Pakistan suspends visas for Indian nationals after Kashmir attack
As conflicts soared following a violent assault in Indian-administered Kashmir that resulted in the death of 26 tourists, Pakistan has taken harsh retaliation measures against India.
Islamabad immediately suspended all visa issued to American citizens as part of an exemption program, expelling some of its neighbors ‘ officials, and rerouting its airspace to Indian aircraft.
Three of the four suspected gunmen behind the invasion have been identified by Indian police, according to the report, two of whom are Pakistanis and a regional Kashmiri. India refutes American says that Pakistan participated in the shooting.
A group of gunmen opened fire on on tourists near Pahalgam, a destination in the contested Himalayan region, on Tuesday in response to the attack.
All three suspects reportedly belong to the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba ( LET ), according to police in Indian-administered Kashmir. None of the men have made any comments regarding the claims.
The Pakistani National Security Committee’s speech refuted claims that there had been no conclusive evidence or credible research into the Pahalgam harm.
Prior to that, former prime minister Narendra Modi vowed that” India did track, track, and condemn every extremist and their backers, and we will follow them to the ends of the Earth.”
He claimed that “terrorists behind the murders, along with their backers, may receive a sentence that is more severe than they can picture.”
Our enemies have dared to assault the nation’s consciousness, saying that terrorism will never destroy India’s soul.
In response to the killings in Kashmir, Delhi announced a number of political measures against Islamabad on Wednesday night, including one that would quickly close the Attari-Wagah border.
India also suspended Pakistani nationals ‘ access to visa service” with quick effect.”
Pakistan also rebuffed India’s request to suspend the six-decade-old water sharing agreement between the neighbors, adding that any attempt to stop or distract the ocean” will be regarded as an Act of War.”
The nation has suspended all trade with India and closed its aircraft to all Indian-owned or Indian-operated flights.
Additionally, it requested that Indian defense, marine, and weather experts keep Pakistan before April 30th, reducing the number of officials at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to 30.
According to police options, about 1,500 people from across Kashmir have been detained for questioning in connection with the strike.
Following the murders, the region’s schools, businesses, and shops are all reopening.
People who provides information about any of the intruders will be given 2 million pounds [23, 000, £17, 600].
One of the region’s most deadly attacks occurred in the state of Kerala, where guests from various Indian states were killed, along with others who were seriously hurt.
One of the victims included an American naval commander on wedding, a tourist guide who was his family’s sole father, and a merchant who took a vacation with his wife and kids.
At a Jammu and Kashmir all-party meeting, participants expressed profound shock and agony over what they termed a “barbaric attack.”
Their loved ones and families bid their loved ones ‘ loved ones emotional remembrances when the victims arrive in their home state around India.
However, reports of abuse facing Kashmiri students in some parts of India are coming in.
According to a spokeswoman for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s National Conference group, numerous video showing pupils being harassed in schools and other locations were being made available online.
In the northeastern state of Uttarakhand, a right-wing Hindu group threatened to physically assault Kashmiri Muslim students to make sure they left, according to Nasir Khuehami, the association’s head.
None of these videos have been independently verified by the BBC.
GE2025: Singapore United Party’s manifesto calls for price cap on resale flats and more flexible CPF withdrawals
The Singapore United Party ( SUP) released its manifesto on Wednesday ( Apr 23 ), calling for access to Central Provision Fund ( CPF ) savings, a price cap for HDB resale apartments, and free medical care for both young and old.  ,
The” Moving Forward, Together” manifesto emphasizes three crucial goals: preserving our rights, fostering a welcoming society, and pursuing our dreams.  ,
The file contains recommendations for boosting housing affordability, supporting the ageing people, and improving the education program. It was shared with reporters on Thursday.  ,
In a videos posted on Instagram on Wednesday night, SUP secretary-general Andy Zhu stated in a statement that “our vision is a Singapore where every resident has the opportunity to grow, regardless of background.”
In “key areas,”” there needs to be a basic move toward greater fairness and inclusivity.”
Ridhuan Chandran, the SUP chair, told investigators on Thursday that the government needs to better engage the people on the ground, adding that people are asking “why they are also never involved in the policy-decision making.”
The first-place SUP will square off against a People’s Action Party ( PAP ) team led by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and a People’s Power Party ( PPP ) line-up led by party treasurer William Lim in the May 3 election in Ang Mo Kio GRC.  ,
Here is a look at the key ideas made by SUP in its statement:  .
CPF AND HOUSE ARE PERFECT.
According to the party’s declaration, the present CPF regulations forbid the withdrawal of the retirement fund “at one’s own discretion” and only apply to payments made monthly after Singaporeans turn 65.  ,
In terms of how much of Singaporeans ‘ hard-earned CPF savings are being spent, it said,” This deprives Singaporeans of the right to their personal rights.  ,
The manifesto read,” The large amount can be made to work better” in the hands of” savvy people,” who” should not be penalized for the mismanagement of another.”  ,
We therefore urge the government to give Singaporeans the freedom and cash they need to manage their personal success by freeing up retirees ‘ funds.
The group also called on the state to reevaluate Singapore’s healthcare system and “possibly” give free medical care to those over 67.  ,
In terms of accommodation, the resale market is currently “exorbitant values,” according to SUP in its statement, noting that some cottages have sold for more than a million dollars.  ,
Instead of allowing” the free movement of business forces to determine” the prices, the party suggested that the government impose a price cap on sale flats.  ,
HELD AND THE YAYAYA
SUP even suggested a , a revision of a number of education plans.  ,
The party made the suggestion in its statement that “primary training been made free for all local children,” grant them “equal footing” in the classroom, and lower the financial stress on lower-income households. It did not go into detail about what this coverage concept entails.
The Ministry of Education has two distinct components set out in primary schools each month: college fees and other fees.
Residents are free to pay the government’s funding for primary school expenses. The exact rate of S$ 13 per month applies to all primary school students, regardless of nationality, for various fees that go toward personal schools ‘ expenses and operating costs.
Mr. Zhu made clear during a walkabout on Hougang Ave 8 on Thursday that his group wants to cover these costs as well as other related educational expenses.  ,
That means you don’t have to pay for books, clothes, or other expenses, he continued.  ,
” So that will inspire people to go to college because it’s free, and there will finally get a level-playing industry.”
The statement urged organizations like universities and polytechnics to provide more jobs to Singaporeans” so as to improve their chances of carving out a great potential for themselves.”  ,
The group argued that tertiary institutions may have mentorship initiatives aimed at disbursing financial help, cultivating scientific excellence, and creating suitable environments. Students from lower-income households frequently face an “unfair advantage.”  ,
According to SUP, children under 14 and under should also be eligible for free clinical care, adding that it thinks this will help Singapore “in the long run.”  ,
GE2025: Chee Soon Juan needs to explain why he abandoned Bukit Batok for Sembawang West, says Ong Ye Kung
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung stated at an election rally on Thursday ( Apr 24 ) that Dr. Chee Soon Juan needs to provide a better explanation of why he “abandoned Bukit Batok to come to Sembawang West.
The anchor minister for the Sembawang Group Representation Constituency ( GRC ) stated that if the Singapore Democratic Party ( SDP ) chief became an MP for the adjacent Sembawang West single-seat ward, he would not be able to properly care for residents there.
I am unable to do that if citizens vote for Dr. Chee Quickly Juan and he becomes the MP. Because he’s never supposed to work with me, I won’t be able to do that. His career is to challenge me, and his work is to challenge the government, according to Mr. Ong, who is the group’s associate manager.
Mr. Ong, Sembawang West single-seat member Poh Li San, Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC prospects, Senior Minister of State for Defence and Manpower Zaqy Mohamad, Mr. Alex Yam, and Ms. Hany Soh were a few speakers at Woodlands Stadium. The last statement of the day will be delivered by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Mr. Ong mentioned that some people in Sembawang West have contacted him to inquire whether they are also under his care or if they have been forgotten.
Residents of Sembawang West, please know that you are still a part of the large Sembawang home, and that I would suggest that you are actually a part of the larger north family, he said.
Mr. Ong urged voters to choose People’s Action Party ( PAP ) candidate Poh Li San, who he described as a” close coworker” to maintain the” strong family ties.”
You vote for her, and she becomes the MP, he said,” I can continue to work closely with her and pay close attention to Sembawang West.”
In his speech, Mr. Ong addressed current public allegations that Dr. Chee had attempted to portray Sembawang West SMC as” a lonely island” distinct from the Sembawang home.
” I thought about it and realized why Dr. Chee said these items. Dr. Chee opposes Sembawang West from joining the larger Sembawang community. Why? He is aware of it, in my opinion, diplomatically,” said the health secretary.
Better for Sembawang West to turn into a lone isle cut off from the rest of the city. Create Sembawang West people believe it is unfair. Make you angry. Create you enraged. He therefore has a better chance of winning the elections.
POLITICAL MOVE CALCULATED POLITICAL
After a century of being uninterested in that place, Mr. Ong referred to Dr. Chee’s relocation from Bukit Batok to Sembawang West as a” determined social move.”
He noted that the SDP commander had “abandoned” his Holland-Bukit Timah GRC staff to challenge that election in Bukit Batok during the 2016 by-election.
He lost that battle, as well as the 2020 General Election, according to Mr. Ong.
He told Bukit Batok people,” You know me, I am never going somewhere,” when the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee recently released its record. He quickly packed up and left and arrived in Sembawang West, according to Mr. Ong.
The SDP has even given up on Holland-Bukit Timah GRC this vote, citing Mr. Ong, while his justification for rejecting his position on Bukit Batok was that it has become a part of Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC.
It has been forming a team to engage and engage in Sembawang GRC after ten years of not being interested in the project. If he had been truly committed to Bukit Batok, he could have simply formed a team to compete in the new Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC. He made the decision to no, he said.
He added that because a hospital is smaller and can be covered in three months, Dr. Chee had stated in a nearby radio that he had decided to challenge in a Single Member Constituency.
He acknowledged that the bridgehead was present. ” Strategise from that,” said Mr. Ong, “win it first, then strategize from that.”
” I believe Singaporeans are very observant. This is a social decision, we all know for sure.
There is nothing wrong with performing social calculations and reversing districts. In elections, it occurs. But be open and honest with your electorates. Don’t say to Sembawang West people,” I’m doing it for you.”
POH LI SAN “UNDERESTIMATED”
Additionally, Mr. Ong claimed that Dr. Chee “underestimated Ms. Poh and the Sembawang family’s power.”
He claimed that the real focus of the Sembawang West SMC competition is to keep Ms Poh in the Sembawang family and keep out Dr. Chee.
” It’s also about voting for Li San who has worked hard for you for the past five years and is committed to you, over voting for Dr. Chee who claims that he does it because, in fact, you are a part of his” Northern Strategy,” he said, adding that you are a part of his beachhead for a different strategy in the future.
In a statement made public in March, Dr. Chee claimed that the SDP intended to challenge in Sembawang GRC, a district they did not contest in the previous two general elections.
In the 2015 and 2020 contests, the opposition party, the National Solidarity Party ( NSP). The group is continuing to fight the GRC this month, setting the stage for a three-way conflict between SDP, PAP, and itself.
Ong said on Thursday,” I think Sembawang people are fair-minded, and they are aware of who has been serving them for so long.”
Ms. Poh said in her statement that her opposition and his party could make “bold claims” like lowering the Tax rates to 5 %, introducing the minimum wage, and significantly reducing the number of foreign PMETs.
But, she said, they do not explain the long-term effects these ideas may have on the market and work or who would be paying for them.
Cash doesn’t fall from the sky, she said, let’s be honest.
Without a substitute program, she explained, lowering the GST rate would require raising income from other sources.
She said,” We need well-thought-out plans to move this country also, not populist snippets.”
UNWANTED” Controversial POLITICS” IN SINGAPORE
Mr. Zaqy emphasized the value of the unity and unity that Singapore has developed over the years and that elections should not be allowed to undermine this.
” Seeing how, across the world, politics has become a cause of division, is what keeps me up at night, particularly during the common election,” he said.
He noted that societies have been divided over problems like race, religion, or cause-by-issue problems.
” Pro-LGBT, anti-LGBT reasons, pro-abortion, pro-life factors, pro-Palestine, pro-Israel,” the phrase”. He claimed that elections has caused actually families and friends to splinter.
He added that everyone has their personal beliefs and principles, and that officials also do, he continued.
We as politicians also have specific issues when we have to prioritize our own needs and pain over our own personal concerns, according to Mr. Zaqy. ” But we must never, ever allow politicians to influence this, to divide our folks,” he said.
” Divisive politics is not the kind of politics we want in Singapore,” he continued, adding that we must respect that regardless of the political parties in the general election.
He claimed that PAP has stayed away from contentious politics for almost 60 years and upheld the process of unity.
He claimed that the party not pits any one race, religion, or team against another.
Because we are aware that once unification is lost, recovery is difficult. And that is a major matter, he said.
We may include various viewpoints. Laws can be debated. Tips and modifications are encouraged. But let’s not cross that range into the political system that divides Singaporeans.
Tech crime cops defend role in probe of Chula exam paper leak
PUBLISHED: 24 Apr 2025 at 19: 41
Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD ) has defended its role in the ongoing investigation into a 2023 exam paper leak at Chulalongkorn University, which is alleged to have involved a former high-ranking police officer who was enrolled in a special undergraduate law program at the time.
The investigation was being conducted without any ill goal against the unknown past police general, according to Pol Maj Gen Siriwat Dipho, the director of the TCSD, on Wednesday. It was started after investigators found possible connections to the test leak in a phone taken from a suspect in an online gambling case.
He said that any person who is the subject of the investigation may be punished without exception.
The telephone was taken as part of a larger investigation into a significant online gaming ring, according to Pol Maj Gen Siriwat. Data from the test paper leak was included in the document, including a picture of Kanittha Lertbanjerdwong, 53, who was detained on Wednesday. Investigators also discovered chat logs that reportedly contained information on how the former police general allegedly stole the exam paper, sent it to another person to finish, and then returned the finished exam to him for him to duplicate.
Ms. Kanittha apparently had close ties to an interview monitor despite not being employed by the class.
She allegedly accessed the examination papers while the invigilator was distracted using that link to take it.
According to Section 188 of the Criminal Code, Ms. Kanittha has been accused of fraudulently removing, destroying, or concealing a significant file. She could receive a maximum sentence of five years in prison and/or a fine of up to ten thousand ringgit.
More data was likewise discovered on servers that were seized in 2023 from a business connected to the online gaming community, according to Pol Maj Gen Siriwat. He, nevertheless, made no mention of the original police chief.
More than 400, 000 baht were transferred through animal accounts across five transactions, and another 500, 000 ringgit were received from accounts linked to improper online gaming operations, according to Ms. Kanittha, who reportedly received more than 900, 000 baht for her involvement in the exam leak.
Two men, who were the assistants to the former police general and the owners of the seized computers, turned themselves in following her arrest.
India shouldn’t weaponize water in fight with Pakistan – Asia Times
Although South Asia has experienced some political bulwarks, New Delhi’s most recent move may have spelled out a risky new chapter of geographical brinkmanship.
India unilaterally suspended the Indus Waters Treaty ( IWT ) with Pakistan, a cornerstone of bilateral cooperation for more than 60 years, on April 23 just one day after a deadly terrorist attack in the Kashmir-administered region, killing 26 people.
The decision was made in addition to the closing of a significant border crossing, the termination of Pakistani citizens ‘ regional immigration privileges, and the deterioration of diplomatic ties. With liquid at the center of what started out as a drama at Kashmir’s Pahalgam hill station and then having the opposite effect, it is quickly turning into a political crisis.
Kashmir Weight, a violent organization that claims responsibility, is a common name in a region full of acronyms and confusion.
However, India has taken a number of punitive measures that target Pakistan’s monetary arteries and, more dangerously, its waters lifeline without providing any practical evidence of external involvement.
Fears of an escalation are now growing in Islamabad, according to press reports. Social insiders and national security officials worry that India might consider engaging in punishing military action once more, in a similar vein to the Pulwama-Balakot incident in 2019, in which 40 Indian paramilitary staff were killed in an attack on which India responded with cross-border strikes.
Pakistan then launched its own airstrikes, and for a quick, menacing moment, the region sank on the verge of a full-fledged conflict between two nuclear powers.
Major military and civilian officials from Pakistan’s government met for an emergency meeting of its National Security Committee on April 24. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called out India’s actions as “premature and provocative,” noting that no evidence of Pakistani involvement in the attack has been made public.
The Indus Waters Treaty itself, however, is the true powder tank.
The convention has been a unique, resilient bridge between two nuclear-armed foes, as it was mediated by the World Bank in 1960. The Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab river, which account for nearly 80 % of Pakistan’s water supply, are distributed according to their rules.
However, the Indus Waters Treaty is not a typical diplomatic deal. Because it is a part of global laws, it cannot be. Pakistan can make a compelling argument that it is in the international community’s best interest to preserve partnerships made through meticulous politics.
This is philosophical, not just a political complexity. The Indus program is a major source of power for all four of Pakistan’s counties. Pakistan’s vulnerability is normal, absolute, and agricultural with few other sources, most prominently a few Afghan rivers.
Not only for Pakistan but for the entire place, the increase is deeply disturbing. More than any other asset, water reveals the power imbalance between upstream and downstream says in South Asia.
India’s decision to “hold the treaty in abeyance,” a legitimate grey area without any real precedent, creates a disturbing example. In a time of grief and anger, it weaponizes a shared tool, undermining both local norms and international legislation.
For its part, New Delhi has not been overly diplomatic about its long-standing frustration with the convention. It fully sent a notice to Islamabad last year asking for a revision of the terms, which Pakistan quickly rejected.
The coercive “abeyance” of this week appears to be an illegal attempt to put Pakistan on the defensive. Beyond the constitutional posturing, there is a more nuanced calculus, known as financial attrition.
Analysts believe that India’s overall intention is to stifle Pakistan’s now depressed economy, especially its agriculture, which is largely dependent on the Indus River system.
Practically speaking, withholding water may require a large amount of equipment on a scale that isn’t currently in place. Even if these projects were started soon, they may require years and billion to be realized.
Also, symbolism has the potential to be effective. Yet symbolic techniques may have long and short tempers in South Asia, where recollections are long and emotions are small.
And what guarantees do the region’s smaller North Asian countries, like Bangladesh and Nepal, have?
A collective message from South Asia’s louder regions, such as Dhaka, Colombo, and Kathmandu, is now desperately needed to convince New Delhi and Islamabad of their obligations to the wider South Asian area.
The continent cannot afford for diplomacy to be stricken by fractious politics, and rivers to be used as retaliators.
Muktadir Rashid serves as Bangla Outlook, a media website based in Dhaka.
Southern Economic Corridor still pursued as logistics boon
PUBLISHED: 24 Apr 2025 at 19: 24
SURAT THANI: The government is moving forward with the development plan for the Southern Economic Corridor ( SEC ), a development project for economic and transportation infrastructure that will improve the link between the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand while promoting more robust economic growth.
At a pondering conference on Thursday in Surat Thani, assistant transportation secretary Manaporn Charoensri and public and private parties from Surat Thani, Ranong, Chumphon, and Nakhon Si Thammarat regions exchanged views.
All of these individuals were representatives of organizations that were influencing this grouping of southern counties ‘ economic growth.
The minister said,” The authorities now treats the advancement in the South as important because it has a demonstrated ability to grow in terms of both financial and hospitality development.”
If properly developed, the country could possibly offer better carry links to Asia via the region, according to Ms. Manaporn, who lives between the Andaman and the Gulf of Thailand.
A land bridge to connect the two coasts is included in the draft bill that the ministry’s Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning ( OTP ) has created for the SEC, she continued.
The SEC, which was approved by the government on August 21, 2018, includes financial developments in Chumphon, Ranong, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat as well as a number of transportation projects, including a double-track coach system passing through these southern provinces, as well as a hospitality enhancement job.
Prior to a conference, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the administrators of these southern regions, as well as other local government and civic organizations, agreed that the creation of a transportation system to better connect the Andaman and the Gulf of Thailand needed to be done more quickly, according to Ms Manaporn.
By bypassing the Malacca Strait, the area gate may significantly increase the ease of moving goods between the Indian Ocean and Asia, she said.
According to Ms. Manaporn, the OTP has consulted with traders, created an environmental impact assessment, a business development plan, and made suggestions for investors.
No Thai cabinet reshuffle anytime soon: DPM Phumtham
PUBLISHED: 24 Apr 2025 at 19: 13
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, there is no indication of an oncoming cabinet reshuffle from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has the final say in the matter.
The second-most effective government minister in the state, Mr. Phumtham, a member of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, said he has never heard from Ms. Paetongtarn about the latest governmental portfolio.
Mr. Phumtham was responding to growing rumors that he might leave his position as minister of commerce and resign from the Srettha Thavisin leadership.
According to reports, some lawmakers who served in the Srettha state, for as Sutin Klungsang, who held the post of defense minister, may also appear in the upcoming shakeup.  ,
Mr. Phumtham claimed he was free to work in the pantry however he wanted to. He argued, however, that any discussion of a change was entirely fanciful.
He claimed that Ms. Paetongtarn has emphasized the need for collaboration between departments and that she dislikes rumination among case users.
” I’ve never heard from the prime minister regarding her ] wants to have a shakeup,” he said.  ,
According to Mr. Phumtham, Ms. Paetongtarn, who is also the party’s leader, has effectively listened to issues affecting the organization.
According to reports, many Pheu Thai MPs expressed concern about the ongoing decline in the price of agricultural goods, sparking rumors that Mr. Phumtham might be reappointed to change the then-ex-chief commerce minister Pichai Naripthaphan.
However, Mr. Phumtham argued that people ‘ opinions shouldn’t automatically lead to change.
” We can’t please everyone, and neither should we,” he said. It’s certainly possible to control emotions.
However, Mr. Phumtham remarked,” What we must do is keep what is right and control what is appropriate.”  ,
But, Mr. Phumtham acknowledged that a cabinet reshuffle should be carried out after the upcoming budget spend bill is approved by parliamentarians.
The government has requested a special meeting to discuss the 3.78-trillion-baht costs costs for the upcoming fiscal year on May 28 and 30.
However, there hasn’t been a “new” concept about a cabinet reshuffle, according to Mr. Phumtham, adding that the federal also enjoys the majority of parliament’s support.
Islamabad says any India threat to be met with ‘firm reciprocal measures’
On Wednesday night, really over 24 hours after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, New Delhi suspended a water-sharing agreement, announced the closing of the major property border crossing with Pakistan, downgraded diplomatic relations, and withdrew applicants for Pakistanis. Expelling American diplomats and postponing permits for Indian nationals wereContinue Reading
GE2025: Eight parties to deliver campaign messages in political broadcasts
Singaporeans will be able to watch eight political parties deliver their campaign messages for the 2025 General Election on free-to-air television and radio during two-party political broadcasts, with time being allocated for this by the Infocomm Media Development Authority ( IMDA ). The candidates may send promotion messages in eitherContinue Reading
Singapore Red Cross to send another S$600,000 in aid to Myanmar in wake of deadly quake
Comfort EFFORTS QUESTIONS
Access is one of the biggest obstacles to these reduction efforts.  ,
The majority of the earthquake-hit places in Myanmar are in areas that are the subject of the ongoing civil war.  ,
Although a stalemate has been declared, there are still issues, which make it difficult for charitable organizations to determine which safe spaces they can get, according to Mr. William.
This is in addition to the fact that a lot of equipment has collapsed as a result of the earthquake, which makes it challenging to enter the affected areas, he continued.  ,
The IFRC representative to ASEAN, Mr. Elkhan Rahimov, added that the shifting focus of the public on different issues poses a new challenge.
” Unfortunately, even with the tragedies on this level, attention shifts very quickly from one emergency to the next,” he said.  ,
However, he continued, the neighborhood is always the first to respond.
The SRC has so far raised more than S$ 4 million through its open attractiveness for those affected by the earthquake in Myanmar.  ,
The SRC acknowledged that while the need on the ground is urgent,” the good outpouring of support has enabled SRC to provide important help.”  ,
It has urged the general public to continue to support the damaged areas.
The SRC is holding open charity appeals until May 30 for the earthquake in Thailand and Myanmar and until April 30.  ,