Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane to ever win the competition. The 21-year-old, a competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer, beat more than 120 other contestants to win the annual beauty pageant in Mexico City on Saturday night. She was applauded by other contestants on stage as she accepted the tiara …

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The New Prime Minister and Cabinet Officially Sworn : Cabinet Comprises 21 Members

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has retained the Ministries of Defence, Finance and Economic Development and the Digital Economy. The new cabinet of 22 ministers was sworn in this morning at the Presidential Secretariat. 1. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake – Minister of Defence, Finance and Economic Development and Digital Economy  2. PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya – Minister of Education, Higher Education and …

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Jhansi Medical College fire: First short circuit in evening ignored, 4-member probe team formed

In the shocking revelation in the Jhansi Medical College fire, there was a short circuit in the ward at around 5:00 pm on Friday but the staff ignored it, said sources. According to sources, the first short circuit was ignored and when another short circuit occurred at around 10:45 pm, the NICU ward caught fire due to which 10 infants lost …

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Korean SME Association Offers Support to Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Industry and Related Employment Opportunities

The Korean Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Association has expressed its commitment to support Sri Lanka in advancing the agriculture sector and enhancing related employment opportunities. Additionally, the association has agreed to provide technical assistance and training resources essential for the development of the fishing industry. These topics were highlighted during a meeting held today (13) at the Presidential Secretariat …

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A Strategic Approach to Digitize Government Services

The government has announced a new initiative to issue copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates to Sri Lankans living abroad through Sri Lankan embassies, aimed at providing greater convenience to the expatriate community. The program will be launched as a pilot project across seven selected foreign missions, including the embassies in Kuwait, Japan, and Qatar, and the consulates in …

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ICTA’s New Board of Directors Holds Inaugural Meeting Today

The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) will convene for their first meeting this afternoon (13). Dr. Hans Wijeyasuriya, recently appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the Principal Presidential Advisor on Digital Economy, will chair the board in a non-executive role. Dr. Wijeyasuriya’s leadership reflects a commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s digital …

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Iraq to lower girls’ marriage age to 9 years to ‘protect’ them from ‘immoral relationships

Baghdad: Iraqi law sets 18 as the minimum age of marriage in most cases. But, Iraq’s parliament is considering controversial legal changes that would give religious authorities more power over family law matters, a move that rights groups and opponents warn could open the door to the marriage of girls as young as 9. According to a report by The Telegraph, …

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Lockie Ferguson hat-trick rocks Sri Lanka as New Zealand defend lowest T20 score 

Sri Lanka wilted under the fiery, bruising pace bowling of Lockie Ferguson who grabbed a spellbinding dream hat-trick in topnotches Kusal Janith Perera, Kamindu Mendis and Charith Asalanka in a magic 2-over 3 for 7 spell before injury retiring as New Zealand made history defending their lowest T20 score of 108 to defeating the host nation by five runs to …

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