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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Bhagwant Mann missing from Punjab's ‘CM di Yogshala', 21,000 others perform yoga
Jalandhar: The "CM di Yogshala" programme on Thursday drew over 21,000 participants at the PAP ground here, with the state govt claiming a new record for attendance at a single yoga event. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chief minister , slated to preside, was absent, and health minister Dr Balbir Singh led the mega gathering. State govt officials indicated that initial preparations were for 17,000 yoga mats, but public response "exceeded all expectations". Addressing the participants, minister Balbir Singh urged attendees to integrate yoga into their daily routines. He expressed pride in the widespread participation, stating that Punjab was on its way to regaining its "glory as a healthy and dynamic state". The minister highlighted that the initiative, launched two years ago from Jalandhar under CM Mann's leadership, now facilitates approximately 3,200 daily yoga classes across the state, benefiting nearly 100,000 people. He further noted the appointment of trained yoga instructors and credited AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal as the mastermind behind the "CM di Yogshala" initiative. Senior civil and police officials, alongside prominent AAP leaders, were also in attendance.
Morocco World
4 days ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
Morocco Joins Pan-African Labor Migration Law Initiative in Nairobi
Doha – Morocco is participating in a continental consultation on labor migration legislation in Africa, launched June 16-18 in Nairobi, Kenya. The three-day event was initiated by the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union (AU). Hanaa Benkhair, a Moroccan parliamentary advisor and PAP member, is representing the North African country at the meeting, which is organized in partnership with the AU Commission and the International Labour Organization (ILO). In a statement to MAP, Benkhair stressed that Morocco's participation demonstrates the country's commitment to strategic continental initiatives. She noted this engagement reflects Morocco's determination to contribute to building a unified, secure, and prosperous Africa. 'It also shows Morocco's involvement in the continental process aimed at developing effective and equitable governance of labor migration in Africa,' Benkhair stated. The consultation seeks to deepen discussions with African parliamentary, institutional, and civil society stakeholders. Its goal is to develop a unified legislative framework governing labor migration on the continent. Such a framework would ensure respect for migrant workers' fundamental rights while promoting economic and social integration between African countries. The initiative forms part of a legislative process to create a model law on labor migration. The project aims to provide harmonized legal standards for countries across Africa. This would guarantee protection of migrant workers' rights and contribute to better migration governance at national, regional, and continental levels. The Nairobi gathering brings together representatives from parliaments, employer and trade union organizations, as well as experts from the AU and ILO are also participating. Discussions will address legal aspects related to human rights and development linked to labor migration. Participants will exchange experiences and best practices to strengthen legislative frameworks and improve coordination continent-wide. The PAP, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, serves as a consultative assembly of the AU. It was established under Article 5 of the AU Constitutive Act and officially began operations on March 18, 2004. Each member state is represented in the PAP by five parliamentarians from both majority and opposition parties, including at least one woman. These representatives are elected or appointed by their national parliaments or legislative bodies. The PAP's mandate includes ensuring 'the full participation of African peoples in the economic development and integration of the continent.'
Ya Biladi
4 days ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Morocco takes part in consultations on model labor migration legislation in Africa
A continental consultation on the draft model law on labor migration in Africa is taking place from June 16 to 18 in Nairobi, Kenya. This initiative, led by the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union (AU), includes participation from Morocco, according to the Pan-African legislative body. Morocco is represented at the consultation—organized in partnership with the AU Commission and the International Labour Organization (ILO) by Hanaa Benkhair, a Moroccan parliamentary advisor and member of the PAP. In a statement to MAP, Benkhair emphasized that Morocco's participation reflects its commitment to strategic continental initiatives aimed at building a united, safe, and prosperous Africa. The initiative also seeks to strengthen legislative cooperation and facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices, particularly regarding the protection of migrant workers' rights and the promotion of social justice. Benkhair added that the meeting aims to deepen dialogue among African parliamentary, institutional, and civil society stakeholders to develop a unified legislative framework on labor migration across the continent. This framework would help ensure the protection of migrant workers' fundamental rights while promoting economic and social integration among African nations. The consultation brings together representatives from national and regional parliaments, employers' and workers' organizations, and experts from both the African Union and the International Labour Organization.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Association in Pongalur refutes charge of excess water utilisation
Water Users' Association in Pongalur area under Parambikulam Aliyar Project (PAP) main canal project has refuted the charge of excess utilisation levelled by tail-end farmers in Vellakovil-Kangayam. There was no deficiency in water distribution in the branch canals along the stretch from 87th km to the the end of the 124-km main canal, according to M. Deivasigamani, president of the Water Users' Association in Pongalur area. In the third-zone wetting to irrigate 93734 acres, the acreage in irrigational area in Pongalur division encompasses 17,801 acres, while Palladam and Vellakovil-Kangayam branch canals irrigate 3,254 acres and 12,000 acres respectively. 'Factoring in distribution/evaporation losses, the Water Resources Department has been letting in 31 cusecs above the mandated extent of 100 cusecs at 4.5 Full Scale Deflection (FSD) into the Vellakovil branch canal for 15 days since January 2022,' Mr. Deivasigamani claimed. The contention of the tail-end farmers is that the dynamics of water flow at the 108th km in Andipalayam reading point and the extent of accrual at the starting point of Vellakovil branch canal is not in conformity with the claim. At times of less rainfall, the Water Resources Department ought to follow the pattern under practice in all other canals for ensuring reach to the ayacut in tail-end areas. The issue of lesser water realisation in tail-end areas consisting of additional ayacut that had been included in an originally-specified project area was perennial in canal-irrigation pattern, Mr. Deivasigamani explained. In the PAP main canal, there was hope, by and large, among farmers downstream that the issue of excess utilisation by farmers along the upper course will be addressed decisively when the impending modernisation works are carried out by the Water Resources Department, Mr. Deivasigamani said.
Daily Tribune
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Poland coach quits after Lewandowski boycott and World Cup qualifier loss
Poland coach Michal Probierz, who had been feuding with star striker Robert Lewandowski, has resigned for 'the good of the national team', the country's football federation said yesterday. 'I have come to the conclusion that in the current situation the best decision for the good of the national team will be my resignation from the position of selector. Performing this function was the fulfilment of my professional dreams and the greatest honour in my life,' Probierz said in a statement from the Polish Football Federation (PZPN). Lewandowski's announcement on Sunday that he would boycott the team while Probierz remained coach was followed by a 2-1 loss at Finland that knocked Poland off the top of their European World Cup qualifying group. The striker was not part of the Polish squad in the recent international window. According to Polish news agency PAP, the Barcelona player had asked to be excused to rest.
