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Corruption allegations after unfit fish lorry escapes custody

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The owner of a fish lorry has accused Puttalama - Thilladiya Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) of accepting a Rs. 20,000 bribe to avoid legal action against a consignment of fish de... Read More


Sri Lankan cancer-fighting supplement set for global launch

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A nutritional supplement developed using several natural, indigenous herbs proven to destroy cancer cells in research conducted three years ago is being further enhanced for intro... Read More


Tanzania sends 4 youth cyclists to regional competition

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 3 -- FOUR Tanzanian youth will represent the country in the prestigious Grand Nairobi Jubilee Live Free Race, the regional cycling event that spans over 100 kilometres on Sunday. ... Read More


ACT-Wazalendo's Othman urges Isles elders to push for reforms

ZANZIBAR, Oct. 3 -- ACT Wazalendo presidential candidate Othman Masoud Othman has called on Zanzibars elders to recognize their historic responsibility to stand at the forefront of change in the upcom... Read More


Telephone repairman arrested over alleged drug selling

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A 24-year-old telephone repairman from Ruwanmaduwa, Tanthirimale, was arrested yesterday (2 October) on suspicion of selling drug pills to schoolchildren during a school event in ... Read More


Ampara doctors' strike hits 50,000 patients

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The full-scale doctors' strike across all hospitals in the Ampara District today (October 3) has caused severe disruption, affecting over 50,000 patients. The action began at Deh... Read More


Government officer arrested over alleged online business scam

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- An officer from the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (ARTI) has been arrested by the Computer Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigatio... Read More


'Beliatte Sana' remanded until 9 October

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Tangalle Magistrate's Court has granted police permission to detain and question Sanath Weerasinghe, also known as "Beliatte Sana," until October 9. He was over his alleged c... Read More


HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 3 October 2025

India, Oct. 3 -- 8th North-East Students' Festival - NESt. Fest 2025 Where: Talkatora Indoor Stadium, President's Estate When: October 3 & 4 Timing: Noon to 9pm Entry: Free (Resgister here) Neare... Read More


Young NRA candidate with vision to rebuild Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 3 -- AT just 41 years old, Mr Hassan Almas stands at the threshold of the highest political stage in Tanzania, carrying with him the hopes of a party that believes the country is r... Read More