President asserts no polls postponement

The lecturer attached to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), who was arrested for making false statements to the media regarding the ISIS members in India was granted bail.

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The results of the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will be released before Monday (June), Education Minister Susil Peremajayantha said.

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Australia were forced to use four support staff members while fielding during their T20 World Cup warm-up match vs Namibia as only nine players were available.

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a lecturer attached to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) for making false statements to the media regarding the ISIS members arrested in India.

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In light of the Central Bank’s ability to manage foreign reserve, the governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stressed the importance of easing vehicle restrictions.

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Director of the Disaster Management Center (DMC) Pradeep Kodippili said today that there is a reduction in disaster situations.

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Removing the rock debris that was claimed to be a high-risk at Pahala Kadugannawa is currently underway, Disaster Management Center (DMC) director Pradeep Kodippili said today.

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Keeping schoolchildren safe, especially during bad weather, is a top priority in the country’s disaster management programme, State Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said.

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US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, held a meeting with R.M.A.L. Rathnayake, Chairman of the Election Commission, to discuss the forthcoming elections in Sri Lanka.

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The Colombo District Court today further extended its enjoining order preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), until June 12.

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A US luxury real estate billionaire and a deep-sea explorer are planning to travel in a submersible to explore the Titanic.

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Netherlands defeated Sri Lanka by 20 runs in their first warm-up match of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday (May 28).

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There are renewed fears of terrorist attacks at this year’s T20 World Cup after a chilling poster was released hinting at bloodshed in New York.

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The National Consumer Front (NCF) reported that reduced fish harvests have led to increased prices for meat varieties, including chicken, in the local market.

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In a distressing tale from Kebithigolleva, a 33-year-old mother of four found herself in dire circumstances as she laments enduring four months without electricity, two weeks of water scarcity, and the recent loss of her husband, the main breadwinner who supported the family through odd jobs.

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As widely expected, the Central Bank left its key policy rates unchanged at the policy meeting held this week.

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As a part of the government’s policy decision to regularising Sri Lanka’s Samurdhi banking system, the government has decided to entrust the auditing of the Samurdhi Community Based Banks and Samurdhi Community Based Banking Societies to the National Audit Office (NDO).

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Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has launched investigations into multiple complaints it has received regarding the collection of cash deposits for plantation investment projects. Recently, the Central Bank disclosed that it has obtained information

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Cabinet Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today that, under public financial management, the government is unable to allocate funds this year to address the salary anomalies demanded by trade unions in the public and government sectors.

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The railway service in the country is currently in a critical situation, and efficient train usage requires significant investments, Cabinet Spokesman and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

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While condemning United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara’s statement that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should be given two more years without holding the Presidential or General Elections, NPP Executive Committee member Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today that the UNP has officially accepted Ranil Wickremesinghe’s defeat.

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The Attorney General’s Department informed the Court of Appeal that the Attorney General will not appear on behalf of Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardane in a writ petition filed against him for his omission and serious dereliction of duty which led to the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

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The Education Ministry today requested THE university non-academic staff unions to end their ongoing strike, return to work and present their issues to the expert committee appointed by the President.

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Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardane said today 52 percent of buses belonging to Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) have expired their life span.

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Pope Francis has apologized for using an anti-gay slur during a meeting with bishops.

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Government MP Nimal Lanza said the Presidential election will be held on schedule this year and there are no plans to postpone it.

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T20 is arguably the most unpredictable format of cricket, given that little moments could have a significant effect on the final result. Recently, co-hosts United States of America (USA) defeated Bangladesh, and Ireland defeated Pakistan. In the previous World Cup Sri Lanka were outclassed by Namibia while Netherlands stunned South Africa.

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The National People’s Power (NPP) said today that if the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is not ready for the debate between the two leaders Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake on June 6 as previously announced, there would be no further debate or discussions about a debate after June 6.

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Sri Lankan sprinter Aruna Darshana further boosted his chances of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games by securing the Gold Medal in the Men’s 400m event at the second Belt and Road Athletics Invitation Meet in Chongqing, China.

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Special bus services will be arranged for Poson Poya to avoid inconvenience to passengers as the development work of the Northern Railway will be delayed by another two months, Cabinet Spokesman and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

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A group of Indian nationals who were illegally running an IT based firm in Colombo 7 on mere visit visas to remain in Sri Lanka was taken into custody by the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

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The 60th Session and Ministerial Meeting of the International Coconut Community are proposed to be held in Sri Lanka this year.

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In the wake of the proposal made by UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara over holding a referendum to extend the term of the President and Parliament, MP Namal Rajapaksa said such a move undermines the fundamental principles.

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Tilina Harshani who was seriously injured in the blast that took place in Katuwapitiya on Easter Sunday five years ago succumbed to her injuries on Monday night.

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The SJB Lawyers’ Federation stated that they have proposed 116 measures for significant legal reforms aimed at affecting a system change in the country.

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A 36-year-old woman was found hacked to death near a church in Liyanagemulla, Seeduwa, believed to be as a result of a dispute stemming from a night club altercation.

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