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Immigration department computer systems restored

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The technical error in the computer systems of the Department of Immigration and Emigration is now resolved. All services at the head office and regional centers started function... Read More


New metro bus service to tackle Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials to explore the feasibility of connecting other transport modes with the railway system through the development of multimod... Read More


Social security schemes: Haryana orders rRs.r200 monthly hike for old age pension, 8 other schemes

Chandigarh, Feb. 13 -- The Haryana government on Wednesday ordered a flat Rs.200 across the board hike in the monthly remuneration paid to the beneficiaries of nine key social security schemes includi... Read More


Telangana Municipal Corporation polls: Counting of votes begins

Hyderabad, Feb. 13 -- Counting for the Telangana Municipal Corporation elections began on Friday in over 116 municipalities and seven corporations, following Wednesday's voting. The Police and the El... Read More


Bangladesh Polls 2026 sees overwhelming support for referendum, reports local media

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- People in Bangladesh who, along with general elections had voted for a referendum in the country have expressed their support for constitutional reforms, as per local media outlets. ... Read More


India's First AI University, Universal Ai University Launches UAi Entrepreneurship Center of Excellence to Embed Entrepreneurship in Academic and Research Ecosystem

India, Feb. 13 -- Florida State University and Southern Methodist University Join as Academic Collaboration Partners for the UAi Entrepreneurship Center of Excellence Universal Ai University (UAi), I... Read More


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