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March 31, 2025 10:15 AM March 31, 2025 10:15 AM

WHO seeks urgent funding for Myanmar after devastating earthquake

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the Myanmar earthquake as a top-level emergency and urgently sought 8 million US Dollars to save lives and prevent disease outbreaks over the next month. Due to limited medical facilities, many injured people face infection risks. WHO has already se...

March 31, 2025 10:05 AM March 31, 2025 10:05 AM

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Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Fitr in Sri Lanka today

Muslims across Sri Lanka are celebrating Eid ul-Fitr today, marking the end of a month-long fast during Ramadan.    The community, which constitutes about 10% of the island’s population, gathered at mosques for special Eid prayers, followed by warm exchanges of greetings.    A key tradition observed...

March 31, 2025 9:03 AM March 31, 2025 9:03 AM

Nepal: National Assembly meeting scheduled today

In Nepal, the National Assembly (NA) meeting scheduled for Sunday was postponed until 11:15 a.m. on Monday. The federal parliament secretariat shared this information through a notice.    Earlier, the National Assembly meeting was postponed thrice on Sunday.    Opposition lawmakers have been obstruc...

March 30, 2025 10:06 PM March 30, 2025 10:06 PM

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Sri Lanka: Colombo’s Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre Hosts Gudi Padwa Celebrations

Colombo’s Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, in association with Maharashtra Mandali, hosted vibrant Gudi Padwa celebrations, marking the Marathi New Year.   The event featured a traditional pooja, symbolizing prosperity and new beginnings. Attendees also participated in Lezim, a lively folk dance p...

March 30, 2025 9:38 PM March 30, 2025 9:38 PM

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Tsunami warning issued after 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tonga

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit about 100 kilometres northeast of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time. There were no in...

March 30, 2025 9:36 PM March 30, 2025 9:36 PM

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Sri Lanka: Eid ul Fitr to be celebrated on March 31, confirms Colombo Grand Mosque

In Sri Lanka, the Colombo Grand Mosque has announced that Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated in the island on Monday, 31st of March, following the sighting of the crescent moon for Shawwal. In a statement, the mosque said that the crescent was sighted on Sunday, as confirmed by reports from Hilaal subco...

March 30, 2025 9:04 PM March 30, 2025 9:04 PM

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Iran rejects direct negotiations with United States over its nuclear programme

Iran's president today said that the Islamic Republic has rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme, offering Tehran's first response to President Donald Trump's letter to the country's supreme leader. President Masoud Pezeshkian in his response...