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Typhoon Kajiki triggers widespread flooding, landslide risks across northern, central localities

Hanoi, Aug. 26 -- Northern and central localities are grappling with the widespread impacts of Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth storm to arise in the East Sea this year, which has brought torrential rain, fl... Read More


Lalmonirhat potato farmers watch profits rotting as prices plunge

Lalmonirhat, Aug. 26 -- Farmers, traders and warehouse owners in Lalmonirhat are expressing growing concern over unsold potatoes stored in cold storage in five upazilas, fearing significant financial ... Read More


Three killed in helicopter crash during flying lesson on UK's Isle of Wight

London, Aug. 26 -- Three people died when a helicopter crashed on the Isle of Wight during a flying lesson Monday morning, officials have said. One person was hospitalized and is in serious condition... Read More


Reference exchange rate continues to drop on August 26

Hanoi, Aug. 26 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange at 25,273 VND/USD on August 26, down 18 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rat... Read More


PM orders prompt settlement of Typhoon Kajiki aftermath

Hanoi, Aug. 26 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed off a dispatch directing the settlement of Typhoon Kajiki's consequences as the storm has wreaked havoc on the northern part of central Viet... Read More


Election opponents will be left out of politics: Salahuddin

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday warned that those opposing elections will be excluded from politics or face political consequences. "Any debate in the poli... Read More


Jharkhand: Assembly debates flood havoc, Varsity Bill passed

Ranchi, Aug. 26 -- The third day of the supplementary monsoon session of the Jharkhand Assembly was marked by repeated disruptions, the passage of a key university bill, and a stormy debate on the dev... Read More


CM Majhi launches 'Ama Sashan' feedback system to strengthen citizen-centric governance

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 26 -- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched a modern feedback mechanism, 'Ama Sashan', aimed at ensuring the successful implementation of government schemes and programmes... Read More


Shoot-at-Sight order in Assam's Dhubri to remain until Durga Puja: CM Sarma

Guwahai, Aug. 26 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today announced that the "shoot-at-sight" order issued in Dhubri district will remain in force until the completion of Durga Puja celebrati... Read More


Ranil Wickremesinghe's trial begins after denial of bail

Colombo, Aug. 26 -- Sri Lanka's former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been denied bail as court proceedings began today over allegations of misusing state funds for a private trip to the United Ki... Read More