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Uttara garment workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway for wage hike

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Several thousand garment workers blocked Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in the capital's Uttara area on Thursday morning, demanding an increase in minimum wages, timely payment of wages an... Read More


Delhi CEO launches voter verification drive across 70 assembly constituencies, October 30 deadline for claims

New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has launched a special drive across all 70 Assembly constituencies in the national capital to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of... Read More


KRV urges police to deny permission for Sonu Nigam's concert

Bengaluru, Oct. 15 -- The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) has urged the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to deny permission for singer Sonu Nigam's concert scheduled for October 24, alleging that hi... Read More


Chandpur BSCIC estate struggles to grow after nearly three decades, several units shut

, Oct. 15 -- Nearly three decades after its establishment, the BSCIC Industrial Estate in Baburhat of Chandpur Sadar has yet to see significant development, with several factories remaining closed. E... Read More


India's Skyroot secures major US contract after Vikram-1 launch success

, Oct. 15 -- India's private space company Skyroot Aerospace has secured a major commercial contract from US-based Reflect Orbital for two dedicated rocket launches to deploy future spacecraft, shortl... Read More


Dhaka ranks 26th among world's most polluted cities

Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Dhaka ranked 26th among the world's most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 105 at 11:05 am. According to the AQI scale, the city's a... Read More


New Zealand scores poorly on health protection in climate plans, Timor-Leste among top performers

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- New Zealand has scored among the lowest countries globally for integrating public health into its climate plan, while Timor-Leste ranks among the top five performers, according to a n... Read More


SPC climate programme records US$129.9 million in new funding approvals

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- The Pacific Community (SPC) secured US$129.9 million in new climate finance approvals in 2025, as its Climate Change Flagship expanded support for Pacific Island countries on climate ... Read More


Vanuatu Government to consult kava industry over new Fiji import regulations

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- The Vanuatu Government, through the responsible ministries, will consult the country's kava industry before deciding how to respond to new Fiji import regulations requiring stricter s... Read More


Burimari port to remain closed for 8 days for Durga Puja

Lalmonirhat, Oct. 15 -- All import and export activities through Burimari Land Port in Lalmonirhat will remain suspended for eight consecutive days from Friday on the occasion of Durga Puja and weekly... Read More