International Dog Day 2024: 5 paw some ways to shower love on your furry friends

On the 26th of August every year, pet lovers across the globe celebrate International Dog Day — a wonderful chance to celebrate the incredible bond that one shares with their four-legged companions. This special annual event also helps raise awareness for the welfare and adoption of canines.  The History of International Dog Day Established in 2004 by animal advocate and …

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Ambassador Chung’s Remarks at “Shine 50” Women Changemakers Awards Ceremony

Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Guests and Shine 50 Awardees,  Good evening. It is an honor being with you this evening to recognize 50 extraordinary women changemakers in Sri Lanka. There is so much energy and dynamism the minute you walk into this room! Thank you for having me and thank you to Echelon Media for hosting this event, with support …

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Telegram founder arrested at Paris airport

The information stated that Durov, who holds French citizenship as well, was arrested when he got off his private jet from Azerbaijan and is in custody in France after being arrested at the airport. French justice considers that due to several reasons, including Telegram’s refusal to cooperate with the country’s authorities, Durov is involved in a series of crimes. It …

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No Decision Made to Cancel Un-updated Driving Licenses; Rumours Are Completely False!

Secretary to the Ministry of Transport and Highways, Engineer Ranjith Rubasinghe, clarified that reports claiming a decision has been made to cancel all un-updated driving licenses are entirely false and that no such decision has been taken. He also revealed that a new system will be introduced to update the information of nearly 02 million driving license holders who have …

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Government employees’ basic salary will increase by 24% to over 50% from next January

Chairman of the Expert Committee on Public Service Salary Disparities, Udaya R. Seneviratne said that the basic salary of public service employees will be increased by a minimum of 24% for primary-level service categories. For all government officials, salaries will gradually increase from an average of 24% to 50%, depending on current fiscal feasibility. Mr. Seneviratne further said in light …

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Supreme Court orders Election Commission to hold LG polls at earliest possible date

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the President, as the Minister of Finance, and the members of the Election Commission have violated the fundamental rights of the poeple through the postponement of the 2023 Local Government Elections. Accordingly, the court has ordered the Election Commission to take measures to hold the Local Government Elections as immediately as …

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Two High Commissioners and 03 Ambassadors Present Credentials to the President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of two newly appointed High Commissioners and three Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the President’s House, Colombo today (21). The High Commissioners representing the Republic of Zambia and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh were present. Additionally, Ambassadors from the Republic of Lithuania, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Republic of the Union of …

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SJB’s Thalatrha Athukorala resigns as MP

SJB MP Thalatha Athukorala announced that she will resign from the Parliamentary seat. Thalatha told this in Parliament while making a special statement. nnouncing her decision, Ms. Athukorala said she opposed the decision of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to form the SJB. She said Premadasa has committed political suicide. She made the announcement while delivering a statement in Parliament today …

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