by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | cities and towns
On Wednesday, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium participated in various events in the northern seaport city of Hai Phong during their continuing state visit to Vietnam.
On Wednesday afternoon, the monarchs rode a cable car to explore Cat Ba Island from above before spending time on a boat cruise around Lan Ha Bay.
The boat excursion extended beyond an hour and was arranged exclusively for the monarch, his consort, along with their intimate companions.
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On April 2, 2025, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived in Hai Phong City. The photo was taken by VnExpress/Le Tan
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Lan Ha Bay is situated to the east.
Cat Ba Island
next to the internationally renowned
Ha Long Bay
.
Spanning over 7,000 hectares, Lan Ha Bay boasts around 400 islets, each covered in dense foliage and greenery.
Welcoming the royal visitors, Chairman Nguyen Van Tung of Hai Phong emphasized the thriving relationship and collaboration between the city and the Belgian Embassy, along with various Belgian institutions and businesses.
He pointed out that the Dinh Vu Industrial Zone Joint Stock Company represents the initial and most extensive joint venture between a group of Belgian firms and Hai Phong.
Tung mentioned that the Vietnamese government has sanctioned the creation of the city’s southern coastal economic zone, spanning around 20,000 hectares and adopting a green growth approach. This area will feature a free trade zone equipped with exclusive benefits and regulations, as well as various significant components.
He voiced his desire for the King and Queen to keep supporting the strengthening of bonds between Hai Phong, Vietnam, and Belgium.
The King vowed to keep working towards enhancing collaboration with Hai Phong after his visit and shared his desire for the city’s ongoing prosperity.
On Monday, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde arrived in Hanoi, marking the start of their official visit to Vietnam, scheduled to continue until April 4th. This visit has been extended at the invitation of President Luong Cuong and his spouse.
by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | health, indian national news, infrastructure, news, politics
Panipat
(
Haryana
[India], April 3 (ANI):
Haryana
Chief Minister
Nayab Singh Saini
On Wednesday, the Prime Minister was notified about the matter.
Narendra Modi
‘s visit to
Haryana
to inaugurate various
development projects
.
Speaking to mediapersons,
Haryana
Chief Minister Saini stated, “In honor of Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti, PM Modi will be present.”
Haryana
to inaugurate various
development projects
…In Hisar, Prime Minister Modi will launch air service operations at the Hisar airport. In Yamunanagar, he will also participate in laying the cornerstone for an additional 800-MW unit thermal power plant within the Yamunanagar district….
On April 14, coinciding with Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti, Prime Minister Modi will be visiting to inaugurating several initiatives.
development projects
and launch air travel services from Hisar Airport.
In Yamunanagar, Prime Minister Modi will also participate in laying the foundation stone for an 800 MW thermal power plant within the same district during his visit.
Haryana
visit.
The
Haryana
Yesterday, the Chief Minister had an audience with Asian Wrestling Championship gold medalist Manisha Bhanwala, silver medal recipient Reetika Hooda, and bronze laureate Muskan Nandal, along with their coach Mandeep. Also in attendance was Olympic medallist and Bharatiya Janata Party figurehead Yogeshwar Dutt.
Haryana
Chief Minister
Nayab Singh Saini
On his official X account, he celebrated the players’ win and expressed wishes for a successful future for each of them.
“Today, senior wrestlers who won medals at the Asian Championships visited us. Gold went to Manisha, silver to Reetika Hooda, and bronze to Muskan Nandal; their coach, Mandeep, accompanied them. They came as a gesture of respect. During this welcome ceremony, they were greeted warmly and congratulated on their achievements. Best wishes for continued success were extended. We hope the blessings of Mata Rani will be ever-present among you. Wishing each one of you a promising future,” said the Chief Minister.
Nayab Singh Saini
Posted on his official X account.
Manisha Bhanwala (62 kg), an Indian wrestler, clinched the gold medal, while Antim Panghal (53 kg) secured the bronze medal in their respective weight classes at the Asian Wrestling Championships held in Amman, Jordan, on Friday. This achievement brought honor to India, according to information from Olympics.com. (ANI)
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by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | community, culture, heritage, indian national news, politics
New York [
US
On April 3 (ANI), a significant Indian community organization in New York utilized its 75th-anniversary celebration as an opportunity to emphasize the continuing absence of constitutional acknowledgment for the Rajasthani language.
The
North American Rajasthan Association
(
RANA
They celebrated the milestone with a cruise event along the Hudson River, which was attended by over 400 guests, utilizing the occasion to express their concerns regarding what they see as an ongoing injustice.
RANA
President Prem Bhandari voiced his “stern disapproval” over the omission of Rajasthani from the 8th Schedule of India’s Constitution, where recognized languages are listed.
“Bhandari informed the audience that despite a unified resolution adopted by the Rajasthan State Assembly in 2003 advocating for its incorporation, the central government hasn’t taken action on it yet,” he explained.
He observed that the resolution was achieved subsequently
RANA
‘ s initial International Convention along with ongoing efforts alongside former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, yet cited “a lack of political will” as the reason for the stagnation.
Bhandari, who additionally heads the organization behind Jaipur Foot
US
A announced intentions to host a significant prosthetic limb fitting event at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
The project, created in partnership with the American Punjab Society, concluded following talks with Dr. Mehta, recipient of the Padma Bhushan award and the founder of the Jaipur Foot group. Additionally, plans are underway for a significant new clinic in Trinidad and Tobago, where India’s High Commission has obtained necessary permissions and is handling logistical arrangements. Notably, Dr. Mehta, who at 90 years old founded this organization, will make an appearance at the event having traveled all the way from India.
“India’s Prime Minister Modi has emerged as the foremost advocate of the ancient Sanskrit principle “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – meaning “the world is one family,” Bhandari told ANI. Under Modi’s leadership, the External Affairs Ministry has funded 32 international Jaipur Foot camps through its “India for Humanity” programme.
These facilities, managed by the Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti, have offered complimentary artificial limbs to numerous individuals with disabilities throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
The occasion also marked a farewell ceremony for Varun Jeph, the departing Deputy Consul General of India, who concluded his term which was noted as the longest in this capacity lasting more than three years and eight months.
Bhandari commended Jeph for his “constant accessibility” and “consistent backing” to the Indian community spanning the 10 states under the purview of the Indian Consulate in New York.
The newly appointed Deputy Consul General, Vishal Harsh, was greeted along with Indian Foreign Service officials Surender Adhana and Eldos Mathew Punnoose.
The festivities included cultural acts such as poetry readings by Abhinav Shukla, with organizers emphasizing strong involvement from young people of Rajasthan originating from various regions within the tristate area. (ANI)
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by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | chelsea f.c., football clubs, soccer, sports, tournaments
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A number of Manchester City and Chelsea supporters will be prohibited from attending the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
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The much-anticipated competition will be held between June 14 and July 13, 2025, across various locations in the United States.
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The Citizens will begin their campaign facing Wydad AC, whereas the Blues find themselves in a group with renowned club Esperance Tunis.
Approximately 150 supporters each from Chelsea and Manchester City will be prohibited from attending the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer.
The two top-tier English league clubs secured their spots in this competition, which includes 32 teams, by claiming victory in the Champions League over the last four years.
How did the fans react?
The supporters under discussion have been issued with exclusion orders due to their past involvement in violent conduct associated with football matches. This includes incidents like physical assaults, illegal entry onto the playing field, and abusive messages posted online.
To avoid football-related disturbances during the eagerly awaited championship, supporters under football banning orders due to past misconduct will have to hand over their passports between June 9 and July 13.
According to the Daily Mail, policing minister Dame Diana Johnson hopes that supporters of both Manchester City and Chelsea traveling to the United States will have a secure and pleasant experience as they cheer for their respective teams.
“We know many Manchester City and Chelsea fans are eager to travel and support their teams this summer, and our priority is to ensure they can do so safely and enjoy the experience,”Diana Johnson said.
Nevertheless, she cautioned that individuals who use football as pretense for causing disturbances will encounter stringent actions, similar to those taken during previous championships.
Nevertheless, for the few individuals causing disruptions who use soccer as a pretext for misconduct, we will implement the same successful preventive actions that proved effective during previous international sporting events.
She stated that the government will keep striving to combat hooliganism within their safety initiatives, ensuring that the majority of spectators can watch games without encountering any issues.
In line with the Safer Streets Mission and the government’s Plan for Change, we will continue to take measures against the minor group responsible for disturbances, so that the majority of supporters can experience football matches without disruption.
What does the Club World Cup entail?
The FIFA Club World Cup is an international soccer competition hosted by FIFA aimed at identifying the top club team globally.
This event includes the winners from leading continental club tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League from Europe, along with victors from South America and various regions like North America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
Moreover, a squad representing the hosting nation is also part of the contest.
Who are the opponents for Manchester City and Chelsea?
According to the FIFA website, the team has been placed in Group G, where they will encounter Juventus, the reigning African champions Wydad AC from Morocco, and Al Ain from the United Arab Emirates.
City will begin their campaign facing off against Wydad AC, whereas Chelsea, placed in Group D alongside Flamengo, and Esperance Sportive, have also been matched up.
Following FIFA’s decision to exclude Club León, LAFC and Club América will compete in a single-match playoff to secure their place in the 2025 Club World Cup. The victor of this game will then go on to take on Chelsea in the opening match of the tournament.
FIFA is contemplating prohibiting a nation from participating in global tournaments.
SANGGRALOKA.co.ke
Previously mentioned that FIFA might prohibit an African nation from participating in all global contests.
Zambia, having recently faced Russia, is under threat of being barred from the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup.
by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | israel, israel and the middle east, military, syria, warfare
The Syrian Foreign Ministry characterized Israel’s assaults on five areas throughout the nation as an “unwarranted escalation.”
On Thursday, Syria denounced the lethal Israeli attacks throughout the nation as a “blatant infringement” of its sovereignty, following Israel’s statement that it had targeted “military assets.”
The Syrian government’s news outlets stated that the airstrikes took place near a defense research facility in Damascus, along with several other locations. Meanwhile, an independent monitoring group claimed that at least four people were killed in this recent Israeli assault on Syria, which comes after extremist factions, following their overthrow of longtime leader Bashar al-Assad, gained control.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry stated in aTelegram message that Israeli forces conducted aerial attacks on five different areas throughout the nation, blatantly breaching both international law and Syrian sovereignty.
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This unwarranted intensification is an intentional effort to undermine Syria’s stability and increase the hardship faced by its population.
The report indicated that the airstrikes led to the “almost complete devastation” of a military airbase in the central Syrian province of Hama, resulting in injuries among numerous civilians and troops.
The Syrian state-run SANA news agency reported a strike that “hit the area near the scientific research facility” in Damascus’s northwestern Barzeh neighborhood, as well as a raid in the vicinity of Hama, though they did not specify exactly what was struck.
The Israeli military stated in a release that their forces targeted “remaining military assets at the Syrian airbases of Hama and T4, as well as further residual military installations around Damascus.”
Israel has stated its desire to stop weapons from being obtained by the new leadership, which it views as extremists.
The Syrian ministry stated that these attacks occurred while the nation was attempting to reconstruct itself following 14 years of conflict, describing it as an attempt to “normalize violence within the country.”
A few weeks ago, Israel reported that it had attacked the T4 military base in central Homs province two times, aiming to strike military assets located there.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that “four individuals lost their lives and several others sustained injuries, among them staff from the Syrian defense ministry, as a result of the attacks on Hama military airport.”
The monitoring group stated that these attacks, aimed at “the leftover aircraft, runways, and control towers,” rendered the entire airport non-operational. Additionally, they reported that the strikes in Damascus were focused on the research center located in Barzeh.
Following Assad’s downfall on December 8, the Britain-based Observatory noted Israeli attacks aimed at the center of the area.
In 2018, Western nations such as the United States had attacked the defense ministry site, claiming it was connected to Syria’s “chemical weapons facilities.”
Additionally, following Assad’s downfall, Israel has stationed soldiers in a United Nations-monitored neutral area within the strategically significant Golan Heights. They have also advocated for full disarmament in southern Syria, an area adjacent to the Israeli-occupied Golan region.
The authorities in southern Syria’s Daraa announced via Telegram late Wednesday that multiple Israeli military vehicles had entered a region in the western part of the province. They also reported that “three Israeli artillery shells” were fired at the area.
The Observatory has noted multiple instances of Israeli military intrusions into southern Syria, extending past the demarcation line, over the last few months.
Last month, when visiting Jerusalem, the European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that Israel’s attacks on Syria were “unwarranted” and could potentially escalate tensions further.
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