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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,…
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Nagaland govt to set up Solar Mission team for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana implementation
The Nagaland government will set up a Solar Mission Team at the Directorate level and a Solar Mission Cell at…
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6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Nepal in the early hours today. The earthquake jolted Nepal at…
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WHO recommends potassium-enriched salt substitutes to combat hypertension
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines recommending the switch from regular table salt to potassium-enriched salt substitutes…
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Mt Everest becomes more expensive for mountaineers, Nepal to increase permit fees
The government of Nepal is increasing the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest from USD 11000 to USD 15000, making…
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Sri Lanka rains wreak havoc; Schools shut, landslide warnings issued
In Sri Lanka, rains have wreaked havoc in several provinces due to continued downpours. The Meteorology Department has forecast that…
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World Braille Day: Raising awareness on importance of braille for visually impaired people
World Braille Day is being observed today. The day is observed annually to raise awareness about the importance of Braille…
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7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu, 14 dead & over 200 injured
In the island nation of Vanuatu, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck yesterday, with its epicentre located near the capital,…
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