Author: Humaydh Sariffodeen

Almost 200 contacts linked to the Nipah virus cases were traced and found negative, India’s health ministry said on Tuesday (Jan 27). MUMBAI: Indian authorities said they had ensured “timely containment” of the deadly Nipah virus after two cases were confirmed in West Bengal state since December. Earlier reports had suggested that there were five cases. CNA: January 21, 2026 Nipah, which spreads from animals to humans, has no vaccine and a fatality rate ranging from 40 to 75 per cent, according to the World Health Organization. “Enhanced surveillance, laboratory testing, and field investigations were undertaken … which ensured timely containment of…

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LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) – The global oil market will be in deep surplus in the first quarter of 2026, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, as so far excess supplies have offset the geopolitical risk of disruption. The IEA, which advises industrialised countries, in its monthly oil report projected global oil supply would exceed demand by 4.25 million barrels per day in the first quarter. A surplus of that size would be about 4% of world demand and is larger than other predictions. Reuters: January 21, 2026 Oil prices have risen about 6% since the start of the…

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President Donald Trump says the US has carried out a “large scale strike against Venezuela” and “captured its leader, President Nicolas Maduro” and his wife. Here’s the statement from Truth Social in full: “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. “This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this…

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ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY Great Place To Work® Inc. is a pioneer that has been studying and recognising Best WorkplacesTM around the world for more than 30 years. It is located in over 90 countries and assesses organisations across 170 territories. The Sri Lankan study is based on the global model and a rigorous methodology – it has been researched, evaluated and conducted in similar studies around the world. This model applies across all geographies as it primarily measures the hygiene factors in the work environment, which are considered the requisite foundation of a Great Place To Work For All™. In turn,…

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