Lucknow, Jan 23: The pre-poll alliance between Samajwadi Party and Congress party before the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly election may have helped the Congress to survive in the state and try to bounce back to power after 27 years, but the pre-poll alliance have led to creation of confusion in the minds of traditional Samajwadi Party voters as well as the loyal workers. From the party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav to party workers, many in the party seem uncomfortable with the party’s decision.
Day: January 23, 2017
Ontario Tourism’s new boss looks ahead with lessons learned
Lisa LaVecchia, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation’s chief marketing officer, is taking over leadership of the government agency as its president and CEO on Jan. 30. She brings a considerable amount of marketing experience to the role, joining OTMPC in 2013 after serving as director of retail marketing for Indigo. Prior to that, she was director of new media and marketing for the Office of the Premier in Ontario.
Ontario Tourism’s new boss looks ahead with lessons learned
Lisa LaVecchia, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation’s chief marketing officer, is taking over leadership of the government agency as its president and CEO on Jan. 30. She brings a considerable amount of marketing experience to the role, joining OTMPC in 2013 after serving as director of retail marketing for Indigo. Prior to that, she was director of new media and marketing for the Office of the Premier in Ontario.
Resident labels armed robbery unsurprising following string of attacks
Four men, armed with a crowbar and hammer, targeted the Co-op, on Abels Road, Halstead, last Tuesday at around 8pm. The assailants, all covered with scarves and wearing black forced staff to open the office safe and stole thousands of pounds before making off on foot.
Resident labels armed robbery unsurprising following string of attacks
Four men, armed with a crowbar and hammer, targeted the Co-op, on Abels Road, Halstead, last Tuesday at around 8pm. The assailants, all covered with scarves and wearing black forced staff to open the office safe and stole thousands of pounds before making off on foot.
Bhikaji flyover ramp ‘sinks’ a bit, Metro say nothing to worry20 min ago
New Delhi, Jan 23 A portion of the ramp of the Bhikaji Cama flyover on the busy Ring Road has “sunken” a bit allegedly due to construction of a metro subway beneath it, even as the DMRC today claimed that the flyover posed no threat to vehicular movement. The flyover was built by the PWD and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation monitors it till the end of the completion of project.
Bhikaji flyover ramp ‘sinks’ a bit, Metro say nothing to worry20 min ago
New Delhi, Jan 23 A portion of the ramp of the Bhikaji Cama flyover on the busy Ring Road has “sunken” a bit allegedly due to construction of a metro subway beneath it, even as the DMRC today claimed that the flyover posed no threat to vehicular movement. The flyover was built by the PWD and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation monitors it till the end of the completion of project.
London issued with first ‘very high’ pollution alert under new warning system
The cold, still air is causing a rise in air pollution in the capital and many other parts of the country The first “very high” pollution alert has been issued for London by mayor Sadiq Khan, under a new system for warning people about poor air quality. Warnings have been issued at bus stops, Tube stations and roadsides in the capital, and Mr Khan said everyone from the vulnerable to the physically fit may need to take protections to protect themselves from the “filthy air”.
London issued with first ‘very high’ pollution alert under new warning system
The cold, still air is causing a rise in air pollution in the capital and many other parts of the country The first “very high” pollution alert has been issued for London by mayor Sadiq Khan, under a new system for warning people about poor air quality. Warnings have been issued at bus stops, Tube stations and roadsides in the capital, and Mr Khan said everyone from the vulnerable to the physically fit may need to take protections to protect themselves from the “filthy air”.
Trump orders US withdrawal from trans-Pacific trade deal6 hours ago
President Donald Trump today signed three orders on withdrawing the US from the Trans- Pacific Partnership trade deal, freezing the hiring of federal workers and hitting foreign NGOs that help with abortion. “We’ve been talking about this for a long time,” Trump said as he signed the executive order to withdraw from the TPP in the Oval Office.
Trump orders US withdrawal from trans-Pacific trade deal6 hours ago
President Donald Trump today signed three orders on withdrawing the US from the Trans- Pacific Partnership trade deal, freezing the hiring of federal workers and hitting foreign NGOs that help with abortion. “We’ve been talking about this for a long time,” Trump said as he signed the executive order to withdraw from the TPP in the Oval Office.
Trump moves to withdraw from TPP trade pact6 hours ago
President Donald Trump moved today to pull the United States out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, making good on a pledge to scrap a deal he denounced as a “job killer” and a “rape” of US interests. Embarking on his first full week in office, the 45th US president began rolling out his policy agenda after a tumultuous first weekend for his administration by signing a series of executive orders.
Clash with Egypt dress rehearsal for World Cup
Black Stars midfielder Andre Ayew says Wednesday’s group clash with Egypt would serve as an ideal preparation for the team’s quarter-final fixture against a yet-to-be-determined side. He believes that the quarter-final stage would be the test of Ghana’s character and credentials as prospective champions.
Ghana athletics weekly update
Entering the 4th week in the 2017 athletics season, “Mighty” Sampson Laari keeps rewriting national middle distance records. Overall, Ghanaian athletes continue to impress with 4 moving into global rankings and a slew of new indoor national records; two new national records added to the five from week two.
Legend Asamoah Gyan deserves my support – Jordan Ayew
Black Stars striker Jordan Ayew has touted the greatness of Asamoah Gyan, describing his captain as a legend who deserved every support to cement his legendary status and pledging that he is ready to play alongside for collective team success. The youngster said he was not worried for his lack of goals at the tournament so long as Gyan’s presence loomed large to ensure victory just as it happened last Saturday when the Al Ahli Dubai striker scored Ghana’s only and winning goal in the team’s 1-0 victory over Mali in Port-Gentil at the ongoing African Cup of Nations .
Legend Asamoah Gyan deserves my support – Jordan Ayew
Black Stars striker Jordan Ayew has touted the greatness of Asamoah Gyan, describing his captain as a legend who deserved every support to cement his legendary status and pledging that he is ready to play alongside for collective team success. The youngster said he was not worried for his lack of goals at the tournament so long as Gyan’s presence loomed large to ensure victory just as it happened last Saturday when the Al Ahli Dubai striker scored Ghana’s only and winning goal in the team’s 1-0 victory over Mali in Port-Gentil at the ongoing African Cup of Nations .
Emmanuel Frimpong set to leave Russia for Sweden
Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong is set to leave Russian top-flight side Arsenal Tula to join an unnamed club in Sweden after the former player of English Premier League side Arsenal clashed with his club’s coach. Frimpong’s contract with Tula lasts for one-and-half years more, it’s unlikely that Frimpong will play for the Russian club again.
Emmanuel Frimpong set to leave Russia for Sweden
Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong is set to leave Russian top-flight side Arsenal Tula to join an unnamed club in Sweden after the former player of English Premier League side Arsenal clashed with his club’s coach. Frimpong’s contract with Tula lasts for one-and-half years more, it’s unlikely that Frimpong will play for the Russian club again.
The Latest: First day of Syria talks concludes
The latest on Syria talks that are being held in Kazakhstan and developments on the ground in the war-torn country : A Syrian opposition spokesman says the first day of talks has concluded, after rebel representatives met Russia’s presidential envoy to the talks to discuss ways to reinforce a shaky cease-fire. Yahya al-Aridi, the spokesman for the rebel delegation to the talks, says the opposition also met Monday with the Russian and Turkish delegations in the presence of the U.N. envoy to Syria to discuss a nationwide cease-fire.
Great night at Hen Galan concert
The community of Fishguard and Goodwick enjoyed an evening of music, drama and poetry last Saturday, January 21, during the twin town’s annual Hen Galan concert. The bilingual event, which is now in its sixth year, was held at St Peter’s Church Goodwick and raised funds for three local charities: Cwtch Pembrokeshire, which supports young adults with long term or chronic physical health conditions; Crossroads carer support service and the newly opened Rainbow Cancer Support Centre in Fishguard.
Great night at Hen Galan concert
The community of Fishguard and Goodwick enjoyed an evening of music, drama and poetry last Saturday, January 21, during the twin town’s annual Hen Galan concert. The bilingual event, which is now in its sixth year, was held at St Peter’s Church Goodwick and raised funds for three local charities: Cwtch Pembrokeshire, which supports young adults with long term or chronic physical health conditions; Crossroads carer support service and the newly opened Rainbow Cancer Support Centre in Fishguard.
Former partner ‘reported King’s Lynn drug-driver’, court told
A man was caught driving while over the limit for cannabis after being reported by his ex-partner, magistrates heard. The court heard Cutts gave a positive saliva sample after being stopped by police on the A47 Saddlebow slip road on November 14 last year.
Former partner ‘reported King’s Lynn drug-driver’, court told
A man was caught driving while over the limit for cannabis after being reported by his ex-partner, magistrates heard. The court heard Cutts gave a positive saliva sample after being stopped by police on the A47 Saddlebow slip road on November 14 last year.
Ilham Aliyev: Armenia formally exists on world map as independent state
News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Azerbaijan’s president, supreme commander-in-chief, Ilham Aliyev has said that the future status of Nagorno-Karabakh can only be possible within the Azerbaijani state. “This is the resolution of the conflict, and the sooner the Armenian leadership understands this, the better it will be for them,” President Aliyev said as he was addressing the opening of a newly built military town of the Ministry of Defense in Pirekeshkul Settlement of Absheron District.
Ilham Aliyev: Armenia formally exists on world map as independent state
News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Azerbaijan’s president, supreme commander-in-chief, Ilham Aliyev has said that the future status of Nagorno-Karabakh can only be possible within the Azerbaijani state. “This is the resolution of the conflict, and the sooner the Armenian leadership understands this, the better it will be for them,” President Aliyev said as he was addressing the opening of a newly built military town of the Ministry of Defense in Pirekeshkul Settlement of Absheron District.
3 dogs give avalanche rescuers hope but 22 people missing
Italian Mountain Rescue Corps “Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico” Soccorso Alpino volunteers and rescuers work in the area of the avalanche-struck Hotel Rigopiano, near in Farin… . Italian Mountain Rescue Corps “Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico” shows Soccorso Alpino volunteers and rescuers at work in the area of the avalanche-struck Hotel Rigopiano, near… .
Talks on Syria’s civil war off to a rocky start
Talks between the Syrian government and representatives of rebel factions got off to a rocky start Monday after their first face-to-face meeting in Kazakhstan that marked a major shift in the war’s dynamics and confirmed Russia’s role as regional heavyweight. The gathering in Astana, the Kazakh capital, is the latest in a long line of diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending the nearly 6-year-old civil war, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced half of Syria’s population.
Talks on Syria’s civil war off to a rocky start
Talks between the Syrian government and representatives of rebel factions got off to a rocky start Monday after their first face-to-face meeting in Kazakhstan that marked a major shift in the war’s dynamics and confirmed Russia’s role as regional heavyweight. The gathering in Astana, the Kazakh capital, is the latest in a long line of diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending the nearly 6-year-old civil war, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced half of Syria’s population.
Trump moves to pull US out of Pacific-Rim trade deal
President Donald Trump moved to pull the United States out of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact Monday, fulfilling a campaign promise as he began his first full week in office. “Great thing for the American worker that we just did,” Trump said as he signed a notice in the Oval Office.
Trump moves to pull US out of Pacific-Rim trade deal
President Donald Trump moved to pull the United States out of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact Monday, fulfilling a campaign promise as he began his first full week in office. “Great thing for the American worker that we just did,” Trump said as he signed a notice in the Oval Office.
Current, former major leaguers die in crashes
Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura and former major leaguer Andy Marte died in separate traffic accidents early Sunday in their native Dominican Republic. Highway patrol spokesman Jacobo Mateo said Ventura died on a highway leading to the town of Juan Adrian, about 70 kilometers northwest of Santo Domingo.
Current, former major leaguers die in crashes
Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura and former major leaguer Andy Marte died in separate traffic accidents early Sunday in their native Dominican Republic. Highway patrol spokesman Jacobo Mateo said Ventura died on a highway leading to the town of Juan Adrian, about 70 kilometers northwest of Santo Domingo.
MP could get Aquarena plans overturned
An MP has set into motion a process which could see the government overturning plans to transform the Aquarena site. The decision to turn the former swimming pool and car park in Brighton Road into 141 apartments was approved by Worthing Borough Council’s planning committee on Thursday evening.
Four in 10 junior doctors have fallen asleep at wheel
More than four in 10 junior doctors have fallen asleep at the wheel after driving home from a night shift, research shows. A poll of more than 1,100 junior doctors for the BBC Inside Out South programme found 41 per cent had nodded off on their way home.
“When I turned 40, that’s when I started wrecking records, and…
Track & field athletes run in the M85 55-meter dash at the USATF Masters Indoor Nationals in Boston in 2008. Johnnye Valien, 82, of Los Angeles competes in the 80-84-age-bracket women’s shot put at the 2007 World Masters Championships Stadia in Misano Adriatico, Italy, in 2007.
Trump Properties Face Global Terror Risk With Presidency
Businesses around the world bearing U.S. President Donald Trump’s name face an increased risk now that he is in the White House, security experts warn, especially as several are in areas previously targeted by violence. As Trump remains a brand overseas, criminal gangs or militants could target buildings bearing his name in gold, abduct workers associated with his enterprises for ransom or worse, they say.
Trump Begins First Week In Office With Outreach
President Donald Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders from both parties to discuss his agenda, as he enters his first official week in the White House and works to begin delivering on his ambitious campaign promises. Trump has said that he considers Monday to be his first real day in office.
What is Wayne Rooney’s best Manchester United goal?
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Liberia: Charles Taylor’s ex-wife named as VP candidate
Liberia’s international soccer star turned presidential candidate has named the ex-wife of former President Charles Taylor as his running mate. In a statement broadcast by Liberian radio stations Monday morning, George Weah said he and Jewel Howard-Taylor would head a coalition of three parties for the October election.
“Sinn Fein’s northern operation risks becoming an…
Not least because he lays out some of the key assumptions of Sinn Fein’s plan to re-unite the island, some of which, like “cross-border bodies confirm the legitimacy of the border” demonstrate the party’s enduring disdain for a pragmatic to the matter. The party hopes that Stormont’s future style and content of governance will reflect an economically unified, post-Brexit Ireland.