The Gage County Board of Supervisors discussed the budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year during Wednesday's meeting at the Gage County Courthouse. "We've reduced our our tax asking in the last couple of years. "… The tax asking, or what people pay us, that's gone down two years in a row. "Each of the elected officials is making a conscious effort to try to work within their budget," Tiemann said. In other unanimous action:* The board approved the county's health insurance plan for the fiscal year.

July 24, 2024 19:59 UTC

Wounds of anarchy in the economy after job quota protest: which way to recovery? Economists are also emphasising the normalisation of public welfare services to bring the economy back from a standstill due to agitation and violence. During this entire period, the banking and financial sector was almost immobile while remittances stopped coming in. Economist Zahid Hussain said: "The crisis of confidence in international trade has to be dealt with. Now in this critical time, if the government takes the reforms seriously, the recovery of the economy is possible."

July 24, 2024 18:45 UTC

Corsicana, TX (75110)TodayPartly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph..TonightPartly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

July 24, 2024 18:21 UTC

Customers will not be fined for delay if they pay credit card bills and bank loan installments by Jul 31 since the banks were closed because of violent anti-quota protests and subsequent restrictions. There will be no extra charge for submitting installments for deposit schemes by this time, the Bangladesh Bank said on Wednesday. The banks, along with other offices, reopened on Wednesday for limited hours as the government relaxed a curfew and broadband internet was restored in some areas after deadly student protests for nearly a week.

July 24, 2024 15:32 UTC

The situation was compounded by a general holiday announced from Sunday, which kept bank branches shut. Afrin Ahmed, a client, had to travel to the Dhanmondi branch to withdraw money after finding that the private bank branch in Mohammadpur was closed. EXPORT-IMPORT RESUME, REMITTANCES FLOWINGSources at the head offices of several public and private banks have confirmed the resumption of export-import activities. Sonali Bank Managing Director Afzal Karim said: "Bank activities are ongoing, with customers both withdrawing and depositing money. "Today [Wednesday], Sonali Bank has processed remittances, and expatriates' families have received funds accordingly."

July 24, 2024 14:55 UTC





DHAKA, July 24, 2024 (BSS)- Bangladesh will start Paris Olympic Games mission with archery event when archer Md. Sagor Islam will compete in the men's individual ranking round scheduled to be held tomorrow (Thursday) at Invalides venue, in Paris, according to a message received here today (Wednesday). Commenting about the archery venue, the coach said the archery venue, capacity of 5000 spectators, is very beautiful and situated inside the city. Meanwhile, shooter Robiul Islam will take part in the 10m air rifles qualifying on July 28 at Chateauroux Shooting Center. England-based Bangladeshi sprinter Imranur Rahman will compete in the 100m sprint qualifying event on August 4 at Stade de France.

July 24, 2024 14:33 UTC

The judicial committee to investigate the deaths of six people on Jul 16 in the beginning of violent clashes during anti-quota student protests. The committee decided to issue a public notice seeking information on the incidents from the general public, its sole member Justice Khandaker Diliruzzaman said after holding its first meeting on Wednesday. The protesters demanding reforms to quotas in government jobs clashed with law-enforcing agencies and pro-government Bangladesh Chhatra League as the demonstrations turned violent on Jul 16. The Cabinet Division formed the judicial committee to investigate the incidents as pledged by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The committee will also investigate the arson attacks, lootings and other incidents of violence during the protest.

July 24, 2024 13:22 UTC

The 27-year-old replaces Wanindu Hasaranga, who stepped down as skipper in the shortest formatSri Lanka named all-rounder Charith Asalanka as captain of their Twenty20 side on Tuesday ahead of a three-match series against world champions India starting this weekend. Sri Lanka and India will play three T20s in Pallekele from Saturday before meeting in three one-day internationals. Kusal Mendis leads Sri Lanka's ODI side while Dhananjaya de Silva is the test captain. De Silva and veteran Angelo Mathews were not included in the 16-man T20 squad but there was a place for Hasaranga. T20I squad: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando.

July 24, 2024 12:55 UTC

WR Justin Blackmon - 5th Overall Pick 2012, Jaguars #6. RB Trent Richardson - 3rd Overall Pick 2012, Browns #5. QB Heath Shuler - 3rd Overall Pick 1994, Washington #4. QB Akili Smith - 3rd Overall Pick 1999, Bengals #3. WR Charles Rogers - 2nd Overall Pick 2003, Lions #2.

July 24, 2024 10:56 UTC

Yes, the Baltimore Orioles have a much-improved ball club with an ultra-strong organization (“Time for Orioles (and fans) to make their big splash,” July 17). However, the Orioles do have some weak points that they should address. I say that walking the streets of downtown Baltimore is tricky, especially for the older fans at night. If the Orioles want to get more love from the fans, let them show it. Let the Orioles do something for the fans, other than giving them beach towels and floppy hats!

July 24, 2024 10:45 UTC

Corsicana, TX (75110)TodayScattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightPartly cloudy this evening followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few showers after midnight. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

July 24, 2024 10:11 UTC

Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodayMostly sunny skies this morning. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightScattered thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

July 24, 2024 10:09 UTC

Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodayMostly sunny skies this morning. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightScattered thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

July 24, 2024 10:06 UTC

Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodayMostly sunny skies this morning. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightScattered thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

July 24, 2024 10:06 UTC

General Daily Insight for July 24, 2024 Clarity can be glimpsed through cosmic fog. Still, with the intuitive Moon squaring optimistic Jupiter, it may be hard to see any red flags through our rose-colored glasses. Either way, it’s likely to make you feel lost in the dark, whatever form it takes. Cancer June 21 – July 22 What makes you feel secure might require an upgrade. It might be a choice between the smart, responsible thing to do and the fun, spontaneous thing to do.

July 24, 2024 09:05 UTC