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Silence in the city budget must give way to shared decision-making for a more inclusive, sustainable Kuala Lumpur - Joshua Low

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 1 -- Kuala Lumpur cannot claim to be a liveable, inclusive city while its budgetary process remains shrouded in secrecy. Following concerns raised by StarMetro on December22, 2025 ... Read More


Odisha CM assigns 15 key tasks to new Chief Secretary Anu Garg for people-centric governance

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 1 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi outlined 15 priority tasks on Thursday for the State's new Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, aimed at making the administration more active, ac... Read More


Prabowo urges cooler roofs for Aceh flood survivors' temporary homes

Aceh Tamiang, Jan. 1 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has asked that an additional lining be installed beneath the metal roofs of temporary housing built by Danantara for flood victims in Aceh... Read More


How India set course for a greater share in global maritime trade

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Over 80% of global trade by volume and more than 70% by value moves by sea and is handled at ports, according to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's (UNCTAD's) Re... Read More


Mirage of wealth

Nepal, Jan. 1 -- As the year 2025 comes to an end, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index floats resiliently above 2,600, and market capitalisation expands into trillions of rupees. This appears simil... Read More


Health Minister Gautam faces criticism for business as usual

Kathmandu, Jan. 1 -- Until some two decades ago, thousands of children used to die of diarrheal infections. But when the government distributed Jeevanjal, an oral rehydration solution, free of cost an... Read More


No water or sewer connections without approved building plans: Delhi Minister

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj has stated that no compromise would be made on the quality of development works and that strict action would be taken against officia... Read More


Poultry sector faces challenges reminiscent of post-Covid era despite growing demand

Chitwan, Jan. 1 -- Chicken and eggs demand during the Covid pandemic reached a record level as people searched for protein to remain immune to the virus. Now, poultry entrepreneurs are wary about the... Read More


Nepali students duped in UAE lodge another complaint at education ministry

Kathmandu, Jan. 1 -- Amid delays by the education ministry in advancing an investigation into education consultancies accused of sending students to unauthorised institutions in the United Arab Emirat... Read More


Let's step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Let's step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026: PM Harini New Year Message from the Prime Minister: As we move forward to the New Year of 2026, it is t... Read More