Bulgarian government resigns after mass protests – Bulgaria’s government has resigned following weeks of street protests against its economic policies and its perceived failure to tackle corruption.Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced the resignation of his cabinet in a televised statement…
OFFICIALS OF NATIONAL BUILDING RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ADVISE TO AVOID TRIPS AND PICNICS
Avoid trips and picnics due to dangerous weather: NBRO – Senior Geologist at the National Building Research Organization (NBRO), Dr. Wasantha Senadheera, warned the public to avoid trips and picnics as the country remains in a dangerous situation due to…
IN ‘RATAMA EKATA” PROGRAM 997 ARRESTED BY POLICE
997 arrested in ‘Ratama Ekata’ operation – Nearly 1,000 anti-drug operations were conducted across the country yesterday under the ‘Ratam Ekata’ nationwide crackdown, police said.According to police, 997 suspects were arrested in the coordinated raids, while 13 others were referred…
FOLLOWING ACCIDENT ALCOHOL TEST ORDERED FOR ASHOKA RANWALA
Police request for Ashoka Ranwala’s alcohol test following accident – Police said today that medical reports for the drivers, including former Speaker and MP Ashoka Ranwala, involved in the accident in Sapugaskanda last night, have been requested to determine whether…
NUTRITION ALLOWANCE OF RUPEES FIVE THOUSAND FOR PREGNANT MUMS
Rs. 5,000 one-time nutrition allowance for pregnant mothers – In view of the prevailing disaster situation and the upcoming festive season, arrangements have been made to provide a nutrition allowance of Rs. 5,000 to pregnant mothers, the Ministry of Women…
RED TAPE CUT BY INDIA FOR VISAS TO CHINESE PROFESSIONALS TO BOOST TIES
India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties – India has cut red tape to speed business visas for Chinese professionals, two officials said, a major step to boost ties between the Asian giants and…
NO 1 IN UNDER 13 WORLD CHESS RANKINGS IS SRI LANKAN OSHINI FROM RATNAPURA
Devindya Oshini becomes first Sri Lankan to reach No. 1 in World Chess Rankings – Sri Lanka’s rising chess star, W.I.M. Devindya Oshini Gunawardhana, has made history by climbing to World No. 1 in the Under-13 Girls’ Chess Rankings, becoming…
CYCLONE ALERTS WERE MADE ON TIME —MET SOURCES
Meteorologists say cyclone alerts were issued on time – The Sri Lanka Association of Meteorologists says officials of the Department of Meteorology followed proper Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when issuing alerts ahead of Cyclone Ditwah, allowing fishing and naval communities…
MENTAL HEALTH GUIDLINES ISSUED BY PSYCHIATRISTS AFTER CYCLONE ‘DITWAH’
Psychiatrists issue mental health guidance after Cyclone Ditwah – The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has released a statement offering mental health support to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which caused severe disruption across the country. The College said it…
TO AID MEEMURE MINISTER LAL KANTHA SEEKS PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
Minister calls for practical solutions to aid Meemure – Minister K. D. Lal Kantha has urged the submission of scientific and practical proposals to improve access to areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with a particular focus on the remote Meemure…
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