Hilsa fish exports to India have ended as the fishing window closed ahead of the start of the breeding season. The start of Durga Puja marked a halt in imports in India's West Bengal, leaving only a limited number of days available for hilsa exports. Although the port on the other side was closed due to the festival, we continued hilsa exports under special arrangements. This year, exports continued until 8pm on the last permissible day, sending 533 tonnes of hilsa to India." Bangladesh has periodically allowed hilsa exports to meet the demands of Bengali consumers in India's West Bengal, despite ceasing regular exports in 2012 due to domestic needs and declining fish stocks.

October 13, 2024 06:39 UTC

As of this writing, it appears the Tahoe Conservancy is about to acquire Motel Six, a happy ending for a motel that used to charge six dollars. I happened to have enjoyed a summer there myself some sixty-three summers ago. Yes, in that heavenly summer of ’61, Motel Six was the Sands, and they hired a 17-year-old lifeguard to work their pool for the summer, yours truly. I didn’t have to save any lives that summer, so life was good, though I did have one code brown to deal with. That code brown was the only blemish in an otherwise perfect summer of ’61.

October 13, 2024 03:56 UTC

Doctor deems Harris in 'excellent health.' Her team aims to contrast with Trump's scant medical infoVice President Kamala Harris says Republican Donald Trump isn't releasing information about his health because he doesn't want the public to see if he's fit to be president

October 13, 2024 03:49 UTC

COB, or Continuous Open Bidding, refers to the Panhellenic Sororities’ informal recruitment process. “[It’s an] informal recruitment process that many sororities use to fill available spots outside of the primary recruitment period,” she told the Sun. In spring first-year students are also allowed to participate after formal recruitment (FMR) ends. Only five out of the eleven Panhellenic Sororities held informal recruitment this semester (Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Delta Delta, and Pi Beta Phi). Informal recruitment is an opportunity to let sororities get to know you authentically, without the pomp and frill of formal recruitment.

October 13, 2024 03:47 UTC

REUTERSIndian twenty rupee currency notes are displayed at a roadside currency exchange stall in New Delhi, India, May 24, 2024. REUTERSThe Indian rupee fell below 84 per dollar for the first time on Friday, pressured by concerns about the recent spike in oil prices and the exodus of foreign money from the equity market. The decline past the 84 level is significant as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had defended that level for more than two months. India's shrinking balance of payments surplus amid a rise in merchandise trade deficit has also kept the rupee under pressure. A pickup in gold imports alongside a slowdown in exports drove India's merchandise trade deficit to a 10-month high in August.

October 13, 2024 02:43 UTC





Dhaka: Seventeen persons have been arrested and about a dozen cases registered after Bangladesh witnessed about 35 untoward incidents related to the ongoing Durga Puja celebrations across the country this month, police said here. “Since October 1, 35 incidents related to the ongoing Durga Puja celebrations have occurred across the country, leading to 11 cases being filed, 24 general diaries (GD) registered, and 17 individuals arrested,” newspaper The Dhaka Tribune said quoting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Moinul Islam. Islam visited the Banani Puja Mandap in Dhaka on Friday after which he told reporters that Durga Puja was being celebrated at over 32,000 mandaps nationwide. We demand the matter be investigated properly and the persons involved be brought to justice,” leader of Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council Krishna Mukherjee said. Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Sazeeb Bhuiyan exchanged greetings with members of the Hindu community at the Durga Puja puja mandaps at Gallamari Harichand Tagore Temple and Bagmara Govinda Temple in Khulna on Friday.

October 13, 2024 02:31 UTC

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October 13, 2024 01:48 UTC

Hundreds attend Dover's homecoming dance, photosSome attendees arrived early to Dover’s homecoming dance to get their photos taken by friends and family on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Shelly Stallsmith, York Daily RecordAttendees wait for the doors to open for Dover’s homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Shelly Stallsmith, York Daily RecordAttendees arrive for Dover’s homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Shelly Stallsmith, York Daily RecordAttendees arrive for Dover’s homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Shelly Stallsmith, York Daily RecordThis sign was a popular spot for photos before Dover’s homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.

October 13, 2024 01:22 UTC

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October 12, 2024 23:53 UTC

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October 12, 2024 22:43 UTC

LONDON — The NFL's aggressive international growth plan could include holding a Super Bowl outside the United States for the first time, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday. Goodell has shot down the idea in the past, but he told a fan forum in London that it's a possibility. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said earlier in the week Rodgers also had an issue with a hamstring. Gillan was hurt in practice Friday and ruled out on Saturday, meaning the Giants (2-3) had to sign a punter. New York also elevated wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins and running back Dante Miller from the practice squad for Sunday game.

October 12, 2024 21:10 UTC

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has expressed his desire for a country where the army, police, and RAB can also take time off during festivals like Durga Puja, rather than being deployed for security. Following the ouster of the Awami League government on Aug 5, several measures have been taken by the caretaker administration amid numerous concerns about this year's Durga Puja celebrations. The chief advisor said, “We are celebrating Durga Puja with the help of the military, police, and RAB. However, we must work towards creating a state where they too can enjoy holidays, where we can all celebrate together.”“We should not have to rely on the sacrifice of their holidays for us to enjoy ours. Yunus concluded, "We will build such a state—a dream state—where people can take pride in their country before the world.”

October 12, 2024 20:16 UTC

The advisor says action will be taken if court summons the former prime ministerEven if India grants a travel pass to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, it will not deteriorate the bilateral relationship between the two countries, says Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain. “However, if she [Sheikh Hasina] is summoned by a court regarding any case, the foreign ministry will take necessary actions,” he added. Hasina fled to India on Aug 5 after stepping down as prime minister in the face of massive public protests and political upheaval. Recent reports suggest that Hasina has taken refuge in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, after leaving India. “If they wish to return to the country, travel passes can theoretically be issued, allowing them to travel one way back to Bangladesh,” said Touhid.

October 12, 2024 19:56 UTC

After winning the toss and opting to bat, India set the tone early on as Sanju Samson (111) and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (75) left Bangladesh reeling with an explosive 173-run partnership off 70 balls. Samson, in particular, was exceptional, bringing up his maiden T20I century in just 47 balls, the second-quickest century in the shortest format by an Indian - second only to Rohit Sharma's 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2017. India's total was the highest by a full ICC member and only surpassed by Nepal's 314 against Mongolia last year. Samson has struggled for form since the T20I series in Sri Lanka in July, where he was dismissed for two consecutive ducks while his performances in the first two games of the series against Bangladesh were also underwhelming. Captain Suryakumar Yadav added: "I think we've achieved a lot as a team.

October 12, 2024 19:18 UTC

— Focus BanglaNahid Islam, information adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has said India wants to portray the current situation in Bangladesh as tending towards extremism, reports bdnews24.com. "India wants to make it seem as if extremism is taking hold in Bangladesh," he said. He made the remarks while talking to the media after attending a rally commemorating the 16th founding anniversary of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur on Saturday. "Aby Sayed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, was martyred and gave his blood in the fight for our rights. On Friday night, attackers threw an improvised explosive into a Puja venue at Old Dhaka's Tantibazar.

October 12, 2024 18:53 UTC