Mr. Samaraweera, a top leader in Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party, which leads Sri Lanka’s unity government along with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, has been at the helm of initiatives aimed at reconciliation.

Teen attacks religious gathering; Islamic State claims responsibility

"Children were looking for the mothers and fathers. People looking for brothers and sisters but no one was able to listen to their cries".

“The iconic Afghan Sharbat Gula will soon be in India for medical treatment free of cost — Thank you India for being a true friend!,” Afghan Ambassador Shaida Abdali tweeted.

Indian High Commissioner summoned on ‘unprovoked ceasefire violation’

His exhortation: “Leave no stone unturned to defend motherland.”

Mr. Sharif’s children’s counsel Akram Sheikh submitted the letter addressed to the apex court.

His remarks came a day after the Pakistan Army admitted that seven of its soldiers were killed in firing by Indian troops across the Line of Control (LoC) in Bhimber sector.

Says the escalating situation “can no longer be ignored,” advocates bilateral dialogue to solve the K-tangle

From the time the British brought them down from Tamil Nadu a century ago, estate workers have been toiling in Sri Lanka’s famed tea estates.

They cite ‘climatic unsuitability, flimsy construction, lack of durability and high costs’ as reasons

Terming the extension or conferring of the Field Marshal title as greatest national interest, a petitioner on Monday requested the court to set aside the Islamabad High Court’s earlier order.

He expressed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, saying that, "we will explore the way forward for peace and stability in the world in general and our region in particular".

About 47% of the Indians surveyed said that corruption had increased over the last 12 months

New evidence has pushed back the timing.

With the West imposing crushing sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, Moscow is seeking ways to bolster its economy; one option on the cards is introducing a common currency for the BRICS nations

The investigation was initiated after a complaint from the National Restaurant Association of India

Ricky Kej, a three-time Grammy winner, has been nominated for his album Break of Dawn in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category, while sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar has been nominated for her album Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn

Earlier, while considering the prevention and control of pollution in the Ganga, the green body sought compliance reports from various States, including Uttar Pradesh

Special campaigns conducted by the government from 2021-24 have generated a revenue of ₹2,364 crore through disposal of scrap, says Personnel Ministry in an official statement

Spotlight on non-animal tools in education, says PETA calling for progressive science and research

7 persons among the injured are on ventilator support; Kasaragod District Police has announced a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident; the district administration said that the additional divisional magistrate has been directed to carry out an inquiry separately into the incident and submit a report

Congress candidate in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency addresses voters at Mampad

Upcoming bypolls in Palakkad and Chelakkara set to be purely political and may possibly shape the template for 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala

The move came after doctors protested against alleged interference by local panchayat leaders, demanding compliance with rules favouring ex-servicemen for hospital security roles

They were part of a 10-member group hired by the Railways for cleaning the tracks

Neeleswaram temple firecracker accident claims fourth victim. Investigation is under way even as lack of safety measures has been highlighted

The festival will be held from January 23 to 26, 2025, at the Kozhikode beach; over 6,00,000 visitors are expected this year

Priyanka Gandhi makes the remark in response to her rival candidates’ comments suggesting she will rarely be seen in Wayanad if she wins the seat

The BJP-led Union government will not be able to implement the proposal since it does not have absolute majority in Parliament, he says. He says the upcoming Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll has been ‘inflicted on the people’

In the first phase, the focus will be on completing power fencing around the most vulnerable areas of the popular tourism destination

The proposed panel, with representation from various trade unions, aims to prioritise development needs and expedite implementation of projects with the support of the Kozhikode Corporation and the Motor Vehicles department

Priyanka Gandhi’s campaign will focus on engaging with voters in key constituencies of Wayanad, with a series of receptions, corner meetings, and roadshows planned for November 10 and 11

Kochi Sahodaya is in the second position with 481 points and Malabar Sahodaya with 478 points is in the third position. Among schools, Silver Hills Public School, Kozhikode, is leading with 72 points

He says Jamat-e-Islami was the counterpart of the BJP

Priyanka Gandhi critiques BJP’s policies and emphasises tribal rights and healthcare needs during the Wayanad bypoll campaign

Leader of the Opposition said that CPI(M) had raised objections when the Oommen Chandy government tried to introduce seaplanes

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