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BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 3. Germany expressed its
support for India's upcoming negotiations with the EU on a Free
Trade Agreement, Trend reports via Indian media.
The issue was discussed at the meeting between Indian Prime
Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a press
conference in Berlin.
The sides noted the potential of expanding bilateral trade and
investment, the aim to make supply chains more resilient,
diversified, and sustainable.
“Germany and India are important trade and investment partners.
Both sides expressed their strong support for the upcoming
negotiations between the European Union and India on a Free Trade
Agreement, an Investment Protection Agreement and an Agreement on
Geographical Indications, and underlined the enormous potential of
such Agreements for expanding bilateral trade and investment,” the
joint statement said.
Also, Germany and India acknowledged the importance of digital
transformation as a key driver for technological, and economic
“The Indo-German Digital Dialogue is an important instrument to
facilitate cooperation on digital topics such as Internet
Governance, emerging technologies and digital business models. At
the same time, they expressed their support to benefit from
synergies with other existing initiatives like the industry-driven
Indo-German Digital Experts Group,” the statement added.
- free trade agreements
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Feb. 11 (Petra) -- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced its need for USD1.06 billion to save lives of people, and combat poverty and harsh life conditions that are rampant in over 26 countries, according to a statement a copy of which was obtained by Petra.
After a decline in the numbers of people suffering from poverty, the numbers rose again due to conflicts and climate shocks.
FAO seeks to reach more than 30 million people who depend on agriculture as their main livelihood through interventions that aim to reinvigorate the local production of food and enhance its quality.
Interventions include providing seeds, tools, and whatever is necessary for harvest, protecting livestock through veterinary services, giving people training courses in better food production, and in managing land and water, and giving cash assistance to the people in need so they can get food immediately.
The main reason behind the increase in humanitarian needs is the ongoing violence and conflict, in addition to climate shocks that often exacerbate and intensify the violence, FAO explained.
Director of Emergency and Rehabilitation at FAO, Dominique Burgeon, said that it is necessary to keep on the production of food and reconstruct agriculture to prevent the loss in life to poverty, to provide a means to withstand amid this humanitarian crisis, and so that local communities can reconstruct faster after a year has passed since the beginning of the crisis.
FAO's humanitarian call in 2018 focuses on the helping the vulnerable whom suffer from crises in 26 countries that are known to be the most affected from food insecurity, including Yemen, which has the biggest population to suffer from acute food insecurity. FAO seeks to reach 5. 7 million people.
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flynas, announced that its passengers can use its website to submit an electronic Stopover Visa application. The“Stopover Visa” is given out when an airline ticket is bought, and it has a three-month validity period with a four-day maximum stay in the Kingdom.
The application for a visa will be automatically forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' unified national visa platform, where it will be processed, issued a digital visa right away, and sent to the intended beneficiary via email.
Almohanna stressed that this service will contribute to strengthening the Kingdom's position as a global hub for travel and business by facilitating quick business visits, making the Kingdom a point of contact between countries and continents. He indicated that the new service comes in line with the civil aviation strategy to reach 330 million passengers and link the Kingdom's cities with 250 global destinations and 100 million tourists annually.
The Stopover visa is anticipated to help thousands of tourists attend the various cultural and entertainment events held in the Kingdom every year. Additionally, a 4-day visa may be utilized to conduct Umrah in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and to visit Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah to see the Prophet's Mosque. Additionally, the Stopover visa allows business travelers to enter the Kingdom for brief business trips.
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On Monday, the men of the vigilante group and the Hunters Group of Nigeria have raided a kidnappers’ den where three kidnappers were arrested and three Fulani victims were rescued.
According to Daily Post Nigeria, information gathered revealed that the rescued three underage Fulani boys were kidnapped from Chikara community along Lokoja- Abuja road 13 days ago by the arrested kidnappers who operated within the aforesaid area.
Photo of the kidnappers and the rescued Fulani boys.
The spokesperson of the hunter group, Abdullahi Yahaya stated that the rescued boys were not hurt and were in good condition when they were rescued and the kidnappers were taken to the appropriate authorities along with the weapons that were seized from them.
Mr. Yahaya commended the state government and the minister for solid minerals, Engineer Bashir Gegu, for their support in providing tactics for their operations in the area.
The state security adviser, Commodore Jerry Omodara also reacted to the development when he said that the success in the operation was a proof that the security network of the state was strong and solid enough to counter all forms of criminal vices in the state.
He maintained further that the morale boost from local vigilantes across the state have continued to bring good results because of the morale boos and incentives the government has continued to give as well as the cooperation from the people in the state.
Omodara added that the continued effort of the Kogi state government to keep the state as the safest place in the country were obviously yielding good results. He said the governor has severally made commitment to securing the lives and properties of the people inhabiting the state and to make the state uninhabitable for criminally minded people.
The level at which crimes increase in the country is very shocking. The government needs to play crucial roles in militating against crimes in the country.
However, the people also need to cooperate with and give necessary information to the security on any suspicious movement they notice in their community.


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With the referendum coming up fast, we’re now revisiting people who were undecided the last time we saw them — in the case of Tillydrone, we last saw these folks between January and March! It’s a bit drier now, and there are lots of new faces among the canvassers. Many thanks to everyone who came out!
P.S. Some folk are still undecided, some have settled on a No, but by far the majority are planning to vote Yes. Some have even already voted!


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There have been 1.5 million new malaria cases recorded in Burundi in the past two months as the country grapples with an outbreak that the UN says has reached epidemic proportions,
There have been more than seven million cases of the disease and nearly 2,700 deaths from malaria since the beginning of the year, the World Health Organisation says. Burundi has a population of 11 million.
The government has not yet commented on the new figures.
In August, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said the malaria outbreak had reached epidemic proportions in Burundi.
At that time the UN said there had been 5.7 million malaria cases since the beginning of 2019 and 1,800 people had died.
But the country’s health minister contested the figures and released his own report saying that there had been 4.3 million cases and 1,400 deaths.
He said malaria had not yet become an epidemic.Source: BBC


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Another attempt to smuggle narcotics into Azerbaijan from Iran
has been prevented, Azernews reports via the press center of the
State Border Service.
On January 21 at 1625 hours, the Goytapa Border Detachment of
the Border Troops under the Azerbaijani State Border Service,
stationed near Malikgasimli village of Jalilabad District,
prevented an attempted drug smuggling into the country from
As a result of the border search and operational measures, 300
grams of marijuana and 250 methadone M-40 psychotropic tablets
totaling 5 kilograms were discovered and seized in one package
hidden in the bush near the state borderline.
Operational and investigative activities are underway into the
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55 land lots to be return to Sabah, Sarawak
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PUTRAJAYA: In a move to honour the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), the federal government has agreed to return 55 land lots that were acquired from the Sabah and Sarawak governments, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
He said the decision involved 52 land lots owned by Sarawak and three owned by Sabah, which were not developed by the federal government.
"With the return of the land, the two states will be able to develop it for their own benefit," he told a press conference after chairing the MA63 technical committee meeting here on Tuesday.
Fadilah said, many land lots in Sabah and Sarawak were acquired by the Federal Government but were not developed.
"These land lots are no longer used by the Federal Government. For safety, health (reasons) and so on, they need to be handed back to the state governments," he said.
He added that the two state governments would repay the compensation that was paid when the federal government took over the land.
Fadillah, who is also Plantation and Commodities Minister, said that Sarawak had requested a total of 219 land lots to be returned, while Sabah had asked for five.
He said the technical committee would continue to discuss the matter with the relevant agencies and ministries to expedite the process.
He also said that the committee had discussed several other issues related to MA63, such as education, health, tourism and public service.


The European Balkans Fund said on Thursday that 64.1 percent of Serbians support the country’s membership in the European Union.
The poll, conducted by Ipsos Strategic Marketing, showed the 27.3 percent of Serbians do not support EU membership while 8.6 percent said they have no opinion.
Just over a fifth (21.8 percent) of polled Serbians said that the country would become an EU member state in the next five years while 28.4 percent think that will take 10 years and 9.6 percent 20 years.
Almost a third (32.7 percent) said that Serbia will never join the EU. Asked about progress on the path to the EU, 46 percent said they are satisfied and 45 said they are not. About a third (33.1 percent) said the EU is playing a negative role in the democratization process while 30.7 percent said its role is positive.
Almost half (43.1 percent) of polled Serbians said they believe the authorities can be replaced at elections, 32.4 percent said they can’t and 21.1 percent said maybe.
Pressure on voters is believed to be a significant obstacle to fair elections in the opinion of 27.2 percent of the polled while 15.1 percent said the problem is the privileged media approach to the ruling party. A total of 25.8 percent said they support a boycott against irregular elections.


(MENAFN- IANS) p>San Francisco, Jan 9 (IANS) Streaming media player Roku has acquired defunct short-form video service service Quibis library of content, for an undisclosed sum.
The Roku Channel will bring Quibi content to streamers sometime this year.
"In 2021, the quick bites and big stories made famous on Quibi will be available to stream on The Roku Channel, giving you access to hundreds of hours of new content," the company said in a statement on Friday.
Roku said it is working on launching more than 75 shows and hundreds of hours of entertainment in 2021.
People will be able to watch Emmy award–winning content produced by the most successful studios in the business.
Programming will feature stars such as Idris Elba, Kevin Hart, Liam?Hemsworth, Anna Kendrick, Nicole Richie, Chrissy Teigen, Lena Waithe, and others.
Quibi that was launched last year announced to wind down the business and sell its content and technology assets within less than six months of operations.
Launched at the beginning of the pandemic with plans to reach 7.4 million subscribers this year, the platform fell far short of that.
Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman said in an open letter: "Our failure was not for lack of trying; we've considered and exhausted every option available to us".
The company was aiming to return funds to investors, including major Hollywood players who put in about $1.75 billion in Quibi.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BAGHDAD, Aug 1 (KUNA) -- Iraqi President Fuad Masum stated Tuesday the planned referendum on the proposed secession of the northern Kurdish region from Iraq did not amount to a declaration of independence.
"Holding a referendum based on mutual understanding does not amount to a declaration of independence per se," Masum said during a meeting with foreign diplomats at Baghdad Salam Palace.
He stressed that the differences between Baghdad and Irbil should be resolved through dialogue.
"Iraq's central government and the Kurdish region should look to the [Iraqi] constitution with a view to finding a middle ground," said Masum, noting that Article 140 of the constitution is devoted specifically to "disputed territories." On September 25, the Kurdish Regional Government plans to hold a referendum on whether the region should formally seek independence from the central government in Baghdad.
On July 26, Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi said the upcoming referendum would constitute a violation of Iraq's constitution and that referendum results would therefore be considered invalid. (end) ahh.amm.ibi
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) Budget hiked for fingerprinting project
KUWAIT CITY, March 20: Minister of Education and Higher Education Hamed Al-Azmi has extended the deadline for receiving applications from Kuwaiti teachers specialized in 18 subjects who did not graduate from the Faculty of Education, reports Al- Shahid daily. Al-Azmi told the daily the decision aims to give these teachers enough time to apply.
Meanwhile, sources disclosed many Kuwaiti teachers who have applied so far are specialized in three subjects only — Computer, History and Geography; indicating no one has applied for the 15 other subjects. In line with the instructions of the minister, no expatriate will be hired locally until the Kuwaitis complete their applications and their number is determined, sources added.
In the meantime, Assistant Undersecretary for Financial Sector in the Ministry of Education Yousif Al-Najaar said the Ministry of Finance has increased the budget for the implementation of fingerprint attendance system in schools from KD 835,000 to KD 1 million as per the request of its education counterpart, reports Al-Anba daily.
Speaking to the daily, Al-Najaar disclosed the tripartite committee in charge of the application of fingerprint attendance system in schools decided to increase the budget due to the opening of new schools in various educational districts. He said work is underway to give the project to companies specialized in the installation of fingerprint machines.
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Ukraine requests OSCE to respond to limited liberty of transportation with Crimea
(MENAFN) Ukraine has requested the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to give interest to limitations on liberty of transporting throughout the managerial boundary with Crimea, Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Yevhenii Tsymbaliuk stated this at a gathering of the OSCE Permanent Council, a Ukrinform reporter informed.
Tsymbaliuk declared, "Under the guise of restrictions on travel because of COVID-19, the Russian occupation administration has severely restricted travel for Ukrainian citizens coming to and from Crimea. And this is also something that the SMM should pay attention to. We expect the Mission to continue working on its past thematic report on freedom of movement across the administrative boundary line with Crimea, which was issued in June 2015."
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(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, Sep 25 (IANS) BJP's Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai on Monday said that his party's national leadership would react on the decision of the AIADMK to sever ties with the BJP and the NDA.
The AIADMK had, following a state level meeting of its office bearers, announced that the party was serving its ties with the BJP in Tamil Nadu.
Party Deputy coordinator, K.P. Munuswamy had read out a resolution, adopted unanimously by the AIADMK leadership, announcing that it was breaking the five-year old alliance with the BJP and also severing ties with the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu.
The AIADMK resolution cited Annamalai as the reason for breaking ties, saying that he has intentionally speaking ill against senior AIADMK leaders as also former Chief Ministers, C.N. Annadurai and Dr. J. Jayalalithaa.
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More details are coming out of an operation conducted by the Somali Police Force last night in Wadajir district in Banadir region.
The operation took place in the Halane village, where many young people were arrested. Some residents told Shabelle that the youth was taken to a location, some searched and later released, while the suspects were arrested.
Officials in Wadajir district who led the operation said the sweep was aimed to ensure security.
In recent days, especially at night time, there have been anti-security activities in the Wadajir district that led to the complaining of residents.


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Foreign Office spokesperson Aisha Farooqui has said Pakistani embassies working in 100 countries are providing all possible support to overseas Pakistanis.
In an interview, she said the embassy staff had distributed food items among the needy families residing in Gulf countries, besides giving financial support to them.
The spokesperson said financial support has been extended to those Pakistanis who are facing serious trouble in Bangkok, Turkey and the United States.
She said that the embassy staffers have also extended help for stranded Pakistanis who are waiting at the airports for repatriation.
To a question, she said the priority has given to those Pakistanis whose visa period has expired.


(MENAFN- Arab Times) Ministry considers trailers for mobile grocery stores
KUWAIT CITY, March 19: The Single-Window Department at Ministry of Commerce and Industry has received 2,640 applications for operating mobile kiosks since launch of the registration process until end of last week, reports Al-Qabas daily quoting informed sources They revealed that the concerned department approved only 704 of these applications, and the remaining 1,806 were rejected as they did not meet the necessary criteria.
Regarding the limited freedom license, the sources said the department received 1,759 applications for such licenses, out of which only 548 were approved while the remaining 1,161 were rejected due to lack of merit. They indicated that rejection of such applications is a normal phenomenon, because it is a new process in the local market, stressing that a large number of applicants believed they were qualified but that was not the case.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has been considering the inclusion of trailers among mobile grocery stores. The sources indicated that the addition of mobile trailers is aimed at providing youth with more opportunities to engage in private businesses. They explained that the department is aware that mobile vans are expensive and cost within the range of KD 5,000 and KD 10,000. This is excluding the cost of furnishing them. However, trailers do not cost more than KD 1,000. The sources said, 'There is hope that the decision concerning technical conditions governing granting of licenses for operating trailers will be issued within the next few weeks'.
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Lebanese actor acquitted after "Israel linked"case
(MENAFN) Lebanese authorities have detained a former Lebanese security official after allegedly framing an actor in a revenge scheme falsely linked him to Israel.
Suzan Hajj Hobeiche was once a leading figure in Lebanon's intelligence agency but was sacked in November.
Lebanese actor and writer Ziad Itani shared a screenshot showing that Hobeiche had "liked" a tweet that said that Saudi women will only be allowed to drive if their vehicles are rigged with explosives.
Hobeiche claimed this was a mistake and blamed Itani for her dismissal, which came amid heightened tensions between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia and then allegedly attempted to take revenge by hiring a hacker to make it appear the actor was passing on information about Lebanese officials to a female Israeli Mossad agent.
Itani is expected to be released shortly after Interior Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouk confirmed the actor's innocence on Twitter.
"All Lebanese apologise for Ziad Itani. Innocence is not enough. Pride in him and his patriotism is the only undisputed truth. Woe to the haters, the ignorant, the sectarians who couldn't find a target more honourable, the true Beiruti and Arab who never betrayed his country."
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“We urge the government and the opposition, as well as other sociopolitical groups in the country to dialogue to achieve consensus on the process of drafting a new Constitution,” Kodjo said during a meeting with the media.
She insisted on the need for all political parties to peacefully participate in the referendum and sensitize voters on the content and process so that they can make a clear choice.
However, Kodjo expressed reservations over the proposal by Cote d’Ivoire leadership to create the position of vice-president and the senate, arguing that the two institutions were “expensive.”
A referendum will be organized between September and October to allow Cote d’Ivoire citizens vote in support or against the proposed Constitution.
The referendum will be followed by local elections which will come before the November legislative elections.
Cote d’Ivoire’s opposition has rejected the new Constitution that was proposed by President Alassane Ouattara. Enditem
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Japanese automaker Honda has revealed the 2022 version of its CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP motorcycle along with a special 30th Anniversary model. The latter celebrates three decades of the iconic Honda Fireblade. Both the bikes carry the same specifications as well as features but the 30th Anniversary edition highlights its special status with an exclusive livery. Here are more details.
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MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Sunday 36 more Filipinos abroad who were infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), which brings the total tally to 9,275.
In its latest case bulletin, the DFA said the new cases were mostly from the Asia and the Pacific and Europe.
It also reported no new recoveries and fatalities.
The total number of recoveries is 5,410 and the tally of deaths remains at 653.
Meanwhile, a total of 3,212 Filipinos abroad are still undergoing treatment.
“Based in percentages, the DFA reports that the total number of those who have recovered from Covid-19 is at 58 percent of the total confirmed cases since last week, while those who are under treatment and those who died due to the disease are now almost 35 percent and 7 percent, respectively,” the DFA said. (PNA)


Venezuelan government officials said that there is a possibility that someone may have deliberately infected him with cancer.
Vice President Nicolas Maduro, in an interview with the Telesur network, implied that the United States could have been behind such an attack on Chavez, an accusation that the State Department has denied.
According to CNN, he said that they have an intuition that Chavez was poisoned by dark forces that wanted to be rid of him.
Maduro pointed out that in the 1940s and 1950s, the United States and other countries had "scientific laboratories testing how to cause cancer,"
Maduro, however, stressed that he was not accusing the United States, the report added.


The Governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, says the state government has put measures in place to check further spread of Lassa fever.
“We only have one case of Lassa fever and that has been very well handled in a way that we have quarantined and restricted that patient to a place where he is being given full and adequate attention,” he told reporters after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday.
The Governor further stated that the state had commenced sensitisation campaigns to inform the people about the signs and symptoms of the disease and urged residents to be observant.
“We have also sensitised and enlightened people against the spread of such disease.
“We have also informed people about the signs and symptoms of the fever and in the event that you notice any of those signs you should come to the nearest hospital and we will take the patient to where we can isolate him for fear of getting the disease spread,” he said.
Al-Makura commended the medical team of his state on their role in curtailing further spread of the disease and expressed confidence in the actions they have taken so far.
“I think we are on the right track and our medical team in the medical sector is doing all it could to sensitise people to ensure that the disease does not spread,” the governor said.


Moscow, Aug 19 (IANS) The Russian air force fired at unnamed objects over the Crimean city of Kerch , defending the Ukrainian peninsula occupied by Moscow since 2014.
The port city is the gateway to an 18-km bridge that links Crimea to Russia, dpa news agency reported on Friday.
Ukraine has labelled the bridge, built in 2018, as a legitimate target in its bid to force the Russians out of their lands.
'There is no danger for the city or the bridge,' Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to Crimea's Russian leaders, said on Telegram.
He did not name what was targeted.
Residents of Kerch reported on social media that two explosions had been heard.
Russia has threatened massive retaliation in the event of an attack on the rail and road bridge.
Traffic on the bridge is running normally, authorities told Russia's TASS News Agency.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The Supreme Council for Planning (SCP) held its second meeting of the year on Monday under H E Dr Ali bin Masoud bin Ali al Sunaidy, Minister of Commerce and Industry and deputy chairman of the council.
The council discussed the report of the expert committee appointed by the General Secretariat of the council to evaluate the effects of the recent climatic conditions and the damage to the infrastructure in Dhofar and Al Wusta governorates.
The council thanked the concerned government authorities (civil and military) and community participation, which contributed to alleviating the effects of the cyclone.
The council stressed the need for urgent restoration of basic services and also highlighted the commitment to the National Strategy for Urban Development.
The council also discussed the performance of the Omani economy and its growth compared to 2015 and 2016 due to improvement in international oil prices.
The growth is also due to the performance of non-oil sectors by about three per cent as a result of economic diversification policies.
The council also discussed the detailed study of the Special Economic Zone project in the Governorate of Dhahirah in addition to discussing a number of other topics.
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Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu thanked the Uttarakhand government for providing an assistance of rupees five crore towards Aapda Rahat Kosh today.
Expressing his gratitude to Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami, Shj. Sukhu said that such generous contributions go a long way in providing help to the disaster affected people. He said that state has suffered a loss of more than Rs. 12,000 crore due to heavy rains and now was carrying out relief and rehabilitation works on war footing and the donations by various states, voluntary organisations and the people of the state will certainly support the cause of the government in its initiatives of rehabilitating the affected.


Relief Package being prepared for textile industry
Islamabad: The adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood has said that a relief package for the textile industry is under works, as reported by the news sources.
According to him, the package would help in reviving the sector as the demand for textiles has increased during the lockdown situation. He told about this development while speaking to Radio Pakistan. He also said that the government of Pakistan is keen to pass the benefits of the recent decline in oil prices in the international market to the country’s decision.
Abdul Razak Dawood also talked about the various schemes introduced by the government including the ‘Ehsaas Programme’ that the government has started for the poor. He also announced that the Government of Pakistan also has planned to pay the electricity bills of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for three months.


A federal appeals court on Tuesday blocked Washington, D.C., from enforcing strict limits on carrying concealed firearms in public, restrictions that police officials have said are necessary to promote public safety in the nation’s capital, reports the Washington Post. In a 2-to-1 decision, the U . . .
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Afghanistan- Inactive aircraft at Hamid Karzai airport to be checked
(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) (Pajhwok): Inactive aircraft should be checked at the Hamid Karzai International Airport and a comprehensive plan presented to the High Economic Council to make decision on their fate, says the finance minister.
The directive came at a general meeting of Ariana Afghan Airline's shareholders, with Eklil Hakimi in the chair, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance.
Statute of the company, organizational structure, supervisory board affairs, evacuation and clearing of the airport of inactive aircraft and Ariana Afghan performance were discussed.
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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday blamed the previous Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for the current inflation, power outages, and the shortage of gas.
While addressing a press conference, she said the government is focused to complete power projects of 4,000 megawatts which the previous government delayed.
The minister said the law will take its due course regarding the corruption done by former prime minister Imran Khan in his four-year tenure.
She further said the process of investigation has been started and the corruption done through Farah Gogi and Bushra Bibi will be investigated as per the law. And, since the taxpayers’ money was plundered, the former prime minister will be held accountable for all the corruption.
The information minister said Imran Khan during his tenure victimized his political opponents through fake cases and allegations but failed to furnish any evidence before the courts.
The information minister said the present government is doing everything to take the country out of all the challenges and to stabilize the economy.
She said the rupee will also stabilize after an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She said difficult decisions have been taken to take the country in the right direction and eventually the government will be on right track.
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( MENAFN ) A recent US intelligence report established that the visions for a discussed settlement to finish current conflicts between the Taliban and the Afghan government are indistinct as the US get ready to leave the South Asian nation.
The Director of National Intelligence's annual threat assessment report said that "We assess that prospects for a peace deal will remain low during the next year. The Taliban is likely to make gains on the battlefield, and the Afghan Government will struggle to hold the Taliban at bay if the coalition withdraws support."
It further included that "Kabul continues to face setbacks on the battlefield, and the Taliban is confident it can achieve military victory."
Conflicts have intensified melodramatically throughout Afghanistan since September when the US and Taliban signed a deal to end the US existence, and begin intra-Afghan talks to end nearly 20 years of war.
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(JTA) — Four Jewish teens who were robbed while leaving a Baltimore mall said the knife-wielding attacker targeted them for their religious observance.
The teens said their shopping bags, cellphones and wallets were taken outside the Towson Town Center, the Baltimore Sun reported, citing the Baltimore County police.
Each teen told investigators separately that they felt targeted for their religious beliefs, the report said, citing police spokeswoman Jennifer Peach.
The assailant told the teen that they were “dirty Jews” and stole one of their kippahs, police told the newspaper.
Surveillance cameras filmed the incident.


Suspected members of the Shiite group, IMN, have shot some police officers on duty at the National Assembly.
The incident created pandemonium within and around the assembly complex.
A PREMIUM TIMES reporter watched as one of the police officers was rushed to the National Assembly clinic around 1.55p.m.
Some witnesses said two officers were shot while others said three officers were shot.
Several witnesses, who recounted the face-off, said the incident occurred when the protesters tried to force their way into the assembly complex.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Investigators examining a 2016 emergency landing of an Emirates flight in Dubai say there were no mechanical problems leading up to the incident.
A statement issued on Sunday by the United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority says "there were no aircraft systems or engine abnormalities up to the time of the accident".
The statement says investigators are "working to determine and analyse the human performance factors that influence flight crew actions".
The Aug. 3, 2016, destroyed the Boeing 777-300 coming from Thiruvananthapuram, India, but claimed no lives among the 300 passengers and crew. A firefighter was killed in a subsequent explosion of Flight EK521.
The statement also raised the number of seriously injured cabin crew members to four.
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Sunday, August 24, 2014
Kabul (BNA) Spokesman for the independent election commission (IEC) Noor Mohammad Noor has said that more than 66 percent of the votes had been recounted and audited.
Addressing a press conference, Noor said yesterday that the process of invalidation of the votes would begin on Monday.
He also added that since beginning the auditing process 15,145 ballot boxes which make 66.34 percent of more than 22,000 ballot boxes had been audited. Around 500 ballot boxes out of 6000 special boxes have been audited and process is continuing, Noor went on to say. Noor also said that the IEC has been trying to finish the auditing process within the next two weeks.


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has said that our negotiations are continuing with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and ruled out the possibility of coming out of its program.
While addressing a News Conference along with some members of the Federal Cabinet and Economic Advisory Council in Islamabad on Friday, Shaukat Tarin said that he will also visit Washington in October 2021 for one-on-one talks with the international lender.
The finance minister said that the government has chalked out a comprehensive plan to achieve an inclusive and sustainable growth. He said that a mechanism has also been developed to ensure the implementation of the plan to achieve the targets set for different sectors.
The minister said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will regularly be briefed about the implementation of the plan and the people will also be kept informed about the progress on it.
The Minister for National Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam said that new initiatives are being launched to strengthen the agriculture sector. He said that the Country witnessed a significant increase in major crops.
Fakhar Imam said that our focus is now on improving the cotton production by providing quality seeds and other inputs to the farmers at reduced rates.
The minister said that the research institutes will be upgraded to achieve high productivity in the agriculture sector. He said that the government is giving special emphasis to improve the living standards of the farmers.
For this purpose, he added that we increased the support price of wheat from Rs 1,400 per 40 kilograms to Rs 1,800 per 40 kilograms. He said that efforts are also afoot to upgrade the livestock sector.
The Minister for Industries and Production Khusro Bakhtiar said that the government is focusing on Made in Pakistan.
Khusro Bakhtiar said that the government’s policies have started yielding results. He said that there has been 15 percent growth in Large Scale Manufacturing, and added that we are giving tax incentives to the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and hurdles are being removed to provide them the credit.
The minister said that the government now plans indigenization of raw material in order to strengthen its industrial base. He said that an industrial zone is being established on 1,500 acres of land in Karachi and export-oriented industries will be encouraged to make investments in it.
The Prime Minister’s Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood said that the government’s target is to bolster exports. He said that exports targets are being achieved, adding that we want to rationalize our imports by encouraging local production.
Abdul Razak Dawood expressed satisfaction over the local manufacturing of mobile phones.
The adviser said that we have done the tariff rationalization and 50 percent of raw material being imported is duty-free. He said that this facility will be further expanded in the next budget.
In his remarks, Dr. Ishrat Hussain emphasized the need for empowering the local bodies in order to provide basic amenities of the people at their doorsteps. He said that a plan has been prepared to revamp the state-owned enterprises.


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
The price of domestic gas sold by Litro Gas Lanka Limited has been reduced.
The company said that the price of a 12.5kg Litro Gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs. 271, a 5kg cylinder by Rs. 107 and a 2.3kg cylinder by Rs. 48.
Accordingly, a 12.5kg cylinder will now be sold at Rs. 4,280.00, a 5kg cylinder at Rs. 1,720.00 and a 2.3kg cylinder at Rs. 800.00.
Litro Gas Lanka Limited Chairman Muditha Peiris said that the price cut has been carried out in accordance with a gas price formula.
He also said that by December Litro hopes to repay the debt owed to the World Bank for the loan offered to purchase gas during the gas crisis.
Peiris also said that as a company, Litro is moving forward with minimum profits. (Colombo Gazette)
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Old Bethel annual meeting Sunday
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Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama says the lack of a cohesive plan to fight COVID-19 has brought about the increased number of infections in the country.
According to him, a cohesive plan will not have brought the country to where it is with the fight against COVID-19.
The former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama made this known when he spoke to the leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in Accra on Wednesday.
He noted that government’s response to the pandemic has nothing to do with science but considerations for its own parochial interest.
The former President spoke about the NDC’s significant contribution to the health sector which has been very contributory to the fight against COVID-19 but promised more of such developments when given the power in 2021.
Mr. Mahama said despite making significant contributions to the health sector, the next government of the NDC will continue to make the health sector a major plank of its development agenda by providing more health facilities across the country and providing health workers with sustainable jobs.
Source: MyNewsGh.com/ Ayeh Offei-Akoto/2020


(MENAFN- AzerNews) Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov congratulated his
counterpart Hakan Fidan on his appointment as Turkish Foreign
Minister, Azernews reports, citing a tweet by the Azerbaijani
In his tweet, Jeyhun Bayramov wished the newly appointed Turkish
Foreign Minister success and noted that the brotherhood and
alliance between Azerbaijan and Türkiye will further
Besides, Jeyhun Bayramov expressed deep gratitude to the former
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. He noted that Mevlut
Cavusoglu had provided unparalleled services for the development of
Azerbaijani-Turkish relations, and Jeyhun Bayramov wish him success
in his future activities.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
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Effective from December 5, a negative PCR test result will see the AlHosn app status appear green for only 14 days instead of the current 30.
Following that period, the colour on the app will turn grey until a new negative PCR test result is received, according to the latest update announced by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap).
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The update comes in consolidation of the proactive measures to enhance the efforts made at the country level as part of the post-Covid-19 recovery strategy, initiatives and plans, to address the pandemic variants, and to ensure safe movement and tourism nationwide.
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Laws to transfer money abroad will be tightened: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has on Sunday said that whoever have written off their loans through political influence will have to return their loans.
Ishaq Dar said that the loans waived off in the past can be returned and a court decision is also present in this regard.
“The people who got their loans waived off will also be held accountable in the judicial commission’s Terms of Reference (ToRs).
He said that setting up offshore companies is not illegal but the laws of transferring money abroad would be tightened.
Finance Minister said the Government has brought budget deficit from 8.8 percent to 4.3 percent. “All economic indicators are positive as a result of prudent policies being pursued by the Government,” he said.


(MENAFN- Morocco World News) By Tamba Francois Koundouno
Rabat – Bhopal Chambers, the Speaker of Liberia's House of Representatives, declared Liberia's full support for Morocco's Africa Agenda during a recent meeting with his Moroccan counterpart, .
The Kingdom's Agenda includes Morocco's bid to join the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one of the continent's foremost economic organizations.
A statement from the House of Representatives confirmed that Habib El Malki's meeting with the Liberian Speaker last Saturday occurred on the sidelines of Liberia's inauguration ceremony for president-elect and former football star. El Malki represented King Mohammed VI at the inauguration. During their exchange, Chambers expressed his unbending support for Morocco-Liberia relations, describing their history of warm relations ' a source of pride for both countries'. Chambers also applauded Morocco's return to the African Union.
He further stressed the strong bilateral relations that bind the two countries, adding that 'Liberia never forgets its friends who have supported it in difficult times, including the kingdom of Morocco, which provides constant and concrete support in various areas.'
As for El Malki, he reiterated Morocco's commitment to strengthening cooperation and exchange between the two countries. He underlined Morocco's pioneering role throughout the continent, as well as the kingdom's genuine desire to cooperate and coordinate with its 'African brothers' on important policy concerns.
As a token of the kingdom's commitment to coordination between the two countries, El Malki invited Chambers fora future working visit in Morocco.
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Jordan participates in meeting of Arab environment ministers council
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Cairo, Oct. 14 (Petra)-- Jordan Ambassador in Cairo and the Kingdom's permanent representative to the Arab League, Amjad Adaileh, took part in the 32nd session of the Council of Arab Ministers responsible for the Environment (CAMRE) that was concluded today in Cairo.
Addressing the council, Adaileh stressed that Jordan, despite the great challenges it faces, is one of the pioneering countries that have a leading role at the regional and international levels in the field of sustainable development and adopting the means that contribute to achieving it.
He pointed out that Jordan adopted a gradual and thoughtful transition towards a green economy, pointing to the Kingdom's launch of an executive plan for green growth (2021-2025), which includes the sectors of agriculture, transportation, water, tourism and energy.
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BJP leader B Muralidhar Rao today said that BJP did not want the presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in Telangana, and that his party would ensure that by defeating the Mahakootami in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections.
He called the Telangana TDP the Telangana "Dhoka" Party, saying that it was determined to make inroads into the state through the backdoor and once again brings its people under Andhra rule. He also claimed that the Congress and the Mahakootami had become tools for TDP president Naidu to enter Telangana indirectly.
Targeting Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi's public meeting at Medchal, Rao asked the Congress leaders why Naidu did not take part in it if the parties were indeed ideologically aligned.
Rao said that the BJP was considering the December 7 elections as a great opportunity to expand the party's base ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. He said that the party would go to the people and tell them about the funds allocated by the BJP for development in Telangana.


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Nov. 1 (Petra) -- Minister of Transport Wissam Tahtamouni stressed on Wednesday the importance of providing high-quality low-cost transportation services to the public, according to a ministry statement.
Tahtamouni's remark came during a meeting with Swedish Ambassador Alexandra Rydmark to discuss prospects of cooperation between the two countries in the sector.
She gave a briefing on the ministry's work priorities in the next phase within the Economic Modernization Vision and areas that may open horizons for cooperation between the two countries, especially in the field of road safety and public transportation.
For her part, the Swedish envoy stressed the importance of the "distinguished relations" between Jordan and Sweden in various fields, especially in the field of finding solutions for transportation and climate change, noting the commitment of both sides to preserving and developing them.
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MOLO residents have said three people are out to grab a public park.
They said the three have grabbed land at a police post, Molo Secondary School, the public cemetery, the courts and a church.
Molo Peace Park chairperson Florence Wairimu urged the county government to reclaim all grabbed public land and develop it.
She told the press on Tuesday the recreation park has been taken over by private developers.
Resident Jane Macharia said the developers are well-known and residents are willing to give information on the land.


Taliban warn media against ‘biased reportingÂ’
* TTP will continue resistance until govt parts ways with US-led NATO forces
By Sudhir Ahmad Afridi
LANDIKOTAL: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan spokesman Azam Tariq on Monday asked reporters and journalists to be impartial in their profession.
“The media should avoid creating rifts in the ranks of mujahideen who are fighting a holy war,” the TTP spokesman said while addressing media organisations on phone from an undisclosed location on Monday.
He said that the US commander in Afghanistan, General David Petraeus, was dictating the government and forces in Pakistan to secure US interests here. Pakistan has become a part of the NATO plan, which would further create problems for the country, he added.
Tariq said the government and other institutions in Pakistan were protecting NATO’s interests in the region. He vowed that the TTP would continue its resistance against such forces until the Pakistan government parted ways with the US-led NATO forces.
He also said that the TTP and the people of Pakistan were aggrieved on the damage caused by floods throughout the country, which have claimed the lives of the poor people. He added that despite the floods, the group’s activities were in full swing.
Tariq said that the US-led forces were facing a humiliating defeat in Afghanistan and added that the Taliban would stand victorious in Afghanistan against the evil forces of the US and NATO. He also said that their skirmishes with security forces were going on in different parts of South Waziristan and Orakzai agencies.
He paid tribute to Faisal Shahzad for his “bold activities” in the US and said he had rendered great sacrifices to uphold the cause of Islam. “America is not safe on its own land,” Tariq added.
Source: Daily Times


Int'l press body condemns Israeli threat to censor Palestinian newspapers
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Wednesday condemned the actions of Israeli soldiers who forced their way into the Ramallah headquarters of the press, publishing and distribution company, al Ayyam, this morning.
The Israeli forces informed the managment of the company that it would halt the printing and distribution of newspapers that incite hatred against Israel, namely the 'Palestine,' 'Al Risala and 'Al Istiklal' newspapers, all of which have their main offices in Gaza.
Al Ayyam started printing the three papers three weeks ago following a national reconciliation agreement.
"We strongly condemn the actions of Israeli forces against Al Ayyam which were clearly intended to intimidate and strike fear into the company's employees," said IFJ President Jim Boumelha.
"Such repressive actions directly violate media freedom in Palestine and undermine the right of citizens to access open and balanced information. We call on the Israeli government to keep its forces in check and to ensure all attacks against Palestinian media are stopped," he said in a statement.
The Brussels-based IFJ represents more than 600,000 journalists in 134 countries.
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Tom Jones' Abu Dhabi concert cancelled
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Tom Jones concert which was scheduled to take place on April 15at the du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has been cancelled.
Tom Jones' Management issued the following statement today: 'Due to serious illness in his immediate family, Tom Jones regretfully has to cancel his performance at the du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi scheduled for Friday 15th April. He extends his deepest apologies to both the fans and organisers, who he is most sad to disappoint. There are no further details at this time."
Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded to customers within 10 working days.
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Pakistan on Tuesday launched the coronavirus vaccine developed in the country with Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan, saying the country will soon be able to start the production of the important drug.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Dr Faisal Sultan said that the is an opportunity in every difficulty. He also added that during the pandemic, China stood out as a friend of Pakistan.
“China was already a friend and came forward when coronavirus [hit Pakistan],” said Dr Sultan.
He also appreciated the National Institute of Health (NIH) for developing the vaccine.
Developing the vaccine from raw materials is not an easy task. [We are] proud of the people that developed the vaccine at the NIH,” said Dr Sultan.
Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong, in his address, said that the vaccine’s production is an example of the friendship between the two countries.
Meanwhile, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) chief Asad Umar remarked that today was an “important day.”’Right policies can grow economies, cut carbon emissions’
Umar also spoke about the coronavirus situation of the country and said that the number of patients in hospitals was higher in the third wave compared to the first wave. He added that the number of patients on oxygen support was 60% more than it was during the first wave.


by Onome Oraka
At a news conference in Kano, Chairman of the Association of Indigenous Contractors alleged that the Kano state government owed its members N60 billion on completed projects in the state.
The Chairman, Alhaji Auduwa Maitangaran alleged that the indebtedness of the state government to its members was deliberate, adding that the businesses of many of the contractors had been badly affected by the development.
Maitangaran further revealed that the association had written over 30 letters to the government but had received no response on all occasions. He said that the association resolved to take legal action against the government at some point as many of the contractors were indebted to banks, but were discouraged due to some reasons.
The chairman was confident that the incoming administration would rescue them from difficulties and ensure that the debts are cleared off.
Kano state governor, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso in a response to the allegation said he was unaware of the magnitude of the debts but quickly added that his administration would reduce the debts before May 29.
The governor while speaking to journalists said that his administration inherited a N77 billion debt when it took over in 2011.
Kwankwaso said that projects were still being executed in the state and the government was paying the contractors on completion of the projects.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ISTANBUL, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- A powerful earthquake rocked Turkiye' s northwestern Duzce province early Wednesday, leaving 35 people injured in the region, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Wednesday.
A total of 35 people were injured in Duzce, while other injuries were reported in Istanbul, Sakarya, Bolu, and Zonguldak provinces, the minister said on Twitter.
He added that the ministry has sent medical teams to the province.
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake jolted northwestern Duzce and was centered in Golyaka District, according to Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
The quake occurred at a depth of 6.81 kilometers (4.2 miles), it said, adding that it was felt in Istanbul and other provinces, including northwestern Bolu, Sakarya, Kocaeli, Bursa, Bilecik, and western Izmir and Kutahya provinces, as well as the capital Ankara. (end)
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Britons need to remember to stick to the basics of washing their hands and social distancing, said transport minister Grant Shapps when asked about a record daily level of infections.
“This is a very, very solid reminder that we have to do the basics,” Shapps told the BBC on Friday.
He was asked whether the spike in cases – the UK reported 33,470 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the highest daily total to date – was because people had socialised more in the days before England’s current lockdown started on Nov.5 because they knew it was coming.
“I’ll leave that to the epidemiologists to tell us,” he said. “I think we probably want to wait to see some more numbers to see the exact trajectory.”


China in talks to build railroad to Nepal
(MENAFN- Asia Times) Mt. Everest
Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Oli met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Monday in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. Oli said he had “come to China with a special mission” when it came to strengthening relations but did not elaborate in front of reporters said Reuters.
At the meeting Oli raised the possibility of two rail lines one connecting three of Nepal’s most important cities and two other crossing the border from China into Nepal Hou Yanqi deputy head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Asia Division told Reuters.
Hou said the government would encourage Chinese firms to look at the internal rail plan and that China was already planning to extend the railway from the Tibetan city of Shigatse to Gyirong on the Nepal border.
“Of course a further extension from Gyirong is an even longer-term plan. It’s up to geographic and technical conditions financing ability. We believe that far in the future the two will countries be connected by rail” she said.
The two countries signed a total of 10 agreements. In addition to the feasibility plan for a free trade agreement. The agreements include a concessional loan for a new airport in Nepal’s Pokhara and a feasibility study for oil and gas survey projects.
No details were given.
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Several FIRs have been registered against unidentified people for allegedly desecrating idols at a temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua, a police official said.”The incident is said to have taken place on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, which triggered protests by the local people demanding action against the perpetrators”.
However, according to the police, the situation is under control now. “The SIT has been formed and FIRs have been registered. ASP, SHO and SDPO have reached the site. No arrests have been done so far, and the situation is under control now,” said RC Kotwal, SSP Kathua on Tuesday. Further investigation into the matter is underway.


Beijing, Aug 18 (IANS) Chinese authorities are attempting to induce rainfall in parts of central and southwest parts of the country amid a severe drought and record-breaking heatwave, a media report said.
The Yangtze River, Asia's longest waterway, is now at record low levels and in some stretches, there has been less than half the usual rainfall, said the BBC report.
Hydropower reservoirs are currently down by as much as half, officials have said.
At the same time, a surge in demand for air conditioning has put power companies under extreme pressure, BBC reported.
The two-month-long heatwave is the longest on record in China, the National Climate Centre said.
Provinces around the drought-stricken Yangtze have turned to cloud seeding operations to combat the lack of rain, with Hubei and a number of other provinces launching rockets carrying chemicals into the sky, according to local media, the BBC reported.
Meanwhile, temperatures across Sichuan and neighbouring provinces have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius.
Millions of residents have also been hit with black outs in the province.
In the city of Dazhou, home to some 5.4 million people, blackouts are lasting up to three hours, local media report.
They say factories in the province have been forced to cut production or halt work as part of emergency measures to redirect power supplies to households.
Hydropower reservoirs, of which there are many in the region, are currently down by as much as half, officials added.
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KATHMANDU, Sept 20: Common public who thronged to Tundikhel in Kathmandu to observe the main ceremony organized to mark the fourth Constitution Day 2019 were barred from entering the program venue.
The people expressed their dissatisfaction after they were stopped by the security personnel at the entry points citing security issue although the government earlier had announced one and all to join the ceremony with fanfare.
The persons who were viewing the ceremony from the walls outside were even asked to leave the place as the program was underway amid the presence of top dignitaries.
Parbati Karki, who came to Kathmandu from Tehrathum for the medical treatment, said that she was disappointed for not being able to join the ceremony. Similarly, Kamala Bohora who reached at Tundikhel with her children couldn’t enter the program venue.
The people said that the government went against its own announcement of making the Constitution Day auspicious.


UAE Leaders Congratulate Singaporean President On National Day
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ABU DHABI, 9th August, 2021 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Halimah Yacob of Singapore, on the occasion of her country's National Day, which is observed on 9th August.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also sent similar messages to President Yacob and the country's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on the occasion.
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France declares public health state of emergency over COVID-19
PARIS — The French government on Wednesday declared a public health state of emergency, giving officials greater powers to impose new measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Announcing the decision in a statement, the government said the epidemic was a public health disaster which endangered the health of the population and justified the adoption of strict measures.
The government’s statement did not say what action it would take, but the adoption of the state of emergency gives the authorities statutory power to impose tough measures.
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to detail the measures being planned when he gives an interview on national television at later on Wednesday.
French media reported that a nightly curfew between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. was one of the measures Macron would unveil.


Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Ceramic and vitrified tiles major, Kajaria Ceramics Ltd has decided to foray into Nepal with a manufacturing plant in joint venture with a local partner.
The Board of Rs 3,299 crore company on Monday gave its nod to invest Rs 125 crore (50 per cent of the project cost) in a company to be incorporated in Nepal.
The investment will be by way of equity and/or loan, for establishing a manufacturing facility in Nepal partnering with various individuals affiliated with Ramesh Corp, Nepal.
According to Kajaria Ceramics, the proposed plant in Nepal will have an annual capacity of 8 million square metre (MSM).
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Advocates say the substance, which presents little to no overdose risk, could help reduce the nation’s reliance on highly addictive and often deadly prescription painkillers. Still, six states, the District of Columbia, and three cities have banned it . . .
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Mumbai: Three people were arrested on Thursday after the collapse of an under-construction bridge at Marol area in Mumbai killed three persons on Wednesday night, the police said.
The arrested people are employees of construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) which is responsible for the project, reports said.
"Mumbai Police said that the negligence by the contractor led to the incident. They also said certain safety measures were not taken while work was going on and that caused the mishap," CNN-IBN reported.
The police earlier registered a case against the engineer, contractor and staff of the company. A case of negligence has also been registered against L&T.
Three persons were killed and around seven others were injured when the under-construction bridge collapsed near the city's international airport on Wednesday night.
Eight fire tenders and four ambulances have been rushed to the spot and rescue operations are underway, the officials said.
The fire department officials said that those trapped beneath the debris are mostly workers. Those injured in the mishap have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The injured were admitted to Cooper Hospital and Desai Hospital.
This is the second such mishap in Mumbai in less than a month.


Government has projected a 4.6 percent economic growth for the country in 2019 from the 3.4 percent recorded in 2018.
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Christopher Yaluma noted that the expected growth will be achieved through partnerships with stakeholders such as the American Chamber of Commerce.
Mr Yaluma was speaking in Lusaka today, at the American Chamber of Commerce event.
Mr Yaluma, also said, government will work with different chambers of commerce to ensure that the business environment is conducive.
The Commerce Minister has therefore called on the American Chamber of Commerce to provide advice on the alternative policy measures that could be embraced to improve the business environment in the country.
And American Chamber of Commerce President Ferdinand Zaumu, said the meeting has been held to look at the 2019 economic outlook.
Mr Zaumu said the outlook is meant to help traders who are engaged in imports and exports to understand what is expected in the year as they conduct their businesses.
He said the Zambian economy has recorded some steady growth in the recent years and is projected to grow further.
He noted that the local currency, has also posted some steady improvement compared to last year September.


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PUL-I-KHUMRI (Pajhwok): The wrestling completion titled“Da Azadi Pasarly” has started in the capital of northern Baghlan province.
With the arrival of spring season, this wrestling competition kicked off on Monday afternoon and dozens of wrestlers from the provincial capital and 14 districts participated in the competition.
Maulvi Mustafa Hashimi, director of information and culture, said on the occasion that wrestling was the symbol of unity of these tribes.
He added that besides health, sports and games were also prevent divisions among tribes and bringing unity and the Islamic Emirate was working to promote it.
Qari Mohammad Amir Amiri, director of sports and physical training of the province, said that sports had developed in Baghlan and it was the third wrestling completion being held since last month in the province.
Qari Abdullah, a wrestler who participated in this competition, told Pajhwok that he was happy that these competitions had been organized for the purpose of healthy engagement for the youth on the occasion of spring and new year.
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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that comprehensive investigation is being carried out in the light of the Broadsheet scandal.
A meeting of government leaders was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The meeting was briefed on the recent rise in power tariff.
It was informed in the briefing that the people were suffering the consequences of generating 42 percent expensive electricity by the during the previous government’s tenure.
The committee of ministers also gave a detailed briefing on the broadsheet issue during the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Imran Khan said that the Broadsheet scandal has exposed former rulers, adding that the previous NRO caused a loss of $20 million. The previous rulers saved their property by making a deal with former president Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf.
Imran Khan said that these people [opposition] were still asking for NRO only to save their wealth, adding that the government is conducting a comprehensive investigation in the light of the Broadsheet scandal.
“Our government and institutions will not come under their pressure,” he said and added the looted wealth of the nation will be brought back.
Senior PTI leader Farrukh Habib gave a detailed briefing on the foreign funding case in the meeting.
Regarding foreign funding case, the prime minister said that he had already offered an open hearing in the foreign funding case, adding that the PTI has presented its case at every forum.
He said that the foreign funding case will expose the opposition in front of the nation.


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He said it was always important for the President to let Ghanaians know what he had been able to achieve so that the people would appreciate his work.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu said it was good that the President was in the region to inspect development projects undertaken by the government and wished him well on his visit.
He also expressed appreciation to President Akufo-Addo for making it a tradition to seek his blessing at the Manhyia Palace before embarking on official trips to the region.
He recalled that on the two occasions that Nana Akufo-Addo had contested the presidential election, he had visited him at the Manhyia Palace to seek his blessing, adding that he would continue to pray for the President to succeed.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu said he had religiously followed the President’s delivery and expressed the hope that by the time his mandate was over, he would have achieved what he had promised to do for the country.
Briefing Otumfuo Osei Tutu on his visit, President Akufo-Addo said he was in the region to inspect some of the projects being undertaken by his government.
He said his critics had accused him of sidelining the Ashanti Region in the development of the country and indicated that by the end of his tour of the region, those critics would be silenced because it would come to the fore that the government had undertaken massive development projects in the region.
Giving examples to buttress his assertion, the President said the Ashanti Region had benefitted from improved road development, with over 300km of asphalted overlay already undertaken, while 32 hospital projects were being undertaken.
On illegal mining, the President assured the Asantehene of the government’s resolve to bring an end to the menace, noting that as a result of the attention the government had devoted to the fight against the canker, the issue had become a topical one, with everyone talking about it.
He expressed delight at the way galamsey had become a topic for discussion.


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Chancellor Rishi Sunak (pictured) has revealed increased support for businesses and workers affected by the coronavirus.
Open businesses which are experiencing difficulty as a result of the pandemic will only need to contribute 5% of workers’ earnings, down from the previous 33%.
Moreover, business grants are expected to cover businesses in particularly affected sectors in high-alert level areas, which the government believes will help them stay afloat and protect jobs.
Rishi Sunak to update the Job Support Scheme
Additionally, grants for the self-employed have been doubled to 40% of previous earnings.
Sunak said: “I have always said that we must be ready to adapt our financial support as the situation evolves, and that is what we are doing today.
“These changes mean that our support will reach many more people and protect many more jobs.
“I know that the introduction of further restrictions has left many people worried for themselves, their families and communities.
“I hope the government’s stepped-up support can be part of the country pulling together in the coming months.”


New Delhi, Jun 3: Ali Abdullah Saleh, the President of Yemen escaped death when the presidential palace was hit by a rocket while the Deputy Prime Minister of Yemen has been injured in the attacks, said a report.
Saleh was hurt in the attacks and taken to a military hospital said officials. Saleh came on television to brief the citizens of the country saying that he was doing good and the injuries were just minor.
He said that seven people were killed in the attacks. According to officials, those killed were officials and guards.
The that presidential palace in Yemen has been hit by two shells leaving a Parliament speaker injured.


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Clare Southerton is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Vitalities Lab, Social Policy Research Centre and Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW Sydney. Her published research has explored the intersections of social media, privacy, surveillance and health. Her current research projects are focused on how intimacy and collective affects are cultivated on platforms and with devices, and potentials in these spaces for health and sexuality education. Her work has been published in New Media & Society, Social Media + Society and Girlhood Studies.
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Minna – The Niger government on Thursday said it procured 50 water pumping machines worth N3 billion between 2015 and 2018.
Alhaji Mamman Musa, the Commissioner for Water Resources made the disclosure at a news conference in Minna.
Musa said that the procurement was part of measures to overhaul water facilities to improve urban, semi-urban and rural water schemes across the 25 local government areas in the state.
“The Niger government has spent N3 billion to purchase water pumps to improve water schemes in the state,” he said.
He said that in order to ensure sustainability, the ministry embarked on staff training to handle the high-tech water pumping machines and accessories.
The commissioner said that the ongoing work on the water facilities across the state had reached 95 per cent completion.
He said that government recently inaugurated the Izom water treatment plant in Gurara Local Government Area of the state established at the cost of N410 million.
Musa said the government also acquired six heavy duty generator sets to tackle the problem of epileptic power supply at the water facilities but did not give the cost implication of the equipment.
He noted that a recent assessment carried out to change damaged water pipes and water reticulation in Minna metropolis revealed that the project would cost N85 billion.
The commissioner said that water supply, “which is almost a social service to the people, is capital intensive which necessitated the government to reach out to foreign partners to collaborate to develop its water sector.’’
According to him, some of the partners include the USAID and the French Development Company.
He said that each of the partners would commit eight million dollars and 66 million dollars.
Musa said that government was also discussing with the World Bank to secure soft loan to improve the state’s water sector.


Coronavirus tests now available in NC, health officials say
Testing for the coronavirus is now available in North Carolina, state health officials said Tuesday.
The N.C. State Laboratory of Public Health is able to administer tests for the virus amid the state’s preparations for the spread of the illness, according to a news release from the state Department of Health and Human Services.
“Testing is already under way in our state lab and that means we get results faster,” Gov. Roy Cooper said in the release. “Our public health leaders have been working around the clock to ensure that we are prepared.”
There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, health officials emphasized.
But there have been more than 100 confirmed cases and six deaths reported in the United States as of Monday, McClatchy News reported.
People who meet criteria from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a “person under investigation” for the virus will be able to be tested in North Carolina, the release says.
Test results from the state lab will need to be confirmed by the CDC, but a “presumptive positive” test in the state will “initiate an immediate public health response” from health officials, the release says.


ISLAMABAD: After a power show in Karachi, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has convened a meeting of the leaders of partial coalition parties in Islamabad on September 8. Geo News. Sources were quoted.
Sources said that PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif will also attend the important meeting through video link.
Sources said that various strategies will be discussed to intensify the ongoing anti-government campaign of the Long March, PDM and topple the present government.
Public meetings and road caravan routes will be scheduled at the PDM meeting.
It is noteworthy that this will be the second meeting of the PDM in two weeks as the opposition coalition is gearing up to resume its anti-government campaign which has been stalled for the last two months.
On Sunday, the PDM announced at its first power show in months at Bagh-e-Jinnah in Karachi that its campaign was very much alive, urging people to “get up and bring about a revolution”.
The opposition coalition had said it would “bury the government with a wave of people attacking Islamabad”.
PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who was addressing the last meeting, had said that the PTI’s three-year performance showed how the government had made the state and the people “insecure”.
Opposition should prepare for next elections: Sheikh Rashid
Earlier on Monday, Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed had said that if the PDM marched on Islamabad, it would be dealt with in accordance with the law and said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s politics was irresponsible.
Mocking the PDM, he said that both the “timing and tuning” of the opposition were flawed.
“The opposition should prepare for the next elections because its statement will not be accepted by the people,” he said.
Sheikh Rashid had said that the opposition was not aware of Pakistani politics, adding that they were focused on small things while Pakistan’s politics was moving towards international affairs.
The minister had said that the people of Pakistan were now aware of the political issues, adding that by the time the next general elections were held, all pending NAB cases would be resolved.


(MENAFN) In a swift and resolute response to a suicide bombing near the Interior Ministry in Ankara, Turkish warplanes carried out targeted airstrikes against suspected strongholds of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) within Iraqi Kurdistan. The Turkish Defense Ministry reported that the operation, which took place on Sunday around 9PM, resulted in the destruction of 20 identified targets utilized by terrorist elements in the regions of Metina, Hakurk, Qandil, and Gara in northern Iraq.
Ankara has stated that the primary objective of this operation was to neutralize the PKK and other associated terrorist elements. Furthermore, it aims to prevent potential terrorist attacks originating from northern Iraq against both the Turkish populace and law enforcement agencies, ultimately securing the nation's borders. This move underscores Turkey's unwavering commitment to safeguarding its citizens and maintaining the stability of its territory.
The incident that triggered this swift military response transpired earlier on Sunday morning, when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device outside the Turkish Interior Ministry.
Fortunately, due to the vigilance and quick response of security forces, his accomplice was neutralized, preventing further loss of life. Although there were no additional fatalities, two police officers sustained injuries during the incident, according to official reports.
Turkey's decisive action in the aftermath of this terrorist attack serves as a stark reminder of the government's dedication to eradicating threats to its national security. By targeting known PKK strongholds in northern Iraq, Ankara aims to not only eliminate immediate dangers but also establish a more secure environment for its citizens and enforcement agencies, ultimately fortifying the nation's borders against future threats.
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