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Moldovans vote in presidential runoff amid fears of meddling
Moldovans vote in presidential runoff amid fears of meddling
Moldovans were voting on Sunday in a presidential election that has been overshadowed by meddling allegations and could see Moscow claw back influence in the country at a time when it is trying to draw closer to the European Union. MORE..
Sri Lanka crowned Hong Kong Sixes 2024 champions
Sri Lanka crowned Hong Kong Sixes 2024 champions
Sri Lanka triumphed over Pakistan by three wickets to secure the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 title on Sunday. Chasing a target of 73 runs, Sri Lanka reached their goal with six balls remaining. MORE..
Heavy rains expected to continue in parts of the island
Heavy rains expected to continue in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ level advisory for heavy rains in the Central, Uva, and Sabaragamuwa Provinces valid for the next 24 hours. MORE..
Workers’ remittances decline in September 2024
Workers’ remittances decline in September 2024
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says that the amount of expatriated workers’ remittances in September 2024 has slightly decreased compared to August 2024. MORE..
Delay in Grade 5 Scholarship exam evaluations could impact future exams, CTU warns
Delay in Grade 5 Scholarship exam evaluations could impact future exams, CTU warns
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has raised concerns over the delay in evaluating the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination answer sheets, warning that prolonged postponement could disrupt upcoming examinations and impact students’ studies. MORE..
Lohan Ratwatte transferred to Colombo General Hospital
Lohan Ratwatte transferred to Colombo General Hospital
Former state Minister Lohan Ratwatte who was admitted to the Prison Hospital for treatment has been transferred to the Colombo General Hospital, the spokesman of the Department of Prisons said. MORE..
Experts’ committee appointed to review Aswesuma beneficiaries’ grievances
Experts’ committee appointed to review Aswesuma beneficiaries’ grievances
A ten-member committee of experts has been appointed to look into injustices to any beneficiaries of the ‘Aswesuma’ social benefit programme. MORE..
29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis
29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis
Twenty-nine children could be facing the death penalty in Nigeria after they were arraigned Friday for participating in a protest against the country’s record cost-of-living crisis. Four of them collapsed in court due to exhaustion before they could enter a plea. MORE..
“If this continues, country will end up like the KDU bus”: Ex-President Ranil warns
“If this continues, country will end up like the KDU bus”: Ex-President Ranil warns
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated that people with political experience should be appointed as parliamentary representatives in the upcoming General Election. MORE..
| November 3, 2024 10:17 am
Today designated as special day for distribution of official ballot papers
Today designated as special day for distribution of official ballot papers
The Department of Posts announced that today (03) is designated a special day for distributing official ballot papers for the 2024 General Election. MORE..
EC announces special voting leave for public and private sector employees
EC announces special voting leave for public and private sector employees
The Election Commission has announced provisions for granting leave to public and private sector employees during the upcoming parliamentary elections, allowing them to vote without a reduction in salaries or use of personal leave. MORE..
Khamenei vows response to attacks on Iran and allies
Khamenei vows response to attacks on Iran and allies
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed on Saturday to retaliate against attacks by Israel and its ally the United States targeting Tehran and groups it supports in the region. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department requests the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning during thundershowers as the atmospheric conditions are favorable further for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island. MORE..
Six including foreigner arrested over Arugam Bay security threat
Six including foreigner arrested over Arugam Bay security threat
Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath says that six individuals who allegedly acted in a manner that posed a threat to national security and the safety of tourists have been arrested, and that investigations are being carried out. MORE..
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 211
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 211
The deadliest flash floods in Spain’s modern history have killed at least 211 people and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. MORE..
PM discusses rescue of Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar with IOM Mission Chief
PM discusses rescue of Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar with IOM Mission Chief
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with Ms. Kristin B. Parco, Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), during a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office today (02). MORE..
Govt to prioritize digital transformation of social welfare benefit programs
Govt to prioritize digital transformation of social welfare benefit programs
A discussion on the digitalization of social welfare benefit programs took place at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in several provinces
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in several provinces
The Meteorology Department requests the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning during thundershowers as the atmospheric conditions are favorable further for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island. MORE..
Doctors end token strike at Karapitiya National Hospital
Doctors end token strike at Karapitiya National Hospital
Doctors at the Karapitiya National Hospital in Galle have called off their 24-hour token strike which had commenced at 05.00 p.m. yesterday (01). MORE..
Special security for Lohan Ratwatte at Prison Hospital
Special security for Lohan Ratwatte at Prison Hospital
A decision has been taken to provide special security to former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who has been admitted to the prison hospital due to an illness. MORE..
Badulla bus accident: injured KDU students out of danger
Badulla bus accident: injured KDU students out of danger
Dr. Palitha Rajapaksha of the Emergency Treatment Unit of Badulla Teaching Hospital stated that those who were seriously injured in the bus accident on Dunhinda Road in Badulla last morning (01) and admitted to the hospital, are now out of danger. MORE..
President and Indian envoy discuss strengthening ties, fishing disputes, and energy cooperation
President and Indian envoy discuss strengthening ties, fishing disputes, and energy cooperation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha yesterday (01) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. MORE..
Lohan Ratwatte transferred to Prison Hospital
Lohan Ratwatte transferred to Prison Hospital
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who was arrested and remanded on charges of using a luxury car illegally imported from abroad and assembled in Sri Lanka, has been transferred to the prison hospital. MORE..
Suspect arrested at BIA with 76kg of smuggled Cardamom from Dubai
Suspect arrested at BIA with 76kg of smuggled Cardamom from Dubai
A suspect was arrested with a large consignment of cardamom that had been illegally smuggled into Sri Lanka from Dubai, during a raid conducted by officers from the Airport Police Station at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last night (01). MORE..
Serbian railway station roof collapse in Novi Sad leaves 14 dead
Serbian railway station roof collapse in Novi Sad leaves 14 dead
Rescue workers scoured piles of concrete and twisted metal for survivors on Friday after a roof collapsed at the entrance of a railway station in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, killing 14 people. MORE..
