B’desh: Farmers, fishermen lose land and livelihoods to big power plants

IANS | January 1, 2026 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) A recent photo exhibition by Bangladeshi photographer Noor Alam at a gallery in Tokyo depicted the sad story of the fishing and farming communities in the Matarbari region of southeastern Bangladesh are struggling to survive after losing their land and livelihoods to coal and gas-fired power plants that are being set up in the region.

India’s GST collection jumps 6.1 per cent to cross Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December

IANS | January 1, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India’s GST (goods and services tax) collection recorded a 6.1 per cent increase to Rs 1,74,550 crore in December 2025 compared to Rs 1,64,556 crore the same month of the previous year, reflecting the increase in economic activity during the month, official figures released on Thursday showed.