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NSCDC defends detentions of suspected fake NYSC member, fraud suspect

Nigeria, March 16 -- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismissed reports alleging bribery and unlawful detention of a 69-year-old man Umar Bala and a purported National Youth Se... Read More


16 pharmacies suspended in Banke and Kailali for violations

Nepal, March 16 -- Over the past eight months, the Department of Drug Administration Nepalgunj Branch has suspended 16 pharmacies-11 in Banke and five in Kailali-for regulatory violations. According ... Read More


Ad-hoc public holidays an 'unhealthy economic habit' that must stop, says SME association

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) has urged the government to stop declaring "surprise" public holidays, calling it an "unhealthy economic habit" that pl... Read More


Bangladesh awaits India's response on consular access to Hadi murder suspects held in Kolkata

Dhaka, March 16 -- Bangladesh is awaiting India's response to its request for consular access to three suspects arrested in Kolkata over the killing of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, a leader of the Inqilab M... Read More


India denies talks with US on sending warships

New Delhi, March 16 -- India on Monday said it has not held bilateral discussions with the United States about sending naval vessels to secure merchant shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, even as t... Read More


TU to allow students who failed to submit theses another chance

Nepal, March 16 -- Tribhuvan University (TU) has decided to give another opportunity to students who failed to submit their theses despite completing their coursework and passing examinations. A meet... Read More


India-US trade agreement awaits clarity on new tariff architecture

New Delhi, March 16 -- The interim trade agreement between India and the United States will be signed once Washington finalises its new global tariff structure, a senior government official said on Mo... Read More


SC quashes criminal proceedings against Ashoka University professor

New Delhi, March 16 -- The Supreme Court on Monday closed criminal proceedings against Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad after the Haryana government informed the court that it had decid... Read More


Major fire breaks out at SCB Medical College; 10 patients die during evacuation

Bhubaneswar, March 16 -- A major fire broke out at the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, creating panic inside the critical care unit and leading to a serious emergency s... Read More


123kg of heroin worth over Rs. 3 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Dondra

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Approximately 123 kilograms of heroin have been found aboard the multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas south of Dondra, according to Deputy Minister of ... Read More