Colombo: India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the King Ashoka’s Pillar of Dharma at the Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Temple in Sri Lanka’s Wadduwa. “Reinforcement of the deep cultural connect! HC @santjha laid the Foundation Stone for the construction of King Ashoka’s Pillar of…
Former Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has left Sevilla following a second spell at the club ahead of his move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab, the LaLiga side said on Tuesday. The player’s contract was set to expire at the end of the campaign. “We have agreed a deal with Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab…
For 24 years, Sushma transformed her rented apartment in Gardens into a cherished family home — her almost ‘forever home’ — until an eviction letter was stuck on her door 15 days ago. Dubai’s property developer Nakheel is renovating several Gardens community buildings and has issued hundreds of tenants a one-year eviction notice. In a…
India are “chill” and confident in their bench strength to deliver a second Test bounce-back against England despite missing Virat Kohli and other key players, wicketkeeper KS Bharat said Thursday. Batsmen Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar are in line for Test debuts from Friday with the hosts trailing the five-match series 1-0. Kohli pulled out…
The day will be partly cloudy at times over some areas, especially Northern and Eastern areas, with rainfall, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening, especially over the sea which will cause blowing dust and sand. The UAE witnessed rainfall in several parts of the country last night….
New Delhi: Iran’s Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday discussed the development of cooperation between India, Iran. “H.E. Iraj Elahi ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, met with H.E. Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India and discussed the…
NEW YORK: During a campaign rally in Virginia last week focusing on abortion rights, US President Joe Biden faced unexpected interruptions from pro-Palestine protesters. “Genocide Joe!” a protester, holding up a Palestinian flag, cried from the back of the hall. “How many kids have you killed in Gaza? How many women have you killed in…
KHAN YOUNIS: The ambulance left its usual home base at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis six days ago with as many bandages, syringes and other basics as its crew could find, and has been operating as a mobile clinic ever since as there is no way back. The hospital, the largest still functioning in southern Gaza,…
Pakistan’s rice exports are likely to jump to a record high in the year ending in June as rival India’s decision to curb its own shipments forces buyers to purchase more from Islamabad, which is offering the grain at nearly 16 year-high prices. The record exports are helping to alleviate tight supplies following the restrictions…
South Korea beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Asian Cup quarterfinals after a thrilling last-16 tie ended 1-1 after extra time at Education City Stadium on Tuesday. After South Korea’s Cho Gue-sung equalised in second-half added time to cancel Abdullah Radif’s opener, Sami Al-Najei and Abdulrahman Ghareeb had their…
