1 mln Sri Lankans admitted to hospitals each year due to accidents: minister

COLOMBO, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- About a million Sri Lankans are admitted to hospitals each year due to accidents, Minister of Health Ramesh Pathirana tol…[More]

India forms high-level panel to probe security concerns raised by U.S.

NEW DELHI, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- India's foreign ministry Wednesday said it has set up a high-level committee to look into the security concerns raised …[More]

Indian gov't decides to extend food security scheme for 5 years

NEW DELHI, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Indian government on Wednesday announced the extension of its food security scheme for five years with effect from …[More]

24 workers injured in blaze at chemical plant in India's Gujarat

NEW DELHI, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- At least 24 workers were injured Wednesday in a devastating blaze at a chemical factory in India's western state of Guj…[More]

5 houses collapse in gas cylinder explosion in India's Mumbai

NEW DELHI, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Five houses collapsed Wednesday in a cylinder explosion in a congested locality in India's financial capital Mumbai, of…[More]