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PRESIDENT MEETS GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- As part of the official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, President Anura Kumara Disanayake met with German Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul this evening (11) at the ... Read More


PETITION AGAINST THE ELECTRICITY BILL TO BE HEARD

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Supreme Court yesterday (11) began hearing a petition filed by seven parties challenging parts of the proposed Electricity Amendment Bill. The petitioners argue that some cl... Read More


Highest-grossing Hindi film isn't even from Bollywood: How a 'regional' star beat Shah Rukh, Ranbir Kapoor, Salman Khan

India, June 12 -- For seven decades since recordkeeping on box office collections in India began, Hindi films have largely ruled the roost. The country's highest-grossing film was always from Bollywoo... Read More


Reviving Kargil and Gurez Key to Kashmir Tourism: Nasir Aslam

Srinagar, June 12 -- Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam, on Thursday said that reviving tourism in Kargil and Gurez is crucial for the overall revival of tourism in Kashmir. According to KNS, Asl... Read More


Diamond powder for skincare, Rs.8.5 lakh monthly expense on food: Check this Chinese mother-daughter's lavish lifestyle

New Delhi, June 12 -- Popular Chinese TV host Li Xiang has triggered fresh online criticism. The controversy started after it was revealed she had eaten sticky rice dumplings worth 1,000 yuan (around ... Read More


Air India Crash: Prof Yunus expresses solidarity with India

Dhaka, June 12 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday expressed condolences at the tragic crash of Air India flight carrying 242 passengers in Ahmedabad and expressed solidarity with pe... Read More


All 242 on board dead in Air India flight crash

Dhaka, June 12 -- An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed immediately after take-off from Ahmedabad airport this afternoon, in one of the worst ever aviation tragedies in Indi... Read More


UK envoy Sarah Cooke happy with Yunus' visit to Britain

Dhaka, June 12 -- British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke, currently in London, on Thursday said she was pleased with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus' visit to the UK. "Fantastic to... Read More


Air India plane crashes near Ahmedabad, at least 30 dead

Dhaka, June 12 -- At least 30 people were killed after an Air India plane carrying 242 people crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad on Thursday, according to authorities. The toll is expected t... Read More


World Bank Projects Sri Lanka's Growth to Slow to 3.5% in 2025

WEB DESK, June 12 -- The World Bank has projected a slowing of Sri Lanka's economic recovery in 2025, with growth projected to ease to 3.5%. According to the World Bank's latest Global Economic Prospe... Read More