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Aswesuma January allowance credited to beneficiaries' accounts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The January allowance for beneficiaries who qualified for the first and second phases of the Aswesuma program has been deposited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries, the Mi... Read More


Sri Lanka's Central Bank keeps the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- At its meeting held yesterday, the Monetary Policy Board decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 7.75%, citing an assessment of recent domestic economic deve... Read More


Events today - JAN. 28: Rangavalli, Mysuru

India, Jan. 28 -- Staging of play 'Tatte idli raddhantha,' written & directed by Mayasandra Krishnaprasad, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 7 pm. Published by HT Digital Content Services with perm... Read More


How Diezani Alison-Madueke's 'lavish' UK life was funded by Nigerian oil contractors - Prosecutor

Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- Nigeria's former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, spent over £2 million at Harrods, a luxury store in London, buying high-end accessories with money gotten from ... Read More


Dr. Blossom Kochhar Honoured with ELLE Beauty Legacy Award at The ELLE List 2026

Mumbai, Jan. 28 -- India's pioneering aromatherapist, beauty expert and wellness entrepreneur Dr. Blossom Kochhar was felicitated with the ELLE Beauty Legacy Award at the prestigious The ELLE List 2... Read More


Events today - JAN. 28: Sri Subramanyaswamy Temple, Vishweshwaranagar

India, Jan. 28 -- 60th Annual Taipusam Mahotsava 2026, Devaranama programme by Raghavendra Ratnakar and troupe; Devaranama and Devotional Songs by M.N. Kamakshi of Sri Lakshmikanta Bhajana Mandali, Te... Read More


Two Tourists Found Dead in Separate Srinagar Incidents

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Two male tourists were declared dead after being brought to hospitals in Srinagar in separate incidents on Wednesday, officials said. In the first case, a tourist was taken in a... Read More


5 to die for murder of Gopalganj transport union leader Basu

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- A Dhaka court has sentenced five people to death for the 2016 murder of Saidur Rahman Basu, a former president of the Gopalganj Motor Workers Union. Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 Ju... Read More


Afghanistan To Face Saudi Arabia in Asian Futsal Cup Opener

Afghanistan, Jan. 28 -- Afghanistan's national futsal team will face Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the Asian Futsal Cup on Wednesday in Indonesia. The Afghanistan team is placed in Group 4 a... Read More


OJEE 2026 application process begins; exams likely in early May

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has begun the online application process for OJEE 2026 from Wednesday, January 28, officials said. Eligible candidates c... Read More