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Kandy-Mahiyanganaya main road closed for traffic from Medamahanuwara to Hasalaka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- The Kandy-Mahiyanganaya main road has been temporarily closed for vehicular traffic between Medamahanuwara and Hasalaka until further notice, the Kandy District Secretary has ann... Read More


Trump says Afghan man shot two soldiers near White House

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday that an Afghan man who fled the Taliban was the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House, calling it an "... Read More


Massive fire rips through Dhaka Korail slum, leaving thousands homeless

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- A devastating fire tore through the densely populated Korail slum in Bangladesh's capital on Tuesday evening, destroying or damaging nearly 1,500 shanties and leaving thousands o... Read More


India approves $800 million plan to boost rare earth magnet production

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- India has approved a more than $800 million plan to boost production of rare earth magnets in an effort to secure supplies and cut its dependence on imports from countries like C... Read More


Best budget friendly resto bars and pubs in Bangalore to 'put a scene at' this weekend

INDIA, Nov. 27 -- Despite an abundance of chic cocktail bars and some of India's best breweries, Bangalore still loves its no-frills pubs and budget-friendly neighbourhood resto bars. These come with ... Read More


CCTV cameras at Mysuru Rly. Station: A clarification

India, Nov. 27 -- Sir, With reference to the news item titled "CCTV cameras at Mysuru Railway Station are broken and gathering dust" published in Star of Mysore dated Nov. 20, the following clarifica... Read More


Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets 21 years in jail for corruption

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- A court in Bangladesh sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday to 21 years in prison for corruption, a week after she was given the death penalty for crimes agai... Read More


System with PM as Chancellor should be removed: PM Karki

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- Prime Minister Sushila Karki has viewed that political interventions would increase at universities with a system appointing political figures as Chancellor. In her address to th... Read More


Political parties' registration extended by four days

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- The Election Commission has extended the time for political parties to register for the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR). The deadline that was supposed to expire today has... Read More


SAARC convenes 61st Session of Programming Committee

Kathmandu, Nov. 27 -- The 61st Session of the Programming Committee of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) commenced on Wednesday. The Meeting, being held on a virtual platfor... Read More