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BB to float Tk2,500cr 7th investment Sukuk for rural uplift in Dec

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Bangladesh Bank is set to issue its seventh investment sukuk worth Tk2,500 crore in December to finance the Important Rural Infrastructure Development Project in Noakhali, Feni, and L... Read More


Jamaica rushes to prepare for peak tourism season as it digs out from Hurricane Melissa

New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Jamaica's peak tourism season is one month away, and officials in the hurricane-ravaged nation are rushing to rebuild from the catastrophic Category 5 storm that shredded the isla... Read More


EAM Jaishankar discusses strategic partnership, zero tolerance towards terrorism with Israeli counterpart

New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday hailed the meeting with Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, where the two leaders discussed strengthening the strategic ... Read More


Bada Osha celebrated with devotional fervour at Dhabaleswar Shrine in Odisha's Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- The 'Gaja Bhoga' and 'Tarana' were offered to Baba Dhabaleswar on Monday night amid heavy turnout of devotees. The offerings took place around 2 am, after the temple gates were ... Read More


OBCs to get representation in urban bodies; quality control tightened on road works: Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh

Shimla, Nov. 4 -- The Public Works and Urban Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Tuesday clarified that the recently approved Municipal Ordinance is not limited to Shimla ... Read More


China's Xinjiang tourism push criticised as region faces mass surveillance, detentions

Washington, Nov. 4 -- Human rights advocacy group, Campaign for Uyghurs, has accused China of attempting to "whitewash" its policies in Xinjiang by heavily promoting tourism in the region, even as rep... Read More


'3 hours late, boring chat': Madhuri Dixit's Toronto live gig with '$200 tickets' leaves fans disappointed

India, Nov. 4 -- Actor Madhuri Dixit's recent live show in Toronto has sparked major backlash online, with several attendees expressing disappointment over what they called a "misleading" event. Sever... Read More


Committed to making Uttarakhand a leader in every field: CM Dhami

Dehradun, Nov. 4 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasised the ongoing development projects at pilgrimage sites during his virtual address at the Vaikunth Chaturdashi Fair on Tuesda... Read More


Efforts underway to include Salkhan Fossil Park in permanent list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: UP minister

Lucknow, Nov. 4 -- Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh, said that serious efforts are underway to include the Salkhan Fossil Park, located in Sonbhadra district, in the permanent ... Read More


Greenfield airport in Paradip soon: Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated the Kalinga Bali Yatra 2025 at Paradip in Jagatsinghpur district, marking the beginning of one of Odisha's most celebrat... Read More