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Mwanza City braces for the 21st World Lake Conference

MWANZA, July 8 -- THE Tanzanian Lake Victoria city of Mwanza has been honoured to host the 21st World Lake Conference to be held at the Malaika Beach Resort from August 4 to 6, 2026, bringing together... Read More


Mixx, TCDC expand farmers' digital finance access

DODOMA, July 8 -- Farmers are set to gain wider access to digital financial services after Mixx by Yas renewed its partnership with the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC), supporting e... Read More


UN reminds state of duty to protect inmates

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Profound sorrow surrounds the outbreak of violence at Negombo Prison this week, which took at least 27 lives and left over 100 individuals injured. The United Nations Resident Co... Read More


Negombo Prison tragedy is not an isolated incident - Bar Association

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Profound concern regarding the tragic incidents at Negombo Prison between 5th and 7th July 2026 was expressed by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL). The events reportedly re... Read More


Final rites for Welikada prison Chief Jailor tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The final rites for Welikada Prison Chief Jailor S.H.G Chandravansha, who died during a clash at the Negombo Prison, are scheduled to take place at the Talahena public cemetery to... Read More


Kandy Esala procession to commence on August 13

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Kandy Esala procession, considered the great cultural festival of the Sinhalese, will commence on August 13, following the planting of 'Kap' at the four major Devalayas during... Read More


Heat Index to reach advisory levels tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The heat index, which measures the temperature felt by the human body, is expected to rise to an advisory level in certain areas of the Batticaloa, Ampara, and Monaragala district... Read More


Airtel Africa to connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027

Dar es Salaam, July 8 -- LUSAKA: AIRTEL Africas CEO, Sunil Taldar, has announced the telcos commitment to connecting 5,000 schools across its operating countries in Africa to the internet by 2027 thro... Read More


NHRC, India to hear online 86 cases of alleged bonded labour in Haryana brick kilns on 9th July 2026

India, July 7 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India will conduct an online hearing to address 86 cases of alleged bonded labour in brick kilns across various districts in Haryana on 9t... Read More


Indian Navy secures safe passage for crude oil tanker Omega Trader carrying 15 Indian crew

New Delhi, July 7 -- The Government of India and the Indian Navy have secured the safe passage of the crude oil tanker Omega Trader, which is carrying 23 crew members, including 15 Indian nationals, a... Read More