Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy's coal-fired island
Long summers and strong winds make the Italian island a prime location for wind and solar power, but intense investor interest has spooked locals who say Sardinia is being exploited. The situation is really heated, the vandalism an attempt to intimidate policymakers," said Marta Battaglia, head of environmental group Legambiente in Sardinia. "People say renewables scare us... and they ruin the landscape, and therefore we will lose our identity," she said. rallied at the regional parliament in Cagliari last month, demanding renewables be limited to rooftops and local energy community projects. "We have to produce energy for Sardinia, for our own homes," 36-year-old Davide Meloni from a local "Territorial Defence" group told AFP.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 18, 2024 15:45 UTC
MFS accounts increase by nearly 20 million in one year
Mobile financial service, or MFS, accounts in Bangladesh have surged by nearly 20 million, marking an 8.71 percent increase over the past year.A recent update from Bangladesh Bank revealed that by September 2024, the total number of MFS accounts reached 233.7 million, up from 215 million in the same month in 2023.This indicates a rise of 18.7 million accounts.The data also shows a steady upward trend in the number of MFS accounts. In September 2022, the total was 185.2 million.Shamsuddin Haider Dalim, head of the communications department at bKash, attributed the growth to the increasing use of mobile financial services, which has gained more trust among consumers. "People are gradually becoming more accustomed to using mobile financial services," he told bdnews24.com. "bKash and other institutions are always striving to introduce new services for customers. —bdnews24.com
Source:bd News24
November 18, 2024 15:01 UTC
Students of Titumir College back on roads after two-hour break
They claim that their 12 representatives have started a hunger strike at the ministryStudents of Government Titumir College have returned to the streets after a two-hour break, continuing their protest to demand the college be transformed into a university. They gathered again outside their college on the Mohakhali-Gulshan road at 6pm on Monday, blocking traffic to press their demand. The students claim that after the earlier demonstration, officials at the education ministry retreated from their earlier position, prompting the renewed blockade. They were told that within three days, a commission would be formed to convert Titumir College into a university. Banani Police Station chief Russell Sarwar said, “The students are back at the college entrance, and traffic has again been blocked on both sides.
Source:bd News24
November 18, 2024 14:33 UTC
Tariff-free Indian rice imports begin with 105-tonne shipment
Benapole port receives the first consignment, with more expected soonThe import of rice from India has resumed after Bangladesh fully lifted import duties. The first consignment of 105 tonnes of rice entered Bangladesh on Monday morning via Benapole Land Port in Jashore. Authorities also confirmed that an additional 105 tonnes of rice from the same importer is expected to arrive soon. The removal of import duties is part of an effort to control rising rice prices in Bangladesh’s local market. The importers are hopeful that this will help bring rice prices under control in the domestic market soon.
Source:bd News24
November 18, 2024 13:57 UTC
Old Dhaka airport security passes to be suspended, AvSecID made mandatory
Employees or stakeholders will not be able to enter Dhaka’s Shahjalal International Airport after Nov 30 using previously issued security passes. Those associated with the airport, airlines or government agencies are henceforth required the new Aviation Security Identification or AvSecID. A total of 9,000 old passes will be suspended by Nov 30, the airport authorities said. The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, or CAAB, took an initiative last year to digitise 17,000 airport security passes to control the movement of employees at the airport. The movement of officials inside the airport can also be controlled through this pass.
Source:bd News24
November 18, 2024 13:36 UTC
Child among Upakul Express passengers hurt by stones amid blockade
The incident occurred around 11:45am on Monday in the Mohakhali Rail Crossing area, according to Sardar Shahadat Ali, director general of the Bangladesh Railway. The Upakul Express from Noakhali was crossing the area around the time when protesters began throwing stones at the train, injuring some passengers. A group of students blocked the rail crossing in the afternoon. The Upakul Express’s loco master hit the brakes when they observed the protesters, but the train stopped once it had passed the scene of the blockade. “Titumir College students have blocked the road to demand a university,” he said.
Source:bd News24
November 18, 2024 13:06 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
November 18, 2024 11:04 UTC
Colorado schools commit to protecting students ahead of potential mass deportation
A mixture of fear and uncertainty hangs over Colorado school districts as they begin to navigate the looming threat of mass deportations under President-elect Donald Trump and figure out how to protect their students. Promises by districts to shield students from deportation and preserve their right to education are reinforced by federal and state law. Meanwhile, some Colorado districts say they simply do not have enough information about Trump’s deportation plans to know what action they will need to take to safeguard students. (Tri Duong, Special to The Colorado Sun)And some districts are stressing over jeopardizing the safety of their immigrant students and families. We remain fully committed to protecting our students and schools and ensuring all students have equal access to quality public education.”“‘Am I going to get deported?
Source:Daily Sun
November 18, 2024 10:42 UTC
BIJF Kicks Off Election Process for 2024-26 Executive Committee
The train has departed for the election of the 2024-26 Executive Committee of the Bangladesh ICT Journalist Forum (BIJF), the national organization for science, technology, and telecom journalists. Following its first meeting, the draft voter list and election schedule were released. The final voter list will be published on November 20. The Appeals Board for this election includes BIJF members Hasan Bipul, Tech Editor at BDNews24.com, and Obaidullah Badol, Special Correspondent at Kaler Kantho. The final results will be published on December 23.
Source:bd News24
November 18, 2024 10:06 UTC
Bangladesh forms 5 new commissions to drive state reforms
The interim government has formed five new committees to oversee state reforms on the media, labour, women’s affairs, health and local government. Each committee will have a student representative, but the student nominees for the labour and local government reform commissions have yet to be announced. National Professor AK Azad Khan will be the head of the Health Affairs Reform Commission, journalist Kamal Ahmed will lead the Media Reform Commission, Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmmed will head the Labour Rights Affairs Reform Commission, Shireen Huq will lead the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission and Tofael Ahmed will head the Local Government Reform Commission. On Sept 11, Yunus addressed the nation and announced the names of six commission heads to lead state reform programmes. On Oct 17, Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced the government's decision to form a reform commission on four other issues, including health and media.
Source:bd News24
November 18, 2024 08:51 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
November 18, 2024 08:07 UTC
California Lottery Daily 3 Midday, Daily Derby winning numbers for Nov. 17, 2024
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Source:Daily Sun
November 18, 2024 07:35 UTC
Farming in polynet house gains success in C'nawabganj
CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Nov 18, 2024 (BSS) - Farming in polynet houses in the district especially in Barind areas has gained success during the recent times. Polynet house is an innovation of agricultural science to face the challenge of climate change. Polynet house is a tent-like house made with iron frame and polythene to protect crops and seedlings from external harmful weather. Farming in polynet house is a time-befitting and appropriate method. The polynet house was constructed with the fund of the aforesaid project, said Munjer Alam.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 18, 2024 07:20 UTC