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Brazil’s left-wing President Lula wins historic fourth term
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won a historic fourth non-consecutive term after defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the country’s presidential...
New fuel price fears as global oil prices skyrocket
Global oil prices surged to their highest levels since May on Thursday (October 22), as escalating tensions in the Middle East and renewed attacks...
Sri Lankan Veteran Actor Rahal Bulathsinhala dies at 73
Veteran Sri Lankan actor Rahal Bulathsinhala, known for his contributions to the teledrama and film industries, has passed away at the age of 73.
According...
Expert Committee discusses investigation into Tusker Kawanthissa’s death
The expert committee appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to investigate the death of Sri Lankan tusker Kawanthissa held its first meeting at the...
Road to Rumesh Tharanga’s residence to be developed at Rs. 8...
The Millaniya Pradeshiya Sabha has announced plans to develop the road leading to the residence of Sri Lankan javelin throw champion Rumesh Tharanga at...
Sri Lanka to implement Rs. 5.43 billion project to strengthen pandemic...
The government has decided to implement 35 activities under a Rs. 5.43 billion project aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s preparedness and response to pandemics...
Sri Lanka to establish new AI centre with Singapore’s support
Sri Lanka is planning to establish a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) centre in Wijerama in collaboration with Singapore, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced at...
IMF exit or another agreement? President reveals what’s next
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka has not ruled out entering another International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme after the current arrangement concludes, but...
President sends strong warning to private fuel companies, announces plans to...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government will take steps to revise agreements signed by previous administrations with private fuel companies, claiming that certain...
Sri Lanka aims to reduce VAT rates within next 2–3 years,...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government aims to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) rates over the next two to three years as part...