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Archipelago 2 weeks ago
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One dead, dozens injured in firecracker explosions during Idul Fitri celebrations
Setting off firecrackers has become a popular cultural practice to mark the end of Ramadan and celebrate Idul Fitri, particularly in Java and parts of Sumatra. The practice, however, often leads to fatalities, injuries, and property damage, as people frequently make their own firecrackers to save costs or to produce larger, high-powered devices.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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Pekalongan regent detained on corruption allegations
Asep Guntur Rahayu, KPK’s deputy for enforcement and execution, said Fadia is alleged to have manipulated public procurement tenders for goods and services in Pekalongan regency so they would be awarded to companies linked to her family.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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C. Java Police raid firecracker production centers after three separate blasts
The raids were conducted following three separate explosions at houses producing firecrackers in the regencies of Grobogan, Kendal and Wonosobo, which resulted in five people being injured.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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Villages struggle to secure land for red and white cooperatives
Many villages are situated in mountainous areas with uneven terrain, requiring expensive cut-and-fill work to prepare a 1,000-square-meter plot. In addition, some village land is located far from main roads due to limited infrastructure, making access difficult.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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Torrential rains trigger widespread flooding in Grobogan
The disaster affected 42 villages across 10 districts, with water levels reported between 50 and 100 centimeters. Floodwaters also inundated 26 schools, more than 1,800 hectares of rice fields and severely damaged two houses.
