re Asaduddin Owaisi In Fray For 16 Maharashtra Seats, Hopes To Fare Better By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:02:34 +0530 Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul-Muslimeen or AIMIM has joined the battle for Maharashtra, hoping to expand its niche in the western state. Full Article
re Pregnant Woman Has Narrow Escape As Oxygen Cylinder In Ambulance Explodes By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:10:36 +0530 A pregnant woman and her family in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district had a close shave on Wednesday evening after the engine of an ambulance caught fire and an oxygen cylinder exploded minutes later. Full Article
re Delhi Covered In Toxic Smog, Visibility Low At Airports Across North India By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:59:34 +0530 Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: A sharp spike in Delhi's air pollution was witnessed in the past 24 hours with 30 out of 36 monitoring stations reporting a severe air quality index. Full Article
re Major Social Media Crackdown In Andhra, 100 Cases Filed, 39 Arrested By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:25:22 +0530 The N Chandrababu Naidu government in Andhra Pradesh has launched a massive crackdown against social media posts targeting political leaders and their family members. Full Article
re Opinion: India Is Failing Its Young. But Happy Children's Day, I Guess By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:12:19 +0530 To support her family, Sulekha has been forced to drop out of school. One in every five students is compelled to do so. Full Article
re Congress Pays Tribute To Jawaharlal Nehru On His Birth Anniversary By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:59:54 +0530 Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary. Full Article
re Poetry To UK Precedent: What Went Into Landmark 'Bulldozer Justice' Verdict By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:55:17 +0530 In a landmark judgment yesterday, the Supreme Court demolished the idea of 'bulldozer justice' that several state governments had unleashed against accused in heinous criminal cases. Full Article
re 10 Inspiring Quotes By Jawaharlal Nehru To Celebrate Children's Day 2024 By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:40:06 +0530 Children's Day, also known as 'Bal Diwas', is celebrated annually on November 14 in India. The day also marks the birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was known for his love for children. Full Article
re "Dirty And Dangerous, But...": Foreigner's Video Praising Delhi Goes Viral By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:46:02 +0530 An Irish-Persian vlogger's Instagram post about living in Delhi is going viral on social media. In his post, Sean Hammond shared a long caption detailing his experience living in the city. Full Article
re Delhi Government Appeals To Lt Governor For Reinstatement Of Bus Marshals By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:19:05 +0530 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday said only the lieutenant governor has the power to formulate a policy for permanently reinstating the bus marshals as it is a matter of services and law and order. Full Article
re 7-Year-Old Goes For Surgery, Greater Noida Doctor Operates On Wrong Eye By www.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:33:09 +0530 The family created a ruckus at the hospital and filed a complaint with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Gautam Buddha Nagar. Full Article
re Shija doctor presses alarm button on diabetes : 14th nov24 - E-Pao.net By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:40:45 GMT Shija doctor presses alarm button on diabetes : 14th nov24 E-Pao.netView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
re Interview: Can diabetes be reversed? Dr V Mohan’s ABCDEF mantra on Diabetes Day - South First By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:31:47 GMT Interview: Can diabetes be reversed? Dr V Mohan’s ABCDEF mantra on Diabetes Day South FirstIndia has the highest number of diabetic people in the world, even more than China: Report The Economic TimesQuarter of diabetics globally are Indians, says Lancet study India TV NewsWhy Lancet study on diabetes is a red flag: A quarter of diabetics globally are Indians The Indian Express800 million diabetics worldwide and most aren't getting treatment, finds study The Times of India Full Article
re Vikrant Massey says older brother Moeen ‘compromised’ in life, father ‘lived a life of affluence’ before losing it all: ‘I didn’t want to do that’ - The Indian Express By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:23:03 GMT Vikrant Massey says older brother Moeen ‘compromised’ in life, father ‘lived a life of affluence’ before losing it all: ‘I didn’t want to do that’ The Indian ExpressDid You Know Vikrant Massey’s parents were neighbors of the Kapoor family? Actor reveals they stayed in godowns PINKVILLAThis actor's mother is Sikh, father is Christian, brother is Muslim, wife Hindu, she used to lend... Bollywood Life7 must-watch investigative thrillers on OTT ahead of Vikrant Massey’s The Sabarmati Report release OTTplayVikrant Massey Compares Early Years Struggle To A Classic Hindi Film: 'Family Fued, Living In Godowns, Mother Doing...' ABP Live Full Article
re 'Singham Again' becomes Ajay Devgn’s biggest hit in North America as it crosses Rs 35 crore mark - TOI Etimes By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:59:00 GMT 'Singham Again' becomes Ajay Devgn’s biggest hit in North America as it crosses Rs 35 crore mark TOI EtimesSingham Again box office collection: Ajay Devgn film zooms past 200 crore in India, set to cross 300 crore worldwide Hindustan TimesThis Bollywood Filmmaker Has 10 Films In Rs 100 Cr Club, And No He's NOT Karan Johar Or Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Guess Who? Zee NewsSingham Again Leaves Behind This Movie To Become 2nd Highest-Grossing Bollywood Film In 2024 News18Singham Again box office Day 12: Ajay Devgn film declines as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 grows India Today Full Article
re Vodafone Idea shares in green as net loss narrows in Q2, ARPU rises to Rs 166 - Moneycontrol By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:52:08 GMT Vodafone Idea shares in green as net loss narrows in Q2, ARPU rises to Rs 166 MoneycontrolVoda Idea Q2 loss narrows to Rs 7,176 crore The Times of IndiaVodafone Idea shares up 3% today; what MOFSL says post Q2 results Business TodayVi Q2 results: Net loss narrows to Rs.7,175 crores, Arpu at Rs 156 Business StandardVodafone Idea shares slip 2% ahead of Q2 results today The Economic Times Full Article
re Jio Financial Services shares surge over 6% on inclusion in F&O segment - The Economic Times By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:34:21 GMT Jio Financial Services shares surge over 6% on inclusion in F&O segment The Economic TimesZomato Surges 5% On Inclusion In F&O Segment, Swiggy's Listing; Details News18NSE to introduce futures and options contracts on 45 stocks from November 29, here's the full list MoneycontrolJio Financial, Zomato potential Nifty inclusion candidates? Here is what analysts said CNBCTV18Exchanges make 45 new additions in the F&O following new eligibility norms | News on Markets Business Standard Full Article
re Swiggy share price above 25% from issue price, hits ₹1 lakh crore market cap. Do you own? | Stock Market News - Mint By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:43:36 GMT Swiggy share price above 25% from issue price, hits ₹1 lakh crore market cap. Do you own? | Stock Market News MintZomato CEO congratulates Swiggy on IPO debut: Couldn't have asked for ... The Times of IndiaSwiggy tops expectations with best major listing in a decade The Economic Times`You And I In This Beautiful World`: Zomato`s Tweet On Swiggy`s Stock Market Listing Is Winning Hearts Onli... Zee NewsHow Swiggy’s IPO Has Made Hundreds Of Its Employees Crorepatis | Explained News18 Full Article
re 75+ Happy Children's Day Messages, Greetings, Wishes and Quotes for 2024 - The Times of India By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:34:00 GMT 75+ Happy Children's Day Messages, Greetings, Wishes and Quotes for 2024 The Times of IndiaBal Diwas 2024: Why was Demand to Change Children’s Day from 14 November to 26 December? Check Reason Jagran JoshHappy Children's Day 2024: 50+ heartfelt wishes, quotes, WhatsApp messages to wish your beloved kids with Business TodayJawaharlal Nehru birth anniversary: Why the day is celebrated as Children's Day, Top quotes by India’s first P CNBCTV18Opinion | Celebrating Childhood: The Enduring Significance Of India’s Children’s Day News18 Full Article
re Poetry To UK Precedent: What Went Into Landmark 'Bulldozer Justice' Verdict - NDTV By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:25:17 GMT Poetry To UK Precedent: What Went Into Landmark 'Bulldozer Justice' Verdict NDTVDaily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 13, 2024) Down To Earth MagazineHow the Supreme Court clamped down on ‘bulldozer’ demolitions | Explained The HinduOfficers Carrying Out Illegal Demolitions Liable To Restore Properties At Personal Cost & Pay Damages:... Live Law - Indian Legal NewsVideo | Dimple Yadav Slams BJP Over 'Bulldozer Action' In Supreme Court Statement NDTV Full Article
re Rajasthan bypolls: SDM assaulted, stones pelted, vehicles torched in Tonk; 60 arrested - Hindustan Times By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:12:28 GMT Rajasthan bypolls: SDM assaulted, stones pelted, vehicles torched in Tonk; 60 arrested Hindustan Times"Wont Surrender": High Drama As Cops Arrest Rajasthan Candidate Who Slapped Official NDTV60 arrested, vehicles burnt after Rajasthan Congress rebel attacked poll official India TodaySDM slap row: 10 cops hurt in stone-pelting in post-poll violence in Rajasthan's Samravata village The Times of IndiaRajasthan Congress rebel Naresh Meena ‘slaps’ local SDM during bypolls The Indian Express Full Article
re The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s replacement display will not come cheap By phandroid.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:09:29 +0000 If you happen to break or damage the screen of your Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, know that its replacement display won’t be cheap. The post The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s replacement display will not come cheap appeared first on Phandroid. Full Article Devices Handsets News Foldable Phones Google Pixel 9
re Nothing’s Special Community Edition Phone has Already Sold Out By phandroid.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:04:28 +0000 Nothing says that the phone sold out from its online store in just under 15 minutes. The post Nothing’s Special Community Edition Phone has Already Sold Out appeared first on Phandroid. Full Article Devices Smartphones 2a plus community edition Nothing phone
re Police Detain Two Suspects for Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:03:55 GMT [SAPS] Members of Operation Lockdown III were deployed in Delft area to continue the fight against gang violence, extortion and robberies. In the early hours of this morning the members were busy with foot patrols in Rossin Street, Delft when they noticed a unknown man walking in their direction and when he saw the police members he changed direction. The members chased after him and apprehended and searched him. They found a 9mm pistol with eight rounds of ammunition in his possession. Full Article Governance Legal and Judicial Affairs South Africa Southern Africa
re SA Strengthens Bilateral Ties With Egypt By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:04:17 GMT [SAnews.gov.za] International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Ronald Lamola, along with a business delegation, will today undertake a working visit to Cairo, in the Arab Republic of Egypt, to co-chair the South Africa-Egypt Political Consultations. Full Article Egypt North Africa South Africa Southern Africa
re Suspended Lotteries Company Secretary Loses Again in Court By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:16:16 GMT [GroundUp] Nompumelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them Full Article Economy Business and Finance Company News Legal and Judicial Affairs South Africa Southern Africa
re South Africa Doesn't Have a Water Security Threat - Minister Majodina By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:43:03 GMT [Parliament of South Africa] The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms. Pemmy Majodina, has assured Parliament and the country that there is currently no threat to South Africa's water security. Full Article Environment Governance South Africa Southern Africa Water and Sanitation
re command line version of generating layout tree file By community.cadence.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:45:42 GMT hi, im looking for a command line version of generating layout tree file. from layout view we can do it by Edit->Hierarchy->Tree or using shift+T. i have been using and big fan of the sch hier tree skill code solution from following article for a while now. https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/f/custom-ic-skill/41566/config-view-assignment/1360121# i need the command line version to include in my perl / bash script. i did try to modified the sch version by changing some possible relevant information of sch to lay but getting no where. im not very good at skill code but willing to give a shot if anyone can point out some direction. Thanks. Full Article
re VW ups investment with Rivian to $5.8B, forms technology joint venture By www.motorauthority.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 VW Group and Rivian collaborate on electrical architecture and software development First Rivian to use jointly developed systems will be R2 due in 2026 First VW Group models will use the the systems from 2027 Volkswagen Group has decided to deepen its ties with U.S. electric vehicle startup Rivian, with the two companies announcing on Tuesday... Full Article
re Volkswagen's stake in Rivian grows to $5.8B, joint venture now formed By www.greencarreports.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:48:00 -0500 VW's taking a larger stake in Rivian, now up to $5.8 billion Rivian and VW's joint venture has formally been created The Rivian R2 in 2026 and a Volkswagen in 2027 will be the first vehicles to feature the new joint-venture electrical architecture The Volkswagen Group on Tuesday announced that it would up its investment in Rivian as the two... Full Article
re 2026 Honda Passport revealed with bigger, brawnier design By www.motorauthority.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Redesigned 2026 Honda Passport revealed ahead of launch in early 2025 2026 Honda Passport comes standard with 285-hp V-6 2026 Honda Passport pricing will start in mid-$40,000 range A new generation of the Honda Passport two-row midsize SUV is headed to showrooms early next year as a 2026 model. Buyers will be able to choose from a base RTL model... Full Article Los Angeles Auto Show
re Polestar drops price on 3 SUV, streamlines 2 liftback lineup By www.motorauthority.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 The Polestar 3 has been given a price cut for 2025, while the Polestar 2 is a lot more expensive The 2025 Polestar 3 now starts at $68,900 The 2025 Polestar 2 now starts at $66,200 Swedish performance EV brand Polestar is bringing down the starting price of some of its models in the U.S. while raising it on others. The U.S.-built Polestar 3... Full Article
re Feds investigate 1.4M Honda V-6s for engine failure By www.thecarconnection.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:37:00 -0500 The NHTSA last week announced an investigation into 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles for potential damage that could result in a complete failure of their 3.5-liter V-6 engines. The bearings on connecting rods that connect the pistons with the crankshaft in certain V-6 engines can fail, causing catastrophic damage. The NHTSA's Office of... Full Article
re Sanwo-Olu unveils fire stations, urges safety By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:07:11 +0000 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, called on Lagosians to be safety conscious to avoid fire incidents, which had become a regular occurrence in the state. The governor spoke at the opening of new fire stations at Ijegun-Egba and Ijede, Ikorodu. The governor was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Read More Full Article News
re Obaseki embarks on post-tenure medical vacation By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:17:03 +0000 The immediate-past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has proceeded on vacation. This is for him to rest and undergo a medical check-up, after a successful two-term as governor of the state. This was disclosed in a statement by his media adviser, Crusoe Osagie, on Wednesday. The former governor completed his two-term administration on November Read More Full Article News
re Makinde presents N678.86bn budget, targets infrastructure, education growth By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:23:58 +0000 Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, presented a proposed budget estimate of N678,086,767,322.18 to the state House of Assembly for legislative consideration and approval. Makinde, while presenting the budget, tagged, “Budget of Economic Stabilisation,” said it was 35 per cent higher compared to the 2024 budget. He said, “Out of the budget, capital expenditure Read More Full Article News
re Navy takes delivery of three Augusta helicopters By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:24:16 +0000 The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of three Agusta Westland 109 Trekker helicopters. The helicopters, which were purchased by the Ministry of Defence, were handed over to the Navy on November 12, 2024. A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, said the ministry handed over the helicopters to the Read More Full Article News
re NBC, WIMBIZ support female entrepreneur with N1m grant By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:39:26 +0000 The Nigerian Bottling Company has partnered with Women in Management, Business, and Public Service to support female entrepreneurship, including awarding an N1 million grant to a pastry chef. In a statement, NBC said it awarded an N1m grant to a pastry chef and entrepreneur, Achiv Ngusurun, in recognition of her innovative business approach at the Read More Full Article Business
re Nigeria’s $700bn mining potential draws global interest By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:42:05 +0000 Nigeria’s push to revamp its mining sector is generating heightened interest from global investors as President Bola Tinubu’s administration drives reforms to unlock an estimated $700 billion in untapped mineral resources, diplomatic sources said. Last week, Nigeria launched a four-day mining investment roadshow in South Africa, aiming to attract $500m in foreign investment for its Read More Full Article Business
re Why Africa needs clinical trials — Researchers By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:06:48 +0000 Leading health researchers have urged Africans to embrace clinical trials, emphasising their vital role in addressing local health challenges and boosting economic opportunities. Ahead of the 2024 Impact Africa Summit in Lagos, the group of experts highlighted the need to create a robust and sustainable clinical trial ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa. They noted that this Read More Full Article News
re Minister begs varsity workers to focus on students welfare By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:57:28 +0000 The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged labour unions, especially those within the educational sector, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and others to prioritise the welfare and education of Nigerian students over strikes. Alausa spoke at the opening of the 359th Quadrennial National delegates Read More Full Article News
re Edo NULGE restates support for LG autonomy, backs national leadership By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:22 +0000 The Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees has pledged its support to the union’s national leadership, headed by President-General Akeem Ambali. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Edo NULGE, led by Clifford Dauda, praised Ambali’s ability to unite stakeholders and members from across the country, highlighting this as a Read More Full Article News
re Tinubu’s policies threatening industries, workers — Chemical union By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:00:02 +0000 The Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has decried the policies of the Bola Tinubu-led government, saying that they are adversely affecting chemical and non-metallic products in Nigeria. National President of the association, Mr Segun David, made the remarks at the opening session of the 29th Annual National Management/Industrial Relations Seminar on Read More Full Article News
re Missing man found dead near Ogun stream By punchng.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:09:21 +0000 A 35-year-old man, Felix Vhimga, has been found dead in a mysterious circumstance in the Ojowo area of Ijebu Igbo in Ogun State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the deceased had gone missing after visiting his brother, Sunday Robert, in the community on Monday. On the completion of his visit, Vhimga was however said to have Read More Full Article Metro Plus
re Chadian women complain of underrepresentation in December elections By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:09:44 -0500 Yaounde, Cameroon — An estimated 8 million voters in Chad go to the polls Dec. 29 in legislative, local and district elections. Female leaders and activists, however, say women candidates are being underrepresented. Chadian officials say the legislative elections will mark an end to a three-year transition from military to civilian rule that began when General Mahamat Idriss Deby seized power in April 2021 following the death of his father, long-serving President Idriss Deby Itno. During the transitional period, Deby said he would make sure women, who constitute more than 51% of Chad's population, were nominated in legislative, provincial and district elections. He said Chad would respect its pledges as a signatory to the Maputo Protocol, a commitment by African nations through the African Union to ensure gender equality in political decision making. But activists say women constitute just over one-third of the candidates in this year’s races, in which 180 political parties have nominated more than 8,500 candidates. They say limiting women from elective positions prohibits a majority of the central African nation’s civilians from participating in their country's development and legislating and voting on laws that will improve living conditions. Ahmed Bartchiret, president of ANGE, Chad’s national elections management body, acknowledged the low number of women running for elected office. He said women constitute less than 35% of the lists of nominees submitted by political parties, including Deby's Patriotic Salvation Movement, or MPS, for the Dec. 29 elections. ANGE also acknowledged that some nominations, including those of women, were turned down, but gave no further details. ANGE said anyone whose nomination was rejected can take up the issue through the courts. Women’s groups, including the Association of Indigenous Women and People and the Civil Society Group Against Injustice and Inequality, said in a release that ANGE rejected nomination papers of women candidates who could not pay the roughly $250 application fee. Activists, however, say some political parties are still very reluctant to nominate women, at times claiming that women are not educated enough to occupy political office. Amina Priscille Longoh is Chad's minister of women and child protection. Speaking Wednesday on state television, she noted that in some communities, there is resistance to women seeking higher office. Longoh said Deby’s strong political will to involve more women in politics is facing opposition from communities, traditional rulers and some clerics, who think that women should stay at home to take care of their husbands and children. She said Deby has ordered that a mass education campaign be carried out to advocate for the respect of women's rights and political participation. Longoh also said many women lack the financial means to run in elections. Some Chadian women have complained that Prime Minister Allamaye Halina, whom Deby appointed on May 23 as part of a new civilian government, has reduced the number of female ministers from 12 to eight. Activists say the government has not respected a resolution of the central African nations’ 2022 Inclusive and Sovereign National Dialogue which states that more women should be appointed to government positions. Female leaders say women constitute the majority of Chad’s population and can have more influence than men in peacekeeping processes. Full Article Africa
re After declaring end to cholera outbreak, Zimbabwe sees new cases By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:35:17 -0500 Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe has recorded new cases of cholera several months after declaring the end of an outbreak that killed more than 700 people over an 18-month period. On Wednesday, Zimbabwe confirmed a new outbreak of cholera has been recorded in the district of Kariba — on the border with Zambia — where 21 cases have been confirmed and one person died. Dr. Godfrey Muza, the Kariba district medical officer, said the government is working to contain the situation: "We have set up cholera equipment camp and also some oral rehydration points within the affected villages," said Muza. "We are getting assistance from our local and regional partners like MSF [Medecins Sans Frontieres, also known as Doctors Without Borders] and UNICEF. And our teams are on the ground doing risk communication and community engagement activities on health promotion, hygiene promotion and assisting the community in terms of improving sanction." In August, the Zimbabwe government declared that the 18-month long cholera outbreak was over. The outbreak affected up to 35,000 people and claimed more than 700 lives. Zimbabwe has dealt with cholera outbreaks in the past. In 2008, an outbreak resulted in more than 98,000 cases and more than 4,000 reported deaths. Independent health experts such as Dr. Norman Matara of Zimbabwe Doctors for Human Rights said the government needs to address the conditions that enable the waterborne disease to spread. "In public health, we often say cholera is a disease of poverty which mainly affects people with inadequate access to safe water and basic sanitation," said Matara. "In Zimbabwe, we have witnessed perennial cholera outbreaks in recent years and these outbreaks are being caused by a lack of safe drinking water supply and a broken-down sanitation system which leaves residents in densely populated communities surrounded by flowing sewer. This sewer will then contaminate alternative sources of water such as shower wells, streams, rivers and even boreholes resulting in people drinking or eating food contaminated with the cholera bacteria." He said that those conditions have been chronic over the years in Zimbabwe, contributing to the repeated outbreaks. How does Zimbabwe get out of this cycle of recurring cholera outbreaks? "We need to make sure that our hospitals are well-supposed with the real addressing solutions and medicines so that people can be assisted," said Matara. " ... Also, those high-risk communities, especially in towns and urban cities, we may give them the oral cholera vaccine so that they may be protected. In the long term, the government needs to invest more in proper sanitation facilities and infrastructure as well as making sure that people are provided with clean safe water for drinking and cooking." Matara said he hopes the current outbreak is contained quickly and does not spread to other parts of Zimbabwe. But with raw sewage flowing in some streets of Harare, it might be a question of time. Full Article Africa Science & Health
re Sierra Leone begins to vaccinate health care workers against Ebola By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:15:14 -0500 Authorities in Sierra Leone have launched an Ebola vaccination campaign targeting at least 5,000 health workers. Many health workers caught the Ebola virus during the outbreak that hit West Africa a decade ago. Victoria Amunga reports from Kenema, Sierra Leone. Camera: Jimmy Makhulo. Full Article Africa Science & Health
re New storms and flooding in Spain threaten hard-hit Valencia again By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:17:01 -0500 Madrid — New storms in Spain caused school closures and train cancellations on Wednesday, two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and other parts of the country killed more than 220 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Coastal areas of Valencia were placed under the highest alert on Wednesday evening. Forecasters said up to 180 millimeters (7 inches) of rain could fall there within five hours. Cleanup efforts in parts of Valencia hardest hit by the Oct. 29 storm were still continuing, and there were concerns over what more rain could bring to streets still covered with mud and debris. In southern Malaga province, streets were flooded, while 3,000 people near the Guadalhorce river were moved from their homes as a preventive measure. Schools across the province were closed, along with many stores. High-speed AVE train service was canceled between Malaga and Madrid as well as Barcelona and Valencia. There were no reports of any deaths. Spanish weather forecaster AEMET put Malaga on red alert, saying up to 70 millimeters (roughly 3 inches) of rain had accumulated in an hour. Parts of Tarragona province in the east also faced heavy rain and remained under red alert. The forecast in Malaga delayed the start of the Billie Jean King Cup tennis finals between Spain and Poland, which was set for Wednesday. The storm system affecting Spain is caused by warm air that collides with stagnant cold air and forms powerful rain clouds. Experts say that drought and flood cycles are increasing with climate change. Full Article Europe
re Ukraine drone attacks spark fires in Russia's Bryansk, Kaluga regions By www.voanews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:21:05 -0500 Ukrainian overnight drone attacks have set several non-residential buildings on fire in Russia's Kaluga and Bryansk regions, regional governors said on Sunday. "Emergency services and firefighters are on the site," Alexander Bogomaz, governor of the Russian border region of Bryansk, wrote on the Telegram messaging app, without providing further detail. The defense ministry said its air defense units had destroyed 23 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 17 over Bryansk. Vladislav Shapsha, governor of the Kaluga region, which borders the Moscow region to its northeast, said a non-residential building in the region was on fire as result of Ukraine's drone attack. Reuters could not independently verify the reports. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Kyiv has often said its drone attacks on Russian territory are aimed at infrastructure key to Moscow's war efforts and are in response to Russia's continued attack on Ukraine's territory. Full Article Europe Ukraine
re Pupil repeatedly stabbed at a school in Durban By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:10:36 GMT Full Article