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Tourism revenues soar

DODOMA, May 16 -- TANZANIA earned 4.4 billion US dollars (about 11.88tri/-) from tourism in 2025 as visitor numbers surged to nearly six million, reinforcing the sectors position as the countrys secon... Read More


Banks urged to deepen inclusion as 78pc remain unbanked

ARUSHA, May 16 -- DESPITE strong growth in the countrys banking industry in recent years, nearly 78 per cent of the population still remains outside the formal banking system. This prompting governme... Read More


Jaffna records highest rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The highest rainfall recorded during the past 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. today (16) was 90.8 mm, reported from Achchuveli in the Jaffna District. The Department of Meteorology ... Read More


Tourist arrivals and earnings continue to decline in May

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka continued to decline, with the first half of May recording fewer than 60,000 arrivals, while the daily average arrival figure fell below 3,900 for th... Read More


200 old post offices to be modernised

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The government allocated 600 million rupees to modernise 200 old post offices. Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara stated this today whilst attending the official ceremony to han... Read More


Train derailment at Wanawasala caused by loose track point

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The derailment near the Wanawasala sub-railway station today was caused by a loose track point. The Railway Department Operating Superintendent, Asanka Samarasinghe, stated that ... Read More


Conflicting reports on injuries after Wanawasala train incident

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Five people sustained minor injuries following a train derailment between Kelaniya and Wanawasala, according to the Railway General Manager. However, the Police Media Spokesperso... Read More


BJP's liquor protest a farce; they were silent during Governor's rule: Tanvir Sadiq

Srinagar, May 16 -- National Conference chief spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq on Saturday accused the BJP over their protest against liquor sales, questioning their silence during the Govern... Read More


Mirwaiz Expresses Deep Grief Over Demise of Abdul Rouf Fazili

Srinagar, May 16 -- Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, expressed deep grief over the demise of Abdul Rouf Fazili of Qamarwari, Srinagar, retired Deputy Conservator of Forests, a close... Read More


Lucknow Professor arrested over harassment said "Leaked papers for you darling" to a student

India, May 16 -- A Lucknow University assistant professor has been arrested after a woman student accused him of harassment and offering leaked examination papers in exchange for personal favours. Th... Read More