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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Sharmila tells Congress cadre to ‘win hearts of people' ahead of local body polls
VIZIANAGARAM/SRIKAKULAM Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee President Y.S. Sharmila Reddy on Thursday asked party leaders and activists to gear up for the local body elections and win the hearts of the people by explaining the development that took place during the Congress regime in the North Andhra districts. She attended the party's review meeting and held discussions with Vizianagaram District Congress President Maripi Vidyasagar and other leaders at the Masonic temple of the Fort City. She said that in spite of the political setbacks in the previous elections the party's strength has remained intact. She alleged that both the YSRCP and the TDP governments had failed to develop the State and had ignored all the pending projects in Vizianagaram district. In the evening, Ms. Sharmila Reddy was given a rousing reception by the Srikakulam District Congress Party President Ambati Krishna Rao and other leaders at Indira Vignan Bhavan. On the occasion, Ms. Sharmila advised party leaders to develop the cadre in all villages and mandals since many people are fed up with the functioning of regional parties. Mr. Krishnarao submitted a memorandum to the PCC President, providing details of the pending projects including the Vamsadhara phase-2 and the closure of jute and sugar factories which were established during the Congress regime in the backward district. Later speaking to the media, Ms. Sharmila alleged that the NDA government was obstructing the Congress whenever it tried to plan agitations in regards to the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and other topics, but was allowing ex-chief minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy to hold programmes and tours without any objections. She criticised Mr. Jagan for consoling families of those persons who reportedly died by suicide after facing huge losses in betting and other unlawful activities. She added that the party would regain its past glory as people across the country are seeking better administration.
Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Plans submitted to turn derelict Mount Masonic Hall into social housing
Developer intends to transform east Belfast site into accommodation for over-55s Plans have been submitted to turn a former Masonic lodge in east Belfast into a new social housing development. Newpark Homes (NI) Ltd has made an application to demolish Mount Masonic Hall on Park Avenue Heights and to begin work on two housing blocks.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Thomas G. Jacobs, Boardman, Ohio
BOARDMAN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Thomas Grant 'Tom' Jacobs, 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born on August 25, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, Tom was the son of the late Clyde and Nancy (Evans) Jacobs. Find obituaries from your high school He was a 1963 graduate of South High School, he was a proud lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. Tom dedicated over 25 years of service as an investigator for the State of Ohio. Known for his integrity and professionalism, he brought dedication and care to his work. Deeply involved in his community, Tom was an active Mason and a member of numerous Masonic and affiliated organizations throughout the Tri-County area. He was a member of Leetonia Lodge #401 F&AM, Negley Lodge #565 F&AM, the Scottish Rite Valley of Youngstown, the York Rite Bodies, the Al Koran Shrine, the Youngstown Shrine Club and Aut Mori Grotto. He also enjoyed camaraderie and culture as a member of the Youngstown Saxon Club. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, the former Shirley Ann James, whom he married on October 16, 1993; two stepsons, Steven J. (Kimberly) Chester of King George, Virginia and Stuart John Chester of Warren, Ohio; his brother, John R. Jacobs of Cypress, Texas and several nephews. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market Street in Boardman. The Negley Lodge #565 F&AM will conduct a Masonic service at 6:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service. Military Honors will be rendered on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 12:15 p.m., at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406, in memory of Tom. Please visit to share memories and condolences with the family. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas 'Tom' G. Jacobs, please visit our floral 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
JK Rowling: New Cormoran Strike novel under Robert Galbraith announced - including release date, plot details
The eighth novel in the Cormoran Strike series, written by JK Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, will be published later this year. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The release date of JK Rowling's new novel in the Cormoran Strike series has been revealed, with the lead characters set to investigate the discovery of a corpse in Freemasons' Hall. Penned under the byline of Robert Galbraith, the eighth book in the Strike series, entitled The Hallmarked Man, will be published on September 2. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Author JK Rowling | Getty Images In the latest novel, detectives Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott will be on the case after a dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop. A synopsis of the initial plot details revealed by publisher Sphere Books said: 'The police initially believe it [the body] to be that of a convicted armed robber – but not everyone agrees with that theory. 'One of them is Decima Mullins, who calls on the help of private detective Cormoran Strike as she is certain the body in the silver vault was that of her boyfriend – the father of her newborn baby – who suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The more Strike and his business partner Robin delve into the case, the more labyrinthine it gets. The silver shop is no ordinary one: it is located beside Freemasons' Hall and specialises in Masonic silverware. And in addition to the armed robber and Decima's boyfriend, it becomes clear that there are other missing men who could fit the profile of the body in the vault. 'As the case becomes ever more complicated and dangerous, Strike faces another quandary. Robin seems increasingly committed to her boyfriend, policeman Ryan Murphy, but the impulse to declare his own feelings for her is becoming stronger than ever.' Galbraith is the pseudonym for Ms Rowling - the author of the hugely-popular Harry Potter Series. Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger star as Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott respectively in the Strike TV series Seven books have previously been published in the Strike series, including The Cuckoo's Calling and The Silkworm. The series has been adapted for television, produced by Brontë Film & TV, starring Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger in the leading roles. The series is broadcast by the BBC in the UK.
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
JK Rowling: New Cormoran Strike novel under Robert Galbraith announced - including release date, plot details
The eighth novel in the Cormoran Strike series, written by JK Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, will be published later this year. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The release date of JK Rowling's new novel in the Cormoran Strike series has been revealed, with the lead characters set to investigate the discovery of a corpse in Freemasons' Hall. Penned under the byline of Robert Galbraith, the eighth book in the Strike series, entitled The Hallmarked Man, will be published on September 2. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Author JK Rowling | Getty Images In the latest novel, detectives Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott will be on the case after a dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop. A synopsis of the initial plot details revealed by publisher Sphere Books said: 'The police initially believe it [the body] to be that of a convicted armed robber – but not everyone agrees with that theory. 'One of them is Decima Mullins, who calls on the help of private detective Cormoran Strike as she is certain the body in the silver vault was that of her boyfriend – the father of her newborn baby – who suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The more Strike and his business partner Robin delve into the case, the more labyrinthine it gets. The silver shop is no ordinary one: it is located beside Freemasons' Hall and specialises in Masonic silverware. And in addition to the armed robber and Decima's boyfriend, it becomes clear that there are other missing men who could fit the profile of the body in the vault. 'As the case becomes ever more complicated and dangerous, Strike faces another quandary. Robin seems increasingly committed to her boyfriend, policeman Ryan Murphy, but the impulse to declare his own feelings for her is becoming stronger than ever.' Galbraith is the pseudonym for Ms Rowling - the author of the hugely-popular Harry Potter Series. Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger star as Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott respectively in the Strike TV series Seven books have previously been published in the Strike series, including The Cuckoo's Calling and The Silkworm. The series has been adapted for television, produced by Brontë Film & TV, starring Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger in the leading roles. The series is broadcast by the BBC in the UK.
