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Templeton Apologises To Market Regulator Sebi, Says CEO Was Misquoted

US-based Franklin Templeton on Friday issued an apology to capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for any misunderstanding over the closure of six of its schemes in the...




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Do Farm Characteristics or Social Dynamics Explain the Conversion to Organic Farming by Dairy Farmers? An Agent-Based Model of Dairy Farming in 27 French Cantons

Qing Xu, Sylvie Huet, Eric Perret and Guillaume Deffuant: The drivers of conversion to organic farming, which is still a residual choice in agriculture, are poorly understood. Many scholars argue that farm characteristics can determine this choice but do not exclude the role of social dynamics. To study this issue, we developed an agent-based model in which agents' decisions to shift to organic farming are based on a comparison between satisfaction with the current situation and potential satisfaction with an alternative farming strategy. A farmer agent’s satisfaction is modelled using the Theory of Reasoned Action. This makes it necessary to compare an agent's productions over time with those of other agents to whom the former attributes considerable credibility (“important others”). Moreover, farmers make technical changes that affect their productions by imitating other credible farmers. While we first used this model to examine simple and abstract farm populations, here we also adapted it for use with data from an Agricultural Census concerning the farm characteristics of dairy farming in 27 French “cantons”. Based on domain expertise, data and previous research, we propose certain laws for modelling the impact of conversion on the farm production of milk and the environment. The simulations with “real” populations of farms confirm the important impact of farm characteristics. However, our results also suggest a complex impact of social dynamics that can favour or impede the diffusion of organic farming through dynamic implicit networks of similarity and credibility. We confirm the great importance of demographic changes in farm characteristics.




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Flags lowered to half-staff today to honor victims of Boston Marathon bombings

Governor Markell ordered flags to be lowered between April 16 and 22 as a mark of respect for the victims of the April 15 bombings in Boston, Massachusetts.



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Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered to Honor U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags lowered in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.




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Flags to be Lowered to Half-staff for Fallen Wilmington Firefighters

Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Wilmington firefighters Lt. Christopher Leach and Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes. Both firefighters died this morning serving their community and fellow Delawareans valiantly, while battling a blaze in Wilmington. Flags are to remain at half-staff until further […]



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Flag Lowering for Fallen Wilmington Firefighter Ardythe Hope

Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Wilmington Senior Firefighter Ardythe Hope. Senior Firefighter Hope passed away from her injuries as a result of battling a blaze in Wilmington the morning of September 24. Flags are to remain at half-staff until further notice.



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Governor Carney Orders Flags To Half-Staff For Victims In El Paso and Dayton

Today President Trump ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on August 8, 2019 as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible acts of violence perpetrated in El Paso, Texas on August 3, 2019 and in Dayton, Ohio on August 4, […]




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Daniel J. Tartt, Jr. of Harrington is 2016 Tree Farmer of the Year

Daniel J. Tartt, Jr. of Harrington was honored as Delaware's 2016 Tree Farmer of the Year at the Delaware Forestry Association's annual meeting in Felton. The Middletown FFA forestry team - comprised of students Alana Hodge, Lauren Berry, Brandon Dawson, Laura Melancon and their advisor Jeff Billings – was also recognized for representing Delaware and placing highly in the team and individual FFA forestry event at the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, KY. Silver Anniversary Tree Farmers Carl Solberg, George & Gladys Kirk, and David Hastings were honored for celebrating 25 years in the American Tree Farm System. On hand to present awards were Rep. David L. Wilson and Rep. Harvey Kenton. The event also celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the American Tree Farm System's founding in 1941. Delaware’s first Tree Farm was certified in 1959 and today there are over 200 Tree Farms covering more than 20,000 acres. Governor Markell delivered a video message (YouTube: https://youtu.be/7YIB5MqANbs ) to congratulate the Delaware Forestry Association and recognize the award winners for 2016.




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7th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Oct. 30 and 31 at State Fairgrounds in Harrington

The Delaware Forest Service's urban and community forestry program will hold its 7th Annual Delaware Arborist and Tree Care Seminar—a one and a half-day event on October 30 and 31, 2017 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Speakers include tree care experts, policymakers, and academic researchers who will incorporate classroom lectures, outdoor demonstrations, and vendor exhibits to cover tree pest and disease issues, tree care management, and best practices in worker safety and pesticide use. Attendees can earn continuing education credits toward International Society of Arboriculture and Maryland Licensed Tree Expert certifications, as well as Delaware pesticide credits. Cost is $95 for both days (meals and snacks included). To register, go to delawaretrees.com. For more information, email Kesha.Braunskill@state.de.us.




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Houston poultry farmers receive Environmental Stewardship Award

Poultry farmers Randy and Jordan McCloskey were recognized during Delaware Ag Week for their efforts to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff with the 2017 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award.



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8th Annual Delaware Arborist & Tree Care Seminar on October 10 and 11 at State Fairgrounds in Harrington

The Delaware Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program will hold its 8th Annual Delaware Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Wednesday, October 10, and Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall, 18500 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington. The event offers a wide range of topics for tree care workers as well as anyone who wants to ensure the health of their community trees. The event brings together a diverse blend of industry insiders, policymakers, tree care experts, and academic researchers who will incorporate classroom lectures, outdoor demonstrations and vendor exhibits to provide the latest updates on tree health issues and practical hands-on training. Attendees are eligible to earn continuing credits from the International Society of Arboriculture, Maryland Licensed Tree Expert, and Delaware pesticide certification.  The cost is $95 for two days with breakfast, lunch and snacks included each day. All major credit cards accepted. Attendees can sign up by clicking the “Online Registration” icon at http://delawaretrees.com




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Organic poultry farm located in Harrington receives Environmental Stewardship Award

Poultry farmers John and Linda Brown were recognized during Delaware Ag Week for their efforts to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff with the 2018 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award.



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  • Delaware Department of Agriculture
  • Delaware Nutrient Management Commission
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Delaware forestry banquet is March 21 in Felton; College scholarship offered

The Delaware Forestry Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Banquet will be Thursday, March 21 at the Felton Fire Hall. Highlights include the Delaware Tree Farm Committee's 2019 “Tree Farmer of the Year” Award and recognition of 25-Year Delaware Tree Farmers. The DFA is also offering its annual forestry scholarship. Application deadline is April 1. Details can be found at http://delawareforest.com




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Delaware tree seminar on Oct. 22 & 23 in Harrington

The Delaware Forest Service's urban and community forestry program will hold the 9th Annual Delaware Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on October 22 and 23, 2019 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall in Harrington. While targeted to tree care industry professionals, the event is open to the public and anyone who wants to create healthier communities through trees.  The cost is $100 for both days (includes lunch on the first day only and snacks). All major credit cards accepted. The agenda covers one full-day session on Oct. 22 and one half-day session on Oct. 23. Attendees can learn the latest developments in tree care through lectures by academic and industry experts, outdoor demos, and vendor exhibits featuring the latest equipment and technology. Learn more at http://delawaretrees.com




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DTCC Stanton Campus A-Wing Restroom Renovations

Agency: DTCC Closing Date: 5/12/2020




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Wilmington University, DHSS to Train 1,000 Staff Members in Trauma-Informed Approaches

In Partnership with Wilmington University, DHSS Begins Yearlong Initiative to Train 1,000 Staff Members in Trauma-Informed Approaches to Assessing and Meeting the Needs of Clients NEW CASTLE (March 12, 2018) – The Department of Health and Social Services is partnering with Wilmington University to train more than 1,000 frontline DHSS staff in better assessing and […]



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  • Office of the Governor
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Los Casos de Paperas Aumentan a Once; Posible Vínculo con un Segundo Evento de Baile Mexicano en el Chase Center, Wilmington

DOVER – La División de Salud Pública de Delaware (DPH, por sus siglas en inglés) ha confirmado once casos de paperas asociados a un brote entre las personas que asistieron a dos diferentes bailes mexicanos en el condado de New Castle. Siete de los casos confirmados asistieron, o viven con personas que asistieron, al evento […]




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DPH Announces TB Response at Wilmington Long-Term Care Facility

The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today that over 600 individuals may have been exposed to someone with active tuberculosis (TB) at the ManorCare Health Services Foulk Road facility during a nine-month period in 2017. Consistent with routine Division TB protocols, the agency is sending out letters to former residents and staff of the facility who may have been exposed to the infected individual between January and September 2017. DPH is also following up with phone calls to provide information on free testing and treatment at one of its three clinics in Newark, Dover, and Georgetown.




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Wilmington Man Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dog Dies in Hot Car

Officers from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) arrested a Wilmington man following an incident involving the death of a dog left in a hot vehicle.




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Inaugural DSSC Cares Family Fun Day Oct. 26 in Wilmington

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 10, 2019) – The Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) will host its inaugural DSSC Cares Family Fun Day at Herman Holloway Park/Compton Park in Wilmington from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26. In the case of rain, the event will be held at the […]




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Treatment Access Center (TASC) in Wilmington to Host Sept. 20 Recovery Month Celebration

2019 Recovery MonthEvent includes recovery walk, treatment information, live performances and recovery stories WILMINGTON (Sept. 19, 2019) –The Treatment Access Center (TASC), the primary liaison between the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) and the criminal justice system, will host its first event celebrating Recovery Month. Celebrating […]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Inspection of Bridge Will Require Daytime Lane Closures on I-95 SB/NB-Wilmington

Wilmington --

Location: I-95 Southbound/Northbound (Bridge over Christina River) from Frawley Stadium to the I-295 Southbound/Northbound Split, Wilmington.

Date and Times: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces their bridge inspector, Pennoni will be closing the left lane on I-95 southbound to inspect the bridge. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Soil Borings Will Require Closure of Route 24/John J. Williams Highway at Burtons Pond

Lewes --

WHEN: 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020

WHERE: Route 24/John J. Williams Highway between Hollymount Road and Robinsonville Road at Burtons Pond near Lewes

WHAT: DelDOT announces to motorists that a portion of Route 24/John J. Williams Highway will be closed at Burtons Pond to place a barge in the pond. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Removal of Barge Will Require Temporary Closure of Route 24/John J. Williams Highway at Burtons Pond

Lewes --


WHEN: 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2020

WHERE: Route 24/John J. Williams Highway between Hollymount Road and Robinsonville Road at Burtons Pond near Lewes

WHAT: DelDOT announces to motorists that a portion of Route 24/John J. Williams Highway will be closed at Burtons Pond for the removal of the barge at the pond. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Closure of Warrington Road for Utility Crossroad Pipe Replacement

Rehoboth --

Location: Warrington Road CLOSED from Route 24/John J. Williams Highway to Old Landing Road, Rehoboth.

Times & Dates: 6:00 a.m. on April 22, 2020 until 7:00 am on April 24, 2020 pending weather. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Daytime Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections on I-95 NB/SB -Wilmington

Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) contractor, Pennoni will be inspecting the following bridges during the weeks of May 4, 2020 and May 11, 2020.

Bridge over Brandywine Creek on I-95

Bridge over I-95 on US 202

Bridge over I-95 on 10th Street

Bridge over I-95 on Delaware Avenue

Daytime lane closures will occur from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Weeks of May 4, 2020 and May 11, 2020: Alternating right/left lane closures on I-95 Northbound and Southbound. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Wilmington Utility Relocation Project to Impact I-95

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The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the City of Wilmington are collaborating on a water line relocation project beginning Friday, May 8, 2020 and will require travel lane changes on I-95 for the next several weeks. Three drinking water transmission mains servicing City residents and businesses will be relocated from underneath the 10th Street Bridge which spans the interstate to an underground trench that will be dug under I-95.

This work will impact both the northbound and southbound lanes. [More]




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State, City Leaders Announce Group Violence Intervention (GVI) Project in Wilmington

Social service agencies will partner with law enforcement to prevent gun violence WILMINGTON, Del. – State of Delaware social service agencies will partner with law enforcement to prevent gun violence in the City of Wilmington under a Group Violence Intervention (GVI) project announced by state and city leaders on Tuesday. Governor John Carney joined Wilmington […]




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Bus stop on Washington St. at 5th St.

Please note that this is not an active bus stop and is not being served, even though it is shown on the DART Transit App.

 

Rts. 33 & 40: board at the bus stop located on Washington St. at 12th St.

 

Rt. 42: board at the stops on Washington St. at 12th St. OR Orange St. at 5th St.

 

A notice will be posted at this location directing riders to the nearest boarding locations.

 

Thanks for riding!  For your traveling convenience download the free DART Transit app.




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SEPTA to Restore Train Service to Claymont & Wilmington Starting May 10

Please be advised that SEPTA Train Service to Claymont and Wilmington will resume daily service effective Sunday, May 10

For more information and schedule details, please visit www.septa.org. 

 

Thanks for riding!




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Bus stops on Delaware Ave. in downtown Wilmington temporarily closed starting 5-11

Due to road construction on Delaware Ave., the following Route 10 bus stops will be temporarily closed starting Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15 from 8 AM to 5 PM each day.

 

Temporarily closed stops:

Going to Rising Sun Lane

Delaware Ave. at Lincoln St. #3814

Delaware Ave. at DuPont St. #1396

Board at the stops located on Delaware Ave. at Clayton St., #131 or Union St. at 17th St., #1399

 

Going to Routes 273 & 7 Park & Ride

Delaware Ave. at Union St. #1468

Delaware Ave. at Lincoln St. #1469

Delaware Ave. at DuPont St. #1471

Delaware Ave. at Clayton St. #138

Board at the bus stops on Delaware Ave. at Bancroft Parkway #1466 OR Delaware Ave. at Broom St. #1473.

 

Thanks for riding! For your traveling convenience download the free DART Transit app.




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Franklin Templeton debacle to hit investors very hard

The regulator had also observed that mutual funds should not depend totally on credit rating agencies but should do their own assessments.




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Camille Decker to Represent Delaware in 2020 Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington

Sanford School senior to advance to National Finals in Washington, DC Smyrna, Del. (February 26, 2020) – From a field of 15 Delaware high school students, Camille Decker, a senior from Sanford School, earned the title of 2020 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the state finals held in Smyrna, Del. on Feb. 25. […]




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Wilmington man sentenced to life over murder-for-hire plot

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to life without parole for his central role in a June 2016 murder. Brian Wilson, also known as Fudayl Wakim, was convicted in January by a Superior Court jury for Murder First Degree, Conspiracy First Degree, and Criminal Solicitation First Degree after witness testimony, cell phone evidence, and collaboration […]



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Harrington PD & OHS Delaware State Fair Non-Traditional Distracted Driving Operation

Harrington Police Department Chief of Police Norman R. Barlow Harrington Police Conduct Traffic Initiative for 2019 Delaware State Fair For Immediate Release Harrington, DE (August 2, 2019) – During the 10 days of the 2019 Delaware State Fair, the Harrington Police Department conducted several patrols within the city limits targeting distracted driving. These patrols were […]




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Coronavirus fallout: Rs 25,800 crore investments at risk as Franklin Templeton shutters six schemes

Debt schemes of mutual funds for long have been seen as low risk, but shuttering six schemes and leaving investors in a lurch will impact investor sentiment.




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Franklin Templeton says will return money to investors

Franklin Templeton MF also said that their commitment to India remains steadfast as they have been early as patient investors in India.




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Personalization Is the Key to Hilton Worldwide's Customer Loyalty

How the global hotel chain's loyalty program offers the data it needs to create tailored experiences for its guests.




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Washington Post, new SAS user group, highlight need to collaborate on opioid epidemic

I was recently honored to share the stage with government and medical leaders to discuss ways to impact the nation’s opioid epidemic. Hosted by The Washington Post, this event included often spirited conversations on ways to solve this national crisis. As the medical director for SAS US Government, I have [...]

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Fighting Coronavirus: India to send nearly 1,000 tonnes of paracetamol raw material to Europe

The Indian government in March put a hold on exports of several drugs including paracetamol to secure supplies for its people after the coronavirus outbreak disrupted the industry's supply chain globally. COVID-19 is the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus.




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UFC 249: An all-time classic between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje beckons as UFC emerges from coronavirus hiatus (VIDEO)

Despite once again being denied seeing Tony Ferguson do battle with Khabib Nurmagomedov, the UFC has served up the next best thing as the fiercely exciting Justin Gaethje steps in to face Ferguson for the interim title at UFC 249.
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How to Develop an Intelligent Autonomous Drone using an Android Smartphone

   Introduction Playing with small civilian drones is fun. Building them is even better! For those of you who are interested in developing your own “smart” drone, this article provides...




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How to fix Nexus 4 power button issue

  A darling among Google’s Nexus lineup of devices, one that actually created waves by selling at an atrociously low unlocked price in the US (where people are only ever used to buying phones with...




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Maharashtra agri body seeks procurement of grade 2 & 3 quality cotton

Ginning units are not keen on buying cotton since most of the workers have left for their villages and they do not have the capital to buy cotton and other processing units are also shut.




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The truly autonomous car is here: Volvo, Uber unveil production ready self-driving vehicle

The Volvo XC90 SUV presented this week is the first production car that in combination with Uber’s self-driving system is capable of fully driving itself.




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US drone strike: Unease in New Delhi over fallout, relations with Washington, Tehran

India’s oil import bill in 2018-19 was $111.9 billion.




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James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 up for sale! Guns, tyre slashers, seat ejector and more

At RM Sotheby's auction, which is set to take place from 15-17th August, this James Bond spec Aston Martin DB5, which has the lot number '111', has a starting price tag of $4,000,000 to $7,000,000. This car restoration was completed back in 2012 alongside the refurbishment of all the 13 special effect modifications.




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Electric Royal Enfield Bullet ‘Photon’: No sound, no vibrations, no oil leaks & top speed of 112 km/h




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India vs New Zealand 1st Test: Virat Kohli’s men stutter to 122/5 on rain-hit Day 1 at Wellington

New Zealand pace bowler Kyle Jamieson enjoyed a dream test debut, tormenting India's batsmen and taking three wickets and a catch in the deep, stealing the headlines from Ross Taylor, who was playing his 100th test.




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COVID-19 outbreak: India Open badminton tournament cancelled for the time being due to Coronavirus pandemic

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) said in a statement that the escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak globally has forced it to cancel or postpone all tournaments from March 16 to April 12.