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Potato farmers in Thakurgaon protest against increased rent for cold storage

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- A protest rally and human chain, organized by the Jatiyatabadi Krishak Dal, were held in Thakurgaon against the increase in cold storage rental fees for potatoes. Potato farmers for... Read More


Gas explosion exposes lack of safety measures in Kathmandu's restaurants

Kathmandu, Feb. 17 -- On February 6, the Kamalpokhari-based Shandar Momo joint caught fire after a gas leak, injuring at least 11. The injured were admitted to the Kirtipur Burn Hospital; four of them... Read More


Vietnam expands training partnerships with Cuba, Canada

Hanoi, February 17, Feb. 17 -- Vietnam is deepening collaboration with Cuba and Canada in training and capacity building, particularly in public administration and governance, following meetings in Ha... Read More


Baloch human rights body decries killing of school-going student by Pakistani 'military-backed death squads'

Balochistan, Feb. 17 -- Baloch human rights body Paank on Monday condemned the killing of a school-going student by members of Pakistan's military-backed death squads. Paank highlighted the incident ... Read More


Ghaziabad: 8 workers injured as shuttering of water tank crashes

India, Feb. 17 -- Eight construction workers were injured after a shuttering fitted to an overhead water tank, built as part of the "Jal Jeevan Mission", collapsed at the Ukhlarsi cremation ground in ... Read More


Investments in AI to surge in IT services as enterprises expand deployments: Report

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating as enterprises move beyond proof-of-concepts to full-scale deployments, according to ICICI Securities report. Leadin... Read More


"A an overweight man with a microphone": Jelly Roll gives tribute to "real heroes" at Invictus Games

Washington, Feb. 17 -- Rapper and singer Jelly Roll expressed his gratitude for military service personnel and veterans at Prince Harry's Invictus Games. During his performance at the Closing Ceremon... Read More


Defections: Tambuwal engages APC in war of words

Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) and a former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, have exchanged verbal blows over recent defections to the ruling party. Mr Tambuwal, who... Read More


Nigerian group unveils AI chatbot to combat online gender-based violence

Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), a Nigerian non-profit organisation has unveiled an AI-powered chatbot designed to combat online Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in ... Read More


Indian Army to participate in sixth edition of joint military exercise with Japan

India, Feb. 17 -- The Indian Army will participate in the sixth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian with Japan at Mount Fuji from February 25 to March 9. The Indian Army said the a... Read More