Arafat for investing more efforts, time & merit in culture
DHAKA, May 10, 2024 (BSS) - State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat today called for investing more efforts, time, labour and merit in culture in the days to come to build a liberal Bangladesh to fulfill the dreams of Liberation War. Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeed Shilpi Sangstha in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy organized the event. So, Rabindranath Tagore, Rabindra Sangeet and the existence of Bangladesh are deeply intertwined, said Arafat said. In the ceremony, noted Rabindra Sangeet singer Iffat Ara Dewan was conferred with Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha Award, 1431. Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha president Sajed Akbar and general secretary Dr Makbul Hossain also spoke.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 11, 2024 02:47 UTC
Atmos maintenance to affect downtown areas
Corsicana, TX (75110)TodayPartly cloudy skies this evening will give way to occasional showers overnight. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%..TonightPartly cloudy skies this evening will give way to occasional showers overnight. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Source:Daily Sun
May 11, 2024 01:21 UTC
Country’s temperatures to start rising again from tomorrow
The Bangladesh Mete-orological Department says temperatures will start rising again from tomorrow (Sunday) and a heatwave is expected from May 15 and continue for the rest of the month. "But temperatures will start to increase slightly from Sunday." Bangladesh saw a heatwave lasting 37 consecutive days from March 31 to May 6, the longest in its recorded history. The forecast said rain would start on May 2 and spread nationwide before the maximum temperature across the country dropped below 40 degrees Celsius from May 7. Scattered parts of the country, including Sylhet, Faridpur, Dinajpur, and Mongla, saw a bit of rain or thundershowers as well.
Source:bd News24
May 11, 2024 00:12 UTC
Pahela Baishakh a symbol of non-communalism: Hasan
DHAKA, May 10, 2024 (BSS) - Foreign Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said that Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year, is the symbol of non-communalism. Earlier, the foreign minister answered various questions of journalists. About the recent White House briefing over human rights, he said human rights in Bangladesh are better than many countries. "Human rights are not in ideal position in any country of the world," he added. He said all countries should work together for development of human rights and showed keen interest to work for development of human rights with Bangladesh's development partners.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 10, 2024 21:16 UTC
None can isolate me from people: PM
SANGSAD BHABAN, May 9, 2024 (BSS) - Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina today told the parliament that none can isolate her from the people as they have confidence and trust that she has been working for their welfare. "You can't isolate me from the people. Sheikh Hasina said that she is well aware that her father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated on August 15, 1975 as assassins failed to isolate him from the people. We have to give it to the private sector. Employment generation will not be increased if it is not given to private sector," she observed.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 10, 2024 13:10 UTC
Heatstroke kills 61 in Thailand so far this year
Heatstroke has killed 61 people in Thailand so far this year, more than in all of 2023, the health ministry said on Friday after weeks of scorching weather across the region. A wave of exceptionally hot weather blasted Thailand in recent weeks, prompting authorities to issue warnings about scorching hot weather on a near-daily basis. The health ministry said Friday that 61 people have died from heatstroke since the beginning of 2024, compared with 37 in the whole of 2023. The kingdom this year experienced a delay in its monsoon season, with sweltering hot weather lasting longer than normal. In April, the kingdom recorded a temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius (111.6 degrees Fahrenheit) recorded in the northern province of Lampang — just shy of the all-time national record of 44.6C hit last year.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 10, 2024 13:08 UTC
ASI of police killed in Dinajpur road accident
DINAJPUR, May 10, 2024 (BSS) - An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police was killed and another ASI injured being hit by a truck on the Dinajpur-Dosh Mile road in front of Nashipur School and College under Sadar upazila of the district last night (Saturday). The deceased was identified as ASI Momtaj Ali, 43, resident of Baliadangi upazila of Thakurgaon District. He was working at Pulhat Police Outpost under Kotwali Police Station of Dinajpur. The accident occurred when they were going to Dosh Mile area riding a motorcycle to investigate a case. The injured was taken to the Dinajpur M Abdur Rahim Medical College and Hospital, he added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 10, 2024 12:27 UTC
Bangladesh power plants have huge capacity. Then why no increase in power production?
As April brought unusually severe hot weather across the country, power demand skyrocketed, leading to 10-12-hour power outages in some regions. PRODUCTION-SUPPLY SITUATIONOn Apr 30, the power production in the country reached a milestone of 16,477MW. While the power demand is high, almost half of these plants are not using their entire production capacity. The gas-based plants produced 6,563MW, liquid fuel-based ones 3,525MW and coal-based power plants produced 3,169MW electricity at that time. Government-owned power plants also face closures at times due to delayed fuel deliveries, attributed to transportation issues."
Source:bd News24
May 10, 2024 03:30 UTC
India projects biggest power shortfall in 14 years in June
India is projecting its biggest power shortfall in 14 years in June after a slump in hydropower generationIndia is projecting its biggest power shortfall in 14 years in June after a slump in hydropower generation, its government told Reuters, and is racing to avoid outages by deferring planned plant maintenance and re-opening idled units. The figures on power demand and capacity projections have not been previously reported. The power ministry last month invoked emergency rights for the first time to direct gas-based and imported coal-based power plants to operate at full capacity. Plans to set up new coal power plants in the country, which is under pressure from rich economies to stop coal use, gathered momentum last year, but they will take a minimum of four years to start generation. Existing coal-fired power plants and solar plants will help the nation meet its electricity demand during daytime hours, one of the government sources said.
Source:bd News24
May 10, 2024 02:30 UTC
Clash over autorickshaw stand leaves three dead in Habiganj
Relatives wailing around the body of a man killed in a clash in Baniachong upazila of Habiganj district on Thursday — bdnews24.comAt least three people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a clash between rival groups over the control of an autorickshaw stand at Baniachong upazila in Habiganj, report agencies. The dead are Siraj Mia (26), Abdul Quadir (32) and Zilu Mia (50). Badir Mia, manager of the stand at Agua Bazar, and autorickshaw driver Quadir had an altercation that resulted in the clash, said Palash. Quadir and Siraj died at the scene while several of the injured were taken to Habiganj District Sadar Modern Hospital in critical condition, the officer said. One of them, Lilu Mia, was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, he said.
Source:bd News24
May 10, 2024 00:12 UTC
Tocvan Closes Oversubscribed Private Placement
Corsicana, TX (75110)TodayThunderstorms, some strong early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
May 09, 2024 22:47 UTC
Budgeteers scrap town, school and non-profit subcommittees
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May 09, 2024 21:41 UTC
Trump attorney questions Stormy Daniels about alleged 2006 sexual encounter
Donald Trump's defense attorney on Thursday accused Stormy Daniels of slowly altering the details of an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump, trying to persuade jurors that a key prosecution witness in the former president's hush money trial cannot be believed. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bwiEaR#trump #donaldtrumpSubscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPressRead more: https://apnews.comThis video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Source:Daily Sun
May 09, 2024 21:31 UTC
BREAKING: President Pollack to Retire After Seven Years of Leadership
President Martha Pollack announced that she will retire from her position on June 30, in an email sent to the Cornell community on Thursday, May 9. The Board of Trustees will establish a committee to select the University’s 15th president six to nine months before Kotlikoff’s term ends. As of Thursday morning, the Board of Trustees appointed Pollack as president emerita, an honorary title given to a retired leader, effective July 1, 2024. “On a personal level, all my fellow trustees and I have enjoyed working with President Pollack and have valued her intelligence, integrity, candor and warmth,” Kayser wrote. Update, 5/9, 4:40 p.m.: This article has been updated to include more information about President Martha Pollack’s leadership and retirement.
Source:Daily Sun
May 09, 2024 21:25 UTC
Sadot Group Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Conference Call
Weather Alert...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Trinity River At Trinidad affecting Henderson and Navarro Counties. Trinity River Near Long Lake (Oakwood) affecting Leon, Freestone and Anderson Counties. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 21.2 feet Tuesday evening.
Source:Daily Sun
May 09, 2024 20:52 UTC