
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets groups opposing SIR
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state ministers held a meeting with various civil society groups who are opposing the proposed SIR project.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state ministers held a meeting with various civil society groups who are opposing the proposed SIR project.
Bangladesh's State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) has stated that no waterlogging occurred in Chittagong.
A bus driver has been arrested in Dhaka following a collision with a state minister's vehicle in the capital. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident and any resulting injuries.
Federal prosecutors have dropped three charges against a former state minister, though the defense notes that these charges could potentially be reinstated.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has announced significant leadership changes, including State Security Service Chief Mamuka Mdinaradze moving to a new "State Minister for Coordination of Law Enforcement Bodies" position.

Till Backhaus, Germany's longest-serving state minister for agriculture in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is actively involved in the desperate rescue efforts for a stranded whale, an effort that also serves his political self-interest.
A state minister and an ambassador were among the attendees at the ‘Cosmologies of Confluence’ festival held at ULAB.
A state minister in Bangladesh has warned that salinity intrusion poses a significant threat to sustainable development in the country's coastal regions. The issue impacts agriculture, water resources, and livelihoods, necessitating urgent intervention.
In Bangladesh, students and their parents have expressed approval for the reintroduction of the primary scholarship examination.
A state minister has declared Rajshahi silk a national heritage, announcing government initiatives to regain its lost glory.
A state minister in Bangladesh credited the BNP for events in 1971, 1990, and 2024 in parliament, prompting the opposition to seek expunction for what they called 'false' claims.
A Bangladesh State Minister has announced that malls will remain open until 7 PM and outlined plans to secure a three-month fuel stock for the country.
A state minister in Bangladesh has announced that sports will be made compulsory for students starting from Class IV.
A State Minister announced that renovation work for Shakpala Park is scheduled to commence next week, aiming to improve the public recreational area.

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz has publicly backed State Minister Wolfram Weimer, stating his trust, though he did not explicitly defend Weimer concerning the controversial book prize issue.

The plight of two thousand workers at Nova Željezara Zenica continues, as state ministers from HDZ are criticized for their lack of support or willingness to address the ongoing crisis.
Bangladesh's State Minister announced a 10% reduction in launch fares from regular rates for the upcoming Eid celebrations.
State Minister Rajib Ahsan has inaugurated canal re-excavation work in Jhalakathi, Bangladesh, as part of local development efforts.
Bangladesh's State Minister has confirmed that Bangladeshi citizens are being brought back from various countries in the Middle East, including Iran, amidst regional tensions and conflicts.
Japan and the United States are set to discuss joint development of rare earths, indicating a strategic collaboration in critical mineral resources.

Former Nagorno-Karabakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan reportedly had his phone call with family 'forcibly cut off' after attempting to address Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Defender.
State minister Shashi Panja sustained injuries when BJP supporters en route to PM Modi's rally allegedly attacked her Kolkata home.
The Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs held discussions with diplomats from Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
An Ethiopian state minister engaged in discussions with Israeli, Saudi, and Kuwaiti diplomats, focusing on the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
PM makes 8 state ministers’ roles more focused The Daily Star
An article from The Daily Star Bangladesh mentions the Education State Minister.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Iwao Horii, to discuss issues of mutual interest during the latter's visit to Assam.
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh is scheduled to inaugurate the Family Card initiative in Bogura Sadar on March 10.
State Minister Yeaser Khan nominated as Journalist Welfare Trust chairman Dhaka Tribune
PM to meet foreign minister, state ministers at Secretariat Dhaka Tribune
A state minister in Bangladesh announced that fishers will now be included in the Farmer’s Card programme, expanding the scope of the initiative.

The Berlin Administrative Court has ruled that State Minister for Culture Wolfram Weimer is prohibited from referring to the operators of a Berlin bookstore as 'political extremists'.
A college student has been arrested in Panchagarh, Bangladesh, in connection with a Facebook post concerning a state minister.
A State Minister in Bangladesh announced plans to extend primary education up to the eighth grade.

Sanja Stanković, the ex-wife of State Minister Staša Košarac, has written to the Mayor of Foča regarding alleged domestic violence, after Košarac was proposed for honorary citizenship of the municipality.

Pakistan's State Minister for Finance, Bilal Azhar Kiani, announced that the government is considering proposals for relief to the salaried class and measures to expand the tax base in the forthcoming budget.

Pakistan's state minister announced that consumers will benefit from further reductions in oil prices, with changes aligning with global trends and rationalized levies.
State Minister Amit announced that Bangladesh has accumulated a record stock of refined fuel, ensuring energy security for the nation.
Bangladesh is actively addressing its ongoing energy crisis, exploring strategies to tackle it and considering measures such as cutting urban power supply to prioritize irrigation for farmers. The crisis has also sparked debates on educational approaches like blended learning.
The July Uprising Museum Bill has been passed, including a provision that designates the state minister for culture as the head of the museum.

A suspected measles outbreak in Bangladesh has led to the deaths of nearly 100 children, with over 6,400 patients reporting symptoms. Authorities have initiated an emergency vaccination drive to curb the spread of the disease.

State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry announced that all individuals suspected of involvement in the killing of a prominent Islamabad businessman during a dacoity have been apprehended.
A state minister in Bangladesh has announced that the government will launch a probe into alleged irregularities in appointments made by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over the past 16 years. The investigation aims to address concerns about transparency and fairness.
The Bangladesh government is providing a daily fuel subsidy of Tk 167 crore to alleviate public suffering amidst rising fuel costs.

The Sarawak government announced plans to develop port facilities at Damai to accommodate large international cruise liners.

Three German state ministers are set to unveil a plan that aims to enable the formation of new companies within 24 hours, streamlining the process for businesses.
Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs has stated that a specific deal with the United States is directly affecting the country's economy.
A train collided with a bus at an unmanned crossing in Bangladesh, killing 12 people. The state minister announced that families of the victims will receive Tk 1 lakh each in compensation.
State Minister Rajib hopes safe travel on river routes amid Eid rush

State Minister for Culture Weimer has to endure criticism at the opening of the Leipzig Book Fair.

Addressing a rally in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee issued a sharp warning to the BJP over the alleged attack on the residence of state minister Shashi Panja.

Cultural State Minister Weimer involved the Office for the Protection of the Constitution before awarding the bookstore prize. The cultural scene is appalled.
The Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs held discussions with diplomats from Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
A state minister announced the suspension of new auto-rickshaw licence issuances, citing an increase in the number of auto-rickshaws in major cities as the primary reason for the decision.
Officials were notably absent from a land office during a state minister's surprise visit in Narayanganj, Bangladesh.
The Daily Star Bangla reports on State Minister Md. Nurul Haque.

An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and joint director of Maharashtra's pollution control body has been suspended for failing to attend crucial meetings with a state minister.
The State Minister announced that the Bangladesh government plans to recruit 100,000 health workers to enhance grassroots healthcare services across the country.
Activists involved with the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord are calling for the removal of a non-indigenous state minister.
The BNP has announced its new cabinet, naming 25 ministers and 24 state ministers.

A South Korean-run vessel was hit by an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Seoul to confirm an attack and raising regional tensions. The incident led to the US escorting merchant ships and rejecting Iranian claims of missile strikes on its warships, while also urging China to press Iran on opening the strait.

Georgia's parliament approved Geka Geladze as the new head of the State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) and created a new state minister post, amidst ongoing political disputes.
Five women in a Maharashtra hospital were reportedly made to lie on the floor during their post-surgery recovery, prompting concerns about patient dignity and a reaction from a state minister.
An angry woman in Mumbai confronted a BJP minister during a rally, expressing her frustration over the severe traffic congestion caused by the event. A video of the confrontation, where she told the minister to "get out of here," went viral.
A US delegation met with Bangladesh's State Minister for Food to discuss potential wheat imports and other areas of bilateral cooperation.
A state minister has reiterated the government's dedication to an inclusive and consultative approach in the ongoing budget formulation process.
State Minister Aminul has revealed that a long-term plan has been initiated for the development of youth.
A state minister in Bangladesh has announced that the syllabus for the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination will be changed.
A state minister in Bangladesh has announced that authorities are compiling a list of individuals and entities encroaching on canals.
Ugandan State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, has been sentenced to four years in prison and barred from holding public office for 10 years after being found guilty of diverting iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities.
Bangladesh's State Minister for Food announced that the country currently holds 1.92 million metric tons of food grains in stock. This report provides an update on the nation's food security reserves.
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh has initiated a performance evaluation process for ministers and state ministers.
A finance ministry report outlines the potential economic repercussions for India from the West Asia conflict, including supply disruptions for oil, gas, and fertilizers, higher import prices, and increased logistics costs.

Transport operators in Bosnia and Herzegovina have criticized State Minister of Communications and Transport Edin Forto, expressing disappointment after a working group meeting regarding drivers' stay in the Schengen zone and connections with Croatia.

Former Sabah state minister Datuk Peter Anthony has been granted parole and has returned home after serving approximately one year of his cheating sentence.
State Minister Aminul has issued a clarification regarding his previous statement concerning Zaima Rahman.

State Minister Weimer is facing open attacks from the SPD, and his support is reportedly crumbling even within his own Union faction.
Grief has gripped families in Jhenaidah district following a train-bus crash in Cumilla that resulted in the deaths of five individuals from the area. The Railways State Minister has now declared compensation for the victims' families.
Massive crowds and traffic congestion continue across Bangladesh for Eid travel, with State Minister Rajib expressing hopes for safe travel on river routes amidst the rush.
Historic Sholakia ready for Eid congregation with four-tier security Dhaka Tribune

(ANSA) - CITTÀ DEL MESSICO, 16 MAR - The Italian Ambassador to Mexico, Alessandro Modiano, carried out a mission to San Luis Potosí on March 11, aimed at highlighting the Italian industrial presence in the state to local political authorities. During the mission, Ambassador Modiano held “fruitful meetings” with the Governor of San Luis Potosí, Ricardo Gallardo Cardona, and with the state Ministers of Economy, Security, and Finance, during which he highlighted the excellence of Italian compani...

FRANCE 24 spoke to Artak Beglaryan, former state minister and human rights ombudsman of Nagorno-Karabakh. The peace declaration signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan last August in Washington raised cautious hopes, but for displaced residents of Nagorno-Karabakh the situation remains difficult. “It’s relatively good news,” Beglaryan said, “but nothing was written in this declaration about Nagorno-Karabakh and the people of Nagorno-Karabakh.”

German officials, including Peter Bayer and State Minister Krischbaum, visited Albania, with Krischbaum firmly reminding Prime Minister Rama of typical German determination regarding EU matters.

TMC leader and state minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar suddenly got irritated
The portfolios of eight state ministers in Bangladesh have been reshuffled, and the duties of two advisers have been expanded, indicating changes in government administration.
A news report from Bangladesh's Daily Star about the State Minister for Water Resources.

Other nominees are State Minister Babul Supriyo and actor Koel Mallick

Ruben Vardanyan, a former state minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, stated he would not appeal his 20-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan, calling the process a 'farce'.
India has conveyed its desire to strengthen people-centric cooperation with the new Bangladesh government, aiming for a positive and constructive bilateral relationship. This message was delivered by Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma to the foreign minister and state minister, emphasizing mutual interest and benefit. Both nations have agreed to maintain regular engagement to further solidify their ties.

Bangladesh swore in Tarique Rahman as its new prime minister following his party’s landslide victory in the first parliamentary elections since the massive 2024 uprising, a vote bi...