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GSMB urges public to remain vigilant of tremors

GSMB urges public to remain vigilant of tremors

SC orders to submit document related to presidential pardon to Jude Jayamaha

The Supreme Court has ordered the Attorney General to submit the relevant document which contains former President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to grant a presidential pardon to Jude Shramantha Jayamaha, who had been sentenced to death in relation to the Royal Park murder case. MORE..

Prof. Jeewandara only Sri Lankan shortlisted for 2023 BSI Immunology Awards

Prof. Chandima Jeewandara of University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been shortlisted for the Early Career Research Excellence Award conferred by the British Society for Immunology (BSI). MORE..

Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 54 million seized in Jaffna

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized over 165 kilograms of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 54 million in Madagal, Jaffna. MORE..

‘Suraksha’ safe houses to not accept women migrant workers not registered with SLBFE

Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has decided to suspend the admission of women, who have expatriated without registering with the SLBFE and arrive at Sri Lankan embassies due to issues at their workplaces, to the ‘Suraksha’ safe houses. MORE..

Ensure fair taxes, accountability for corruption: HRW tells Sri Lankan govt

The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Sri Lankan government to ensure that policies implemented to enhance revenues do not ‘further erode’ economic and social rights and that anti-corruption reforms provide accountability. MORE..

China, Brazil strike deal to ditch dollar for trade

China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the US dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday, Beijing’s latest salvo against the almighty greenback. MORE..

Sports Minister writes to ICC over reports of committee probing SLC

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe has reportedly written to the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) pertaining to recent reports claiming that a committee has been appointed to investigate Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). MORE..

Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry

At least 28 people have been killed and 230 rescued after a passenger ferry caught fire in the Philippines. MORE..

Sri Lanka, India to boost bilateral cooperation through INR trade expansion

Sri Lanka and India have mulled over the ways and means to enhance bilateral trade, particularly through Indian Rupee trade expansion, as a key pillar of the island nation’s economic revival. MORE..

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Sports Minister writes to ICC over reports of committee probing SLC

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Professionals to launch another trade union action if tax issue not resolved

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Latest update on fuel distribution in the country

Imported egg stocks released from port after receiving approval

Five STF personnel remanded over assault on police constable

Pulasthini Mahendran confirmed dead in 2019 suicide blast (English)

Fourth round of negotiations on proposed Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA held (English)

South Africa to further consolidate bilateral relations with Sri Lanka (English)

CBSL reminds public of 'significant risks' in using and investing in cryptocurrencies (English)

Fuel prices reduced (English)

Fuel prices reduced

Derana victorious at 2023 People's Awards (English)

Cabinet nod to establish solar power plant in Sampur (English)

Govt. intends to make Sri Lanka the region's first green economy – President (English)

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Musk, experts urge pause on AI systems, citing ‘risks to society’

Musk, experts urge pause on AI systems, citing ‘risks to society’

New source of water found in moon samples from China mission

New source of water found in moon samples from China mission

Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies at 94

Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies at 94

TikTok and its CEO are fighting to save the app in the US

TikTok and its CEO are fighting to save the app in the US

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Star Wars star Mark Hamill lends voice to air raid alert app to warn Ukrainians of Russian strikes

Star Wars star Mark Hamill lends voice to air raid alert app to warn Ukrainians of Russian strikes

Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York

Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York

The Weeknd is the world’s most popular artist, Guinness World Records says

The Weeknd is the world’s most popular artist, Guinness World Records says

Lance Reddick: ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ star dies at 60

Lance Reddick: ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ star dies at 60

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