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Faiszer presents two private member bills on divorce and Muslim marriage law

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Faiszer Musthapha, President's Counsel and MP submitted two key Private Member's Bills to Parliament, Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera, seeking to modernise Sri Lanka's perso... Read More


Women Parliamentarians Caucus requests amendment to Standing Orders

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The Women Parliamentarians' Caucus has formally requested the Speaker, Dr Jagath Wickramaratne, to amend the Standing Orders of Parliament to prevent the verbal harassment and ins... Read More


Fishermen and doctors intensify trade union actions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Fishermen engaged in beach seine (Ma-del) operations have vowed to continue their Satyagraha outside the Presidential Secretariat for a third day after failed negotiations with th... Read More


Open construction pit kills 25-year-old in the Capital

India, Feb. 7 -- A late-night commute ended in tragedy on Joginder Singh Marg in west Delhi's Janakpuri area after a motorcyclist fell into a 15-20 feet-deep pit resulting in his death. The pit was du... Read More


Can't compel woman to complete pregnancy: SC

India, Feb. 7 -- Directing medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 17-year-old, the Supreme Court on Friday said that courts cannot compel a woman, much less a minor, to continue a pregnancy. ... Read More


Female conductors appointed to SLTB for highway service

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Twenty female conductors received their appointment letters yesterday at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to join the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). These new recruit... Read More


Agriculture, industry, services to power growth

Dar es Salaam, Feb. 7 -- TANZANIA must robustly develop agriculture, industry and services if it is to achieve sustained economic growth and build a strong middle class, according to Minister of State... Read More


Sanjay Sapru Calls Out Distortion of Omar Abdullah's Healthcare Remarks

Srinagar, Feb. 7 -- All India Professional Congress (AIPC) Jammu & Kashmir Head, Sanjay Sapru, on Saturday took on the growing controversy around Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's remarks on healthcare, ... Read More


Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Meeting on Development Projects in J&K

NEWS DESK, Feb. 7 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of development projects in Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on key infrastructure works and ... Read More


Govt Debunks Fake Investment Videos Featuring PM, FM, RBI Governor

India, Feb. 7 -- The Government has debunked videos circulating over social media in which Prime Minister, Union Finance Minister, and the RBI Governor are seen giving investment advice. The Fact Chec... Read More