Estimated cost of Irish Rail control centre rises
Irish Rail's National Train Control Centre (NTCC) project, that includes a new traffic management system, is now projected to come up to €57m over-budget.
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'Rahul Gandhi Caught In 4K': BJP Alleges Social Media Influencers Paid ₹25,000 To Make Videos On Pune's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Event
The Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday alleged that social media influencers are being paid ₹25,000 to make videos on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj" event…
Rats, Cockroaches Found In Kitchen Of Indore's 5-Star Sayaji Hotel; Food Safety Inspection Exposes Veg & Non-Veg Food Stored Together
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Residents were taken aback after several food safety and hygiene violations were reported at the luxury 5-star hotel Sayaji, located in Indore’s posh Vijay Nagar area.
Singapore caregiver jailed nearly 10 years, caned eight strokes for torturing schoolchildren
A SINGAPOREAN man entrusted with caring for primary school pupils has been jailed for nearly 10 years and ordered to receive eight strokes of the cane after subjecting several children to sustained…
CDA Fined Rs. 5 Million Over Delayed Clearance Of Japanese Sanitation Vehicles
Eighteen sanitation vehicles donated by the Japanese government for Islamabad’s municipal cleaning operations have remained stuck at Karachi Port due … Read More The post CDA Fined Rs.
Seed Council seeks stronger seed certification, traceability
The National Seed Council has called for stronger seed production, certification and traceability systems to improve farmers’ access to quality planting materials.
'Nothing special': Residents near Pandan Reservoir shrug off crocodile sighting
National water agency PUB said it was alerted to the sighting of a crocodile at about 3pm on Thursday.
IBA Karachi to Soon Open Campus in Islamabad
The Institute of Business Administration Karachi has laid the foundation stone for its Islamabad campus in DHA Islamabad Phase 5 … Read More The post IBA Karachi to Soon Open Campus in Islamabad…
Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla to appear in Boksburg court
Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla to appear in Boksburg Magistrates Court on Friday
Timelines of major boat accidents in Sokoto
August 5, 2020 – Birjingo, Goronyo LGA At least nine people were feared dead after an overloaded boat carrying more than 30 passengers capsized at Birjingo.
‘Very Smart’: Guwahati Waterlogging Sparks ‘Smart City’ Jibes; Viral Video Shows Commuters Wading Through Flooded Railway Station Area
Guwahati: A viral video has drawn attention to the waterlogging witnessed in Guwahati following rainfall. The video shared on Instagram by @paramtiwamungcha shows commuters navigating through…
UP man bitten by 5-ft snake kills it, then walks into hospital carrying it in bag
After being bitten by a snake, Uttam Nayak took the unusual step of bringing the dead creature to a hospital. He killed the snake himself and, despite the bite, waited until morning for medical help.
Russia hits Moldovan border checkpoint for second time in a week
Russian Shahed drones struck the Tabaky border crossing with Moldova overnight on August 21, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine said in a statement.
Police confiscate 2,000 litres of illicit brew in Kasarani
Police have dismantled an illicit brewing network in the Soweto area of Kahawa West, Nairobi County, confiscating 2,000 litres of kangara and 50 litres of chang’aa.
- Police seize 2,000 liters of illicit brew in Kasarani area
- Kangara and chang’aa confiscated as part of intelligence-led operation
- Nationwide crackdown follows Laikipia County raid with 2,620 liters seized
Troops rescue 10 kidnap victims in Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 kidnap victims in separate operations across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states.
Alaska charter flight crash kills 8
A small Cessna 441 plane operated by a private charter company crashed near a US military-managed radar site in Alaska. All on board have reportedly died.
Govt challenges Duta Enclave land valuation
KUALA LUMPUR: The government today challenged a chartered surveyor’s valuation of the Duta Enclave land, saying the rate was too high and unsupported by comparable transactions.
Dog mauling death fuels push for stricter laws
Lawmaker Judy Chan has urged the government to introduce stricter regulations for animal care centres and improve microchipping requirements, following the death of a woman in what is believed to be a…
Faces that will shape 2027 presidential election
Since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) blew the whistle for the presidential and National Assembly campaigns on Wednesday, many people have become curious to know other…
Ukrainian Drones Hit Major Lukoil Refinery in Perm as Russia Reports 325 UAVs Downed
Ukrainian drones targeted Lukoil’s major Perm refinery, sparking a reported fire, as Ukraine intensifies strikes on Russia’s oil industry. Moscow claimed its air defenses downed 325 Ukrainian drones overnight, though the figures could not be independently verified.
Anwar asks Indonesia’s Prabowo to intercede in Felda's RM2.5b PT Eagle High loss
BANGI, Aug 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reached out formally to Indonesian President Prabowo S...
GJA must demand accountability from journalists — Kwesi Pratt
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has been urged to uphold high professional standards and demand accountability from journalists to help restore public trust in the media. The Association has also been encouraged to prepare journalists for the rapid technological and digital transformation while reconnecting the profession with…
Australian police charge man accused of attempting to share Ukrainian military intel with Russian agents
Vladmir Teslov, 27, charged after allegedly seeking to provide information about Ukrainian forces to ‘Russian intelligence services’ Australian police have charged a man who allegedly joined the…
'Madan Dilawar, you have 48 hrs’: CJP seeks Rajasthan edu minister’s resignation
CJP volunteers faced an alleged attack during a school inspection in Jaipur district. The group issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Rajasthan government for arrests.
India news: CJP team assaulted while inspecting school 'in a buffalo shed' in Rajasthan
The Cockroach Janta Party said a party team was assaulted and pelted with stones in Rajasthan while inspecting a government school. CJP alleged BJP-linked outsiders were behind the attack.
Tawaran pampasan Duta Enclave masih kekal, kata peguam kerajaan
Peguam kanan persekutuan berkata belum diketahui sama ada Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd menerima atau menolak tawaran kerajaan itu.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was moved back to prison early on Friday after being examined by doctors at a hospital in Islamabad, who deemed him “medically fit”. Khan was seen by “a team of qualified doctors” including an ophthalmologist, a cardiologist and a physician, Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar said.
Israeli ambassador suggests former defence chief Binskin return to Israel to pursue Frankcom decision
The suggestion follows the Israeli Defense Force’s decision not to launch a criminal investigation into the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza.
Filipino woman jailed 5 months for MyKad offence
KUANTAN: A 45-year-old Filipino woman was sentenced to five months in prison after pleading guilty to using another person’s details to apply for a replacement MyKad.
DPP challenger faces uphill battle against incumbent Tamaki in leadership race
Lower House lawmaker Mikihiko Hashimoto, 30, will likely struggle to unseat the veteran Tamaki, who is seeking a third term.
'What the ** is happening?': Abhijeet Dipke slams alleged attack on Ashutosh Ranka in Jaipur
The incident took place near Rampura Kanwarpura village, where Ashutosh Ranka and his team were on their way to inspect a dilapidated government school.
Video captures plane-helicopter crash that killed US pilot
A small plane slammed into a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at an airport near Carlisle, killing the plane's pilot and injuring two state troopers in a violent collision that is now under…
Tanoso Traditional Council funds several anti-galamsey operations – Ankobeahene
The Tanoso Traditional Council in the Ahafo Region says it has been spending its own resources to support operations against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in the area.
Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town
Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.
CCTV captures woman casually stealing clothes outside home
CHONBURI — A homeowner has warned residents to keep their belongings secure after CCTV footage showed a well-dressed woman calmly stealing clothes from a drying rack in front of her house in Pattaya.
Earthquake of 2.8 shakes northern Groningen
An earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale struck the north of Groningen in the early hours of Friday, the...
Mobilization in Russia ‘not planned or expected,’ Russia’s UN envoy Nebenzya says
Vasily Nebenzya, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, said Russia has no plans for mobilization.
Crackdown Launched Against Illegal Call Centers Across Pakistan
The federal government has decided to launch a major crackdown on illicit call centers across the country, according to ARY … Read More The post Crackdown Launched Against Illegal Call Centers Across Pakistan appeared first on ProPakistani .
Ex-Deloitte IT manager jailed for 22 months over HK$1.2 million laptop theft
A former Deloitte information technology manager has been jailed for 22 months for stealing 423 laptops worth HK$1.2 million (US$153,000) from the accounting firm’s Hong Kong office to fund his stock…
At least 50 killed, mostly children, as boat capsizes in Nigeria
At least 50 people, mostly children, died after an overloaded boat capsized on Thursday in Nigeria’s northwest Sokoto state, witnesses said.
Ex-minister threatens legal action over 'slanderous' comments
On Friday, NSW former police minister David Elliott gave evidence to ICAC, telling reporters afterward he is considering legal action against "slanderous" comments.
Man gets jail, caning for abusing 6-year-old boy for 18 hours
The 31-year-old man beat his youngest victim with a hanger more than 600 times, forced him to hold a push-up position for hours and made him sleep in the toilet and drink his own urine.
27-year-old man arrested over provocative TikTok video on death of Mion Lana
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Abdulai Mohammed Saani, over a provocative TikTok video related to the death of the late Mion Lana, Mahamaru Abdulai.
North Korea boosts support for Russia to include drone operators
A new wave of North Korean troops, already numbering 8,500 in Russia, contains a drone unit that could attack targets inside Ukraine, according to a senior Ukrainian intelligence official.
Israel open to compensating Zomi Frankcom's family, ambassador says
Hillel Newman says the issue of paying reparations to the family of the aid worker will be investigated in Israel if a specific request is lodged.
Abia Govt moves to prosecute landlord, tenants over 100 bags of sewage
Abia State Government, through the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, has vowed to prosecute the landlord of the house where about 100 bags of sewage were discovered in Aba.
Afternoon Update: Brethren church denies paying far-right activists to target election; Sydney Swans latest; and diamond-soled shoes
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Good afternoon. The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has denied it secretly paid far-right influencers to stage stunts targeting Anthony Albanese and…
Fashion CEO Hunsicker gets 5 years for $300m fraud
The sentence follows a massive investor fraud scheme built on falsified financial statements and misleading claims about CaaStle’s performance.