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SBTC cautions blood banks against excess collection, warns of FDA action

India, Dec. 30 -- The State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC) has cautioned blood banks against collecting blood beyond local requirements, particularly during donation drives in December-February. In ... Read More


India-Pakistan armed conflict possible in 2026, US think tank flags 'moderate risk'

India, Dec. 30 -- A renewed armed confrontation between India and Pakistan cannot be ruled out in 2026, a leading US think tank has warned, citing heightened terrorist activity and escalating military... Read More


CS launches online NDC service, releases annual calendar and administrative reforms handbook of ARI & Trainings Deptt

Srinagar, Dec. 30 -- In a significant move towards strengthening transparency, efficiency and citizen-centric governance, the Administrative Reforms, Inspections & Trainings Department (ARI & Training... Read More


George Clooney granted French citizenship

United Kingdom, Dec. 30 -- George Clooney has become a French citizen. The American actor, his British-Lebanese wife, Amal and their eight-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, have all received French... Read More


Chandigarh: Kataria to attend MC House yr-end meet before mayor's term ends

Chandigarh, Dec. 30 -- With the General House meeting of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) scheduled for Tuesday, Punjab governor-cum-UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria will be attending thi... Read More


NOC's 21st Annual General Assembly concludes with high aims for Nepali sports

Kathmandu, Dec. 30 -- The Nepal Olympic Committee conducted its 21st Annual General Assembly at a hotel in Kathmandu on Monday. The ceremony, however, saw a conspicuous absence of representatives from... Read More


State clears Rs 46.04L for emergency repair works of 2 Sundarbans bridges

Kolkata, Dec. 30 -- The West Bengal government has cleared an emergency plan to repair two bridges in the Sundarbans after safety concerns were flagged over their condition. Sources in the Sundarban ... Read More


Govt purchase committee approves several proposals

, Dec. 30 -- The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Tuesday recommended approval of several key procurement proposals involving purchase of 70,000 metric tons of fertiliser, 50,000 m... Read More


KMC explores repair of Behala's Sakherbazar market

Kolkata, Dec. 30 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is exploring the possibility of repairing and renovating the four-decade-old Sakherbazar market in Behala. Built in the early 1980s, the ma... Read More


Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away

, Dec. 30 -- The long, turbulent and towering journey of Khaleda Zia - three-time former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) - came to a solemn end on Tuesday morn... Read More