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Sunday, April 20
Author: Buzzer Editor
Dr. Premadasa Mudunkotuwa, an expert musician in Sri Lanka, has passed away. He was 91 years old when he died.It is known to all that musician Premadasa Mudunkotuwa, the father of veteran singer Samita Mudunkotuwa, rendered great service to the music industry by working as a music instructor and lecturer.Get to know more about Entertainment news by keeping up with Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Entertainment.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says that he will not step down due to corruption charges against his wife.Last week, the court ordered an investigation into the corruption allegations against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife Begona Gomez. At that time, Pedro Sanchez had told the media that he would say yesterday (29) whether he would resign or not.Pedro Sánchez further pointed out that after meeting and discussing with King Philip VI of Spain, considering the people’s demand, he decided not to resign as Prime Minister.Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a statement saying that the workforce in the country has decreased.The central bank says that the labour force, which was 8.54 million in 2022, has dropped to 8.40 million last year and the labour force participation rate, which is the ratio between the labour force and household population, has also dropped from 49.8% to 48.6% in 2023.Find out more financial news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Financial.
An explosion occurred in an ammunition depot at a military base in Cambodia. 20 Cambodian soldiers were killed in the explosion.The explosion is said to have occurred at a military base in Kampong Speu province. Many other soldiers in the camp were injured in the explosion and they were rushed to the hospital.Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.
Japanese Foreign Minister Yōko Kamikawa is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on May 04 and 05. During this visit, it is reported that she will meet President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and hold discussions.Along with the Japanese foreign minister, a group of senior officials from the country’s foreign affairs ministry will join this visit.Stay tuned to buzzer.lk for daily similar local information and news.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor and President Ranil Wickremesinghe met the day before yesterday (26) in the afternoon at the President’s Office.President Ranil Wickramasinghe mentioned that implementing a program to modernize milk production in Sri Lanka with the support of the United States of America will further encourage the ongoing milk production promotion projects throughout the island.President Ranil Wickramasinghe informed Alexis Taylor about the government’s agricultural modernization program and said that one of its main objectives is to attract the youth to the agricultural sector in this country.Stay tuned to buzzer.lk for…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia after completing his visit to China.A statement released by the White House shows that the American Secretary of State is expecting to meet several regional leaders to find solutions to the ongoing crisis with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip and Israel.Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.
Police against South Indian superstar Tamannaah Bhatia for allegedly causing a loss of INR 100 crores by illegally promoting a match broadcasting and betting application without the permission of the company that owns the broadcasting rights of the Indian IPL Twenty20 cricket tournament. An investigation has been initiated.The Maharashtra Cyber Police Investigation Unit has informed that summons have been sent to Tamannaah Bhatia and she has to appear in court tomorrow (29).Regarding the case, veteran Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was also notified to appear in court on the 23rd, but he did not appear in court. Indian media also say…
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd, raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting efforts to protect our planet. This global event brings together individuals, communities, and organizations to engage in activities that support environmental sustainability and conservation. Earth Day reminds us of our responsibility to care for the planet we call home and encourages us to take action to preserve its natural beauty and resources for future generations.History of Earth DayEarth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, following a proposal by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson. Inspired by the environmental activism of the 1960s, Nelson…
On behalf of the Chinese government, the country’s Prime Minister Wang Yi told the American Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who came to Beijing the day before yesterday (25), not to get too close to Taiwan unnecessarily and jump the ‘red line’.The American Secretary of State is on an official visit to China with the aim of developing good relations with China. US Secretary of State Blinken thus went to China, when US President Joe Biden intervened and prepared to provide billions of US dollars in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The US Senate has also approved the grant.China’s…