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After moving into her $650,000 HDB flat, Weng Xueli (transliteration) ended up forking out another $100,000 to fix a water seepage issue in the home, to no avail.
The 48-year-old resident at Sengkang Crescent told Shin Min Daily News on Sunday (Dec 31) that the problem surfaced soon after she moved into the five-room resale flat in May 2022.
She found mould growing in the wardrobe and her clothes would inexplicably feel damp.
"The bedroom cabinetry would be mouldy even though we wiped it once every three days," said Weng. At the time, they did not discover any water seepage or leaks.
"Due to the high moisture levels in the home, I spent $50,000 to replace our TV console and kitchen cabinets, as well as kitchen and toilet plumbing," she added.
The problem only got worse, however.
Water frequently seeped through the ceiling, and even the walls and unidentified insects also began appearing in the home, Weng shared with the Chinese daily.
She added that whenever this happened, their helper would be wiping down the home the entire day.
In July this year, Weng said she spent $100,000 to renovate the home in a bid to resolve the issue. This included tiling up the walls at the entrance and living room and laying four coats of waterproof paint on the ceiling.
Weng told Shin Min that she also rebuilt a wall that the previous owner had demolished and installed new furniture and bathroom fixtures in the home.
Unfortunately for Weng, the issues persisted, intensifying during the rainy season.
"Whenever it rains heavily, water would leak from the ceiling or walls of the three bedrooms, living room and toilets. The water dripping from the ceiling even wet my bed," Weng lamented.
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She added that the water was milky white in appearance and carried a strong smell of rust.
Based on a video she shared with Shin Min, the water would occasionally be brown and viscous, with the walls needing to be cleaned every time.
Weng said she'd approached the authorities for help multiple times but she still has no clue why the problem keeps recurring.
Another resident who lives on the 16th floor told Shin Min that his home faced similar problems with excessive moisture, resulting in peeling paintwork and cracks appearing on the walls.
Despite the issues faced, Weng expressed that she's unwilling to sell the flat due to its ideal location.
"I thought spending the money on the renovation would solve the problem, but I didn't expect that it would still be the same," she shared.
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Actor Richard Romanus, who is known for his roles in The Sopranos and Mean Streets, passed away.
He was 80. He died December 23 in a hospital in Volos, Greece. No cause of death was given. Romanus was known for his tough-guy roles including Michael Longo in 1973's Mean Streets. In the Martin Scorsese-directed crime drama, Romanus played a loan shark who gets into a memorable confrontation with Johnny Civello (Robert De Niro).
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Several flights delayed at Almaty Airport
10:42, 06 February 2019
ALMATY. KAZINFORM Several flights have been delayed at the Almaty Airport on Wednesday, Kazinform correspondent reports.
Despite heavy snowfall, the Airport operates in a normal mode. The runways are being cleaned from snow.
"Air temperature in the area of the Airport is -6°, visibility is 650/250 meters. Changes in flights schedule are possible," the Airport authorities say.
The flights have been delayed because Air Astana planes are now being deiced which requires additional time.
Up to 30cm of snow fell in Almaty at night. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/several-flights-delayed-at-almaty-airport_a3495360/ | 2024-01-01T05:02:33Z |
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A shocking certainty, Princess Mary’s elevation to queen nears completion
More than 20 years after a chance meeting in a Sydney bar, one-time real estate agent Mary Donaldson will complete her journey from Tasmanian law student to queen of Denmark.
Right now, it is as much of a shock as it was a certainty. Her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe II, unexpectedly announced that she would abdicate on January 14, at the age of 83.
It caught even veteran observers of Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy unawares. The family was told of the decision ahead of the speech, the palace told reporters afterwards.
Affectionately referred to as the “Ashtray Queen” because of her fondness for cigarettes, Margrethe has been in ill health of late, but had given no hint such a drastic move was in the offing.
A third cousin to the late Elizabeth II through Queen Victoria, she remarked in her annual New Year’s Eve speech that a recent back operation had made her reflect that it might be “time to pass the responsibility on to the next generation”.
“Time takes its toll, and the number of ailments increases. One cannot undertake as much as one managed in the past,” she said.
The only meaningful precedent was set by King Eric III, who abdicated in 1146 for unknown reasons.
Margrethe’s planned departure leaves the 51-year-old crown princess, who herself has become one of the busiest royals in Europe, with just two weeks before she becomes queen alongside her husband, Frederik.
Having long been a diligent student of her calling, she appears well and truly prepared.
The Danes fell hard a long time ago for their future queen, who has emerged as a progressive representative by immersing herself in work of a big-scale and global nature. As a result, republicanism has remained a fringe movement in Denmark and polls consistently indicate that the monarchy enjoys the support of at least 70% of the public.
Marrying her prince at the Copenhagen Cathedral on May 14, 2004, Mary renounced her Australian and United Kingdom citizenship – acquired through her Scottish-born parents – and converted from Presbyterianism to Lutheranism. She learnt the language, completed a military education for the Danish Home Guard and now holds the rank of captain.
She announced herself on the world stage through her participation in the first-ever Global Fashion Agenda, the Danish-led international sustainability summit, about 13 years ago, which has since become a frontrunner in the environmental conversation around fashion and boasted an extraordinary list of influential speakers.
But in recent years it has been her humanitarian work that has impressed her adopted homeland and given her a powerful platform.
“I’ve always had a strong sense of justice: that everyone should have the same opportunities, no matter where you come from,” she told the Financial Times in a 2022 interview.
“Understanding that inequality and lack of respect for human rights were root causes for maternal mortality – that still today, a woman can risk losing life by giving birth – was where my journey started.”
She has also become a prominent advocate for women’s reproductive rights – historically a taboo subject for a future queen – as well as maternal health, sexual and reproductive rights in developing countries and international LGBT rights. She later became chief executive of Save the Children International.
In the two years before the pandemic, she undertook more than 20 working trips to Kenya with the gender-equality organisation Women Deliver, to Indonesia with the United Nations Populations Fund and to Ethiopia with the Danish minister for development co-operation. A talented speaker, she delivered passionate speeches at human rights summits, and served as patron for the World Health Organisation.
She travelled to Burkina Faso in 2021 to raise awareness of the plight of women affected by issues such as genital mutilation, forced marriage, underage pregnancy and education barriers.
The next queen continues a packed agenda covering areas such as early childhood development and work against bullying.
In a 2019 interview with The Australian Women’s Weekly, the princess revealed that moving to the other side of the world was difficult.
“Moving to Denmark was a huge change in my life – a new culture, new language, new friends, and another way of life,” she told the magazine. “I did experience a feeling of loneliness – short-term – when I first moved.
“I see it as quite natural that at times I felt quite alone or a little bit like I was on the outside looking in.”
Denmark’s royal family has had a difficult year after the queen decided to remove royal titles from the children of Prince Joachim, her second child.
She did this as part of efforts to slim the monarchy and give her grandchildren more normal lives, but it led to unprecedented public criticism of the monarch by her own family. Joachim said his four children had been “hurt” by the decision, leading the queen to apologise.
In recent weeks, there had also been speculation around a late-night appearance Frederik made with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova. Casanova has dismissed speculation of any romantic links as rubbish.
Rumours of an affair followed Mary and Frederik to Australia, where they travelled separately in early December, with three of their four children.
The princess was pictured on the Sydney Harbour Bridge skywalk with the twins in a photo automatically taken of each group of walkers. It was posted on the bridge’s Instagram account before later being deleted.
Mary has kept a dignified silence, sharing only a short personal message on her account for her Mary Foundation charity, which aims to fight social isolation.
“Time is a peculiar thing,” she wrote. “The more years you have covered, the faster the next year seems to pass by. At the same time, you become more and more aware of how precious every moment – and every year – is.”
Margrethe on New Year’s Eve thanked her successor-in-waiting and daughter-in-law for their “crucial … support and assistance” over the years and said she hoped they would be accorded the same “trust and affection” that she had received from the Danish public.
“They deserve that. Denmark deserves that,” she said.
Sydney Morning Herald | https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/301034145/a-shocking-certainty-princess-marys-elevation-to-queen-nears-completion | 2024-01-01T05:02:33Z |
Osaka wins her opening match in return to elite tennis at Brisbane International
Naomi Osaka of Japan serves in her match against Tamara Korpatsch of Germany during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Tertius Pickard/AP)
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Love went 24 for 33 for 256 yards in what might have been the finest game in his first season as the Packers' starter in the post-Aaron Rodgers era.
The Vikings (7-9) benched another turnover-prone quarterback after an interception and a fumble by Jaren Hall in the first half were converted into touchdowns by the Packers. Nick Mullens took over for Hall for the second half, the fifth time the Vikings have switched quarterbacks since Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles tendon in the fourth quarter of a 24-10 win at Green Bay on Oct. 29.
Detroit clinched the NFC North by beating Minnesota here last week, marking just the second time in 13 seasons the division wasn't won by either the Packers or the Vikings, but a prime-time game between these border-state rivals always generates plenty of energy in the stadium.
Cousins got the party off to a rowdy start when he — wearing a thick gold chain around his neck — and his son ripped off their shirts to lead the crowd in the "Skol!" chant and blow the Gjallarhorn. The "Go Pack Go!" serenades quickly joined the soundtrack, though, and this became quite the New Year's Eve blowout.
Love was flustered two months ago in Green Bay by the Vikings defense. But despite his penchant for overthrows, he has come a long way and given the Packers abundant optimism for the future at quarterback that is missing in Minnesota with Cousins set to become a free agent and no clarity about a potential return.
Hall, who was the first reliever for Cousins two months ago only to be forced out of his first start with a concussion, hardly had any time to throw. Green Bay's defense that was shredded over the last three games by the Giants, Buccaneers and Panthers — and now missing starting cornerbacks Jaire Alexander (suspension) and Eric Stokes (hamstring) — took full advantage of the rookie from BYU.
Hall’s off-target throw in the first quarter glanced off the hands of Johnny Mundt — in an elevated role after the season-ending knee injury to Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson — and in the air to Carrington Valentine for an interception. Love’s 33-yard touchdown pass to Reed came two plays later.
Preston Smith’s strip-sack of Hall with 26 seconds left before halftime sealed the deal. Karl Brooks recovered at the Minnesota 37, and the Love-to-Reed connection got Green Bay in the end zone three plays after that for a 23-3 lead.
REED IS BOOKING IT
Reed has 10 touchdown catches to lead the Packers. The second-round draft pick from Michigan State set the franchise rookie record with 60 receptions, passing Sterling Sharpe (1988).
Both of Reed’s scores belong on the season highlight reel. Love did the work on the first one with the prettiest pass of the game to hit Reed in stride on a post route. Reed did the heavy lifting on the second by running a crossing route, dodging two tacklers after the catch and dragging two more defenders into the end zone.
Reed hurt his chest on that play and didn’t return for the second half. With Christian Watson and Dontayvion Wicks already sidelined by injuries, the Packers have some depth concern at wide receiver after Samori Toure also left in the fourth quarter.
INJURY REPORT
Packers: Smith and RB A.J. Dillon (neck) left with injuries in the third quarter. ... LB Isaiah McDuffie (concussion) was carted off in the second quarter when he collided with Lukas Van Ness and Colby Wooden during a sack. McDuffie started in place of De’Vondre Campbell (neck), who missed his second consecutive game.
Vikings: RG Ed Ingram (shoulder) left in the third quarter. ... CB Byron Murphy (knee) was sidelined for the second straight game.
UP NEXT
Packers: host Chicago next Sunday.
Vikings: play at Detroit next Sunday.
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Nuggets vs. Hornets: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Home/Road Splits
The Charlotte Hornets (7-23) are big, 14.5-point underdogs as they try to turn around a 10-game losing streak when they visit the Denver Nuggets (23-11) on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Ball Arena. The game airs at 9:00 PM ET on ALT and BSSE. The matchup's point total is set at 227.5.
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- When: Monday, January 1, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
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Lainey Wilson kicked off the second half of New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash in style. She delivered back-to-back performances of two fan-favorite songs: “Grease” and “Heart Like a Truck” to ring in the New Year. After a short break, she performed “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.” Then, after other performances, she came back for two more songs. She played “Watermelon Moonshine” followed by “Smell Like Smoke.” As if that wasn’t enough, she came back one more time for another two-piece. Wilson performed “Things a Man Oughta Know” before inviting Grace Bowers and Jackson Dean out to do a cover of “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love”
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Wilson took the stage in a Pendleton-inspired floor-length coat with a heavy fur shawl that she shed to reveal a shimmering bell-bottom body suit. She completed the look with a razor-sharp cowboy hat and turquoise jewelry. More importantly, she delivered what fans have been waiting all night to see. The CMA Entertainer of the Year had the entire crowd singing along the whole time she was on the stage. Those who wonder how she won the prestigious award need only to watch this performance.
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Lainey Wilson Says Goodbye to a Massive Year
2023 has been Wilson’s year. The Louisiana native’s career skyrocketed over the last 12 months. The top of the roller coaster ride came in November at the CMA Awards. She went into the night with nine nominations, more than any other nominee. It’s important to note that it was only Wilson’s second time at the CMA Awards as a nominee.
Wilson took home five trophies at the CMA Awards. “wait in the truck” with HARDY took home Music Video of the Year and Musical Event of the Year. She also took home Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year.
She had a No. 1 hit with “Watermelon Moonshine” earlier in the year. Then, two collaborations featuring Wilson went to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell and “Save Me” with Jelly Roll topped the charts.
Wilson is capping off the year with multiple massive performances at Nashville’s Big Bash. Next year, she’ll kick off her Country’s Cool Again Tour. Even more excitingly, she has been teasing new music. So, fans have that to look forward to in the coming year.
Featured Image by Jason Kempin/Getty Images | https://americansongwriter.com/lainey-wilson-rings-new-year-three-back-back-performances-nashville-big-bash/ | 2024-01-01T05:02:34Z |
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UAE leaders extend New Year greetings to world leaders
President Highness Sheikh Mohamed wished them good health and wellbeing, and their peoples further progress and prosperity.
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Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 31 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent cables of congratulations to Their Highnesses and Majesties, Presidents, Kings and Princes of friendly countries, on the occasion of the New Year, 2024.
President Highness Sheikh Mohamed wished them good health and wellbeing, and their peoples further progress and prosperity.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have also dispatched similar cables to the leaders and prime ministers of friendly countries. (ANI/WAM)
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Ring in the New Year in Grandeur at Reflex for an Unforgettable Celebration | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/2762603-uae-leaders-extend-new-year-greetings-to-world-leaders | 2024-01-01T05:02:35Z |
Zahrah S Khan, known for her melodious hits like Kusu Kusu and Dance Meri Rani, talks about the year gone by. Zahrah says, "It was an incredible year, beginning with the collaboration with Edward Maya for Love Stereo in January 2023. Embarking on my first tour with a remarkable team was another highlight. Signing up for the film Vrushabha brought about another fantastic feeling. Working on Love Stereo was an absolute blast, especially dancing alongside Tiger. This experience fueled my drive to improve as a dancer, and the overall balance between work and personal happiness was truly uplifting".
Talking about her journey, Zahrah says, "I am immensely grateful for the growth I've experienced every year since entering the industry as a professional playback singer in 2021. There has been no looking back since then; each year has been progressively more significant and fulfilling professionally. I am thankful to God for continuously blessing me with work. I'm excited to see what unfolds in 2024. I'm set to finish shooting for Vrushabha by March. My goal is to work on scripts that showcase a new side of me with each film. I hope to achieve what my mother did as both an actor and a singer."
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Snowy weather predicted in western, northern Kazakhstan on Saturday
09:29, 02 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - On February 2, no precipitation is expected in most of Kazakhstan, except for the western and northern regions. There will be patches of fog, ice slick, blizzard, strong winds, Kazhydromet Weather Service informs.
Patches of fog and blizzard are expected in Akmola, Kostanay, East Kazakhstan and North Kazakhstan regions. The wind will strengthen up to 15-20 meters per second in Kostanay, Akmola and East Kazakhstan regions.
In Almaty, Zhambyl, Kyzylorda, Mangistau and West Kazakhstan regions, there will be patches of fog and ice slick. Besides, Zhambyl and Kyzylorda regions will see 15-20 mps wind.
Patchy fog is expected in Turkestan, Atyrau and Karaganda regions. In Turkestan region, the wind speed will reach 15-20 mps.
Pavlodar region will see a snowstorm.
As for East Kazakhstan region, severe frost is expected. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/snowy-weather-predicted-in-western-northern-kazakhstan-on-saturday_a3494261/ | 2024-01-01T05:02:39Z |
Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
Published: Dec. 20, 2023 at 9:33 PM MST|Updated: 16 minutes ago
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC (-105)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 12
Darwin Nunez, Liverpool FC (+125)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 5
Cody Gakpo, Liverpool FC (+130)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 17
- Goals: 2
Diogo Jota, Liverpool FC (+150)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 13
- Goals: 5
Luis Diaz, Liverpool FC (+160)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 3
Ben Doak, Liverpool FC (+185)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 9
- Goals: 0
Callum Wilson, Newcastle United (+210)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 7
Alexander Isak, Newcastle United (+220)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 15
- Goals: 8
Anthony Gordon, Newcastle United (+350)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 6
Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 2
Harvey Elliott, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 1
Curtis Jones, Liverpool FC (+400)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 12
- Goals: 0
Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool FC (+450)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 0
Miguel Almiron, Newcastle United (+450)
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- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 3
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Pak: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's convoy attacked in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan's political outfit, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's convoy, came under attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan, Geo News reported on Sunday.
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Pakistan's political outfit, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's convoy, came under attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan, Geo News reported on Sunday. The veteran politician's convoy was fired upon from multiple sides at Yarik interchange, the party's spokesperson, Mufti Abrar confirmed Geo News on Sunday.
JUI-F chief was travelling through DI Khan when his convoy came under attack near the toll plaza. In response to a query regarding Fazl's safety, he assured that the veteran politician was safe.
Speaking to Geo News, Fazl's brother denied the attack on veteran politician. saying that the JUI-F chief was at home when the incident happened. "Maulana's car stopped for refuelling near the Yarik interchange [when the incident happened," he added.
The alleged attack comes in the backdrop of repeated security concerns raised by Fazl who, on multiple occasions, has cast doubts over the staging of polls due to the "unstable" security situation in some parts of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Geo News reported. "There is no police in Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, and Lakki Marwat. Can the polls be staged in this situation of unrest?" The senior politician wondered while addressing a press conference in Islamabad on December 5.
Earlier this week, Fazl had warned that it would hold Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja responsible if the party's workers came under attack during electioneering. Fazl's remarks came after the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the caretaker government to ensure timely elections, warning against any delay in the polls slated for February 8, 2024.
Condemning the attack on the JUI-F chief, party leader Hafiz Hamdullah termed the incident as a nefarious move to prevent the party from taking part in the electoral process. "We have been saying how elections can be held in such [law and order] situation," Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said maintaining that the incident raises questions on the caretaker government's ability to provide security.
Reacting to the incident, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the attack on Fazl's convoy and expressed relief over the politico's safety. Meanwhile, the secretary interior, taking notice of the incident, has sought report from the relevant officials on the matter.
It is pertinent to know that the party has suffered major losses due to being in the crosshairs of banned outfits over the years. In September, senior JUI-F leader Hafiz Hamdullah was injured in a blast -- that wounded 10 others -- in Balochistan's Mastung area.
Meanwhile, in July at least 40 JUI-F workers were killed in a suicide blast that targeted the party's workers' convention in Bajaur's Khar. Pakistan has witnessed an alarming surge in terror incidents in the outgoing year, reaching the highest level since 2014.
Geo News reported citing the data gathered by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), KP has bore the brunt of these attacks, reporting 23 instances that resulted in 254 fatalities and 512 injuries. The province, along with newly merged districts (NMD), experienced 13 suicide attacks, leading to 85 deaths and 206 injuries.
With such a worrying law and order situation, the Election Commission of Pakistan has sought the help of the Pakistan Army, due to a shortfall of 270,000 police personnel, to ensure the law and order situation during the upcoming general elections. In its letter to the Ministry of Interior, the ECP called for the services of the Pakistan Army and civil armed forces (CAFs) to be "requisitioned in static mode". (ANI)
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British actor Tom Wilkinson, who appeared in films like The Full Monty, Shakespeare in Love and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, passed away in the UK.
He died at the age of 75 on Saturday. He won a BAFTA for supporting actor for The Full Monty.
"It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him," the statement from his family to the BBC read. Wilkinson also appeared in films such as Rush Hour and The Grand Budapest Hotel. He also had roles in The Green Hornet, Batman Begins, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.
From George Clooney, Michael McKean to Richard Roeper, several celebrities paid their condolences. In a statement, Clooney said, "Tom made every project better, made every actor better. He was the epitome of elegance, and he will be dearly missed by all of us." Taking to X, McKean described Tom as a "great actor." — IANS &
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South Korea's Moon to hold summit with Australian chancellor in mid-Feb.
22:21, 01 February 2019
SEOUL. KAZINFORM - President Moon Jae-in plans to hold a summit with the chancellor of Austria in mid-February to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Friday, Yonhap reports.
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, known as the youngest world leader, will make an official visit to South Korea from Feb. 14-15, according to Moon's office.
"President Moon will hold a summit with Kurz on Feb. 14 to discuss ways to promote cooperation with Austria, a powerhouse of smaller firms and cutting-edge technology," presidential spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom said.
He added that Seoul plans to solicit Austria's support for Moon's efforts to bring peace to the Korean Peninsula as the leaders of the United States and North Korea are set to hold a second summit in late February.
"The trip will help solidify the bilateral friendship and expand cooperation in such areas as e-government and science and technology," Kim added. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/south-korea-s-moon-to-hold-summit-with-australian-chancellor-in-mid-feb_a3494173/ | 2024-01-01T05:02:53Z |
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In every walk in with nature one receives far more than he seeks."
— John Muir, Scottish-American philosopher
These words of John Muir, also known as John of the Mountains, truly highlight the spirit of the photography exhibition, The Melody of Kalka-Shimla Heritage (KSR) Railway Line, at Underpass Gallery, Sector 17 Chandigarh.
Organised by the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, the exhibition features a collection of photographs clicked by two passionate photographers Sanjay Kaushal and Dr Shubh Mohan Singh over the years. While Kaushal is an insurance professional and lives in Panchkula, Singh is a psychiatrist residing in Chandigarh. Even though photography is not their profession, the exhibition will have you believe otherwise. Their frames capturing the landscapes look more like paintings on canvas. For someone who has never explored the hills on a train, it's a huge motivation to book a ticket on the next train to Shimla.
“It never felt tedious to wait for the perfect shot or perfect weather or opportunity. In fact, while at first it was difficult to gain the confidence of the Railway staff, later they all became like family members. Some of them would even suggest a place or time for capturing the best shot,” shared Singh.
Singh and Kaushal's passion and consistency have resulted in three photo books, besides exhibitions. Kaushal says, “The most challenging part was to select a limited number of pictures for the exhibition. We had to leave out many well-deserving images. We hope that this collection may give the viewers a glimpse of this wonderful organism that is the KSR.”
In past 10 years, they visited the hills every year in every season. Singh explains, “It's the monsoon season that gives you the best colours, especially the time between February to April after the winter rains; it's a mix of autumn, winter and onset of spring.”
They have captured the music that nature sings in all its glory. In fact, the duo can print a New Year calendar as they have the perfect picture for each month! Their frames capturing railway tracks, trains, stations, terrain (plains to hills to snow-clad mountains) replete with flora are indeed a must-watch.
The exhibited pictures are also for sale, priced at Rs10,000 per frame.
On view till January 11 between 10 am and 8 pm at Underpass Gallery, Sector 17
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Pakistan Senator Tahir Bizenjo criticises Parliament's failure to address issue of forced disappearances in Balochistan
In a statement, National Party member highlighted the procedural disruptions in the upper house that have hindered meaningful debate on this crucial human rights issue.
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Member of Pakistan's Senate, Tahir Bizenjo, has criticised the Pakistani Parliament's failure to address the ongoing issue of forced disappearances in Balochistan, The Balochistan Post reported. In a statement, National Party member highlighted the procedural disruptions in the upper house, which have hindered meaningful debate on this crucial human rights issue. He said that a quorum issue was raised during the latest session of Parliament to avoid discussion on the sensitive issue, according to The Balochistan Post report.
He stated, "This is the House of Federation, where we should be able to discuss such important issues," and emphasised that the avoidance of this issue compromises the Parliament's integrity and purpose. Emphasising the seriousness of the situation in Balochistan, he talked about the suffering faced by families impacted by the disappearance of their loved ones. He spoke about the agony of mothers and sisters of missing Baloch individuals and stressed that this issue reflects a harsh reality that requires attention and resolution, not neglect, The Balochistan Post reported.
Tahir Bizenjo called on the Pakistani government to engage in constructive negotiations with the leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) to seek a resolution. He warned against the potential escalation of tensions and unrest in Balochistan if the situation is not addressed and highlighted the risk of ongoing sit-ins and demonstrations evolving into widespread chaos. On December 29, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a prominent organiser of the Baloch protest march in Islamabad, has given a seven-day ultimatum to the Pakistan government for the fulfilment of their demands, including the "elimination of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings."
Mahrang Baloch, the face of the movement, outlined a series of demands during a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday. Mahrang called for a detailed investigation into rights violations in Balochistan, proposing the involvement of a UN Working Group. The demands included signing an agreement, under the Working Group's auspices, for the elimination of "enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings". She also demanded the release of all victims of enforced disappearances, restrictions on the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and the elimination of "state-sponsored death squads".
Mahrang Baloch urged Pakistan's Ministry of Interior to "confess" the alleged deaths of disappeared persons in fake encounters, accompanied by an acknowledgement letter and a press conference naming all victims. She also called for the withdrawal of fake cases against peaceful protesters. "If the state does not hold sincere negotiations on the above demands and does not show seriousness and if the treatment of the past week with protesters continues, then after seven days, the movement will express its disappointment with all state institutions against state policies of genocide and treating Balochistan like a colony and put its case before the Baloch people," she said.
The Baloch activist also emphasised that the state must demonstrate seriousness in ending human rights violations and illegal measures in Balochistan to prove its commitment to resolving the "Baloch genocide." She alleged that the state tried to suppress the Baloch sit-in by using police and administration in the federal capital. While addressing the press conference, Baloch said, "The decision will be in the court of the Baloch people if the state is not ready to change its colonial mindset." She alleged that the Pakistan state is treating protesters "like enemies," and harassing the protestors during the night.
She also criticised a few elements from the journalistic community, alleging that "state personnel in the garb of journalism" attempted to create a false narrative. "The whole of Balochistan is in the grip of state violence and barbarism currently and every day there seems to be an increase in this. When the state treats peaceful protesters like this in front of the global media, then you can understand what the state's behaviour is without the presence of the media or the internet," she also said.
The BYC's press conference took place after hundreds of participants in the long march were detained by the Islamabad police. The action of Islamabad police was condemned by human rights organisations, politicians, and the Islamabad High Court (IHC). (ANI)
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Relaxation and adrenaline combine for Tuatapere sports day
The 114-year tradition of Tuatapere’s New Year sports day still holds up strongly, bringing a mix of pulse-raising competitiveness and kicked-back relaxation.
Organisers delighted in a strong turnout, while the weather that treated New Year’s Eve festivities unkindly for much of the province and country, behaved itself during the day.
From the cutting-edge competitiveness of the flashing-blade axemen to the adrenalised efforts of 5-year-olds racing barefoot, the crowd had occasion to cheer, and to settle back and converse as families and friends caught up with one another.
Among the axemen who had particularly good days in the field of 61 were Alex Napier, 40-year veteran Rangi Bowen, and the championship double-handed sawing team of Simon Bond and Steve Unahi. | https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/133517921/relaxation-and-adrenaline-combine-for-tuatapere-sports-day | 2024-01-01T05:02:58Z |
Soybeans to be grown in Kyzylorda region
09:57, 28 January 2019
KYZYLORDA. KAZINFORM - Soybeans will be grown in Kyzylorda region, Kazinform cites the press service of the regional administration.
Rice farms in Karmakshy district, in addition to their main products, decided to grow soybeans as well.
"It does not require much water and is in the greatest demand. To begin with, soybeans will be planted in the fields of Turmagambet LLP this year," said Sultan Makashov, Head of the district. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/soybeans-to-be-grown-in-kyzylorda-region_a3492286/ | 2024-01-01T05:03:00Z |
Ludhiana, December 31
The Model Town police yesterday arrested two mobile phone snatchers and recovered 27 phones from them.
The suspects have been identified as Amardeep Singh, alias Bholu, of Bhagat Singh Nagar and Mahinder Partap of Jammu colony.
ACP Jasroop Bath and Model Town SHO Inspector Madhu Bala issued a joint statement in this regard.
The officials said a tip-off was received that the suspects had been looting people and also injuring them with sharp weapons. The police conducted a raid and nabbed them.
The mobiles recovered from the suspects were snatched by them from residents in city areas in the recent past. Now, their police remand would be sought to recover more valuables from them.
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Xi Jinping calls for Taiwan's "reunification" with China in year-end address
It reported that the tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, Xi has repeatedly affirmed China's stance that Taiwan is a part of China and that it must be reunified, by force if necessary.
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Ahead of presidential elections in Taiwan that are slated to be held on January 13, President Xi Jinping on Sunday in his year-end address asserted that Taiwan will be reunified with China, Fox News reported. It reported that the tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, Xi has repeatedly affirmed China's stance that Taiwan is a part of China and that it must be reunified, by force if necessary.
"All Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose and share in the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," Xi said in Sunday's address. "The motherland will surely be reunified," he added.
The speech was the second time in a matter of days that Xi addressed the Taiwan issue. Xi also vowed to reunify Taiwan on Tuesday during a symposium in Beijing commemorating the 130th anniversary of the birth of Mao Zedong, the founding father of Communist China. "The complete reunification of the motherland is an irresistible trend," Xi said at the event, adding that China would "resolutely prevent anyone from splitting" the two sides.
Meanwhile, in Taiwan, residents are preparing to head for the polls. Current opinion polls show residents favoring independence-leaning candidate Lai Ching-te. China has bristled at any international indication of Taiwan's independence. Xi's military conducted weeks of live-fire exercises around the Island in 2022 after then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, travelled there, Fox News reported.
Lai Ching-te, the front-runner and currently Taiwan's vice president from the ruling Democratic People's Party, said in a televised debate Saturday that he was open to communicating with the government in Beijing, which has refused to talk with him or President Tsai Ing-wen, Voice of America reported. Beijing favors the candidate from the more China-friendly Nationalist, or Kuomintang, Party and has criticized Lai and Tsai as "separatists," accusing them of trying to provoke a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
Earlier, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has claimed that the "reunification" of Taiwan with China is "inevitable," emphasising Beijing's longstanding stance ahead of a crucial election in Taiwan next month, CNN reported. Xi made these remarks during an address marking the 130th anniversary of the birth of Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China.
"The realisation of the complete reunification with the motherland is an inevitable course of development, is righteous and what the people want. The motherland must and will be reunified," said Xi. Xi's statements reiterate China's claim over Taiwan, a self-ruled island democracy, and align with his broader goal to enhance China's global power and stature. The timing is significant as Taiwan approaches a critical presidential vote, where political parties' positions on relations with China often serve as a gauge of public sentiment on Beijing, as reported by CNN.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, who has faced increased pressure from Beijing during her tenure, is widely perceived as strengthening Taiwan's unofficial ties with the United States. The leading candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party, Vice President Lai Ching-te, is currently ahead in the polls but is not favoured by Chinese officials. China's Communist Party considers Taiwan its own territory, despite never having controlled it. While emphasising a preference for peaceful "reunification," Chinese officials have not ruled out the use of force. Xi's speech included a veiled warning, urging the promotion of peaceful cross-strait ties and preventing any attempts to separate Taiwan from China.
Taiwan remains a sensitive issue in US-China relations. During a recent summit with US President Joe Biden, Xi asserted that China's "reunification" with Taiwan is "unstoppable." The United States maintains an unofficial relationship with Taiwan, recognizing China's position that Taiwan is part of its territory. However, the US is obligated by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself. The historical roots of the Taiwan-China relationship trace back to 1949 when General Chiang Kai-shek fled with his nationalist forces to Taiwan after Mao's Red Army gained control in the Chinese Civil War.
Xi's speech also called on Chinese citizens to "never forget" Mao and the Communist Party's "original aspiration and founding mission" as they advance the cause of Chinese modernisation, CNN reported. (ANI)
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Spring to come late to Kazakhstan
15:48, 03 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The Met Office has issued a spring weather forecast for Kazakhstan, Kazinform correspondent reports.
"According to the long-term forecast, the spring in Kazakhstan is expected to be late in most of the country. The timely arrival of spring is expected only in the western and southern regions of the country, but cold spells are likely to return on some days," Kazhydromet Weather Service told Kazinform.
The average monthly air temperature near the climate normal is expected in the northern half of the country. In western and southern Kazakhstan, it will be 1 degree C above normal.
In March, almost entire Kazakhstan will see much precipitation. Only the western half of the country will see precipitation around and below normal. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/spring-to-come-late-to-kazakhstan_a3494479/ | 2024-01-01T05:03:07Z |
Ludhiana, December 31
The Sadar police yesterday registered a case against four miscreants for kidnapping a hotel owner, his friend and taking away their Hyundai Creta vehicle at gunpoint.
The suspects have been identified as Jujhar Singh of GK Estate, Arjun of Satjot Nagar, Vicky and Mintu.
The complainant, Himanshu Takhar of the Badewal road area, told the police that on December 28, he was going in his SUV with his friend Ramandeep Singh, a hotel owner, when the suspects stopped them on the Pakhowal road and forcefully took them to a house in Jawaddi. At gunpoint, they snatched their mobiles and Rs 50, 000 from them.
“While the suspects were beating us, they also made our videos. Afterwards, they demanded Rs 1 lakh in cash else threatened to viral our videos on social media. One of them forcibly transferred Rs 1 lakh in his account through one of the victim’s GPay mobile payment app.
Later, they dropped them at BRS Nagar and took away his SUV in which his laptop and other valuables were kept.
Inspector Gurpreet Singh said raids were on to nab them.
Sources said there was some monetary dispute between the victims and suspects, which was also being examined by the police.
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South African jockey Warren Kennedy wins 7 in a day including group 1 at Pukekohe
It’s one thing for a jockey saluting in one of the country’s top group one races on New Year’s Day.
It’s quite another adding six more for a remarkable haul of seven wins from nine rides at Pukekohe, south of Auckland.
South African rider Warren Kennedy did just that on Monday as seasoned racing followers shook their heads in amazement to hail the ‘Wizard of Waz’.
Riding seven winners on a programme is practically unheard of in New Zealand, even at low-key provincial meetings.
This was one of the country’s premier racedays, usually run at Ellerslie which is soon to reopen this month after a major track rebuild.
Kennedy capped his never to be forgotten day with victory in the group one $450,000 Railway (1200m) aboard Waitak, trained by the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott partnership.
O’Sullivan was no stranger to multiple winners in a day, either, as one of New Zealand’s greatest jockeys.
Kennedy was last in the running aboard Waitak but timed his late finish to perfection aboard the $12 chance, which is owned by its breeder Colin Devine.
He had 1-¼ lengths to spare on runnerup Bonny Lass, with the $2.70 favourite Babylon Berlin finishing seventh.
Kennedy opened the New Year in style, winning race one aboard Grande Gallo ($7), also trained by the O’Sullivan-Scott duo.
Kennedy then added wins aboard Bellatrix Star ($10), Pour The Wine ($8), About Time ($3.30), and Karman Line ($6.50). His only miss among those was the $2.50 favourite Terra Mitica who finished fourth in the Queen Elizabeth.
Then, after saluting aboard Waitak, Kennedy added his third group two win for the day on Habana, the $3.50 favourite who got up in the final stride over Saint Bathans in the $225,000 Rich Hill Mile.
“It’s been a fantastic day. I don’t think anyone could have asked for any better. Everything has gone my way,” Kennedy told Trackside TV after Habana’s win.
“We’re all here to compete and everyone is congratulating (me), they know it’s a great feat to win seven in a day.”
Shooting for a scarcely believable eighth win aboard the favourite Ominous in the 10th and final race, Kennedy’s mount dropped out to finish last.
Durban-born Kennedy, 43, arrived in New Zealand in October 2022, with seven group one winners to his name and a two-time South African jockeys’ premiership winner.
He was joined soon after by wife Barbara and daughters Jamie Lee and Ryleigh, and stated his ambition to settle in New Zealand and gain residency. Kennedy quickly became one of the country’s most sought-after riders. | https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/301034169/south-african-jockey-warren-kennedy-wins-7-in-a-day-including-group-1-at-pukekohe | 2024-01-01T05:03:11Z |
Israeli government approves appointment of new foreign minister
The Israeli government also gave the green light for postponed municipal elections to take place in February, subject to parliamentary approval. "We usually do not hold elections in wartime but these elections have been determined in advance," a statement from the prime minister's office said.
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The Israeli government on Sunday approved the appointment of a new foreign minister to replace Eli Cohen, who will become energy minister as part of a pre-arranged ministerial rotation, a government statement said. The appointments are subject to Israeli parliamentary approval.
Cohen will continue to serve as a member of the security cabinet while Yisrael Katz will serve as foreign affairs minister, the statement said as Israel enters its 86th day of war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip after the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people and capturing 240 hostages. The Israeli government also gave the green light for postponed municipal elections to take place in February, subject to parliamentary approval.
"We usually do not hold elections in wartime but these elections have been determined in advance," a statement from the prime minister's office said. "They have already been postponed once."
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Strengthening of bilateral coop with Kazakhstan on agenda of Slovenian leadership
This was communicated by the Head of the Republic of Slovenia to the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Slovenia (with residence in Vienna) Kairat Sarybay on the 30th of January 2019 on the sidelines of the reception for the diplomatic corps.
In addition, the Slovenian Prime Minister Marjan Sarec and Foreign Minister Miro Cerar expressed their support for Kazakhstan's foreign policy during the Slovenian leadership's meeting with the diplomatic corps, and highlighted that the priorities of the economic and social stability of Slovenia, as well as the priorities of ensuring peace and security in the world correspond to Kazakhstan's foreign policy.
Within the framework of implementing the President's task on economization of foreign policy, attracting best practices, new technologies and investments to Kazakhstan, the Slovenian Economic Development and Technology Minister Zdravko Pocivalsek agreed to boost bilateral trade and intensify economic relations. Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia Sonja Smuc has also expressed the growing interest of Slovenian entrepreneurs in Central Asia
Considering the experience of Ljubljana as a winner of the European "green" city award an issue of deepening regional cooperation between Astana and Ljubljana has been discussed on the sidelines of the Ambassador's working visit during a meeting with knowledgeable Slovenian politician, Mayor of Ljubljana Zoran Jankovic, where an agreement was reached to organize Z.Jankovic's visit to Astana in the year 2019.
Additionally, strengthening the inter-parliamentary cooperation between two countries was discussed with Zmago Jelincic, the Chairman of the newly established Kazakh-Slovenian Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group at the National Assembly of Slovenia. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/strengthening-of-bilateral-coop-with-kazakhstan-on-agenda-of-slovenian-leadership_a3494696/ | 2024-01-01T05:03:14Z |
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Ludhiana, December 31
The city police yesterday nabbed a man and seized 72 rolls of banned Chinese string from him.
The suspect has been identified as Shamal Khan (20), a resident of of Bindra Colony.
ADCP Rupinder Kaur Sran in a statement issued stated that a tip-off was received that the suspect was involved in the sale of banned plastic string. Accordingly, the police conducted a raid and arrested the suspect along with the string.
Sran said now, further questioning of the man would help the police in identifying big suppliers of the plastic string and in coming days more such recoveries could be made.
A case has also been registered against the suspect.
Despite ban, shopkeepers are openly selling the deadly string.
Some of them have stored large stock of the same in godowns at isolated places.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates. | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/72-rolls-of-banned-chinese-string-seized-577214 | 2024-01-01T05:03:15Z |
Taste of the big time at ASB Classic leaves Monique Barry hungry for more
New Zealand’s Monique Barry may have lost her first round match to Russia’s Elina Avanesyan 7-6 6-2 at the ASB Classic, but it could be the spark that leads her to greater things.
Barry, who was born in New Plymouth but moved to Australia as a child, was playing someone ranked 575 places higher than her and by rights, she should have been thrashed by an opponent who defeated Belinda Bencic on her way to a quarterfinal appearance at last year’s French Open.
Yet Barry was able to play at a level that made a mockery of her world ranking of 649 and far above what was demonstrated in some of the tough losses she had on the lowly ITF Circuit in 2023.
Having defeated Elyse Tse in the wildcard playoff tournament that some other New Zealand players chose not to enter, this was the biggest moment in the 21-year-old’s life.
She was determined not to waste this opportunity and wanted to play the match on her terms, by being aggressive and going for winners. There was no point in her staying at the baseline and having long rallies.
“I was going to go down fighting, or even get up fighting,” Barry said.
“But I think I played how I wanted to play and that was to be aggressive.”
Barry broke Avanesyan’s serve for the third time late in the opening set and had a chance to serve for it at 5-4, but it was at this big moment that the more experienced Russian raised her game to get the break back.
It was still tight in the tiebreak as Barry fell behind early to get back on level terms, but would eventually lose it 8-6.
There was nothing between the two players again at the beginning of the second set, but once Avanesyan got on a roll midway through it, there was no way back for the Kiwi.
“I think I played quite well in the first set,” she said.
“I was fighting for every point. I was trying to do what I could.
“She played too good in that second set and I started to miss a little bit more. But I was actually really happy with how I played in my first match out there.
“I was super nervous,” she added.
“But I was excited at the same time, so I was really looking forward to embracing the occasion.
“I came out and tried to be confident and aggressive. It started to work, so I was getting fired up and using the crowd and that was really helpful.”
Battling away in ITF tournaments in places like Playford, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Tainan is a world away from the glamour of what it’s like to play at a WTA event. Even though she lost, this experience has given Barry a taste of the other, better side of the sport. She wants more of it and this has shown that when she plays well she can match it with players at this level.
“It was amazing being around it all,” she said.
“It was completely professional and an eye-opener to be around other players.
“Now that I’ve played out here, I want to be here more. So I’ll have to get excited, fight on the ITF tour and hopefully be back on the WTA.”
But that’s the challenge Barry faces, as she goes back to tournaments where there will be hardly any spectators, not much prize money, none of the glitter experienced here and being up against players who are equally as desperate for a shot at the big time.
“All the girls can play really good tennis and top 100 tennis,” she said.
“It just depends on how consistent you can be with that.”
Meanwhile, in the second match on Centre Court on Monday, No 4 seed Emma Navarro from the States, Emma Navarro, defeated the Czech Republic’s Linda Fruhvirtova 2-6 6-4 6-2.
AT A GLANCE
Tuesday’s schedule
STADIUM starts at 01:00 PM
- Rebeka Masarova (ESP) vs [7] Petra Martic (CRO)
- [1] Coco Gauff (USA) vs Claire Liu (USA)
- [WC] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs [2] Elina Svitolina (UKR)
- [Q] Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU) vs [WC] Emma Raducanu (GBR)
- Brenda Fruhvirtova (CZE) / Linda Fruhvirtova (CZE) vs Paige Hourigan (NZL) / Erin Routliffe (NZL)
GRANDSTAND starts at 12:00 PM
- [Q] McCartney Kessler (USA) vs [Q] Lulu Sun (SUI)
- Anna Blinkova vs [Q] Brenda Fruhvirtova (CZE)
- [Q] Tereza Martincova (CZE) vs [8] Varvara Gracheva (FRA)
- Yue Yuan (CHN) vs Kayla Day (USA)
COURT 1 starts at 12:00 PM
- Elysia Bolton (AUS) / Alexandra Bozovic (AUS) vs [2] Anna Danilina (KAZ) / Viktoria Hruncakova (SVK)
- McCartney Kessler (USA) / Suzan Lamens (NED) vs Carole Monnet (FRA) / Alexandra Osborne (AUS) | https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/tennis/133518016/taste-of-the-big-time-at-asb-classic-leaves-monique-barry-hungry-for-more | 2024-01-01T05:03:17Z |
Dinesh Karthik Questions Shubman Gill's Place In Indian Team With Big 'Sarfaraz, Patidar' Reminder
Veteran wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik feels Shubman Gill might soon lose his place in the Indian team to one of Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar.
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- Updated: January 01, 2024 09:38 AM IST
The Indian cricket team's horrific show in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion raises many questions on the team's ability to win in SENA countries. Since Kohli stepped down as India's Test skipper, the national team hasn't managed to register a single win in any of the SENA nations. Though ther remain many areas of improvements, veteran wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik has raised questions on Shubman Gill's place in the team, with a reminder of some domestic stars who are waiting for an opportunity in the whites.
Gill registered scores of 2 and 26 in the two innings as India lost by an innings and 32 runs in Centurion. Only the likes of KL Rahul and Virat Kohli managed to put in a reasonable show with the bat while all other batters struggled.
Karthik, however, had no qualms in admitting that Gill's place in the team is bound to be under the scanner.
"Shubman Gill is the big question mark here. He has not lived up to the expectations that people have. I think even he would be aware that if you are going to average mid-30s or early-30s after having played 20 Tests, then you would consider yourself to be a bit lucky to be around. His place will definitely be under the scanner if he doesn't have a great Test match in the next one," Karthik said on Cricbuzz.
As for Gill's replacemens, Karthik feels the likes of Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar, both of whom have been top performers in domestic cricket, are likely to get their opportunities soon.
"The only middle-order name that we are missing out on is Sarfaraz Khan. I have no doubt that he will make it to the squad much sooner than he thinks right now. Other than that, you do not have any other names doing the round in the middle order right now. Rajat Patidar is a very, very strong name that I think they will be looking at very soon," said the wicketkeeper-batter. | https://sports.ndtv.com/south-africa-vs-india-2023-24/dinesh-karthik-questions-shubman-gills-place-in-indian-team-with-big-sarfaraz-patidar-reminder-4762063 | 2024-01-01T05:03:20Z |
WRAPUP 2-Israeli jets pound central Gaza as Netanyahu indicates longer war
Air strikes pounded al-Maghazi and al-Bureij in the centre of the Palestinian enclave, killing eight people in one house and driving more to flee to Rafah on the border with Egypt from front lines where Israeli tanks are battling Hamas fighters. A Red Crescent video published on Sunday showed the chaotic aftermath of strikes in central Gaza, as rescuers worked in the dark to carry an injured child from smoking rubble.
Israeli jets intensified attacks on central Gaza on Sunday, residents and medics said, as battles raged through the rubble of towns and refugee camps in a war that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would take "many more months" to end. Air strikes pounded al-Maghazi and al-Bureij in the centre of the Palestinian enclave, killing eight people in one house and driving more to flee to Rafah on the border with Egypt from front lines where Israeli tanks are battling Hamas fighters.
A Red Crescent video published on Sunday showed the chaotic aftermath of strikes in central Gaza, as rescuers worked in the dark to carry an injured child from smoking rubble. The stated goal of Israel's military is to eliminate Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that launched a surprise cross-border assault on Israeli towns on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and grabbing 240 hostages.
Israel's air and artillery bombardment has killed more than 21,800 people according to health authorities in Hamas-run Gaza, with many more feared dead in the rubble, and pushed nearly all its 2.3 million people from their homes. Palestinian health ministry casualty figures do not differentiate between fighters and civilians but the ministry has said 70% of Gaza's dead were women and under-18s. Israel disputes Palestinian casualty figures and says it has killed 8,000 fighters.
The war and lack of supplies has left 40% of Gazans at risk of famine, the Gaza director of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said on social media on Saturday. Israel blockaded most food, fuel and medicine after the Oct. 7 attack. The United States, Israel's main ally, has urged it to scale down the war and European states have signalled alarm at the extent of Palestinian civilian suffering.
However Netanyahu's comments on Saturday, when he said he would not resign despite opinion polls showing his government is broadly unpopular and defended his security record despite the Oct. 7 attack, indicate there will be no easing any time soon. He said the "the war is at its height" and Israel would have to retake control of Gaza's border with Egypt - an area now crammed with civilians who have fled the carnage across the rest of the enclave, leading aid agencies to set up "tent cities" for displaced families sleeping rough on the streets.
Retaking the border could also constitute a de facto reversal of Israel's 2005 withdrawal from Gaza, placing it back under exclusive Israeli control and raising new questions over the future of the enclave and prospects for a Palestinian state. In his last comments as Israeli Foreign Minister before switching to the energy portfolio on Sunday, Eli Cohen said the border was the likely source of weaponry Hamas had obtained over recent years.
Egypt's Foreign Ministry did not immediately comment on Israeli plans to retake the border area or on whether Hamas weapons had entered Gaza from Egypt. "We moved here from Khan Younis on the basis that Rafah was a safe place. There is no space in Rafah as it is overcrowded with displaced," said Umm Mohammed, 45, a displaced Palestinian woman sheltering by the border.
"If they control the border where will people go?" she asked, saying this would be "a disaster". WIDER CONFLICT
The war risks morphing into a wider regional conflict involving Hamas ally Iran and groups Tehran supports across the Middle East. Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah have exchanged regular cross-border fire. Israel has hit Iran-linked targets in Syria. And Iran-backed groups have attacked U.S. targets in Iraq.
On Sunday Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group, which has been attacking shipping in the Red Sea for weeks in what it calls a response to Israel's war in Gaza, attacked a Maersk cargo ship, the U.S. military said. U.S. naval helicopters sank three of the four small boats the Houthis had used in the attack and drove the fourth back to shore, the military said.
Israel says 174 of its military personnel have been killed in the Gaza fighting but that its operations are making progress, including by destroying some Hamas tunnels under the enclave. Hamas media reported on Saturday that Abdel-Fattah Maali, a senior member of the group's armed wing, was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza. It said Maali, originally from the West Bank, was freed during a 2011 prisoner swap and expelled to Gaza. The reports did not specify when he was killed.
Palestinian media reported that a strike on Saturday night had killed a senior cleric, Sheikh Youssef Salama, who had acted as religious affairs minister in Gaza before Hamas took over the enclave. Hamas and Islamic Jihad - both sworn to Israel's destruction - have said they continue to target Israeli forces operating in the enclave.
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Student dormitory to be constructed in Taldykorgan
20:24, 30 January 2019
TALDYKORGAN. KAZINFORM - A student dormitory is set to be constructed in the most comfortable and picturesque place of Taldykorgan city, Kazinform reports.
Students will have all conditions in place to study and have rest there. It will have its own library, a canteen, a cinema theater, a health unit and more.
The dormitory will have at least 96 three-bed rooms, a gallery and an elevator.
The building will be located next to the embankment, shopping malls, and central park.
Construction of the dormitory which is expected to be finished by yearend is dated to the Year of Youth. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/student-dormitory-to-be-constructed-in-taldykorgan_a3493393/ | 2024-01-01T05:03:21Z |
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"Keep That In Mind...": Sunil Gavaskar's Suggestion For "Too Aggressive" Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has managed to score only one fifty-plus score in the traditional format in 10 innings in 2023, a hundred against Australia at home in March.
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- Updated: January 01, 2024 09:03 AM IST
India were outplayed in both batting and bowling department as South Africa won the first Test by an innings and 32 runs in Centurion last week. While the visitors put up 245 runs on the board in the first innings, South Africa, led by Dean Elgar's 185, piled up 408 runs on the board. In the second innings, India collapsed to 131, succombing to an innings defeat. While KL Rahul hit a century in the first innings, Virat Kohli top-scored with a gutsy 76. Openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to impress in both the innings, while Shubman Gill's struggles as India's new no. 3 in Tests continued.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels Gill is being "too aggressive" in Test cricket.
"I think he is playing a bit too aggressively in Test cricket. There is a slight difference when you play Test cricket vs T20I and ODI cricket. The difference is in the ball. The red ball moves a little more than the white ball in the air and off the pitch as well. It bounces a little more too. He should keep that in mind," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.
However, Gavaskar is hopeful that the young batter will work on his game and get better in red ball cricket.
"Shubman Gill started off his career so well and we praised his shots. We can only hope that he gets back into his form. Hope he trains harder and does well in the future," he added.
While Gill had a fine run in the limited over versions, he has managed to score only one fifty-plus score in the traditional format in 10 innings in 2023, a hundred against Australia at home in March.
His nine other outings produced scores of: 21, 5, 13, 18, 6, 10, 29 not out, 2, 26.
India will be aiming to square the series in the second and final Test against South Africa at Cape Town, starting from January 3.
(With PTI Inputs) | https://sports.ndtv.com/south-africa-vs-india-2023-24/keep-that-in-mind-sunil-gavaskars-suggestion-for-too-aggressive-shubman-gill-4773872 | 2024-01-01T05:03:23Z |
Ludhiana, December 31
A day after the protest held by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni) and Rahon Road Sangharsh Union at the Ladhowal toll plaza here, the Public Works Department (PWD) today claimed to have started the construction work of the Rahon road.
In a statement issued by the PWD, it stated that the Ludhiana-Rahon road was a major district road, which connects Ludhiana district with Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar district. The total length of the road is 11.43 km. The state government had issued an administrative sanction of Rs 43.45 crore for the construction of the road.
The road was last repaired in 2011. This work under the Public Works Department has been allocated to JK Infcon Private Limited.
It further stated that the forest clearance for the road had been obtained, for which Rs 225.25 lakh had been released by the Punjab Government and administrative approval of Rs 623.20 lakh had also been received from the government for shifting of electric poles from the road. The project would take nine months for completion.
On Saturday, farmers had held a protest at the Ladhowal toll plaza and they even allowed vehicles to pass without paying toll tax. Now, the protest has been lifted by them.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates. | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/day-after-protest-pwd-starts-rahon-road-construction-577194 | 2024-01-01T05:03:22Z |
Five-year-old girl raped by teenage neighbour in UP village
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A five-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a teenage boy who lived in her neighbourhood here, police said on Sunday.
The 14-year-old boy has been taken into police custody, they said.
The accused took the girl out of their village on a bicycle on Saturday evening and raped her before dropping her back home. Seeing the girl's condition, her family took her to the district hospital for treatment and informed police, said Circle Officer, Sirathu, Awadhesh Kumar Vishwakarma.
Based on a complaint lodged by the girl's family members, a case was registered against the accused and he was taken into police custody, he said.
The girl will be sent for medical examination, Vishwakarma said.
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Supporting young scientists of paramount importance, Beibit Turabayev
According to Turabayev, Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has always paid utmost attention to the growing generation and went to great lengths so that our schoolchildren and students obtained the best knowledge in Kazakhstan and abroad through various programs.
"The President makes sure that our youngsters have an opportunity to go in for sport and unlock their talents. That is why today we have so many gifted youngsters. As the Kazakh leader noted in his speech, investing into human capital worldwide is considered one of the most important investments of the state. This year will be even more productive, because the Head of State officially declared it the Year of Youth in Kazakhstan. This is a huge impetus for all of us and a good chance to prove our worth," Beibut Turabayev noted.
He reminded that at the opening ceremony of the Year of Youth President Nazarbayev tasked to increase financing of young scientists.
"These people work to make our future more comfortable. I am confident that their projects will put Kazakhstan on the map. It is a wide decision to invest money into their innovations," Turabayev added.
Recall that the Year of Youth officially kicked off in Kazakhstan on January 23 this year. Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed young Kazakhstanis at the opening ceremony the same day. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/supporting-young-scientists-of-paramount-importance-beibit-turabayev_a3492423/ | 2024-01-01T05:03:28Z |
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Large grass fire reported near Lake Tekapo
A large grass fire sent smoke billowing across the Tekapo-Twizel Highway on Monday afternoon. .
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said early indications suggested the grass fire was 100m by 200m in size and located halfway between Twizel and Lake Tekapo.
Five fire trucks, two support vehicles and more than 25 firefighters responded to the fire, they said.
On arrival, the crews found a fire the size of two rugby fields at a private property between Tekapo Canal and Hayman Rd, they said.
They said the fire was under control at 4.40pm and crews continued to dampening it down.
MetService said the area was dry and at high risk of fire, and people should postpone any activity that could emit sparks or heat on Monday.
On December 14, FENZ introduced a restricted fire season and a temporary fireworks ban for the Mackenzie Basin.
The restricted fire season was changed to a prohibited season until further notice, which means a ban on open-air fires in the area. The fireworks ban remains until March 31.
A Twizel resident said they had seen a “reasonable amount of smoke” from the fire, but about 40 minutes later, at 4.15pm, they said smoke was no longer visible. | https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/133517852/large-grass-fire-reported-near-lake-tekapo | 2024-01-01T05:03:29Z |
Ludhiana, December 31
The Khanna police cracked the whip on smugglers, illegal arms suppliers and other notorious criminals in 2023.
SSP Kondal told The Tribune here that they had arrested 91 suspects under the Arms Act by registering 38 cases. The police busted major inter-state arms smuggling rackets, some of which were being run from within the jail, by inmates. They also arrested manufacturers of country-made weapons, with a huge recovery of arms from MP.
Kondal said “ the police have solved 99 per cent murders reported in the police district as out of 15 registered cases, we solved 14 cases of murders(including three blind murders). Out of the 47 kidnapping cases, 40 were solved.”
She said they recovered 54kg opium, 2074kg poppy husk, 11kg charas, 2.83kg heroin, 85376 pills/capsules, 81 poppy husk plants, 69kg ganja, etc. They also froze the property of drug smugglers worth Rs 5.97 crore, including moveable property worth Rs 2.15 crore, and immoveable property worth Rs 3.82 crore.
The police arrested 120 gamblers and recovered Rs 11.45 lakh worth of cash. A dhaba owner who was running a gambling racket was also arrested in December, added SSP Kondal. In January, a special operation led by SP (Investigation) Pragya, had busted an international extortion and targeted-killed module operated by Amrit Bal-Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. The module has links to foreign-based Babbar Khalsa terrorists. — TNS
Other initiatives taken
n To spread socially relevant awareness messages, Khanna police painted walls of police headquarters with such messages
n 25-kg poppy husk seized under Operation Eagle in Jan
n 1.5 kg of opium, illicit liquor, heroin was recovered in May under Operation Vigil-1
n 26 kg of poppy husk was recovered during CASO operation in June
n A car, sharp weapon, .32 bore pistol, 2 magazines recovered during Operation Vigil-2
n Organised a mega athletics meet in a bid to keep youngsters away from drugs
n Inaugurated a state-of-art conference hall equipped with cutting edge facility
Will continue strictness
I would like to further streamline our public delivery services and continue strict enforcement and action against crime, especially for women, senior citizens and children. Also, we would like to continue our vigil on gun running modules with inter-state ramifications. More focus will be given to drug hotspots. —Amneet Kondal, SSP
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Table tennis tables reimagined to promote Paralympic Games
The tables, which are not proposed for use at the Paralympic Games, were constructed with playing surfaces of various shapes, from round-ended to trapezoidal and others.
The unique tables allow people to understand how athletes with impairments -- whether they are in wheelchairs, with amputations or any other physical limitation -- experience playing the game.
Twenty tables were created based on interviews with the same number of individual Para table tennis players, according to the Japan Para Table Tennis Association.
One side of the special tables reflects the perspective of a Paralympic player, while the other is standard in size and shape.
Three of the 20 tables, developed by an advertising firm that was commissioned by the association, were unveiled for the first time at an event held last November in Tokyo.
The Iwabuchi table, with its extended left side, replicates the experience of Koyo Iwabuchi, 24, who represented Japan at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games in Brazil.
For Iwabuchi, who has an impairment that does not allow him to put pressure on his left ankle, the left side of the table is more difficult to reach, so the Iwabuchi model has an extended playing surface on the left to let a non-impaired player experience having a disadvantage on that side.
Maharu Yoshimura, 25, the current singles world No. 26 able-bodied player who won team silver at the Rio Olympics, took on Iwabuchi on his namesake table, with his struggles on his left demonstrating the concept perfectly.
The Chada model, with its playing surface extended 43 centimeters lengthwise on one side of the net, was developed based on the experience of Yukimi Chada, a 30-year-old wheelchair player whose stomach and back muscles do not have full function.
"There are spots near the net where I can't reach for the ball no matter how hard I try. I feel I'm very far from the net," Chada explained.
During an event on Jan. 30, Miho Ohashi, the association's special ambassador for promoting Paralympic table tennis, faced Chada on the elongated table.
"I couldn't reach (the ball) despite all my efforts," said Ohashi, a 40-year-old television personality.
The Yagi model, featuring a round-sided table, was designed with the input of Katsuyoshi Yagi, 28, who was born with short arms. Due to his limited reach, the table was made larger in all dimensions to represent his experience of the game, according to the association.
The three tables are currently on display at an exhibition at Toranomon Hills Mori Tower in Tokyo through Feb. 12.
"By experiencing these table tennis tables, I hope people will recognize that disabilities are individual. I want them to become interested in and amazed at the abilities of disabled athletes, rather than feeling pity for them," said Iota Ryoji Tateishi, a 33-year-old public relations official for the association.
"I would like people to understand the difficulty, profoundness and allure of Paralympic table tennis," Chada added. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/table-tennis-tables-reimagined-to-promote-paralympic-games_a3495238/ | 2024-01-01T05:03:35Z |
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RPF cop on shooting spree, communal clashes dominated Maharashtra crime scene in 2023
The killing of four persons by an RPF constable onboard a train near Mumbai and communal clashes in some parts of Maharashtra were among the major crime and law and order incidents in the state in 2023.The murder of a woman in Thane by her live-in partner who cut the body into several pieces, arrest of a top DRDO scientist in an espionage case and suicide by noted art director Nitin Desai also kept the police busy this year.
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The killing of four persons by an RPF constable onboard a train near Mumbai and communal clashes in some parts of Maharashtra were among the major crime and law and order incidents in the state in 2023.
The murder of a woman in Thane by her live-in partner who cut the body into several pieces, arrest of a top DRDO scientist in an espionage case and suicide by noted art director Nitin Desai also kept the police busy this year. The Mumbai police also faced challenges with hoax calls of bomb blasts at some of the key places and threat calls to some prominent personalities.
As per the city police, they received more than 50 such threat calls and emails this year.
In an incident which caught national attention, Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetansinh Chaudhary shot dead his senior colleague and three passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express near Palghar station on Mumbai's outskirts in July.
The cop, who was later dismissed from service, also made hate remarks to justify his act. In March, stone pelting took place at a Ram Navami procession in Malad area here following a dispute over loud DJ music being played in the procession as it was passing through the vicinity of mosques.
Later, tension gripped Kolhapur city in June as violence occurred during a demonstration against the use of Tipu Sultan’s image and an objectionable audio message as social media status by a few locals. Internet services were suspended temporarily in Kolhapur.
At Kiradpura in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, a clash erupted when a group of men from one community got into an altercation with another group for raising objectionable slogans ahead of the Ram Navami.
A similar incident occurred in Ahmednagar in May when five people were injured after a communal clash during the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Jayanti procession. Internet services were briefly suspended in the district.
Even as the Maharashtra Police handled these incidents, a protest over the Maratha reservation demand turned violent at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna on September 1 in which several people, including some police personnel, were injured.
The protesters, led by Manoj Jarange, had been staging a hunger strike demanding quota for the Maratha community.
The ATS in May arrested Pradeep Kurulkar, the then director of a Pune-based lab affiliated with the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on charges of providing confidential information to a Pakistani intelligence operative.
He wad booked under the Official Secrets Act.
In June this year, Thane-based Manoj Sane (56) killed his live-in partner Sarasvati Vaidya at their flat in Mira Road area and cut the body into several pieces. The incident sparked a nationwide outrage.
In August, art director Nitin Desai, whose firm was under a heavy debt, died by suicide at his studio in Raigad, leaving the film industry in a state of shock.
Police registered an FIR against five persons, including Edelweiss Group Chairman Rashesh Shah, on charges of abetment of Desai's suicide.
In another incident concerning Bollywood, actor Chrisann Pereira, who acted in movie “Sadak 2”, was apprehended at the Sharjah airport after drugs were found inside a memento which some persons had asked her to hand over to someone in the UAE. She spent nearly a month in a prison in Sharjah before being released. She later returned to Mumbai.
In March, police arrested designer Aniksha Jaisinghani, the daughter of suspected bookie Anil Jaisinghani, on charges of blackmailing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis and attempting to bribe her. In February, IIT Bombay's 18-year-old Darshan Solanki, who belonged to a Scheduled Caste, died by suicide in a hostel here, sparking protests by various student bodies and other organisations in parts of the country.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to conduct a probe and a student was arrested in the case.
The institute ruled out caste-based discrimination.
In January, a 22-year-old medical student was set on fire by her father, brother and three other relatives in Nanded over her love affair with a man.
Journalist Shashikant Warishe, who had highlighted the issue of land acquisition for a proposed refinery in Ratnagiri, was mowed down by an SUV in February.
The state government later ordered an SIT probe into the alleged murder of Warishe and termed the incident as an attack on democracy.
Earlier this year, a police SIT launched a probe into irregularities in Rs 12,024 crore-worth contracts awarded by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the country's richest civic body, during the COVID-19 period.
Last month, the Mumbai police registered an FIR against 32 people, including the Mahadev betting app promoter Saurabh Chandrakar, on charges of a fraud of nearly Rs 15,000 crore. The Centre had earlier issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting platforms, including the Mahadev app, on the Enforcement Directorate's request.
In February, social media influencer Sapna Gill was arrested in a case of manhandling of cricketer Prithvi Shaw and attacking his car here. She was later granted bail.
Earlier this month, the Mumbai police registered an FIR against industrialist Sajjan Jindal on a complaint of a 30-year-old woman who accused him of raping her after promising to marry her, a charge denied by the billionaire.
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Ludhiana, December 31
Ludhiana, popularly known as Manchester of India, is all set to get a new international airport, new highways, and become a smart city in 2024.
Besides, the 24x7 drinking water supply project, rejuvenation of the Buddha Nullah and major infrastructure development projects are also likely to be completed in the state’s biggest and largest district, in terms of area and population, in the New Year.
Ludhiana Tribune brings to its readers an overview of what is expected to come up in the business and industrial hub of the North during 2024.
International airport
Ludhiana, which is reckoned as the financial capital of the state, will get an international airport in 2023. After remaining stalled since March last year, the work has reached the advanced stage with the interim terminal building and several other components already completed at the Air Force Station in Halwara, which is one of the oldest frontline airbases of the Indian Air Force (IAF), close to Ludhiana, at the cost of Rs 47 crore. The big ticket project has been targeted to be completed by February 28.
Besides the terminal building, the work on the sub-station and toilet block has also been completed while allied works have picked up pace.
With all pending nods having been procured, the work on all other components, which were stalled since long, has been put in top gear to ensure that the new international airport takes off by February 28.
Following the intervention of Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry had recently granted all pending approvals to the project and had assured to launch flights from here once the airport gets operational.
Major projects too likely to complete in 2024
The 24x7 drinking water supply project, rejuvenation of the Buddha Nullah and major infrastructure development projects are also likely to be completed in the state’s biggest and largest district, in terms of area and population, in the New Year.
24x7 water supply
The work on the much-awaited 24x7 canal-based surface drinking water supply project worth Rs 3,394.45 crore in Ludhiana will also get underway in the new year. While funds have already been allocated and land for the World Bank-funded project has already been acquired, the work will begin shortly as the RFP for the project had got the WB nod recently. The company for management of the project has been incorporated and the project implementation unit has been established.
Of the total four bids that had been received for the project, two had been found technically qualified, officials have said.
The Punjab Municipal Infrastructure Development Company (PMIDC) would soon award the work following the formal nod from the WB. The development assumes significance as the work on the ambitious project had not been started even almost three years after its inception during the previous Capt Amarinder Singh regime.
Smart City
Ludhiana will further inch towards becoming a smart city with 52 projects worth Rs 219 crore already been completed, 20 more schemes costing Rs 711 crore have been put under execution and are under various stages of progress.
Of the 20 under-execution projects, the work on 16 projects worth Rs 549.1 crore has already been awarded and is under progress, while the remaining four deposit works worth Rs 161.9 crore have been tendered out.
With this, a total of 72 projects worth Rs 930 crore are being undertaken by the LSCL to develop Ludhiana, spread over 169 sq km area with a population of 16.18 lakh as per the 2011 Census, which was among 100 cities in the country and three in Punjab, which was selected under the SCM to be developed as a smart city in the first round of the selection by the Union Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) on June 25, 2015.
Buddha Nullah
Year 2023 will witness the highly polluted Buddha Nullah, a seasonal tributary of the Sutlej, which runs almost parallel to the river through most of Ludhiana district, including 14-km in Ludhiana city, before merging with the Sutlej, turning into Buddha Dariya, a clean water body, with the help of an ambitious Rs 840-crore rejuvenation project, 95 per cent of the work on which had already been completed.
Infra development
Work on big ticket infrastructure development projects being implemented at the cost of Rs 11,494 crore were put on fast track in Ludhiana district in 2021.
Of the total 31 major development works, 23 have already been completed or were in the advanced stage of completion, while the rest eight projects were targeted to see the light of the day in the New Year.
The work on constructing a new government senior secondary school, community centre, senior citizens’ club, sewing centre, health-cum-sports centre, bridge over Sidhwan Canal, 100-foot-wide road, special park, and recarpeting of 26.9-km-long stretch of Southern Bypass from the PAU to Doraha was also in progress and were scheduled to be completed in the New Year.
Health
The district hospital would undergo a major revamp and upgrade as the work on it has already started by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, who has adopted health facilities at Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur and Sangrur to develop them on a par with private hospitals.
A new 75-bed critical care unit would come up at the district hospital, which would provide 280 types of medicines from February with 190 medicines to be made available from January itself.
At present, 75 Aam Aadmi Clinics are operational in the district and in the New Year, 20 more will be added. These will help in broadening the healthcare facilities in the district.
A new intensive care unit at the district hospital would also start functioning in the New Year. It would help cut down the referral rate of patients.
Besides, the upgrade of health infrastructure, including Civil Hospital in Jagraon, CHC in Doraha, SDHs in Raikot and Khanna, MCH at Civil Hospital in Ludhiana, and CHCs in Machhiwara, Malout, Sahnewal, Pakhowal, Hathur, Payal, Dehlon and Sudhar will also be completed in 2024.
A new RT-PCR lab at Civil Hospital would also be launched in the coming year.
National highways
The work on several new under-construction national highways passing through Ludhiana district will also complete in 2024. These included elevated highway, Delhi-Katra, Ludhiana-Ropar, Ludhiana-Bathinda expressways, and Southern Bypass.
Municipal Corporation
As the term of the MC House ended in March 2023, the general civic elections would be held in 2024.
Issues such as poor solid waste management, overflowing sewers, rain waterlogging, stray dogs and cattle, polluted water bodies and illegal constructions that remained unresolved so far will also seek resolution this year.
The construction of ROB/RUBs on Pakhowal Road, installation of static waste compactors, construction and demolition waste management plant, and construction of vending zones were also likely to be completed in 2024.
Around 1,100 metric tonnes of waste generated in the city daily also needs regular processing.
The condition of various roads in the city, which remained in a dilapidated state, required early repair/ reconstruction.
Overflowing sewers were another chronic issue that would seek resolution in the New Year.
Punjab Agricultural University
Known as the lungs of the city, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) will get a facelift, with the beautification and restoration of its rock garden, QR coding of trees, grooming of pathways and revival of water bodies likely to be completed in the new year.
Industry
Industrialists hope to get a congenial environment for trade and industry in 2024. They look ahead for fulfilment of promises to provide power at Rs 5 per unit, better infrastructure at focal points and industrial areas, end to corruption by strengthening single windows and self-certification policy, tax and financial relief for sufferings during Covid times, technology upgrade centre and expediting work on exhibition centre and freight corridor.
Sports
The sports infrastructure that required attention is in for major makeover during 2024.
The new synthetic athletics track at Guru Nanak stadium here, synthetic surface at Olympian Prithipal Singh Astroturf hockey stadium at the PAU, second indoor basketball hall, parallel to the existing one, with a state-of-the-art structure for aspiring basketball players are likely to see the light of day this year.
Periphery
Satellite towns of Jagraon, Sahnewal and Doraha are also in for major push to infrastructure and improvement in the basic civic amenities during 2024.
(Inputs by Manav Mander, Harshraj Singh, Shivani Bhakoo, Anil Datt and Lovleen Bains)
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How to make a New Year’s resolution stick, from the people who’ve done it
For many of us, the dawn of a new year means thinking about the kind of person we want to be in 2024. Each year, we vow to be fitter, more financially savvy, more charitable. Then, despite good intentions, we give up half way and promise to do better next year. So, rather than cajole you about why you need a New Year’s resolution or why most fail, we thought we’d go straight to the source and ask people who actually stuck to theirs.
Below, three Australians share how they smashed their goals in 2023, and what they learnt along the way.
‘I conquered my fear of ocean swimming’
In 2021, Senta Hoyne was on holidays when she encountered a near-death experience.“I found myself trapped in a dangerous un-patrolled surf and didn’t know if I was going to make it out alive.” Having always been a pool swimmer, she says she was never very confident in the ocean – something she decided to change at the beginning of 2023. By early December, the 47-year-old mother of three had achieved her goal of completing a two-kilometre ocean swim from Bondi to Bronte in Sydney’s east.
Being a night owl, the early mornings were a challenge at first. “I found the best thing was to not think about it and just move your body in the direction of where it needs to go. And by the time you’re fully conscious you’re too far committed to turn back,” she says. Hoyne started small, doing laps in the pool before choosing calm days to swim at Bondi. Her biggest fear to conquer, she says, was getting in and out past the waves.
Another challenge for Hoyne was asking to join a swimming group – she knew she’d need to be confident swimming with others if she were to compete in a race. She hesitated, asking herself, “was I going to be good enough? Fast enough? Will they look down on me because I’m a pool swimmer?”
Ultimately, Hoyne ended up joining three different groups, who she says were all “joyous and kind” despite her initial reservations. They also helped her become a better swimmer – one group helped increase her speed, while another helped hone her technique.
They also helped her overcome her fear. “Swimming with a group really made me realise that swimming in the ocean with its natural habitat and wildlife is a privilege and not something to be scared of.”
She says having time for herself each morning has been incredible for her mental health. “Being a mother of three young girls and being able to carve out time for yourself just sets you up for a win. You just feel that whatever happens that day you’re ready for it.” Hoyne adds that she’s proud to have shown her daughters they can achieve whatever they set their mind to.
‘I had dinner with a stranger each week’
At the beginning of 2023, Jessie Wright set out to have dinner with a stranger each week. A self-confessed introvert, her rather unconventional resolution was a bold step. The 30-something had moved to Melbourne during COVID and was going through a break-up. She was lonely, looking for new friends, and, after listening to an episode of former monk Jay Shetty’s podcast, set herself a weekly goal of having dinner with a friend. Wright posted about this resolution to her Instagram stories, prompting over 100 messages from women keen to have dinner with her.
She says the Thursday dinners were far more daunting than dating. “People go on [romantic] dates all the time, but there seems to be this natural understanding that it’s OK if they don’t like you. Whereas with friends, I just had this deep fear of going to meet these wonderful women and what if they didn’t like me?”
Wright, who has since gone viral on TikTok for her “dinner with 52 strangers” series, says her internet following helped hold her accountable. And she says no matter how bad her day, and how many times she wanted to cancel, she always came out feeling better for it. “There’s this magic thing about sitting down with somebody and getting to introduce yourself and getting to know someone. There’s nothing like sitting down and hearing about somebody else’s story or their life. These dinners had a really nice way of putting things in perspective for me.”
Besides gaining a host of new friends, Wright says she’s learned a lot about friendship itself through the process. “Sometimes we stay in our heads for a really long time about things. But I am just going to say to myself, ‘let’s just go for dinner with a new friend. You’re looking for new connections, do it, jump on it, let’s just make it happen.’”
“There’s something in that for me that I want to take into my everyday life moving forward.”
Her biggest piece of advice for those wanting to make new friends, is to be intentional. “We’re so intentional about dating. We’re so intentional about so many other aspects in our life. But when it comes to friends, we seem to be quite passive,” she says.
“The difference between 2023 versus 2022 for me is that I was really clear that I was looking to make new friendships. Being really clear with intentions and verbalising them has been a really big lesson.”
‘I rediscovered my love of reading’
For 30-year-old Lieza Jordan, her 2023 New Year’s resolution was all about investing in a hobby. “I used to be such a big reader when I was a child and as I grew up and got a little bit busier, I kind of dropped the ball on reading.” The Sydney-based communications coordinator set herself the goal of reading 25 books, which she had already exceeded by December.
At the beginning of the year, Jordan made a list of books she wanted to read, and aimed to finish about two per month. To help stay on track, she used the productivity software Notion, charting her progress using graphs and rating each book once she finished. BookTok, TikTok’s passionate community of avid readers, also became something of a virtual book club for Jordan – suggesting new books and connecting her with like-minded users. She says reading series also kept her motivated to complete her goal.
Jordan says her new reading habit has improved her day-to-day wellbeing by reducing her pre-sleep screen time and improving her mental clarity. “When I was reading before bed, I definitely felt like I had a better sleep,” she says. “At the same time, having that motivation to read when I woke up helped me get out of bed. I just felt like my brain was a little bit more switched on, instead of just scrolling through TikTok.”
Next year, Jordan is aiming to read 40 books, alongside smashing some other personal goals.
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Looking back on Y2K
(ABC 6 News) – As we begin to welcome in a new year let’s step back in time to a new year that shook the entire world.
I’m talking about going from 1999 to 2000, also known as Y2K.
It refers to a potential problem for computer calendar systems.
Many programs represented the year with only the last two digits, making the year 2000 indistinguishable from 1900.
“This would affect all sorts of different computer systems, airline booking tickets, bank financial systems, and all these different government systems too,” collections manager at the History Center of Olmsted County Jenna Collins said.
Of course there was nothing to worry about many years later, but it’s always fun to look back on this phenomenon that had many on edge.
The History Center of Olmsted County had some Y2K artifacts of their own.
Including a Y2K bug plush and a Y2K citizen’s action guide from 1998. | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/looking-back-on-y2k/ | 2024-01-01T05:03:40Z |
Israel promises Gaza war 'will continue for many months' as death toll climbs
Israeli strikes in central Gaza killed at least 35 people on Monday (local time), hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israel’s prime minister said the war will continue for “many more months,” resisting international calls for a ceasefire.
The military said Israeli forces were operating in Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, and residents reported strikes in the central region, the latest focus of the nearly three-month air-and-ground war that has raised fears of a regional conflagration.
The US military said its forces shot and killed several Iran-backed Houthi rebels when they tried to attack a cargo ship in the Red Sea, an escalation in a maritime conflict linked to the war.
An Israeli Cabinet minister suggested encouraging Gaza’s population to emigrate, remarks that could worsen tensions with Egypt and other friendly Arab states.
Israel says it wants to destroy Hamas’ governing and military capabilities in Gaza, from where it launched its October 7 attack on southern Israel.
The militants killed some 1200 people after breaking through Israel’s extensive border defences, shattering its sense of security. They also captured around 240 hostages, nearly half of whom were released during a temporary ceasefire agreement in November.
Just after midnight on New Year’s Day, Hamas militants fired a barrage of rockets, setting off air raid sirens in southern and central Israel. No injuries were reported.
Displaced Palestinians found little to celebrate on New Year’s Eve in Muwasi, a makeshift camp in a mostly undeveloped area of southern Gaza’s Mediterranean coast designated by Israel as a safe zone.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, huddled with his family around a fire inside a tent.
“All the days are the same.”
Another relative, Zeyad al-Zeinaty, who fled with the family from the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, said his wife, brother and grandchildren are amongst many relatives he has lost in the war.
Israel’s unprecedented air and ground offensive has killed more than 21,800 Palestinians and wounded more than 56,000 others, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza, which does not distinguish between civilian and combatant deaths.
The war has sparked a humanitarian crisis, with a quarter of Gaza residents facing starvation, according to the United Nations.
Israel’s bombardments have levelled vast swaths of the territory, displacing some 85% of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.
Offensive grinds on
Israel expanded its offensive to central Gaza this week, targeting a belt of densely built-up communities that house refugees from the 1948 war surrounding Israel’s creation and their descendants.
In Zweida, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens of others, according to witnesses. The bodies were draped in white plastic and laid out in front of a hospital, where prayers were held before burial.
“They were innocent people,” said Hussein Siam, whose relatives were amongst the dead. “Israeli warplanes bombarded the whole family.”
Officials from Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Deir al-Balah said the 13 were among 35 bodies received on Sunday.
The Israeli military said it was battling militants in Khan Younis, where Israel believes Hamas leaders are hiding.
It also said its forces operating in the Shati refugee camp, in northern Gaza, found a bomb in a kindergarten and defused it.
Hamas continued to launch rockets toward southern Israel.
Israel has faced stiff resistance from Hamas since it began its ground offensive in late October, and the military says 172 soldiers have been killed during that time.
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesperson, said Sunday that Israel was withdrawing some forces from Gaza as part of its “smart management” of the war.
He did not say how many and held out the possibility they would return at a later point in the war.
Israeli media said up to five brigades, numbering thousands of soldiers, would be withdrawn, but it was not immediately clear if it represented a normal troop rotation or a new phase in the fighting.
Hagari also said some reservists would return to civilian life to bolster Israel’s wartime economy.
The fighting has pushed much of Gaza’s population south, where people have flooded shelters and tent camps near the border with Egypt.
Hundreds of thousands have sought shelter in the central town of Deir al-Balah. Israel has continued to carry out strikes in both areas.
Eman al-Masri, who gave birth to quadruplets a week ago at a hospital in Deir al-Balah, is now sheltering with them in a room with 50 other people at a school-turned-shelter.
“There is a shortage of diapers, they are not available, and no milk,” she said.
Israeli minister urges mass migration from Gaza
The scale of the destruction and the exodus to the south has raised fears among Palestinians and Arab countries that Israel plans to drive Gaza’s population out and prevent it from returning.
On Sunday, Israel’s far-right finance minister said it should “encourage migration” from Gaza and re-establish Jewish settlements in the territory, where it withdrew settlers and soldiers in 2005.
“If in Gaza there were only 100,000 or 200,000 Arabs and not 2 million, the entire discussion about ‘the day after’ would be completely different,” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Army Radio.
Smotrich has been largely sidelined by a war Cabinet that does not include him. But his comments risked worsening tensions with neighbouring Egypt, which is deeply concerned about a possible mass influx of Palestinian refugees, along with other friendly Arab countries.
Later on Sunday, an official in the prime minister’s office said Israel does not want to resettle Palestinians.
“Contrary to false allegations, Israel does not seek to displace the population in Gaza,” the official said in a statement to The Associated Press.
“Subject to security checks, Israel’s policy is to enable those individuals who wish to leave to do so.”
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to discuss the matter with the media.
Israel is also at odds with the United States, which has provided crucial military aid for the offensive, over Gaza’s future.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel must maintain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip.
At a news conference Saturday, he said the war would continue for “many more months” and that Israel would assume control of the Gaza side of the border with Egypt.
Israel says Hamas has smuggled weapons from Egypt, but Egypt is likely to oppose any Israeli military presence there.
Netanyahu has also said he won’t allow the internationally-backed Palestinian Authority, which administers some parts of the occupied West Bank, to expand its limited rule to Gaza, where Hamas drove its forces out in 2007.
The US wants a unified Palestinian government to run both Gaza and parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank as a precursor to eventual statehood.
The last Israeli-Palestinian peace talks broke down over a decade ago, and Israeli governments since have been staunchly opposed to Palestinian statehood.
AP | https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/middle-east/301034187/israel-promises-gaza-war-will-continue-for-many-months-as-death-toll-climbs | 2024-01-01T05:03:42Z |
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Taraz to host Kazakhstan Cadets Judo Championship
14:25, 06 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Taraz is set to host the Cadets Judo Championship from February 7 through 12, Kazinform has learnt from the Kazakhstan Judo Federation.
Male judokas will fight for medals in 9 weight categories, including 46kg, 50kg, 55kg, 60kg, 66kg, 73kg, 81kg, -90kg and +90kg.
Female judo practitioners will vie for medals in 8 weight classes (40kg, 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 57kg, 63kg, -70kg and +70kg). | https://en.inform.kz/amp/taraz-to-host-kazakhstan-cadets-judo-championship_a3495451/ | 2024-01-01T05:03:42Z |
Dalit woman thrown into hot cauldron for protesting against molestation in UP
A young Dalit woman was allegedly thrown into a hot cauldron of a jaggery-making unit for protesting against molestation in the Budaun district, police said on Sunday. Lodging a complaint at the Binauli police station on Saturday, the womans brother said that on Wednesday, she was working at the cauldron when Pramod, Raju and Sandeep allegedly molested and misbehaved with his sister.
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A young Dalit woman was allegedly thrown into a hot cauldron of a jaggery-making unit for protesting against molestation in the Budaun district, police said on Sunday. The 18-year-old woman, who sustained serious burn injuries, is undergoing treatment at the GTB Hospital in Delhi, police said, adding that three accused, including the cauldron owner, have been arrested. Inspector in-charge of the Binauli police station M P Singh said that the woman, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, worked at Pramod's cauldron in a village. Lodging a complaint at the Binauli police station on Saturday, the woman's brother said that on Wednesday, she was working at the cauldron when Pramod, Raju and Sandeep allegedly molested and misbehaved with his sister. When she protested, the accused allegedly threw her into the hot cauldron with the intention of killing her, and also hurled ''casteist words'' towards her. After this, the three accused fled. Singh said that on the complaint of her brother, police have registered a case against accused Pramod, Raju and Sandeep under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), 307 (attempt to murder) of the IPC and under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and arrested all three accused. He said that further action is being taken in the matter.
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Fire breaks out at paper warehouse in Delhi's Mayur Vihar | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/2762298-dalit-woman-thrown-into-hot-cauldron-for-protesting-against-molestation-in-up | 2024-01-01T05:03:44Z |
Lovleen Bains
Sahnewal, December 31
Despite sincere efforts of the traffic police, the problem of congestion stands unresolved. Scant staff in the community health centre (CHC), encroachments, setting of garbage on fire, shabby condition of link roads and repeated breaking of expansion joints of the railway overbridge (ROB) affected residents of Sahnewal.
The lows
Traffic congestion problem far from being resolved
Despite efforts of the traffic police Sahnewal is packed with heavy weight vehicles cau . A complete check on the entry of these vehicles in the town is not done. Moreover, the authorities have failed to install traffic lights at Sahnewal Chowk.
Encroachments a perpetual headache
The protruding shops and the vendors on both sides of the main market road, has added to the problem of traffic congestion. Encroachments were removed but only temporarily.
Shortage of medical staff ails health centres
The residents of Sahnewal and surrounding areas have been suffering due to a scarcity of doctors in the CHCs. The hospital caters to a population of approximately 7 lakh people.
Sahnewal-Kohara overbridge joints give way
Despite repairs the expansion joints of Sahnewal–Kohara ROB gave way for the ninth time. The gap between slabs on the flyover increases over time, posing a threat to lives.
Ban on Chinese string goes up in air
The district administration had banned the sale, purchase and hoarding of Chinese strings but it goes on in a disguised manner. A number of lives are endangered every year due to this.
The Highs
Construction work on Rahon Road begins
The poor condition of Rahon road was finally look into. An amount of Rs 44 crore was sanctioned for rebuilding the road. The repair work begun a few days ago, although farmers have expressed their dissatisfaction over the pace.
Gurdwara Katana Sahib Road Reconstructed
Gurdwara Katana Sahib Road was reconstructed at a cost of Rs 2.5 crore this year. Commuters heaved a sigh of relief since the road was a major source of inconvenience and had resulted in a number of mishaps.
Focal Point road reconstructed
Focal point road, a major link road, was in a poor state for the past number of years. On demands of the public, and consistent efforts of the local MLA, it has now been reconstructed. An amount of Rs 45 crore has been spent on the construction work. The project earned accolades from the public.
Grant of Rs 20cr for Ward 25
Residents of Ward 25 faced problems of sewer accumulation, water logging, garbage dumps and broken roads for years. A grant of Rs 20 crore was sanctioned this year for development works.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates. | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ludhiana/looking-back-2023-despite-major-projects-lapses-prevail-in-sahnewal-577198 | 2024-01-01T05:03:45Z |
One last waterski on Fountain Lake for 2023 this December
One man is marking his last ski out on the waters of Fountain Lake, Albert Lea, on the final day of 2023.
(ABC 6 News) – One man is marking his last ski out on the waters of Fountain Lake, Albert Lea, on the final day of 2023.
Jeff Phelps decided to ring in the new year with an activity one typically sees in the summertime rather than the last day of Dec.
While it looks different than waterskiing in July, Phelps decided to just wear a few extra layers.
Phelps finished 2023 with a perfect final moment out on the water for the year. | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/one-last-waterski-on-fountain-lake-for-2023-this-december/ | 2024-01-01T05:03:46Z |
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Tatarstan academics eager to coop with International Turkic Academy
The sides exchanged views on strengthening the partnership relations among scientific organizations and carrying out joint research.
Director of the Institute of Archaeology of Tatarstan National Academy of Sciences Airat Sitdikov and Director of the Oriental studies Institute of the Kazan Federal University Ramil Khayrutdinov said that their organizations were interested in cooperation with the Academy.
In turn, Darkhan Kydyrali said that the TWESCO had always been open for the establishment of scientific ties and talked about some events scheduled for 2019. He also shared information about preparations for the World Congress of Turkologists, the 750th anniversary of Altyn Orda and organization of expeditions to the regions representing historical interest for the TWESCO. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/tatarstan-academics-eager-to-coop-with-international-turkic-academy_a3493048/ | 2024-01-01T05:03:49Z |
On New Year’s Eve, DeSantis urges crowd to defy odds and help him ‘win the Iowa caucuses’
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — To underscore how much Iowa means to Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor was unwilling to put his campaigning there on hold even in the waning hours of 2023.
At a New Year’s Eve event in a Sheraton Hotel ballroom in West Des Moines, jeans and cowboy boots outnumbered tuxedos and cocktail dresses, and Miller Lite seemed more popular than champagne.
But the modesty of the affair, where roughly 200 people turned out for the last campaign event of the busy year in Iowa, belied its the importance to the host, who has wagered the future of his Republican bid for president on the leadoff Iowa caucuses, just two weeks away.
“Are you ready to work hard over these next two weeks and win the Iowa caucuses?” DeSantis asked supporters who turned out at the suburban hotel Sunday evening.
While Donald Trump prepares to return this week for a series of rallies, DeSantis did not leave Iowa alone during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. He campaigned in the suburbs of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport, revisiting spots he had gone to in 2023 as part of his drive to touch all 99 of Iowa’s counties as a gesture of commitment to the leadoff nominating contests.
But Trump holds a large advantage in Iowa polls as well as a sophisticated campaign organization in the state, threatening to deny DeSantis the win he needs to justify his claim to be the leading alternative to the former president.
Appearing Sunday night with his wife, Casey, and their young children, DeSantis urged his audience to defy the odds. “I think we have an opportunity to just make a statement that in this country it’s we the people that ultimately decide these things,” he said. “Because I think you have a lot of media, they don’t think you even matter.”
DeSantis wasn’t alone in Iowa between Christmas and New Year’s, a period typically free from politics. The Jan. 15 caucuses’ earlier-than-usual spot on the election-year calendar lured former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to eastern Iowa stops Friday and Saturday, as she competes with DeSantis as a Trump alternative.
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy also stormed the state, trying to remain part of the conversation despite curtailing his advertising spending. Ramaswamy held more than two dozen Iowa events last week and over the weekend.
No one has more riding on Iowa than DeSantis, who reshuffled a campaign viewed early as national in scope after summer staff shakeups prompted by overspending and internal disagreements. He stood onstage Sunday evening in West Des Moines with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and evangelical Christian leader Bob Vander Plaats, who have risked their own influence by backing DeSantis.
DeSantis and his supporters asked the audience Sunday to ignore polls that show him trailing Trump appreciably.
“Everywhere I go the polls do not match up with reality,” Vander Plaats told the crowd. “Going up in northwest Iowa — heavy Trump country — they all say the same thing to me. They like what he did, but it’s time to turn the page.”
DeSantis has an unrelenting Iowa schedule ahead of him beginning early this week. Trump, who has drawn hundreds — even thousands — more to fewer events, plans his own blitz over the final two weeks, including in deeply conservative northwest Iowa.
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Mumbai: Cop poses as food delivery agent to nab drug peddler, seizes mephedrone worth Rs 10 lakh
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An officer of the Mumbai police’s crime branch posed as a food delivery agent to apprehend a drug peddler and seized mephedrone worth Rs 10 lakh in the western suburb of Jogeshwari here, an official said on Sunday.
Inspector Deepak Sawant, the head of crime branch unit 10, donned the uniform of a food delivery agent to apprehend the accused in the SV Road area in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, the official said.
The accused, Faisal Akbar Makhanoja (34), was nabbed by Sawant and his team after a chase, he said.
The police recovered 100 gm of mephedrone (MD) worth Rs 10 lakh from the accused, the official said, adding that a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered.
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CPCL mobilises four agencies from Chennai, Mumbai, Paradip for clearing oil slick | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/2762306-mumbai-cop-poses-as-food-delivery-agent-to-nab-drug-peddler-seizes-mephedrone-worth-rs-10-lakh | 2024-01-01T05:03:52Z |
Follow right-of-way rule on roundabouts
Roundabouts are anything but safe if the driver, approaching the intersection, is not slowing down his vehicle. Rash driving or attempting to pass other vehicles while going around a roundabout can result in collisions that may cause injury or even death. Furthermore, drivers, unfamiliar with the rules of navigating a roundabout may underestimate their speed and take a wrong turn. A failure in determining who has the right-of-way often results in vehicles stopping in the middle of the roundabout, and becoming the primary cause of traffic congestion. In addition to the disadvantages listed above, roundabouts have a few significant drawbacks. These include increased danger for pedestrians crossing busy intersections, reduced manoeuvrability for large vehicles and longer wait times for cars during peak hours of traffic. Roundabouts have numerous advantages too, they can help reduce accidents, if the right-of-way rule is followed correctly. Speeding is the root cause of all accidents, and many accidents can be avoided if all drivers, especially school bus drivers, adhere to slower speeds on narrow lanes and roundabouts.
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NEED TO IDENTIFY, TACKLE CAUSES: GADKARI
We need to identify and tackle root cause of road accidents in a comprehensive manner. Speeding, drunken driving, adherence to traffic rules, road infrastructure and enforcement mechanisms are some of the critical areas that demand immediate attention. Through a multi-pronged approach, we must strive to address these challenges effectively. — NITIN GADKARI, UNION MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Mandatory nakas at all roundabouts
To improve traffic conditions of the city, police nakas should be made mandatory at every roundabout 24/7. For this to be possible, more police personnel should be recruited. The twofold policy would not only help create more employment opportunities, but more revenue would also be generated in the form of fines and challans.
Aashish Jindal
Yearly inspection to check road condition
Strict action should be taken against violators of traffic rules. People must be urged to follow road safety measures religiously. There is a need to create awareness regarding traffic rules among teenagers. All roads should be well maintained and without potholes. A yearly inspection should be conducted to ensure quality of roads. Parents should pay more attention towards their children and pay more attention to their driving habits. Teenagers often drive recklessly hence parents must avoid giving them access to vehicles. The problem of stray cattle should be dealt with sternly by the authorities, people who abandon their cattle should be severely penalised. The administration should also establish more Gaushalas and other animal centres to look after these stray animals.
Adish Sood
Reward people who follow safe driving
Overspeeding lies in the mindset of the driver. The reasons range from mental — haste, stress, confusion — to physical — haze, fog, damaged roads, etc. Authorities should conduct psychometric tests to check the suitability of people before the issuance of driving licence. Helmets save lives and must be worn. The government should appreciate and recognise people for following safe driving practices as it would help motivate people. Cash awards can be considered for the same too. Moreover, people who help road accident victims should be awarded and recognised. Seminars, lectures and counselling should be provided in schools.
KUMAR KESHAP
Drunk drivers should be penalised
Overspeeding may be defined as exceeding the prescribed speed limit in an area and the majority of accidents occur due to it. While overspeeding may help you reach your destination faster it may result in an accident. One must drive under the prescribed speed limit to avoid accidents. Further, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is a punishable offence and must be avoided. Avoid overspeeding and jumping lights to overtake other vehicles as this may result in collision with other vehicles. While driving, avoid the use of earphones. Some people derive pleasure in racing with other cars this increase chances of accidents, besides, penalties and cancellation of driving licences. One must start their journey well in time to reach the destination in time. People should not put their lives at risk to save a few minutes. All vehicles must be insured.
RS SEMBHI
Flashlights to indicate speeding
While there are several reasons for Ludhiana being ranked No.1 in the list of fatalities from road accidents, the main cause is roundabouts. Some precautions must be taken to curb this problem. Speedometers must be installed on prime roads in particular and other areas in general. There must be a flashlight to indicate speeding. A siren should be sounded to inform the traffic police and the driver of the speeding. At each chowk there must be an iron bar similar to the bars at toll plazas where toll tax is collected. When a light is red, this bar should block the traffic behind it. Drivers who attend phone calls, eat, consume any form of media, while driving should be strictly punished. Roundabouts should be removed and the chowk must have light signals with a timer. Citizens of our city in particular and of our country in general should lend their support to avoid casualties in cars or other accidents on roads.
Mohd Saleem Farooqui
Provision of mobile clinic should be made
It is a sorry state of affairs that district Ludhiana ranked No.1 in fatality rate in road accidents as per National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) data 2022. This can be minimised with the help of local governments by adopting simple measures and taking a few precautions. One should not permit a person to drive below the age of 18 years. Violating laws of traffic should be fined heavily. There must be separate lanes for scooter riders, cyclists and other slow moving vehicles. There must be some police Nakas at night with specific signals. Special police officials should be deputed at chowks. Overbridges/ underbridges must be constructed for a smooth flow of traffic. There must be a provision of a first aid clinic or a mobile ambulance with the facility of doctor and other medical equipment to give timely help. roads should be reserved on both sides to carry out immediate help of police and ambulance to the injured. The vehicle of drunk drivers should be compounded. Hebdomadal lectures must be held in all educational institutions to enlighten students about traffic rules.
Farzana Khan
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Staying sober for the New Year
(ABC 6 News) – New Year’s celebration can be a fun time, but they could also be dangerous with DUI’s being a cause for concern when the fun starts to settle down.
One place in Rochester was keeping that in mind as they brought people together to celebrate the new year.
“There’s not a lot of events out there that people can go to that doesn’t involve using things for the addict,” said Empower Treatment Center cofounder Jennifer Donaldson.
Empower is a treatment center to help individuals overcome addictions.
For the first time ever, they held a New Year’s Eve party for everyone in their program.
“We want to do a lot of recovery and sobriety events so what better way than to do it on New Year’s Eve,” Donaldson said.
DUI’s tend to be high around the holidays and Empower wanted to show everyone that you can still have fun on the holidays while staying clean.
“You can still get out, you can still have fun, you’re still eating, you’re still watching the game but without going out and getting into trouble,” Donaldson said.
Some members in the program agree with the sentiment.
“I’ll take away from this that I can party and stay sober at the same time so,” graduate of Empower Treatment Center program Shaun Ladewig said.
Everyone in the program have their own unique story but they’re ready to move forward to better their life.
“For me it’s staying clean and sober for life, I think I’m done with drinking and using drugs and stuff,” Willie Jackson said.
Many brought their family, friends, and kids to join in on the festivities as everyone hopes to ring in the new year on a good note.
“I’m just glad that people can meet like this and it just kind of gives you hope that there is stuff to do out there and you can have fun in sobriety and recovery,” graduate of Empower Treatment Center program Shawn Reilly said.
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WATCH: Congressman Dale Strong reflects on first year in Congress in sit-down interview
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - As 2023 comes to an end, I had a opportunity to speak with Monronvia native and freshman Congressman Dale Strong.
We spoke at length about what his first-year experience was all about.
“From my perspective, I see them all day long. It’s a lot of long days, a lot of times starting as early as 4 and 5 o’clock then going as to 11 or 12 o’clock,” Strong said. “And then some of our hearings, some of our markups, went as far as 2am in the morning.”
We spoke about his first-year success stories and his failures.
He supported former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and says that his ouster in October was a low point, but he is proud of his trip to the southern border in February.
He says he got a better perspective of how bad the crisis at the border was, and how he believes Americans’ tax dollars were going to waste.
“I saw a large -- acres and acres of stored border wall fence. I went back to DC and said how many panels of border wall fence are in storage, where are there, and what is it costing?” he said. “Took a day or two, but all of a sudden they came back and said 20,288 panels are in storage in three different states since this administration took over. And the taxpayers of America have paid more than 320 million dollars to store that. That is unacceptable.”
Strong says going into 2024, he wants more funding for national security. He says that starts with better budgeting at the federal level.
“I was surprised that we had a bill that cut 30 percent non-defense spending across the board and we watched as some 20 Republicans voted against that. We’ve got to make cuts to spending in America because that’s how we’re going to get our country back on the right standing,” he said. “We’re currently on the world stage, we’re not where we need to be, but that starts at the top. We’ve got to get back working for America and put America first.”
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Donald is described as Caucasian, 28 years old, standing at 5'10". He weighs 140 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair.
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Israel ready to let ships bring aid to Gaza's shores - minister
Israel is prepared to let ships deliver aid to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip "immediately" as part of a proposed sea corridor from Cyprus, the Israeli foreign minister said on Sunday, naming four European countries as potential participants. Under the arrangement first suggested by Nicosia in November, cargo would undergo security inspection in the Cypriot port of Larnaca before being ferried to the Gaza coast, 370 km (230 miles) away, rather than through neighbouring Egypt or Israel.
Israel is prepared to let ships deliver aid to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip "immediately" as part of a proposed sea corridor from Cyprus, the Israeli foreign minister said on Sunday, naming four European countries as potential participants.
Under the arrangement first suggested by Nicosia in November, cargo would undergo security inspection in the Cypriot port of Larnaca before being ferried to the Gaza coast, 370 km (230 miles) away, rather than through neighbouring Egypt or Israel. If the plan goes ahead, it would mark the first easing of an Israeli naval blockade imposed on Gaza in 2007 after militant Hamas Islamists seized control of the Palestinian enclave.
Israel has described the corridor as a means of ending its civilian ties to Gaza, where it has been waging an 12-week-old offensive in retaliation for a cross-border killing and kidnapping spree by Hamas gunmen. With hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians displaced, the idea may also go some way toward meeting a U.N. Security Council resolution of Dec. 22 calling for expanded humanitarian relief mechanisms.
"It can start immediately," Foreign Minister Eli Cohen told Tel Aviv radio station 103 FM when asked about the Mediterranean corridor. He said Britain, France, Greece and the Netherlands were among countries with vessels able to land directly on the shores of Gaza, which lacks a deep-water port. He appeared to suggest he expected them to do that rather than offload aid in Israel.
"They requested of us that the equipment come via (the Israeli port of) Ashdod. The answer is no. It won't come via Ashdod. It won't come via Israel. We want disengagement, with security control. That's the goal of this process," Cohen said. There was no immediate response from London, Paris, Athens or Amsterdam.
Britain and Greece have previously expressed support for the Cypriot initiative, with Britain offering shallow-bottomed vessels to approach the Gaza coast, a senior Cypriot official told Reuters. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has also backed the Cypriot plan, which would involve Israeli security agents taking part in the Larnaca inspections.
"As of now there is a maritime blockade, and if such an (aid) ship comes from Larnaca, it will be with our approval," Cohen said. "It will of course be a secured corridor, as we have no intention of endangering a British or French ship coming in coordination with us." Several European and Arab donor countries have been sending aid to Gaza through the nearby Egyptian coastal town of Al Arish. Israel has been involved in monitoring those shipments, in what some humanitarian relief agencies say creates lags.
Cairo tracks traffic across its Gaza border and has ruled out any influx of Palestinian refugees. On Saturday, Israel signalled it would seize control of the Gaza-Egypt border zone as part of its efforts to demilitarise the enclave.
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Ludhiana, December 31
The Pakhowal Road railway overbridge (ROB) opened for vehicular traffic today. Some other development projects were also inaugurated for city residents.
The ROB was inaugurated by MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi in the presence of MLAs Madan Lal Bagga, Ashok Parashar Pappi and Hardeep Singh Mundian, besides others.
Besides, a newly constructed community centre at Rani Jhansi Enclave was also inaugurated.
Gogi said the Pakhowal ROB was a long-pending demand of local residents.
He said a ‘Clinic on Wheels’ bus had also been dedicated for residents. A big bus had been converted into a movable clinic where the residents would get best medical treatment, including tests, and medicines totally free of cost. As of now, one such bus had been dedicated for the residents but in coming days, more vehicles would be developed.
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KINSHASA, Congo — Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday as opposition candidates and their supporters questioned the validity of the results.
The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, amid demands from the opposition and some civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to massive logistical problems that they said had undermined the balloting.
Tshisekedi's overwhelming declared victory was likely to fuel those concerns. The second-place candidate was businessman Moise Katumbi, who received 18% of the vote, and Martin Fayulu, who received 5%, finished third. Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, a physician renowned for treating women brutalized by sexual violence in eastern Congo, got less than 1%.
Speaking from his headquarters in the capital after the results were announced, Tshisekedi thanked his supporters for giving him another five-year term.
"You believed in my commitment so that our country can find its place in the concert of nations," he said. "You have embraced my vision of society. I will spare no effort for more jobs, more purchasing power, more access to basic services at all levels."
About 18 million people voted in the election, which had a turnout of more than a 40%, according to the election commission. The results will be sent to the constitutional court for confirmation, election chief Denis Kadima said.
Candidates opposing the results have two days to submit their claims, and the constitutional court then has seven days to decide. The final results are expected on January 10, and the president is scheduled to be sworn in at the end of that month.
Congo has a history of disputed elections that can turn violent, and there's little confidence among many Congolese in the country's institutions. Before the results were announced Sunday, opposition candidates, including Katumbi, said they rejected the results and called on the population to mobilize.
The logistical problems included many polling stations being late in opening or not opening at all. Some lacked materials, and many voter cards had smudged ink that made them illegible.
Voting in the election had to be extended into a second day— something local observers and civil society organizations have called illegal — and parts of the country were still casting ballots five days after election day.
"If a foreign country considers these elections to be elections, there's a problem," Fayulu said at a news conference in the capital Sunday before the results were announced. "It's a farce, don't accept (the results)."
Violence was already flaring in parts of the country before the results were announced. In the eastern city of Goma, youth barricaded some main streets demanding a revote. Earlier this week, clashes erupted between some of Fayulu's supporters and police officers who fired tear gas at protesters who threw rocks and barricaded themselves inside the opposition headquarters.
"These elections are an example of fraud and ballot-box stuffing, flouting any transparent and credible electoral process and, moreover, democracy," said Bienvenu Matumo, a member of LUCHA, a local rights group.
Leading up to and during the vote, the election commission was accused of not being transparent enough. The East African Community said its election observer mission was not granted access to Congo, and the European Union canceled its mission after authorities did not authorize the use of satellite equipment by EU monitors.
Congo analysts say the thousands of observers that were in the country were unable to say whether the irregularities had an impact on the overall integrity of the results, leaving it to the election commission.
Tshisekedi already has spent much of his time in office trying to gain legitimacy after a disputed 2018 election that some observers said Fayulu had actually won.
Overall, Tshisekedi's track record has been spotty. He's struggled to stem violence in the east, a goal he campaigned on.
Conflict in eastern Congo has raged for decades, with more than 120 armed groups fighting for power, resources and to protect their communities. But the violence has spiked during Tshisekedi's term with the resurgence of the M23 rebels, who have displaced millions of people and seized swaths of land. The fighting prevented 1.5 million people from registering to vote.
Attempts to quell the violence with an East African Force comprised of troops from neighboring countries have failed. The force is pulling out, along with a U.N. peacekeeping mission that has been in Congo for decades.
Still, Tshisekedi's initiatives creating free health care for pregnant mothers and babies and providing free primary education has changed the lives of some people living in remote villages.
"My brothers can go to school now without my parents paying, which allows my father to put that money to buying food for the family," John Nlaza, a resident of a small village in Kongo Central province told The Associated Press.
Congolese analysts said it's important to view Tshisekedi's win with caution given the significant uncertainty of the presidential election's validity.
"The opposition's contesting of the results is not only a predictable reaction, but it also highlights the persistence of a deeper crisis of legitimacy at the top of the state," Tresor Kibangula, a political analyst at the Congolese research institute Ebuteli, said. "This battle will depend on (the opposition's) ability to mobilize the Congolese people for its cause, with a view to reversing the balance of power."
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TEHRAN. KAZINFORM Tehran is to host the first ever indoor track and field contest among Central Asian countries in the second half of February this year, IRNA reported.
The Islamic Republic of Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstani, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan are to attend in such contest but presently all except Uzbekistan have voiced readiness to partake.
Asian track and field championship will be held in Doha of Qatar within coming months. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/tehran-to-host-1st-ever-central-asian-indoor-track-field-contests_a3494821/ | 2024-01-01T05:04:03Z |
North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.
In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program. He cited “the U.S. and other hostile forces’ military confrontation moves,” according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim stressed that “our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly annihilate them by mobilizing all the toughest means and potentialities without moment’s hesitation” if they opt for military confrontation and provocations against North Korea, KCNA said.
In his New Year’s Day address Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will strengthen his military’s preemptive strike, missile defense and retaliatory capabilities in response to the North Korean nuclear threat.
“The Republic of Korea is building genuine, lasting peace through strength, not a submissive peace that is dependent on the goodwill of the adversary,” Yoon said, using South Korea’s official name.
At the party meeting, Kim called South Korea “a hemiplegic malformation and colonial subordinate state” whose society is “tainted by Yankee culture.” He said his military must use all available means including nuclear weapons to “suppress the whole territory of South Korea” in the event of a conflict.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry warned in response that if North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, South Korean and U.S. forces will punish it overwhelmingly, resulting in the end of the Kim government.
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S. and other major new weapons.
In 2018-19, Kim met Trump in three rounds of talks on North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The diplomacy fell apart after the U.S. rejected Kim’s offer to dismantle his main nuclear complex, a limited step, in exchange for extensive reductions in U.S.-led sanctions.
Since 2022, North Korea has conducted more than 100 missile tests, prompting the U.S. and South Korea to expand their joint military drills. North Korea has also tried to strengthen its relationships with China and Russia, which blocked efforts by the U.S. and its partners in the U.N. Security Council to toughen U.N. sanctions on North Korea over its weapons tests.
KCNA said Kim and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year’s Day messages on Monday on bolstering bilateral ties. North Korea faces suspicions that it has supplied conventional arms for Russia’s war in Ukraine in return for sophisticated Russian technologies to enhance the North’s military programs.
Estimates of the size of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal vary, ranging from about 20-30 bombs to more than 100. Many foreign experts say North Korea still has some technological hurdles to overcome to produce functioning nuclear-armed ICBMs, though its shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles can reach South Korea and Japan.
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Gold, silver prices remain unchanged on January 1: Check latest rates in your city
The gold and silver prices in Delhi remained unchanged on the first day of the new year.
Gold, silver on January 1: On the first day of the New Year, the prices of gold and silver remained unchanged in the national capital as well as other metro cities. The gold prices have remained stable since Friday, December 30, in the country.
The prices of gold remained stable on January 1, 2024, with the rate of one gram of 24K and 22K gold fixed at ₹5,877 and ₹6,397 respectively on Monday. Silver prices also remained unchanged at ₹78.60 per gram.
The last shift in the prices of gold and silver was on December 30, when the rates of the yellow metal dropped by around ₹400, while silver was down by ₹1. Since then, the prices of the metals are unchanged.
For one gram of 24K of the yellow metal, on the other hand, buyers must pay ₹6397 (one gram), ₹51,176 (eight gram), ₹63,970 (10 gram) and ₹6,39,700 (100 gram). Here are the city-wise rates for gold today.
Gold prices on January 1: Check city-wise rates
It must be noted, however, that the daily rates mentioned above do not take into account GST, TCS, and other levies; this, therefore, means that these are only indicative. Only a local jeweller can give you the exact price for that day.
Silver prices on January 1: Check city-wise rates
Not just gold, but silver prices across Delhi and other cities also remained unchanged today, fixed at ₹78.60 per gram. The last change in the silver price was on December 30, when rates were down by ₹1.20. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/gold-silver-prices-remain-unchanged-on-january-1-check-latest-rates-in-your-city-delhi-mumbai-chennai-101704078964195.html | 2024-01-01T05:04:05Z |
Some Nutramigen infant formula recalled due to possible bacteria contamination
(CNN) - Some powdered baby formula is being pulled from the shelves due to contamination issues.
On Sunday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers of possible bacterial contamination in Reckitt/Mead Johnson’s Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder products.
Manufacturers voluntarily recalled more than 675,000 cans of the formula.
The recall batches include ZL3FRW, ZL3FPE, ZL3FXJ, ZL3FQD, ZL3FMH, ZL3FHG with a UPC code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and use by date of Jan. 1, 2025.
According to the FDA, the formula tested positive for Cronobacter bacteria, which can cause rare but potentially deadly infections in newborns.
The FDA says that no illnesses have been reported to date.
The company says no other Nutramigen liquid formulas or any other Reckitt nutrition products are impacted.
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Coming off a tough loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves the night before, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to ring in the new year with a win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
However, the Lakers lost to the Pelicans 129-109 and would end 2023 with another disappointing loss, falling back to .500 at 17-17.
With Cam Reddish out, Rui Hachimura drew the start and he scored Los Angeles’ first basket of the night though the team fell behind 11-4 early. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram took turns scoring for the Pelicans, but the Lakers were only down 21-17 midway through the quarter.
LeBron James gave the Lakers their first lead of the night off a fastbreak layup, but CJ McCollum got fire from beyond the arc to give the Pelicans a 10-point lead. The defense was almost nonexistent for the Lakers and as a result they found themselves trailing 42-33.
Los Angeles didn’t help themselves much to start the second as they were a half step slow on both ends of the floor. Despite a highlight-reel block from Anthony Davis, the Pelicans found little resistance scoring and upped their lead to 16.
James was able to hit back-to-back threes to get the deficit back down to single digits, but Herb Jones responded with his own pair of threes to keep the Lakers at bay. Despite some aggressive baskets from James, Los Angeles went into halftime down 74-57.
Midway through the second quarter, Hachimura was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a left calf strain.
Reaves drew the start for Hachimura in the second half and immediately cashed in on a corner 3-pointer for his first points. Like the first half, James was able to get Los Angeles within earshot but the Lakers still found themselves trailing 86-74.
James was able to get the crowd going with a thunderous dunk in transition, but failed to capitalize the next time down after he missed a tough layup. With Davis in foul trouble, New Orleans was able to crack the century mark at the end of the third quarter and L.A. went into the fourth down 104-89.
The beginning of the fourth played out much of the same as the Lakers struggled to get over the hump. Every time the team had an opportunity to get themselves back in it, an ill-timed turnover or missed shot made the climb back up tougher.
With time running out, the purple and gold fought hard to try and make one more run. However, they were unable to build any sort of momentum and would go home with another loss under their belts.
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Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
The bowl season schedule features four CUSA matchups, with Western Kentucky (+4.5) against Old Dominion among the best bets against the spread, based on our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0.0 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
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Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
- Projected Total: 61.4 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 54.2 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Rebels wrap up perfect non-conference slate with win over Bryant
OXFORD — No. 24 Ole Miss rounded out non-conference play with a 95-78 win over Bryant Sunday, ending the 2023 portion of the schedule with a perfect record.
Allen Flanigan led the Rebels (13-0) with 20 points. Matthew Murrell finished with 18 points. The Rebels’ start is tied for the best in school history, matching the 2007-08 team.
The Rebels opened up a double-digit lead early in the first half with timely 3-point shooting and offensive rebounding generating second-chance points. Ole Miss won the rebounding battle by 10, marking only the third time Ole Miss has out-rebounded its opponent this season.
“We have watched a lot of film and realized we hadn’t been boxing out,” Ole Miss center Jamarion Sharp said. “We’ve been working really hard at it every day and it’s one of the main things that we lack, but I think we can turn it into one of our strengths.”
Ole Miss continued scoring efficiently on offense, stretching the lead to as much as 19 points in the second half before eventually winning by 17. The Rebels scored 46 points in the paint and were able to consistently get to the rim off of the dribble.
“I thought today our offense was on point,” said Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard, who picked up his 25th win as a head coach at the NCAA level. “To score 95 points when the 3-point shot wasn’t really helping us out much was good. We took care of the ball. It was a low turnover game. We placed an emphasis on shot selection in the paint. Bryant came into today as one of the best shot-blocking teams in college basketball, and I don’t think they had a single one today.”
Ole Miss allowed 48 points in the second half on the defensive end, and allowed two different Bryant players to cross the 20-point threshold. Beard said he wants to see his team become more committed on that end.
“We’re a work in progress on the other end of the floor,” Beard said. “I wasn’t pleased with the way we played defensively. That team has two dominant scorers and we let both of those guys get going. We have to continue to focus on our defense. It has to be a big part of our SEC journey.”
Sunday represented the Rebels' final tune up before the beginning of SEC play Saturday in Knoxville against No. 6 Tennessee. Ole Miss hasn’t defeated Tennessee (9-3) in Knoxville since the 2016 season.
“Tennessee has an identity and a culture,” Beard said, “It’s based on defense and rebounding. It’s based on toughness, both physical and mental. They’re not going to beat themselves. You know when you play against a coach (Rick) Barnes team that you’re going to have to play well.”
The Rebels and Volunteers meet at 5 p.m. Saturday. The game will be televised on the SEC Network. | https://olemiss.rivals.com/news/rebels-wrap-up-perfect-non-conference-slate-with-win-over-bryant | 2024-01-01T05:04:05Z |
Current Formula 1 engines generate up to 1,000 hp from just 1.6 liters of displacement, and now Engineering Explained has video breaking down the details that make that possible.
Technically, Formula 1 cars have “power units,” not “engines,” as the 1.6-liter turbocharged V-6 is just one part of a hybrid powertrain. Since 2014, F1 has mandated a setup that includes the tiny 90-degree V-6 and two motor-generator units, the MGU-K (Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic) and MGU-H (Motor Generator Unit-Heat).
Both motor-generator units harvest energy, but in different ways. The MGU-H is spun by excess exhaust flow from the turbo that would normally be bled off by a wastegate, harvesting energy that can be stored in a battery pack, used to spin the turbo when off throttle, or sent directly to the MGU-K. Attached to the crankshaft, the MGU-K can provide up to 160 hp to help propel the car or regenerative braking to recover more energy.
With just 160 hp provided by the MGU-K, and only in short bursts when the battery pack is fully charged, the gasoline engine is still doing most of the work. It also has to do that with a limited amount of fuel (because F1 doesn’t allow in-race refueling any more) pumped from the fuel cell at a flow rate dictated by the rules. That rate—a maximum 100 kg/h—also means that while F1 allows engines to rev to 15,000 rpm, power effectively peaks at 10,500 rpm, because that’s when engines hit that maximum rate.
Teams claim the fuel used in F1 is similar to pump gasoline, so they aren’t getting an advantage there. F1 engines are known to run much more efficiently than typical road-car engines, however. Mercedes-AMG has claimed its engines have achieved more than 50% thermal efficiency, meaning at least half the potential energy in the fuel they burn is actually used to move the car. That’s the key to those big power numbers.
Considering that most road-car internal-combustion engines struggle to achieve 35% thermal efficiency, F1 engineers have to employ plenty of tricks. One is pre-chamber ignition—the use of a smaller combustion chamber above the main chamber—which allows for a leaner air-fuel mixture that’s ideally suited to F1’s fuel-flow limits. This feature isn’t racing-specific; it was one of the features that made the original Honda Civic’s CVCC engine so fuel-efficient, and it’s currently used in Maserati’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6.
Another efficiency boost is a rule that allows compression ratios of up to 18:1. That’s much higher than road-car engines, and while it’s unknown whether teams are actually hitting that limit, it leaves room for efficiency gains. Higher compression ratios are more efficient, and even without running all the way to an 18:1 ratio, F1 cars are likely running higher compression ratios than road cars and reaping that benefit.
The final factor is turbo boost. In road cars, high levels of boost help small engines produce big power, but it may not be that simple in F1. F1 engines may run more or less boost than some road cars (teams don’t release actual figures) depending on the air-fuel ratio, and that could also change based on circuits, with more boost used at higher-altitude Mexico City, for example.
Ultimately, it’s the efficiency of the total package that allows F1 power units to get so much power from so little displacement. As noted in the video, they also do it without some features that are common on road cars, such as variable valve timing. That’s what makes modern F1 power units true technological marvels.
Check out the video above for a deeper dive on what makes F1 engines tick.
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Maersk pauses Red Sea sailings after Houthi attack on container ship
Iranian-backed Houthi militants attacked a Maersk container vessel with missiles and small boats, prompting the company to pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours, Maersk said on Sunday.
Iranian-backed Houthi militants attacked a Maersk container vessel with missiles and small boats, prompting the company to pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours, Maersk said on Sunday. The crew of the Maersk Hangzhou crew was safe and there was no indication of fire onboard the vessel, which was fully manoeuvrable and continued its journey north to Port Suez, Maersk said.
The attack was the latest by Houthi militants in Yemen, who have been targeting vessels in The Red Sea to show their support for Palestinian Islamist group Hamas fighting Israel in Gaza. The attacks have disrupted world trade, with major shipping companies taking the longer and costlier route around the Africa's Cape of Good Hope rather than through the Suez Canal.
The Red Sea is the entry point for ships using the Suez Canal, which handles about 12% of global trade and vital for the movement of goods between Asia and Europe. The United States launched Operation Prosperity Guardian on Dec. 19, saying more than 20 countries had agreed to participate in the efforts to safeguard ships in Red Sea waters near Yemen.
In response, Maersk said on Dec. 24 it would resume sailings through the Red Sea. However, attacks have continued and U.S. allies have proven reluctant to commit to the coalition, with nearly half not declaring their presence publicly. Maersk, one of the world's major cargo shippers, said on Sunday it would delay all transits through the area for 48 hours, after the Maersk Hangzhou was struck by a missile at around 1730 GMT on Saturday 55 nautical miles southwest of Al Hodeidah, Yemen.
A U.S. warship shot down another two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Later at around 0330 GMT on Sunday, the same ship was attacked by Houthi militants in four small boats. An attempt by the attackers to board the vessel was averted after its security team and helicopters from the USS Eisenhower and USS Gravely, responding to distress calls, returned fire, according to statements by Maersk and CENTCOM.
The helicopters sank three of the militant boats, with no survivors, while the fourth boat fled the area, CENTCOM said in the statement. The Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou with capacity to carry 14,000 containers was en route from Singapore.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Sunday that he had told Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a call that Iran should help stop the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. "I made clear that Iran shares responsibility for preventing these attacks, given their long-standing support to the Houthis," Cameron said in a post on social media site X, adding that the attacks "threaten innocent lives and the global economy".
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In the late 1980s, my bank colleague had a bizarre train adventure. He was returning to Mangaluru, his place of posting, from Bengaluru, his hometown. Besides meeting his relatives, his purpose of visiting Bengaluru was to settle a gold loan he had taken from the bank.
After completing the loan formalities, he took possession of his ornaments — a chain and a necklace. The chain dangled from his neck, while he discreetly concealed the necklace in a secret pocket in his trousers. That night, he bid farewell to his relatives and set off on his journey back to Mangaluru.
In the wee hours, he went to the washroom on the train. As he unfastened his pants, the gold necklace slipped out of his pocket, slid down the toilet and landed on the railway track. He dashed out of the washroom towards the nearest emergency chain and tugged at it. The high-speed train came to a screeching halt.
Everything happened in a trice, jolting some passengers from their sleep. The train driver and the TTE (travelling ticket examiner) rushed to the compartment in question to zero in on the passenger. My colleague was perspiring as he faced them; he told them why he had pulled the chain. Content with the explanation, the locomotive operator and the TTE stepped off the train in the night to search for the ornament.
The train had halted near a dense jungle in the Western Ghats, teeming with wild animals. Despite the danger, the railway officials were determined to help the passenger find the necklace. Armed with a flashlight, they strode out along with a few passengers. The search in the pitch dark extended beyond a kilometre on the tracks.
The team scoured the tracks for half an hour and concluded that it was an exercise in futility. They called off the search. Despite my colleague’s desperate plea to venture further up to trace the ornament, the officials declined his request, citing safety concerns in the hazardous terrain.
Just as the search party was getting ready to hop on the train, the banker caught sight of a glimmer of light on the track only a few feet away. He rushed towards it and found his necklace. The tension quickly evaporated, giving way to palpable relief and joy. The luminous glow produced by the gemstone encrusted in the ornament had saved the day. Grabbing the necklace, he hurriedly made his way to the train. Luckily, the train had stopped before entering a tunnel; otherwise, finding the ornament would have been quite tough.
The train finally reached Mangaluru railway station. The banker submitted a written statement to the TTE as per the Railways’ guidelines, mentioning the approximate weight of the necklace that was lost and found. He thanked his lucky stars — and the glitter of gold — for a happy ending.
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Thailand launches e-visa on arrival for several countries, including Kazakhstan
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Thailand is launching E-VOA (e-Visa On Arrival) for a number of countries, including Kazakhstan, starting from February 14, 2019, Kazinform has learnt from the press service of the Kazakh MFA.
By introducing the e-visa, Thailand hopes to tackle overcrowding in airports in Bangkok and other cities of the country.
Those willing to visit Thailand may use E-VOA service by filling out the online application form on thailandevoa.vfsevisa.com at least 24 hours before arrival into the kingdom to at most 30 days before arrival.
Visitors can also pay visa fees online using MasterCard, Visa, Union Pay, WeChat Pay and Alipay.
Currently, E-VOA service is available at four airports of Thailand. It is expected that the service will become available in all Thai airports by yearend. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/thailand-launches-e-visa-on-arrival-for-several-countries-including-kazakhstan_a3493695/ | 2024-01-01T05:04:10Z |
How Gautam Adani raised $15 billion after major net worth loss during Hindenburg saga
Billionaire Gautam Adani's net worth took a major hit after the Hindenburg report made waves in the business world.
Billionaire Gautam Adani witnessed the biggest wealth loss in India in 2023, losing over 30 per cent of his net worth due to the Hindenburg report released on his organisation. However, the businessman paved a path towards quick recovery, raising almost $15 billion in debt and equity this fiscal year.
Adani, who is trailing behind Mukesh Ambani as the second richest man of India, ended up raising $5 billion in equity and around $10 billion in debt in 2023, leading to the slow and steady recovery of Adani Group shares.
Star investor GQG Partners bought stakes worth almost USD 4.3 billion in five group companies between March and August while Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and French energy giant TotalEnergies poured in USD 770 million in renewable energy firm Adani Green Energy Ltd, according to company filings and stock exchange data.
The acquisition of Ambuja Cement and ACC was also a turning point for Adani Group, after which the USD 3.5 billion debt to fund the deal was refinanced, increasing the firm's bankability.
Since then, Adani Group has ramped up its industrial business, acquiring Sanghi cement for USD 431 million, 49.38 per cent in Indian Oil Tanking for USD 128 million, Karaikal port for USD 181 million and Coastal Energen for USD 420 million.
Diversifying from just the ports and coal business, Adani Group is making active investments in airports, green energy, data centres, digital services and media, leading to the rapid growth of its shares.
Gautam Adani's massive net worth loss
While top businessmen in India like Mukesh Ambani and Shiv Nadar added billions of dollars to their net worth, Gautam Adani saw the biggest net worth drop of 2024, losing almost $60 billion after the Hindenburg saga broke out.
Adani's net worth was over $110 billion before the Hindenburg report, and he had replaced Mukesh Ambani as the richest man in India. However, the significant drop in share prices and major deals falling through led to Adani losing nearly 34 per cent of his wealth.
Adani is currently the second richest man in the country, right behind Mukesh Ambani, with a net worth of $72.5 billion, according to Forbes data.
(With inputs from PTI) | https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/how-gautam-adani-raised-15-billion-after-major-net-worth-loss-during-hindenburg-saga-101704076008612.html | 2024-01-01T05:04:11Z |
Surfer dies after shark bite, officials say
PAIA, Hawaii (KHNL/Gray News) - A 39-year-old surfer died Saturday after suffering a shark bite at Maui’s Paia Bay, the Department of Land and Natural Resources confirmed.
Details on the injuries of Jason Carter oh Haiku were not released.
Maui Fire Department officials say the incident happened about 11 a.m.
A Department of Land and Natural Resources spokesman confirmed about 5:30 p.m. that Carter had died.
Officials said water conditions at the time were “mixed” because of high surf conditions.
The County of Maui posted on its official Instagram that Baldwin Beach Park and Lower Paia Park were closed due to the shark incident.
First responders were patrolling the area on shore and on jet skis, according to Maui Fire Department. Department of Land and Natural Resources officials said shark warning signs are up one mile on either side of the incident site.
The incident is seventh shark encounter in Hawaii waters this year and the first resulting in fatal injuries, according to the agency’s shark incident database.
Copyright 2023 KHNL via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.kplctv.com/2024/01/01/surfer-dies-after-shark-bite-officials-say/ | 2024-01-01T05:04:11Z |
Premier League Anytime Goal Scorer Prop Bets & Odds in the US Today, January 1
Published: Dec. 20, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST|Updated: 21 minutes ago
The Premier League has only one match on its Monday slate -- continue reading for anytime goal scorer odds.
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC (-105)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 12
Darwin Nunez, Liverpool FC (+125)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 5
Cody Gakpo, Liverpool FC (+130)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 17
- Goals: 2
Diogo Jota, Liverpool FC (+150)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 13
- Goals: 5
Luis Diaz, Liverpool FC (+160)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 3
Ben Doak, Liverpool FC (+185)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 9
- Goals: 0
Callum Wilson, Newcastle United (+210)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 7
Alexander Isak, Newcastle United (+220)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 15
- Goals: 8
Anthony Gordon, Newcastle United (+350)
- Opponent: Liverpool FC
- Games Played: 18
- Goals: 6
Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 2
Harvey Elliott, Liverpool FC (+350)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 19
- Goals: 1
Curtis Jones, Liverpool FC (+400)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 12
- Goals: 0
Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool FC (+450)
- Opponent: Newcastle United
- Games Played: 14
- Goals: 0
Miguel Almiron, Newcastle United (+450)
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Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve across the globe Sunday as fireworks and cheering crowds offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns.
The march of midnight from time zone to time zone brought the new year first to places like Australia, where more than 1 million people watched a pyrotechnic display centered around Sydney’s famous Opera House and harbor bridge — a number of spectators equivalent to 1 in 5 of the city’s residents. It would be another 16 hours before New York reached 2024.
There were snapshots of joy from country to country as the new year was welcomed with optimism that its days will bring more joy than sorrow.
In Manhattan’s Times Square, Tyrell Jacobs, 27, and Sarah Crayton, 26, arrived from New Orleans 15 hours before midnight and got engaged in streets packed with tens of thousands of people counting first the hours and then the minutes until midnight.
“It’s definitely a must-see,” Crayton said of the colorful cast of strangers nearby in tall hats and blowing noisemakers even before the ball dropped. “At least go once, you know, just to experience the magic.”
A small army of thousands of police officers worked to keep New York City safe, just as heightened security had done in the cities midnight hit first. New York has seen near-daily protests sparked by the Israel-Hamas war.
Some 90,000 police and security officers were deployed around France including along Champs-Elysees Avenue, where large crowds took in a multidimensional light show projected onto the Arc de Triomphe showcasing the history of Paris and sports on the menu for next year’s Summer Olympics in the city.
FIREWORKS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Stunning fireworks displays bloomed at iconic locations like the Acropolis in Athens, Greece; reflected in the sleek glass walls of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates; and accompanied a collective cheer filling the air in Nairobi, Kenya.
China celebrated relatively quietly, with most major cities banning fireworks over safety and pollution concerns. Still, people gathered and performers danced in colorful costumes in Beijing, while a crowd released wish balloons in Chongqing. During his New Year address, President Xi Jinping said the country would focus on building momentum for economic recovery in 2024 and pledged China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan.
In Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, the mood was upbeat as revelers gathered for a fireworks show at the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper and at concerts and other events citywide.
In India, thousands of revelers from the financial hub of Mumbai watched the sun set over the Arabian Sea. Fireworks in New Delhi raised concerns that the capital — already infamous for its poor air quality — would be blanketed by a toxic haze on the first morning of the new year.
Across Japan, people gathered at temples such as the Tsukiji Temple in Tokyo, where visitors were given free hot milk and corn soup as they stood in line to strike a massive bell.
POPE HIGHLIGHTS THE HUMAN COST OF WAR
At the Vatican, Pope Francis recalled 2023 as a year marked by wartime suffering. During his traditional Sunday blessing from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, he offered prayers for “the tormented Ukrainian people and the Palestinian and Israeli populations, the Sudanese people and many others.”
“At the end of the year, we will have the courage to ask ourselves how many human lives have been shattered by armed conflict, how many dead and how much destruction, how much suffering, how much poverty,” the pontiff said.
GAZA AND UKRAINE WARS GRIND ON
In Russia, the country’s military actions in Ukraine overshadowed end-of-year celebrations, with the usual fireworks and concert on Moscow’s Red Square canceled, as they were last year. Even without the festivities, people gathered in the square, and some cheered and pointed their phones at a clock counting down the year’s final seconds.
After shelling in the Russian border city of Belgorod Saturday killed 24 people, some local authorities across the country also canceled their firework displays, including in Vladivostok. Millions were expected to tune in to President Vladimir Putin’s New Year’s prerecorded address, in which he said no force could divide Russians and stop the country’s development.
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, resisting international calls for a cease-fire, said the war will continue for “many more months.”
Skyscrapers in Tel Aviv were lit up in yellow to call for the release of hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza for more than 80 days.
“While you are counting down until the new year, our time and our lives stopped,” said Moran Betzer Tayar, the aunt of Yagev Buchshtab, a 34-year-old hostage.
In the Gaza Strip, displaced Palestinians huddled around fires in a makeshift refugee camp.
“From the intensity of the pain we live, we do not feel that there is a new year,” said Kamal al-Zeinaty, who has lost multiple family members in the conflict. “All the days are the same.”
In Iraq, a Christmas tree was decorated with Palestinian flags and symbolic bodies in funeral shrouds, placed beside a liberty monument in central Baghdad. Many Christians in Iraq have cancelled this year’s festivities in solidarity with Gaza, and have chosen to limit their celebrations to prayers and rituals.
“We hope that the new year, 2024, will be a year of goodness, prosperity and joy,” said Ahmed Ali, a Baghdad resident.
In Muslim-majority Pakistan, the government banned all New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with the Palestinians.
GLOBAL TENSIONS SPUR SECURITY VIGILANCE
New York Mayor Eric Adams said there were “no specific threats” to his city’s annual bash. Nevertheless, police said they would expand the security perimeter around the party, creating a “buffer zone” that would allow them to head off potential demonstrations. On New Year’s Eve 2022, a machete-wielding man attacked three police officers a few blocks from Times Square.
German authorities said they detained three more people in connection with a reported threat of a New Year’s Eve attack by Islamic extremists on the world-famous Cologne Cathedral.
In Berlin, some 4,500 police officers worked to keep order and avoid riots like those seen a year ago. They also banned a pro-Palestinian protest in the Neukoelln neighborhood of the German capital, which has seen several pro-Palestinian riots. | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-australians-and-new-zealanders-preparing-to-be-among-first-nations-to-ring-in-2024-with-fireworks/ | 2024-01-01T05:04:12Z |
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Security forces in Afghanistan killed a number of Tajik and Pakistani nationals and arrested scores others involved in attacks against religious clerics, the public, and mosques, a senior Taliban official said on Sunday.
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Security forces in Afghanistan killed a number of Tajik and Pakistani nationals and arrested scores others involved in attacks against religious clerics, the public, and mosques, a senior Taliban official said on Sunday. Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Taliban's appointed defense minister, during a press conference in the capital, Kabul, said dozens of Tajiks and more than 20 Pakistanis were killed in the past 12 months “in operations by security forces.” He said scores of Tajiks and hundreds of Pakistanis involved in various incidents were also arrested during that period.
Mujahid called on neighbouring and regional countries to strictly monitor their borders.
Tensions between Kabul and Islamabad spiked as hundreds of thousands of Afghans left Pakistan after authorities started pursuing foreigners they said were in the country illegally, going door-to-door to check migrants' documentation, following an October 31 deadline.
Mujahid also said there has been a 90 per cent decrease in attacks by an Islamic State group affiliate in the past year. The militant group has carried out major assaults on schools, hospitals, and mosques, and has also attacked Shiite areas across the country.
The IS affiliate has been a major rival of the Taliban since the latter seized control of Afghanistan in August 2021. IS militants have struck in Kabul, in northern provinces and especially wherever there are Shiites, whom IS considers to be apostates.
Since taking power, the Taliban have barred women from most areas of public life and work and stopped girls from going to school beyond the sixth grade as part of harsh measures they imposed, as US and NATO forces were pulling out of Afghanistan following two decades of war.(AP) RUP RUP
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Market bell: Sensex down by 200 points at 72,032; Nifty drops below 21,700 mark
Market bell: Sensex down by 100 points at 72,139; Nifty drops below 21,800 mark
Equity benchmark indices declined in early trade on Monday, the first trading day of the New Year 2024, amid profit-taking after the recent sharp rally and lack of trends from global markets.
In 2023, the BSE benchmark jumped 11,399.52 points or 18.73 per cent, and the Nifty climbed 3,626.1 points or 20 per cent.
On Monday, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 207.29 points to 72,032.97 after a muted beginning. The Nifty declined 46.65 points to 21,684.75.
Among the Sensex firms, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, Wipro, Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, NTPC, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the major laggards.
Tata Motors, Nestle, IndusInd Bank and Power Grid were among the winners. Asian markets were closed on Monday for the New Year.
The US markets ended marginally lower on Friday.
Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 0.14 per cent to USD 77.04 a barrel.
According to exchange data, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹1,459.12 crore on Friday.
The BSE benchmark fell 170.12 points or 0.23 per cent to settle at 72,240.26 on the last trading day of 2023 on Friday. The Nifty declined 47.30 points or 0.22 per cent to settle at 21,731.40. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/market-bell-sensex-down-by-100-points-at-72-139-nifty-drops-below-21-800-mark-january-1-stock-market-101704081446512.html | 2024-01-01T05:04:17Z |
CUSA Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 31, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
The bowl season schedule features four CUSA matchups, with Western Kentucky (+4.5) against Old Dominion among the best bets against the spread, based on our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay possibilities, scroll down.
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Pick: Western Kentucky +4.5 vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Old Dominion by 0.5 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Fresno State +3.5 vs. New Mexico State
- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Projected Favorite & Spread: New Mexico State by 0.0 points
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Louisiana +3.5 vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Jacksonville State by 1.5 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Under 67.5 - Liberty vs. Oregon
- Matchup: Liberty Flames at Oregon Ducks
- Projected Total: 61.4 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN
Over 48.5 - Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
- Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Projected Total: 54.2 points
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Date: December 18
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Under 57.5 - Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
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Patiala, December 31
One of the city’s top eye specialists, Dr Sukhdip Singh Boparai, of Gymkhana Goodwill Group, has been elected president and Progressive Group candidate Harpreet Sandhu honorary secretary of North India’s prestigious Rajindra Gymkhana and Mahendra Club.
Voting for 12 posts, including that of president and vice-president, were held at the Rajindra Gymkhana and Mahindra Club yesterday and the results were declared this morning.
In all, 12 candidates each from two groups — United Progressive Group and Gymkhana Goodwill Group — were in the fray. There are five posts of office-bearers and seven of executive members for which around 2,800 members of the club were voting.
While Dr Boparai was elected president, Dr Neeraj Goyal bagged the post of vice-president. Harpreet Singh Sandhu won the honorary secretary post and Dr Sanjay Bansal that of joint secretary. AP Garg won the key treasurer’s post.
Meanwhile, the winning executive members are Anshuman Kharbanda, Avinash Gupta, Biklramjit Singh, Jatin Goyal, Jatin Mittal, Pardeep Kumar Singla and Vinod Kumar Sharma. The club elections are considered to be an important event for the local residents where the candidates and their groups try to woo voters through various means, including dinner diplomacy and social media campaigns.
“We will carry out more developmental works at the club and work for the improvement of food, renovation of sports infrastructure and increasing the club’s capacity,” said Dr Boparai. “The elections were carried out democratically and peacefully. The new team has been formed and we will look forward to adding more to the club facilities.”
Harpeet Sandhu said, “We will now work to resolve various pending issues of members.”
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