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Maize shortage threatens poultry production

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Delays in greenlighting maize imports risk driving up chicken meat and egg prices as the festive season approaches, according to the All Island Poultry Association of Sri Lanka. ... Read More


Suspect arrested over Rs. 1.2m Israel job scam

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Authorities have arrested a man accused of defrauding a job seeker of 1.2 million rupees by falsely promising employment opportunities in Israel. The arrest was executed by the P... Read More


Govt allocates Rs. 33.6bn for school nutrition in 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Rs. 33,600 million has been allocated for the school nutrition programme for the year 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced. She made this statement while partici... Read More


WhatsApp voice messages can be directly sent to Industry Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A new mechanism has been introduced allowing members of the public to directly bring their concerns, requests for clarification, or suggestions regarding the services of the Minis... Read More


Woman sentenced to life imprisonment for drug possession

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Colombo High Court has sentenced a woman to life imprisonment after finding her guilty of charges of possessing and trafficking narcotics. The verdict was delivered by Colomb... Read More


Odisha CM announces Rs 11 lakh reward for each Indian women hockey player

India, Oct. 3 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced cash rewards of Rs 11 lakh each for the players of the Indian women's hockey team for winning the gold medal at the 2026... Read More


Hyderabad medical student found dead in Miyapur hotel, male friend missing

India, Oct. 3 -- A 27-year-old postgraduate medical student was found dead in a hotel room in Hyderabad's Miyapur area on Friday, days after she checked in with a male friend, police said. The deceas... Read More


India post 211/6 against Pakistan in Asian Games cricket final as Abhishek, Tilak shine

India, Oct. 3 -- India posted a formidable 211 for six against Pakistan in the men's cricket final at the Asian Games on Saturday, powered by explosive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Va... Read More


IIT Bombay student death : Father denied protest permission, plans visit to Powai campus

India, Oct. 3 -- The father of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who allegedly died by suicide, plans to visit the institute's Powai campus after police denied him permission to continue his protest at... Read More


4 held for posing as hijras, demanding Rs 5,000 from BMW owner in Hyderabad

India, Oct. 3 -- Four men were arrested by Jubilee Hills police after allegedly posing as transgender persons and forcibly demanding Rs 5,000 from a BMW owner in Hyderabad, with investigators examinin... Read More