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Heavy rains in Nepal triggered landslides, lightning, and flash floods killing at least 44 people and leaving five missing, officials said onContinue Reading The post Nepal: Deadly landslides, flash floods kill dozens appeared first on…

Seven suspects have been arrested along with 5 kilograms and 600 grams of hashish and ICE (crystal methamphetamine) in Matara,Continue Reading The post 7 arrested with over 5 kg of Hashish, ICE in Matara raids appeared first on Newswire.

Two individuals have died in separate train accidents reported on Sunday (Oct 5) in the Mannar and Kadugannawa police divisions.Continue Reading The post Two die after being hit by trains in separate incidents appeared first on Newswire.

Three Indian states have banned a cough syrup after at least nine children died allegedly after consuming it, authorities said.Continue Reading The post India : 3 states ban cough syrup after several children die appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka is witnessing a dramatic drop in births, with official data showing the number of registered live births fellContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s birth rate plummets by one-third since 2018 appeared first on Newswire.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared open the newly constructed two-storey building housing the Archaeological Museum and the International Archaeological ResearchContinue Reading The post President opens new Somawathi Museum &…

Over 200 hikers were stranded at Mount Everest, trapped by heavy snow after a blizzard, as rescuers raced against timeContinue Reading The post Race against time to save 200 hikers stuck in Everest appeared first on Newswire.

The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists for discovering how theContinue Reading The post US and Japanese scientists win 2025 Nobel Prize in medicine appeared first on Newswire.

Advisory for Severe Lightning: Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 01.30 p.m. 06 October 2025 validContinue Reading The post Advisory for Severe Lightning issued for 12 districts appeared first on Newswire.

Authorities at the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens say that 32 pigeons have been stolen from the facility. Deputy Director HemantaContinue Reading The post 32 pigeons stolen from Dehiwala National Zoo appeared first on Newswire.