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When strong women vow, break in silence

Dar es Salaam, April 27 -- MAINTAINING good health is essential for a balanced and fulfilling life. It enables individuals to remain active, productive and fully engaged in daily responsibilities and ... Read More


Government plans tougher action on cooperative fraud

DODOMA, April 27 -- THE Minister for Agriculture, Mr Daniel Chongolo, has proposed the establishment of dedicated desks within national law enforcement agencies, including the Prevention and Combating... Read More


Zanzibar eyes global investment hub status ahead of 2026 summit

ZANZIBAR, April 27 -- ZANZIBAR has set its sights on becoming a leading global hub for investment and diversified tourism, as the government steps up preparations for the Zanzibar Investment Summit (Z... Read More


Nearly 300kg of drugs set for destruction

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Nearly 300 kilograms of narcotics, including heroin seized during raids by the Police Narcotic Bureau, are scheduled for destruction today (27). The process will take place at ... Read More


March vehicle registrations hit record 59,734 units as EV sales surge

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Vehicle registrations reached a record 59,734 units in March, significantly higher than 51,682 units in February. Growth was broad-based across nearly all categories, with two-w... Read More


MP Ramanathan Archuna arrested

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archuna was taken into custody following an incident in the Periyavilan area of Jaffna. The arrest follows allegations that the ... Read More


3 arrested for selling 2-year-old in Dharmapuram

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Dharmapuram Police arrested a mother, her partner, and a buyer for allegedly selling a 2-year-old girl for Rs. 40,000. Police took the suspects into custody after the Dharmapur... Read More


Driver killed after losing control due to wheel failure

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A Mobile bakery sales driver died this morning (27) in the Boraluketiya area on the Padukka-Horana road after a mechanical failure led to a head-on collision with a lorry. Padu... Read More


CEB records Rs. 38.7 billion loss

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) reported a financial loss of Rs. 38.7 billion for the year 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The Annual Economic Review... Read More


Ceylon golden pineapple moves toward GI status

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Sri Lanka initiated the local registration process for Geographical Indication (GI) status for the Ceylon golden pineapple through the National Intellectual Property Office (NIP... Read More