KOHIMA, Jan 25 (NEPS): Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan, on the eve of the momentous occasion of the 75th Republic Day, extends warm greetings to fellow countrymen and calls for a fitting tribute to the founding fathers of the nation. In a message on the eve of the 75th Republic Day of India, today, he reflects on the historic promise made 75 years ago by the people of India to adopt the country’s constitution and embrace the identity of citizens in a sovereign democratic republic.… Read the rest
Haiti: residents trapped as armed gangs target key pocket of Port-au-Prince
Thick smoke rises above strategic neighbourhood of Solino as frantic residents call into radio stations for help
Staff and agencies in Port-au-Prince
Gang members have targeted a strategic neighbourhood in Haiti’s capital, in a four-day attack which has left residents trapped in their homes by flaming barricades and automatic gunfire.… Read the rest
Modi to attend Pran Pratishtha Ceremony of Ramlalla at the newly constructed Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya
KOHIMA, Jan 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ramlalla on January 22, 2024, at the newly constructed Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. The invitation for this event was extended to the Prime Minister by the Ram Janmbhoomi Trust in October 2023.… Read the rest
UK ‘will wait and see’ before deciding on further Houthi strikes
As Rishi Sunak prepares to address MPs, Grant Shapps says UK has no interest in wider Yemen conflict
The UK has no interest in taking part in any wider conflict in Yemen but is “waiting to see what happens” before deciding whether further military strikes against Houthi forces might be needed, the defence secretary has said.
Colombia: at least 34 killed after mudslide hits busy road
Dozens of people also injured after mudslide in mountainous area on road connecting major cities
The death toll from a mudslide in western Colombia has risen to 34, authorities have said.
The mudslide struck a busy municipal road on Friday in a mountainous area connecting the cities of Quibdó and Medellín.