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The passage of the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill in Parliament on 4 March has sparked sharp criticism fromContinue Reading The post Microfinance law sparks criticism from activists appeared first on Newswire.
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Israeli military of unlawfully deploying artillery‑fired white phosphorus munitions over residential areas inContinue Reading The post HRW accuses Israel of using white phosphorus over homes in…
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Bangladesh has closed universities and launched fuel rationing amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the MiddleContinue Reading The post Bangladesh shuts universities early to save power amid energy crisis appeared first…
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Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees have expressed displeasure over the government’s move to abolish the CEB and establish six newContinue Reading The post CEB’s new electricity companies formed; Employees raise concerns appeared first…
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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a warm weather advisory for parts of the country, warning that theContinue Reading The post Amber heat advisory issued for several areas appeared first on Newswire.
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The Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya has announced that all Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees will withdraw from services for 24 hoursContinue Reading The post CEB employee union launches 24-hour strike appeared first on Newswire.
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The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a sharp decline today (09), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) closing atContinue Reading The post ASPI drops 797 points in sharp 3.5% fall appeared first on Newswire.
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South Korea will impose its first fuel price cap in almost 30 years as global jitters deepen over spiraling oilContinue Reading The post South Korea introduces first fuel price cap in 30 years as oil soars past $100 appeared first on…
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Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says Sri Lanka will grant free one-month visas to a group rescued from IranianContinue Reading The post Rescued Iranian sailors to receive gratis visas : Minister appeared first on Newswire.
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Former Parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission today, has been remanded until March 24. SajinContinue Reading The post Illegal acquisition of assets : Sajin Vass remanded appeared first on…
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