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National dengue deaths rise to 50

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The total number of dengue deaths recorded across the island rose to 50, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. The latest data report released by the unit indicates tha... Read More


Waruna Jayasundara appointed SDIG in-charge of Children and Women bureau

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Waruna Jayasundara, who was in charge of the Eastern Province, is appointed as the Senior Deputy Inspector General of the Police Childre... Read More


Negombo prison clash victims' funerals to take place today

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The funerals of the two prison officers who died after sustaining severe injuries during a clash at the Negombo prison will take place today. R.P. Madhusara, aged 25, and Sandik... Read More


Tanzania's mining sector eyes gains in the 5th Local Content Compliance Forum

MWANZA, July 17 -- THE Minister for Minerals, Mr Anthony Mavunde, is expected to officiate at the Fifth Local Content Compliance Forum (LCCF 2026), which will be held in Mwanza from July 22 to 24, bri... Read More


Over 1,000 laws set for review to support Vision 2050

DODOMA, July 17 -- THE government is preparing sweeping amendments to more than 1,000 laws as part of efforts to align Tanzanias legal framework with the implementation of the Tanzania Development Vis... Read More


Shah to review border security during 3-day visit to Bengal

New Delhi, July 17 -- Union home minister Amit Shah is likely to visit West Bengal for three days starting Friday to review of the border security and visit different BSF outposts during his visit, pe... Read More


Bimstec members to strengThen cooperation to boost security

New Delhi, July 17 -- Members of the Bimstec grouping agreed on Thursday to bolster collaboration and knowledge-sharing to strengthen regional security and enhance institutional capacities to address ... Read More


Puri crowd crush: 2 dead

Bhubaneswar, July 17 -- The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a plea challenging an order of the Orissa HC which restrained Ele Animations Pvt Ltd from releasing its animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jag... Read More


No live streaming of cases argued by litigants in person: Apex court

New Delhi, July 17 -- Less than a week after a litigant appearing in person created a ruckus inside a Supreme Court courtroom by hurling papers, using abusive language and disrupting judicial proceedi... Read More


SC directs all states, UTs to frame policy for early release of terminally ill prisoners

New Delhi, July 17 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday directed all states and Union territories to formulate and notify, within three months, a comprehensive policy for early or premature release of pri... Read More