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Elusive pest controller of the forests under grave threat

Chitwan, Feb. 12 -- Often unseen and little understood, the pangolin-known as salak in Nepali-plays a crucial ecological role that benefits both farmers and forests. Conservationists stress the need t... Read More


Jamal, leave the towels behind, split a mandarin with Teresa Kok

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 12 -- The Sungai Besar Umno legend is true to form. He raised money yesterday by auctioning a towel and a pair of sandals, marking the closest Gandhian act by a Malaysian politician... Read More


Parties finalising election manifestos as NCP publishes its document

Kathmandu, Feb. 12 -- Three weeks before the House of Representatives election, Nepal's political parties are unveiling their manifestos, with the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) releasing its 'commitmen... Read More


SAVE America Act: US House clears Trump-backed election overhaul bill - What is it? What comes next?

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The GOP-led House onWednesday approved the SAVE America Act, a broad elections measure backed by President Donald Trump. The legislation passed in a 218-213 vote, with every Repu... Read More


Ministries differ over extending Indian HICDP aid beyond local governments

Kathmandu, Feb. 12 -- The Ministries of Finance, Federal Affairs and General Administration, and Foreign Affairs are odds over changing the rule of procedure for India's High Impact Community Developm... Read More


'We have taken full responsibility': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Janakpuri pit death

India, Feb. 12 -- The Delhi government has assumed full responsibility for the recent fatality in Janakpuri, where a motorcyclist died after falling into a pit dug for civil works, and initiated depar... Read More


Chandigarh: Closely monitor progress of major infra projects, Saini tells officials

Chandigarh, Feb. 12 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday directed officials to closely monitor the progress of mega infrastructure projects and ensure timely completion, reiteratin... Read More


Mahindra Udo electric three-wheeler launched in India at Rs.3.58 lakh

India, Feb. 12 -- Indian automaker Mahindra, on Thursday, launched its latest electric three-wheeler, the Udo, at an introductory price of Rs.3.58 lakh (ex-showroom). As per the company, the Udo draws... Read More


PNB announces 'Soldierathon 2026' ahead of its 132nd Foundation Day celebrations

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Punjab National Bank (PNB), the nation's leading public sector bank, announced the 'PNB Soldierathon 2026' at its corporate office in Dwarka, signalling the commencement of celeb... Read More


Goa nightclub fire: Court rejects Luthra brothers' bail plea

India, Feb. 12 -- The District and Sessions Court at Mapusa has rejected the bail pleas filed by the Luthra brothers - Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners and operators of Birch by Romeo Lane, the Goa n... Read More