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Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando also sentenced to death

Srilanka, July 31 -- The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar today (31) also sentenced former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando to death after finding him guilty of criminal negligence and other charges ... Read More


In Sri Lanka, Kithul Tappers Still Climb 40-Foot Palms To Keep A 2,000-Year-Old Craft Alive

India, July 31 -- Before the first light reaches the forest floor, the kithul tapper is already climbing. His bamboo ladder leans against a fishtail palm that rises 40 feet above the wet earth of Ambe... Read More


Assam: Petrol depot manager critically injured during suspected dacoity in Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh, July 31 -- A petrol depot manager was critically injured after allegedly being assaulted by unidentified miscreants during a suspected dacoity at Saligram Petrol Depot in Lahowal, in Assam'... Read More


Eating Less Sugar Early In Life May Lower Dementia And Alzheimer's Risk, Study Says

India, July 31 -- A study published in npj Aging found that babies who were exposed to less sugar before and after birth had a lower risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and a... Read More


For The Curious Travellers, There Is Nothing Better Than The World Of Hyatt Brand Explorer Award

India, July 31 -- One month might take you to Goa for a wedding. The next could be a long weekend in Tokyo, followed by a business trip to Bengaluru that turns into two extra days of simply relaxing. ... Read More


Police move to confiscate illegal assets worth Rs. 3,811 million

Srilanka, July 31 -- Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler has stated that Sri Lanka Police have taken steps to confiscate illegal assets worth Rs. 3.811 mill... Read More


Volumes spurt at Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Ltd counter

Mumbai, July 31 -- Thermax Ltd, Aarti Industries Ltd, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd are among the other stocks to see a surge in volumes on NSE today, 31 July 2026.Niv... Read More


Nifty trades tad above 23,400 level; PSU bank shares in demand

Mumbai, July 31 -- The domestic equity benchmarks traded with modest gains in mid-afternoon trade. The Nifty traded a tad above the 24,400 level. PSU bank extended gains for three consecutive trading ... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for several districtsa

Srilanka, July 31 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern Province and Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu, Vavuniya, Polonnaruwa, and Monaragala ... Read More


Measles cases hit six-year high in Singapore: Should you be worried?

SINGAPORE, July 31 -- Singapore has recorded 40 measles cases so far this year, the highest annual total since 2020, prompting health authorities to step up monitoring as infections rise globally. Bu... Read More