Death toll from Morocco earthquake surpasses 2,600

Amizmiz , Morocco, Sep 12 (UNI) The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,681, and the injuries to 2,501, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Monday. The rescue teams dispatched by Spain and Britain have arrived in the village of Amizmiz near the epicentre. Helicopters…

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Zimbabwean president announces new cabinet after re-election

Harare, Sep 12 (UNI) Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday announced the new 26-member cabinet following his re-election for a second term last month. The president retained several government ministers in their portfolios, among them Finance and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube; Foreign Affairs Minister Frederick Shava; Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi;…

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Delhi govt to beautify & uplift all areas: Atishi

New Delhi, Sept 11 (UNI) The Delhi government will beautify and uplift all areas across the national capital on the lines of G20 designated areas. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, PWD Minister Atishi said around 1400 kilometers of PWD roads across Delhi will undergo a makeover, encompassing beautification, redesigning, improved lighting, and landscaping….

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Mehbooba opposes lifting of additional duties on apple, walnut, almonds imported from US

Srinagar, Sep 11 (UNI) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the central government’s decision to lift additional duties on apples, walnuts, and almonds imported from the United States would devastate local growers in Jammu and Kashmir. Last week, Union Finance Ministry, in a notification announced the removal of additional duties on…

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