Herald: Need for a more rational agri export-import policy
India is the world's largest agricultural producer and the agricultural exports form an important part of its economy. India exports a wide variety of agricultural products including grains, fruits, vegetables, spices, tea, coffee and cotton amongst other products. However, since then restrictions on rice, wheat, sugar and onion have had a major impact on India's agricultural exports in the current financial year. There has been a continuous decline in the export sector in the last two years. While achieving this objective, the policy also prioritizes stabilizing domestic food prices and increasing employment opportunities in the agricultural sector.
Source:The Herald
May 11, 2024 02:01 UTC
Bomb squad called in after 'suspicious device' is found in Edenderry
Bomb squad called in after 'suspicious device' is found in EdenderryGardai have confirmed they're investigating the discovery of a suspicious device in the Castleview Park area of Edenderry earlier today (Friday). The incident resulted in the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit being called in to the residential area of the town. A statement issued by the Garda press office this evening said a report of a suspicious device in the Castleview Park area was received at approximately midday today. "The suspicious device has been removed from the scene by the Army EOD and the cordon has been lifted. "Investigations are ongoing," the Garda statement concluded.
Source:Irish Independent
May 11, 2024 01:12 UTC
Erik ten Hag hopes ‘common sense’ prevails when deciding his Man Utd future
Erik ten Hag hopes ‘common sense’ prevails when deciding his Man Utd futureSimon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterUnder-fire manager Erik ten Hag is confident “common sense” will prevail as Manchester United’s decision-makers consider his future. Eighth-placed United now limp into Sunday’s clash against table-topping Arsenal, then have two further league games before attention turns to the FA Cup final. Asked if he was concerned that winning the FA Cup may still end up with the same outcome that befell his fellow Dutchman, Ten Hag said: “No, I think they have common sense. “But, still, we are still fighting, and it’s huge the FA Cup final, so we are very happy to be there. “Yesterday, Licha [Lisandro Martinez] came to me and he wanted to play on Sunday against Arsenal, but he’s not ready yet.
Source:Irish Independent
May 11, 2024 01:11 UTC
Northern Lights may be visible across Ireland again tonight as stunning pictures show effect of rare solar storm
We need your consent to load this Social Media content. As a result, the NOAA has issued a rare geomagnetic storm watch, the first in nearly two decades, which will lead to the Northern Lights or aurora borealis being visible across the world, including in Ireland. Northern Lights captured in DublinMet Éireann meteorologist Andrew Doran-Sherlock said there is a “lower probability” that the phenomenon will be visible from Ireland again tonight. Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather said the chances of seeing the Northern lights again on Saturday were high however fog “could cause issues for some”. According to Met Éireann, the Northern Lights are best observed in locations with very small amounts of light pollution, particularly parts of the west and north coast in Ireland.
Source:Irish Independent
May 10, 2024 23:05 UTC
Novak Djokovic hit in head by bottle after beating Corentin Moutet in Rome
Novak Djokovic hit in head by bottle after beating Corentin Moutet in RomePA Sport StaffWorld number one Novak Djokovic collapsed to the ground after he was struck on the head by a bottle at the Italian Open. Djokovic, still to win a title this year, recovered from a slow start to see off lucky loser Corentin Moutet and move into the third round in Rome. A statement from the Italian Open read: “Novak Djokovic has been accidentally hit by a bottle while signing autographs after his 6-3 6-1 win against France’s Corentin Moutet at the Italian Open. After such a promising start, Moutet was beginning to lose his cool – and was warned by the umpire after kicking the net in frustration after sliding in for a forehand. Number 11 seed Taylor Fritz ended the hopes of home wildcard Fabio Fognini as the American came through 6-3 6-4.
Source:Irish Independent
May 10, 2024 21:25 UTC
British Airways owner IAG set for bumper summer
The owner of British Airways is gearing up for a summer boom after Caribbean getaways boosted business over the winter. 'We had a very strong summer last year ,' said chief financial officer Nicholas Cadbury. Content: IAG chief executive Luis GallegoBut despite buoyant performance in Europe and across the Atlantic, IAG did warn that other destinations were 'currently more challenging'. IAG chief executive Luis Gallego said: 'Our transformation initiatives and increased demand, including over the Easter holidays, have delivered another very good set of results with improvements to both revenue and operating profit. The high demand for travel is a continuing trend.'
Source:Daily Mail
May 10, 2024 20:54 UTC
Gary Neville hopes FA Cup final win can act as a catalyst for success at Man Utd
Gary Neville hopes FA Cup final win can act as a catalyst for success at Man UtdBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterGary Neville believes defying the odds to win the FA Cup at the end of a miserable campaign could kickstart Manchester United’s rise back to the top. United’s poor performances and results have heaped pressure on under-fire manager Erik ten Hag and increased the importance of the FA Cup final against neighbours Manchester City. “As sure as the sun will rise, Manchester United will start to win again,” he told the PA news agency. “You know, in 1989-90 Sir Alex Ferguson won an FA Cup that put belief into him, into a group of players. Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates with goalkeeper Les Sealey after winning the FA Cup in 1990 (PA archive) Photo by PA“They then went onto win a Cup Winners’ Cup, then went onto win the League Cup, then went onto eventually win a league title.
Source:Irish Independent
May 10, 2024 18:15 UTC
Hugh Grant among celebrities leading backlash that forced Apple to apologise for ‘tone-deaf’ iPad ad
The newly-released ad promoting Apple’s new iPad Pro has sparked a strong reaction, with many expressing horror at creative tools being crushed (Apple via AP)Hugh Grant is not happy about the Apple ad. The video was meant to demonstrate the wide range of creative tools that have been compressed into the latest iPad but has been called “horrific” and “tone-deaf” while being widely criticised by celebrities including Hugh Grant. However, the destruction shown in the advert sparked a strong reaction on social media, with a number of high-profile figures expressing their horror at the concept. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity.
Source:Irish Independent
May 10, 2024 16:45 UTC
Offaly's clash with London a very hard sell
Offaly's Jack McEvoy is tackled by London's Liam Gallagher when the sides met in last year's Tailteann Cup. At the other end of the scale is Offaly’s home game against London in Tullamore tomorrow (Saturday) at 1pm. If one contestant on the show was asked to market this, no doubt they would mentally resign on the spot, having been handed a fixture that would be a hard sell to an ardent football fan that lives ten minutes’ walk from Glenisk O’Connor Park. From Declan Kelly’s point of view, London are the worst possible opponents. For supporters, there is no possibility of an atmosphere, no natural rivalry, and the nine-point win in last year’s corresponding game will breed complacency.
Source:Irish Independent
May 10, 2024 16:36 UTC
Over 300 American vehicles on display at Kilbeggan show
Over 300 American vehicles on display at Kilbeggan showScroll through arrows on images to see galleryPrevious Next Image 1 of 5 Two De Loreans. The All-American car truck & bike show on April 21 was hosted by the Midland American Auto Club and all manner of American vehicles rolled in through the gates for the show. Over 300 American vehicles came to enjoy the gathering from all corners of the island of Ireland. The Midland American Auto Club also expressed its gratitude to Kilbeggan Racecourse and Thomas Fagan for making car parking available in their grounds in addition to the Midland American Auto Club parking. The Midland American Auto Club (MAAC) is a large group of American car and truck enthusiasts who share a passion for owning, restoring and maintaining American vehicles.
Source:Irish Independent
May 10, 2024 16:35 UTC
Everton drop plans to appeal against two-point deduction
Everton drop plans to appeal against two-point deductionBy PA sport staffEverton have withdrawn their appeal against a two-point reduction for breaching spending rules after comfortably cementing their top-flight status. The Toffees announced on Friday afternoon that they had decided not to go ahead with a scheduled hearing to contest the punishment handed down by an independent regulatory commission last month, after they had admitted a second breach of the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). A statement on the club’s official X – formerly Twitter – account said: “Everton Football Club has withdrawn its appeal of the decision by a Premier League independent commission to impose a two-point deduction on the club for a breach of the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules for the accounting period ending in June 2023. It left them sitting in 16th place, just two points clear of the relegation zone and in severe danger of dropping into the second tier. However, Sean Dyche’s team will head into their penultimate fixture, Saturday’s clash with relegated Sheffield United, in 15th on 37 points, 11 clear of the bottom three and with their survival assured.
Source:Irish Independent
May 10, 2024 13:36 UTC
ITV hopes for summer ad boom as it continues to reel from Hollywood strikes
ITV is pinning its hopes on an advertising boom in the Euro 2024 football championships as it continues to reel from last year’s Hollywood strikes. Revenues at ITV studios fell 16 per cent to £382million. The company behind I’m A Celebrity and Love Island is now pinning its hopes on the Euro 2024 tournament, which starts next month. ITV expects that its advertising revenues will jump about 12 per cent in the current quarter. In March, ITV sold its 50 per cent stake in BritBox, a subscription streaming service, to BBC Studios for £255million.
Source:Daily Mail
May 10, 2024 09:18 UTC
Two in five believe ovens will become obsolete as the air fryer craze shows no signs of slowing
Two in five households believe air fryers will render traditional ovens 'obsolete' in the future. People typically pay £110 for an air fryer, with most opting for a medium-sized machine, the findings suggest. Respectively, Ninja, Tower, Tefal, Phillips and Russell Hobbs are the most frequently purchased air fryer brands, Utilita Energy claims. On Channel 5, we've had Air Fryers: Sunday Lunch Made Easy and Air Fryers: Do you have the right one? And even Jamie Oliver has jumped on the trend, with Channel 4 recently airing Jamie's Air Fryer Meals.
Source:Daily Mail
May 10, 2024 08:03 UTC
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Source:The Irish Times
May 10, 2024 07:08 UTC
“Midland counties top the national waiting list for Speech and Language Therapy”
“Midland counties top the national waiting list for Speech and Language Therapy”The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed to Independent TD Carol Nolan that CHO Area 8, which encompasses Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, has the highest number of people on its waiting lists for Speech and Language Therapy. The HSE say that the total number of patients awaiting Initial Assessment up to March 2024 for CHO Area is now 3,962. This contrasts most strikingly with CHO Area 1 (Donegal, Sligo/Leitrim/West Cavan, Cavan/Monaghan) which has a total of 852 people on its list. Nationally there are just under 20,000 people on the HSE Speech and Language initial assessment waiting list. “The data provided to me today is profoundly alarming given the significant developmental consequences that follow from a lack of timely access to speech and language therapy, especially for young children,” said Deputy Nolan.
Source:Irish Independent
May 10, 2024 01:09 UTC