The Supreme Court has determined that some clauses of the Public Financial Management Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and can be passed only by a special majority and through a referendum, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today.
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While delivering a speech in Parliament today, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that an agreement was reached on June 26 with Sri Lanka’s official creditors about debt repayment, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. They said the authorised Cabinet officials have signed these agreements on behalf of Sri Lanka.
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The Sri Lanka Branch of the Nautical Institute honoured the academic excellence of Sri Lanka Navy officers and officers from merchant marine field in a ceremony held at Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall, Welisara on 29th June. The certificate and award presentation took place, with Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Commander of the Navy, presiding over the ceremony. In 2017, …
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Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 July 2024 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several 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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In Alia’s words, “not so long ago” she wore a pantsuit with a bralette that has recently taken the internet by a storm. While Alia is neither new to wearing pantsuits or bralettes, this particular juxtaposition is an interesting take on turning mainstream silhouettes to something apropos of chic-er situations…. like, Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebration, to which she wore …
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The departures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the T20I format soon after India’s win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 leaves a big void at the top. After years of service to the Indian side, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from the T20I format after victory in the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup. …
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Approximately 27 foreign players will add the glamour to the five-cornered Lanka Premier League showpiece night cricket grandeur that takes off today with Kandy Falcons taking on Dambulla Sixers in the curtain raiser at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium. These players were grabbed by the respective teams from the auction that saw some 500 foreigners registered for this year’s …
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In a remarkable dive that highlighted historical reverence, the Diving Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy on 30th June 2024 explored the sunken remains of HMS Hermes, a fascinating and historic World War II shipwreck off Batticaloa. The event, which took place in the eastern seas, was joined by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and former …
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SLNS Vijayabahu brought the critical fisherman of “Devon 5” to the Hambantota harbour this morning (01st July). Upon arrival, he was rushed to the General Hospital, Hambantota for medical attention. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of 02 critically ill fishermen on the multi-day fishing trawler “Devon 5”, through the merchant ship ‘MV KOTA CAMIL’ on …
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Minister of Transport, Highways, and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, emphasized that deviating from the current government’s economic program under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s leadership would inevitably lead to the country’s collapse once more. Therefore, the minister stressed that the time has come for all citizens to support the continuation of the current economic program. The Minister of Transport, Highways, and …
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