The Netherlands expel Russian diplomats, close trade mission
The Netherlands on Saturday ordered "a number'' of Russian diplomats to leave the country within two weeks.
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Chinese tech billionaire Bao Fan goes missing: company
Investment bank China Renaissance says it cannot contact its chairman and CEO Bao Fan. The entrepreneur appears to be the latest high-profile Chinese executive to go missing with little explanation.
Law and Order maintained to prevent anarchy: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe pledged to prioritize the country's economic recovery while ensuring that law and order is maintained to prevent anarchy, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
Armchair detectives, ‘persistent myths’ and police under fire … but still no sign of missing UK mom
One video shows a single blue glove, found in the field where missing British mother Nicola Bulley was last seen before she vanished over three weeks ago.
North Korea tests long-range ballistic missile, Seoul says
North Korea launched a presumed long-range ballistic missile Saturday afternoon, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a day after Pyongyang warned of “unprecedented strong responses” if the US and South Korea go ahead with planned military exercises.
All those responsible for interfering with electoral process must be dealt with in accordance with the law - BASL
While expressing its concern regarding the attempts by state authorities to disrupt the Local Authorities Elections, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) reiterated that all those responsible for interfere with the electoral process must be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Female infant dies after car driven by uncle run’s over her accidentally
An eighteen month old baby girl died after she was run over by a vehicle driven by her uncle when he was moving it out of the garage in a house in Kohuwala.
Germany seeks Sri Lanka’s support for resolution against Russian invasion
Germany has sought Sri Lanka’s support for a resolution at the United Nations against Russia, a visiting German MP said.
SL cannot afford to plunge into another crisis over LG polls
The upcoming Local Government (LG) is deemed to be one of the most decisive elections in the history of Sri Lanka, which could result in a massive breakthrough. However, the possibility of holding the election is getting uncertain day by day with the recent statement made by the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance that it is difficult to release funds for holding the LG polls given the current economic challenges.
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LG Polls likely to be postponed, Elections Commission goes to court citing difficulties
The Elections Commission will file a special motion before the Supreme Court citing difficulties such as inadequate funds to hold the Local Government Elections on March 9, the Chairman of the Elections Commission said.
IMF mulls loan approval to Sri Lanka, even without China’s assurance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering approving a loan for Sri Lanka, even without China's assurance of debt-restructuring support, Bloomberg News reported on Friday (Feb 17).
Writ petition against holding LG elections for Matara Municipal Council dismissed by SC
The writ petition filed by an Independent Group seeking an order preventing the Election Commission from holding the local government elections in respect of Matara Municipal Council was today dismissed by the Supreme Court.
Latest electricity tariff hike sends shock waves through Sri Lanka
By Shabiya Ali Ahlam - The move by Sri Lanka’s electricity regulator to approve another tariff hike sent shockwaves across the island nation yesterday, not sparing even the country’s largest gross export earner, the apparel sector.