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Pedestrian dies as bus crashes into shop in Hettipola

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A person standing on the road died after a Sri Lanka Transport Board bus belonging to the Nikaweratiya depot collided with a small lorry and a motorcycle on the Hettipola-Panduwasn... Read More


This is the story of the beautiful forest partridges of Udzungwa National Park

DAR ES SALAAM, May 2 -- ZOOLOGISTS say that Udzungwa Mountains National Park is home to the elusive Udzungwa forest partridge. Scientists describe partridges as medium-sized galliform birds belonging ... Read More


Plastic Waste Challenge Sparks Push for Sustainable Alternatives

DAR ES SALAAM, May 2 -- AGENDA for Environment and Responsible Development (AGENDA) is a Tanzanian civil society organisation established in 1997 following the completion of a project funded by the Da... Read More


The China High Tech Fair in Ubungo will promote Tz's international presence through trade diplomacy

DAR ES SALAAM, May 2 -- THE opening of the China High Tech Fair in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is more than just another trade exhibition. From a trade and economic diplomacy perspective, it sym... Read More


Earth Day exposes rising global environmental emergency

DAR ES SALAAM, May 2 -- EARTH Day, marked annually on April 22, is a global event that highlights the importance of protecting the environment. It raises awareness of critical issues such as climate ... Read More


COLUMN: MIND YOUR LANGUAGE. In which country is the Zambezi 'Liver'?

DAR ES SALAAM, May 2 -- IN a postgraduate programme in which I am currently involved, there is a course titled ‘Financing Infrastructure Development, addressing matters related to financing of b... Read More


First group of pilgrims departs for Hajj

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The first group of 325 pilgrims departed from Katunayake airport for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last night to mark the beginning of the 2026 Hajj season. A ceremony took place at the a... Read More


New rules for Buddhist clergy travelling abroad

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Buddhist monks travelling abroad must soon obtain recommendations from their chief incumbents, regional heads and the Chief Prelates of their respective chapters. Deputy Minister ... Read More


Rainfall expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Scattered showers or thundershowers may occur after 1:00 p.m. today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa, Galle, and Mat... Read More


ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606G) review: A 16-inch powerhouse that shouldn't exist

India, May 2 -- When you think of a 16-inch laptop, you think of a 'desk-bound' machine that is heavy, thick and demanding. The ASUS Zenbook S16 flips that script completely with its 1.19cm thin desig... Read More