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‘IMF parameters are not harmful’: AKD reassures upholding of IMF agreement
‘IMF parameters are not harmful’: AKD reassures upholding of IMF agreement
The National People’s Power presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake reiterated that the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are not unfavourable to the country. MORE..
SLPP’s Arundika Fernando becomes independent MP
SLPP’s Arundika Fernando becomes independent MP
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) Puttalam District MP Arundika Fernando stated that he will function as an independent MP in the Parliament from today (04) onwards. MORE..
Wanted murder suspect arrested in Mankulam
Wanted murder suspect arrested in Mankulam
The Special Crime Investigation Unit of Vavuniya has arrested a suspect wanted for murder. MORE..
Lebanon’s former central bank governor detained in corruption probe
Lebanon’s former central bank governor detained in corruption probe
Lebanon’s controversial former central bank governor was detained Tuesday after being questioned in several corruption cases, according to three judicial officials. MORE..
Postal voting for 2024 Presidential Election commences
Postal voting for 2024 Presidential Election commences
The postal voting for the upcoming Presidential Election 2024 officially commenced today (04). MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
The Department of Meteorology states that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
‘Like in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh’: Indian govt warned over protests in Kenya against Adani’s airport deal
‘Like in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh’: Indian govt warned over protests in Kenya against Adani’s airport deal
India’s Congress party today said that protests in Kenya over Adani Group’s proposed takeover of Nairobi airport is a matter of grave concern as it could turn into anger against India. MORE..
At least 12 dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel
At least 12 dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel
At least 12 people have drowned after a small boat carrying around 70 migrants capsized in the English Channel on Tuesday, just off the northern coast of France near Boulogne-sur-Mer, according to French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin. MORE..
Salary increment structures of SOEs, Universities, Judicial Service, Parliament & AG’s Dept.
Salary increment structures of SOEs, Universities, Judicial Service, Parliament & AG’s Dept.
The salary increments of public sector employees serving in State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), Universities, Sri Lanka Parliament, Attorney General’s Department and the Judicial Service as per the final report of the Presidential Expert Committee MORE..
Salary increment structure for tri-forces personnel announced
Salary increment structure for tri-forces personnel announced
According to the final report of the Presidential Expert Committee, which includes recommendations for raising public service salaries and allowances effective from January 1, 2025, the basic salaries of members serving in the three armed forces will also increase. MORE..
Fraudulent tax collectors arrested; IRD calls for public assistance
Fraudulent tax collectors arrested; IRD calls for public assistance
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) says that several suspects, who had collected money from taxpayers by impersonating Inland Revenue officers, have been arrested. MORE..
More than 40 dead and 180 injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian city
More than 40 dead and 180 injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian city
At least 41 people were killed and more than 180 wounded on Tuesday when Russia hit a military institute in the central town of Poltava, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, in one of the deadliest single strikes of the war. MORE..
New paediatric ward complex at Apeksha Hospital opened
New paediatric ward complex at Apeksha Hospital opened
The new paediatric ward complex at the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama, funded by donations from the devotees of Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya, was officially declared open today (03). MORE..
Cabinet approves drafting of bill to allow recalling of LG Election nominations
Cabinet approves drafting of bill to allow recalling of LG Election nominations
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval, subject to adoption at the next meeting, to make necessary provisions for the recalling of nominations for Local Government (LG) Elections. MORE..
President assures implementation of recommended public sector salary increments
President assures implementation of recommended public sector salary increments
The final report of the Presidential Expert Committee, which includes recommendations for increasing public service salaries and allowances effective January 1, 2025, has been presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (03) at the Presidential Secretariat by the Committee Chairman, Udaya R. Seneviratne MORE..
Colombo HC sentences man to life in prison for heroin possession
Colombo HC sentences man to life in prison for heroin possession
The Colombo High Court has sentenced a 59-year-old individual to life imprisonment for the possession of 6.61 grams of heroin. MORE..
Namal promises to strengthen the economy of farming community
Namal promises to strengthen the economy of farming community
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa has stated that their government will implement a systematic program to strengthen the economy of the farming community. MORE..
Sajith calls for data-driven scientific approach to boost Sri Lanka’s economy
Sajith calls for data-driven scientific approach to boost Sri Lanka’s economy
Samagi Jana Balawegaya-led alliance’s presidential candidate, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa says that a data-centric scientific approach should be implemented to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy. MORE..
Bus crashes into students and parents in Eastern China, killing 11 and injuring 13
Bus crashes into students and parents in Eastern China, killing 11 and injuring 13
A bus crashed into a group of students and their parents at a school in eastern China early Tuesday, killing 11 people and injuring 13, police said. MORE..
MP Jagath Kumara crosses over to opposition
MP Jagath Kumara crosses over to opposition
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) Colombo District MP Jagath Kumara crossed over to the Opposition in Parliament after delivering a special statement today (03). MORE..
Three Sri Lankan fishermen missing as trawler collides with ship off Galle
Three Sri Lankan fishermen missing as trawler collides with ship off Galle
Three Sri Lankan fishermen are reported missing after a local fishing trawler collided with a passing ship in the early hours of this morning (03), causing it to capsize. MORE..
Govt. decides to write-off all crop loans of farmers
Govt. decides to write-off all crop loans of farmers
The government has decided an immediate write-off of all crop loans taken by farmers, in response to requests received from several farmer associations, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Decision to integrate school development officers into teaching service?
Decision to integrate school development officers into teaching service?
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed agreement to integrate school development officers into the teaching service. MORE..
| September 3, 2024 1:08 pm
7,500 teachers to receive training in robotics and AI
7,500 teachers to receive training in robotics and AI
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to train 7,500 teachers in the area of robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). MORE..
NPP’s victory is already confirmed – Anura Kumara
NPP’s victory is already confirmed – Anura Kumara
Presidential candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake asserts that no campaign launched by either Ranil Wickremesinghe or Sajith Premadasa to defame the NPP is capable of preventing his victory at the presidential election. MORE..
