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Pilibhit (UP), Dec 24 (PTI) A police case was filed here on Tuesday after a video turned up on X showing a person making threats to spread terror during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, an officer said. “On December 24, a video was shared on various handles on social media platform (X) in which a person was using objectionable words against Hindu religion. He was also using derogatory words against political personalities,” police in a statement said. They said the man threatened to spread “terror” on January 14, 2025 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3, 2025 (Basant Panchami). In the wake of the appearance of the video, a case was registered at the Cyber Police Station of Pilibhit district, the statement said. Asked how many people were booked, a police spokesperson said, “This is a part of the investigation,” and refused to elaborate further. The development comes barely a day after three terror suspects allegedly involved in a grenade attack in Gurdaspur were killed in an encounter by a joint team of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Police in Pilibhit. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav termed the killings a breakthrough against the Pakistan-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force module. The three men shot were identified as Gurvinder Singh, 25, Virender Singh alias Ravi, 23, and Jaspreet Singh alias Pratap Singh, 18, all residents of Punjab’s Gurdaspur. The encounter took place in the Puranpur area of Pilibhit. Uttar Pradesh Additional Director General (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash said the Punjab natives were involved in the grenade attack. “The three sustained serious injuries in the encounter and were immediately rushed to CHC Puranpur for treatment... but succumbed,” he said. PTI COR NAV VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Guide: Your roadmap to NFL matchups, other games, times, oddsSophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort, the country's skiing federation said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday at the Arosa resort in Switzerland. Hediger, 26, competed at the Beijing Games in the women’s snowboard cross and the mixed team version of the same event. Hediger achieved her first two World Cup podium finishes in the 2023-24 season. Her best result was a second place in St. Moritz in January. “We are shocked and our thoughts are with Sophie’s family, to whom we offer our deepest condolences,” said Swiss-Ski CEO Walter Reusser in a statement. “(She lost her life) tragically, brutally and far too soon.” AP sports:
Pilibhit (UP), Dec 24 (PTI) A police case was filed here on Tuesday after a video turned up on X showing a person making threats to spread terror during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, an officer said. “On December 24, a video was shared on various handles on social media platform (X) in which a person was using objectionable words against Hindu religion. He was also using derogatory words against political personalities,” police in a statement said. They said the man threatened to spread “terror” on January 14, 2025 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3, 2025 (Basant Panchami). In the wake of the appearance of the video, a case was registered at the Cyber Police Station of Pilibhit district, the statement said. Asked how many people were booked, a police spokesperson said, “This is a part of the investigation,” and refused to elaborate further. The development comes barely a day after three terror suspects allegedly involved in a grenade attack in Gurdaspur were killed in an encounter by a joint team of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Police in Pilibhit. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav termed the killings a breakthrough against the Pakistan-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force module. The three men shot were identified as Gurvinder Singh, 25, Virender Singh alias Ravi, 23, and Jaspreet Singh alias Pratap Singh, 18, all residents of Punjab’s Gurdaspur. The encounter took place in the Puranpur area of Pilibhit. Uttar Pradesh Additional Director General (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash said the Punjab natives were involved in the grenade attack. “The three sustained serious injuries in the encounter and were immediately rushed to CHC Puranpur for treatment... but succumbed,” he said. PTI COR NAV VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );
Luke Richardson was fired as coach of the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, the NHL club announced, after the team stumbled to the league's worst record so far this season. Swede Anders Sorensen, coach of the Blackhawks' top developmental club, was named interim coach for the NHL squad. Richardson, a 55-year-old Canadian, went 57-118 with 15 overtime losses in three seasons with Chicago. The Blackhawks are 8-16 with two overtime losses this season for a league-low 18 points after going 19-54-9 last season, second-worst in the NHL, and 26-49-7 in 2022-23, third-worst in the league. "Today I made the difficult decision to move on from Luke as our head coach," Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said. "As we have begun to take steps forward in our rebuilding process, we felt that the results did not match our expectations for a higher level of execution this season and ultimately came to the decision that a change was necessary." The Blackhawks are on a four-game losing streak and 3-9-1 in their past 13 starts with 2.42 goals a game this season, second worst in the NHL. They have reached the Stanley Cup playoffs only once over the past seven seasons. "I fully support Kyle's decision in making this change as he continues to do what is needed to move our team forward," Blackhawks chairman and chief executive Danny Wirtz said. "I have the utmost confidence in him and the rest of our hockey operations team as they begin their search for the next head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks." Richardson became the third NHL coach fired this season after Boston dumped Jim Montgomery last month. He was hired five days later by St. Louis after the Blues fired Drew Bannister. js/bbGlasgow has a plethora of great whisky bars including the likes of the Pot Still, the Bon Accord and the Piper Whisky Lounge. Now, one of the city's famous distilleries has teased that it is set to open its own. , which opened at the historic Queens Docks by the Clyde in 2017, took to social media to reveal that plans are afoot for changes within its historic building. Talking about the move, they posted: "A new chapter begins. Our café will transform into a whisky bar, opening early in 2025. Stay tuned for updates." It's exciting news for not only fans of Clydeside itself but also whisky in Glasgow, and is another stave in the cask of the city's drinks tourism scene. A mecca for whisky fans visiting (or living in) Glasgow, with thousands making the short trip from Glasgow City Centre along the Clyde to enjoy its incredible visitor experience, the distillery has become a huge draw close to the Transport Museum and the . A short walk from the city centre or west end, with trains running to nearby SEC also an option if you don't fancy walking, the now famous pump house building at the docks offers beautiful views of its golden stills which look out on to the Clyde. Not only a delight for the Instagram generation on the outside with its mix of historic and modern aesthetics, inside you'll find plenty for any visitor to enjoy, including some great whisky. Already offering a well-stocked shop with both whiskies produced here and those from around the country at great prices (including those from other distilleries), and a mini museum where you can learn about the history of this fascinating dock and that of the Glasgow whisky scene itself, the new whisky bar is set to add yet another reason to visit this exciting attraction. We can't wait to see what they come up with.
From Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigeria’s mining sector is poised for a transformative shift as industry leaders advocate for sustainable practices and increased participation of women. Speaking at the WIMTI DEC 2024 Presentation yesterday Engr. (Dr.) Janet F. Adeyemi, President of Women in Mining Nigeria (WIM Nigeria), called for the adoption of a circular economy in mining. The Case for a Circular Economy Adeyemi emphasized the need for a departure from the traditional “take-make-use-dispose” model, advocating for a circular economy to ensure sustainable resource management. “A circular economy in mining integrates sustainable practices across the lifecycle, focusing on reducing waste, reusing materials, and regenerating ecosystems. This approach ensures nothing is wasted, and natural resources are managed sustainably,” she said. Citing global trends, Adeyemi pointed to Sweden’s use of mining by-products as fertilizers, Australia’s advanced water recycling programs, and Canada’s reintegration of tailings into infrastructure projects. “Countries like Chile have adopted renewable energy sources for mining operations, with the Escondida mine utilizing a 100 MW solar plant,” she noted. “These efforts significantly reduce environmental footprints while enhancing operational efficiency.” She also stressed the urgency of adopting sustainable practices, warning, “Global material consumption is expected to double in the next 40 years, and annual waste generation could rise by 70% by 2050. This trajectory directly impacts climate change.” A Vision for the Future, Adeyemi added that Africans must navigates its mining future, technology and innovation to remain central to its success while describing the “mine of the future” as one that will be electrified, powered by renewable energy, and connected for real-time optimization. “This is essential to meet the demands of a low-carbon world,” she said. Meanwhile, Dr. Badewa T. Adejugbe-Williams, Chair of the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative also highlighted the role of women in driving innovation and leadership in the industry during a recent entrepreneurship and training workshop. Badewa added that women Breaking Barriers in Mining remain underrepresented in Nigeria’s mining sector, constituting only 6.8% of the workforce, compared to the global average of 8%. Even fewer hold leadership positions. Dr. Adejugbe-Williams addressed these challenges, citing gender bias, cultural barriers, and limited access to resources as significant hurdles. “Women CAN redefine mining through their unique perspectives, innovative ideas, and sheer determination,” Adejugbe-Williams said. She encouraged women to embrace opportunities in entrepreneurship, sustainable mining, and safety technologies. Highlighting inspiring success stories, she mentioned Bridgette Radebe of South Africa and Precious Ramotswe of Botswana, whose achievements demonstrate that women can thrive in the industry. “Their journeys explains the importance of education, resilience, and leveraging available resources,” she added. Lessons for Africa, Badewa noted the importance of policy reforms, capacity building, and community-centered approaches in Africa’s mining sector. “We must develop supportive policies to incentivize green technologies and foster public-private partnerships to drive innovation,” Adeyemi stated. She also emphasized the role of local communities in ensuring inclusive benefits. Badewa however, urges women to seize the increasing availability of training, networking, and funding opportunities. “Don’t wait for opportunities. Create them,” she advised. She envision a transformed mining industry where sustainable practices and gender inclusivity drive growth. “When women lead, industries transform,” Adejugbe-Williams declared. “With minerals being vital to global economies, these calls for sustainability and inclusivity signal a new era for Nigeria’s mining sector, ensuring it benefits the environment and its people alike.”
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MISTRAS Group, Inc. (NYSE: MG)—a leading "one source" multinational provider of integrated technology-enabled asset protection solutions—today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Natalia Shuman as MISTRAS Group’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2025. Ms. Shuman brings over two decades of leadership experience to MISTRAS Group, having held executive roles at prominent global organizations in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. Most recently, as Group Executive Vice President and Group Operating Council Member for Eurofins Scientific, she led over 12,000 employees, driving growth strategies, operational excellence, and strategic value creation. Known for scaling billion-dollar enterprises through organic growth and M&A, Ms. Shuman has a proven track record of fostering strong teams and delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Building on a Strong Foundation Ms. Shuman succeeds Manuel (Manny) N. Stamatakis as the CEO, who has been serving as both Interim CEO and the Executive Chairman of the Board since October 2023. Mr. Stamatakis will continue in the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, providing strategic oversight and support to the CEO and the Company’s leadership team. The Board of Directors extends its gratitude to Mr. Stamatakis for his exemplary service as Interim CEO during a pivotal time for the Company, helping to advance key initiatives and positioning MISTRAS Group for future growth. Mr. Stamatakis expressed the Board’s confidence, stating: "Today's announcement is the result of a deliberate, rigorous search to find the right leader to continue MISTRAS Group’s pursuit of profitable growth and sustainable improvement in shareholder value. Natalia’s extensive experience, proven leadership, and fresh perspective make her the ideal choice to guide MISTRAS toward achieving its strategic goals and unlocking its full potential.” “I’m honored to join MISTRAS Group to lead the Company into its next phase of growth,” said Ms. Shuman. “Working alongside Manny, the Board of Directors, and the leadership team, I am committed to building on the strong foundation established and driving meaningful value for all our stakeholders." Leadership Excellence in TIC and Across Global Industries A global business leader with extensive experience across diverse industries and cultural landscapes, Ms. Shuman has demonstrated a strong ability to achieve results in business-to-business services, spanning manufacturing, energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial services, and construction. As North American CEO for Bureau Veritas, Ms. Shuman oversaw 7,000 employees across 130 offices and laboratories in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. She spearheaded a period of significant growth and transformation, steering the company to a diversified, more resilient business model. She also championed a unified “one company” culture, elevating brand recognition in North America. Before joining Bureau Veritas, Ms. Shuman led international business operations at Kelly Services, a global staffing and human resources outsourcing company. She is also recognized as a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion, receiving accolades from several prominent organizations. Ms. Shuman earned a dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School and London Business School. About MISTRAS Group, Inc. - One Source for Asset Protection Solutions ® MISTRAS Group, Inc. (NYSE: MG) is a leading "one source" multinational provider of integrated technology-enabled asset protection solutions, helping to maximize the safety and operational uptime for civilization’s most critical industrial and civil assets. Backed by an innovative, data-driven asset protection portfolio, proprietary technologies, strong commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, and a decades-long legacy of industry leadership, MISTRAS leads clients in the oil and gas, aerospace and defense, renewable and nonrenewable power, civil infrastructure, and manufacturing industries towards achieving operational and environmental excellence. By supporting these organizations that help fuel our vehicles and power our society; inspecting components that are trusted for commercial, defense, and space craft; building real-time monitoring equipment to enable safe travel across bridges; and helping to propel sustainability, MISTRAS helps the world at large. MISTRAS enhances value for its clients by integrating asset protection throughout supply chains and centralizing integrity data through a suite of Industrial IoT-connected digital software and monitoring solutions. The company’s core capabilities also include non-destructive testing field and in-line inspections enhanced by advanced robotics, laboratory quality control and assurance testing, sensing technologies and NDT equipment, asset and mechanical integrity engineering services, and light mechanical maintenance and access services. For more information about how MISTRAS helps protect civilization’s critical infrastructure and the environment, visit https://www.mistrasgroup.com/. Contact: Nestor S. Makarigakis Group Vice President, Marketing and Communications MISTRAS Group, Inc. marcom@mistrasgroup.com +1 (609) 716-4000 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2a06ebcd-e31e-4295-892e-c6b91f4b67fb
Dele Farotimi’s book enters Amazon bestseller list after arrestShopping for a smart thermostat that works with the new Matter standard? There aren’t many to choose from, but now you’ve got one more option. Smart home manufacturer Meross has just unleashed its first thermostat to support Matter, the 2-year-old protocol that allows the big smart-home platforms to play nice with each other. On sale now for $69.99 (a $30 price cut from its $99.99 list price), the is rated to work with 95 percent of HVAC systems, including single- and multi-stage furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, heat pumps, and fan coil units. One thing the Meross thermostat do is work with heating and cooling setups in Europe; instead, the device is strictly for stateside use. The Meross thermostat also requires a C (or “common”) wire; if you live in an older home without a C wire, the thermostat can still work with help from an adapter. From a design standpoint, the Meross thermostat comes in a sleek white housing with a glass touch panel, complete with LED indicators for current and set temperature, heating and cooling status, and wireless connectivity. The Meross app lets you set up heating and cooling schedules, and it also tracks your HVAC energy consumption over time. Best of all, the new Meross thermostat works with . Thanks to Matter, the Meross thermostat will work with Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings, along with their respective voice assistants. The Meross device’s Matter connectivity comes via Wi-Fi rather than Thread, the latter being a low-power, high-reliability wireless connection that’s an integral part of the Matter standard. Thread-enabled devices can connect to each other, creating self-healing mesh networks, whereas Matter-over-Wi-Fi devices are dependent on a Wi-Fi router. While thermostats were among the first categories of smart devices to support the Matter standard, there are still only a handful of Matter-enabled thermostats on the market. Google makes two of them: the and the , while the works with Matter in conjunction with the Aqara Zigbee 3.0 Hub. The exclusive club is rounded out by the . We’ll have a full review of the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat once we check out a sample unit. Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he has covered everything from smart speakers and soundbars to smart lights and security cameras. Ben's articles have also appeared in PC Magazine, TIME, Wired, CNET, Men's Fitness, Mobile Magazine, and more. Ben holds a master's degree in English literature.
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"MASSIVE BLOW" Aron Lund, a fellow of the Century International think tank, called the loss of Hama "a massive, massive blow to the Syrian government" because the army should have had an advantage there to reverse rebel gains "and they couldn't do it". He said HTS would now try to push on towards Syria's third largest city, Homs, some 40km to the south, where many residents were already leaving on Thursday, images on social media showed. Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman reported a mass exodus from the city of members of Assad's Alawite minority community. He said tens of thousands were heading towards areas along Syria's Mediterranean coast, where the Alawites, followers of an offshoot of Shiite Islam, form the majority. "We are afraid and worried that what happened in Hama will be repeated in Homs," said a civil servant, who gave his name only as Abbas. "We fear they (the rebels) will take revenge on us," the 33-year-old said. Until last week, the war in Syria had been mostly dormant for years, but analysts have said it was bound to resume as it was never truly resolved. UN chief Antonio Guterres said the flare-up reflects "the bitter fruits of a chronic collective failure of previous de-escalation arrangements". In a video posted online, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani said his fighters had entered Hama to "cleanse the wound that has endured in Syria for 40 years", referring to a crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood in 1982, which led to thousands of deaths. "I ask God almighty that it be a conquest with no revenge," he added. In a later message on Telegram congratulating "the people of Hama on their victory," he used his real name, Ahmed al-Sharaa, instead of his nom de guerre for the first time. FIERCE FIGHTING The Observatory said 826 people, mostly combatants but also including 111 civilians, have been killed in Syria since the violence erupted last week. It marks the most intense fighting since 2020 in the civil war sparked by the repression of pro-democracy protests in 2011. Key to the rebels' successes since the start of the offensive last week was the takeover of Aleppo, which in more than a decade of war had never entirely fallen out of government hands. While the advancing rebels met little resistance earlier in their offensive, the fighting around Hama has been especially fierce. The Observatory reported 222 people killed in Hama province since Tuesday evening, four of them civilians. Assad ordered a 50 per cent raise in career soldiers' pay, state news agency SANA reported Wednesday, as he seeks to bolster his forces for a counteroffensive. Rebels drove back the Syrian armed forces despite the government's sending in "large military convoys", the Observatory said. FIERCE FIGHTING The Observatory said 826 people, mostly combatants but also including 111 civilians, have been killed in Syria since the violence erupted last week. It marks the most intense fighting since 2020 in the civil war sparked by the repression of pro-democracy protests in 2011. Key to the rebels' successes since the start of the offensive last week was the takeover of Aleppo, which in more than a decade of war had never entirely fallen out of government hands. While the advancing rebels met little resistance earlier in their offensive, the fighting around Hama has been especially fierce. The Observatory reported 222 people killed in Hama province since Tuesday evening, four of them civilians. Assad ordered a 50 per cent raise in career soldiers' pay, state news agency SANA reported Wednesday, as he seeks to bolster his forces for a counteroffensive. Rebels drove back the Syrian armed forces despite the government's sending in "large military convoys", the Observatory said. RISK OF "ABUSES" The rebels launched their offensive in northern Syria on Nov 27, the same day a ceasefire took effect in the war between Israel and Hezbollah in neighbouring Lebanon. Both Hezbollah and Russia have been crucial backers of Assad's government, but have been mired in their own conflicts in recent years. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Thursday that his group's fighters "will be by Syria's side in thwarting the goals of this aggression as much as we can". Human Rights Watch warned the fighting "raises concerns that civilians face a real risk of serious abuses at the hands of opposition armed groups and the Syrian government". HTS is rooted in Syria's Al-Qaeda branch. The group has sought to moderate its image in recent years, but experts say it faces a challenge convincing Western governments it has fully renounced hardline jihadism. The United States maintains hundreds of troops in eastern Syria as part of a coalition formed against Islamic State group jihadists.Ex-US intelligence, security officials call for closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi Gabbard