Modi’s BJP may fall short of majority

The Supreme Court today issued an interim order suspending the operation of an indictment signed by the Director General of the Bribery Commission against Land Commissioner General Bandula Jayasinghe in 2023.

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India coach Rahul Dravid is to stand down when his contract expires after the T20 World Cup.

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Sri Lanka’s embarrassing defeat to South Africa in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024 in USA and West Indies exposed their lack of preparation ahead of the tournament.

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Police seek the assistance of the public to locate a mother and her daughter who had gone missing since May 29.

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Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga and spinner Maheesh Theekshana expressed their dissatisfaction over their scheduling in the T20 World Cup.

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NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake raised concerns in Parliament saying that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa had raised the same question he was to raise in Parliament over the University non-academic staff, calling it a childish act by the Opposition Leader.

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The capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), highlighted 2024 would be a challenging year in terms of economic recovery and path to growth but there is hope, as the economy is on the right track.

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A gazette notification has been issued announcing the freezing of all funds and assets of 15 organizations and 210 individuals in the country involved in terrorist and extremist activities.

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Laugfs Gas PLC today announced a substantial reduction in the prices of its Laugfs-branded domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), effective midnight.

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Whilst highlighting that the government had come up with permanent solutions to prevent floods, State Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennekoon told Parliament that it has become impossible to implement them because of environmental organizations and certain politicians.

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A police investigation was launched over a video circulating on social media of a man brutally assaulting a 4-year-old child while he was eating at home.

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The Supreme Court’s determination that the Electricity Amendment Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution as a whole, caused a showdown in Parliament with the Opposition calling for the postponement of the debate while the ruling party insisted that it should go ahead as scheduled on Thursday with the necessary amendments.

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The Supreme Court has determined that the Electricity Amendment Bill is inconsistant with the Constitution as a whole and can be passed by a special mejority in Parliament, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today.

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It has been decided to reduce the retail price of a 12.5 kg cylinder of Litro domestic LP gas by Rs. 150 with effect from midnight today, Litro Gas Chairman Muditha Peiris said today.

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Afghanistan recorded the fourth largest win in T20 World Cup history after beating Uganda by 125 runs at Providence on Monday.

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Sri Lanka surpasses all its South Asian counterparts in recruiting women at entry level in the banking sector, a recent report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) highlighted.

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Private institutions are facing the heat as over 1,200 premises are flagged for mosquito breeding, sparking legal action and raising concerns over public health negligence.

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South Africa’s Anrich Nortje took a remarkable four wickets for just seven runs as the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka for a record low 77 on their way to a six-wicket win in the teams’ T20 World Cup opener in New York on Monday.

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The national ceremony to mark the World Environment Day, which was scheduled to take place tomorrow (5) in Ratnapura under the auspices of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, will be held in a low key due to the prevailing disaster situation, the Daily Mirror learns.

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A foreign train passenger died this evening after being hit by a tunnel wall while hanging out of the open doorway of a compartment, Sri Lanka Railways General Manager N.J. Indipolage said.

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ICC have announced a record-breaking prize fund of $11.25 million USD for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, with the winners set to receive at least $2.45 million.

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South Africa’s Anrich Nortje took a remarkable four wickets for just seven runs as the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka for a record low 77 on their way to a six-wicket win in the teams’ T20 World Cup opener in New York on Monday.

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More than 84,000 people from 21,353 families have been affected by the ongoing adverse weather conditions, bringing the total number of deaths to 16, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Director Pradeep Kodippili said.

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Due to adverse weather conditions, the water pressure will decrease during peak hours due to the disconnection of the main water supply line near the Thummodara bridge, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

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World Athletics has announced a new global championship to start in 2026 which will feature the biggest prize fund in the sport’s history.

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Provincial Disaster Management Centers (DMC) have reported multiple disasters across various regions, with heavy rains over the past few days causing widespread flooding and inundating numerous roads throughout the country.

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Legal action will be taken against 981 establishments where mosquito breeding places were detected during the National Mosquito Control Week held from May 26 to June 01, Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.

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The maximum retail price of a 50 kg bag of cement has been reduced by Rs. 150 with effect from June 1, a cement company said.

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A fire broke out in the rear engine in Colombo bound Podimenike express from Badulla this afternoon.

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The Education Ministry announced that all schools in the Galle, Matara, Kalutara districts, and in the Sabaragamuwa Province will be closed tomorrow due to prevailing adverse weather.

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Justifying his call for a referendum to extend the terms of Parliament and the President, United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara today requested other political parties to come up with their stand on this matter.

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has begun issuing the university admissions students’ handbook for the students who are eligible for university entrance. UGC Chairman Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga said.

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One of the most exciting matches in the T20 World Cup is that of Sri Lanka vs South Africa that will take place at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York.

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Namibia scored a nerve-shredding victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup Group B clash in Barbados on Sunday after a low-scoring thriller was decided by a super over.

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The Welipenna interchange on the Southern Expressway, which was closed due to floods, has now been reopened for traffic, the Expressway Operation Maintenance and Management Division of the Road Development Authority (RDA) said.

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Containment of the trafficking of drugs, originating from Afghanistan and transported by sea in Iranian dhows from the Makran Coast, had become increasingly challenging for the Sri Lankan authorities given the modus-operandi of drug cartels, a top source here said yesterday.

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