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PNP intensifies crackdown on online sale of banned firecrackers

Manila, Dec. 15 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up its campaign against the illegal manufacture and online sale of prohibited firecrackers to prevent injuries and fatalities during... Read More


DSWD provides emergency cash aid to 21K disaster-hit families in Cebu

Manila, Dec. 15 -- In a series of payouts from Dec. 11 to 13, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed emergency cash transfer (ECT) assistance to 20,788 Tino-affected famil... Read More


Bicam hearing hits deadlock over DPWH request, but still on track

Manila, Dec. 15 -- The bicameral conference committee on the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) is facing a deadlock following the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) request t... Read More


Mamata pays homage to Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th death anniversary

Kolkata, Dec. 15 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid tribute to 'Iron Man of India' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th death anniversary. She said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ... Read More


Govt introduces three key bills in Lok Sabha, postpones contentious Rural Employment Bill

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- The Government on Monday introduced three significant bills in the Lok Sabha, signaling a focused push on legal reforms, higher education restructuring, and the expansion of nucl... Read More


Channi, Warring allege risk of vote tampering post Punjab local body polls

Chandigarh, Dec. 15 -- As Punjab's district council and block committee elections came to an end, senior Congress leaders Charanjit Singh Channi and state party chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on M... Read More


Former CM Shanta Kumar raises concern over population and pollution

Dharamshala, Dec. 15 -- Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and former union Minister Shanta Kumar expressed serious concern over rising population, pollution, poverty and unemployment in the count... Read More


BJP victory in Kerala capital triggers Mayoral speculation: R Sreelekha, VV Rajesh at forefront

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 15 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is basking in an unprecedented triumph in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, igniting a wave of speculation over who will lead the part... Read More


Safe, quality shrimp production must be prioritised: Adviser Farida

, Dec. 15 -- Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Monday stressed the need for ensuring safe and high-quality shrimp production alongside increasing output. Speaking at a dialogue session... Read More


Govt happy with macroeconomic stability despite sectoral challenges: Salehuddin

, Dec. 15 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said the government is broadly satisfied with the country's overall macroeconomic condition though weaknesses remain at the micro level in so... Read More