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Homagama Police Crimes OIC remanded over the death in custody

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Officer-in-Charge of the Crimes Division of the Homagama Police, who was arrested in connection with the death of a young man in police custody, was remanded until November 1... Read More


COPF approves estimated Appropriation Bill for 2027 financial year

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament approved the estimated Appropriation Bill for the 2027 financial year. This was extensively discussed with officials from th... Read More


State university teachers plan one-day strike tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Academic staff across the state university system are planning a one-day strike tomorrow (30). The Federation of University Teachers' Associations states that trade union action... Read More


Police failed to follow full arrest procedure in Homagama case - SDIG

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, in charge of the Western Province, Sajeeva Medawatta, says police officers failed to follow the full procedure required when arresting ... Read More


New details emerge in Homagama police custody death case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- New information has emerged indicating that the young man who died following an incident at the Homagama Police Station had been hospitalised after sustaining injuries in a clash... Read More


CAA files case against LAUGFS Gas over supply disruptions

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has filed a case against LAUGFS Gas PLC before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court over its failure to ensure an uninterrupted supply of gas... Read More


Professor H.M.J.C. Pitawala appointed Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa university

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Professor H.M.J.C. Pitawala has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University. The appointment was made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the le... Read More


Stage-specific support key to startup growth

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 29 -- STAKEHOLDERS have called for tailored support for startups at different stages of development to help transform innovative ideas into sustainable businesses, citing persisten... Read More


Give yourself a baking soda facial

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 29 -- BAKING soda is not just for baking or eliminating odors. Baking soda can be used in facial washes, scrubs and masks to gently exfoliate and cleanse. Cleaning your face with b... Read More


Jeans and heels

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 29 -- JEANS and heels is an outfit formula you can always rely on. Whilst jeans are an everyday staple, throw in a pair of heels and youve elevated denim in an instant. From week... Read More