Aswesuma Phase 2- List of eligible families released

The list of eligible families selected for the second phase of the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefit allowance has been officially released.

The list has been displayed on the notice boards of all Divisional Secretariat offices, as well as on the notice boards of Grama Niladhari officers and in the offices of the relevant field officers in charge of the...

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Ex-President Ranil thanks Elon Musk for Starlink

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his gratitude to SpaceX founder and CEO, Elon Musk, for enabling access to Starlink satellite internet services for all Sri Lankans.

Wickremesinghe also stated that he hoped to meet Elon Musk in the near future, and explore the further opportunities available for Sri Lanka’s digital landscape, the...

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Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a “30% or 35%” tariff on Japan if a deal between the two countries is not reached before a deadline next week.

That would be well above the 24% tariff Japan was hit with as part of Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” on 2 April, when he announced steep import duties on countries around the world.

The...

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China says it must approve Dalai Lama s succession

The Dalai Lama’s succession through his reincarnation must be approved by China’s central government, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

The ministry’s remarks were in response to the Dalai Lama stating that only his non-profit institution had the sole authority to identify his reincarnation.

The Dalai Lama’s succession must comply with Chinese...

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Petition against MP Archchuna fixed for hearing

The Court of Appeal today (02) granted leave to proceed with the hearing of the petition filed seeking to nullify the parliamentary membership of Jaffna District Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna.

However, the Appeals Court bench stated that it would not issue an interim injunction preventing MP Archchuna from sitting in Parliament and voting, as...

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National Mosquito Control Week- Over 48,000 premises inspected islandwide

The Ministry of Health has announced that inspections will continue across the country today (July 2), marking the third day of National Mosquito Control Week.

According to the Ministry, a total of 22,294 premises were inspected yesterday (July 1). 

Of these, 4,965 locations were identified as potential mosquito breeding grounds, while 657 premises...

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