Thunderstorms forecast across Saudi Arabia until Sunday
RIYADH, 28 November: The General Directorate of Civil Defense has forecast thunderstorms in several regions across the Kingdom until Sunday. Makkah region is forecast light to moderate rain showers that could lead to flash floods, hail and dust-stirring winds, reported the Saudi Press Agency, while moderate to heavy rain is expected in Riyadh region. Asir […]
Shoura Council, EU officials discuss strengthening ties
RIYADH, 28 November: Saudi Arabia’s Shoura Council Vice Speaker Mishaal Al-Sulami met in Riyadh with an EU Political and Security Committee delegation, led by its chair Delphine Pronk, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The delegation included ambassadors from the 27 EU member states, the EU Special Representative for the Gulf Luigi Di Maio, […]
Saudi aid targets schools in Yemen, health in Somalia
RIYADH, 28 November: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief signed a cooperation agreement with a civil society organization to implement the third phase of the Back to School project in Yemen. The initiative will be executed in the Al-Mukha district of Taiz governorate, Thamud district in Hadramout governorate, and the governorates of Shabwah, Abyan and Lahj, […]
Saudi Arabia welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon
RIYADH, 28 November: Saudi Arabia welcomes the ceasefire in Lebanon, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. “The Kingdom appreciates all international efforts made in this regard and hopes that this will lead to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, the preservation of Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and stability, and the […]
Rahul Gandhi, Maha leaders pay tributes to Mahatma Phule on 134th death anniversary
Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Maharashtra leaders remembered the legendary social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule on his 134th death anniversary. “Respectful tribute to the great revolutionary, social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his death anniversary. His struggle for the rights and privileges of the Bahujans will continue to guide us,” […]
Fake currency: Arrested Bengal resident part of Bangladesh-linked international racket (Ld)
Kolkata, Nov 28 (IANS) A resident of Kaliachak of Malda district in West Bengal, who was arrested on Thursday with a huge consignment of fake Indian currency notes, is part of an international racket involving Bangladesh from where the FICN originated. The resident has been identified as Manwar Sheikh and he used to supply fake […]
Hemant Soren to give job letter, Rs 10 lakh aid to martyred Agniveer’s kin after taking oath
Ranchi, Nov 28 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister-designate Hemant Soren is set to take decisive action soon after being sworn in for his fourth term on Thursday. Following the oath-taking ceremony, Soren will assume office at the Jharkhand Ministry at Project Bhawan. Later, he will present a government job appointment letter and a cheque for Rs […]
Ex-DGP of J&K Vaid urges PM Modi to address atrocities in Bangladesh on global stage
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Former Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir, S.P. Vaid, on Thursday raised concerns over the ongoing violence and atrocities against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the issue on the global stage. He emphasised the need for PM Modi, recognised globally […]
Centre sanctions Rs 3,417 crore for 90 infra projects in Northeast states
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region (MDoNER) has sanctioned as many as 90 projects costing Rs 3,417.68 crore under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) during the last three financial years from 2021-22 to 2023-24 and the current financial year 2024-25, the Ministry said. A major chunk […]
Dr. Reddy’s launches Toripalimab in India to treat rare form of head & neck cancer
Hyderabad, Nov 28 (IANS) Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories on Thursday announced the launch of Toripalimab in India to treat adults with Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) — a rare and aggressive form of head and neck cancer that originates in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat. Toripalimab is an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody that can block PD-1 […]
