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Ramalingam Sudhakar sworn-in as new Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

Justice Sudhakar was administered the oath of office by Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi at the Raj Bhawan in Imphal. Justice Sudhakar has served as Acting Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court. Chief Minister N Biren Singh and other dignitaries were present at the swearing-in ceremony. Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar was sworn-in as new Chief Justice of Manipur High Court this morning.

Yeddyurappa sworn in as Karnataka chief minister (Resigned)

BJP legislature party leader B S Yeddyurappa was today sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka. The veteran politician took the oath of office "in the name of God and farmer" while sporting a green shawl draped on his shoulders, a nod to farmer activism in Karnataka. The 75-year-old Lingayat strongman was administered the oath of office and secrecy by governor Vajubhai Vala at a ceremony at Raj Bhavan, hours after a pre-dawn legal showdown between the BJP and Congress-JD(S) combine at the Supreme Court. This is Yeddyurappa's second stint as chief minister of Karnataka. The 75-year-old BJP leader took the oath of office "in the name of God and farmer". The swearing-in ceremony was marred by controversy, with the Congress-JD(S) approaching the Supreme Court to stay it. ....................Resigned after one day........................... BS Yeddyurappa resigns as Karnataka CM Senior BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa has resigned as Chief Minister of Karnataka ahead of...

Pramila Jayapal's sister becomes first South Asian to be elected in Oregon

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's sister becomes first South Asian to be elected in Oregon Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's sister Susheela Jayapal became the first South Asian to be elected in Oregon in the western US State yesterday. She won the District 2 seat on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners with 57 per cent of the vote. She will represent North and Northeast Portland commissioner's seat. Susheela, a former corporate lawyer and longtime community volunteer, defeated construction contractor Sharon Maxwell and two others. In an interview, Susheela said her first priority is housing, homelessness and to create an ombudsman's office.

MATHS- PROBLEMS ON TRAINS

Speed, Time and Distance related train Questions, answers and explanations 1. A train is running at a speed of 40 km/hr and it crosses a post in 18 seconds. What is the length of the train? A. 190 metres B. 160 metres C. 200 metres D. 120 metres Answer : Option C Explanation : Speed of the train = 40 km/hr = 40000/3600 m/s = 400/36 m/s Time taken to cross = 18 s Distance Covered = speed× time = (400/36)× 18 = 200 m Distance covered is equal to the length of the train = 200 m 2. A train ,130 meters long travels at a speed of 45 km/hr crosses a bridge in 30 seconds. The length of the bridge is A. 270 m B. 245 m C. 235 m D. 220 m Answer : Option B Explanation : Assume the length of the bridge = x meter Total distance covered = 130+x meter total time taken = 30s speed = Total distance covered /total time taken = (130+x)/30 m/s => 45 × (10/36) = (130+x)/30 => 45 × 10 × 30 /36 = 130+x => 45 × 10 × 10 / 12 = 130+x => 15 × 10 × 10 / 4 = 130+x => 15 × 25 = 130+x = 375 => x ...

SpaceX launches most powerful Falcon 9 rocket

The California-based aerospace company, SpaceX has blasted off its most powerful Falcon 9 rocket, which is certified to carry humans to space later this year. The Block 5 Falcon 9 rocket's main goal for its maiden mission is to propel the first high-orbit communications satellite for Bangladesh, called Bangabandhu Satellite-1 . The Block 5 Falcon 9 is eventually meant to carry astronauts to the International Space Station, with the first launch tentatively planned for December 2018. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the rocket is built to re-fly up to 10 times with minimal refurbishment.