Proposition 128: People convicted of some violent felonies in Colorado would be imprisoned longer
Colorado voters will soon decide whether people convicted of certain violent crimes should be held in prison longer before becoming eligible for parole. (Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun)How did Proposition 128 get on the ballot? Republican lawmakers this year tried to pass a bill that would have had the same effect as Proposition 128. Supporters of the measure say it would boost public safety by keeping people convicted of violent crimes in prison longer. “I think common sense would say that people should be serving at least 85% of their sentence.”What’s the argument against Proposition 128?
Source:Daily Sun
October 08, 2024 19:03 UTC
Offices to be closed Thursday as Durga Puja holidays extended, says Mahfuz Alam
The government has decided to declare a public holiday on Oct 10 so Hindus can celebrate the festival comfortably, the special assistant to the chief advisor saysThe Durga Puja holidays have been extended by another day, according to Mahfuz Alam, special assistant to the chief advisor. “For a long time, Hindu devotees have been demanding an extension of the Durga Puja holiday as they celebrate it from Sashthi [the sixth day of the festival] to Dashami [the 10th day of the festival]. No one involved in conspiracies will be spared.”“A message to those who are trying to destabilise the country – the current interim government stands by everyone.”The Durga Puja officially begins with Sasthi, which is on Wednesday. Friday and Saturday are weekly holidays, while Dashami - which had previously been declared a holiday – falls on Sunday. Jayanta Kumar Deb, the president of the Metropolitan Sarbajanin Puja Committee, greeted the special assistant to the chief advisor during his visit to Dhakeshwari.
Source:bd News24
October 08, 2024 18:54 UTC
The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 storm
The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 stormHurricane Milton remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing the populous region with towering storm surges and turning debris from Helene’s devastation 12 days ago into projectiles
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October 08, 2024 18:52 UTC
Sheikh Abdur Rashid appointed new cabinet secretary for two years
He is appointed under a two-year contract starting from Oct 14Sheikh Abdur Rashid appointed new cabinet secretary for two yearsSheikh Abdur Rashid has been appointed as the new cabinet secretary. Rashid, who is currently the senior secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Division, is set to officially assume his new role on Oct 14. This decision comes amid a reshuffle in government positions following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led administration after a wave of mass protests. Rashid will replace Md Mahbub Hossain, whose contract as cabinet secretary is coming to an end. More than a dozen contractually appointed secretaries have been replaced in top government positions following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime on Aug 5.
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October 08, 2024 18:46 UTC
Govt. moves to determine actual condition of its total vehicles
DHAKA, Oct 7, 2024 (BSS) - The interim government has taken a decision to find out how many vehicles and cars it owns and to ascertain the actual condition of those vehicles. He said that there are so many vehicles of the government and every project has a huge number of vehicles of its own. The Adviser also mentioned that many people said after completing the projects, these vehicles remain as left over. “Again other ministries took over these vehicles, a public servant holds 3 to 4 vehicles under his/her jurisdiction,” he said. Dr Mahmud also said that these vehicles do not last long like the personally procured vehicles.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 08, 2024 14:42 UTC
Durga Puja: Bangladesh declares public holiday on Thursday by executive order
There will be four consecutive days off during the puja this yearThe interim government has declared a public holiday on Thursday, Oct 10 by executive order. Hindu devotees began the Durga Puja traditions on Oct 2 with Mahalaya, conducting a ritual inviting the goddess Durga to descend to Earth. According to tradition, Dashami is a public holiday in Bangladesh. The government has now extended the holiday by declaring Thursday as a public holiday. The notice from the Ministry of Public Administration says that a general holiday has been declared across the country on Thursday, Oct 10 by executive order on the occasion of the upcoming Durga Puja.
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October 08, 2024 11:01 UTC
Persistent rain sees another 25 villages flooded in Mymensingh
Persistent rain has caused the flooding situation in Mymensingh’s Haluaghat, Dhobaura, and Phulpur Upazilas to worsen. Another 25 villages have been inundated and some 200,000 people are trapped by the water. Sanowar said that the primary and secondary schools in the Upazilas have been declared shelters for flood victims. Amena Begum, one resident of the housing project said:“Water has surrounded the Ashrayan Project houses for a week. Ershadul Ahmed, executive officer of Haluaghat Upazila, said that mountain runoff and persistent rain had led to flooding in Haluaghat.
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October 08, 2024 10:57 UTC
Forest department completes 40km fencing of Sundarbans for tiger conservation
KHULNA, Oct 8, 2024 (BSS) - The forest department has completed nylon net fencing of 40 kilometers area of Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, to help conservation of tigers and protect local people from the attack of this ferocious animal, an official said. The forest authorities will start fencing of more 20 kilometers soon. The move is part of the Bangladesh forest department's three-year Sundarbans Tiger Conservation Project, launched in March, 2022 that will end in March 2025, forest officials said. "Net fencing in more 20 kilometers areas will begin soon and the members of village tiger response team has been involved to supervise it to ensure security," he said. Forest Department data show that 49 tigers died in the Sundarbans between 2001 and 2021.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 08, 2024 10:52 UTC
Ukraine says hit Crimea oil terminal, Russia claims gains
KYIV, Ukraine, Oct 8, 2024 (BSWS/AFP) - Kyiv on Monday said that its forces had struck a large oil terminal overnight on the occupied Crimean peninsula as Moscow claimed the capture of another village in east Ukraine. - Russia claims advances -Ukraine insists the strikes are fair retaliation for Russian attacks on its own energy infrastructure that have plunged millions into darkness. Further north in the Donetsk region, Ukraine said a Russian attack had killed one person and wounded seven -- including children aged two and 13 -- in the city of Sloviansk. "The enemy hit a civilian ship flying the Palauan flag with a ballistic missile," Oleg Kiper, the head of the Odesa region, said. This is the second attack on a civilian vessel in Odesa region ports in the last few days."
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 08, 2024 09:37 UTC
Weekend fires keep area agencies busy in the field
Area firefighters had their hands full on a busy, windy, sometimes hot weekend in Gage County. Lisa Wiegand, Gage County emergency manager, said area firefighters battled four fires from three incidents on Saturday, when the National Weather Service had issued a red-flag warning for the county. That one continued north and crossed U.S. 136, after which Wiegand said firefighters battled it as two separate fires. The weather service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Gage County on Sunday, again pointing to low humidity and high winds. Wiegand said the weather service information was helpful to the firefighting efforts.
Source:Daily Sun
October 08, 2024 09:13 UTC
“This Has Been a Long Year”: On the First Anniversary of Oct. 7, Jewish Student Leaders Reflect on Community’s Resilience
“It’s been really challenging that the Jewish community, not just at Cornell, but all over the world, is hurting,” said Melanie Schwartz ’25, president of Cornell Hillel. Shapira said that following the first vigil, statements from pro-Palestinian organizations and activists caused Jewish students to feel uncomfortable and unsupported following the attacks. Schwartz explained the concerns that Jewish students felt after learning about the threats posted on Greekrank. Galperin, who currently serves as the house manager for the CJL, explained how seeing Hochul made the Jewish community feel supported on campus. (Ming DeMers/Sun Photography Editor)Schwartz echoed that the Jewish community has continuously supported each other over the past year.
Source:Daily Sun
October 08, 2024 08:32 UTC
Police arrest Star Kabab staff for beating customer
"Everyone related to the beating of the customer was arrested. We'll arrest anyone related to the incident," OC Sarwar said.On Sunday afternoon, Alok went to Star Kabab to have lunch with a friend. He then drew the attention of the Star Kabab staff. "The manager got mad at this and rang a bell to call all staff members. Then the Star Kabab staff beat Alok severely.
Source:bd News24
October 08, 2024 08:28 UTC
India PM Modi's BJP leads in vote count in Haryana state, TV says
REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra/File PhotoFILE PHOTO: A booth-level officer helps a woman verify her name in the voting list outside a polling station during the state assembly elections, in Karnal, in the northern state of Haryana, India, Oct 5, 2024. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra/File PhotoIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) moved into the lead in elections in the northern state of Haryana on Tuesday, reversing early trends when it was trailing the main opposition Congress party, TV channels reported. Exit polls had predicted a win for the main opposition Congress party in Haryana and gave an edge to Congress and its regional ally National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The counting showed BJP was leading in 51 seats in Haryana, where it has held power for a decade, while Congress was ahead in 33 seats, TV channel CNN-News18 reported. Gandhi was also the face of the two-dozen party opposition alliance that denied Modi an outright majority in the parliamentary election and is currently the leader of the opposition in the lower house of parliament.
Source:bd News24
October 08, 2024 06:10 UTC