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Chhattisgarh tops states with lowest unemployment rate in country: Govt

Raipur, Apr 4 (PTI) Chhattisgarh has been ranked first among states with the lowest unemployment rate in the country, an official statement said on Monday. According to the latest data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), Chhattisgarh has registered an unemployment rate of 0.6 per cent this March, which is the lowest [...]

5G auction to be held on schedule, within stipulated timeline: Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) The auction of 5G spectrum will be held on schedule and within the stipulated timeline, Minister for Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. His affirmation comes at a time when telecom regulator Trai's 5G recommendations on spectrum pricing and other nuances, which were widely expected to come by March-end, have [...]

Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor quits amid mounting economic woes

Colombo, Apr 4 (PTI) Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, who had resisted calls for an IMF bailout, resigned on Monday amid escalating protests in the island nation over the mounting economic woes. Cabraal, 67, announced his resignation in a Twitter post, after being elevated to this position less than seven months ago. [...]

Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor quits amid mounting economic woes

Colombo, Apr 4 (PTI) Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, who had resisted calls for an IMF bailout, resigned on Monday amid escalating protests in the island nation over the mounting economic woes. Cabraal, 67, announced his resignation in a Twitter post, after being elevated to this position less than seven months ago. [...]

Opposition members walk out of LS protesting fuel price hike

New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Opposition members, including those from the Congress, TMC and Shiv Sena, on Monday walked out of the Lok Sabha protesting against fuel price hike. As soon as the Zero Hour began, DMK members trooped into the Well shouting slogans. Later, members from other opposition parties too stormed the Well raising [...]

Sri Lankan Prez sacks brother and Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa

Colombo, Apr 4 (PTI) Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday removed his brother and Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa from his post amidst the worst economic crisis that has plagued the island nation. Basil had negotiated the Indian economic relief package to help Sri Lanka tackle the current foreign exchange crisis. He has been replaced [...]

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa invites Opposition to join unity govt

Colombo, Apr 4 (PTI) Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday invited all political parties to join a unity Cabinet as part of the government’s bid to tackle the raging public anger against the ongoing hardships caused by the island nation’s worst economic crisis. According to an official statement, “President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has invited all [...]

Govt appoints six directors to general committee of Delhi Gymkhana Club

New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) The government has nominated six persons as the directors on the general committee of the Delhi Gymkhana Club to manage the affairs of the club. The newly appointed directors have been asked to take corrective measures with respect to the activities of the club. Under the previous management, the club [...]

Sri Lanka to have new Cabinet amidst worst economic crisis

Colombo, Apr 4 (PTI) A new Sri Lankan Cabinet is expected to be sworn in on Monday as part of the government’s bid to tackle the raging public anger against the ongoing economic hardships caused by the island nation’s worst economic crisis. On Sunday night, all 26 ministers submitted letters of resignation. Speaking to reporters, [...]