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Is door-to-door campaigning still relevant in the age of social media?

Kathmandu, Feb. 17 -- Starting Monday, candidates began full-fledged electioneering with door-to-door campaigns ahead of the March 5 snap parliamentary polls, which are being held in the wake of the S... Read More


Law to curb violence on govt employees on anvil

Bengaluru, Feb. 17 -- The state government is preparing to introduce a new law that would make assault, intimidation and property damage involving government employees a non-bailable offence, with pen... Read More


Amazon layoffs: Indian-origin software developer cut after 11 years, stays positive, says 'how you react very important'

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Laid off from Amazon after 11 years at the tech giant, Indian origin software engineer Hemant Virmani is using the opportunity to enhance his AI skills and reflect on his career,... Read More


Lassa Fever Update: 15 Nigerian Health Workers Infected, Two Confirmed Dead

Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention asked hospitals and clinics all throughout the country to increase safety measures and remain vigilant in a recent advisory is... Read More


Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths arrested for accepting bribe

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested an Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths attached to the Alayadiwembu Divisional Secretar... Read More


15 killed in road accidents in Ramechhap within month

Ramechhap, Feb. 17 -- As many as 15 people were killed and three others went missing in five separate road accidents in Ramechhap district over the past month. According to Police Inspector Rajan Pra... Read More


France seizes 2.4 tonnes of cocaine in Pacific as drug seizures hit record highs

France, Feb. 17 -- French officials announced Tuesday that 100 bales of cocaine were seized last Thursday during a joint operation with theUnited States. According to the High Commission in French Po... Read More


Pakistan's curfew policy chokes daily life in Balochistan

Balochistan, Feb. 17 -- People in Noshki say sweeping movement restrictions imposed by Pakistani authorities have upended daily routines just as Ramadan approaches, leaving families scrambling for foo... Read More


SC: Public outrage in high-profile cases understandable but never dictate inquiry

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Observing that justice is not served by following majority sentiment or under public pressure, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said while an outrage is understandable in high-profil... Read More


Debate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be held today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The debate on the second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is scheduled to be held today (17). The debate will take place from 11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., the Sec... Read More