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Two advisers resign from Bangladesh's interim cabinet

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- Mahfuz Alam and Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan resigned from their positions as advisers to the interim government of Bangladesh to maintain the neutrality of the cabinet, Chief Advi... Read More


Goa Police probe reveals Luthra brothers booked Thailand tickets minutes after blaze broke out

Panaji, Dec. 11 -- The Goa Police investigation into the recent fire incident has found that the Luthra brothers booked flight tickets to Thailand just as emergency teams were struggling to contain th... Read More


Ditwah death toll rises to 639

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The report from the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) indicates that the death toll across Sri Lanka resulting from the disaster tragically rose to 639 as of 5:00 p.m. today (11).... Read More


More than 200000 power bank users of this brand face fire risk, Amazon buyers alerted for.

India, Dec. 11 -- A major recall has been issued in the US after reports of fires linked to a popular portable power bank sold on Amazon. Customers who purchased the device have been advised to check ... Read More


Kataragama Devalaya chief priest indicted over stolen gold plate

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Attorney General today (11) filed indictments before Hambantota High Court Judge Duminda Mudunkotuwa against the Chief Priest and the Store Keeper of the Kataragama Devalaya.... Read More


UN and humanitarian partners call for US$35 mn to provide life-saving assistance to SL

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The United Nations and humanitarian partners today launched a Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP), calling for US$35.3 million (LKR 10.9 billion) to scale up life-saving assistanc... Read More


Postponed GIT exam rescheduled

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Department of Examinations has announced the new date for the 2025 General Information Technology (GIT) Examination for Grade 12 students, which was postponed due to the adve... Read More


Jim Knowles to Tennessee? Penn State's final buyout number for DC amid new job update

India, Dec. 11 -- Jim Knowles is negotiating a buyout with Penn State and is expected to join Tennessee in the same role, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported, citing sources. However, nothing has been finaliz... Read More


Suspect sentenced to death over murder

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- A man found guilty of a murder committed 12 years ago in Lunugamwehera was sentenced to death today (11) by Hambantota High Court Judge, Priyantha Liyanage. The individual sente... Read More


Contempt of court motion filed against X-Press Pearl directors

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- A motion has been filed before the Supreme Court requesting that the court conduct a hearing and impose suitable punishment on the Board of Directors of the X-Press Pearl shippin... Read More