Sri Lanka’s ex-president hospitalized: Wickremesinghe rushed to ICU; condition now ‘stable’

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, recently jailed and charged with misusing government funds, was admitted to the ICU due to severe dehydration and pre-existing conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. His hospitalization followed his arrest as part of President Dissanayake’s anti-corruption campaign. Opposition parties claim the charges are politically motivated, fearing Wickremesinghe’s potential…

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Rajasthan: Blaze at Jaipur’s SMS hospital kills 8 in ICU; high court asks what’s ‘happening in government buildings’

Eight critically ill patients perished in a devastating fire at Jaipur’s SMS Medical College Neuro ICU late Sunday. The blaze, suspected to be a short-circuit, spread rapidly, with allegations of delayed response and staff fleeing. The Rajasthan government has announced compensation and ordered a safety audit, suspending officials and cancelling a fire safety agency’s contract.

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SSC announces CHT 2025 descriptive exam date: 3,642 candidates eligible for paper II, vacancy details here

The Staff Selection Commission has set December 14, 2025, for the Hindi Translator Paper II exam, following Paper I results where 3,642 candidates qualified. With vacancies now at 552, this descriptive test will assess translation and essay writing skills. Final selection hinges on combined Paper I and Paper II scores, with document verification to follow.

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Shantanu Maheshwari claims Bhansali is very ‘PICKY’

Shantanu Maheshwari shared his experience working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi,’ describing the director as ‘passionate’ and ‘picky’ rather than strict. He emphasized Bhansali’s meticulous attention to detail in every frame and appreciated his wit and sarcasm. Maheshwari felt fortunate never to be scolded and highlighted the importance of understanding Bhansali’s passion for…

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