Mirzakheel Darbar Sharif in Satkania observed Eid- ul -Azha on Sunday

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Discontent grows over power tariff hike move

Staff Reporter :Different civic bodies and socio-political organizations on Saturday launched a signature campaign in the city and elsewhere across the country, protesting the government's move to increase power tariff.They are collecting signatures from the public against the move. And the campaign will also be held in different parts of ...

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Make RAJUK accountable for faulty buildings

IT is really disappointing that RAJDHANI Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) has been going scot-free for decades despite recurrence of fire in skyscrapers and faulty design. RAJUK and the Ministry concerned cannot shirk their responsibilities for repeated incidents of tragic deaths and loss of properties in fire and building collapse. The Ministry ...

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Deepika shares her experience on battling clinical depression

Deepika Padukone is one of the most loved actresses in Bollywood. The Piku actor has a commendable career trajectory with several critically acclaimed roles to her credit. She has come really far in her Bollywood journey and is considered amongst the top actresses in the industry.Despite the success, it hasn't ...

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Mourinho sleeps at training ground to conquer anger after United loss

Jose Mourinho said he reacted to Tottenham's midweek defeat at Manchester United by sleeping at the club's training ground.Mourinho's 100 percent record since taking over at Spurs came to an end in a 2-1 loss against his former club at Old Trafford.However, he said he refused to wallow in pity ...

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Kohli an animated character, a great batsman: Pollard

India captain Virat Kohli bettered his personal best in the shortest format of the game to lead his team to a memorable six-wicket win over the West Indies in the first T20I of the series.After the visitors posted an imposing 207/5, Kohli's unbeaten 94 off 50 balls (4x6, 6x6) helped ...

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US has 'other tools' if Iran's bad actions go on: US envoy

AP, United Nations :U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft warned Iran on Friday that the Trump administration will keep up its maximum pressure campaign and use "other tools" if Tehran continues its "malicious behavior."Craft also told her first press conference since arriving at the United Nations in September that all 15 members ...

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Lebanon's journalists suffer abuse, threats covering unrest

AP, Beirut  :Lebanese journalists are facing threats and wide-ranging harassment in their work - including verbal insults and physical attacks, even death threats - while reporting on nearly 50 days of anti-government protests, despite Lebanon's reputation as a haven for free speech in a troubled region.Nationwide demonstrations erupted on Oct. ...

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BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced 5-day programmes of the Victory Day and demanded release of BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia at a prèss conference at the party central office in the city's Naya Palton on Saturday.

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Ensure nat’l interest in providing transhipment to India

INDIA is set to start in January the trial run for transporting goods between its northeastern states and other parts using Bangladesh's Chattogram and Mongla ports. The details of the charges and other fees, to be received by Bangladesh, would be finalised before the first trial run. The Indian side ...

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Former Army Chief and President of Sector Commanders Forum Major General (Retd) AKM Safiullah, among others, at a discussion on 'Ceremonially Recognition of India-Bhutan to Bangladesh' organised by Sector Commanders Forum-Muktijuddha '71 at the Jatiya Press Club on Friday.

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Independence not on ballot, but on voters' minds in Scotland

AP, Scotland :Ask voters in this picturesque university town in eastern Scotland how they're voting in next week's election, and they're likely to transition seamlessly from talking about which candidate they want to send to Parliament to discussing whether or not they want another bite at voting for Scottish independence, ...

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Arsenal no show ends in defeat to Brighton

AFP, London :Caretaker manager Freddie Ljungberg said Arsenal "did not show up" for the first 45 minutes as the Gunners' winless streak reached nine games in a 2-1 home defeat to Brighton on Thursday.Neal Maupay headed in a deserved winner for the Seagulls 10 minutes from time after Alexandre Lacazette ...

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Disha Patani lands 2nd spot in IMDB’s top 10 Indian Stars of 2019

Disha Patani the hottest actress of Bollywood is at the peak of her career with back to back movie releases in 2020. Disha had a great year with Bharat and has secured the second spot for herself on IMDb’s top Indian stars of 2019. Disha Patani is one of the ...

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'Iron Lady' Hosszu swims to win 60th gold medal

Hungary's Katinka Hosszu swam to her 90th international medal and 60th gold on Wednesday at the European Short Course championships before revealing she's happy to train without a coach in the run-up to the 2020 Olympics.The 30-year-old 'Iron Lady' reached her landmark figures with victory in the 400m medley, 15 ...

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England's Headingley hero Bob Willis dies aged 70

Bob Willis, who famously bowled England to a dramatic Test win against Australia in 1981, has died aged 70, his family announced on Wednesday.Willis played in 90 Tests, taking 325 wickets with his aggressive pace bowling and also captained England for a spell before retiring in 1984 and taking up ...