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WEBSeveral spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 September 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most... News20 hours ago.
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WEBHead of Immigration and Emigration remanded until conclusion of cases. Visa scam: Next hearing on 22 January 2025 Opposition calls for arrest of masterminds by AJA Abeynayake The Supreme Court yesterday (25) remanded the Controller General... News 15 hours ago.
Editorial – The Island
WEBBullets, ballots and travel warnings. Tuesday 17th September, 2024 The ongoing contest for the coveted presidency has turned red in tooth and claw, with the contenders desperately doing everything in their... Editorial 1 week ago.
Lanka’s sex workers face false charges: Women’s collective
WEBBy APSARA RODRIGO ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s sex workers have faced fundamental rights violations including unlawful detention and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment, a representative of the Abhimani Women’s Collective said at a conference last week (26). “Following their arrest, sex workers frequently experience the infringement of their fundamental rights, including the right to ...
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WEBThree-member Cabinet appointed. A three-member Cabinet of Ministers was sworn-in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (24) Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn-in as... Latest News 7 hours ago.
Features – The Island
WEBFeatures 9 hours ago. All’s well! Hope the new situ proceeds well and smoothly. All’s well! What’s so well? Why the country, Stupid! The ‘being well’ has many angles to it. One:the presidential election worked out smoothly with very few... Features 1 day ago.
Sports – The Island
WEBDulip Samaraweera banned from coaching in Australia for 20 years. Former Sri Lanka international Dulip Samaraweera has received a 20-year ban from Cricket Australia for conduct that has been described as “utterly reprehensible” and he will... Sports 1 day ago.
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WEBSufficient fuel reserves available for national consumption – Ministry of Power and Energy officials brief the president. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was informed by officials from the Ministry of Power and Energy that the country currently has sufficient fuel reserves to meet consumption... Latest News8 hours ago.
Archives – The Island
WEB3 days ago — Sufficient fuel reserves available for national consumption – Ministry of Power and Energy officials brief the president. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was informed by officials from the Ministry of Power and Energy that the country currently has sufficient fuel reserves to meet consumption... Latest News18 hours ago.
Business – The Island
WEBSLT-MOBITEL offers unbeatable rates on Tourist SIM & eSIM packages. Reaffirming its commitment to offering best in class connectivity, SLT-MOBITEL has unveiled an exciting value proposition with its latest Tourist SIM pack, …
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