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Tasnim Jara's Dhaka-9 nomination scrapped, plans to appeal

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The nomination paper of Tasnim Jara, an independent candidate and former leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), for the Dhaka-9 constituency was cancelled on Saturday. Dhaka's D... Read More


Siddaramaiah blames Centre for harming rural economy via VB G Ram G law

Bengaluru, Jan. 3 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday expressed strong objection to the Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre, accusing it of stripping powers from villages a... Read More


Khanh Hoa sees surge in New Year holiday visitors

Khanh Hoa, Jan. 3 -- With its striking natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, convenient transport links and year-round sunshine, the south central province of Khanh Hoa is pulling in crowds of trav... Read More


Fireworks-related injuries reach 655, mostly minors - DOH

Manila, Jan. 3 -- The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 655 cases of fireworks-related injuries this holiday season, most of them involving minors. The DOH said the data, monitored from Dec. 21... Read More


BI reminds foreign nationals of annual report requirement

Manila, Jan. 3 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday reminded all registered foreign nationals in the Philippines of the mandatory conduct of the 2026 Annual Report, under Section 10 of Republ... Read More


'It's antisemitic gasoline on an open fire', Israel hits out at Mamdani for revoking anti-semitism measures

New York, Jan. 3 -- As New York's newly inaugurated Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked a swathe of his predecessor's measures relating to antisemitism and boycotts of Israel, the Israeli foreign ministry on... Read More


Quiapo Church issues guidelines for First Sunday Mass

Manila, Jan. 3 -- The Quiapo Church on Saturday issued guidelines for devotees who will attend the First Sunday Mass of the year at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazereno in Manila o... Read More


Ticket sold in Sorsogon bags P14.4-M Megalotto pot

Manila, Jan. 3 -- A bettor from Sorsogon City won the PHP14.4 million jackpot in Friday night's Megalotto 6/45 draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Saturday. In an advi... Read More


Congress announces 45-day 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram'

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- In a major political offensive against the government, the Congress on Saturday announced a 45-day nationwide protest titled "MGNREGA Bachao Sangram."The campaign, scheduled to ru... Read More


2025 crime rate down by 12.4% - PNP

Manila, Jan. 3 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. reported on Saturday that the country's overall crime rate declined by 12.4 percent in 2025 compa... Read More