Campus Sees Widespread Power Outage in Wake of Season’s First Snowstorm
Campus coffee shops like Goldie’s Café and Temple of Zeus temporarily closed during the outage because they were unable to process orders. Okenshields and Toni Morrison Dining also temporarily closed and turned students away at the door. A handful of students waited to enter the Cocktail Lounge during the outage, as the loss of power took down the card readers. Some professors canceled class during the outage, while others pressed on, according to several posts on Sidechat and interviews with students. North Campus’s Ecology House did not lose power at all, and the Collegetown Bagels locations in Collegetown and downtown Ithaca lost power for less than a minute.
Source:Daily Sun
November 23, 2024 10:49 UTC
Battery-powered rickshaw drivers, owners demand solution in 7 days
On Wednesday, battery-run rickshaw drivers blocked the road in Dhaka’s Dayaganj intersection to protest the decision. Lipon said that the organisation has been protesting for 12 years to demanding licenses, route permits and separate lanes for battery-powered rickshaw drivers through a modernised policy. On Oct 24, we were informed that the policy has been finalised.”"Just as we grew hopeful, an organisation of pedal-powered rickshaw drivers filed a writ." Drivers and garage owners protested the announcement, leading to clashes between law enforcers and drivers that left several injured. Afterwards, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina declared that the battery-run rickshaws were allowed to ply the roads in consideration of people’s livelihoods.
Source:bd News24
November 23, 2024 09:37 UTC
Picnic bus electrocuted in Gazipur, 3 university students dead
Ten others are injured in the high-voltage line incidentThree students of Gazipur’s Islamic University of Technology, or IUT, have died after their picnic bus came into contact with a high-voltage power line in Sreepur. “Tragedy struck when one of the buses, upon reaching Udaykhali village, came into contact with a high-voltage line running alongside the road. However, the last bus touched the high-voltage line, electrocuting the entire vehicle. “The accident occurred when the double-decker bus tilted slightly while giving way to another vehicle, touching the high-voltage line,” he said. Dr Zakiul Islam, deputy director of the hospital, said: “Three students were brought dead to the emergency department.
Source:bd News24
November 23, 2024 08:16 UTC
Tea workers in Sylhet face hardship as salaries remain unpaid for 3 months
On Friday, 55-year-old Rishi expressed his frustration and despair, saying: "I’ve worked in the tea garden for so many years. On Friday afternoon, tea workers at the Lakatura Tea Estate shared their plight with reporters, describing the hardships they face due to the prolonged salary delay. The wages of workers at tea estates under the National Tea Company, or NTC, have been withheld for three months. According to Raju Goyala, organising secretary of the central committee of the Bangladesh Tea Workers Union, workers in all 12 tea estates in Sylhet Division under the NTC are facing the same issue. Syed Mahmud Hasan, managing director of Lakatura Tea Estate, said: "The company has made efforts, but no solution has been reached yet.
Source:bd News24
November 23, 2024 07:55 UTC
Heavy fog blankets the north, night temperature to drop
Northern districts saw light to moderate fog on Friday night, which may intensify into heavy fog late on Saturday night and early on Sunday morningThe last week of November has seen fog growing heavier at night in Bangladesh’s northern districts. Heavy fog is expected at night in these districts and light to moderate dog in Dhaka and the rest of the country until Monday, according to a forecast from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Northern districts saw light to moderate fog on Friday night, which may intensify into heavy fog late on Saturday night and early on Sunday morning. A low pressure area developed in the Bay on Sunday, making it the second of the month. The day after that, the sky may still be partly cloudy, but day and night temperatures may remain unchanged across the country.
Source:bd News24
November 23, 2024 07:55 UTC
California Lottery Mega Millions, Daily 3 Midday winning numbers for Nov. 22, 2024
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Source:Daily Sun
November 23, 2024 07:42 UTC
MPO payments for school, college teachers to shift to EFT from January
While government employees already receive salaries and allowances via EFT, MPO-listed teachers and staff still rely on state-owned banks to process their payments manually. On Oct 5, World Teachers' Day, the education ministry announced its decision to introduce EFT for MPO payments. “The DSHE is preparing to collect data on all teachers and staff for inclusion in the EFT system. Once the data is incorporated into the iBAS++ process, we aim to start EFT payments from January,” he said. Following the implementation of EFT for private school and college teachers, the process is also being initiated for madrasa staff.
Source:bd News24
November 23, 2024 07:03 UTC
Lots of fresh tuna
The “radical” stepped hull kept the boat on a nearly parallel plane with the water. When Dan bought this boat, I was not very accustomed to stepped hull boats. At first, it took a while to adjust to the stepped hull. Before long, I anticipated the feel of the hull when we reached speeds that moved the placement of the water under the hull. Dan, Tim and I whooped and raised our arms when we moved out of the channel and headed for open water.
Source:Daily Sun
November 23, 2024 05:52 UTC
Beatrice girls wrestling
Class: AConference: TrailblazerHead coach: Corey WellsYears as head coach: SecondAssistants: Jackie Boller, Jarrod Wiens, Cole MaschmannLast year's dual record: 4-2; 14th at state2024 outlookThe Beatrice girls wrestling team had a solid season despite having several injuries throughout the year. With the rest of their team returning, head coach Corey Wells is looking for big things. Jorja Boller is a returning state qualifier from last year. The NSAA as split the girls divisions into two class this year and Beatrice will be competing in Class A. "We have high goals for this team," Wells said.
Source:Daily Sun
November 23, 2024 05:40 UTC
Babu, injured in uprising, sets off for Thailand for medical care
Mohammad Babu, who was injured by police fire during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement protests, is on his way to Thailand for advanced medical treatment. On Jul 20, Babu was shot in the Jatrabari area as police attempted to disrupt the protests using helicopters. Babu was shot in the stomach and the bullet pierced his body before leaving his body below the waist. Dr Humayun said Babu was left on the road for nearly six hours after he was shot. He is being taken to Thailand’s Vejthani Hospital.”Six of those injured during the mass uprising have already been sent abroad for treatment.
Source:bd News24
November 23, 2024 05:27 UTC
Daily Horoscope for November 23, 2024
General Daily Insight for November 23, 2024 We might not get everything we want today, but we’ll probably get whatever we truly need. Leo July 23 – August 22 You may currently be frustrated about a financial situation that didn’t go your way. Virgo August 23 – September 22 A close relationship of yours could feel tired and boring at this time. Although you may not enjoy raining on everyone else’s parade, you’re probably not saying no without a good reason. Your process of deciding how to proceed might take in factors beyond the specific issue they’re raising — you’re potentially more worried about setting a precedent that will encourage others to make similar requests.
Source:Daily Sun
November 23, 2024 05:02 UTC
Empowering citizens – the game-changing idea Bangladesh needs now!
As billions are spent on surveillance, the untapped potential of citizen participation could revolutionise governance and accountability, says Mahmudur R MannaEmpowering citizens – the game-changing idea Bangladesh needs now! While governments and organisations spend billions on cameras, sensors, and centralised systems, the untapped potential of citizen participation could revolutionise governance and societal accountability. His response surprised me:“These roads remain in excellent condition because citizens actively report any issues. What if:· Every citizen becomes a vigilant partner in governance, equipped with an app to report violations? · A share of the fine or penalty was given to the reporting citizen as a reward?
Source:bd News24
November 23, 2024 04:23 UTC
Caution alert issued for Bangladeshis traveling to five countries
The Bangladesh embassy in Thailand has warned citizens about job scams in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, following reports of people being 'held hostage' under the guise of employment offers. According to the embassy, scam centres operating in these countries use online platforms, including fake websites, emails, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram, to lure victims with fake job advertisements. Once people are deceived into accepting these offers, they are reportedly taken to scam centres, where both Bangladeshis and nationals from other countries are forcibly held at gunpoint and coerced into participating in scam operations. They can also seek assistance from the Bangladesh embassies in foreign countries to verify the details of the recruiting company. Several Bangladeshis who managed to escape and were freed from scam centres in Myanmar and Cambodia have already been repatriated to Bangladesh, the embassy said.
Source:bd News24
November 23, 2024 03:52 UTC
Threat to 'burn everything' halts Lalon Mela in Narayanganj
The tarpaulin at the venue has been removed after threats were received to halt the 'Mohoti Sadhusanga and Lalon Mela', a festival held in memory of the mystic saint Lalon Shah in Narayanganj Sadar Upazila. Deputy Commissioner of Narayanganj Md Mahmudul Hoque said "The organisers sought permission for the Lalon Mela, but a group submitted a memorandum requesting its cancellation. He added, “Considering the law and order situation, the arrangement of the Lalon Mela has been prohibited." Sadhusanga and Lalon Mela will not be held. Assistant Sub-Inspector Md Jahangir from Fatulla Model Police Station said, "Some locals are against the Sadhusanga and Lalon Mela.
Source:bd News24
November 23, 2024 03:19 UTC
Amid a power struggle at top, Bolivians struggle to survive
But now, a shortage of dollars and widespread protests amid a power struggle between the incumbent president and his predecessor have plunged Bolivians into a state of perpetual uncertainty. Whether the allegations against Morales are true or not, said Valverde, they are part of an "instrumentalization of justice." "It is the Bolivian political culture, in which institutions are subordinated to political interests," said political scientist Ana Lucia Velasco, who studies political polarization. The World Justice Project rates Bolivia 131st out of 142 countries for rule of law. A new alignment of high-court judges, following the coming election, could reverse decisions now affecting Morales.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 23, 2024 02:39 UTC