Petrojam is strongly dismissing as false a message circulating via WhatsApp and social media platforms warning of a fuel shortage.
Over strong objections by prosecutors and the police, a judge has offered popular St Ann-based attorney Debby-Ann Samuels a multimillion-dollar bail package with strict conditions.
Former Public Defender Arlene Harrison has welcomed Wednesday’s landmark Constitutional Court ruling on the controversial Bengal mining permit, describing it as a pivotal moment in the protection of Jamaicans’ environmental rights.
The cessation of flights by United States budget carrier, Spirit Airlines, is not expected to have a major impact on Jamaica, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.
A 53-year-old mason has been arrested and charged following the seizure of a firearm and ammunition during a police operation in St Andrew on Friday night.
Ahead of Bengal's vote counting, Trinamool and BJP traded accusations over EVM strongroom security. TMC alleged CCTV blackouts in North 24 Parganas, while BJP pointed to alleged unauthorized access and attempted breaches in Salt Lake and Burdwan. Both parties raised concerns about the integrity of the storage facilities.
Tamil Nadu witnessed a record 85.1% voter turnout in the recent assembly elections, with 4.88 crore citizens casting their ballots. Women voters significantly outnumbered men, continuing a trend from previous years. The Election Commission faced delays in releasing data but assured robust security and transparency for the upcoming vote counting on May 4.
Two FIRs, reportedly under non-bailable charges, have been filed against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab, shortly after he switched from AAP to BJP. Political leaders from BJP and SAD have decried the move as «political vendetta» and an attempt to intimidate party members. Security was heightened at Pathak's Delhi residence.
Prasoon Joshi, a renowned lyricist and communications expert, has been appointed as the new chairman of Prasar Bharati, filling a crucial leadership gap. His extensive experience in advertising, cinema, and public communication is expected to bring fresh energy and a creative voice to the public broadcaster as it embraces digital transformation and evolving audience tastes.
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed exit poll predictions, asserting Trinamool's victory with over 200 seats and accusing the BJP of manipulating markets. She urged counting agents to remain vigilant and not panic over initial postal ballot results. Meanwhile, opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari called for peace and acceptance of the mandate, warning against post-poll violence.
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According to sources in the Donald Trump administration, cited by the media, the US has signaled to Cuba that the regime change «may have to wait,» but some top officials would have to resign
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that the commonly used abortion drug mifepristone can only be picked up in-person.
Andrey Bogdan is currently residing in Austria where he often criticizes Vladimir Zelensky both publicly and in private conversations, the Strana news website specified
Some officials maintain working contacts with the embassy and provide assistance in solving specific issues, the Russia’s new ambassador to Skopje, Dmitry Zykov noted
In all, five individuals, including three Russian nationals, have been targeted by the latest sanctions
According to Russia’s top brass, the European branches of Ukrainian drone-production companies are located across eight European countries
In the strikes, approximately 70 military structures and approximately 50 Hezbollah infrastructure sites were dismantled across several areas, the IDF reported
Jamaica will receive new direct flights from Canada after Porter Airlines announced expanded service to Montego Bay for the 2026 to 2027 winter season.
Police in Manchester are probing a double murder following the fatal shooting of a man and a woman in Farm district in the south of the parish on Saturday morning.
The Election Commission ordered a repoll in Falta constituency on May 21 due to alleged subversion of the democratic process, following BJP claims of EVM tampering. This decision comes amid heightened political tensions in the Diamond Harbour region. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court declined a TMC plea challenging the deployment of central government staff for vote counting.
Gulmarg's ski season faces an uncertain future due to shrinking winters and erratic snowfall. Authorities are fast-tracking plans for artificial snow-making systems and synthetic slopes to ensure the resort's viability. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on natural snow and extend skiing into a four-season activity, safeguarding its legacy.
Tragedy struck in Jammu's Thuther area as a collapsed bridge during repair work claimed three lives. Rescue operations recovered the bodies after a section of the structure gave way. Authorities have launched a probe, suspending two engineers and forming a committee to investigate the incident and prevent future mishaps. One worker and a rescuer were also injured.
Trump’s combative defense secretary has grown more self-assured of his job security despite his early missteps in the role, people familiar with the matter said.
The airline said early Saturday it had “no choice” but to wind down operations immediately, dashing hopes of a last-minute financial lifeline.
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The son of top Norwegian diplomats, implicated in the Epstein files, killed himself days after a probe into his parents was opened Read Full Article at RT.com
