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PNP probes alleged death threat vs. Cebu governor

Manila, Feb. 9 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) will investigate and go after the persons behind the alleged death threat against Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro. The Police Regional Office-7 and... Read More


Pasig consultations focus on local enforcement of anti-dynasty bill

Manila, Feb. 9 -- Lawmakers and civil society groups on Monday shifted the anti-political dynasty debate toward implementation, saying any proposed law must be enforceable on the ground. Senator Risa... Read More


Agreement grants zero tariff access for Bangladeshi RMG using American cotton into US market

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh and the United States on Monday signed an agreement whereby the US committed to establishing a mechanism for certain textile and apparel goods from Bangladesh using America... Read More


Congress, civil society join hands to protect MGNREGA in Jharkhand

Ranchi, Feb. 9 -- Senior Congress leaders, civil society groups, economists and grassroots activists met to discuss measures to safeguard the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MG... Read More


Apple Growers Alarmed Over Import Duty Cuts, Fear Influx of Foreign Apples

Shimla, Feb. 9 -- Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh have expressed concern over recent trade agreements signed by the union government, fearing that reduced import duties will expose domestic producer... Read More


Congress to hold Raj Bhavan march on Feb 16

Agartala, Feb. 9 -- The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) announced plans to hold a Raj Bhavan march on February 16, during which a memorandum will be submitted to the Governor to emphasise th... Read More


State responsibility a sacred trust, not for personal gain: Jamaat Ameer

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday said that state responsibility is a sacred trust (amanat) and should not be treated as a matter of personal enjoyment. "We must always rem... Read More


T20 World Cup Crisis: ICC and BCB agree on 'formula' as PCB seeks PM's nod

, Feb. 9 -- A major breakthrough in the ongoing T20 World Cup crisis appears imminent following a marathon five-hour meeting between the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board... Read More


Bangladesh Election: Over one million vote through postal ballots

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- More than one million people, including expatriates have cast their votes through postal ballots till Monday night under 'Out-of-Country Voting (OCV) and 'In-Country Postal Voting (IC... Read More


Independent candidate's convoy comes under attack in Lalmonirhat, highway blocked

Lalmonirhat, Feb. 9 -- Supporters of independent candidate for Lalmonirhat-1 (Hatibandha-Patgram) Shihab Ahmed blocked Burimari-Patgram highway on Sunday night after some miscreants attacked his convo... Read More