Iran’s president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has promised to serve all Iranians in his first public address after being declared the winner of an election run-off against his hardline rival Saeed Jalili. Speaking from the Iranian capital Tehran on Saturday, Pezeshkian said his victory will “usher in a new chapter” for the country. “We are ahead of a big trial, a trial of hardships …
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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who is on an Official visit to Japan had wide-ranging discussions on Tuesday (02 July) and Wednesday (03 July) in Tokyo to further invigorate Sri Lanka’s engagement with Japan, Minister Sabry is visiting Japan on an invitation extended by his counterpart Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa. During the talks at the Foreign Ministry in Japan, Minister Ali …
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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Singapore from 07 – 08 July 2024, on an invitation extended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan. During the visit, Minister Ali Sabry will engage in bilateral discussions with his Singapore counterpart with a view to strengthening the multifaceted relations between the two …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that some individuals are attempting to disrupt the country’s economic progress. He announced that despite the economic crisis, the government has managed to implement salary increases for public servants this year and assured that necessary allocations will be made in the upcoming budget. During the last economic crisis, some suggested cutting 500,000 public service jobs due …
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Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 July 2024 Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the evening or night. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over …
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State Minister of Higher Education Dr. Suren Raghavan, urged non-academic staff across all universities to resume work promptly, emphasizing the importance of minimizing disruptions for the youth who are the future leaders of the nation. Speaking at the press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable Country” held at the Presidential Media Centre today (05), he committed to prioritizing the …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that true socialism lies in granting free land rights to the people, dismissing mere talk about socialism. He highlighted that his government, credited with rescuing the country from bankruptcy, is actively addressing public issues. He pointed out that an additional 200,000 individuals will benefit from the “Urumaya” freehold land title initiative. The President underscored these initiatives, …
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Coastguards in Mauritania have recovered 89 bodies of migrants from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Nine people – including a five-year-old girl – were rescued, but dozens more are missing. Survivors say the vessel – a traditional fishing boat – set sail last week from the Senegalese-Gambian border area with 170 people on board. It …
Continue ReadingIssued at 12.00 noon on 05 July 2024 Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the evening or night. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times …
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During a series of search operations conducted in the sea areas of Iranakerni and Nilaveli in Trincomalee, Kokilai in Mullaitivu, Chalai in Veththalakerni, Erakkandi and Elisabeth Point in Trincomalee from 30th June to 03rd July 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 38 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing activities. These operations also led to the confiscation of 07 dinghies …
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