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What the papers say – January 3

Here are the major stories making headlines this Friday....

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Lone submits PIL on “misuse” of police verifications”

Srinagar, Jan 2: The Chairman of Peoples Conference (PC) and Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Handwara, filed a Public ...

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DC Baramulla signs MoU with NHPC for development of model border villages

BARAMULLA, Jan 2: District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ...

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DC Kupwara takes detailed tour of Lolab sub division

KUPWARA, Jan 2: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today held a detailed tour of Lolab sub division and took stoc...

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Telangana govt to extend ‘Rythu Bharosa’ to all farmers cultivating crops

HYDERABAD, Jan 2 : Amid allegations that the ruling Congress is attempting to impose “conditions” on the implementat...

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CP Ganga, Arvind hold public darbar at BJP Headquarters

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: Chander Parkash Ganga, MLA-Vijaypur and Arvind Gupta, MLA-Jammu West held a public...

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J&K teams depart for 74th Senior National Basketball C’ship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams have left for ...

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Dr Jitendra hails universal Ayushman health cover for all citizens above 70

Excelsior Correspondent KADAPA (ANDHRA PRADESH), Jan 2: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has hailed the universal Ayush...

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Pathania for making Udhampur East a model constituency

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 2: Ranbir Singh Pathania, MLA of Udhampur East, addressed an enthusiastic gatherin...

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Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar takes oath as Kerala Governor

THIRUVANTAPURAM, Jan 2: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took the oath as the 23rd Governor of Kerala at a function held at R...

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BRO removes snow, makes Bhadarwah-Pathankot NH trafficable

Excelsior Correspondent BHADARWAH, Jan 2: In a swift action following recent heavy snowfall, 118 RCC of Border Roads Org...

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Vodafone wraps up Christmas promotion cash give-away

Vodafone PNG is excited to announce the conclusion of its Christmas Cash Splash promotion, offering customers a chance t...

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Nearly 900 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza war, highest toll in 10 years

For the first time, the Israeli military has reported that nearly 900 of its soldiers have been killed since the start o...

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Tensions Rise In South Korea As Authorities Attemp To Arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea’s President Yoon faces arrest as tensions escalate outside his residence amid protests and heavy police pr...

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UGC NET December 2024: Check shift timings, admit card, exam guidelines here

The NTA will be conducting the UGC NET December 2024 exams from January 3 to 16, 2025. Aspirants must get familiar with ...

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Lily-Rose Depp says she and father Johnny Depp are ‘very different actors’

The Nosferatu star is the daughter of US actor Johnny Depp and French model, actress and singer Vanessa Paradis....

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Lib Dems call for better community policing to reduce unsolved car theft cases

The party said an analysis of the latest Home Office figures shows on average 78.5% of all car thefts go unsolved....

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‘Urgent action’ needed to save ‘crumbling’ social care sector, charities warn

It comes as ministers announced the first steps to creating a National Care Service, with an independent commission expe...

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‘Drab’ December caps disappointing year for retailers

Shopper visits over the Golden Quarter were down 2.5% on the same period in 2023, according to the BRC-Sensormatic Footf...

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Tax and pay hikes to see firms pay £2,300 more per low-wage worker this year

It will cost an extra £2,367 to employ someone over 21 earning the minimum wage this year, analysis by the Centre for P...

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Proposals for long-term social care funding and reform expected by 2028

The first steps to creating a National Care Service for England have been outlined by the Government....

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Evri deliveries jump 12% as parcel firm shrugs off storm disruption

The parcel firm said it was boosted by soaring demand after Black Friday, as cash-strapped shoppers looked for Christmas...

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Second World War veterans urged to register for VE Day and VJ Day events

The anniversaries are in May and August this year....

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Hungary named among ‘destinations to watch’ for UK holidaymakers

The central European country was included in the list by travel trade organisation Abta....

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Ambulance, GP and emergency care waits among biggest NHS concerns – poll

The survey was carried out by Ipsos on behalf of the PA news agency....

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Sean Brown’s family criticises decision to appeal over public inquiry ruling

The Northern Ireland Office confirmed that an appeal of the ruling was lodged earlier this week....

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Undersea wilderness ‘lost’ in Scotland’s coastal waters, conservationists warn

Local projects across Scotland’s Highlands and islands are responding to years of unsustainable fishing practices and ...

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EasyJet trials lighter paint system to cut fuel burn

The new approach reduces the number of paint layers needed to create the airline’s orange and white livery....

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SMC mulls using Belisha beacon at Sibu zebra crossings

SIBU (Jan 3): A Belisha beacon, or blinker type road sign, is proposed to be installed at pedestrian and zebra crossings...

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Rats, ants and cockroaches among nasties found in Tayside and Fife NHS buildings

NHS Fife reported biting insects in a sexual health clinic, while rats were reported in a kitchen at Dundee's Ninewells ...

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Julau MP declares open new classroom block of Kapit’s SJKC Hock Lam

KAPIT (Jan 3): The new three-storey classroom block of SJKC Hock Lam here has been officially opened by the school’s B...

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FRU’s focus | Anticipation for a better 2025 rugby season

Fiji Rugby Union chairman John Sanday emphasised the importance of building and strengthening the foundation of the rugb...

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Too much freedom is bad

We have to give it to Governor Powes Parkop and his team at the National Capital District Commission. They really do go ...

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UK lawmakers summon Shein and Temu for questioning over labour practices

LONDON (Reuters) – Fast-fashion online retailer Shein, which is hoping to list in London, faces a UK hearing on Jan. 7...

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A Swiss flight attendant dies a week after emergency landing due to smoke

A flight attendant aboard a Swiss aircraft that made an emergency landing in Austria due to smoke in the cabin has died,...

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Eco-friendly alternatives | Resort to promote greener hospitality practices

In a commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, the five-star Shangri-La Yanuca Island resort has introd...

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26 NGOs receive MRP funds totalling RM92,000 from Pujut rep

MIRI (Jan 3): Twenty-six non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and associations here were presented with the Minor Rural...

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South Korea Authorities Arrive To Arrest Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

Authorities sought on Friday to execute an arrest warrant for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, as a crowd...

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Vernon Grannies go the distance with travelogue features

Travelogues feature Alaska, Antartica and Nepal Jan. 17, 24 and 31...

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Cops to crack down on trolls . . . as gross abuse of social media platforms worsens

Blessings MashayaPOLITICAL [email protected] will crack down on people who stand accused of abus...

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‘We got laughed at’: Legends lament the damage done by Raygun in 2024

Some of the pioneers of New York’s breaking scene are disappointed by the opportunities lost at Paris....

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Boosting city's cultural attraction, one precinct at a time

City of Newcastle is focused on exploring cultural tourism in several key ways....

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Conscious spending in the Illawarra is driving change for social good

Thought about conscious consumerism or "buying goods for good"?...

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Prediction: MDA Space Stock Will Keep Skyrocketing in 2025

MDA's Q3 revenue soared 38% as the space tech leader expands satellite production and wins NASA contract. Discover why t...

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Kirk LaPointe: Improving democracy should be a New Year's resolution for us all

Low voter turnout, disengaged youth, dysfunctional legislatures demand action...

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Swanage railway marks 200 years of railway development

In 1885, the ten-mile branch line railway linking Swanage and Corfe Castle with Wareham, on the main railway line to Lon...

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Patrick was getting into trouble, but in a remote corner of the NT, he’s learning to be a leader

Mustering cattle, bush medicine, making beauty products from plants and learning about Country. At Seven Emu Station, In...

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LeBron James’ youngest son announced that he will join Arizona: Will he get to play with his father in the NBA?

Bryce's arrival in Arizona will put him under the direction of Tommy Lloyd, a coach known for developing young basketbal...

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Bulawayo bank heist — Businessman loses US$13k

Brighton MuronzereyiSTAFF [email protected] CHITUNGWIZA businessman lost US$13 500 after locals storme...

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Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado says he will return from injury against the Wizards on Friday

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans reserve point guard Jose Alvarado plans to play on Friday night at home against the Washin...

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20k families affected as Chivero activities banned

Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITERAUTHORITIES, have with immediate effect, banned all activities at Lake Chivero, Harare, ...

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East Coast shophouse housing 328 Katong Laksa structurally safe

Parts of a shophouse facade in East Coast crumbled and fell on Jan 1, but this has been assessed not to affect the build...

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‘Terrific miracle of Matusadona’

Brighton MuronzereyiSTAFF [email protected] Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management (ZimParks) says i...

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EARTHQUAKE: 4.8 Magnitude Quake Hits Davao Occidental

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Davao Occidental, January 2, 2024 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorde...