Investigations into the death of a female student from the Colombo International School (CIS) have revealed that the 16-year-old girl had committed suicide and that her death is linked to the earlier suicides of two schoolmates at the Altair luxury apartment in Slave Island. Police said that the student, a resident of Kollupitiya, fell to her death from the observation …
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Cabinet Decisions – 08.10.2024
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The United States has committed to providing essential support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy. In a meeting held today (October 8) at the Presidential Secretariat, Mrs. Julie J. Chung, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, announced that support would be focused on fostering an export-driven economy in the country. Additionally, Ambassador Chung conveyed congratulations from US President Joe Biden to …
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Over 9,000 incidents related to cybercrime activities have been reported between August and September this year, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said. SLCERT engineer Charuka Damunupola told that there has been a significant increase in cybercriminal activities, noting that more than 9,000 complaints have been filed recently. 80% of these cases involve social media platforms, thus highlighting …
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The Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Resident Mission in Sri Lanka, Takafumi Kadono, along with a delegation, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (07) at the Presidential Secretariat. The discussions focused on ADB’s ongoing commitment to support Sri Lanka’s economic and social development. During the meeting, the ADB reaffirmed its dedication to continuing its projects in …
Continue ReadingA female student (15 Years) from Colombo International School (CIS) fell to her death from the observation deck of the Lotus Tower this afternoon, Colombo, police said, police said. Police added that a pair of shoes and a school bag were found on the deck. The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited confirmed that, according to CCTV footage, the …
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The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) is affecting the island’s weather. Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places in the island during the afternoon or night. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places. Showers or thundershowers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar and Mullaittivu districts …
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Prime Minister’s Secretary Pradeep Saputantri announced that steps have been taken to suspend the board meetings of statutory bodies and other government institutions. He stated that the heads of these institutions should refrain from making any administrative decisions during this period. While some boards have already appointed new chairpersons, suitable heads for other boards will be appointed by the relevant …
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Following the appointment as the new President, the Chiefs of Defence Forces paid a traditional courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (04) at the Presidential Secretariat. Accordingly, Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera met with the President …
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Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (04) on a one-day official visit, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon. At the outset, the visiting External Affairs Minister congratulated President Dissanayake on his election and conveyed felicitations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The discussions focused on furthering cooperation …
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