Badminton: Sourabh Verma enters main draw of Hong Kong Open

In Badminton, Indian shuttler Sourabh Verma entered the men’s singles main draw of the Hong Kong Open after clinching straight-game wins in his two qualifying clashes today. Sourabh first defeated Thailand’s Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk before getting the better of Lucas Claerbout of France 21-19, 21-19 in the final qualifying round. Other Indians featuring in men’s singles … Read more

Sri Lanka: Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa extends apologies as a Cabinet Minister over Easter Sunday attacks

Speaking at a campaign rally in Negombo, he said if elected they would take strict decisions pertaining to national security and also assured that he himself will accept responsibility for everything that happens under his presidency and not blame anyone else. His comments came as government under President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime minister Ranil Wickremsinghe … Read more

550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev being celebrated in Nepal

In Kathmandu, Akhand Path and Shabad Kirtan were organised at Gurudwara Guru Nanak Satsang, Lalitpur. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri and hundreds of devotees from Nepal, India and other countries attended the function. A blood donation camp and Guru Ka Langar was also organised on this occasion. Ambassador Puri awarded prizes to the … Read more