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14/06/2024

Gudakesh Motie and Chamari Athapaththu Clinch ICC Player of the Month Awards for May 2024

West Indies’ left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie and Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu have been honored with the ICC Player of the Month awards for May 2024. Motie emerged victorious in the Men’s category, triumphing over competition from Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi and Ireland’s Lorcan ...

14/06/2024

Harvard Study Suggests Aliens Could Be Living Covertly Among Humans
https://eng.ceylonwire.lk/harvard-study-suggests-aliens-could-be-living-covertly-among-humans/

14/06/2024

President Launches Public Learning and Education Platform for Sri Lankan Youth, Emphasizes Digital Transformation

Sri Lanka is urged to advance in digitalization as part of its new economic transformation agenda- President. The landmark event, the official launch of the Public Learn Education Platform http://www.publiclearn.lk/ for the Sri Lankan youth community took place yesterday (13) at the Chamber Hall of....

14/06/2024

Sri Lankan Delegation, Led by Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aruni Wijewardana, to Engage in 13th Round of Diplomatic Consultations with China
https://eng.ceylonwire.lk/sri-lankan-delegation-led-by-secretary-of-foreign-affairs-aruni-wijewardana-to-engage-in-13th-round-of-diplomatic-consultations-with-china/

14/06/2024

IMF Reports Progress in Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring, Urges Sustained Reform Momentum

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged significant progress in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring efforts, signaling a positive step forward. However, the IMF cautioned that the country’s economic situation remains fragile, emphasizing the precarious path to debt sustainability. Cons...

13/06/2024

G7 Agrees on $50 Billion Loan for Ukraine Using Profits from Frozen Russian Assets

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to engineer a $50 billion loan to support Ukraine in its fight for survival. The loan will use interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets as collateral. Details of the deal are still being finalized as G7 leader...

13/06/2024

The International Bali Process Business & Government Forum Concludes Successfully with ‘The Colombo Commitment’
https://eng.ceylonwire.lk/the-international-bali-process-business-government-forum-concludes-successfully-with-the-colombo-commitment/

13/06/2024

Sri Lanka High Commissioner Meets Pakistani Defence Secretary to Strengthen Bilateral Defence Ties
https://eng.ceylonwire.lk/sri-lanka-high-commissioner-meets-pakistani-defence-secretary-to-strengthen-bilateral-defence-ties/

13/06/2024

Discover Countless Benefits: Jayagamu Sri Lanka Comes to Puttalam

Discover Countless Benefits: Jayagamu Sri Lanka to Puttalam! The next "Jayagamu Sri Lanka People's Mobile Service" program is scheduled to take place in Chilaw's "Shirley Corea" Stadium on June 14 and 15, organized by the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment. With this effort, we hope to produc...

13/06/2024

University Admissions for 2023/2024 to Open on June 14, 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that online applications for university admissions for the academic year 2023/2024 will open on June 14, 2024. According to UGC Chairman Sampath Amaratunge, applicants can submit their applications starting from 6:00 a.m. tomorrow (June 14) by log...

13/06/2024

Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India Congratulates Nirmala Sitharaman on Reappointment
https://eng.ceylonwire.lk/sri-lanka-high-commissioner-to-india-congratulates-nirmala-sitharaman-on-reappointment/

12/06/2024

Pakistan Military’s Extravagance Fuels Spiraling Public Debt Crisis
https://eng.ceylonwire.lk/pakistan-militarys-extravagance-fuels-spiraling-public-debt-crisis/

12/06/2024

Sri Lankan President Forms Committee to Address Government Salary Anomalies

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has established a specialized committee to tackle salary disparities within the government service. Chaired by former presidential secretary Udaya Seneviratne, the committee comprises distinguished members, including Director General of the National Budget D...

12/06/2024

President Biden Respects Jury Verdict in Son’s Gun Crime Case

US President Joe Biden has affirmed his respect for a jury’s decision to find his son guilty of gun crimes, following a week-long trial that revealed challenges faced by the family. Hunter Biden, aged 54, was found guilty by a 12-person jury of lying about his drug use on a form while purchasing a...

12/06/2024

Environmentalists and Bishop File Fundamental Rights Petition Against Mannar Wind Power Project

Three eminent environmentalists, Rohan Pethiyagoda, Prof. Nimal Gunatilleke, and Prof. Sarath Kotagama, along with the Bishop of Mannar, Rev. Fr. Bastian, have jointly filed a fundamental rights petition (SCFR/167/2024) in the Supreme Court. The petition, filed in the public interest, challenges the...

12/06/2024

Presidential Commission Engages with International Election Organizations on Electoral System Amendments

The Presidential Commission, tasked with recommending amendments to the electoral system, has initiated discussions with several international election organizations. According to its Secretary, Madhawa Devasurendra, a delegation, including the head of the European Union's Election Observation Missi...

12/06/2024

Significant Milestone for Sri Lanka’s Economy: IMF to Discuss Second Review of Extended Fund Facility

Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe, announced that today (June 12) marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s economy. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board is scheduled to discuss the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Article ...

11/06/2024

Health Authorities Raise Alarm Over Increased Fly Populations and Disease Risk as Floodwaters Recede

As floodwaters recede, the proliferation of flies has raised alarms among health authorities due to the increased risk of diarrhea outbreaks and the spread of contagious viral fevers. Consultant Dr. Deepal Perera explained that the abundance of organic matter in flooded areas accelerates the maturat...

11/06/2024

China’s Plan to Deploy Troops Near Vietnam Through Cambodia Canal Project
https://eng.ceylonwire.lk/chinas-plan-to-deploy-troops-near-vietnam-through-cambodia-canal-project/

11/06/2024

Minister Bandula Gunawardena Emphasizes Adherence to IMF Loan Agreements Until 2028

Sri Lankan Minister Bandula Gunawardena emphasized the necessity of adhering to the loan agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) until 2028 while formulating the budget for 2025, regardless of the governing administration. He also highlighted the obligation for political parties aspiri...

11/06/2024

Ceylon Electricity Board Submits Tariff Revision Proposal to PUCSL

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted its electricity tariff revision proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL). When inquired by News1st, the PUCSL stated that public input on the proposal will be sought in the future. The PUCSL also announced plans to reduce elect...

11/06/2024

Committee on Public Finance Addresses Online Casino Operations in Sri Lanka

During the recent meeting of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), it was revealed that despite legal prohibitions, online casinos operate openly in Sri Lanka, depriving the state of significant revenue without facing any consequences. Dr. Harsha de Silva, Chair of the committee, directed that a l...

11/06/2024

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry Meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister, Ali Sabry, currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries, held a bilateral meeting on Monday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. During the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers agreed to further enhan...

11/06/2024

Minister Manusha Nanayakkara Meets with the ILO Director-General in Geneva

Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara, currently in Geneva to attend the Annual International Labour Conference (ILC) of the International Labour Organization (ILO), held a significant meeting this morning with the Director-General of the ILO, Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, at the U...

10/06/2024

President Macron Dissolves French Parliament After Far-Right’s Strong EU Election Showing

President Emmanuel Macron has made a surprising move by dissolving the lower house of France's parliament, following a humbling defeat for his party by the far-right in the recent European elections. This decision will send voters back to the polls in the coming weeks to choose lawmakers. The legisl...

10/06/2024

School Development Officers Protest in Colombo, Demand Job Confirmation

School Development Officers staged a protest today in front of the Colombo Fort railway station, urging the confirmation of their service. The demonstration disrupted traffic flow along the adjacent road this afternoon. A group of individuals, who have been actively involved in the school system's l...

10/06/2024

President Wickremesinghe Meets with India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi
https://eng.ceylonwire.lk/president-wickremesinghe-meets-with-indias-external-affairs-minister-dr-s-jaishankar-in-new-delhi/

10/06/2024

Reported Skin Allergies in Babies Linked to Substandard Soaps, Warns Government Family Health Services Association

The Government Family Health Services Association has reported various skin allergies occurring in babies due to the use of substandard soaps. Priyangani Susangika, the association's treasurer, emphasized that some parents are currently opting for substandard soap for their babies, with potential lo...

10/06/2024

Prospective Investors Eye Nuclear Power Opportunities in Sri Lanka

Amidst the government's ongoing efforts to establish legislation for nuclear power generation regulation and the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB) gearing up to solicit Expressions of Interest from potential investors, an official announced yesterday that a delegation from the China National Nuc...

10/06/2024

Sri Lankan President Attends Indian Prime Minister’s Swearing-In Ceremony
https://eng.ceylonwire.lk/sri-lankan-president-attends-indian-prime-ministers-swearing-in-ceremony/