Financial assistance for children of families affected by incidents of elephant intrusions into their villages

The Board of Governors of the President’s Fund convened under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Disanayake, has decided to provide financial assistance as an encouragement to ensure the uninterrupted education of children from families affected by daily incidents of elephant intrusions into their villages. Priority will be given to families who have lost a member or have individuals injured …

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TIN mandatory for DMT services from April 15

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made it mandatory to provide the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in order to receive services from the department. Issuing a statement, the department has informed that it will be mandatory to submit the TIN to obtain services from the department with effect from April 15, 2025.

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CEPETCO Fuel prices to be revised from tonight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (31). Accordingly, the price of a liter of 92-octane petrol, previously Rs. 309, has been reduced by Rs. 10, bringing the new price to Rs. 299. Similarly, the price of a liter of 95-octane petrol has also been reduced by Rs. 10, making the new …

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HIV/AIDS cases hit record high in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has experienced a significant surge in HIV/AIDS cases in 2024 recording over 800 cases. According to the National STD/AIDS Control Programme, Sri Lanka has logged 824 cases reflecting a 18 per cent increase compared to the year 2023, which saw 694 cases. Out of the cases reported in 2024, 99 males and 13 females fall within the age …

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Sri Lanka Needs a Comprehensive Solution Not Selective Justice – National Peace Council

Media Release Sri Lanka Needs a Comprehensive Solution Not Selective Justice The UK government’s decision to impose sanctions on four Sri Lankan individuals, including three former military commanders, has ignited significant debate. This move comes at a time when large-scale violence continues unchecked in other parts of the world, raising concerns about the application of different standards to different countries. …

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Three New Envoys to Sri Lanka Present Credentials to the President

Three newly appointed foreign Ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented credentials to President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (24) at the Presidential Secretariat. The newly appointed Ambassadors represent France, State of Palestine and Nepal. Accordingly: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, along with Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, were also present at the occasion.

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First sperm bank in the country to be open

The Castle Hospital for Women at Borella has taken steps to establish the first ever Semen bank in the country. Hospital Director Dr. Ajith Danthanarayana said it is the first ever Semen bank in the country. He said the services provided by the Semen bank would be strictly private and confidential. Dr. Danthanarayana further said female individuals could donate semen …

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Be a Contributor to the Country’s Success, Not a Hindrance Recorded in History

President Expresses Confidence on the Country’s Prosperous Future We Will Not Miss This Opportunity Under Any Circumstance: Steps to be taken to Mark a Crucial Turning Point in the Nation’s Economy President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that the National People’s Power (NPP) government has stabilized the economy over the past four months that has instilled confidence in the country’s ability …

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Google removes 300 application from Play Store for stealing user data

Google has removed around 300 apps from the Play Store for stealing user data. These apps was reportedly bypassing the Android 13 OS security measures and were secretly collecting personal information. Reports further suggest that these apps were downloaded over 60 million times before being taken down. Why these Play Store apps were dangerous? According to cybersecurity researchers at IAS Threat …

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