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Trilateral direct talks involving Iran and US under way

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Pakistan government sources have told the BBC that trilateral direct talks between the US and Iran, with Pakistan, are now under way. Earlier, it was reported the talks were be... Read More


Tourist arrivals decline in March

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Tourist arrivals for the month of March 2026 reached 183,979. This figure reflects a decrease compared to the 279,328 arrivals recorded in February 2026. Further, the March 20... Read More


Tanzania insists on close ties with religious bodies in safeguarding peace, security, national unity

DAR ES SALAAM, April 11 -- THE Minister for Home Affairs, Patrobas Katambi, has reaffirmed the Tanzanian governments commitment to strengthening cooperation with religious leaders as part of ongoing e... Read More


Stakeholders hail new fuel tax system, call it a game-changer

DAR ES SALAAM, April 11 -- A newly introduced fuel tax payment system is tightening revenue collection and curbing tax evasion in Tanzanias petroleum sector, with industry players hailing it as a game... Read More


Tanzania, Kenya agree to scale up economic ties by removing business barriers

DAR ES SALAAM, April 11 -- TANZANIA, and Kenya have agreed to scale up diplomatic and economic cooperation, with a sharp focus on boosting trade, removing business barriers, and accelerating regional ... Read More


Tanzanian institutions meet to fast-track agricultural reforms

DODOMA, April 11 -- THE Minister for Agriculture, Daniel Chongolo has convened top executives of key agricultural institutions to fast-track reforms and strengthen the sectors role as the backbone of ... Read More


New WhatsApp number introduced to report reckless and dangerous driving

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A new WhatsApp number has been introduced by the police to submit video footage related to incidents of reckless and dangerous driving. According to the Police Media Division, ... Read More


Mobile soil laboratory established to boost tea industry productivity

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A mobile soil laboratory costing Rs.56 million was established at the Talawakelle Tea Research Institute to examine existing soil and plant analysis activities and enhance tea i... Read More


National census reveals aging population and shifting demographics

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Sri Lanka's population reached 21.78 million, signaling a transition toward an aging society. The Department of Census and Statistics reports that citizens aged 60 and over now... Read More


Crowds gather at transport hubs for upcoming new year

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Only a few days remain until the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. People across Sri Lanka currently prepare to welcome the new year. Large crowds fill major bus stations as travele... Read More