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UK imposes study visa bans on Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, Sudan

London, March 4 -- The UK on Wednesday imposed a study visa ban on four countries accused of using the route as a backdoor entry to seek permanent refuge in the country, as part of a wider clampdown o... Read More


Four, including 3-year-old, killed in road mishap in Kandhamal; woman critical

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- In a tragic incident, four persons, including a three-year-old child, were killed and a woman was critically injured following a head-on collision between two motorcycles in Kand... Read More


Lufthansa to launch direct Frankfurt-KL flights from Oct 25

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- Lufthansa Airlines will begin nonstop flights between Frankfurt and Kuala Lumpur on October 25, 2026, expanding its South-east Asia network for the Winter 2026/27 season. The... Read More


Jagannath temple admin serves show-cause notice on 3 servitors over delay in rituals

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The authorities of Jagannath temple at Odisha's Puri town today served show-cause notice on three servitors in connection with delay in rituals at the shrine on February 28. Shr... Read More


Six drowning deaths in Odisha mar Holi festivities

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Holi celebrations in Odisha were overshadowed by tragedy this year, as six persons, including four minors, lost their lives in separate drowning incidents across the state on Wed... Read More


Locals beat suspected thieves in Munshiganj, 2 die in hospital

Dhaka, March 4 -- At least two people have died after locals beat suspected thieves in Munshiganj's Louhajang. They died while undergoing treatment at the Upazila health xomplex on Wednesday, said Lo... Read More


IOL Chemicals scales up chemical manufacturing capacities

Mumbai, March 4 -- The company has enhanced the manufacturing capacity of Ethyl Acetate from 1,00,000 MT per annum to 1,20,000 MT per annum with a capex of about Rs 4 crore. The additional capacity of... Read More


Travel, tourism stocks extend losses as crude surge, Middle East tensions weigh

Mumbai, March 4 -- Thomas Cook (India) dropped 2.91%. Easy Trip Planners slipped 2.62%, and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation declined 2.27% while Le Travenues Technology slipped 0.84%. ... Read More


Cops resort to lathi charge following clash during Holi celebration in Odisha capital

India, March 4 -- The police resorted to lathi charge following a clash during Holi celebration in Chandaka area of the Odisha capital today. The cops also clamped prohibitory orders in the locality ... Read More


Indonesia's Baznas sends 100,000 liters of clean water to Gaza

Jakarta, March 4 -- Indonesia's National Alms Agency (Baznas) has distributed 100,000 liters of clean water to 2,500 residents in the Al Jalaa region of Gaza, providing urgent relief amid prolonged co... Read More