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Govt. urges local industrialists towards exports to boost dollar income

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that it is the government's goal to increase dollar revenue by strengthening local industrialists and directing them towards the export ... Read More


LAWASIA raises concerns over judicial retirement age amendment

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- A proposed constitutional amendment extending the retirement age for Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges in Sri Lanka faces opposition. LAWASIA warns that the change risks d... Read More


Sri Lanka tops vote to join UN CEDAW Committee

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Sri Lanka secured election to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee) during a vote conducted at the United Nations Headquarters. The ... Read More


Tanzania's shipping industry raises the anchor in style

MWANZA, June 27 -- FOR more than half a century, Tanzanias national shipping company has ferried passengers and cargo across the countrys Great Lakes, quietly connecting communities, supporting trade ... Read More


Equity Bank, Sido enters into a strategic partnership to empower entrepreneurs

DAR ES SALAAM, June 27 -- EQUITY Bank Tanzania has joined hands with the Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO) in a bold strategic partnership designed to unlock the full potential of Micro... Read More


Consultant Dr. Chandika Epitakaduwa new GMOA President

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) new executive committee for the 2026/2027 term, appointed. Consultant Docotor Chandika Epitakaduwa serves as the new Presiden... Read More


FIFA World Cup: Spain overcome group stage block; take first step towards resurgence

Zapopan, June 27 -- Following their round of 32 qualification sealing win over Uruguay in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Spain overcame a long-time group stage struggle that had been occuring since they ... Read More


Presidential Secretariat official remanded over fake passport allegation

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Senior Assistant Secretary of the Presidential Secretariat, arrested for allegedly preparing a fake passport for an organised criminal to flee the country during his tenure a... Read More


Strong winds expected in coastal areas

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Wind speeds can increase up to 50 to 60 kilometres per hour at times in the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil, acco... Read More


Dengue epidemic passes 50,000 cases

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The number of reported dengue cases reached 50,459 this year, pushing the national count past the 50,000 threshold amid a severe outbreak. The National Dengue Control Unit repor... Read More