That's one big pumpkin
When it comes to growing pumpkins, Jordan Abbate know what he is talking about. And he has the winning ribbons the prove it. The Kelowna man took home first place at the Armstrong Great Pumpkin
Govt. committed to developing Hyderabad according to global standards, says Deputy Chief Minister  
Deputy Chief Minister ensures government commitment to developing Hyderabad as a global city, addressing builders' concerns for growth.
Tshwane says Temba residents can expect water in a matter of days
Temba residents in Hammanskraal can expect water in the coming days as the Temba water treatment plant comes back online, says the City of Tshwane
US bombers target rebels
U.S. long-range B-2 stealth bombers launched airstrikes early Thursday morning targeting underground bunkers used by Yemen's Houthi rebels, officials said.
Oyebanji signs anti-land grabbing law, two others
The governor expressed his sincere appreciation to the legislators for being pillar of support to his administration.
Lawyer hopes to become first black woman Chancellor at Oxford Uni
Oxford University yesterday unveiled its diverse range of bidders for the role of Chancellor, which includes one who hopes to be the first black female in the role
Nasir Aslam Wani appointed new J&K CM Omar Abdullah's Advisor
Srinagar, Oct 16 (IANS): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday appointed senior National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani as Advisor to new Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Gujarat Crime Branch nabs accused in gold fraud case
Ahmedabad, Oct 16 (IANS): Gujarat Crime Branch on Wednesday nabbed the main accused and two accomplices involved in a major gold fraud case. An official said that the accused had posed as a wealthy Sardar and defrauded a jeweller of 2,100 grams of gold biscuits by using fake currency notes featuring actor Anupam Kher
Our administration’s approach will be people-friendly: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Oct 16 (IANS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that his administration's approach towards the common people will be people-friendly. Upon his arrival at the Civil Secretariat, on Wednesday, after taking charge as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah was met with.....
Ukraine should be invited to join the Commonwealth, 49% Brits say
The finding features in a report by the Policy Exchange think tank which also suggests Prince William should be given a bigger role in the 56-nation association
Laura Whitmore camouflaged in stunning new body art campaign promoting the need for self-care
PRESENTER Laura Whitmore is the focus of a stunning new campaign promoting gentle living and the importance of self-care. The former Love Island presenter features in a new podcast being launched this week by the haircare brand Timotei. Laura Whitmore features in a new podcast launched by Timotei The Irishwoman, who was born in Dublin but raised in Wicklow, is one of five stars to be interviewed for the podcast, which is titled A Gentle Start: The Showercast. The mother-of-one, who is married to Love Island voiceover Iain Stirling, is the first guest on the podcast serieis, in which she talks about regaining control of her life after a high-profile media career and speaking up in the workplace. Whitmore was painted by the world-renowned artist Carolyn Roper "In my busy life, it's essential to embrace gentle living and take time for self-care,” Whitmore said this week. “Whether it's a calming bath, a hair mask, or a peaceful walk with my dog, these simple acts help me reset,” she added. “I loved sharing my morning…
Lock-up contingency fund in Karnataka doubled after a decade
State government increases lock-up contingency fund to ₹150 per detainee to address rising costs and reduce burden on station house officers.
Karnataka government announces Cauvery Stage VI project to cater to water demand of Bengaluru
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the State government will implement the Cauvery Stage VI project to ensure the future water needs of Bengaluru.
Court directs prison department to probe phone usage in central prison
Taking a strong exception to inmates in the central prison allegedly accessing mobile phones to issue threats to a witness in a murder case, the city civil and sessions court on Monday directed the Department of Prisons to probe in detail how phones were accessed inside the jail.
North Korea says its revised constitution defines South Korea as ’hostile State’ for first time
North Korea rewrites constitution designating South Korea as main enemy, removing peaceful unification goal, and defining territorial sovereignty.
US military strikes Houthi weapons storage facilities with rare long-range B-2 stealth bombers: Austin
It is incredibly rare for the B-2 Spirit to be used in the strikes targeting the Houthis, who have been attacking ships for months in the Red Sea corridor over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
China’s Housing Minister: Will add one million village urbanization projects
Speaking at the property market briefing on Thursday, China’s Housing Minister said that they “will add one million village urbanization projects.
US strikes Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen
The U.S. struck multiple Houthi weapons storage facilities in parts of Yemen that the Iranian-backed rebel group controls, a defense official said Wednesday evening.
World Bank might release funds for development of Amaravati before December-end: Narayana 
Municipal Minister announces final stages of World Bank funding for Amaravati development, with tenders for pending works underway.
DCP meets owners of lodges, hotels on precautions to be taken
Hyderabad: The Deputy Commissioner of Police, North Zone, on Wednesday conducted a meeting with owners and managers of lodges and hotels located in the zone.During the meeting, they were cautioned...
Salute tricolour 21 times with BMKJ slogan: HC sets bail term
Justice DK Paliwal, in the order on Tuesday, said the applicant may be released on bail by imposing some conditions which may enthuse in him a sense of responsibility and pride for the country in which he was born and living.
‘We want Human Rights Commission’s help’, AKA murder accused fight extradition
Two men accused of killing mega star AKA will not be coming to SA anytime soon after they filed an appeal against their extradition from eSwatini at the 11th hour.
Alleged AKA killers’ extradition from Eswatini put on hold
Two men accused of killing mega star AKA will not be coming to SA anytime soon after they filed an appeal against their extradition from eSwatini at the 11th hour.
School district is renamed
The North Okanagan - Shuswap school district has officially announced their new Secwépemc name K?wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw.
Dog park moves to next step
Summerland council seeking provincial approval for off-leash dog park fencing at Peach Orchard Beach.
Isha Foundation: T.N. police files status report in Supreme Court, gives details of cases registered in 15 years
Isha Foundation: Coimbatore Police status report on Isha Foundation cases, including missing persons, sexual assault, and encroachment, pending Supreme Court hearing
PM Modi to attend International Abhidhamma Divas celebrations
Prime Minister Modi to celebrate Abhidhamma Divas and recognize Pali as a classical language, emphasizing Buddha's teachings.
UK charities launch Middle East Humanitarian Appeal
The Disasters Emergency Committee says the government will match the first £10m raised in donations.
Father loses legal battle to have children returned to Canada
A father has lost his legal battle in the Supreme Court to have his three children who were born in Canada be returned there. Justice Lorna Shelly-Williams said that because Canada had not acceded to Jamaica as a Contracting State under the Hague...
Sav mayor awaiting the spark in SPARK programme
WESTERN BUREAU: Savanna-la-Mar Mayor Danree Delancy says he is concerned about the timeline of the planned rollout of the government’s Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to the Road Network (SPARK) Programme, given the current...
St Elizabeth police welcome additional officers
Inspector Everton Williams of the St Elizabeth police division says that the short-term placement of 20 additional officers will benefit the parish’s law enforcement activities. Williams, who presented at Thursday’s monthly meeting of the St...
Motorist killed gangland-style in front of MoBay police facility
Western Bureau: A motorist was shot and killed gangland-style in front of the police’s control centre, formerly the Church Street Police Station, in downtown Montego Bay, St James, early Monday night by gunmen who reportedly chased his vehicle...
Only those with 'top-level IQ' are solving tricky brainteaser – see if you can
A 'top-level IQ' question is currently doing the rounds online - and it's safe to say it's left many people scratching their heads online. Can you figure out the correct answer?
Perthshire Planning Ahead: Kids’ nursery on land ‘with too many stones’ & Craigie Hill latest
Planning Ahead is the weekly round-up of Perth and Kinross Council applications and approvals.
Teenage guns for hire: Swedish gangs targeting Israeli interests
Gangs may be behind the recent attacks but Sweden believes Iran has had a hand in them.
Sanwo-Olu announces new minimum wage, promises another increase in January
The governor said the increment is not to outdo his colleagues but a function of affordability.
Nigel Farage declares £60,000 in GB News earnings in latest MPs’ register
The latest update of the interests register shows new earnings for a number of MPs, including media appearances and local government work
Four Mancoba Seven Angels cult members jailed for cop killings
Killer cult followers given five life sentences and additional prison terms for police murders.
Cauvery Teerthodbhava draws thousands of devotees to Talacauvery in Kodagu
Annual Cauvery Teerthodbhava festival at Talacauvery draws devotees to witness sacred water gushing from Brahma Kundike.
Weekends in jail for failure to pay maintenance
The court has found a husband in contempt of an interim maintenance order and committed him to imprisonment for a period of 30 days, to be served as periodic imprisonment on weekends between 5pm on Fridays and 6am on Mondays.
Indo-Turkiye Friendship Association launched in Hyderabad to strengthen ties
Indo-Turkiye Friendship Association (ITFA) aims to strengthen ties through cooperation in various sectors, cultural exchanges, and tourism promotion.
Liberia: Association of Liberian Journalists Defends NASSCORP Director Against Allegations of Misconduct - FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia, Liberia– The Association of Liberian Journalists in Peace Building has come to the defense of Dewitt vonBallmoos, the Director General of the National Social Security & Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP), amid serious allegations of financial misconduct. By Edwin Genoway The accusations, originating from a group calling itself the Green Revolution, claimed that vonBallmoos colluded with
Tough decisions means I know that our best days are ahead of us
Steve Race MP says While some of the decisions we have had to take have not been ones I would want, it’s down to the terrible economic inheritance of the last Tory government
UBA increases grant prizes for annual essay competition
The education grant prize for the winner has increased from N5 million in 2023 to N7.5 million, while N3 million and N2 million for the second and third prize winners now stand at N5 million and N3.5 million respectively.
Secret drill rap threats Birmingham 9Boyz gang sent to Armed Response decoded at trial
Three people were shot at a wake in Handsworth in February 2023 in what is alleged to have been a targeted hit on Armed Response gangsters by rivals 9Boyz
'Hijacked buildings must be razed'
Wooden partitions that are a fire hazard, plastic ceilings, crumbling walls, overcrowding, lack of fire equipment, running sewage and broken windows.
Badshahpur MLA Rao Narbir Singh becomes Haryana minister for fourth time
The swearing-in ceremony for the new government is going on in Haryana's Panchkula. While Nayab Singh Saini has taken oath as the Chief Minister of the state again, Rao Narbir Singh took oath as...
New leader of scandal-hit council appointed after week of resignations and chaos
Tameside Council was left in disarray last week following resignations from the chief executive and the council leader
'Good fight' against mine
Summerland Mayor, community united in fight against gravel mine
Stirling Council agrees to dispose of 'surplus land' in city centre to make way for 150-home development
Stirling Council has agreed to dispose surplus land and assets in the Viewforth area to enable the development of around 150 new homes and associated infrastructure and green spaces there.
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