Death toll from floods in Nigeria rises to 100

Abuja, May 31 (UNI) The death toll from devastating floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State has climbed to at least 100, local authorities said Friday. Citing an on-the-spot assessment visit by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to the Mokwa area where the disaster occurred, a senior official of NEMA told…

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Nine militants nabbed in Manipur

Imphal, May 31 (UNI) Nine militants were apprehended in separate incidents in Manipur. Police said on Saturday that security forces arrested three militants from Leimapokpam under Nambol-PS, Bishnupur District. Two 9 mm pistols were recovered. Security forces apprehended five militants from Gangpijang village (BP-74), Moreh Sub-Division under Moreh-PS, Tengnoupal District. During an operation, three 12-bore…

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Over 28 lakh farmers in Kerala get Rs 6000 annually: BJP

Thiruvananthapuram, May 31 (UNI) Over 28 lakh farmers in Kerala receive Rs 6,000 annually in three installments as direct income support under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said. “So far, each eligible farmer has received a total of Rs 38,000 through regular installments, providing them with crucial financial…

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U.S. to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50 pct

New York, May 31 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent, a move aimed at further shielding the domestic industry from foreign competition. Trump made the announcement during a visit to a U.S. Steel plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, where a…

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