Measles explodes in Bangladesh after vaccination breakdown, killing hundreds of children
On 7 April, a woman named Konika Akter lay on the floor of Dhaka Shishu Hospital & Institute, crying and calling on God for mercy. Her husband, Mohammad Zakir, stood beside her, his face hollow with grief. Slapping his chest,…
Power without authority: Pakistan’s women lawmakers excel in Parliament but remain locked out of real power
Inside Pakistan’s Senate, a quiet contradiction unfolds—one that challenges entrenched assumptions about representation while exposing the rigid architecture of political control. In a legislative chamber often defined by entrenched hierarchies, Pakistan’s women lawmakers have emerged as substantive contributors rather than…
Trader caught selling Keeri Samba above MRP at Bokundara Economic Centre
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has intensified islandwide raids targeting traders selling rice above the gazetted maximum retail price (MRP). As part of the ongoing operation, CAA officials on Friday (02) carried out several special raids in the…
India growth outlook stable but informal sector faces hidden strain
India’s economic growth outlook remains broadly stable despite global geopolitical tensions, but economists warn that the country’s vast informal sector is facing significant, largely unmeasured pressure. A Reuters poll of economists indicated that while headline growth figures remain resilient, the…
New York Times spotlights Sri Lanka’s Brief Garden
The New York Times has featured Sri Lanka’s iconic Brief Garden, created by renowned landscape architect Bevis Bawa, in its spotlight on remarkable gardens around the world. The tropical garden retreat in Beruwala was highlighted for its distinctive design, lush…
Prime Minister meets Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer, at Temple Trees. During the meeting, the prime minister expressed gratitude for the continued support extended by Pakistan following the Cyclone Dithwah. Both sides…
Vesak dansal registration to begin from Monday
Public Health Inspectors in Sri Lanka will begin registering “dansal” stalls organized for the Vesak Poya festival from Monday (May 4), according to the Public Health Inspectors’ Association. The Association said the registration process would commence through Medical Officer of…
Army soldier killed in train accident laid to rest with full military honours
The final rites of Lance Corporal A.P. Mariyalujisan of the Sri Lanka Army Engineer Services, were conducted with full military honours on Friday (01) in Kilinochchi. The soldier, attached to the 12 (V) Engineer Services Regiment of the Sri Lanka…
Probe launched into fire at Kalutara Inland Revenue office
Police have launched an investigation into a fire that broke out at the Kalutara Regional Office of the Inland Revenue Department(IRD). Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Rukdevi Fernando said the fire occurred on Thursday (30) night and did not cause…
Weather: Showers likely after 1 pm in several areas
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts after 1 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Department of Meteorology. Morning showers…