China struggles to care for ageing population after decades of one-child policy
With China set to have 400 million elderly people by 2035, authorities are trying to figure out how to take care of them. Family structures were transformed with the now defunct one-child policy. Even…
No chance of rain in Karachi today: PMD
KARACHI: There are no chances of rain in Karachi, however, some parts of the city may receive drizzling today, said the Pakistan Meteorological Department .According to the Met Office, the...
What more women voters mean for the Rajasthan Assembly polls
Female voter turnout in Rajasthan has surged from 41.1 per cent in 1962 to 74.7 per cent in 2023, a testament to women's steady and relentless march towards electoral empowerment. 
Cold day conditions to continue for next two more days: IMD
Cold day to severe cold day conditions are likely to continue over some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Rajasthan for next two more days and significantly decrease thereafter,
UN newsletter exposed for sharing ways to protest in US against Israel on Tax Day
United Nations’ NGO Action News shared links leading protesters to sites promoting civil disobedience by creating blockades around the nation during protests against Israel April 15.
Parliament Security Breach LIVE: All four intruders identified, detained by Delhi police
Two groups of activists intruded into the House proceedings to protest what they call the dictatorial policies of the government.
Yoga guru arrested and 26 freed from 'deplorable conditions' in France
Gregorian Bivolaru, 71, and his group, the Movement for Spiritual Integration into the Absolute (MISA), are accused of several charges, including holding women against their wills
Komatireddy challenges KCR and KTR to reside near Musi river for a month 
Senior Congress leader criticizes BRS leadership for neglecting Musi river pollution, challenges KCR and KTR to live near river.
Protest erupts after bureaucrat dies due to medical negligence in Rajasthan's Jodhpur
Notably, the officer underwent surgery earlier this month at the Vasundhara Hospital in Jodhpur but her condition deteriorated after the surgery and was shifted to Ahmedabad.
Man arrested for desecrating temple in Dehradun
Dehradun, Dec 13 (PTI) A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly desecrating a temple in the Harrawala area here, police said. The accused, Saddam, was arrested from the Mehuwala area here on the basis of CCTV footage, said Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajai Singh. His family members claimed that Saddam is mentally […]
Teachers are the real builders of the country: Balaguru Sami
Governor's Educational Advisor Dr. E Balagurusamy, OSD of Universities Dr. Sanjeev Rai and Vice Chancellor of Ranchi University Dr. Ajit Kumar Sinha arrived from Raj Bhavan at Baldev Sahu College on Wednesday. On the occasion, the officials took stock of the academic and legal system of the
Elaborate security arrangements in place for phase-I polling - Greater Kashmir
Police said that the security apparatus has been fortified to ensure a safe and fair voting process
‘Women an active part of the workforce in Kerala’
Kozhikode Collector lauds WIA for empowering women; Mayor honoured. WIA, founded in 1973, has been a driving force behind Padmasree Kalyana Mandapam, the first wedding hall in Kozhikode, and is engaged in a variety of charitable activities. To mark its golden jubilee, WIA has launched 'Compassion 50' to offer financial assistance to 50 individuals/enterprises.
Firefighters battle blaze that displaced 16 tenants from apartment building
No fatalities were reported, but four people were “transported due to burns and other injuries sustained during self-evacuation,” and 16 residents were displaced, a release said.
7 security forces and 5 rangers killed in Benin national park as jihadi violence takes root
The attack earlier this week on Wednesday happened not far from the Mékrou River in the 10,000-square-kilometer (3,800-square-miles) park which straddles the borders with Burkina Faso and Niger, the African Parks group said in a statement on Saturday.
$28,000 a month in Fresno County? Here are 5 state jobs up for grabs
California is hiring student assistants and full-time employees in agencies including the state Department of Justice and state Department of Water Resources.
Israeli attacks on two Gaza homes leave at least 38 dead as siege of north continues
Meanwhile, Israel has continued its assaults on hospitals in the besieged northern Gaza Strip.
Israel hits back at Iran with strikes on military targets
Israel said it struck military sites in Iran early in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on Israel earlier this month.
Streetism, a threat to national peace and security
In the bustling streets of our cities, amidst the cacophony of urban life, lies a silent crisis that threatens the very fabric of our society. It is a crisis born out of poverty, neglect, and systemic failures — a crisis known as Streetism. While often overlooked, the phenomenon of streetism…
Malaysia brings home 121 suspected victims of job scams trapped in Myanmar conflict
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 121 people, mostly Malaysians suspected of being victims of job scams, were evacuated from Myanmar on Friday (Dec 1) after being stranded by fighting between the military and rebel groups in the country's north, Malaysia's foreign ministry said. The group, which included an Indones
More than 90 dead, hundreds feared trapped in southern India landslides
Landslides in the southern Indian state of Kerala on Tuesday killed at least 93 people, according to local authorities. Hundreds are still feared missing after heavy monsoon rains collapsed hillsides…
How Kelowna’s tiny home community is faring six months in
Kelowna recently established a new project to help homeless people get on their feet, and the project’s lead said while it has been a success so far, there's still a lot to learn.BC Housing and the HEARTH Program collaborated with the John Howard Society to build 60 tiny houses in Kelowna dubbed STEP Place.The John Howard Society runs the community program on Crowley Avenue in Kelowna. STEP Place isn’t just a shelter or a few rows of sheds for people, it’s a system that helps connect people with programs that are customized for their needs.The little homes have been occupied since the beginning of March, and John Howard Society’s chief executive officer Patricia Bacon is happy with how it’s going.“The little short stay units are working fine. People might be wondering if the air conditioning is working or if they're staying cool enough and they are, so we’re really happy about that,” Bacon said. “We have clients that are participating in programs that are helping them think about their housing goals.”The program…
2nd phase of repatriation of Afghan refugees to begin soon: Mohsin Naqvi
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that China is a trusted and great friend of Pakistan, and both Countries need to further strengthen strategic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two sides. Talking to the visiting Commander of the Ground Forces of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China General Li Qiaoming who along with his delegation called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Tuesday, President Zardari said that both Countries enjoyed historic relations, spanning over seven decades, and affirmed Pakistan’s resolve to stand with China in view of the changing global scenario. The president underscored the need for further enhancing military and defence cooperation, people-to-people contacts, and cultural linkages to bring the two countries further closer. He said that Pakistan was encouraging the learning of the Chinese language which would greatly help promote people-to-people ties. President Zardari remarked that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was his initiative…
Over 60 migrants presumed dead in Libya: International Organization for Migration
The migrants are believed to have died because of high waves which swamped their vessel after it left from Zuwara, on Libya's northwest coast, the IOM's Libya office said in a statement to AFP.
Why more women live in major East Coast counties while men outnumber them in the West
Anyone who has suspected that there are more women than men where they live, or vice versa, will find fodder for their suspicions in new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
‘Miracle’ babies who met in the hospital just had a baby of their own
"It was just amazing. The first person he met is the person he's got a baby with," said one proud grandmom.
Pigeon feeding: NParks took enforcement action against more than 400 cases in last 3 years
Three town council estates with large clusters of pigeons will step up culling efforts over the next six months.
Trudeau says 'tonal shift' from India after US allegation of Pannun murder plot
Justin Trudeau mentioned he has sensed a 'tonal shift' from India towards Canada since US authorities indicted an Indian national for a foiled plot to kill a Khalistani terrorist.
Degree colleges in Kashmir to hold online classes from today - Greater Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 30: The J&K Higher Education Department (HED) Friday ordered all the Government Degree Colleges in the Kashmir division to shift to online classes…
Tribal land feud claims 35 lives as armed clashes rage in Kurram
PESHAWAR: A land feud between tribes in the northwestern part of the country has spilled over into days of fighting with machine guns and mortars, killing 35 people so far, officials said Sunday.Two...
Russia reacts to Israeli airstrikes on Iran, terms it as ‘explosive escalation’
Russia on Saturday, October 26 called for the earliest possible normalization of the military and political situation in the Middle East,
Poverty, bad governance fueling migration out of Nigeria, says activist
An Australia-based activist, Ifeanyi Nwolisa, has said poverty, bad governance and economic hardship were fueling migration of youths out of the country for greener pastures.
More rain forecast for Derbyshire as more than 40 flood warnings and alerts in place
There will be more rain in the north of the county leading to possible further flooding problems
Israel-Gaza Conflict | US Secretary of State calls for protection of civilians in Gaza - Greater Kashmir
Criticises Israeli actions
3 terrorists killed in separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, security ops on
Three encounters broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam and Rajouri districts after security forces spotted terrorist movements in the area.
Cork man identified as one of more than 120 victims of Hurricane Helene in US
Irish man Aidan Bowles is being fondly remembered as a "superhero" by his son following his death in Florida during Hurricane Helene.
The teenager raising money so he can help communities in Kenya
Louie will be part of 11 students who have signed up for the trip of a lifetime and are all working hard to raise money to help fund their trip.
Several migrants killed in two separate tragedies while crossing Channel to UK
French Coast Guard officials on Saturday announced that several migrants were killed while a two-year-old boy was crushed to death in two separate tragedies in the English Channel...
At least 100 people killed in central Burkina Faso in latest jihadi attack
At least 100 villagers and soldiers were killed in central Burkina Faso during a weekend attack on a village by al-Qaida-linked jihadis, according to videos of the violence analyzed by a regional specialist, who's described the assault as one of the deadliest this year in the conflict-battered West African nation.…
'They always sold hate': Modi hits out at 'three families' in Kashmir election rally - Greater Kashmir
“Your rights were snatched while they lived in luxury,” said Modi
Migrants signing up for NYC ID cards in record numbers with more than 112K awarded in 2023
A record number of migrants are taking their first step to becoming residents of New York City by signing up for IDNYC cards, The Post has learned.
96 Lok Sabha, 203 Assembly Seats Voting Today In Phase 4 Polls
The fourth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha election kicks off Monday morning with voting for 96 seats across 10 states and union territories, as well as voting for all 175 seats of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly and 28 of 147 in neighbouring Odisha.
2 security forces killed in separatist ambush in Cameroon
At least two gendarmerie officers have been killed in an ambush by suspected separatist fighters in Cameroon's restive Anglophone region of Northwest, according to local and military sources. The separatist fighters ambushed the officers at a security checkpoint Wednesday afternoon in Bamenda, the chief town of the region, a security…
First major snow of the year arriving in much of southern BC
VANCOUVER - Most of southern British Columbia is under a series of snowfall warnings as drivers are being advised to stay off many of the province's major highways.Forecasters say up to 20 centimetres of snow is expected to accumulate in areas including the Okanagan, Whistler, East Fraser Valley and West Kootenay areas.Environment Canada says a frontal system is bringing the Interior its first taste of winter of 2024. That will be followed by a slow-moving low-pressure system that will linger through to early Wednesday.The forecast is especially hazardous on the Coquihalla and Highway 3, where a winter storm warning is predicting up to 50 centimetres of snow and 80-kilometre-an-hour gusts that could create blizzard-like conditions.The Ministry of Transportation issued travel advisories for stretches of the Coquihalla, Highway 3 and Highway 97C.The advisories say drivers should expect heavy, drifting snow and limited visibility until Wednesday and warns that "travel (is) not recommended unless necessary."Traffic…
Over $500k Australian dollars raised for family of Irishman killed in tragic work accident
Donegal native Barry Breslin (35), an engaged father of a young boy, lost his life during roadworks in Perth on Thursday morning.
Local Elections 2024 - Bad day for Sinn Féin as Government parties poll better than expected
While Sinn Féin will increase its seats at the local council level, the party will not do as well as expected in the Local Elections.
John Abraham wraps up shooting of ‘Vedaa’ in Kashmir - Greater Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 13: Bollywood actor John Abraham and his co-star SharvariWagh have completed the schedule of shooting for their upcoming film ‘Vedaa’ in Kashmir. Sources…
Military eliminates over 180 terrorists, nabs 204 others in one week – DHQ
Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on Friday.
Gordon Brown warns of the 'worst figures for child poverty in living memory' with 4.3 million plunged into poverty
Gordon Brown has told the UK to prepare for "the worst figures for child poverty in our living memory," as he warned that 4.3 million children are no longer having their basic needs met.
Drivers warned they could be 'caught out' after police stop 40 vehicles in crackdown
Multiple penalties were issued by officers as part of a safety operation
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