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Sri Lanka President launches National Initiative for R&D Commercialization

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake launched a National Initiative for R&D Commercialization. The initiative aims to transform research into value-added products, fostering economic growth and social progress.   Speaking at the launch event at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday...

January 9, 2025 10:41 AM January 9, 2025 10:41 AM

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Egypt announces new archaeological discoveries near Luxor

In Egypt, archaeologists have unearthed significant finds near Luxor, including parts of a temple linked to Queen Hatshepsut. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said, a team of archaeologists yesterday discovered a well-preserved section of the Valley Temple's foundations, which served as the m...

January 9, 2025 10:34 AM January 9, 2025 10:34 AM

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Maharashtra CM directs expansion of online services on ‘Aaple Sarkar Seva Portal’

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnvis has directed the State Commission for Right to Services to take necessary steps towards the expansion of online services beyond the 536 currently available on the 'Aaple Sarkar Seva Portal'. While chairing a meeting of the Maharashtra State Commission for ...

January 9, 2025 10:30 AM January 9, 2025 10:30 AM

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NZ cricketer Martin Guptill announces retirement from international cricket

New Zealand Cricketer, Martin Guptill announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 38. Guptill’s career spanned around 14 years during which he scored over 14 thousand runs in 367 matches and smashed 23 international hundreds. Guptill played 198 ODI, 122 T20Is and 47 Tests. He d...

January 9, 2025 8:20 AM January 9, 2025 8:20 AM

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Cold wave continues in Himachal Pradesh despite clear weather

Despite clear weather in Himachal Pradesh, the cold wave continues due to dense fog in the morning and evening in the plains of the state. However, people are getting some relief from the cold due to sunshine during the day.

January 9, 2025 8:17 AM January 9, 2025 8:17 AM

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Dry weather predicted in J&K till Jan 10

In Jammu Kashmir, the Meteorological Department has predicted dry weather till tomorrow. The cold conditions continue to remain across the Kashmir region and other hilly areas in the Jammu Division, with temperatures staying close to freezing point in the Kashmir region and considerably above freezi...

January 9, 2025 8:13 AM January 9, 2025 8:13 AM

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Telangana to empower women through solar power projects

The Telangana State government has announced plans to enhance women’s empowerment by setting up solar power plants through self-help groups, aiming to generate Thousands of MW of electricity. Each MW of solar power requires four acres of land, and approximately 4000 acres need to be identified for t...

January 9, 2025 7:46 AM January 9, 2025 7:46 AM

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2nd shipment of 27,000 tons of rice from India to arrive in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, under the government's open tender agreement, the second shipment of 27,000 tons of rice is scheduled to arrive tomorrow at Chattogram port from Kakinada port of Andhra Pradesh, India.   Amid harvest season, the rice prices have continued to rise, contrary to the expectations of ...

January 9, 2025 7:23 AM January 9, 2025 7:23 AM

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to review road projects in Indore during MP visit

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will be on a day-long visit to Madhya Pradesh today. Mr Gadkari will review various ongoing road projects in Indore.   Baja SAE is a competition run by the Society of Automotive Engineers International. In this competition, university...

January 9, 2025 7:22 AM January 9, 2025 7:22 AM

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Cold wave intensifies in North India, IMD warns of further dip in temperatures

Cold-wave conditions have intensified in most parts of North India. India Meteorological Department has warned that temperature in the region is likely to dip further. Due to a western disturbance, there is a possibility of rain and snowfall in parts of northwest India later in the week.   Acco...