Bangladesh Railways to expand fleet with 200 Indian Broad-Gauge coaches by 2027

April 9, 2026 6:14 PM

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Bangladesh Railways to expand fleet with 200 Indian Broad-Gauge coaches by 2027

Bangladesh is set to import 200 broad-gauge railway coaches from India, with deliveries expected to begin this year and be completed by December 2027, Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam told Parliament on Thursday.   The project, financed by the European Investment Bank, is expected to see the coa...

Akashvani features Padma Shri recipient Kollakal Devaki Amma G’s work

April 9, 2026 5:44 PM

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Akashvani features Padma Shri recipient Kollakal Devaki Amma G’s work

As part of the Akashvani series 'People's Padma on Akashvani', in the upcoming episode, we speak to Ms Kollakal Devaki Amma G, who has worked in the field of environmental conservation. Ms Kollakal Devaki Amma G will be honoured with Padma Shri. Here are snippets from the interview, which are dubbed...

Minister of Power Manohar Lal calls on Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay

April 9, 2026 5:17 PM

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Minister of Power Manohar Lal calls on Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay

Minister of Power Manohar Lal today called on the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, during his 4-day visit to Bhutan. During the meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed the shared commitment of the two nations to advance cooperation in clean energy and sustainable development.    In another mee...

Keralam voter turnout reaches 62.7% till 3 pm

April 9, 2026 4:18 PM

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Keralam voter turnout reaches 62.7% till 3 pm

Polling turnout is steadily increasing across several districts in Keralam, indicating strong voter participation in the ongoing election process. As of 3 PM, approximately 62.71% of eligible voters had cast their ballots. With the intense afternoon heat beginning to subside, officials expect a furt...