Day: January 30, 2017

Standoff between Prachanda, Madhesis continues in Nepal

Kathmandu, Jan 30 – Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ held another round of inconclusive talks with the Nepali Congress and the Madhesi Morcha on Monday as the Morcha said a firm no to local body polls before broad-based constitutional amendments. The Morcha alleges that the Prime Minister has repeatedly failed to keep his promises made to them while assuming office in August last year.

Stewart Weir: Celtic might be the best of a bad bunch but the best is …

Celtic’s victory over Hearts on Sunday elevated the current Hoops squad to a new level of imperiousness and invincibility I may have said it before, on these very pages, but I once worked beside an old fella, a veteran of the Scottish newspaper industry, a one-time news editor and indeed Board member on various titles, who claimed there were few new news stories in the world, but, that they were only new to a different generation. I took a bit of convincing then, however, nowadays I tend to agree.

Attempts being made to turn Western UP into Kashmir: Yogi Adityanath

Hapur , Jan 30 – Raking up the issue of exodus of Hindus from western Uttar Pradesh, BJP leader Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that if such a situation persisted, the region would soon become another Kashmir. Addressing an election rally at Dhaulana in Hapur district, the Gorakhpur MP alleged that Hindus were being terrorized in western Uttar Pradesh like Kashmiri Pandits were terrorized and forced to flee the Kashmir Valley.

SmallGEO’s First Satellite Hispasat 36W-1 Reaches Orbit

The Hispasat 36W-1 satellite, based on the SmallGEO platform, lifted off on a Soyuz rocket at 01:03 GMT this morning from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. SmallGEO’s first flight lifted off today from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.The Hispasat 36W-1 satellite was launched by Soyuz rocket.

Ruth Davidson in plea to Donald Trump to reverse travel ban

As protests are staged around the world, the Scottish Conservative leader added her voice to calls for the executive order to be reversed. She praised the UK Government for getting clarification on the status of UK dual citizens, but said: “I think at base, myself and many other people across the globe, including former Republican vice-president Dick Cheney, our solution would be for this executive order to be rescinded.

Iraqi lawmakers call for ban on Americans after Trump order

Iraq’s lawmakers on Monday backed a “reciprocity measure” that would bar Americans from entering Iraq in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s banning of Iraqis and citizens of six other majority-Muslim countries from traveling to the United States. But though the deputy parliament speaker said the Iraqi vote is non-binding for the government, it will likely strain Baghdad’s relations with Washington amid joint efforts to quash the Islamic State group and retake Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, from the extremists.

NSUI screens documentary, blames Centre for increasing ‘fascism’

New Delhi, Jan 30 – Observing the 69th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the National Students Union of India on Monday screened a documentary based on the viewpoints of students on the issue of academic freedom versus fascist diktats across universities. The documentary — University Uprising — was shown in universities in 22 states across the country.

BWW Review: Jill Kargman is the Quintessential New Yorker in her…

Jill Kargman is a pleasant singer. Her voice is lovely, in fact, but that is not why audiences joined her inside the legendary Caf Carlyle for a string of sold-out performances which began on January 17. No, patrons made their way to the Upper East Side venue on this damp winter evening to hear Kargman’s hilarious and often cringe-inducing war stories from her New York City upbringing, through her entrance into show business and Manhattan motherhood.

Rafael Nadal out of Davis Cup after grueling Australian Open

Switzerland’s Roger Federer, left, is congratulated by Spain’s Rafael Nadal after winning the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. less Switzerland’s Roger Federer, left, is congratulated by Spain’s Rafael Nadal after winning the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

Mobile App Awards 2016 ceremony to be held tomorrow30-Jan-17120

ISLAMABAD: In pursuance to promote innovation, advancements and accessibility in technology Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and Internet Society Asia-Pacific Bureau launched “Pakistan Mobile App Awards 2016”. The awards were organised in collaboration with Ministry of IT, Telecom, National ICT R&D Fund, Telenor Pakistan, Special Talent Exchange Program , Pakistan Foundation Fighting Blindness, Pakistan Blind Cricket Council and Pakistan Youth Foundation of Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Terrorist Attack at Quebec Mosque Kills Six, Injures Five Others

Quebec police have confirmed that six people were killed and two more are fighting for their lives after gunmen opened fire Sunday evening at a Quebec City mosque in one of the worst terrorist attacks in Canada. The male victims range in age from 39 to 60 years old, and had gathered for prayers at the Islamic Cultural Centre in a suburb of Quebec City.

Riina agrees to testify in court

Palermo, January 30 – Former Mafia boss of bosses Tot Riina on Monday said he will testify in court on alleged talks between the Italian State and Cosa Nostra to stop a string of mafia bombings in the early 1990s. Through a lawyer, Riina, 86, said he would answer questions from prosecutors and lawyers.

Soon You Could Buy Shares in Nando’s

Nando’s Group, the South African fast-food company known for its spicy chicken and fries, is considering an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. Nando’s is speaking to advisers and is in the early stages of planning a share sale, the people said, asking not to be identified as the deliberations are private.

Signal jammers to be installed soon at Cebu City jail

CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmena will put up signal jammers at Bagong Buhay Rehabilitation Center in Barangay Kalunasan this year. Osmena said in a news conference on Monday, January 30, that he plans to install more or less four signal jamming devices in the jail facility that even policemen cannot use their cellphones.

Concepcion port rehab underway

THE Korean International Cooperation Agency officials are expected to arrive in Iloilo on Wednesday, February 1, for the ceremonial exchange of the Record of Discussions that contains the terms and conditions to implement the rehabilitation of Concepcion fish port. Koica is set to renovate the fishing port for the fishermen in Northern Iloilo following the approval of the proposed $4.5-million rehabilitation of the said infrastructure project.

Busay resident to give portion of land to Cebu City

A RESIDENT in Sitio Garaje, Barangay Busay, Cebu City, plans to give a part of her land to the City Government. Otadoy, whose jeepneys were damaged in a landslide on January 16, told City Councilor Jerry Guardo on Monday that her family eyes to donate a portion of their land to the City, so they can also use the space to park their vehicles.

Million-pound plans to enhance town centre are delayed for a year

Enhancement work on Bell Street was due to have started earlier this month, but due to “contract reasons” the developers could not start the job until March or April. But this angered local residents, business owners and councillors who lobbied for the work – which would take 26 weeks to complete – to be pushed back until January 2018.

Million-pound plans to enhance town centre are delayed for a year

Enhancement work on Bell Street was due to have started earlier this month, but due to “contract reasons” the developers could not start the job until March or April. But this angered local residents, business owners and councillors who lobbied for the work – which would take 26 weeks to complete – to be pushed back until January 2018.

Kent Police said both men have been bailed to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on March 2

Two men have been charged in connection with the alleged removal of items from a sunken Royal Navy warship in the English Channel. John Blight and Nigel Ingram are accused of failing to declare items to the Receiver of Wreck from HMS Hermes, a protected cruiser built in the late 19th century and converted into an aircraft ferry and depot ship ready for the outbreak of the First World War.

Kent Police said both men have been bailed to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on March 2

Two men have been charged in connection with the alleged removal of items from a sunken Royal Navy warship in the English Channel. John Blight and Nigel Ingram are accused of failing to declare items to the Receiver of Wreck from HMS Hermes, a protected cruiser built in the late 19th century and converted into an aircraft ferry and depot ship ready for the outbreak of the First World War.

Debra J. Saunders:

President Donald Trump’s first full work week began with action and drama. Trump had planned to assume office with executive orders that showed his commitment to making good on key campaign promises.

A look at Trump’s executive order on refugees, immigration

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that makes major changes to America’s immigration system, sparking confusion at airports, protests around the country and denunciations from leaders around the world. Trump’s executive order temporarily suspends all immigration for citizens of seven majority Muslim countries for 90 days.

Daniel O’Donnell to pay a visit to Donard School

Daniel will arrive in town on Monday 6 February to perform to a packed audience at a charity concert in the Parish Centre, Scarva Road, Banbridge. In keeping with his very caring nature, Daniel has also arranged to make a private visit to the pupils of Donard Special School in Banbridge earlier that day.