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Construction material emissions need focus in low-carbon buildings: IEB Seminar

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Experts on Thursday stressed that cutting buildings' electricity use alone is not enough; embodied carbon from construction materials must also be addressed and greater use of low-ca... Read More


Vietnamese seek greater independence in old age, opening new room for silver economy

Ho Chi Minh City, Aug. 13 -- Longer life expectancy and the trend of prioritising financial independence and health among the elderly are creating new demand and opening up opportunities for Vietnam's... Read More


Govt and Opposition politicise FCRA Amendment Bill: Mayawati

Lucknow, Aug. 13 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati has accused both the government and the opposition of politicising the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill. Shar... Read More


Hyd: RPF band performs patriotic musical show at Begumpet railway station

Hyderabad, Aug. 13 -- The Railway Protection Force (RPF) band of South Central Railway (SCR) performed a musical show at Begumpet Railway Station on Thursday as part of Independence Day celebrations. ... Read More


Telangana ration cards equipped with multiple security features

Hyderabad, Aug. 13 -- The Telangana Civil Supplies Department has incorporated multiple visible, covert, tactile and digital security features in Food Security Cards (ration cards) to strengthen authe... Read More


Karnataka clears Bill amid fresh RSS-govt faceoff

Bengaluru, Aug. 13 -- The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday cleared a Bill proposing tighter regulation of private activities in schools, colleges and public places, setting the stage for a fresh confront... Read More


Porwar blames govt 'mismanagement' for worsening power, gas crisis

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar on Thursday blamed the government's "mismanagement, inefficiency, lack of foresight, widespread corruption and politicisation of various i... Read More


Forum Foreign Ministers call for urgent capitalisation of PRF, as region targets economic independence

Fiji, Aug. 13 -- Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers are pushing for stronger economic integration and increased capitalisation of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) as the region seeks greater... Read More


Shama Obaed highlights importance of continued engagement between Bangladesh, US business communities

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam hosted a luncheon in honour of the delegation of the U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council (USBBC) and exchanged views on strengthenin... Read More


Shama Obaed hosts lunch in honour of US business delegation

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam hosted a luncheon in honour of the delegation of the U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council (USBBC) and exchanged views on strengthenin... Read More