Sri Lanka’s inflation remains modest in March 2026, according to Colombo CPI

March 31, 2026 5:20 PM

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Sri Lanka’s inflation remains modest in March 2026, according to Colombo CPI

Sri Lanka’s inflation remained modest in March 2026, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index, and stood at 2.2% during the month. According to data released by the Department of Census and Statistics, the index rose 0.5% month-on-month to 195.8 points in March from 195.3 points in February. ...

Government appoints new Secretaries in different Ministries and Departments

March 31, 2026 6:29 PM

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Government appoints new Secretaries in different Ministries and Departments

Government today appointed new Secretaries in different Ministries and Departments. 1992 batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, Chanchal Kumar, has been appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Incumbent Secretary in the Ministry of I&B, Sanjay Jaju, has been appoin...

70 people killed & 30 injured in brutal armed gang attack in Artibonite region

March 31, 2026 5:10 PM

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70 people killed & 30 injured in brutal armed gang attack in Artibonite region

In Haiti, 70 people were killed and 30 others injured in a brutal armed gang attack in the Artibonite region. According to human rights organisations, the attack has been described as one of the worst in recent times in the violence-plagued region. The massacre has forced more than 6,000 residents t...

Japan deploys its first long-range missile at two of its bases in country

March 31, 2026 5:06 PM

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Japan deploys its first long-range missile at two of its bases in country

Japan has deployed its first long-range missile at two of its bases in the country, a move that significantly bolsters country offensive capabilities and marks a departure from its long-held self-defence-only policy. The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles are now operational at Camp Kengun in Ku...

Uchral Nyam-Osor elected Mongolia’s new Prime Minister

March 31, 2026 5:03 PM

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Uchral Nyam-Osor elected Mongolia’s new Prime Minister

Uchral Nyam-Osor has been elected Mongolia’s new prime minister, becoming the country’s third leader in nine months as political instability and economic pressures intensify. Parliament confirmed him with a strong majority, elevating a reform-minded compromise candidate after weeks of deadlock that ...

BJP releases its manifesto for 2026 Assam Assembly Elections in Guwahati

March 31, 2026 6:30 PM

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BJP releases its manifesto for 2026 Assam Assembly Elections in Guwahati

The Bharatiya Janata Party today released its manifesto for the 2026 Assam Assembly Elections in Guwahati. It was unveiled by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The manifesto lists 31 commitments under the th...