West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the central government for spending on Kumbh Mela while neglecting Gangasagar Mela. She announces state government's initiative to build a bridge for easier access. Advanced technological measures including 1,000 CCTV cameras, drones, and a mega control room are to be implemented for the Mela.

Union health minister JP Nadda assures that the HMPV virus is not new and has been circulating since 2001. Despite rising cases in Karnataka and Gujarat, the health ministry and experts are monitoring the situation closely. Nadda emphasizes there is no reason to worry as health systems are vigilant and ready to respond to any emerging health challenges.

Several individuals are feared to be trapped in a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district, officials say. The exact number of people affected is unknown. Rescue operations are underway with assistance from the army, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Today, the sixth of January is the last day of Christmas. The day is often called the Thirteenth and many places hold bonfires and various entertainments for the occasion.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Armed bandits attacked a Somali-owned shop in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, killing one Somali national and injuring another, the Somali business community reported on Sunday.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) Commissioner Mahmoud Moalim Abdulle met with a United Nations delegation led by George Conway, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, to address the ongoing drought crisis and humanitarian challenges.

Gatwick Airport's station has been evacuated and emergency services scrambled to the scene after a train appeared to catch fire this afternoon.

Trudeau is set to make an announcement at 10.45am Eastern Time that he will resign as the Liberal Party leader.

Mike Rinder, 69, passed a year-and-a-half removed from his advanced esophageal cancer diagnosis, and shortly after sharing a photo with his wife and two kids over Christmas .

Teachers cited reasons from dangerous conditions on local roads to heating problems with the majority of closures today in snow-hit Lancashire and West Yorkshire.

Whenever I remember it, my blood runs cold. The moment I sat in a UAE courthouse on trial for adultery, a six-year prison sentence hanging over me - and all for having sex with my boyfriend.

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The amount that accumulates due to the large number of horses in the capital area, along with stricter regulations regarding landfills, is the main reason that horsemen in several municipalities in the capital area are now required to take horse manure for disposal at Sorpa.

TEHRAN – Serbian Ambassador to Tehran, Damir Kovacevic, has announced his country’s willingness to foster scientific, research, and educational collaborations with Iran.

TEHRAN –Delegations from Bolivia and Venezuela have paid a visit to Iran house of innovation and technology (iHiT) to explore avenues for boosting scientific and technological cooperation with Iran.

TEHRAN –A national plan to empower the elderly women has been prepared and is scheduled to be unveiled soon, Mojgan Rezazadeh, head of the secretariat of the National Council of the Elderly, has announced.

TEHRAN –The annual door-to-door polio vaccination campaign has commenced in southeastern provinces and is scheduled to be implemented in two phases from January 4 to 18, an official with the health ministry has said.

Police in New Brunswick have cancelled an Amber Alert in connection to three children who were reported missing and possibly abducted on Sunday.

The Kremlin official noted that additional details will be provided later

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that the list was not prepared by Hamas but handed over by Israel last summer

The ministry specified that the adversary has lost up to 535 troops

Kiev’s latest advance into the country has been stopped, the Defense Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Zelensky is “out of his mind,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has finalized preparations for the supplementary voter registration exercise, set to commence this Friday, January 10, 2024. To support the process, MEC has recruited 1,520 Election Management Device (EMD) operators who will oversee operations across designated centres. The supplementary exercise aims to register eligible voters who were unable to complete […] The post Extended Voter Registration Starts This Friday, MEC Recruits 1,520 Election Management Device (EMD) Operators appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Mighty Mukuru Wanderers camp is buzzing with excitement after club president and business mogul Thomson Mpinganjira announced that the K55 million Castel Challenge Cup prize money will be shared among players and technical staff. “Kagawaneni!” declared Mpinganjira during a lively meeting with the board of directors in Blantyre last Friday. “The players and technical […] The post Kagawaneni! Bwana wamkulu Mpinganjira tells Wanderers to share Castel prize money appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Initiative (CDEDI) has called on Malawians to reject the report issued by the commission of inquiry on the Chikangawa plane crash, labeling it as a “cover-up” that fails to address critical issues. Speaking during a press briefing in Lilongwe, CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa criticized the report for focusing […] The post CDEDI Asks Malawians to Reject “Fake” Chikangawa Plane Crash Inquiry Report appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nkhata Bay, known for its picturesque landscapes, has become the epicenter of a thriving underground Indian hemp (chamba) trade, with increasing numbers of locals turning to the illicit plant for daily use despite its criminal status in Malawi. In local villages and trading centers, chamba smoking has become so widespread that it has blurred the […] The post EXPOSED! Too Much Chamba Smoking and Trading in Nkhata Bay District appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, 12 prominent figures, including Joseph Mwanamveka, Lloyd Muhara, and Collins Magalasi, have been arrested in connection with a colossal corruption scandal that has siphoned over $635 million (approximately K1.07 trillion) from public funds. This high-profile case involves top government officials and influential business leaders who are now facing serious […] The post The Shocking K1.07 Trillion Salima Sugar Scandal: What Mwanamveka & 11 others have been arrested for and charged with appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Pull into the driveway at John and Julie Ridley's house and you'll notice large patches of red siding are missing from their house and garage. What was supposed to be a dream retirement home for the couple is now a daily reminder of what went wrong.

[RFI] Thousands of Mozambicans have fled across the border to Malawi as post-election violence escalates, leaving homes destroyed and lives uprooted. Families seek refuge in makeshift camps, recounting harrowing tales of survival and loss.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Two Somali clans, Digil and Mirifle, have called for the removal of Bashir Moalim Ali, Director General of the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, accusing him of racial profiling and exclusionary practices. The allegations, linked to a controversial remark in 2023, have reignited debates over inclusivity and equitable governance in Somalia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somaliland has pledged to strengthen its commitment to free speech, vowing to protect journalists and citizens from detention over opinions or facts deemed unfavourable by the government.

Deise Moura was held yesterday by police at the home she shares with her husband Diego in southern Brazil, with police confirming that a suspect had been detained on suspicion of murder.