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Early childhood investment can break poverty cycle, experts tell Dhaka workshop

Dhaka, May 17 -- Bangladesh must place children at the heart of its national poverty strategy if it hopes to build a skilled, mobile workforce capable of navigating the challenges of the 21st century,... Read More


NEC meeting on Monday likely to consider Tk 3 lakh crore proposed ADP

Dhaka, May 17 -- The National Economic Council (NEC) is likely to consider a proposed Annual Development Programme (ADP) worth Tk 3,00,000 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year on Monday. Prime Minister ... Read More


Bhubaneswar pedals for fitness, green living in 'Cycle on Sundays' Drive

Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- In an attempt to promote fitness and eco-friendly transportation, the Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department on Sunday organised a large-scale 'Cycle on Sundays' rally in t... Read More


Raj: One more pregnant woman dies in Kota Hospital

Jaipur, May 17 -- A young pregnant woman succumbed to post surgery complications today after a minor operation at the Kota Medical College Hospital earlier this month on May 6. According to victim's ... Read More


UDF unveils 21-member Cabinet as VD. Satheesan set to take oath as Kerala CM on Monday

Thiruvananthapuram, May 17 -- In a major political development in Kerala, Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan today formally announced the 21-member United Democratic Front (UDF) Cabinet after mee... Read More


CASA Rugby 7s 2026: Indian Men Win Silver, Women Finish Fourth

Tashkent, May 17 -- India's Senior Men's Team secured the silver medal while the Senior Women's Team finished fourth at the inaugural CASA Rugby 7s 2026 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Men's Team i... Read More


Writ filed seeking probe into activities of Yunus-led interim govt

Dhaka, May 17 -- A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Sunday seeking an investigation into the 18-month activities of the interim government led by former chief adviser Muhammad Yunus. Af... Read More


Himachal: Hamirpur to have new synthetic track for budding athletes

Hamirpur (HP), May 17 -- A new synthetic track will be laid at the Anu Degree College sports ground in Hamirpur district. Divya Tiwari, Executive Officer of the Sports Authority of India's Hamirpur un... Read More


Free Wi-Fi service launched at Shahjalal Int'l Airport

Dhaka, May 17 -- Fi service was launched at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday in bid to ensure digital services for the passengers in the country's busiest airport. More than 37,000 pa... Read More


Writ petition seeks probe into role of Prof Yunus, ex-advisers in measles vaccination campaign

Dhaka, May 17 -- A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Sunday seeking its directives to investigate the role of former Chief Adviser of interim government Prof Yunus and 23 former advisers ... Read More