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UN and humanitarian partners call for US$35 mn to provide life-saving assistance to SL

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The United Nations and humanitarian partners today launched a Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP), calling for US$35.3 million (LKR 10.9 billion) to scale up life-saving assistanc... Read More


Postponed GIT exam rescheduled

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Department of Examinations has announced the new date for the 2025 General Information Technology (GIT) Examination for Grade 12 students, which was postponed due to the adve... Read More


Jim Knowles to Tennessee? Penn State's final buyout number for DC amid new job update

India, Dec. 11 -- Jim Knowles is negotiating a buyout with Penn State and is expected to join Tennessee in the same role, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported, citing sources. However, nothing has been finaliz... Read More


Suspect sentenced to death over murder

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- A man found guilty of a murder committed 12 years ago in Lunugamwehera was sentenced to death today (11) by Hambantota High Court Judge, Priyantha Liyanage. The individual sente... Read More


Contempt of court motion filed against X-Press Pearl directors

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- A motion has been filed before the Supreme Court requesting that the court conduct a hearing and impose suitable punishment on the Board of Directors of the X-Press Pearl shippin... Read More


Australia unveil Under-19 World Cup squad; Oliver Peake to lead

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Reigning champions Australia have become the latest side to name their squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, with left-hand batter Oliver Peake named capta... Read More


"I miss walking out by myself": Travis Head hints at opening with Jake Weatherald for Adelaide Ashes Test

Adelaide, Dec. 11 -- Australian batter Travis Head said he misses the feeling of walking out alone to bat in Test cricket -- a comment that hints he may once again partner Jake Weatherald for opening ... Read More


Piyush Goyal says India left "no stone unturned" for a fair India-EU FTA talks

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday addressed the India-Italy Business Forum plenary session in Mumbai along with Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Mi... Read More


Massive fire breaks out at cotton factory in Andhra's Kurnool

Kurnool, Dec. 11 -- A massive fire broke out at a cotton ginning factory in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, officials said on Thursday. A massive fire accident occurred at the NDBL Ginning Mill in... Read More


Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar moves Delhi High Court seeking protection of personality rights

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights in the matter. He was one of the greatest opening batsmen of all ... Read More