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Legal action against over 300 traders for rice control price violations

Legal action against over 300 traders for rice control price violations

Ukraine to set up mechanism to supply food to Syria, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had instructed his government to set up supply mechanisms to deliver together with international organisations and partners food to Syria in the aftermath of the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. MORE..

President set to leave for India today

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is slated to undertake an official state visit to India today (15). MORE..

IRD sets final December deadlines for defaulted tax payments

The Department of Inland Revenue (IRD) has issued a notice to taxpayers, urging them to meet key deadlines for tax payments this December to avoid penalties and legal action. MORE..

SJB to propose opposition-aligned Speaker for Parliament

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara announced that the opposition plans to propose a new Speaker for Parliament, representing the opposition, next Tuesday (17). MORE..

Four sluice gates opened in Rajanganaya Reservoir

Four sluice gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir have been opened following heavy rainfall. MORE..

Suspect arrested over defrauding money promising foreign employment

Hakmana Police have arrested a suspect involved in defrauding money from several individuals by promising foreign employment opportunities. MORE..

Landslide warnings issued for 4 districts

The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in several districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..

New guidelines issued as Sri Pada Pilgrimage Season begins

The annual Sri Pada pilgrimage season officially began on Saturday, the Unduvap Poya Day (Dec. 14), with the ceremonial transfer of the “Sadhatuka Karaduwa”, “Samandeva Prathimawa”, and other sacred ornaments from the historic Sri Pada temple in Galpotthawala, Pelmadulla, to the Sri Pada Uda Maluwa. MORE..

Five dead, dozens missing in Greece as migrant boat sinks

Five migrants died early Saturday when a migrant boat sank off Crete, Greece’s coastguard said, leaving 40 people reportedly missing while 39 survivors were rescued, all men. The boat sank 12 nautical miles southwest of the island, according to ERTNEWS, which reported the 40 missing. MORE..

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Sri Lanka targets 4 mln tourists arrivals and USD 8.5 billion revenue by next 2 years (English)

Sri Lanka targets 4 mln tourists arrivals and USD 8.5 billion revenue by next 2 years (English)

Sri Lanka successfully concludes international bond restructuring;sees strong bondholder support in debt exchange (English)

President accepts Speaker's resignation;3 frontrunners to take over position (English)

Govt understands the frustration of Sri Lanka's youth PM Harini Amarasuriya (English)

Australia gifts Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft to Sri Lanka Air Force (English)

Sri Lanka receives 55,000 metric tonnes of MOP fertilizer under World Food Programme (English)

SJB announces its National List MPs (English)

Govt intervention and policies crucial for success in digitization – Dr. Bandula Wijay (English)

Historic Kandyan Kings' Palace reopens following US-funded restoration (English)

Unidentified fever spreads in Jaffna (English)

Faiszer Musthapha to be appointed NDF National List MP (English)

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US sanctions Kapila Chandrasena and Udayanga Weeratunga over corruption (English)

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Samsung accuses India antitrust body of detaining employees, seizing data unlawfully

Samsung accuses India antitrust body of detaining employees, seizing data unlawfully

WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages

WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages

China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalates US chip tensions

China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalates US chip tensions

Trump aides contact Google, Meta, Snap over online drug sales, The Information reports

Trump aides contact Google, Meta, Snap over online drug sales, The Information reports

Entertainment

Trump gets $15m in ABC News defamation case

Trump gets $15m in ABC News defamation case

Indian actor Allu Arjun arrested over woman’s death during film premiere stampede

Indian actor Allu Arjun arrested over woman’s death during film premiere stampede

Trump named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for second time

Trump named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for second time

Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco

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2024-12-13

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