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New director has been appointed of the State Intelligence Service.

JF - Web Editor- October 5, 2024 0

The Deputy Inspector General of Police Dhammika Kumara has been appointed as the new Director of the State Intelligence Service. This appointment comes, following the ... Read More

World Teachers’ Day falls today

JF - Web Editor- October 5, 2024 0

World Teacher's Day falls today. This date has been in effect since 1994 when it was announced by UNESCO. World Teacher's Day is today, but ... Read More

NTC requests the public to inform about buses that charge

JF - Web Editor- October 5, 2024 0

The Director General of the National Transport Commission Naomi Jayawardena requests the passengers to inform about the buses that charge more than the prescribed fare. ... Read More

The SL Embassy in Lebanon is always on the lookout for Sri Lankans 

JF - Web Editor- October 5, 2024 0

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that 32 Sri Lankans have come to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Lebanon seeking protection due to the ... Read More

Sweden’s support for the development of renewable energy sector.

JF - Web Editor- October 5, 2024 0

The Swedish Ambassador to Sri Lanka Jan Thesleff says that the Swedish government is giving priority attention to the renewable energy sector in Sri Lanka ... Read More

Oil price rise comes at a critical point

JF - Web Editor- October 4, 2024 0

The price of oil has jumped 5% after US President Joe Biden said the US was discussing possible strikes by Israel on Iran’s oil industry. ... Read More

There is a risk of an outbreak of flu spreading among children.

JF - Web Editor- October 4, 2024 0

Consultant of the Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital Dr Deepal Perera says that there is a risk of cough, cold and flu spreading among children. Influenza ... Read More

The UNDP praised the new government’s efforts in corruption.

JF - Web Editor- October 4, 2024 0

The Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Sri Lanka Azusa Kubota, met with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Kumar-nayake yesterday ... Read More

Indian Foreign Minister will arrive in the country today

JF - Web Editor- October 4, 2024 0

In order to further strengthen Sri-Lankan-Indian relations, Indian Foreign Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will arrive in the country today for a two-day official visit. He ... Read More

The acceptance of nominations for the parliamentary general election begins today.

JF - Web Editor- October 4, 2024 0

The acceptance of nominations for the parliamentary general election begins today. District election officials and assistant election officers will collect nominations at the district secretariat ... Read More