By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1454 EAT on Friday 22 August 2025 India’s parliament has passed a landmark bill banning online gambling, following government data that revealed companies were extracting $2.3 billion annually from an estimated 450 million users. The ban targets platforms offering card games, poker, and fantasy sports — including India’s hugely…
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HTP Calls for Dialogue Amidst Rising India-Pakistan Tensions
10 May 2025 – Kampala, Uganda — Heal The Planet Global Organization (HTP), in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), expresses deep concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The ongoing conflict, marked by the tragic loss of lives and destruction of property, threatens […] HTP Calls…
Tensions escalate as Pakistan vows response to Indian strikes
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1619 EAT on Wednesday 7 May 2025 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has told the parliament that his country’s forces shot down five Indian aircraft, according to reports in Pakistani media. He says two of them came down in Kashmir and one in India’s Bathinda. Sharif’s comments echo earlier…
Pakistan says it will respond to India’s missile attack.
Pakistan says it will respond to attacks by India following missile attack.
Cricket: India Edge Past New Zealand to Clinch 2025 Champions Trophy in Thrilling Final
Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 05:48 EAT Monday 10 March 2025 The two sides had already clashed in the group stage, where India emerged victorious — and history repeated itself in the final, though not without drama. India claimed the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title with a tense four-wicket win over New Zealand in…
India Champions of the 2025 ICC U19 Women’s World Cup!
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi updated at 10:40 EAT Monday 03 February 2025 India Lift the Trophy of U19 Women’s World Cup 2025. India emerges victorious in the U19 Women’s World Cup 2025, claiming the prestigious title with a stunning performance in the final. A historic triumph, marking another milestone in India’s cricketing journey! Niki Prasad,…
U19 Women’s World Cup 2025 Final: Title Decider Set
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 11:44 EAT Saturday 02 February 2025 The line-up for the final is set as both India and South Africa overcame their semi-final challenges with dominant wins. ICC-Cricket| HICGI – Bayuemas Oval is set to witness the highly anticipated final clash between the two unbeaten sides on 2 February…
Christmas celebrations: Owek. Mayiga, Minister Muyingo, Bobi Wine deliver key messages
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – Updated at 1529 EAT on Wednesday 25th December 2024 Believers flocked to places of worship today to mark Christmas with prayers and reflections. At St Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga, the celebrations were led by Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere and attended by eminent figures, including the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga,…
