Amarnath pilgrims can get registered through post officesTimes of IndiaSRINAGAR: In a major initiative, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) has tied up with the department of posts for registration of pilgrims through select post offices across the country. "The department of posts will start the registration of … More: continued here
Daily Mail Postman stash: Royal Mail man who stole from birthday cards and hoarded 16000 …Mail on SundayWhen investigators turned up at the 40-year-old's home, in Stanley, County Durham, in January, they found 62 bin bags full of undelivered mail in his car and shed. Postal service prosecutor, Orla Davey, told Newcastle Magistrates' Court: 'Armstrong…
Ninemsn 'Upset' Cher's Adelaide key sold for nearly $100000Sydney Morning HeraldUS singer Cher is "upset" and trying to get to the bottom of why a key to the city of Adelaide she was given in 1990 ended up on eBay, selling for nearly $US100,000. The appearance of the brass key and an accompanying memorial plaque…
A first class stamp is going up 14p – the biggest single jump in the 172 history of the organisation. Separately, the price of a second class stamp will also go up by 14p to 50p – a 39per cent rise. More: continued here
AARP helping seniors apply for food stampsOnline AthensBy Erin France – erin.france@onlineathens.com Connie Ward volunteered her time last week to help older Athens-Clarke County residents sign up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as the food stamps program. More: continued here
Connie Ward volunteered her time last week to help older Athens-Clarke County residents sign up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as the food stamps program. More: continued here
Knight: Post Office is vital, hamstrung by CongressPekin Daily TimesBy Bill Knight In US cities, Post Offices still bustle with activity; in rural areas and small towns, Post Offices are as important as churches, schools, and a business district with a café, garage, retailer and decent bar. About 32000 Post Offices in …Postal Service reform…
BBC News New report in plea over Northern Ireland post officesBBC NewsThe postal watchdog, Consumer Focus Post, has said a face-to-face service is essential for the many customers who do not use the internet. It believes the executive and local councils should realise the opportunity post offices provide. More: continued here
Toledo Blade Ohioans challenged to dine 5 days on $23Toledo BladePete Gerken says the food-stamp challenge 'was a powerful lesson that I keep with me.' Enlarge Could you stretch your food budget to $23 for five days? A number of Ohioans will be attempting to do just that, starting today.Food stamp challenge: Can you eat…
This is Money Royal Mail defends stamp price increaseThe GuardianRoyal Mail has defended stamp increases coming into force on Monday, pointing out that the new 50p second class rate will still be the lowest in Europe. The price is rising from 36p, while first class stamps will increase from 46p to 60p, which will be…