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Ranitha Gnanarajah, a Sri Lankan lawyer and civil activist, has been included in this year s list of 14 International Courageous Women award presented annually by the US State Department.
On Monday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards virtual ceremony to honor a group of extraordinary women from around the world, including an honorary award for seven women leaders and activists from Afghanistan who were assassinated for their dedication to improving the lives of Afghans.
The First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden will deliver remarks to recognize the courageous accomplishments of these women.
Huntsville still named a most moved to city even amid pandemic
Alabama was recently ranked 8th for inbound states By Tiffany Thompson | March 5, 2021 at 11:04 PM CST - Updated March 5 at 11:07 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - According to the annual 2020 United Van Lines National Movers Study, Alabama made the top 10 list of states people moved to in 2020, coming in at number 8.
Meanwhile, Huntsville came in as the fourth most moved to city for in 2020.
Claire Aiello with the Huntsville Madison County Chamber said the reason behind people moving to the Rocket City is simple.
“This is a market that’s very resilient to the pandemic,” she said. “A lot of people who are able to work from home here. Many of our companies have positions where you can telework.”
Major water supply outage as Bang Wad supply lines upgraded
Major water supply outage as Bang Wad supply lines upgraded
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that mains water supply will be shut off to large areas in Kathu, Wichit and even Rassada on Monday (Mar 8) as works on installing news pipes continues.
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The water supply outage will be widespread across major residential areas in Kath, Rassada and Wichit. Image: PWA
The notice issued by the PWA. Image: PWA
The water supply outage will be widespread across major residential areas in Kath, Rassada and Wichit. Image: PWA (Open imgae in new window to see large size)
Attorney General asks Rhode Island Supreme Court to remand EFSB decision to run power lines through India Point Park
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2017 decision by Energy Facility Siting Board, currently under review by the Court, determined burying power lines to be unfeasible
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his Office has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Rhode Island Supreme Court in the matter of City of Providence vs. Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board, a case involving the decision by state regulators to place National Grid power lines through India Point Park and along the Providence waterfront.
Help crosses county and city lines after Texas winter storm disaster
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Trees drape over the roadway on W Travis Street in Holland, Texas. Hundreds of trees suffered major damage as a result of the winter storm.
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WORTHAM, TX â Every day, more Texas towns are recovering from the 2021 winter storm.
Many had to wait longer for water than power due to the older design of some water systems. But people in Texas pulled together across county lines and city limits to get their recovery started.
Lynn Toch and her husband had to shut down the family donut shop in Wortham due to the storm.