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No incidents of sexual harassment took place involving Parliamentary staff, inquiry finds

No incidents of sexual harassment took place involving Parliamentary staff, inquiry finds

Australian Sen. Pauline Hanson suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa in protest

An Australian senator who is campaigning for a national burqa ban was barred Tuesday from Parliament for the rest of the year for wearing the Muslim garment in the chamber. MORE..

CID probes reports that A/L Economics paper has been leaked

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced investigation over reports that the Economics question paper of the ongoing G.C.E. Advanced Level examination has been leaked. MORE..

Govt to suspend issuance of new licences to operate analogue TV channels

The government has decided to suspend the issuance of new licences for the operation of terrestrial analogue television channels in Sri Lanka. MORE..

Cabinet grants approval to procure 3 million rabies vaccine doses

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to award the contract, amounting to Rs. 360 million (without VAT), to procure 3,000,000 inactivated doses of 0.5 ml/1 ml rabies vaccine (for human use) for the prevention of rabies. MORE..

Govt to present draft bill in Parliament to amend Port City Economic Commission Act

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to publish the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021 draft bill in the government gazette notification and present it to Parliament for approval. MORE..

Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi arrested

Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Mohammed Hilmi, has been arrested on corruption charges by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

Cabinet grants approval for Sri Lanka to join RCEP trade bloc

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal for Sri Lanka’s participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and for the completion and submission of the initial questionnaire provided to Sri Lanka as necessary. MORE..

Cabinet approves amended Sri Lanka–Luxembourg double taxation agreement

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to sign the protocol amending the Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. MORE..

Pope Leo to take peace message to Turkey, Lebanon on first overseas trip

Pope Leo will embark on his first trip outside Italy as the leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to make appeals for peace in the region and urge unity among long-divided Christian churches. MORE..

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NPP Govt. stabilised the country without imposing undue hardships on people - Tilvin (English)

Retired War Heroes stage protest at Parliament Roundabout (English)

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Landslide warnings issued for residents of 12 districts extended (English)

MP Dilith calls for the introduction of entrepreneurship education in schools (English)

South Asia remains fastest growing emerging market region in the world – WB (English)

Govt pledges to introduce rural poverty alleviation program (English)

Tamil and Muslim MPs urged to support Govt's efforts to foster inter-community cohesion (English)

Discussions held to strengthen Sri Lanka-EU ties during Deputy FM's visit to Belgium (English)

Govt. disputes opposition's claim that Nugegoda rally was a success (English)

Sri Lankan Rupee depreciating at a faster rate than any other currency – Wimal (English)

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Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad

Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad

Scientists warn modern city life may harm human health and reproductive functions

Scientists warn modern city life may harm human health and reproductive functions

US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say

US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say

Australia adds Amazon’s Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest

Australia adds Amazon’s Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest

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Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House

Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

Veteran Indian actor Dharmendra passes away at 89

Veteran Indian actor Dharmendra passes away at 89

‘Wicked: For Good’ opens to a record $150 million

‘Wicked: For Good’ opens to a record $150 million

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T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan encounter on February 15 in Colombo

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan encounter on February 15 in Colombo

NZ’s Williamson returns for West Indies test series

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding postponed after father suffers heart attack

India wins inaugural blind women’s T20 World Cup

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