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Sensex rises 500 points, investors earn Rs.6 lakh crore in a day- 10 key highlights from the Indian stock market today

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Sensex closed 485 points, or 0.58%, higher at 84,065.75, while the Nifty 50 rose 174 points, or 0.68%, to settle at 25,867.30. The mid and small-cap segments outperformed. The... Read More


Ten mobile libraries for WP through 'Arunu Dora' programme

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The inaugural ceremony for the distribution of mobile library vehicles to ten selected Local Government authorities in the Western Province, under the 'Arunu Dora' National Readin... Read More


Nearly 1k participate in Delhi Queer Pride March 2026

India, Feb. 9 -- Nearly 1,000 people from across India rallied for LGBTQ+ rights at the Delhi Queer Pride March on Sunday, demanding legal recognition for property transfers and health insurance. The ... Read More


President Shahabuddin casts vote by postal ballot

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin has cast his vote in the 13th parliamentary election by postal ballot. The head of state is registered to vote in the Pabna-5 constituency. Mohammad Sa... Read More


Excise trade unions agree to digitalisation for increased revenue collection

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- All trade unions in the Excise Department have agreed to the digitalisation and modernisation programme to increase the collection of excise revenue. The President's Media Divisi... Read More


Life-saving techniques, health awareness training programme for fishermen

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Sri Lanka Navy organised life-saving and first aid training for local fishermen, demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development. The training... Read More


Dhaka police pledge 'foolproof' security for Feb 12 election

, Feb. 9 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali on Monday said they have put in place extensive security arrangements to ensure the national election and referendum sched... Read More


Moga passport scam: District court acquits travel agents, upholds conviction of cops

India, Feb. 9 -- In a significant development in the Moga passport scam, the court of the additional district and sessions judge on Monday provided partial relief to the appellants, acquitting several... Read More


PDNA meet focuses on Ditwah recovery efforts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara chaired a meeting on the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) where the Committee held detailed discussions on the w... Read More


Khairiya Ahadiya School holds prize giving

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Khairiya Ahadiya School (Clifton Lane Islamic Instruction Society) held its 68th anniversary and prize giving ceremony at the Tower Hall, Maradana, Colombo, recently. It was h... Read More