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Recto to new prosecutors: Uphold justice with integrity, fairness

Manila, Feb. 12 -- Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has called on the newly appointed prosecutors to exercise neutrality and remain apolitical in serving justice. Recto made the call as he administere... Read More


Ex-BNP leader dies amid tension at Khulna polling centre

Khulna, Feb. 12 -- Mahibuzzaman Kochi, a former BNP leader, died amid tension and scuffles at Alia Madrasha polling centre in Khulna city on Thursday morning. The deceased is Kochi, former office sec... Read More


Another sugar probe pushed in Senate amid industry woes

Manila, Feb. 12 -- Another resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the state of the Philippine sugar industry has been filed with Senator Risa Hontiveros calling for a review of key sugar laws and re... Read More


Shear line, 'amihan', easterlies bring rains on Thursday

Manila, Feb. 12 -- The shear line will continue to affect the eastern sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas while the northeast monsoon or "amihan" will prevail over the rest of Luzon, the Philippine... Read More


5 arrested in Dhaka for breaching election code; awarded jail terms, fines

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- A summary trial court on Wednesday detained and sentenced five people, including a Jamaat-e-Islami activist, for violating the election code of conduct in different areas of the capi... Read More


DPDC approves a total draft plan of Rs 751.8 crores for the year 2026-27 for the district -Chandrakant Patil

Sangli, Feb. 12 -- Maharashtra higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil said that District Planning Development Committee (DPDC) has approved a draft plan of Rs 751.8 crores, with add... Read More


Odisha govt to forfeit assets of surrendered Naxals if they revert back to left wing extremism

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 12 -- The Odisha government has effected a revision of 'Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme of Government for Left Wing Extremists' policy' by making it more attractive and flexible ... Read More


Odisha Govt to forfeit assets of surrendered Naxals if they revert to left wing extremism

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 12 -- Odisha Government has effected a revision of 'Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme of Government for Left Wing Extremists' by making it more attractive and flexible to wean away... Read More


Odisha clears land for 31 pending industrial projects

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 12 -- In a major push to accelerate industrial growth and attract fresh investments, the Odisha government has approved land allocation for 31 long-pending industrial projects. The ... Read More


Sacred Gift for Lord Vishweshwara from Siddhivinayak Temple on Mahashivratri

Varanasi, Feb. 12 -- On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, as part of a special initiative launched by the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, the tradition of offering sacred offerings and gif... Read More