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Prime Minister congratulates Rodrigo Paz Pereira on election as President of Bolivia

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations to Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as the President of Bolivia. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: "Warm co... Read More


Tourist arrivals surpass 100,000 mark in first 20 days of October

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Tourist arrivals surpassed the 100,000 arrival mark within the first 20 days of October 2025, provisional data from Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed. The ... Read More


Sri Lanka must lift investment rate above 30% for faster growth: Indian economist

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- its investment rate to above 30 percent, if it is to return to a growth trajectory of 6 percent to 7 percent, as the current level of around 20 percent is insufficient for rapid ... Read More


सभी प्रखंडों में ससमय बीज उपलब्ध कराया जाय: उपयुक्त

पाकुड़, अक्टूबर 22 -- पाकुड़, प्रतिनिधि। समाहरणालय सभागार में उपायुक्त मनीष कुमार की अध्यक्षता में कृषि एवं संबद्ध विभागों की समीक्षात्मक बैठक आयोजित की गई। बैठक में रबी मौसम की तैयारियों, बीज वितरण, फ... Read More


National consumer prices pick up 2.1% in September on rising food prices

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Consumer prices measured by the broader National Consumer Price Index picked up pace in September in a mirror image of how the Colombo prices changed for the same month. The pri... Read More


SL air travel rebounds with 7.5 mn passengers in nine months

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The local aviation industry recorded steady growth between January and September 2025, reflecting a continued post-pandemic rebound in travel connectivity and tourism demand. Dat... Read More


Gold price drops sharply by Rs7,538 per tola in PakistanPublished on: October 22, 2025 4:17 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Wednesday, following losses in the international market. The price per tola dropped by Rs7,538 to reach Rs437,362. According to the All-Pak... Read More


How a Buddhist monk braved torture to pursue political dream

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Following the accusation levelled against the former Member of Parliament, Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, over the alleged abduction and intimidation of General Secretary of the ... Read More


AQI rises post Diwali: Ophthalmologist warns air pollution can harm your eyes by causing allergy, itch and redness

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Every year, Diwali celebrations lead to the air becoming smoky and cloudy from fireworks. Poor air quality index or AQI levels increases the risk of respiratory and eye-related h... Read More


Vance praises Gaza ceasefire progress during Israel visitPublished on: October 22, 2025 4:16 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- US Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about the Gaza ceasefire during his visit to Israel on Tuesday, calling its progress "better than expected" after two years of devast... Read More