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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Union Mission's 10th annual ‘Raising Hope' gala raises awareness for homeless services
HUTCHINSON ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — A local nonprofit that has been changing lives across Savannah has a big night ahead on Tuesday. Union Mission is hosting its 10th annual Raising Hope gala as it works to end homelessness. WSAV spoke with Union Mission on their plans to end homelessness in the region and how they intend to celebrate a decade of hosting the Raising Hope gala. More than 800 guests will gather at the convention center on Hutchinson Island Tuesday night to celebrate a decade of transformation and support. The sold-out event is not just a gala – it's a celebration of lives changed and a powerful look ahead. Union Mission's Raising Hope event has become one of the most impactful fundraisers in the Savannah area. This year is its biggest yet. In 2024 alone, Union Mission helped transition more than 770 individuals from homelessness to stable housing, providing over 185,000 nights of shelter and 260,000 meals. Tonight's gala is focused on funding even more success through the organization's emergency housing and supportive services. This year's goal? To raise at least $150,000 – money that directly fuels Union Mission's frontline work. 'It's not just talking about it is doing it. This event enables us to be able to do what we need to do over the next year,' said Michael Traynor, the President & CEO of Union Mission. 'We're just excited to be able to tell our story and get the support that we need to continue to do the programs that we have and be able to move forward.' Looking ahead… Union Mission is transforming a former Family Dollar on West Oglethorpe into a new homeless resource center. This new place will be offering daily services, mental health support, and workforce development – all under one roof. Union Mission served over 1,300 individuals last year. What they share with WSAV today is not just about celebrating what they've done – it's about building what comes next. To get involved, volunteer, or donate to Union Mission, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Consumer forum urges Tamil Nadu govt not to shift to monthly electricity billing
1 2 Coimbatore: Coimbatore Consumer Cause, a consumer forum, has appealed the chief minister not to consider the proposed shift to monthly electricity billing, stating the same does not offer any benefit to consumers. In a letter to chief minister M K Stalin, the forum said the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd was planning to implement monthly billing after replacing static meters with smart meters in all domestic connections across the state. "Whether the billing is done monthly or bi-monthly, domestic consumers pay the same amount for the total number of units consumed. A monthly billing cycle will only increase the burden on consumers. For example, if a domestic consumer uses 800 units over two months, the total bill will be Rs4,770. If the billing is done monthly for 400 units each, the consumer will have to pay Rs2,385 each, which still totals Rs4,770. Hence, not even a paisa is saved by switching to a monthly billing cycle," the fourm said. It would also be an inconvenience for the people visiting the Tangedco office to pay the bill, as they have to find time for the same every month, it said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The forum urged the govt to continue with the existing bi-monthly billing cycle even after the installation of smart meters across the state. "Out of 2.43 crore domestic consumers in the state, only 95,563 have been provided with smart meters so far. At this rate, the process may take a very long time."
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bangladesh should not assume Northeast as a captive market for its exports: Experts
NEW DELHI: India's recent import restrictions on Bangladeshi goods have sparked a broader conversation about the future of bilateral trade, with officials and experts stressing that Bangladesh should not assume India's Northeast as a captive market for its exports. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On May 17, the government imposed curbs on imports worth $770 million from Bangladesh, impacting nearly 42% of the total import volume. The restrictions, affecting garments, processed foods, and plastics, barred many goods from land ports and limited them to just two seaports: Kolkata and Nhava Sheva. For Bangladesh, this is a major blow. Apparel exports alone, valued at $618 million, now face longer routes, higher shipping costs, and delayed delivery times. Petrapole land port accounted for over 75% of apparel imports in 2024–25, according to official data, PTI reported. 'This move will help Indian MSMEs in the textile sector regain competitiveness,' said Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). He pointed out that Bangladeshi firms enjoyed unfair pricing advantages thanks to duty-free Chinese fabrics and export subsidies, giving them a 10–15% edge. Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Vice Chairman A Sakthivel agreed: 'It was a long-standing demand from domestic exporters. This is the right step.' India's measures come amid growing unease over Bangladesh's own trade practices. Dhaka recently restricted Indian imports like yarn and rice and introduced a transit fee on Indian cargo, which New Delhi sees as a violation of earlier understandings. 'India will pursue reciprocal trade, not one-sided terms,' a senior source said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Bangladesh must realise it cannot cherry-pick trade benefits without giving back.' Still, experts caution against a breakdown in ties. 'As the larger neighbour, India must lead with maturity,' Srivastava said. 'Trade shouldn't be weaponised. There's still room to rebuild trust through dialogue and economic cooperation.' AEPC Secretary General Mithileshwar Thakur noted the shift to sea ports could strain small Bangladeshi exporters. 'Sea shipping is costlier and slower. This could hurt their ability to meet demand from Indian retailers.'
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Bangladesh faces $770 million hit due to India's curbs on trade
India's decision to restrict imports from Bangladesh is expected to hit goods worth $770 million (Rs 6,600 crore) that flow in through the cross-border trade points with the neighbouring country. "Readymade garments, valued at $618 million (Rs 5,290 crore), now face strict routing through only two Indian seaports. This severely limits Bangladesh's most valuable export channel to India," said Ajay Srivastava, founder of think-tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The other goods that have been barred from entry into India through the land customs stations on the border include fruit-flavoured carbonated drinks, processed foods, cotton and cotton yarn waste, plastic and PVC finished goods, and wooden furniture. The total value of these items is pegged at around $153 million (Rs 1,310 crore). India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification imposing land port restrictions on the import of goods such as readymade garments, processed food items etc., from Bangladesh to India with immediate effect on Saturday. 'However, such said port restriction will not apply to Bangladesh goods transiting through India but destined for Nepal and Bhutan,' the DGFT said in its notification. According to the directive, 'Import of all kinds of Ready-Made Garments from Bangladesh shall not be allowed from any land port, however, it is allowed only through Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports'. These items 'shall not be allowed through any Land Customs Stations (LCSs)/ Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram; and LCS Changrabandha and Fulbari, in West Bengal". "The port restrictions do not apply to the import of Fish, LPG, edible oil, and crushed stone from Bangladesh,' the notification further read. The Indian move came after the Bangladesh government in April banned the import of yarns from India to the country via land ports through a notification from the National Board of Revenue (NBR). Earlier, India terminated the trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh, which allowed the latter to export its products to other countries through Indian seaports and airports. India is Bangladesh's second-largest trading partner after China. In the fiscal 2022-23, Bangladesh-India trade amounted to around $16 billion. Bangladesh imported goods worth about $14 billion, while its exports to India stood at $2 billion, as per industry data.
TimesLIVE
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Rivian and Lucid flag increasing costs as Trump tariffs bite
US President Donald Trump's administration introduced 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and car parts. Last week, Trump signed two orders to soften the blow, with a mix of credits and relief from other levies on materials. In the face of uncertainty, several carmakers, including Tesla, have also said they were reassessing their full-year targets. Rivian on Monday said it would invest $120m (R2,182,770) to bring its key parts suppliers near its plant in Illinois as it prepares to produce its smaller, more affordable R2 SUVs next year. Lucid is also gearing up to launch a midsize vehicle with a target price of about $50,000 (R909,487) next year. However, Winterhoff said Lucid might start production of the vehicle in Saudi Arabia, a major market for and an investor in the EV maker, instead of the US, given tariff costs, though that plan was not final. A successful rollout of affordable vehicles is seen as critical for the two EV makers. Lucid and Rivian reported smaller-than-expected losses on an earnings-per-share basis in the first quarter as they doubled down on slashing costs. Rivian, which is also benefiting from a $5.8bn (R105,509,256,960) software joint venture with Volkswagen, reported a gross profit of $206m (R3,747,356,155) and stuck to its target of modest gross profit this year. The company, however, increased its forecast for capital expenditures for the year to between $1.8bn (R32,763,777,480) and $1.9bn (R34,583,990,000), as tariffs hurt its plant expansion costs, from between $1.6bn (R29,138,640,000) and $1.7bn (R30,966,604,320) predicted earlier.
