In Bangladesh, amid severe heat-wave conditions in different parts, the country’s salt production has reached its highest output in 63 years. Salt farmers in Cox’s Bazar and the Banshkhali coastal area of Chittagong said salt production will further increase if heat intensifies as well. On one hand, the heatwave which has swept over Bangladesh
At least 30 people have been killed and several injured after dam collapsed in southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state. The dam was collapsed after days of heavy rain that caused massive flooding. According to reports, about 15,000 residents have fled their homes while thousands of people are without power and clean water across
World Press freedom Day is being observed on 3rd of May today. The day holds the significance of press freedom and its independence. The theme for this year is A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis. On this occassion, United Nations General Secretary, António Guterres said Journalists have a
The 10th edition of World Art Dubai opened at World Trade Centre in Dubai yesterday with a strong Indian flavor, showcasing works by Indian artists and art organisations. Running until May 5th, the prestigious fair is hosting more than 400 renowned galleries and solo artists, representing more than 60 countries countries, putting Indian art on
The 12th India-Netherlands Foreign Office Consultations were held in the Hague yesterday. Secretary (West) in Ministry of External Affairs Pavan Kapoor and Secretary General in Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Paul Huijts co-chaired the meeting. Wide-ranging discussions covered bilateral relations and opportunities for further strengthening the partnership.
Turkey has stopped all exports and imports from Israel, citing worsening humanitarian tragedy in the Palestinian territories. The Turkish Trade Ministry yesterday in a statement said, Ankara will strictly and decisively implement these new measures until the Israeli government allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The two countries had
Israel reopened the Erez crossing into the northern Gaza Strip, the sole humanitarian entry point that had been closed since being destroyed by Hamas militants in October, raising hopes for improved aid access after months of crisis. The long-awaited reopening coincided with a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who has been pushing
High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, who is on an official visit to the Eastern Province paid floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Batticaloa in Sri Lanka today. Mr. Jha said that the ferry services between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka would resume soon. The Sri
Israel reopened the Erez crossing into the northern Gaza Strip, the sole humanitarian entry point that had been closed since being destroyed by Hamas militants in October, raising hopes for improved aid access after months of crisis. The long-awaited reopening coincided with a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who has been pushing
Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has issued a Heat Index Advisory for seven of the nine provinces on the island. As per the advisory, the Heat index, which is the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’. The met department has also advised people to remain hydrated to