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Agreement to hold State Vesak Festival on May 30

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The Poya Committee has reached a consensus to hold this year's State Vesak Festival on May 30. Minister of State Administration and Home Affairs, Professor Chandana Abeyratne, v... Read More


U-19 World Cup: Mhatre, Ambrish shine as India thump New Zealand

India, Jan. 24 -- A belligerent 27-ball 53 (2X4, 6X6) from skipper Ayush Mhatre and a four-wicket haul from pacer RS Ambrish meant India steamrolled New Zealand by seven wickets - with 141 balls remai... Read More


Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera hospitalised

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera, currently in remand custody over the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident, was admitted to the Trincomalee District General Hospital today (24) d... Read More


Capital's air quality improves after rain, temperatures dip sharply

India, Jan. 24 -- The Capital's air quality improved further on Saturday following widespread rain under the influence of a western disturbance, as minimum temperatures dropped sharply and light showe... Read More


"Had informed party in advance": Shashi Tharoor on skipping AICC meet

Kozhikode, Jan. 24 -- Speaking for the first time since skipping the All India Congress Committee (AICC) meet, party leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that he had informed his party leaders about... Read More


Government completes 70% of cyclone relief payments

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- A significant portion of the government's relief payments for victims of Cyclone Ditwah has been completed, according to the Presidential Media Division. Approximately 70% of th... Read More


Random drug tests extended to bus conductors

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Drug testing for bus operators is being expanded to include conductors following a decision by the Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority (WPRPTA). Chairman Gamini ... Read More


Sri Lanka woos UAE investors with big tax incentives

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Messenger Sri Lanka is offering tax holidays of up to 15 years and positioning Colombo Port City as a new financial and trade hub as it seeks to attract UAE investors amid renewe... Read More


UNP and SJB meet to strengthen ties

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- A significant discussion aimed at fostering a broad agreement for future collaboration between the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) took place tod... Read More


Keep religion away from politics, resolve Prayagraj dispute through consensus: BSP chief Mayawati

Lucknow, Jan. 24 -- Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and BSP supremo Mayawati on Saturday called for keeping religion and politics separate, warning that their growing overlap is leading to dispute... Read More