Pandemic left legacy of hurt, misunderstanding – Brandon Sun
And while not all of us feel this way, for various reasons, some of my family too hold that faith very strongly. Now that the Supreme Court of Canada has ended the legal challenge several churches launched against Manitoba’s COVID-19 restrictions, a little understanding could prove an effective salve to the animosity left by the pandemic. Many faith organizations felt that religious organizations were being unfairly targeted compared to secular gatherings at restaurants or grocery stores. There’s no doubt that implementing restrictions violates Charter rights, but public health emergencies dictate the need. “Governments may appropriately subject religious gatherings to stricter regulations than certain secular activities precisely because religious gatherings pose risks that are different in degree and kind than those secular activities,” wrote the author, Misha Boutillier.
Source:Daily Sun
March 15, 2024 14:11 UTC
Ramsey's celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Bert and Kay Ramsey of Beatrice are celebrating 70 years of marriage! The couple was married in Marysville, Kan. on March 26, 1954. Their children are hosting a reception at the Eagles Club in Beatrice from 3 to 5 pm on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Please join us for food and fun as we honor and congratulate this wonderful couple. Send cards to 1526 Court Street, Beatrice, NE 68310.
Source:Daily Sun
March 15, 2024 11:42 UTC
Ladies softball league giving back to community
TodayPartly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. TonightPartly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. TomorrowCloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
March 15, 2024 10:46 UTC
Four die in overnight road accidents in Dhaka
A man in his 70s and a boy as young as 11 are among four people who have lost their lives in separate road accidents in Dhaka. Two people died at Mohammadpur while the other two died in accidents in Banani and Jatrabari on Thursday night, reports bdnews24.com. Two children were tossed off a motorcycle near the Mayur Villa adjacent to Mohammadpur Bus Stand around 11:45 pm. “A covered van hit the motorbike from rear when it reached the Mayur Villa adjacent to Mohammadpur Bus Stand,” said Assistant Commissioner of Police Azizul Islam. Meanwhile, another pedestrian, Abul Kalam Azad, died in another road accident when an unidentified vehicle hit him on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, according to Jatrabari Police Station chief Forman Ali.
Source:bd News24
March 15, 2024 10:30 UTC
St. Patrick’s Day fun off to an early start
Dana and Patti Swain, of the Village of Mallory Square, dance to the entertainment during the St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Thursday at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. The event continues today from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lake Sumter Landing.
Source:Daily Sun
March 15, 2024 10:16 UTC
Dr Mubarak among 10 named for Swadhinata Padak
The government has named Dr Mubarak Ahmad Khan, the inventor of jute polythene bags, among 10 other individuals for the Swadhinata Padak. Renowned scientist Dr Mubarak Ahmad Khan has won the ‘independence award’ for his contribution to the field of science and technology. Dr Harishankar Das won the award for medical science, Mohammad Rafiquzzaman for culture, and athlete Firoza Khatun for sports. Freedom Fighter Dr Mollah Obaydullah Baki and SM Abraham Lincoln have also been named for the award for their contribution to social services. Each of the awardees received an 18-carat gold medal, Tk 300,000 and a certification of appreciation for their contributions.
Source:bd News24
March 15, 2024 09:57 UTC
First fatality reported in Gazipur cylinder explosion
One of the 32 people undergoing treatment at Dhaka's Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery after a gas cylinder explosion in Gazipur's Kaliakair has succumbed to his injuries, reports bdnews24.com. The victim, 45-year-old Solaiman Molla, had burns on 95 per cent of his body. “Solaiman had burns on 95 per cent of his body along with respiratory tract burns. This is the first death reported among those injured in the gas cylinder explosion in Kaliakair. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Azizul Haque, who was undergoing treatment at the institute, was discharged from the hospital on Thursday.
Source:bd News24
March 15, 2024 07:59 UTC
India publishes election donation data after court order
But last month India's top court struck down the scheme as unconstitutional,saying it violated the right of voters to know who was financing parties. The BJP had received slightly less than 48 percent of all election bondscashed by parties up to March 2023, amounting to around $730 million. More than half of all donations received by political parties since 2018 camein the form of electoral bonds, according to the Association for DemocraticReforms (ADR) advocacy group. Critics said the scheme reduced transparency by leaving the public unable toscrutinise whether donors had received political favours. Thursday's data release still does not map electoral bond buyers torecipients, leaving it unclear which individual and corporate donors werefunding which parties.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 15, 2024 06:00 UTC
Presidential election begins in Russia
MOSCOW, March 15, 2024 (BSS/TASS) - A presidential vote has begun in Russia: over the next three days, Russians will elect their president for the next six years. It will be the first presidential vote to employ the latest technologies, tested during earlier lower-level polls: a three-day voting period and a remote vote. SCOPE OF THE VOTEFor the first time ever, the presidential election in Russia will continue for three days. Overall, more than 94,000 polling stations will be open in Russia from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. The results of the online vote will be known between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Moscow time on March 17.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 15, 2024 04:25 UTC
Area youth compete in Envirothon
Eight teams competed recently in the Southeast regional Envirothon The Envirothon is a natural resources competition for 9-12th grade students. The competition consists of seven testing stations, where participants answer questions on aquatics, forestry, special topics, soils, policy & land use, range, and wildlife. Beatrice took first in place in the regional competition. Tri County scored high enough to claim one of eight wildcard spots and will also compete at state. They will join 12 other schools from across the state to participate in the Nebraska State Envirothon Competition April 24, 2024 at Ponca State Park, Ponca, NE.
Source:Daily Sun
March 14, 2024 22:51 UTC
Bangladesh Can Go Big On Rooftop Solar: Speakers
Bangladesh Can Go Big On Rooftop Solar: SpeakersSpeakers at a webinar today (14 March 2024) echoed the ever-increasing importance of rooftop solar expansion in Bangladesh. While the year 2023 has been prolific in terms of rooftop solar capacity expansion, the sector confronts several challenges. He further mentioned that the central banks refinancing scheme is the cheapest source of funding for rooftop solar but 70 environment-friendly projects, including rooftop solar, compete for taka 400 crore which is insufficient for scaling up rooftop solar. Nurul Aktar, President of Bangladesh Solar and Renewable Energy Association (BSREA) said high import duties and low awareness affect rooftop solar implementation. It is also crucial to note that cost of solar technology continues to come down and the attractiveness of rooftop solar increases too.
Source:Energy Bangla
March 14, 2024 16:57 UTC
Let Ann Coulter ’84 Speak - The Cornell Daily Sun
Re: “University Has Reportedly Invited Ann Coulter ’84 Back to Campus” (news, March 10)To the Editor:I had the privilege of visiting Cornell this week to deliver a lecture in the Bowers CIS Distinguished Speaker Series on Free Expression. A few audience members disagreed with some of my arguments, but none were disruptive, and we had thought-provoking conversations afterward. It was a pleasure to meet many Cornell faculty and students who are deeply thinking about the role of freedom of expression on campus. That is why I was disappointed to read the Daily Sun’s editorial opposing the university administration’s decision to invite Ann Coulter to speak, more than a year after she had been shouted off the stage at Cornell. Attend Coulter’s speech.
Source:Daily Sun
March 14, 2024 15:44 UTC
Spare no effort to save victims of Gazipur cylinder fire: minister
Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen has called on doctors to do everything in their power to aid the survivors of a fire ignited by a gas cylinder explosion in Gazipur's Kaliakair. The minister noted that most of the 32 patients hospitalised at Dhaka's Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery are in a precarious state. "The physical suffering of burn patients is great. Sen also mentioned that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is closely monitoring the patients' treatment progress and has confirmed that the government will bear the treatment costs. On Wednesday, a fire erupted after a cylinder explosion in the Mouchak Tilerchala neighbourhood of Kaliakair around 5:45pm.
Source:bd News24
March 14, 2024 14:36 UTC
Govt purchase committee approves three solar power plants in 3 districts
The government has cleared three distinct proposals for establishing 100 MW solar power plants in Khulna, Moulvibazar, and Rajbari, totaling 300 MW of power. A total of 18 procurement proposals, including seven from the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, were approved in a meeting of the cabinet committee on public purchases at the Secretariat on Thursday. After the meeting, Md Mahmudul Hossain Khan, the Cabinet Division secretary of the coordination and reform wing, announced approval for a consortium of local and foreign companies to generate 300 MW of solar power across three locations: Rupsha in Khulna, Rajnagar in Moulvibazar, and Goalanda in Rajbari. These projects will operate for 20 years under a 'no electricity, no pay' arrangement, with the electricity priced at $0.0988 per unit or Tk 10.92 in Bangladeshi currency.
Source:bd News24
March 14, 2024 14:07 UTC
Prime accused in rape case held in Barishal
DHAKA, March 14, 2024 (BSS) - Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Habi Molla, the main accused in the sensational 13-year-old girl rape and pornography case in Agailjhara, Barishal from Hazaribagh police station area of the capital on Wednesday. Emamoddi Gaien from Agailjhara police station of Barishal district, Senior Assistant Director (Media) of RAB-2 ASP Shihab Karim told BSS today. Acting on a tip off, a team of RAB-2 conducted a drive in Hazaribagh area around at 2:00 pm on Wednesday and arrested him, he said. In February 5, 2024 the victim's father filed a rape case against the accused at the Agailjhara police station of Barisal district under the Prevention of Violence against Women and Children Act and under the Pornography Control Act. The arrested accused has been handed over to Agailjhara police station in Barisal district, RAB officials said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 14, 2024 13:48 UTC