Islamic Republic News Agency

[Curristan]

Islamic Republic News Agency


خبرگزاری جمهوری اسلامی‎



The official news agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran.



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[Curristan]

INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES BEGIN


There has been much talk about the proposed modernisation of the Iranian road system which had been suffering from a lack of funding to repair even the basic damage such as potholes. However today the Islamic Consultative Assembly approved the release of Fifteen Million Rial to make sure that the necessary repairs and upgrades take place. The recruitment of new labourers is underway to make sure the manpower is available to keep the project to schedule.

 

[Dragon]

Irish Government to contribute 1,000,000 Punts in an effort to help improve Iranian Infastructure

This morning, the House of Parliament after a brief period of discussion announced that it would contribute 1,000,000 Punts from the Bank of Èire in order to help the Iranian government improve the national infastructure of the recently established Islamic Republic. The contribution was heavily criticized by members of Fine Gael and Labour who seemed to be under the impression that such an amount of money was nothing short of a deal with the devil.

 

[Curristan]

IRISH DONATION WELCOMED BY GOVERNMENT


The offer of monetary support for the building and repair of the Iranian Infrastructure was today welcomed by the Government. A note of thanks was sent to the Irish Government for their kindness, at a time of massive effort to modernise and maintain the nation.



SOCIAL SECURITY LAW

The Social Security Law was today passed by the Islamic Consultative Assembly giving well-needed relief for many families in Iran. The new law creates the Social Security Organization.


The Social Security Organisation is to be a non-governmental organization and it will be solely financed by contributions (with the participation of insured (7%), employer (20–23%) and government (3%)). Social protection is to be extended to the self-employed workers, who will voluntarily contribute between 12% and 18% of income depending on the protection sought. SSO will provide the following services:

Retirement, disability and death;
Unemployment;
Old-age;
Helplessness, loss of caretaker and social vulnerabilities;
Accidents and injuries;
Physical, mental and psychic disability;
Health care and medical insurance;
Protecting mothers especially during the maternity period and child-rearing;
Protecting orphan children and unprotected women;
Planning particular insurance system for widows, old women and self-dependent women;
Poverty and inequity alleviation;
Assistance and rescue.


This law will come into effect immediately, with the aim of reducing preventable deaths and improve the overall health of the population.

 

[Curristan]

EDUCATION IN IRAN RECEIVES BOOST

Today the Ministry of Education announced a major boost to the education system with a major increase in funding. An increase of 4% in the budget had been approved by the Islamic Consultative Assembly. Nine Million Rials has set aside to make sure that schools, colleges and universities get more materials and funds for more places.


BIDS UNDERWAY TO BECOME IRAN'S SECOND CITY


The cities of Mashad and Isfahan have today began bids to become the Islamic Republic of Iran's second city after plans to designate a second city for the nation was announced.

The country's second most populous city, Mashhad is capital of the province of Razavi Khorasan. Being the site of the Imam Reza Shrine, it is a holy city in Shia Islam. About 15 to 20 million pilgrims visit the shrine every year.

Isfahan is Iran's third most populous city. It is the capital of the province of Isfahan, and was also the third capital of the Safavid Empire. It is home to a wide variety of historical sites, including the famous Shah Square, Siosepol, and the churches at the Armenian district of New Julfa.

The decision is set to be made very shortly and the city chosen would be marked on new maps of the country.

 

[Curristan]

ISFAHAN BECOMES IRAN'S SECOND CITY


Isfahan has today become the Islamic Republic of Iran's second city after the result of the Government's decision was announced. As a consequence of this decision, there is to be additional funding allocated to bring the city into a better state.

New maps would be soon distributed with the new status marked on them.

 

[Curristan]

TERROR PLOT FOILED!

Today a plot to blow up a car bomb in Tehran was foiled by the Iranian State Security. The suspect is a known Iranian Nationalist Party member who had recently been expelled from the party for extremist views. He is now awaiting trial for conspiracy to commit a terrorist act.

 

[Dragon]

Irish Worker's to help build up the infastructure of Iran while government gives 200,000,000 Punts

Its been several months since the previous administration allocated 1,000,000 Punts to help Iran improve its infastructure, after a brief discussion, The House of Parliament voted in favour of allocating yet another sum of money to provide for long term improvements in living standards and education. In addition to this 200 Irishmen and women have agreed to place themselves in the service of the Iranian people as a gesture of friendship between Èire and Iran.

 

[Curristan]

TERROR PLOT ACCUSED TRIAL VERDICT


The accused terrorist who had been charged with attempting to blow up a car bomb in the Iranian Capital Tehran today received life in prison with no chance of parole. The ex Iranian Nationalist Party member who is not to be named will now serve his sentence at a max security prison. It is not known if he will appeal this sentence.


CALLS TO RELAX ALCOHOL LAWS FINALLY ENTERS DEBATE

The recent petition to relax the Alcohol Laws in the Islamic State of Iran has today been accepted and a full debate will now be held in the Islamic Consultative Assembly. The repeal is opposed by the strict Islamic community with some asking for only a partial repeal. This debate is expected to be held in the next few days, with a vote to be called the week after. With coming nationwide elections, this for the ruling Iranian Democratic Union Party will give a good indication of their chances if the laws are changed and are successful.