Coalition forces did not target Baqem Hospital in Yemen’s Saada: JIAT
RIYADH, 15 August: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen did not target Baqem Rural Hospital in Yemen’s Saada governorate in October 2016 as claimed by Physicians for Human Rights, the Joint Incidents Assessment Team has concluded. The coalition’s investigative body said it vetted the incident and reviewed all documents including air tasking orders, daily […]
Quality of Life Program continues urban transformation in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, 15 August: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in conjunction with other authorities, is continuing efforts to improve the urban landscape and enrich the lives of citizens and residents. Various initiatives have been launched under the Quality of Life Program, including projects to develop public spaces and places. The Saudi Press Agency […]
Saudi drug authority fines 6 pharma companies for violating stock, supply regulations
RIYADH, 15 August: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has announced violations against six pharmaceutical facilities that failed to have registered products available for the local market or did not report an expected shortage or interruption in supply. The authority said that its inspectors identified the violations during monitoring and inspection visits in July, the […]
Saudi FM meets British foreign secretary in London
LONDON, 15 August: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met British Secretary of State David Lammy on Wednesday to discuss the latest regional and international developments. “During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance and develop them in various fields, in addition to discussing developments in the regional and international […]
1st malaria vaccine offers protection for pregnant women
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Trials of an experimental malaria vaccine have shown promise to protect mothers from malaria during pregnancy, according to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). Malaria parasites are spread by Anopheles mosquitoes, including those of the species Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). While it can cause illness in people of any age, […]
India only G20 nation to meet Paris Climate Accord target before time: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India is the only G20 country to have ensured that the pledge towards creating a green planet made at the Paris Climate Change Summit in 2015 was fulfilled even before the deadline, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. PM Modi referred to the legally binding international treaty on climate […]
From Centre to panchayats, work towards ease of living in mission mode: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a cross-party appeal on all levels of governance — from panchayats to Central government — on working together to improve ease of living in a “mission mode.” Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the Prime Minister said that the […]
Middle class gives a lot to nation, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on Independence Day highlighted the contribution of the middle class to the country’s development and assured minimum government interference. “The middle class gives a lot to the nation. They expect quality life.. and we will endeavour to ensure minimum government […]
Natural disasters are a major concern & nation stands with victims, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday, highlighted that natural disasters occurring in different parts of the country are a matter of concern. He affirmed that the nation stands with the victims. On the occasion of Independence Day, after hoisting the […]
140 crore citizens of India are proud today, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 11th straight Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort said that 140 crore citizens of the country are proud today. “This is the same country where terrorists used to come and attack us. When the armed forces of the country execute the […]
