Indonesia inaugurates Southeast Asia's largest floating solar farm
CIRATA, Indonesia, Nov 9, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Indonesia on Thursday inaugurated a $100 million floating solar farm, the largest in Southeast Asia, as the country seeks more opportunities to transition to green, renewable energy. The Cirata floating solar farm, which is expected to generate enough electricity to power 50,000 households, is built on a 200-hectare (500-acre) reservoir in West Java, about 130 kilometres (80 miles) from the capital, Jakarta. "We managed to build the largest floating solar farm in Southeast Asia, and the third biggest in the world," he said. The solar farm, funded by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Societe Generale and Standard Chartered, consists of 340,000 panels. But solar and wind power each account for less than one percent of Indonesia's power mix, as Southeast Asia's largest economy still relies heavily on fossil fuels to generate electricity.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 09, 2023 17:29 UTC
Idaho Legislature preparing to shorten daily public budget meetings for private work groups
“We hope to be able to work more collaboratively because we will have time in the mornings to do the actual work of crafting budgets,” Horman added. But the traditional public budget hearings will be shortened to approximately 90 minutes. JFAC members have long met in smaller worker groups behind closed doors to hammer out the process of setting agency budgets. During Thursday’s meeting, Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking, D-Boise, asked Horman if the smaller budget working groups would meet in public or private. Friday’s meeting and the portion of Thursday’s meeting taking place at the Idaho State Capitol will be streamed live via Idaho in Session.
Source:Daily Sun
November 09, 2023 17:28 UTC
Three major bridges’ toll collection decreases amid hartals, blockades
The political unrest is affecting the Padma Bridge, Bangabandhu Bridge, and the Meghna-Gumti Bridge. On Nov 3, a Friday free from political programmes, 22,706 vehicles used the Padma Bridge, resulting in a toll collection of Tk 27.9 million. A similar pattern of toll collection was observed on the Bangabandhu Bridge and Meghna-Gumti Bridge. The west toll plaza saw 11,051 Dhaka-bound vehicles, resulting in a toll collection of Tk 9.65 million. Conversely, when the blockade resumed on Sunday, the number of vehicles significantly dropped, with 7,945 vehicles passing through the east toll plaza, leading to a toll collection of Tk 7.64 million.
Source:bd News24
November 09, 2023 16:30 UTC
BNP announces another 48-hour nationwide blockade starting Sunday
The BNP has announced plans to enforce another 48-hour transport blockade across Bangladesh starting on Sunday as part of the opposition group's anti-government campaign ahead of the elections. The blockade will be in force until 6 am on Tuesday, the party's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said at a virtual media briefing.
Source:bd News24
November 09, 2023 13:19 UTC
Donald under scrutiny for remarks on Mathews’ controversy
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has sought an explanation from the national team’s fast bowling coach Allan Donald for his comments on Angelo Mathews’ controversial 'timed out' dismissal during the Tigers' World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Delhi. In an interview with CricBlog.net, Donald said “it was disappointing to see” that kind of a dismissal and he found it “really difficult to watch that unfold”, reports ESPNcricinfo. The BCB’s reaction to the former South Africa speedster's comments was expected as a member of the team management criticising a team decision publicly has been generally frowned upon by the board. However, the BCB is unlikely to take any action as the World Cup is effectively Donald's last assignment with the Bangladesh team. He has reportedly informed the board that he won't continue once his contract runs out at the end of the tournament.
Source:bd News24
November 09, 2023 11:34 UTC
Election schedule to be announced soon: CEC Awal
The Election Commission, led by Kazi Habibul Awal, has provided an update to President Md Shahabuddin about the preparations for the upcoming 12th national polls at the Bangabhaban. Election commissioners Ahsan Habib Khan, Rasheda Sultana, Md Alamgir and Md Anisur Rahman accompanied Awal to the presidential palace on Thursday. The meeting between the head of state and the EC holds great constitutional significance as it typically occurs before the official announcement of the election schedule. “We will announce a schedule soon because it is time,” CEC Awal said after the meeting. However, the Election Commission has maintained that fulfilling this demand falls beyond its jurisdiction, as its constitutional responsibility is to conduct elections.
Source:bd News24
November 09, 2023 10:53 UTC
The Palace Theatre and Navarro Council of the Arts to present “When You Wish Upon a Star, 100 Years of Disney”
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Source:Daily Sun
November 09, 2023 05:37 UTC
Fashion at Cornell: The Student Outfit Blueprint
College campuses are presented with a unique situation when it comes to fashion. Students noticeably follow the same fashion trends, oftentimes down to the same pieces of clothing. At Cornell specifically, while the transition from summer to fall wardrobes has begun, there are certainly silhouettes and styles that have prevailed as the first semester fashion template. Staples of the “Cornell look” include flowy maxi skirts, especially white linen ones, as well as open back tops. In addition to clothes, certain accessories have also become an expected addition to a typical Cornell student outfit.
Source:Daily Sun
November 09, 2023 02:00 UTC
22 BNP activities sentenced to 3 years in prison in decade-old cases over violence
A Dhaka court has handed down three years imprisonment to 22 BNP activists on charges of violence in separate cases dating back a decade. They were also fined Tk 5,000 each, failure to pay which will add three more months in prison. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Saiful Islam issued the order on Wednesday.
Source:bd News24
November 08, 2023 21:55 UTC
Cricket World Cup semi-final qualification scenarios
NEW DELHI, Nov 8, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - New Zealand, Afghanistan and Pakistan remain in the race for the final spot in the World Cup semi-finals with one match left for each of the three teams. AFP Sport takes a look at qualification scenarios needed to become the fourth semi-finalist. Victory against Sri Lanka and defeats for Pakistan and Afghanistan will take them clear on 10 points and into the semis. New Zealand boast a better net run-rate than both Pakistan and Afghanistan which could end up being the clinching factor. But if New Zealand win against Sri Lanka then Pakistan will need to beat England by a big margin of around 100 runs to improve their net run-rate.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 08, 2023 19:15 UTC
Red hot October almost guarantees 2023 will be the hottest year on record
“The amount that we’re smashing records by is shocking,” Burgess said. After the cumulative warming of these past several months, it’s virtually guaranteed that 2023 will be the hottest year on record, according to Copernicus. Scientists monitor climate variables to gain an understanding of how our planet is evolving as a result of human-generated greenhouse gas emissions. A warmer planet means more extreme and intense weather events like severe drought or hurricanes that hold more water, said Peter Schlosser, vice president and vice provost of the Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University. Historically, the ocean has absorbed as much as 90% of the excess heat from climate change, Burgess said.
Source:Daily Sun
November 08, 2023 18:27 UTC
Dubai Like A Local S2 EP 3 ft Gurfateh Pirzada: Releasing Tomorrow
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Source:Daily Sun
November 08, 2023 18:08 UTC
Three policemen removed from duty after trader's death in Narayanganj
Three police officers have been relieved of duty in Narayanganj's Sonargaon Upazila after the death of a local businessman allegedly due to police brutality. Nurul Islam, a poultry trader, died following a police raid on his house in Burumadi's Madhyapara village on Monday. Subsequently, Nurul's two daughters and relatives alleged that he fell ill and died after being physically assaulted by the police over a demand for a bribe. When bdnews24.com visited Nurul's home on Tuesday, his daughters declined to discuss their father's death, appearing visibly distraught. Nurul Islam, a well-known figure in the village, resided in a one-storey brick house in Madhyapara village with his wife after his five daughters were married.
Source:bd News24
November 08, 2023 15:09 UTC
Villagers in Shalla caught in legal tangle over solar home systems debt
Two companies offered solar panels in instalments to brighten homes in the Haor region, but this gesture darkened the lives of many who find themselves entangled in legal woes, some even jailed or fined. The two companies started cases against hundreds of villagers, including those from Dumra and Anandpur in Shalla. These cases were based on allegations of not making instalment payments and making threats after buying solar panels. Additionally, these companies initiated legal action against many villagers who neither purchased the panels nor did they miss instalment payments. In response to these complaints, the two companies and their legal representatives have promised to rectify any mistakes that might have occurred.
Source:bd News24
November 08, 2023 15:06 UTC
Economic loss stands at over $3.5 billion in six days of BNP's blockade: Joy
The Costs of BNP-Jamaat's Successive Strikes and BlockadesHartal (strike) and Oborodh (blockade) are not new to Indian sub-continental politics. In 419 major incidents of political violence throughout the year of 2013, spearheaded by Jamaat-Shibir, 492 people were killed while 2,200 others were injured in the incidents. This was followed by another two days of Oborodh by BNP, Jamaat, and allies on November 5 and 6. From large shopping malls to wholesale traders, all have seen business going down sharply due to the BNP-Jamaat blockades. Many guardians are reluctant to send their children to schools and colleges due to the risk of falling victims to political violence by blockade enforcers, especially those who live far from the educational institutions.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 08, 2023 12:55 UTC