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Wild elephant attack results in death

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- A woman died, and three others sustained injuries after a wild elephant entered the Valachchenai town in Batticaloa this morning (13). The victims were hospitalised following th... Read More


Landslide warning issued for several districts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Pre-warning alerts for landslides now apply to several divisional secretariat divisions in two districts due to adverse weather conditions. Level 2 (Amber) landslide warnings af... Read More


New anti-terror bill a death knell for democracy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Sri Lankan government's proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill has come under heavy fire for its "draconian" provisions, with critics warning it signifies the e... Read More


Hilton Global Foundation Awards 2026 Grant to Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council to Advance Workforce Development in India

India, Feb. 13 -- Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council Recognised as a 2026 Hilton Global Foundation Grantee to Advance Hospitality Workforce Development in India. Funding will support THSC's work to... Read More


Special security plan for India-Pakistan match

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- A special traffic plan and security program are set for implementation regarding the T20 match between India and Pakistan scheduled for Sunday, February 15. Police Media Spokespe... Read More


ACCA introduces new tech-focused certificates to future-proof finance professionals

India, Feb. 13 -- Skills in emerging technologies are essential for professional accountants and help organisations enhance their future-readiness In response to insights from over 900 finance leader... Read More


Economist Rathin Roy to Lead Humanities and Social Sciences at GITAM

India, Feb. 13 -- GITAM Deemed to be University has appointed Prof. Rathin Roy as Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Prof. Roy is one of India's senior public finance economists, wi... Read More


Professor Tissa Vitarana passes away

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Leader of the Lanka Sama Samaja Party and former Minister Professor Tissa Vitarana passed away at the age of 92. Sources indicate that the former Minister passed away at his resi... Read More


Punjab governor's 4-day walk against drugs concludes

Ferozepur, Feb. 13 -- The anti-drug war can't be won by enforcement alone as it requires a unified and sustained action by political parties, panchayats, educational institutions and religious organis... Read More


Riyan Parag beats Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal to be named Rajasthan Royals captain for IPL 2026

India, Feb. 13 -- It's official. Riyan Parag on Friday was named as the Rajasthan Royals captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The head coach, Kumar Sangakkara, and the rest of ... Read More