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Suspect arrested with 8kg of 'Ice' and 20 live ammunition rounds

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A suspect was arrested with over eight kilograms of 'Ice' during a raid conducted in Dompe. The Police mentioned that sharp weapons and 20 live ammunition rounds were also disco... Read More


Sri Lankan Tamil parties unite through joint framework

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- An agreement was reached among representatives of Tamil-speaking political parties who met recently to establish a common platform to discuss shared concerns, exchange views, and... Read More


Forced labour goods ban awaits ministerial directives, says Customs

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Anticipation remains for the receipt of the official set of instructions regarding the ban on importing goods produced using forced labour, Sri Lanka Customs states. No official... Read More


Former CM of East Pillayan further remanded until 24 July

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Former Chief Minister (CM) of the Eastern Province Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan alias Pillayan was further remanded in custody in connection with a five-person homicide inciden... Read More


Economic pressures push youth to delay family plans

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Delayed marriage and childbearing among young people should be understood as responses to current economic and social conditions rather than a rejection of family life, Professor... Read More


Dr Samia instructs TPBA to observe patriotism in safeguarding Tanzania's sovereignty

DAR ES SALAAM, July 13 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Tanzania Public Bar Association (TPBA) to remain vigilant against external interests that could undermine Tanzanias sovereignty... Read More


TPBA decorates Dr Samia for providing legal aid to over 4.1m Tanzanians

DAR ES SALAAM, July 13 -- THE Tanzania Public Bar Association (TPBA) has awarded President Samia Suluhu Hassan for expanding access to legal aid, with the flagship Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign that h... Read More


Tanzania increases budget for university students' loans to 1tri/- for the 2026/27

DODOMA, July 13 -- THE Tanzanian government has increased the budget for higher education students loans to 1 tri/ for the 2026/27 financial year, reflecting growing demand for university education ac... Read More


Tanzania orders a steel plant to halt operations over environmental violations

DAR ES SALAAM, July 13 -- A steel manufacturing factory in Mkuranga District, Coast Region, has been ordered to suspend operations indefinitely after government inspectors uncovered serious environmen... Read More


Import bill jumps 18pc as economy expands

Dar es Salaam, July 13 -- IMPORTS surged nearly 18 per cent in the year through May, reflecting rising demand for industrial raw materials, fuel and capital equipment as the economy maintained strong ... Read More