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Water level at Nagalagam Street gauge surpasses 8-foot mark

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Due to the rising water levels in the Kelani River Basin, Hanwella and several surrounding low-lying areas are currently experiencing a major flood situation. The Irrigation Depa... Read More


When human kindness rains on flood-hit Malaysians in Hat Yai - Mustafa K. Anuar

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 1 -- The northeast monsoon season has brought about massive floods, damaging the environment and properties as well as imposing hardships on people who found themselves trapped in s... Read More


Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, NCC, JK Tyre, Groww among 10 shares in focus today

Stock market today, Dec. 1 -- Both benchmark indices - the Sensex and Nifty 50 - ended Friday, November 28, almost flat as investors booked profits at higher levels and stayed cautious ahead of the Q2... Read More


Singapore secondary school students face new restrictions on mobile phone use

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1 -- Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) announced on November 30 that secondary school students will face stricter restrictions on smartphone and smartwatch use during school hour... Read More


Let's do it ourselves

Nepal, Dec. 1 -- As one of the poorest and least developed countries, it was only right for Nepal to seek international support for its vital health and education programmes. And it has been getting p... Read More


Why secular politics in South Asia still clings to family dynasties

Nepal, Dec. 1 -- Why do secular parties in South Asia, despite championing democracy, cling to family names? Because in a battle against religious nationalism, emotion often outweighs ideology. Politi... Read More


VA benefits: When will it arrive? Who will get? How much will veteran disability amount rise after 2026 COLA update?

VA Benefits update, Dec. 1 -- For most veterans who rely on the VA benefits for their monthly expenses, the payment calendar is something that they use to set their expense schedule because it rarely ... Read More


Many injured during the Gen Z protests have not been in touch

Nepal, Dec. 1 -- In the third expansion of her Cabinet on October 27, Prime Minister Sushila Karki recommended former health secretary Dr Sudha Sharma Gautam as the minister for health and population.... Read More


Road Safety Month: Decline in number of people driving without helmets, say cops

India, Dec. 1 -- A decline has been witnessed in the number of people riding two-wheelers without wearing helmets in Noida this November compared to last year during the same time of the year when a "... Read More


Deer park, safari work to begin soon in Noida

India, Dec. 1 -- The Noida authority is set to start developing a Deer Park, and Sunset Safari in Sector 91 within two months as it is set to finalise the agency for the job in a month, officials said... Read More