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17 Sri Lankans trapped in war-torn Gaza allowed to leave
The group of 17 Sri Lankans who are trapped in the Gaza Strip amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict have been permitted to leave the war-torn Palestinian enclave and enter Egypt via the Rafah border crossing.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tel Aviv…
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…
Bids called for divestiture of SriLankan Airlines
The government has called for bids for the divestiture of the debt-ridden national carrier SriLankan Airlines, Minister of Ports, Shipping & Aviation says.
As such, Invitations to Tenders (ITTs) have been published using local and…
Two arrested with smuggled insecticides in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 02 suspects along with a stock of smuggled insecticides, during a search operation conducted in the sea areas of Karaitivu and Palliyawatta of Kalpitiya last night (29).
During an operation conducted in…
At least 17 hospitalized after massive fire in Pettah
At least 17 people were admitted to Colombo National Hospital with burn injuries after a massive fire engulfed a clothing store in Pettah this morning, hospital sources told.
As per reports, six of the injured individuals are in critical…
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…
U.S. envoy highlights need for fairness in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring
The United States has underscored that equal and equitable treatment for all creditors of Sri Lanka is essential in the debt restructuring process.
Ambassador of the United States, Julie Chung stated this during a meeting with Governor…