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Mild approach by the government on Venezuela issue: Opposition MP

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- The Government is following a mild approach with regard to US invasion on Venezuela, an opposition MP told Parliament yesterday. "Those in the present government used to surround... Read More


Cheap capital, costly scrutiny: Why state-run energy firms shun listing

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- State-run fuel and energy companies could reduce their dependence on government and foreign funds as well as bank loans by listing on the stock market, but political and bureaucratic ... Read More


'I am making it very clear.': Fadnavis warns after local BJP units form alliance with Congress, AIMIM for civic polls

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has conveyed his strong displeasure and warned the local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) units against forming alliances with the Congres... Read More


26 Maoists, 13 with rRs.r65 lakh bounty, surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

India, Jan. 7 -- At least 26 Maoists, 13 of them carrying a collective bounty of Rs.65 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Wednesday, police said. The cadres, including seven women,... Read More


Public Security Minister says Sarah Jasmine may be alive

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that information uncovered during investigations suggests that Pulasthini Mahendran, also known as Sarah Jasmine ... Read More


Salary anomalies of 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service staff resolved

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Chief Government Whip, Mass Media and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said in Parliament yesterday (06), that the salary anomalies faced by the staff of the 1990 Suwa Seriya... Read More


"Very inhumane...": Nobel laureate's house in-charge on ECI's age discrepancy notice to Amartya Sen

Birbhum, Jan. 7 -- Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has received a notice from the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a discrepancy in his electoral roll information. The notice states that the a... Read More


Laos targets 6% annual growth in 2026-2030

Vientiane, Jan. 7 -- Laos aims to achieve average economic growth of 6% or higher per year over the next five years, while accelerating the building of an independent and self-reliant economy, Prime M... Read More


Government's interference with Media is going to be its downfall

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Badulla District Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake said in Parliament yesterday (06) that the Government's interference with the Media is going to be the end of it. Expre... Read More


Steps underway for a pension scheme for all engaged in informal employment

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister, Dr. Upali Pannilage, said in Parliament yesterday that steps are being taken to introduce a pension scheme f... Read More