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Hans India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Delegation arrives in Liberia, to reaffirm India's anti-terror stand
Monrovia: An All-Party Delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde arrived in Monrovia, Liberia, in the early hours of Sunday (Indian time), marking a significant diplomatic visit aimed at highlighting India's stance against Pakistan-backed terrorism. Upon arrival, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Ambassador Manoj Bihari Verma, alongside prominent Liberian officials, including Sekou S. Kanneh, Chairman of the Executive Committee, and Prince A. Toles, a representative from the House of Representatives. "All-Party Delegation led by Hon'ble Member of Parliament Shrikant Ekhnath Shinde arrives in Monrovia, Liberia. Amb Manoj Bihari Verma, H.E. Sekou S Kanneh, Representative & Chairman of Executive and H.E. Prince A Toles, Representative of the House of Representatives of Liberia, received the delegation," the Indian Embassy in Liberia posted on X. During the visit, scheduled from May 31 to June 2, the delegation will engage in high-level meetings with key figures, including the President of Liberia, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro-Tempore of the Senate, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, discussions are planned with leading think tanks and media representatives to foster understanding and cooperation. This delegation is part of India's ongoing mission under Operation Sindoor, reaffirming India's resolute stance against terrorism. The delegation aims to convey a strong message of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms, emphasising the importance of global solidarity. As the delegation embarks on this critical mission, the Embassy in Liberia expressed optimism for fruitful discussions that will further enhance the partnership between India and Liberia. Earlier on Saturday, the delegation concluded a successful visit to Sierra Leone, calling for coordinated action at the United Nations Security Council, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and other global forums to combat terrorism and preserve international peace. The Vice President of Sierra Leone, Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, during a meeting with the delegates, affirmed the West African country's solidarity with India and condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, offering condolences for the 26 innocent lives lost.
CBC
24-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Ericka Alneus sees herself as 'The Guardian of the Soul of Montreal'
In 2021, Ericka Alneus became a city councillor, and the member to Montreal's Executive Committee responsible culture and heritage. It's been four years, and now she's also responsible for gastronomy and one of Montreal's hot We find out what it all means, how she has moved the dial on the nightlife hot topic and how growing up in the Haitian community in the Eastern Townships sparked that flame to serve the public.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
New Bio-Energy Policy to be implemented soon in Karnataka
Chairman of the Karnataka Bio-Energy Development Board S.E. Sudheendra on Friday said that the action plan for the proposed New Bio-Energy Policy is currently being formulated. Presiding over the 42nd Executive Committee Meeting of the board, he said steps will be taken shortly to implement the policy. Mr. Sudheendra also emphasised that measures are being taken to increase the use of bio-energy across the state to foster an environmentally friendly ecosystem. A comprehensive action plan is being prepared to implement the new policy, which aims to ensure that bio-energy becomes a priority for everyone in the coming days, he said. The Annual Report for the year 2024–25 was also presented during the meeting. Executive Committee member Krishnan gave a detailed presentation on the global status, production, supply, and demand of various bio-energies. He noted that bio-energy forms such as bio-briquettes, bio-pellets, compressed biogas, and biomass-based green hydrogen would be instrumental in meeting the electricity demands of local authorities and the automobile sector. The Chairman directed the formation of a subcommittee to oversee the collection of essential oilseeds like Honge, Neem, and Hippe Seemarooba required for biodiesel production in the State.
IOL News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Cloned - Durban set to host Metro FM Music Awards for the next three years
The eThekwini Municipality is anticipating hosting the Metro FM Music Awards (MMA) for the next three years with a proposed R30 million investment. Image: File THE eThekwini Municipality is setting its sights on becoming the new home of the prestigious Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) for the next three years, with a bold R30 million investment proposal on the table. The Metro FM Music Awards, known for celebrating the best in South African urban music, have long been a staple in the local entertainment calendar. Their potential relocation to Durban signals more than just a venue change, it marks a strategic move by the city to position itself as a cultural powerhouse both regionally and internationally. The proposal, which was discussed in detail during an Executive Committee (Exco) meeting on Friday, is set to go before the full council for approval on Monday. Lihle Phewa, the head: Development Planning, Environment and Management, said the host city partnership with Metro FM will yield positive results, adding that the profile of the MMAs event is significant and historical because it is the biggest lifestyle radio station in South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and online. This year, the highly anticipated MMAs were held at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on May 3, and included a live concert with a star-studded line-up after the awards ceremony. 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 ✕ The municipality intends to invest R10 million per year, part of it for media destination, promotion, and leveraging. Phewa said the event planning, implementation, delivery of contractual obligations, and the overall management will be closely monitored by the city. She stated that the event debriefs with documented reports will be carried out post-event to determine the municipality's return on investment. According to Phewa, Durban strategically positions itself as a premium tourism and events city within the global space. Phewa said the approach in event partnership is aligned with the recently launched Durban's visitor strategy to take Durban to the world. "The key focus is to leverage events for territorial marketing and promotion, economic development, and job creation," Phewa said. Phewa said the partnership between eThekwini and the MMAs offers numerous benefits, ensuring maximum visibility, economic impact, and community development. All event and pre-event logistics, including security, catering, furniture, and restaurant services, will be managed by local suppliers, driving economic activity within the community. The municipality stated that the exposure they receive has a projected value of R60 million. Phewa added that temporary jobs will also be created, and the city was determined to bring the event back to Durban. Mdu Nkosi, IFP Exco member, said the event will also boost township tourism and even street traders in Durban. Nkosi commended the Economic cluster for negotiating to bring the event back to Durban. Nkosenhle Madlala, ANC Exco chief whip, said that previously the event attracted international visitors and celebrities to Durban, which will also benefit hoteliers. 'The vibe it created and the spin-off from other events, like after-parties, is a valuable contributor to the municipality. We lost the event to Cape Town previously, and we are happy that negotiations will get under way to bring the event back,' Madlala said. Cyril Xaba, eThekwini mayor, said Durban should be the preferred destination for entertainment and sporting events. 'In business, you must invest money to make money. The spin-off from hosting this event is huge, so we must support it. Durban should become the home of this prestigious event. We regret losing this event,' he said.
IOL News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Durban set to host Metro FM Music Awards for the next three years
The eThekwini Municipality is anticipating hosting the Metro FM Music Awards (MMA) for the next three years with a proposed R30 million investment. Image: File The eThekwini Municipality is anticipating hosting the Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) for the next three years with a proposed R30 million investment. The highly anticipated MMAs were held at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on May 3, 2025, and included a live concert with a star-studded line-up after the awards ceremony. The municipality discussed hosting the MMAs at length during an Executive Committee (Exco) meeting on Friday and will seek final approval at the council meeting that will be held on Monday. Lihle Phewa, the head: Development Planning, Environment and Management, said the host city partnership with Metro FM will yield positive results, adding that the profile of the MMAs event is significant and historical because it is the biggest lifestyle radio station in South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and online. 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 ✕ The municipality intends to invest R10 million per year, part of it for media destination, promotion, and leveraging. Phewa said the event planning, implementation, delivery of contractual obligations, and the overall management will be closely monitored by the city. She stated that the event debriefs with documented reports will be carried out post-event to determine the municipality's return on investment. According to Phewa, Durban strategically positions itself as a premium tourism and events city within the global space. Phewa said the approach in event partnership is aligned with the recently launched Durban's visitor strategy to take Durban to the world. "The key focus is to leverage events for territorial marketing and promotion, economic development, and job creation," Phewa said. Phewa said the partnership between eThekwini and the MMAs offers numerous benefits, ensuring maximum visibility, economic impact, and community development. All event and pre-event logistics, including security, catering, furniture, and restaurant services, will be managed by local suppliers, driving economic activity within the community. The municipality stated that the exposure they receive has a projected value of R60 million. Phewa added that temporary jobs will also be created, and the city was determined to bring the event back to Durban. Mdu Nkosi, IFP Exco member, said the event will also boost township tourism and even street traders in Durban. Nkosi commended the Economic cluster for negotiating to bring the event back to Durban. Nkosenhle Madlala, ANC Exco chief whip, said that previously the event attracted international visitors and celebrities to Durban, which will also benefit hoteliers. 'The vibe it created and the spin-off from other events, like after-parties, is a valuable contributor to the municipality. We lost the event to Cape Town previously, and we are happy that negotiations will get under way to bring the event back,' Madlala said. Cyril Xaba, eThekwini mayor, said Durban should be the preferred destination for entertainment and sporting events. 'In business, you must invest money to make money. The spin-off from hosting this event is huge, so we must support it. Durban should become the home of this prestigious event. We regret losing this event,' he said.
