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Green season begins in Serengeti

SERENGETI, April 20 -- APRIL marks a stunning transformation in the Serengeti National Park as the “Green Season” officially takes hold. The dusty plains of the dry months are replaced by ... Read More


OCPD: Law revision key to attracting foreign investment

DODOMA, April 20 -- THE Revised Edition 2023 of the Laws of Tanzania has been described as a vital tool for boosting investor confidence, as it consolidates all laws and their amendments into a single... Read More


Document circulating claiming Hiru requested security is fake, Fact Crescendo confirms

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- A document circulating on social media claiming that Hiru requested police protection is fake, according to Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka. The leading fact-checking organisation con... Read More


Joint Opposition to meet over coal scandal

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- A special meeting of the Joint Opposition is scheduled to take place this evening (20) at the residence of a former minister in Colombo. A party leader from the Joint Oppositio... Read More


Former Minister Piyasene Gamage released on bail following arrest

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered the release of former Minister Piyasene Gamage on bail after he was taken into custody by the Bribery Commission on suspicion of corruptio... Read More


Forged document circulates claiming Hiru requested police protection

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- An attempt to defame Hiru Media Network is underway on social media using a forged document claiming the network requested police protection. In a statement, Deputy News Direct... Read More


Indonesian social media activists arrested at BIA with narcotics

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Two Indonesian social media activists were apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle "Kush" cannabis into the country. Officers from the Sri L... Read More


University student dies while bathing in Bentota Sea

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- A final-year student from the University of Moratuwa passed away this afternoon (19) after being swept away by a wave while bathing in the Bentota sea. Police report that the d... Read More


Coconut exports face logistical hurdles

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Direct impacts on Sri Lankan coconut exports remain limited despite regional instability, though shipping delays and rising freight costs present operational difficulties. Cocon... Read More


Sri Lanka customs revenue beats targets

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Revenue collections reached Rs. 743.6 billion leading up to the 2026 Sinhala and Tamil New Year, exceeding the initial targets set for the period. Sri Lanka Customs Media Spokes... Read More