13th Amendment should not be enforced – Chief Prelates
The Chief Prelates of the Three Chapters have accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe of confusing the country following his statement on the implementation of the 13th Amendment. MORE..
- Islandwide liquor stores to remain closed for two days
- Democratic senator urges Apple and Google to ban TikTok from their app stores
- Stock market to close at noon tomorrow
- Body of missing businessman found in swimming pool
- WhatsApp working on Calling shortcut feature for Android: Report
- Paris Club to give Sri Lanka financial assurances amid IMF debt talks - report
- Susanthika appointed consultant to SL women’s cricket team
- Semasinghe discusses SL’s social protection system with EU delegation
- SJB’s Aruna Shantha elected new Mayor of Kurunegala
- 17 new envoys present credentials to the President
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17 new envoys present credentials to the President
Eleven newly appointed Ambassadors and six High Commissioners to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this afternoon (02 Feb.) at the Presidential Palace in Kandy. MORE..
Stock market to close at noon tomorrow
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced that the market will be closed at 12.00 noon on Friday, 03rd February 2023. MORE..
Body of missing businessman found in swimming pool
The body of a businessman who was reported missing since 30 January has been found at a building under construction in Pelawatte. MORE..
Paris Club to give Sri Lanka financial assurances amid IMF debt talks - report
The Paris Club of creditor nations is ready to provide financing assurances to Sri Lanka, a key step needed to unlock a $2.9 billion International Monetary Fund bailout, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. MORE..
Susanthika appointed consultant to SL women’s cricket team
Susanthika Jayasinghe, one of the most successful and decorated athletes produced by Sri Lanka, has been appointed the Consultant – Mentoring and Development of Women’s Cricket. MORE..
Semasinghe discusses SL’s social protection system with EU delegation
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has met with a delegation of the European Union in Sri Lanka and Maldives, including Head of Cooperation, Jenny Correia Nunes. MORE..
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SJB’s Aruna Shantha elected new Mayor of Kurunegala
Sumeda Aruna Shantha of Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) has been elected as the new mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council. MORE..
Islandwide liquor stores to remain closed for two days
Liquor stores islandwide are scheduled to be closed on 04 and 05 February, the Excise Department announced today (02 Feb.).
ASPI crosses 9,000 points mark for first time in over 3 months
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange gained 72.37 points to close at 9,022.38 points at the end of trading today (February 02). MORE..
World Wetlands Day marked today
World Wetlands Day, observed annually on February 02, is marked today with the aim of raising global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet. MORE..
Over 100 acres of lands in North to be released ahead of Independence Day
A total of 108 acres of land in the North, which was under the custody of security forces, will be released tomorrow (Feb. 03), ahead of the 75th National Independence Day. MORE..
Several injured after three buses transporting STF personnel collide
Three buses belonging to the Police Special Task Force (STF) have collided while transporting a group of security officers for the rehearsals of the Independence Day celebration. MORE..
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India’s RBI asks local banks for details of Adani exposure - report
India’s central bank has asked local banks for details of their exposure to the Adani group of companies, government and banking sources said on Thursday. MORE..
UK hit by biggest strike action in more than a decade
Tens of thousands of school teachers, university staff and lecturers, train drivers, and civil servants are among the workers walking out as part of Wednesday’s nationwide strike in the UK. MORE..
CEB gives undertaking before Supreme Court on power cuts
Power cuts will not be imposed until the contempt of court case filed by the Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) is taken up for support tomorrow (Feb. 03), the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said today giving an undertaking to the Supreme Court. MORE..
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Stock market to close at noon tomorrow
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced that the market will be closed at 12.00 noon on Friday, 03rd February 2023. MORE..
Body of missing businessman found in swimming pool
The body of a businessman who was reported missing since 30 January has been found at a building under construction in Pelawatte. MORE..
Paris Club to give Sri Lanka financial assurances amid IMF debt talks - report
The Paris Club of creditor nations is ready to provide financing assurances to Sri Lanka, a key step needed to unlock a $2.9 billion International Monetary Fund bailout, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. MORE..
Susanthika appointed consultant to SL women’s cricket team
Susanthika Jayasinghe, one of the most successful and decorated athletes produced by Sri Lanka, has been appointed the Consultant – Mentoring and Development of Women’s Cricket. MORE..
Semasinghe discusses SL’s social protection system with EU delegation
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has met with a delegation of the European Union in Sri Lanka and Maldives, including Head of Cooperation, Jenny Correia Nunes. MORE..
SJB’s Aruna Shantha elected new Mayor of Kurunegala
Sumeda Aruna Shantha of Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) has been elected as the new mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council. MORE..
Islandwide liquor stores to remain closed for two days
Liquor stores islandwide are scheduled to be closed on 04 and 05 February, the Excise Department announced today (02 Feb.).
ASPI crosses 9,000 points mark for first time in over 3 months
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange gained 72.37 points to close at 9,022.38 points at the end of trading today (February 02). MORE..
World Wetlands Day marked today
World Wetlands Day, observed annually on February 02, is marked today with the aim of raising global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet. MORE..
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Susanthika appointed consultant to SL women’s cricket team
Susanthika Jayasinghe, one of the most successful and decorated athletes produced by Sri Lanka, has been appointed the Consultant – Mentoring and Development of Women’s Cricket. MORE..
Sri Lanka squad for 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup named
The squad will be led by their regular skipper and star batter Chamari Athapaththu. They will kickstart their campaign with the tournament opener against hosts South Africa on 10 February. MORE..
India beat England to win the inaugural Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title
India beat England in the first-ever ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup final on Sunday. MORE..
India beat England to win the inaugural Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title
India beat England in the first-ever ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup final on Sunday. MORE..
Djokovic beats Tsitsipas for 10th Australian Open, 22nd Slam
Novak Djokovic has claimed his 10th Australian Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title overall by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas to equal Rafael Nadal at the top of the men’s all-time standings. MORE..
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Chief Prelates of Three Chapters urge President not to enforce 13th Amendment
Technology
Democratic senator urges Apple and Google to ban TikTok from their app stores
A member of the US Senate Intelligence Committee is calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores over concerns about national security, in the latest indication of mounting scrutiny on the short-form video app from members of Congress. MORE..
WhatsApp working on Calling shortcut feature for Android: Report
WhatsApp working on Calling shortcut feature for Android: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will make it easier for users to make calls. The new calling shortcuts feature will allow users to quickly and easily make a call using the app. MORE..
Donald Trump to be allowed back on Facebook after 2-year ban
Donald Trump to be allowed back on Facebook after 2-year ban
Facebook parent Meta said Wednesday it will restore former President Donald Trump ’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection. MORE..
Microsoft Outlook, Teams down for thousands of users
Microsoft Outlook, Teams down for thousands of users
Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it was investigating a networking issue that impacted multiple services including Teams and Outlook, with outage reports saying the platforms were down for thousands of users globally. MORE..
Entertainment
Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in film set shooting
Alec Baldwin was on the phone during firearms training for a movie where he fatally shot a cinematographer on set, prosecutors said, as they charged him with involuntary manslaughter. MORE..
Film academy reviewing Oscar campaigns after surprise nomination
Film academy reviewing Oscar campaigns after surprise nomination
Hollywood’s film academy said on Friday it was reviewing this year’s campaigns for Oscar nominations, a day after a media report raised questions about the surprise nod for British actress Andrea Riseborough. MORE..
Justin Bieber sells music rights for $200 mn
Justin Bieber sells music rights for $200 mn
Pop juggernaut Justin Bieber has sold his music publishing and recording catalog shares to the Blackstone-backed Hipgnosis Songs Capital for $200 million, the company said Tuesday -- marking the industry’s latest blockbuster rights deal. MORE..
Oscars 2023: ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ leads nominations
Oscars 2023: ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ leads nominations
Everything Everywhere All At Once leads the field at this year’s Academy Awards, with 11 nominations. MORE..
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