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Fortis Delhi gastroenterologist explains why 'a banana a day keeps your gut happy and your doctor away'

India, Feb. 8 -- There are very few among us who are not familiar with the phrase, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." However, according to Dr Shubham Vatsya, gastroenterologist and hepatologist ... Read More


US accuses China of conducting secret nuclear tests in 2020, days after Galwan valley clashes. Beijing responds

India, Feb. 8 -- Following the expiry of a nuclear arms pact, the New START Treaty, the United States accused China of conducting a secret nuclear test on June 22, 2020, just days after the deadly cla... Read More


"Ambassador Gor played a very important role": Piyush Goyal on conclusion of India-US interim trade agreement

New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has credited the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, for playing a "very important role" in concluding the framew... Read More


Punjab govt suspends two senior IAS officers

Chandigarh, Feb. 8 -- The Punjab government on Friday placed two senior IAS officers under suspension with immediate effect, as per provisions of Rule 3(1) of the All India Services (Discipline and Ap... Read More


Postal charges set to increase

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Department of Posts has announced a significant revision of postal rates, effective from tomorrow (9). According to the new schedule, the minimum postage rate for a standard ... Read More


EACOP operations start July

DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 8 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda yesterday agreed to deepen trade and economic cooperation, confirming that the East African Crude Oil Pip... Read More


Tourism earnings climb USD 378.3mn in Jan.

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Tourism earnings rose to US dollars 378.3 million in January 2026, up from US dollars 308.6 million in December 2025, reflecting stronger visitor spending at the start of the year... Read More


Rare French pocket revolver seized

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Police Special Task Force (STF) has recovered a rare French-made "Liegeoise" pocket revolver during a raid in the Dungalpitiya police area yesterday (7). Acting on a tip-off ... Read More


Assassination attempt on Kalutara politician foiled

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Kalutara South Police have launched an investigation into a failed assassination attempt targeting Bandula Prasanna, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate for the Kalutara Muni... Read More


Sacred relics exposition continues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The public exposition of the sacred bodily relics of Lord Buddha, brought from India, enters its fourth day today (8) at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. Devotees fr... Read More