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No alternative to public awareness in earthquake preparedness: Farooq-e-Azam

Dhaka, May 21 -- Despite international recognition for its capabilities in tackling cyclones and floods, Bangladesh's preparedness and capacity to deal with earthquakes remain relatively weak, said Di... Read More


Tripura CM Manik Saha distributes appointment letters to newly selected Food Inspectors

Agartala, May 21 -- Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha attended the appointment distribution programme for newly selected Inspectors of Food at Pragna Bhavan in Agartala on Wednesday. The event mar... Read More


Indonesia ramps up Toba Geopark management following UNESCO feedback

Jakarta, May 21 -- The Indonesian government is actively working to improve the management and supporting facilities of North Sumatra's Toba Caldera Geopark after it received a notification from UNESC... Read More


Bengaluru MP flags Instagram account secretly filming women on metro, urges action

India, May 21 -- Bengaluru Central MP P C Mohan on Tuesday raised alarm over a disturbing Instagram account that is allegedly posting secret videos of women travelling on Namma Metro. The account has ... Read More


6 dead, 5 injured as fourth floor of run down Kalyan building caves in

India, May 21 -- Six people died and five others suffered injuries when a slab collapsed from the fourth floor of a four-storeyed dilapidated Shri Saptashrungi building, in Chiknipada, Kalyan East, at... Read More


BHEL to be nodal agency for EV charging infrastructure deployment, demand aggregation

New Delhi, May 21 -- Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), a public sector unit under the heavy industries ministry, is being considered to be made the nodal agency for gauging and aggregating demand f... Read More


Gang of fraudsters from Jharkhand busted, five arrested in Mohanlalganj

Lucknow, May 21 -- A gang of fraudsters from Jharkhand, operating under the guise of exchanging old utensils for new ones, and duping several rural women of their jewellery, was busted by Mohanlalganj... Read More


Piplamod section of Nagdhunga-Naubise road to partially close for 15 days

Kathmandu, May 21 -- The Piplamod section of the Nagdhunga-Naubise road will remain closed from 10.30 am to 3 pm for 15 days starting Saturday, as road construction and improvement work resumes. Acco... Read More


Penang undersea tunnel remains relevant to ease congestion on first bridge, says exco

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- The Penang undersea tunnel project remains relevant in addressing traffic congestion on the first Penang bridge, state exco Zairil Khir Johari said. The state infrastructure, t... Read More


HYDRAA chief conducts citywide inspections to address land disputes

Hyderabad, May 21 -- The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets protection Agency (HYDRAA) commissioner, AV Ranganath on Wednesday, May 21, conducted a field inspection at Ranganatha Nagar in Lingampa... Read More