Two cops arrested for behaving in unruly manner

Pakistan: Police fire tear gas, baton charge students protesting against fee hike

Peshawar [Pakistan], July 8 (ANI): In yet another case of brutality in Pakistan, the Police in Peshawar baton-charged and fired tear gas on Islamia College students, who were protesting against a hike in fees. On Wednesday, students staged a demonstration against a hike in fees, blocking the city?s University Road. Police, to clear the road for traffic, used batons and tear gas on students due to which several of them were injured, Geo News reported. It further reported that protesting studen

20 Jul, 2021

Medical experts warn of a fourth wave in Sri Lanka

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Medical experts have warned of a fourth wave of the coronavirus in Sri Lanka. President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) Dr. Padma Gunaratne told Colombo Gazette that the country is heading towards a fourth wave. She said that a considerable reduction in Covid infections was not observed despite the implementation of travel restrictions.? ?The travel restrictions were imposed around 20th May. We were able to observe Covid cases reducing to a containable level a

20 Jul, 2021

Maldives President in Sri Lanka on a private visit

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih arrived in Sri Lanka today on a private visit, sources told Colombo Gazette. The Maldivian President arrived with his wife, First Lady Fazna Ahmed. The President and First Lady will return to the Maldives on Friday, 23 July 2021.?(Colombo Gazette)

20 Jul, 2021