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Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The prevailing showery and windy conditions over the island are expected to continue further, due to the active Southwest monsoonal condition, says the Meteorology Department.
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa,…
Presidential election will be held as scheduled – Nimal Lanza
Parliamentarian Namal Lanza yesterday assured that the Presidential election will take place within the designated timeframe in accordance with the Constitution, and the government has no plans to postpone it.
In a statement, Lanza…
President Ranil criticizes Global North’s failure in climate change financing
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the stark contrast between global funding priorities, while pointing out the willingness of the Global North to fund death and destruction in Ukraine while showing reluctance to finance measures to…
Amnesty International’s Secretary General concludes five-day visit to Sri Lanka
Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, concluded a five-day visit to Sri Lanka on Monday, in which she met with officials and a diverse cross-section of society, stakeholders to discuss a range of pressing human rights…
Over 15,000 army deserters legally discharged in amnesty period
A total of 15,667 personnel of the Sri Lanka Army who had been absent without leave (AWOL), including 373 currently overseas, have been legally discharged from service under the general amnesty, the Sri Lanka Army announced.
The general…
Heavy showers and windy conditions to continue further
Due to South-West monsoon conditions which are gradually establishing across the island, prevailing showery and windy conditions will continue further, says the Met. Department.
Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island.…
President meets Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment
During his official visit to Indonesia, President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan Coordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.
The meeting took place on Sunday (19) at the…
Prison officers launch ‘sick leave’ trade union action
The All-Ceylon Prison Officers’ Union has decided to engage in trade union action by reporting ‘sick leave’ from today (20) until May 22, demanding an increase in wages.
It is reported that the trade union action has been launched…
At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war
At least 16 Sri Lankan military veteran have been killed fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the State Minister of Defence said.
Sri Lanka opened an inquiry last week into the recruitment of its citizens for the conflict that…
Buddhist Culture Day in British Columbia
Due to advocacy by Teresa Wat, Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, AntiRacism Initiatives, Arts and Culture, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia haschosen the first Sunday of every May to be Buddhist Culture Day in British…