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Schools in Colombo Zone Closed
All schools in the Colombo Education Zone are closed today due to severe weather conditions. Western Province Education Director Prema Ranjith Devabandhu confirmed that schools in the Gampaha and Kelaniya Education Zones, along with those in the Kolonnawa and Kaduwela divisions, will also remain closed tomorrow.
Sri Lanka Launches Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre with Indian Support
In a significant step towards enhancing maritime safety and coordination, Sri Lanka has launched a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) established with a USD 6 million grant from India. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped to monitor vast ocean territories encompassing not only Sri Lanka but also the Maldives, India, Indonesia, and Australia. The MRCC, inaugurated…
Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges in hush money trial
A New York jury convicting Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records brought the former president’s weekslong trial to a close but ushered in a new phase of the historic case. Now in the unique position of being the first former US president convicted of a felony, Trump faces the possibility of…
Sri Lanka recognized as an advancing country in Global Cybersecurity Index
Sri Lanka has been recognized as an “Advancing” country in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), which highlights its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity practices across multiple pillars. The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) that published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) serves as a trusted benchmark for assessing countries’ commitment to cybersecurity on a global scale. The…
IMF Welcomes Sri Lanka, Bondholders Agreement-in-Principle
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