UN provides 33.3-mln-USD humanitarian support to Somalia in 2024
Mogadishu, Jan 21 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) relief agency said Tuesday that 33.3 million US dollars have been allocated for life-saving humanitarian assistance in Somalia in 2024. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the funds allocated by the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) have focused on life-saving interventions targeted at […]
1.8 million Kenyans face food insecurity as arid areas bear brunt
Nairobi, Jan 21 (IANS) The number of Kenyans facing food insecurity and requiring humanitarian assistance remains alarmingly high at 1.8 million, with arid regions continuing to bear the severe effects of climate change, the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said Tuesday. The NDMA said in a report released in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that […]
Nine bodies retrieved in Indonesian shopping mall fire
Jakarta, Jan 21 (IANS) Rescuers on Tuesday retrieved the body of a victim killed in a shopping mall fire in the Indonesian city of Jakarta, bringing the total number of deaths to nine, according to the city’s disaster mitigation agency. The body was discovered at around 2 pm local time in a karaoke room on […]
Death toll in Indonesia’s Central Java landslides rises to 18
Jakarta, Jan 21 (IANS) The death toll from landslides that struck Pekalongan region in Indonesia’s Central Java province on Tuesday has risen to 18, according to the provincial disaster mitigation agency. Bergas Catursasi Penanggungan, head of the Central Java disaster mitigation agency, said that over nine people are still missing following the landslides that occurred […]
Lebanese president, Spanish defence minister meet on ceasefire progress, ties
Beirut, Jan 21 (IANS) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for Israel’s immediate withdrawal from disputed territories during a meeting on Tuesday with Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles. The talks come amid rising tensions along the border, exacerbated by violations of a recent ceasefire agreement. Aoun warned that Israel’s potential failure to meet the deadlines set […]
Director Abhishek Kapoor on ‘Azaad’: It’s a dream accomplished to have brought it to life
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor has penned a note for the debutants Rasha Thadani, Aaman Devgn and his wife Pragya Kapoor. He took to his Instagram stories, where he shared a bunch of pictures from the sets, shooting and behind-the scenes. “Sapne hit ya flop nahi hote , saakaar hote hain. The story […]
‘Alibhai’ remains a film that is close to my heart, says producer Antony Perumbavoor
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS ) Well known Malayalam film producer Antony Perumbavoor, whose production house Aashirvad Cinemas is all set to celebrate its 25th year in less than a week, has now fondly recalled making the Mohanlal-starrer ‘Alibhai’, saying it will be a film that will always remain close to his heart. Taking to his […]
Saif Ali Khan case: Kareena posts, then deletes emotional plea from Instagram
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS ) Unable to take the constant invasion of her family’s privacy by the paparazzi any more, actress Kareena Kapoor, the wife of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan who is now recuperating after having sustained serious injuries in an attack, on Monday put out an appeal on Instagram for a brief period, […]
Shooting of Natty-starrer ‘Niram Marum Ulagil’ wrapped up
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) The makers of director J B Britto’s Niram Marum Ulagil, featuring actors Bharathirajaa, Natty, Sandy and Rio Raj in the lead, on Monday announced that the shooting of the thriller had been wrapped up. The unit on Monday released a video to announce the completion of the film’s shooting. Sources close […]
Director Sudha Kongara pays heart touching tribute to producer Mano Akkineni
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) Well known director Sudha Kongara has penned a heart-felt tribute to late producer Mano Akkineni, who incidentally was also her best friend. Taking to Instagram, Sudha Kongara, who is now directing her next film featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, posted a picture of herself with producer Mano Akkineni that was shot […]
