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Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority to regulate MFIs

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament yesterday that an independent body, the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Aut... Read More


Pappu Yadav bats for Nitish's son as Bihar CM to check BJP

Patna, March 5 -- With Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar taking a final call to move to Rajya Sabha, independent MP Pappu Yadav on Thursday strongly favoured handing over the top post to CM's son Nish... Read More


Thirty two Iranian sailors rescued from ship

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Sri Lanka Navy Spokesperson Commander Buddhika Sampath stated that 32 sailors have been rescued from the sinking Iranian warship and admitted to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital ... Read More


98th Oscars live on OTT in India: Here's when and where you can stream, key nominees, and the host - all you need to know about the prestigious awards ceremony

India, March 5 -- The world-famous Dolby(R) Theatre at Ovation Hollywood will host the live 98th Academy Awards, providing Indian audiences with their Oscar fix. March 16, 2026, will see a nationwide ... Read More


Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari shifted to AIIMS Delhi for advanced treatment

Bhubaneswar, March 5 -- Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari was referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, for advanced treatment on Thursday. He was referred there ... Read More


WTI crude jumps over 4%; breaks $78 mark

Mumbai, March 5 -- WTI crude oil futures surged more than 4% toward $78 per barrel on Thursday, approaching their highest level since late January, as escalating Middle East tensions disrupted global ... Read More


Key Party official meets voters in Da Nang ahead of 16th National Assembly election

Da Nang, March 5 -- Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, one of the five candidates running for seats in the 16th National Assembly (2026-203... Read More


US submarine sank Iranian warship - Hegseth

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The US has carried out a submarine torpedo strike that sank an Iranian warship off the South coast of Sri Lanka, according to the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.Sri Lanka trav... Read More


Afternoon showers expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Hambantota, Nuwara-Eliya and Ampara districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly dry weather wi... Read More


PM decides to avoid lavish Iftar events considering overall situation

Dhaka, March 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has decided to avoid holding large and lavish Iftar parties this year, considering the overall situation in the country. However, he will attend two If... Read More