Dozens of Children Drown in India during Jitiya Festival
Dozens of children have drowned while bathing in rivers and ponds during rituals that were part of a three-day Hindu festival in eastern India’s Bihar state after heavy monsoon rains recently raised the levels of waterways across the state. The incident happened on September 26, 2024.
Preliminary reports indicate that the state's water bodies have been overflowing following heavy rains, resulting in treacherous conditions during the festival, which involves bathing rituals.
According to the Hindu culture, the three-day Jivitputrika festival celebrates...
Uganda to Host International Trade Fair to Boost Trade
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, together with the Uganda Manufacturers Association, are set to host the International Trade Fair to allow manufacturers and suppliers of commodities from different countries to interact and showcase progress and collaboration to boost trade.
According to David Bahati, the Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, the Trade Fair is scheduled to start on October 2-10, 2024, at Lugogo show grounds under the theme Celebrating 30 years of Industrial Excellence.
While addressing members...
Former Manchester United Defender Varane Retires from Professional Football
The former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31 due to constant injuries.
The classy defender left the Reds at the end of last season, with his final outing a typically outstanding performance in the 2-1 Emirates FA Cup final victory over Manchester City at Wembley.
His journey began at Real Madrid where he won multiple Champions League and La Liga titles, strengthening his place as one of the best defenders...
Museveni Congratulates Newly Elected President of Sri Lanka
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake upon his election as the President of Sri Lanka.
In his congratulatory message released on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, President Museveni commended Dissanayake's leadership and recognized the trust placed in him by the people of Sri Lanka.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 55, with his party, National People’s Power (NPP), won the presidency in a second round of counting after winning by 42.3 percent support in the first round.
Museveni highlighted the longstanding and harmonious...
Dissanayake Sworn in as New President of Sri Lanka
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, popularly known as AKD, has been sworn in as Sri Lanka’s next president after securing a majority ballot win against the incumbent president, Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The election offers Sri Lanka a chance to reconsider the direction of the reform program and correct some of its worst faults.
Contesting under the National People's Power (NPP), Anura emerged as the winner in the presidential election in Sri Lanka held on Saturday 21, 2024, in an announcement by the Election Commission.
Dissanayake,...
Prime Minister Nabbanja to Receive Global Inspiration Leadership Award at UN Assembly
Prime Minister Robbina Nabbanja is set to receive the Global Inspiration Leadership Award at the Global Power Women Conference where she will also deliver a keynote speech as one of the world's leading women.
The award ceremony will take place during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York City. Prime Minister Nabbanja will also represent President Yoweri Museveni during the assembly, which began on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The high-level general debate starts on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
The...
