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PM warns of strict action against inflated electricity bills All available resources should be utilised to meet Nepra targets, instructs premier ISLAMABAD: Expressing his annoyance over inflated electricity bills, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the overbilling by power distribution companies was unacceptable. Chairing a review meeting on the performance of electricity distribution companies (Discos), PM Shehbaz warned that strict action would be taken against officers involved in overbilling. He directed to complete the installation of smart meters as soon as possible to ensure transparency in the billing system and called for concrete steps to prevent electricity theft. Besides other matters, affairs related to Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco), Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) were discussed in the meeting, read a statement issued by the PM’s Office. PM Shehbaz expressed concern over the delay in the appointment process of chief executive officers (CEOs) of the distribution companies and directed for ensuring CEOs’ appointments through a highly transparent process and asked for its completion at the earliest. Recruitment of workforce in distribution companies should be merit-based, with no compromise on transparency, he further added. The prime minister said that all the available resources should be utilized to meet the targets of Nepra. Minister for Economic Affairs Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Power Division Sardar Owais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Ali Pervez Malik, Prime Minister’s Coordinator Rana Ahsan Afzal, and senior government officials attended the meeting. The meeting was given a detailed briefing on the achievement of targets which included recovery rates (up to November of FY 2024-25): Lesco: 96.82%, Pesco: 87.98%, and Fesco: 97.57%. Earlier this month, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) decided to initiate legal action against K-Electric (KE) and other power-providing companies after it was found that they were charging millions of consumers excessively. “Legal proceedings against all Distribution Companies including KEL under NEPRA Fine Regulations, 2021 for violation of the provisions of NEPRA Act, CSM and tariff terms & conditions etc,” a statement issued by the power regulator said. The authority took “very serious” notice of the complaints that were reported from all over Pakistan regarding excessive, inflated, and wrong bills charged by the distribution companies to the consumers during two months — July and August. 'Hard-earned' economic stability to continue on back of remittances, exports: finance ministry PSX rebounds after two-day slump PSX plunges as profit-taking, year-end pressure weigh on sentiment Pakistan's tax gap has exceeded Rs7tr, reveals FBR chairman
Groups break down barriers on Colorado’s slopes to diversify winter sports that are “just so hard to get into”Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Jayson Tatum finished with 26 points and eight rebounds to help the Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to five games by beating the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 Sunday. Brown made 7 of his 10 3-point attempts, including five in the opening quarter. The Timberwolves are winless in their last 18 road games against the Celtics. Minnesota's last win in Boston came in March 2005. Minnesota was within two points, 107-105, following a Julius Randle layup with 33.6 seconds to play. The Timberwolves had the ball trailing by two with 7.1 seconds left, but Naz Reid missed a 3-point attempt at the buzzer that would have given Minnesota the win. The Timberwolves received 20 rebounds and 10 points from Rudy Gobert. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards had 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and Randle finished with 23 points. Minnesota, which shot 42 percent from the field, has lost five of its last seven games. Derrick White added 19 points and nine rebounds for Boston, which made 21 of its 56 3-point attempts (37.5 percent). Brown opened the game with five 3-pointers to help the Celtics build a 15-6 advantage. Boston missed 11 consecutive shots later in the quarter and an 11-0 run allowed Minnesota to go in front 17-15. The Timberwolves led 27-24 after one quarter. Boston led 53-43 following two Tatum free throws with 3:39 remaining in the second quarter and extended the lead to 12 later in the second, but Minnesota scored the final nine points in the quarter and Boston had a 55-52 halftime lead. Boston scored 14 of the first 18 points in the third quarter to stretch its lead to 69-56. Boston had a 19-point lead -- its largest of the game -- after an Xavier Tillman layup made it a 79-60 game with 4:26 to play in the third. The Celtics led 84-73 entering the fourth. --Field Level Media
55 Sick Finds Under $30 for Your Home on Amazon That Are Pure GeniusRepresentative image HYDERABAD: Axis Bank officials from Begumpet branch in Hyderabad are accused of allegedly siphoning off Rs 6.5 crore from account of a man of Indian origin living in New South Wales, Australia. Police said the cash was allegedly siphoned off over past two years from the premium account of Paritosh Upadhyay, an overseas citizen of India (OCI). The accused include former branch head Sridevi Raghu, senior partner Venkataramana Pasarla, service partner Surekha Saini, senior vice-president Hari Vijay and others. They have been charged with cheating by impersonation , cheating by fraudulent means, criminal breach of trust by a banker, forgery and forgery by electronic means. Upadhyay said bank officials forged his signatures to siphon off the cash and said he waited for two years for a solution after reporting the crime to the bank management, but there was no action. The accused used the loose-leaf cheques to withdraw amounts from his account and also transferred the money without any written instructions. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
Thereport, which includes 100 of the world’s top sportsorganisations, teams, apparel, leagues, broadcasters andtechnology companies, looks at the influence and impact oftechnology in sport across all aspects. Leading therankings in #1 spot was the NBA, followed by McLaren Formula1 team, Apple, AWS ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand whoranked 5th ahead of 95 other powerhouses of the sportingtechnology industry. Emirates Team New Zealand CEOGrant Dalton said, “It brings the team great pride to berecognised so significantly in the Sports Technology PowerList specifically for the technological and innovativeaspect of what the team does. On one perspective weare a sailing team, but to be successful in that regard weare ultimately a technology company. Furthermore, inour role as current Defender of the America’s Cup anddriver of the technology at the pinnacle event of our sport,it is through the innovation that we have a significantinfluence across sailing which also extends to a number ofindustries like marine, sustainability, broadcast ande-sports." Emirates Team New Zealand have had a busyfew years as part of the Defence of the 37th America’s Cupwhich they won for the third time in a row in October ofthis year achieving a diverse number of design and sportingmilestones including: HYDROGEN BOATS Designed,built, successfully launched and implemented the inclusionof Hydrogen powered foiling chase boats, across the eventand teams of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’sCup WIND-POWERED LAND SPEED WORLDRECORD Designed, built and set a new Wind-powered LandSpeed World Record of 222.43km/h in their land yacht‘Horonuku’ with Glenn Ashby in Lake Gairner, SouthAustralia AC40 Design and development of theAC40 class which won World Sailing Boat of the Year and wasused as the foundation of the Women’s and YouthAmerica’s Cups in Barcelona AC SAILING E-SPORTSGAME Developed and launched AC Sailing E-Sports Gamebased of the team’s proprietary in-house simulator andAmerica’s Cup design tools AMERICA'S CUP WINNINGAC75 Designed and built the America’s Cup winningAC75 ‘Taihoro’ which sailed to victory for the thirdtime in a row in Barcelona The report’s maincontributors are immersed in using and understandingtechnology as an integral part of their roles in the sportsindustry. They engage daily with tech companies, sportsscientists, business leaders, coaches and athletes, andsports brands of all types and sizes. Rebecca Hopkins,CEO of The STA Group reflects on Emirates Team NewZealand’s top 5 ranking, “The Sports Technology PowerList is the ultimate industry guide to the brands shapingthe future of sport and sports innovation. It’s the listthe industry watches—and aspires to be on. Thisyear’s rankings were determined through a rigorous processthat combined AI-powered analysis of all past results,expert insights from The STA Group team, and a final verdictfrom a small yet distinguished jury. Being featured isa testament to the groundbreaking innovation and impactEmirates Team New Zealand brings to sports technology.Brands like this are redefining the future ofsport.”After two years of planning and two more years of construction, the Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre at the corner of Ellice Ave. and Burnell St. has undergone a modernization. With a new facade, windows, an elevator and commercial kitchen, the $1.8 million dollar renovation means the temple is poised to host its hundreds of attendees, both now and far into the future. “As long as it serves the purpose of the community, we’re happy,” said Renovations committee chair Rao Atmuri. “That’s about it, the rest doesn’t matter.” The building was originally constructed in 1950 as a church. In the late 70s, the Hindu Society of Manitoba purchased the building converting it into a Hindu temple in 1983. These were the last major renovations done to the building and it was in need of a visual and functional upgrade. Beyond the aesthetic value that the renovations have brought, Hindu Society of Manitoba’s board president, Kirit Thakrar, says that these updates are critical for aligning with Winnipeg’s evolving Hindu community. He says many of the Hindu temple’s original patrons are aging, meaning that equipment like an elevator is becoming a necessity, and at the same time, Winnipeg has been seeing an influx of newcomers who are looking to come to the temple to engage in puja, enjoy meals and meet others. “Immigration is increasing now, and lots of people are coming,” Thakrar says. “This is where everything starts when people first move to Winnipeg.” The Ellice temple’s location and proximity to the University of Winnipeg means that the temple is often a landing pad for Hindus from downtown to the Maples. For instance, on Nov. 21st, individuals at the temple were preparing for the Akhand Ramayan Path, a continuous 24-hour recitation of the Shri Ramcharitmanas - a 16th century epic poem telling to story of Ramayana. “On the 23rd, we have a big program and we can have about seven, eight hundred people,” Thakrar says. The building’s renovations mean that more people are able to participate in prayer and the meals which are served after celebrations as the building’s basement has massively increased its capacity with more seating and a fully stainless steel commercial kitchen. Thakrar says that the Hindu temple does more than just host religious cermonies. The space is also used for cultural and social needs in the wider community, such as lectures on health and finances and hosting school groups from across the city. The renovations were conducted by a committee of board and non-board members, including Thakrar, Vijay Punj, Rao Atmuri, Prem Sanggar and Surinder Goyal. Atmuri says that they “were all there almost from day number one.” Walking around the building, it is clear that the members are proud of the work they have done and their ability to serve the expanding local community.
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Trinasolar Joins AMEA Power for Large Energy Storage ProjectJERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remote-First Company -- Clover Health Investments, Corp. (Nasdaq: CLOV) (“Clover,” “Clover Health” or the “Company”), today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Toy, will present at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast and replay of the presentation and Q&A session will be accessible from Clover Health's investor relations website at https://investors.cloverhealth.com/ . About Clover Health: Clover Health (Nasdaq: CLOV) is a physician enablement technology company committed to bringing access to great healthcare to everyone on Medicare. This includes a health equity-based focus on seniors who have historically lacked access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Our strategy is powered by our software platform, Clover Assistant, which is designed to aggregate patient data from across the healthcare ecosystem to support clinical decision-making and improve health outcomes through the early identification and management of chronic disease. For our members, we provide PPO and HMO Medicare Advantage plans in several states, with a differentiated focus on our flagship wide-network, high-choice PPO plans. For healthcare providers outside Clover Health's Medicare Advantage plan, we aim to extend the benefits of our data-driven technology platform to a wider audience via our subsidiary, Counterpart Health, and to enable enhanced patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs on a nationwide scale. Clover Health has published data demonstrating the technology’s impact on Medication Adherence , as well as the earlier identification and management of Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease . Press Contact: Andrew Still-Baxter press@cloverhealth.com Investor Relations Contact: Ryan Schmidt investors@cloverhealth.com