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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cops detain 150 in action against illegal immigrants
G Tired of too many ads? go ad free now uwahati: Around 150 people, suspected of being illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, were detained for document verification from Guwahati and surrounding regions on Sunday. These detentions sparked outrage and demonstrations in and around the city. The development came days after the centre instructed state govts and union territories to constitute Special Task Forces in every district to identify and deport illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants within the next 30 days. The crackdown spanned multiple city localities, including Hatigaon, Panjabari and Ghoramara, and extended to nearby regions like Sonapur, Palashbari and Jalukbari. The detained individuals were taken to the police reserve camp at Birubari, where families gathered throughout the day, desperately seeking their release. Police sources said they were examining the documentation of those detained, adding that clarity is expected soon. "As of now, the police are verifying all the documents. An official statement will be provided once the verification is completed," the source added. At Birubari reserve, relatives of detainees arrived with documents, demanding information. Many were overcome with distress. "They picked up my brother without any prior notice. What was his fault? We have been living at Hatigaon for the last three to four decades and have all valid Indian documents," said a woman, on condition of anonymity. She added that police said people were detained as per orders from higher authorities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "This is unlawful and unacceptable," she said. While an official statement is yet to be issued, police sources said the detentions could be connected to identification of D-voters — individuals whose citizenship status requires review by the Election Commission. Meanwhile, Abdul Sattar of Sonapur stood outside the police reserve with a voter list from 1971, where his forefather's name is listed, and land documents. He sought his nephew's release, claiming that they are indigenous Muslims and have no connection with Bangladesh. He urged the govt and the police not to harass indigenous people in the name of a crackdown against illegal Bangladeshi people.
Qatar Tribune
07-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
HMC marks World Asthma Day with state-of-the-art treatment options
Tribune News Network Doha This World Asthma Day, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is shining the spotlight on innovative treatment options that are revolutionising asthma care for residents in Qatar. With advanced biologic therapies, smart inhalers, a health app, plus a comprehensive support plan that includes educational and self-management programs, HMC is transforming how asthma is managed for over 20,000 patients annually. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways in the lungs, causing them to narrow and swell, leading to breathing difficulties, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Dr. Hisham Abdul Aleem Abdul Sattar, head of Pulmonology Department explains: 'Asthma can significantly impact a person's daily activities and quality of life if not properly managed, but thanks to cutting-edge technology and personalized care plans, what was once a condition that significantly limited patients' lives, can now be effectively controlled and managed.' HMC's patient-centred approach begins with comprehensive diagnostic assessments, utilizing advanced testing techniques to determine the precise type and severity of each patient's asthma. This targeted diagnosis enables the clinical team to develop individualized treatment plans. 'One size does not fit all when it comes to asthma management,' explains Dr. Abdul Sattar. 'For some patients, standard inhalers provide sufficient control, while others benefit from newer biologic therapies that target specific pathways in the immune system.' Beyond the medication, HMC emphasizes the critical role of patient education and self-management. The hospital offers programs that helps patients recognize their triggers, properly use their medications, and confidently take action during symptom flare-ups, transforming patients from passive recipients of care to active partners in managing their condition. This collaborative approach extends to HMC's use of innovative technology. The introduction of smart inhalers with sensors that track medication usage and mobile applications that monitor symptoms represents an advancement in continuous asthma management. Dr. Abdul Sattar adds, 'These technologies provide our clinical team with real-time insights into how patients are responding to treatment between appointments, allowing for more timely interventions when needed.' Accessing HMC's asthma services is straightforward. Patients may obtain referrals from primary care physicians to make their appointment at the specialized respiratory clinics. Emergency services are available 24/7 for those experiencing severe symptoms. Patients can also opt for telemedicine options for remote consultations with healthcare professionals. HMC's commitment to excellence in asthma care has earned international recognition, with its Allergy and Immunology Service receiving accreditation as an Urticaria Centre of Reference and Excellence by the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA²LEN).
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AP PHOTOS: Decades-old weaving businesses near India's financial capital struggle to survive
BHIWANDI, India (AP) — Abdul Sattar stands in a dimly lit aisle surrounded by dozens of electric-powered looms that make a rhythmic din several decibels above what is considered healthy for a human ear. With his flowing white beard and a wispy head of hair, he could be mistaken for a professor or a philosopher, but, at 70, he has spent most of his life working 12-hour shifts on power looms in poorly ventilated, noisy workshops. When he arrived in Bhiwandi as a 15-year-old boy, workshops weaving cloth on the looms were thriving, providing ready jobs for many unskilled workers from far-flung villages in north India. The wages were poor and the hours long, but it was steady employment. In recent years, however, about 30% of the looms have shut down, according to Abdul Rashid Tahir Momin, President of Bhiwandi Powerloom Weavers Federation. Increasing yarn prices and more expensive electricity supply are making them less competitive against cheap Chinese imports. Power looms, an innovation of the early 19th century, are also an old technology. They are being replaced by newer automatic looms that make higher quality cloth faster and need fewer operators. Bhiwandi is about 58 kilometers (36 miles) from India's financial capital, Mumbai. Its proximity to the sea and the large metropolis make it an attractive location for small manufacturers and suppliers. The future of the roughly 300,000 power looms still operating in Bhiwandi is uncertain. Ishtaq Ahmad Ansari, 54, who used to own 110 power looms, had to shut his business down four years ago and now works as a contractor in another factory. 'This industry was once the second largest employer after farming. It is sad to see it in such a state,' Ansari says. While loom owners are grappling with whether to use loans to modernize, Sattar has decided to stay put in the profession he knows best. 'I have managed to provide for my family all these years. I will keep working as long as my body allows me, but I am sure about one thing: I don't want my son to be in the same profession,' Sattar says.
The Independent
21-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
AP PHOTOS: Decades-old weaving businesses near India's financial capital struggle to survive
Abdul Sattar stands in a dimly lit aisle surrounded by dozens of electric-powered looms that make a rhythmic din several decibels above what is considered healthy for a human ear. With his flowing white beard and a wispy head of hair, he could be mistaken for a professor or a philosopher, but, at 70, he has spent most of his life working 12-hour shifts on power looms in poorly ventilated, noisy workshops. When he arrived in Bhiwandi as a 15-year-old boy, workshops weaving cloth on the looms were thriving, providing ready jobs for many unskilled workers from far-flung villages in north India. The wages were poor and the hours long, but it was steady employment. In recent years, however, about 30% of the looms have shut down, according to Abdul Rashid Tahir Momin, President of Bhiwandi Powerloom Weavers Federation. Increasing yarn prices and more expensive electricity supply are making them less competitive against cheap Chinese imports. Power looms, an innovation of the early 19th century, are also an old technology. They are being replaced by newer automatic looms that make higher quality cloth faster and need fewer operators. Bhiwandi is about 58 kilometers (36 miles) from India's financial capital, Mumbai. Its proximity to the sea and the large metropolis make it an attractive location for small manufacturers and suppliers. The future of the roughly 300,000 power looms still operating in Bhiwandi is uncertain. Ishtaq Ahmad Ansari, 54, who used to own 110 power looms, had to shut his business down four years ago and now works as a contractor in another factory. 'This industry was once the second largest employer after farming. It is sad to see it in such a state,' Ansari says. While loom owners are grappling with whether to use loans to modernize, Sattar has decided to stay put in the profession he knows best. 'I have managed to provide for my family all these years. I will keep working as long as my body allows me, but I am sure about one thing: I don't want my son to be in the same profession,' Sattar says.
Associated Press
21-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
AP PHOTOS: Decades-old weaving businesses near India's financial capital struggle to survive
BHIWANDI, India (AP) — Abdul Sattar stands in a dimly lit aisle surrounded by dozens of electric-powered looms that make a rhythmic din several decibels above what is considered healthy for a human ear. With his flowing white beard and a wispy head of hair, he could be mistaken for a professor or a philosopher, but, at 70, he has spent most of his life working 12-hour shifts on power looms in poorly ventilated, noisy workshops. When he arrived in Bhiwandi as a 15-year-old boy, workshops weaving cloth on the looms were thriving, providing ready jobs for many unskilled workers from far-flung villages in north India. The wages were poor and the hours long, but it was steady employment. In recent years, however, about 30% of the looms have shut down, according to Abdul Rashid Tahir Momin, President of Bhiwandi Powerloom Weavers Federation. Increasing yarn prices and more expensive electricity supply are making them less competitive against cheap Chinese imports. Power looms, an innovation of the early 19th century, are also an old technology. They are being replaced by newer automatic looms that make higher quality cloth faster and need fewer operators. Bhiwandi is about 58 kilometers (36 miles) from India's financial capital, Mumbai. Its proximity to the sea and the large metropolis make it an attractive location for small manufacturers and suppliers. The future of the roughly 300,000 power looms still operating in Bhiwandi is uncertain. Ishtaq Ahmad Ansari, 54, who used to own 110 power looms, had to shut his business down four years ago and now works as a contractor in another factory. 'This industry was once the second largest employer after farming. It is sad to see it in such a state,' Ansari says. While loom owners are grappling with whether to use loans to modernize, Sattar has decided to stay put in the profession he knows best. 'I have managed to provide for my family all these years. I will keep working as long as my body allows me, but I am sure about one thing: I don't want my son to be in the same profession,' Sattar says.
