Engineering faculty of Peradeniya University closed indefinitely

Pakistan: Acute water shortage witnessed during Ramzan in Karachi

Acute water shortage, coupled with a worst gas crisis and power load-shedding in several parts of Karachi has added to the miseries of people during Ramzan as the water supply from one of the main supply lines of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board was disrupted due to an abrupt power breakdown on Sunday, Dawn reported. The supply of water continued to affect the whole city. However, the worst-hit regions were Landhi, Korangi, Qauidabad, Bin Qasim and adjoining areas after a 72-inch diameter li

28 Apr, 2023

Army to raise dedicated cyber operations wings in all commands, with an eye on China

With cyber warfare a key focus, especially with China and Pakistan investing heavily in it, the Army has decided to raise Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings (CCOSW) to help the forces counter enemy capabilities. The Army has also decided to nominate Lead Directorates and ?Test Bed? formations within itself to absorb and validate niche technologies like loitering munitions, swarm drones and electronic warfare, among others. These were among the key decisions taken by Army commanders dur

29 Apr, 2023

Galle Literary Festival to return in January 2024

The Galle Literary Festival is set to return in January 2024 on a directive issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, after a lapse of several years. With a focus on promoting the tourism industry, a series of programs featuring various art forms will be held in the areas of Galle, Matara, Ahangama, and Hikkaduwa in January 2024, the President’s Media Division said. A preliminary discussion was held in this regard at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremes

29 Apr, 2023