Hema Perera Jayasuriya, had the rare opportunity of representing Sri Lanka at the Olympic Games on two occasions after having launched his boxing career at Ananda College, Colombo. Jayasuriya was born ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka Youth Chess Grand Prix from March 11 to 21
The Chess Federation of Sri Lanka has decided to conduct the second Sri Lanka National under 14 years Chess Grand Prix from March11 to 21 at CFSL headquarters in Nugegoda. This is one of the leading ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s economy is ravaged by sanctions and pandemic isolation. Kim is lashing out.
Kim Jong Un is angry, and he's lashing out. North Korea’s last economic plan failed “tremendously,” he complained. And his inner circle lacked an “innovative viewpoint and clear tactics” in drawing up ... ( read original story ...)
Trump offered North Korea’s Kim a ride home on Air Force One: report
Former President Trump made an unprecedented offer to North Korea's Kim Jong Un after the pair met in 2019 for their second summit in Hanoi, Vietnam: a ride home on Air Force One, which Kim declined, ... ( read original story ...)
SSB issues directions to keep close eye on smuggling of petroleum products from Nepal
Pilibhit: Deputy commandant of Sashastra Seema Bal’s 49th battalion Amandeep Singh on Sunday issued directions to the battalion’s all six companies’ c. ( read original story ...)
Nepal gets 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine bought from India
Nepal on Sunday received the one million doses of Covishield vaccine it bought from India's Serum Institute, in a major boost to the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Oxford-AstraZeneca's ... ( read original story ...)
Bihar: Nine surrender in Nepal girl’s rape, murder case
Nine of the 12 named accused in Nepal girl’s rape and murder case under Kundawa Chainpur police station surrendered in the court of additional chief j ... ( read original story ...)
As Biden seeks end to Yemen war, rebels press offensive for strategic province
Marib province is the last government stronghold in the north with lucrative oil and gas reserves. It’s also a safe haven for nearly a million Yemenis fleeing war. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia receives first batch of Covid-19 vaccines
The first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines for Malaysia touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport yesterday morning, with another consignment making its way overland from Singapore to Johor in ... ( read original story ...)
MDEC: Malaysia all set for digital transformation
The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDigital) reflects the country’s preparedness in undertaking transformation by employing a whole-of-nation approach, says Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ... ( read original story ...)