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Week-long relic exhibition starts February

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- A week-long exposition of sacred relics arriving from Gujarat, India, will commence at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple on February 4, coinciding with National Independence Day.... Read More


Two hospitalised following collision

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- The driver and a passenger of a van sustained serious injuries and were admitted to the Dickoya Base Hospital following a collision today(17). Hatton Police reported that the in... Read More


Failed robbery attempt on woman riding scooter

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Two individuals on a motorcycle attempted to snatch a gold chain from a woman traveling on a scooter in the Batugedara area today (17). Ratnapura Police noted the encounter took... Read More


Airport passenger arrested with illegal cigarettes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- A traveller was arrested at Katunayake Airport for attempting to smuggle illegal foreign cigarettes and e-cigarettes valued at Rs. 6,885,000. The Customs Department noted that o... Read More


Ludhiana: Ex-armyman killed in road mishap amid dense fog

Ludhiana, Jan. 17 -- A 45-year-old former armyman was killed in a road accident caused by dense fog in the Jagraon on Friday morning after his motorcycle was hit by a speeding car whose driver fled th... Read More


SGPC passes resolution against Atishi over alleged remarks on Sikh Gurus

Amritsar, Jan. 17 -- Amid the row over the authenticity of a video clip showing AAP leader Atishi making a remark about Guru Tegh Bahadur in the Delhi assembly, the executive committee of the Shiroman... Read More


Ludhiana: District panel sounds alarm over new rural jobs bill

Ludhiana, Jan. 17 -- The Ludhiana District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) on Friday passed a unanimous resolution opposing the proposed Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar ... Read More


South Punjab's uplift integral to progress of Pakistan: GilaniPublished on: January 17, 2026 4:34 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 17 -- Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday reiterating his longstanding commitment to the development and prosperity of South Punjab and the welfare of its people, said th... Read More


Wars, self-determination denial damage int'l system, Pakistan warnsPublished on: January 17, 2026 4:33 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 17 -- With peace and security under unprecedented strain, Pakistan has told the UN General Assembly that wars in the Middle East, Europe and Africa, along with the denial of self-determ... Read More


Ludhiana: Doctor booked for trying to extort rRs.r25 lakh from neuro centre owner

Ludhiana, Jan. 17 -- A former doctor at a neuro centre has been booked on extortion charges for allegedly demanding Rs.25 lakh after issuing threats to the owner and her daughter. The FIR has been re... Read More