SGPC urges Centre to ensure safety of Sikhs living in Afghanistan
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur said she has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in this regard.She urged the Centre to take immediate steps for the security and safety of the Sikhs living in Afghanistan and to make suitable arrangements for those wishing to come to India.Kaur said a large number of Sikhs are living in Afghanistan.... Read more.
Mom wants to heighten rental scooter safety after daughter is hospitalized
�I was in pure panic, shock. It was like a mother�s worst nightmare, not knowing if your child was okay,� Roneka Floyd said.... Read more.
Zero tolerance towards corruption, departmentalism & compromise with safety: Railway min
Zero tolerance towards corruption, departmentalism & compromise with safety: Railway min on Devdiscourse... Read more.
Indian diaspora ?concerned? over safety of Hindus, Sikhs as Taliban inch closer to Kabul
Hindu and Sikh communities are largely based in Jalalabad and Kabul... Read more.
Bloomfield's Little Italy Days return with food, bocce and safety in mind
Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield will once again be filled with Italian food, music and, of course, bocce. The 19th annual Little Italy Days returns after being canceled last year because of the pandemic. Known as the region’s largest heritage festival, it will take place this year from Aug. 19 through... Read more.
Atlantic City enhances public safety with new interactive software
Atlantic City tests new software to enhance public safety, interacting directly with residents and visitors.... Read more.
Watch: Bus hangs off cliff edge, driver gets passengers to safety
In a shocking accident, a bus was stuck hanging over a deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh�s Chamba district. The 12 passengers inside the bus had a narrow escape after the bus hit a parapet and careened precariously over the gorge. Luckily the driver had the presence of mind to calm the passengers down and ensure the bus didn't fall into the ditch. Some claim that the bus swerved when a bike suddenly came in front of the vehicle. The police reached the spot and are currently conducting an investigation.... Read more.
No Pressure Suits? Bezos, Branson Spark Alarm Over Safety in Space
(Bloomberg) -- The billionaires who blasted into space in recent weeks did so with style. Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos sported a cowboy hat after landing and Richard Branson wore a blue Virgin Galactic jumpsuit he’d called “sexy.”To some of the world’s leading experts in space-travel safety, something else stood out: Neither company equipped the passengers of their spacecraft with pressure suits to protect them from a rapid decompression outside Earth’s atmosphere.Such suits are required by NASA and... Read more.
Apple details iCloud Photos child safety scanning safeguards
Apple released a new paper describing more safeguards for its controversial iCloud Photos scanning system for finding child sexual abuse material via iPhones and iPads.... Read more.
Metro safety commission: Metrorail operated several projects without proper safety certifications
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission has released a report accusing Metrorail of going ahead with projects without receiving the proper safety certifications.... Read more.
Facebook?s WhatsApp takes aim at Apple over child safety software plan
This approach introduces something very concerning into the world,� says the head of the Facebook platform... Read more.
Block Island offshore wind farm still down for maintenance and safety inspections
Four of the five wind turbines�haven�t been spinning for months, partly as a precaution after problems arose with the same model of turbine in Europe.... Read more.
Nuclear safety group C - 10 hosts open house Aug. 18
AMESBURY — C-10 Research and Education Foundation (C-10), a non-profit focused on safety of the Seabrook Station nuclear power plant, will hold an open house at its office at CI... Read more.
Child safety features built to withstand snooping, says Apple
Apple's new child sexual abuse material (CSAM) detection features will flag images only if they appear on at least two global CSAM databases. This is meant to prevent any single government or law enforcement agency from manipulating CSAM databases to surveil users, the iPhone maker said... Read more.
Delta Variant Spread Has Some Questioning Safety Of Even Outdoor Events
Whether tailgating, celebrating at a big event or dancing at a concert, some wonder how safe it is to attend with no mask mandates and no social distancing.... Read more.
Player safety is paramount - but I have concerns about taking away substitutions
I absolutely agree with the Lions legends that changes to the protocols are needed - but there are other ways to improve safety... Read more.
Lake Area healthcare professionals on COVID safety measures: 'We want to keep our kids as safe as possible'
Healthcare professionals have growing concerns as students head back to class. In response to those concerns, Calcasieu Parish pediatricians and other healthcare professionals signed a letter showing their support for COVID-19 safety measures.... Read more.
Frey highlights public safety, housing in proposed budget
The Minneapolis mayor also warned that the city was projected to experience shortfalls in the coming years and urged residents to get vaccinated so businesses and events may resume more safely.... Read more.
State Education Department releases health, safety guide for reopening schools
ALBANY — The state Education Department has released a “health and safety guide” for reopening New York schools, a move applauded by the New York State United Teachers in the... Read more.
Afghanistan's displaced people head into large cities for safety
Afghanistan's displaced people head into large cities for safety... Read more.
HPS stresses importance of bus safety
A longtime bus driver for Hastings Public School Transportation and Maintenance said there had been a continuous problem with people driving around buses when it was unlawful to do so.... Read more.