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Pinarayi to decide on seeking Thomas Chandy's resignation
- November 13, 2017
In a 12-page report, Alappuzha District Collector TV Anupama had a few days ago told the Government that Chandy's Water World Tourism company, running the Lake Palace Resort in Alappuzha, had committed serious violation of laws and rules pertaining to land, lake, paddy fields and wetlands through encroachments, land-filling and constructions. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
In a 12-page report, Alappuzha District Collector TV Anupama had a few days ago told the Government that Chandy's Water World Tourism company, running the Lake Palace Resort in Alappuzha, had committed serious violation of laws and rules pertaining to land, lake, paddy fields and wetlands through encroachments, land-filling and constructions. (more...)
Inflation hits seven-month high of 3.58pc in October
- November 13, 2017
However, compared to the September's figure of 3.28%, it showed a recovery of 0.3% to hit a seven-month high of 3.58 per cent in October, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) data showed. However, fruits were comparably cheaper in October on sequential basis. It was (-) 22.51 per cent in September. Cereals and products also saw 3.68 per cent inflation. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
However, compared to the September's figure of 3.28%, it showed a recovery of 0.3% to hit a seven-month high of 3.58 per cent in October, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) data showed. However, fruits were comparably cheaper in October on sequential basis. It was (-) 22.51 per cent in September. Cereals and products also saw 3.68 per cent inflation. (more...)
Senate tax reform bill maintains state, local tax elimination
- November 13, 2017
Those proposals would hurt people who work in or own moderately priced homes in states such as California, New York and New Jersey. The Senate bill also sets the child tax credit at $1,650 per child - a $50 increase over the credit included in the House bill. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
Those proposals would hurt people who work in or own moderately priced homes in states such as California, New York and New Jersey. The Senate bill also sets the child tax credit at $1,650 per child - a $50 increase over the credit included in the House bill. (more...)
Toronto police locate 3 missing Chinese students linked to ransom scam
- November 13, 2017
The other two students were located over the weekend. He was one of three Chinese worldwide students who may have received threatening phone calls before disappearing, according to police. The suspect or suspects then contacted the students' families and told them that their loved one had been kidnapped and would not be released unless they complied with a hefty ransom. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
The other two students were located over the weekend. He was one of three Chinese worldwide students who may have received threatening phone calls before disappearing, according to police. The suspect or suspects then contacted the students' families and told them that their loved one had been kidnapped and would not be released unless they complied with a hefty ransom. (more...)
Morocco qualifies for World Cup, Ivory Coast misses out
- November 13, 2017
The Atlas Lions just needed to avoid defeat in order to book their place in Russian Federation, but took all three points. Euphoria took over the streets of Moroccan cities as the Atlas Lions secured a well-deserved qualification to the 2018 World Cup in Russian Federation following a 2-0 victory in an epic battle against Côte d'Ivoire in Abidjan. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
The Atlas Lions just needed to avoid defeat in order to book their place in Russian Federation, but took all three points. Euphoria took over the streets of Moroccan cities as the Atlas Lions secured a well-deserved qualification to the 2018 World Cup in Russian Federation following a 2-0 victory in an epic battle against Côte d'Ivoire in Abidjan. (more...)
Long Island weather: Rain likely, highs in mid 40s
- November 13, 2017
Skies will turn partly cloudy tonight as lows drop back into the lower 30s. Wednesday temperatures will increase slightly with a high in the mid-50s and a low in the low 40s, but a jacket will still be necessary to stay warm. There will be scattered rain showers throughout the afternoon into the late evening then our chances of rain showers become fairly slim. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
Skies will turn partly cloudy tonight as lows drop back into the lower 30s. Wednesday temperatures will increase slightly with a high in the mid-50s and a low in the low 40s, but a jacket will still be necessary to stay warm. There will be scattered rain showers throughout the afternoon into the late evening then our chances of rain showers become fairly slim. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. (more...)
Pakistan paying price for security vacuum on Afghan side: DG ISPR
- November 13, 2017
It did not say when the raid took place but said up to 10 of the attackers were believed to have been killed in Pakistani retaliatory fire. Four Pakistani soldiers were wounded in the attack on a military post in the northwestern region of Bajaur, the army said. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
It did not say when the raid took place but said up to 10 of the attackers were believed to have been killed in Pakistani retaliatory fire. Four Pakistani soldiers were wounded in the attack on a military post in the northwestern region of Bajaur, the army said. (more...)
Heartbreak as missing Clare woman found dead in France
- November 13, 2017
Concerns were raised on Thursday morning when she did not show up for work as a teacher at a local elementary school. Family and friends of Eimear are appealing for information on her whereabouts and have launched a social media campaign in the hopes of finding her. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
Concerns were raised on Thursday morning when she did not show up for work as a teacher at a local elementary school. Family and friends of Eimear are appealing for information on her whereabouts and have launched a social media campaign in the hopes of finding her. (more...)
Open Doors: Europe is first choice for USA mobile students
- November 13, 2017
According to the report, a majority of Bangladeshi students in the U.S. study at the graduate level. In New Delhi , Karl Adams, deputy cultural affairs officer at the United States embassy, said that though he would not speculate on the reason for the lower numbers, the 12.3% increase in the number of Indian students in the United States was certainly a great number and his country "welcomes" genuine Indian students . (more...)
- November 13, 2017
According to the report, a majority of Bangladeshi students in the U.S. study at the graduate level. In New Delhi , Karl Adams, deputy cultural affairs officer at the United States embassy, said that though he would not speculate on the reason for the lower numbers, the 12.3% increase in the number of Indian students in the United States was certainly a great number and his country "welcomes" genuine Indian students . (more...)
Boris Johnson's career hangs in the balance over Iran gaffe
- November 13, 2017
The 38 year old mother was jailed in Tehran for five years after being accused of plotting to topple the Iranian regime. Charity worker Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe was on holiday in the country, introducing her mother to her daughter at the time , but Boris Johnson had landed her in deeper trouble after he suggested she was "training journalists". (more...)
- November 13, 2017
The 38 year old mother was jailed in Tehran for five years after being accused of plotting to topple the Iranian regime. Charity worker Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe was on holiday in the country, introducing her mother to her daughter at the time , but Boris Johnson had landed her in deeper trouble after he suggested she was "training journalists". (more...)
Trump picks former pharmaceutical exec Alex Azar as his next Health secretary
- November 13, 2017
Azar is a critic of Obamacare, which the Trump administration has tried and failed to repeal and replace in 2017. This wouldn't be Azar's first stint with the Department, previously serving as general counsel and later as deputy secretary of HHS under President George W. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
Azar is a critic of Obamacare, which the Trump administration has tried and failed to repeal and replace in 2017. This wouldn't be Azar's first stint with the Department, previously serving as general counsel and later as deputy secretary of HHS under President George W. (more...)
Videos show terrifying moment apartment floor collapses during university party
- November 13, 2017
According to witnesses, students were jumping inside the small and crowded apartment, causing it to collapse. A fire marshal said water pipes were damaged when the floor collapsed, causing water to leak into the second storey of the building. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
According to witnesses, students were jumping inside the small and crowded apartment, causing it to collapse. A fire marshal said water pipes were damaged when the floor collapsed, causing water to leak into the second storey of the building. (more...)
Forecast is for warmer temperatures, with sun returning
- November 13, 2017
But the forecast is for the clouds to begin to disappear by mid-morning. Wed: High: 60 Low: 49 Partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop off again later this weekend with highs back in the 60s and lows returning to the 40s by Saturday night and Sunday . (more...)
- November 13, 2017
But the forecast is for the clouds to begin to disappear by mid-morning. Wed: High: 60 Low: 49 Partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop off again later this weekend with highs back in the 60s and lows returning to the 40s by Saturday night and Sunday . (more...)
Zuma releases Fees Commission report
- November 13, 2017
The report does not suggest that free education for all is feasible. The inter-ministerial committee on higher education funding, which is led by Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe , and the presidential fiscal committee whose lead minister is Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba , are processing the report. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
The report does not suggest that free education for all is feasible. The inter-ministerial committee on higher education funding, which is led by Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe , and the presidential fiscal committee whose lead minister is Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba , are processing the report. (more...)
NYC livery cab driver hit with hockey stick before death
- November 13, 2017
Kosugi was arrested at his home on East 10th Street in Greenwich Village after investigators used video to determine that he had been at Chelsea Piers before the attack. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. "The attacker is a coward and should be in jail, beating and elderly man with a hockey stick is unforgivable". (more...)
- November 13, 2017
Kosugi was arrested at his home on East 10th Street in Greenwich Village after investigators used video to determine that he had been at Chelsea Piers before the attack. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. "The attacker is a coward and should be in jail, beating and elderly man with a hockey stick is unforgivable". (more...)
North Korean soldier shot while defecting to South Korea: Seoul
- November 13, 2017
The leaders of South Korea and China on Saturday agreed on the need to manage the security situation on the Korean peninsula in a stable way and to resolve North Korea-related tensions peacefully after a summit meeting, the South's presidential office said. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
The leaders of South Korea and China on Saturday agreed on the need to manage the security situation on the Korean peninsula in a stable way and to resolve North Korea-related tensions peacefully after a summit meeting, the South's presidential office said. (more...)
South China Sea row will not be taken for granted, says ASEAN
- November 13, 2017
Manila: Southeast Asian nations will not take a relative calm in the dispute over the South China Sea for granted, according to a draft of a statement to be issued during a summit meeting in Manila on Monday. warships and aircraft to stay away from them. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan also have claims in the sea. Vietnam has long courted support from Washington in its dispute with China over the precious waterway where Beijing has built military installations and artificial ... (more...)
- November 13, 2017
Manila: Southeast Asian nations will not take a relative calm in the dispute over the South China Sea for granted, according to a draft of a statement to be issued during a summit meeting in Manila on Monday. warships and aircraft to stay away from them. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan also have claims in the sea. Vietnam has long courted support from Washington in its dispute with China over the precious waterway where Beijing has built military installations and artificial ... (more...)
Three US carriers lead naval drill aimed at N Korea
- November 13, 2017
The defector was taken to hospital after being shot by another North Korean soldier, the South's military said. Following the bilateral exercise, the USA vessels also linked up with seven South Korean warships, "the first time that three US aircraft carriers have joined together at close range for a joint exercise with South Korea ", the Yonhap news agency reported. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
The defector was taken to hospital after being shot by another North Korean soldier, the South's military said. Following the bilateral exercise, the USA vessels also linked up with seven South Korean warships, "the first time that three US aircraft carriers have joined together at close range for a joint exercise with South Korea ", the Yonhap news agency reported. (more...)
Rodrigo Duterte admits stabbing rival to death when he was 16
- November 13, 2017
I got information from Secretary Bong Go who is the Special Assistant of the President that although it was short, it was warm and cordial. Human rights is unlikely to be on the agenda. "Having said that, I'm confident that President Trump, having endorsed Duterte's war on drugs, will also see no necessity in bringing it up", he said . (more...)
- November 13, 2017
I got information from Secretary Bong Go who is the Special Assistant of the President that although it was short, it was warm and cordial. Human rights is unlikely to be on the agenda. "Having said that, I'm confident that President Trump, having endorsed Duterte's war on drugs, will also see no necessity in bringing it up", he said . (more...)
Dhoni looses his cool on critics, says 'everybody has views in life'
- November 13, 2017
Along the way Dhoni showed leadership skills, which were recognised when Rahul Dravid gave up captaincy in 2007. Also, talking about how veteran spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja feature only in Test matches now, Kapil said that it was due to the better performances of young bowlers, which led to the replacement of Ashwin and Jadeja in the short format. (more...)
- November 13, 2017
Along the way Dhoni showed leadership skills, which were recognised when Rahul Dravid gave up captaincy in 2007. Also, talking about how veteran spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja feature only in Test matches now, Kapil said that it was due to the better performances of young bowlers, which led to the replacement of Ashwin and Jadeja in the short format. (more...)
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