Brazil’s human rights minister sacked over sexual harassment allegations
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday fired Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida following accusations that he sexually harassed several women, including another cabinet minister.
Sri Lanka to receive 3 million eggs imported from India
The stock of 3 million eggs imported from India is scheduled to reach the island by the end of this week.
If I win, Parliament will be convened only after general elections: Anura Kumara
Claiming that the next Parliamentary session is scheduled for October 8, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that if he wins, he will not convene Parliament on October 8 but only after a general election.
Elon Musk’s Starlink launch withheld till Presidential Election is over
Sri Lanka’s plan to set up operations of Elon Musk's Starlink, the satellite unit of SpaceX, has been withheld till the Presidential Election is over because of some clearance pending with the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, a top source said.
Election Madness and Economic Recovery Define Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Race
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Māori king's daughter crowned as king buried
A new queen was crowned as the eighth Māori monarch in New Zealand as her father, King Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, was laid to rest.
Channel drownings fail to deter desperate migrants
Tuesday’s deaths in the English Channel have, as usual, done nothing to deter the smuggling gangs from launching more flimsy, overcrowded boats from the French coastline.
SLGJA proposes transforming Sri Lanka to ‘Sapphire Capital’ of the world
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The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), the apex body of the gem and jewellery industry in Sri Lanka established in 2002, has put forward a series of strategic, urging authorities to take necessary actions to steer the sector towards a more prosperous future.
Hatton National Bank (HNB) is to pay Rs. 7 billion to DFCC Bank in its move to acquire 50% stake thereby control of Acuity Partners Ltd.
Hayleys Group gets over 100 MW contracts to develop solar power plants
Hayleys PLC subsidiaries, Hayleys Fentons Ltd., has been awarded to develop 99 MW of ground mounted solar power plants, whilst Hayleys Electronics Ltd., has won 15 MW small solar power plants of 5MW each.
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Tourism sector raises concerns over visa issuance system
Tourism sector has urged the Government to address the ongoing issues with the visa issuance process at the BIA.
Hostage deaths leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'
On Monday evening, protestors carried empty coffins past Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's house – the burden he carries is much heavier, they say.
School bus ploughs into crowd in China killing 11
A school bus ploughed into a crowd of people killing at least 11, including five students, in China's Shandong province, state media report.
Leading budget carrier IndiGo on Sunday (01) commenced daily direct operations to Jaffna, a city located in the northern province of Sri Lanka, which is its second destination in the neighbouring country after Colombo.