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Work stoppage over NCT foreign deal brings Ctg port operations to a standstill

Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- Chittagong Port workers and employees have launched a work stoppage to protest the decision to appoint foreign companies to operate the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT). The ope... Read More


2 more held; PMO announces rRs.r2L each for kin of deceased

India, Jan. 31 -- The police on Friday arrested two officials of Wow! Momo, a Kolkata-based chain of fast-food restaurants, in connection with the deadly fire that gutted two warehouses on the outskir... Read More


Pressure mounts to ready parliament building as House election nears

Kathmandu, Jan. 31 -- The scheduled March 5 election is just over a month away and the results will be out within the next fortnight. However, it remains unclear whether the Parliament building will b... Read More


San Jose fire: 3-alarm structure fire erupts on Saratoga Ave; scary visuals emerge

India, Jan. 31 -- A three-alarm structure fire erupted on the 1700 block of Saratoga Ave, San Jose, California, on Friday. There was a two-story vacant structure and the blaze led to traffic nearby be... Read More


Panipat Panthers dominate against Gurugram Gurus, Hisar Heroes lose to Rohtak Royals

Gurugram, Jan. 31 -- An entertaining night of kabaddi unfolded at the Haryana Sports University, Rai, as Panipat Panthers delivered a commanding win over Gurugram Gurus, while Rohtak Royals handed His... Read More


Foreign pistol, airgun recovered in Brahmanbaria

Brahmanbaria, Jan. 31 -- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered a foreign pistol, a magazine, an airgun and 71 rounds of bullets abandoned in Brahmanbaria early Saturday. The recoveries we... Read More


Mau DSO steno under vigilance lens; assets worth rRs.r17 cr traced

LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- A vigilance inquiry into alleged disproportionate assets held by a clerical employee posted in the Mau District Supply Office (DSO) has expanded into a multi-state probe, after tea... Read More


T20 World Cup spreads its wings: England gets taste of fan frenzy, Asian dominance continues in 2009

India, Jan. 31 -- When the T20 World Cup came around in 2009, the euphoria around the shortest format had well and truly taken over. With India winning the maiden World T20 and the triumph becoming a ... Read More


Union budget: Uttar Pradesh eyes bigger share in central pie

LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- About a year before the 2027 state assembly elections, Uttar Pradesh hopes for an increased share in the overall Central tax devolution and a rise in grants focusing on infrastruct... Read More


Manisha Mhaiskar appointed additional chief secretary (home) as Iqbal Singh Chahal retires

India, Jan. 31 -- The state government on Tuesday appointed senior IAS officer Manisha Mhaiskar as the additional chief secretary (home), replacing Iqbal Singh Chahal, who retired. A 1992-batch IAS o... Read More