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Low pressure system persists in Bay of Bengal; 128 mm rainfall in Batticaloa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The highest rainfall of 128.9 mm was recorded from Batticaloa yesterday (17), the Department of Meteorology stated. Meanwhile, the lowest temperature of 13.4degC was reported fr... Read More


Number of displaced residents in Sumatra drops to 12,994: Minister

Jakarta, Feb. 18 -- Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said the number of people displaced by floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra has fallen sharply from more than 2 milli... Read More


Berlin Forum Highlights Support for Women in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Feb. 18 -- The World Forum 2026 in Berlin brought together global leaders and activists to discuss threats to democracy, AI regulation, and human rights issues. The conference, held Febr... Read More


All national roads in 3 Sumatra provinces now operational: Minister

Jakarta, Feb. 18 -- Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian stated that all national roads in three flood- and landslide-hit provinces of Sumatra-Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra-have returned to fu... Read More


AfDB-Funded FAST Programme Kicks Off in Katsina to Boost Nigeria's Construction Skills

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- The initiative, promoted by Family Homes Funds Limited, aims to professionalise the housing value chain by equipping 500 young Nigerians with globally recognised skills. The Katsi... Read More


Jesse Jackson: Civil Rights Leader Remembered in US, Africa & Middle East.

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a leading figure in the United States civil rights movement and a two-time Democratic presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. His family ann... Read More


Odisha Assembly adjourned till 4 pm amid opposition uproar over paddy procurement

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- The second day of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday was marked by intense disruptions, forcing the House to be adjourned till 4 pm after Opposi... Read More


Education ministry seeks additional Rp2.4T budget for Sumatra recovery

Jakarta, Feb. 18 -- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is seeking an additional budget of Rp2.4 trillion (approximately US$142.1 million) for Sumatra post-disaster recovery in the educati... Read More


Balu Forge Ind. has submitted to BSE the Shareholding Pattern for the Period Ended February 09, 2026

India, Feb. 18 -- As of February 2026, 53.92% is owned by Indian Promoters and 46.08% by Public. Top three Promoters holding highest number of shares of Balu Forge Ind. company are Jaspalsingh Prehla... Read More


Valencia Nutrition has submitted to BSE the Shareholding Pattern for the Period Ended February 10, 2026

India, Feb. 18 -- As of February 2026, 64.18% is owned by Indian Promoters and 35.82% by Public. Top five Promoters holding highest number of shares of Valencia Nutrition company are Manish Pravincha... Read More