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January 20, 2025 9:15 PM

International Inter-University Jay Nepal Cup tournament kicks off at Kathmandu

  The International Inter-University Jay Nepal Cup tournament that kicked off in the Kirtipur cricket ground of Kathmandu was inaugurated by the first president of Nepal, Dr Ram Baran Yadav. The Jay Cup is contested by eight Universities from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The inaugural s...

January 20, 2025 8:55 PM

Ghana: 7 illegal miners killed in gun battle

  Seven illegal miners were killed and one seriously injured during a gun battle with troops in western Ghana. The military today said the gun battle took place in Obuasi, a town in the western African country's Ashanti Region, yesterday when about 60 illegal miners breached AngloGold Ashanti mine...

January 20, 2025 11:53 AM

Sri Lanka rains wreak havoc; Schools shut, landslide warnings issued

In Sri Lanka, rains have wreaked havoc in several provinces due to continued downpours. The Meteorology Department has forecast that rainy conditions will persist for the next 24 hours, affecting the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces.   Heavy showers, reaching up to...

January 20, 2025 1:51 PM

India-Sri Lanka finalise energy price for Sampur solar plant

India and Sri Lanka have finalised the price per unit for energy from the Sampur solar power plant to further strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries.   Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed in a public meeting yesterday that the price of 5.97 US cents per ki...

January 20, 2025 1:54 PM

55th Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum to begin in Switzerland

The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will begin today at Davos in Switzerland. During the five-day event, India's model of inclusive growth and digital revolution will be highlighted. The Indian delegation will be spearheaded by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw al...

January 20, 2025 1:53 PM

First 3 hostages arrive in Israel under Gaza ceasefire agreement

Three Israeli women held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023, were released yesterday in Gaza as part of a new ceasefire agreement. Romi Gonen, 24, Doron Steinbrecher, 31, and British-Israeli national Emily Damari, 28, were transferred to Israeli authorities via the Red Cross after nearly 16 mont...

January 19, 2025 9:19 PM

Trucks carrying aid enter Gaza, efforts to release hostages

    The United Nations has said that trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered Gaza after a truce between Israel and Hamas went into effect. Efforts are also underway for the release of hostages.  A team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was on its way to collect from Ham...

January 19, 2025 6:22 PM

US ban TikTok a day before swearing in of President-elect Donald Trump

  Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the popular app takes effect. The newly enacted US law prohibiting the use of the platform came into effect today, a day before the inauguration of President-elect Do...

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