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860,000. That’s the number of Pakistanis who left their country in 2023, and the trend of departing from Pakistan is likely to continue this year. The number is the highest in almost a decade. The previous year almost 800,000 professionals left Pakistan. The figure was released by Pakistan’s Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE). […]
In a recent exclusive interview with Newsweek magazine, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided a comprehensive overview of his government’s achievements, challenges, and the nation’s trajectory under his leadership. As India approaches a critical juncture with impending elections, Modi’s insights shed light on the complexities of governance amidst global trends and domestic...
Special bus services are in operation on Monday (April 15) and Tuesday (April 16) for people to return to Colombo after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays, the National Transport Commission (NTC) said.
Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie clinched his maiden Badminton Asia Championships crown, seeing off Li Shi Feng in two sets. Christie defeated home favourite Li 21-15, 21-16 in the tournament finale in the Chinese city of Ningbo on Sunday. Earlier, China’s Wang Zhi Yi swatted aside compatriot Chen Yu Fei 21-19, 21-7 to claim the women’s singles […]
President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the U.S. will not take part in a counter-offensive against Iran, an option Netanyahu s war cabinet favors after a mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory, according to officials.
At least 33 people have been killed over three days of heavy rains and flash flooding in Afghanistan, according to the government’s disaster management department. “From Friday onwards, because of the rains there were flash floods which caused high human and financial losses,” department spokesman Janan Sayeq said on Sunday. “The primary information shows that, […]
The Meteorology Department says showery weather condition is expected to temporarily enhance over Eastern, Uva and Southern provinces today (15).
Debt-for-nature swaps, where poorer countries have debt written off in return for protecting ecosystems such as barrier reefs or rainforests, could provide $100 billion for the fight against climate change, a new report has calculated.
Somali pirates have released a Bangladesh-flagged vessel and its 23-member crew after a ransom was reportedly paid. The MV Abdullah was carrying coal from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when it was hijacked off Somalia’s coast about a month ago. The pirates alleged that they received $5m (£4m), but there is no independent […]
Chennai Super Kings overcame Mumbai Indians in a hard fought contest that saw a number of remarkable individual contributions on either side. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube hit fifties for CSK while MS Dhoni marked his presence at the end. For Mumbai Rohit Sharma smashed a ton but it was Matheesha Pathirana‘s four-wicket haul that […]
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning. Showery weather condition is expected to temporary enhance over Eastern, Uva and Southern provinces today (15). Showers or […]
A Pakistani refugee who moved to Australia from Sri Lanka is among those killed in the Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing. The 30-year-old former refugee who was working as a security guard at Bondi Junction Westfield has been identified as the sole male victim who was killed in Saturday’s horrific stabbing attack. Faraz Tahir, 30, arrived […]
Countries like Sri Lanka could benefit from debt-for-nature swaps, the UK based International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) said. Reuters reported that debt-for-nature swaps, where poorer countries have debt written off in return for protecting ecosystems such as barrier reefs or rainforests, could provide $100 billion for the fight against climate change, a new […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy For political moves to succeed, the timing is as important as the decision – and also the initiator. Only the coming days and weeks will show if Ministers Susil Premajayantha, Prasanna Ranatunga, Ali Sabry & Co got their timing right in announcing their outright support for incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe’s re-election bid […]
Two people, including a child, were killed and 4 others sustained injuries following an accident in Pussellawa. The Police said that a van veered off the road and toppled down a precipice in Helboda, Pussellawa on Sunday. A two-year-old boy and his 70-year-old grandfather were killed in the accident. Four others who were in the […]
The man who went on a stabbing rampage in a Sydney shopping centre appears to have targeted women, police say. Joel Cauchi, 40, sent the crowded Westfield Bondi Junction complex into panic on Saturday when he began stabbing people with a long blade. Five of the six people who died were women. Several others, including […]
A woman from Madagascar has been arrested by Sri Lankan officials with cocaine capsules in her stomach. The Narcotics Control Unit of the Sri Lanka Customs department arrested the 38-year-old woman at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). According to reports, the woman swallowed 75 cocaine capsules with an estimated street value of around Rs. 35 […]
Heat index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 4.00 p.m. 14 April 2024, valid for 15 April 2024 The heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western and North-Western provinces and Mannar district. The Heat Index Forecast is […]
Mitchell Starc finally found some success as he spearheaded a clinical bowling display for Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Sunday (April 14), which was followed by an enterprising knock from Phil Salt as Kolkata KKR registered their first win against Lucknow Super Giants. Starc’s 3 for 28 restricted LSG to 161/7 before Salt […]
The New Year celebrations held in Meepilimana, Nuwara Eliya, organized by the “Api Youth Club” in partnership with the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat and the Nuwara Eliya Divisional Secretariat, took place today (14th). President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the occasion with his presence.
The heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to increase up to the Caution level (39°C  45°C) in some places in Western and North-Western provinces and Mannar district, says the Department of Meteorology.
Iran has warned Israel of a larger attack on its territory should it retaliate against Tehran’s overnight drone and missile attacks, adding that the United States should not back an Israeli military action. “If the Zionist regime [Israel] or its supporters demonstrate reckless behaviour, they will receive a decisive and much stronger response,” Iran’s President […]
Two individuals including a child have been killed after a van toppled down a precipice in the Helboda area of Pussellawa on Sunday.
A total of 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters were involved, including teams from Turkey s emergency response agency, AFAD, the Coast Guard, firefighting teams and mountain rescue teams from different parts of Turkey, officials said.
The Sri Lanka Navy media has reported that approximately 179kg and 906g of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and about 83kg and 582g of heroin (with their packages) has been detected in the local multi-day fishing trawler intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy about 133 nautical miles (246 km) off Dondra on 12th April 2024. The consignment […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the New Year celebrations held in Meepilimana, Nuwara Eliya, organized by the “Api Youth Club” in partnership with the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat and the Nuwara Eliya Divisional Secretariat, today (14th). The President interacted with community of Meepilimana and promised to resolve the issues that he was made aware of. […]
The Meteorology Department has issued an advisory for severe lightning in five provinces today (April 14).
Advisory for Severe Lightning issued by the natural hazards early warning center at 01.30 p.m. on 14 April 2024 for the period until 11.30 p.m. 14 April 2024 Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and North-western provinces. There may be temporary localized strong winds […]
Special train services are in operation from this evening (April 14) for people to return to Colombo after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays, the Railways Department said.
The Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara has assured that all Sri Lankans living in Israel are safe amidst attacks carried out by Iran.