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ADB funding elevates Rajarata University to great heights

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided USD 36.9 million to the Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka committing nearly USD 18.4 to construct a state of ... Read More


Banks in Bangladesh back away from CSR; spending hits 10-year low

, Sept. 18 -- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending by banks in Bangladesh has plummeted to its lowest level in a decade, dropping to Tk 150.56 crore in the first half of 2025, less than half... Read More


Ghaziabad: UP Jal Nigam plans water to Khoda from Upper Ganga Canal

India, Sept. 18 -- In a bid to ensure treated Ganga water for Khoda, which is devoid of tapped water supply, the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam will soon send a proposal to the state government to provide an... Read More


Harold Mann: Pioneer of rural reforms in Colonial India

India, Sept. 18 -- Agricultural development and reforms represented a major justification for the British occupation of India. However, agrarian reforms in colonial India proved to be checkered, compl... Read More


Media houses urged to build learning exchange platform

Published on, Sept. 18 -- September 18, 2025 4:36 AM The China-Foreign Youth Dialogue themed "Converging Global Wisdom, Uniting Youth Momentum: Traditional Media Transformation and International Medi... Read More


After heavy rain, Haryana sees decline in paddy yield this season

Karnal, Sept. 18 -- After relentless rain and waterlogging in several areas of paddy growing region in the state, the early estimates to the agriculture department suggest that there has been a declin... Read More


Punjab considers waiving fees for flood-affected students

Published on, Sept. 18 -- September 18, 2025 4:35 PM The Punjab government is considering a significant relief plan to support students whose families have been severely affected by the recent floods... Read More


Benchmarks extend gains as Fed rate cut lift sentiment

Mumbai, Sept. 18 -- Domestic equity benchmarks ended higher on Wednesday, rising for a third consecutive session after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% to support its labour market... Read More


Monsoon-hit roads set to get revamp ahead of UP trade show

India, Sept. 18 -- Noida Ahead of the likely visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Yogi Adiyanath for the Uttar Pradesh international trade show in Greater Noida, the Noida authorit... Read More


Floods cause Rs 63.79bn losses in KP, GB, AJK

Published on, Sept. 18 -- September 18, 2025 4:33 AM The federal government has received initial estimates of flood losses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, with dama... Read More