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'New corporal punishment bill belongs in the dustbin' - Former Minister Rajapakshe

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The proposed new bill to amend the Penal Code, which seeks to criminalise corporal punishment, has been strongly criticised by a former government minister and President's Counsel... Read More


Police seize three buildings allegedly linked to 'Thotalanga Poddi' drug profits

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Police have taken possession of three buildings suspected of being purchased with money earned through drug trafficking. Police stated that the buildings belong to a female suspe... Read More


Wilpattu encroachment: court orders removal of illegal settlers and structures

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The Court of Appeal has issued a significant ruling against illegal encroachments within the Wilpattu National Park, according to a press release by the Environmental Foundation L... Read More


Bill to ban corporal punishment tabled in parliament

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The new bill to amend the Penal Code concerning corporal punishment against children has been presented to Parliament, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewa,... Read More


BCCI Walkout Over Asia Cup Trophy Row

Srinagar, Oct. 1 -- The Asia Cup title may belong to India, but the champions are still without their trophy and medals after a fresh showdown inside the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). During Tuesday's... Read More


LG Kavinder Gupta chairs high-level review meeting on Law & Order in Ladakh

Leh, Oct. 1 -- The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level review meeting to take stock of the prevailing law and order situation in the Union Territory. The meeting ... Read More


India Win, Trophy Lost: Asia Cup Ends in Boardroom Battle

Jammu, Oct. 1 -- India may have conquered the Asia Cup on the field, but the real fight has now shifted to the boardroom. Three days after their emphatic win in Dubai, the Indian team is still without... Read More


Shopian Journalists' Body Joins Press Club of Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct. 1 -- The Press Club of Kashmir (PCK) on Wednesday announced that the Shopian journalists' body has joined the Club under the leadership of Irshad Malik of News 18, who was unanimously e... Read More


Secy RDD reviews progress on SASCI, UT CAPEX, SBM-G

Jammu, Oct. 1 -- Secretary, Rural Development department (RDD) & Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the physical and financial progress under UT- CAPEX, Schem... Read More


Tanvir Sadiq donates blood at JLNM Hospital; Urges citizens to come forward to donate blood

Srinagar, Oct. 1 -- The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Wednesday donated blood today at JLNM Hospital during a voluntary blood donation camp. In a Statement Is... Read More