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Macao draws record National Day crowds
China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) recorded its highest ever visitor numbers for the National Day holiday, the Macao Government Tourism Office said Thursday.
China's FAST telescope finds rare triple-star system still evolving
China's FAST telescope finds rare triple-star system still evolving
SC fixes Oct 16 pleas of West Bengal deleted voters for early disposal of appeals
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on October 16 regarding deleted voters in West Bengal. These voters are seeking to participate in the upcoming civic polls. The court is aware of the challenges faced by the SIR tribunals and aims to resolve them effectively. Lawyers representing petitioners emphasized the need for a swift resolution of pending appeals.
SC fixes Oct 16 pleas of West Bengal deleted voters for early disposal of appeals
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on October 16 regarding deleted voters in West Bengal. These voters are seeking to participate in the upcoming civic polls. The court is aware of the challenges faced by the SIR tribunals and aims to resolve them effectively. Lawyers representing petitioners emphasized the need for a swift resolution of pending appeals.
PDP leader terms Burhan Wani 'martyr' in Kishtwar, arrested
Abdul Kabir, a leader of the People's Democratic Party, was arrested for referring to Burhan Wani as a martyr. His comments sparked controversy concerning some BJP leaders' past actions toward Wani's family. Kabir asserted that his statements reflect personal opinions, and not the official position of the party. The PDP has distanced itself from Kabir's remarks, emphasizing they do not represent the entire party's views.
Saudia says employee killed, aircraft damaged in Riyadh airport incident
Saudia airlines confirmed that an incident occurred at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The incident led to the death of one employee and damage to an aircraft while on the ground. Fortunately, there were no passengers on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. Flights and operations at the airport resumed normal operations as of 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Huanggang generates vast business opportunities: DAB
The DAB on Friday welcomed news of the opening of the Huanggang port, saying it will further boost Greater Bay Area connectivity and tourism. Party vice-chairman and lawmaker Brave Chan said the port not only connects Hong Kong with mainland cities, but also presents vast business opportunities. "This shows how the Greater Bay Area – as Chief Executive John Lee has said – fosters 'soft connectivity' [by deepening the alignment of rules and mechanisms], promotes 'hard connectivity' [in infrastructure], and achieves 'connectivity of hearts' [among residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong]," he said. “It also brings vast business opportunities for Hong Kong because the port is so popular. We hope to see more tourists, especially high-end visitors, come to Hong Kong to spend." Party lawmaker Yiu Ming, who represents the New Territories North constituency, urged police and relevant departments to be fully prepared and implement traffic arrangements and crowd control measures in the event of an emergency. He said he was concerned that the port’s opening could add pressure to traffic in the San Tin area and on nearby major roads, affecting local residents. To handle the larger passenger flows expected during peak hours and holiday periods in the future, Yiu said authorities should consider launching additional bus routes connecting the port to the city’s railway network to help disperse crowds. Edited by Edmond Fong