Searching for Pride: Learning to Unlearn

June is the #Pride month where we commemorate, celebrate and recognize Two-Spirit (North American specific term to recognize two-spirit Indigenous folks), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual and additional sexual orientations and gender identities (2SLGBTIQQA+) activism, culture and their impact on history locally, nationally and internationally. As cis women having born and raised in Sri Lanka and now …

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Some Attempting to Disrupt Country’s Economic Recovery

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that some individuals are attempting to disrupt the country’s economic progress. He announced that despite the economic crisis, the government has managed to implement salary increases for public servants this year and assured that necessary allocations will be made in the upcoming budget. During the last economic crisis, some suggested cutting 500,000 public service jobs due …

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Establishing a Fresh Economic and Political System within the Nation is Essential

President Ranil Wickremesinghe recently emphasized that as the country builds a new economy, it is crucial to establish a new political system. This system must foster individuals who can take responsibility and speak the truth fearlessly. He made these remarks during the bankers’ forum organized by the National Bankers Association at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, yesterday (05). The President stated …

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 JULY

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 July 2024 Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the evening or night. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over …

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I have notified the Election Commissioner that the election must be held on the scheduled date

President Ranil Wickremesinghe informed the Maha Nayaka of the Ramagna Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Wimala Thera that he had informed the Election Commissioner of the need to hold the Presidential election on the scheduled date. The President visited the Sri Lanka Ramagna Maha Nikaya headquarters this afternoon (05) in Alvitigala Mawatha, Narahenpita. There, he had a brief discussion with …

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University Non-Academic Staff Urged to Resume Work to Avoid Disrupting Youths’ Futures

State Minister of Higher Education Dr. Suren Raghavan, urged non-academic staff across all universities to resume work promptly, emphasizing the importance of minimizing disruptions for the youth who are the future leaders of the nation. Speaking at the press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable Country” held at the Presidential Media Centre today (05), he committed to prioritizing the …

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USD 8 Billion Relief Achieved Through Debt Restructuring

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that true socialism lies in granting free land rights to the people, dismissing mere talk about socialism. He highlighted that his government, credited with rescuing the country from bankruptcy, is actively addressing public issues. He pointed out that an additional 200,000 individuals will benefit from the “Urumaya” freehold land title initiative. The President underscored these initiatives, …

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Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic

Coastguards in Mauritania have recovered 89 bodies of migrants from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Nine people – including a five-year-old girl – were rescued, but dozens more are missing. Survivors say the vessel – a traditional fishing boat – set sail last week from the Senegalese-Gambian border area with 170 people on board. It …

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 JULY

Issued at 12.00 noon on 05 July 2024 Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the evening or night. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times …

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