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Russia records its first case Chikungunya fever
MENAFN
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia reported its first case of Chikungunya fever on Friday, with the patient currently hospitalized in moderate condition, according to the country’s sanitary authority, Rospotrebnadzor. The agency noted that it had previously warned...
Russia Confirms First Chikungunya Case
MENAFN
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Rospotrebnadzor confirmed Friday that Russia documented its inaugural chikungunya fever infection, with the affected individual currently receiving hospital care in stable condition. The health surveillance agency had previously issued...
Sri Lanka to develop all-encompassing data system covering state-owned land
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation to create an all-encompassing data system covering state-owned land, according to official statements. This decision came during...
UN Urges Sri Lanka to Address Historic Injustices
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the UN human rights office urged the Sri Lankan government to “seize the historic opportunity to break with entrenched impunity” by delivering justice for grave past violations, including those classified as international...
Sri Lanka accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, four remaining for entry into force
World Trade Organization
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August 6, 2025
DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "Through the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, WTO members are coming together to invest in a sustainable future for our oceans. I am very grateful to Sri Lanka for its ratification, which paves the way for an imminent entry...
Sri Lanka records more than one hundred thousand of vehicle
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka recorded more than 130,000 vehicle registrations during the first seven months of 2025, according to the Department of Motor Traffic. Commissioner General Kamal Amarasinghe reported that by the end of July 2025, a total of...
Skin Care Products Market is likely to expand US$ 241.5 billion at 3.6% CAGR by 2031
EIN Presswire
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August 29, 2025
By distribution channel, supermarkets and hypermarkets held the largest market share and online channels are expected to have the highest growth. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The skin care products market...
JLPT Applicants Hit Record 1.72 Million as Demand for Japan Jobs and Tourism Soars
Merxwire
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August 29, 2025
As demand for employment and tourism in Japan continues to rise, the number of applicants for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has increased annually, exceeding 1.72 million in 2024, a record high. The number of JLPT applicants has...
Great Place To Work Announces the 2025 Best Workplaces in Asia Representing 7.5 Million Employee Experiences
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 28, 2025
Oakland, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Great Place To Work® announced its Best Workplaces in Asia™ for 2025. The list is based on confidential survey data, with over 3.2 million individual responses representing the experiences...
Heritance Hotels & Resorts and Aitken Spence Travels Partner with CCC Foundation for the 1333 Mental Health Bikeathon
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
COLOMBO, WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Heritance Hotels and Resorts, the flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, and Aitken Spence Travels are proud to announce their partnership for the upcoming Bikeathon,...
Heritance Hotels & Resorts and Aitken Spence Travels Partner with CCC Foundation for the 1333 Mental Health Bikeathon
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
COLOMBO, WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Heritance Hotels and Resorts, the flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, and Aitken Spence Travels are proud to announce their partnership for the upcoming Bikeathon,...
Former FEMA Director Craig Fugate to Join World Cares Center’s 9/10 Emergency Management Panel
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- World Cares Center (WCC), one of the nation’s oldest non-profits born from the ashes of 9/11, announced today that Craig Fugate, former FEMA Director, will join an esteemed group...
Romanian Businesses Warn Against Growing Anti-Immigrant Hostility
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Romania’s Labor Importers Employers' Association (PIFM) issued a sharp warning Wednesday about growing anti-immigrant rhetoric, urging officials to safeguard the rights and dignity of foreign workers amid escalating tensions. In a...
WHO Says Rubella Eliminated in Nepal
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that Nepal has successfully eliminated rubella as a public health concern. “Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent efforts of the healthcare...
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives Highlights Sunset Lagoon Views with Overwater Bungalows
EIN Presswire
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August 18, 2025
MALDIVES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives is drawing attention to its overwater bungalows that provide uninterrupted views of the lagoon, particularly during sunset hours. The property, located in Meemu...
South Asian Heritage Month: Q&A with RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel
Royal College of Physicians
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August 16, 2025
RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel answers a series of questions reflecting on how her South Asian heritage has shaped her life and work, in response to South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM)’s theme ‘roots to routes’. This theme was also covered by...
South Asian Heritage Month: Q&A with RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel
Royal College of Physicians
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August 15, 2025
RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel answers a series of questions reflecting on how her South Asian heritage has shaped her life and work, in response to South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM)’s theme ‘roots to routes’. This theme was also covered by...
UK Witnesses Surge in Chikungunya Cases
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning following a significant rise in travel-associated Chikungunya cases. According to the authority, the number of individuals returning to the UK infected with this...
Retired Royal Adviser GSM Bill Mott Joins Missouri Military Academy as Deputy Commandant for Operations
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
Retired royal adviser GSM Bill Mott joins MMA as deputy commandant after leading cadets at Valley Forge Military Academy & College. MEXICO, MO, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Retired British Army officer and royal adviser...
UK Sees Sharp Rise in Chikungunya Cases
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a stark warning on Thursday about a sharp rise in travel-related cases of Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease, highlighting a staggering 170.37% increase in infections among travelers...