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CBSL extends deadline for exporters to convert proceeds into Sri Lanka Rupees
CBSL extends deadline for exporters to convert proceeds into Sri Lanka Rupees
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has relaxed the period for exporters of goods to convert their export proceeds into Sri Lanka Rupees. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (08) MORE..
Namal and Sajith a no-show; Only Dilith shows up for first presidential debate
Namal and Sajith a no-show; Only Dilith shows up for first presidential debate
The public debate of the presidential candidates contesting the 2024 Presidential Election, organised by the March 12 movement was held this afternoon (07) at the BMICH. MORE..
President meets ITAK leader Mavai Senathirajah in Jaffna
President meets ITAK leader Mavai Senathirajah in Jaffna
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has met with Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) senior leader MP Mavai Senathirajah at his residence in Kankasanthurai, Jaffna this evening (07). MORE..
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 61 in 48 hours as UN pursues vaccinations
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 61 in 48 hours as UN pursues vaccinations
Israeli military strikes across the Palestinian Gaza Strip killed at least 61 people in the space of 48 hours, local medics said on Saturday, as Israeli forces battled Hamas-led militants in the territory. MORE..
Presidential Election 2024: Nearly 3M official polling cards distributed
Presidential Election 2024: Nearly 3M official polling cards distributed
The Department of Posts said that the distribution of approximately 3 million official polling cards for the 2024 presidential election has been completed thus far. MORE..
UN calls for full inquiry into West Bank shooting
UN calls for full inquiry into West Bank shooting
The United Nations has called for a “full investigation” into the killing of a US-Turkish woman in the occupied West Bank during a protest on Friday. MORE..
Youths took to the streets demanding change due to politicians’ failures - Dilith Jayaweera
Youths took to the streets demanding change due to politicians’ failures - Dilith Jayaweera
The presidential candidate of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera emphasized that Sri Lanka’s youth were compelled to take to the streets and protest for change as a direct result of the failures of the country’s politicians. MORE..
Tanzania ends over 20 years of visa restrictions for Sri Lanka
Tanzania ends over 20 years of visa restrictions for Sri Lanka
Tanzania has lifted visa restrictions for Sri Lanka, marking the end of more than 20-year restrictions. MORE..
President advocates for establishing Ayurveda as a recognized medical discipline
President advocates for establishing Ayurveda as a recognized medical discipline
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he aims to ensure that Ayurveda is recognised as a medical science and is working towards establishing a National Council on Ayurveda to achieve this. MORE..
Sajith, Dilith, Namal, and Ariyanethiran set for televised presidential debate today
Sajith, Dilith, Namal, and Ariyanethiran set for televised presidential debate today
The public debate of the presidential candidates contesting the 2024 Presidential Election is scheduled to be held this afternoon (Sep. 07). MORE..
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Anura Kumara urges public to cast their votes directly to NPP
Anura Kumara urges public to cast their votes directly to NPP
The Presidential Candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayaka highlighted the importance of providing debt relief to Sri Lanka’s farmers. MORE..
Sangakkara to replace Gambhir as KKR mentor in IPL 2025 - Report
Sangakkara to replace Gambhir as KKR mentor in IPL 2025 - Report
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara is set to succeed Gautam Gambhir as the mentor for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). MORE..
Sajith alleges deal between Anura and Ranil to defeat SJB
Sajith alleges deal between Anura and Ranil to defeat SJB
While highlighting that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is the only solution as it understands the burdens of the public, presidential candidate of the SJB-led alliance Sajith Premadasa urged the public to vote for him instead of President Ranil Wickremesinghe or Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Namal urges voters to back SLPP despite past grievances, pledges to re-correct mistakes
Namal urges voters to back SLPP despite past grievances, pledges to re-correct mistakes
The Presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Namal Rajapaksa urged the voters to back SLPP despite past grievances, pledging to re-correct the earlier mistakes of the party. MORE..
‘No personal gain in politics, but strong leadership for national progress’ – Dilith
‘No personal gain in politics, but strong leadership for national progress’ – Dilith
The ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance presidential candidate Dilith Jayaweera emphasized the need for a strategic development plan for Sri Lanka during a constituency meeting held in Balangoda as part of the ‘Dilith Gamata’ series on Friday (06). MORE..
Sri Lanka to receive 3 million eggs imported from India
Sri Lanka to receive 3 million eggs imported from India
The stock of 3 million eggs imported from India is scheduled to reach the island by the end of this week. MORE..
Brazil’s human rights minister sacked over sexual harassment allegations
Brazil’s human rights minister sacked over sexual harassment allegations
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday fired Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida following accusations that he sexually harassed several women, including another cabinet minister. MORE..
Finance Ministry warns against revisiting Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability assessment
Finance Ministry warns against revisiting Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability assessment
Any attempt to revisit Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability assessment (DSA) can derail the ongoing IMF programme bailout, the finance ministry said on Friday. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (07). MORE..
Special consular services for Sri Lankans during UAE visa amnesty
Special consular services for Sri Lankans during UAE visa amnesty
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched a two-month amnesty scheme starting from 01 September 2024, which provides an opportunity for individuals to correct their visa status or return to their home countries without incurring fines or facing entry bans. MORE..
Court orders further investigation into alleged plot to attack presidential candidate
Court orders further investigation into alleged plot to attack presidential candidate
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has reported facts to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (06), pertaining to an investigation related to the information received of a possible attack on one of the candidates contesting the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
Presidential Election: More than 80% of postal votes cast?
Presidential Election: More than 80% of postal votes cast?
Deputy Postmaster General Rajitha Ranasinghe stated that the turnout for postal voting in the 2024 Presidential Election was high over the past two days. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs reaches Rs. 1 trillion annual revenue for first time
Sri Lanka Customs reaches Rs. 1 trillion annual revenue for first time
Sri Lanka Customs announced that for the first time in the history of the Customs Department, it has achieved an annual custom revenue of Rs. 1 trillion so far this year. MORE..
Hunter Biden plead guilty to tax evasion charges in Los Angeles
Hunter Biden plead guilty to tax evasion charges in Los Angeles
US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden pleaded guilty Thursday to all nine counts in his criminal tax case in a Los Angeles Federal Court. MORE..
