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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says that the water supply to many areas of Colombo will be suspended for 14 hours from 5.00 pm today (27).Accordingly, it is stated that the water supply to Colombo 5, Colombo 6, Dehiwala, Mount Mount, Moratuwa, Jayantipura and Pelawatta will be suspended for 14 hours from 5 pm today to 7 am the next day.It is reported that the water supply has to be suspended in this manner due to essential improvement work carried out by the energy conservation project to improve the water supply in Ambatale.Stay tuned to buzzer.lk for daily similar local…

Australia and Sri Lanka’s commitment to countering maritime security threats has been on display with the launch of a new joint maritime security operation in Colombo today.Aptly named Disi Rela, which means ‘keeping a watchful eye over the maritime environment,’ the new joint activity will see the Australian Border Force (ABF) and Department of Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) undertake a week-long programme of work, from Dikkowita to Chilaw.Commander Joint Agency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders, Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, RAN said that Disi Rela underscores the strong partnership between the two countries.“We often refer to the Australian-Sri Lankan relationship…

According to the agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund to obtain the extended credit facility, the government of Sri Lanka has to take steps to introduce a perfect law regarding the recovery of assets by the year 2024.Accordingly, the related Cabinet decision states that a committee consisting of experts in the field of justice has been appointed in March 2023 to prepare a necessary policy legal framework and procedure regarding the law on property obtained from crime.It is reported that the cabinet has given its approval to the proposal submitted to advise a law enforcement body to prepare the…

The wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been accused of bribery, and a Spanish court yesterday (24) ordered an immediate investigation into the allegations.With the court order, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said that he is focused on resigning from the post of Prime Minister based on the accusations against his wife Bogona Gomez.Prime Minister Sanchez has said on his X account that he will decide on whether to resign or not. The Prime Minister has also emphasized that he will announce whether or not he will step down from office, and he has further clarified that…

The skies over Athens turned dark and orange, surprising residents of the Greek capital, Athens. Regarding this unusual phenomenon, Greek meteorologists explained that the sky turned orange due to dust clouds from the Sahara desert.Earlier in 2018, the colour of the sky in the capital city of Athens changed due to the dust brought from the Sahara desert. (AFP)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

The President of Iran, Dr. Ibrahim Raisi, arrived on the island this morning (24). It is reported that the Iranian president has arrived on the island from Mattala International Airport.The Uma Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project will be officially handed over to the people today (24) under the leadership of the President of Iran.

A meeting between Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is in Pakistan for a two-day official visit, was held in Islamabad.After strengthening bilateral relations, the two heads of state also held long discussions about the Israeli-Hamas crisis, according to the media.The Iranian President pointed out to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the Indo-Pakistan Kashmir crisis is similar to the Gaza crisis.Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

Fossil bones of a giant prehistoric snake have been found in the Indian state of Gujarat.According to fossil bone fragments of this giant snake found in a mine in the state of Gujarati in western India, scientists believe that it may have been between 36 and 50 feet long and weighed a ton.This snake is named as ‘Vasuki Indicus’. Vasuki is the serpent king around Lord Shiva’s neck. This ancient giant snake, which belongs to a species of python, is believed to have lived in India 47 million years ago, and scientists say that it may be one of the…

It is said that Israel informed the US before launching the missile and drone attack on Iran. However, Israel has neither admitted nor denied that it attacked Iranian targets.Last weekend, Iran attacked Israel and informed the US that it would also attack. However, the US has told Israel and Iran to resolve the crisis as soon as possible. (NDTV)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

On April 25, 2024, ITC Ratnadipa, the newest ultra-luxury hotel in Colombo, will open under the auspices of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Santosh Jha, the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena will also be present at the ceremony. Situated on Galle Road in Colombo 01, the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel marks the debut of ITC Hotels’ first international hotel, which is located in our country’s capital.It is reported that this hotel has been built by WelcomHotels Lanka Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Indian company ITC Ltd. Situated on 5.86 acres with a magnificent view of Beira…