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Island-wide rainy weather expected to subside

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Showery conditions across the island are likely to diminish beginning today (15). The shift suggests a move toward clearer conditions for most of the country. Limited rainfall r... Read More


Hindu devotees celebrate Thai Pongal festival today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Thai Pongal, a major religious festival for Hindu devotees, is being celebrated today (15). Known as a harvest festival, it is observed with great reverence by Hindus residing al... Read More


Outgoing US Ambassador meets Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- US Ambassador Julie Chung met Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees yesterday (14) to mark the conclusion of her tenure in Sri Lanka. The Prime Minister expressed ... Read More


Amritsar: President Murmu attends convocation at Guru Nanak Dev University, calls for scientific temper among youth

Amritsar, Jan. 15 -- President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, Punjab, on Thursday. The President said that the future of India depends on y... Read More


Ranbir Kapoor proudly flaunts his inked finger after casting vote

Mumbai, Jan. 15 -- As voting in the Maharashtra local body polls is underway, actor Ranbir Kapoor urged citizens to participate in the democratic process and exercise their right to vote. After casti... Read More


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