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Russia-US agree to work towards ending Ukraine war in landmark talks

Russia-US agree to work towards ending Ukraine war in landmark talks

Sri Lanka’s budget likely to lead to slower fiscal consolidation, Moody’s says

Sri Lanka’s budgeted expenditure for 2025 will likely lead to a wider fiscal deficit and slower-than-expected fiscal consolidation, Moody’s Ratings said on Tuesday, a day after the island nation unveiled its budget. MORE..

Farmers to promptly receive compensation for flood-damaged crops

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board says that measures will be taken to swiftly provide insurance compensation to farmers in districts that have not yet received payments for crops damaged by the floods last November during the 2024/25 ‘Maha Season’. MORE..

CCC hails 2025 Budget’s ‘bold proposals’, commends govt for avoiding ad-hoc tax measures

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has welcomed the “bold proposals” in the 2025 Budget, which it says align with its recommendations, Sri Lanka Economic Summit discussions, and Vision 2030 goals. MORE..

US and Russia conclude first talks without Ukraine, as Moscow makes new demand

U.S. and Russian officials held more than four hours of talks in Riyadh on Tuesday, their first on ending the war in Ukraine, as Kyiv and its European allies watched anxiously from the sidelines and Moscow raised a major new demand. more..

Two-day workshop to train trainers for “Clean Sri Lanka” program

A two-day workshop to train 150 selected members of the Tri Forces and the Sri Lanka Police as trainers to properly implement the “Clean Sri Lanka” program commenced today (February 18) at the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regimental Center premises in Panagoda, the Ministry of Defence said. MORE..

Former MP Shantha Abeysekara and son arrested

Former Puttalam District MP Shantha Abeysekara and his son have been arrested by the Police Illegal Assets Investigations Division. MORE..

Sajith urges to call LG election nominations after March 21

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested the Election Commission to commence the Local Government Election process after the final vote on the 2025 Budget, which is scheduled for March 21. MORE..

Heat index to reach ‘caution level’ in several areas tomorrow

The Meteorology Department says that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on human body, is expected to increase up to ‘Caution Level’ tomorrow (19) in the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, and Southern Provinces and in Monaragala and Ratnapura districts. MORE..

Deputy Minister offers clarification on public sector salary hike

The Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe today provided a clarification with regard to the process of salary increments to the public sector employees scheduled to be implemented as per the 2025 Budget proposals. MORE..

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Chinese lithium company halts tech exports as trade tensions build

Chinese lithium company halts tech exports as trade tensions build

South Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns

South Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns

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Elon Musk says xAI’s Grok 3 chatbot to be unveiled on Monday

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OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion proposal

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‘Father’ of Nutella, world’s most famous hazelnut spread, dies at 97

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South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dead at home

French customs seize dinosaur teeth found in lorry

French customs seize dinosaur teeth found in lorry

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Woman withdraws civil lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs alleging she was raped at age 13

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