Local Government elections announced in Sri Lanka

Federal budget for FY 2023-24 a huge downer for housewives in Pakistan

The federal budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24, presented by Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday, came as a huge disappointment for homemakers as it offered no respite from surging household expenses, The News International reported. Reeling under an economic crisis of the kind seldom experienced in the country?s history, women in Pakistan are finding it hard to make ends meet, with many voicing their outrage over the surging prices of basic household products. The News International is

12 Jun, 2023

Scientists from Sri Lanka among top 100 Asian scientists

Scientists from Sri Lanka have been listed among the top 100 scientists in Asia. The Asian Scientist 100 (2023 edition) includes trailblazing women in sustainability like Dr Asha DeVos, founder of Oceanswell, Sri Lanka?s first marine conservation research and education organization, and the first National Geographic explorer from the country. Asian Scientist Magazine has listed Chathuranga Ranasinghe from the University of Colombo, Ashani Savinda Ranathunga from the University of Moratuwa, Dr.

11 Jun, 2023

Nearly 12 Sri Lankan migrants stranded in Diego Garcia attempt suicide

Nearly 12 Sri Lankan migrants stranded in Diego Garcia for over 20 months have attempt suicide, the BBC reported. The BBC reported that 89 migrants have been stranded for months on the tiny British territory in the Indian Ocean after being rescued from their struggling fishing boat in October 2021. Court documents filed in London say tents previously set up as Covid isolation facilities for military personnel are being used as a makeshift migrant camp. Fences surround the camp, and inside ther

11 Jun, 2023