The Ministry of Education says that the teacher allegedly involved in the incident of molesting the schoolgirl from Kotahena has been sent on compulsory leave after receiving a police ‘B report’. The Secretary to the Education Ministry, Nalaka Kaluwewa, states that steps have also been taken to hold an internal inquiry into the incident. Accordingly, the teacher involved in the …
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Key Points President Donald Trump indicated Friday ahead of key trade talks that he was willing to lower tariffs on China to 80%, but that level may still be higher than what investors and business leaders were hoping for. Trump said in a Truth Social post: “80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent …
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The new Pope, Leo XIV, has called for the Catholic Church to “desperately” counter a lack of faith in his first Mass at the Vatican. Speaking the day after he was elected as the 267th Pope and first US leader of the Church, he warned that people were turning away from faith and instead to “technology, money, success, power, or …
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Microsoft founder Bill Gates said he intends to give away 99% of his vast fortune over the next 20 years. Gates said he would accelerate his giving via his foundation, with plans to end its operations in 2045. “People will say a lot of things about me when I die, but I am determined that ‘he died rich’ will not …
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ChatGPT inventor OpenAI has reversed course on plans to transform into a for-profit company, announcing on Monday that it will remain under the control of its original non-profit entity. The decision follows consultations with state attorneys general in California and Delaware, who could have moved to block the restructuring.“OpenAI was founded as a nonprofit, and is today overseen and controlled …
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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced an extension of the deadline for senior citizens to submit applications for quarterly income tax refunds for the assessment year 2023/2024. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, the decision was made in response to the significant number of requests received from elderly taxpayers. The deadline, previously set …
Continue ReadingAn explanation has been called from the school principal over the death of a Grade 10 student following an alleged sexual assault by a teacher, the Ministry of Education has stated. Issuing a statement regarding the matter, the Education Ministry said the teacher in question has been transferred while disciplinary action will be taken based on investigations conducted by police. …
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President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga met with President Anura Kumara Disanayake this afternoon (07) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. This visit marks a milestone, as it is the first time in nearly two decades that a World Bank Group President has visited Sri Lanka.During the meeting, discussions centred on strengthening collaboration to support Sri Lanka’s future …
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During his official state visit to Vietnam, President Anura Kumara Disanayake participated in a series of high-level discussions with key representatives of Vietnam’s business community. As part of this engagement, the President met with senior executives of Vingroup, a leading investor in real estate and tourism. The discussions were attended by Mr. Nguyen Viet Quang, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive …
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Vietnamese President Luong Cuong warmly welcomed President Anura Kumara Disanayake during an official ceremony held in Hanoi this morning (05), marking the commencement of a state visit from May 4–6. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial welcome with full military honours upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace of Vietnam this morning (05). He also took part in …
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