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NPP sweep is ‘earthquake in Sri Lankan politics’ - Erik Solheim

NPP sweep is ‘earthquake in Sri Lankan politics’ - Erik Solheim

2024 A/L exam to be held on Nov. 25 as scheduled

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has confirmed that the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will commence as planned on November 25, and continue until December 20, 2024. MORE..

Virtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN says

Palestinians are “facing diminishing conditions for survival” in parts of northern Gaza under siege by Israeli forces because virtually no aid has been delivered in 40 days, the UN has warned. MORE..

Independent committee to probe Ravi’s appointment as NDF National List MP

The New Democratic Front (NDF) has decided to conduct an independent inquiry into the appointment of Ravi Karunanayake as an MP from the National List of the alliance. MORE..

Petition filed against ex-President Ranil and others over liquor licenses

A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking an order that the fundamental human rights have been violated through the decision by the respondents including former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to issue liquor licenses in violation of the Excise Act after the 2024 Presidential Election was announced. MORE..

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Pilleyan leaves CID after recording 5-hour statement

Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago, after providing a statement for around 5 hours. MORE..

Appeals Court upholds death sentence on ‘Julampitiye Amare’

The Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence given to Geeganagamage Amarasiri alias ‘Julampitiye Amare’ who was accused of shooting and killing of two persons at a JVP rally in June 2012. MORE..

Shipowner appeals for Sri Lanka to review case against ‘X-Press Pearl’ Master - report

X-Press Feeders has hit out at the “bureaucratic and legal hurdles” that have caused severe delays in the case of the X-Press Pearl, a boxship that caught fire in 2021 causing one of Sri Lanka’s worst-ever environmental disasters. MORE..

Teenager dead after earth mound collapses on house

A sixteen-year-old boy has been reported dead after a mound of earth collapsed on a house in the Wathuliyadda area in Medamahanuwara. MORE..

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Ruhuna Uni. VC denies allegations, refuses to resign amid strike

The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ruhuna, Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena has categorically denied all allegations leveled against him and asserted that he will not resign from his position, despite mounting pressure and ongoing protests by academic and non-academic staff and the students’ unions. MORE..

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New Zealand’s Under 85kg rugby team to tour Sri Lanka

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Newly appointed Cabinet Ministers officially assume duties (English)

Newly appointed Cabinet Ministers officially assume duties (English)

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Independent committee to probe Ravi's appointment as NDF National List MP (English)

Former Minister Harin Fernando granted bail (English)

National Defence College to sign MoUs with friendly nations for expansion (English)

President urges IMF to strike a balance in Sri Lanka's economic recovery program (English)

National List MP nominations spark internal crises in NDF and SJB (English)

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa appointed Cabinet Spokesman (English)

Votes for NPP from the North oppose racism and separatism - Wimal Weerawansa (English)

President allays fears over 'absolute power', urges new Cabinet to deliver on promises (English)

Dr. Harini Amarasuriya re-appointed Prime Minister (English)

IMF team meet former President Ranil Wickremesinghe (English)

Sri Lanka's new Cabinet to be sworn in tomorrow (English)

Sarath Fonseka calls for SJB leadership change; SJB General Secretary responds (English)

Technology

Sri Lanka recognized as an advancing country in Global Cybersecurity Index

Sri Lanka recognized as an advancing country in Global Cybersecurity Index

China’s Huawei starts taking pre-orders for Mate 70 smartphone

China’s Huawei starts taking pre-orders for Mate 70 smartphone

Tata seals deal with Pegatron for iPhone plant in India’s Tamil Nadu, sources say

Tata seals deal with Pegatron for iPhone plant in India’s Tamil Nadu, sources say

Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users

Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users

Entertainment

Mammootty, Mohanlal’s film begins filming in Sri Lanka

Mammootty, Mohanlal’s film begins filming in Sri Lanka

US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India

US returns looted antiquities worth $10 million to India

Sheeran wishes he wasn’t on the new Band Aid song

Sheeran wishes he wasn’t on the new Band Aid song

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned the 73rd Miss Universe

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned the 73rd Miss Universe

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