Indian authorities blocked internet services to quell civil unrest

After weeks of protests and clashes with authorities, farmers and allies around New Delhi have participated in a hunger strike, angry at new agricultural laws they say benefit large private food buyers at the expense of producers.

Tens of thousands of farmers have been camped at protest sites on the outskirts of the capital for more than two months.

In an effort to quell the civil unrest, Indian authorities blocked internet services until eleven PM New Delhi time Sunday.

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Britain offering new citizenship route for Hong Kong citizens

Britain offered a new citizenship route for Hong Kong citizens with a new visa offering due to the colonial agreements back in 1997.

China will not recognise British National Overseas passports held by Hong Kong residents starting from 31st of January.

The UK Government estimates about 2.9 million people and further 2.3 million dependents will be eligible to go to Britain.

Over 5,000 Russian protesters arrested and jailed

Following the arrest of Alexey Navalny, tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Russia to demand the release of the jailed opposition leader.

The protests have seen more than 5, 000 people arrested as of Sunday, in what is the latest in nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin.

Authorities in Moscow have introduced unprecedented hardline security measures including closing subway stations, cutting bus traffic and ordering restaurants and stores to stay closed.

Pharmacists to dispecse cannabis oil

Pharmacists can dispense Low dose cannabidiol oil, better known as CBD oil, up to 150mg a day without a prescription on Monday.

Previously, patients found difficulties in finding doctors who were knowledgeable and interested, but the long awaiting and restrictive prescription is essential prerequisite for any dispensary.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration decision only applies to products on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) guaranteed to be high quality, safe and efficacious. 

Wheelchair Basketball squads vying for finals

Australia’s senior men’s and women’s Wheelchair Basketball squads are currently participating at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence.

The 20-person strong squads are vying for a spot in the final teams ahead of this year’s Tokyo Paralympic Games.

Both the men’s and women’s teams last scored medals at the 2012 London Games, with the women’s Gliders securing silver and the men’s team claiming bronze.

The 'almost homeless' on the rise

Journalist Therese Hall's thesis about homeless single women, who worked all their lives, married, raised families, ran businesses and owned homes.

However, numbers have been increasing since 2011 which put them into a constant house-sitting situation.

Most of them are neither eligible for subsidies from the government nor getting themselves into social housing.

70% of customers using housing assistance products such as bond loans, rent grants are women. This could be an alternative but not necessarily helping them out of the crack

Organisations to receive welfare grants

11 organisations are expected to receive racing animal welfare grants, Racing Minister Grace Grace announced today.

Queensland’s Acting Racing Integrity Commissioner Mark Ainsworth said the projects promoted and supported the Commission’s animal welfare objectives, including maximising the post-racing career of racing horses and greyhounds.

In 2020-2021 $2.3 million is predicted to be spent on the welfare of Queensland racing animals. This includes funding for greyhound adoption programs and resources to enforce animal welfare compliance including an education program.