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Pakistan capital Islamabad in lockdown ahead of SCO summit

Pakistan capital Islamabad in lockdown ahead of SCO summit

UNDP pledges support for governance and economic reforms in Sri Lanka

The Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Kanni Wignaraja, has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (14) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..

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Schools closed in Colombo Education Zone tomorrow

All schools in the Colombo Education Zone will be closed tomorrow (15), the Director of Education of the Western Province announced. MORE..

One dead, 17 injured in boiler explosion at Badalgama factory

At least 18 workers were injured while one of them succumbed to his injuries upon admission to the hospital this morning (14), following the exploding of a boiler at a factory in Badalgama. MORE..

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Notice issued on school closures in flood-affected areas

The Ministry of Education has instructed the Provincial Chief Secretaries, Provincial Secretaries and the Directors of Education to discuss and take necessary steps on whether or not to open schools in areas affected by the prevailing adverse weather. MORE..

President prioritizes immediate relief for areas affected by inclement weather

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need for a specific and sustainable program to address the recurring flood situation in the country. He noted that frequent flooding requires long-term solutions for effective control, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement. MORE..

Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson win 2024 Nobel economics prize

Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson won the 2024 Nobel economics prize “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity”, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. MORE..

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Court rejects Arjun Aloysius’ appeal against prison sentence

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has rejected an appeal submitted by the Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries Arjun Aloysius and two others, to be forwarded to the Colombo High Court, seeking to invalidate the prison sentence imposed on them by the court this morning (14) over VAT evasion. MORE..

China launches war games around Taiwan drawing anger in Taipei, concern from US

China’s military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday, saying it was a warning to the “separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces”, drawing condemnation from the Taipei and U.S. governments. MORE..

Names of presidential candidates who have not submitted expenses reports released

The Election Commission has released the names of the 2024 Presidential Election candidates who have not submitted their election campaigning expenses reports. MORE..

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Floods reported in several areas across the country as heavy downpours continue (English)

People in the North are ready to work with the NPP - President Dissanayake (English)

Ajith Mannapperuma withdraws from contesting election and resigns from SJB (English)

President holds virtual discussion with USAID Administrator on future cooperation (English)

Floods in several areas as major rivers overflow after continuous rainfall (English)

World Food Program assures continuous support to Sri Lanka (English)

Central Bank of Sri Lanka releases 2024 Financial Stability Review (English)

Sri Lanka's main political parties reveal National Lists for 2024 General Election (English)

PM requests Thai govt’s support to rescue Sri Lankans in cybercrime camps in Myanmar (English)

Candidates of major political parties sign nominations to contest General Election (English)

Several former MPs and political parties decide not to contest 2024 General Election (English)

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Countdown to mission hunting alien life on a distant moon

Countdown to mission hunting alien life on a distant moon

Tesla’s sporty, two-seater robotaxi design puzzles experts

Tesla’s sporty, two-seater robotaxi design puzzles experts

Elon Musk unveils two-door robotaxi

Elon Musk unveils two-door robotaxi

Tesla is unveiling its long-awaited robotaxi amid doubts about the technology it runs on

Tesla is unveiling its long-awaited robotaxi amid doubts about the technology it runs on

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‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction

‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction

South Korea’s Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel literature prize

South Korea’s Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel literature prize

Sri Lanka’s Prasantha Vinod wins prize at Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Sri Lanka’s Prasantha Vinod wins prize at Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Sri Lanka features in Ajay Devgan’s new movie ‘Singham Again’

Sri Lanka features in Ajay Devgan’s new movie ‘Singham Again’

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