Articles for Mr Mann

World War II veteran Glenn Dobie, 99, receives full complement of war medals 79 years after conflict
2 months, 2 weeks ago

World War II veteran Glenn Dobie, 99, receives full complement of war medals 79 years after conflict

ABC  

At just 19 years old, Glenn James Dobie left his home in Snowtown, in South Australia's Mid North to serve in the final years of World War II. Veterans deserve recognition Mr Dobie's family has a long history with the Australian Defence Force, with his brother-in-law Frank Pierce and his brother Donald Dobie both serving in World War II. His …

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British backpacker turned dairy farm manager says word of mouth, a fun workplace keeps her workers keen
6 months, 4 weeks ago

British backpacker turned dairy farm manager says word of mouth, a fun workplace keeps her workers keen

ABC  

In short: The return of backpackers and migrants post-COVID has eased labour pressures in the dairy industry. A dairy farm in South Australia's Clare Valley has made the work so attractive that it prompted a UK backpacker to stick around longer than she anticipated. "We just didn't want to sit inside so we quickly found a farm and thought 'well, …

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AAP will form govt. in Assam in 2026, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
8 months, 1 week ago

AAP will form govt. in Assam in 2026, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party will form the government in Assam after the 2026 Assembly elections, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Sunday. Campaigning for Rishiraj Koundinya, the AAP candidate from the Sonitpur Lok Sabha constituency, Mr. Mann said the increasing support for his party in Assam had been similar to what it received in Punjab and Delhi earlier. The …

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The best climate books of 2023 — and the titles we’re excited for in 2024
11 months, 4 weeks ago

The best climate books of 2023 — and the titles we’re excited for in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Goodell tells us how heat stroke melts your insides, killing you from the inside out; why American air-conditioning …

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Punjab Assembly session cut short; State government to move Supreme Court against Governor
1 year, 2 months ago

Punjab Assembly session cut short; State government to move Supreme Court against Governor

The Hindu  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on October 20 said his government will move the Supreme Court against the Governor's refusal to give approval to the three Bills which were to be tabled in the two-day session of the State Assembly. Governor Purohit had said if the government continued with the "patently illegal session", he would be compelled to consider an …

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Build-to-rent housing is gaining momentum, so will it help ease the rental crisis?
1 year, 2 months ago

Build-to-rent housing is gaining momentum, so will it help ease the rental crisis?

ABC  

As the housing crisis persists and home ownership slips beyond the reach of many Australians, a new model of housing known as build-to-rent is increasingly being touted as part of the solution. Build-to-rent housing is relatively common in countries like the US and the United Kingdom, but it's only been gathering momentum here in Australia recently. Michael Fotheringham from the …

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‘Mann Ki Baat’ is the biggest example of transformational change and people’s movement, says actor Aamir Khan
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Mann Ki Baat’ is the biggest example of transformational change and people’s movement, says actor Aamir Khan

The Hindu  

Bollywood star Aamir Khan on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ monthly address was the biggest example of transformational change and people’s movement. Speaking at a session themed ‘Awahan Se Jan Andolan’ during a day-long national conclave on ‘Mann Ki Baat@100’, Mr. Khan said that as the leader of such a large country, it was imperative for …

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Prince Harry's polo chum detained at airport in Libya after police challenge medical mission claims
1 year, 11 months ago

Prince Harry's polo chum detained at airport in Libya after police challenge medical mission claims

Daily Mail  

One of Prince Harry’s closest friends was detained by security officials in war-torn Libya. Mr Mann, who befriended the prince at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, was photographed among a group of wealthy and privileged men who make up Harry’s inner circle. Prince Harry’s friend is also the son of SAS officer turned mercenary Simon Mann, whose alleged bid to …

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Dilip Cherian | Sidelined after pandemic, former Mumbai babu will now get new role
2 years ago

Dilip Cherian | Sidelined after pandemic, former Mumbai babu will now get new role

Deccan Chronicle  

Retired 1985-batch IAS officer and former Mumbai municipal commissioner Praveen Pardeshi who, during the worst months of the coronavirus pandemic, led the civic body’s efforts to create Covid treatment facilities, is reportedly being brought back as the new CEO of the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation, which is the state’s equivalent of the Niti Aayog. When Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator …

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Council launches legal action over $4m geothermal plant that's never delivered power
2 years, 6 months ago

Council launches legal action over $4m geothermal plant that's never delivered power

ABC  

In parts of arid outback Queensland, bore water pumped from deep underground is so hot it needs cooling before drinking. Key points: An outback Queensland council built what was supposed to be Australia's only operating geothermal power station The council is suing the Local Government Association of Queensland's commercial arm over the failed project Plans to build more geothermal power …

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DC Edit | Hope marries pragmatism as Punjab rings in AAP 2.0
2 years, 9 months ago

DC Edit | Hope marries pragmatism as Punjab rings in AAP 2.0

Deccan Chronicle  

With his swearing-in as chief minister of Punjab at Bhagat Singh’s ancestral village Khatkar Kalan, Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann has brought into being the AAP 2.0; a phenomenon sui generis in Indian politics and one which fuses idealism with hope, which nonetheless has a foundation more pragmatic in approach, more tuned to realpolitik. As Mr Mann was administered …

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Bhagwant Singh Mann takes CM oath, vows Punjab\'s \'golden chapter\'
2 years, 9 months ago

Bhagwant Singh Mann takes CM oath, vows Punjab\'s \'golden chapter\'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Chandigarh: “Hukumat wo karte hain jinka dilon par raaj hota hai, yun toh kehne ko murge ke sir par bhi taaj hota hai,” said Bhagwant Singh Mann, who on Wednesday took the oath as Punjab’s new chief minister. Mr Mann said a “golden chapter” has started in the state’s history and it would be “badhta” Punjab, rather than “Udta …

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Battle for Punjab: AAP\'s Mann VS Congress\' Channi
2 years, 11 months ago

Battle for Punjab: AAP\'s Mann VS Congress\' Channi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In Punjab, the AAP’s Bhagwant Mann is now pitted against the Congress’ Charanjit Singh Channi, the incumbent chief minister. While Mr Channi’s selection could possibly confine the Congress’ reach to the 33 per cent backwards’ vote bank, Mr Mann -- politician, political satirist, actor and comedian -- could cut across caste and community. Mr Mann also runs an …

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‘We’re not asking permission’: US veteran launches major private operation to rescue remaining Afghan allies
3 years, 3 months ago

‘We’re not asking permission’: US veteran launches major private operation to rescue remaining Afghan allies

The Independent  

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