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Petrol: Transporters raise fares, commuters groan

Motorists and commuters across Nigeria face high petrol prices and rising transport fares as fuel sells for over N1,400/litre despite a govt discount. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-transporters-raise-fares-commuters-groan/

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Johor hotspots lead Malaysia’s haze tally as 25 localities record unhealthy air

JOHOR remained a key haze hotspot on Sunday, with seven localities recording unhealthy air quality as 25 locations nationwide registered air pollution index (API) readings above 100 as at 7am.

  • Johor leads Malaysia's haze tally with seven unhealthy air quality hotspots.
  • Selangor records five localities with unhealthy air, led by Johan Setia at 163.
  • Only Balik Pulau in Penang and Limbang in Sarawak have healthy air quality readings.

Karannagoda pushed for £24,536 for Yoshitha’s UK training, Court told

Former Navy Commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda had, by letter dated May 19, 2014, requested the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence to approve the funds required for former Navy Lieutenant…

  • Admiral Karannagoda sought £24,536 for Yoshitha Rajapaksa's UK training.
  • Rajapaksa served as Lieutenant from 2006 to 2017, earning Rs. 16,390 monthly.
  • Rajapaksa faces money laundering charges for undisclosed £735 million income.

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