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Sabasaba unlocks 129tri/- trade opportunities

DAR ES SALAAM, July 10 -- DAR ES SALAAM International Trade Fair (DITF) has generated business and investment opportunities worth 129.31tri/- over the past five decades, reinforcing its role as a key ... Read More


HRC launches probe into Negombo prison clash

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) initiated a probe to examine the factors that triggered the recent unrest at the Negombo Prison, which led to severe casualties a... Read More


Promotions and compensation granted for prison officers killed in Negombo Prison clash

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Prison officers who lost their lives in the Negombo Prison clash were granted promotions and compensation with immediate effect, Prison Media Spokesperson Commissioner A.C. Gajan... Read More


Rs. 300,000 bribe case at Central Mail Exchange remands two

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Officer-in-Charge of the Central Mail Exchange and a postal assistant who allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs.500,000 and accepted Rs. 300,000 of it to release a parcel from the... Read More


Central Bank bond case postponed to September 9

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Colombo High Court ordered the case filed against 11 defendants, including former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran and former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, over th... Read More


Historic Burundi Tour signals new era for Tanzania rugby

TANZANIA, July 10 -- THE results may not have gone Tanzanias way, but the journey to Burundi could prove to be one of the most significant chapters in the countrys rugby development. For the first ti... Read More


TPDC expands natural gas connections

DAR ES SALAAM, July 10 -- TANZANIAS state-owned energy company plans to connect more than 2,600 additional households to its natural gas network this financial year, accelerating the governments push ... Read More


Local gold rates increased

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The All Ceylon Jewellery Merchants Association announced that the price of gold in the local market registered an increase today (10). A sovereign of 24-karat gold sold for 378,... Read More


Opposition signs no-confidence motion against Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Opposition parliamentary group today (10) presented a no-confidence motion against Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara for failing to fulfill his responsibility and account... Read More


Mulgampola railway crossing in Kandy temporarily closed

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Sri Lanka Railways Department has temporarily closed the Mulgampola railway crossing located between the Peradeniya and Kandy railway stations on the Matale railway line due ... Read More