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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...

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...
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Government Prioritizes Relief for Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka

Government to Compile Report on Loans Taken by Small and Medium Enterprises from Banks A special meeting was held today (11) at the Presidential Secretariat to address relief measures for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) facing financial challenges. The meeting...

Sri Lanka ranks 95 along with Iran and South Sudan in Passport Index

Singapore has once again claimed the title of the world’s most powerful passport, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released in October 2024 by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners.  Sri Lanka was ranked 95...

Proposed tariff reduction insufficient: PUCSL calls for revised proposal from CEB

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has asked the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to submit a revised proposal for electricity tariff reductions, stating that the initially proposed tariff reduction is inadequate. PUCSL Communications Director Jayanath Herath said the...

Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging General Elections date

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the decision to hold the General Elections on November 14.  A three-member bench of judges comprising Justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Shiran Gunaratne and Priyantha Fernando issued the order after an extended review of...

Prioritizing the Digital Transformation of Social Welfare Benefit Programs

 Implementing a Strategic Approach to Digitize the Rice Storage System Initiatives Aimed at Stabilizing Rice Prices and Addressing Long-Term Supply Shortages A discussion on the digitalization of social welfare benefit programs took place at the Presidential Secretariat today (01) under...

Fuel prices revised

Ceypetco has revised its fuel prices, effective from midnight today (October 31). Accordingly, the price of Petrol Octane 95 will be reduced by Rs. 6 to Rs. 371, while Super Diesel will also see a reduction of Rs. 6, bringing...

Salman Khan death threat

Mumbai Police on Wednesday arrested a man from Bandra who threatened Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and demanded to pay up Rs 2 crore. The accused has been sent to one-day police custody.  The Mumbai traffic police on Tuesday received an...

Traditional Food Plants in Sri Lanka : Author – Udaya Rajapaksha

Sri Lanka is currently experiencing its most severe economic crisis since gaining independence. This crisis has driven many families into hunger and poverty for the first time, contributing to an estimated half a million people falling below the poverty line,...
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