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Himanta's stronghold Jalukbari set for high-stakes contest in Assam assembly elections

India, April 20 -- BJP's bastion, Assam's Jalukbari constituency, has been a stronghold of Chief Minister Himanta Sarma for nearly 25 years. The constituency is among 126 seats going to the polls in t... Read More


Rishabh Pant defends shock Ayush Badoni opening move as LSG gamble blows up in defeat to PBKS

India, April 20 -- At nearly the halfway mark in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, the Lucknow Super Giants are yet to settle on a fixed batting combination. On Sunday, LSG rolled out yet another experimen... 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


Expressway revenue tops Rs. 441 million

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Earnings from the expressway network surpassed Rs. 441 million throughout the New Year travel window spanning 10 to 18 April. Road Development Authority Director General Anuradh... Read More


Sri Lanka tourism revenue drops in March

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Foreign exchange earnings from tourism plummeted to $223.7 million in March 2026, marking a 37% decline compared to the previous year, according to Central Bank data citing the ... Read More


Indian Vice President visits Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Nuwara Eliya area today (20) to inspect sites associated with the Indian Housing Project for the Indian-origin Tamil commun... Read More


What Tanzania learned at IPU meeting

DODOMA, April 20 -- TANZANIA is gaining valuable insights from the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul, Türkiye, as part of efforts to strengthen parliamentary perfo... Read More


DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: PM demands strict oversight

CHAMWINO, April 20 -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed government officials to ensure proper supervision of development projects across the country, including those in water, electricity... Read More


Indian Vice President concludes Sri Lanka visit

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan departed the island this afternoon (20) following the conclusion of a two-day official visit. This visit marks the first time an Indian... Read More