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Parliamentary schedule for 2024 Budget

The Second Reading of Appropriation Bill (Budget) for the fiscal year 2024 (the Budget Speech) is to be presented to the Parliament by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and…

‘Amber’ alert issued for severe lightning

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning, to be effective until 11.30 p.m. on today (Nov. 01). Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western,…

Death of Dinesh Schaffter ruled a murder

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (Nov. 01) determined that the death of renowned businessman Dinesh Schaffter was occurred as a result of an external pressure applied on his neck and the facial area. Accordingly, the magistrate who…

15th Population & Housing Census commences

The 15th Population and Housing Census conducted every ten years commenced at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (Nov. 01) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Accordingly, the Presidential Secretariat was listed as the…

Fees charged for NIC-related services increased

The Public Security Ministry has amended the fees charged for the services related to National Identity Cards (NICs). In a special gazette notification published on Monday (Oct. 23), Public Security Minister Tiran Alles upped the charges…