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'I don't recognise my country,' says Angelina Jolie

Dhaka, Sept. 22 -- American actress Angelina Jolie said Sunday she no longer recognises her country, voicing concern over threats to free expression while presenting her latest film at Spain's San Seb... Read More


Alkem launches pertuzumab biosimilar in India for treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer

India, Sept. 22 -- image credit- shutterstock Alkem Laboratories has announced the launch of Pertuza injection 420mg/14mL, a pertuzumab biosimilar, in India for the treatment of HER2-positive breast ... Read More


Experts call for urgent action on perinatal mental health in India

India, Sept. 22 -- The George Institute for Global Health India hosted a National Expert Consultation on Perinatal Mental Health and Social Determinants in New Delhi today, 22ndSeptember 2025. The con... Read More


INEC insists Mpina doesn't qualify for presidential candidacy

DODOMA, Sept. 22 -- THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its stance that Luhaga Mpina, who was vying for the presidency under the ACT-Wazalendo party, has not been appro... Read More


Teen, forced marriages open thePandora Boxto Tanzanian girls

SHINYANGA, Sept. 22 -- THE statistics released by Tanzania Media Women Association (TAMWA) revealed an alarming increase of teen marriage from 67 percent in 2010 from just 10 percent in 2004. As well... Read More


Tanzania launches special project to help, rescue street children

DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 22 -- THE Minister of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups Dr. Dorothy Gwajima has launched a nationwide project to help and protect children living and working... Read More


National Audit (Amendment) Bill comes into effect today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- The National Audit (Amendment) Bill, which increases penalties for individuals who commit audit offences, was signed by the Speaker today (22). Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne... Read More


634 kg drug haul seized in Tangalle

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Police report that a total of 634 kilograms of drugs were seized in Tangalle today (22). The haul, which included ice and heroin, was discovered in three lorries Published by ... Read More


Theft of 12 toners from Police Commission referred to Attorney General

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (22) ordered Cinnamon Gardens Police to seek instructions from the Attorney General and report back to the court regarding th... Read More


Owner of drug lorry dies at Tangalle hospital

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Police report that Thusith Wenura Kumara, the owner of the lorry that contained narcotics in the Seenimodara heroin incident, died at the Tangalle Hospital. According to Tangal... Read More