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PM Tarique launches nationwide canal restoration drive in Dinajpur

Dinajpur, March 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday inaugurated a nationwide canal excavation and re-excavation programme by cutting soil with a spade at Sahapara canal in Kaharol upazila of... Read More


DOE audits nearly 200 gov't agencies, finds most compliant

Manila, March 16 -- Efforts to cut electricity and fuel use by up to 20 percent across government agencies are gaining ground as authorities push conservation measures amid the ongoing Middle East con... Read More


'Dramatic' Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2026 concludes

Dhaka, March 16 -- The Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2026 has concluded amid uncertainty, repeated changes in schedule, and a severe shortage of visitors. Although the fair traditionally begins on the 1st Feb... Read More


Tripura flags-off 24 advanced ambulance

Agartala, March 16 -- Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday launched 24 advanced ambulances from the grounds, signalling a major enhancement to the state's emergency healthcare system. Dr Sa... Read More


India's stance weakening the value of BRICS' presidency, says Congress

New Delhi, March 16 -- Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday criticised the union government for not issuing a collective statement through BRICS on the recent US-Israel military actions invo... Read More


PH pitches agriculture as bankable investment sector at ADB forum

Manila, March 16 -- The Philippines is sharpening its pitch for agriculture to global investors, arguing that the sector should no longer be viewed merely as a development challenge but as a viable, b... Read More


Marcos to LGUs: Stop 'pass-through fees' on food shipments

Manila, March 16 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on local government units (LGUs) to stop imposing "pass-through fees" on vehicles transporting agricultural products and essentia... Read More


Grand Alliance Herds MLAs into Plush Hotel, NDA Turns to Dinner Diplomacy Ahead of Rajya Sabha Polls

Patna, March 16 -- Political manoeuvring has intensified in Bihar ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Grand Alliance (GA) adopting... Read More


Major drainage upgrade underway on Rohtak Road, Parvesh Verma inspects storm water Project

New Delhi, March 16 -- Delhi PWD minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Sunday inspected the ongoing storm water drain improvement project along Rohtak Road (NH-10) and reviewed progress of additional ... Read More


Thailand tourism plans response to Middle East conflict

Hanoi, March 16 -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing measures to mitigate the impact of tensions in the Middle East on the country's tourism sector, including proposals to stimulate... Read More