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Elon Musk's X fined $650,000 after failing to comply with Australian child safety notice

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Elon Musk's social media network X has been fined A$650,000 (US$463,063) after admitting it failed to provide information about how it was tackling online child abuse material. T... Read More


Over 5,000 phones recovered in two years, Police issue advisory

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Sri Lanka Police have issued a public advisory urging the public to act quickly when mobile phones are lost or stolen, warning of risks linked to data misuse and criminal activity... Read More


Reduction in vehicle imports after surcharge: Minister

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando said today that vehicle imports in the country have reduced after the imposition of the 50 percent surcharge on vehicle imports. ... Read More


Selected businessmen allowed to open thousands of LCs to import vehicles: MP

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A few selected businessmen have been allowed to open Letters of Credit (LCs) to import vehicles, MP Mujibur Rahman told Parliament today. He said more than 1,700 Letters of Cred... Read More


Frontline Socialist Party seeks court order to recover substandard coal losses

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Education Secretary Pubudu Jayagoda has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order directing the relevant authorities to rec... Read More


Sajith calls for meeting of Opposition parties

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for an urgent meeting of Opposition political parties representing Parliament and other stakeholders to discuss the Forex crisis whic... Read More


PUCSL urges public to ensure safe electricity use for Vesak decorations.

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has urged the public to follow proper electrical safety measures when illuminating Vesak lanterns and decorations to prevent a... Read More


PUCSL urges public to ensure safe electricity use for Vesak decorations

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has urged the public to follow proper electrical safety measures when illuminating Vesak lanterns and decorations to prevent a... Read More


Early optimism fades as currency pressure triggers market pullback

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed a volatile trading session today, as early optimism driven by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East was later overshadowed by concer... Read More


Anti-drug youth summit to be held on June 26

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- An anti-drug youth summit will be held on June 26 under the "A Nation United" national programme aimed at eradicating the drug menace in Sri Lanka. The President's Media Division... Read More