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Former MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed Chairman of the SLC Interim Committee

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne was appointed as the Chairman of the Interim Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket. Reports indicate this move aims to oversee the upcom... Read More


Treasury officials to repay missing $2.5 million if recovery fails

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Officers involved in the disappearance of $2.5 million from the government treasury will face responsibility for repayment if the funds are not recovered. Deputy Minister of To... Read More


One dead and 22 hospitalised after bus veers off road in Hatton

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A private bus traveling from Dayagama to Hatton skidded off the road, resulting in one death and 22 injuries. Hatton Police state that the victims, including school children, a... Read More


Around 20 injured as bus goes off precipice in Batalgala

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a precipice in the Batalgala area on the Hatton-Dikoya road. Police report that approximately 20 individuals sustained inju... Read More


CID ordered to report progress of case against Ranil on July 8

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Fort Magistrate directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conclude investigations quickly regarding allegations that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe caus... Read More


European Union drone push raises global risks

BRUSSELS, April 29 -- EUROPEAN Union plans to expand drone production linked to Ukraine are raising concerns about economic strain within Europe and spillover effects on vulnerable economies, particul... Read More


CDF notes child marriage woes despite having legal frameworks to protect her rights

DAR ES SALAAM, April 29 -- CHALLENGES in the implementation of policies and laws, alongside harmful cultural practices and low parental awareness, have been identified as key drivers of child abuse an... Read More


Tanzania conducts a comprehensive assessment of the 30 percent tax imposed on forest products export

DODOMA, April 29 -- THE Tanzanian government has announced it will continue conducting a comprehensive assessment of the 30 percent tax imposed on the export of forest products, with the aim of protec... Read More


Case against former president Ranil Wickremesinghe today

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be recalled today (29). This proceeding takes place at the Colombo For... Read More


Public state of emergency extended further

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The public state of emergency remains in effect following a newly issued gazette notification that continues to classify 15 sectors as essential services. These services includ... Read More