KSrelief provides free eye treatment in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has provided 200 eye surgeries in its ongoing campaign in the Sri Lanka town of Kattankudy, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. Staffers of the “Saudi Noor Volunteer Program to Combat Blindness” have also examined 2,000 individuals so far. The campaign, in cooperation with the International Sight Foundation, […]
Saudi Ministry of Tourism closes 40 facilities in Asir region for various violations
ABHA: The Saudi Ministry of Tourism recorded more than 350 violations during its inspection tours of hospitality facilities in the Asir region, closing 40 of them. It addressed about 270 complaints regarding the services provided in facilities such as hotels and serviced apartments, as part of the Our Guests Are A Priority campaign during the […]
World Red Cross, Red Crescent day marked with conferences, exhibitions
RIYADH: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day this week with various events, exhibitions and conferences in the Kingdom. The SRCA’s activities included marches on the main roads of several governorates as well as lectures and training courses to raise community awareness. The day is celebrated on May 8 […]
KSrelief sends food and shelter aid to Pakistan and Sudan
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has sent food and shelter aid to Pakistan and Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. A total of 450 shelter bags were distributed in Sudan’s El-Gadarif state, benefiting 2,588 individuals. In Pakistan’s Pakhtunkhwa province 710 food baskets for 4,970 individuals were handed to vulnerable families in flood-affected […]
Leading Saudi science, engineering students to compete in world fair
RIYADH: Thirty-five Saudi Arabia students will compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2024 in Los Angeles from May 10 to 18, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. They will join 1,700 other participants from 70 countries in the ISEF, which is recognized as a pre-college competition in scientific research and innovation. […]
Gold Rates Surge in Hyderabad on Akshaya Tritiya, Exceed Rs 73,000 Mark
Hyderabad, May 10 (IANS) – Gold prices witnessed a significant surge in Hyderabad on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, with rates crossing the Rs 73,000 mark per 10 grams amid heightened demand from buyers. Akshaya Tritiya, considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar for purchasing gold and other valuables, saw […]
Prime Minister Modi to Lead Campaign Trail in Hyderabad and Narayanpet Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls
Hyderabad, May 10 (IANS) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a high-profile campaign tour today, as he addresses rallies in Hyderabad and Narayanpet, intensifying the electoral battle ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in Telangana. With the polls looming large, PM Modi’s visit to these key constituencies underscores the Bharatiya Janata […]
High-Octane Campaigning for Lok Sabha Polls in Telangana Set to Conclude Tomorrow
Hyderabad, May 10 (IANS) – With the Lok Sabha polls in Telangana drawing near, the state is witnessing a flurry of high-octane campaigning as political parties make their final push to woo voters. Tomorrow marks the conclusion of what has been an intense and spirited electoral battle, with candidates and party leaders crisscrossing the state […]
BJP MP Navneet Kaur Booked for Alleged Violation of Model Code of Conduct During Campaigning in Telangana
Hyderabad, May 10 (IANS) – Navneet Kaur, Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been booked by Telangana Police for purportedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during a recent election campaign in the state. The case against Navneet Kaur stems from allegations of misconduct and violation of electoral regulations during […]
Kharge Criticizes PM Modi’s ‘Adani Ambani’ Remark in Hyderabad: “Is Modi Sleeping?”
Hyderabad, May 10 (IANS) – Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Hyderabad, questioning Modi’s recent remark targeting industrialists Adani and Ambani. Addressing a gathering of party supporters, Kharge condemned Modi’s statement, which appeared to downplay concerns regarding the alleged cozy relationship between […]
