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Anura Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka's 9th President

Anura Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka's 9th President

Anura Dissanayake, leader of the Marxist-leaning Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, was sworn in on Monday as the ninth President of Sri Lanka, marking a historic moment as the country's first leftist head of state. Sep 23, 2024
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Oyo's $525M Acquisition: A New Chapter in Global Hospitality

Boosting its international presence, Indian hospitality major Oyo's parent company Oravel Stays is acquiring Motel 6 and Studio 6 chain with about 1,500 facilities across the US and Canada from the investment company Blackstone in a $525 million cash deal, the US firm said on Friday. Sep 21, 2024
Jordan first country to eliminate leprosy: WHO

WHO declares Jordon the first nation to eradicate leprosy

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Jordan as the first country in the world to eliminate leprosy. This historic announcement was made on September 19, marking a momentous milestone in the fight against this age-old disease. Sep 19, 2024
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Sangram Singh set for MMA debut, aims to make India proud

Renowned wrestler and Commonwealth Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Sangram Singh is set to make his much-anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) debut against Ali Raza Nasir of Pakistan at the Gama International Fighting Championship to be held here at the European University. Sep 19, 2024
First MPox case confirmed in Kerala

Kerala Detects First Monkeypox Case: A Detailed Analysis

Kerala has reported its first case of MPox, a rare and potentially serious infectious disease. The confirmation came from none other than the State Health Minister, Veena George, who took to social media to inform the public about this development on September 18. Sep 19, 2024
The WHO has called for stronger policies to promote healthier diets and increased physical activity due to rising obesity and noncommunicable diseases. Saima Wazed, the Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia, emphasized the need for environments that su

WHO Urges Stronger Policies for Healthier Diets, Activity

The WHO has called for stronger policies to promote healthier diets and increased physical activity due to rising obesity and noncommunicable diseases. Saima Wazed, the Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia, emphasized the need for environments that support healthier choices. Sep 18, 2024
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