Rs. 3,000 Monthly Allowance for Pensioners
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Ministry of Finance to begin providing a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 3,000 to all pensioners starting next week. The President’s Media Division reported that the President personally looked into the delay in implementing the allowance. The decision was made during a discussion at the President’s Office, attended […]
Full Updates on Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton – October 2024
As of October 10, 2024, Hurricane Milton, which had previously reached catastrophic Category 5 intensity, has now been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. After reaching wind speeds of 180 mph at its peak, the storm caused widespread damage as it moved through parts of the southeastern United States. Here’s everything you need to know about […]
Lebanon Reports 22 Dead, 117 Injured in Israeli Strikes on Central Beirut
In what is being described as one of the deadliest attacks on Beirut since the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah began, the Lebanese health ministry has confirmed that 22 people were killed and 117 others wounded in Israeli airstrikes on residential areas in central Beirut. The strikes targeted the Bachoura neighborhood, a predominantly Shia […]
Government Institutions Now Require Permission to Publish Photographs of the President
Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, has directed all government institutions to obtain written approval from the Presidential Secretariat prior to displaying the President’s photographs or messages on commemorative plaques or in designated celebration areas for various events. Furthermore, the Secretary has emphasized the importance of ensuring that government-funded activities align with state […]
Allocation of 11,000 Acres from Kantale Sugar Company to Farmers
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to allocate 11,000 acres of land, owned by the Kantale Sugar Company, to farmers for short-term crop cultivation. These lands will be provided in plots not exceeding five acres each, and the President also instructed that a proper mechanism be developed for this process. President Dissanayake issued these […]
20 Chinese Nationals Arrested in Panadura Remanded Until October 23
The Panadura Magistrate has remanded 20 Chinese nationals, arrested in Gorakana, Panadura, for overstaying their visas, until October 23. The arrest was made after the Western Province Intelligence Division received a tip-off. The Police Media Division stated that investigations are ongoing to determine whether there is any connection between these individuals and a group apprehended […]
Nepalese Teen Breaks Record for Youngest Mountaineer to Summit Earth’s Highest Peaks
In a remarkable achievement, Nima Rinji Sherpa, an 18-year-old from Nepal, has set a new world record as the youngest mountaineer to conquer all 14 of Earth’s highest peaks, known as “eight-thousanders.” He reached the summit of Mount Shishapangma in Tibet at approximately 06:05 local time on Wednesday, solidifying his place among a select few […]
North Korea to Cut Off All Roads and Railways to South Korea
In a significant escalation of tensions, North Korea has announced it will sever all road and railway access to South Korea starting Wednesday, aiming to “completely separate” the two nations. The North’s military declared the southern border would be “permanently shut off and blocked,” with plans to fortify areas along its side. The Korean People’s […]
Hurricane Milton to Make Landfall in Florida, Forecasters Warn of ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Conditions
Hurricane Milton is set to hit Florida late on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) labeling it an “extremely dangerous major hurricane.” Landfall is expected around 02:00 EDT (07:00 BST) on Thursday, near Tampa, Florida. The city and its surrounding metropolitan area of over three million people are preparing […]
Dollar Selling Price Drops to Rs. 297.62 Today
According to the daily exchange rate report from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the value of the US dollar has decreased against the Sri Lankan Rupee today (09). As of today, the buying price of the US dollar is recorded at Rs. 288.58, while the selling price is Rs. 297.62.
