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Their next game is against Uruguay on Wednesday and McKee said the whole team is just looking forward to getting things underway. "We are really excited uge crowds are gathered at the Nadi ingested by the family. A brother and uncle here we are getting near HMagistrates Court in Fiji today after of the dead, Raj Kumar, was outside the game one and all the hard news broke a man had been charged in court this morning and said a lot of people Fiji Rugby coach John McKee says his work that we have put in relation to the deaths of a family in the had turned up to see what will happen. players are in good shape five days since July one we hope that really pays out from their opening match against Nausori Highlands last month. Police have Mr Kumar was at the police station off this week with our performance. 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Alice Wells, US Acting Assistant Secretary lecture India on these issues. India It will mark the first time for South and Central Asia on Tuesday Indian EAM during a press briefing on maintains that Pakistan has to put an end that the two leaders would meet outside said that President Donald Trump's Tuesday had said that "POK is a part of to cross-border terrorism and dismantle of either capital Washington DC or decision to join Indian Prime Minister India and we expect one day we will have terror infrastructure on its soil. New York, where the United Nations is Narendra Modi for the 'Howdy Modi' event physical jurisdiction over it." headquartered. Over 50,000 people have Following the abrogation of Article is a "historic tribute" to contributions of Reacting to the comments, Pakistani already been registered for the event, 370, Pakistan has tried to peddle a Indian American community. which will be hosted by the Texas India Foreign Ministry in a statement said that false narrative about the region, which Forum. it strongly "condemns and rejects the has been outrightly rejected by the "@POTUS joining @NarendraModi for the #HowdyModi event in Houston is a truly inflammatory and irresponsible remarks international community. Countries have Modi's chemistry with both Trump and historic tribute to the contributions of made by the Indian External Affairs backed India and repeatedly highlighted former President Barack Obama reflect the Indian-American community to the Minister." that New Delhi's decision to make that the Indian Prime Minister has been prosperity of our country and the strength Pakistan's foreign ministry's claims changes in Jammu and Kashmir is part of able to transcend the political divide in of US-India relations. AGW," Wells said are in complete contradiction with its internal affairs. the US. Amidst heightened tensions, US Secretary of State to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE midst heightened tensions in the the Kingdom's oil facilities and coordinate world's energy supply. There is no evidence Aregion following a drone attack on oil efforts to counter Iranian aggression in the the attacks came from Yemen." facilities in Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of region. "We call on all nations to publicly and State Mike Pompeo will embark on a two- After this, he will travel to Abu Dhabi to unequivocally condemn Iran's attacks. The day visit to the Middle East. meet with UAE Prince Mohammed bin United States will work with our partners "Secretary Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Zayed to discuss regional and bilateral and allies to ensure that energy markets Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, United issues. remain well supplied and Iran is held Arab Emirates, September 17 to 19," US accountable for its aggression," he had On September 15, Pompeo had said in a State Department announced. added. tweet, "Tehran is behind nearly 100 attacks Pompeo will begin his trip in Jeddah, on Saudi Arabia while Rouhani and Zarif The visit to Middle East Asia comes in the arriving September 18. He will meet with pretend to engage in diplomacy. 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It was a unanimous history, even international watchers of resolution of Indian parliament passed in South Asian policies are very sceptical February 1994, to take the entire Kashmir about the prevalent situation in the region. valley back, including illegally occupied Understandably, for Pakistan this was area by Pak or POK, by the Narsimha the only issue since its inception which Rao led Congress government. Modi they kept alive and kept spreading false government has just taken first step in narratives about Kashmir in the world. Now that direction by scrapping the temporary Modi government has closed that chapter provision of special status given to Jammu for them, once for all in just one stroke. So & Kashmir government during the time of Pak army, government and ISI all are aghast, independence. flabbergasted and clueless about how to Those making hue and cry about scrapping respond to this situation (which out n out is of this special status seem to overlook and an internal matter of India). Now Pakistani ignore the very basis of article 370, that it establishment (both its leaders and army) was a temporary arrangement, which had has started threatening India of nuclear war to be removed at some point of time and and more terror attacks, but Indian forces 70 years was long enough time to give it, are vigilant round the clock to thwart any for any reason whatsoever. Prime Minister such misadventure from across the border. Modi got a bigger mandate in his second From rhetoric the two neighbours are now term from the people of India to take strong slowly moving towards war like situation decisions specially on matters lingering which is not good for anyone. The ground on for many decades and which are vital reality of Pakistan is very gloomy, the for country’s sovereignty, integrity and common man in Pakistan is in dire straight he Ahmadiyya Muslim Community faction of the society we didn’t think security. The whole nation stood behind and people are already busy fighting their Tin New Zealand will hold its existed. It is in this backdrop that we this decision of Modi government and own war of survival. annual Peace Symposium on the 21st as a community decided to discuss celebrated all over the country. The only No country in the world can afford a war of September 2019. With an increasing this controversial topic – namely what people opposing this decision were either in present scenario specially countries scrutiny of what constitutes freedom freedoms can one enjoy in the modern some opposition parties including Congress like India and Pakistan, which are already of speech, the theme for this year’s world without endangering the peace in Party and Pakistan. Congress Party high plagued with countless problems such as of symposium has been chosen as ‘Free the society.” command’s this anti national stance lack of basic infrastructure, jobs, corruption, speech or hate speech – where do you This year, the annual peace conference went against them and several prominent growing inflation & population to name draw the line?’. A panel of speakers will be held at 10 am on the morning Congress leaders revolted against the Party a few. Any possible conflict or war is only featuring Labour MP for Mt Roskill, Hon of 21st of September at the Fickling and openly supported Modi government going to add to these miseries, so the first Michael Wood, Journalist Paula Penfold Convention Centre, Three Kings, on the decision. Modi showed his sincere step to dilute this situation is to stop war (Stuff Circuit Investigative Unit), Dr Rob Auckland. Invited speakers and scholars intentions to normalise relations with mongering with immediate effect. It only Kilpatrick - Director of Traidmission, will discuss the chosen theme in the all the neighbouring countries including requires some genuine efforts for peace and Imam Mustenser Qamar, Minister light of the current issues. Attendance Pakistan from the first day, hence he invited making from both sides. People from both of Religion, will try and tackle what may is through invitation only, but anyone all the head of states for his swearing in sides do not want any war at all. be considered appropriate, and what interested in attending can contact Mr ceremony after his election to the office may constitute stepping over the line. Unfortunately, as both the countries are Eqbal Khan on 0211336146 for details. during his first term. Pakistan unfortunately sitting at the brink of a war, we need to The annual Peace symposium is a failed to respond to Modi’s goodwill gesture The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is think about its consequences first as in regular event in the Ahmadiyya Muslim and repeatedly attacked on Indian armed a dynamic, fast-growing international a war there are no winners. There is no Community’s annual calendar, bringing forces and establishments. revival movement within Islam. gain in a war, you only loose. Thousands together people from all walks of life Founded in 1889 by Hadhrat Mirza Modi government did not take these of innocent men, women and children representing different faith groups. Ghulam Ahmad (1835- 1908) in offences timidly as Pakistan was used are killed for no valid reason. So, can we By discussing topical and sometimes Punjab, India, the Ahmadiyya Muslim to of the earlier Indian government’s not resolve this situation by dialogue to controversial issues, the symposium Community spans 210 countries with responses. 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Mr. Michael Wood improving the water quality noticeably rivers, by limiting land use intensification. groups including Fonterra are supporting MP for Mt Roskill, Auckland, NZ in the next five years and restoring our That’ll deliver a noticeable improvement our plan, and together we’ll show what Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the waterways to a healthy state within a in water quality in five years and restore can be achieved when Government and Minister for Ethnic Communities generation. them to full health within a generation. industry work towards a shared goal. 23% Clean water is crucial to our country as We’re doing it for our native plants and of Fonterra farms already have a farm ew Zealand prides itself on our clean our primary exports and tourism both rely animals; we’re doing it for the future of environment plan. green image. It’s part of our national N on our clean, green image. Consumers in our food production; and we’re doing it Farmers are in support because they know identity, and is essential for key industries other parts of the world are increasingly to ensure sustainable economic growth. clean fresh water benefits us all. It’s part such as agriculture and tourism – focussing on how we produce their Most importantly, we’re doing it because of our international reputation as a food unfortunately however, decades of neglect food and not just what we produce as we have a responsibility to leave our exporting country, and a top-tier tourist mean that many of our streams and rivers food. The state of our waterways is a environment in better shape for the next destination. are so polluted that they are unsafe for long-term challenge. Many of them have generation. people to swim or even wade in. Our ambition is to make our rivers been neglected for years and are badly That’s going to take all of us working swimmable again. At the last election people sent a clear degraded. Our plan addresses it and will together. Farmers and rural communities message that they want action to clean up This is something New Zealanders take action so our kids and grandkids can are at the forefront of the fight to protect our waterways. The government is getting care about deeply. We all dream about enjoy our waterways, just like we did. our natural heritage. They rely on the on with the job. This week, our Prime restoring the pristine waterways that We are cleaning up our rivers, lakes and long-term sustainability of our land and Minister announced this Government’s we used to take for granted in this wetlands, working alongside the many water. Action Plan for Healthy Waterways. country. It will take time and effort, dedicated and proactive farmers and I’m beyond proud to hear about farmers but we will make it a reality for our It has three main focusses. It is about the councils across New Zealand. We all over the country showing real children and grandkids. stopping the degradation of our rivers, will also stop further degradation of our environmental leadership. Many farming Measles: No targets, no action As the situation worsens, the Government targets, the Government took their eye off with their children to get vaccinated, has deprioritised 30 to 50-year olds the ball, and the sector followed suit. and sometimes being turned away. for vaccinations. This age group has Kiwis shouldn’t feel helpless when they This is the latest in the Government’s not developed miraculous immunity. are doing their best to ensure their legacy of botched vaccine responses. The Therefore, the only explanation for this is communities are protected. Government can at least be applauded that the Ministry of Health and PHARMAC for its consistency. The failed Northland We have strongly recommended are running out of vaccines. Meningitis vaccination campaign which pharmacists be allowed to give the Over the past couple of weeks, families in saw schools fundraising for their own Measles vaccine just like they give the Auckland will have been calling their GP’s vaccines, running out of flu vaccines in flu vaccine, but this seems beyond and digging out their Plunket books to May and now supply problems with the the competence and capability of this check that they have all been vaccinated. measles vaccine. Government. If you have not been vaccinated, it is Situations like this require real leadership. National believes in targets as people crucial you have access to do so, and that’s • Mr. Kanwaljit S Bakshi Something the Minister failed to show pay attention to what is recorded and why a potential shortage of vaccines is so National List MP based in Manukau East with the flu vaccine shortage where the monitored and in Jacinda Ardern’s words worrying. and is New Zealand Parliament’s first Minster requested 1.3 million vaccines, – ‘What gets measured gets done.’ Indian Sikh Member So how have we ended up in this position? the supplier said they would supply 1.1 The Government must reinstate New Zealand just reached a thousand The outbreak should not have come as a million, and that’s where the conversation National’s health targets to ensure cases of measles and the Government still surprise. We’ve seen the trends overseas, ended. New Zealanders cannot afford this accountability around measles has no targets for immunisation. That is and the World Health Organisation says sort of negligence and complacency when vaccines - This time it is quite the harsh reality that we are coming to New Zealand was warned about measles it comes to measles. literally a matter of life or death. months ago. We understand 50,000 terms with as the outbreak in Auckland There are steps that can and should be vaccines may arrive soon, but vaccines continues to spread, with 1007 confirmed taken to remedy this. The Ministry should were flying off the shelves at a rate of cases in Auckland rapidly authorise pharmacists, who 20,000 to 30,000 per day recently, so this Just 24 hours after National’s Associate already vaccinate for the flu, to be able might be a fix for a couple of days at best. Health spokesperson Shane Reti warned to administer the measles vaccine. 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pointing towards a complete of environment-friendly makeover demographic change. issues garbage disposal Some other prominent sites and said, "VV Puram food to have been kept on display street is the pride of South underlining India's territorial Bengaluru. This place claim substantiated by sadly had issues of garbage existence of archaeological disposal, use of single- sites. These are Raghunath use plastic and hygiene Temple, constructed by conditions. We have first Dogra ruler Maharaja decided to declare this a Gulab Singh in 1835, Red plastic-free zone. There Fort (Muzaffarabad Fort, will be no usage of single- Chal Fort), now in PoK, built use plastic now." by Chal rulers of Kashmir in khand (undivided) Kashmir's 16th century in the reign of He also announced that Acultural, religious and monumental Sultan Muzaffar Khan of Bombay dynasty. dedicated slots will be grandeur is on display from today by the Ramkort Fort, built by Gokkhar name reserved at the food street National Monument Authority (NMA) on Togle in 16-17th century AD and Buddha for pedestrians only. Tilak Marg here. Mujassama, a stone-carved image of "On weekends from 7 pm The exhibition is an attempt at Buddha located in Gilgit Baltistan (PoK). to 11 pm, this VV Puram documenting the heritage of the Jammu The list of protected sites and those in food street will only be PoK were also put on display. and Kashmir, now a Union territory, On the occasion of Prime Minister for pedestrians. This an The significance of the exhibition can be which has been under a constant assault Narendra Modi's 69th birthday, BJP attempt to reclaim the space for gauged from the fact that the Narendra due to its occupation by Pakistan. MP Tejasvi Surya on Tuesday stated pedestrians", he said. Some of the featured sites are, 5000-year- Modi government had recently cleared that Bengaluru's popular VV Puram Surya made these remarks after old Sharda Peeth which is an abandoned the abrogation of Article 370 paving way food street will be turned into a visiting the food street on Tuesday temple, Shiva temple standing in ruins for the state to be fully integrated into the plastic-free zone with dedicated slots where he created awareness against in Mirpur Khas of Pakistan occupied Indian Union. being reserved for pedestrians on the usage of single-use plastic. He Kashmir (PoK). It was here that Alexander This is also an attempt to showcase the weekends. also made everyone take a safety and fought with Porus in 323 BC. A large historic and cultural connection that hygiene pledge to transform the food number of Hindus lived here once, but India has with the region still under illegal Speaking to ANI, Bangalore South street into an environment-friendly there are none today, an official stated occupation of Pakistan. constituency Surya acknowledged the destination. PM Modi visits his mother in Gandhinagar on 69th birthday; seeks blessings Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Before leaving, Modi took blessings of his mother Heeraben Modi on Tuesday at his mother on his special day. The Prime her residence to seek her blessings on the Minister had last visited Heeraben after occasion of his 69th birthday. the emphatic victory of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2019 general Modi's convoy arrived at his mother's elections. residence here in the afternoon as supporters lined up outside the house to Modi is spending the day in his home catch a glimpse of their leader. state of Gujarat, where he earlier visited the Sardar Sarovar Dam and offered Adorable pictures from inside the prayers. He also participated in Namami residence show the mother-son having Devi Narmade Mahotsav celebrations of lunch together, enjoying what looks like a the state government. Gujarati thali. CFRCFR LINELINE GROUPGROUP Yȣr Shipping Specialist • NEW ZEALAND • AUSTRALIA • FIJI • TONGA

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