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NPP's Chinthaka Hewapathirana elected new Chairman of Weligama PS

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Chinthaka Hewapathirana of the National People's Power (NPP) has been elected as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha. His election followed a vote held today (02), ... Read More


UAE grants amnesty to 267 Nepali citizens

Nepal, Feb. 2 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has granted amnesty to 267 Nepali citizens on the occasion of its 54th National Day (Eid Al Ittihad).Following the decision to release, the Ministry of ... Read More


Barometers pare gains; PSU bank shares decline for 2nd day

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The key equity benchmarks reversed all gains and traded with small cuts in the early afternoon trade, extending their Budget Day losses. Major indices, which had opened modestly high... Read More


Barometers pare gains; PSU bank shares decline for 2nd decline

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The key equity benchmarks reversed all gains and traded with small cuts in the early afternoon trade, extending their Budget Day losses. Major indices, which had opened modestly high... Read More


Commodities Buzz: LME Copper inventories ease from seven-month high

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- LME Copper inventories slipped in last session. Inventories dipped 1100 tonnes to 174975 tonnes - coming off seven-month high. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permissi... Read More


Youth leaders voice hope for Nepal's political future

Nepal, Feb. 2 -- Young leaders have expressed optimism about Nepal's future while engaging in discussions on the country's political landscape.Three political leaders and a young entrepreneur particip... Read More


Global partners engage on workforce development at Lagos energy facility

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Global and local stakeholders gathered in Lagos on Monday to discuss workforce development and skills capacity in Nigeria's energy sector following the opening of a new training fac... Read More


India announces Rs 12.8 billion grant for Nepal in FY 2026/27

Nepal, Feb. 2 -- Nepal will be receiving grants worth Rs 12.8 billion (INR 8 billion) from India. The Indian government made the announcement for its northern neighbor while unveiling the budget for t... Read More


Police claim authority to use private cars for elections contrary to HC order

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Police have said privately owned vehicles can be requisitioned for election-related operations, despite a 2019 High Court ruling that excluded personal cars from the list of requisiti... Read More


Around 5,000 vehicles will be requisitioned in Dhaka for election duty, police say

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) will requisition some 5,000 vehicles, including private cars, for election duties, according to officers. Despite a High Court ruling barring the ... Read More