Tanzim Taqrim Norway is killing of thousands of reindeer to obviate the spread of a deadly disease. Officials found Chronic Washing Disease (CWD) in the brains of 3 reindeer and 2 moose in 2016. Experts say the infectious disease is unlikely to spread among Moose because they are solitary animals. But reindeer live in groups…
UNB: Bangladesh Gas Fields Company Ltd (BGFCL) is yet to reach any conclusion over the gas reserve at the Well-1 of the Habiganj gas field which started its test production on August 5. On completion of the work-over job, the Well-1 is now producing 15-16 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) on an experimental basis….
BSS An air of dismay grips the conscious-loving people at the happenings of acid attacks on women and children. The consequences of brutal crime of acid attacks are often life changing, leaving the victims permanently disfigured and requiring his or her specialist treatment. The occurrence of acid attacks and images of victims on the news…
The Star The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be reducing the number of public announcements it will make at its terminals, in its efforts to join the global “silent airport” movement. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), KLIA’s management body said boarding call announcements and public paging for passengers will stop completely, effective Dec 1. It…
Reuters: The archbishop who sparked a crisis in the Catholic Church by calling on Pope Francis to resign has denied he was motivated by personal vendetta and said he sought to show that corruption had reached the top levels of the Church hierarchy. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has gone into hiding since conservative media published…
The Economic Times: From Raj Kapoor’s Sangam to Aditya Chopra’s Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Switzerland has been a favourite shooting location for Indian filmmakers and Indian tourists have been flocking to the country in thousands ever since. In a tribute to late actor Sridevi, the Swiss tourism industry is planning to install a statue of…
Science Alert Ever since the Apollo missions explored the lunar surface, scientists have known that the Moon’s craters are the result of a long history of meteor and asteroid impacts. But it has only been in the past few decades that we have come to understand how regular these are. In fact, every few hours,…
T.S Famous Bollywood co-actor and comedian Razak Khan passed away after a massive heart attack, reports ndtv.com. According to sources, he had a massive cardiac arrest at around 12.30am at his home. He was rushed to Holy Family Hospital in Bandra where the doctors declared him dead. Asad, his son living in Croatia is expected…
Mezik Potetu People may start college in the spring for a number of reasons. Some people start in spring because they took a gap year after high school, typically to relax or travel. Some, unfortunately, did not get accepted to the college of their choice, or had to defer their admissions due to personal or…