S&P 500 surpasses 6,000 mark, closes biggest weekly gain in a year

November 9, 2024 4:40 PM November 9, 2024 4:40 PM

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S&P 500 surpasses 6,000 mark, closes biggest weekly gain in a year

The S&P 500 briefly surpassed the 6,000 mark and closed with its biggest weekly percentage gain in a year, as Donald Trump's election victory and a possible Republican Party sweep in Congress fueled expectations for favourable business policies. Also supporting stocks this week was a widely expe...

CAQM reviews progress of Graded Response Action Plan to tackle air pollution

November 9, 2024 4:28 PM November 9, 2024 4:28 PM

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CAQM reviews progress of Graded Response Action Plan to tackle air pollution

The Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management, CAQM convened a meeting in New Delhi today to review the progress and effectiveness of the actions being implemented under the Graded Response Action Plan to tackle air pollution. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary of Delhi, ...

Sri Lanka’s tea industry sees modest recovery as auction offerings cross 6 million kg

November 9, 2024 3:29 PM November 9, 2024 3:29 PM

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Sri Lanka’s tea industry sees modest recovery as auction offerings cross 6 million kg

Sri Lanka’s tea industry saw a modest recovery this week as auction offerings crossed the 6 million kilogram mark for the first time in five months, marking a hopeful yet cautious step forward. Low Growns, comprising the bulk of offerings at 2.5 million kilograms, showed mixed performance, with high...

Bangladesh: RMG workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway over unpaid wages

November 9, 2024 3:31 PM November 9, 2024 3:31 PM

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Bangladesh: RMG workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway over unpaid wages

In Bangladesh, vehicular movement on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur district has been suspended since this morning as Ready-Made Garment (RMG) workers of some factories blocked the highway demanding three months of unpaid wages.   The police officer in charge of the concerned area told...

Nearly 70% of Gaza fatalities are women and children: UN Human Rights Office

November 9, 2024 3:32 PM November 9, 2024 3:32 PM

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Nearly 70% of Gaza fatalities are women and children: UN Human Rights Office

The United Nations Human Rights Office said that nearly 70 per cent of the fatalities in the Gaza war were women and children. It condemned it as a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. Overall, 44 per cent of the victims were children, with the bigges...

Government implements several reforms to make Haj travel hassle-free

November 9, 2024 2:00 PM November 9, 2024 2:00 PM

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Government implements several reforms to make Haj travel hassle-free

The Government has implemented several reforms to make Haj travel hassle-free, significantly enhancing digital infrastructure for better accessibility and convenience.   These initiatives promote women's equality, allowing more women to undertake the pilgrimage independently. Provisions have al...

World Immunization Day to ill be observed across globe on Nov 10

November 9, 2024 1:58 PM November 9, 2024 1:58 PM

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World Immunization Day to ill be observed across globe on Nov 10

World Immunization Day will be observed across the globe tomorrow with the aim to raise awareness about the vital role vaccines play in preventing infectious diseases and protecting public health. This day also highlights the need for continued efforts to ensure every individual has access to life-s...