Heat advisory for Beatrice area on Monday and Tuesday
Beatrice, Gage County and the surrounding area faced extreme heat Monday and has more coming Tuesday, with the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory for both days. The weather service generally issues heat advisories when the heat index is expected to reach 100 degrees or more for at least two consecutive days. Monday's forecast high was 102 degrees with a heat index of 107, with a heat advisory from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday's forecast high is 98, with the heat index expected to reach as high as 105 in the afternoon. Tuesday's advisory is from 1 to 7 p.m.Wednesday should bring some relief, with the forecast high in the upper 80s.
Source:Daily Sun
June 24, 2024 19:56 UTC
Gallery: Indigenous art and culture the highlights at Heritage Festival
State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, CanadaZip Code
Source:Daily Sun
June 24, 2024 18:48 UTC
Israel strikes kill at least 11 in Gaza, tanks push further into Rafah
One strike at a food distribution centre in Gaza City, near the Shati historic refugee camp, killed three people. Another, near Bani Suhaila town in the southern Gaza Strip, killed at least eight, including guards who accompany aid trucks, the medics said. Overnight, an Israeli air strike at a medical clinic in Gaza City killed the director of Gaza's Ambulance and Emergency Department, the enclave's health ministry said. Hamas says any agreement must bring an end to the war, while Israel says it will agree only temporary pauses in fighting until Hamas is eradicated. The Israeli offensive in retaliation has killed almost 37,600 people, according to Palestinian health authorities, and has left Gaza in ruins.
Source:bd News24
June 24, 2024 16:46 UTC
IMF approves 3rd tranche of $1.1b loan for Bangladesh
DHAKA, June 24, 24 (BSS) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of US$1.115 billion in the third tranche of the $4.7 billion loan package allocated for Bangladesh. Talking to BSS, Bangladesh Bank Spokesperson Mezbaul Haque said the IMF board has approved the third instalment of our credit. "We are expecting $1.115 billion to be released by the next two days," he added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
June 24, 2024 16:25 UTC
Bangladesh executioner who hanged 26 convicts in jail dies in Dhaka hospital
The executioner of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's killers and other death row convicts has died after chest painShahjahan Bhuiyan, a hangman for 26 convicts, including killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and war criminals, has died at the age of 74. Shahjahan was declared dead by the on-duty doctor when he was brought to the Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College and Hospital around 5:30am, said its Director Md Shafiur Rahman. Shahjahan resided in a rented house in Savar’s Hemayetpur and was rushed to the hospital early in the morning after experiencing chest pain, according to Moshiur Rahman, a sub-inspector at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station. He has played a role as a hangman since 2001, which earned him fame as the ‘Jallad’, meaning the executioner, during his time behind bars. Among those he executed were many infamous and influential people, and each of those hangings dragged Shahjahan to the spotlight.
Source:bd News24
June 24, 2024 15:30 UTC
Lowell Observatory and Meteor Crater to host Asteroid Day Flagstaff events June 30
State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, CanadaZip Code
Source:Daily Sun
June 24, 2024 13:36 UTC
Once thought extinct, Russell’s viper strikes fear in dozens of districts
They have provided several hotlines, urging people to notify them without harming the Russell's viper if spotted. REASONS FOR PANICOver the past year, there were several reports of viper bites and even fatalities in the Rajshahi region. However, it's important to determine if the bite was indeed from a Russell's viper," he added. According to Firoz, there's no specific antivenom available in Bangladesh for Russell's viper bites due to low demand. Compared to 2023, he mentioned there were fewer cases of snake bites and deaths from Russell's viper this year.
Source:bd News24
June 24, 2024 13:17 UTC
South Africa edge West Indies to reach World Cup semi-finals
Left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi had earlier taken 3-27 as tournament co-hosts West Indies were restricted to 135-8 before the rainstorm swept in to stop play. "There's a lot of relief ultimately to get through to get to the semi-final," said South Africa captain Aiden Markram. West Indies knew they were under-par and needed a big bowling effort and Russell gave them a great start. The crowd at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium came to life but any momentum the West Indies had built was lost when the skies opened immediately and play was delayed for 90 minutes. "I think credit must be given to the boys, I think they fought to the very end," said West Indies skipper Rovman Powell.
Source:bd News24
June 24, 2024 12:38 UTC
Indian PM Modi, senior ministers take oath as members of 18th Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI, June 24, 2024 (BSS/PTI) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of his Council of Ministers, including Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah, took the oath as members of the 18th Lok Sabha as its first session began on Monday. This is also his third term as a member of the Lok Sabha. In the recently held Lok Sabha election, Modi retained his Varanasi seat, which he has been winning since 2014. Modi took the oath in Hindi amid slogans of "Jai Shri Ram" raised by members of the treasury benches. Besides Rajnath Singh and Shah, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari also took the oath as members of the 18th Lok Sabha.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
June 24, 2024 11:56 UTC
Illegal Indian sugar import busted in Sylhet, 254 bags seized
As many as 254 bags of Indian sugar have been seized from the border area of Gowainghat Upazila in Sylhet on Sunday afternoon. According to Upazila chief executive, or UNO, Md Touhidul Islam, based on a tip-off, a covert operation was conducted in the Tamabil Sona Tila area of Purba Jaflong Union. District Assistant Commissioner (Land) Saidul Islam, leading the operation, said they conducted a crackdown based on reports of illegal sugar imports from India through unauthorised routes, as per bdnews24.com reports. Later, said Saidul, "A total of 254 bags of Indian sugar seized from multiple local residences were auctioned for Tk 1.18 million in the presence of customs officers." He added the Upazila administration will continue efforts to curb smuggling along the border.
Source:bd News24
June 24, 2024 11:50 UTC
Travel ban issued on NBR’s Motiur, his wife and son
The Anti-Corruption Commission has accused him of graft and money launderingA court has issued a travel ban on revenue officer Md Motiur Rahman – who came under scrutiny in connection with the purchase of a goat for Tk 1.5 million – his wife Laila Kaniz and son Ahamed Toufiqur Rahman Arnob, barring the three from travelling abroad. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammad As-Shams Jaglul Hossain issued the ban on Monday in response to a petition from the Anti-Corruption Commission, said court clerk Foyez Ahmed. “It is known from reliable sources that Md Motiur Rahman and his family are attempting to leave the country. Pictures of Motiur and other members of his family with Ifat were uncovered. Motiur's first wife Laila was a former education cadre officer who left her government job and entered politics.
Source:bd News24
June 24, 2024 10:52 UTC
Dalai Lama arrives in US for knee surgery
NEW YORK, June 24, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama arrived Sunday in New York to undergo knee surgery, drawing a warm and festive welcome from thousands of followers. Followers, many wearing traditional Tibetan outfits, waited outside the Dalai Lama's Manhattan hotel in crushing heat hoping to catch a glimpse of the man. And everyone was, like, emotional because he's, like, our leader," said one of them, 18-year-old US born Tenzin Pasang, who has now seen the Dalai Lama three times. Last week a group of senior US lawmakers including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi met with the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamsala, sparking heavy criticism from China. Many exiled Tibetans fear Beijing will name a rival successor to the Dalai Lama, bolstering control over a land it poured troops into in 1950.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
June 24, 2024 08:25 UTC
PM opens stipend, tuition fee disbursement among insolvent meritorious students
DHAKA, June 24, 2024 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the stipend and tuition fee distribution among insolvent and meritorious students from secondary to graduate (pass) and its equivalent level. She opened the disbursement among the insolvent and meritorious students under the Prime Minister's Education Assistance Trust (PMEAT) at a programme held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium here. "I am very happy to disburse the money of stipends and tuition fees among the meritorious students through digital platform," she said. The premier also conferred the Bangabandhu Creative Talent Search award-2024 on 15 students and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Scholar Award, 2023 on 21 students. Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury, PM's Education and Cultural Affairs Adviser Dr. Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, State Minister for Education Begum Shamsun Naher and Education Secretary Suleman Khan, spoke at the function.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
June 24, 2024 07:39 UTC
Daily Horoscope for June 24, 2024
General Daily Insight for June 24, 2024 A current of intensity runs under today’s surface, like a tremoring earthquake beneath our feet. The Moon is conjoining nefarious Pluto in your 11th House of Connectivity, stirring up competitiveness and potential disagreements if you aren’t careful. You don’t need to cross borders to learn more about the world — then again, that couldn’t hurt. Strength is permeating through your 2nd House of Resources as the encouraging Moon conjoins impactful Pluto in this sector. Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Fences are built for a reason — you don’t need to test them.
Source:Daily Sun
June 24, 2024 04:01 UTC