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Passengers aboard Vande Bharat Express stranded after snag
Passengers on board the Varanasi-Delhi Vande Bharat Express were on Sunday stranded inside the train for around an hour without fan, air conditioning and lights when its auxiliary converter failed, officials said on Sunday. The train’s AC stopped working 10 minutes before reaching Allahabad station at 4:50 p.m. The defect was rectified, cooling ensured and it left at around 6.00 p.m., they said.Without basic facilitiesDuring this time, the train was without basic facilities stranded at Allahabad. In an earlier incident in March, a minor fire broke out in the transformer of a coach of the railways’ ambitious train. Earlier this year, the production of this self-propelled engine-less train sets was…
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Preview: Mighty Gayle stands between Sri Lanka and title
Sri Lanka would look to rein in a marauding Chris Gayle, whose performance may be a determining factor when the dominating hosts clash with an upbeat West Indies in the final of the World Twenty20 in Colombo on Sunday.Sri Lanka are aiming to win their second world title after a gap of 16 years as their first and only World trophy came in 1996 while the Caribbean side are playing a World event final after nearly 30 years, having last played against India at the Lord’s in 1983.Chris Gayle and D Bravo dance after beating Australia in the semi-finalSri Lanka should be favourites not only because of home conditions but…
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SSP Chawrasia lifts Indian Open with two-stroke win
SSP Chawrasia staved off the challenge of compatriot Anirban Lahiri and South Korean Wang Jeung-hun to end a run of second-place finishes by winning his home Indian Open for his third European Tour title on Sunday.Chawrasia had finished second in the Asian Tour co-sanctioned event four times, including a playoff defeat to Lahiri last year.Yet the 37-year-old, who won the 2008 Indian Masters and the Panasonic Open India on the Asian Tour two years ago at the Delhi Golf Club, held his nerve for a final-round one-under-par 71 to claim victory by two shots.Lahiri birdied the first three holes of the day and was tied for the lead after Chawrasia…
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Kids club? Naomi Osaka seeks inspiration from Tsitsipas, Tiafoe at Australian Open
21-year-old US Open champion Naomi Osaka has said she is inspired from the performances of “kids” Stefanos Tsitsipas and Frances Tiafoe in the ongoing Australian Open tournament in Melbourne.Osaka reached her first-ever Australian Open final after surviving a stern test against 13th seed Anastasija Sevastova in the women’s singles fourth round match on Monday. The Japanese superstar came back from behind after being a set down to beat Sevastova 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.Osaka may not have been on top gear but she found ways to get the job done against Sevastova. Notably, she had to overcome a similar situation in her third-round match as she had stormed back after being a…
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Exclusive: Iraq join the race for Arnold
Australia The Covert Agent: Iraq join the race for Graham Arnold The Covert Agent Last updated 1 year ago 07:15 1/13/18 FacebookTwitterRedditcopy Comments(0) Australia World Cup Sydney New Zealand Adelaide United v Sydney Norway v Australia Iraq A-League Friendlies EXCLUSIVE: The Covert Agent reveals Arnie is in discussions with the Middle Eastern nation Iraq has emerged as the latest nation interested in Graham Arnold as his options continue to grow from his success at Sydney FC.The Covert Agent can reveal Iraqi representatives have made contact with Arnold, who hasn’t completely dismissed the idea of taking over the Middle Eastern nation.Arnold is one of the favourites for the vacant Socceroos job, but…
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Ministry of Health Establishes Medicinal Cannabis Unit
This was disclosed in a Ministry Paper tabled by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in the House of Representatives on June 5. The Ministry Paper informed that permits for locally manufactured products must be obtained from the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) and Pharmacy Council. Story Highlights The Ministry of Health has established a Medicinal Cannabis Unit (MCU) as part of measures to facilitate the medical marijuana industry’s development in Jamaica.This was disclosed in a Ministry Paper tabled by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in the House of Representatives on June 5.To date, the MCU has registered approximately 61 medicinal cannabis products, manufactured locally and overseasThe Ministry…
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Reliable Loan and Jewelry
Alan Horwitz, left, and his father Phillip Horwitz are the proprietors of Reliable Loan & Jewelry on Wilmington Street in Raleigh. The third generation pawn shop has been serving Raleigh since the 1930s.“They think we’re just the typical pawn shop, when really we’re the complete opposite.” – Alan Horwitz, owner of Reliable Loan and Jewelryby Jessie Ammonsphotograph by Travis LongOn the section of South Wilmington Street now defined by a trio of Ashley Christensen restaurants, the looming Red Hat headquarters, and hip new condominium buildings like The Hudson and SkyHouse, neon diamond signs still glow in the windows of Reliable Loan and Jewelry as they have for more than six decades. Since…
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Take a seat
Last fall, GoRaleigh kicked off a design competition for city-wide bus shelters. Submissions were narrowed down to three finalists who created prototypes displayed at CAM Raleigh early this year. Albert McDonald led a 6-person team from local firm ClarkNexsen to create the winning design, which was then further refined. It will take up to 9 months before this red modern bus stop is manufactured and ready for installation. Future new shelters built with this winning design will be partially funded by the sales tax referendum approved in November 2016.“The GoRaleigh logo plays off a lot of things: It’s about linking things, making connections; it’s a literal interpretation of the Triangle…
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The £1 billion gap
“How do you bridge that £1billion pound gap?” asked Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Clark Bailie, in a recent interview with Inside Housing that highlighted the need to invest substantially in the organisation’s existing stock.A stock condition survey carried out by Savills in 2015 suggested that there has been significant underinvestment in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive stock since 2009, with £7 billion investment needed over the next 30 years (£340 million each year over the next five years) and nearly half the stock requiring immediate investment.That was 2015. So, the NIHE needs to invest and it needs to invest fast. Current public sector borrowing rules means…
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Case against journalists dropped
Police, who chose to use resources to arrest and investigate two journalists who exposed RUC collusion and loyalist murderers in a documentary rather than to use the resources to launch an investigation into the details, have dropped their care against Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, writes David Whelan.The PSNI confirmed that they were dropping their investigation days after High Court judges ordered the PSNI to return items seized from the journalist’s homes, stating that search warrants issues against the pair in August last year were “inappropriate”.The Lord Chief Justice, Declan Morgan, rebuked police for their raid on the homes, described by a barrister as “a police state-style arrest operation”, in…
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Meet the group that races scaleddown yachts on Lake Crabtree
by Ayn-Monique Klahre | photography by Travis LongAt the blare of the horn, eight-foot-tall remote-controlled sailboats speed past each other around Lake Crabtree, tacking left and right to finish a course marked by buoys. These boats are not toys, and their pilots aren’t kids: these are to-scale models of Olympic-caliber yachts, steered with all the finesse you’d find in a full-size race. “It’s the same kind of racing you see at the regattas around the country, except scaled down—and of course, the sailor is not on the boat!” laughs Rick Ferguson, a former commodore of the club, who’s been a member for about 12 years.On Sunday mornings from March through…
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Milla Jovovich To Be Honored At 2019 amfAR Gala New York
On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will kick off New York Fashion Week with its annual amfAR Gala New York at Cipriani Wall Street and will pay tribute to actress and longtime amfAR supporter Milla Jovovich, legendary fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and tireless amfAR supporter and auctioneer Simon de Pury for their longstanding commitment to the fight against AIDS.The amfAR Gala New York, now in its 21st year, will feature dinner, a live auction, honoree tributes, and a special musical performance by Grammy Award-winning and Billboard Chart-topping artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers, with special guest Kelsea Ballerini. During the dinner, guests will enjoy…
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Producer Suzanne DeLaurentiis Steadfast in her Support for Soldiers and Veterans
Growing up in Central New Jersey, not far from Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base, Suzanne DeLaurentiis, a thirty-five-year veteran Hollywood producer, has always had a significant military presence in her life.When she volunteered for the U.S.O. during the late seventies, her heart went out to the plights of United States Veterans and their families.“The end of the Vietnam war was so eye-opening. I witnessed many families endure the pain of missing loved ones held as prisoners-of-war or were still missing in action. I also saw the many young soldiers that did come back have substantial injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder. Some didn’t come back at all. I felt…
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Sisira de Abrew appointed to the Judicial Service Commission
President Maithripala Sirisena appointed Justice Sisira de Abrew to the Judicial Service Commission today, the Government information department said.The Government says the appointment was made with the approval of the Constitutional Council. (Colombo Gazette)
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With a month to go 2001 breaks alltime record
Commenting on a record year, SMMT chief executive Christopher Macgowan said, ‘The all-time record for new car sales, which has stood for more than a decade, has been broken. While this is impressive enough, there is still a month of buying activity before the end of the year so we could see more than 2.4 million new car sales by the end of 2001.’ ‘Yet another record month is truly an amazing result. All the more encouraging considering predictions of an inevitable sales slump by some commentators. There is no sign of a slowdown and showrooms throughout the country are full.’ he added. Notes to editors Sales to private buyers…
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Price City Announces Memorial Day Closures Cleanup for City Cemeteries
On Friday, May 24, 2019, all of the Price City’s Cemetery west entrance gates along Veteran’s Lane will be completely closed off by 1 p.m.The Price City Cemetery’s north and south entrance gates will be closed on Saturday, May 25, 2019 starting at 5 a.m. to all motorized traffic to prevent damage. Transportation within the cemetery grounds will be provided for anyone needing assistance.The entrance gate at the Cliffview Cemetery will not be closed to traffic.The annual Memorial Day decoration cleanup will begin Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 7 a.m. All live flowers and any decorations left (including Shepherd’s hooks, figurines and solar lights) will be discarded. To avoid any…
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Ohio State lands commitment from fourstar defensive end Tyreke Smith
Ohio State received a reinforcement to its depleted defensive end depth in the form of four-star defensive end Tyreke Smith, who committed to the Buckeyes prior to the kickoff of the Under Armour All-American game Thursday evening.Smith is the 60th-best prospect in the country and the No. 4 weakside defensive end, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. The Cleveland Heights, Ohio, native is the third-ranked Ohioan. The Buckeyes signed three of the top five prospects in the state during the early signing period — H-back Jaelen Gill, receiver L’Christian Smith and linebacker Dallas Gant — and have a commitment from a fourth of the top five.The Buckeyes lost defensive ends…
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Factgathering phase of investigation into Richard Strauss could be over by end
Ohio State’s independent investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Dr. Richard Strauss could be over by the end of the fall semester, according to a letter from the law firm overseeing the investigation read at the Board of Trustees’ Audit & Compliance meeting Thursday.Richard Strauss, a former wrestling team physician and an assistant professor of medicine, is being investigated by Ohio State on allegations of sexual misconduct. Credit: Lantern file photoKathleen M. Trafford from Porter, Wright, Morris and Arthur sent a letter updating the board of the progress made in the investigation, writing that over 335 interviews have been completed including 145 former students who reported firsthand accounts of sexual…
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iPad 2 reviews from around the web
We all watched in awe as Steve Jobs announced and demonstrated the new iPad 2 last Wednesday. The reviews hit last night, and it’s no surprise that most of them are overwhelmingly positive. Until Friday at 5 p.m., these reviewers are the only people to really get their hands dirty with the new iPad 2.It’s one-third slimmer, 15 percent lighter, twice as fast, and has two cameras, but is it really worth it? If you’re on the fence whether or not to buy the iPad 2, check out some of these reviews to help you decide.AdChoices广告New York TimesThe New York Times’ David Pogue reminds us that the first reviews of…
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Énergie et climat Barack Obama veut le consensus pour légiférer
Énergie et climat : Barack Obama veut le consensus pour légiférerÉtats-Unis – Selon une déclaration faite dimanche 20 juin par le secrétaire général de la Maison Blanche, Barack Obama cherche l’adhésion des deux grands partis pour faire passer une loi sur l’énergie et le climat Évoqué dès sa campagne électorale, élaboré mais bloqué depuis au Sénat, le projet de loi ardemment souhaité par le président américain devra être consensuel pour être adopté par le Congrès. Aussi, les idées issues du camp démocrate comme celles issues du camp républicain seront étudiées. Au sein du premier, le sénateur John Kerry soutient un projet capable, pense-t-il, de réduire les émissions de gaz à…