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Ambitious ADP holds huge block allocations

Dhaka, May 19 -- Government's highest economic-policy body Monday endorsed an ambitious Tk3.0-trillion annual development programme (ADP) for the upcoming fiscal year with nearly one-third of the mone... Read More


Chief Whip expects stronger Bangladesh-US cooperation in trade, technology

Dhaka, May 19 -- Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam on Tuesday said the United States has consistently stood beside Bangladesh in its democratic journey and expressed hope for enhanced cooperation in trade and... Read More


FM Sitharaman invites US nuclear firms to explore long-term partnerships in India

New Delhi, May 19 -- Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met a high-level delegation representing the U.S. nuclear industry in New Delhi and highlighted India's ... Read More


LoP Sharma insists, house committee appointments lack fairness & convention

Jammu, May 19 -- The battle between Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather and Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma intensified on Monday, with the latter questioning the former and... Read More


Supreme Court allows euthanasia of rabid, aggressive stray dogs in major public safety ruling

New Delhi/IBNS, May 19 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a significant ruling with major implications for public safety and animal control policies, permitting the euthanasia of rabid and aggr... Read More


Stalemate prevails over loan-release negotiations

Dhaka, May 19 -- Government negotiations with the International Monetary Fund on the release of next tranches of its US$5.5-billion credit programme couldn't make tangible progress, sources say, promp... Read More


Sikkim introduces odd-even vehicle rule to conserve fuel amid West Asia crisis

Guwahati, May 19 -- By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: The Sikkim government has formally introduced an odd-even vehicle movement scheme across the state in an effort to cut fuel consumption amid concerns over... Read More


"Why do you want to kill citizens in instalments?": Pawan Khera targets PM Modi over hike in fuel prices

New Delhi, May 19 -- Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a fresh hike in fuel prices. Following a Rs 3 per litre hike on May 15, today petrol a... Read More


Centre brings Sikkim, West Bengal under Brahmaputra Board framework

Guwahati, May 19 -- Reported by Roopak Goswami Guwahati: The Centre on Tuesday launched a nationwide State Water Reforms Framework (SWRF) while outlining an ambitious roadmap to transform the Brahmap... Read More


"He is just rested for this test": Agarkar clears air on Jadeja's omission for Afghanistan series

Guwahati, May 19 -- Indian men's cricket team chief selector Ajit Agarkar clarified that ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been rested for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, with no concerns over... Read More