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Tourism industry faces climate crisis

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region are facing an onslaught of extreme weather events, with record-breaking temperatures, torrential rains, and unexpected snowfall disrupting trave... Read More


Emirates' new safety rules for usage of power banks onboard

Dubai, Aug. 10 -- Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates' flights, effective from 1 October 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide po... Read More


Emirates to add fourth daily flight to London Gatwick

Dubai, Aug. 10 -- Emirates is set to introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick from 8 February 2026. The flight will be operated by the airline's newest aircraft, the Airbus A35... Read More


Zanzibar tourist arrivals up 45pc in July

ZANZIBAR, Aug. 10 -- ZANZIBAR welcomed a total of 98,370 international visitors in July 2025, marking a significant 45.2 per cent increase compared to 68,223 visitors recorded in July 2024 and a 45.7 ... Read More


Medical camp brings relief to Kigoma residents

KIGOMA, Aug. 10 -- ACCESS to quality healthcare remains a fundamental human right, yet for many Tanzanians living in remote and underserved areas, it is still a distant dream. While the government of... Read More


TRA rolls out online tax education drive

DODOMA, Aug. 10 -- TANZANIA Revenue Authority (TRA) yesterday launched a tax education campaign targeting online businesses, ahead of the implementation of a new directive to impose taxes on digital e... Read More


Teacher training project on autism detection begins in Dar

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 10 -- AS part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness on autism, the Lukiza Autism Foundation has commenced implementing a project aimed at training pre-primary school teachers on ea... Read More


SRI LANKA U20 MEN'S RUGBY TEAM REACHES ASIA RUGBY SEVENS FINAL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Sri Lanka Men's Under 20 Sevens team has defeated China by 26 points to 17 to qualify for the final of the Asia Rugby Under 20 Sevens 2025 tournament. Gimara Wijeyarathna sc... Read More


ACTING IGP SAYS NO CRIME WAVE IN COUNTRY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya says there is no crime wave in the country, despite the impression some people are trying to create. Speaking yesterday... Read More


CHILD DIES IN BALANGODA HOUSE FIRE; MOTHER AND PARAMOUR ARRESTED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A 9-year-old child died in a house fire in the Mahawatta area of Balangoda. The child's mother and her paramour have been taken into police custody over the incident. The fire ... Read More