From the outside, the ageing brick building on a North London industrial estate looks as far removed from the glamour, pomp and pageantry of the coronation as it’s possible to get. But the 65 men and women inside have a pivotal role to play in its success. Some might say …
Read More »US H-1B visa lottery system resulted in abuse, fraud; issues warning
© Provided by Asianet English News The computerised drawing of lots used to pick successful H-1B applicants each year has resulted in system abuse and a substantial surge in fraudulent attempts, according to a government agency on Friday. In an unusual statement, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) claimed on …
Read More »FRSC Fellow 2023: NISER scientist admitted as Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry
BHUBANESWAR: Himansu Biswal, an associate professor at the School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar, has been honoured as the Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) by the Royal Society of Chemistry, London.FRSC is a global honour for a scientist and academician …
Read More »BGT judge Bruno Tonioli brought to tears by Welsh choir
Bruno Tonioli and Amanda Holden shed tears after hearing the stunning performance on tonight’s show (April 29) Johns’ Boys male choir gave a stunning rendition of Callum Scott’s Biblical, seeing the group pass the audition stage with flying colours. Bruno Tonioli said of the act: “The balance, the harmonies, it was …
Read More »Royal fans set up camp outside Buckingham Palace ahead of King’s coronation
Sky London and Carol Foster were among the royal devotees who have begun waiting for Charles’ coronation next weekend. They set up a group of tents together, and were well supplied with deck chairs and snacks. Asked why he had set up camp a full week ahead of the coronation, …
Read More »Pension details could have been stolen in major cyber hack, regulator fears
Hundreds of pension schemes have been ordered to check whether their data was stolen by cyber criminals during a major hack of Britain’s biggest outsourcer. In the latest twist following a serious cyber attack on Capita, The Pensions Regulator said it had told schemes that use the company as an …
Read More »Dad cancels daughter’s 16th birthday party due to her ‘disgraceful’ behaviour
Cancelling a birthday party is a way to punish children for their bad behaviour but on the parenting forum Mumsnet, a woman asked whether that is an appropriate discipline or too harsh of a punishment. The mum explained that she recently cancelled her son’s 6th birthday party due to his …
Read More »King Charles approves Royal Mail’s Coronation stamps collection
The four stamps are based on newly commissioned wood engravings by artist Andrew Davidson Image Credit: TwitterBy: Kimberly Rodrigues Four new postage stamps have been approved by the King to commemorate his Coronation, showcasing the rise of secularism in the UK. Royal Mail has produced the stamps, each representing …
Read More »Thousands risk fines for celebrating Coronation if they hold royal street parties without permission
Thousands risk fines for celebrating Coronation if they hold royal street parties without getting permission from the council By Elizabeth Haigh Published: 06:43 EDT, 30 April 2023 | Updated: 06:57 EDT, 30 April 2023 Thousands of people could face fines for celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III next weekend …
Read More »Burnley Council election postal votes go missing
Burnley Council has been made aware of issues around the delivery of postal vote packs in parts of the borough. Residents who applied for a postal vote before the April 18 deadline should have received their packs, which were dispatched by the council on April 19 and 24. Mr Mick …
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