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Workshop launched to develop Polonnaruwa district tourism plan

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The first workshop for the development of the Polonnaruwa District Tourism Plan was held recently (14) at the auditorium of the Polonnaruwa District Secretariat. The workshop pri... Read More


AG Department's legal officers reject plan for separate Public Prosecution Office

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The Attorney General's Department Legal Officers' Association unanimously passed a resolution strongly objecting to the proposed establishment of an Office of the Director of Publ... Read More


Mira Rajput beams with pride as daughter Misha's baking stall sells out instantly: 'Youngest founder in the fam'

India, Nov. 16 -- Entrepreneur and wife of Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput, is beaming with pride after her nine-year-old daughter, Misha Kapoor, launched her very own baking stall. To Mira's delight, Mish... Read More


Bus carrying pilgrims catches fire

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- A bus carrying a group of pilgrims suddenly caught fire today (16) in Galkulama, Thrippane. The bus was reportedly travelling from the Gampola area towards Anuradhapura. Police ... Read More


'Leonids' meteor shower to peak tonight

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- Space scientists have announced that the largest meteor shower of the year can be observed tonight (November $16^{th}$) and into the early hours of tomorrow morning. This event i... Read More


Chess World Cup: Harikrishna exits after running into 'Mexican wave'

India, Nov. 16 -- Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara, the Peruvian-Mexican Grandmaster making waves by the beaches of Goa, has a message for his next opponent at the FIDE World Cup. It may also well have... Read More


Ukraine seeks resumption of POW exchanges as Russia claims new village gains

Kyiv, Nov. 16 -- Russia claimed it has seized control of two more villages in southern Ukraine, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is hoping for "the resumption of POW exchanges" that could... Read More


GMOA to restrict select medical services starting tomorrow

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced that doctors in all hospitals across the island will limit the provision of selected services starting tomorrow, ... Read More


Final rites of late Southern Province Governor on Tuesday

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The final rites for the late Southern Province Governor, Bandula Harischandra, are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 18th, at the Samanala Grounds, Galle. His remains wil... Read More


Renovation planned for historic Independence Square

Srilanka, Nov. 16 -- The government is focusing attention on the restoration of the Independence Square complex in Colombo's Cinnamon Gardens, which is 76 years old. A key part of this initiative is ... Read More