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Viet Nam rejects assessments in USCIRF report

Hanoi, March 20 -- Pham made the point in response to reporters' inquiry regarding the USCIRF's recommendation, at the MOFA's press briefing in Ha Noi on March 19. Viet Nam said the Spokesperson reaf... Read More


SNU BIMSTEC meet pushes paperless trade for economic integration

Kolkata, March 20 -- The BIMSTEC programme at Sister Nivedita University (SNU) in Kolkata stressed the importance of paperless trade for economic integration and facilitating FTA among BIMSTEC countri... Read More


Post party office vandalism in Nadia, CPI(M) expels 7

Kolkata, March 20 -- The CPI(M) has expelled seven members in Nadia's Kaliganj following vandalism at a local party office triggered by resentment over candidate selection for the upcoming Assembly el... Read More


Baishnabnagar BJP workers protest over candidate selection

Malda, March 20 -- Tension gripped Baishnabnagar in Malda district after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters staged a protest in front of the party office, demanding the replacement of... Read More


IGJF entry sets stage for triangular contest in hills amid BJP infighting

Darjeeling, March 20 -- Battle lines were redrawn in the hills with the Indian Gorkha Jansakti Front's (IGJF) decision to join the fray in the forthcoming Assembly election. With this, the Hills of No... Read More


Showers expected after 2pm in several areas today

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar, Anuradhapura and Vavuniya districts after 2.00... Read More


Have you seen 'in-vivo tested' on sunscreen labels? Here's what dermats want you to know

India, March 20 -- For most of us, buying sunscreen is a quick decision. We scan the label for a high SPF, maybe glance at whether it's matte or gel-based, and toss it into the cart. But lately, anoth... Read More


BJP workers lock leaders over candidate selection

New Delhi, March 20 -- Dissatisfaction over candidate selection continues to intensify within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with protests and incidents of vandalism reported from multiple constitu... Read More


Wildlife smuggling bid foiled in Raiganj, 69 snakes rescued

Raiganj, March 20 -- In a major wildlife rescue operation, officials of the Raiganj Social Forestry Division recovered 69 rare species of snakes from three abandoned wooden boxes near Bhatol market in... Read More


Kurseong: House gutted in fire, no casualties

Darjeeling, March 20 -- A house belonging to Daniel Pradhan was completely destroyed in a fire that broke out at Lower Cutlery in Ward No. 3 of Kurseong municipality on Friday afternoon. According to... Read More