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Elusive pest controller of the forests under grave threat

Chitwan, Feb. 12 -- Often unseen and little understood, the pangolin-known as salak in Nepali-plays a crucial ecological role that benefits both farmers and forests. Conservationists stress the need t... Read More


Jamal, leave the towels behind, split a mandarin with Teresa Kok

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 12 -- The Sungai Besar Umno legend is true to form. He raised money yesterday by auctioning a towel and a pair of sandals, marking the closest Gandhian act by a Malaysian politician... Read More


Parties finalising election manifestos as NCP publishes its document

Kathmandu, Feb. 12 -- Three weeks before the House of Representatives election, Nepal's political parties are unveiling their manifestos, with the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) releasing its 'commitmen... Read More


SAVE America Act: US House clears Trump-backed election overhaul bill - What is it? What comes next?

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The GOP-led House onWednesday approved the SAVE America Act, a broad elections measure backed by President Donald Trump. The legislation passed in a 218-213 vote, with every Repu... Read More


Ministries differ over extending Indian HICDP aid beyond local governments

Kathmandu, Feb. 12 -- The Ministries of Finance, Federal Affairs and General Administration, and Foreign Affairs are odds over changing the rule of procedure for India's High Impact Community Developm... Read More


Major push for SC/ST settlements: CM okays 146 projects worth '85 cr

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced a major development push for SC/ST settlements, approving 146 projects worth nearly Rs 85 crore and signaling what she described... Read More


MCD announces pay parity for all MTS staff, allocates Rs 50 crore

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Addressing a long pending demand, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Thursday announced equal pay for all employees under the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) category. Making the a... Read More


DDA Green Expo '26 set to outline people centric, climate-first vision for Delhi

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to host its first-ever Green Expo at Baansera Park, with the theme of transitioning Indian cities towards people-centric planning. Th... Read More


'We have taken full responsibility': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Janakpuri pit death

India, Feb. 12 -- The Delhi government has assumed full responsibility for the recent fatality in Janakpuri, where a motorcyclist died after falling into a pit dug for civil works, and initiated depar... Read More


'Khel Mahakumbh' set to light up Delhi from today

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Delhi is set to witness one of its largest grassroots sporting events as the city gears up for the launch of "Khelo Delhi - Delhi Khel Mahakumbh" from February 13, a month-long f... Read More