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One in three Bangladeshis fell ill in 2025, BBS survey shows

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- One in every three people in Bangladesh suffered from some form of illness in 2025, with women reporting higher morbidity than men, according to a new survey released by the Banglades... Read More


Severe Cold grips Jharkhand as Dec begins; Cold wave likely from Dec 4

Ranchi, Dec. 1 -- With the onset of December, Jharkhand has come under the grip of intense cold, significantly slowing down daily activities across several districts. Icy winds sweeping through Ranch... Read More


Local body polls: Khandu calls unopposed wins a 'sweeping verdict' for BJP A 'sweeping verdict' for BJP: Khandu on unopposed wins ahead of local body elections in Arunachal

Itanagar, Dec. 1 -- Senior BJP leader and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said the people of the state have delivered a "sweeping verdict" in favour of the BJP, even before poll... Read More


Legendary tusker remembered on its death anniversary

Guruvayur, Dec. 1 -- Perhaps nowhere in the country a legendary tusker is remembered on its death anniversary. For many years, the tusker Guruvayur Kesavan used to carry the deity Lord Krishna for tem... Read More


Lao National Gold Order presented to Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam

Vientiane, Dec. 1 -- General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on December 1 awarded a National Gold Order - the high... Read More


Parents warned vs. button batteries in toys amid gift-giving season

MANILA, Dec. 1 -- Parents are cautioned against the dangers posed by button batteries found in many children's toys and household items, emphasizing the need for vigilance as holiday gift-giving appro... Read More


Bicol minimum wage now P435

LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 1 -- Minimum wage earners in the Bicol Region will see a PHP20 increase in their daily take-home pay effective Monday. With the implementation of the second tranche, the new daily ... Read More


Vietnamese, Lao top leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents

Vientiane, Dec. 1 -- Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam, and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on December 1 witnessed the exchange of bilateral cooperation docu... Read More


Iloilo City gov't turns over 6 add'l patrol cars to local police

ILOILO CITY, Dec. 1 -- The city government on Monday turned over six patrol vehicles to the local police to complete its commitment of 12 patrol vehicles in line with the "buy 1, give 1" program of th... Read More


P20/kg rice now available in Clark Freeport for minimum wage earners

MANILA, Dec. 1 -- Minimum wage earners in the Clark Freeport Zone can now purchase rice at PHP20 per kilogram as the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues expanding its "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) N... Read More