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Temporary decline in island-wide rainfall

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A temporary reduction in the current rainy weather conditions is anticipated from today (08) until the 11th, according to the Department of Meteorology. Forecasts indicate that l... Read More


Police constable cites mental exhaustion

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A constable at the Aluthgama Police station departed from duty after recording a formal note stating that continuous work without rest caused him severe mental distress. Reports ... Read More


Consumer groups call for controlled price on domestic gas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A controlled price for domestic gas is being requested by consumer organisations from the government, pointing out that such regulation is essential due to frequent inconsistencie... Read More


Ritu Tawde set to become Mumbai mayor

India, Feb. 8 -- BJP's Ritu Tawde is all set to become the mayor of Mumbai and the party's first in four decades after Shiv Sena (UBT) decided against fielding a challenger, making the contest unoppos... Read More


Army Chief's surprise visit to old buddy in Poonch

India, Feb. 8 -- Taking some quality time out of his busy schedule, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday, dropped in at the residence of his old pal (Honorary Captain) Parvez Ahmed... Read More


Biker death: Subcontractor held for withholding information

India, Feb. 8 -- The Delhi Police have arrested a subcontractor for allegedly withholding the fact that a biker had fallen into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in the Janakpuri area, despite be... Read More


Congress resorting to appeasement politics in Kerala: BJP

India, Feb. 8 -- The BJP on Saturday accused the Congress of resorting to "disruptive appeasement" politics by being open to accepting the Jamaat-e-Islami's support in the upcoming Kerala Assembly pol... Read More


Drugs worth over Rs 13 cr seized in Thane

India, Feb. 8 -- Police in Maharashtra's Thane city have seized more than 4 kg of heroin worth over Rs 13 crore and arrested three persons in connection with the drug during a special operation, offic... Read More


Congress questions Modi Govt over US trade agreement

India, Feb. 8 -- Congress on Saturday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the interim trade agreement with the US, claiming the deal is against India's interests, and that all the "huglo... Read More


Nitin Nabin launches BJP Kerala poll campaign in Thrissur

India, Feb. 8 -- BJP president Nitin Nabin on Saturday kick-started the party's campaign for the upcoming Assembly election in Kerala by drawing a lotus on a wall. Nabin is on a two-day visit to Kera... Read More