Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County as emergency crews worked to cool down a tank containing volatile industrial chemicals at an aerospace manufacturing facility in Garden Grove.”The safety of Orange County residents is the top priority,” Newsom said in a statement on Saturday, adding that California was deploying all available resources to support responders and affected communities, Xinhua news agency reported.Taking to soc…
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Washington, May 15 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of appointments across state agencies, including the appointment of Indian American business executive Yogesh “Yogi” Chugh to the Structural Pest Control Board, according to an official statement released by the Governor’s office.Chugh, a resident of Fremont, “has been appointed to the Structural Pest Control Board,” the statement said.According to the release, Chugh “has been an Executive Managing Director…
Washington, March 5 (IANS) Political leaders in the United States and Canada extended greetings to Hindu communities celebrating Holi, the festival of colours that marks the arrival of spring and symbolises renewal, unity, and the triumph of good over evil. US President Donald Trump issued a message from the White House, wishing those celebrating the festival a day filled with hope and harmony.”Melania and I send our best wishes to all who celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi — a day welcoming …
California, Jan 22 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office said he was barred from speaking in Davos, Switzerland, by the Trump administration.”Under pressure from the White House and State Department, USA House (a church acting as the official US pavilion) is now denying entry to California Governor Gavin Newsom to speak with media after Fortune — the official media partner — invited him to speak,” said Newsom’s press office in a post on X on Wednesday (local time).Newsom also …
Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted a revised US childhood immunization schedule that reduces the number of vaccines recommended for all children, following a federal review comparing American practices with those of other developed nations, a move President Donald Trump described as a major overhaul of public health policy.The change was formalized through a decision memorandum signed by Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill. “The data support a more fo…
Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) Two Indian nationals have been arrested in the United States after authorities discovered more than 300 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a semi-truck in Indiana, according to the US Department of Homeland Security.US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, said it lodged arrest detainers on January 4 against Gurpreet Singh, 25, and Jasveer Singh, 30. The two men were arrested by local authorities in Putnam County, Indiana, on charges related to narcotics trafficking….