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Govt. to introduce ‘AI-related student societies’ in schools
Govt. to introduce ‘AI-related student societies’ in schools
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to initiate a pilot programme as an initiative to launch “Artificial Intelligence related Student Societies” in 100 schools. MORE..
Helicopter of Iran’s late President Raisi crashed due to weather conditions, Fars says
Helicopter of Iran’s late President Raisi crashed due to weather conditions, Fars says
The helicopter crash in which Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in May was caused by weather conditions and the aircraft’s inability to handle the weight it was carrying, Iran’s semi-official news agency reported on Wednesday (Aug 21), citing a security source informed of the final investigation results. MORE..
2023 LG Election postponement violated fundamental rights; SC orders immediate polls
2023 LG Election postponement violated fundamental rights; SC orders immediate polls
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the President, as the Minister of Finance, and then members of the Election Commission have violated the fundamental rights of the poeple through the postponement of the 2023 Local Government Elections. MORE..
| August 22, 2024 12:04 pm
Assets and liabilities statements of presidential candidates released for public access
Assets and liabilities statements of presidential candidates released for public access
The copies of the statements of assets and liabilities provided by the candidates who are contesting the 2024 Presidential Election have been released for public access. MORE..
President assures new legislations to address construction sector issues
President assures new legislations to address construction sector issues
President Ranil Wickremesinghe cautioned that renegotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as suggested by some presidential candidates, could lead to the loss of economic gains and trigger another collapse of Sri Lanka’s economy. MORE..
SLPP defectors will soon have to rejoin party - Mahinda Rajapaksa
SLPP defectors will soon have to rejoin party - Mahinda Rajapaksa
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) who are now working separately, will have to come back to the party in the near future. MORE..
Presidential Election: Polling cards distribution to begin on Sept. 3
Presidential Election: Polling cards distribution to begin on Sept. 3
The distribution of official polling cards for the 2024 Presidential Election will commence on September 03, according to the Deputy Postmaster General. MORE..
Court order issued over protests planned by student unions in Colombo
Court order issued over protests planned by student unions in Colombo
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has issued an order preventing Allied Health Sciences Students’ Union and the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) from holding protest marches, entering the Health Ministry, and inconveniencing the public in the area from 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. today (22). MORE..
Divers recover 5 bodies from wrecked superyacht off Sicily; 1 still missing
Divers recover 5 bodies from wrecked superyacht off Sicily; 1 still missing
Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily found the bodies of five passengers Wednesday, leaving one still missing as questions intensified about why the vessel sank so quickly when a nearby sailboat remained largely unscathed. MORE..
Sri Lanka to host national event in preparation for UN Summit of the Future
Sri Lanka to host national event in preparation for UN Summit of the Future
The Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office in Sri Lanka will host a National Event today (22) at the Presidential Secretariat, in preparation for Sri Lanka’s participation at the Summit of the Future convened by the United Nations from 22-23 September 2024 in New York. MORE..
Biden, in call with Netanyahu, stresses urgency of Gaza ceasefire
Biden, in call with Netanyahu, stresses urgency of Gaza ceasefire
U.S. President Joe Biden, in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, stressed the urgent need to conclude a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal and pointed to upcoming Cairo talks as crucial, the White House said. MORE..
Sri Lanka bonds decline as debt deal runs into election calendar
Sri Lanka bonds decline as debt deal runs into election calendar
Sri Lanka’s dollar bonds are drifting lower on investor concern that the completion of a debt restructuring agreement with creditors could be pushed back by next month’s presidential election. MORE..
Showery conditions expected to reduce from today
Showery conditions expected to reduce from today
The Department of Meteorology says that the prevailing showery conditions over the island are expected to reduce from today (August 22). MORE..
Five new envoys present credentials to the President
Five new envoys present credentials to the President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of two newly appointed High Commissioners and three Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the President’s House in Colombo today (21), the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported. MORE..
Cabinet approves fuel subsidy for fisherfolk, fertiliser subsidy for tea growers
Cabinet approves fuel subsidy for fisherfolk, fertiliser subsidy for tea growers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide a subsidy of Rs. 25 for diesel and kerosene oil for the fishermen communities. MORE..
Sri Lanka approves visa-free facility for citizens of 35 countries
Sri Lanka approves visa-free facility for citizens of 35 countries
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allow visa-free entry to Sri Lanka for citizens of 35 countries, including the United Kingdom (UK), United States (US), Canada, Germany, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, India, Russia, South Korea, and Japan. MORE..
US commends Sri Lanka’s commitment to 70% renewable energy by 2030
US commends Sri Lanka’s commitment to 70% renewable energy by 2030
The United States has commended Sri Lanka’s commitment to 70% renewable energy by 2030 and its proactive role in global climate initiatives. MORE..
Police seize 4 pythons and marsh crocodile found hidden in pet shop
Police seize 4 pythons and marsh crocodile found hidden in pet shop
Wattala Police have taken into custody four pythons that were allegedly illegally smuggled into the country and were concealed at a pet shop in order to be sold. MORE..
Vadivel Suresh and Ali Zahir Moulana given ministerial posts
Vadivel Suresh and Ali Zahir Moulana given ministerial posts
Badulla District MP Vadivel Suresh has been appointed as the State Minister of Labour. MORE..
Sarvajana Balaya’s strategic plan presented to Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
Sarvajana Balaya’s strategic plan presented to Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
The second draft of the strategic plan of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance has been presented to the representatives of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) on Wednesday (21). MORE..
| August 21, 2024 3:07 pm
Protest over sexual assault of school girls in India’s Maharashtra turns chaotic
Protest over sexual assault of school girls in India’s Maharashtra turns chaotic
Amid nationwide protests in India over the brutal rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor, two young female students from a school in Maharashtra’s Badlapur were allegedly sexually assaulted, leading to widespread public outrage. MORE..
Former CMC member Jayantha de Silva passes away
Former CMC member Jayantha de Silva passes away
Former Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) member Jayantha de Silva has passed away at the age of 78. MORE..
Over 1,400 fatalities from road accidents so far in 2024
Over 1,400 fatalities from road accidents so far in 2024
Sri Lanka Police says that a total of 1,417 persons have died from the road accidents that have occurred within the period that has elapsed so far this year. MORE..
MP Karunadasa Kodithuwakku crosses over to opposition
MP Karunadasa Kodithuwakku crosses over to opposition
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Matara District MP Karunadasa Kodithuwakku has decided to crossover to the opposition in the Parliament. MORE..
SJB’s Thalatha Athukorala resigns as MP
SJB’s Thalatha Athukorala resigns as MP
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Ratnapura District MP Thalatha Athukorala has informed parliament that she will be resigning from her position as a Member of Parliament. MORE..
| August 21, 2024 11:13 am
