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Expired products are health's worst plot twist

Dar es Salaam, Sept. 3 -- FROM dodgy milk powder in the market to flour with secret ingredients that could be anything from chalk to alien dust, our markets are a treasure trove of “What-on-eart... Read More


Rising number of CNG stations boost efficiency, cut queues

DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 3 -- THE increasing number of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across the country is driving marked improvements in service delivery within the energy and transport sectors, ... Read More


Govt to redevelop Msasani Fish Market via PPP

DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 3 -- THE government plans to redevelop the Msasani Fish Market through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, aiming to modernise infrastructure and unlock the markets full eco... Read More


OPPOSITION LEADER SAYS ICCPR USED FOR POLITICAL VICTIMISATION; CALLS FOR AN INVESTIGATION

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) has been used in some instances to violate a person's human... Read More


UNDERWORLD CONFLICTS LINKED TO COLOMBO SHOOTING

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Police say a shooting at a shop in Maligawatta, Colombo, is the result of a dispute between two underworld gangs. A 28-year-old youth was injured in the attack and is now receiv... Read More


STUDENT ACTIVISTS MEET PM AMARASURIYA, RAISE EDUCATIONAL ISSUES

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has directed officials to address a number of welfare and academic issues raised by student activists. The Prime Minister, who also serves a... Read More


ASP HONOURED WITH PRESIDENT'S GALLANTRY MEDAL FOR ROLE IN OPERATION

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) J.M.M. Jayasundara has been awarded the President's Gallantry Medal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The award was presented durin... Read More


THEBUWANA POLICE OFFICERS HONORED FOR SERVICE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- An appreciation ceremony was recently held by the International Human Rights Organization and residents of the Thebuwana police division to honor the service of Thebuwana police ... Read More


THE DOG IN A BOX THAT EXPOSED HORRORS OF SRI LANKA'S UNREGULATED PET INDUSTRY

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- An animal rights activist is taking legal action after a Doberman puppy, transported from Jaffna to Colombo in a sealed cardboard box, died from what is suspected to be heat stro... Read More


PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS CONDUCT NIGHT RAIDS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) carried out a night operation from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM yesterday (02) to inspect food establishments in the Payagala and Beruwala Medical Officer ... Read More