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President appoints committee to monitor and assess impact of conflict in ME on SL's economy

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (9) approved the appointment of a special Economic Surveillance Committee to monitor and assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict i... Read More


Asia hardest hit as Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows

India, March 11 -- Asia is the most exposed region to the latest disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new UNCTAD report. Around 84% of crude oil and 83% of liquefied natural gas shipped... Read More


Who are Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris, candidates in the Georgia runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene?

New Delhi, March 11 -- Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris have advanced to a runoff in the special House election in Georgia's 14th Congressional District. The two leading candidates ... Read More


Free visa extensions to foreign nationals unable to leave

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to grant free visa extensions to foreign nationals unable to leave the country before the expiration of their visas due to ongoi... Read More


Limit fuel consumption to overcome shortage - CPC Chairman

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman D. J. Rajakaruna yesterday urged the public to use fuel economically in the wake of looming energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict... Read More


Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold drops $87/oz; silver falls $5 as US dollar strengthens

New Delhi, March 11 -- Precious metals edged lower in Wednesday's trade on 11 March from a strong close in the previous session as the US dollar resumed gains, making greenback-priced commodities more... Read More


Edelweiss ASEAN Equity Off-shore Fund: change in investment factsheets for February 2026

India, March 11 -- Edelweiss ASEAN Equity Off-shore Fund has announced change in investment factsheets and fund flash for the month ended February 28, 2026. As on Feb 28, 2026, the total size of the ... Read More


France backs emergency release of oil reserves as supply fears grow

France, March 11 -- Japan and Germany announced plans Wednesday to release strategic reserves, while the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) has asked member countries to prepare a major eme... Read More


TTK Prestige, Gandhimathi, Stove Kraft shares jump up to 15% amid gas supply shortage. Here's why

New Delhi, March 11 -- Shares of TTK Prestige, Gandhi Mathi Appliances (Butterfly Gandhimathi), and Stovecraft surged by as much as 15% on Wednesday, March 11, due to a critical shortage of LPG amid c... Read More


'Indian fuel retailers face margin, cash-flow pressure'

New Delhi, March 11 -- State-owned fuel retailers Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) absorbing the impact of elevated ... Read More