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Government Initiates Inquiry into Alleged Exclusion of Eligible Samurdhi Beneficiaries from Aswesuma Welfare Program

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The government has launched an inquiry into complaints from Samurdhi beneficiaries who report being unjustly excluded from the Aswesuma welfare benefits program, despite meeting the eligibility requirements. The Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, National Integration, Social Security, and Media confirmed that a significant number of previously eligible Samurdhi recipients have reportedly been…

No withdrawal of security at religious places – Defence Ministry
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No withdrawal of security at religious places – Defence Ministry

Bydaily reporter

The Ministry of Defence states that the reports claiming the removal of security provided by the Tri-Forces and the Civil Defence Force at religious places in the country are untrue. This was communicated by the media spokesman of the Ministry of Defence during a special press conference held yesterday afternoon (03). Speaking during the press…

Sri Lanka crowned Hong Kong Sixes 2024 champions
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Sri Lanka crowned Hong Kong Sixes 2024 champions

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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…

election
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Election Commission Issues Guidelines for Employee Leave on Election Day

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The National Election Commission has announced guidelines regarding leave for public and private sector employees during the upcoming general election. Accordingly, Employees who submit a written request for leave to vote must be granted time off. This leave will be classified as a special holiday with pay, applicable to all employees, including casual workers, and…

Sri Lankan Government to Uphold IMF Fiscal and Debt Targets
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Sri Lankan Government to Uphold IMF Fiscal and Debt Targets

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The new Sri Lankan government has reaffirmed its commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-supported program, in-terms of achieving fiscal and debt targets, said Krishna Srinivasan, the IMF Director for the Asia Pacific Department. Srinivasan noted that following the new government’s inauguration, an IMF mission visited Sri Lanka and held productive discussions with the president…

China to donate Emergency humanitarian material to SL
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China to donate Emergency humanitarian material to SL

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The Chinese government has decided to further provide a batch of Emergency Humanitarian materials to Sri Lanka, worth RMB 10 million (approximately LKR 400 million). The donation comes in addition to a recent Emergency Assistance of USD 100,000 (approximately LKR 30 million) in cash handed over to the President of Sri Lanka – Anura Kumara…

Police officer arrested for forging a courrt warrant
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Police officer arrested for forging a courrt warrant

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A police officer from Theldeniya has been remanded until the 4th of next month after allegedly misplacing a warrant issued by the Theldeniya Magistrate and subsequently forging the magistrate’s signature on a fake warrant to detain an individual. The warrant officer from Theldeniya Police presented himself to the court through an attorney and he was…

NPP Manifesto PTA
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Sri Lanka Government to Retain PTA?

Citing Misuse Concerns Over Legislative Reform

ByEditor

The National People’s Power (NPP) government is likely to retain the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (PTA) without any amendments or repeal, despite prior promises made in their election manifesto. The manifesto pledged to reform the PTA, describing it as a law that had historically been misused and stating the NPP’s commitment to aligning…

Over 41,000 Dengue Cases Reported This Year
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Over 41,000 Dengue Cases Reported This Year

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The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about the potential resurgence of dengue fever due to the increased rainfall. The Ministry Secretary, Dr. Palitha Mahipala, stated that measures are being taken to prevent mosquito breeding and the spread of dengue in the Colombo, Kalutara, Gampaha, and Puttalam districts. Currently, the highest number of dengue…

New WhatsApp Money Scam: Don’t Be A Victim
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New WhatsApp Money Scam: Don’t Be A Victim

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The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has reported a new scam involving WhatsApp, with several complaints already filed. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has also received a complaint regarding this scam. What is this new scam? The scam involves a WhatsApp message requesting money, sent from the account of a known contact. The message claims…