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As per Bambang Brodjonegoro, the Minister of National Development Planning of Indonesia, Jakarta is no longer going to be the capital of the country. President Joko Widodo has decided on relocating the capital of Indonesia on an "important decision". It is yet not known which location is going to be the new capital but if media reports are to be believed, it is probably going to be Palangkaraya, situated on Borneo's island.

ATFI is about the impacts that tolls on interstate highways has on our communities & businesses. Provides details on why interstate highway tolls not solving transportation needs and to fight interstate tolls with toll free system.

It isn't long since we heard about the heart wrenching deaths of poor little kids in the Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. The Lychees suddenly came under the radar as they had to bear the brunt of causing these gruesome deaths. But a recent report has brought forth some horrific statistics and claim that the child nutrition in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar is worse than some of the African countries.

87,565 people infected worldwide The number of cases of new coronavirus in the world on Sunday 03/01/2020 stood at 87,565, including 2,990 deaths, in 64 countries and territories, according to a report compiled by AFP from official sources on Sunday.

It's hard to resist the temptation to say I told you so. Moody's reports SH 130 private toll operator Cintra is scrambling to avoid default on the first public private partnership (P3) in the state of Texas. The Spain-based company in partnership with Zachry American Infrastructure is seeking to restructure its over $1 billion in debt and delay its June payment or face default. In less than two years in operation, the southern 41-mile stretch which opened in October 2012 with much fanfare and boasting by Governor Rick Perry now faces bankruptcy.

This environment day, we come across a very disheartening news! The most revered river of our country, Ganga is now officially declared to be unfit for drinking and bathing as per CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). Ganga is not just any river for most of the Indians, insteadit has been carrying a special spiritual significance.People from all over flock to take a dip in this 'holy' river. Leave apart drinking, but even bathing is considered detrimental now. As per their report, there are mere seven spots from where the river Ganga passes, which can be used for consumption after disinfection. Also, only 18 spots are being considered fit for bathing,whereas, 62 areas from where the river flows areunfit for the same purpose.

On average, the Bureau of Fire Protection reports 42 fire incidents in the country per day. Among all other challenges we are facing today, fire is one we don't want to add up to the mix. Thus, installing fire protection systems and securing fire insurance in the Philippines early is a great start.

Hypertension: When to Call an Ambulance for High BP? Hypertension: When to Call an Ambulance for High BP? Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition in India. It can be very serious if it is not treated. As per a WHO (2023) report, 46% of adults are unaware that they have hypertension [1]. It is a type of 'silent killer' as individuals are usually not aware that something is wrong with their body due to the absence of major symptoms. The major high BP symptom is the blood pressure being over 180/120 mm Hg. This means there is a hypertensive crisis and you should call an ambulance in such a case. Read on to understand hypertension signs, reasons for high BP, and how to handle an emergency during a hypertensive crisis. Call MedCab emergency ambulance services for a hypertensive crisis or other medical emergencies by dialling the emergency ambulance number at 18008-908-208. What is Hypertension? Hypertension or high BP refers to the force of blood pushing against the artery walls being very high on a consistent basis. The heart would have to work harder to pump blood in the body during high BP. Untreated hypertension can have serious repercussions, such as stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and eye damage. To understand hypertension better, categorisations of BP are listed below - Normal BP - For BP to be considered normal, it should be under 120/80 mm Hg. Elevated BP - One would be considered to have elevated BP if the top number is between 120 to 129 mm Hg, while the bottom number is under 80 mm Hg. Stage 1 Hypertension - For stage 1 hypertension, the top number of the reading would be between 130 to 139 mm Hg, while the bottom number would show between 80 and 89 mm Hg. Stage 2 Hypertension - This is the most dangerous state of hypertension, and the top number is 140 mm Hg or more, and the lower number is 90 mm Hg or more. While usually high BP does not have noticeable signs and needs to be measured using t

It is not surprising that the results of a poll commissioned by a road building outfit that bills itself as a top "consultant to toll authorities" would produce pro-tolling results. Interestingly, another recent Rasmussen Reports poll contradicts those findings. That survey concluded two-thirds of Americans oppose a White House plan to toll existing interstates. Serious discussions about the complex and technical issues involved with transportation funding are more helpful in honestly informing Americans than simple polls. Nevertheless, the incontrovertible fact is that citizens and lawmakers in Virginia, North Carolina, and Missouri have balked at the prospect of putting tolls on existing interstate lanes. Those real world responses provide more valuable insight into the public's rejection of tolls than any poll.

People who need to travel very often outside of the states need to have a Second Valid Passport. It offers you the comfort of traveling with one of the valid passports while the other one goes to the consular office for visa application. Second Valid Passport is as valuable as your primary passport book. What if you lose the Second Valid Passport? Well, there is no need to worry about a Lost Second Valid Passport. Check out the detailed post from G3Passports that tells you what can you do about a Lost Second Valid Passport.