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Winstone Pulp International permanently closed its two central North Island mills at Karioi and Tangiwai in 2024 after 45 years of operation, due to soaring wholesale electricity prices.

A beefed-up partnership proposed by Air Canada and United Airlines would reduce competition and raise airfares, the country's competition watchdog says.

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 transport allowance, demanding a permanent salary increase for w Read More: https://punchng.com/tuc-rejects-fgs-proposed-n70000-transport-allowance-demands-salary-increase/

Ernakulam district administration forwards proposal to govt, which plans to set up the film city under a PPP model

A water park proposal divides a Queensland community, with residents and councillors clashing over the potential loss of green space and the future of the region.

The Presidency has called on the organised private sector to help fund the proposed state police system, as 24 states approve the required constitutional a Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-seeks-private-sector-funding-for-proposed-state-police/

Congress leader K.C. Venugopal says permission for October 30 programme was denied after police intervention, threatens to conduct it outside PM and Home Minister’s residence; senior officials of Delhi Police tell The Hindu no specific request for mock impeachment has been sought

Formula 1's next engine regulations are set to introduce V8 turbo hybrid engines that are simplified and less expensive compared to the existing rules.

The meeting, held at the Chief Minister's office, focused on the proposed alignment and operational plans for the railway line, they said

American educators warn that a Trump administration proposal to impose hefty fees on universities for international students seeking work experience could deter foreign enrolment, threatening billions in economic contributions and the country's global influence.

"The current plans would shift about $20 million in prize money from doubles to singles," a group of players wrote.

More violence erupted in India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh over proposed hydroelectric projects that locals are protesting. Also, India's top court will hear pleas against the poll body chief.

The South Australian town of Tungkillo fears its rolling hill landscape, which is part of Australia's first dark sky reserve, is at risk of being tarnished if a proposed hyper-scale data centre goes ahead.

The radical exam proposal is backed by the federal opposition, which says it will help address the nations “inconsistent” school assessment system.

The Non-Indigenes Association in Akwa Ibom has commended Gov. Umo Eno for promoting political inclusion and proposing an N800m business grant for its membe Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-non-indigenes-welcome-proposed-n800m-business-grant/

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged South Korea t...

Protest against the proposed 1,605-megawatt Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project follows agitation against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

Beijing said the proposal would damage bilateral economic ties with the United States.

The GBA has published a circulation plan for the Greater Bengaluru Local Planning Area, inviting objections and suggestions from the public. The exercise aims to expand the road network to improve traffic flow across the city.

Mr. Maran in his letter, urging the Centre to withdraw the proposed draft rules in their current form and undertake a comprehensive review in consultation with independent animal welfare experts, scientists, veterinarians, research institutions and civil society organisations

The Finance Ministry is considering reviving a tax on international air departures more than four decades after the levy was first introduced in 1983.

Laws that ban any attempt to change, suppress or eradicate a person's sexual or gender identity are about to be debated in Tasmania. So, what is — and what isn't — so-called conversion therapy?

As per draft amendments, applicants should secure 75% to pass preliminary test; licence-seekers will have to disclose more health information; there will be no fee to change licensee’s name, address

A newly launched stock class being offered was partially engineered to help Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg pay the "billionaire's tax," should the measure be voted into law.

The draft of an artificial intelligence safety bill that Anthropic quietly pitched to lawmakers would allow the federal government to block AI tools only if they kill or injure at least 50 people, or cause at least $1 billion in damages. Nate Soares, executive director of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, joins with analysis.

The billionaire told Meta’s board that he planned to list his Silicon Valley home for sale. The company remade its stock structure to help him pay the tax if voters pass it.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Wednesday that Egypt’s proposed military effort was aimed at defending Saudi Arabian territory and did not include an attack on Yemen, adding that Egypt would also defend the territory of any other Arab state if asked to do so. Al-Sisi said the purpose was to defend Saudi Arabia’s […]

The National Board for Technology Incubation has unveiled a proposed $600m investment pipeline and a solar energy programme for one million small businesse Read More: https://punchng.com/nbti-unveils-600m-proposed-investment-solar-energy-pipeline/

More than 300 university students and staff march on Parliament House to protest a controversial plan to merge three of Western Australia's four public universities.

The plan would eliminate sewage spills into Windermere, blamed for turning the water green.

Brazilian butt lifts and other cosmetic procedures that inject filler into parts of the body will only be performed by doctors under new government rules to crackdown on "cosmetic cowboys".

Project developer intends to include ‘information sign’ to serve as memorial to site’s historic use