May 21, 2024 1:17 PM

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Sri Lanka experiences intensified showery and windy conditions

As the southwest monsoon establishes its presence over Sri Lanka, the island nation is experiencing intensified showery and windy conditions. Meteorological officials have issued warnings of heavy rainfall, forecasting showers exceeding 100mm in several regions.   The Western, Sabaragamuwa, and...

May 21, 2024 11:53 AM

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Indian flag fly half-mast as country mourns death of Iranian President

The national flag is flying half-mast throughout the country as one-day state mourning is being observed today as a mark of respect on the demise of Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The President of Iran and Foreign Minister were killed in a he...

May 21, 2024 11:47 AM

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Over 60 percent voter turn out recorded in fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections

A total of 60.09 per cent of voter turnout was recorded in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections yesterday. In this phase, 49 Parliamentary Constituencies spread over six States and two Union Territories went to polls. Polling remained largely peaceful with voters from all walks of life participate...

May 21, 2024 9:27 AM

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250th Birth Anniversary of Saint Lalon Shah Fakir being celebrated in Bangladesh

A three day long Indo-Bangla music festival began in Sherpur, Bangladesh on Monday to celebrate the 250th birth anniversary of the mystic saint and humanist bard Fakir Lalan Shah. The Lalon  Biswasangha organised the event in collaboration with the High Commission of India in Bangladesh and the Mini...

May 21, 2024 9:11 AM

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UK PM Rishi Sunak apologises after infected blood scandal cover-up

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologised for the infection of around 30,000 people with contaminated blood products, and the failure to address the problem. Addressing the House of Commons yesterday, Mr Sunak apologised on behalf of successive governments and declared it was a day of national sh...

May 21, 2024 1:06 PM

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Anti-Terrorism Day being observed across nation

Anti-Terrorism Day is being observed across the nation today. The day marks the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated on May 21, 1991 by a suicide bomber of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Sriperumbudur, a village near Chennai. It is observed to...