Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian flights till August 24
Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for flights operated by Indian airlines by another month till August 24, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said.
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Temporary driving licenses for tourists to be issued at BIA
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that a new system for issuing temporary driving licenses to tourists arriving in Sri Lanka
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Bus carrying 20 Sri Lankan workers catches fire in Israel; no serious injuries – Ambassador
A bus transporting 20 Sri Lankan youths employed in the agricultural sector in Israel caught fire last morning (18) near Kiryat Malakhi, according to Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara.
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Colombo set for historic reggae night today
The world-renowned Ivorian reggae legend Alpha Blondy will take the stage in Sri Lanka for the very first time today, marking another fantastic day in the musical history of Sri Lanka. The concert, scheduled to take place at Air Force Grounds, Colombo from 6.00 p.m., marks a significant cultural milestone as the island hosts its first large-scale international reggae concert. …
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Journalist swept away in Pakistan floods
A Pakistani journalist was swept away by raging floodwaters while reporting live from Rawalpindi today, and the video of the harrowing moment has since gone viral, sparking widespread concern over media safety and the government’s emergency response. In the meantime, at least 57 people, including 24 children, have died over the past two days as torrential monsoon rains swept through …
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‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.
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US designates Pakistani group’s offshoot as ‘terrorist’ organization over Kashmir attack
The U.S. government designated The Resistance Front, considered an offshoot of the Pakistani extremist group Lashkar-e-Taiba,
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Shah Rukh Khan cancels Sri Lanka visit due to unavoidable reasons
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan who was scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on 2 August, will not visit the country as planned, according to organisers.
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Owner of Hambantota Bird Park arrested over illegal import of motorcycles
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The owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been arrested today (17) by a special police team for allegedly concealing illegally imported motorcycles in a warehouse.
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35% Live Coral Found at HIP Breakwater
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The Hambantota International Port (HIP) is redefining industrial infrastructure by evolving into a thriving marine ecosystem and research site.
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