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May 1, 2024 9:57 PM
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In Sri Lanka, the overall rate of inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index increased to 1.5 per cent in April 2024. Sri Lanka’s Department of Census & Statistics (DCS) said the CCPI-based inflation which was at 0.9 per cent last month saw a small increase primarily due to increa...
May 1, 2024 5:20 PM
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In Sri Lanka, International Labour Day is being observed today with a focus this year on ensuring safety and health at work amidst a changing climate. Rallies and demonstrations are being held to commemorate May Day, in solidarity with the international labour community across the island. In Colombo...
May 1, 2024 1:44 PM
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In US, protest has been going on in Columbia University campus. The development is a part of larger wave of campus protests across the country against Israel's actions in Gaza. According to reports, Negotiations between the protesters and the college came to a standstill in recent days. The UN's...
May 1, 2024 1:06 PM
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The International Labour Day is being observed today to honour the contribution of workers across the world. It is also known as May Day. The day aims at paying tribute to workers' sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights all over the world. It is celebrated with many festivities, includin...
May 1, 2024 8:52 AM
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will launch an invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah regardless of truce talks with Hamas. He insisted that the war would continue until Israel had achieved all of its objectives in Rafah. Netanyahu's statement came amid ongoing attempts to try...
April 30, 2024 9:16 PM
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Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved the plan to renovate the Kankesanthurai port in the Northern part of the island. The project will be executed under an Indian financial grant. The project had faced delays as estimated costs surpassed available funds. Recognizing the project's significance, India has...
April 30, 2024 8:53 PM
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In Nepal, the Ministry of Health and Population has urged people to wear masks given the increase in air pollution in Kathmandu valley. The air quality in Kathmandu was at the top of the list of cities with 'unhealthy air' in the world. According to IQAir, an organization that measures the real-time...
April 30, 2024 8:44 PM
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China’s ruling Communist Party, headed by President Xi Jinping, in a rare admission today spoke of the grim economic outlook in the world's second-largest economy due to insufficient demand and an uncertain external environment. The party called for coordinating domestic, social and economic policie...
April 30, 2024 7:28 PM
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A four-member Indian delegation from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) was on a three-day visit to Bangladesh to further boost bilateral ties on governance matters. Led by Secretary V. Srinivas, the DARPG delegation arrived in Dhaka on Sunday for bilateral discus...
April 30, 2024 6:50 PM
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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar today met Minister of State for International Cooperation, UAE, Reem Al Hashimy in New Delhi. During the meeting, they discussed further steps in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and also exchanged perspectives on the regional and global situation.
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