UN Security Council condemns drone attack near UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant
NEW YORK CITY(RAHNUMA): The UN Security Council on Tuesday condemned what it described as an “egregious drone attack” that targeted an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE. The strike on May 17 posed serious risks to civilian lives, critical infrastructure and the environment, it warned. Without […]
No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid
KHAN YOUNIS, Palestinian Territories(RAHNUMA): New clothes for children, sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits, the hallmarks of the Muslim holiday, are all either unaffordable or unavailable in Gaza, casting a shadow over what is usually a time of celebration and joy. “I go to the market only to look around because I cannot afford to buy […]
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say ‘low’ possibility of return to war with US
TEHRAN(RAHNUMA): Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday said a return to war with the United States was unlikely, while warning that the Islamic republic stood ready against any attack. The statement came a day after Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire in place since April, and warned it was ready to retaliate after the […]
Trump’s Board of Peace criticizes reports on Gaza reconstruction fund
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on Wednesday hit back at news reports saying its main fund for reconstruction efforts in Gaza is empty. The Financial Times reported that the board’s financial fund, which was set up last year by the World Bank and endorsed by the UN, had not received any money from donors. […]
LEGO Foundation donates $97m to help children in Middle East, Africa conflict zones
NEW YORK(RAHNUMA): Global conflicts from South Sudan’s political crisis to the United States’ recent war with Iran are putting more children at risk of suffering. One humanitarian duo wants to ensure conflict-stricken children get funding for an often-overlooked need: education. Under an agreement announced Wednesday, the LEGO Foundation committed $97 million to expand International Rescue […]
BRAOU HOSTS NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ONLINE EDUCATION
Hyderabad, May 27 (RAHNUMA): A two-day national workshop on online education and quality assurance began at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University in collaboration with the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). BRAOU Vice Chancellor Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani said the university is strengthening digital education through initiatives such as a Learning Management System, web radio, e-books […]
Govt will procure every grain from farmers with a target of 1.70 lakh tonnes: Vivek
Hyderabad, May 27 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Labour and Mines Dr. G. Vivek Venkataswamy assured farmers that the Telangana government will procure every single grain harvested this season and will not allow any political attempts to incite them into protests. The Minister made these remarks on Wednesday during his visit to the IKP grain procurement centre […]
With heavy rain looming, Revanth orders speeding up of paddy procurement
Hyderabad, May 27 (RAHNUMA): In view of the Orange Alert issued by the Meteorological department for several districts, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alerted officials to remain vigilant over the rain situation. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chief Minister directed officials to make additional arrangements at paddy procurement centres and speed up paddy procurement […]
Ponnam flags off 60 electric buses in Kukatpally
Hyderabad, May 27 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Transport Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated 60 electric buses at the Kukatpally Bus depot in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The event saw participation from Kukatpally MLA Madhavaram Krishna Rao, MLC Naveen, RTC Managing Director Nagireddy, Medchal district collector Manu Choudhary, among others. During his address, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar highlighted the launch of […]
Governor extends warm greetings on Bakrid
Hyderabad, May 27 (RAHNUMA): Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has extended heartfelt wishes and greetings on the auspicious occasion of Bakrid festival. Wishing all the Muslims of Telangana a blessed Bakrid (Eid Ul Adha) with happiness, peace and good health, the Bakrid festival symbolises the spirit of sacrifice, and supreme devotion and it holds a special […]
