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New Chinese envoy calls for all-sector support to strengthen bilateral ties

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The new Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, arrived in Sri Lanka today. On arrival, expressing his deep... Read More


South Delhi luxury floor prices rise 6-21% in Q2 2026 amid redevelopment, HNI-NRI demand and limited supply

India, Aug. 11 -- Despite geopolitical tensions and moderating real estate demand across India's top cities, South Delhi continued to outperform, with average prices of luxury independent floors risin... Read More


Explained: How the Telangana Government's H-CITI project threatens the KBR park in Hyderabad

India, Aug. 11 -- Earlier in May, citizens of Hyderabad showed up at the Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (KBR) National Park to protest against the Telangana Government's decision to build a flyover over the E... Read More


Delhi Assembly passes Bill for time bound service delivery; officers liable to pay penalty on delay

India, Aug. 11 -- Designated officers of the Delhi government will pay penalties of Rs 249 per day, upto a total of Rs 5,000, if found responsible for delaying or unreasonably rejecting applications f... Read More


Bank lending to firms, households increases to a 28-month high

Nairobi, Aug. 11 -- Lending to households and businesses by commercial banks hit a 28-month high in June 2026 as lenders continued to pass on the gains of cheaper credit to their clients, the Central ... Read More


Dar RC lifts the lid on bus companies operating outside the Magufuli Bus Terminal

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 11 -- THE Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has warned bus companies operating without special permits by giving them seven days to leave unauthorised terminal... Read More


Tanzania strikes gold in Africa50 Forum, President Museveni tour

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 11 -- TANZANIA stands to benefit from the Africa50 meeting and the recent visit by Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni through increased opportunities in infrastructure, energ... Read More


Youth urged to use AI responsibly

DODOMA, Aug. 11 -- The Permanent Secretary in the Presidents Office-Youth Development, Ms Jenifa Omolo, has encouraged young people to use artificial intelligence (AI) deliberately to seek knowledge, ... Read More


Kapinga orders councils to facilitate businesses, not shut them down

MASASI, Aug. 11 -- MINISTER for Industry and Trade, Judith Kapinga, has urged government officials and regulatory institutions to act as business facilitators rather than shutting down businesses, say... Read More


3 new fuel storage tanks planned for Muthurajawela terminal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Cabinet granted approval to construct two 15,000 cubic metre fuel storage tanks and one 10,000 cubic metre fuel storage tank at the Muthurajawela terminal utilising funds from th... Read More