X-Press Pearl Disaster: Singapore firm rejects US$1 billion Sri Lankan fine for pollution damages
A Singapore-headquartered shipping company today (23) announced that it will refuse to pay Sri Lankan court-ordered damages of US$1 billion
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35-year-old arrested for aiding and abetting shooting in Dehiwala
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a shooting reported in Dehiwala on July 24, police stated.
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Parliament to convene at 9.30am
Parliament is scheduled to convene at 9.30 a.m. today (23).
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Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today
Showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. A few
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UK considers plan to scrap visa fees for top global talent: Report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is exploring proposals to abolish some visa fees for top global talent at a time
Read MoreProcess of assigning CEB employees to four newly established companies commences
The process of assigning employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to four newly established, fully state-owned companies — established
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Another lorry with 200kg of substances believed to be ‘Ice’ and heroin found in Tangalle
A large stock of narcotics, including over 200 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine or commonly known as ‘Ice’ and of heroin,
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Woman arrested for illegal excavation in Ethimale
A female suspect engaged in the illegal excavation of artifacts in the Gemunupura area, within the Ethimale Police Division, has
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Gazette issued declaring services related electricity supply as essential public services
An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, declaring all services connected to the supply of electricity as
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Portugal formally recognises Palestinian state, minister says
Portugal’s Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel announced on Sunday that the country has now recognised the state of Palestine. “The
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