NDTV: Let this be a cautionary tale for anyone who thinks they can avoid paying heed to those “no-trespassing” signs at zoos. A man ended up being bitten by a lion after he broke into Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California. Fresno Police received a call about an intruder at the zoo on September 19, reports abc30.com….
Dr. Saud Mohammed Al Sati, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to India/Gulf News The government is making continuous efforts at diversifying its economy to achieve the goals set under Vision 2030 Today, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its 88th National Day. It marks the day the Kingdom was unified under the founding…
Ejinsight: Back in 1985, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee passed a resolution declaring Sept. 10 of every year as Teachers’ Day across China. Coincidentally, it was on Teachers’ Day this year that Alibaba Group chairman Jack Ma Yun announced that he is going to retire next year in order to return to his previous…
Anadolu Agency: At least 677 migrants were held on Saturday across Turkey, according to security sources. In the northwestern Edirne province, a total of 313 migrants were held during gendarmerie patrols in several districts. Separately, in the northwestern Kirklareli province, security forces held 78 people attempting to illegally cross into Europe. In a separate operation,…
UNB: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Panel Mayor Osman Gani, who died in a Singapore hospital on Saturday morning, was laid to eternal rest here on Sunday evening. He was buried at Banani Graveyard in the evening following 2nd namaz-e-janaza at Alatunnesa School and College field in Badda after Asr prayers. Osman Gani, who had…
Kabir Humayun: Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith yesterday said the progress earned in the country’s economy won’t be affected even if a new government comes to power through the upcoming national election. “The polls will be held within next three months. The recent economic growth won’t be influenced even if a new government comes…
Abrar Hussain: Israel has warned residents of a Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank to vacate their homes within October 1 The village, called Khan al-Ahmar, is slated for demolition. It consists of tin and wood shacks built on a desert hillside beside an Israeli highway that runs from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea….
Sayeed Muhammad: A Dhaka court has scheduled October 25 for a hearing over the charge-sheet of the Barapukuria Coalmine graft case filed against BNP Chief Khaleda Zia and none others. Judge AHM Ruhul Imran of the Special Judge’s Court of Dhaka set up in Bakshibazar area of Dhaka city passed the order yesterday. Lawyers of…
UNB: Comparing to their non-slum urban and village counterparts, community living in urban slums in Bangladesh get far less access to maternal and child health service. Only 29 percent population of the urban slum community gets access to maternal and child health service as against such access percentage of 56 and 65 for communities living…
NDTV: Among the many hats that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dons is that of a doting dad. A quick scroll through his Instagram feed will tell you as much. The Canadian PM often shares adorable pictures with his three children – Ella-Grace, Xavier and Hadrien. About five hours ago, too, he took to social media…