April 2022

Former women's hockey team captain Elvera Britto dies

Former women’s hockey team captain Elvera Britto dies

Former Indian women’s hockey team captain, Elvera Britto has passed away at 81 due to old-age-related problems. Elvera led Karnataka’s domestic team to win seven national titles. She ruled the domestic circuit from 1960 to 1967. She also represented India against Japan, Sri Lanka, and Australia. She is the second women hockey player to be conferred with the Arjuna Award(1965) after Anne

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World Bank provides USD 600 million in financial assistance to Sri Lanka

World Bank provides USD 600 million in financial assistance to Sri Lanka

The World Bank will provide financial assistance to Sri Lanka of USD 600 dollars to meet the payment requirements for essential imports. Sri Lanka has also talked with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance, but the country needs 3 to 4 billion dollars in bridge financing to help meet its essential expenses. India has helped Sri Lanka by

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