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RAILWAY REGULATORS SUSPEND PLANNED STRIKE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Railway Controllers' Union has suspended its decision to withdraw from train services with reserved seating, which was set to begin at midnight tonight. The association had ... Read More


PUBLIC FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES GAMBLING REGULATORY AUTHORITY BILL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Department of Communications of Parliament has announced that the draft bill to establish the Gambling Regulatory Authority has been approved by the Public Finance Committee.... Read More


BRIBERY COMMISSION CONSIDERING CONFISCATION OF RAJITHA'S PROPERTY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Internal sources report that the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption is considering the confiscation of former Minister Rajitha Senaratne's properties ... Read More


SSP SATHISH GAMAGE REMANDED FOR BRIBERY AND MONEY LAUNDERING

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the remand of Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, Senior SSP Sathish Gamage, until August 19. He was arrested by the Brib... Read More


Kishtwar Cloudburst: Omar Abdullah Cancels 'At Home' Tea Party, Cultural Events for Independence Day

Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- In view of the tragedy caused by a cloudburst in Kishtwar, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah announced the cancellation of the "At Home" tea party scheduled for Fri... Read More


Handwara Medical College to be built at Natusa: Sakina Itoo

Handwara, Aug. 14 -- Health Minister Sakina Itoo has announced that Natusa has been selected as the optimal site for establishing the Government Medical College (GMC) in Handwara, replacing the earlie... Read More


After Kishtwar Cloudburst, Amit Shah Vows Full Support

Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- After the massive cloudburst in Kishtwar district, Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that the Central Government is maintaining constant communication with the Jammu and Kas... Read More


Strict action to be taken against rotten meat sellers: Chief Secretary

Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday said that strict action will be taken against individuals involved in selling rotten or unsafe meat in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to repo... Read More


Jaymohdecin, king of comedy, Choke Jingli gets international recognition

Kenya, Aug. 14 -- Digital creator Jaymohdecin, known as Choke Jingli, has solidified his status as Kenya's new king of comedy, captivating audiences with his impeccable celebrity imitation skills and ... Read More


Israel threatens to ban major aid organizations as starvation deepens in Gaza

Palestine, Aug. 14 -- Despite claims by Israeli authorities that there is no limit on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, most major international NGOs have been unable to deliver a single truck of lifesa... Read More