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Incumbent Madang Governor Peter Yama has served a petition to the Electoral Commission today, calling for the immediate suspension of Madang’s Provincial Returning Officer, Sponsa Navi. Mr. Yama served the petition after midday today to Mr. Navi in the Office of the Provincial Police Commander, in the presence of Provincial Police Commander Mazuc Rubiang and Commanders of the joint security forces on election deployment to Madang Province. Mr. Yama’s petition stems from serious allegations against the Provincial Returning Officer that he was seen at a same restaurant last night with the Leader of the People’s First Party, Richard Maru, Madang’s Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang and incumbent MP for Usino/Bundi, Jimmy Uguro. PFP candidate Remsy Pariwa is currently leading the Madang Regional race that Yama is defending. Mr. Yama said given the events that had transpired, he alleges polling and counting for the Madang Regional Seat has been rigged and compr...

Papua New Guinea airline , Air Niugini  has adviced the  traveling public that the Notice to Airmen(NOTAM) by National Airports Corporation(NAC) closing domestic part of the airport have been lifted late today(Saturday 12th Nov) and flights have resumed.  PNG’s Airline Air Niugini resumes Flights [Photo by Air Niugini] “Air Niugini has been allowed to resume the remaining flights from 3pm and will continue normal operations tomorrow for both domestics and international flights. All affected passengers will be automatically rebooked onto the next available flight and advised by email and/or text message as long as the booking includes your contact details. Air Niugini regrets the inconvenience caused, however the situation is beyond the airline’s control. We thankyou for your understanding and co-operation” the airline said in a statement.  Next :  PNG NAC closes Port Moresby and Lae Airports, domestic and International Flights affected

It is a 3000 acre estate comprising of tea gardens, coffee plants and native trees that is located just a few kilometres before Valparai, the unsung hill station of India . It is surrounded by the forests of the Anaimalai tiger reserve on all sides and it itself falls in the buffer zone of the Anaimalai Tiger Reserve. It is a great destination to spot diverse wildlife and birdlife and this specifically holds true for the lion tailed macaque, a primate species endemic to this part of the Western Ghats. I am talking about Puthuthottam Estate, the hidden gem of Anaimalai Tiger Reserve. Puthuthottam wakes up to its usual jungle music every morning. The Malabar whistling thrush whistles in all its glory. The black rumped flameback woodpecker’s drilling sound reverberates in the woods. And some times, you can even hear the gruff guttural calls of the Great hornbill and may be hear its iconic wing beat and see it as its flies overhead. As you excitedly wake up to these gorgeous sounds and s...

The aviation industry is always evolving and changing to include modern technologies. There have been great innovative strides in the past few decades. However, with new technology comes new threats. Two of the biggest challenges in the aviation industry are cybersecurity and customer experience. Blockchain can help with the safety and reinforcement of all three. It is defined as a new way of recording and encrypting information that makes it extremely difficult or even impossible to hack. Role of Blockchain In Airline Industry The first big challenge is cybersecurity. New technologies in cockpit communications include controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC). CPLDC is beneficial because it enhances ATC surveillance and communication. Because of that, mid-air collision risk is greatly decreased and also decreases the amount of non-essential communications on radio frequencies. However, they are not protected. “ These communications often contain very sensitive information ,” s...