Nghe An: Highlights on October 14

*Morning of October 14, in Vinh City,Nghe An Province Veterans Associationsolemnly held the 7th Congress of Delegates, term 2022 - 2027 with the participation of 207 official delegates representing 173,690 members in the whole province.

Over the past 5 years, under the direction of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Veterans Association and the direct leadership and direction of the Party Committee and the government; the support and coordination of the activities of departments, branches, the Front and organizations at all levels - the cadres and members of the Veterans Association in the province have maintained the nature of "Uncle Ho's soldiers", promoted the tradition of "Loyalty - solidarity - exemplary - innovation", built a strong and comprehensive Association organization, successfully completed the tasks of the Association and the tasks assigned by the Party Committee; achieved and exceeded the targets set by the Resolution of the 6th Provincial Veterans Association Congress.

Notably, it has well performed its tasks of participating in building and protecting the Party, the government, the socialist regime, and the people; made important contributions together with other forces to defeat the sabotage plots of hostile forces; and maintained political and social stability in the area.

With the slogan of action: Promoting the nature of "Uncle Ho's soldiers"; the tradition of "Loyalty, solidarity, exemplary, innovation"; promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style, building a strong and comprehensive Association, excellently completing all tasks, contributing to the successful implementation of local political tasks, the Congress focused on discussing, objectively and comprehensively assessing the results achieved, shortcomings, problems, clarifying the causes and drawing lessons in implementing the Resolution of the 6th Congress, term 2017 - 2022.

Nghe An Provincial Party Secretary Thai Thanh Quy presented the Congress of Delegates of the Nghe An Provincial Veterans Association, term 2022 - 2027, with a banner from the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Provincial Fatherland Front Committee. Photo: Thanh Duy

*Speaking at the Congress,Provincial Party Secretary Thai Thanh Quyaffirms that in the mind of every Vietnamese citizen, whether in wartime or peacetime, there is always a special respect and affection for "Uncle Ho's soldiers". That feeling remains intact and is nurtured when the soldiers have completed their duties, returned to normal life, and continued to devote their strength and intelligence to the Veterans Association movement, still worrying day and night, struggling back and forth for their comrades, teammates and compatriots.

Looking back over the past 5 years, the Nghe An Provincial Veterans Association has strived to overcome difficulties, implemented movements and tasks that have gone deeper and deeper, achieved positive results, and made important contributions to the overall development of the province. These results are a testament to the exemplary qualities, sense of responsibility, will, and determination of veterans in the beloved homeland of Uncle Ho!

Provincial Party Secretary Thai Thanh Quy speaks at the Congress. Photo: Thanh Duy

*That same afternoon,The Congress of Veterans Association elected the new Executive Committee.Major General Nguyen Sy Hoi - former Deputy Commander of Military Region 4 was elected Chairman of the Provincial Veterans Association, term VII, 2022-2027.

Deputy Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee Hoang Nghia Hieu and Major General Nguyen Dinh Minh - former Chairman of Nghe An Provincial War Veterans Association, term VI, presented flowers to congratulate the Executive Committee of Nghe An Provincial War Veterans Association, term VII. Photo: Thanh Duy

*On the morning of October 14, the National Assembly Delegation of Nghe An province held a meetingProposal to solicit comments on the Draft Law on Electronic Transactions(modify).

The draft Law on Electronic Transactions (amended) consists of 8 chapters and 57 articles. Commenting on the draft Law, some delegates said that the draft Law is focusing on Vietnamese citizens, but has not mentioned foreign organizations and individuals in electronic authentication. In addition, regarding the provision of trusted services, there are no clear regulations on which organizations and agencies are responsible for providing this trusted legal service.

In addition, opinions suggested that the drafting committee should clarify the consistency of the legal system such as which laws this Law on Electronic Transactions is related to (Law on Network Information Security, Law on Cyber ​​Security, Civil Code...), if there is "inconsistency" with other laws, how to resolve it and consider the feasibility of expanding the scope of regulation of the draft law...

Overview of the conference. Photo: My Nga

*On the morning of October 14, Nghe An Provincial People's Committee organizedFire and rescue drillsat Lotte Vietnam Trade Center Vinh branch.

The Steering Committee mobilized 250 members from units of the Provincial Police, Nghe An Water Supply Company, Vinh City General Hospital, Vinh City Electricity and local forces, of which 100 people participated in the escape; 150 people participated in the search and rescue, ambulance, fire fighting and security and order protection; 15 vehicles mobilized for fire fighting and rescue, ambulance, traffic police vehicles and other vehicles and equipment.

Specialized vehicles were mobilized to rescue people trapped on the second floor. Photo: Quang An

*Nghe An Provincial People's Committee has just issued a decisionadministrative sanctionsHoang Nguyen Company Limited, located in Hung Binh Ward (Vinh City). This is a company licensed to exploit sand on Lam River from Luu Son Commune, Do Luong District, to Cat Van Commune, Thanh Chuong District.

This company was fined VND 300 million by the Provincial People's Committee for exploiting in excess of the permitted annual exploitation capacity stated in the Mineral Exploitation License as prescribed in Point c, Clause 3, Article 41, Decree No. 36/2020/ND-CP dated March 24, 2020 of the Government regulating administrative sanctions in the field of water resources and minerals.

Sand mining on Lam River. Photo: Tien Hung

*On the morning of October 14, Lieutenant Colonel To Van Hau - Head of Ky Son District Police said that the unit had just completed the file to handle 2 Facebook account owners.Propose to handle 1 Facebook account owner posting false informationon overcoming the consequences of flash floods in the district.

Facebook distorts and misrepresents the truth about the work to overcome the consequences of flash floods in Ky Son. Photo: Provided by the facility