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Senior citizens look for serenity in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka is a tropical island nation often called the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. It is a perfect destination...

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Indians and Russians to run Mattala Rajapaksa Airport

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka, grappling with the repercussions of China's 'debt diplomacy', has announced the transfer of management for its $209 million...

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New eVisa program unveiled

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka has introduced a new eVisa scheme, accessible through www.srilankaevisa.lk, aimed at revamping its visa processing system, displacing the...

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Iran brightens Sri Lanka’s hydropower future

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, on Wednesday, presided over the inauguration of a hydropower project in the southeastern region of Sri...

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Sri Lanka visit of Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj

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Indian religious leader Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, the treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, India, arrived in Sri Lanka to...

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AI and deep fakes threaten India elections

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ As India is staging the world’s largest democratic exercise, the intrusion of artificial intelligence (AI) into the political landscape has become...

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What BJP manifesto have in store for the middle class?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ According to BJP, the party’s recently released manifesto, Modi ki Guarantee 2024, acknowledges the aspirations and requirements of the burgeoning middle...

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Kachchatheevu row ahead of India’s elections

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Ahead of the Lok Sabha Polls, a political contention has arisen within India over the status of a small, unoccupied island,...

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Bangladesh moves forward to LDC graduation

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Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh's strategic efforts to transition smoothly from its least developed country (LDC) status are underscored by its plans to seek extended...

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Huge pre-poll seizure

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ The Election Commission of India has announced the unprecedented seizure of a staggering ₹4,650 crore ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha...

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Sri Lankans in Israel cautioned

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ In light of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Sri Lankan residents in Israel are being urged to take precautionary...

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Eco-friendly Ramadan

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Malaysia (Commonwealth Union)_ In Malaysia's Pahang, a notable initiative is underway to address the issue of food waste during Ramadan, a significant period marked...

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Mosque for transgender community

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Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh has taken a significant step towards fostering inclusivity and acceptance by introducing a revolutionary initiative that welcomes the Muslim transgender...

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India cautioned on election sabotage

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Microsoft has issued a cautionary alert regarding China's strategic intent to disrupt impending elections in India, the United States, and South...

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UK’s revised travel advisory

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ The recent update to the United Kingdom's travel advisory for Sri Lanka is expected to have a significant impact on...

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Women candidates make progress in Lok Sabha polls

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ The Indian Parliament passed the historic Women's Reservation Bill, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Abhiniyam, in September 2023, which...

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Lanka sends hope for Gaza’s future

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka's Government has pledged USD 1 million to support children affected by the conflicts in the Gaza Strip. The...

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Lithium-ion batteries from Panasonic

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Panasonic Group will form a joint venture with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), the country’s biggest oil firm, to manufacture cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. Panasonic...

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Strengthening ocean presence

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New Delhi –To discuss measures for strengthening Navy-to-Navy cooperation, the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar recently held a meeting with his...

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Path to India-Pak friendship

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Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ According to media sources, Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, remains hopeful for a potential improvement in bilateral relations with India following...

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Delhi railway station’s newest attraction

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For its efforts in vitalizing stations and enhancing facilities, Indian Railways has been creating headlines, directing on integrating art and greenery into its surroundings....

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First tri-service defense service in Mumbai

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The Armed Forces in the country want to turn Mumbai into the first tri-service common defense station for the Indian Air Force (IAF) Army...

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New financial rules

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ April 1st marks the beginning of a new fiscal year in India. This is highly significant as the majority of the...

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Bilateral relations between SL and China

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged unwavering support to Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in Sri Lanka's pursuit of political and...

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India’s First Water Metro

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KOCHI: Kochi Water Metro mainly concentrates on driving its exploration of hydrogen fuel-cell technology and sustainability. And, soon it hopes to add a vessel...

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FlixBus to branch out its network

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NEW DELHI- a month after starting operations, European bus travel company FlixBus is watching an aggressive growth path for the Indian market to double...

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Bizarre Aircraft collision

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Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport saw a bizarre accident where two aircraft came dangerously close to each other on the runway. Out of...

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Mother brands to boost revenue

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Indian pharma companies are mainly concentrating on mother brands or flagship products under which they introduce several new combinations to ensure therapy leadership and...

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Indian FM says no money for Lok Sabha elections!

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Nirmala Sitharaman, the Indian Finance Minister, has opted out of contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, citing financial constraints as her...

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Hanuman Bridge – connecting Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu

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Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ The Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor on National Security to the Sri Lankan President, Sagala Ratnayake, embarked on a...

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Anti-dumping probe

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New Delhi: Recently India has started an anti-dumping probe into the import of aluminum foil, which is highly used as a packaging material for...

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Adopting India’s digital model

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Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed admiration for India's digital achievements, mentioning it as a model worth emulating. Speaking at a conference in...

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Kidnapped five-year-old girl rescued

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Mumbai: An official said that, in a swift action, police saved a five-year-old girl kidnapped allegedly by two women from the Mumbai suburb of...

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Subway plans at Howrah station

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Kolkata- At Howrah station, the railway plans to build a subway to organize the flow of travelers from the Eastern Railway suburban section to...

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India to be third largest economy

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Chennai- Recently Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said that within the next three years, India will become the third-largest economy in the world. Speaking...

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If not India then who?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ The long speculation of India playing a potential peacekeeper role between Russia and Ukraine has sparked discussions about the country's diplomatic...

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Phone tapping scandal

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By Hyderabad Police, two more senior police officials have been arrested in connection with the case of destroying certain computer systems, official data, and...

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Can NRI voting influence the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Indian government is actively encouraging all Non-Resident Indian (NRI) voters to take part in...

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Banks assist for Indian students

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Principal Banks in the two countries have initiated a partnership to assist financial facilities for students from India entering higher education institutes in Canada. The...

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New owner for Arambagh Hatcheries?

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Delhi-based investor Abinandan Holdings Pvt Ltd has shown interest in taking over the ailing Arambagh Hatcheries from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The half-a-century-old Arambagh Hatcheries,...

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PM Hasina pushes for EU GSP extension

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Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has actively pursued the backing of Ireland in extending the transition period of the Generalised Scheme of...

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Solar waste could reach 600 kilotons

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According to a new study, by 2030 India’s solar waste could reach 600 kilotons which is almost equal to filling up 720 Olympic-size swimming...

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Scared relics return to India

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Four Holy Pipa Rahwa Relics of Buddha and his two followers will be escorted back to India from Thailand, concluding a historic-spiritually enriching exposition Some...

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All set for Lok Sabha Elections

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ India is all set for the Lok Sabha elections, a monumental democratic event that takes place every five years. According to...

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Will PM Modi’s southern campaign influence election results?

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India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strategic outreach to the southern states continues steadily, with a focus on strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party's...

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