October 4, 2023 8:14 AM

ECI begins review of poll preparedness in Telangana

The full Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun reviewing poll preparedness in Telangana. The high-level team, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, held a crucial meeting with enforcement agencies in Hyderabad last evening. Over 20 agencies including police and revenue department...

October 4, 2023 8:03 AM

World Bank lowers Bangladesh’s growth projection for FY24

The World Bank in its latest update released on Tuesday has projected Bangladesh’s economic growth to be 5.6 percent in the 2023-24 fiscal year ending next June.   The global lender in its previous projection in April, forecasted a 6.2 percent GDP growth for the current fiscal year.   The ...

October 4, 2023 8:01 AM

Punjab: Dhar police station in Pathankot district declared drug free

In Punjab, efforts to control the problem of drug addiction have been intensified with the public support. As a result, the Dhar police station in Pathankot district has been declared drug free by the district police. People in this area have given full support and cooperation in controlling drug ad...