Two killed as New Jersey and New York City battered by heavy rain and flash floods

Two people were killed in New Jersey during flash flooding as severe storms lashed the New York City area on Monday night into Tuesday, submerging cars and flooding subway stations.

The intense rainfall caused widespread travel disruption across the region’s airports, highways and railways.

More than 2 inches (5 cm) of rain were recorded in a single...

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?Artha? National Programme launched

The official launch of the “Artha” National Programme took place in Colombo yesterday (15).

The inaugural ceremony of the national initiative to provide a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 to children residing in orphanages and child care centers with the aim of uplifting their lives, was held in Colombo with the participation of Prime Minister Dr....

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India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran.

The advisory comes amid rising security concerns in the region over the past several weeks.

“In view of the security-related developments over the past several weeks, Indian nationals are advised to carefully consider the e...

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Netanyahu under mounting political pressure after party quits

A religious party has quit Israel’s ruling coalition in a dispute over military service, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a razor-thin majority in parliament but still enough political support to secure a potential Gaza ceasefire.

Six members of United Torah Judaism (UTJ) handed in resignation letters overnight from posts in...

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Showers expected in several areas today

Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (16), the Department of Meteorology said.

Several spells of showers may occur in the Western and North-western provinces as well.

Showers or thundershowers can be expected at a few places in the Uva, Northern and Eastern...

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Youth arrested with smuggled gold worth over Rs. 1 billion at BIA

A 32-year-old Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) upon arrival from Dubai for attempting to smuggle 35 kg of gold into the country, according to the Ada Derana reporter.

The arrested suspect is reportedly a resident of the Grandpass area.

He was arrested while in possession of 195 gold biscuits and 13...

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