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REMAINS OF FORMER STATE MINISTER LOHAN RATWATTE BROUGHT HOME

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The remains of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte have been brought to his residence in Mahaiyawa, Kandy. The funeral will be held tomorrow (17), at the family burial grounds ... Read More


Medical Officer Suspended in Bandipora for Skipping Independence Day Function

Bandipora, Aug. 16 -- The Health Department has placed a Medical Officer posted at District Hospital Bandipora under suspension for remaining absent from duty and failing to attend the Independence Da... Read More


Mehbooba Mufti Extends Heartfelt Greetings on Janmashtami Celebrations.

Jammu, Aug. 16 -- On the joyous occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, Mehbooba Mufti, President of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, extends her warmest gr... Read More


2025 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: Women rewrite the rules

Dar es Salaam, Aug. 16 --   TANZANIA: As the window for presidential aspirants to collect nomination forms closed yesterday, Tanzanias political landscape reveals a notable shift in the role of ... Read More


TCDC suspends tobacco insurance amid farmers' complaints

MOROGORO, Aug. 16 -- THE government, through the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC), has suspended insurance cost deductions on tobacco that have been applied by financial institutions... Read More


UK firm set to build modern agric-hubs in Zanzibar

ZANZIBAR, Aug. 16 -- THE Zanzibar government has unveiled a bold plan to modernise farming, livestock and forestry by building state-of-the-art agricultural centres in every district, with the support... Read More


FAO backs TZ's bid to compete in global food markets

TANZANIA, Aug. 16 -- AS Tanzania positions itself to become Africas leading food producer, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has pledged strong support to help the coun... Read More


Four game wardens in custody over 20-year farmer's death

GEITA, Aug. 16 -- POLICE in Geita region have arrested four game wardens for allegedly killing Eziboni Fikiri (20) who was a farmer in Msonga village of Bukombe District. The Geita Acting Regional Po... Read More


'Kwala Dry Port move mandatory after deadline

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 16 -- PERMANENT Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Professor Godius Kahyarara, has ordered all institutions that carry out port-related activities to immediately relocate to t... Read More


CEB LOSES OVER 200 ENGINEERS IN THREE YEARS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that 226 of its engineers have migrated over the past three years, representing almost 20% of the company's workforce. According... Read More