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Local gold prices mark another increase

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka increased again today (21), according to the All Ceylon Jewellery and Gold Merchants Association. A sovereign of 24-karat gold sold at Rs. 376,000 yeste... Read More


Taiwan halts tourist visa for Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Tourist visa applications from Sri Lankan nationals will no longer be accepted in accordance with the latest visa policy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government, the Taiwan ... Read More


UNP requests police to withdraw directive on unexplained wealth

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- The Sri Lanka Police should retract its July 9 statement urging the public to report individuals who acquired significant assets or live luxurious lifestyles without an apparent ... Read More


Sowing of rain-fed Kharif crops continues to lag

New Delhi, July 21 -- The monsoon is expected to revive over large parts of northwest and northeast India this week, but the respite may come too late for several rain-fed kharif crops, according to e... Read More


plea moved in SC over hc refusal to probe Adani green contracts

New Delhi, July 21 -- A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the refusal by the Bombay high court to probe procurement of energy contracts with states by Adani Green Energy Limited... Read More


Core sectors' output rises to 5-month high of 5% in June

New Delhi, July 21 -- India's core sector industry output increased at its fastest pace in five months in June 2026, according to data released by the ministry of industry and commerce on Monday. The ... Read More


Overseas Indians park over$17 billion in FCNR deposits

Mumbai, July 21 -- Non-resident Indians (NRIs) have poured $17.41 billion into Indian banks through foreign currency non-resident (FCNR) deposits under a new deposit incentive scheme, recording a prom... Read More


Magisterial probe into J&K police firing death

JAMMU, July 21 -- A magisterial probe has been ordered into the killing of a 35-year-old man allegedly in a police firing incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, officials said on Monday. On Ju... Read More


judge moves hc against denial of exemption in new tax regime

PRAYAGRAJ, July 21 -- The Allahabad high court on Monday asked the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to provide information regarding a plea by one of its sitting judges challenging denial of exemp... Read More


s.i.t FORMED to probe missing minors in M.P

Bhopal, July 21 -- A special investigation team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the disappearance of five minor girls from a shelter home in Itarsi in Narmadapuram district, police said. Police re... Read More