New Zealand's parliament speaker becomes baby sitter, feeds milk to baby of MP during debate
Wellington: In a heartwarming moment, New Zealand’s Parliament Speaker Trevor Mallard on Wednesday took up the job of babysitting a baby of one of the MPs of the house.
Mallard who was also presiding over the house proceedings and debate in the house shared photos of himself with Tamati Coffey’s baby where he is seen feeding milk to the baby from a bottle.
"Normally the Speaker's chair is only used by Presiding Officers but today a VIP took the chair with me. Congratulations @tamaticoffey and Tim on the newest member of your family," Mallard wrote while sharing the photos.
There’s a lot to love about this photo! I also noticed the fluffy sheepskin chair. It looks perfect for naps ☺️
— ?Dr Jos ?????? (@redruby17) August 21, 2019
Congratulations on the new addition ?
Normally the Speaker’s chair is only used by Presiding Officers but today a VIP took the chair with me. Congratulations @tamaticoffey and Tim on the newest member of your family. pic.twitter.com/47ViKHsKkA
— Trevor Mallard (@SpeakerTrevor) August 21, 2019
New Zealand....you might be a small country, but you have a huge lesson to teach the world! Great photo!
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Cyclone Fengal: Pondy govt issues heavy rain alert to residents via SMS
Puducherry (PTI): Puducherry experienced heavy rains on Saturday morning prompting the union territory administration to send SMS alerts to around 12 lakh residents cautioning them to remain vigilant as cyclonic storm Fengal is expected to make landfall near here later in the day.
District Collector A Kulothungan told PTI that all necessary steps have been taken to ensure that people remained safe.
"We have evacuated people from low lying areas and shelter homes are ready to accommodate them. Arrangements were also made to supply food packets," he said adding that National Disaster Relief Force from Arakonam has arrived to engage in relief and rehabilitation works.
According to the official, cyclone Fengal was expected to cross the coast in the evening. Control rooms have been opened in the collectorate and also in the line departments.
Toll free numbers 112, 1077 and also WhatsApp number 94889 81070 have been put in place to help people facing crisis to contact for help.
Cyclone Fengal is likely to cross between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram coasts close to Puducherry, official sources said. The government has advised people to stay indoors.
The entire stretch of beach road and also several tourist spots were closed to ensure that there was no movement of the people near the sea shore.
Schools and colleges remained closed today.
