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Issuance of heavy mineral licenses suspended

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- All exploration and mining licenses for heavy minerals remain suspended until a new National Mineral Policy is implemented. Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister S... Read More


Parliament approves extension of state of emergency

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The state of emergency will remain in effect for another month following a majority vote of 104 during today's parliamentary session. The motion received 106 votes in favour and ... Read More


Heated exchange in parliament over Namal Rajapaksa comments

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A verbal clash erupted in Parliament today (6), during the debate on emergency law between Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe and MP Ramanathan Archuna. The tension began when th... Read More


Pm Modi interacts with students during Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students today during the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC). The Prime Minister had an informal interaction with Exam Warri... Read More


CCIK terms Budget progressive

Jammu, Feb. 6 -- The Chamber of Commerce and Industries kashmir (CCIK), has welcomed the Jammu & Kashmir Budget 2026-27 presented by Hon'ble Chief Minister and Finance Minister Shri Omar Abdullah, des... Read More


Prolonged closure of key tourist spots impacts livelihoods; CM to take up reopening issue with Home Minister

JAMMU, Feb. 6 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the prolonged closure of several tourist destinations has caused distress among local youth, and the government is considering a relief pa... Read More


MP Er Rashid Raises Baramulla-Uri Rail Alignment Issue; Meets MoS Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu

Srinagar, Feb. 6 -- Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi today said that Member of Parliament from Baramulla Er Rashid, met Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu insi... Read More


Sadhotra hails J&K Budget as balanced, forward-looking, people-centric

JAMMU, Feb. 6 -- National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today hailed the Budget 2026-27 for Jammu and Kashmir, presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdull... Read More


Electing a new Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Here I am in Singapore, a non-citizen of Bangladesh (although a fellow-Bengali) and celebrating the imminent general election. Why? Because as West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Bane... Read More


Now for the finale

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- It is an election where the winners may take a while to be determined, but we do already know the losers. Come February 12, Bangladesh will revert to democratic rule following parliam... Read More