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Thieves Steal Iron Road Dividers, Residents Call For Increased Night Patrols

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SRINAGAR: In a strange act, miscreants in Sopore town of northern Baramulla district have stolen the iron-fitted road divider reflectors, installed a month ago across the town.
Locals said that, the road divider reflectors which were installed a month ago across Sopore town were stolen by the miscreants.
“At multiple locations including degree college crossing, Shah Dargah etc, the iron-fitted reflectors have been stolen”, they said.
A local resident said: “Theft incidents across the town is a great concern, there must be a thorough investigation. Police must intensify night patrolling, as miscreants are taking advantage of darkness.”
Confirming the incident, an official from the executing agency – Roads and Buildings Department, Sopore said that miscreants have stolen the reflectors, however, the same will be replaced so that people in particular drivers won’t face any inconvenience.
“There are few spots which need installation of reflectors, soon they too will be covered”, officials added.
Pertinent to mention here that, the reflectors were installed a month ago after many requests from the general public as the roads across the town were turning out to be the reason for accidents during evening hours. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 8, 2023
Cocaine drug prices increased worldwide: Cyberabad cops

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Hyderabad: Hyderabad: Shortage of cocaine in the international markets has spiked its price to around Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 a gram, said the police, said the top cop from the Cyberabad police here on Saturday.
The Cyberabad police arrested four people including a Nigerian who are part of a drug cartel linked to Goa and seized 303 grams of cocaine from them on Saturday. Stephen Raveendra, Cyberabad commissioner of police told reporters that the gang was selling the drug for anything between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 20,000 a gram after bringing it from Goa.
Prices of cocaine in the international market have reportedly shot up due to a shortage of the drug in view of a worldwide crackdown on the cocaine and heroin smuggling. “Synthetic drugs are available at low price because they are produced locally. Cocaine is smuggled into the country from far-off countries and due to stringent action at all levels its price significantly increased,” said Stephen Raveendra.

Users from the affluent class use cocaine in small quantities, cops said.
According to anti-narcotic agencies in the city, Coca is any of the four cultivated plants in the family Erythroxylaceae, native to western South America. Coca is known worldwide for its psychoactive alkaloid. The plant is grown as a cash crop in the Argentine Northwest, Bolivia, Alto Rio Negro Territory in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru, even in areas where its cultivation is unlawful.
There are some reports that the plant is being cultivated in the south of Mexico as an alternative to smuggling its recreational product cocaine. It also plays a role in many traditional Andean cultures as well as the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
While Heroin is smuggled from Afghanistan to Mozambique and through various destinations like Johannesburg. It is sent later to India further it is in some cases, and otherwise destined for Australia and other countries.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 7, 2023
Lebanon tightens control over Syrian refugees amid increased tension

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Beirut: The Lebanese government has tightened regulations on Syrian refugees as tension between the displaced and the local Lebanese continues to grow.
A statement released by the Council of Ministers said the “refugee status” will be officially cancelled for those who left the Lebanese territory, calling security services to “strictly pursue violators and prevent the illegal entry of Syrians” to the country, reports Xinhua news agency.
The cabinet also asked the Interior Ministry and Social Affairs Ministry to register the newborns of Syrians in Lebanon, and the Labour Ministry was tasked with tightening monitor to make sure that the refugees only work in permitted sectors.

The cabinet made the decisions as the country faced an unprecedented financial crisis, further exacerbated by the presence of over 2 million Syrian refugees.
“Tension among Lebanese citizens and the Syrian refugees has reached its highest levels, and we are now in a dangerous place,” Lebanon’s Deputy Parliament Speaker Elias Bou Saab said when meeting with Italian Ambassador to Lebanon Nicoletta Bombardiere.
“The situation requires a radical change in the European Union’s policy on the issue of the displaced and a speedy solution to the issue in a different way,” Saab was quoted as saying.
According to the UN Refugee Agency, Lebanon is currently facing its worst socioeconomic crisis in decades and hosts the highest number of refugees per capita and per square kilometre worldwide.
The government estimates 1.5 million Syrian refugees and 13,715 refugees of other nationalities.

Ninety per cent of Syrian refugees are living in extreme poverty, with the majority of them settled in the Bekaa region.
While prices are skyrocketing due to a severe economic crisis, almost half of the Lebanese and 2/3 of the 1.5 million Syrian refugees are food insecure.
Some 90 per cent of Syrians, 73 per cent of Palestinian refugees, and over 50 per cent of Lebanese households currently need assistance.
Lebanon has struggled to deal with emergencies like the Beirut port blast, Covid-19, and a cholera outbreak earlier this year.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 27, 2023
Visa interviews for Indian students to be increased by 30 per cent this summer: US envoy

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Aurangabad: The US aims to increase visa interview appointments for Indian students by 30 per cent this summer, US Consul General in Mumbai Mike Hankey said here on Tuesday.
He said US consulates processed nearly 1.25 lakh visa applications of students in India.
During his visit to Aurangabad, Hankey held meetings with members of industries. He also visited Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and interacted with students.

“Last year, we sent more than 1.25 lakh Indian students to the US, setting a new record for Indian students going to the US in a year and establishing India as the leading country of sending students. This year we are trying to increase that number (of students) further,” he told PTI.
“Our goal is to expand the number of interview appointments we offer for students by 30 per cent this summer. We hope to welcome more Indian students to the USA,” Hankey added.
During his interaction with students, the American envoy appealed to them to visit websites and find an appropriate curriculum for them.
The US Consulate Mumbai tweeted that Hankey met with conservationist and industrialist Mukund Bhogale to learn about the historical legacy of the Marathwada region, efforts towards the preservation of its heritage, and areas of cooperation with the city’s business community.
He also interacted with an industrial delegation over supplying aluminium to support the global aerospace and defence supply chain.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 18, 2023
‘MBBS seats increased by 240% in Telangana, says Harish Rao

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Hyderabad: Telangana Health minister T Harish Rao has said that the number of MBBS seats in the state have shot up by 240% since the formation of the state and termed it proof of the state’s ‘commitmen’t to improving healthcare.
“In 2014-15, Telangana had 2950 MBBS seats and 1183 PG seats. Today, the number of MBBS seats has increased by 240% to 7090, and the number of PG seats has increased by 111% to 2548,” said the minister.
Telangana government would be recruiting more assistant professors, completing the promotion process for associate professors, and providing 65 new professor promotions. The government also aims to fill 1442 assistant professor posts soon, said a government press release on Tuesday.

It further said that the state government is making efforts towards encouraging organ donation and saving the lives of others. “Efforts are being made towards brain-dead declaration, and a PMU for equipment maintenance has been established to ensure that all medical devices worth more than five lakh rupees are in working order.” it informed.
The government is also set to provide free medicines to discharged patients and has formed a board to inform patients of this initiative.
Last year, eight medical colleges have been established in the state. This year, nine more medical colleges will commence classes with 100 MBBS seats each.
With the recent approvals granted to Kamareddy, Khammam, and Kumrambhim Asifabad medical colleges, the state government is set to establish six more medical colleges.
Harish Rao said, “Maintaining discipline in medical colleges is important and it should be ensured that students are mentally prepared to enter the healthcare profession. To provide specialty services in rural areas, the government has allocated 800 PG Senior Residents to medical colleges in the districts and Vaidya Vidhana Parishad main hospitals”.

The health minister also said that the Superintendents are responsible for ensuring that medical colleges are operating in compliance with NMC norms and that all medical equipment is in working order.
Health secretary, Rizvi, director of medical education, Ramesh Reddy, director of public health, G Srinivasa Rao, Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad commissioner, Ajay Kumar, superintendents, and principals of all district hospitals participated in the monthly review through video conference.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 11, 2023
White House announces increased sanctions to combat fentanyl trafficking

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Washington will build a global coalition to combat the illicit synthetic drug trade, the statement said, in an effort to “develop solutions, drive national actions, and create synergies and leverage among like-minded countries.”
The sanctions come as Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and members of his security cabinet plan to meet with U.S. officials this week about fentanyl and arms trafficking.
President Joe Biden’s push to counter drug traffickers also coincides with numerous lawmakers’ critiques that his administration has not done enough to stem the tide of drugs flowing from Mexico. As tensions with the southern neighbor rise, prominent Republicans have even called for bombing drug cartels in Mexico to solve the problem.
Former President Donald Trump, who is seeking a second term in the White House, has floated the idea of sending “special forces” and using “cyber warfare” to target cartel leaders. Reps. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) and Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) introduced a bill seeking authorization for the use of military force to “put us at war with the cartels.” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said he’s open to sending U.S. troops into Mexico to target drug lords — even without Mexico City’s permission.
“We need to start thinking about these groups more like ISIS than we do the mafia,” Waltz told POLITICO.
CLARIFICATION: This article has been updated to clarify that the U.S. is increasing preexisting sanctions.
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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

April 11, 2023
Assembly polls: Increased vigil at inter-state border points in coastal Karnataka

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Mangaluru: The Dakshina Kannada (DK) district administration has heightened vigil at the border points with Kerala to prevent flow of money and freebies to Karnataka ahead of the assembly elections next month.
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner M R Ravi Kumar on Sunday said 10 check posts have been set up at the inter-state border points with Kerala. In all, 27 check points have been set up in Dakshina Kannada including inter-district and local check posts.
He said all measures are being taken to ensure effective implementation of the Model Code of Conduct with the help of police and other departments.

A police team seized unaccounted cash from a Kerala-based man who was carrying the money without proper documents when his vehicle was intercepted at one such check post.
The Election Commission has appointed DK Zilla Panchayat CEO Kumar as the district nodal officer to ensure the code of conduct is being followed. Nodal officers have also been posted for each of the eight assembly constituencies in the coastal district.
The DC directed the owners of malls, halls, auditoriums and theatres not to allow conduct of programmes of political parties without prior permission from the district election office.
City Police Commissioner Kuldeep Kumar R Jain also warned that strict legal action will be taken in cases of violations of the Model Code of Conduct.
Police confiscated Rs 7.95 lakh cash from one Suresh, a resident of neighbouring Kasaragod district in Kerala. The money was found when the police were checking vehicles at Talapady border point between Kerala and Karnataka on Saturday.

The seized cash and the impounded car were handed over to the Election Commission officer for investigation.
A preliminary probe revealed that Suresh, who works as a fabricator, brought the cash to buy materials from Mangaluru. A case will be registered if the seized cash is found to have any link with the elections, police said.
In another incident, Bantwal rural police seized a lorry laden with rice without proper documents from Farangipet in the district on Friday night.
The police confiscated 300 bags of rice, each weighing 50 kg, totalling 15,000 kg and worth Rs 6 lakh from the accused. In addition, the lorry was also impounded, police further said
Karnataka goes to the polls on May 10 and counting will take place on May 13.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 2, 2023
Employees Salary Increased: DA of central employees increased

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The central government has given a big gift to the central employees. The government has increased the Dearness Allowance of the employees by four percent. After this increase, DA has increased from 38 percent to 42 percent.
The increase in DA will be applicable from January 1. That means the employees will also get arrears for January and February. This decision will benefit about 47.58 lakh central government employees and 69.76 lakh pensioners. This increase in DA has been done after the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Increased for the first half
This increase in DA and DR has happened from January 2023 to June 2023 i.e. for the first half. With this announcement, the government will have a financial burden of Rs 12,815 crore every year. The government increases the DA of the employees every six months. Dearness Allowance (DA) is a part of the salary structure of government employees. In view of the inflation rate, the central government increases the DA of the employees. Higher the inflation, higher is the increase in DA.

How much will be the increase in salary?
After the four percent increase in DA, let us also understand the increase in the salary of the employees. Suppose the basic pay of a central employee is Rs 18,000. If we look at 38 percent, then DA becomes Rs 6,840. On the other hand, if we look at 42 per cent, then it will become Rs 7,560. That means there will be an increase of Rs 720 in the salary of the employee.
If we look at the maximum basic pay, then the dearness allowance on the basis of Rs 56,000 becomes Rs 21,280. Now if it is seen according to the increase of four percent, then it will jump to Rs.23,520. In this way, there will be an increase of Rs 2,240 in the salary.
DA reached from 17 percent to 42 percent
Earlier, the government had increased the DA by four per cent in the last half as well, which increased the DA from 34 per cent to 38 per cent. The government had increased the DA of the employees by three percent in March 2022. After this increase, the dearness allowance of the employees had increased from 31 per cent to 34 per cent.
Let us tell you that after a long time in July 2021, the central government increased the dearness allowance of central employees from 17 percent to 28 percent. After this, in October 2021, it was increased to 31 percent, giving another 3 percent hike.
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( With inputs from : kashmirpublication.in )

March 25, 2023
IMF’s Georgieva: ‘Risks to financial stability have increased’

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The outlook for the global economy is likely to remain weak in the medium term amid heightened risks to financial stability, according to International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
“We expect 2023 to be another challenging year, with global growth slowing to below 3 percent as scarring from the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and monetary tightening weigh on economic activity,” Georgieva said on Sunday at a conference in China. “Even with a better outlook for 2024, global growth will remain well below its historic average of 3.8 percent,” she said.
“It is also clear that risks to financial stability have increased,” Georgieva said. “At a time of higher debt levels, the rapid transition from a prolonged period of low-interest rates to much higher rates — necessary to fight inflation — inevitably generates stresses and vulnerabilities, as evidenced by recent developments in the banking sector in some advanced economies.”
Policymakers have acted decisively in response to threats to financial stability, helping ease market stress to some extent, she said. But “uncertainty is high, which underscores the need for vigilance,” she added.
Georgieva also warned about risks of geo-economic fragmentation, which she said “could mean a world split into rival economic blocs — a ‘dangerous division’ that would leave everyone poorer and less secure. Together, these factors mean that the outlook for the global economy over the medium term is likely to remain weak,” she said.
Georgieva spoke during the second day of the China Development Forum in Beijing. The three-day annual event is a social mixer of politics and business, bringing together members of the Chinese Politburo with dozens of CEOs from Western companies like Siemens, Mercedes-Benz and Allianz.
“Fortunately, the news on the world economy is not all bad. We can see some ‘green shoots,’ including in China,” Georgieva said, adding that Beijing is set to account for around a third of the global growth this year.

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( With inputs from : www.politico.eu )

March 23, 2023
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March 22, 2023