7 killed as fire breaks out in shop-cum-residential building in Mumbai
7 killed as fire breaks out in shop-cum-residential building in MumbaiMUMBAI, Oct 6, 2024 (BSS/PTI) - Seven persons, including three minors, were killed after a fire broke out in a double-storey shop-cum-residential structure in Mumbai on Sunday morning, a fire official said. The ground floor of the structure was used as a shop and the upper floor as residence, the official said. The blaze was confined to the electric wiring and installations in the shop at the ground floor and spread to the upper floor, he said, adding it was a 'level-one' fire. They were taken to the Rajawadi Hospital where all of them were declared brought dead, the official said. The deceased have been identified as Paris Gupta, 7, Manju Prem Gupta, 30, Anita Gupta, 39, Prem Gupta, 30, Narendra Gupta, 10, Vidhi Chediram Gupta, 15, and Gitadevi Dharamdev Gupta, 60, he said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 06, 2024 22:26 UTC
NFL ROUNDUP
Stroud threw for 331 yards and a touchdown, and Ka’imi Fairbairn’s tiebreaking 59-yard field goal as time expired lifted host Houston over Buffalo. The Texans led 20-3 after a field goal early in third quarter before the Bills scored 17 straight points to tie it with about 3½ minutes to go. RAVENS 41, BENGALS 38 (OT): Justin Tucker kicked a 24-yard field goal to lift Baltimore to a wild overtime victory at Cincinnati. The Ravens and Bengals traded punches on offense the entire afternoon with Lamar Jackson finally prevailing despite Joe Burrow throwing a career-high five touchdown passes. Rookie Bo Nix had a breakout day with a pair of touchdown passes after coming into the game with just one.
Source:Daily Sun
October 06, 2024 21:31 UTC
BFIU freezes accounts of Bashundhara Group chairman, MD, family
The accounts also of the family will remain frozen for 30 daysThe Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit, or BFIU, has frozen the bank accounts of eight individuals, including Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and his four sons. The individuals listed in the BFIU’s letter include Sobhan, Co-Chairman Sadat Sobhan, Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir, and Vice-Chairman Safiat Sobhan and Safwan Sobhan. The BFIU has also directed the banks to freeze the accounts of Sonia Ferdousi Sobhan, Sabrina Sobhan, and Yeasha Sobhan. According to the BIFU’s letter, the accounts will remain frozen for 30 days under the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012. An official from the agency told bdnews24.com that the letter was sent to banks in the afternoon.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2024 21:16 UTC
Regime-changing student movement loses steam to form political party
While student leaders continue to voice their aspirations for a new "political system," uncertainty lingers over whether this will evolve into the creation of a new political party. However, despite earlier discussions, leaders of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement now say they will consider forming a political party only after a ‘certain time’, though it's unclear when that time will come. Representatives of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement visited 44 districts from Sept 8-18, meeting with families of those who died during the movement and holding discussions against extortion and terrorism. Coordinator Abdul Hannan Masud told bdnews24.com, "We are not forming a political party now. Samanta said the Anti-discrimination Student Movement and the National Citizens' Committee will continue to operate in parallel, with no conflict between the two.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2024 19:54 UTC
Pine nuts: Ecumenical pun pledge
Man can be awful cruel to man, and from time immemorial we continue to come up with new ways to exact our cruelty. What a surprise those soldiers of Troy had when they laid down their weapons to cheer and hug that humongous Trojan Horse. I was ten years old when I first read that story, and did not trust a horse for several years after…Some ambuscades do not fare as well as the Trojan Horse. Well, there is a more natural demobilizing weapon that is most effective, though often overlooked, and it’s called, a pun. A good pun, or better yet, a bad one, can become an epiphany to an innocent interloper, and upgrade his disposition without harming him.
Source:Daily Sun
October 06, 2024 18:58 UTC
Texas swaggers into SEC in best shape in more than a decade
Following a slow ramp-up that nearly ran off the road when Sarkisian started, Texas has hit full speed. "Talent wins in college sports and Texas and its collective are doing everything necessary to ensure Texas continues to have the best talent." The Texas brand itself helps Longhorns players cash in. Starting quarterback quarterback Quinn Ewers' endorsements have included deals with video game, apparel and beverage companies. 5 among college football players with a valuation of $2.1 million.
Source:Daily Sun
October 06, 2024 18:54 UTC
Nahid urges all to remain vigil against anti-Bangladesh propaganda
DHAKA, Oct 06, 2024 (BSS) – Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam today urged all to be vocal against any kind of propaganda centering Bangladesh, saying that the recent student-people uprising should be properly portrait in the media. “Disinformation is being carried out in different international media including in Indian media centering this movement (student-people uprising),” he said. Nahid, also in-charge of Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, was addressing a seminar titled ‘The Cross-Border Spread of Misinformation in South Asia’ at a city hotel. He said that attempts are being made to establish such propaganda in the international arena, which is not expected at all. Professor Salimullah Khan and ICT Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury spoke at the seminar, among others.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 06, 2024 18:34 UTC
Al Pacino Details Near-Death Experience: He ‘Didn’t Have a Pulse’ During COVID Battle
Al Pacino had a close call during a 2020 bout with COVID-19, saying in a new interview that at one point he didn’t have a pulse. “What happened was, I felt not good — unusually not good,” the Scarface actor told The New York Times Magazine. I didn’t have a pulse.”Luckily for Pacino, medical help arrived within a matter of minutes. You’re gone. He’ll also star in the drama film Hand of Dante, the Shakespeare adaptation Lear Rex, and the horror film The Ritual.
Source:Daily Sun
October 06, 2024 18:12 UTC
Former land minister Narayan Chandra arrested while ‘fleeing into India’
He was elected as the MP for Khulna-5 and appointed a full ministerFormer land minister Narayan Chandra arrested while ‘fleeing into India’The Border Guard Bangladesh, or BGB, has arrested former land minister Narayan Chandra Chanda at the Maheshpur border in Jhenaidah while he allegedly attempted to flee into India. "Narayan Chandra Chanda, the former MP from Khulna-5, has been detained while trying to escape to India at the Maheshpur border illegally," the BGB headquarters said in a statement on Sunday night. Narayan was elected a member of parliament for Khulna-5 (Dumuria-Fultola) constituency and appointed a cabinet minister in the January national elections. The 79-year-old politician had previously served as a state minister and began his career as a school teacher. He has also served as the chairman of the Union Council.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2024 17:34 UTC
Flights from all Iran's airports cancelled from late on Sunday
The flights have been cancelled due to operational restrictionsFlights from all Iran's airports cancelled from late on SundayFlights from all Iran's airports will be cancelled until 6 a.m. local time (0230 GMT) on Monday from 9 pm on Sunday, Iran's state media said, citing a spokesperson for Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation. The flights have been cancelled due to operational restrictions, state media cited the spokesperson as saying without providing further details. Iran implemented restrictions on flights on Tuesday when it launched missiles at Israel, in an attack to which Israel vowed to respond.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2024 17:10 UTC
Area churches lend a hand after Helene
Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodayRain showers this morning with overcast skies during the afternoon hours. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%..TonightCloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
October 06, 2024 16:04 UTC
Floods in Bangladesh leave five dead, thousands stranded
At least five people have died and more than 100,000 remain stranded as devastating floods, triggered by heavy rains and upstream torrents, continue to ravage northern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. In Sherpur, one of the hardest-hit northern districts, the water levels of major rivers have surged, submerging new areas and displacing thousands of families. Army personnel, using boats and helicopters, have joined rescue efforts, delivering emergency supplies and evacuating those trapped by the floods. The floods in August in eastern Bangladesh, which left more than 70 dead, caused damage estimated at $1.20 billion, according to a study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue, a leading think-tank. The United Nations and its partners have launched a $134 million humanitarian appeal to provide urgent relief and support to communities affected by ongoing floods and cyclones in Bangladesh.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2024 15:08 UTC
Police urge visitors not to carry bags, packets to Durga Puja venues
Police Headquarters has urged visitors not to carry any bags or packets to venues to ensure security at Durga Puja venues during the major Hindu festival. >> Puja venues should have separate entry and exit paths for men and women. >> Refrain from carrying any bags or packets to puja venues. >> Enough lights should be arranged at the Puja venues and places of idol immersion. The Dhakeshwari Temple Central Control Room can be contacted at: 9611353, 01705505529, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Control Room at 01777720029, and the Fire Service Control Room at 02223355555, 01713038181, 01713038182, 01730336699.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2024 10:54 UTC
Long traffic tailback on Benapole roads every day
Locals say that buses and trucks parked on the road cause traffic jams for up to two kilometres from the Benapole International Check-post. Hence, intolerable traffic jams remain near the Benapole Land Port and market area every day except for holidays. “Other drivers park their vehicles at the terminal but local drivers park them on the roads and cause traffic jams. Besides financial losses, the traffic jams were leading to the suffering of international passengers, Motiar said. “Due to the traffic jams, the trucks are loaded in the morning but they leave the Benapole Port at night.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2024 10:50 UTC
Low-pressure system eases, warning signal lowered in ports
The BMD had previously asked the Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra ports to hoist the local cautionary signal No. Also, moderately heavy to heavy falls are expected at places over the Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Kurigram’s Rajarhat recorded the highest rainfall over the past 24 hours with 164 mm in the previous 24 hours. Naokhali’s Maijdee Court recorded 117 mm of rain in the same period, Lakshmipur’s Ramgati 99 mm, Cumilla 79mm, Sylhet 74mm, and Dhaka 30mm of rain. The maximum temperature recorded in the country in the last 24 hours was 34.2 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, while the minimum was 23.5 degrees Celsius in Rajarhat.
Source:bd News24
October 06, 2024 09:47 UTC