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Problematic Grade 06 English module distribution immediately suspended

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said in Parliament yesterday that the problematic Grade 06 English module was not distributed to students and that its... Read More


Senior National Boxing: Nikhat Zareen, Pawan Bartwal, Sumit register dominant wins to reach quarterfinals

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 gold medallist Pawan Bartwal and Sumit dominated their respective opponents, while most other top players regis... Read More


NIE approves removal of controversial Grade 6 english module : PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- The Academic Advisory Board of the National Institute of Education has approved the removal of a controversial module from the Grade 6 English curriculum. Education Minister and ... Read More


Opposition parties file no-confidence motion against Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Several opposition parties have filed a no-confidence motion against Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya, saying the government's education reforms contain errors and inappropri... Read More


Blackout warning: Scanty rain, dense fog and pollution raise risk of India's power transmission lines tripping

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- NEW DELHI: There's more to dense fog conditions than pollution and flight cancellations. There's also the risk of power outages. In fact, a perfect storm may be brewing across se... Read More


Int'l agricultural, environmental technology fair set for Can Tho

Can Tho, Jan. 7 -- The International Exhibition on Machinery, Equipment, Supplies, Chemicals and Agricultural Products in Vietnam (VietAGROS) 2026 will be held from April 15-17 in the Mekong Delta cit... Read More


First Bank unveils Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, stresses resilience as winning factor for businesses

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the commercial banking subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has hosted its annual Nigeria Economic Outlook, a high-level dialogue that shapes ideas, insigh... Read More


AIIMS Bhopal professor dies of alleged anaesthesia overdose, was on ventilator for 24 days

India, Jan. 7 -- An assistant professor from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal died 24 days after an alleged anaesthesia overdose, an official said Tuesday. The professor, ident... Read More


L&T incorporates wholly owned subsidiary SuFin

Mumbai, Jan. 7 -- The company said the intimation follows the receipt of the certificate of incorporation from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 7 January 2026. SuFin has been incorporated to enga... Read More


Tomorrowland is coming to Thailand in 2026: Check dates, venue, and more about its first-ever Asia festival

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Attention EDM lovers! Tomorrowland is coming to Thailand with its first-ever full-fledged Asia edition. This December, Pattaya will groove to the beats of this iconic European ele... Read More