Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi has announced the launch of the “Energy Costs Listening Tour,” a series of community conversations across the state focused on NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of …
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When the Kennels Fill and Time Runs Out: The Dire Need for Dog Adoption in Prince George’s County
by Prince George’s County Animal Shelter 4 minutes readPrince George’s County Animal Shelter is confronting a crisis that grows more urgent with each week. The repeal of Breed‑Specific Legislation (BSL) earlier this year was a meaningful victory for …
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Cruise Ship Hantavirus Situation not a COVID-like Threat: WHO Chief Tedros Assures Tenerife Residents
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readAddressing concerns among residents of Tenerife about the expected arrival of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reassured them that the …
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U.S. State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including South Asian Nations
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe U.S. State Department has announced a pause in immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including several South Asian nations: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. In a …
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FIA New England to Host Free Community Health Camp in Burlington on January 17
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Foundation of Indian-Americans (FIA) New England, in collaboration with nonprofit and healthcare partners, will host a Free Community Health Camp on January 17, 2026, at the Academy of Creative …
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US Adds Bangladesh, Nepal to Visa Bond Requirement for B-1/B-2 Visitors Beginning January 21, 2026
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe U.S. Department of State has announced that South Asian countries, including Bangladesh and Nepal, will be added to the list of nations whose citizens must post refundable bonds of …
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Trump Administration Releases 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, Calls for Shift to Whole, Nutrient-Dense Foods
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Trump administration has formally released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, urging households and schools to prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods, including higher intake of protein, dairy, healthy fats, whole …
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Outgoing Hoboken Mayor Ravinder Bhalla to Join Dundon Advisers as Managing Director in Infrastructure Finance
by SAH Special Correspondent 2 minutes readDundon Advisers LLC announced that outgoing Hoboken Mayor and New Jersey State Assembly Member-elect Ravinder Bhalla, 52, will join the firm on January 15, 2026, as a Managing Director and …
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NY Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Voices Support for NYSNA Nurses, Urges Fair Contracts and Safe Staffing
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has expressed solidarity with nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) as they prepare to take what could be a “historic …
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Bullet Train Project Gathers Pace as India Targets Phased Launch From 2027
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readNearly a decade after it was announced, India’s first high-speed rail project is moving into its execution-heavy phase, with the government targeting the start of bullet train operations from August …