International

September 12, 2025 7:07 AM September 12, 2025 7:07 AM

views 185

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Vacates State-Provided Residence in Colombo

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has vacated his state-provided residence in the prime Colombo 07 area. He moved out on Thursday afternoon following the repeal of a law granting lifetime housing and perks to ex-presidents.     Mr. Rajapaksa and his wife, Shiranthi, departed the premises...

September 12, 2025 6:56 AM September 12, 2025 6:56 AM

views 117

Brazil’s Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Plot

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro ​has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for plotting a military coup​ and seeking to destroy the country’s democracy. Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that Bolsonaro, a former paratrooper who was elected president in 2018, is guilty of seeking to forc...

September 11, 2025 8:20 PM September 11, 2025 8:20 PM

views 97

Bangladesh extends executive magistracy powers of Army officers by 60 days

In Bangladesh, the interim government has extended the executive magistracy powers of Armed Forces officers by another 60 days.     According to the Ministry of Public Administration notification on Thursday, commissioned officers of the Bangladesh Army holding the rank of captain and above have bee...

September 11, 2025 8:15 PM September 11, 2025 8:15 PM

views 97

Dharmendra Pradhan launches Atal Tinkering Labs in UAE CBSE schools on Teachers’ Day

Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan marked Teachers’ Day in Dubai with the launch of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in CBSE-affiliated schools across the UAE, calling it a major step in fostering innovation and skills among young learners abroad.     The celebrations, organised by the CBSE Reg...

September 11, 2025 7:49 PM September 11, 2025 7:49 PM

views 177

Nepal: Curfew continues in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur until 6 am on September 12

Curfew will remain in place in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur districts until 6 am on September 12. In addition, in eastern Nepal, bordering China, in Sankhuwasabha district, the administration has issued a curfew order. In line with Section 6 (a) of the Local Administration Act, 2028, the Distri...

September 11, 2025 7:44 PM September 11, 2025 7:44 PM

views 22

Former Student union heads call for new government through parliament

Student leaders, including 12 former chairpersons of different student organisations affiliated to political parties, have expressed the view that the demands of the Gen Z group could be addressed in line with the constitution. Issuing a joint press release on Thursday, they stressed the need to cre...

September 11, 2025 7:12 PM September 11, 2025 7:12 PM

views 111

India-UAE collaboration in education enters new phase: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, said India and the UAE have entered a new phase of educational cooperation with the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad’s Dubai campus and the growing presence of Indian universities and schools in the Emirates.     Speaking t...

September 11, 2025 6:23 PM September 11, 2025 6:23 PM

views 30

civil societies urge Gen Z to seek political outlet under President’s guidance

As President of Nepal, Ramchandra Paudel issued a statement that he is currently engaged in consultations and making every possible effort to address the country’s ongoing challenges from within the Constitutional boundary. Many civil societies have urged Gen Z to find an outlet for the current poli...

Most Read
View All arrow-right

No posts found.