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Cuba slams reports of sonic attacks as ‘totally false’
Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has branded as totally false the alleged sonic attacks that affected at least 24 US diplomats in the country and denounced the claim as political manipulation meant to damage relations between both nations.
At a meeting with Cubans here, Rodriguez repeated his criticism of the tough response of the Donald Trump government to the alleged attacks suffered by US diplomats between late 2016 and last August, which have supposedly caused them hearing loss, dizziness and cognitive issues, Efe news reported.
Calling the allegations “political manipulation aimed at damaging bilateral relations”, Rodriguez said the so-called sonic attacks are “totally false”.
He said that on the pretext of the so-called sonic attacks, “there has been a serious deterioration in the relationship between both governments and both countries”.
In response to the attacks, the US withdrew most of its diplomatic personnel from Havana and advised the Americans not to visit the island while by way of reprisal it ordered the departure of 15 Cuban diplomats from their embassy in Washington, joining another two who were expelled last May.
Rodriguez, currently on a visit to the US to take part in the annual vote by the UN General Assembly on the US embargo on Cuba, said it was “unacceptable and immoral” from the Cuban government’s point of view that “any political differences” between the two countries should not lead to “decisions of a political nature that hurt the Cuban people”.
But it would be worthwhile, he said, asking the State Department for the real reason why the US has dismantled the Cuban Consulate in Washington, leaving it in a very precarious state with just one consul.
He also lamented the alternative given by the US State Department to Cubans wishing to travel to the US, now that they are faced with the suspension of consular services in their embassy – which would entail travelling to Colombia to process their visas, a practically impossible complication for many islanders.
Such politically motivated inconveniences damage the right of Cuban families to visit the US, visit their relatives and have family reunions, said Rodriguez in speaking to the fourth meeting of Cuban Residents in the US held in Washington.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.