Sri Lanka beat England in the third and final Test match at The Oval to rise above the hosts in ICC World Test Championship Standings. Sri Lanka’s Test wins in England – By 10 wickets – The Oval, 1998 – By 134 runs – Trent Bridge, 2006 – By 100 runs – Headingley, 2014 – By 8 wickets – The …
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In addition to world’s richest person, who has $251bn, report names others on track to receive trillionaire status Elon Musk is on pace to become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027, according to a new report from a group that tracks wealth. Informa Connect Academy’s finding about the boss of electric carmaker Tesla, private rocket company SpaceX and social media …
Continue ReadingIn addition to world’s richest person, who has $251bn, report names others on track to receive trillionaire status Elon Musk is on pace to become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027, according to a new report from a group that tracks wealth. Informa Connect Academy’s finding about the boss of electric carmaker Tesla, private rocket company SpaceX and social media …
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The wait is almost over for Apple fans, as the much-anticipated iPhone 16 series is set to be launched at the ‘It’s Glowtime’ event. Alongside the iPhone 16, Apple is expected to unveil the latest Apple Watch and AirPods models. With the entire tech world watching, the iPhone 16 series promises to introduce cutting-edge AI features under the new Apple …
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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have finally embraced parenthood as they welcome their first child on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The couple are blessed with a baby girl on the auspicious festive season of Ganesh Chaturthi. On Friday, the couple visited the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, seeking blessing from Lord Ganesha. Several pictures and videos of the ‘Jawan’ star …
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Despite finalising debt restructuring agreements with official creditors and International Sovereign Bond (ISB) holders, the government’s total debt marginally increased by 0.25 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest quarterly debt report of the Ministry of Finance. The report highlighted that the government’s total debt reached Rs.100.65 billion by the end of June 2024, up …
Continue ReadingDespite finalising debt restructuring agreements with official creditors and International Sovereign Bond (ISB) holders, the government’s total debt marginally increased by 0.25 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest quarterly debt report of the Ministry of Finance. The report highlighted that the government’s total debt reached Rs.100.65 billion by the end of June 2024, up …
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Public sector employees who obtained long leave to travel abroad for work or other purposes will be considered to have vacated their post in the event they do not return to service after completing their leave or obtain an extension of leave, the Ministry of Public Administration has decided. Accordingly, the Public Administration Ministry Secretary Pradeep Yasaratna on Friday (06) …
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Donald Trump said he would enlist Elon Musk to run a “government efficiency commission” if he wins a second term as US president. Speaking to the Economic Club of New York on Thursday, Trump said the X owner had agreed to head a task force to conduct a “complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government” and make …
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Four new judges were sworn in at the Presidential Secretariat by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (06). The newly appointed Court of Appeal judges are High Court Judges K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, D. Thotawatta, and R.A. Ranaraja, along with former Senior Deputy Solicitor General M.C.L.B. Gopallava. These appointments are effective from today (06), as per Article 107 of the Constitution. Additionally, President Wickremesinghe …
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