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Four killed in separate road accidents in C'nawabganj

Chapainawabganj, Aug. 18 -- Four young men were killed in two separate road accidents in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj on Tuesday. The deceased were Habibur Rahman, 20, son of Sadiqul Islam, Ab... Read More


'Equitable' NTA share eyed to give small LGUs bigger shot at growth

Manila, Aug. 18 -- Smaller local government units (LGUs) could get a bigger shot at development under a possible recalibration of the National Tax Allotment (NTA) distribution being explored by Sen. P... Read More


DepEd to provide psych aid after Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday assured psychological first aid to affected learners and school personnel following the tragic shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamb... Read More


5.1-M persons affected by bad weather, 26 deaths being validated

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Tuesday that about 5.15 million persons have been affected by the combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the ongoing... Read More


Over 6.5K new classrooms to be funded under proposed 2027 budget

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP) provides funding for the construction of 6,587 new classrooms, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said, clarifying re... Read More


Chakma leaders in Northeast urge Modi govt to halt power, fuel supplies to Bangladesh

Agartala, Aug. 18 -- Leaders of the Chakma community in Northeast India have urged the Government of India to halt power and fuel supplies to Bangladesh, following Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Ra... Read More


Jairam Ramesh Questions Modi Govt's caste census commitment, alleges 'Sabotage'

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday accused the Modi government of deliberately undermining the proposed caste census, questioning why Ce... Read More


Red alert up anew over Visayas grid

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The high demand that cannot be met by supply due to the sustained unavailability of several power plants again resulted in the issuance of a red alert for the Visayas grid from 3 p.... Read More


House cancels Tuesday plenary, shifts committee work online

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday cancelled its plenary session scheduled for the day, but retained its work-from-home arrangement and the online conduct of Committee meetings... Read More


Heavy rains in parts of Luzon due to 'habagat'

Manila, Aug. 18 -- Heavy rains will be experienced in parts of Luzon due to the prevailing southwest monsoon or 'habagat', the weather bureau said on Tuesday. Monsoon rains will prevail across Bengue... Read More