Day: June 11, 2019

Goa's iconic Club Tito's sold by owners citing harassment

Cyclone ‘Vayu’: Heavy rainfall prediction for Goa

10:41 pm June 11, 2019

Panaji: Onset of cyclone “Vayu” will trigger heavy rains in Goa and the Konkan area for the next two days, the IMD said Tuesday. The department has issued the “orange” warning for Goa in view of the deep depression over East Central and adjoining South East Arabian sea, which has intensified into cyclonic storm. “Goa […]

NFAI to pay homage to Karnad by screening his films

10:36 pm June 11, 2019

Pune: The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) will pay tributes to noted playwright late Girish Karnad by screening some of his acclaimed films on Saturday. The films to be screened are “Ondanondu Kaladalli”, “Kanooru Heggadithi”, “Kaadu” and Jabbar Patel’s “Umbartha” starring Karnad. Karnad, a multi-faceted genius who traversed worlds of literature, theatre and cinema […]

Jammu sizzles at 43.6 degrees Celsius

10:32 pm June 11, 2019

Jammu: Heat wave conditions in Jammu continued unabated on Tuesday, with the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording a high of 43.6 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said. The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 31.2 degrees Celsius, it said. Monday recorded the season’s highest temperature at 44.4 degree Celsius. May 31 […]

Record number of 35 candidates in fray for Sri Lanka Presidential elections

Sri Lanka govt defies Sirisena to resume parliamentary probe into Easter blasts

9:39 pm June 11, 2019

Colombo: The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday began the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) investigation into the security lapses surrounding the Easter Sunday suicide attacks that killed 258 people including 11 Indians, despite strong objection by President Maithripala Sirisena. President Sirisena, who is the head of the Cabinet, warned last week that he would not attend […]

Thai prime minister acquitted of ethics breach, retains post

Thai junta chief proclaimed second-time prime minister

9:36 pm June 11, 2019

Bangkok: Thailand’s junta leader was officially proclaimed prime minister on Tuesday after the king endorsed Parliament’s vote for him to serve another term. Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha knelt before a portrait of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and performed three elaborate bows during a ceremony at his government office to confirm his appointment. Prayuth has served as prime […]