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Monday, 30 September 2019
'A historic moment': Saudi Arabia to offer tourist visas for first time
"Visitors will be surprised... by the treasures we have to share -- five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a vibrant local culture and breathtaking natural beauty." Saudi Arabia will open applications for online tourist visas to citizens of 49 countries on Saturday, Bloomberg News quoted Khateeb as saying. Khateeb said the kingdom will also ease its strict dress code for foreign women, allowing them to go without the body-shrouding abaya robe that is still mandatory public wear for Saudi women. The austere kingdom, which forbids alcohol and has a strict social code, is seen by many as a hard sell for tourists. Prince Mohammed is seeking to change that through a sweeping liberalisation drive that has brought new cinemas, mixed-gender concerts and sporting extravaganzas to Saudi Arabia. International criticism of the kingdom's human rights record, including the gruesome murder last year of critic Jamal Khashoggi and a crackdown on female activists, could further put off foreign visitors, observers say. Fears of a regional conflict after the September 14 attacks on state oil giant Aramco may also dampen the kingdom's appeal to holidaymakers. Visas are currently restricted to expat workers, their dependents and Muslim pilgrims travelling to holy sites in Mecca and Medina. Saudi Arabia last year began issuing visas to visitors to attend sporting and cultural events in a bid to kickstart tourism. The government, reeling from low oil prices, says it hopes tourism will contribute up to 10 per cent of the gross domestic product by 2030, compared to three percent currently. It says by 2030 it aims to attract up to 100 million annual visits by both domestic and foreign tourists. The sector is expected to create up to one million tourism jobs, the government says, as the kingdom battles high youth unemployment. Saudi Arabia has splurged billions in an attempt to build a tourism industry from scratch. In 2017, the kingdom announced a multi-billion dollar project to turn 50 islands and other pristine sites on the Red Sea into luxury resorts. The country is also developing historic sites such as the centuries-old Mada'in Saleh, home to sandstone tombs of the same civilisation which built the Jordanian city of Petra. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.sbnation.com/users/reddesslabbo
How to care for a child with dry, sensitive skin and eczema
Continuous rubbing and scratching may lead to skin infections. Symptoms in children may present themselves as rashes on the neck, wrists, ankles, elbows or knees. In severe conditions, rashes may become bumpy, lighten or darken in colour and develop a permanent itch. Having cared for a child with the condition myself, I empathise with the struggle that many parents undergo and the agony of watching your own little one with intense inflammation. As parents, it is essential to be appropriately informed about the condition and the various options available in the market. Parents must keep an eye out as children are more susceptible to rashes and side-effects than grown-ups are, and all they can do is bawl and bear with it. In fact, with the change of season around the corner, heavy monsoons soon to transition to dry and cold winters, it is important to take care of one's skin. A daily cleanse and moisturising routine with a healthy diet can control symptoms and ease parenting dilemmas that moms and dads of eczema-prone children face. Below are six simple solutions for parents of children with extremely dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin: 1. Minimise irritants and allergens across soaps, detergents, shampoos, disinfectants, pets, pollen and more. Maximise caution, when it comes to the environment in which you raise your child. Not just at home, but at school and at play. Some things may not be in your control, but communicating with teachers at school and those who engage with your child on a day-to-day basis can help with carving out a healthy atmosphere that does not aggravate symptoms. 2. Keeping the skin's moisture intact is key to controlling eczema. Damaged skin can make it harder to retain moisture, making it more sensitive to irritants, which leads to dry, itchy skin. Moisturisation is important for protecting the skin barrier and to control eczema. It is recommended to keep skin moisturised and applying moisturiser all over within three minutes of bathing will help lock in moisture. 3. Maintain hygiene and cleanliness , from keeping fingernails short and regular hair trims to managing timely changes and washes. Choose clothes that feel soft on sensitive skin and while you're at it, add some prints and colours to excite him or her about the special selections in the wardrobe. 4. Avoid extreme temperatures. We are accustomed to our low-temperature air-conditioners at home and when commuting in public transport with windows rolled down, we risk exposure to hot air and pollution. Perspiration as well can increase the urge to itch. Striking a balance on these fronts is important. It may seem like a trivial matter, but taking care of the small things can go a long way in healing your child. 5. We have all heard about the necessity of a balanced diet. In fact, many adults now subscribe to nutritionists and maintain a calorie-count as well. Ironically, we all know it but still, tend to neglect the apparent. Eczema flare-ups can be caused by dairy products, eggs, meat, seeds, wheat, and yet other food items. Parents must curate a diet chart suited to their child's unique needs because in this case, a one-size-fits-all approach will not be effective. 6. Stress can aggravate symptoms of eczema in some kids. It is important to communicate with your child about their skin condition so that they are aware and if possible, identify what aggravates it so that they can be better prepared to deal with it. As it is always said, you can never be prepared enough to be a parent, and there will always be something that could have been done better! Parenting does not come with a manual, for sure, but we can continue to improve and learn as we go along. One in five children have eczema, and we have a long way to go when it comes to creating awareness; let's spread the word and bring more light into the lives of those little ones who light up our worlds. 6 easy tips for your baby's healthy skin (The writer is CEO, Moms Co.) DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://knowyourmeme.com/users/reddesslabbo
Totally stand with the NRAI and IOA over 2022 CWG issue: Kiren Rijiju
The country's Olympic association has said that Batra is fully authorised to speak on behalf of Commonwealth sport in India and it is supported by Executive Council and General Body of CGA/NOC India. Rijiju also said that the country has given a very good response to the Fit India Movement in he expects a good turnout for the 'Fit India Plogging Run' on October 2. The government will be organising several two-km-long runs to promote plogging across the country starting October 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said on Saturday. Union Sports Ministry will be organising 'Fit India Plogging Run' for two kilometers from October 2, Modi said during his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address. 'First of all, it is very exciting to see how the citizens are coming forward to participate in the Fit India Movement and for the Plogging Run on October 2nd. On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, we need to do something big, and the biggest thing would be cleanliness. On October 2nd, we will run, but we want people to pick up all plastic along the way and keep it where it actually belongs,' Rijiju said. 'People are participating in the Fit India Movement in large numbers. We have received a response from all age groups in the country. People have responded very well to the movement and it makes me believe that it will be a universal initiative. If the movement is successful, it will lead to better sports culture in the country,' he added. The Sports Minister said that the ministry is planning to work out the best possible way of managing the SAI Sports Centres. He also talked about Right to Information (RTI) and its importance in every organisation. 'We are planning to work out the best possible way of managing the SAI Sports Centres. Some of them are not in good shape, some of them can be given to the Indian army for better management. We need to enhance the facility, create infrastructure and do more talent scouting,' Rijiju said. 'These are not only the matters related to the sports ministry. Whatever public money we have, needs to be managed in a prudent manner and there should be transparency in each organisation,' he added. (ANI) DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttp://www.feedbooks.com/user/5591329/profile
GB Nagar to e-auction unsold flats to recover dues from builders
As per the process, if a buyer or government agency like Noida or Greater Noida authorities fail to recover its dues from a builder or other financial defaulters, then they can take legal help to recover the dues. Homebuyers, who have won compensation from consumer forums and UP-Rera, are finding it difficult to get the orders executed as developers are not paying them the compensation. In such cases, UP-Rera directs the administration to issue a notice to recover the dues. Similarly, to recover land dues from developers, the authorities gets the district administration to issue a recovery certificate/notice. Once the notice is issued and no payment is made, the administration attaches and seals the assets of the defaulter. 'The administration has sealed a few properties of the 860 projects in Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts. But the sealing drive is not yielding any results for homebuyers, who are unable to get their refund. The builders say they do not have the fund to pay out refunds. We have asked the administration to de-seal those projects, which are sealed and start e-auctioning of properties to recover dues,' Balvinder Kumar, member of UP-Rera, said. As per Rera Act, builders such as 3Cs, Shubhkamna, Cloud-9 and Unitech, among others, are facing recovery certificate proceedings. Administration officials have recovered only ₹26.37 crore since April this year for 2019-2020. Officials had recovered around ₹25.93 crore till March 31, 2019, for the year 2018-2019. The UP-Rera officials said it needs to recover around ₹450 crore against 860 recovery certificates issued in the two cities. The UP-Rera held a meeting with Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate BN Singh, additional DM MN Upadhyay and Ghaziabad administration official at Greater Noida's Sector Gamma-I office. 'Now, the administration will separately engage a central government agency that will create a website and carry out an e-auction of unsold flats to recover dues from builders. We will keep the unsold flat's cost relatively cheaper so that they are easily sold in order to generate funds,' Kumar said. The administration will have to identify all unsold flats, which have no legal issue. The administration will first take physical possession of these flats and then start the e-auction. 'We will carry out the e-auction as per law and also de-seal properties,' BN Singh said. The Noida authority chief executive officer Ritu Maheshwari said her office was not aware of this development. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttp://www.boxboardproducts.com/UserProfile/tabid/61/userId/456226/Default.aspx
Democrat scan on Trump-Putin phone calls
ollowing a whistleblower complaint that Trump solicited a political favour from Ukraine's President that could help him get re-elected, the lawmakers are investigating concerns Trump's actions jeopardised national security and the integrity of US elections.White House adviser Stephen Miller took up the attack on Sunday, accusing the whistleblower of being part of a "deep state" government conspiracy to foment opposition to Trump. "I know the difference between a whistleblower and a 'deep state' operative. This is a 'deep state' operative pure and simple," he told Fox News Sunday.Trump's Republican supporters in Congress defended the President's actions on Sunday TV news shows."I have zero problems with this phone call," Senator Lindsey Graham said on CBS's Face the Nation.The whistleblower's complaint was deemed credible by the inspector-general of the US intelligence community and the acting director of national intelligence told lawmakers the person "acted in good faith" and "did the right thing".The complaint said White House lawyers directed that an electronic summary of the call, which was released to the public on Wednesday, be moved from the place where such things are usually kept to a secret server reserved for covert matters. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://www.cruzroja.es/creforumvolint_en/user/profile/56619.page
Niti Aayog to speed up funding process for Kanpur, Agra Metro projects
'The European Union Investment Bank (EIB) is keen to fund the two projects,' Singh said. In 2016 a three-member delegation from EIB had visited Kanpur and said it was ready to offer help for the project. It had also acknowledged the need for a quick and easy mode of public transport in Kanpur. The UP government had in February transferred Rs 100 crore to Kanpur and Agra for the projects after earmarking Rs 175 crore token budgetary support in this year's budget. The estimated cost of the Kanpur metro rail project is nearly Rs 17,000 crore (Rs 170 billion) of which the UP government will provide around Rs 1332 crore (Rs 13.32 billion) while the Kanpur Development Authority is to provide Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) for the project. The UP State Industrial Development Corporation would be required to pitch in with Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) in the first phase. For the rest, the UP government will have to seek funds from other sources. The Agra Metro Rail Project would cost nearly Rs 12,900 crore (Rs 129 billion) of which Rs 1009 crore (Rs 10.09 billion) would be provided by the state government and Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) would have to be arranged by the local bodies. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttp://wiznotes.com/UserProfile/tabid/84/userId/277037/Default.aspx
Defence Minister commissions second Kalvari class submarine INS Khanderi
All the concerns of the Navy have been addressed," said an official of the Western Naval Command. (Express photo: Pradip das) Key features of the submarine include a state-of-the- art technology which reduces its noise under the sea. (Express photo: Pradip das) "It is a diesel-electric submarine which runs on battery, with a capability of firing six torpedoes. Its maximum speed is 20 nautical miles, which is a world standard for most of the attack type of submarines," the Navy official said. (Express photo: Pradip das) Another crucial feature of the new submarine is that unlike previous requirement of 60 crew, its maximum requirement is 36 crew. It saves oxygen availability and increases its capacity to stay under water for long periods. (Express photo: Pradip das) The third submarine in the class, INS Karanj, was launched in January 2018, and is undergoing sea trials at present. (Express photo: Pradip Das) The MDL has got a contract to build a total of six submarines in Kalvari class in association with the French company Naval Group (previously known as DCNS). (Express photo: Pradip das) DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://justpaste.it/5fqx2
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