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NBC expands cleancooking financing push

ZANZIBAR, Aug. 13 -- GROWING demand for cleaner cooking solutions is opening new financing opportunities in Tanzania, with National Bank of Commerce (NBC) stepping up support for businesses and innova... Read More


Connectivity, technology investments earn Yas ICT awards

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 13 -- INVESTMENT in connectivity and technology driven environmental initiatives has helped Yas secure two honours at the TEHAMA Awards 2026, strengthening its position in Tanzania... Read More


July VAT deadline set for August 20

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Value Added Tax (VAT) for July 2026 must be paid before August 20, the Inland Revenue Department informed. The department emphasised that fines will be imposed for non-payme... Read More


I am ready to go, did not expect to be in this position permanently, says President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The executive power or the powers held by the government will under no circumstances be used beyond the powers of the Constitution, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised.... Read More


Beauty salon owner arrested for using expired products

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The owner of a beauty salon in Dehiwala, which allegedly operated using expired creams and cosmetics, was arrested by the Consumer Affairs Authority. Expired cosmetics and cream... Read More


Police PC among two arrested on Israel job racket

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Two individuals who collected money from job seekers by claiming to provide jobs in the construction and hotel sectors in Israel, were arrested yesterday within the Sri Lanka Bur... Read More


Two individuals nabbed for killing endangered deer

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Two individuals who slaughtered an olu deer - an endangered and strictly protected species in Sri Lanka - were arrested yesterday evening by officers of the Bulathkohupitiya wild... Read More


Supreme Court to test legality of Delhi Police's use of facial recognition of NEET protesters at Jantar Mantar

India, Aug. 13 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine whether the Delhi Police's use of facial recognition technology and biometric surveillance to monitor protesters at Jantar Mantar has ... Read More


US lawmaker's remarks on FCRA "political statement" by evangelical lobby: Senior Analyst Carlo Lombardi

Verona, Aug. 12 -- Senior Analyst and Advisor, India-Italy relations, Carlo Lombardi, pointed out that political commentary from a US lawmaker regarding India's Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (... Read More


Kapil Dev's big call amid India's spin woes: 'BCCI should put its foot down'

India, Aug. 12 -- Legendary India captain Kapil Dev has advised Indian players to prioritise domestic cricket amid growing concerns over the young batters' ability to handle spin. India's Test team ha... Read More