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The Assistant High Commission of India in Kandy, in partnership with the University of Peradeniya, organised the first-ever international conference on the Future of Pali Studies in Kandy today. The day-long event drew scholars from Sri Lanka, India, and several other countries to deliberate on the ...
August 26, 2025 7:17 PM August 26, 2025 7:17 PM
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Hartalika Teej observed in Nepal today, the Pashupatinath Temple premises appear red from a distance due to women devotees decked in red. On the occasion of Hartalika Teej today, thousands of Hindu women who are fasting without food and water are visiting the Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatina...
August 26, 2025 6:12 PM August 26, 2025 6:12 PM
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Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail today by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in a case where he was accused of misusing state funds. Owing to his deteriorating health, Mr. Wickremesinghe did not appear in person but joined the proceedings via Zoom. He was arrested ...
August 26, 2025 5:00 PM August 26, 2025 5:00 PM
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The Australian government had expelled Iranian Ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeghi and three other embassy employees for their involvement in antisemitic crimes. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that not all antisemitic crimes in the country could be tied back to Iran, but noted that Australia...
August 26, 2025 1:19 PM August 26, 2025 1:19 PM
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At least three people have died, and ten others were injured as Typhoon Kajiki battered northern and central Vietnam. The typhoon brought heavy rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding with it. According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the storm damaged over 6,800 homes, su...
August 26, 2025 12:14 PM August 26, 2025 12:14 PM
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In Pakistan, constant rains and devastating floods have wreaked havoc across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, destroying infrastructure, agricultural lands, and several homes. Over 400 people have lost their lives since the 15th of August, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority. The aft...
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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to be produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today afternoon. He is the first Executive President of Sri Lanka to be arrested and remanded on charges of corruption. The 76-year-old leader, remanded until today (26), was first adm...
August 26, 2025 9:56 AM August 26, 2025 9:56 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his warm wishes on Ukraine’s Independence Day. In a social media post, Zelenskyy expressed appreciation for India’s dedication to peace and dialogue. He added that as the world works toward ending the ongoing war with d...
August 26, 2025 9:41 AM August 26, 2025 9:41 AM
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A helicopter crashed into a field on an island off the south coast of England, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. The incident occurred near Shanklin Road, Ventnor, at 9:24 am, and emergency teams from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were quickly dispatched to the scene. At leas...
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The United States has officially issued a public notice imposing an additional 25 per cent tariffs on imports from India. The new duties will come into effect tomorrow. The notice has been issued by the Department of Homeland Security through US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It said the tarif...
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