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As the democratic juggernaut grows, Odisha, with its rich cultural heritage and diverse population, is gearing up for the fourth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The state of Orissa, located in eastern India, has played an important role in the country’s political landscape. Phase 4 brings with it anticipation and excitement as voters prepare to exercise their democratic rights and responsibilities.Voting dates and schedule:The fourth phase of voting for the 2024 Odisha Lok Sabha elections is scheduled to be held on May 13. On this day, voters from various constituencies in Odisha exercise their fundamental right to choose…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday ordered the establishment of Pakistan Skills Company and Pakistan Skills Development Fund to unify technical and vocational education across the country and provide better employment to the country’s workers abroad.The Prime Minister chaired a high-level meeting to consider the issues of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and the Human Resource Development and National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and decided to introduce reforms within both the organizations.Shehbaz also ordered the immediate establishment of the Pakistan Skills Development Fund, according to a federal government post on X. The Prime Minister said NAVTTC needs to…
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Wednesday it had reopened the Kerem Shalom border to the Gaza Strip after days of closure, but the United Nations said no humanitarian aid had yet arrived and workers had fled. He also said that there was no one on the Palestinian side to receive aid. Israeli forces are invading the area.The Kerem Shalom crossing between Gaza and Israel was closed over the weekend after a Hamas rocket attack killed four Israeli soldiers nearby, and on Tuesday an Israeli tank brigade was occupied the nearby Rafah intersection A closure was forced between Gaza…
The Duke of Sussex arrived in the UK without Meghan to meet with Invictus Games officials ahead of the 10th anniversary. Yesterday, Harry met with Games patrons including Louise Minchin and Sir Keith Mills at the Honorable Artillery Company for an Invictus Games Foundation conversation event entitled ‘Enabling Global Community’.Most of the time, Harry was dressed in a light gray suit, crisp white shirt, and black shoes, a casual outfit for a business meeting. But during his handshake with Louise Minchin, we got a glimpse of his bracelet collection. And his styling hack (which we suspect was completely unintentional) is…
The Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center has been in operation for 10 years and, like other marijuana dispensaries, has faced significant financial challenges. The federal government considers marijuana to be among society’s most dangerous drugs. Being classified as a “Schedule 1” substance, in the same category as heroin and LSD, means pharmacies are prohibited from receiving regular business tax deductions. And most banks are reluctant to do business with pharmacies for fear of being accused of illegal drug activity. However, the Department of Justice is currently considering reclassifying marijuana as a “Schedule 3” drug. Common category with less dangerous drugs…
Unless I’m misreading their biographies, I don’t believe that NDP MPs Christine Wong-Tam and Joel Harden have Levantine lineage. Did Harden’s activism stem from his experiences as a young Palestinian trying to survive in Gaza? Or is it because of his position as a student activist who rails against capitalism within the comfort of a Canadian university? I think I’ll leave it to Mr. Harden and Mr. Wong-Tam to clarify.Surely they understand the confusion they have caused this week by going against the Ontario Legislature’s rules banning the wearing of the keffiyeh, but the keffiyeh is by no means a…
The tech sector is losing momentum as results continue to paint a mixed picture.Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.2% early Wednesday after a market dominated by technology stocks. Nasdaq Composite Index The stock fell 0.1% on Tuesday, ending a three-day winning streak. The so-called Magnificent 7 stocks didn’t do much to improve the mood, as Tesla and Nvidia fell in pre-market trading following losses in the previous session.Alphabet fell 0.6%, Amazon was flat, but Apple rose slightly. , microsoft , and meta platform . Palantir Technologies , Despite strong first-quarter earnings, the stock plunged 15% on Tuesday, but appeared to be…
One of the core aspects of basketball is trash talk. It seems to have been a part of the game ever since Dr. Naismith wrapped tape around the first peach basket at Springfield College in 1891. If you’re going to tell your story, you have to back it up.That’s why Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s 2022 diss track is a sudden jump ball between Zaslav’s TNT Sports and NBC over the final NBA TV rights deal, which is still under negotiation. It confirms that. Two years ago, Zaslav dunked in NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s league.”There’s no need to have…
The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Dublin on Wednesday, May 8, ahead of their three-match T20I series against Ireland. Babar Azam’s side will face Ireland in three T20Is in the city on May 10, 12 and 14 respectively. Pakistan Cricket shared an update with their fans on their X handle along with a video capturing the entire team’s journey from Lahore.Star players Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Mohammed Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi were seen in great spirits during the long journey from Lahore with a stopover in Dubai. Series head coach Azhar Mahmood and chief selector Wahab Riaz were also seen…
May 7, 2024Updated 21 minutes agoimage source, paul archuletaimage caption, Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigned after serving in the role for six months.Current Miss USA Noelia Vogt has stepped down from her title, citing mental health issues. Voigt, who won the annual competition in September, said she believes in making decisions that “think are best for yourself and your mental health.” “Never put your physical or mental health at risk,” she wrote on Instagram. “Our health is our wealth.” The Miss USA organization said it supported her decision and would announce a replacement.The 24-year-old Venezuelan-American from Utah said he wants…