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Tamil Nadu fishermen accuse Lankan Navy of pelting stones at them
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Oct. 13 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Navy has been accused by the Tamil Nadu fishermen of attacking them when they were fishing near the territorial waters of the island nation on Tuesday night.
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High level of fear and intimidation prevails in Maldives, says Commonwealt
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], Sept.28 (ANI): A high level of fear and political intimidation prevails in The Maldives according to a briefing note submitted recently to the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG). The island nation is cautioned that if it continues on this path of coercion of opposition
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Southern Japan rocked by 5.7 magnitude quake
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Sept. 26 (ANI): In Japan, an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude struck southern Okinawa Island and a chain of neighbouring islands today.
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Southern Japan jolted by 5.7 magnitude earthquake
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Sept.26 (ANI): In Japan, an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude struck southern Okinawa island and a chain of neighbouring islands today. But no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of any damage or injury.
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Ode to Lesvos: The inspirational story of the islanders on the front lines
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], Sept.22 (ANI-Businesswire India): Johnnie Walker The Journey, since its inception, has always told stories of progress. Through Storyline, Johnnie Walker The Journey aims to inspire people by highlighting incredible, real stories that have made a positive diffe
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Lanka declares 'National Mosquito Control Week' from Sept. 27
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Sept. 21 (ANI): Sri Lanka Ministry of Health has declared that the week from September 27 to October 3 will be marked as 'National Mosquito Control Week' to launch an island wide mosquito eradication campaign.
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India urges NAM to set up 'Working group' on terrorism
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Margarita Island [Venezuela], Sept. 16 (ANI): Asserting that "terrorism is the biggest enemy of human rights and it threatens the contemporary architecture of world stability, based on respect for sovereignty," India has urged the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to set up a 'Workin
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Two killed, 13 injured in Bali tourist ferry explosion
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], Sept. 15 (ANI): At least two people were killed and 13 others injured in an explosion on a ferry carrying 35 tourists between the Indonesian resort islands of Bali and Lombok on Thursday.
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Sean Paul's all set with new single 'Crick Neck'
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept. 12 (ANI): Dancehall legend Sean Paul marks his debut on legendary record label Island Records with the release of his new single 'Crick Neck.'
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Assam: Majuli to be declared India's first river island district toda
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Guwahati [India], Sept. 8 (ANI): Majuli in Assam will be declared as India's first river island district today, as Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal, who represents the Majuli assembly seat, will formally upgrade Majuli to a district from sub-division.
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WHO certifies Sri Lanka malaria-free
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Sept. 5 (ANI): In a remarkable public health achievement, Sri Lanka has been certified as malaria-free island country by World Health Organisation (WHO) today.
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Earthquake of 5.9 magnitude strikes Philippines
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept. 4 (ANI): A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.9 on the Richter Scale struck the island of Mindanao in the Philippines on Sunday morning, reports USGS.
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