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Government scrap plans to upgrade ‘worst A-road in the country’
UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has scrapped a £1 billion commitment to upgrade what has been described as “the worst A-road in the country.” The 16-mile stretch of the A12 between Chelmsford and Colchester is notorious among drivers,...

Minister Inaugurates Specialty Complex, Others At FMC Keffi
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has commissioned the Multi-Speciality Complex built by the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Keffi. The minister also commissioned the centre’s solar energy infrastructure and its...

Minister Bhandari says women's becoming entrepreneur makes family financially capable
Kathmandu, July 11: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari has stated that becoming a woman entrepreneur is not just about running a business but also about empowering the family financially. Addressing the inauguration...

Minister Ponguleti Inaugurates Derma 360’s World-Class Aesthetic Clinic in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Derma 360 unveiled its fourth state-of-the-art aesthetic clinic in Kavuri Hills, inaugurated by Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy. Backed by a global team led by Dr. Bala K. Ravi, the clinic offers advanced surgical and non-surgical...

Government launches targeted rollout of neighbourhood health services
In a significant step toward transforming community care, the UK government has unveiled the first wave of neighbourhood health services aimed at bringing more personalised and preventative healthcare directly into local communities. These new...

Minister Seethakka Opens Silk Show, Calls for Lower GST on Handloom Weavers
-Advertisement- Minister Seethakka opened the Silk Exhibition at Sathya Sai Nigamagam, promoting a reduction in GST for handloom goods. She encouraged people to wear handloom items to help weavers. The exhibition features over 70 stalls with...

Minister Nancy calls for supportive ecosystem to help youth start families
Nancy says it is crucial to give due consideration to the voices of youth, as many of them wish to marry and have families, but are hindered by factors such as the cost of living, unstable employment, limited access to childcare and concerns about...

Minister Seethakka Inaugurates Silk Exhibition, Urges GST Cut for Handloom Weavers
Minister Seethakka inaugurated the Silk Exhibition by Indian Silk Gallery at Sathya Sai Nigamagam, advocating for lower GST on handloom products and encouraging people to wear handlooms to support weavers. With over 70 stalls showcasing beautiful...

Government brings P20 rice to Batangas
The Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with the Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC), rolled out the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” initiative across 15 newly-opened KADIWA ng Pangulo outlets in Batangas province on Thursday....

Minister: Public to be consulted on CSME free movement
News Paula Lindo Just Now Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs Sean Sobers speaks at a post-cabinet media briefing Red House, Port of Spain on July 10. - Jeff K. Mayers Foreign and Caricom Affairs Minister Sean Sobers says the government is...
Minister pays visit to Mayo's National Museum at Turlough Park
Published: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 8:53 AM THE National Museum of Ireland was delighted to welcome Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, to its Turlough Park site in Castlebar this week. Professor Cathal O’Donoghue, chair of...

Minister’s Death Spooks Russian Elite Amid Corruption Clampdown
The reported suicide of Russia’s transport minister hours after he was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin and amid speculation he would be arrested on corruption charges, has shocked the country’s elite. Several hundred mourners, including some...

Government to announce new scheme as it ramps up AI adoption with backing from Facebook owner Meta
10 July 2025, 20:24 | Updated: 11 July 2025, 05:09 The government is speeding up its adoption of AI to try and encourage economic growth - with backing from Facebook parent Meta. Your browser doesn't recognise available video formats. It will...

Minister of Interior commends Liaison Officer of the Turkish Gendarmerie Forces for his contributions
Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received Liaison Officer of the Turkish Gendarmerie Forces Major Faruk Ozanc to Lekhwiya, on the occasion of the...

Minister stresses focus on female education
ISLAMABAD - The launching ceremony of Pakistan’s Non-Formal Education Report 2023-24 was held at Allama Iqbal Open University on Thursday, with Federal Education Minister Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui unveiling the report as chief guest. Dr....

Minister: Estonian public transport ticket system prototype ready by end of 2026
A unified national ticketing system for different modes of public transport should be at prototype stage by the end of next year, Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture Hendrik Johannes Terras (Eesti 200) said. The goal of the platform,...

Government to Establish National Network of Daycare and Therapy Centres for Children with Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions
The government has decided to move forward with a comprehensive plan to establish a national network of daycare and therapy centres for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions, according to the...
Minister Delivers RM100,000 In Emergency Aid To SMAP Kajang After Fire Incident
KAJANG, July 11 (Bernama) -- Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar today presented an immediate aid contribution of RM100,000 to Sekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan (SMAP) Kajang, following a...

Minister Holds Talks with Trade Unions on CEB Restructuring; Assures Employee Rights Will Be Protected
A discussion was held between Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody and representatives of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions regarding the draft legislation and process related to the restructuring of the CEB, the Ministry of Energy said in...

Minister gives RM100k aid to SMAP Kajang after fire
KAJANG: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has delivered RM100,000 in immediate aid to Sekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan (SMAP) Kajang following a fire that damaged one of its offices. The...