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Govt urges nationwide special prayers for Khaleda Zia on Friday

, Dec. 4 -- The interim government on Thursday called for special prayers across the country seeking the speedy recovery of the former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. Muslims have bee... Read More


IFFK to spotlight 5 iconic films by Indonesian Master Garin Nugroho

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 4 -- Acclaimed Indonesian filmmaker Garin Nugroho will be honoured at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), to be held from December 12 to 19, through a speci... Read More


Saeed Akhtar Mirza's three classics to illuminate IFFK retrospective section

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 4 -- A tribute will be paid to acclaimed filmmaker Saeed Akhtar Mirza at the upcoming 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) through the screening of three of his l... Read More


Green rules get tougher in Kerala elections as fines surge past Rs 46 lakh

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 4 -- Kerala has strictly enforced a "green protocol" for its local body elections, aimed at eliminating banned materials, including thermocol, single-use plastics, and other n... Read More


"You can't manage the Pacific if you ignore ghost gear": Sharks Pacific warns WCPFC

Fiji, Dec. 4 -- Sharks Pacific has delivered a strong message to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), warning that the region cannot claim credible fisheries management while ... Read More


VNA, Xinhua deepen time-tested collaboration

Beijing, Dec. 4 -- In the new development phase, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Xinhua News Agency should continue innovating methods of collaboration to meet the requirements of the digital techno... Read More


Australia, SPC push overhaul of tuna harvest strategy timetable as WWF warns delays threaten bigeye and yellowfin talks

Fiji, Dec. 4 -- Australia and the Pacific Community (SPC) have urged the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to reset its crowded harvest strategy timetable, warning that without ... Read More


Vietnam adds 41 new entry points for e-visa holders

Hanoi, Dec. 4 -- The Vietnamese Government has decided to add 41 international checkoints where foreigners may use electronic visas for entry and exit, bringing the total number of such points to 83. ... Read More


Indonesian migrant worker union urges WCPFC22 to end at-sea transshipment and strengthen labour protections

Fiji, Dec. 4 -- The Indonesian Migrant Worker Union (SBMI) has delivered a strong message to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22), calling for an end to at-sea transshipment,... Read More


WCPFC Executive Director warns albacore decision cannot slip again

Fiji, Dec. 4 -- The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) must adopt a management procedure for South Pacific albacore this week or risk market consequences and weakening the Commis... Read More