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See - Sada Elbalad
6 hours ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt Declares Thursday Paid Public Holiday to Mark July 23 Revolution Anniv.
Ahmed Emam The Egyptian government announced that Thursday, July 24, 2025, will be a paid public holiday, in lieu of Wednesday, July 23, to mark the anniversary of the 1952 July 23 Revolution. The move aligns with a Cabinet decision to shift official holidays to the end of the week to provide extended breaks for workers. According to the Prime Minister's Decree No. 2474 of 2025, the holiday will be granted to employees across ministries, public authorities, state administrative bodies, public sector companies, and public business sector enterprises. The private sector will also observe the holiday under the provisions of Egyptian Labor Law No. 12 of 2003. The Ministry of Labor issued Circular No. 15 of 2025, clarifying that private sector workers covered by the labor law are entitled to a fully paid day off on Thursday, July 24. The decision is made in accordance with Article 52 of the labor law, which grants employees paid leave on official public holidays as determined by the competent minister. The circular emphasized that employers may require employees to work on the holiday if necessary for business operations. In such cases, workers are entitled to double their standard pay for the day, in addition to their regular wage. The Ministry urged all central administration heads and labor directorates across the country to implement the circular at workplaces and production sites and ensure full compliance with its provisions. The July 23 holiday commemorates the 1952 revolution led by the Free Officers Movement, which ended the monarchy and laid the foundations of modern republican Egypt. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
IOL News
6 days ago
- IOL News
Gauteng police investigate the discovery of six charred foetuses in Soweto
The Gauteng police are appealing for assistance following the disturbing discovery of six charred foetuses in Protea Glen Extension 12, Soweto, on Monday morning. Image: Pixabay / pexels The Gauteng police and the provincial Department of Health have appealed for more information that could lead to the people or institutions responsible for the six foetuses that were discovered in an open veld in Soweto. This comes as the community of Protea Glen Extension 12 in Soweto reportedly woke up to the gruesome discovery of six charred newborn babies at an illegal dumpsite on Monday, July 14, 2025. The incident was confirmed by Gauteng police spokesperson, Lt Colonel Mavela Masondo, who revealed that the police were alerted to the unaccounted-for foetuses on Monday. "Police have opened a case of concealment of birth, with six counts, after six foetuses were discovered in an open veld in Protea Glen, Soweto, on Monday, 14 July 2025. Police were called by a member of the community after a man who was looking for scraps noticed slightly burned foetuses," he said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ As the police continue their investigation, the Gauteng Department of Health stated that it was not aware of the incident. Departmental spokesperson Motalatale Modiba said there are measures for mothers and healthcare professionals to properly dispose of their unborn babies. "The department is not aware. If the body of the foetus weighs more than 1,000g and the parent wishes to bury it, they may contact their funeral parlour to arrange for collection. If the mother requests that the Department of Health incinerate the body, the body is incinerated following the National Health Act,2003 (Act No 61 of 2003) on management and handling of the body/tissue. If the weight of the foetus is below 1,000g, the disposal of the tissue is handled by the registered contracted medical waste company," he said. Modiba urged the community to come forward with information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible. "The department has records of all choices on termination of pregnancies performed in the departmental health facilities in Soweto." On whether there is a syndicate that operates illegal abortion facilities or whether some healthcare facilities could be responsible, Modiba said at this point, they are not aware of any such syndicates. "The department is not aware of any illegal abortion centres operating in Soweto. If any facility is operating illegally without being designated by the Member of Executive Council (MEC), the department has the power to close it down. The department has records of all choices on termination of pregnancies performed in the departmental health facilities in Soweto," he added.
The Print
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Print
CERC rejects CESC's 300 MW hybrid power tariff bid over procedural lapses
CESC sought to adopt a tariff of Rs 3.81 per kWh for the hybrid power procurement. The power utility had failed to obtain prior approval for deviations in the bidding process from the appropriate authority, which in this case should have been the Centre and not the West Bengal government, the CERC said in its report. Kolkata, Jul 15 (PTI) The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected a petition by CESC Ltd seeking approval for the adoption of tariff for the long-term procurement of 300 MW power from grid-connected wind-solar hybrid projects, citing non-compliance with competitive bidding guidelines. 'We reject the adoption of the tariff so discovered, as the petitioner has not complied with the bidding guidelines under Section 63 of the Electricity Act. The petitioner may go for re-bidding, if so advised, strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued under Section 63 of the Act,' the CERC said in the order. CESC had floated the tender on November 8, 2024, for procuring 150 MW wind-solar hybrid power with a greenshoe option for an additional 150 MW, aiming to meet its renewable purchase obligations. The project was proposed to be located in Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh. The final tariff was discovered through competitive bidding and an e-reverse auction conducted on December 27, 2024. Purvah Green Power Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of CESC, emerged as the successful bidder for the entire 300 MW capacity. CESC did not respond to requests for comments till the time of filing of this report. The Commission noted that despite being aware from a previous case (Petition No. 365/AT/2024) that approval for deviations in inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected projects must be obtained from the central government, CESC proceeded with approvals from the West Bengal government. The Commission also observed that CESC had misled the state government by not disclosing the ISTS nature of the project and continued the tender process despite being aware of the requirement to approach the Centre. 'The Commission had condoned this requirement once as an exception, but cannot make the exception a rule,' the order said, referring to a previous instance where similar deviations were allowed in view of exigencies. 'Acceptance of the petitioner's prayers in the instant petition would not be in consonance with the principles as contained in Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003,' it added. CESC defended the higher-than-average tariff by citing two key advantages in the winning bid. First, the project promised a higher Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) of 50 per cent, well above the usual 30 per cent for comparable hybrid projects. Additionally, the bidder committed to completing the project within 20 months, shorter than the standard 24-month timeline, which CESC claimed could result in potential savings of Rs 0.02 per kWh. The Commission further pointed out that awarding the entire 300 MW capacity to a related party. 'Another interesting point to note is that in response to the RfS in Petition 365/AT/2024 as well as the present petition, the bidders participating in the bids are precisely the same, and the winning bidder, being a wholly owned subsidiary of the petitioner, is also the same. While this could be a coincidence, it raises a question mark on transparency,' the order noted. The Commission also rejected CESC's justification of the higher tariff on the grounds of higher capacity utilisation and project timelines, noting that the company's comparison of the discovered tariff with short-term prices in the Green Day-Ahead Market (G-DAM) was misplaced. CERC clarified that such comparisons are not valid under the guidelines, which require benchmarking against tariffs discovered through long-term competitive bidding. The July 9 order advised CESC to go for re-bidding strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued under Section 63 of the Electricity Act. PTI BSM NN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CERC rejects CESC's 300 MW hybrid power tariff bid over procedural lapses
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected a petition by CESC Ltd seeking approval for the adoption of tariff for the long-term procurement of 300 MW power from grid-connected wind-solar hybrid projects, citing non-compliance with competitive bidding guidelines. The power utility had failed to obtain prior approval for deviations in the bidding process from the appropriate authority, which in this case should have been the Centre and not the West Bengal government, the CERC said in its report. CESC sought to adopt a tariff of Rs 3.81 per kWh for the hybrid power procurement. "We reject the adoption of the tariff so discovered, as the petitioner has not complied with the bidding guidelines under Section 63 of the Electricity Act. The petitioner may go for re-bidding, if so advised, strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued under Section 63 of the Act," the CERC said in the order. CESC had floated the tender on November 8, 2024, for procuring 150 MW wind-solar hybrid power with a greenshoe option for an additional 150 MW, aiming to meet its renewable purchase obligations . The project was proposed to be located in Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh. The final tariff was discovered through competitive bidding and an e-reverse auction conducted on December 27, 2024. Purvah Green Power Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of CESC, emerged as the successful bidder for the entire 300 MW capacity. CESC did not respond to requests for comments till the time of filing of this report. The Commission noted that despite being aware from a previous case (Petition No. 365/AT/2024) that approval for deviations in inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected projects must be obtained from the central government, CESC proceeded with approvals from the West Bengal government. The Commission also observed that CESC had misled the state government by not disclosing the ISTS nature of the project and continued the tender process despite being aware of the requirement to approach the Centre. "The Commission had condoned this requirement once as an exception, but cannot make the exception a rule," the order said, referring to a previous instance where similar deviations were allowed in view of exigencies. "Acceptance of the petitioner's prayers in the instant petition would not be in consonance with the principles as contained in Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003," it added. CESC defended the higher-than-average tariff by citing two key advantages in the winning bid. First, the project promised a higher Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) of 50 per cent, well above the usual 30 per cent for comparable hybrid projects. Additionally, the bidder committed to completing the project within 20 months, shorter than the standard 24-month timeline, which CESC claimed could result in potential savings of Rs 0.02 per kWh. The Commission further pointed out that awarding the entire 300 MW capacity to a related party. "Another interesting point to note is that in response to the RfS in Petition 365/AT/2024 as well as the present petition, the bidders participating in the bids are precisely the same, and the winning bidder, being a wholly owned subsidiary of the petitioner, is also the same. While this could be a coincidence, it raises a question mark on transparency," the order noted. The Commission also rejected CESC's justification of the higher tariff on the grounds of higher capacity utilisation and project timelines, noting that the company's comparison of the discovered tariff with short-term prices in the Green Day-Ahead Market (G-DAM) was misplaced. CERC clarified that such comparisons are not valid under the guidelines, which require benchmarking against tariffs discovered through long-term competitive bidding. The July 9 order advised CESC to go for re-bidding strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued under Section 63 of the Electricity Act.
Fox Sports
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 MLB All-Star Game: Building the Best Marlins Lineup
It's sink or swim for the Marlins. Only four playoff appearances ever, but two have resulted in World Series titles. Fish fans will take that. An expansion team in 1993, no Marlin has had his number retired. But still no shortage of stars in South Beach. Manager: Jack McKeon The Marlins followed up winning the 1997 World Series by posting five consecutive losing seasons and beginning the 2003 season at 16-22, which led to manager Jeff Torborg getting fired and McKeon becoming the team's new manager. Then, something notable happened: Florida went 75-49 the rest of the season, was the NL wild-card seed and later beat the New York Yankees in the World Series in six games. The Marlins never made the playoffs again under McKeon, who was the 2003 National League Manager of the Year. Granted, they posted back-to-back winning seasons from 2004-05. In the end, though, the Marlins went 281-257 in the regular season under McKeon from 2003-05 and the final 90 games of the 2011 season, as he took over as interim manager in said season. McKeon's 52.2% winning percentage ranks first among full-time managers in Marlins history and his 281 wins rank second. Starting pitcher: Josh Beckett Beckett spent the first five seasons of his MLB career with the Marlins (2001-05), with whom he came into his own as one of the best pitchers in the sport and was part of the franchise's 2003 World Series triumph. In the 2003 postseason, Beckett posted a 2.11 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 47 strikeouts across six appearances/five starts (42.2 innings), including two complete-game shutouts, one of them coming in the closeout Game 6 of the World Series in Yankee Stadium; Beckett won the 2003 World Series MVP Award (Beckett posted a 1.10 ERA and 19 strikeouts over 16.1 innings pitched in two starts throughout the series). Despite pitching just five seasons in South Florida, Beckett is second in Marlins history with a 3.46 ERA and eighth with both 607 strikeouts and a 10.7 WAR among pitchers and ninth with 41 wins. Reliever/closer: Robb Nen Florida acquired Nen midway through his 1993 rookie season, and the right-handed reliever became an integral part of its bullpen in his first complete season with the team (1994). From 1994-97, Nen posted a combined 2.98 ERA and 27 saves per season. His 108 combined saves with the Marlins ranks first in franchise history. In Miami's 1997 World Series season, Nen pitched in eight postseason games, including 1.2 shutout innings in the team's closeout Game 7 victory against Cleveland. Catcher: Charles Johnson Johnson had two stints with the Marlins, the first coming from 1994-98, with him helping the franchise win its 1997 championship and then returning from 2001-02, earning an All-Star nod in 2001. A steady, all-around catcher, Johnson, a four-time Gold Glover and two-time All-Star, ranks first in Marlins history with an 8.6 defensive WAR and was a consistent offensive catalyst from the right side for Miami, hitting 19 home runs in 124 regular-season games in 1997. 1B: Derrek Lee Lee arrived in Miami in 1998 and would become one of the most consistent first basemen in the league. From 2000-03, the first baseman averaged 27 home runs and 81 RBIs per season, while posting a combined .276/.368/.495 slash line. Lee was a reliable hitter with power from the right side who held his own at first base for Miami. Lee is sixth in Marlins history with 129 home runs, seventh with 417 RBIs, eighth with 422 runs scored and ninth with both 746 hits and 159 doubles. While the 2003 season would be Lee's last with the Marlins, he did help them win their last championship. 2B: Luis Castillo Castillo wreaked havoc for the Marlins. Spending the first 10 seasons of his MLB career in Miami (1996-2005), Castillo was one of the best second basemen of his era, a contact hitter and swiped bags at a high rate; Castillo led the NL in steals in 2000 and 2002. Castillo is first in Marlins history with 1,273 hits, 281 stolen bases, 675 runs scored, 42 triples and 4,347 at-bats, third with a 22.4 WAR, fifth with a .370 on-base percentage and seventh with a .293 batting average. Castillo, who started for the 2003 title team, was one of the most consistent players to suit up for the Marlins, with whom he earned each of his three Gold Gloves and three All-Star nods. 3B: Miguel Cabrera Before Cabrera mashed at the plate like he had a grudge on the Detroit Tigers, he did so with the Marlins from 2003-07. The intimidating, right-handed hitter was thrown into the fray as a rookie, starting and helping the Marlins win the 2003 World Series. Across his first four complete seasons in Florida (2004-07), Cabrera averaged 32 home runs and 115 RBIs per season, while posting a .318/.396/.551 slash line. He was an All-Star in all four seasons and a Silver Slugger in two of those seasons (2005 and 2006). Cabrera is first in franchise history with a .313 batting average, second with a .388 on-base percentage, third with a .542 slugging percentage, fourth with both 523 RBIs and an 18.3 WAR, tied for fourth with 183 doubles, is fifth with 138 home runs and sixth with 842 hits. All of that production was in five seasons. SS: Hanley Ramirez It took about five seconds for Ramirez to become one of the most exciting players in baseball in 2006. Ramirez hit for both contact and power, was a menace on the basepaths and made highlight-reel plays at shortstop. In 2009, he won the NL batting title, hitting .342. Ramirez spent the first six-plus full seasons of his career with the Marlins (2006-12), with whom he was a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger. Ramirez is second in Marlins history with 1,103 hits, 232 doubles, 230 stolen bases, 666 runs scored and a 26.9 WAR, third with both 148 home runs and a .300 batting average, tied for third with a .374 on-base percentage, is fifth with 482 RBIs and sixth with a .499 slugging percentage. OF: Giancarlo Stanton There are home runs, and then there are Giancarlo Stanton home runs. Before being traded in the 2017-18 offseason, Stanton was the most dangerous hitter in baseball, as his unreal power from the right side — which, at times, generates line-drive home runs that have to be seen to believe — was an ability second to Barry Bonds, if anybody in the 21st century. Spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Marlins (2010-17), Stanton led the NL in home runs and WAR twice apiece and slugging percentage three times, while hitting an MLB-best 59 home runs in his final season with them (2017). Stanton is first in Marlins history with 267 home runs, 672 RBIs, a .554 slugging percentage and a 35.8 WAR, third with both 202 doubles and 576 runs scored and fifth with 960 hits. Four of his five All-Star nods came with the Marlins. OF: Gary Sheffield Sheffield only spent five years with the Marlins (mid-1993 through mid-1998), but they were impactful — and loud. In 1996, the electric, right-handed hitter totaled a then-career-high 42 home runs and 120 RBIs. The ensuing season, Sheffield was part of the Marlins' 1997 title run and was spectacular in the postseason, totaling three home runs and seven RBIs, while posting a .320/.521/.540 slash line. Sheffield is first in Marlins history with a .426 on-base percentage, second with a .543 slugging percentage, seventh with 122 home runs, ninth with 380 RBIs and tied for 10th with a .288 batting average. OF: Juan Pierre Pierre landed in Miami at an opportune time: 2003. The outfielder played in every regular-season game in each of his first three seasons with the Marlins (2003-05), with whom he averaged an astonishing 202 hits and 56 stolen bases per season while batting a combined .303 (Pierre left the Marlins after the 2005 season but played one more season for the franchise in 2013, his last MLB season). Pierre, who hit .333 in the 2003 postseason for Florida, was a nightmare for opposing teams. He was an elite contact hitter with elite speed who was elite in center field. Pierre is second in Marlins history with 34 triples, third with 190 stolen bases and fifth with both 561 singles and a .295 batting average. DH: Mike Lowell Lowell spent the first seven seasons of his MLB career with the Marlins (1999-2005). A three-time All-Star, one-time Gold Glover and one-time Silver Slugger with the Marlins, Lowell gave Florida some of the best years of his career, serving as one of the best third basemen of the 2000s and a consistent, high-level run-producer, highlighted by a pair of 100 RBI-seasons in 2001 and 2003. From 2000-04, Lowell averaged 25 home runs and 95 RBIs per season, while posting a combined .280/.349/.485 slash line. Lowell is first in Marlins history with 241 doubles, second with 578 RBIs, fourth with both 965 hits and 143 home runs, fifth with 477 runs scored and eighth with a 14.2 WAR. Honorable mentions: Dontrelle Willis (starting pitcher) Sandy Alcantara (starting pitcher) Jose Fernandez (starting pitcher) Steve Cishek (reliever/closer) Antonio Alfonseca (reliever/closer) AJ Ramos (reliever/closer) Armando Benitez (reliever/closer) Ivan Rodriguez (catcher) J.T. Realmuto (catcher) Jeff Conine (1B) Dan Uggla (2B) Cliff Floyd (OF) Marcell Ozuna (DH) Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Major League Baseball Miami Marlins recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
