Day: January 2, 2020

Global air crash deaths fall by more than half in 2019

2:53 pm January 2, 2020

Frankfurt: The number of deaths in major air crashes around the globe fell by more than half in 2019, according to a report by an aviation consulting firm. The To70 consultancy said Wednesday that 257 people died in eight fatal accidents in 2019. That compares to 534 deaths in 13 fatal accidents in 2018. The […]

Solar-powered ferry service launched at Manimutharu dam

2:48 pm January 2, 2020

Tirunelveli (TN): Solar-powered ferry service has been launched for the benefit of tourists visiting the Manimutharu dam in the district, officials said. The operation of the solar-powered boat would prevent water pollution and also protect aquatic animals, they said after the launch of the service on Wednesday. The boat would be used to ferry tourists […]

Saudi uses sports ‘soft power’ as lever of influence

2:43 pm January 2, 2020

Paris: Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the Dakar Rally this month is just the latest international sporting event to take place in the kingdom as part of a multi-billion-dollar push to boost its battered global image. In recent months the ultra-conservative kingdom — under fire over human rights abuses — has accelerated investment in sports, mirroring […]

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