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A new chapter for forest rights implementation

India, Aug. 22 -- The tribal communities must be involved in the initiatives concerning forests conservation and tribal welfare. Their absence in implementation of these schemes could harm forest heal... Read More


India-Russia ties steady: Jaishankar

India, Aug. 22 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held wide-ranging discussions in Moscow with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, focusing on trade, defence, and regional connec... Read More


PM criticises Parliament disruption by Opposition

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed disappointment at the absence of normal proceedings in Parliament's Monsoon session leading to the passage of several bills ami... Read More


Great But Sinful Tax?

India, Aug. 22 -- Since the beginning, the policy-makers knew that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) should have minimal slabs and rates. Yet, political compromises, which are not economically or fisca... Read More


Prime Minister to inaugurate infrastructure projects in Kolkata

Kolkata, Aug. 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday is likely to inaugurate a number of infrastructure projects in Kolkata including three new metro railway routes. Though invited, Bengal Chief... Read More


EC must ensure level playing field: Jamaat

Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- Jamaat-e-Islami leaders on Thursday urged the Election Commission (EC) to guarantee a "level playing field" for all political parties ahead of the next parliamentary elections, sayin... Read More


PR system not yet suitable in BD: Tarique

Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday called upon all political parties to confront each other through political means instead of resorting to unfair tactics to block his pa... Read More


Sukhranjan files case against Hasina

Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- Sayeedi case witness Sukhranjan Bali files complaint against Hasina, SK Sinha, 31 others over abduction and torture Sukhranjan Bali, a key witness in the war crimes trial of late Ja... Read More


J&K Government dismisses two employees over terror links

Srinagar, Aug. 22 -- The Jammu and Kashmir administration has terminated the services of two government employees on charges related to activities deemed prejudicial to the security of the state. The ... Read More


Piped bulk LPG to transform ferry market

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 22 -- IN a milestone move to expand access to clean cooking energy, the popular Ferry Fish Market in Dar es Salaam has entered a new chapter with the introduction of piped bulk Liq... Read More