BOISE, Idaho (AP) — LeJuan Watts had 20 points in Washington State's 74-69 victory against Boise State on Saturday night. Watts had 11 rebounds and six assists for the Cougars (8-2). Dane Erikstrup scored 14 points while shooting 6 for 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 0 of 3 from the free-throw line. Isaiah Watts had 12 points and shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Andrew Meadow led the Broncos (6-3) in scoring, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds. Tyson Degenhart added 18 points for Boise State. Alvaro Cardenas Torre also had 10 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals. Isaiah Watts scored nine points in the first half for Washington State, who led 44-24 at the break. LeJuan Watts led Washington State with 12 points in the second half as their team was outscored by 15 points over the final half but hung on for the victory. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Helmholtz Strengthens Global Presence with Cutting-Edge Magnetic SolutionsFrom left: Representing Visa, INSA Sri Lanka and Maldives Director/Account Executive Nalin Dissanayake, Director – Products and Solutions Gimali Soysa, Country Manager – Sri Lanka and Maldives Avanthi Colombage, with Sampath Bank representatives, Assistant General Manager – Card Centre Shiran Kossinna, Manager – Card Centre Marketing Chirath Samarasekara, Manager – Merchant Relationships, Digital Products and Card Sales Chaminda Samarajeewa, Officer In Charge – E-Commerce Business Development Miranda Thennakoon Sampath Bank yesterday announced its successful integration with the payment gateway Cybersource, further strengthening its position as a leader in digital banking. Through this partnership, Sampath Bank is committed to offering seamless payment solutions to businesses that unlock opportunities for growth and success. This integration with Cybersource, a Visa solution, enhances secure, user-friendly transactions while equipping merchants with advanced fraud management tools, detailed reporting capabilities and adaptable payment processes tailored to their unique needs. Cybersource is a leading payment gateway from Visa renowned for delivering fast, convenient, and secure payment solutions designed for small and large e-commerce businesses. Following a successful, seamless onboarding process, Sampath Bank now enables merchants of all sizes to accept secure online payments in various currencies, with the system safeguarding confidential payment information and customer data throughout the transaction process. Sampath Bank Assistant General Manager – Card Centre Shiran Kossinna said: “At Sampath Bank, we are dedicated to delivering forward-thinking solutions that strengthen both the security and convenience of our customers’ transactions. Our integration with Cybersource marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing innovative digital services. With this partnership, we aim to empower merchants to thrive in an increasingly competitive market, allowing them to focus on their core business while we manage the complexities of payment processing.” Visa Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives Avanthi Colombage said: “We are delighted to further deepen our partnership with Sampath Bank with this new collaboration and offer Cybersource to the bank’s merchants. With our collective commitment to digitise commerce in Sri Lanka, we are bringing secure, simple and accessible solutions to our country’s businesses so they can accept domestic and cross-border digital payments. We aim to enable merchants of all sizes to thrive in the digital marketplace by equipping them with the tools and technology to navigate today’s dynamic economy confidently.” Through this integration with Cybersource, a globally trusted partner in enhancing customer experiences, Sampath Bank reaffirms its commitment to onboarding merchants and supporting their growth by offering secure, reliable payment solutions aligned with its customers’ evolving needs.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday (December 28, 2024) said the present government “insulted a great son of Mother India” by not allocating a separate place for the funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh . On Friday (December 27, 2024), Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Centre to identify a designated place where the last rites of the departed leader could be held and a memorial built thereafter. As a political row broke out over the issue, the Centre said a decision to set up a memorial has already been taken and a trust would be formed to identify the place soon. “The great son of Mother India and the first Prime Minister of the Sikh community, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji has been totally insulted by the present government by performing his last rites today at the Nigambodh Ghat,” Mr. Gandhi said in a post on X. He said Dr. Singh was the Prime Minister for 10 years and during his tenure, the country became an economic superpower and his policies are still the support system for the poor and backward classes. “Till date, respecting the dignity of all former Prime Ministers, their last rites were performed at authorised burial sites so that every person could have a last darshan and pay homage without any inconvenience. Dr. Manmohan Singh deserves our highest respect and a memorial. The government should have shown respect to this great son of the country and his proud community,” Mr. Gandhi added. Lok Sabha member Manickam Tagore added, “Atalji [former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee] was honoured with a separate memorial for his funeral, yet Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji is to be laid to rest in Nigambodh Ghat? Why this disparity? Such selective treatment is deeply disheartening.” Party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in a separate post on X, said the Centre has not done justice to the dignity of Dr. Singh’s post, his personality, legacy and the self-respecting Sikh community. Chairman of the the party’s media and publicity department, Pawan Khera, also took to X, to allege “mismanagement” by government authorities during the funeral. “The state funeral of Dr. Manmohan Singh was a shocking display of disrespect and mismanagement,” Mr. Khera alleged, adding that only three chairs were kept in the front row for Dr. Singh’s family. “Congress leaders had to insist on seats for his daughters and other family members. PM & Ministers did not stand up when the National Flag was handed to the widow of the late Prime Minister, or during the gun salute. The family was given inadequate space around the pyre due to soldiers occupying one side... Shah’s motorcade disrupted the funeral procession, leaving family cars outside. The gate was closed, and family members had to be located and brought back in,” the Congress leader added. Published - December 28, 2024 08:52 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Indian National Congress / national government

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