Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa are headed to a run-off for Sri Lanka’s presidency after failing to secure the required 50% of votes in the initial count. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been disqualified, with Dissanayake leading at 39.5% and Premadasa close behind at 34%. This election follows a severe economic…
A recent survey conducted in Delhi’s biodiversity parks revealed a decrease in the number of dragonfly and damselfly species, but a significant increase in the overall population of these flying insects. This rise is attributed to the extended monsoon season, creating more favorable breeding conditions and habitats. The survey found that the Kamla Nehru Ridge…
The annual Vembanad Fish Count (VFC) will take place on September 26 and 27, organized by the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment-Community Environmental Resource Centre (ATREE-CERC). The event will bring together academics, researchers, and fishers for a two-day count. An orientation program and registration for volunteers will be held on September…
Oil prices fell on Friday due to U.S. Gulf of Mexico production resuming after Hurricane Francine and an increase in the U.S. rig count. Brent crude settled at $71.61 a barrel, down 0.5%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude settled at $68.65 a barrel, also down 0.5%. Oil futures finished the week higher despite the…