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Businessman arrested over video showing woman being stripped in Borella

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Three individuals, including a well-known businessman, were arrested after a video showing a woman being stripped in Borella circulated on social media. Police said the Bureau f... Read More


Smallcap stock in focus after forming new JV for defence drone business

India, Jan. 19 -- During Monday's trading session, shares of an engineering-led vertically integrated precision component manufacturer, with capabilities in the aerospace and consumer segments, are in... Read More


Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 jolts Ladakh's Leh

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck Ladakh's Leh on Monday. The tremors were also felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and nearby regions of India's neig... Read More


Haze across country caused by air pollution, not fog: CEA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The haze-like conditions observed in several parts of the country are due to deteriorating air quality and not fog, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has clarified. Spea... Read More


NASA invites public to send their names to the moon on Artemis II Mission

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center has launched an exciting opportunity for the public to #SendYourName to the Moon. Names submitted will be included on a special SD card aboard... Read More


Manusha withdraws FR petition over CID probe into E8 visa deal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- A Fundamental Rights petition filed by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, seeking an order preventing the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from arresting him in connecti... Read More


ICICI Direct expects strong upside in IREDA; Here's Why

India, Jan. 19 -- India's financial institutions sector drives economic growth with robust balance sheets in FY2025. Scheduled commercial banks saw deposits reach Rs 232 lakh crore and domestic credit... Read More


JHARKHAND HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON RAMESHWAR RAY V/S EASTERN COALFIELDS AND ORS.

RANCHI, India, Jan. 19 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on Dec. 18: 1. No one appears on behalf of the petitioner. 2. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that exactly on t... Read More


Sri Lanka's Galle ranks 5th among World's Top Honeymoon Destinations for 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Sri Lanka's historic city of Galle has been ranked 5th among the world's Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations for 2026, according to Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Des... Read More


JHARKHAND HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON BIGU RAM V/S THE STATE OF JHARKHAND AND ANR.

RANCHI, India, Jan. 19 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on Dec. 18: 1. Heard the parties. 2. The petitioner prays for reinstatement in service and recall his order of suspension. ... Read More