Bahrain Press

Manama: April 1 -- (BNA): Below are some of Bahrain newspapers headlines on local events: HM King honours Khalid bin Hamad on his Challenge Swimming feat. HM King: Accomplishment an honourable feat for Bahrain, inscribable by history in shiny lettering. HM King confers first class Shaikh Isa Medallion on Khalid bin Hamad. HM King orders promotion of Khalid bin Hamad to rank of major. HH Shaikh Khalid has truly lived up to his name Khalid meaning forever. Challenge Swimming feat reflects Bahraini-Saudi historic brotherly ties. Information Minister: Al-Manar TV channel continues its distortion and libeling of Bahrain. Phase Two of affordable "Social Housing" project launched by Housing Ministry. 80% quantum leap in real estate deals in Bahrain. Weather Warning: Strong, high speed winds associated with dust until Thursday, with chances for rainfall. 65 indictments and acquittals verdicts on security lawsuits since beginning of 2014 . IMF gives a clean bill of health to Bahrain banks. Customs official hand in glove with smugglers. Tamkeen earmarks BD 80 million to private sector.