India, Sri Lanka discuss USD 450 million post‑conflict reconstruction package – The Ministry of Finance said a discussion was held between Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha regarding the USD…
‘PRAJASHAKTHI’ PROGRAM WITH RS 23,000 MILLION APPROVED
Rs. 23,000 million ‘Prajashakthi’ program approved: PMD – Development projects valued at Rs. 23,000 million out of the Rs. 25, 000 million allocated under the 2026 Budget for the ‘Prajashakthi’ National Poverty Alleviation Program have already been approved and forwarded…
CHIEF MINISTER VIJAY MEETS FORMER CM MK STALIN
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets former CM MK Stalin day after oath-taking Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister Vijay on Monday met his predecessor and DMK chief MK Stalin, a day after the actor-turned-politician was sworn in following a landmark election…
GREEN LIGHT NOD NOT GIVEN YET FOR CABLE CAR PROJECT IN SRI PADA
No environment clearance granted for cable car project at Sri Pada Colombo, May 11 (Daily Mirror) – The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) said today that environment clearance has not been granted for a cable car project at the Sri Pada…
ON ASSASSINATE PLOT ON TRUP THE SUSPECT PLEADS NOT GUILTY
Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump pleads not guilty May 11 (Reuters) – The man accused of attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump at a White House reporters’ gala last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on…
REVISION OF WATER TARIFF IN MID YEAR
Water tariff revision due on June 30: Minister Colombo, May 11 (Daily Mirror) – The next revision of water tariffs will take place on June 30, Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Susil Ranasinghe said. The Minister stated that…
FOR ODI AND T 20 ONE CAPTAIN PROPOSED BY NEW COACH GARY KIRSTEN -KUSAL MENDIS LIKELY CANDIDATE
Kusal Mendis likely to lead white ball teams The National men’s cricket team is in the process of appointing a new captain for both the ODI format and Twenty20 format. After considering five names proposed for the same, experienced Kusal…
IN VIRAL UNSAFE MOTORCYCLE POLICE TRACE YOUNG WOMEN
Police trace young women in viral unsafe motorcycle An investigation has been launched into a viral social media video showing three young women travelling unsafely on a motorcycle without protective helmets. According to the Police, the video circulated widely…
AS FIRST MAJOR DECISION VIJAY OFFERS 200 UNITS OF FREE ELECTRICITY
Vijay announces 200 units of free electricity in first major decision Vijay has announced 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers in one of his first major decisions after assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.…
BATUWATTE CHARMARA UNDERWORLD FIGURE BROUGHT BACK FROM AZERBAIJAN
Police bring back underworld figure ‘Batuwatte Chamara’ from Azerbaijan Police confirmed that organized crime suspect Manoj Suranga, alias ‘Batuwatte Chamara’, who was arrested in Azerbaijan, was brought back to Sri Lanka last night. He was reportedly escorted to the island…
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