With his political career in shambles and his future uncertain, Rod Blagojevich began his criminal trial much like he ended his political career: proclaiming his innocence, clinging to supporters and flouting authority.
Several people have died due to heat-related ailments over the past 24 hours as temperatures continue to soar in northern and central India. Ten fatalities were recorded at the government hospital in Odisha’s Rourkela region on Thursday, authorities told Reuters news agency. Heat-stroke related deaths have also been reported from the states of Bihar, Rajasthan […]
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has revised its fuel prices with effect from midnight today (May 31). The revised rates are as follows: Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 355 (reduced by Rs. 13) Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 420 (not revised) Auto Diesel – Rs. 317 (reduced by Rs. 16) Super diesel – Rs. 377 […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe hosted a gathering of several youth-oriented organizations to an event titled “Youth Dialogue – Sri Lankan Youth Leaders of Tomorrow.” The President interacted with youth representatives on a variety of topics, including the ongoing reform agenda and recovery efforts initiated by the Government. Emphasizing the pivotal role of youth in shaping Sri […]
State Minister of Higher Education Dr. Suren Raghavan, addressing a press briefing held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) today (31) under the theme of “Collective Path to a Stable Country” announced plans to engage in discussions with the university non-academic staff unions currently on strike over various demands. Adding to his remarks, the State […]
The Welfare Benefits Board has clarified that reports on social media claiming the cessation of allowance for the elderly with the implementation of the Aswasuma Welfare Scheme are false. Over Rs.1, 518 million has been allocated to district secretariats for Senior Citizens Allowance in May 2024. Although payments were delayed due to technical issues, the […]
A most wanted suspect believed to have maintained close links with and assisted the 04 Sri Lankans arrested in India over suspected links with ISIS has been arrested in Colombo.
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