Strongest earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan - seismology centre
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast on Wednesday, setting off tsunami warnings on the island and neighbouring countries.
Local milk powder consumption slowly increasing
- Monthly milk powder consumption dropped from 7000 MT to 3000 MT over last few years
- Points out over 1mn households have returned to market
- Says bad period is over but progress is slow
Exporters call for urgent action on rupee appreciation
- Say stronger rupee means goods become more expensive for international buyers
- Assert rupee falling below Rs.300/USD threatens business sustainability
- Point out timing of rupee’s appreciation coincides with weak global demand
Ship crashed on to US bridge carrying toxic waste to Sri Lanka
The Singapore cargo ship Dali chartered by Maersk, which crashed into the Baltimore, US bridge on Tuesday 26 March, was carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials to Sri Lanka,
Tax concessions lead to Rs 978 bn foregone revenue in FY 2022/23
For the fiscal year 2022/23 (April to March), tax concessions resulted in a total of LKR 978 billion in foregone revenue, the government reported yesterday (31 March).
Sri Lanka donates USD 01 mn aid to Gaza’s conflict-affected children
Sri Lanka today donated USD 01 million as aid to Gaza's conflict-affected children, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.
B onion importation incurs Rs 80 bilion loss for the government
Startling revelations surfaced in Parliament regarding the exorbitant profits reaped by a select few businessmen who imported B onions over the past year.
Woman to be summoned before Privileges Committee over social media post
A person is to be summoned before the Commitee on Privileges for a post uploaded on social media criticising an MP.
Turkish local elections: Opposition stuns Erdogan with historic victory
Turkey's main opposition party has claimed big election victories in the main cities of Istanbul and Ankara.
Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu protests put political divides back on show
Israel's deep political divisions are back on public display.
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Security tightened near churches
Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon has instructed all police stations to deploy special security measures at churches hosting Easter Sunday services.
Chance Perdomo: British-American actor, 27, dies in motorcycle accident
Actor Chance Perdomo, best known for his role in Netflix horror series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, has died in a motorcycle accident, aged 27, his publicist has announced.
UN observers wounded by shelling in southern Lebanon
Three United Nations observers and a translator have been wounded by shelling in Rmeish, southern Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping mission said.