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Witerati | The barge of the 'lights' brigade

India, Oct. 19 -- It's that time of the year when we fritter away a fortune in the hope of inviting the Goddess of Wealth into our door. So much of the Dhanteras and Diwali consumerist blitzkrieg is ... Read More


Fire at Shahjalal Airport cargo village fully doused after 27 hours

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The devastating fire that broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday was fully extinguished after nearly 27 hours on Sunday afternoon, accor... Read More


AAP hits out at BJP-led Delhi govt after fire at flats for MPs

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- The AAP hit out at the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government, accusing it of ruining the national capital, a day after a fire broke out at Brahmaputra Apartments, where several flats ... Read More


Father, son killed in motorcycle crash on Yamuna e-way

Noida, Oct. 19 -- Tragedy struck on Sunday near Bajna Cut on the Yamuna Expressway under Nauhajheel police station limits in Mathura, when a speeding, unidentified vehicle hit a motorcycle carrying th... Read More


'Wife entitled to reside in shared household even if husband disowned by parents': HC

NEW DELHI, Oct. 19 -- The Delhi High Court has held that a wife residing in the house immediately after her marriage constitutes "shared household" and is entitled to reside there despite the husband ... Read More


"Don't want votes of 'Namak Harams'": Giriraj Singh's remark on Muslims ahead of Bihar polls sparks row

Arwal, Oct. 19 -- Taking a sharp jibe at the opposition Mahagathbandhan ahead of the Bihar polls, Union Minister Giriraj Singh targeted Muslims during a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in Arwal, as... Read More


Frequent disruptions on highway drive up trade costs, exporters say

Kathmandu, Oct. 19 -- Frequent floods and landslides along the Tribhuvan Highway-a key trade route linking Kathmandu with domestic and international markets-have not only pushed up transportation cost... Read More


Transmigration Ministry allocates Rp300 billion for 2025

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- The Ministry of Transmigration has allocated a budget of more than Rp300 billion (around US$17.5 million) for 2025 to support the development of transmigration areas across various... Read More


Heavy vehicles, broken roads cause gridlock in Mohali's industrial areas

Mohali, Oct. 19 -- The industrial areas in Mohali are witnessing increased traffic congestion, with heavy vehicles moving during both peak hours and late at night, causing major inconvenience to commu... Read More


Phoksundo lake sees increased tourist flow

Dolpa, Oct. 19 -- Phoksundo lake, located in ward 8 of Shey-Phoksundo Rural Municipality in Dolpa district, has been drawing an increasing number of visitors in recent years. According to Kishor Kuma... Read More