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First 4D angio CT suite in South Asia installed at Sri Jayewardenepura hospital

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital has installed the first 4D Angio CT suite in the South Asian region, marking a major milestone in advanced medical care in the country. ... Read More


Donald Trump says Iran offered 'energy-linked present' amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations

New Delhi, March 25 -- US President Donald Trump has said Iran offered a "present" as a goodwill gesture during ongoing negotiations to end the nearly month-long conflict. "We're in negotiations righ... Read More


Iran war: US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end war

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Iranian military has dismissed reports of US-Iran peace negotiations, casting doubts over the 15-point peace plan reportedly put forward by the White House. Ebrahim Zolfagh... Read More


Govt Notifies New Order To Fast-Track Natural Gas Infrastructure Expansion

New Delhi, March 25 -- A new order under the Essential Commodities Act has been notified by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to accelerate the development of natural gas supply infrastructure... Read More


Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis

Dhaka, March 25 -- Countries across Asia are weighing up work-from-home policies and stimulus measures enforced during the COVID pandemic, as they scramble to respond to global fuel shortages triggere... Read More


S&P Global raises India's FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, signals strong medium-term economic momentum

New Delhi, March 25 -- Global credit rating agency S&P Global raised India's GDP growth forecast for the financial year 2026-27 by 40 basis points to 7.1% on Wednesday, signalling confidence in the co... Read More


Inflation in France jumps as Iran war hits growth and spending

France, March 25 -- Insee expects growth of 0.2 percent in both the first and second quarters, down from 0.3 percent previously. At the same time, inflation is forecast to climb above 2 percent in the... Read More


Argentinian envoy reiterates support for US-Israel on West Asia conflict, eyes stronger energy ties with India

New Delhi, March 25 -- Amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia, Argentina has reiterated its support for the United States and Israel while expressing hope for a diplomatic resolution, even as the conf... Read More


ADB to help Asia-Pacific region mitigate impacts of Mideast conflict

Manila, March 25 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said it is ready to deploy timely financial and technical support to help developing member countries (DMCs) mitigate the impacts of the Middle... Read More


Sri Lanka tourism to close the gap with alternative campaigns

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- With no letting up in the Middle East conflict, authorities in Sri Lanka will be looking at alternative markets and diverse approaches to pitch the country and keep tourism on t... Read More