Heavy rainfall hits Delhi
Delhi experienced heavy rainfall this morning, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert, warning of continued showers throughout the day. The downpour has already led to widespread water logging and traffic disruptions across key areas, including Ring Road, South Delhi, and arterial roads connecting central and east Delhi. Newly released video footage reveals a decades-old tree …
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Priyantha Weerasooriya assumes duties as Sri Lanka’s 37th IGP
Priyantha Weerasooriya (Attorney-at-Law) has assumed duties as the 37th Inspector General of Police of Sri Lanka a short while ago at Police Headquarters, Colombo 02.
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New Port City regulations to be tabled in Parliament soon
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the submission of regulations issued under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021 in Parliament for approval.
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Government expedites green hydrogen push with policy framework
The Government is intensifying its pursuit of sustainable energy solutions by moving forward with the
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CEB Seeks Global Bids for 160MW Battery Storage to Stabilize Grid
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has invited international tenders for 160 megawatts of battery energy storage systems (BESS)
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Sri Lanka focuses on entering into new tariff deal in exports
Sri Lanka’s Export Development Council of Ministers (EDCM) discussed entering into new tariff agreements
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President to Visit Japan, Address UN in September
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Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will make an official visit to Japan in the first week of September, followed by a trip to the United States later in the month, government officials confirmed.
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UN urges SL to address war crimes
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights , Volker Turk, has urged yesterday, August 13, the Sri Lanka’s new government to take a historic opportunity to end impunity for war crimes and human rights abuses. In a 16-page report to the Human Rights Council, Turk highlighted the chance for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration to restore Sri Lanka’s image …
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Killer whale ‘attack’ fake
A video claiming that orca trainer Jessica Radcliffe was attacked by a killer whale went viral online. Fact-checkers confirmed the clip was AI-generated, and no attack actually happened. Meanwhile, a real video showed a paddler surrounded by wild orcas. The woman struggled to stay balanced while the whales swam nearby, and her terrified screams highlighted the power of these animals. …
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Nuwara Eliya Chamber of Commerce established
In a bid to encourage and enhance exports by businessmen and industry representatives in the Nuwara Eliya District, the Chamber of Commerce – Nuwara Eliya was established last week at the Nuwara Eliya Cooperative Holiday Resort. Senior journalist Douglas Nanayakkara has been appointed the founding President of the organisation, while M. S. Hussain and M. Irshad have been appointed General …
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