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Himalayan glacier bursts in India; dozens feared dead

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 Himalayan glacier bursts in India; dozens feared dead Dozens of people are feared dead in India after a Himalayan glacier broke apart and crashed into a hydroelectric dam with people hurriedly being evacuated amid rising water levels on a nearby river. Footage from TV channels and news agency ANI showed water gushing towards the dam in the state of Uttarakhand on Sunday, washing away parts of it and whatever else was in its path. Om Prakash, chief secretary of Uttarakhand state, said as many as 150 people were feared dead but “the actual number has not been confirmed yet”. A witness said he saw a wall of dust, rocks and water as an avalanche roared down a river valley. “It came very fast, there was no time to alert anyone,” Sanjay Singh Rana, who lives on the upper reaches of Raini village, told the Reuters news agency by phone. “I felt that even we would be swept away.” Local authorities reported that districts including Pauri, Tehri, Rudraprayag, Haridwar and Dehradun, were put ...

Bitcoin hits record high price of $30,000

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 Bitcoin hits record high price of $30,000 PARIS: Bitcoin, the leading virtual currency, saw its price pass $30,000 on Saturday for the first time in just its latest record high. The first decentralised cryptocurrency surpassed $30,823.30 at 1313 GMT, according to data compiled by the Bloomberg news agency, having broken $20,000 on December 16. Analyst Timo Emden noted that “the appetite for risk”, which is reflected in buying of bitcoin, “remains unshakeable”. “More historic highs could follow,” the Germany-based analyst added. Just 12 years old, bitcoin has seen a meteoric rise since March, when it stood at $5,000, spurred by online payments giant PayPal saying it would enable account holders to use cryptocurrency. After PayPal's announcement in October, analysts at investment banking giant JPMorgan Chase compared the cryptocurrency to gold. “Bitcoin could compete more intensely with gold as an 'alternative' currency over the coming years given that millennials will becom...

Best Dating Sites and Apps 2021

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Best Dating Sites and Apps 2021  Dating has indeed increased in the current era of COVID-19 and social distancing, but your quest for a relationship doesn't have to stay. In fact, online dating sites and apps are the perfect solutions to dating responsibly and finding someone whom you share moments with for a short fling or a long-term, serious relationship. Snuggling up in bed waiting for Netflix when it’s cold outside is super cosy and all, but that won’t get you any closer to linking up with someone this cuffing season. I investigated at a range of dating sites and apps on the market, rating for ease-of-use, features, pricing and the constitution of the dating pool. Most Popular Choice 1 Zoosk Organic matchmaking through technology Excellent 9.6 Visit Site 2 EliteSingles Boutique dating for professionals Excellent 9.5 Visit Site 3 eharmony A science-based approach to love Excellent 9.3 Visit Site