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MAJOR RENOVATIONS IN PARLIAMENT AFTER OVER 4 DECADES

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Major renovations of the Sri Lanka Parliamentary Complex have begun for the first time in over 42 years. The renovations are being carried out with Cabinet approval and under th... Read More


OVER 5,000 T56 AMMUNITION FOUND IN GALENBIDUNUWEWA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Police say that they have discovered 5,038 T56 cartridges in a tank in the Getalawa area of Galenbindunuwewa. Police also say that further operations are being carried out in th... Read More


MINISTRY OF EDUCATION APPOINTS VOLUNTARY ADVISORY COUNCIL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Ministry of Education has appointed a voluntary advisory council with the aim of achieving its goals in the education sector. According to a ministry announcement, the counc... Read More


POLICE RECOVER MOTORCYCLE USED IN ATTEMPTED SHOOTING

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Police have recovered the motorcycle used by gunmen in the attempted shooting of Dileepa Lakmal, also known as 'Pas Dileepa', in the Pattaduwana area of Minuwangoda. The motorcy... Read More


PRADESHIYA SABHA MEMBERS SUMMONED FOR SPECIAL DISCUSSION

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- 300 Pradeshiya Sabha members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Eksath Peramuna have been summoned to Colombo this Saturday (16) for a special discussion. The meeting will be held at the... Read More


Top 5 plant-based snacks to savour this Independence Day for a healthy celebration!

India, Aug. 14 -- Independence Day is a time for celebration, reflection, and enjoying delicious food with family and friends. This year, why not get creative with your snacks and make choices that ar... Read More


Samia wins prestigious Global Water Changemakers Award

SOUTH AFRICA, Aug. 14 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Global Water Changemakers Award 2025, the highest honour in the water sector. The award is present... Read More


PM orders BRT fast-track

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 14 -- PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed operators of the second phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project to work round the clock to ensure the swift completion of inf... Read More


'Capitalise on business opportunities during election campaigns'

DODOMA, Aug. 14 -- ENTREPRENEURS in Dodoma Region have been encouraged to capitalise on business opportunities presented during the upcoming election campaign period, to boost their economic status, a... Read More


Zanzibar road accidents, deaths rise in July

ZANZIBAR, Aug. 14 -- ROAD accidents in Zanzibar rose to 25 in July from 24 in June, while fatalities jumped to 22 from 17, according to new government statistics. The Office of the Chief Government S... Read More