Hostels of GU, Cotton University made quarantine centres

GUWAHATI: In view of  rising number of people coming to the state from outside, Assam government has decided to  take possession of hostels in Gauhati University and Cotton University besides  two private schools in Guwahati  to set up quarantine cen

Five held in Mancherial for selling spurious cotton seed

A farmer belonging to Guntur and four others were arrested for allegedly selling spurious cotton seed in Bellampalli on Sunday evening.

Revealed: the other woman in Thami Ndala’s life, Lerato’s Ex-Husband

Lerato Kganyago's ex-husband haunted by former lover Nokulunga Shabangu,25, who allegedly dragged him to cver assets at their love nest in Fourways suburb.

Dead Sea area leader: 'Cancel requirement to wear masks in schools' - Inside Israel

Megilot Regional Council Head spearheads initiative to cancel requirement to wear masks at school, for all children in hot areas.

In pics: First flight takes off from Nagpur, as operation resume after two months

Nagpur: After two months of suspension because of lockdown, airlines have resumed domestic passenger services in India, following the resumption order of Ministry of Civil Aviation. The first flight which left from Nagpur’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport.

‘Take it Eazy’ for students feeling stressed

Initiative launched by T.N. school education department and Unicef

LEVITICUS 21:1

While the entire Nation of Israel is commanded to maintain a certain level of holiness, the Kohanim were held to an even higher standard. For example, a priest may not become ritually impure through contact with a dead body. Therefore, he may not participate in the burial of anyone other than his immediate relatives. However,…

Muslims offer prayers at home in Nizamabad

Due to the lockdown, the government had appealed to people to avoid large gatherings and mass congregations at religious places

More people seeking help at Nth Canterbury food banks

Food banks are helping a part of the North Canterbury community they don’t normally have to support as the Covid-19 crisis continues to bite....

Korea opens online English bulletin board on coronavirus response

The South Korean government launched an online English-language bulletin board Monday to share the nation's know-how and experience in fighting the new coronavirus pandemic. The bulletin board, available at the Policy Information section on the foreign ministry's English-language website, offers various information including epidemiological studies, treatment and management of patients and immigration control measu...

Abronye DC speaks after CID invitation, makes three counter accusations against Mahama

The Bono Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC has asked the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to invite former President John Mahama for further questioning after levelling three counter accusations against the latter.

Special Prayer Held in Israel for Wellbeing of World Jewry

People from around the world were invited to send their names for prayers.

FALSE: ECQ extended until June 15, 2020

The graphic is manipulated. As of May 25, the government's coronavirus task force has made no announcement about the extension of quarantine measures after May 31.

Hosakote Lake trashed, it’s tomatoes this time

It seems Hosakote lake has become the go-to destination to dump all kinds of waste material.

Clear skies forecast for most parts of Oman

Most parts of the Sultanate will have clear skies today, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) has said

Communities unite to fight COVID-19

Government’s efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Qatar, have received overwhelming support from the community in the form of volunteering work and contributions like cash, logistic and services by individuals and companies. Qatari youth became the source of inspiration by becoming volunteers.

Bombay HC rejects plea seeking termination of 24-week foetus with Down Syndrome

33-year-old woman, pregnant with twins, had filed petition after learning one of the foetuses suffered from untreatable chromosomal anomaly which would cause substantial risk of mental or physical disability

Telangana yet to decide on Schools reopen date

The State government is yet to take a decision on reopening of schools for the academic year 2020-21.

Two militants killed in Kulgam gunfight, operation on: IGP Kashmir

Two militants killed in Kulgam gunfight, operation on: IGP Kashmir

Did the Center’s Pressure Work on Telangana?

Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan in her letter to the Telangana chief secretary Somesh Kumar had advised him to “chase the virus rather than the virus chase us”.

Kampala Parents School gets ready for Online Classes Via Zoom  

When coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic hit the world, many governments were forced to shut down schools. In March, President Yoweri Museveni faced with the same problem ordered schools to close in order to safeguard pupils, students and teachers from the pandemic. In total, the President sent home over 15 million scholars. But as the pandemic persisted, governments and schools are devising ways by which they can be able to teach their students. And with this, technology has come handy as schools turn to the internet to conduct classes and deliver lessons. Recently, Kampala Parents School announced online classes for pupils from pre-primary (Middle and Top classes of nursery section) to primary seven-candidate who will sit for the national Primary Leaving Examinations.

Future ShanShui City: International Urban Design Competition

As an important birthplace and practical realization of the concept of "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", Lishui has assumed...

Nyandarua abandons theatre project

County Commissioner Boaz Cherutich says 75 people have been quarantined.

Police hunts for driver who knocked traffic officer

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The police are hunting for a driver who knocked a traffic officer on Sunday. Deputy Kampala Metropolitan police spokesman, Luke Owoyesigyire said police constable Innocent Ayesigye was knocked by motor vehicle UAS 597U at Namanve along Jinja road on Sunday evening. Owoyesigyire said the incident has since been recorded at Bwoyogerere …

LIVESTREAMING: Kennedy Ohene Agyapong on ‘The Seat’ show

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP), will be on “The Seat” show on Net TV to continue to talk about his exposé about fake pastors.

LIVESTREAMED: Kennedy Ohene Agyapong on ‘The Seat’ show

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP), will be on “The Seat” show on Net TV to continue to talk about his exposé about fake pastors.

COVID-19: 15 restaurants closed in Saudi city of Jeddah for flouting hygiene rules

Other food outlets warned; aim is to ensure safety of food and public health

Liberia: Rep. Marvin Cole Inaugurates 200 Solar Lights in Gbarnga

Gbarnga, Bong County – Representative Josiah Marvin Cole of Bong’s District Three has commenced the installations of solar streetlights across the district. The lawmaker inaugurated the installation of the solar streetlights project Saturday in Gbarnga with a charge on the benefiting communities, towns and villages to judiciously use and protect the facilities. Speaking at the […]

Four Upper Valley towns to get high-speed internet service

Four more towns in the upper Connecticut River Valley of Vermont are on tap to get access to greater high-speed internet service.

134 barangay officials face criminal complaints over cash aid anomalies

Anomalies committed by the barangay officials include splitting of amounts, falsification of the list, getting a cut or 'tara' from beneficiaries, among others

134 bgy execs face raps over SAP aid irregularities

MORE people are coming forward to file complaints against their barangay officials on alleged anomalies in the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) payout as the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Monday announced that 134 barangay execs are now facing criminal charges before the Prosecutor’s Office of the Department of Justice (DOJ) for such irregularities.

Minnow party's leader against bailing out SOEs

THE president of the Christian Democratic Voice, which secured one seat in the National Assembly in last year's election, says he has a problem with loss-making state-owned enterprises which are

Lockdown ties: Couple married midway on Assam-Bengal border

Groom travels 175 km, bride 55 km for minimalist wedding beside an entry check-gate

Thousands displaced in Nakasongola by rising Lake Kyoga water levels

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 9,000 people have been displaced by the rising water levels of Lake Kyoga in Nakasongola district. According to district reports, the number of affected landing sites have also risen to 29 leaving 9,853 people displaced. The affected landing sites are Kyalusaka, Irima, Kasambya, Kisenyi, Kibuye, Kansira ,Kikoge …

Most Ukrainian grain crops in good state - forecasters

KIEV, May 25 (Reuters) - Recent rains have improved the condition of grain crops in almost all Ukrainian regions and most of them are in a good or satisfactory state, Ukrainian weather forecasters said on Monday.Forecasters said in a weekly report that only southern and some areas in central Ukraine still suffered from the lack of moisture in soil.

Tree falls down on electrical pole at Laban in city

SHILLONG:  An uprooted  tree fell down on an electrical pole because of heavy rain accompanied by strong wind in the early Monday morning near Red Cross, Laban in the city.  No one was injured.

Meghalaya has 2 active COVID-19 positive cases :Hek

SHILLONG:  Meghalaya Health Minister A.L. Hek said that there were  two active COVID-19 cases in the state as on date and the 15th patient is a female from Resubelpara who has returned from Chennai and is already under quarantine.Addressing a press c

Woollim opens investigation after signed album gifted to Lovelyz by another artist is seen being sold illegally

Woollim Entertainment took to Lovelyz' official social media to announce that another artists' signed album that was gifted to the g…

Huawei to be ousted from UK network

Plans to further reduce Huawei’s involvement in UK 5G infrastructure are being drawn up following growing anti-China sentiment in the wake of the coronavirus.

Malaysia and Singapore to continue coaction to beat Covid-19 pandemic, says republic's senior minister

SINGAPORE, May 25 — Being close neighbours, Singapore and Malaysia will continue working together in overcoming this difficult Covid-19 pandemic period, said the republic’s Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean. “The unique situation we are facing this year has reminded us of the closeness of our...

Smugglers expose communities to Covid-19

SMUGGLING syndicates have turned illegal crossing points dotted along the Limpopo River into permanent camping sites where huge consignments of goods worth millions of dollars are illegally brought in and out of the country daily, exposing communities living along the Zimbabwe-South Africa border to Covid-19. The smugglers use hired inflatable boats to ferry the smuggled goods across the river to either side of the border for varying fees ranging from R150 to R500 depending on the weight of the load. Several people, mostly regular cross border traders who make a living out of buying and selling goods sourced from South Africa, are the main culprits. They are defying lockdown regulations by illegally crossing the border, raising concerns of the spread of the coronavirus in areas lying along the border. The smugglers do not even take extra precautions to curb the spread of Covid-19 such as wearing face masks and sanitising. South Africa has the highest number of Covid-19 cases in Africa.

Voters register: NDC writes to EC for training manual

The opposition NDC has requested from the Electoral Commission a training manual for voters registration officials ahead of the planned exercise.

Seven Ukrainian sailors released from pirate captivity in Africa

Their vessel was heading from the port of Lomé (Togo) to the port of Libreville (Gabon) when pirates attacked.

CM Yogi greets people on Eid

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wished the people of the state on the occasion of Eid to be celebrated in UP on Monday. The chief minister, however, appealed to the people to celebrate Eid and offer namaz inside their houses while maintaining social distancing.

Bethany Hospital Outreach at Nongpoh re-opens

NONGPOH: After 42 days of shutdown, Bethany Hospital Outreach here  was finally re-opened for public on Monday. The programme which started with a prayer led by the Hospital Superintendent, Dr CM Pohshna, was also attended by the local legislator of

Zulu assures SA that R350 special COVID-19 grant will be paid this week

Unemployed South Africans are desperate for the money and the Department of Social Development seems to be struggling with the distribution of the fund.

Landlord allegedly shoots and kills ‘musician’ tenant at Ofankor

A landlord has allegedly murdered his tenant for refusing to vacate a room he has rented to him.

ORC drafting policy online

During the next two months, Otago Regional Council staff will be developing the regional authority’s most significant policy document with input...

Cascais to test all residents ahead of summer season

Cascais plans to be the first in Portugal to test all of its 200,000 residents for coronavirus antibodies to try and help them enjoy as normal a summer season as possible despite the crisis.

Ukraine's Mriya giant brings medical cargo to Canada to fight COVID-19 (Photo, video)

The total weight of the batch is 130 tonnes.

2 senators facor easing quarantine in Metro

AT LEAST two senators were in favor of easing the quarantine measures implemented in Metro Manila and allow more establishments to resume operations.

Speed up civil works at Yadadri project, officials told

Roads and Buildings Engineer-in-Chief I Ganapathi Reddy instructed officials to speed up civil works taken up as a part of Yadadri development project.

TN govt’s new instructions to hospitals

Tamilnadu Chief Secretary K Shanmugam has instructed District Collectors to ensure that a separate pathway is made at Public Health Centres to transport those with coronavirus symptoms. Continue Reading →

Bizarre scenes after car ploughs into boat, Gold Coast

Emergency services have rushed to the scene in Palm Beach this morning, where a car has crashed into a boat on the street. It happened along Townson Avenue just before 11.00am. Photos of the crash…

Coronavirus: 336 kids under quarantine receive Eid gifts

Initiative undertaken to spread festive cheer

Celebrations low key in Vijayapura

Following the nation-wide lockdown and prohibition by the government on mass religious activities, Eid-ul-fitr festival remained completely low key and simple here.Eidgah, the central place where spec

Election 2020: NDC’s major problem is Mahama not a new voters’ register – Wontumi

“The main problem of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana plans to prepare a new voters’ register for the December 7 polls is the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako alias Chairman Wontumi claims.

'I don’t promise, I deliver' – NPP's Asuogyaman candidate Asare Ansah

The 2020 parliamentary candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Asuogyaman Constituency, Mr Paul Asare Ansah, has stated that he does not make political promises but actually delivers on his plans for his constituency.

Ukraine reports 12 enemy attacks in Donbas on May 24

According to intelligence data, two members of Russia-led forces were killed and another two were wounded on May 24.

KHADC, dist officials inspect farmers market

SHILLONG: Officials of the district administration and Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) inspected the wholesale farmers market (Iew dielang) on Sunday.The inspection came in the wake of a meeting to discuss the farmers’ plight. The KHA

Coronavirus: Creative solutions to social distancing

As some lockdown restrictions ease, countries are finding inventive ways to keep people safe in public spaces.

Father, son arrested for murder

A 40-year-old man was murdered allegedly by two persons at Avarampatti village in Vaiyampatti police station limits in the district on Sunday. Vaiyampatti police arrested S. Arokiasamy, 58, and his so

DP Ruto Blames Political Enemies Over Poisonous Food Distributed In Kikuyu Branded With His Name

Deputy President William Ruto has denied reports on social media that he distributed harmful relief food to Kikuyu residents last week.Kenyans woke on Monday to reports that several residents of t

16 persons in Udupi district test positive for COVID-19

Eight of them are in the age group of 3-11 years

Japan to lift coronavirus emergency in Tokyo and other areas

Japan is set to lift the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other prefectures, which are still on alert, according to the Nikkei Asian R

Include citizens in drafting your manifestos – SEND Ghana charges political parties

Country Director for SEND Ghana, George Osei-Akoto Bimpeh, has called on political parties in Ghana to include the citizenry in the drafting of their manifestos to ensure that there is social equality in the implementation of policies.

Cash-Strapped Liberia Mired in Elections Quagmire in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic

Monrovia – At the height of the deadly Ebola virus epidemic, Liberia had all the reasons in the world not to hold crucial Senatorial Mid-Term elections. Despite appeals from several international partners, who, at the time, advised against holding elections, pressure from the opposition, coupled with the holistic commitment by the regime of former President […]

Safaricom Foundation Partners With Scope International to Install Sanitation Booths in 6 Counties

Safaricom in partnership with Scope International have installed sanitation booths in the counties of Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Bungoma and Busia to help curb the spread of COVID-19.The sanitat

WATCH: Acting Binga District Development Coordinator manhandles journalist

A drunken acting Binga District Development Coordinator Farai Marinyane harassing journalists on Saturday in Binga. He missed an event and sent a representative...

Even quarantine passes found sold in Recto

Seven men are arrested in Recto, Manila for falsifying quarantine passes intended for drivers carrying essential goods

Karachi: Four succumb to wounds caused by gas leakage explosion

The unfortunate incident took place on May 15 due to gas leakage in a faulty air conditioner

CDD joins opposition to Public Universities Bill

The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), a governance think tank, has written to Parliament to express why the legislature should not pass the Public Universities Bill into law, a move they say will give the executive too much power in the management of public universities in the country.

Prosecutors receive complaint about NGO that said there is a “non-Greek side” to Lesvos

The North Aegean Region is filing a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office against a group of asylum seekers that has formed a Non-Government Organisation on

Naptosa seeks assurances on COVID-19 measures as teachers return to school

Naptosa said that it had never been against teachers returning to schools but executive director Basil Manuel wanted to know whether the sanitising of schools and the delivery of personal protective equipment would be sustained and not be a once-off.

Online Torah study session helped prepare for upcoming holiday of Shavuot - Jewish World

'We pray that this historic event will bring a complete recovery to our people and the entire world,' organizers say.

More special trains from Coimbatore for migrant workers

With nearly 37,000 migrant workers leaving Coimbatore district in the last few days by special trains to their home States, another five trains are likely to be operated from here. An official said th

Serious workplace incident on Auckland's North Shore

Emergency services have been called to reports of serious injuries.

Plea to change office timing

SHILLONG: In view of shortage of buses, there is a demand to change the government office timing from 9 am to 3 pm.Referring to media reports on government servants violating social distancing in buses, John F Kharshiing, Adviser & Spokesperson,

1,741 Myanmar workers re-enter from Thailand via Friendship Bridge No (2) in two days

Under bilateral cooperation, 1,741 Myanmar workers have reentered the country over the past two days through Myawady-Mae Sot Friendship Bridge No (2) during the Covid-19 emergency period.  Of the total, 603 returned on May 23 and 1,128 on May 24. Of them, 552 returned under the arrangement of the Myanmar embassy in Thailand and 1,189 under their own arrangement.  Those who returned under their own arrangements complained about overcharges of transport and temporary detention on the route.

OKC Civic Life for Monday, May 25, 2020

Quote of the week "Since the south side has historically had so little representation, I was interested in recommending someone who would be able to facilitate conversations and planning for MAPS 4 with all our neighborhoods but especially with our south side neighborhoods and parks." — Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon, commenting on the appointment of Daisy Muñoz as the Ward 6 representative on the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board. The city council votes Tuesday on Mayor David Holt's appointments to the 11-member board. Muñoz is a graduate student in Regional and City Planning at the University of Oklahoma. "Because MAPS 4 will play out over a decade," Hamon said, "I was very interested in ensuring the voices of

Eid Mubarak!

A Muslim family prays at home on Sunday.

Mount Aspiring College principal resigns

The principal of Mount Aspiring College in Wanaka is stepping down saying "the time is right" for him to resign. Wayne Bosley has been at the...

Chinese American WWII vets and familes waiting on Congressional Gold Medal | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

As this coronavirus- affected Memorial Day comes and goes, the clock is ticking painfully longer on overdue recognition for some remaining veterans. It’s become especially agonizing for the families of about 20,000 Chinese Americans who lived in Hawaii and on the mainland and, like Japanese nisei and Filipino troops, fought for the country in World War II amid discrimination in society.

From tomorrow, May 26, 2020, Kyiv Region resumes public transport

Monitoring Desk: Public transportation including buses and wagons will start operations in Kyiv region from Tuesday, May 26, reports Ukrainian News Agency. It may be mentioned that the underground Metro has already resumed operations in Kyiv. According to a story posted by Anna Rudyk, the Acting Chairman of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Vasily Volodin informed the press that from tomorrow, May 26, the quarantine has been relaxed. Vasily Volodin stated that passenger transport will run at urban, suburban, intercity, intraregional routes but with well-coordinated control and compliance with requirements. Volodin noted that the number of passengers on renewed passenger flights should be equal to the number of seats in vehicles. According to him, the corresponding decision was made on Monday morning at a meeting of the commission on technological and environmental safety and emergency situations.

Assemblyman's overspeeding vehicle runs over young apprentice, kills her on the spot

Correspondence from the Volta Region

Corona rule worry for visually impaired

SHILLONG: Bertina Lyngdoh, a visually impaired person from the city and currently working in Assam’s Hojai, has raised concern about problems of people with disabilities in this time of lockdown.Lyngdoh, who is a former student of Jyoti Sroat inclusi

Queenstown search after 'driver flees'

Police are looking for a driver in Queenstown this evening after they attempted to stop a vehicle. A police media spokeswoman said officers ...

Covid-19: The number of confirmed cases in Mpumalanga as of May 24

The Mpumalanga Department of Health confirmed that the number of Covid-19 cases in Mpumalanga has increased to 101.

HSE announcement on resuming Louth non-Covid healthcare services

The HSE say they will be finalising a framework in the coming weeks to see how to safely resume non-Covid healthcare services in the current environment, according to Mr Pat Bennett, CHO HSE Midlands ...

Full Text: Akufo-Addo’s speech at 2020 virtual Eid-ul-Fitr celebration

Vice President, Greater Accra Regional Minister, Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Minister for Inner City and Zongo Development, Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, National Chief Imam, Zongo Chiefs, Ulama, Jama!

Holness pledges $750,000 to support NCU students affected by COVID-19

Prime Minister Andrew has pledged three quarters of $1 million from his Positive Jamaica Foundation to the Northern Caribbean University's Alumni to fund scholarships and grants for students affected by COVID-19. In a message...

Thieves take PPEs as Tshwane school burgled twice in 48 hours

It's understood that criminals broke into the Sikhulisile Primary School on Sunday night and stole personal protective equipment meant for teachers and educators.

Liberia: President Weah, Others To Partake In UBA’s Africa Day High Level Panel

Abuja – The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency, Dr. George Manneh Weah will on Monday, May 25, 2020 participate in the virtual United Bank For Africa (UBA)’s Africa Day High Level Panel. According to a release from the Liberian Embassy in Abuja, the high level panel discussion is the Second Edition of […]

Modise: Regional parliaments must oversee multilateral agreements across Africa

National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise has addressed an Africa Day Commemoration Lecture on Monday.

Kids did not fall behind while distance learning at most primary schools

Most primary schools report that their pupils did not sustain any learning gaps while distance learning due to the coronavirus, according to a pol by the general association of school leaders. 90

Pomlum villagers devoid of ration cards, govt cash aid

SHILLONG: As is the case in most other Dorbars, Pomlum is no exception when to comes to receiving cash benefit for the registered daily wage earners. This suburban area, only about 10 km from here, is also devoid of the benefit of ration cards.With m

Mogale City workers protest over lack of PPEs and non-payment

It is understood the workers were promised COVID-19 compensation fund and overtime payments, which were due on Monday.

COVID-19 relief payouts 92 percent complete

More than 92 percent of South Korean households have received their emergency disaster relief funds from the government, three weeks after the payouts began, the government said Monday.  According to the Ministry of Interior and Safety, by Sunday the government had paid out 89.3 percent of the 14.24 trillion won ($11.46 billion) allocated for disaster relief to 92.8 percent of the 21.71 million households in K...

The nature of the threat: culpable ignorance and the humiliation of the Johnson Government in the COVID crisis

Lawrence Freedman’s preliminary account of scientific advice and political judgement hitherto in UK-policymaking during the pandemic, fails to take culpable ignorance into account. A reply.

Martin Hellwig On The Recent German Constitutional Court Ruling And Its Potential Eurozone Implications

The German Constitutional Court is fighting a battle that effectively harms central bank independence, and this could have serious implications for the future o

LETTER: State Democrats go mum over Steven Horsford transgression

Imagine if it were a Republican.

Is totalitarianism on the rise in the East?

We should distinguish between Orban’s rightfully penalized measures of ruling by decree and less stringent regulations meant to curb the unruliness of a class which has placed itself above the law.

News Capsule

WebsiteThe Northeast India AV Archive, Department of Mass Media, St Anthony’s College, Shillong, is launching a website named Khlam: Archiving the COVID-19 Pandemic in Meghalaya on Monday. The purpose of setting up this archive is to record the multi

Computers for inmates eyed

The Supreme Court revealed recently that 4,683 PDLs were released from April 30 to May 8 through videoconference hearings. So far 9,731 inmates have been released over a period of six weeks through various circulars that the SC had issued to address jail congestion and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Austria president 'sorry' for breaking curfew

Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen has publicly apologised after breaking the country's new curfew rules by staying in a restaurant until after 11PM. "I went out for the first time since the lockdown with two friends and my wife. We then lost tra...

Not chastising Mogtari means Mahama supports ‘cooked’ figures tweet - Hadzide

Deputy Information Minister, Pius Enam Hadzide says since former President John Dramani Mahama has not reacted to comments made by his aide, Joyce Bawa Mogtari, he is in support.

Municipal worker killed in road accident at Kompally

A sweeper with the Kompally municipality died and two others suffered injuries after he was hit by an unidentified vehicle while he was doing his job at Kompally on Sunday morning.R. Siddiramulu (52)

RSS Swayamsevaks continue relief work in West Bengal and Odisha even after Cyclone Amphan fades away

Saudi crown prince says COVID-19 will pass

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has distributed 540 food baskets in cooperation with the Lebanese Al-Ghina Charity Association. The food baskets will benefit 3,240 people in Lebanon. KSRelief, in cooperation with the Benevolence Coalition for Humanitarian Relief, also distributed 203 tons/2,742 food baskets to displaced Yemenis in the directorates of

AgriMin Oros to announce economic measures to relaunch agriculture

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Adrian Oros is to hold a press conference on Monday at the headquarters of the Ministry, to...

Oca places 4 streets in Bgy. 28 on total lockdown

THE local government of Caloocan city yesterday denied report circulating on social media that another barangay in the city will be placed on total lockdown starting today, Tuesday.

Youth wing of church distribute groceries to needy in Hyderabad

The youths of the Bethel Marthoma Syrian Church, Neredmet distributed grocery kits to the residents of Vinayak Nagar.

Prudential Uganda donates Ush300 million in COVID -19 Food relief

Prudential,  which provides long-term protection and investment opportunities to Ugandans through innovative and affordable life assurance products, has this morning donated Ush300million towards the COVID -19 food relief. Prudential Uganda’s donation is aimed at feeding the most vulnerable and poor communities who have been affected by the lockdown that was instituted almost three months ago by the government as one of the preventative measures to control the spread of COVID -19. The Donation will be distributed by Humanitarian Operations Projects and Emergencies (HOPE) and Heal the Planet Global Organisation (HTP) on behalf of Prudential Uganda Ltd. According to Arjun Mallik, the Managing Director Prudential East Africa, communities across the country have been greatly affected by the lockdown measures designed to curb the spread of COVID -19. “These measures, while implemented with positive intent, have adversely affected the most vulnerable people in our communities, who survive by being able to access the…

Eastern, Western Naval Commands benefit from Zoomlion disinfection exercise

The Western Naval Command (Sekondi) of the Ghana Navy on Monday (May 25, 2020) benefited from Zoomlion Ghana Limited’s voluntary disinfection exercise.

DU30: Send 24K OFWs in quarantine centers home

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte wants all 24,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stuck in quarantine centers in Metro Manila sent back to their respective homes within a week, Malacañang said on Monday.

No free gifts or joint debt, EU 'frugals' say

EU pandemic bailouts should be loans, not grants, and there should be no joint debt, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden said in a joint statement Saturday. "We propose to create an Emergency Recovery Fund based on a 'loans for loans' approach,"...

Basic-school principal hosts free online lessons

KEREEN HIBBERTS, principal of Marcus Garvey Basic School, Kingston, has been hosting free online reading lessons to assist students who are at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Schools across Jamaica have been closed since mid-March. The...

Let us remain resolute and unbroken - Tangoba urges Muslims

The Upper East Regional Minister, Tangoba Abayage, has urged Muslims in the region and across the country to remain firm and strong in these troubling times of the deadly Coronavirus.

Stillaguamish Tribe gives $1M to food banks, fire services

“I had to do a double take,” said the director of the Stanwood Camano Food Bank, which received $300,000.

Sibu man who breached Covid-19 home quarantine to eat noodles surrenders to police

SIBU, May 25 — A 27-year-old construction site supervisor today surrendered himself to the Sibu Jaya police station after violating the quarantine order at his house and going out to enjoy a plate of noodles. Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit who confirmed the matter said...

Rehabilitating the Vandals, the bearded ladies of geology, and how to get a job in academia: Books in brief

Andrew Robinson reviews five of the week’s best science picks.

King Salman Urges Determination, Positivity in Overcoming Hardship

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz stated on Sunday that he sees “hope in the coming days,” urging “determination and positivity in overcoming all hardship.” In a tweet on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, he thanked G

Deaths

EDMOND Altes, Lillian D.: 98, died May 23. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, Bethany Cemetery; services will also be live webcast at www.mercer-adams.com (Mercer-Adams, Bethany). Jackson, Melva: 76, legal secretary, died May 22. No services (Matthews, Edmond). HENNESSEY Enix, Richard: 67, died May 21. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Christian Church (Cordry-Gritz, Hennessey). OKLAHOMA CITY Bell, Joanne: 93, died May 21. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Monday; no services (Memorial Park, Oklahoma City). Brock, Tommie Ford: 70, Tinker Air Force Base civil service supply manager, died May 23. No services (Barnes Friederich, Midwest City). Freeman, Jack Russell: 94, died May 20.

Prince William: Parenthood made me think about Diana

Prince William has admitted that the emotions surrounding the death of his mother Princess Diana came back in "leaps and bounds" when he became a father.

Editorial: Council gives in to developers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Last May, Mayor Kirk Caldwell signed into law an affordable rental housing bill that launched a five-year pilot program through which aging low-rise apartment buildings could be renovated as taller — up to six stories high — and configured with tighter living spaces to make room for more units.

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency as it lifts restrictions in last areas including Tokyo

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency as it lifts restrictions in last areas including Tokyo.

Riverside County COVID case count surpasses 7,000

RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Riverside County have surpassed 7,000. The county’s death toll is at 292. Updated city-by-city figures released Monday show that there have been 1,218 cases in Riverside. Thirty percent of the county’s deaths have occurred in Riverside. Figures for San Bernardino County were not updated Monday.

One Dead, Many Injured As Fire Razes IDPs Camp In Borno

According to National Emergency Management Agency, the fire was ignited during the weekend from one of the kitchens in the emergency shelters erected in the camp.

Sudanese Military Council refuses to meet with Qatari FM

BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – The Sudanese Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Muhammad Hamdan Daqlo (Hamidati), said that the Military Council refused to meet with the Qatari Foreign Minister, Muhammad bin Abdul-Rahman Al-Thani, because he was not informed of the visit in advance. Hamidati revealed that the Council decided not to receive the Qatari Foreign Minister after the overthrow of the regime of ousted President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. He said, “These are among the malicious conspiracies that occurred without our knowledge, as we suddenly knew that the Qatari Foreign Minister was in the air. We asked how the foreign minister of another country could reach Sudan without coordination and without permission. We said as a military council what was going down, and that was one of the conspiracies.” “I told him the Qataris are those who blamed us and challenged us without coordination with us,” he continued. Hamidati stressed that “we have no problem with Qatar. We are not supposed to ditch any countries…

Fake PNP-IMEG agent arrested in Cebu

A MAN who was found to be posing as an officer of the Philippine National Police Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG) is now in jail after being arrested by real policemen last Sunday afternoon, PNP-IMEG director, Brigadier General Ronald O. Lee announced yesterday.

DOH-run hospitals

UNFORTUNATELY in this Southeast Asian nation of more than 100 million people, many of them poor, there are owners and administrators of private hospitals who have absolutely no moral scruples.

John Mahama will still win if a new register is compiled - NDC's Adams Yussif

NDC aspiring Member of Parliament in the Asante- Akyem North constituency, Alhaji Sulley Adams Yussif has said the NDC is resisting the Electoral Commission’s attempt to compile a new voter’s register because it will disenfranchise majority of Ghanaians.

Coronavirus: Chief Imam Spokesperson calls for ‘One Muslim, One Booter’

Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu has urged Muslims to refrain from using same plastic kettles, popularly known as ‘booter’, to help curtail spread of the novel Coronavirus disease.

In pictures | Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations amid unfamiliar times

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations across India were a low-key affair as most of the faithful marked the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan by offering thanksgiving prayers at home in view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

$500k drought package for Northland, north Waikato

The Government has announced a $500,000 drought relief package for Northland and north Waikato. Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor said this...

How America Fell into Toxic Individualism

The American psyche's tendencies towards narcisissism and individualism have been weaponized into a toxic mentality that desperately needs reform and change.

S&P 500: The market ended on a positive note in 17 of the past 23 presidential election years – Charles Schwab

Interest in the next presidential election and its potential impact on the market increases exponentially as we approach Election Day. While the outco

Case against Ponmudi and 99 others for violating prohibitory orders

The former minister and partymen held a meeting violating lockdown norms, says official

Taiwan mulls ‘spend NT$1,000, get NT$3,000’ stimulus measure

Spending incentive aimed to boost economic activity amid coronavirus fallout

To clean parks

Mayor of Kingston Senator Delroy Williams (left); Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and ...

Libyan army launches series of raids on militia sites at Mitiga base

The Libyan national army launched a series of air strikes on the militia sites in Mitiga military base in Tripoli, Libyan sources said on Monday.

US unemployment rate could rise to above 25% - Goldman Sachs

Analysts at Goldman Sachs now estimate the US unemployment rate could rise to above 25%. The jobless rate was previously forecasted to peak at 25%. Th

Live on air: PM’s television interview interrupted by earthquake

Wellington.Scoop There was a public view of the earthquake during morning television this morning – live on air, when an interview with the Prime Minister was interrupted by the shake.

Isko: Wag mabagabag pag positive sa rapid test

This was the advice given by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno as the local government takes on a more aggressive approach to test the city residents for COVID-19, in the hope of also boosting its capability to detect, isolate and treat.

Neredmet youngsters organise distribution drives

The youths of the Bethel Marthoma Syrian Church, Neredmet organised a grocery kit distribution drive for the residents of Vinayak Nagar who have been deprived of their basic necessities.

Ruto's Silence is Tactical - Didmus Barasa

Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, Barasa also explained Deputy President William Ruto's silence...

Alpaca therapy - Around The Web

In his years of bringing alpaca therapy to everyone who needs it through his organization Woolley Animals, Stuart Woolley of Devon, England has found that alpacas “bring the best out of people.” Therapy alpacas provide care for a vast range of people: from children with ADHD or autism, to elderly patients in hospice

Russia records 8,946 new COVID-19 infection cases

The number of COVID-19 cases in Russia rose by 8,946 in the past day to 353,427 in all regions, Tass quoted the anti-coronavirus crisis center as having said.

Coronavirus has exposed Africa’s economic paradigm – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama says the novel Coronavirus pandemic has exposed the weaknesses in the economic paradigm of African countries.

COVID-19 Income Relief Payment Announcement Welcomed

The Council of Trade Unions is welcoming today's announcement from the Minister of Finance to provide individualised targeted financial support for working people who have been made redundant by their employers as a direct result of COVID-19.

Korea to introduce major change to resident ID card system

South Korea’s mandatory ID card system is set to remove information about the region of issuance from October, the Ministry of Interior and Safety said Monday. All Koreans are assigned a 13-digit resident registration number in their ID cards. Currently, four digits are used to indicate the place of issuance. The Interior Ministry said Monday the four digits, from eighth to eleventh, will be replaced by arb...

Coronavirus: Ninewells ward re-opened after Covid 19 closure

NHS Tayside has re-opened a haemotology ward at Ninewells Hospital to new admissions in the wake of a temporary closure due to Covid-19. Ward 34 had been closed to new patients as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the virus.

Zongo Ministry pursuing an aggressive agenda for development - Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says the Zongo Development Ministry is pursuing an agenda for development in the Inner Cities and Zongo communities.

24,000 quarantined OFWS to go home

Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III said that, upon instruction of President Rodrigo Duterte, the composite team of Philippine Coast Guard and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration will arrange in the next three days for daily trips for 8,000 OFWs via the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange and the NAIA Terminal.

Woman dies of COVID-19 in Tumakuru

A 55-year-old woman who tested positive for COVID-19 died on Sunday night in Tumakuru.P-1686, resident of Veerasagara in Nelamangala taluk of Bengaluru Rural district, had come to Tumakuru district go

Kwame Nkrumah's speech at the founding of the OAU in 1963

Today in history, exactly 57 years ago, on 25 May, 1963, the first African organisation after independence, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was formed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in which President Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana played a prominent role.

Daffiama community seeks support to complete school project

Residents of Daffiama in the Daffiama/Bussie/Issah District have appealed to stakeholders and the general public to support them to complete a kitchen they are constructing for the Saapare Basic School in the community.

Phivolcs: Mayon’s crater glow, rumblings signify normal behavior

LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday allayed fears of increased signs of abnormalities by Mayon Volcano.

Honolulu delays new stormwater fee program for 1 year | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

With the unanticipated onset of the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the pocketbooks of Oahu residents, officials with the Caldwell administration this week said they will delay a planned stormwater utility fee and fund until Hawaii’s economy improves.

Bird blamed for outage

A bird making contact with BC Hydro wires is being blamed for a power outage in Lake Country this morning.

Serious Crash, Ngongotaha - Bay Of Plenty

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Ngongotaha.

NZ PM Ardern: Will raise limits on social gatherings to 100 people from May 29

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern recently crossed wires, via Reuters, while showing readiness to ease the coronavirus (COVID-19)-led restrictions on soci

Chamber to consider simple motion against EduMin Anisie

The Chamber of Deputies is considering today a simple motion against Minister of Education and Research Monica Anisie....

Heavy rainfall hits Penyi 3 days after arrest of spiritualists who 'hijacked' rain

Correspondence from the Volta Region

SC Veterans Affairs Office participates in national #GoSilent event

This Memorial Day, South Carolina Veterans’ Affairs Office will have a moment of silence to honor fallen soldiers.

NPA reb yields to Cagayan PNP

A CONFESSED member of the New People’s Army’s Militiang Bayan on Sunday surrendered to police authorities in Sto. Niño, Cagayan saying he wants to return to mainstream of the society and avail of the government’s E-CLIP program for rebel returnees.

Tattoo shop proposal coming

A new tattoo shop proposal is working its way through city hall.

Moose calf rescued

Conservations officers recently rescued a moose calf in Prince George that was separated from its mother.

Digicel Foundation pumps $42m in humanitarian project

DIGICEL FOUNDATION has announced a significant investment in Jamaica’s response to the COVID-19 crisis with the launch of its $42-million islandwide humanitarian project, Operation SAFE, (Sanitising, Advocating, Feeding, and Enabling) in the fight...

Watch | What are the benefits of GI tags and how are they awarded?

A video explaining the benefits of GI tags and how they are awarded

Two employees robbed of ₹5 lakh in Hyderabad

Two employees of a tractor showroom in Adilabad were robbed of ₹5 lakh by 10 unidentified persons, about 2 km inside Kinwat taluq of Maharashtra from the Ghanpur inter-State check post, on Sunday. The

Govt to site Military Base at Agogo to check illegal activities of Fulani herdsmen

As part of measures in curbing the increasing insecurity in the area such as illegal activities of nomadic Fulani herdsmen and other heinous crimes, the government plans to build a military base in Asante Akim North District capital, Agogo in the Ashanti Region.

Hawks Cay Resort will reopen on June 1, 2020

Hawks Cay Resort will reopen its doors on Monday, June 1, 2020, when the Florida Keys reopens its border to visitors. In compliance with state and local government reopening requirements in the Florida Keys, the resort will open a limited occupancy and a long list of new health and safety procedures. Following guidelines issued by public health agencies and the American Hotel Lodging Association, Hawks Cay has implemented a series of new cleaning and social distancing protocols including, but not

Win wants Meralco to issue more transparent electric bill

SENATOR Win Gatchalian has urged the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the country’s largest distribution utility, to come up with a separate bill that is more transparent and will be very clear to the consumers, following mounting complaints of sudden surge in supposed electricity consumption for the month of May.

Carla tries the ZOOMA e-Scooter from SC Industries

Obuasi East DCE presents 11,500 oil palm seedlings to farmers

Farmers in the Obuasi East District have praised the District Chief Executive Honorable Faustina Amissah for the successful implementation of the NPP Government's Flagship Program Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD).

Anas, Akufo-Addo named among top 50 Africa disruptors for 2020

Ace Ghanaian investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has been named among top 50 Africans who are ‘shaking up the status quo’ on the continent.

EPP demands Commission action on gender violence

A group of 15 MEPs from the European People's Party, including chairman Manfred Weber, on Monday urged the European Commission to take action to eradicate violence against women - and member states to ratify the Istanbul Convention. "Now is the time for c...

Govt Income Relief Payment Creating Two-tiers Of Unemployed

Auckland Action Against Poverty welcomes the individualised Income Relief Payments for those being made redundant but warns that the Government is creating two-tiers of unemployed: those deserving of liveable incomes and those who do not.

P240K mj seized from ‘BoC rep’ in Malate

OPERATIVES from the Manila Police District (MPD) confiscated six blocks of marijuana with a street value of about P240,000, from a man claiming to be a 'customs representative,’ during a buy-bust operation in Malate, Manila yesterday.

GSIS extends APIR deadline to June 30

PRESIDENT and General Manager of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Rolando Ledesma Macasaet announced that the pension fund is again extending the deadline for the Annual Pensioners’ Information Revalidation (APIR) to 30 June 2020.

Grattan Institute destroys high speed rail

Following Anthony Albanese’s pledge to build a High Speed Rail (HSR) line linking the east coast capitals if Labor wins the next election, the Grattan Institute has released a report, entitled “Fast train fever”, comprehensively demolishing the idea:

EU gives €3bn corona assistance to neighbour states

The EU Council announced last week (20 May) it had "adopted a decision to provide up to €3bn of macro-financial assistance to 10 enlargement and neighbourhood partners to help them cope with the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic". "Financial assis...

WATCH: Chiwenga attacks Star FM

Controversial Harare preacher Talent Chiwenga has thrown a jibe at radio station Star FM after the radio station hosted a talk show which insinuated that he was...

2 men jailed for selling fake Q-pass in Bulacan

TWO men selling fake quarantine pass in Bulacan were arrested by the local police in an entrapment operation in Malolos City shortly before noon Sunday, Bulacan Police Provincial Office director, Colonel Lawrence B. Cajipe said.

Ghanaians urged to strictly adhere to protocols in fight against Coronavirus

Brands Manager of Vitamilk Ghana, S. Boateng has encouraged the general public to comply with the various measures announced by the government in the quest to defeat Coronavirus.

Government committed to end double track – Education Minister

Government is determined to phase out the double track system next academic year if all contractors handling emergency infrastructural projects in various senior high schools (SHSs) in the country work according to plan.

Liberia: Cummings Africa Foundation Distributes Relief Items to Villages, Clinics in Nimba

Ganta, Nimba County – The Cummings Africa Foundation has ended the distribution of essential food to more than 10 towns and villages, clinics, hospitals, orphanage homes, hospitals and clinics across Nimba County as part of its contribution to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Report by Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The food distribution includes rice, […]

Velas Resorts implements comprehensive ‘Stay Safe With Velas’ program

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO – Velas Resorts in Mexico launches an extensive ‘Stay Safe with Velas’ program. Detailed in 15 pages, the program covers seven categories including general health and sanitary measures, special protocols for guests and staff members, public areas, housekeeping, transportation and security, and food and beverage. It adheres to standards dictated by the World Health Organization and the government of Mexico. “We are committed to putting the health and well-being of guests and staff members first,” said Eduardo Vela

Search For Missing Trampers Suspended Due To Conditions

The search for missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor has been suspended today.

Muirhevnamor residents complain about rubbish lying in estate for 'more than a year' - Talk of the Town

Residents in Muirhevnamor have complained about a quantity of illegally dumped rubbish that has been lying in the estate for more than a year. The rubbish, which has now attracted rates, is located behind houses at Road 2 and Crescent 1 in the estate. One local woman told Talk of the Town that she has...Read More→

Get ready for an immigration boom

The stars are aligning for a massive increase of immigration once the COVID-19 lockdown ends.

Isko lauds MTPB for helping deliver food aid

THE Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) headed by Dennis Viaje was commended by Mayor Isko Moreno for helping deliver food aid and rice to the city-based three-wheel public utility drivers numbering at least 17,000.

UQ runs scared as CCP links exposed

There’s an old saying: “When you are in a hole, stop digging”.

Burglar unmasked for not wearing mask in Sta. Ana

A MAN who was accosted in Sta. Ana, Manila the other day for not wearing face mask found himself in deeper trouble after the Manila Police District-Station 6 discovered upon verification that he is also a burglar.

Stephen Ntim supports Greater Accra Regional youth wing of the NPP

Former National Vice Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party(NPP) Stephen Ntim has donated innumerable items to support all Muslim Executives in all the constituencies in the Greater Accra region as they climax this year’s Ramadan festivities.

Master Parasites demand $40,000 new home subsidy

Last week, the Property Council of Australia (PCA) demanded a $50,000 new home boost to “kickstart the economy” by stimulating the construction of 50,000 dwellings, alongside a massive ramp-up in immigration.

Maritime Bulletin Daily May 24 – 25

Accidents • Container ship APL ENGLAND lost 40 containers in rough seas, Australia • Ferry grounding, Italy, Adriatic sea • Thai tanker detained in Vietnamese waters for illegal fuel trading • Agro…

Thai tanker detained in Vietnamese waters for illegal fuel trading

Vietnamese Coast Guard stated on May 25, that CG ship detained tanker SIAM VARICH with some 1,700 tons of fuel on board, in South China sea some 90 nm off Con Dao island, southernmost Vietnam. The …