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GovPay surpasses Rs. Two Billion in digital transactions

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- GovPay, Sri Lanka's Government Digital Payment Platform concluded the year 2025 by surpassing Rs. 2 billion in total digital transaction value, marking a major milestone in the c... Read More


India reaffirms support for Sri Lanka's recovery after Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met Ceylon Workers Congress General Secretary and Member of Parliament Jeevan Thondaman at India House in Colombo on Wednesday... Read More


Centre's net direct tax collections rise 8% to Rs.17 trillion by mid-December

NEW DELHI, Dec. 19 -- The central government's direct tax revenue collection, after adjusting for refunds, stood at Rs.17 trillion in the April to mid-December period, rising 8% year-on-year, official... Read More


Shish Industries Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

Mumbai, Dec. 19 -- Bhagiradha Chemicals & Industries Ltd, Ugar Sugar Works Ltd, Allcargo Terminals Ltd Partly Paidup and Avadh Sugar & Energy Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group toda... Read More


Sri Lanka takes key step toward Islandwide 5G deployment

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey with the official awarding of 5G spectrum licenses at a ceremonial event organised by the Telecommu... Read More


विद्यापति की मूर्ति का हाथ टूटा

धनबाद, दिसम्बर 19 -- धनबाद। मैथिली कवि विद्यापति की मूर्ति को असामाजिक तत्वों ने क्षतिग्रस्त कर दिया। प्रतिमा का एक हाथ तोड़ दिया गया है। दस साल पहले नगर निगम कार्यालय के समीप निगम की ओर से मूर्ति लगा... Read More


Trump administration moves to revoke citizenship of naturalized Americans: Report

India, Dec. 19 -- The Donald Trump administration is preparing to sharply expand efforts to revoke the citizenship of some naturalized Americans, according to a report, signaling a tougher new phase i... Read More


MSME credit drives bank loan growth as govt guarantees and Udyam push boost lending: Report

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Credit to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has emerged as a key driver of bank loan expansion in recent years, supported by strong policy measures, government-backed c... Read More


Travis Head century puts Australia on brink of Ashes win

Pakistan, Dec. 19 -- Australia's Travis Head continued his phenomenal century of form with an unbeaten 142 on Friday, putting the hosts in a commanding position in the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Ova... Read More


'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund receives over Rs. 4.2 billion in disaster relief contributions

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established to assist communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, has received a total of Rs. 4,286 million to date, Finance Secretary D... Read More