Balancing Act: Ithaca Juggles Environmental Progress, Citizen Needs
This progress represents the first substantive step toward achieving the goals of the “Electrify Ithaca” program, a primary component of the Ithaca Green New Deal. Bill Fry, a member of the Board of Trustees for Ithaca First Baptist Church, expressed optimism regarding the economic breaks that these incentives provide. Katie Sims ’20, a leader in the Ithaca Tenants Union, voiced similar concerns. Although the IGND is said to be committed to equitable environmental change, Sims doesn’t see this as a reality. Evans acknowledges the fears of renters but added that environmental improvement is not totally separate from the wants of renters.
Source:Daily Sun
February 22, 2024 17:43 UTC
Understanding complex causes of suicidal behaviour among graduates in Bangladesh - BMC Public Health
Specifically focusing on real case studies within Bangladesh, keywords such as “graduate,” “suicide,” “depression,” “mental health,” “unemployment,” and “Bangladesh” were employed in databases like PubMed, ProQuest, and Google Scholar to extract relavant findings. Theorizing suicidal ideation and behaviourDurkheim pioneered theories for understanding the underlying causes of suicide, emphasizing that social facts play a significant role in shaping suicidal behaviour. Furthermore, other factors such as relationship breakdowns, bereavement, poverty, mental illness, and political failures contribute to depression among young people. Social support is crucial in preventing and coping with the effects of stressful situations brought on by psychiatric pain or depression[76]. people with social support are better equipped to cope with such situations [77].
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February 22, 2024 16:12 UTC
Bangladesh records 16 dengue cases, 1 death in a day
Hospitals in Bangladesh have admitted 16 new dengue patients in a day, taking the tally of infections since Jan 1 to 1,316 after the worst outbreak last year. The death toll from the mosquito-borne disease increased to 17 with one fatality reported in the daily count published by the Directorate General of Health Services on Thursday. The new cases included four in Dhaka and 12 outside the capital. Dhaka also accounted for 28 of the 53 dengue patients undergoing treatment at hospitals in the morning.
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February 22, 2024 13:57 UTC
Govt plans to produce FMD vaccine for livestock: Minister tells JS
"The government has a plan to produce FMD vaccine for the livestock locally instead of importing", said the minister while responding to a supplementary question raised by treasury bench lawmaker Awlad Hossain of Dhaka-4 during the question-answer session at the Jatiya Sangsad here. To this end, the minister said this type of vaccine would be produced locally soon and a decision has been taken to build a research centre for manufacturing the vaccine. "The FMD is a major challenge for the livestock sector in Bangladesh," he said, adding that at present, the country meets the demand for vaccines mostly by import. The vaccine is expected to help boost the country's livestock sector as it incurs a loss of $125 million per year due to the disease. He said the price per unit vaccine will be halved when they start manufacturing those in the country.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 22, 2024 13:20 UTC
North Country HealthCare awards 2024-2025 medical education scholarships
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February 22, 2024 13:18 UTC
India extends 20pc export duty on parboiled rice indefinitely
The Indian government has extended a 20 per cent duty on the export of parboiled rice for an indefinite period, local media reports. The world’s largest exporter of grain imposed the duty in August last year, a move aimed at maintaining adequate local stock and keeping domestic prices under check. In a notification issued on Wednesday, the finance ministry said the duty will continue beyond Mar 31 without an end date, according to The Economic Times.
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February 22, 2024 13:15 UTC
Two people to be publicly executed in eastern Afghanistan
Two people to be publicly executed in eastern AfghanistanGHAZNI, Afghanistan, Feb 22, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Two people were due to be publicly executed in a football stadium in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday, provincial officials said, in the third and fourth death penalties carried out since the Taliban returned to power. Although public executions were common during the Taliban's first rule from 1996 to 2001, they have only carried out two others since surging back to power in August 2021. There have been regular public floggings for other crimes, however, including theft, adultery and alcohol consumption. Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada last year ordered judges to fully implement all aspects of sharia -- including qisas punishment. The last execution was carried out in June 2023, when a convicted murderer was shot dead in the grounds of a mosque in Laghman province in front of some 2,000 people.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 22, 2024 13:14 UTC
India extends 20% export duty on parboiled rice indefinitely
The Indian government has extended a 20 percent duty on export of parboiled rice for an indefinite period, local media reports. The world’s largest exporter of grain had imposed the duty in August last year, a move aimed at maintaining adequate local stock and keeping domestic prices under check. In a notification issued on Wednesday, the finance ministry said the duty will continue beyond Mar 31 without an end date, according to The Economic Times.
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February 22, 2024 12:58 UTC
Agritourism growing strong around Sumter
Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodayPartly cloudy skies during the morning hours will give way to cloudy skies and rain in the afternoon. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Higher wind gusts possible..TonightSome clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
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February 22, 2024 11:05 UTC
Making dresses for girls around the world
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February 22, 2024 10:58 UTC
Govt working to promote climate-resilient crops: Saber
DHAKA, Feb 22, 2024 (BSS) - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said the present government is working sincerely to promote climate-resilient crops in the country. Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury welcomed ACIAR's collaboration and said the salt tolerant crops can provide much-needed food and income, even in areas where traditional crops fail. Dr. Pratibha Singh said the ACIAR is committed to supporting research and development of climate-resilient crops that can thrive in challenging environments. The meeting focused on exploring ways to improve food security and livelihood options for farmers of coastal regions affected by salinity intrusion. The discussion highlighted the need for further research and extension activities to bring salt-tolerant wheat and pulses to farmers' fields.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 22, 2024 10:25 UTC
Two killed as tractor overturns in Brahmanbaria
BRAHMANBARIA, Feb 22, 2024 (BSS) - Two people were killed and another was injured when a tractor overturned on the Nabinagar-Radhika road in Borohit area under Nabinagar upazila of the district today. The deceased were identified as tractor driver Md Enamul, 26, son of Md Shahjahan, resident of Ruti village of Dharkhar union under Akhaura upazila and helper of the tractor Amir Hosain, 14, son of Bazlu Miah, resident of Brahmanhata village of Kaitla (North) union under Nabinagar upazila. The accident occurred in the area when a Shivpur-bound sand-laden tractor overturned and fell into a roadside ditch as its driver lost control over the steering in the morning, leaving the driver and helper of the tractor dead on the spot and another injured, officer-in-charge (OC) of Nabinagar Police Station Md Mahbub Alam said. The injured was taken to a local hospital, he said. Police recovered the bodies from the spot and sent to Sadar hospital morgue, he added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 22, 2024 10:25 UTC
Courting young voters, Biden announces new student debt relief
WASHINGTON, Feb 22, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - US President Joe Biden, elected in 2020 largely thanks to young voters, on Wednesday announced he was extending his student loan forgiveness program by canceling the loans of an additional 150,000 Americans. "I'm happy to have been able to forgive these loans because when we relieve Americans of their student debt, they're free to chase their dreams," Biden added. Under the new program, borrowers who have been repaying their student loans for 10 years and who borrowed $12,000 or less, will see their remaining debt cancelled. He added: "President Biden knows that canceling student debt is an important issue for young people across our country and that's why he's fighting to deliver on his promise of relief." An opinion poll published Wednesday by Quinnipiac University has Biden and Trump running neck and neck with young Americans, with 47 percent of voters aged 18-34 planning to vote for Biden and 45 percent for Trump.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 22, 2024 09:36 UTC
Efforts on to make Bangla UN official language: Mahmud
Efforts on to make Bangla UN official language: MahmudDHAKA, Feb 21, 2024 (BSS) - Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said Dhaka keeps continuing its efforts to make Bangla as an official language of the United Nations (UN). But today, this is our dream to make Bangla as an official language of the UN," he said while paying deep respect to language movement heroes. Mahmud recalled with deep respect the role of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the language movement in 1952 as a young leader. He also described how Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is taking forward the country to the next level of development. The day is also being observed around the world as the UNESCO recognised the 21st February (Ekushey February) as the International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 22, 2024 09:36 UTC
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February 22, 2024 07:00 UTC