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Vesak week declared with special prohibitions

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The period from May 27 to June 2 is declared as Vesak week. A special prohibition comes into effect during this Vesak week. This is according to an official notice issued under ... Read More


Suspect arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 10 million

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Western Province South Crime Division arrested an individual who distributes drug stocks to various locations based on incoming calls, along with a stock of narcotics worth ov... Read More


Sri Lanka tourist arrivals recovers 8% during May

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Sri Lanka's tourism industry regained its growth momentum in May despite earlier indications of moderating visitor inflows, with tourist arrivals during the first 24 days of the m... Read More


PM Modi urges citizens to stay hydrated and take precautions amid severe heatwave in India

India, May 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a public advisory urging citizens across India to take precautions amid the ongoing severe heatwave affecting several regions of the country. ... Read More


Supreme Court Upholds ECI's Special Intensive Revision Exercise in Bihar and Other States

India, May 27 -- The Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar, West Bengal, and other states, stating that the poll body act... Read More


India-US sign rare earths pact

India, May 27 -- India and the United States have signed a major framework agreement on critical minerals and rare earth elements, marking a significant step in their efforts to reduce global dependen... Read More


Siddaramaiah silent amidst Karnataka leadership change speculation, says "We'll Talk Tomorrow"

India, May 27 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has maintained silence amid intensified speculation over a possible leadership change in the state, saying that he would respond to the matter la... Read More


Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to meet PM Modi in Delhi on Maiden Official Visit

India, May 27 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today during his maiden official visit to the national capital after a... Read More


CNG auto rickshaw carrying devotees catches fire in Ayodhya

India, May 27 -- A CNG auto-rickshaw carrying devotees caught fire in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, raising alarm before being brought under control. Fortunately, all passengers reportedly escaped safely, a... Read More


Uganda National in Bengaluru tests negative for Ebola after isolation, Officials confirm

India, May 27 -- A Uganda national who was placed under isolation in Bengaluru after reporting mild symptoms has tested negative for Ebola virus disease, health officials confirmed today. The 28-year... Read More