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PM Modi becomes first World Leader to cross 100 Mn followers on Instagram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed a major digital milestone, becoming the first world leader and politician to amass 100Continue Reading The post PM Modi becomes first World Leader to cross 100 Mn followers on Instagram appeared…

CID officers travel to India to repatriate underworld figure ‘Podi Lassie’

Police media reports state that Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officers have departed Sri Lanka to bring back underworld figure ‘PodiContinue Reading The post CID officers travel to India to repatriate underworld figure ‘Podi…

Sri Lanka proposes wide-ranging amendments to direct tax laws

A comprehensive new bill aimed at overhauling Sri Lanka’s direct tax regime was published in the Gazette Extraordinary on 20Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka proposes wide-ranging amendments to direct tax laws appeared first on Newswire.

Govt to launch ‘Himikama’ Freehold Title Deed Programme in Anuradhapura

The inaugural ceremony of the national programme for the presentation of ‘Himikama’ freehold title deeds granting absolute ownership of landContinue Reading The post Govt to launch ‘Himikama’ Freehold Title Deed Programme in Anuradhapura…

SC dismisses FR Petitions against Ditwah emergency regulations

The Supreme Court has ruled to dismiss without hearing two fundamental rights petitions filed claiming that the emergency regulations imposedContinue Reading The post SC dismisses FR Petitions against Ditwah emergency regulations appeared…

President’s Secretary Urges Faster Relief for Communities Hit by Cyclone Ditwah

Presidential Secretary Nandika Sanath Kumanayake on Thursday (26) called for urgent action to speed up relief and recovery efforts forContinue Reading The post President’s Secretary Urges Faster Relief for Communities Hit by Cyclone Ditwah…

Suspect arrested with Rs. 30Mn worth of Hash in Kirulapone

A suspect was arrested together with 5 kilograms of hash drugs and a scooter-type motorcycle in the Kirulapone area onContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested with Rs. 30Mn worth of Hash in Kirulapone appeared first on Newswire.

CEB Unions’ Strike Is Illegal, Says VRS Employees’ Collective

A collective representing employees who opted for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has condemned a token strike launched by severalContinue Reading The post CEB Unions’ Strike Is Illegal, Says VRS Employees’ Collective appeared first…

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