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3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan, along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a multinational deal that set two dozen people free. MORE..
Death of Indian fisherman in Sri Lankan waters: SL Navy issues clarification
Death of Indian fisherman in Sri Lankan waters: SL Navy issues clarification
The Sri Lanka Navy has issued a statement clarifying the recent incident involving an Indian fishing boat which caused death to a fisherman in the Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna. MORE..
SC to consider petitions against Adani wind power project in Mannar
SC to consider petitions against Adani wind power project in Mannar
The Supreme Court has fixed for consideration on October 14 the five Fundamental Rights petitions filed seeking an order to invalidate the Cabinet approval granted for India’s Adani Green Energy for a wind power project in Wedithalathivu, Mannar. MORE..
AKD holds talks with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
AKD holds talks with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
A meeting has taken place between representatives of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce including its Chairman, Duminda Hulangamuwa and the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
13 killed during protests over Nigeria’s economic crisis, hundreds arrested
13 killed during protests over Nigeria’s economic crisis, hundreds arrested
At least 13 protesters were killed during mass protests in Nigeria against the country’s economic crisis that turned violent in several states, a rights group said Friday. MORE..
Relaxing vehicle import restrictions will support Sri Lanka’s revenue mobilization in 2025 – IMF
Relaxing vehicle import restrictions will support Sri Lanka’s revenue mobilization in 2025 – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the 2025 Budget needs to be underpinned by appropriate revenue measures and continued spending restraint so as to reach the medium-term primary balance objective of 2.3 percent of GDP—a key requirement for restoring Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability. MORE..
Death of Indian fisherman in Sri Lankan waters: Rameswaram fishermen announce indefinite strike
Death of Indian fisherman in Sri Lankan waters: Rameswaram fishermen announce indefinite strike
Announcing an indefinite strike with immediate effect on Friday, August 2, the members of all fishermen associations in Rameswaram said they would resume work only when their grievances were redressed by the Tamil Nadu and Union governments. MORE..
British woman injured after falling from Little Adam’s Peak
British woman injured after falling from Little Adam’s Peak
A female foreign tourist has been injured after falling from Little Adam’s Peak in Ella. MORE..
Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple passes away
Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple passes away
The Chief Sangha Nayake of the Colombo New Korale and Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo, Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, popularly known as “Podi Hamuduruwo”, has passed away, a short while ago. MORE..
Paris Olympics: Sri Lanka’s Tharushi Karunaratne in 800m Heats today
Paris Olympics: Sri Lanka’s Tharushi Karunaratne in 800m Heats today
As Sri Lanka looks ahead to the ‘Paris 2024’ Olympics, a key athlete for the island nation in this year’s Olympic Games Tharushi Karunaratne is set to take part in her first heats of women’s 800m event today (02). MORE..
Allowance increase for public service pensioners
Allowance increase for public service pensioners
Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya stated that public service pensioners will receive an additional allowance of Rs. 3,000, raising the total interim allowance to Rs. 5,500, effective from September. MORE..
Plot to assassinate Shani Abeysekera: Court issues notice to Deshabandu and Defence Secretary
Plot to assassinate Shani Abeysekera: Court issues notice to Deshabandu and Defence Secretary
The Supreme Court today fixed for consideration on August 09 the petition filed by the former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekera, seeking an order to provide adequate protection to him as there is a threat to his life. MORE..
Sri Lankan murder accused claims self-defence over killing of wife in Australia
Sri Lankan murder accused claims self-defence over killing of wife in Australia
A Sri Lankan mother-of-three killed by her estranged husband fled the family home with her children almost a decade earlier after he hit her with a hammer and stomped on her, a jury has been told. MORE..
IndiGo to commence daily flights between Chennai and Jaffna
IndiGo to commence daily flights between Chennai and Jaffna
Indian low-cost airline IndiGo has announced Jaffna in Sri Lanka as the newest addition in its international route network. The airline will start non-stop daily flights between Chennai and Jaffna, starting September 01, 2024. MORE..
Sri Lankans advised not to visit Lebanon in next few days
Sri Lankans advised not to visit Lebanon in next few days
Sri Lankans have been advised not to visit Lebanon during the next few days, unless for essential purposes, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry said. MORE..
US recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election
US recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election
The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. MORE..
Eight foreign nationals arrested over cybercrimes
Eight foreign nationals arrested over cybercrimes
Galle Police have apprehended eight individuals including six Chinese nationals for allegedly engaging in cybercrimes. MORE..
Sri Lanka praised for effective management of foreign policy - Ali Sabry
Sri Lanka praised for effective management of foreign policy - Ali Sabry
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s decision to set up three special committees as a proactive measure to address potential crises in the Middle East is highly timely. MORE..
Suspect arrested with ‘golden lotus’ of archaeological value
Suspect arrested with ‘golden lotus’ of archaeological value
Officers of the Matale Division criminal investigation bureau have arrested a person while in possession of a “golden lotus flower”, which is claimed to have archaeological value. MORE..
Showers and strong winds expected in parts of the island
Showers and strong winds expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Online Safety (Amendment) Bill gazetted
Online Safety (Amendment) Bill gazetted
The Online Safety (Amendment) Bill has been published via government gazette. MORE..
83 Indian fishermen currently in Sri Lanka’s judicial custody: Indian govt tells Parliament
83 Indian fishermen currently in Sri Lanka’s judicial custody: Indian govt tells Parliament
The Indian fishermen are apprehended for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters, and there are 83 Indian fishermen currently in the judicial custody of the island nation, the Indian government has informed Indian Parliament on Thursday (01). MORE..
Sri Lanka to repatriate expatriate workers if Iran conflict escalates
Sri Lanka to repatriate expatriate workers if Iran conflict escalates
Amid rising tensions in Iran following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry assured that the government has a plan in place to repatriate Sri Lankan expatriate workers in the region in the event the conflict escalates to violence. MORE..
Two including State Minister’s secretary arrested for bribery
Two including State Minister’s secretary arrested for bribery
A personal secretary of a State Minister and another political activist have been taken into custody by the officials of the Commission to Alleviate Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in Batticaloa for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 1,500,000. MORE..
‘Sri Lanka’s agreement will be revised under a future mandate’ – Sajith tells IMF team
‘Sri Lanka’s agreement will be revised under a future mandate’ – Sajith tells IMF team
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa states that he informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) representatives that Sri Lanka’s agreement with the global lender would be revised under a future mandate. MORE..
