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'Why can't we go toll-free till Jan?' Supreme Court calls for closure of 9 plazas in Delhi to check pollution

India, Dec. 17 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the closure or shifting of nine toll plazas in order to ease congestion in Delhi's border areas, amid the hearing on air pollution. The Supre... Read More


Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Mihir's apology to Tulsi after infidelity gives fans major Ross-Rachel flashbacks

India, Dec. 17 -- Ektaa Kapoor's show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot has already stirred strong emotions among fans, but a recent episode has taken nostalgia and heartbreak to a whole new level... Read More


EU rolls back 2035 petrol and diesel car ban amid industry pushback

France, Dec. 17 -- The change allows carmakers to keep selling a limited number of polluting vehicles after 2035, provided they offset the extra emissions through carbon credits. The original ban, ado... Read More


Dinamina turns 116 today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Our sister paper Dinamina, turns 116 years today. It is the oldest mainstream Sinhala daily in publication. The Dinamina with a legacy spanning over a century, has played a pivot... Read More


Cabinet nod for SLFEA, Japan EUC MoU to enhance jobs

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (15) approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (Pvt) Ltd (SLFEA) and Japan's Ente... Read More


EXCLUSIVE| Russell Peters 'can't wait to return' to India for the sixth time

India, Dec. 17 -- Global comedy heavyweight Russell Peters is set to return to India with seven high-voltage shows across New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata in March, n... Read More


Fog fallout continues for second day at Delhi airport; over 500 flights delayed

India, Dec. 17 -- Despite the national capital recording only shallow fog in the early hours of Tuesday, operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were impacted for a second con... Read More


IRD exceeds targets, additional Rs. 50 Billion expected

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera said that the Inland Revenue Department is expected to generate an additional income of around Rs.50 billion, marking the... Read More


Wasim Iqbal stars once again with the bat in Physical Disability T20 Series

Mumbai, Dec. 17 -- For the second successive time in the Physical Disability T20 series at the Wankhede Stadium, opener Wasim Iqbal stood out with the bat. Iqbal slammed an unbeaten 85 off just 45 bal... Read More


Southeast Bank holds Annual Risk Conference-2025

Dhaka, Dec. 17 -- Southeast Bank PLC organised "Annual Risk Conference-2025" in a hybrid format on Saturday (December 13, 2025) at the Southeast Bank Training Institute, Dhaka. The conference was cha... Read More