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Sambalpur to emerge as major education & technology hub: Dharmendra Pradhan

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday announced that Sambalpur will be developed into a leading hub of education and technology, surpassing global benchmarks s... Read More


BJP alleges reduction in SC reservation in Jharkhand urban bodies

Ranchi, Dec. 23 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday alleged that the Jharkhand government had reduced Scheduled Caste (SC) reservation in urban local body elections, thereby limiting Dalit repres... Read More


Jharkhand govt promotes IAS officers across grades with effect from Jan 1, 2026

Ranchi, Dec. 23 -- The Jharkhand government on Tuesday issued a series of notifications promoting several Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to higher pay levels and grades with effect from ... Read More


Bangladesh stops visa service in Agartala

Agartala, Dec. 23 -- Security measures have been intensified outside the Bangladesh High Commission on Tuesday in anticipation of a protest organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal... Read More


Odisha Government to develop modern "Atal Bus Stand" in Baripada

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 23 -- The Odisha Government plans to develop a modern, airport-like "Atal Bus Stand" in Baripada, Mayurbhanj district, aimed at enhancing passenger convenience, urban mobility, and t... Read More


Dipu's murder a direct attack on 'basis of secularism': VHP chief Alok Kumar

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- From barricade breaking to clashing with the security forces, New Delhi witnessed violent protests erupt outside the Bangladesh High Commission, condemning the recent killing of ... Read More


NBR rebrands iVAS as eVAT system for all online VAT services

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Tuesday announced that all online value-added tax (VAT)-related activities will now be conducted through the eVAT System following the rebrandi... Read More


Bangladesh Bank, fire service sign MoU

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) Directorate and Bangladesh Bank to ensure rapid fire emergency response at the c... Read More


11 more arrested over attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star offices

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Police have arrested 11 more people in connection with the attack, vandalism, looting and arson at the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star in the capital's Karwan Bazar area, r... Read More


Laos on track to graduate from group of least developed countries in 2026: WB

Vientiane, Dec. 23 -- The World Bank (WB) has forecast that Laos is on track to graduate from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026, citing encouraging signs of macroeconomic recovery ... Read More