Medical specialists departed for Uganda's West Nile region after receiving official authorization from Dr Diana Atwine, who serves as permanent secretary within the Ministry of Health. The Association of Surgeons of Uganda coordinates this week-long medical mission that will deliver surgical procedures at no cost to patients across multiple districts. More than 2,000 individuals should receive treatment through this healthcare initiative. The program operates from September 20 through September 27 under the designation Restoring Health. Teams will examine children for hearing and vision problems alongside performing surgical interventions.
The association acknowledges its collaborative partners for supporting this regional medical...
Assailants murdered Bernard Katabazi, a 48-year-old trailer driver from Rubirizi district, during a highway robbery on Friday evening. The attackers intercepted his vehicle at Habufureeka trading centre along the Kabale-Mbarara road in Rukiga district around 8 PM. Katabazi transported 35 tonnes of rice from Rwanda toward the Mpondwe border with Democratic Republic of Congo when criminals struck. The perpetrators stole 50 rice bags before fatally wounding the driver with multiple cuts and head injuries. They abandoned his body on the roadway and escaped with their stolen cargo.
Fellow driver Chris Goloba discovered the victim and contacted authorities about the brutal attack. Kigezi Regional police spokesperson Elly Maate verified the...
Uganda's Works and Transport Ministry has closed Okollo Bridge in Madi-Okollo district after an overloaded vehicle damaged its structure. The bridge connects the Arua-Nebbi highway and suffered damage when trucks violated established height and weight restrictions. Permanent Secretary Bageya Waiswa deployed a technical team to assess and repair the infrastructure. The government plans to complete retrofitting and reinforcement work within six weeks. Heavy vehicles pose safety risks and cannot cross the damaged span.
Trucks and buses traveling between Nebbi and Arua must use the Anyiribu-Ullepi road as an alternative route. The ministry later permitted passenger buses to cross the bridge at speeds not exceeding 20 kilometers per hour...
During the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode, host Salman Khan revealed details about contestant Pranit More's comedy material to guest actress Kajol. Kajol and actor Jisshu Sengupta visited the show on September 21 to promote their upcoming series The Trial Season 2. The actress requested to observe housemates without their knowledge, prompting Khan to share footage from inside the residence.
Khan explained that comedian Pranit More frequently creates material based on the host's persona. The actor noted how the contestant's entire comedic repertoire centers around jokes targeting him personally. Khan acknowledged that More's career benefits from this approach and expressed acceptance of the situation.
Nehal Chudasama faced elimination...
Bangladesh's opposition Awami League accused the interim administration under Muhammad Yunus of systematic persecution against party members on Monday. The political organization claims government forces subject detained leaders and supporters to brutal treatment within correctional facilities. Women activists face particularly harsh conditions according to party officials who describe extreme violence and psychological torment. Prison authorities allegedly manufacture false legal proceedings against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and various party representatives at multiple organizational levels. Guard personnel reportedly collaborate with inmates to intensify abuse when detainees attempt communication with facility...
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan marked her 45th birthday on September 22 with family celebrations. The star shared an Instagram story featuring herself with a helium balloon bearing the message Happy Birthday Amma. She expressed gratitude for birthday wishes from fans and noted her plans to spend time with her sons and husband Saif Ali Khan. Her latest film appearance was in Rohit Shetty's Singham Again, the fifth installment of the Cop Universe franchise.
The action film features Ajay Devgn alongside an ensemble cast of Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor and Jackie Shroff. The movie follows themes from the Ramayana as Bajirao Singham leads a rescue mission. Recently, Kapoor Khan attended a...
Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan marked the launch of GST 2.0 reforms through a social media celebration. The actor posted an Instagram image featuring himself and his sister Kritika Tiwari enjoying gelatos together. Both siblings displayed wide smiles while holding their frozen treats in cones. Aaryan captioned the photo with references to the new tax system implementation. The celebration coincided with Prime Minister Modi's announcement of the updated Goods and Services Tax structure.
Modi revealed the GST 2.0 reforms on September 21, with implementation beginning September 22 during Navratri festivities. The Prime Minister characterized these changes as a savings festival benefiting multiple population segments. He described how the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the beginning of Shardiya Navratri through messages on the social media platform X. Modi wished citizens strength and faith during the nine-day festival dedicated to devotion and courage. He recognized the first day as special for worshipping Maa Shailputri and hoped for good health and fortune for all people. The Prime Minister shared devotional music by Pandit Jasraj and requested followers to submit their favorite religious songs. Modi promised to feature selected submissions during the coming days.
The Prime Minister linked this year's Navratri celebration with the launch of GST 2.0 tax reforms. Modi emphasized how the festival period would energize the Swadeshi movement, promoting...
The Bharatiya Janata Party launched a nationwide seven-day campaign on Monday called the GST Savings Festival. All party MPs and workers must visit local markets through September 29 to promote new tax benefits. The program coincides with the GST 2.0 rollout, which creates a simplified two-tier structure and reduces rates on more than 375 products. Prime Minister Modi announced this celebration during his Sunday speech, calling it a savings festival for every Indian citizen. Party members will conduct morning and evening marches while distributing flowers and placards promoting Indian-made goods to shopkeepers.
The initiative combines tax awareness with a parallel Swadeshi Campaign that encourages the purchase of domestic products...
