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Rare melanistic leopard cat spotted in Sundarbans

Kolkata, Dec. 31 -- A melanistic leopard cat - a rare, dark-furred variant of the small and elusive lesser cat - has been photographed in the Sundarbans during a camera-trap exercise conducted for the... Read More


DMK calls Prez's decision to return bill 'unfortunate'

Chennai, Dec. 31 -- The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday called President Droupadi Murmu's decision to return the Tamil Nadu University of Madras Amendment Bill "unfortu... Read More


"Not just threatening Amit Shah but also India:" Sambit Patra slams Mamata Banerjee

Bhubaneshwar, Dec. 31 -- Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sambit Patra on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of "threatening" not just Union Home... Read More


Forever rivals, UML and Congress hint at possible poll tie-up

Kathmandu, Dec. 31 -- After several "alternative" political parties merged to contest the upcoming parliamentary elections, the two largest parties in the dissolved House of Representatives have hinte... Read More


Ginger duck 'yee mee', 'har cheong kai' and Cantonese fried noodles are the draw at this noodles stall at Pudu's Restoran Ozap Omei Kopitiam

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- Around Jalan Gelang or Ring Road in the Pudu area, all sorts of good food like steamed fish head to sponge rusks can be found. At this particular coffeeshop, a few steps away... Read More


Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year celebrations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka Police have decided to implement a special traffic and security plan to minimise traffic congestion in and around Colombo and ensure public safety. In a statement, the... Read More


Abhishek Banerjee's North Bengal tour to focus on SIR-linked deaths

Alipurduar, Dec. 31 -- All India Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee is scheduled to visit North Bengal on January 3 for a one-day tour, during which he will meet families of those ... Read More


Bread of the Tropics: Fungal contamination of cassava very high across Africa, finds study

India, Dec. 31 -- The overall level of contamination of cassava by various types of fungus is very high across Africa, ranging from 85 per cent to 95 per cent, with an average contamination rate of ab... Read More


Allegations of Rs 50 lakh embezzlement rock BJP-run Gram Panchayat in Malda

Malda, Dec. 31 -- Serious allegations of corruption have surfaced in the BJP-led Hiranandapur Gram Panchayat in Manikchak block of Malda district, with opposition members accusing the panchayat chief ... Read More


Amritsar: Cross-border drug cartel busted; 7 held with 4kg heroin, 1kg ICE, pistol

AMRITSAR, Dec. 31 -- In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border drug smuggling cartel with links to Pakistan-based handlers with the arrest of seven accused and... Read More