The accepting of nominations for the 2024 General Election is set to conclude at 12 noon today (11).
The Election Commission has allocated time until 1.30 p.m. to file any objections related to the nominations.
A total of 349 independent groups have thus far placed deposits for the upcoming General Election.
Accordingly, 147 political parties and 94 independent groups have placed their nominations as of yesterday.
Sri Lanka triumphed over Pakistan by three wickets to secure the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 title on Sunday. Chasing a target of 73 runs, Sri Lanka reached their goal with six balls remaining. Sri Lanka’s captain, Lihuru Madhusanka, opted to bowl first, a decision that proved successful as his bowlers limited Pakistan to a…
The latest report released by the Ministry of Finance reveals that the total unpaid debt and instalments amount to USD 8.6 billion over the past 24 months, following the government’s decision to temporarily suspend foreign debt payments. According to the Ministry of Finance, since the temporary suspension of foreign debt and instalment payments on April…
The Spices and Allied Products Producers’ and Traders’ Associ-ation (SAPPTA) yesterday called on the Government to reconsider its decision to import spices for re-export, warning of potentially detrimental consequences for the local industry and economy. “The move could undermine the local spice industry, impacting numerous farmers, exporters, and stakeholders in the value chain,” – SAPPTA…
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to publish the revised Online Safety Bill in the government gazette and to table it in Parliament. In line with the decision given by the Supreme Court on the draft bill on the security of online methods known as ‘Online Safety Bill’, and subsequent to being passed in…
An earthquake of a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology. There have been no reports of earthquake-related casualties or damage as of now. Reports of damage and panic have been reported in the Pirpanjal region of India, with tremors being felt as far…
