A parliamentary panel recommends lowering the age for Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards to 60 and suggests doubling healthcare coverage under Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana to Rs 10 lakh per family. It advises proactive fund monitoring and linking fund release to states’ performance, and calls for revising package rates for hospitals to improve patient care.

Chhattisgarh has introduced a new policy focused on the surrender, relief, and rehabilitation of Maoists, victims of Naxal violence, and civilians aiding the police. The policy offers financial incentives, free education, job opportunities, and enhanced compensation for surrendered weapons. This initiative aims to accelerate the reduction of Left-wing extremism ahead of the 2026 deadline set by Home Minister Amit Shah.

La guerre en Ukraine dure depuis le 24 février 2022, même si les tensions entre la Russie et l'Ukraine ont débuté il y a plus de dix ans. La situation est actuellement au cœur de l'actualité internationale. Ce jeudi 13 mars, le président russe Vladimir Poutine s'est dit favorable à un cessez-le-feu sous certaines conditions. Des paroles à nuancer selon le président de l'Ukraine.

Malawi’s economic woes are deepening, with the country’s public debt ballooning to a staggering MWK16 trillion (about US$9 billion). Rev. Baxton Maulidi, the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice & Accountability Champion, has strongly condemned the government’s economic mismanagement, citing excessive expenditure and a lack of fiscal discipline. “As it stands, every Malawian—young […] The post Rev. Baxton Maulidi Sounds Alarm Over Malawi’s Soaring MWK16 Trillion Debt: Calls for Urgent Action! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Cyclone Jude, though no longer a direct threat to Malawi’s weather, has left devastation in its wake, displacing 3,029 people and affecting 11,370 individuals. According to fresh preliminary reports from the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), released on March 13, the cyclone impacted nine district councils: Nsanje, Neno, Blantyre, Mwanza, Phalombe, Zomba City, Mangochi, […] The post Cyclone Jude Displaces Over 3,000, Affects 2,527 Households Across Nine Districts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As calls for Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s extradition grow louder, a chilling reality looms: South Africa is no safe place for a successful black man. The court ruling may stand, but common sense and history demand that we question whether sending Bushiri back is, in fact, sentencing him to his death. South Africa is a country […] The post Opinion: South Africa Hates a Black Person Prospering-Bushiri Must Not Go appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At a time when sugar is scarce, Illovo Sugar Malawi has made the audacious decision to raise prices, leaving consumers baffled and enraged. This move defies basic economic logic and exposes the company’s prioritization of profits over the welfare of Malawians. If sugar is already in short supply, where is the justification for a price […] The post Illovo’s Price Hike: A Blatant Insult to Malawian Consumers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu Airport is set to receive a significant facelift following a $100,000 boost from Japan, provided through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The funds will support ongoing rehabilitation efforts aimed at upgrading the facility to accommodate larger flights. Deputy Minister of Transport Steve Malondera confirmed the development during an inspection of the airport, where […] The post Mzuzu Airport Rehabilitation Gets $100,000 Boost from Japan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chairman of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation, Norman Scott, today raised concerns about the planned termination of some workers at the municipality as part of a restructuring exercise. As part of the exercise, some workers are to be sent...

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness today announced the appointment of Ambassador Audrey Marks to the Senate. In a statement, Holness said, Marks, Jamaica’s former Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of...

ASPIRE Jamaica, the Government's six-pillar strategy to guide economic growth, is nothing more than «5 in 4 repackaged and rebranded», the parliamentary opposition has charged. Five-in-four refers to the Economic Growth Council established by...

Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier said that Russia would agree to a proposal to end hostilities as long as it leads to a long-term peace and addresses the root causes of the crisis

Kiev has repeatedly stated its desire to become a full-fledged NATO member state

The Hamas delegation at the meeting in Doha was headed by Muhammad Darwish

Maria Zakharova earlier said at a briefing that Italian President Sergio Mattarella’s statements that Moscow allegedly threatens Europe with nuclear weapons are false

The BJP criticized the TMC-led West Bengal government for allegedly banning Holi celebrations at Santiniketan, accusing CM Mamata Banerjee of appeasement politics. They urged Hindus to celebrate without fear. The state government clarified that there was no ban, but rather a request for environmental caution in protected areas. The BJP claimed the move was politically motivated.

The Centre has ordered IIM Rohtak's board to suspend or place director Dheeraj Sharma on long leave amid a financial misappropriation inquiry. Sharma has been forbidden from accessing the campus. An interim head will be appointed. The probe will examine inflated financial records and improper practices, involving over Rs 1 crore in variable pay and verify staff credentials.

Two forest watchers at Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh were arrested under UAPA for alleged Maoist ties, sparking fear among forest staff. Police claim they signaled Maoists about security force movements, while forest officials argue they were coerced by Maoists. Evidence suggests a deeper connection with the insurgents than initially admitted.

Montreal's St. Patrick's Day parade first started on Saint-Paul Street in 1824, and a couple centuries years later, this annual tradition is still going strong.

The Homalco Nation is the third Indigenous group on Vancouver Island to declare a state of emergency due to the toxic drug crisis and has joined calls for federal and provincial government leaders to take urgent action and provide resources to address these issues.

The Montreal agency overseeing the city's public transit network is adopting a policy forcing people within its Metro system to circulate and not linger until the weather gets warmer at the end of April. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a farewell message to Canadians on Thursday as he marks his last full day in office.

Pascale Haïti, président du Taho'e Tatou et Eric Minardi, président du Te Nati - Rassemblement National Polynésie étaient invités dans Face à vous ce jeudi pour donner leur point de vue sur le mode de scrutin, le seuil de 12,5% pour atteindre le second tour, la prime majoritaire et le cumul des mandats. Mais le débat a pris une autre tournure, Pascale Haïti s'étalant sur le statut de pays associé et Eric Minardi sur le manque de démocratie du système politique actuel.

Kailash Nagare, a 2020 Young Farmer Award recipient, died by suicide, citing government negligence in a note he left behind. His death, attributed to unaddressed irrigation issues, led to significant unrest among farmers in his village, with demands for immediate government response. He is survived by his family.

A PMLA court in Bhubaneswar has ordered the reimbursement of Rs 332 crore to victims of the Rose Valley chit fund scam in Odisha. The Enforcement Directorate had previously attached the group's assets, now valued at Rs 450 crore, and the Calcutta High Court's Assets Disposal Committee will oversee the fund distribution.

In the case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, the CBI's FIR in the gold-smuggling racket has left the accused column blank, giving them flexibility in summoning individuals. The DRI suspects a coordinated syndicate between Dubai and India. The ED also raided multiple locations, including Ranya's flat, seizing documents and gadgets, pointing to high-level corruption.

US Vice President J.D. Vance has defended his family member over reports of her support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia is ready for a ceasefire, President Vladimir Putin has said, stressing that such an agreement “must lead to long-term peace” Read Full Article at RT.com

The bereaved tell RT of how the atrocities unfolded and their distrust in the system that investigates them Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU should prioritize the accession of Western Balkan countries over Ukraine, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow and Washington are reportedly eyeing a major deal that could facilitate the resumption of Russian energy exports to the EU Read Full Article at RT.com

Corporal Orville Williams, the police witness currently testifying in the trial of three police officers in the 2014 beating of Mario Deane, today told the Westmoreland Circuit Court that Deane could have gotten station bail. The 31-year-old...

An appeal for a police service vehicle to be provided at the Longville Park Police Station in Clarendon was made at today’s monthly meeting of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation. Councillor Scean Barnswell, who oversees the Hayes division, made...

Senate Finance Committee Democratic tax staff who reviewed Mehmet Oz’s tax returns said the nominee to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services avoided paying some Medicare and Social Security taxes over three years.