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US pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Trump administration is placing an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, further restricting the legal routes for entering the US. The State Depar... Read More


Major drug distributor for organised crime figures arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A key suspect responsible for distributing narcotics for alleged organised criminals and drug traffickers known as "Homagama Handaya" and "Army Asanka" was arrested by the Walana... Read More


President to visit Mannar and Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will participate in several events in Mannar and Jaffna today (15) and tomorrow (16). Reports indicate a busy schedule focused on cultural cele... Read More


Yo Yo Honey Singh faces backlash for 'sleazy' remarks at Delhi concert, internet calls him 'Horny Singh'

India, Jan. 15 -- Rapper-singer Honey Singh has landed himself in fresh controversy. The singer is facing intense backlash on social media after a video from his recent Delhi concert surfaced online. ... Read More


Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant hails Thackeray brothers alliance in BMC elections

Mumbai, Jan. 15 -- As Mumbai goes to the polls for the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Thursday spoke on the alliance of the Thackar... Read More


SLNS Suranimala departs for Dosti XVII naval exercise

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Sri Lanka Navy ship SLNS Suranimala left the Colombo port today (14) for Male, Maldives, to participate in the 17th edition of the "DOSTI XVII - 2026" naval exercise. The Nav... Read More


Maharashtra civic polls records 29.22% voting till 1:30 pm across 29 Municipal Corporations

Mumbai, Jan. 15 -- Voting in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections recorded a moderate turnout of 29.22 per cent across all 29 municipal corporations till 1:30 pm, according to reports from Ma... Read More


Founder who moved to Bengaluru shares secret to making real friends in a new city

India, Jan. 15 -- Moving to a new city for work often comes with the paradox of being surrounded by people but feeling completely alone. When one founder relocated to Bengaluru in 2020, she quickly re... Read More


Indian rice exports surge

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The rebound placed shipments close to the 2022 record of 22.3 million tonnes and reinforced India's position as the world's largest rice exporter. Officials said exports recover... Read More


Washington Sundar sidelined from New Zealand T20Is due to injury; T20 World Cup availability unclear

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand. The series, scheduled to be played from January 21 to 31, is an... Read More