that in the previous regime, only a few thousand people were benefited by spending the entire budget on metro buses while the PTI government in three years focused only on real and sustainable development.
He was addressing a reception given by the Punjab Chief Minister to the delegation of Pakistan Navy War College Lahore here.
The delegation led by Commodore Syed Wajih-ul-Hassan was also attended by faculty and course
members of the college and 32 officers from friendly countries.
Welcoming the delegation on behalf of Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, Raja Basharat said that the PTI lead Punjab government had equally focused on the development of all sectors.
He said that previous governments had only made promises for the establishment of South Punjab province while we have fulfilled this promise by setting up South Punjab Secretariat.
“Now all the important offices including Additional Chief Secretary and Additional IG have become functional there. Whereas for the first time in history, a separate budget was allocated for South Punjab which could not be used anywhere else, adding that public and private universities are being set up while new hospitals are being established in backward districts including South Punjab”, he maintained.
He said that in line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, a uniform education system had been introduced in all schools. Raja recalled that the last rulers used police in extra-judicial activities while Usman Buzdar has eradicated the culture and introduced reliance on courts.
The law minister said, all the law enforcing forces including the police department performed brilliantly in maintaining law and order across the province. High profile cases, including terrorism, were handled efficiently, he asserted.
The minister said that a new local government system was on cards to empower the people at the grassroots level.
“According to the vision of the Prime Minister Imran Khan, large scale tree planting was being carried out to combat climate change. Information Technology in accordance with modern requirements in every sector was being introduced extensively, he added.
He said that concrete steps were being taken to promote tourism in the province. Raja said that the Punjab government had taken effective measures against the corona pandemic as per the instructions of the NCOC.
Commodore Wajih- ul-Hassan thanking Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, said that his vision for the development of backward areas including South Punjab was highly commendable. He appreciated the steps taken by the Punjab government to control Covid-19.
He said that development projects launched by the Punjab government for the welfare of people
in last three years were unprecedented which would definitely improve the lives of the common man.
Provincial Ministers Hashim Dogar, Raja Yasir, Murad Ras and senior government officials were
also present at the reception.
Government officials also briefed on the important development projects and initiatives of their
respective departments. An introductory documentary of Pakistan Navy was also screened on
the occasion which was much appreciated by the participants.
Raja Basharat on behalf of the Chief Minister also presented honorary shields to the guests while
Commodore Wajih-ul-Hassan presented a college souvenir to the Law Minister.


Bill Gates to Visit Morocco in Coming Months to Invest 100 Million
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) ;">Rabat – Officials from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation attended a meeting with the regional head of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region and representatives from the Islamic Development Bankon Tuesdayin order to discuss the Microsoft founder’s first visit to the country in coming months.
Gates' coming trip comes after a two-month long campaign by Ilyaas Omari to encourage the billionaire's foundation to implement social development projects in northern Morocco Hespress reported. During the meeting officials from the Gates' foundation confirmed a new project worth $100 million in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region related to health services the availability of water and electricity the improvement of agriculture techniques and the support of rural communities as well as women's rights. The project will begin around the end of September or the start of October this year and will continue for five years according to officials from the foundation and the development bank The two organization's officials also said they were 'betting on' the northern region and its promising potential to become a pioneering model for Africa. Three years ago Microsoft Imagine Academy in Casablanca released a video on YouTube highlighting the success of the institution in training 40000 Moroccans to become Microsoft Office Specialists and Microsoft Certified Professionals. The program's administrators planned to train 60000 more students by 2016.
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Khurshid Shah holds government responsible for failure of NAP
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Khurshid Shah has held the government responsible for the failure of the National Action Plan.
Talking to the media after inquiring after the Quetta blast victims on Thursday, he said that the Interior Ministry was jumping like a monkey.
“Mian Sahib is being stung by snakes in the grass,” he said.
Khurshid Shah said that terrorism was once again increasing in the country.
Senator Aitzaz Ahsan said that it was pity that the National Action Plan could never be implemented. “The government should bring transparency in its policies otherwise the conditions will deteriorate,” he said.
The PPP delegation also called on the lawyers’ leaders and expressed sympathies with them.


Tracking the kestrel
It wasn’t long ago that Nelson native Andy Albertsen didn’t know what an American kestrel was, but that’s changed a lot in the course of six months.
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New research on public attitudes by U. Wisconsin journalism prof Dietram Scheufele:
“Scheufele worked with Cornell University associate professor Bruce Lewenstein on the survey, the results of which will be published in the Journal of Nanoparticle Research and Science Communication.
“The survey showed that about 25 percent of respondents reported never having heard of the issue, even if it was explained to them by the interviewer, and only 16 percent felt at least “somewhat informed” about nanotechnology.
“Survey results also showed that there were significant differences between those who were aware of nanotechnology and those who were not.
“For instance, 59 percent of those who indicated they were aware of nanotechnology expressed overall support of the emerging technology, compared to 28 percent support among those who were not aware.
“The survey also revealed that those who were aware of the technology had a much more optimistic view of the potential positive effects of nanotechnology.
“Two-thirds to three-quarters of respondents who were aware of the issue agreed that nanotechnology has potential benefits in health and medicine, national defense and environmental policy, while only about half of the respondents who were unaware shared this perspective.”


JOHOR BARU, March 20 — The Johor government today launched the Johor Ihsan Initiative to assist state residents affected by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) crisis.
Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad said as of yesterday, the number of positive Covid-19 cases in the state had risen to 101 from 88 cases the day before.
“As a step towards ensuring the people’s welfare, the state government will provide a one-off payment of RM1,000 to all Covid-19 victims in Johor.
“In addition to that, the state government will provide RM2,000 to the beneficiaries of those who have died due to the Covid-19 infection,” said Hasni.
In addition to that, Hasni said the state government also agreed to a one-off allocation of RM20,000 to each of the state’s 56 assemblymen for them to assist their constituents during the Covid-19 crisis.
Hasni, who is also the Benut assemblyman, made the announcement in a live Facebook telecast via his official account here today.
Hasni also said the Johor State Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) will provide assistance to asnaf (those categorised as destitute in Islam), who are affected by the current situation.
Besides taking care of the people’s welfare, Hasni said the state government has also looked into the economic and other sectors affected by the situation.
“The state government will exempt rental for 10,371 traders who are renting at premises owned by local councils, including those in public markets starting from April until December this year.
“Additionally, 151 small and medium traders operating at premises owned by the state government will also be given the necessary assistance and incentives,” he said.
Hasni said for state government staff, which have part-time working status, their daily salaries would be included throughout the 14-day movement control order period.
He assured the public that the Johor government will continue to consider other initiatives to assist and ease the burden on those affected by Covid-19 crisis.
“Any current developments on this matter (Covid-19) will be communicated to the public from time-to-time,” said Hasni.
Earlier, the Selangor government had announced its stimulus package worth RM128.78 million to ease the burden of state residents facing the Covid-19 crisis and a nationwide MCO.


Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq says the decision has been taken first and and the drama in the name of the election happens later in the country.
"All international organisations have demanded an investigation into the election activity. All organizations have called this election a drama," he held.
Referring to the 1970 elections, Sirajul Haq said that the public mandate was not given importance in 1977 and rigged elections were held again. He said that the nation suffered the consequences for eleven years.
He further said that the Chief Election Commissioner had taken an oath to conduct a transparent election but he failed to do so.
"None of our people went to the National Assembly because results in Form 45 are not in Form 47," he said. Nawaz Sharif raised the slogan of honour the vote but later gave it up.
Sirajul Haq said that Jamaat will continue to struggle to respect the people and vote. He said that Jamaat-e-Islami will continue the movement, to strive for supremacy of law.


Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait has said that the police is going to the farmers’ house. Eating food and explaining it to the people through relatives, don’t stop it, don’t let Delhi go. In response to a question, he said that such an incident has been witnessed in Saharanpur, UP. He said that the government machinery in UP, Gujarat, Bihar is preventing people from entering the movement. But the movement has failed in the whole country.
Tikait said that in Gujarat, the police are catching the farmers and even closing them in jail. He said that he would soon visit Gujarat to seek support for the ongoing movement against the disputed laws of the central government. There is injustice to the farmers there. We will go there and have a meeting. They will raise the voice of the farmers and liberate Gujarat from the clutches of the Center. He says that after the January 26 incident, the police is also raiding the farmers’ houses in the villages. This is also worsening the atmosphere.
Tikait said that the purpose of the rail movement was to tell the people that the trains were not running at all. He said that by stopping the rail we fed food to the passengers and made them drink lassi. Our aim was to convey the problem of farmers to all people. He said that the movement has now spread to the states of South India.
In view of the dwindling number of farmers at the movement site, the farmer leaders have changed their strategy. Has decided not to hold mahapanchayats in Haryana and Punjab with farmer leaders. Tikait said that farmers of Punjab and Haryana have knowledge about agricultural laws. The farmers here are aware. But farmers of other states are not aware of the agricultural laws. But right now the movement needs to be strengthened at the border.
Keep in mind that farmer leaders are also asking people not to vote for BJP candidates in elections. They believe that the farmers will win only when the BJP loses. Tikait said that the government is thinking that the farmer will be tired and return, but he should know that we are not going to leave from here till victory is achieved.


Benefit Friday for local family at West Fargo VFW
A special benefit event for the Drew and Kim Jameson family will take place Friday, April 27, 4 to 8 p.m., at the West Fargo VFW, 308 Sheyenne Street.
Drew has been battling colorectal cancer for the past year and received the diagnosis it had spread to his liver.
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Åkullsjön took three points against Gimonäs
Västerbottens FF Futsal Norrland, damer
Umeå Away victory for Åkullsjön against Gimonäs.
After the first 45 minutes, the score was 0-1.
5-4 was the score when the referee Artem Lytvyn announced that the game was over. Åkullsjön could cheer and cash in three points.


Dr Georges, speaking at a special GIS presentation on September 15, 2021, said the need for the survey has arisen out of concerns that vaccination numbers were dwindling, and it will also collect data on misconceptions surrounding the taking of the jabs.
He said the survey will also collect data on the issues concerning the vaccination and where people are getting their knowledge from, “to help us to understand what’s going on with people’s decision making around vaccination [and] to better strategise as to how we can promote vaccination,” he said.
The acting CMO said depending on findings, a new approach will be taken towards vaccine education in the VI and to better explain the vaccine.
Dr Georges said that just about 50% of the territory has received both doses of the vaccine and health authorities have entered a new stage where they must get addition additional information out in a more targeted approach.
When questioned on whether the survey is needed, Dr Georges said one only has to look at conversations on social media.
The survey, he said, will ultimately help authorities better understand what is it that persons need to help them better decide to get the vaccine.
Dr Georges said while a lot of people have come around to the idea of understanding the vaccine and how it works, there’s still a lot of misconceptions and many remain on the fence.


KUCHING: Former Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth secretary Wejok Tomik will be disappointed if he wishes to rejoin the party.
PBB Bengoh branch secretary Jeguk Ngamo asserted that the party would not accept members who had been sacked.
Wejok left the party to contest as an independent in Bengoh seat in last year’s state election, and yesterday he said the rumour about him wanting to come back was unfounded.
It was also rumoured that Wejok had written an apology letter to the party and indicated his willingness to come back to the party, on condition he be nominated to replace incumbent Mambong MP Datuk James Dawos Mamit
“No way will we (party) accept any party members who were sacked because we want discipline in the party,” Jeguk said yesterday.
He pointed out that Wejok was already sacked from the party, adding that he was among those who wrote the dismissal letter.
Jeguk explained that Wejok’s name was not on the list when the party branch held a meeting on Jan 28 this year chaired by Dawos, when the party approved 110 new members.
Jeguk said there were many capable candidates to replace Dawos in the event that the MP was not renominated to contest in the coming general polls.


The Karen State healthcare civil servants put out a statement called for workers and civilians to join them to protest against the military detaining the democratically elected government and the take over of all three pillars of state power against the will of the people.
Many health workers used social media to express their views that they would stand in solidarity with their colleagues who are taking part in the civil disobedience campaign and to show their support for the state health workers’ statement.
A health worker who spoke to Karen News (with the condition of anonymity) said.
“We are one with the statement. We will express our position peacefully without going to work tomorrow. According to the law, we supported and accepted the elected representatives. We want the rest of the political issues to be discussed in the parliament according to the law.”
Health workers across Burma have spoken out against the military coup, and have expressed their opposition in statements. People from all walks of life have posted comments on social media in support of the health workers’ stand against the military coup.


TIF, plan in place for Downtown Crossing
The tax increment financing district and spending plan are in place for the redevelopment area behind Ace Hardware store. Construction is expected to begin in June.
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(MENAFN- 3BL Media Inc) Sometimes opportunity knocks. Other times, it rolls. The Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile, or eBus, rolled in Norcross, Georgia, on Wednesday, March 22, to bring financial empowerment into the Gwinnet County community.
In partnership with the Community Sustainability Enterprise, Fifth Third Bank brought its eBus to help community members to improve credit, become workforce ready with the NextJob Job Seeker's Toolkit, learn about starting a business, purchase or refinance a home, protect their identity and learn more about managing finances for success.
Additional community partners also were present, including Manna Treatment & Manna Fund, ResilienceInMind and Goodwill Industries.
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The UK has reported another 5,765 coronavirus cases – significantly up on the total on the same day last week, but down on yesterday’s two-month high.
A further 13 deaths have also been recorded within 28 days of a positive COVID test.
Meanwhile, the vaccination programme has hit two more milestones – more than 40 million people have now been jabbed and more than 27 million have had both shots.
There were 174,535 first doses administered on Friday, taking the total to 40,124,229, and 360,691 more second jabs were also given, taking that total to 27,160,635.
There has been anger over reports suggesting social distancing could remain in hospitality venues after what has been billed for months as “freedom day”.


Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition Charanjit Singh Channi tonight said as many as 32 Congress MLAs were still sitting in the House.
"Discussion was not allowed on the no-confidence motion against the SAD-BJP combine... We will continue to sit in the House throughout the night," he said, adding that the watch and ward staff of the Assembly was also in the House.
Meanwhile, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Amarinder Singh condemned the "callous, indifference attitude and insensitivity" of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal towards the concerns raised by the principal opposition party in the Assembly.
In a late night statement, Singh said the Congress legislators, including five women, have been sitting on a dharna and the government did not bother to listen to what they were demanding.
He said Badal should have appreciated the role of the opposition which is protesting in most peaceful and democratic way.
"Not that we did not have other options, but we are only restraining ourselves to maintain peace," he said, adding that the protest may spill over into areas outside the Assembly. PTI CHS GS SMN


Scottish Ministers have given the go-ahead for two new wind energy projects that could power more than 100,000 homes in total.
One is an extension to the existing Clyde wind farm, located east of Abington, which will generate an extra 171MW, bringing the total capacity to 512MW.
The project is expected to cut carbon emissions by more than 180,000 tonnes every year and contribute £20 million to the community.
The other is the Dersalloch wind farm in South Ayrshire, which will have a maximum generating capacity of 69MW – enough to power more than 32,000 homes.
It is also expected to create around 120 temporary jobs during construction and deliver community benefits worth more than £8.5 million.
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said: “These two wind farms will create jobs both in their construction and during their lifetime. [They] will create around £28.8 million during its lifetime – a remarkable amount for the local communities.”


Former Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister on Saturday said that Pakistan cannot be blamed for the unrest in the Kashmir Valley.
New Delhi for being “ignorant” of the situation in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, according to TimesNow television. “Don’t be under the false impression that the unrest you are seeing in Kashmir has been ignited by Pakistan.
We found that some people at the Centre willingly or unwillingly wanted to keep themselves ignorant about the situation in Kashmir. It was easy for them to blame Pakistan,” he said yesterday while addressing the media.
Omar added that it was “our mistakes” that have led to the situation in Kashmir. “We told the Centre to act on the promises that it has made to Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
We kept trying to make them understand that the unrest in Kashmir has not been created by Pakistan. It is the result of our mistakes,” he said.


GAZA, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- A local institution unofficially announced that Fatah candidate Mahmoud Abbas won 66 percent of the votes in the presidential elections held Sunday.
Khalil Shiqaqi, director of the Palestinian Institution for Polls, which followed up the elections Sunday said that Abbas won 66.7 percent of the votes, adding that the second independent candidate got 19.7 percent.
He said that this percentage is the closest percentage for the official results of the Palestinian presidential elections that were held Sunday and that will be officially declared Monday morning.
He also said that margin of error had reached to 3 percent, adding that his organization established 120 polls centers in more than 120 election stations.
Official sources estimated that the number of those who had the right to vote went to 1.7 million Palestinians, and more than 60 percent of that number had voted.


Douglasdale police officers hosted a crime awareness campaign for domestic workers and gardeners.
According to Douglasdale Police Station’s Captain Kit Lepheana, the campaign was aimed at educating the workers on crime safety tips and what to do should they be faced with a crime situation.
“We equipped the workers on crime safety tips to follow when at home and when they are out on the streets.
“In the pamphlets that we gave them, we spoke about the risks of abduction and kidnapping especially during the festive season when they are headed home.”
He added that the workers were also advised against carrying large amounts of money on them and to refrain from asking for help from anybody when at ATMs, but to rather ask the bank’s employees.
Lepheana also stressed the importance to the workers of contacting the police should they witness any suspicious activity in their area.


The Governor of Lagos, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents and investors that the state will continue to be a destination for investment.
Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Friday, when the New Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries, Mr Hans Essadi, paid him a courtesy call at the Lagos House Marina.
He said that his administration was committed to the realisation of the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda and making the state a 21st century economy.
The governor, therefore, promised a mutually beneficial, as well as enduring relationship between Lagos and the company in the areas of education, road infrastructure, employment and sports, among others.
Sanwo-Olu said that the company had been proactive in putting in place various programmes, especially in the area of promoting sports, youths engagement, education, through its “Maltina Teacher of the Year competition”.
He said that Lagos was willing to collaborate with Nigerian Breweries to improve on drainage, the aesthetic and road connectivity of Ijora, where the company is situated.
Sanwo-Olu said that the investments in infrastructure would facilitate business performance around the area, particularly for the Nigerian Breweries, which held a strong stake in the corridor.
He said that the state government had commenced robust efforts to fasten development, particularly across the Iganmu Abebe Village corridor and its environs.
Sanwo-Olu said that efforts to sanitise the area from miscreants were intensified to minimise security threats around the corridor.
He, however, said that given the huge funds required for the investments, the need for Public Private Partnership was important.
Speaking earlier, the New Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries, Mr Hans Essadi, commended the Lagos agenda on education, making Lagos a 21st century economy and its resilient nature.
Essadi said that the company was ready to partner with the state in achieving its agenda.
He said that with innovative strategies, Nigerian Breweries sought to expand its productivity base, which would facilitate exports to neighbouring countries, as well as contribute significantly to job creation in Nigeria and Lagos in particular.
In her remarks, the Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries, Mrs Sade Morgan, said that the Maltina Teacher of the Year award was strategic by the organisation to boost the morale of teachers and tutors. (NAN)


Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today briefed India on developments taking place at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.
Wickremesinghe told reporters that the Government is expecting a favorable outcome in Geneva which will lead to a settlement on the human rights issue.
He said the Government is keen to achieve reconciliation and while looking at the past Sri Lanka will work with all communities and look at the future.
The Prime Minister also thanked India for the support it has given to resettle war affected families in the North and East.
He said the Government is looking at how devolution of power can take place in Sri Lanka within a unitary state and there is still scope for much more to be done.
The Prime Minister also said that he hopes agreements on economic co-orporation between India and Sri Lanka could be signed next year. (Colombo Gazette)


Zambian club NAPSA Stars have dispelled media reports that the team has resumed training against government directives.
Reports in various print and social media have been circulating suggesting that the FAZ Super Division side have been secretly training in Chongwe.
However, the club have since clarified its position saying the team is only conducting gym sessions, while observing Covid-19 regulations.
The President of Zambia Edgar Lungu has allowed gyms to open while observing Covid-19 regulations such as social distancing and sanitizing of training equipment.
“NAPSA Stars Football Club wishes to refute media reports suggesting that we have resumed training in Chongwe. Contrary to the reports, the club would like to place it on record that neither has the team resumed the trainings nor is it camped in Chongwe,” said a statement from the club.
“The team, under the tutelage of Mohamed Fathi has been having gym sessions from Mika Convention Centre and have been put in small groups in order for them to keep fit whilecontinuing to practice Covid-19 health guidelines such as social distancing as guided by the Government through the Ministry of Health.”
NAPSA have further stated that they will not put the health and well-being of its players at risk, “We have always said that the health of all our players comes first because we care for them and their families, and in the midst of the pandemic, we continue to put in place strict measures to ensure that all players follow them before, during and after the gym sessions.”
“We wish to advise the media to reach out to us through the club’s Communication Officer and verify their stories before publishing because unverified reports have potential to mislead the public.”
NAPSA currently sit second on the table with 45 points, one point behind log leaders Forest Rangers who have a game in hand.


The World Health Organization says the world is in a similar situation to the one it faced in 1918 when it first detected the disease.
The latest figures released by the organization show that the number of coronaval-cohort cases in the United States has more than doubled since the pandemic started last year.
The United Kingdom has recorded its first recorded case, and Canada has also reported one case.
All three countries are experiencing similar outbreaks, but the United Kingdom’s are much more severe, while Canada’s are more manageable.
The outbreak of COVID-19 began in the fall of 2015, and since then, the number and severity of cases has steadily risen.
Health officials have said the number is probably much higher than originally thought because of the increased use of personal protective equipment such as masks and breathing masks.
The WHO says the first outbreak was reported in the U.S. in October, and the second in Britain in December.
But the number was initially reported as fewer than 50 cases.
The organization said it will continue to work to gather more data, including in countries where cases have risen rapidly.


The policies and projects the government has carved out has shown the importance that needs to be given to rural communities, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Saturday, during a visit to Troodos to inspect and inaugurate a number of projects.
The president visited at the new Limassol-Saittas road, laid the foundation stone for new centre at the ski resort, Kyperounda hospital and primary school, and the national observatory in Agridia.
His first stop was Kyperounda hospital to inaugurate the A&E department and the tuberculosis clinic.
Anastasiades said that the projects and policies drawn up by the government show how much importance should be given to the mountain communities, the criteria, the incentives, the infrastructure, the road network, everything that will help stop urbanisation and bring about development and progress of once-thriving communities.
“Through the national tourism strategy, through the housing policy, through the incentives given so that our young people remain in their communities, through the effort to create and support local production, I believe that we are entering a new path, in order to respond to what we owe to the pillars of the Cypriot people, our mountain communities,” he said.
Commenting on the national health scheme (Gesy), the president said that now most districts have health centres, but that the most important thing that occurred was the introduction of Gesy, which is meeting and needs to continue to meet the needs of the people.
He added that by more than doubling the health budget, the government has shown interest on the issue, which once was riddled with waiting periods or limited to people with means, causing a burden on the populace.
Speaking at the hospital, Anastasiades also thanked the director, the doctors, the nurses, and paramedic staff.
Expressing thanks to the transport ministry and the public works department for helping complete the project, Anastasiades said that he hoped any pending issues would be resolved soon.
Later, speaking at the primary school in Kyperounda, he added that according to the national strategy to develop mountain communities, a total of 350 developmental actions will be adopted until the end of 2030 with a total budget of more than €525 million, which lay strong foundations for sustainable, long-term development and well-being of mountain communities and primarily their residents.
The president said that projects that include the establishment of sporting resorts, the environmental impact studies on the region, and the creation of the new ski resort, and national observatory, are of strategic importance to the government.
“At the same time, the national ‘Cyprus – Tomorrow Plan’ foresees four projects which will contribute even more significantly to the intended development of the mountain communities,” he said.
The president added that complimentary to their efforts for development are the government’s subsidy policy for housing.
In July 2019, the housing subsidy policies were announced, while in February 2021 more communities were added to the policy.
“So far, more than 900 applications have been approved, which correspond to a financial aid amounting to €32.5 million,” he said.
In the 2023 budget, the president said that additional credit of €20 million was approved for these policies.
Commenting on subsidies given to 119 permanent residents un mountain areas over 600 metres above sea level and another subsidy for working residents in 130 communities, he said that in 2023 the amount for those two subsidies to €7.5 million.
On the road network, the president said that the important projects are that of the road from Limassol to Saitta, Astromeritis-Evrychou, and Nicosia-Palaichori.


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Following a security debacle that cost South Carolina more than $14 million, Department of Revenue Director Jim Etter will resign at the end of the year, Gov. Nikki Haley announced on Nov. 20.
Gov. Haley said that Etter's resignation doesn't mean that he is to blame. “Jim and I came to an understanding,” she said. “We need a new set of eyes at the Department of Revenue.” Etter will be replaced by Bill Blume, executive director of the state’s Public Employee Benefit Authority. A replacement for Blume has not yet been announced.
Haley also said during a press conference that there were two vulnerabilities that led to the breach: There was no dual verification to get into the system and the Social Security data was not encrypted.
"I think when you combine the fact that we have 1970 equipment with the fact that we were IRS compliant was a cocktail for an attack," she said during the press conference. "I say that because the IRS does not believe you have to encrypt social security numbers. Having said that, should we have done more? Yes, we should have done more than we did; we should have done above and beyond, which is why we're going to encrypt all those Social Security numbers, that has already started, but I have also sent a letter to the IRS and told them we have to change these regulations."


He told a group of UNP Ministers and Deputy Ministers that the reforms in the UNP will be completed in a month.
The Prime Minister said that the committee to propose reforms in the UNP will be appointed next week.
Wickremesinghe also said that a cabinet reshuffle will take place soon and some UNP Ministers will also be shifted around.
The Prime Minister said that while focusing on a cabinet reshuffle it will also be important to look at the policy of the Government. (Colombo Gazette)


TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Terre Haute business leader came together to celebrate progress in the community.
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce held the "Groundhog Day Economic Forecast."
The event gives business leaders the opportunity to plan for the year ahead.
Leaders also talked about how to attract more businesses and talent to the area.
Elaine Bedel was the featured speaker.
She said the area has a lot to offer.
The program also focused on how leaders can help local people learn the skills to fill highly specialized jobs.


The Minister of Communication Services, Dr. Legesse Tulu, said the government has decided federal defense forces to hold on to the areas taken by the Defense Forces from Tigrayan forces. Dr. Legesse said the first phase of the “campaign for multinational unity” has been successfully completed. Following that, the government has decided for members of the national defense forces to stay put in the areas vacated from Tigrayan forces.
The decision was passed taking into account the problems faced by the defense forces in the Tigray region in the past.He mentioned that prior to the start of the war, federal defense forces were on the way out of the Tigray region, but were impeded by “conspirators” who took to “sleeping on the streets” to prevent the departure inluding “mothers and the elderly who were begging for the army to stay in.”
However, “In the wake of the attack on the Northern Command, the government was obliged to enforce the law, and that cooperation was initially possible” but later on measures were taken to stab the army in the back,” he said. The other reason for the army’s continued presence in Amhara state is the government’s decision not to be trapped “in the conspiracy of the terrorist group,” said the Minister, adding that “there are reports that the TPLF is preparing to transport the bodies of thousands of its members and bury them in mass graves to blame it on the government.”
Dr. Legesse further aid that the army will continue to be deployed in areas where there is a threat to the national unity and peace. Similarly, he said the crackdown on Shene the government reference to Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), will continue to intensify. AS


Dubai: Deyaar Development net profit records 25 percent boost
(MENAFN) Dubai-based Deyaar Development was confirmed to have reahed AED40 million in its net profit during the first quarter of 2018, recording a 25 percent boost.
The developer further reported almost 25 percent increase in its revenues in the first quarter, standing at more than AED176 million.
"Deyaar's steady performance in the first quarter of 2018 is reflected in higher revenues and a healthy net profit," CEO Saeed Al Qatami explained.
The CEO continued "during the first three months of 2018, Deyaar has made major headway in its iconic projects."
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KUWAIT, Oct 4 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Monday Saudi State Minister and Cabinet member Prince Turki bin Mohammad Al-Saud.
Head of the Prime Minister's Diwan Abdulaziz Al-Dekhil, Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad Al-Saud, and other officials attended the meeting. (end)
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Saudi- Ministry of Finance funds package of projects
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Riyadh, Rabi'II 06, 1439, December 24, 2017, SPA -- Within the framework of the government loan program, the Ministry of Finance has approved the financing of (12) health, educational and hotel projects with total loans amounting to (851) million riyals.
The total investments of these projects are (2) billion riyals. The projects cover a number of Saudi cities.
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The Congress leaders extended support to the proposed one-time settlement scheme at the meeting.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that the state government will dedicate 100 new Aam Aadmi clinics to people for imparting quality health care services to people.
Chairing a meeting to review the working of the Health and Family welfare department here today, the Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to strengthening and transforming primary health care in the state. He said that the state government has so far dedicated 664 Aam Aadmi clinics to the people in which 84 essential drugs and 40 plus diagnostics are made available to people free of cost. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that now 100 more such clinics will be inaugurated in coming days for providing quality treatment to people.
The Chief Minister said that Aam Aadmi Clinics are acting as a cornerstone to revamp the healthcare system in the state. He said that more than 80 lakh patients have been benefited in such clinics so far. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these clinics have revolutionised the health care sector in the state thereby immensely benefiting the common man.
Dwelling on another issue, the Chief Minister asked the officers to expedite the process to operationalise the upcoming medical colleges in the state. He said that after 75 years of independence only three medical colleges have been opened in the state. However, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that now in the coming one year five more Medical colleges will be opened in the state.
The Chief Minister envisioned that in the coming years one medical college will touch every district of the state thereby ensuring that the common man is benefited from it. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this will go a long way in imparting quality treatment to people and medical education to the students from the state. He said that no stone should be left unturned for making Punjab a hub of medical education in the country.
The Chief Minister asked the officers to ensure that people are provided quality health services by all means. He said that the health sector is the thrust area of the state government and no stone should be left unturned for this noble cause. Bhagwant Singh Mann Mann said that the state government is committed for holistic development of the state and well being of its people.


KATHMANDU, June 10: Rastriya Janamorcha lawmaker Durga Poudel has alleged that the Ministry of Home Affairs had been unable to control theft, smuggling and black marketeering.
Speaking at a parliament meeting on Friday, lawmaker Poudel said that the incidents of murder, violence, looting and rape were on the rise. She also said that the Home Ministry had failed to control crimes related to theft, smuggling and black marketeering.
Poudel also alleged that those responsible for security were involved in corruption, theft and smuggling.
Similarly, CPN-UML lawmaker Deepak Prasad Bhatta said that Nepal’s presence in international forums was getting weaker in recent years. He noted that Nepal's presence in bilateral, regional, sub-regional and international forums was weakening and that the government needed to do something concrete in this regard.
Bhatta also said that the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Home Affairs should coordinate with the National Security Council, which he said had been rendered as a dumping site.
Bhatta also said that the NSC has not been mentioned anywhere in the budget of the upcoming fiscal year.


Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said the police personnel should serve people of the state with supreme dedication as they are a mirror of the state government. Police service is more of a social service and not limited to just earning a livelihood, he pointed out.
The CM was addressing the police personnel after inspecting the parade at the convocation ceremony of 400 women and men sub-inspectors of the 16th batch of police at Haryana Armed Police, Madhuban, Karnal, according to a government statement. He congratulated the newly appointed sub-inspectors on completion of their training and said that now they will be taking the first step towards their duty.
While speaking about the oath taken by the police personnel, the CM said they should remember each and every word spoken during the oath-taking ceremony and perform their duty with honesty and fairness. He said that it was a matter of pride that the youth opted to join the police service to pursue a career.
Speaking on the rise in the ratio of women police personnel, Khattar said that earlier the number of women in the police force was merely three per cent, which gradually increased to six per cent in the last five years. Subsequently, it rose to 10 per cent and the government further aims to increase it to 15 per cent, he said. Khattar added that 56 women police sub-inspectors are passing out in the convocation, which represents about 14 per cent of the total number of police personnel passing out.
He said the state government is determined to ensure that the youth get jobs on the basis of merit. On these lines, the government has given government jobs to more than 70,000 youth as per merit in the last six years.
The government has followed Transparent Recruitment Process (TRP) to ensure recruitment in the police in a transparent manner as well. As a result of this, youth and girls with good education from all sections of the society and all regions are being recruited in the police, he said. The CM said a modern police station will be set up in every district in the state to strengthen the police services.


Pantry will take all the help they can get
PRESCOTT--Pete French didn’t mince words when he spoke to Prescott Kiwanis June 13 on the status of the Prescott Area Food Pantry, Inc.
“We are always begging, we need to beg, we have to beg,” the director said. “...Because in a few months, I’m unsure of where my food is coming from.”
Why was French begging? Increased numbers, that’s why.
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“This is a public health crisis, and that’s why I’m calling a special session of the Legislature and directing state agencies to ramp up the state’s response,” Gov. Scott Walker said yesterday . . .
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India has provided one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal
Kathmandu : India has provided one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal, Minister for Health and Population Hridayesh Tripathi said on Wednesday.
Speaking at a joint press meeting of the Ministry and the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, Health Minister Tripathi said that the Indian government has provided one million COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal.
According to him, the first installment of the vaccines will be shipped on Thursday.
Minister Tripathi said the vaccines will be given to frontline health workers, employees and security personnel in the first phase.


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Over the last few years, health advocacy has challenged harmful food production technologies while promoting sustainable alternatives. Multiple tools and strategies have included litigation, legal petitions for rulemaking, legal support for various sustainable agriculture and food safety constituencies, policy initiatives, public education, grassroots organizing, and media outreach.
In response, the food industry has ramped up its public relations efforts to reassure the public that our food system is ‘healthy and safe.’ They have formed groups that appear to benefit the public, and they often appear to represent farmers or consumers. However, their sneaky tactics are actually funded by powerful industry players – like Monsanto – who don’t truly care about public health. Therefore, it’s important to understand who these groups are and what their ultimate goals are.


ND Dems want required spill reporting
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BISMARCK — North Dakota Democratic lawmakers said Wednesday that they will seek bipartisan legislation to require regulators to publicly report all oil spills and other hazardous leaks.
“We believe that openness and transparency build public trust rather than causing alarm,” Senate Minority Leader Mac Schneider said.
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Officials on Thursday said that a roadside bomb has killed 13 civilians in Afghanistan’s northern province of Kunduz.
Councillors Safiullah Amiri and Aminullah Aydin added that two civilians were wounded in the incident in the Imam Sahib District of the province.
Officials said that the victims were on their way home from a wedding party when their car hit the bomb.
They blamed the Taliban for the incident, saying that the militants plant bombs in the area of their control to deter Afghan security force’s movements.
Zabiullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman said they were investigating the incident.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, UNAMA, documented that over 2,500 civilians have been killed, and more than 5,600 wounded in the first nine months of the year.


The BJP will hold 48 public meetings across the state as part of its “Maha JanaSampark Abhiyan”, party leader and incharge of the campaign for the state Praveen Darekar said here on Wednesday.
“The party has embarked on the grand outreach campaign under which 51 rallies, more than 500 public meetings and over 600 press conference will be held across the country between May 31 and June 30,” Darekar said while speaking about the party’’s plans in Maharashtra to reach out to people with the information on success of various schemes of the Modi government to mark completion of its nine years.
Party City President Ashish Shelar said India is now among the top five economies of the world due to the impetus given by the Modi government.
“Earlier the governments would only announce projects. However, during the last nine years people have seen the change where projects are announced and completed within the tenure of one single government,” Shelar said, highlighting the pace at which the government under Modi has moved on several projects. He added that 100 per cent benefit of various schemes announced by the Modi government is reaching to the genuine beneficiaries unlike the previous governments where there were huge ‘leakages’.
He also said that a special web portal “9yearsofseva.bjp.org” has been created to disseminate detailed information of the BJP government’s nine years in office and everyone can join the campaign by giving a missed call to moble number 9090902024.


Kuwait University To Host More Than 42,000 Students On New Academic Year 1St Day
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Sept 24 (KUNA) -- Kuwait University is due to host up to 42,136 students on Sunday with kickoff of the new academic year (2022-2023).
The KU said in a statement to KUNA on Saturday that the total number would include 8,134 newly registered students, who would in classes of 15 faculties.
The university staff including teachers and administrative personnel have all been prepared for the new academic season. (end)
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RICHMOND Primary School is one of 42 that will become independent public schools from 2019.
Principal Lisa Dentith said the school had to demonstrate that they had the capacity to manage their own affairs.
“We had to show that our planning processes were effective and that we enjoyed parent involvement in and support for the school,” she said.
“We also had to undertake a change management task and demonstrate that we were able to undertake change and to innovate.”
Miss Denthith said the selection validated and affirmed their schools practices.
“The school’s goal is always to continue to improve and to create an environment where every child can be their best,” she said.
“The School Council is very proactive and has been considering for some time the transition to being a School Board.
“They have reviewed their terms of reference and code of conduct, written a business plan and set targets.
“They have also introduced popular initiatives such as a parent speaker program, where parents nominate themselves to speak to students about their career or life experiences.”
Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery said she was looking forward to seeing how the status benefited students and school communities.
“Western Australia is leading the way in giving local schools and communities more say on their children’s education,” she said.
“By helping schools and communities come together, we are ensuring children’s learning, welfare and development is the driving force of all decisions.”


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Doha: The Qatar Olympic Academy held Sports Diplomacy Symposium- EU strategic approach in sports in cooperation with 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum.
The Symposium brought together of more than 80 participants from various sectors and institutions of the state, as well as many interested in this field.
The lectures of the symposium were presented by Former Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences of the University of Louvain, Belgium ad Director of the International Olympic Committee accredited Professional Master's Program (MEMOS) Professor Thierry Zintz.
Professor Zintz stressed during the Symposium that sports diplomacy is one of the real soft power resources that are used with the aim of creating ideal results in international relations, noting that sport has proven to be an effective and flexible tool for promoting peace and development goals between governments.
He also underlined the role of sport in strengthening international relations through the establishment of strong and cohesive partnerships.
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The issue of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly unrecognised status of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, is a bone of contention between Pakistan and India and a source of instability in the region. Ironically, in spite of several United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) in which it is clearly mentioned that the people of Jammu and Kashmir should be given the right to self determination, India has been denying the fundamental right of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. For the past six decades, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been demanding their basic right to self-determination promised in various UNSCRs, but they are being denied this right. Pakistan has always supported the people of Jammu and Kashmir in these efforts through engaging India in a dialogue process. Despite these efforts, India not only failed to recognise the fundamental rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir but also negated its commitments to resolve the Kashmir dispute. While investigating the reasons of failures, this study attempts to elaborate through documented facts that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are inherent stakeholders of Kashmir dispute and have every right to decide about their future. It is essential to recognise the status of the people of Jammu and Kashmir with respect to UNSCRs and acknowledge their importance in the bilateral dialogue. Indian rejection to implement the UNSCRs is not only prolonging the immense suffering of the people of Jammu and Kashmir by depriving them of sovereignty, liberty and a prosperous and peaceful life, but also affecting the economy and betterment of the state.


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Prime Minister Robert Abela said that up until September 2022, government has invested more than €20 million to incentivize people to go for projects which safeguard Maltese architectural characteristics.
In a pre-Budget meeting with the Malta Developers Association (MDA), Abela said that through tax savings or direct grants, government is encouraging people to resort to projects which protect Maltese characteristics.
€18.6 million was saved by those who bought a property in an Urban Conservation Area, as well as more than €1 million saved by buyers of a property that had been vacant for a long time.
He said that development is not necessarily averse to the environment, and while government understands the individual’s rights, it will continue to incentivize quality development.
Abela said that the sector is continuously strongly represented by the MDA and reiterated that stability and sustainability is the government’s priority in the upcoming Budget.
President of the MDA Michael Stivala said that the strategic decision government has made to help in the field of energy without increasing taxes is a positive one, and for this support to be sustained it needs economic growth as a result of investment, which may also come from the private sector.
Stivala said that the private sector continues to look at incentives and reducing bureaucracy, adding that the MDA believes in improving the conditions of workers.
He also said that that as per the agreement the MDA has, compensation for the cost of living (COLA) should be given in full.


President Muhammadu Buhari stated recently that Nigerian Youths have the right to protest peacefully while making demands to their leaders.
President Buhari made the disclosure during a meeting with the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, advised the protesters to be careful of unscrupulous elements that would like to hijack their movement to accomplish mischief.
However, relaying President Buhari ‘s opinion on the ongoing #EndSARS protest, the Minister further revealed that the President promised to oversee that the reforms are fully implemented.
According to Dare, “The President also appealed to the protesters to give the Federal Government time to address demands they crave for.
“The President stressed that the youths of this country have spoken and he has heard and will now commence work on their behalf”, Dare further said.


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Bilawal Bhutto says ‘selected’ PM will have to go
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the ‘selected’ prime minister will have to go.
Talking to the media after a meeting of PPP Core Committee on Friday, he said that the government’s economic performance is worst. “The Pakistan government has surrendered to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The masses are suffering the loss of the policies of the government in the form of taxes and price-hike,” he said.
The PPP chairman said that the manifesto of his party is welfare. “It is duty of the PPP to fight the war of masses’ economic rights,” he said.
Bilawal Bhutto said that they are standing with the Kashmiris. “Our struggle for the Kashmir cause and Kashmir masses will continue,” he said. “The PPP will observe its foundation day in Azad Kashmir.”
He was of the view that the chances of the removal of the prime minister had increased.
He said that an historic was made on Occupied Kashmir. “Our Kashmiri brothers have been put into an open jail.”
He said that the PPP had fulfilled its promises. “It was our stance from the day one that we will only participate in the Azadi March which has been sucessful. I also twice participated in it,” he said.
He declared the PPP’s protest program and public contact move would continue.


Brenton supports Parkers Prairie Pool project
Brenton, a local packaging machinery manufacturer, announced that it will donate $10,000 to the Parkers Prairie Pool Fund.
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As part of its effort at supporting the fight against Boko Haram, the United States’ Government donated 24 Mine-Resistant, Armour-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles to Nigeria.
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr James Entwistle, presented the vehicles to Nigerian Government at the 9 Brigade Parade Ground in Ikeja, Lagos.
Represented by the U.S. Defense Attache, Col. Patrick Doyle, Entwistle said the gesture was part of his government’s continued support for Nigeria in the fight against insurgency.
“The sacrifices that have been made by Nigeria to help the Nigerian people and the West African countries in the fight against Boko Haram is commendable.
“I believe that the U.S. commitment to Nigeria is second to none.
“We will continue to support the Nigerian Government in its fight against Boko Haram.
“We are, therefore, presenting these 24 vehicles to the Nigerian Army to aid them in their assignments,’’ he said.
Entwistle said that his government was donating the vehicles through its Excess Defense Articles Programme, adding that the Nigerian Government arranged for the transportation of the vehicles to Lagos from the U.S.
The Envoy also said that it would be the responsibility of Nigeria to repair some of the vehicles that were not in good condition.
Entwistle said that the U.S. government was currently downsizing its troops, and had decided to donate some of its MRAPs to his partner countries like Nigeria.


Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and AICC observer Bhupesh Baghel said that the Congress will form the government in Assam in 2021. Baghel arrived in Guwahati on Monday to review poll preparedness in the state.
Baghel along with AICC General Secretary Mukul Wasnik and Secretary Shakeel Ahmad Khan started reviewing the poll preparedness with the state party leaders. The AICC leaders also sat in a meeting at Hotel Palacio to discuss the election related issues.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Baghel said that the Congress will form the government in 2021. While asked about the alliance with AIUDF, Baghel said that no discussion has been made in this regard and that the decision on the alliance will be taken by the high command.
Taking a jibe at Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, APCC President Ripun Bora said, "If we will say everything what has been discussed with the AICC observer, Himanta will say that we have given a goal. The BJP will only fight between the two goalkeepers."
He further stated that all the leaders who joined BJP are from Congress and if Himanta said that there are agents in Congress from BJP then we also have agent in BJP.
Meanwhile, AICC General Secretary in-charge of Assam, Jitendra Singh urged all the opposition parties in the state to stand united against BJP.


Source: Prensa Latina
Bolivian Government Minister Alfredo Rada confirmed that the executive is investigating a clash between miners and police in the region of Huanuni, taking a toll of two deaths and 30 wounded.
According to Rada, the incident took place when the police was trying to unblock a main crossroads, whose access had been blocked since Monday by workers who demanded a new pension law.
Rada told reporters that the workers’ demands are being debated in the National Congress, adding that those and other measures of protests in the country are supported by the opposition in its effort to hinder the referendum to revoke major authorities next Sunday.
The top official explained that the police intervened in the conflict when they learned that the miners planned to blow up a bridge in the town of Caihuasi, in the central department of Oruro, some 143 miles south of La Paz.
Rada pointed out that the miners had powerful explosives to carry out the action, which the government prevented because it affected a road and it is an attack on the country’s economic and social life.
Rada refuted media stories on the use of firearms by the police, who only did their duty to preserve public order and reestablish traffic, he stressed.
In that regard, the minister said that hours before the clash, the Police chief, General Miguel Gemio, had assured President Evo Morales that the police officers taking part in the operation were unarmed.
The roadblocks of the road that connects La Paz with the departments of Oruro, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz were carried out in support for the Bolivian Workers’ Confederation (COB), which is demanding that the government approves a new pension law.
President Morales urged the COB on Tuesday not to play the right wing’s game, which is aimed at destabilizing the government.


Natwar acknowledges Pak concerns over water, Kashmir issue
RE - Former Indian external affairs minister Natwar Singh acknowledging Pakistans concerns over issue of water and Kashmir said that both the countries were deliberating over these core issues and hoped a positive outcome in this regard.
He was talking to the media on the sidelines of the meeting between former foreign ministers of Pakistan and India held at Khursheed Mehmood Kasuris residence on Friday.
He said, We will tell our people about the point of view of Pakistan on the all the issues pending between the two countries including water and Kashmir dispute, as we wanted to bring peace to make the people of two countries prosperous.
To a question regarding those forces, which play tricky role in derailing the peace process between the two nuclear neighbours, he without naming those forces said that such forces exist in both countries but the people of Pakistan and India should not let them succeed in their nefarious designs.


Saudi- KSrelief Supervisor General Meets with Mauritius Ambassador
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Riyadh, April 07, 2021, SPA -- Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah met yesterday in Riyadh with the Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Showkutally Soodhun.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination to confront the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as well as latest developments of programs being implemented by KSrelief in Mauritius.
The Ambassador thanked the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by KSrelief, for its humanitarian projects being implemented in Mauritius in the fields of early recovery and food security, praising the distinguished professional performance of KSrelief and its support for all affected and needy countries worldwide.
14:44 LOCAL TIME 11:44 GMT
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On Saturday, Maharashtra recorded its highest-ever single-day spike in coronavirus cases, taking the total count of coronavirus cases to 8,83,862.
According to the ministry updates, Maharashtra reported 20,801 cases on Friday alone, the highest single-day spike ever. The state has also recorded 312 deaths in the last 24 hours due to the Chinese pandemic, taking the total tally of the deceased to 26,276.
Maharashtra has now reported a record number of cases for four consecutive days. The state now contributes almost 23% percent to total fresh coronavirus cases in the country.
The capital city of Maharashtra – Mumbai also reported about 1,688 new cases and 33 fatalities on Friday taking its tally to 1,53,712. Mumbai has also seen 7,832 deaths due to the Chinese pandemic.
Meanwhile, 4,837 new cases were reported in Pune taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 1,94,559. The city, which has seen the highest number of cases in the last few days, has also seen 44 deaths on Saturday. Total deaths recorded in Pune is 4,377.
In Maharashtra, more than 10,800 people were discharged on Saturday, taking the total recoveries to 6,36,574. The recovery rate in the state stood at 72.01 percent. The state currently has 2,20,661 active cases of coronavirus.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said the current rise in the coronavirus will push the state administration to face the challenge of limiting the epidemic more vigorously over the next two to three months.
Maharashtra (20,800), Andhra Pradesh (10,825) and Karnataka (9,746) have now become the top three worst affected states by the coronavirus pandemic in the country contributing to almost 46% of total new cases.


Kabul Police Command confirmed that an explosion occurred in the Kabul International Cricket Stadium during the Shpagize competition on Friday.
Khaled Zadran, spokesman of Kabul Police Command, said the incident occurred when a grenade was thrown between viewers and many were injured.
Officials of Afghanistan's cricket board said that at least four people were injured in the incident.
Security officials have not revealed the exact number of the people affected in the incident.
Meanwhile, former Afghan president Karzai and UNAMA condemned the attack.


8.10.11.KABUL — Afghanistan, which is expected this winter drought, asked for help in the amount of U.S. $ 142 million to feed 2.6 million people, according to news reports.
Agriculture Minister Mohammad Asif Rahimi said that the situation is extremely serious: drought affected 14 provinces — about half of the country — in the north and east, reports BBC BBC.
According to him, many farmers have sold the cattle and now depend on food aid, which will be required over the next six months, he said.
The World Food Programme called on the international community to help Afghanistan, reports BBC BBC.
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BAJAUR: The local administration and health department in Bajaur tribal district have decided to include female health workers in the upcoming anti-polio drive scheduled to be launched from Monday.
The decision was made during a meeting of senior officials of the local administration and health department held here at the District Headquarters Hospital on Sunday.
The local health department and World Health Organisation (WHO), including agency surgeon Dr Wazir Khan Safi briefed the meeting about the arrangements for the three-day anti-polio drive.
The participants were told that almost all arrangements have been finalised and teams have been formed for the campaign.
Dr Wazir Khan said that a total 232,200 children, below the age of five years, will be vaccinated with only oral polio vaccination in the district.
He said that 829 mobile, fix and transit teams have been formed which include a large number of female workers.
The official said that the number of polio teams have been increased for the current drive which was more than 120 compared to previous drives.
The purpose of the addition of 120 new teams was to administer polio drops to a maximum number of children.
Senior officials of the local administration have showed satisfaction over the arrangements being taken for the polio drive.They assured the health officials of making foolproof security arrangements for the drive.


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New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) A woman stabbed her husband during a quarrel in the national capital's southwest area, an official said on Wednesday.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (southwest) Manoj C said a PCR call was received on June 28 regarding a stabbing incident at Harijan Basti, Palam.
When the police reached the spot, they learnt that there was a quarrel between a man and his wife who were married for the past three years. 'During the fight, the woman stabbed her husband following which he was brought to DDU hospital. The injury was simple,' the DCP said.
After recording the injured man's statement, a case was registered under section 324 (Causing hurt by dangerous weapon) of the IPC and the woman was arrested. As it was a bailable offence, she was later released on bail.
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Planning Minister Mohamed concedes that the Greater Male' Connectivity project that connects Male', Villimale' and Thilafushi is behind schedule.
The Minister made the comments at the parliament today when he was summoned to question about the project.
MP for Maafannu Medhu Constituency Ibrahim Rasheed stated in the parliamentary session that the project has been delayed even with USD 25 million being given to hasten the work. He asked the Minister when the project would be completed.
In his response, the Minister said that the project work is currently behind schedule but noted that the government has no plans to revise the completion date for the project.
Aslam said that even with the delay, the work on the project continues without stopping. He said that currently, the contractor is working on the casting yard on the Gulheefalhu side.
The Minister also said that the work of this bridge is different from that of the Sina Male' Bridge that connects Male' and Hulhumale' which was built by China.
He added that the current pillars being installed would remain there even when the bridge work is completed.
The Thila Male' Bridge is being built by an Indian infrastructure company named AFCONS.


Rahim Yar Khan: 2 more Khanpur blast accused arrested
RAHIM YAR KHAN: Two more terrorists, said to have been involved in the Khanpur blast incident, were arrested by the police, said DPO Sohail Zafar Chattha here on Saturday. While talking to media persons here, the DPO said that on a tip-off the police had arrested two terrorists involved in the blast. He pointed out that the police got intelligence that two unidentified suspects were being roamed in railway station area. The police personnel rushed to the spot and arrested both of them. Sohail Chattha also claimed that the police recover 8-kg of powder used for making bombs from their possession.
Meanwhile, Regional Police officer (RPO) Capt (r) Syed Abid Qadri told the media that the terrorists had confessed the crime and had told the police that their next target was Rahim Yar Khan Police Lines and Bahadurpur Cantt. The terrorists were identified as Mohammad Shakeel and Shabeer ahmed.