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Minimum age for Class-I admission in govt schools raised to six

, Nov. 12 -- The government has raised the minimum age for admission to Class-I in government schools from five to six years, bringing it in line with the requirement for private schools. The Seconda... Read More


Economic empowerment key to lifting disadvantaged people out of poverty: Chief Whip

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni on Thursday stressed the need for economic empowerment of disadvantaged communities, saying adequate income opportunities are essential to improving their... Read More


Bangladesh Bank issues revamped Tk 1,500cr refinance scheme for financial inclusion

, Nov. 12 -- Bangladesh Bank has issued a comprehensive, unified policy revamping its Tk 1,500 crore refinance scheme aimed at bolstering financial inclusion for marginal farmers, low-income professio... Read More


Evil forces trying to create anarchy across country: Rizvi

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- BNP acting Secretary General and Prime Minister's Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday alleged that evil forces were trying to resurface to undermine the country's democra... Read More


CJI Surya Kant to be chief guest at 10th convocation of Central University of Himachal Pradesh on Nov 22

Ashok RainaDharamshala, Nov. 12 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant will be the chief guest at the 10th convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), scheduled to be... Read More


Haryana's Panchgaon tops India's pollution chart at AQI 388; Delhi, Punjab, UP & Rajasthan battle toxic air

Panchkula, Nov. 12 -- Haryana's Panchgaon recorded the country's highest Air Quality Index (AQI) of 388 on Thursday, while Delhi registered 350 as air pollution remained in the "very poor" category ac... Read More


Himachal govt announces additional Rs 18 crore to strengthen dental infrastructure in the state

Shimla, Nov. 12 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced an additional allocation of Rs 18 crore for strengthening dental infrastructure in the state and assured... Read More


Altaf Bukhari urges Centre to announce general amnesty for those involved in anti-national activities

Srinagar, Nov. 12 -- Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Thursday urged the Government of India to announce a general amnesty for all those who had been involved in anti-national activities during t... Read More


COP31: Will Bangladesh's expectations be met through concrete climate financing or mere promises?

Antalya, Turkey, Nov. 12 -- vulnerable Bangladesh seeks grants, technology transfer and financial support to tackle the growing impacts of climate change at COP31 in Antalya, the biggest challenge rem... Read More


Azam Khan sent to 4-day ED custody; Shivpal Yadav meets SP leader in Dasna jail

Ghaziabad, Nov. 12 -- A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court on Thursday remanded Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan to four days of Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody. Th... Read More