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UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON CONFIRMS OFFICIAL INVITATION OF EX - PRESIDENT WICKREMESINGHE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The University of Wolverhampton has confirmed that it formally invited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his spouse to an event in 2023. A letter from the university's ... Read More


A BOUNTY BENEATH THE WAVES: HAMBANTOTA PORT'S SURPRISINGLY VIBRANT REEF

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- A study has revealed that the artificial reef at Hambantota International Port (HIP) is a bustling marine ecosystem, hosting the most diverse population of reef-associated fish i... Read More


FORMER MINISTERS RAJITHA, NIMAL ALLOWED HOME-COOKED MEALS IN REMAND

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The Department of Prisons has granted permission for former ministers Rajitha Senaratne and Nimal Lanza to consume food brought from home while in remand prison. According to Pr... Read More


SLBFE LAUNCHES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN OF MIGRANT WORKERS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has launched a scholarship programme to assist with the education of children whose parents are registered migrant workers. A ... Read More


FUNERAL PARLOUR EMPLOYEES ROB SHOPS USING HEARSE WITH A CORPSE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Police have arrested two men in Nawalapitiya for allegedly using a hearse, containing a body, to carry out a string of robberies. The suspects, an embalmer and a driver from a l... Read More


Earthquake devastates Afghan villages, kills 622 with more than 1,500 injured

Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- A powerful earthquake near Afghanistan's eastern border with Pakistan leveled villages and caused widespread destruction late Sunday, leaving at least 622 people dead and 1500 injure... Read More


Leaders gather with China's Xi for summit ceremony

Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- Russia and Belarus presidents joined two dozen Eurasian leaders on Monday at a ceremony hosted by China's Xi Jinping, on the final day of a showpiece summit aimed at putting Beijing ... Read More


BNP marks 47 years with a legacy of sacrifice, pride, nationalism

Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) today steps into 47-year with a legacy of sacrifice, pride, nationalism as it was always at the helm of the nation's pursuit of democracy, huma... Read More


Be nutri rich

India, Sept. 1 -- What we eat at work or at home quietly defines our long-term health. This special National Nutrition Week feature brings you expert insights, hacks and facts to inspire smarter eatin... Read More


Earth more important than rare earths

India, Sept. 1 -- A storm is quietly gathering momentum across India, one that is being ignored in the wake of geopolitics, tariffs and shortages of rare earths minerals. This hurricane can have devas... Read More