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Sri Lanka's FDI records 138% increase in first nine months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows including foreign commercial loans for investments to BOI-approved enterprises have reached USD 827 million during the period January to S... Read More


Shoppers to pay for plastic bags, containers from Nov. 1

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- From November 1, shoppers across the country will need to pay for plastic bags and containers at stores, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced, in a move aimed at reduci... Read More


Video of a couple being questioned by Police raises concerns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A video showing a doctor and an engineer being questioned at Panadura Police Station has sparked public outrage and drawn sharp criticism from legal experts. Senior lawyer Thish... Read More


Ladakh-MHA dialogueset to resume on Oct 22

Srinagar, Oct. 20 -- Crucial talks between the Centre and Ladakh representatives, which were called off nearly three weeks ago, are set to resume on October 22, people aware of the matter said on Satu... Read More


Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first woman prime minister as LDP, JIP form coalition

Tokyo, Oct. 20 -- Japan is set to get its first woman prime minister as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) agreed on Monday to form a coalition government. ... Read More


Orionid meteor shower to peak early tonight

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Orionid meteor shower will be visible in Sri Lanka tonight and into the early hours of tomorrow, astronomy experts said. Professor Chandana Jayaratne, Chairman of the Arthur... Read More


"As in Mahabharat it was known who will emerge victorious, same is in Bihar elections": Upendra Kushwaha predicts "comfortable" victory for NDA

Patna, Oct. 20 -- Ahead of the Bihar Assembly election, Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) National President Upendra Kushwaha on Monday expressed confidence that National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would form... Read More


Tamil Nadu: Heavy rain causes severe waterlogging in Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi, Oct. 20 -- Thoothukudi witnessed severe waterlogging following four days of continuous heavy rainfall in the city and its surrounding areas. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has ... Read More


Dengue: 4 more die; 942 hospitalised

, Oct. 20 -- Four more deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the total number of deaths from the mosquito-borne disease to 249 this year. During this period, 9... Read More


Happy Diwali 2025: Top 50 wishes, quotes, greetings, Facebook and WhatsApp status

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of India's most cherished celebrations - a time to embrace joy, strengthen bonds with loved ones, and spread happiness. Sharing heartfelt w... Read More