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Libya Observer
7 hours ago
- General
- Libya Observer
At least 50 Sudanese displaced people rescued in Al-Kufra desert
The Emergency and Ambulance Service in Al-Kufra has announced the rescue of about 50 Sudanese displaced individuals, including women and children, who were stranded in the desert south of the city. According to a statement posted on Facebook, members of the Anti-Illegal Migration Agency in Al-Kufra found the group on Thursday morning in the Siouf Boufatma area, located about 450 kilometers from Al-Kufra. On Wednesday, the spokesperson for Al-Kufra's Municipal Council, Abdullah Suleiman, called for the reopening of the Sudanese consulate in the city, citing growing humanitarian and administrative challenges due to the increasing influx of Sudanese people fleeing conflict in their home country. Suleiman said that Al-Kufra is one of the Libyan cities receiving the highest number of Sudanese refugees—around 60,000—some of whom suffer fatal accidents or illnesses, highlighting the urgent need for a diplomatic presence to provide legal representation and safeguard their interests. Tags: sudanese refugees
Kuwait Times
a day ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait cracks down on illegal use of state land
Municipal Council forms fact-finding team; ministries face deadline to report violations KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti government is intensifying efforts to tackle illegal encroachments on state-owned land, directing nearly two dozens of ministries and agencies to swiftly remove unauthorized developments and report violations. During its weekly meeting on Tuesday, the Cabinet reviewed a report submitted by the Ministry of Finance detailing instances of illegal use and encroachments on state property throughout 2024. In response, the Cabinet instructed multiple government bodies to coordinate with relevant authorities and take urgent steps to remove all violations on state-designated plots. Among the entities tasked with immediate action are the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, the Kuwait Fire Force, the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority, the Public Authority for Industry, the Public Authority for Youth, Kuwait Ports Authority, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries, and the General Administration of Customs. These bodies are expected to 'take the necessary measures to remove all encroachments on land allocated to them, as quickly as possible.' A second group of institutions — including Kuwait Municipality and the ministries of Education, Social Affairs, Commerce and Industry, and Justice — were ordered to report any encroachments on their allocated land to the Ministry of Finance within two weeks. They are also expected to take appropriate action if violations are found. Fact-finding committee The Cabinet's move comes as the issue of illegal land use, particularly for commercial gain, continues to raise concern in Kuwait. On Wednesday, the Municipal Council's Legal and Financial Committee recommended the formation of a fact-finding subcommittee to investigate the misuse of state-owned land and property. According to committee chairman Fahad Al-Abd Al-Jader, the panel will look into cases where government land has been used for private business activities without proper licenses or legal grounds. The subcommittee's core responsibilities include identifying the locations of commercial violations on state land, evaluating the effectiveness of relevant authorities in addressing them, and investigating unauthorized commercial activity conducted outside designated zones. It will also summon officials from the Ministry of Finance, Kuwait Municipality, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and any other necessary entities to obtain documentation, licenses and data. In addition, the panel will determine the causes behind the violations, examine whether commercial use of state land was deliberate or due to negligence, and assess any lapses in government oversight. A detailed report with findings and recommendations will be submitted to the Legal and Financial Committee. — Agencies
Hans India
6 days ago
- Hans India
ED attaches properties for embezzlement of Bhiwani Municipal Council funds
Chandigarh: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office, on Friday provisionally attached immovable properties of approximately Rs 3.46 crore in the case of embezzlement of government funds belonging to the Municipal Council of Bhiwani in Haryana. Out of the attached properties, assets of Rs 2.30 crore belong to Ran Singh Yadav, former President of the Municipal Council and the mastermind of the embezzlement. The remaining assets belong to other middlemen and co-conspirators, the ED said in a statement. The ED initiated investigation on the basis of an first information report (FIR) registered by Bhiwani Police under various sections of the Indian Penal Code against various officials of Municipal Council, officials of a private bank and other private people for embezzlement of the government funds of the Municipal Council that was allocated for various civic projects. The ED investigation revealed that the significant amount of Rs 12.97 crore of government funds were misappropriated and siphoned off through fraudulent transfers to bank accounts of private firms by conspiring with other officials of the Municipal Council and the bank officials of Axis Bank. Notably, the recipient firms were not allotted any work orders by the Municipal Council. The ED had earlier issued attachment order attaching immovable properties of Vinod Goyal (middleman) and Nitesh Agarwal (Axis Bank Manager), to the tune of Rs 3.99 crore and the same has been confirmed by the adjudicating authority under the PMLA. Further investigation is under progress, said the ED. The ED is a law enforcement and economic intelligence agency of the Central government. Established on May 1, 1956, the ED is responsible for enforcing economic laws and combating financial crimes. It operates under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, and has headquarters in Delhi. The primary mandate of the ED is to enforce the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).
CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Strathroy-Caradoc eyes 2026 green bin program
Strathroy-Caradoc municipal staff to will conduct a feasibility report on possible green bin program. The municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is investigating a green bin program — a waste-management system focused on diverting organic waste, like food scraps and yard waste, from landfills. Councilors have asked for a staff report in advance of the next municipal budget. If approved, the program might be operational by late 2026. The action comes as the community approaches the threshold of 100 people per acre required by the province to start the program. Greg Willsie - strathroy - green bin Ward 2 Coun. Greg Willsie would like a green bin program explored in Strathroy-Caradoc. July 25, 2025. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London) Thanks to waste management cost savings already realized, the impact on taxpayers is expected to be minimal. 'The program will only be mandated to be implemented in the urban areas and the rural areas. I don't believe there's really a benefit. Anyone who wants to compost and has, you know, a quarter or half an acre is going to be doing that already,' said Greg Willsie, the Ward 2 councillor who raised the concept. Approximately 10,000 homes in Strathroy and Mt. Brydges are expected to receive the new service if it proceeds.
Indian Express
24-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Mohali DC urges residents to avail rebate opportunity on property tax by July 31
To facilitate residents of Mohali district, Municipal Council offices will remain open on Saturday and Sunday for the collection of property tax. The government has extended the rebate period on property tax payments until July 31. Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal appealed to the residents of Kharar, Kurali, Zirakpur, Dera Bassi, Naya Gaon, Banur, Lalru, and Gharuan to clear their outstanding property tax dues by July 31, 2025, and take full advantage of the ongoing rebate. The DC said that under the special rebate drive, the district has collected ₹12.59 crore in outstanding dues since July 1. She added that this initiative is part of the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme launched by the Punjab government, which provides relief on penalties and interest for long-pending or partially paid property taxes. As per the scheme, taxpayers can pay their entire principal outstanding amount up to March 31, 2025, by July 31, 2025, and receive 100% waiver on penalties and interest. She stated, 'If dues are paid between August 1 and October 31, 2025, a 50% waiver on penalty and interest will be applicable. However, from November 1, 2025, full penalties and interest will be levied on outstanding tax amounts.' The DC urged all property owners with pending dues to make the most of this opportunity and support the government's efforts to improve civic infrastructure and services. Providing a breakdown of tax collections since July 1, she mentioned that Zirakpur led the list with recoveries of ₹814.94 lakh, followed by Kharar with ₹227 lakh, Dera Bassi with ₹125.62 lakh, Naya Gaon with ₹32.90 lakh, Kurali with ₹26.95 lakh, and Banur with ₹18.51 lakh.
