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Junta in quake-hit Myanmar extends ceasefire to May 31

May 08, 2025

Naypyidaw [Myanmar], May 8: Myanmar's junta has extended a temporary ceasefire to May 31 to support reconstruction efforts following a massive earthquake in late March that killed at least 3,700 people and devastated parts of the country, state media reported.
The junta initially announced a ceasefire in early April, days after the March 28 earthquake, to support relief efforts, following similar moves by anti-junta armed groups.
Military airstrikes and artillery attacks have continued in some parts of Myanmar despite the ceasefire announcement.
Source: Fijian Broadcasting Corporation

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Coca-Cola celebrates Kolkata's beloved Adda Tradition by bringing back the 'Laal Mejhe' this Durga Puja

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 15: This Durga Puja, Coca-Cola India is bringing back the spirit of Kolkata's beloved adda tradition through 'Laal Mejhe', a cultural initiative inspired by the neighbourhood courtyards, verandas and familiar gathering spots that have long been at the heart of the city's social life. As Kolkata's urban landscape evolves and these traditional spaces become less accessible, Coca-Cola Laal Mejhe seeks to recreate them, giving people a place to slow down amid the festive bustle and enjoy the simple pleasure of an unhurried adda. The campaign revives the spirit of traditional adda spaces across Kolkata, inviting people to reconnect over conversations, culture and shared experiences. Link to the film: Here.

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