CBSL refutes speculation that expatriate Sri Lankans’ remittances to Sri Lanka are taxed
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announces that speculation that expatriate Sri Lankans’ remittances to Sri Lanka have been taxed and forcibly converted into Sri Lankan rupees is completely unfounded. MORE..
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe felicitated on completing 50 years at Bar
- Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island
- Three-wheeler taxi drivers in WP slam exorbitant registration fees
- Special Commodity Levy on imported big onions and canned fish revised
- Paediatric Oncology Unit in Karapitiya Hospital not in operation for two years
- ICT to be included in G.C.E. O/L as core subject
- Power cut schedule for tomorrow
- Advisory issued for severe lightning
- New mobile application for safety of tourists – Minister
- Construction of Colombo Port’s East Terminal to be completed by July 2024 - Minister
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Construction of Colombo Port’s East Terminal to be completed by July 2024 - Minister
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has expressed confidence that construction of the Sri Lanka Port Authority-funded East Container Terminal of the Colombo port will be completed by July 2024 as planned. MORE..
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Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano has erupted, sending ash billowing into the sky and sparking evacuations on the country’s main island, Java. MORE..
Three-wheeler taxi drivers in WP slam exorbitant registration fees
Several professional three-wheeler associations state that it is very unfair to charge a fee of Rs. 3,000 for the registration of three-wheeler taxis in the Western Province through the online system. MORE..
Special Commodity Levy on imported big onions and canned fish revised
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies says that the government has taken measures to revise the special commodity levy imposed on imported big onions and canned fish with effect from December 01, 2022. MORE..
Paediatric Oncology Unit in Karapitiya Hospital not in operation for two years
The child cancer patients, who are being admitted to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle have undergone several difficulties as a result of the absence of a qualified Paediatric Oncologist in the hospital. MORE..
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ICT to be included in G.C.E. O/L as core subject
Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha says that measures will be taken to include Information Communication Technology (ICT) into the G.C.E. Ordinary Level syllabus as a core subject via the Education reform process. MORE..
Power cut schedule for tomorrow
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved power cuts of two hours and 20 minutes on December 05. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology has today (Dec. 04) issued an advisory for severe lightning with effect for the period until 11.00 p.m. on December 04, 2022. MORE..
New mobile application for safety of tourists – Minister
Minister of Tourism and Lands Harin Fernando said that a new mobile application (App) will be introduced for the safety of tourists coming to Sri Lanka while promoting the tourism industry. MORE..
President Ranil Wickremesinghe felicitated on completing 50 years at Bar
The ethnic, religious issues and other genuine concerns of the people could be put behind the past to prevent a break up of unity and integrity of the state by the 75th Independence Anniversary of the country. MORE..
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Sri Lankan man charged after mother-of-three stabbed to death in Melbourne
A Sri Lankan man has been charged with murder after a mother-of-three was stabbed to death in her home at Sandhurst in Melbourne’s south-east. MORE..
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Sri Lanka marks 48 years since its deadliest plane crash
Today marks 48 years since the Martinair Flight 138 plane crash, which is considered to be the deadliest plane crash in Sri Lanka. MORE..
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Two audit reports on fraud and corruption in housing ministry
Minister of Urban Development and Housing, Prasanna Ranatunga has tabled two audit reports in the parliament yesterday (Dec. 03), regarding the alleged fraud and corruption incidents that took place in the Ministry of Housing while Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa served as the Minister of Housing. MORE..
Six arrested over multiple crimes in Killinochchi
Police have arrested 06 individuals, who are suspected to be involved in several crimes committed in the Killinochchi area, during an operation carried out within the area. MORE..
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Pakistani embassy in Kabul
Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on Pakistan’s embassy in the Afghan capital Kabul on Friday, via a statement carried by one of the militant group’s affiliated channels on Telegram on Sunday. MORE..
Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano has erupted, sending ash billowing into the sky and sparking evacuations on the country’s main island, Java. MORE..
Three-wheeler taxi drivers in WP slam exorbitant registration fees
Several professional three-wheeler associations state that it is very unfair to charge a fee of Rs. 3,000 for the registration of three-wheeler taxis in the Western Province through the online system. MORE..
Special Commodity Levy on imported big onions and canned fish revised
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies says that the government has taken measures to revise the special commodity levy imposed on imported big onions and canned fish with effect from December 01, 2022. MORE..
Paediatric Oncology Unit in Karapitiya Hospital not in operation for two years
The child cancer patients, who are being admitted to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle have undergone several difficulties as a result of the absence of a qualified Paediatric Oncologist in the hospital. MORE..
ICT to be included in G.C.E. O/L as core subject
Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha says that measures will be taken to include Information Communication Technology (ICT) into the G.C.E. Ordinary Level syllabus as a core subject via the Education reform process. MORE..
Power cut schedule for tomorrow
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved power cuts of two hours and 20 minutes on December 05. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology has today (Dec. 04) issued an advisory for severe lightning with effect for the period until 11.00 p.m. on December 04, 2022. MORE..
New mobile application for safety of tourists – Minister
Minister of Tourism and Lands Harin Fernando said that a new mobile application (App) will be introduced for the safety of tourists coming to Sri Lanka while promoting the tourism industry. MORE..
President Ranil Wickremesinghe felicitated on completing 50 years at Bar
The ethnic, religious issues and other genuine concerns of the people could be put behind the past to prevent a break up of unity and integrity of the state by the 75th Independence Anniversary of the country. MORE..
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Sports
Argentina is headed to the quarterfinals after beating Australia 2-1
Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th professional game with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup, leading Argentina into the quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday. MORE..
South Korea through to World Cup final 16 after beating Portugal
Hwang Hee-chan gave South Korea a sensational injury-time victory over Portugal that meant they beat Uruguay to a last-16 place on goals scored. MORE..
LPL 2022 Umpiring Panel to include 02 foreign umpires
Two overseas umpires have been introduced to officiate the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2022 for the first time, thus marking a new addition to Sri Lanka’s top domestic T20 league with an international flavour. MORE..
23 Sri Lankan players among registrations for 2023 IPL auction
A total of 991 players have signed up to be a part of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Player Auction. MORE..
Croatia advances at World Cup as 0-0 draw eliminates Belgium
Croatia advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after a 0-0 draw against Belgium, whose group-stage exit will likely usher in the breakup of its talented but underachieving generation of players. MORE..
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Technology
YouTube fixes crash issues on iOS app, after receiving complaints
Google-owned YouTube on Thursday said that it has fixed crash issues on the iOS application that “many” users reported. MORE..
Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising
Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising
Elon Musk has said Apple has halted most of its advertising on Twitter and accused the company of threatening to remove the platform from its app store. MORE..
Foxconn: iPhone maker apologises after huge protests at China plant
Foxconn: iPhone maker apologises after huge protests at China plant
Apple supplier Foxconn has apologised for a “technical error” in its payment systems, a day after its iPhone factory in China was rocked by angry protests. MORE..
Trump snubs Twitter after Musk announces reactivation of ex-president’s account
Trump snubs Twitter after Musk announces reactivation of ex-president’s account
Donald Trump on Saturday said he had no interest in returning to Twitter even as a slim majority voted in favor of reinstating the former U.S. President, who was banned from the social media service for inciting violence, in a poll organized by new owner Elon Musk. MORE..
Entertainment
UK’s historic crown to be modified for King Charles III’s coronation
Britain’s 17th-century St Edward’s Crown, the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels, has been removed from display to be altered for the coronation of King Charles III, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday. MORE..
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79
Christine McVie, who played with Fleetwood Mac and wrote some of their most famous songs, has died aged 79, her family has said. MORE..
Clarence Gilyard, ‘Top Gun’ And ‘Die Hard’ Star, Dies At 66
Clarence Gilyard, ‘Top Gun’ And ‘Die Hard’ Star, Dies At 66
Actor Clarence Gilyard Junior, best known for his role in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Die Hard, has died. He was 66. MORE..
Irene Cara, star of 1980s classics ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance,’ dead at 63
Irene Cara, star of 1980s classics ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance,’ dead at 63
Irene Cara, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress and singer-songwriter best known for her work in the 1980s cult movies “Flashdance” and “Fame,” has died, her publicist said on Saturday. MORE..
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UK
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Canada
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