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Last updated: August 22, 2024 6:45 pm (IST)Nearly a hundred sites invite craftsmen to participate in the OSOP program.One Stop Shop One Product (OSOP) is an initiative to promote artisans, especially in the handicrafts sector, to sell their products.Eastern Railway has set up One Stop One Product (OSOP) stalls at various stations including Howrah, Sealdah, Malda and Asansol. But now, if you are a local artisan or entrepreneur, then you can sell your handmade items at fair prices at these stalls at Howrah station. The initiative aims to promote artisans and their businesses in different parts of West Bengal. One…
California energy czar tells Senate 'no price gouging found' as Newsom still blames oil companies
California Governor Gavin Newsom released a video accusing oil companies of being “greedy” and “price gouging,” causing natural gas prices in the state to average $4.60 per gallon, $1.16 higher than the national average. [emphasis, links added] However, Newsom's energy commissioner disagreed, stating in testimony in May No phenomenon of “price gouging” has been found, and “increasing market supply” can best “protect consumers.” The state's total taxes and fees add up to about $1.62 per gallon of gasoline. That’s bigger than the difference between gas prices in California and the rest of the country. Of that $1.62, only 18 cents…
not many people know Paul Homewood Hottest Eva! https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/climate-at-a-glance/global/time-series/globe/land_ocean/1/7/1850-2024 . According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), last month saw record high temperatures in much of the world, including Greenland and Africa: . . The reality is more mundane because the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has no temperature data at all for Greenland and much of Africa. . . Much of the world is also much colder than normal. NOAA also says they know what the global temperature was in July 1881: . This is pretty amazing considering they only have a handful of…
Last updated: August 22, 2024 6:37 pm ISTThe researchers used 30 special radio telescopes.A team of Bangladeshi astronomers embarked on an unknown journey over four years to discover these 34 new giant radio galaxies.After four years of unremitting efforts day and night, four Bangladeshi scientists finally succeeded in their research, and their breakthrough discovery shocked the world. Scientists from a remote area of West Bengal have discovered huge radio galaxies in the universe, which are several times larger than other galaxies. The discovery was highly praised by other scientists around the world. The discovery was made almost entirely using indigenous…
'Genitals severed, eyes removed': 3 suspects arrested for brutal murder of 35-year-old man in Barabanki, UP
Last updated: August 22, 2024 5:31 pm (IST)Govinda's body was found in a pond in the Shivgarh police station area of Rabareili district.The attackers allegedly subjected Govinda to extreme torture, including removing his genitals and eyes.The horrific incident of a 35-year-old man being brutally murdered has shocked Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh. The entire incident took place in Gyankheda village in Hydergarh Kotwali area of Barabanki district. The victim Govinda was kidnapped, tortured and finally killed in the village.According to the Hydegarh police report, Govinda's body was found in a pond in the Shivgarh police station area of Rabarei district. The…
Cities are working to reduce car use. Some states are blocking them. » Yale Climate Connection
Earlier this summer, New York Governor Kathy Hochul made headlines around the world when she canceled New York City's long-planned congestion pricing program. A promising model for domination. Her decision was condemned by many New York City political and transportation leaders, including Comptroller Brad Lander, who is part of a coalition that has filed multiple lawsuits challenging the governor. This conflict is not unique to New York. Nationwide, state and local officials often clash over efforts to make urban transportation less car-centric. “Some cities do want to do it differently, and some states prohibit it,” said John Bailey, a transportation…
Al-Qaeda-inspired terror group busted, working to carry out terror activities and khalifa across India
Last updated: August 22, 2024 4:54 pm (IST)Delhi Police, in a joint operation with Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh police forces, busted the terror group and detained 14 people allegedly associated with the group.Six people were detained in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, while undergoing practical weapons handling training, while eight suspects were detained for questioning in Jharkhand and Uttar PradeshThe Delhi Police Special Cell on Thursday busted a Al-Qaeda-inspired terror group that was planning to carry out terror activities in the country. Delhi Police, in a joint operation with Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh police forces, busted the terror group and detained…
Fantasy role-playing game helps young people grapple with climate change » Yale Climate Connection
Pretending to be a wizard or warrior can be a fun way to escape reality. But fantasy role-playing games are also being used to engage young people in real-world issues like climate change. Brown: “Games create a really cool space for people to really discuss issues in a way that’s less intimidating.” Marcy Brown coordinates the Play for Justice initiative with Mycelium Youth Network, a climate education nonprofit based in Oakland, California. The group leads online and in-person role-playing adventures with storylines related to climate change. In one game, players work together to infiltrate a toxic pharmaceutical factory that is…
Last updated: August 22, 2024 4:00 pm (US Standard Time)The students stressed that the principal's actions violated the state government's prohibitive stance.GNM students sent a letter with pictures to the chief minister questioning the lack of action despite their previous complaints.Manish Jaiswal, director of the GNM Training Institute of the Government of Betia in Bihar, has been charged with drinking and inappropriate behaviour. One photo shows Jaiswal drinking alcohol and getting a massage in his office. GNM students, distressed by the principal's behavior, have sent a letter accompanied by the images to the First Minister and Health Minister, questioning the…
'Who is Sandeep Ghosh protecting': SC raises questions over former RG Kar principal in Kolkata rape-murder case
planner: pollamikunduLast updated: August 22, 2024 3:32 pm (IST)Supreme Court (Image: Archives)The Supreme Court held that Sandip Ghosh, the former head of the medical facility, did not take appropriate steps in the case and asked who he was protecting.The Supreme Court on Thursday, hearing a suo motu petition related to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, noted several flaws in the preliminary investigation conducted by the Kolkata Police. The Supreme Court held that Sandip Ghosh, the former head of the medical facility, did not take appropriate steps in the…