All articles tagged with #public holiday
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Financial Times
Tehran has declared a public holiday to address the ongoing water shortage crisis, highlighting the severity of water scarcity issues in Iran amid climate challenges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Reuters will not publish a foreign exchange report during U.S. hours on Monday, May 27, due to a public holiday. Reports will resume in Asian trading hours on Tuesday, May 28.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Times of India
Four law students in Mumbai have filed a petition challenging the public holiday declared by the Maharashtra government on January 22 for the consecration of the Ram temple at Ayodhya, citing violation of secular principles laid down in the Indian Constitution. They sought an urgent hearing, and the high court has set up a special bench to hear their plea on Sunday. The students argue that the government's declaration of a public holiday for the temple consecration is an act of identifying with a particular religion and could impact education, finance, and governance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KSN-TV
Juneteenth is not recognized as a public paid holiday in Kansas, but Senator Oletha Faust Goudeau and other lawmakers are trying to make it happen. In Sedgwick County, 2023 is the first year employees have Juneteenth off. The City of Wichita recognizes the holiday for city employees. TaDonne Neal, co-chair for the Juneteenth ICT celebration, says having that time off gives people the opportunity to celebrate and learn. One of her goals is to change the Kansas Bill of Rights.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KSN-TV
Juneteenth is not recognized as a public paid holiday in Kansas, but lawmakers are trying to make it happen. Sedgwick County will have Juneteenth off starting in 2023, but holidays cost taxpayers about $180,000 extra. The City of Wichita recognizes the holiday for city employees. TaDonne Neal, co-chair for the Juneteenth ICT celebration, says having the day off gives people the opportunity to celebrate and learn. One of her goals is to change the Kansas Bill of Rights, which still has a clause about slavery.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The coronation of King Charles III is estimated to cost between $63 million and $125 million, with increased security being a reason for the higher sum. The event is expected to be more expensive than Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. The ceremony is considered a state event, paid for by the UK government and Buckingham Palace. The public holiday on May 8 for the occasion is estimated to cost the UK economy more than a billion dollars in lost productivity, but could bring in about $440 million in tourism revenue. The ceremony is expected to begin at 11 a.m. GMT and 6 a.m. EST, with around 2,000 guests slated to attend.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
The coronation of King Charles III, set to take place on May 6, is estimated to cost between £50 million and £100 million ($63-125 million), with the UK government and taxpayers footing the bill. The event, which includes a "King's procession" and a star-studded concert, has been scaled back by the king himself, but still faces criticism amid the country's cost-of-living crisis. A recent YouGov poll found that 51% of Brits believe the coronation should not be funded by the government. However, the government insists that the occasion will bring in millions for businesses, particularly the hard-hit retail, tourism, and hospitality sectors.