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- 85 Chinese nationals deported from Sri Lanka over criminal offenses
- 44 vehicles temporarily removed from service over safety concerns
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Today (09) is Easter Sunday. Easter commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death. It is said that the Christian devotees who spend the forty-day Easter Devotional season are fasting and participating in religious rituals and join this festival today.A special service will be held in all Christian churches today and special police protection has been provided to all churches, the police media spokesperson said.
Citing sources, the Economic Times has reported that China is preparing to submit a proposal to Sri Lanka requesting permission to set up a radar system in the Dewundara (Dondra Head) area of Sri Lanka.If so proposed, its purpose is to monitor India’s behaviour in the Indian Ocean region and the activities of the Indian Navy, the Economic Times has pointed out.The Economic Times has reported that the other purpose of the proposed radar system is to monitor US and British military activities on Diego Garcia Island. (Lankadeepa)
The Human Rights Watch organization says in a statement that the Anti-Terrorism Act proposed by the Sri Lankan government will give authority to the authorities to systematically violate basic human rights.They insist that the government should withdraw the bill and ensure through consultation that any anti-terror bill upholds international human rights standards.The statement added that instead of solving problems, the bill has broadened the definition of terrorism to include crimes such as property damage, theft or robbery, and restricted the right to freedom of assembly and speech.Find out more political news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Politics.
Super Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has managed to take the lead in the list of the 100 most powerful people in the world for the year 2023 released by Time magazine.The Iranian women who protested for freedom have been ranked second in the list and the third place has been given to health workers who worked on the front lines during the Covid era.According to the annual list of the world’s most powerful people named by Time magazine this year, Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been ranked fourth and soccer superstar Lionel Messi has ranked fifth.Get to…
The New Zealand team managed to record a sharp victory of 04 wickets in the third T20 cricket match held today between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Chasing a target of 183 points, the New Zealand team confirmed their victory by losing 06 wickets in 19.5 overs. Tim Seifert 88. Lahiru Kumara is 38/3 in bowling. With these victories, the New Zealand team won 02 matches in the Twenty20 cricket tournament consisting of three matches and won its trophy.Get more sports news and information by connecting with Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Sports.
The BRICS countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are preparing to introduce a new currency for ease of trade. It is also said that this new financial agreement will be discussed at the ‘BRICS’ annual conference in South Africa in August.Russia has proposed the introduction of a new currency. Russia is facing an economic crisis with the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia by Western countries along with the Russian-Ukraine war. A new financial unit will be created accordingly. (Reuters)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.
The Department of Meteorology announces that there may be today (08) Western, Sabaragamuwa, South, Uva, Central, North-West and North-Central Provinces and Mannar District may experience rain or thundershowers at some places during the evening or at night and heavy rains of more than 50 mm in some places.The announcement also states that there may be rain or thundershowers in the morning in the western and southern provinces.The announcement further states that today (08) the sun will rise in the areas of Bemmulla, Tiharia, Pupurassa, Theripaha, Vadinagala and Thirukkovil at 12:12 pm.
The Peradeniya Police say that a twenty-five-year-old preschool teacher was killed yesterday morning (07) by slitting her throat in the Ilukwatta area of Peradeniya. A young woman named Anjali Chapa (25), a resident of Murutalawa, has been murdered.According to the police, information has been revealed that someone cut her throat near the Ginihena cemetery this morning while she was participating in the New Year celebration planned to be held at the preschool.The information revealed that the preschool teacher was talking to someone on the phone while coming from the home. The police are conducting investigations to identify the suspect by…
Sagala Ratnayake, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff, says that during the Sinhala Tamil New Year celebrations, the environment will be created for the peddlers to engage in their business in a way that does not disturb the people.He mentioned this when he met the representatives of peddlers’ associations including the Colombo United Trade Union the day before yesterday afternoon (06) at the President’s Office.The President’s Media Division further stated that the issue of a special identity card for the peddlers was also taken into account in consideration of the demands of…
“Reviving the Glory of Traditional Gem Trading”3rd April 2023, Colombo Sri Lanka: Luxury brand Aaraa & Aati is bringing back the essence of the ancient trading method with its unique auction event “Mini Ratnapura Market”. The event is set to take place at their flagship store located on the first floor of Crescat Boulevard, and customers can acquire top-quality sapphires and bespoke luxury jewellery at a competitive price.Auctions have always been an important method of trading throughout history, and Aaraa & Aati aims to bring the trade back to its roots by hosting the event in the comfort of a…