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Sujeewa proposes probe into substandard coal imports

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- All institutions and officials involved in the importation of substandard coal should be summoned before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), according to Samagi Jana Balaw... Read More


Tchad : Le président sortant du CSAI, Dr. Mahamat Khatir Issa, nommé conseiller spécial à la Présidence

Chad, Février 7 -- Dr. Mahamat Khatir Issa a occupé pendant de nombreuses années le poste de président du Conseil supérieur des affaires islamiques (CSAI) jusqu'à la récente réforme de l'institution r... Read More


Mwanza Airport major expansion begins

DODOMA, Feb. 7 -- THE government has confirmed that a comprehensive assessment highlights the need to upgrade Mwanza Airport to international standards, with major expansion and redesign works now und... Read More


SJB proposes social media restrictions for children

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Restrictions on social media access for children under the age of 16 should be implemented to ensure their digital safety. SJB Gampaha District Parliamentarian Harshana Rajakarun... Read More


Faiszer presents two private member bills on divorce and Muslim marriage law

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Faiszer Musthapha, President's Counsel and MP submitted two key Private Member's Bills to Parliament, Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera, seeking to modernise Sri Lanka's perso... Read More


Article 370 history, irreversibly buried; special status has no basis: Sunil Sharma

Jammu, Feb. 7 -- Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Saturday said there is no mention of any "special status" for Jammu and Kashmir in t... Read More


Third-degree fire spreads to multiple factories in Landhi Export Processing ZonePublished on: February 7, 2026 11:30 AM

KARACHI, Feb. 7 -- A major fire that erupted at a plastic factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone (EPZ) escalated on Friday, with officials confirming that at least two factories are now affected... Read More


Women Parliamentarians Caucus requests amendment to Standing Orders

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The Women Parliamentarians' Caucus has formally requested the Speaker, Dr Jagath Wickramaratne, to amend the Standing Orders of Parliament to prevent the verbal harassment and ins... Read More


Can't compel woman to complete pregnancy: SC

India, Feb. 7 -- Directing medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 17-year-old, the Supreme Court on Friday said that courts cannot compel a woman, much less a minor, to continue a pregnancy. ... Read More


Female conductors appointed to SLTB for highway service

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Twenty female conductors received their appointment letters yesterday at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to join the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). These new recruit... Read More