January 17, 2025 6:40 PM

views 28

Indonesia: 5 Bodies Recovered, 14 Missing following Shopping Mall Fire in Jakarta

In Indonesia, five bodies were recovered today from a fire that broke out at a shopping mall in the western part of Jakarta on Wednesday evening. West Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency chief Syarifudin told reporters that these bodies were found on the eighth floor. He said all victims were unable to b...

January 17, 2025 7:20 PM

views 68

Indian Markets End Losing Streak: Sensex-Nifty Fall

Benchmark domestic equity indices today logged losses, snapping their three-day winning streak. The broader market indices at BSE, including the Mid-Cap and the Small-Cap indices, ended nearly unchanged. The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, dropped 423 points, or 0.55 percent, to...

January 17, 2025 4:14 PM

views 30

Sri Lanka Announces 20% Electricity Tariff Cut for first 6 months of 2025

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced a 20 percent reduction in electricity tariffs for the first six months of 2025. The revised rates take effect from midnight tonight. The tariff cuts aim to ease the financial burden on consumers and businesses amid Sri Lanka's ongoing ec...