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Paragliding begins in Sindhuli

An adventure sport, paragliding, has begun at commercial level in Sindhuli. It is of its first kind in the district. The sport was launched on August 7 while its successful test was conducted on April 25 early this year. The service based near the Ka…

Stakeholders stress on making govt aware on UPR commitment

Human rights defenders and freedom of expression campaigners have said government should be made aware on its responses relating to the universal periodic review (UPR) third cycle.During a discussion organized jointly by the National Human Rights Comm…

Over One Million Stranded As Floods Ravage Parts Of SE Bangladesh

The floods in parts of south-west Bangladesh, due to the onrush of upstream waters, coupled with heavy downpours, have affected over one million people and displaced tens of thousands.According to the country’s National Disaster Response Coordination C…

Tipu for creating awareness to ensure consumer rights

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi today laid emphasis on creating more awareness among people alongside enforcement of laws to ensure consumer rights.”It is not possible to ensure consumer rights through legislation alone. Consumers should be aware of the…

Cox’s Bazar flood situation improves

The flood situation in the district has improved as flood water receded in most areas of the district.District administration sources said around 48,00,00 people from 60 unions of the district have been affected by the flood triggered by torrential ra…

Vice-President attends reception on Pakistan’s Independence Day

Vice-President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav attended a reception organized by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day of Pakistan. Ministers, Deputy Speaker, MPs, chiefs of diplomatic missions in Nepal, high-level o…