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World : Nepal To Preserve DNA Of Unidentified Flood Victims - Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Nepal will preserve DNA samples and other identifying evidence from the bodies of the Aug 26 floods that cannot be identified before taking steps to bury or otherwise manage them, the country’s English-language daily reported.

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Tinubu Mourns NPC Chairman, Aminu Yusuf

.Describes his demise as profound loss to Nigeria Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Chairman of the National Population Commission

  • President Bola Tinubu mourns death of Dr Aminu Yusuf, NPC Chairman.
  • Dr Yusuf, 66, died after brief illness, leaving profound loss.
  • Tinubu praised Yusuf's public service, dedication, and vision.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has accepted a proposal from Gyeonggi Province to revise the "Special Act on Housing and Urban Development" to allow for the construction of apartments for young people and newlywed couples on top of post offices and community centers. Gyeonggi Province announced on the 22nd that it had made such a request to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in September last year, and that it had been reflected in the revised bill. The revised bill, which is currently under review by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, includes provisions to allow for the use of public facilities such as post offices and community centers as sites for housing projects for young people and newlywed couples. Gyeonggi Province has been actively promoting a project to build 28,000 apartments for young people and newlywed couples on public land, and this revision is expected to help revitalize the project. The provincial government plans to select sites for the construction of 6,000 apartments this year, and to start construction on 3,000 apartments. Gyeonggi Province said that it will actively promote the project to provide housing for young people and newlywed couples, and that it will work closely with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to ensure the smooth implementation of the project.

  • Gyeonggi-do approves Special Law for repurposing aging public facilities
  • Converts community centers, post offices, fire stations into mixed-use housing
  • Prioritizes young adults, recently married couples in newly created housing

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