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Host of climate-related issues discussed on 2nd day of Sagarmatha Sambaad

Kathmandu, May 18 -- The Sagarmatha Sambaad continues to take up various facets of the climate crisis that the world is confronting and discusses how indigenous and local knowledge and science can wor... Read More


'Sharp rise in Pure Science enrolment across Bengal schools over past decade at HS level'

Kolkata, May 18 -- Bengal has seen a significant rise in the number of students opting for pure science subjects at the Higher Secondary level, with Class XI registration data for 2024-25 showing a gr... Read More


State-run school students take up rowing as part of summer project

Kolkata, May 18 -- Over 100 students from state-run schools in the city are learning to row this summer as part of the summer project, thanks to an initiative by the Calcutta Rowing Club in collaborat... Read More


Upcoming budget to prioritise economic stability, lower inflation: Planning Adviser

Dhaka, May 18 -- Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said that the upcoming national budget (FY25-26) will focus on restoring economic stability, curbing inflation, ensuring discipline in bud... Read More


Preserving cultural significance: KMC plans Mullick Ghat flower market overhaul

Kolkata, May 18 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), in collaboration with Kolkata Police and the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), is set to undertake a significant renovation of the iconic M... Read More


Russia warns Ukraine against NATO influence and invites Arab leaders to Moscow summit

Bangladesh, May 18 -- Russia has issued a fresh warning to Ukraine, urging the embattled country not to allow NATO to derail the latest attempts at peace, even as President Vladimir Putin extends dipl... Read More


'Only EC-chosen officials can be part of revising electoral rolls'

Kolkata, May 18 -- The Chief Electoral Office (CEO) in the state clarified that only the Commission designated officials can be part of the revising of the electoral rolls in Bengal and any other pers... Read More


Proposed casino law to tighten rules, curb foreign investment

Kathmandu, May 18 -- The government has proposed lowering the threshold for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the casino sector and introducing regulatory reforms to better manage Nepal's expanding g... Read More


Bikash Bhavan clash: Police summons protesting teachers

Kolkata, May 18 -- Following the recent clash with police in front of Bikash Bhavan, protesting teachers have been summoned by the cops of Bidhannagar North Police Station for questioning while the Co... Read More


Paris's Louvre Pyramid soon in city as port eyes riverfront dev

Kolkata, May 18 -- Following Paris, Kolkata may soon get its own Louvre Pyramid glass structure as part of the riverfront development initiative by the Syamaprasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, which... Read More