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Ganj building fire: No casualty but smoke-belching bldg causes scare

LUCKNOW, Aug. 18 -- Thick smoke filled the Food Processing Directorate building in Hazratganj on Monday morning after a fire broke out there amid rain, prompting firefighters to rush two fire tenders ... Read More


Teachers' quality depends on competence, empathy: Joshi

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Union education minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said the quality of education depends on the competence and empathy of teachers, underlining their central role in implementing t... Read More


SC to hear NBCC pleafor Supertech projects

India, Aug. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine the plea filed by government's construction arm NBCC India Limited seeking exemptions under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development)... Read More


Teachers' quality depends on competence, empathy: Joshi

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Union education minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said the quality of education depends on the competence and empathy of teachers, underlining their central role in implementing t... Read More


Reservoir storage drops to 37% as dry spell intensifies

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Storage levels across 74 major reservoirs managed by the Irrigation Department dropped to approximately 37% of total capacity, highlighting a growing climate and governance chall... Read More


Land or financial relief considered for farmers affected by Puhuloya reservoir

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Authorities evaluate options to provide either land or financial reimbursement to farmers who lost their properties during the construction of the Puhuloya reservoir. Deputy agri... Read More


Trump's slight of South Korea in favour of North raises broader US security concerns

India, Aug. 18 -- US President Donald Trump's decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a longtime ally but raises broader concerns about the security inter... Read More


Govt to announce banking reform panel soon: FM

India, Aug. 18 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the Government would soon constitute a high-level panel on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat' to draw up a blueprint to create lenders cap... Read More


UPSIDA steps up industrial infrastructure development

India, Aug. 18 -- Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) is continuously working towards strengthening and expanding ... Read More


YEIDA board meeting: Revenues surge 90% as projects gain pace

India, Aug. 18 -- The 92nd Board Meeting of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) held on Monday. The meeting reviewed the Authority's financial figures and approved several i... Read More