Tag: public services
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CDA Website Goes Offline: What Happened and What It Means for Islamabad’s Civic Services
Overview of the Outage The Capital Development Authority (CDA) temporarily shut down its official website on Wednesday after a technical fault caused an external user-facing error. Users attempting to access the homepage were met with a PHP error message rather than the expected site interface. The incident underscored ongoing challenges in maintaining government digital services…
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CDA Website Goes Offline: What Happened and What Residents Should Know
Overview: CDA Website Outage and Immediate Implications The Capital Development Authority (CDA) experienced a significant website outage on Wednesday when visitors encountered a PHP error instead of the homepage. The outage disrupted access to essential public services, announcements, permit portals, and contact information that residents, businesses, and contractors rely on for day-to-day activities in the…
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Madagascar in Crisis: Military Coup Ousts President After Weeks of Youth-Led Protests
Overview: A Coup After Weeks of Unrest Madagascar’s political landscape unraveled rapidly this week as the presidency of Andry Rajoelina collapsed in a military coup triggered by weeks of youth-led demonstrations. The protests centered on chronic poverty, unreliable electricity and water supplies, and a demand for greater political accountability. In the wake of parliamentary impeachment,…
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Federal worker layoffs begin as Trump shutdown escalates
Overview: Substantial layoffs amid the ongoing shutdown The Trump administration announced that federal employee reductions are underway as the government remains closed due to Congress’s failure to pass a funding deal. White House budget director Russ Vought stated on X that the government has begun a “reduction in force” (RIFs) for workers, signaling a shift…
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Federal Worker Layoffs Begin During Government Shutdown
Overview: Substantial Layoffs Amid a Shutdown The Trump administration announced that it has begun substantial layoffs of federal workers as the government remains shut down due to Congress’s failure to pass a funding deal. White House budget director Russ Vought confirmed the development on social media, stating that reductions in force (RIFs) have commenced. While…
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BC Government Liquor and Cannabis Stores Hit by All-Store Pickets as Labour Action Expands
Widespread Picket Lines Enforce Labour Action Across BC Canada’s western province of British Columbia saw a broad escalation in labour action this week as picket lines were established in front of all remaining BC government-run liquor and cannabis stores. The move is part of a coordinated effort by the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) to…
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Pickets Hit BC Government Liquor and Cannabis Stores as Public Sector Action Expands
Escalation in British Columbia: Pickets Target Government Liquor, Cannabis, and Public Service Stores British Columbia is witnessing a broad wave of job action as the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) expands its picket lines to include all government-run liquor and cannabis stores, along with all Service BC locations. The move, announced as part of ongoing…
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Budget 2026 Live: Core Social Welfare Rise, Wages Up, VAT Cuts and Housing Reforms
Overview of Budget 2026: What changed and why it matters Budget 2026 was delivered amid a climate of cost-of-living pressures and a push to relieve households while funding critical public services. The finance minister confirmed significant social and tax measures, including a €10 weekly increase to core social welfare rates and a series of targeted…
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Budget 2026: Social Welfare Up by €10 as Government Signals Careful Spending Ahead
What Budget 2026 Means for Social Welfare and Pensions The government has unveiled Budget 2026, highlighting a cautious approach in the face of uncertain economic winds. A core element of the package is a €10 weekly increase across all social welfare payments, including the state pension. While this marks an uplift for retirees, carers, and…
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Jura’s 2026 Budget: A Delicate Balancing Act
A balancing act for Jura’s 2026 budget Despite several rounds of savings and efficiency measures, the canton of Jura remains in a cautious balancing act as it drafts its 2026 budget. The plan, presented in Delémont on Thursday, shows a deficit of 16.2 million Swiss francs. Finance Minister Rosalie Beuret Siess (PS) described the budget…