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Kerala floods death toll reaches 167, PM Narendra Modi to review situation today

Posted by | Aug 17, 2018 |

The PM took to Twitter saying, “Had a telephone conversation with Kerala CM Shri Pinarayi Vijayan just now. We discussed the flood situation across the state and reviewed rescue operations. Later this evening, I will be heading to Kerala to take stock of the unfortunate situation due to flooding.” As devastating floods triggered by incessant rains continue to wreak havoc in Kerala taking the death toll to 167, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning announced of his travel to the state in the evening to take stock of the unfortunate situation. The PM also said he spoke to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the morning and discussed the flood situation across the state. He also reviewed the rescue operations that have been going on in the state. The PM took to Twitter saying, “Had a telephone conversation with Kerala CM Shri Pinarayi Vijayan just now. We discussed the flood situation across the state and reviewed rescue operations. Later this evening, I will be heading to Kerala to take stock of the unfortunate situation due to flooding.” Kerala is facing one of its worst-ever tragedies in the last century. The CM announced that the death toll has reached 167. The floods have destroyed properties and damaged crops. At least four capital ships of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) have reached Kochi and joined the disaster and relief team. A total of 24...

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Seth Rollins: WWE doesn’t need The Rock and must have faith in new generation

Posted by | Aug 17, 2018 |

Seth Rollins says WWE does not need The Rock and he feels the current generation should be given the chance to shine. The Rock was one of the biggest stars in the history of pro wrestling and transferred that success to an acting career which has led to him becoming the highest-paid man in Hollywood. There is no suggestion he is about to return to sports entertainment but rumours always circulate – especially around the time of big events, such as Sunday night’s Sky Sports Box Office pay-per-view SummerSlam – that he could be back for a one-off feature match. Rollins, however, feels it is time the company stopped looking to its past and instead focused on making its current crop of stars into main-event megastars. “Don’t get me wrong. I love Rocky. I think he’s great,” he said in an interview with Sports Illustrated. “Love everything he’s done for this business. “But my gut, my first instinct, says we don’t need him. We don’t need him. If we’re not the guys who can main-event WrestleMania, then how are we ever gonna be The Rock? How are we gonna be Stone Cold Steve Austin? “We can’t hold onto these guys forever. We just can’t. To me, let’s do Seth Rollins-Roman Reigns before we do Seth Rollins-The Rock. That’s me. “I get it. There’s nothing wrong with growing, getting bigger and...

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Arsenal striker Stephy Mavididi agrees terms on move to Juventus

Posted by | Aug 17, 2018 |

Juventus are closing in on the signing of Arsenal striker Stephy Mavididi, according to Sky sources. Sky sources understand the 20-year-old has passed a medical and agreed personal terms on a move to the Serie A champions. Mavididi, who has never made a senior appearance for Arsenal, has previously spent time on loan at Charlton and Preston. He has represented England at U17, U18, U19 and U20 level. Mavididi joined Arsenal as a youth player and turned professional with the north London club in July...

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Youth doctors gear up to establish advanced cancer center

Posted by | Aug 17, 2018 |

Ramgopal, Mahottari – People of Ramgopal Municipality in Mahottari, a district in the Province 2, are likely to get all services relating to cancer within their locality. A cancer center (hospital) has come into operation through combined efforts among the Binayatara Foundation America, Binayatara Cancer Trust Nepal and the Municipality with the objective of ensuring locals’ access to ‘quality’ health services. Municipality mayor Ashok Kumar Mandal, deputy mayor Sita Devi and senior oncologist and surgeon Rakesh Shah inaugurated the center services recently. The center claims that its services especially for those related to cancer are of quality and they are available at an affordable price, according to Dr Shah. Currently, the facility avails in-patient department, pathology and radiology services at its rented building and surgery, chemotherapy and other sorts of services will be added gradually. The center is considered as the first cancer facility in the entire province. Earlier, either Chitwan or Dharan was the nearest accessible location for treatment for cancer patients in the district and from its neighbouring districts Siraha, Saptari and Dhanusha . Especially oncologists Dr Binay Shah and Dr Rakesh worked together to materalise the people’s dream of getting a cancer treatment facility at their hometown and its services will be upgraded gradually. The municipality has provided around 52 ropanis of land to the Trust to further develop infrastructure required to operate the center efficiently...

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UN regional centre for peace and disarmament marks 10th anniversary

Posted by | Aug 17, 2018 |

Kathmandu – The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) organized an event for the youth on peace and disarmament education here today on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and in celebration of the International Day of Youth. Established by the UN General Assemble in 1987, the centre is operating in Kathmandu since August 2008. An event was held at the UN House, had participation from high school and university students from Kathmandu. Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the United Nations addressed the event. Staff from UNRCPD presented on how the Centre’s activities assist States from Asia and the Pacific to achieve their peace, security, and disarmament goals, the UNRCPD stated in a press release. The recently launched Agenda for Disarmament “Securing Our Common Future”, by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, underlines the need for more educational opportunities to empower young people for disarmament. By organizing the peace and disarmament education discussion, UNRCPD aimed to raise awareness and promote ideas on how disarmament contributes to creating the safe spaces that youth need at national, regional and global levels.  ...

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