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EXPORT EARNINGS UP IN MARCH 2025

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Sri Lanka's merchandise export earnings have gone up in March 2025, according to data from the Central Bank. Sri Lanka recorded inflows of USD 1,241.7 million in merchandise expor... Read More


'We don't buy superstars in auction, we make them. Look at Vaibhav Suryavanshi': RR bat for youngsters despite IPL exit

India, May 2 -- Despite their IPL playoff aspirations fading after a crushing 100-run defeat to Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals fielding coach Dishant Yagnik remains optimistic about the team's futur... Read More


TRUMP OUSTS WALTZ AS NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER FOLLOWING GROUP CHAT DEBACLE

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- US President Donald Trump has removed Mike Waltz from his post as National Security Adviser and will nominate him as ambassador to the United Nations. Waltz had faced criticism fo... Read More


CERTIFICATE ON PROCEEDS OF CRIME BILL ENACTED

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill was signed by the Speaker on Wednesday (30) in Parliament. Following the Second Reading and the debate on the Second Reading of the P... Read More


Andhra Pradesh: PM Modi launches over Rs 58,000 cr development projects in Amaravati

Amaravati, May 2 -- Prime Minister Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple development projects worth over Rs 58,000 crore in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh on Friday. The Prime... Read More


Rain, thunderstorms cause waterlogging, outages, traffic snarls in Gurugram

India, May 2 -- Early morning showers accompanied by thunderstorms on Friday led to severe waterlogging across Gurugram, disrupting traffic, officials said. Strong winds during the heavy rain uproote... Read More


"Till date I could not find where surgical strikes took place": Congress MP Charanjit Channi

New Delhi, May 2 -- Congress MP and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi stoked controversy by demanding proof of the surgical strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan... Read More


Delhi HC dismisses TMC MP Saket Gokhale's plea to recall defamation damages

India, May 2 -- The Delhi high court on Friday refused to recall its order directing Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saket Gokhale to apologise and pay Rs.50 lakh in damages to Union minister Hardeep Puri... Read More


Indian woman married to Pakistani national pleads to reunite with her family

Amritsar, May 2 -- An Indian passport holder, Sharmeen Irfan, is seeking to return to Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border crossing in Amritsar and on Friday appealed to Indian authorities for assista... Read More


COMPANY DIRECTOR ARRESTED WITH FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Police have discovered firearms and live ammunition at a residence located on School Lane in Nawala, belonging to the Managing Director of a consultancy services company. The dire... Read More