AG forwards Rs. 3.423 billion claim to owners of MT New Diamond
The Attorney General has forwarded the marine pollution claim of Rs. 3.423 billion (USD 19.022 million) to lawyers of the owners of crude oil tanker ‘MT New Diamond’ in respect of the oil spill caused Read More »
Why Japan can’t shake sexism
A day after former Tokyo Olympics boss Yoshiro Mori made global headlines with his sexist comments, Momoko Nojo, 23, helped start a petition calling for action against him. “The aim wasn’t his resigna Read More »
First ever Indo-Sri Lanka virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue a success
The first delegation level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue between the Police Chiefs of India and Sri Lanka was held today (08), signifying the close relationship between the two countries. Read More »
WHO says vaccination passport might not be an “effective strategy”
Being vaccinated against COVID-19 may not prevent transmission and vaccination passports may not be an “effective strategy” for restarting travel, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned on Tues Read More »
Brazil records more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in a 24 hour period
As a more contagious variant of Covid-19 caused a surge in cases, Brazil has recorded more than 4,000 Covid-19 related deaths in 24 hours yesterday (06) Read More »
Digital tech and prosperity, the Japanese experience
Our world is filled with challenges common to all humankind, such as climate change, environmental destruction and COVID-19. In addition, slowdown in economic growth, widening income disparities and o Read More »
Harvey Weinstein appeals rape, criminal sexual act conviction
Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood mogul and the catalyst for the birth of the #MeToo movement, filed an appeal Monday (5) seeking to overturn his conviction on third-degree rape and first-degree Read More »
North Korea withdraws from 2021 Tokyo Olympics
North Korea has announced that it will withdraw its decision to participate in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in order to protect its athletes from the Covid-19 pandemic.Read More »