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Government will not slow down the pace of probes, speed of hearing cases - Minister

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- No matter how much the Opposition members try to stir up trouble in Parliament and trying to runaway with the Mace, the Government will not slow down the pace of investigations a... Read More


Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah discusses key issues with Parliamentary panel led by Shashi Tharoor

Srinagar, June 24 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday met members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, currently on a four-day study visit to the Union... Read More


US Supreme Court eases deportation process for green card holders accused of certain crimes

Washington DC, June 24 -- The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a ruling making it easier for border authorities to deport lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, accused of cri... Read More


Gold, jewellery seized from LTTE will be handed to court - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Defence Deputy Minister Major General (retd.) Aruna Jayasekara informed Parliament that steps will be taken to handover the gold and jewellery seized from the LTTE to court withi... Read More


Andy Burnham officially becomes UK Parliament member

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, who is seen as the favorite to succeed Keir Starmer as the country's prime minister, has officially been sworn in as a member of ... Read More


New India moves from suspicion to trust, from fear to freedom

Srinagar, June 24 -- For decades, India's regulatory architecture dealt with citizens with deep mistrust, and regarded them as criminals for minor, procedural violations, or mere suspicion by a person... Read More


"Country's politics has become rotten": Congress' Vijay Wadettiwar on Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs joining Shinde camp

Mumbai, June 24 -- Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar criticised the recent political developments in Maharashtra following the defection of six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv ... Read More


Ban on air-conditioners, fridges operating solely on HCFC refrigerants from June 6

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera told Parliament yesterday the import of air conditioners and refrigerators that operate exclusively on HCFC (Hydrochlorof... Read More


Women MPs' Forum for reviewing tax and pricing of low-tier cigarettes

Dhaka, June 24 -- Members of the Women MPs' Forum Against Tobacco on Tuesday called for a more effective review of the tax and pricing measures for low-tier cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products i... Read More


Phased electrification of suburban railway network begins from 2027

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr.Prasanna Gunasena told Parliament yesterday that Sri Lanka is set to begin a phased electrification of its suburban railway network star... Read More