Two companies from Russia, India to take over management of Mattala airport
The Cabinet of Ministers has green-lighted the proposal to hand over the management of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to a selected private sector company which has submitted Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the purpose. MORE..
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- Two companies from Russia, India to take over management of Mattala airport
- Re-scrutinized results of O/L exam to be released before mid-May
- 14-hour water cut to be imposed in parts of Colombo District
- Choose between stability and ‘downward spiral’ – China tells US
- Maldivian launches direct flights to Colombo
- New regulatory body to be introduced for energy sector
- Top U.S. State Dept. official visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security
- Transport Ministry DG to oversee duties of Railways GM
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Transport Ministry DG to oversee duties of Railways GM
The Director General of the Ministry of Transport and Highways S.S. Mudalige has been appointed to oversee the functions and duties of the General Manager position of Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
Top U.S. State Dept. official visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security
Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday (26) called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other senior government officials to discuss USDA support for Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector. MORE..
New regulatory body to be introduced for energy sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to appoint a committee to study the matter and make recommendations to prepare a necessary legal framework for the purpose. MORE..
Maldivian launches direct flights to Colombo
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, launched direct flights between Colombo and Malé as the inaugural flight touched down at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on Thursday (25). MORE..
Choose between stability and ‘downward spiral’ – China tells US
China and the US face a choice between stability and a “downward spiral,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told counterpart Antony Blinken on Friday in Beijing, as the American diplomat kicked off a day of meetings with top Chinese officials. MORE..
14-hour water cut to be imposed in parts of Colombo District
A 14-hour water cut will be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday (27), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) says. MORE..
Re-scrutinized results of O/L exam to be released before mid-May
The re-scrutinized results of the 2022(2023) G.C.E. O/L examination will be released before the 2023 (2024) O/L examination, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha said. MORE..
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Several political decisions taken at meeting between President & ruling party MPs
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Five including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero granted bail
Five individuals including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero who were remanded over the charges of obstructing the duties of public officials, have been granted bail. MORE..
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Verdict on MSD director’s bail request deferred to next week
The Court of Appeal has deferred the verdict on the bail request made by the Director of Medical Supplies Division (MSD) Dr. Kapila Wickramanayake. MORE..
Hearing of case against “Harak Kata” fixed for 15 May
The Colombo High Court on Friday (26) fixed a date for the hearing of the case filed against the notorious criminal figure and drug trafficker Nadun Chinthaka alias “Harak Kata” over his failed escape attempt from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
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CID ordered to expedite investigations into ‘X-Press Pearl’ maritime disaster
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to expedite the probes related to the ‘X-Press Pearl’ maritime disaster. MORE..
Army soldier killed, 9 injured in Mankulam cab-lorry crash
An army soldier died and 9 others were injured after a lorry collided with an army cab in Mankulam on Friday morning (26). MORE..
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, transitional council takes power
Haiti opened a new political chapter Thursday with the installation of a transitional council tasked to pick a new prime minister and prepare for eventual presidential elections, in hopes of quelling spiraling gang violence that has killed thousands in the Caribbean country. MORE..
State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations - Siyambalapitiya
In the first quarter of 2024, state revenue has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion, says State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. This achievement not only surpasses the projected revenue but also indicates a growth of 6%, he added. MORE..
Top U.S. State Dept. official visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security
Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday (26) called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other senior government officials to discuss USDA support for Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector. MORE..
New regulatory body to be introduced for energy sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to appoint a committee to study the matter and make recommendations to prepare a necessary legal framework for the purpose. MORE..
Maldivian launches direct flights to Colombo
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, launched direct flights between Colombo and Malé as the inaugural flight touched down at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on Thursday (25). MORE..
Choose between stability and ‘downward spiral’ – China tells US
China and the US face a choice between stability and a “downward spiral,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told counterpart Antony Blinken on Friday in Beijing, as the American diplomat kicked off a day of meetings with top Chinese officials. MORE..
14-hour water cut to be imposed in parts of Colombo District
A 14-hour water cut will be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday (27), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) says. MORE..
Re-scrutinized results of O/L exam to be released before mid-May
The re-scrutinized results of the 2022(2023) G.C.E. O/L examination will be released before the 2023 (2024) O/L examination, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha said. MORE..
Several political decisions taken at meeting between President & ruling party MPs
A special meeting of the Members of Parliament representing the ruling party led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been held at the Presidential Secretariat last night (25). MORE..
Five including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero granted bail
Five individuals including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero who were remanded over the charges of obstructing the duties of public officials, have been granted bail. MORE..
Verdict on MSD director’s bail request deferred to next week
The Court of Appeal has deferred the verdict on the bail request made by the Director of Medical Supplies Division (MSD) Dr. Kapila Wickramanayake. MORE..
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier: Sri Lanka thrash Thailand
Sri Lanka Women beat Thailand by 67 runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier match played at the Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi on Thursday (25). MORE..
Nethmika Madushani wins Silver at Asian Junior Athletics Championships
Sri Lankan athlete Nethmika Madushani on Wednesday (24) clinched a Silver Medal at the Asian Junior Athletics Championships 2024. MORE..
Premier League players arrested over alleged rape
British Police have announced the arrest of two Premier League players over an alleged rape following last weekend’s round of matches. MORE..
Chamari Athapaththu rises to No. 1 position in Women’s ODI batting rankings
Sri Lanka’s star batter Chamari Athapaththu edged Natalie Sciver-Brunt to become the top-ranked batter in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. MORE..
Garcia stuns Haney with majority decision win
Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times on the way to a majority decision victory in their 12-round super lightweight fight on Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. MORE..
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SLPP MP says ready to support Ranil if he contests presidential election
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US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao
U.S. prosecutors want Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to serve three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to violating laws against money laundering. MORE..
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned
The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. MORE..
Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by judge
Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by judge
Tesla is asking shareholders to restore a $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk that was rejected by a Delaware judge this year, and to shift the company’s corporate home to Texas. MORE..
South Korea to host second AI Safety Summit on May 21-22
South Korea to host second AI Safety Summit on May 21-22
South Korea will host the second global AI (artificial intelligence) safety summit on May 21-22, six months after Britain held the inaugural event at Bletchley Park. MORE..
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Top New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction
New York’s highest court has overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction for rape and sexual assault, highlighting the challenges of holding powerful men to account. MORE..
Ambani’s JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India’s streaming war heats up
Ambani’s JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India’s streaming war heats up
JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India’s Reliance Industries, on Thursday cut prices of its premium offering to as low as 29 rupees ($0.3480) a month, heating up competition for Netflix and Amazon Prime. MORE..
India Elections: Police case against Thalapathy Vijay as his entry attracts crowds at polling station
India Elections: Police case against Thalapathy Vijay as his entry attracts crowds at polling station
Thalapathy Vijay arrived in Chennai from the ‘GOAT’ shooting in Russia to fulfil his democratic duty by casting his vote in the Lok Sabha elections. His entry attracted a huge crowd and media attention when he came to vote at the Neelankarai polling booth. It seems that the craze for him leads to trouble. MORE..
The world’s first doggy jet service will cost you $6K for one-way ticket
The world’s first doggy jet service will cost you $6K for one-way ticket
Dogs will soon be able to experience their own “furst” class flight with the launch of the world’s first jet charter company specifically designed for man’s best friend. MORE..
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