Sri Lankan SC orders immediate local government elections

August 22, 2024 10:04 PM

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Sri Lankan SC orders immediate local government elections

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Election Commission to take measures to hold the postponed Local Government Elections immediately. The court also ruled that the fundamental rights of voters have been violated through the postponement of the 2023 Local Government Elections by the incum...

Sri Lanka’s inflation steady at 2.5% in July

August 22, 2024 9:40 PM

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Sri Lanka’s inflation steady at 2.5% in July

In Sri Lanka , the overall rate of inflation for July remained at 2.5% as against 2.4% recorded last month. The inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index on a Year-over-Year basis remained within the Central Bank’s target range of under 5 per cent.   On a monthly basis, the in...

Education Ministry launches second cycle capacity-building program

August 22, 2024 9:39 PM

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Education Ministry launches second cycle capacity-building program

The Ministry of Education has launched the second cycle of its capacity-building program on specific learning disabilities (SLD) under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme in New Delhi today. The second cycle, which will run until December 2024, will focus on strategies and tools for iden...

ISRO Chairperson S. Somanath encourages youth to pursue careers in science

August 22, 2024 9:25 PM

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ISRO Chairperson S. Somanath encourages youth to pursue careers in science

In an inspiring message to the youth of India, Mr. S. Somanath, Chairperson ISRO, said, Be creative, enhance basic knowledge in science, and learn the essentials. Science is a vast space for a career.   In an exclusive interview with Akashvani today, the chairperson said, Space is a part of  science...

Giriraj Singh attends Shilp Didi Mahotsav in New Delhi

August 22, 2024 9:25 PM

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Giriraj Singh attends Shilp Didi Mahotsav in New Delhi

Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh attended the Shilp Didi Mahotsav today, which is ongoing at Delhi Haat in New Delhi from the 16th to the 31st of August. This fortnight-long event showcases handicraft creations from all over the country, offering the art-loving public a glimpse of various crafts mark...

Nagaland government decides to revisit Liquor Prohibition Act

August 22, 2024 8:43 PM

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Nagaland government decides to revisit Liquor Prohibition Act

In a significant move, the Nagaland Government has decided to revisit the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989, with the possibility of partially lifting the prohibition in certain areas. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting held today at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Kohima. B...