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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also participate in the ‘G7’ conference held in Hiroshima, Japan. A meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Modi, who participated in the conference, was held concurrently with the conference.This is the first face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Modi since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Indian Prime Minister explained to the Ukrainian President that a political solution is needed to end the war. (NDTV)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

The Department of Meteorology says that there may be scattered showers or thunderstorms in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and Galle, Matara and Polonnaruwa districts today (22) in the evening or at night. The department stated that it may rain in the morning in the western coastal areas and Galle and Matara districts.In the northern province and Anuradhapura and Puttalam districts, strong winds of around 40 km per hour may occur from time to time. The Department of Meteorology urges individuals to take the required precautions to reduce the risks brought on by storm-related lightning and transient high…

President Ranil Wickramasinghe said that everyone should work together to build a country freed from bankruptcy and able to live with pride. The President mentioned this while participating in the inauguration of the “Asupini Ella Water Scheme” in Kegalle Aranayaka.This water scheme was implemented under the financial allocation of 3,847 million rupees from the government and the loan assistance of 18,650 million rupees from the Dutch government, providing solutions to the drinking water problem in 135 village official domains belonging to Aranayak, Mawanella and Rambukkana divisional secretariats in Kegalle district.Its construction started in 2018. A water treatment plant with a…

The Ministry of Agriculture says that the issuance of subsidy vouchers for the purchase of fertilizer to farmers who grow paddy in the Yala season will start from today (22) onwards. According to the approval of President Ranil Wickramasinghe, the Ministry of Agriculture stated that it will take steps to provide financial allocations for 650,000 farmers.Under this program, a subsidy amount of 20,000 rupees per hectare and 40,000 rupees for two hectares will be given. The Department of Agricultural Development is issuing these vouchers to the 650,000 farmers who are cultivating paddy this year and it is stated that the…

Shammi Silva was elected unopposed as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket for the period from 2023 to 2025 in the election held to elect the officers of the Sri Lanka Cricket Institute.This decision has been announced by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee, headed by a retired judge of the Court of Appeal, Mrs Malani Gunaratne, and composed of retired High Court Judge Shiromi Perera and Mr Sunil Sirisena, who is retired from the Sri Lanka Administrative Service.The appointment of Mr Silva represents the third time he has served as president of Sri Lanka Cricket and the second time…

The Taliban have taken steps to appoint Mawlawi Abdul Kabir as the new prime minister of the Afghan Taliban government. The Taliban overthrew the US-led pro-Western government in Afghanistan and established their own government in August 2021. That was as soon as the American troops left Afghanistan.In 2020, peace talks were held between Taliban representatives and US government representatives. It is about the future of Afghanistan after the American troops leave. The peace talks took place through the Taliban Peace Office in Doha, Qatar. 60-year-old Maulavi Abdul Kabir can be considered someone who played an important role in those discussions.…

The Department of Meteorology says that occasional rain or thundershowers may occur in the Western Province and Galle and Matara districts. The department stated that scattered showers or thunderstorms may occur in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Eastern and Uva provinces during the evening or night.Strong winds of around 40 kilometres per hour may occur in the northern and north-central provinces and Puttalam districts from time to time. The Department of Meteorology asks citizens to take the required precautions to lessen the risks brought on by storm-related lightning and transient high winds.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has received a request from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to lower electricity rates by 3%. The plan is supported by various elements, including the falling cost of fuel and raw materials and the falling demand for power.In the upcoming weeks, the PUCSL is anticipated to study the proposal and decide whether to accept it. If the plan goes through, Sri Lanka’s costs for electricity will be decreased for the first time since 2015.The drop in electricity prices would relieve consumers in Sri Lanka, who have been struggling with increased living expenses.

Madhushan Chandrajith of Peradeniya University Faculty of Allied Health has been elected as the new convener of the Inter-University Student Federation.Accordingly, the Inter-University Students’ Federation states in a statement that the decision was taken during the session held at Rajarata University.

Colombo, Sri Lanka – The 10th edition of Sancharaka Udawa, the annual tourism and travel exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO), concluded successfully on May 19/20, 2023. Held at the BMICH in Colombo, the event provided a platform for small and medium tourism service providers to showcase their offerings and establish valuable connections.With over 200 exhibitors and thousands of visitors, Sancharaka Udawa 2023 exceeded expectations, drawing praise from industry professionals and the public alike. The event played a significant role in rejuvenating Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, which has faced challenges due to the COVID-19…