‘We can’t go on like this’ | Astrid Vella
The Planning Authority is approving more development projects than ever before – specially in Gozo. But Flimkien Għall-Ambjent Aħjar president ASTRID VELLA argues that developers have now ‘crossed a line’; and that people will no longer put up with the loss of their townscapes on such a massive scale
20 April 2021, 7:13am
by Raphael Vassallo
In a recent press release, environmental NGOs - including FAA – raised the alarm over a 300% increase in construction and development in Gozo: arguing that this “is the result of the present climate where developers are emboldened by the ‘elasticisation of planning policies’.” Can you elaborate on that? How have Malta’s planning policies been manipulated, to permit development on such a large scale?
Irrfan Khan’s son Babil says he will make his Baba’s fans ‘proud’ one day
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Irrfan Khan’s son Babil says he will make his Baba’s fans ‘proud’ one day
Irrfan Khan’s son Babil has said that one day, when he will be capable, through infinite patience and hard work, will make his Baba’s fans proud.
Sharing throwback photo of his father with Amitabh, Babil said “I get hurt easy and then I throw a tantrum and then I realise that Baba’s fans are full of kindness and warmth so let’s ignore the hate. One day, when I’m capable, through infinite patience and hard work, I will make Baba’s fans proud. I love you.”
Boris Johnson today insisted it is premature to speculate on which countries could be on the UK s foreign travel green list .
The Prime Minister apologised to holidaymakers and urged them to be patient as he said the Government will provide an update as soon as we possibly can .
Non-essential international travel is due to resume from May 17 at the earliest under the PM s lockdown exit roadmap.
The Government earlier this month unveiled a new traffic light system which will see countries categorised as red, amber or green based on criteria like vaccination levels and coronavirus case numbers.
Travel to green countries will be quarantine-free although passengers will still have to take Covid tests.
Christians pray as others take confession during Good Friday prayer services on April 10, 2009, in the village of Raikia, south of Bhubaneswar, India. | Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images
A Christian family in an indigenous community in eastern India was beaten and forced to remain confined in their home for months after converting to Christianity and were subsequently charged by police for âbreaching the peace and public tranquility.âÂ
A woman, identified as Asha Korwa, and her family, who live in Khala village of Jharkhand stateâs Garhwa District, converted to Christianity in early January and the harassment began soon after that, Morning Star News reported, noting that Korwa is a mother of two young children, ages 3 and 6.
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