Author: News Desk

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday the country cannot run on “two laws”, as he made a strong pitch for legislation slated to replace religious customs in a range of areas. India, a diverse and multi-faith nation of 1.4 billion people, allows its religious communities to follow their scriptures and traditions for marriage, divorce, property and adoption. But Mr Modi’s right-wing Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party has been trying to introduce the contentious Uniform Civil Code which, if passed, will apply to all religious groups. Several communities have expressed concern that the new bill will be used to discriminate against minority religious groups. The…

Manama : ‎‏The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Labour continue joint efforts to intensify inspection campaigns against illegal practices in the Labour Market, in order to maintain a competitive, fair and stable labour market. LMRA conducted two joint inspection campaigns in the Muharraq and Northern Governorate, in coordination with the Ministry of Labour and the third was in the Southern Governorate in coordination with the Nationality Passports and Residence Affairs of the Ministry of Interior (NPRA) and the Governorates’ Respective Police Directorate. ‏ ‎‏The campaigns resulted in reporting violations related to the labour…

Frankfurt : European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned Tuesday that inflation is holding its grip on the economy and underlined that the bank intends to raise rates high enough to “break this persistence.” Lagarde acknowledged that inflation has fallen from all-time highs last year as energy prices plunged and the bank rolled out a rapid series of rate increases, which are meant to fight price spikes by making it more expensive for consumers and businesses to borrow and spend. “We are seeing a decline in the inflation rate as the shocks that originally drove up inflation wane and our…

Manama : The 2nd edition of the Housing Finance Exhibition proved a success amid a surge of reservations of the “Suhail Housing Project”. Housing and Urban Planning Minister Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi said that 93 percent of the units featuring in the “Suhail Housing Project” have already been booked. She indicated that the exhibition is in lined with the royal vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The “Suhail” housing project was inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister,…

Manama : In an implementation of the royal directives to expand the implementation of the alternative penalty law and taking into account the social and humanitarian conditions of the convicts, the General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing replaced the punishment of 176 inmates. A total of 5651 inmates so far have benefitted from the application of the alternative penalties programme. Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the Director-General of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing, praised the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. To mark the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday, the Cabinet extended its best wishes to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the people of Bahrain, as well as Arab and Islamic nations. In recognition of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Cabinet commended the efforts of the Ministry of Interior and other concerned authorities, for their contributions to combatting drug abuse and raising…

Manama : Authentication services will from now on will be provide at the the diplomatic missions of the Kingdom of Bahrain abroad. The streamlined procedure was endorsed during the weekly Cabinet meeting, which was chaired today by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda hailed the move which will further enhance e-service quality, ensuring efficiency and productivity. “This service which will be implemented jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs comes within the priorities of developing justice services in accordance with…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued a Royal Decree, pardoning 160 inmates, who were convicted in various court cases and have served part of their jail terms. HM the King’s kind gesture, marking Aid Adha, reflects the royal keenness to provide the pardoned inmates with the opportunity to integrate society anew and participate in Bahrain’s development, progress and prosperity.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (47) of 2023 granting an entry visa and a platinum residence permit to residents, providing they have lived in the Kingdom of Bahrain for at least 15 years, have good conduct and have never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving breach of honor or trust, even if they have been rehabilitated. The edict applies to residents whose average basic salary is BHD 4,000 or more, during the last five years of residency in the Kingdom of Bahrain. HRH…

Bahrain : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, praised Team Victorious’ achievement of second place in the 120 km Compiegne International Endurance Race that was held in France through the Team’s rider Salman Isa, pointing out that this good result reflects the Team’s continued strong presence in European championships and tournaments. His Highness stated that the Compiegne International Endurance Race is considered one of the strong races on the European arena and enjoys wide participation from the world’s riders, as it is characterised by the strength…