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PwC calls for banking tax reforms to support credit growth

DAR ES SALAAM, June 23 -- THE government should exempt licensed banks and financial institutions from thin capitalisation rules, align taxation of nonperforming loans with prudential standards and iss... Read More


Startup seeks to cut poultry feed costs by 20 per cent

DAR ES SALAAM, June 23 -- ANIMAL feed accounts for the largest share of poultry production costs, making it one of the biggest challenges facing Tanzanias fast-growing poultry industry. Seeking to ad... Read More


Wheat farmers support enhanced to spur output

DODOMA, June 23 -- THE government plans to distribute 700 tonnes of wheat seed to farmers under a subsidy programme in the 2026/27 financial year as part of efforts to increase domestic production and... Read More


High-risk grama niladhari divisions for the spread of dengue disease

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- As of June 2026, health authorities identified 538 high-risk Grama Niladhari (GN) areas across 331 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas within 14 districts. Colombo District B... Read More


Garment sector needs protection, not banana fibre experiments

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Prioritising the protection of existing garment factories, which face severe risks amid the current economic crisis, must take precedence before the government considers manufact... Read More


Portugal coach refuses to answer whether Cristiano Ronaldo would start World Cup match vs Uzbekistan: 'Can't inform'

India, June 23 -- The pressure is mounting on CR7. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are all scoring goals for fun in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the world is now waiting to see how Cris... Read More


Mehbooba Speaks to Punjab CM on Alleged Harassment of Kashmir Mutton Dealers

Jammu, June 23 -- Share Tweet Share Srinagar, June 23(KNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has spoken to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding the alleged harassment of... Read More


IGP Kashmir given additional charge of J&K Armed Police after Anand Jain's transfer to Ladakh

Jammu, June 23 -- Share Tweet Share Srinagar, Jun 23 (KNS) : Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, has been assigned the additional charge of the head of the Armed Wing of Jamm... Read More


Two workers killed, two feared trapped after massive fire at Dakshin Energy Plant in Andhra Pradesh

India, June 23 -- A major fire broke out at the Dakshin Energy facility in Paravada, located in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalle district, on Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths of two workers and lea... Read More


15 Killed in Lucknow Fire as probe reveals building misuse and safety lapses

India, June 23 -- At least 15 people were killed in a devastating fire at a three-storey building in Lucknow's Aliganj area, which investigators have now found was originally approved as a residential... Read More