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RS Chairman Radhakrishnan thanks members for their support, says citizens look up to Parliament to guide the nation

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman, CP Radhakrishnan, on Monday said that citizens look upto the parliament to guide the nation. Thanking members, who felicitated him for pr... Read More


"Monster responsible" for National Guard shooting will face "most severe punishment": US

Washington DC, Dec. 1 -- The US has said that the "monster responsible" for the killing of a National Guard member in a shooting near White House will face "the most severe punishment." An Afghan nat... Read More


Parliament session: MoS Sanjay Seth lists steps taken to enhance defence R&D

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Monday highlighted steps and initiatives taken by his government to enhance R&D in defence manufacturing, in a written reply in the Ra... Read More


Public warned of drinking water on flood zones

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Union (PHIU) is urging individuals in areas impacted by floods to be caiutious when using drinking water. PHIU Secretary Chamil Muthukuda advised res... Read More


Nepal offers USD200,000 in financial aid to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The Nepali government announced a financial aid package of $200,000 (U.S. dollars) for Sri Lanka on Sunday. The assistance aims to support the relief and recovery efforts for peopl... Read More


Parliament adjourned

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- Parliament met this morning (01) at 9:00 a.m., chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Soon after the session began, the Speaker suspended proceedings for 30 minutes to discu... Read More


JP Nadda welcomes CP Radhakrishnan as new Rajya Sabha Chairman; calls him a "committed leader"

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- In a significant opening to the Winter Session of Parliament, newly elected Vice President CP Radhakrishnan received a warm and emphatic welcome in the Rajya Sabha on Monday as he... Read More


Pakistan helicopter joins disaster relief missions

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The Pakistan Navy's PNS Saif joined Sri Lanka's disaster response efforts following the devastating floods caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah. A Harbin Z-9EC helicopter, which was on... Read More


Navy rescues 309 people in Mavil Aru

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Navy continues extensive rescue and relief operations in the areas affected by the flooding triggered by the breach of a section of the Mavil Aru tank embankment in T... Read More


H1-B Visa row: Indian IT giant will no longer apply for fresh visa applications, 'We are hiring locally'

India, Dec. 1 -- LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions firm headquartered in India, will cease to submit new H-1B visa applications in the future, according to a report by ... Read More