Ariana: At least 15 civilians were wounded on Monday when an IED was detonated against a bus they were traveling in, police said. The blast occurred at 15:30 local time in PD2 area of Dahan-e-Bagh in Kabul. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News in Dari – March 15, 2021
Afghanistan: 23 New Cases of COVID-19, 1 Death Reported
Tolo News: The Ministry of Public Health on Monday reported four new positive cases of COVID-19 out of 1,508 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The ministry reported that the cumulative total of known COVID-19 cases is 55,995, the total number of reported deaths is 2,460, and the total number of recoveries is 49,481. Click here to read more (external link).
ACB Announces 15-Member Squad for T20 Series against Zimbabwe
Tolo News: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Sunday announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe that will be played in Abu Dhabi. The first match of the series will be played on March 17. Click here to read more (external link).
4 Good Reasons to Go Vegan
Nowadays, there are a lot of conversations when it comes to health and lifestyles. Several people are trying out different diets and food options. Some are just for experimenting, but others are serious about changing their eating practices.
Arguably, the most controversial topic for food choices is the debate between vegans and meat lovers. Most of the population are eating animal products, but the vegans are slowly rising in numbers because of its benefit.
Benefits Your Health
Everyone’s been told that eating fruits and vegetables is good for your body. You would hear medical professionals advocating more of these into your diet. So imagine if your whole diet is made out of these. That would be fantastic!
Going vegan can reverse the bad condition of the body. It is an effective diet to help people stay fit and energetic. Vegans also have a lower risk of having cardiovascular illnesses and type II diabetes.

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Aside from these, eating more vegetables and fruits will improve your skin complexion. You will naturally have that glow. You also would not have problems with your digestion because these types of foods are rich in fiber.
There are also researches that state plant-based foods can boost your mood. These so-called stress hormones from meats getting slaughtered can be passed on to you when you eat them. On the other hand, plant-based foods are rich in antioxidants which will improve your psychological state.
Cheaper Lifestyle
Meat and poultry can be pretty expensive. A vegan lifestyle is a sustainable option for you. By just buying fruits and vegetables, your usual monthly expenses on food will be less. You get to save a lot of money!
Aside from this, it takes discipline to be a vegan. You need to plan and prepare your meals beforehand. This practice will prevent you from impromptu take-outs and deliveries. You would also save money by not eating outside.
To Lessen Carbon Footprint
Switching to a zero-meat diet will benefit not only you but also the environment and society. The meat industry is one of the significant contributors to greenhouse gasses. Cows themselves produce methane. Compared to the agricultural sector, the meat industry requires more energy use and has more wastes. If more people are going vegan, fewer chicken, pig, and cow farms are needed. There is also less pressure for that industry to meet demands.
Protect Animals

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A lot of animals suffer to meet society’s high-demands. There are instances where chemicals are being fed to animals to accelerate their growth. This type of animal cruelty is something vegans do not support. Several vegans’ main reason for switching is to adhere to their morals. Vegans do not eat any type of animal products to protect animals. This is a way for them to lessen the animals that are killed.
A vegan diet will benefit your health in various ways – by treating and preventing diseases, improving overall health, and boosting energy and mood. It also an excellent way to fight for animal rights and stop global warming.
Forgetting and saying goodbye to meat can seem unpleasant and challenging. However, these four reasons create an excellent argument to go vegan.
Palace’s Recent Courting of Dostum Raises Questions

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Tolo News: The appearance of Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum, the former vice president, at a special security meeting at the Presidential Palace on Saturday, caused politicians and analysts to speculate that President Ashraf Ghani is using Dostum opportunistically amid new developments in the peace process. Dostum has not attended any such event for the last four years. Click here to read more (external link).
1TV Afghanistan Dari News – March 14, 2021
US troops in Afghanistan number 1,000 more than disclosed

A file photo of American soldiers at an unknown location in Afghanistan.
Ariana: As US President Joe Biden’s administration wrestles with whether to extend troop presence in Afghanistan or withdraw by May 1 as per the deal with the Taliban, officials have said there are in fact more American troops on the ground than the reported 2,500. According to the New York Times, officials, both American and Afghan, have said the number is actually around 3,500. That’s 1,000 more than Washington has disclosed. Click here to read more (external link).
54 New Ethnic Options on Afghan ID Cards Spark Debate
Tolo News: A decision by the National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) to add 54 new ethnic designations to the already existing 14 ethnic groups used on the electronic national identity cards has sparked a controversy, with critics saying the additions will fuel division among Afghans at this critical juncture in the nation’s history. Click here to read more (external link).
2 Afghan MMA Fighters Win Matches in Bahrain, US

Tolo News: Abdul Azim Badakhshi and Nusrat Haqparast, two Afghan mixed martial arts fighters, defeated rivals from Azerbaijan and Mexico at the Brave Combat competition and Ultimate Fighting Championship, which are MMA events. Badakhshi defeated his Azerbaijani rival Agshin Babaev with a knockout out in the Brave Combat Federation, which was held in Bahrain on Thursday evening. It was his twelfth win. Click here to read more (external link).
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