iPhone 16 series to come with Apple Intelligence AI features: All you need to know

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-Ranveer Singh embrace parenthood

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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Government debt rises despite restructuring efforts in Q2 2024 – Ministry of Finance

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 …

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Public Sector Employees Who Exceed Foreign Leave Will Face Termination

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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UAE announces amnesty for illegal residents

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched a two-month amnesty scheme starting from 01 September 2024. This initiative provides an opportunity for individuals to correct their visa status or return to their home countries without incurring fines or facing entry bans. In support of this amnesty, the Consulate General in Dubai has arranged special consular services for Sri Lankans …

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Standoff With IMF Could Delay Financial Aid for Years – Ministry of  Finance

The Finance Ministry of Sri Lanka has issued a statement addressing recent misconceptions regarding the country’s debt restructuring process and its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The statement, titled “Clarifications on Debt Restructuring and the Debt Sustainability Analysis,” emphasizes that any country has the right to challenge the IMF’s Debt Sustainability Assessment if it disagrees with the findings. …

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Standoff With IMF Could Delay Financial Aid for Years – Ministry of Finance

The Finance Ministry of Sri Lanka has issued a statement addressing recent misconceptions regarding the country’s debt restructuring process and its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The statement, titled “Clarifications on Debt Restructuring and the Debt Sustainability Analysis,” emphasizes that any country has the right to challenge the IMF’s Debt Sustainability Assessment if it disagrees with the findings. …

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Delhi HC issues contempt of court notice to Wikipedia

Earlier, a news agency had requested the Delhi High Court court to order Wikipedia to remove the controversial edits and also sought Rs 2 crore in damages. The Delhi High Court on Thursday camed own heavily on Wikipedia and issued a contempt of court notice. Notably, the contempt of court notice was issued for non-compliance with a previous order. While …

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Four State Ministers Dismissed Immediately

Four state ministers have been dismissed from their positions effective immediately. The ministers affected are State Minister for Ports and Aviation Premalal Jayasekara, State Minister for Power and Energy Indika Anuruddha, State Minister for Agriculture Mohon Priyadarshana de Silva State Minister for Highways Siripala Gamlath. This decision was made under the authority granted to the President by Article 47(3) (a) …

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