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Sun directly overhead Kokkuvil, Nallur, Kodikamam and Nagar Kovil at about 12.11 noon today (28)

The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 28th of August to 07th of September due to its apparent southward relative motion. The nearest places of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (28) are Kokkuvil, Nallur, Kodikamam and Nagar Kovil about 12.11 noon.

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Beyond Cash: How Microloans in India Protect Families from Future Poverty

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Mumbai 28 Aug 2026 In villages and towns across India, obtaining small, collateral-free loans has long been a vital lifeline for families navigating tight budgets.

  • Microloans in India without collateral support families with limited finances.
  • Microcredit reduces multidimensional poverty risks, especially in rural areas.
  • Group-based SHGs show stronger impact on reducing vulnerability compared to individual loans.

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