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മുലപ്പാലിനു മലയാളഭാഷയിലുള്ള ഏറ്റവും മാധുര്യമുള്ള പേര്.മുലപ്പാല് കുഞ്ഞിനു വേണ്ടി മാത്രം ദൈവം തരുന്നു.അമ്മയ്ക്കു മാത്രം നല്കാന് കഴിയുന്ന ഇന്ദ്രജാലമാണ് മുലയൂട്ടല്.ആദ്യത്തെ നാലഞ്ചു മാസക്കാലംമുലപ്പാല് കൊടുക്കുക,മുലപ്പാല് മാത്രം കൊടുക്കുക,മുലപ്പാല് അല്ലാതെ മറ്റൊന്നും കൊടുക്കാതിരിക്കുക.തിളപ്പിച്ചാറിച്ച വെള്ളം പോലും കൊടുക്കേണ്ട.വൈറ്റമിന് തുള്ളികളും കൊടുക്കേണ്ട.ജനിച്ചാലുടനെ കുഞ്ഞിനെ മുലയൂട്ടണം.ആദ്യം സ്രവിക്കുന്ന കന്നിപ്പാല്(മഞ്ഞ്പ്പാല് അഥവാ കൊളോസ്ട്രം) തീര്ച്ചയായും കുഞ്ഞിനെ കുടിപ്പിക്കണംഅമ്മ നാളതുവരെ സമ്പാദിച്ച രോഗപ്രതിരോധശക്തി മുഴുവന് അതു വഴി കുഞ്ഞിനു കിട്ടും.പ്രസവം കഴിഞ്ഞാലുടനെ ഗര്ഭപാത്രം ചുരുങ്ങാന് മുലയൂട്ടല് സാഹായിക്കും
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Radar to detect wanted vehicles installed in Dubai
Radar to detect wanted vehicles installed in Dubai Staff Report GULF NEWS Published: October 16, 2008
Dubai: A new radar that can detect wanted vehicles has been installed on Shaikh Zayed Road.
Brigadier Mohammad Saif Al Zafein, Director of Dubai Police Traffic Department, inspected the radar on Dubai Police Academy Bridge, which can detect vehicles wanted for traffic or criminal offences.
The radar also traces the wanted vehicles and can detect the speed and the direction of the wanted vehicle, whether it was a stolen vehicle or wanted for accumulated fines.
Brigadier Al Zafein said the radar also can detect offences such as wrong overtaking, not using indicators and speeding. The radar is able to tolerate changing weather conditions and high temperatures.
He said the goal of installing radars is to deter offenders from committing offences and protect the lives of road users.
Foggy Mornings, Low Visibility Forecast
Foggy Mornings, Low Visibility Forecast
15 October 2008
ABU DHABI – As the winter season approaches, foggy conditions are likely to prevail in the mornings, which will result in low visibility, the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology forecast Monday.
According to the forecast, October will see up to 3-5 degree Celsius fall in temperature as compared to September, bringing much-needed respite from the hot and humid weather.
Meanwhile, early morning office-goers have been urged to drive with caution and maintain lower speeds.
The nights are expected to be cooler throughout the country in the coming days. The maximum temperature is predicted at 38-40 degrees and minimum at 24-26 in Abu Dhabi. In Dubai, the maximum temperature is expected to be 36-38 and minimum at 26-28. Sharjah is likely to witness the maximum temperature of 38-40 degrees and a minimum of 23-24 degrees.
On-the-Spot Fines for Flouting Traffic Rules from Next Week
On-the-Spot Fines for Flouting Traffic Rules from Next Week
Amira Agarib KHALEEJ TIMES 15 October 2008
DUBAI – From next week, motorists not maintaining safe distances between vehicles on highways, obstructing traffic and hiding number plates with posters will be fined on the spot, Mohammed Saif Al Zafin, Director of the General Department of Traffic, Dubai Police, told Khaleej Times on Tuesday.
He said all traffic police in the emirate have been alerted to fine motorists violating these traffic rules and issue them fines on the spot.
A driver who obstructs traffic by driving slowly on the fast lane would also be fined. The motorist who hides the vehicle number plates with posters or stickers will be fined Dh200 and one black point will be recorded against him, said Al Zafin, refusing to give details about the fines for other violations.
He said a campaign to raise awareness among both light and heavy vehicle drivers will be launched next week.
He said this when this reporter contacted him for comments on Tuesday’s traffic accident on Emirates Road which held up traffic in the morning for several hours. Several office-goers complained that they reached their workplaces late due to the traffic jam after a truck overturned around 7.30am on Emirates Road. The driver lost control over the truck which deviated from the lane suddenly and overturned.
The driver suffered moderate injuries and was rushed to the hospital.
Al Zafin said the Traffic Department would hold a meeting with drivers of heavy trucks in November to brief them on the strict measures that would be taken by the police against them who cause traffic obstruction and endanger people’s lives.
He said the department is monitoring the movement of heavy trucks and has increased the number of radars on highways.
He said during a campaign organised to control heavy trucks early this month, the police observed that drivers of such trucks commit a large number of violations, especially regarding tyre specifications.
The police impounded 50 heavy trucks in a month and fined each driver Dh500 in a month.
He said drivers of heavy trucks are using counterfeit and cheap tyres which may lead to accidents like overturning that could be fatal even for other road users.
Trucks also do not abide by the specified load limit. Al Zafin said overloading would invite a fine of Dh3,000 and 12 black points against the driver.
Some owners of heavy trucks have contacted the department, saying they would incur heavy losses if their trucks are impounded or drivers fined.
The department would hold a meeting with truck owners to explain the department’s strategy to reduce traffic rule violations and accidents.
The importance of using good tyres would be highlighted. He called on the truck owners to instruct the drivers to comply with the speed limit and not overtake dangerously.
‘Your Decision’ Campaign by Dewa
‘Your Decision’ Campaign by Dewa
Staff reporter KHALEEJ TIMES 16 October 2008
DUBAI – The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched an extensive campaign to spread awareness on the need to rationalise electricity and water consumption in the emirate, as a follow-up of the ‘Your Decision’ campaign, conveying simple but powerful messages through cartoons.
According to Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, CEO and Managing Director of Dewa: “This campaign is a crucial part of the authority’s strategy designed to conserve electricity and water resources. It is an interactive campaign focused on increasing consumers’ responsibility and accountability to society.
“We have adopted an innovative approach to demonstrate simple steps to be taken for rationalising water and electricity consumption at the individual level. The message is conveyed through lively and themed visuals,” he said.
The campaign focuses on cartoons to introduce best practices in a fun way. It also entails distribution of posters, leaflets and educational brochures to target audiences.
“The UAE is among the world’s top three consumers of electricity and water at the individual level. Our aim is to put Dubai in the forefront of water and electricity rationalisation movement. This is a challenging process that needs focused measures and consumer education. We hope these campaigns will make consumers realise the benefits of rationalising consumption of water and electricity,” Al Tayer said.‘
New speed limit for motorists on Al Ain-Dubai Road
New speed limit for motorists on Al Ain-Dubai Road
By Aftab Kazmi, Bureau Chief GULF NEWS Published: October 14, 2008
Al Ain: People driving on an under-construction portion of Al Ain-Dubai Road have been warned to adhere to the new speed limit after it was reduced to 80km/h from the previous 160km/h
The traffic police has taken the action following the loss of several human lives in accidents in the area.
Recently, an Emirati family met with a tragic accident in which a young mother and her infant daughter died. Her husband and a housemaid were also critically injured in the accident.
Radars
Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Khalifa Al Khaili, Head of Al Ain Traffic Police and Patrols Section, said the radars on the road have been reprogrammed and will catch a vehicle moving at or beyond the speed of 101km/h.
Selling Betel Leaves? You’ll be Deported Immediately
Selling Betel Leaves? You’ll be Deported Immediately
Joy Sengupta KHALEEJ TIMES 9 October 2008
DUBAI — Have you seen a shopkeeper selling betel leaves (paan) or its variants like Pan Parag or Pan Masala etc.? Well, in that case you stand to earn a reward of Dh5,000 if you pass on this information to civic authorities.
Dubai Municipality was earlier giving a reward of Dh2,000 for the same, which has been hiked to Dh5,000.
Any shopkeeper caught selling betel leaves, Pan Parag, Pan Masala or chewing tobacco etc., will be deported immediately, Hussain Nasser Lootah, Assistant Director General of Dubai Municipality (DM) announced on Wednesday.
Launching the first phase of the DM campaign against spitting and littering, named “Say Yes to a Clean Naif”, Lootah reiterated that manufacturing and selling of such products is banned in the emirate.
The import, sale and use of betel leaves and its alternatives has been banned according to the Local Order No 11 of 2003.
“From now on, we are not going to give the guilty a first, second or third warning. They will be deported immediately.
“Shops found selling these products will be closed down without any delay,” Lootah made it clear.
Besides being exposed to many a health risk, a majority of people chewing betel leaves and other such products spit on the roads, which tarnishes the beauty of the city.
“This is a serious problem and we need to get rid of it. Many shops and groceries are selling these products secretly. Inspections will be intensified to trace the violators. People need to be aware about the laws and regulations,” Lootah said.
The Municipality imposes a fine of Dh500 on a person found spitting in public.
Meanwhile, the DM’s month-long campaign, which continues until November 13, is aimed at restoring the old charm of Naif area, DM officials said.
“The campaign aims to transform the busy Naif area into a cleaner place that suits the name and fame of Dubai.
The campaign will create awareness among residents about general cleanliness, and will ask them not to throw cigarette butts and other wastes on roads. They will also be asked to stop spitting in public places, aside from discouraging the practice of hanging clothes on the balconies,” Lootah said.
Subsequently, the campaign will be taken to other areas of the city such as Al Ghubaiba, Al Sabkha, Al Fuhaidi, Al Karama, Al Qusais and Al Qouz.
joy@khaleejtimes.com
An open invitation to mouth cancer
DUBAI — Chewing betel leaves with tobacco can lead to pre-cancerous conditions, says a senior health expert.
Though chewing a plain betel leaf (paan) might not be that harmful for a person’s health, but adding tobacco or ghutka (flavouring) creates pre-cancerous conditions in the mouth, stomach and throat, and damages gums,” says Dr Murali Srinivasan, Specialist Dentist, Head of Department, Advanced Dentistry, Jebel Ali Hospital, Dubai.
“A socially repulsive habit, people tend to spit anywhere and everywhere after chewing plain betel nut and leaf,” explains the doctor. “The added colours in the betel nut can also lead to staining of teeth which require special cleaning,” he says.
Dr Murali says that if the paan is chewed with tobacco or ghutka, it could cause the softer tissues of the mouth and cheeks to harden, leading to oral cancer. “This thickening of the mouth means that pre-cancerous conditions have been created, which of course are harmful to health,” he adds.
Betel chewing is addictive and has effects of alkaloids, which are comparable to nicotine in its stimulating, mildly intoxicating and appetite-suppressing effects on the mind. — Asma Ali Zain
UAE’s best camels on show in capital
UAE’s best camels on show in capital
Staff Report GULF NEWS
Abu Dhabi: The four-day Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, 2008 (Adihex) starting on Wednesday will feature the world’s biggest camel auction and an auction for hybrid falcons.
The show will be held at the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre.
The show that aims to highlight the culture and heritage of the UAE is organised by the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (Adach), Sorouh Real Estate and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
Addressing a press conference here yesterday, Mohammad Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Organising Committee, said 526 companies from 37 countries have confirmed their participation in the evnt, an increase of 22 per cent from the last edition.
Apart from the camel and falcon auctions, this year’s Adihex will also feature a horse show for yearlings up to three years of age.
The saluki beauty contest, art competitions and other traditional hunting activities are also part of the event.
Highlight
About 80 of the UAE’s best camels donated by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, will be auctioned off and the proceeds will go towards camel research.
The falcon auction, aimed at protecting endangered wild falcons from extinction, will this year feature hybrid birds instead of wild ones.
With starting prices fixed between Dh20,000 to Dh40,000 for falcons based on their type (Barbari, Gyr Shaheen, Biyour), size (16 to 18 inches) and weight (1,100 to 1,400 grams) the falcon auction is expected to be a big draw.
Adihex visitors will also get to enjoy folklore and other cultural shows while a painting and photograph exhibition highlighting the UAE’s culture and heritage will also be held on the sidelines.
A permanent security committee has been set up to oversee licensing of hunting weapons, ease paper work and to raise awareness on the acquisition of such weapons, the organisers said.
Poor driving to hit offenders’ wallets
Poor driving to hit offenders’ wallets
By Rayeesa Absal, Staff Reporter GULF NEWS
Abu Dhabi: Causing minor accidents is soon to become a costly affair, with the authorities introducing a new charge of Dh 500 by the end of this year, Gulf News has learnt.
The charge will be levied on errant motorists who cause small accidents, a senior police official said. However, drivers will not have to pay any other fees to insurance companies.
The money will go to Saaed, a private company which has been outsourced by the Abu Dhabi Police to handle minor accidents. Saaed has already been handling small traffic accidents occurring outside the city since September 15.
Speaking to Gulf News about the introduction of the charge, Major Hussain Ahmad Al Harthi, Director of the Traffic Engineering and Road Safety department at the Traffic and Patrolling Directorate of the police, said: “The charges are being introduced in a bid to curb accidents and improve the emergency services offered by the police”. The emirate alone witnesses a massive 95,000 minor accidents annually, as per official statistics.
“If the emergency services and patrols are free from the headache of attending to the large number of petty accidents then they can focus better on bigger accidents and other areas that require their attention such as crimes”, Al Harthi, who is also Chairman of Saaed, said.
Police announced in a statement on Monday that from October 12 those causing minor accidents in Al Ain and the outskirts of Abu Dhabi city will be charged Dh500 for using the services of Saaed.
“Motorists will not pay any additional fees to insurance companies or other charges”, read the statement.
“Within the city, we plan to introduce the charge by the end of this year.”
Keeping up
According to Al Harthi, the decision comes as a forerunner to combat the potential issues the city may face due to fast-paced developments, increasing population and ballooning traffic on the roads.
The move comes in line with a decision by Lieutenant General Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior, to improve police services.
“We noticed that the time for the police to reach the accident spots has been increasing. If it takes around 20 to 30 minutes now to reach a spot after braving congestion and roadblocks, then what will be the situation few years later?”
“With the current rate of development, if no improvements are made to the existing system, it might take officers 2 hours (to reach the scene). So these new measures are for the better in the long run”, Al Harthi explained.
“It is in the best interest of the people as congestion is impeding the movement of ambulances and emergency mechanisms.
“Saaed now reaches the spot within an average of 11 minutes and completes their work in another 11 minutes approximately.
“They work in close coordination with the police and will be monitored for their performance,” he said.
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