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West Bengal panchayat polls: Supreme Court stays HC order on email nominations
- May 10, 2018
Earlier On Tuesday, the High Court had asked SEC to accept nominations of CPM candidates who had emailed their nomination papers within the deadline of 3 pm on April 23. The rural segments, accounting for over 34 per cent of the seats to be contested in the upcoming West Bengal panchayat elections , were wrested by the TMC as no Opposition candidates were able to file their nominations. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
Earlier On Tuesday, the High Court had asked SEC to accept nominations of CPM candidates who had emailed their nomination papers within the deadline of 3 pm on April 23. The rural segments, accounting for over 34 per cent of the seats to be contested in the upcoming West Bengal panchayat elections , were wrested by the TMC as no Opposition candidates were able to file their nominations. (more...)
Marijuana taxes grow but only small part of state revenue
- May 10, 2018
State economist Seth Kerstein said that he expects that tax collections will rise significantly before the summer is out, but agrees that it's unlikely that the $175 million projection will be met. The money has paid for marijuana-related law enforcement programs, substance abuse programs, school construction, and other capital projects. Earlier this year, the U.S. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
State economist Seth Kerstein said that he expects that tax collections will rise significantly before the summer is out, but agrees that it's unlikely that the $175 million projection will be met. The money has paid for marijuana-related law enforcement programs, substance abuse programs, school construction, and other capital projects. Earlier this year, the U.S. (more...)
Ramaphosa unhappy with Trump's decision to pull out of Iran nuclear deal
- May 10, 2018
The FO further said that Pakistan believes that worldwide treaties and agreements concluded through painstaking negotiations are sacrosanct and arbitrarily rescinding such agreements will undermine confidence in the value of dialogue and diplomacy in the conduct of global relations and the peaceful resolution of disputes. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
The FO further said that Pakistan believes that worldwide treaties and agreements concluded through painstaking negotiations are sacrosanct and arbitrarily rescinding such agreements will undermine confidence in the value of dialogue and diplomacy in the conduct of global relations and the peaceful resolution of disputes. (more...)
Iran Central Bank: No Worries about US JCPOA Exit, Currency Issues
- May 10, 2018
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) represented a very good example of a negotiated settlement of complex issues, through dialogue and diplomacy. "It provides a framework of confidence under which the Islamic Republic of Iran can pursue the development of its nuclear capabilities for civilian purposes". (more...)
- May 10, 2018
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) represented a very good example of a negotiated settlement of complex issues, through dialogue and diplomacy. "It provides a framework of confidence under which the Islamic Republic of Iran can pursue the development of its nuclear capabilities for civilian purposes". (more...)
Hawaii Kilauea volcano: Larger explosions possible
- May 10, 2018
Garcia said Kilauea's current eruption cycle, which has persisted with no more than a month's pause for 35 years, is already its longest in the last five centuries. "I need to figure that out", she said with tears in her eyes. Separately, Hawaii Gov. David Ige said the Puna Geothermal Venture energy plant near the lava outbreak was accelerating its removal of about 50,000 gallons of stored pentane, a flammable gas , from the site. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
Garcia said Kilauea's current eruption cycle, which has persisted with no more than a month's pause for 35 years, is already its longest in the last five centuries. "I need to figure that out", she said with tears in her eyes. Separately, Hawaii Gov. David Ige said the Puna Geothermal Venture energy plant near the lava outbreak was accelerating its removal of about 50,000 gallons of stored pentane, a flammable gas , from the site. (more...)
Is NDP MP Christine Moore a sexual predator?
- May 10, 2018
In a statement issued Tuesday, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said CBC News contacted his office May 7 regarding allegations made by retired corporal Glen Kirkland alleging the MP for Abitibi-Témiscamingue used her position of authority to try to take advantage of him nearly five years ago. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
In a statement issued Tuesday, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said CBC News contacted his office May 7 regarding allegations made by retired corporal Glen Kirkland alleging the MP for Abitibi-Témiscamingue used her position of authority to try to take advantage of him nearly five years ago. (more...)
How Google Is Changing the Way We Plan Dinners, Consume News
- May 10, 2018
A few months ago, Google added six new routines to the Google Assistant , which basically meant you could accomplish multiple tasks with a single command. "We want to give readers quality sources they can trust, but we also want to build a product that works for publishers". During this week's Google I/O , the company presented the new Google assistant whose voice and dialog are so natural that it may pass as a real human being. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
A few months ago, Google added six new routines to the Google Assistant , which basically meant you could accomplish multiple tasks with a single command. "We want to give readers quality sources they can trust, but we also want to build a product that works for publishers". During this week's Google I/O , the company presented the new Google assistant whose voice and dialog are so natural that it may pass as a real human being. (more...)
Israel claims Iran fired at its military positions in late-night attack
- May 10, 2018
Lt Col Conricus said that around 20 projectiles , most likely rockets, were fired by the Quds Force, an external arm of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps. But for months, it has repeatedly said it will not accept a permanent Iranian military presence in Syria. Meanwhile, moments before US President Donald Trump's decision was announced, the IDF told the local authorities in northern Israel to open their civilian bomb shelters after detecting "suspicious activity" of Iranian forces in ... (more...)
- May 10, 2018
Lt Col Conricus said that around 20 projectiles , most likely rockets, were fired by the Quds Force, an external arm of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps. But for months, it has repeatedly said it will not accept a permanent Iranian military presence in Syria. Meanwhile, moments before US President Donald Trump's decision was announced, the IDF told the local authorities in northern Israel to open their civilian bomb shelters after detecting "suspicious activity" of Iranian forces in ... (more...)
President of India visits Siachen, interacts with troops
- May 10, 2018
In his address, the President also remembered the soldiers who were killed in action here, "I bow to those soldiers who sacrificed their lives here". "He will be the first president to visit this camp since the visit of the then president APJ Abdul Kalam in 2004". (more...)
- May 10, 2018
In his address, the President also remembered the soldiers who were killed in action here, "I bow to those soldiers who sacrificed their lives here". "He will be the first president to visit this camp since the visit of the then president APJ Abdul Kalam in 2004". (more...)
Colts sign veteran free-agent OT Austin Howard
- May 10, 2018
He also started all 32 games he played for the New York Jets. Howard, 31, became a free agent when the Baltimore Ravens declined his 2018 option, saving $3 million for the team. Anthony Constanzo remains a stalwart at left tackle. The Colts have yet to confirm the move, but it fits with their offseason focus of strengthening the offensive line in front of Andrew Luck . (more...)
- May 10, 2018
He also started all 32 games he played for the New York Jets. Howard, 31, became a free agent when the Baltimore Ravens declined his 2018 option, saving $3 million for the team. Anthony Constanzo remains a stalwart at left tackle. The Colts have yet to confirm the move, but it fits with their offseason focus of strengthening the offensive line in front of Andrew Luck . (more...)
Arvind Kejriwal's nephew arrested on PWD graft charges
- May 10, 2018
The three FIRs were registered against Bansal and the PWD officers after it was discovered that the bills were cleared by different companies for different works. The Delhi Police stated that the arrest was made based upon the unsatisfactory answers of the accused during the questioning, regarding Mahadev Company from whom the company claimed to have bought the raw materials. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
The three FIRs were registered against Bansal and the PWD officers after it was discovered that the bills were cleared by different companies for different works. The Delhi Police stated that the arrest was made based upon the unsatisfactory answers of the accused during the questioning, regarding Mahadev Company from whom the company claimed to have bought the raw materials. (more...)
First Signs Go Up For US Embassy in Jerusalem
- May 10, 2018
These celebrations coincide with the U.S. plan to move its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on May 14, which also happens to be the Palestinians' Nakbaa Day. The move also "strips the US of credibility as a mediator" in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Abbas told reporters at a press conference in Chile's capital Santiago. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
These celebrations coincide with the U.S. plan to move its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on May 14, which also happens to be the Palestinians' Nakbaa Day. The move also "strips the US of credibility as a mediator" in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Abbas told reporters at a press conference in Chile's capital Santiago. (more...)
At least 20 dead, hundreds displaced in Kenyan dam burst
- May 10, 2018
Kenyan authorities and humanitarian organizations airlifted stranded residents to safety and provided aid to isolated communities after weeks of heavy rain and landslides. Local officials say the full extent of the damage is not yet clear. Heavy rainfall and severe flash floods in countries across East Africa have left more than 300 people dead and displaced thousands of others over the past two months - with Kenya and Rwanda the worst hit. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
Kenyan authorities and humanitarian organizations airlifted stranded residents to safety and provided aid to isolated communities after weeks of heavy rain and landslides. Local officials say the full extent of the damage is not yet clear. Heavy rainfall and severe flash floods in countries across East Africa have left more than 300 people dead and displaced thousands of others over the past two months - with Kenya and Rwanda the worst hit. (more...)
Italian's death caused by strangulation: Pakistan police
- May 10, 2018
It is to be mentioned here that police launched an investigation into the death of Sana Cheema - of Pakistani origin and believed to have been in her mid-twenties - after allegations she had been murdered went viral online. He said the suspects will be interrogated after obtaining their physical remand from court. Sana Cheema is not the first girl to have been killed for honour despite strict laws in Pakistan. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
It is to be mentioned here that police launched an investigation into the death of Sana Cheema - of Pakistani origin and believed to have been in her mid-twenties - after allegations she had been murdered went viral online. He said the suspects will be interrogated after obtaining their physical remand from court. Sana Cheema is not the first girl to have been killed for honour despite strict laws in Pakistan. (more...)
Trump to impose 'HIGHEST' sanctions on Iran after abandoning nuclear pact
- May 10, 2018
Trump had on Tuesday junked the landmark nuclear deal with Iran struck by the previous Obama administration and world powers, saying it was "defective at its core" and that he would pull out and reimpose sanctions on the world's fifth-biggest oil producer. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
Trump had on Tuesday junked the landmark nuclear deal with Iran struck by the previous Obama administration and world powers, saying it was "defective at its core" and that he would pull out and reimpose sanctions on the world's fifth-biggest oil producer. (more...)
Death toll rises by 11 in UP dust storm
- May 10, 2018
A state government spokesman said that four people have been killed in Agra while three lost their lives in Etawah. District authorities in the worst affected areas of Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Firozabad and Hathras have been asked to assess the damage and ensure compensation by Thursday. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
A state government spokesman said that four people have been killed in Agra while three lost their lives in Etawah. District authorities in the worst affected areas of Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Firozabad and Hathras have been asked to assess the damage and ensure compensation by Thursday. (more...)
In DHSE +2 Kerala 12th Result 2018 Declared Today AT 11 AM
- May 10, 2018
In 2017, the Results were declared on May 15, 2017 and in 2016 Kerala Class 12 Results were out on May 10, 2016. Due to heavy load on the website, some candidates may face technical issues in getting the results at once. The Vocational Higher Secondary School Examinations (VHSE) results which were also declared today saw a pass percentage of 90.24 per cent. The process for Plus One admission in state higher secondary course has begun on Wednesday. (more...)
- May 10, 2018
In 2017, the Results were declared on May 15, 2017 and in 2016 Kerala Class 12 Results were out on May 10, 2016. Due to heavy load on the website, some candidates may face technical issues in getting the results at once. The Vocational Higher Secondary School Examinations (VHSE) results which were also declared today saw a pass percentage of 90.24 per cent. The process for Plus One admission in state higher secondary course has begun on Wednesday. (more...)
Surprising victor announced in highly contested West Virginia GOP primary
- May 10, 2018
The day's slate of early season elections tested the limits of the anti-establishment fervor that has defined the Trump era. Joe Manchin , D-W.Va., in the November 6 general election, invoking Manchin's name close to a dozen times as "liberal Joe". (more...)
- May 10, 2018
The day's slate of early season elections tested the limits of the anti-establishment fervor that has defined the Trump era. Joe Manchin , D-W.Va., in the November 6 general election, invoking Manchin's name close to a dozen times as "liberal Joe". (more...)
MSNBC gives 'verbal warning' to host Hugh Hewitt over Pruitt meeting
- May 10, 2018
Cass, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, a conservative think tank that has questioned mainstream climate science, in a January 18 email. Hewitt, Hiatt said, "has agreed not to write about [Pruitt] going forward and has assured us that similar incidents won't occur in the future". "As a result of those relationships", the spokesperson added, "Hewitt stopped discussing EPA-related matters on MSNBC". (more...)
- May 10, 2018
Cass, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, a conservative think tank that has questioned mainstream climate science, in a January 18 email. Hewitt, Hiatt said, "has agreed not to write about [Pruitt] going forward and has assured us that similar incidents won't occur in the future". "As a result of those relationships", the spokesperson added, "Hewitt stopped discussing EPA-related matters on MSNBC". (more...)
United Kingdom's LegoLand Windsor Resort creates replica of royal wedding scene
- May 10, 2018
The subtle touches brought to the unique auto are spearheaded by special MINI's side scuttles around the side turn signal indicators, which have been 3D-printed with the initials M and H with a heart and rings. Here comes the bride (and groom). There are also accents in the door cards that match the roof graphic's colors. Lego said the wedding scene replica, which took 592 hours to build, will be on permanent display at its theme park, just three miles (5 km) from the real Windsor castle ... (more...)
- May 10, 2018
The subtle touches brought to the unique auto are spearheaded by special MINI's side scuttles around the side turn signal indicators, which have been 3D-printed with the initials M and H with a heart and rings. Here comes the bride (and groom). There are also accents in the door cards that match the roof graphic's colors. Lego said the wedding scene replica, which took 592 hours to build, will be on permanent display at its theme park, just three miles (5 km) from the real Windsor castle ... (more...)
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