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23 Jan

Assam: 354 Tea Garden Hospitals to be upgraded to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

Deep EditorAssam

In a landmark initiative to strengthen healthcare services in Assam's tea Garden areas, the National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to upgrade 354 tea garden hospitals into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. This transformative step aims to provide quality healthcare to tea garden workers and their families. The event was attended by Ashok Singhal, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Irrigation, Government of Assam, as the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries included Ministers Pijush Hazarika, Prashanta Phukan, Rupesh Gowala and Krishnendu Paul, along with several MLAs representing various constituencies across the state. Speaking at the…

22 Jan

Manchester United Legends Face Salary Cuts Amid Cost-Cutting Measures

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Manchester United, driven by new minority owner Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, has initiated a series of significant cost-cutting measures affecting club ambassadors, including legends like Bryan Robson, Denis Irwin, and Andy Cole. These changes include substantial salary reductions for these former players, who perform ambassadorial duties for the club, ranging from £500 to £1,000 per matchday. Additionally, 250 non-playing staff have been made redundant, Christmas bonuses have been slashed, and the annual donation to the Association of Former Manchester United Players has been cut. Moreover, the Manchester United charity Foundation is also facing funding cuts, and ticket prices for children…

22 Jan

ANZ’s recent financial performance has lagged its peers

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Fund managers are urging ANZ to address its governance and compliance issues, especially within its retail banking sector, amid regulatory investigations that may result in fines and increased capital requirements. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is probing allegations that ANZ miscalculated interest on customer savings and deposit accounts and has encountered issues with customer hardship provisions and fees charged to deceased customers' accounts. Furthermore, ASIC is investigating ANZ's markets team for activities related to a 2023 government bond issuance. Fund managers highlight the severity of such basic errors and warn that these governance failures could attract significant regulatory…

22 Jan

Trump Administration Directs All Federal DEI Staff to Be Put on Leave

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On his first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to dismantle federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, placing all DEI staff on leave. He pardoned Jan. 6 rioters and Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. Trump's meeting with GOP leaders focused on tax cuts, regulatory reforms, and upcoming budget talks. He emphasized plans for AI infrastructure investment and expressed intentions to visit states hit by disasters. Trump also fired John Bolton's Secret Service detail and announced new tariffs on Canada and Mexico to address immigration and drug issues. Controversial actions included revoking birthright citizenship and…

22 Jan

Retaliatory actions included denial of employment and attempts to terminate his position

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Travis Dawson, a former senior policy adviser to ex-premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, has had his damages claim against the state government struck out for the fifth time. Dawson alleges reprisals were taken against him by several top advisers after he disclosed information under the Public Interest Disclosure Act concerning David Barbagallo, Palaszczuk's ex-chief of staff. The reprisals allegedly included denial of employment and attempts to terminate his position. The Crime and Corruption Commission had previously cleared Barbagallo of corrupt conduct but noted a breach in the code of conduct for not disclosing his directorship. Justice Glenn Martin has ordered Dawson to…

22 Jan

Pete Hegseth’s Ex-Wife Feared for Her Safety, Says Former Sister-in-Law

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Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, is facing serious allegations of abusive behavior towards his ex-wife, Samantha Hegseth. Danielle Hegseth, his former sister-in-law, provided a sworn statement claiming that Pete exhibited "erratic and aggressive" behavior, causing Samantha to fear for her safety. Additional allegations against Hegseth include rape, excessive drinking, and misuse of public funds, all of which he has denied. Despite these claims, the Senate Armed Services Committee narrowly approved his nomination, moving it to a full Senate vote. Democrats have criticized the incomplete FBI background check on Hegseth, arguing it failed to thoroughly investigate the…

22 Jan

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays homage at Gandhi statue in Tokyo

Deep EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, continuing his international outreach, paid homage to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Tokyo earlier this week. This visit marks another step in strengthening the relationship between India and Japan, rooted in deep historical, cultural, and civilizational ties. The Chief Minister's visit to Tokyo is seen as part of India's broader strategic outreach to Japan, with the two countries sharing a "Special Strategic and Global Partnership." Japan-India relations are based on a rich history, intertwined through hcultural exchanges and historical connections. These ties date back to 752 AD, with Indian monk Bodhisena's contribution to…

21 Jan

Himanta attends global outreach investment roadshow in Seoul, invites investors for Advantage Assam 2.0

Deep EditorAssam

As part of global outreach initiatives for the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and m Infrastructure Summit, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma invited South Korean industrialists to the marquee event in Guwahati on February 25-26. Speaking at an investment roadshow organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Seoul, Sarma underscored Assam's strategic and locational advantages as key attractions for foreign investment.Highlighting the significance of the Central government's support under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the Chief Minister said Assam enjoys special policy benefits, making it an ideal investment destination in India. Referring to the Act East Policy, CM…

21 Jan

Woman detected with HMPV infection, second such case in Assam this season

Deep EditorAssam

A 75-year-old woman has been detected with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Guwahati, the second such case this season in Assam, and the patient is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here, an official of the health facility said on Tuesday. She has been put in isolation, and her condition is stable, he said. However, there was no official confirmation from the state government.

21 Jan

No elephants transported outside the state in recent past: Assam govt

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The Assam government has asserted that no elephants were transported outside in the recent past, dismissing speculations that a convoy of animal ambulances ferried jumbos from the Northeastern state.“I categorically state, with all the authority at my command, that the elephants shown being transported in vehicles over the last two days are not from Assam,” Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X. He was responding to a post by Mukrang Engti, the founder of Karbi Anglong Animal Welfare Society, on X in which he had sought clarification over media reports regarding the matter.