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Three arrested for stealing motorcycles from Court

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Kandy Police Crime Division has arrested three suspects for allegedly stealing two high-capacity motorcycles that were being held as case evidence at the Kandy Court complex. ... Read More


ITC share price takes a hit as India hikes excise duty on cigarettes from 1 February

India, Jan. 1 -- The government has imposed additional excise duty on tobacco products from 1 February 2025, making cigarettes costlier for an estimated 10 core smokers in the world's most populous co... Read More


India puts excise duty on tobacco products, including cigarettes, from February 1

India, Jan. 1 -- The government has imposed additional excise duty on tobacco products from 1 February 2026, making cigarettes costlier for an estimated 10 crore smokers in the world's most populous c... Read More


The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launches revamped branding on New Year

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launches a new logo and mascot on 1st January 2026. The launch marks a significant milestone in MoSPI's efforts to... Read More


US President Donald Trump says his New Year wish is to see "Peace on Earth"

Washington DC, Jan. 1 -- US President Donald Trump held a New Year bash at his Florida resort on Thursday and when he was quizzed about his wish for the New Year he said he wanted peace on Earth, repo... Read More


Camila Olmos update: Cause of death confirmed by authorities after Texas teen's body identified

India, Jan. 1 -- Camila Mendoza Olmos left her home in the San Antonio area on foot on the morning of Wednesday, December 24, prompting a massive search by authorities and volunteers. Her body was lat... Read More


Tri-Forces donate over Rs. 372 million to cyclone relief

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Tri-Forces have made a significant financial contribution of over Rs. 372 million to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' fund, aimed at supporting recovery efforts following ... Read More


The Year Ahead: Eyes on the scoreboard

India, Jan. 1 -- If 2025 was about India's sporting ecosystem stepping up, 2026 will be all about follow-through. There can be no letting up, for a nation with sporting ambitions as lofty as ours. No ... Read More


Telangana: 605 booked for drunk driving as Malkajgiri sees incident-free New Year celebrations

Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- The New Year celebrations in the Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate passed off without any major incidents or road accidents, thanks to intensified enforcement and special drives c... Read More


Suspect arrested in Kotikawatta Mulleriyawa PS Vice Chairman murder case

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Western Province South Crimes Division has arrested a businessman for allegedly aiding and abetting the 2022 assassination of Sumudu Rukshan, the former Vice Chairman of the K... Read More