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Satellite images confirm ‘tampering’ with E-11 nullah’s route

Dawn 30 Jul 2021

A private housing society in alleged connivance with Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad administration not only reduced the size of the natural stream in E-11/2 but also altered natural flow of the water way, which caused urban flooding after the heavy rain on Wednesday.

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Satellite images confirm ‘tampering’ with E-11 nullah’s route in Islamabad

Dawn 30 Jul 2021

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After a century-long struggle China has eliminated absolute poverty

Independent online (SA) 30 Jul 2021

“Through the continued efforts of the whole Party and the entire nation, we have realized the first centenary goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects ... A moderately prosperous society has been an ideal social state the Chinese people have strived for since ancient times.

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Kerala government set to amend cooperation laws soon

The Times of India 30 Jul 2021

The minister said that the registrar of cooperative societies has been asked to conduct quick searches in all the cooperative societies in the state and take swift action if any lapses are found ... The laws will also be amended by which the cooperation vigilance will be empowered to suo-motu conduct searches in cooperation societies.

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Settlement returns historic Putnam Homestead to descendants

The Salem News 30 Jul 2021

The settlement, approved Thursday by a Salem Superior Court judge, calls for the financially-strapped Danvers Historical Society to transfer the property back to the General Israel Putnam Homestead Trust, a non-profit set up by descendants of Gen ... the Historical Society in 1991.

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China miffed over Blinken's Tibetan monk affair

Beijing News 30 Jul 2021

Damdul, the former interpreter of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, was a part of a group of civil society leaders who met US Secretary of State during his two-day visit to India ... "I was pleased to meet civil society leaders today ... Civil society helps advance these values," Blinken had tweeted.

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Record breaking results for building society

The Business Desk 30 Jul 2021

In its half year results Leeds Building Society highlighted that its gross lending was up 97% during the period to 30 June hitting £2bn, compared with £1bn in 2020 ... Richard Fearon, chief executive of Leeds Building Society explained ... Richard Fearon, chief executive of Leeds Building Society ... Leeds Building Society’s new Sovereign Street HQ.

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To end menace, Besa socy tries to poison stray dogs

The Times of India 30 Jul 2021

In what seems a brutal act, an alleged mass killing of stray dogs by residents of a tony society has come to the fore ... When the members of the NGO reached the society few days back, they spotted four dogs lying dead in the garden outside the society ... TOI has not named the society as no member could be contacted.

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Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola on July 31

Manila Bulletin 30 Jul 2021

Roman Catholics will observe Saturday, July 31, the Feast of Saint Ignatius (San Ignacio) of Loyola, the revered founder and first superior general of the Society of Jesus (SJ), one of the largest religious orders in the world.

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China miffed over Blinken's Tibetan monk affair during India visit

Yahoo Daily News 30 Jul 2021

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Global village idiot: Everyday things we miss about pre-pandemic life in Pune

Hindustan Times 30 Jul 2021

Human societies have evolved and grown and changed and adapted in all ages and centuries; but usually, the changes and restrictions and difficulties happened to sections of society, and at different times, and in limited numbers ... Human societies have evolved and grown and changed ...

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Bid to revive forum to amplify Yorkshire’s voice in Parliament

The Business Desk 30 Jul 2021

The Yorkshire Society and the One Yorkshire Committee are to propose reviving the Yorkshire and Humber Grand Committee in the House of Commons on 1 August – Yorkshire Day ... John Grogan, who is vice president of The Yorkshire Society and co-chair of the One Yorkshire Committee said ... Philip Bell, CEO of The Yorkshire Society, said.

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CCTV footage shows Israeli forces raid Palestinian NGO

The New Arab 30 Jul 2021

"This latest act by Israeli authorities pushes forward an ongoing campaign to silence and eliminate Palestinian civil society and human rights organisations like DCIP," said Khaled Quzmar, general director at DCIP ... Palestinian civil society groups are increasingly becoming the targets of Israel authorities.

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Twitter is condemned for LOCKING account of conservative commentator Dave Rubin after he tweeted COVID ...

The Daily Mail 30 Jul 2021

Rubin, whose new book 'Don't Burn (Fill in the blank) is released today, tweeted Thursday evening that society should 'take a pause' amid the vaccine rollout ... A sane society would take a pause. We do not live in a sane society.'.

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North East buildings are putting their storefront history on display. Meet the men behind the project

Erie Times-News 30 Jul 2021

"We don’t blow our own horns, we just do it behind the scenes," said Chas Wagner, a member of the North East Historical Society ... "I utilize libraries, but we also have a lot of stuff here (North East Historical Society)," said Tefft, also a member of the North East Historical Society.