Sri Lanka grants over 100 EV import permits to migrant workers

Sri Lanka grants over 100 EV import permits to migrant workers

Colombo, June 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry said on Sunday that it has granted 111 electric vehicle (EV) import permits under a new programme designed to facilitate Sri Lankan migrant workers in remitting foreign exchange to the country through official and legal channels. Appearing on TV, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha […]

91% Indian firms faced ransomware attacks in 2022: Report

91% Indian firms faced ransomware attacks in 2022: Report

New Delhi, June 18  Information security company, CyberArk, on Sunday said that more than 91 per cent of the Indian organisations experienced ransomware attacks in 2022 while 55 per cent of the affected organisations reported paying up twice or more to allow recovery, signalling that they were likely victims of double extortion campaigns. CyberArk, in […]

Aus PM announces funding for social housing amid increased demand

Aus PM announces funding for social housing amid increased demand

Canberra, June 17 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday announced new funding for social housing amid rising demand for the charity organisation’s homelessness and housing services in the country. Addressing a party conference, Albanese said the federal government will distribute A$2 billion ($1.3 billion) among states and territories to address the shortage of affordable […]

India aims to launch ‘Global Biofuel Alliance’ during G20 energy ministerial meeting next month

India aims to launch ‘Global Biofuel Alliance’ during G20 energy ministerial meeting next month

New Delhi, June 14  Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Puri on Wednesday said that to resolve the common concerns of upcoming economies, India is proposing to launch the Global Biofuel Alliance under India’s G20 presidency during the Energy Ministerial Meeting in July 2023. In a meeting with International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director […]

Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium & arsenic raises heart disease risk

Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium & arsenic raises heart disease risk

New York, June 12  Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a new scientific statement by the American Heart Association. The scientific statement, published in the Journal of the American Heart […]