Good news about South African water and sewage control systems following global hack
The Department of Water and Sanitation assured its infrastructure is not vulnerable to a recent attack on industrial controllers used in water and wastewater systems.
Visitors to get glimpse of safety work progress at 500-year-old Angus castle
It is hoped Edzell Castle will fully re-open in 2025 after being closed for most of the period since Covid-19.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Wairoa Mayor Craig Little launches urgent investigation into river's destruction of homes
The council wants to get to the bottom of the issue before building stopbanks and spillways.
Its economy and infrastructure battered, can Lebanon afford a war with Israel?
The ferocious exchange of fire by Hezbollah and the Israeli military is raising fears of a regional war beyond the tense border.
Meet the dogs that found forever homes in 2023 after spending a combined total of 10 years in kennels
Flic, Simba, Milo, Walter and Badger spent a combined total of 10 years living at Dogs Trust in Darlington
Uttarakhand govt to bring in Bill for recovery of damages caused to properties during protests | DETAILS
The proposed Bill comes in the aftermath of Haldwani violence that claimed several lives and left many injured. The Bill will be tabled in the Assembly in the budget session starting Monday.
Mother of two found dead five days after 54th birthday
A 54-year-old woman, Olakunbi Adene, has been killed in her residence by some unknown assailants, five days after celebrating her birthday. The lifeless body of the deceased, who is a popular caterer in the state and CEO of Country Kitchen, was discovered on her bed in her residence at Oda Road, Akure South Local Council […]
Cops recover suicide note after deranged man drove car packed with explosives into crowd at Rochester concert, killing 2
Investigators found at least a dozen gasoline canisters scattered across the pavement and inside the striking car.
Japan plane crash: Aircraft erupts in flames with 379 people on board
A passenger plane carrying more than 350 people burst into flames at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday, just one day after the nation's west coast was ravaged by a series of severe earthquakes.
Deepfake technology going to be serious menace in society, observes Delhi High Court
Senior journalist Rajat Sharma's plea stated that the proliferation of deepfake technology poses significant threats to various aspects of society, including misinformation and disinformation campaigns.
Huge pile of fly-tipped rubbish in middle of estate is 'stuff of nightmares'
Locals have labelled the fly-tipping hotspot as "the stuff of nightmares" with shopping trolleys, plastic bottles and rotting food waste amongst the rubbish that has been dumped
Wild winds on way for parts of South
MetService is warning of possible severe gales for parts of the South tomorrow as the wild end to winter continues. After flooding across parts of...
180 trucks head from Egypt to Gaza Strip through crossings of Karm Abou Salem, El Oga
Humanitarian aid is still flowing into Gaza Strip through Egypt as 180 trucks navigated the border crossings of Karm Abou Salem and El Oga Sunday.
UK tourists in Greece urged to 'follow three unwritten rules' by people who've been before
UK tourists flying out to the European Union in Greece have been warned not to spoil their holidays and vacations this summer.
Noida lift crash: 5 employees of co-working space provider arrested for negligence
Noida, Dec 23 (PTI) Five people, including employees of a co-working space provider, were arrested on Saturday for alleged negligence that led to a lift crash which resulted in injuries to nine staffers of an IT firm, police said. The lift crash occurred on Friday evening when the nine employees of Erasmith Technologies were in […]
Bristol schools at risk of closure amid falling pupil numbers and economic pressures
The closure of some Bristol primaries may be 'unavoidable'
Mann attacks Centre for not including Punjab’s tableau for Republic Day parade
Chandigarh, Dec 27 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday hit out at the BJP-led central government over non-inclusion of the state’s tableau for the Republic Day parade, alleging the Centre has discriminated against the state. He said that like the last year, this year too, Punjab’s tableau for the Republic Day parade on […]
Headless woman drained of blood ID’d 13 years after being dumped in California vineyard: ‘Just creepy’
“I’ve seen some pretty gruesome crime scenes and this was just … it was creepy."
Stirling’s biggest eyesores – and what’s planned for them
A closer look at some of the derelict buildings and sites that blemish Stirling's skyline.
Charcoal ban drives up prices in Uganda, putting small businesses in a bind
The government is pushing for cleaner fuel options. But costs and traditions stand in the way of change. KAMPALA, UGANDA  | Edna Namara  Global Press Journal Uganda |  Gertrude Arineitwe spreads out her green polythene bag at the charcoal shelter. The charcoal seller, a woman from whom Arineitwe has bought charcoal for the past four years and who has …
Water supply interruption in several areas in Sibu from 10pm tonight to repair burst water main
SIBU (Jan 20): There will be a water supply interruption from 10pm tonight in several areas here to make way for repairs work to a burst water main near Jalan Wong King Huo/Jalan Tong Sang traffic junction here. In a notice, the Sibu Water Board (SWB) said the repair work is expected to take up t
Commissionerate of Transport and Road Safety collect more than ₹36 lakh fine from omni bus operators for charging excess fare during Pongal
The Commissionerate of Transport and Road Safety collected over ₹36 lakh in penalties for excess fare charges by private omni-bus operators during Pongal festival.
Tsunami waves seen after series of quakes in Japan
A massive earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit central Japan on Monday, leading authorities to issue a tsunami warning and advisories for residents to evacuate and prepare for potential aftershocks.
Congress hones its campaign machinery to take on ‘battle-ready’ BJP and CPI(M) in Kerala
AICC general secretary in-charge of Kerala affairs Deepa Dasmunshi chairs a meeting of the office-bearers of Congress-led service organisations and trade unions to equip the party to fight on two fronts simultaneously
Telangana student in Texas succumbs to injuries 3 months after accident
Rohith Reddy Bandi, a 26-year-old Indian student from Mahabubabad, Telangana, died after battling severe injuries sustained in a car accident in Texas three months ago. Despite extensive medical treatment, major surgeries and specialised care, Bandi succumbed to multiple brain injuries.
D-Day 'hero' Maureen Sweeney, 100, of Ireland dies, known for storm prediction that saved Allies from disaster
World War II hero Maureen (Flavin) Sweeney, whose weather report helped ensure the success of the Allies' D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, died Sunday in Ireland at age 100.
Smoking set to be banned in pub gardens, outside football stadiums and more
The NHS warned passive smoking is particularly damaging to children who can develop asthma and meningitis.
Nan found in woods after flight had 'heart of gold'
The nan was reported missing after last being seen at Manchester Airport
UK tourists in Spain warned 'it is the worst it has been for 110 years'
Holidaymakers have been warned Spain has experienced its hottest ever temperature since at least 1914 when records began.
France to ban phones for children aged 15 or less; phones responsible for all ills, says Prez Macron - Greater Kashmir
"Screen addiction is the breeding ground for all kinds of problems — harassment, violence, dropping out of school," said President Macron.
Lithium-ion battery fire in cargo ship’s hold is out after several days of burning
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — After lithium-ion batteries burned in a large cargo ship's hold for a number of days, the U.S. Coast Guard said late Saturday that the fire was out and directed the ship to an
Villagers in Uttarakhand's Chamoli to boycott polls due to lack of roads
Uttarakhand Chamoli residents boycott Lok Sabha polls due to lack of road infrastructure, delaying medical facilities in Uttarakhand.
After years of decline, the Biden administration says environmental enforcement is on the upswing
The EPA says it is conducting more on-site inspections of polluting industrial sites than at any time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Two large offshore wind sites are sending power to the US grid for the first time
For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms.
Two large offshore wind sites are sending power to the US grid for the first time
For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms.
Officers rescue 150 animals 'living in squalor' from a small garage. The owner now faces animal cruelty charges.
Animal welfare officers rescued 150 animals from a property in upstate New York.They found 117 chickens, 18 ducks, 2 goats, and a pig crammed into a
International schools in every mandal: Bhatti
International schools in every mandal: Bhatti
Tribal museum at Medaram in Telangana to get a facelift
Minister reviews progress of works at Medaram, asks officials to renovate tribal museum and repair Haritha hotel.
US carries out strike in Iraq in months
Regional tensions are high after an Israeli airstrike in Beirut that Israel said killed Hezbollah's most senior commander.
Liberia: Foreign Minister Nyanti Highlights Importance of Peace and Security for Development in Sub-Region - FrontPageAfrica
 Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, emphasized the crucial role of peace and security in fostering sustainable development across the sub-region during her remarks at the Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD). Foreign Minister Nyanti underscored that the stability currently enjoyed by Liberia and the broader Mano
Some of Ireland's cleanest rivers and streams at risk from Coillte forestry
Environmental activists are concerned the State company’s cutting and replanting activity on peat is a ‘perfect storm for water quality impacts’.
Gujarat rains: 28 deaths since Sunday, Vadodara still under water
Gujarat Rains: PM Modi assures Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of support amidst heavy rainfall in Gujarat, with thousands evacuated and rescued.
81-year-old Toronto pedestrian hit by vehicle days ago has died in hospital: police
An 81-year-old Toronto man walking across the street in Little Portugal on Thursday has died at a hospital, police officers say.
Irrigation, desilting could solve flooding in Ntoroko and Kasese
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Mamata Banerjee will close the path to North East India by shutting down the Siliguri Corridor by 2026, says BJP MP Saumitra Khan
BJP MP and West Bengal BJP Vice President Saumitra Khan on Thursday claimed that Mamata Banerjee might block the Siliguri Corridor' that connects north-eastern states to the rest of India if she comes in power again in 2026. | OpIndia News
People are real power in democracy: Altaf Bukhari - Greater Kashmir
Dehradun: Chlorine gas leak in Jhanjra, locals evacuated after complaint of breathing difficulties
The leak took place from a chlorine cylinder kept in the empty plot in the Jhanjra area of ​​Prem Nagar police station in Dehradun. Police and NDRF officials have arrived at the spot.
Railways planning to run special trains connecting cities of Rajasthan to Ayodhya
Ahead of the mega-consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir, the North Western Railway (NWR) has decided to introduce three to four special trains to connect several cities of Rajasthan with the temple town of Ayodhya.
Indian Navy's 'killer' operation to secure hijacked 'MV Lila Norfolk', 15 crew members near Somalia
The Indian Navy is closely monitoring a hijacked cargo ship ‘MV Lila Norfolk’, which has at least 15 crew members on board. The ship was hijacked near the coast of Somalia, late on the evening of January 4.
Murder probe launched after two women aged 63 and 91 found dead
A 68-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder
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