Production of large fish has decreased in Kaptai Lake
The production of Rui fish in Kaptai, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, has decreased at an alarming rate. However,...
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Pakistan: Ferrous scrap imports rise over 35% y-o-y in CY25 on duty relief, lower global prices
Lower global shredded prices improve import competitiveness UAE and UK remain Pakistan's largest scrap suppliers Housing initiatives expected to support...
How is the Iran crisis affecting the metals and; energy ecosystems – A 360-degree view
Chinese steel exports to ME face serious threat, Indian cargoes stuck The Middle East supplies around 30% of India's aluminium...
India: Primary mills hike rebar prices by INR 500-1,000/t ($5-11/t) for early-Mar’26
Tier 1 mills' inventories drop 10-15% m-o-m in early-Mar Supply crunch supports prices but trade slows due to Holi Indian...
India: Melting scrap prices rise by INR 700/t d-o-d in Alang
Ship-breaking melting scrap prices in Gujarat's Alang market rose by INR 700/t d-o-d on 7 Mar. HMS (80:20) prices were...
India: BigMint’s coking coal index falls to 2-month low amid cautious buyer sentiment
Bids decline, 75,000-t deal closed at $220/t FOB Australia US-Iran war lifts vessel freights, dampening fixture activity BigMint's premium hard...
Crude oil prices rise in global markets due to tensions in the Middle East
The ongoing war between Iran and Israel in the Middle East has thrown the global economy into extreme uncertainty. Fuel...
Nepal’s mass uprising party on course for landslide victory
Counting of votes is underway after the general elections held in Nepal after the mass uprising in September 2025. Voting...
Youth arrested with huge amount of fake money and equipment
The District Detective Branch (DB) has arrested a youth with fake money making equipment and a huge amount of fake...
Second wife stabbed to death by husband in Sreepur
A second wife was tragically murdered by her husband in Kewa village of Sreepur upazila of Gazipur. Police recovered the...
