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Vasant More was the first person to erect such a flagpole in Katraj but faced challenges with wind The Pune Municipal Corporation ( PMC ) has approved a proposal to erect a 30-metre high mast to hoist the Tricolour at Sinhagad fort that will cost the post-COVID cash-strapped civic body around Rs 1 crore. It seems to be a decision without much thought, as the maintenance is quite tricky for such a flagpole, especially when withstanding high velocity of wind. Vasant More, a Mahrashtra Navnirman Sena ( MNS ) corporator, has come forward with the logic that he had experienced earlier. “While it’s a good idea to feel proud about the past, and the Tricolour,” he said, adding, “But one should remember the tricky parts.” More was the first in the city to erect such a high flagpole in Katraj. Recollecting those days, he said that he had employed a full-time tailor as the flag would often tear or just fall off. “While it’s a good idea to erect a flag and is definitely a symbol … [Read more...] about MNS corporator warns against high-mast flag atop Sinhagad

KALYAN : Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers held a protest march in Kalyan against inflated electricity bills in city during lockdown and also against Central government over the rising petrol and diesel prices. The MNS workers were seeking rollback in the power tariff hike and reduction in fuel prices. The protesters were seen carrying posters of electric pole and gas cylinders against the hike in electricity and fuel prices. They organised a march from the Kalyan railway station to the Tehsildar office. Manoj Gharat, an MNS leader said. "We organised the march to make the state and central government to understand that inflated electricity bill and hike in fuel prices are putting burden on people at a time when they are already facing deep economic and financial distress", he said. Ex- MNS MLA Prakash Bhoir said, "We want the state and Central government to immediately look in to the issue and come up with a solution. We have also presented a memorandum to the … [Read more...] about Maharashtra: MNS workers protest against inflated electricity bills and rising fuel prices in Kalyan

Abigail Breslin has issued a plea with her fans to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously and just 'wear your d*mn masks.' The 24-year-old Little Miss Sunshine star revealed on Wednesday that her father Michael is battling the relentless Coronavirus on a ventilator in the hospital, as she asked for 'prayers and positivity.' Taking to Instagram on Saturday, she aired her grievances with those who continue to flout the mask-wearing mandate, as she tried to make her 527K followers aware of the severity of the situation, while revealing that her dad is currently 'not conscious.' A frustrated plea: Abigail Breslin, 24, pleads with her followers to 'wear your d*mn mask' after revealing that her father Michael is battling COVID-19 on a ventilator in the hospital and is 'not conscious' Take it seriously: The Little Miss Sunshine breakout star added that her dad would say wearing a mask is 'far less uncomfortable than a ventilator' 'This is me saying that if you … [Read more...] about Abigail Breslin pleads ‘wear your d*mn mask’ as her father Michael battles COVID-19 on a ventilator and is ‘not conscious’

(Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click here to subscribe for free.)Apple I computer built by Jobs and Wozniak on sale for $1.5 mnAn original and rare Apple I computer built by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak is on sale for $1.5 million, according to a report by IGN. The computer built on the original 1976 design is still in working condition and is one of the six with an original Byte Shop KOA wood case and an unmodified NTI motherboard, the report noted. The computer’s video and keyboard connectors have been replaced, while the seller has included an original Sony TV-115 monitor with a video modulator in the computer’s eBay listing, it added. Only 200 Apple I computers, in addition to a few in pre-production, were made, as per the report. The Apple I was discontinued after the introduction of Apple II in 1977. In another development, Apple is close to a deal on producing its own autonomous vehicles in cooperation with … [Read more...] about Weekly Bytes | Rare Apple I on sale for $1.5 mn, Ford and Google’s partnership, and more

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has dismissed the state’s appeals in the case of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, which means his trial over George Floyd’s death will begin March 8 as scheduled. The state argued to delay the trial due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public safety issues. The appeals court says that, while the concerns are important, “the judicial branch has implemented significant, tested safeguards and conditions on court operations and the conduct of jury trials during the pandemic.” The appeal to re-join the trials of Chauvin with the other three former officers charged in Floyd’s death was also denied. RELATED : Court: Derek Chauvin’s Trial Set For March Will Be Held In Person Thursday, the judge in the case ruled against the prosecution’s attempts to reinstate third-degree murder charges against Chauvin and aiding and abetting third-degree murder for the other three former officers involved. In another major … [Read more...] about Derek Chauvin Trial: MN Appeals Court Dismisses Appeals, Trial Will Start On March 8