Government initiates new action plan to boost international trade
The Government on Friday took a significant step forward in its efforts to boost international trade by approving the ‘Roadmap for Trade Facilitation in Sri Lanka’ and the ‘Trade Facilitation Action Plan 2025-2028’.
165 MW renewable energy projects get underway across multiple grid substations
The Government has awarded contracts for the development of projects totalling 165 megawatts (MW) across 20 grid substations.
New rehabilitation center for women drug addicts established in Vavuniya
The Bureau of Rehabilitation has initiated the establishment of a special center dedicated to rehabilitating women addicted to dangerous drugs.
Typhoon hits Shanghai with 94-mph winds after 400,000 people were evacuated
The strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since at least 1949 made landfall early Monday with powerful winds and heavy rains after more than 400,000 people were evacuated.
Trump rushed to safety and suspect held after man spotted with rifle
Former President Donald Trump is safe following an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course, and a "potential suspect" is in custody, US authorities have confirmed.
No curfew plans on election day, security measures in place
The Public Security Ministry said that there are currently no plans to impose a curfew on election day and that all security measures are in place, with the armed forces on standby if necessary.
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Venezuela arrests US and Spanish citizens over 'plot'
Venezuelan authorities say they have arrested three US citizens, two Spaniards and one Czech citizen suspected of plotting to destabilise the country.
19 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka, reach Chennai
Nineteen Indian fishermen who were released from the custody of Sri Lanka reached Chennai, a statement by Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka said.
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam at 2,849 centres today
The Grade 05 Scholarship Examination is scheduled to commence at 9.30 a.m. today (15) at exam centers across the island.
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At least 64 people feared dead in Nigeria boat accident
At least 64 people were feared dead following a boat accident on a river in Zamfara State in northwest Nigeria, local officials said on Saturday.
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PAFFREL complains over neglect of election laws by certain Police HQIs
While appreciating the Sri Lanka Police for their efforts to maintain law and order despite the absence of an Inspector General of Police (IGP) or Acting IGP during the pre-presidential election period, the People's Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has expressed concerns about non-implementation of election laws by certain officers.