The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday expressed confidence that the party will retain power in Manipur and added that the Central and State governments have worked together in harmony to end the differences between hills and valleys. BJP National Chairman Jagat Prakash Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah held a joint press conference at the […]
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“They extended my life”: ten years after the first liver transplant in Puerto Rico
Over the past ten years, 369 liver transplants have been performed in Puerto Rico, which represents approximately 35 to 40 per year. All of these patients were operated on at the Liver Transplant Center of Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, an institution that celebrated its tenth anniversary on February 24. At 67, Nelson Guzman He is forever […]
‘install the Ashokan pillar symbol during assembly’ | Patna News
Patna: Opposition RJD criticized state government on Wednesday for using Swastika symbol instead of Ashoka Chakra on proposed ‘Shatabdi stambh’ pillar to be installed near main gate of Bihar Vidhan premises Sabha to mark the centenary celebration of the state legislature building. Addressing a press conference, RJD National General Secretary Shyam Rajak and State General […]
LDP disagreements over candidates delay Upper House elections in some districts
Ahead of the House of Councilors election this summer, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party is experiencing delays in choosing candidates for some single-seat constituencies. The Upper House districts are opposition strongholds that have caused disagreements between local LDP branches and the national headquarters. It is unclear whether the LDP can essentially finalize candidates for the […]
Lure of RS Berth Cause of exodus from Congress?
New Delhi: The irresistible offer of the Rajya Sabha seat is the main cause of exodus from Congress, sources say as leaders consider the place of the other parties’ upper house and the recent resignation of former justice minister Ashwani Kumar sparked a debate in the big old party. . Ashwani Kumar, a senior Congress […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Equality Florida to Call Press Conference to Condemn Censorship and Surveillance State Legislative Agenda | News
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 14, 2022– Equality Florida, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and the Human Rights Campaign will hold a press conference at the Florida Capitol on Tuesday, February 15 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss a list of bills pending in the Florida Legislature, including including the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The event comes as national outrage […]
Congress will easily cross majority bar in Goa, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress will easily clear the majority bar in Goa and unlike last time, the party will “act immediately” to form its government in the coastal state, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday. Speaking to the media at a press conference here, Gandhi also said the party would seek to rejuvenate the state’s tourism sector, […]
ACT budget deficit $245 million lower than December quarter forecast | Canberra time
news, political act, The ACT budget deficit was more than $245.5 million lower than the December quarter forecast, as the territorial government reported strong economic activity leading to a faster-than-expected recovery. The overall net operating balance in the December quarter was a deficit of $218.8 million, lower than the projected year-to-date budget deficit of $464.3 […]
Navjot Sidhu says Congress workers will accept high command decision on face of Punjab CM
As the Congress leadership has begun discussions with party leaders and workers to choose its main ministerial face for Punjab ahead of the 2022 assembly elections, the state party leader, Navjot Singh Sidhu, said on Monday that the party would accept the final decision to be made by the High Command. Addressing a press conference, […]
Assam Cabinet bans ministers from announcing new programs without approval
The Assam government on Thursday banned all ministers, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, from announcing any new programs without prior clearance and taking into account the availability of financial resources. The decision not to announce new schemes to public programs was taken during a council of ministers chaired by Sarma. During official tours and […]
US and NATO respond to Putin’s demands as tensions in Ukraine rise
Blinken said the United States would not publicly release its written response “because we believe diplomacy has the best chance of succeeding if we allow space for confidential talks”, adding that the United States “hopes and expect” the Russians to agree. It is unclear whether they will comply: Mr Lavrov said after a meeting with […]
Kyodo News Digest: January 7, 2022
Hachiko statue in Tokyo’s Shibuya district is covered in snow on January 6, 2022. (Kyodo) == Kyodo The following is the latest list of news highlights selected by Kyodo News. ———- Japan, US express concern over Chinese attempt to undermine rules-based order TOKYO – The Japanese and US foreign and defense chiefs on Friday expressed […]
Vermont Legislature to Consider Bill to End Qualified Police Immunity in 2022 Session
Senator Dick Sears, D-Bennington, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discusses a bill before the committee at the Statehouse in Montpellier on February 13, 2019. File photo by Glenn Russell / VTDigger Vermont lawmakers and police reform advocates are proposing to end qualified immunity for police officers, a widespread legal doctrine that protects public servants […]
DUN will allow me to contribute more to policy planning
Wee addresses the press conference. KUCHING (December 13): Dato Wee Hong Seng believes that being both the MP for Padungan and the mayor of Kuching South, he could contribute more to the policy planning of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN). The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) candidate for Padungan believes that if elected he should […]
Department of Energy supports 17 green upgrades to federal buildings as ‘snapshot’ of future spending
The Biden administration is not waiting for Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from federal buildings. The General Services Administration seeks to accelerate the testing and adoption of sustainable technologies in federal buildings and to raise the bar for sustainability standards in government construction projects. The Energy Department, […]
The legislature plans a special session on redistribution, vetoes
By ALLISON MOLLENKAMPCapital Information Service ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – The Maryland General Assembly plans to meet on Monday for a special session to focus on congressional redistribution and priority vetoes for the 2021 session. The Maryland Congressional redistricting process will come to a head next week when both houses of the Legislature consider congressional maps proposed […]
Federal Agriculture Minister “Working Extremely Hard” to Resume Fresh Potato Trade with United States
Ending the suspension of trade in fresh potatoes from Prince Edward Island to the United States is a top priority for the Canadian government, said Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau . The trade was ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Monday following the discovery of potatoes infected with potato wart in two fields […]
After BN wins Melaka, Zahid announced he would enact anti-jump law to protect future state governments from instability | Malaysia
Barisan Nasional leaders pose for the cameras after the coalition was declared the winner of the Melaka state election in Ayer Keroh on November 20, 2021. – Photo by Ahmad Zamzahuri KUALA LUMPUR, November 20 – The Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, which won 21 of 28 seats in the Melaka election tonight, intends to enact […]
Gov. Wolf Takes New Steps To Help Tipping Workers, Calls On Lawmakers To Finally Raise Wages, And Supports Paid Sick Leave
Gov. Tom Wolf continues to step up pressure on Republican legislative leaders to finally support the hard-working Pennsylvanians. At a press conference in Philadelphia, the governor announced proposed new regulations to ensure tipping workers are treated fairly and introduced his workers’ legislative agenda that will increase paychecks, guarantee paid time off and create safer workplaces. […]
President rejects “letter of resignation” from representative of Segama
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Sabah, Kadzim M Yahya, rejected an alleged letter signed by Mohamaddin Ketapi indicating that Mohamaddin resigned from his post as a member of the Assembly of Segama. Kadzim told a press conference in Kota Kinabalu yesterday that he received the letter from a law firm on November 1. […]
The CDP struggled in the elections despite the joint pact of the opposition parties
In the gloom of a post-mortem lower house election, the main opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, was forced to question whether joining forces with the Communist Party of Japan was the right thing to do. . This collaboration is still being questioned with an election to the Upper House looming on the […]
Bill would allow captive insurers in Alberta
A bill tabled in the Alberta legislature on Wednesday would allow the formation of captive insurers in the Canadian province. Bill 76, the Captive Insurance Companies Act, was introduced by Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews. “The current constraints of the global insurance supply make it difficult for many business entities to obtain adequate coverage at […]
Hospitalized Czech president shown on video as his office counteracts criticism
Czech President Milos Zeman attends his investiture ceremony at Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, March 8, 2018, after being re-elected. REUTERS / David W Cerny / File Photo PRAGUE, October 21 (Reuters) – Assistants to Czech President Milos Zeman on Thursday showed video of him signing a decree to convene a new parliament while […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to call legislature to fight vaccination warrants
TALLAHASSEE, Florida >> Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said today he will call state lawmakers to work early to pass legislation to tackle corporate-enacted coronavirus vaccine mandates. The Republican governor said he would convene a special GOP-controlled state house session in November to meet vaccine needs. He did not specify a start date. âAt the end […]
China irritated by Taiwan foreign minister’s trip to Eastern Europe
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu attends a press conference for foreign journalists in Taipei, Taiwan, April 7, 2021. REUTERS / Ann Wang / File Photo BEIJING / TAIPEI, Oct.21 (Reuters) – China expressed anger on Thursday after Taiwan announced Foreign Minister Joseph Wu would visit Slovakia next week on a rare trip to Europe that […]
Republican big guns Scott, Rubio and Blackburn offer advice to minorities looking to run for office in the state
Three Republican Senators and two GOP House members met with state-level Republican activists and potential candidates on Wednesday evening to share advice on how to run for office and win state-level elections during an event organized by the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC). “I think it is important for us to recognize that the future […]
Wife of slain Haitian president meets judge as part of investigation
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Martine Moïse, widow of the assassinated president of Haiti, traveled to her homeland to answer behind closed doors questions on Wednesday from a judge overseeing the murder case. Surrounded by heavy security, Moses motioned to the followers who shouted âJustice! and entered the courthouse in the capital Port-au-Prince, coming out nearly […]
MPs Should Vote To Require Vaccinations Inside The Legislative Assembly Chamber: Speaker
Breadcrumb Links Politics Local News Questions about the immunization status of members of the legislature come as the NDP pushes for vaccine rules in the building, calls on Prime Minister Jason Kenney to kick unvaccinated MPs from his caucus Author of the article: Ashley Joannou Release date : 01 Oct 2021 ⢠53 minutes ago […]
1 in 7 people mark “another race” on the US Census. It’s a big data problem
For Leani GarcÃa Torres, none of the boxes really match. In 2010, she answered U.S. Census questions on her own for the first time as an adult. Is she of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish descent? It was easy. She marked, âYes, Puerto Rican. “ But then came the stumper: What’s his race ? “Every time […]
The 2nd largest racial group in the United States is “another race”. Most are Latinos.
For Leani GarcÃa Torres, none of the boxes really match. In 2010, she answered U.S. Census questions on her own for the first time as an adult. Is she of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish descent? It was easy. She marked, âYes, Puerto Rican. ” But then came the stumper: What’s his race ? “Every time […]
Second UCP MP publicly denounces Jason Kenney’s leadership
A second UCP caucus member publicly questions the leadership of Prime Minister Jason Kenney. Angela Pitt, MP for Airdrie-East, was questioned by a reporter at an independent press conference on Tuesday whether she had confidence in Kenney’s leadership of the United Conservative Party. âThe answer to that question is no, I don’t. And I don’t […]
Resigned to consolidate the “fragmented” Congress -TMC, YSRCP, NCP to face the BJP: Faleiro
ANI | Update: Sep 27, 2021 7:37 PM STI Panaji (Goa) [India]September 27 (ANI): Former Goan Chief Minister Luizinho Faleiro said on Monday there was a need to unify all fragments of the Congress party, including Mamata’s TMC, Jagan Mohan’s YSRCP Reddy and Sharad Pawar’s NCP to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the […]
Commentary: equality is not defined in the government’s mandate | Weekly farm
Martin Aldridge, The Nationals WA, MLC Agricultural Region ‘NOT on our agenda’ – the words repeated over and over again by Prime Minister Mark McGowan and Labor on electoral reform ahead of the March elections, which ultimately resulted in full Labor control over both houses of the United Nations. Parliament. And yet, weeks after the […]
Japan braces for unpredictable poll
TIT FOUR presidential candidates of the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan (LDP) come from different corners of the big party tent. Takaichi Sanae (photo, left) is a nationalist who wants to become the first female prime minister, but opposes married couples keeping separate surnames. Kono Taro (photo, bottom) is the American offspring of a political […]
Demolition of K’taka temple: BJP will face oppn heat in assembly today
Bangalore, September 21 Even though the BJP in Karnataka tabled the Karnataka Religious Structures (Protection) Bill 2021 in the Legislature, the issue of temple demolition is expected to dominate Tuesday’s session. Congress is ready to launch an attack on the BJP, questioning its commitment to protect the temples. Congress attacked the government for rising inflation […]
US launches mass deportation of Haitian migrants from Texas
DEL RIO, Texas (AP) – The United States returns Haitians encamped in a Texas border town to their home country and prevents others from crossing the border into Mexico in a massive show of force that signals the start of this which could be one of the fastest in America, massive expulsions of migrants or […]
US closes part of Texas border and begins repatriating Haitians
DEL RIO, Texas (AP) – The United States acted on Sunday to stem the flow of migrants to Texas by blocking the Mexican border in a remote town where thousands of Haitian refugees have set up camp, and US authorities have started to repatriate some migrants. to their homeland. About a dozen Texas Department of […]
Political activities accelerate in all major Belagavi parties
With the announcement of the elections to the Belagavi City Council, political activities increased in all the main parties in the city. The poll, scheduled for September 3, promises to be different as it is the first time in decades that polls of local urban organizations will be challenged on partisan affiliations. The BJP was […]
Senate hosts weekend sprint on infrastructure before recess | Politics
The Senate rushes to complete its remaining work on the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure package over the weekend as Democrats seek to tackle other key priorities like the budget deal in a ambitious push ahead of the looming vacation. After an unsuccessful and hours-long attempt to conclude the infrastructure bill on Thursday evening, the upper house […]
Legislature approves bill to protect cops under human rights law
The Nassau County Legislature approved a bill that would protect police and other first responders from prejudice and discrimination, much to the chagrin of various activist groups on Monday. (Photo by Robert Pelaez) The Nassau County Legislature on Monday approved a bill to protect cops and other first responders under a county law designed to […]
Emotional Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner calls on legislature to end cash bond after another violent weekend – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia is on its way to breaking records. To date, there has been a 33% increase in homicides from 2020. Victims of violent crime are getting younger. According to city data, 123 gunshot victims this year were under the age of 18. READ MORE: Personal information of Jefferson Health cancer patients compromised […]
Puerto Ricans fear power cuts during hurricane season
With less than two months to go into the peak of hurricane season, many Puerto Ricans are concerned about the stability of the island’s power grid, a troubled system that left millions without power during Hurricane Maria . After suffering multiple natural disasters in recent years, including two hurricanes and thousands of earthquakes, the island’s […]
Manitoba Minister of Indigenous Relations Resigns Cabinet After Premier’s Comments on Colonial History
Eileen Clarke resigned as Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations for Manitoba after Premier Brian Pallister made comments last week suggesting that the colonization of Canada was done with good intentions. Clarke confirmed her resignation on Wednesday morning and said Pallister’s comments were a factor in that decision, although she did not specify which comments. […]
3 Senate Democrats draft plan to end federal marijuana ban
Three leading Senate Democrats have a draft plan to end the federal cannabis ban and implement a series of programs to help communities that have been affected by the war on drugs, which have tended to disproportionately to be communities of color. Senators Chuck Schumer, the majority leader; Ron Wyden of Oregon and Cory Booker […]
Experts to investigate technical reasons for World Trade Center Puerto Rico condominium collapse Hurricane Maria Missouri Experts
A team of technical experts from the federal government and outside specialists will collect building material samples and study soil conditions to determine the technical reasons for a South Florida condominium collapse, have officials announced Wednesday. The team assembled by the National Institute of Standards and Technology will gather evidence and analyze data to determine […]
Delta variant brings death toll in South Africa to over 60,000 – latest updates
The new coronavirus has infected more than 182 million people and killed more than 3.9 million. Here are the latest developments related to Covid for June 29: Undertakers wearing personal protective equipment carry a coffin during the funeral of a COVID-19 victim at Olifantsvlei cemetery, southwest of Joburg, South Africa, January 6, 2021 (Reuters) Tuesday […]
BJP calls for Mukul Roy’s appointment to PAC to be quashed: the Tribune India
Calcutta, June 24 The saffron party on Thursday demanded the annulment of Mukul Roy’s appointment to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and urged the secretary of the Assembly to reject his candidacy because his name was not proposed by the legislative party BJP and the TMC is not eligible to advance his nomination as he […]
BJP leader in North Bengal, seven more join TMC
Calcutta, June 21 (PTI) In a further shock for the BJP, the party’s Alipurduar district chairman, Ganga Prasad Sharma, joined the TMC on Monday as the top leader of the state’s ruling party, Mukul Roy, who also switched sides two weeks ago, claimed it was the “start of the end of the saffron festival” in […]