Aleph To Sponsor Juan Martín Del Potro In Farewell Match Against Novak DjokovicNew Hampshire reels off 27-straight points in 27-9 win over MaineBathinda: As many as 4,800 (approx) rice millers have been registered in Punjab and allocated paddy by the state govt agencies for storage under joint custody and milling, Union minister of state for agriculture Ramnath Thakur said in his written reply tabled in Lok Sabha, on Tuesday, to questions by Punjab Lok Sabha members Sher Singh Ghubaya and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. To make additional storage capacity available for receipt/storage of rice after milling of current crop of paddy, measures like prioritising movement of wheat stocks kept in covered godowns in the state, hiring of additional storage capacity, additional outward movement of rice from Punjab, are being adopted. The minister also stated that a study has been entrusted to IIT Kharagpur on issues related to lesser out-turn ratio of rice from certain new hybrid varieties of paddy grown in Punjab. As per the data prepared by state govt, 173 lakh MT paddy has been procured in the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25 against a target of 185 LMT. Out of this, FCI has procured 1,45,794 MT (0.84% and traders procured 34798 MT (0.20%). Last year the agency had procured only 37,323 (0.20%) and traders bought 58,549 MT (.32%) of the total procurement of over 185LMT. The minister further stated that 169 LMT paddy had been procured at minimum support price (MSP) by the state govt procuring agencies and Food Corporation of India (FCI) through Arhtiyas against the reported arrival of 171 LMT in the mandis till Nov 27, 2024. In addition to 1,823 regular notified mandis, 951 public places cum temporary yards and 475 rice mills cum temporary yards have been made operational by the state govt for paddy procurement at MSP. Ghubaya and Randhawa had sought to know if the central govt was aware of the ongoing paddy procurement crisis in Punjab and the steps taken by the govt to resolve it. We also published the following articles recently Punjab set to miss paddy procurement target Punjab is likely to miss its target of procuring 185 LMT of paddy this season, ending on Nov 30. Despite a marginal increase in rice cultivation area, various disruptions including strikes and reluctance from rice millers have impacted the procurement process. While the agriculture department disputes claims of reduced yield, procurement is projected to be around 175 LMT. CBI probe likely into cotton procurement irregularities The Centre has ordered the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to remove its Andhra Pradesh general manager, Amarnath Reddy, following complaints of irregularities in cotton procurement. Reports suggest deliberate rejection of cotton stocks at procurement centres, forcing farmers to sell at lower prices. The Centre is considering a CBI probe into the alleged corrupt practices. RSRTC to procure 800 buses in two years The Rajasthan State Roadways Transport Corporation (RSRTC) plans to add 500 diesel and 300 electric buses to its fleet within two years to enhance passenger comfort. This decision was made in a board meeting, along with discussions on budget proposals and recruitment eligibility amendments. Instructions were also given to optimize vehicle operations considering the financial conditions of the corporation.The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has crashed dollars for Customs duty clearance in less than 24 hours The CBN reduced the rate from N1,588 to N1,533.26 per dollar as of Saturday, December 7, 2024. The development comes as the naira has been accelerating against the US dollar in the past days in the new Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) PAY ATTENTION: Got a Minute? Complete Our Quick Survey About Legit.ng Today! Legit.ng’s Pascal Oparada has reported on tech, energy, stocks, investment and the economy for over a decade. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has adjusted the exchange rate for customs duty in Nigeria’s ports following the accelerated recovery of the Nigerian currency. The naira has been on an upward swing against the US dollar since last week as the CBN launched the new foreign exchange trading platform. CBN crashes dollar for importers by N55 Data from the Nigeria Customs Service trade portal shows that the apex bank adjusted the exchange rate for cargo clearance from N1,588.29 to N1,533 per dollar, representing a reduction margin of N55. Read also CBN crashes dollar for importers to clear goods as naira records massive gains in 24 hours PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Needs Your Help! Take our Survey Now and See Improvements at LEGIT.NG Tomorrow The development means importers will pay N55 less from Friday to apparent goods from Nigerian ports. The move follows the excellent performance of the Nigerian currency in the newly launched Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) by the CBN. Information from NFEM shows that the naira appreciated N1,533 per dollar from N1,567 per dollar as of Thursday, December 5, 2024. The naira rises in official and black markets The naira also appreciated in the parallel segment of the foreign exchange market from N1,725 to N1,570 as sellers struggled to sell foreign currencies. Findings show that the CBN's recently launched platform boosted market performance by allowing market transparency. Experts predict new rates for the naira Experts have lauded the CBN’s initiative, saying the naira is now finding its value via the new platform. Senior banker and economist Janet Ogochukwu disclosed that the new platform enabled the naira to perform well against major currencies, defying the dire predictions against it. Read also New exchange rate: Dollar crashes by over N100 against Nigerian currency “I think the new system has been seen as transformative in shaping the true value of the naira. Now, we are seeing the true rates in which the local currency can trade,” she said. According to her, the move has defied naysayers who predicted the worst for the naira. She said that if the move is sustained, the naira could revert to N1,300 by January 2025. Dollar supply in the official market surges Legit.ng earlier reported that dollar supply in the foreign exchange market rose by 61.9% yearly in the past 11 months from $26.6 billion. Recent data on quarterly transactions in the FX market indicates that dolly supply stood at $12.64 billion in the first nine months of 2024, compared to $10.24 billion in the year's second quarter. The decline continued in the third quarter when turnover dropped by 0.87% to $10.15 PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng
The mother of an Australian teenage model who was on an extended break in Bali has spoken of the heartbreak of losing her son “too soon” while he holidayed in Bali. Aston Looker, 18, a former student at the prestigious Sydney school St Josephs College in Hunters Hill, was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a residential complex on the popular Indonesian island. News.com.au understands that Mr Looker, whose cause of death has not been released, was found floating in the pool of the residential complex in the Balinese village of Mengwi by a resident of the property. The unnamed resident who found Mr Looker on August 22 allegedly called security to assist with the unresponsive teenager however he was unable to be revived. Taking to social media, Mr Looker’s distraught mother, Sydney designer Amanda Lennon, said she misses her son “every day, every hour, every minute and every second,” and that he is in the “arms of angels now”. “My supermodel son is in heaven we love you forever,” Ms Lennon wrote to her 10k followers on Instagram. “We love your cheeky personality and amazing looks but most of all you humour. “Your mum will never ever forget you my favourite person in the universe. Aston you are gone too soon and mourning your death that was too soon.” Do you know more or have a story? Email tips@news.com.au In a statement sent to news.com.au, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed Mr Looker’s death which occurred in August. “The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian man who died in Bali,” the statement read. “We offer our deepest condolences to the family.” Family friend Victoria Montano posted about the death of Mr Looker, saying the 18-year-old was a “wasted life” and “one taken too soon”. “Asty was a complete juxtaposition - visually, a perfect face a jaw line that looked as if it was chiselled from marble, broad shoulders courtesy of countless hours of surfing,” Ms Montano posted on her Instagram account. “It was his vulnerability that drew you in. His sensitivity. His creative mind which no doubt worked away all day at a million miles an hour. “He wore his heart on his sleeve. On the occasions that we had time for a deeper conversation I always noted that he was able to express himself unlike any other male I knew. Asty was textured - he had depth. “This juxtaposition of masculinity and vulnerability was capped off by his mother Amanda’s favourite thing about him. A finely tuned perfectly timed sense of humour. The ability to be witty and humble all at once. Not many could make you laugh like this young man.” News.com.au has contacted Ms Lennon for comment.
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Anmol Bishnoi ‘wanted’ as Mumbai Police slap MCOCA on Baba Siddique’s killersNEW YORK (AP) — Chad Chronister, Donald Trump's pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being nominated for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Sheriff Chronister, the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, said in a post on X that he was backing away from the opportunity, which he called “the honor of a lifetime.” “Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister wrote. He did not elaborate, and Trump's transition team did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Chronister follows former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz , Trump’s first pick to serve as attorney general, in withdrawing his name for a post in the administration. Gaetz withdrew following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. Trump's pick of Chronister for the DEA job drew backlash from conservatives, who raised concerns over his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his saying that his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities.” In March 2020, Chronister arrested the pastor of a megachurch who held services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place aimed at limiting the spread of the Covid virus. “Shame on this pastor, their legal staff and the leaders of this staff for forcing us to do our job. That’s not what we wanted to do during a declared state of emergency,” Chronister said at the time. “We are hopeful that this will be a wakeup call.” U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky, was among those airing public complaints, saying Chronister should be “disqualified” for the arrest. Others flagged comments Chronister made in a video about Florida’s immigration laws that he released in 2023 that circulated again online after Trump named him last weekend. In the video, Chronister praised the “rich diversity” of his community and called it “a place where people from all walks of life come together.” He said it was important to note his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities. We do not target individuals based on their immigration status. That’s the authority of federal agencies.” Trump has made a sweeping crackdown on immigration a central focus of his campaign and his aims for his coming administration. ___ Associated Press writer Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida contributed to this report. Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press
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Linebacker Matt Milano is finally back on the active roster in Buffalo. The Bills announced that they have activated Milano from injured reserve. Milano suffered a season-ending leg injury in Week Five last year and then suffered a biceps injury this summer, so it has been a long time since he’s seen game action. Milano is still listed as questionable to play against the 49ers. The Bills also announced that they are elevating quarterback Mike White and tight end Zach Davidson from the practice squad. Neither Josh Allen nor Mitch Trubisky are on the team’s injury report, so the reason for adding White to the mix is not immediately clear. While White and Davidson will be available, defensive tackle DeWayne Carter will not. He will remain on injured reserve for the time being.
Maybe 15 minutes before the Wild hosted and defeated the Nashville Predators on Saturday, general manager Bill Guerin took a few minutes to talk to the media about his first noteworthy acquisition of the season—the trade with Columbus, which will bring David Jiricek to the State of Hockey in the first few days of December. ADVERTISEMENT Maybe it’s just the pessimistic nature of a fanbase that hasn’t seen a men’s professional team play for a championship in more than three decades, but the grumbling had begun even before the collected media had reached the press box for Saturday’s game. “Seems like a lot to pay for a minor-leaguer,” was one of the comments overheard at the rink on Saturday. Indeed, to get Jiricek – the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft – and a lower-round pick, Guerin surrendered defenseman Daemon Hunt and four draft picks, including Minnesota’s 2025 first-rounder and a second round pick in 2027. He wasted no time in getting an up-close look at the new guy, calling Jiricek up to the NHL level on Sunday, and sending former Gophers forward Travis Boyd back down to Iowa. Guerin and Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell are old friends from their time working together with the Pittsburgh Penguins. But there was no discount offered from Waddell to his old pal in Minnesota. “It took awhile. Donny,” Guerin said with an exasperated grin. “He played with me. He’s one of my old mentors. He made me work for it. He’s the best.” ADVERTISEMENT Still, Guerin would not have pulled the trigger had he not believed in two things: 1) The Wild can turn all of Jiricek’s size (6-foot-4) and potential into another piece of their bright future on the blue line. 2) The price they paid was not as steep as it might look on the surface. To that second point, consider that Hunt was not really part of the Wild’s NHL-level defensive picture, even at a time like this when Jonas Brodin’s long-term viability is a serious question mark. And after getting two points with an overtime win over the Predators on Saturday, the Wild were tied for the most points in the NHL, meaning that at this pace, that 2025 first-round draft pick is going to come in the 25th spot or later. If the Wild go into a tailspin this season, the pick sent to Columbus is lottery protected, meaning the Blue Jackets will not get to pick in the top 10 at the Wild’s expense. ADVERTISEMENT To the first point, Jiricek is a player Guerin and his assistants have had their eye on for some time, even before he was named the top defenseman in the tournament while playing for Czechia in the 2023 World Juniors. “He’s not 30, he’s not a rental. He’s a 21-year-old defenseman that we can invest in. And we did. That’s how I look at it. It’s an investment,” Guerin said. In 2022, the Wild grabbed Liam Ohgren with the 19th overall pick, more than a dozen selections after Jiricek was picked by Columbus and was posing for pictures in a new red-white-and-blue sweater. ADVERTISEMENT “He was somebody that we really liked (during) his draft year. We knew we weren’t going to get him, but we liked him,” Guerin said. “And, you know, when this became available, I did my due diligence and asked our staff what they thought. They were all on board with it. So it’s good.” Perhaps in hopes of getting the fans on board, Guerin also stressed patience. Jiricek has not yet been a star in the NHL, despite his high draft stock. But the Wild are confident that their system of developing players — especially defensemen — is the change the new guy needs. “He’s a young player. He’s got a lot to learn. He’s going to continue to improve, just like all young players,” Guerin said, name-dropping two youthful every-night members of the Wild roster who still have ample room to grow. “Brock Faber’s got to get better. Matt Boldy’s still going to get better. All these guys are going to continue to improve because they’re so young. So just because they’re in the NHL doesn’t mean they’re not going to develop their game and get better. That’s our job as the coaches, management. That’s our job to help him get better.” If he has to spend some future draft capital to put those pieces in place, that is clearly a chance Guerin is willing to take. ADVERTISEMENT ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .