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US urges citizens to leave Lebanon on ‘any available ticket’

JF - Web Editor- August 4, 2024 0

The US embassy in Beirut has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon on “any ticket available”, amid soaring tensions in the Middle East. The advisory ... Read More

All arrangements are in place for Sri Lankans to be brought into the country from Middle East – Labour Minister

JF - Web Editor- August 4, 2024 0

Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said that all arrangements are in place for Sri Lankans to be brought into the country if the ... Read More

The election commissioner summoned all heads of media institutes.

JF - Web Editor- August 4, 2024 0

The election commissioner has summoned all heads of media institutes to the elections commission tomorrow. The aim of the meeting is to issue relevant guidelines ... Read More

The Met Department forecasts that showers will occur many areas in the country this evening.

JF - Web Editor- August 4, 2024 0

The Met Department forecasts that showers will occur many areas in the country this evening. Heavy showers will occur at times in the Western and ... Read More

US urge citizens to leave Lebanon on ‘any available ticket.’

JF - Web Editor- August 4, 2024 0

The US embassy in Beirut has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon on “any ticket available”, amid soaring tensions in the Middle East. The advisory ... Read More

The human right’s commission introduces a separate telephone number for election violence complaints.

JF - Web Editor- August 4, 2024 0

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has introduced a separate telephone number to accept complaints of alleged human rights violations associated with the upcoming ... Read More

The Elections Commission calls heads of media institutions across the country for discussion tomorrow.

JF - Web Editor- August 4, 2024 0

The Election Commission has banned the ‘Urumaya’ land distribution programme spearheaded by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Sources from President's office said the programme will resume after ... Read More

Accepting applications to cast postal votes will end tomorrow.

JF - Web Editor- August 4, 2024 0

The Election Commission announces the applications to cast postal votes must be handed over to District Returning Officers before tomorrow. Accordingly, all applications of the ... Read More

The IMF says the third review will be discussed with the government after the presidential elections.

JF - Web Editor- August 4, 2024 0

The International Monetary Fund mission team  says Progress in meeting key commitments under the IMF-supported program will be formally assessed in the context of the ... Read More

50,000 police officers to be assigned for election duty.

JF - Web Editor- August 3, 2024 0

The Police Headquarters stated that they plan to assign roughly 50,000 police officers for election duty during the upcoming presidential election. The Police also revealed ... Read More