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An earthquake measuring 6.1 units on the Richter scale occurred yesterday (15) near the city of Wellington in New Zealand.Due to the earthquake, there was a strong shaking in the city of Wellington for a few seconds.The earthquake occurred a few days after Hurricane Gabriel struck New Zealand, displacing more than 10,000 people and killing 4 people. No damage has been reported due to the earthquake so far. (BBC)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

The Department of Meteorology says that there is mainly rainless weather in many parts of the island.The department stated that some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Western provinces and Galle and Matara districts may experience foggy conditions in the morning.Winds are blowing from the northeast and the wind speed is likely to be around 25 to 35 kilometres per hour.The Meteorological Department further stated that the wind speed may increase from 40 to 50 kilometres per hour from time to time in offshore areas from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

The Mineral Oil Distributors Association says that there is a risk of fuel shortage due to the suspension of accounting of money deposited in the People’s Bank by the distributors of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation petrol stations from midnight the day before yesterday (14).The association said that despite the money being paid, the separators have not been able to get fuel and the president of the People’s Bank and the governing authority of the Petroleum Corporation have been informed about this situation and are working to find a solution.The distributors also say that the Sabaragamuwa regional manager of the Ceylon Petroleum…

The Election Commission says that a discussion will be held today (16) with officials including the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance regarding the local government elections.Accordingly, it is stated that the discussion will focus on the release of money related to local government polls.The Election Commission further stated that they will try to solve this problem through negotiations and if that is not possible, they will take legal action.Find out more political news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Politics.

Sri Lanka, located in the Indian Ocean, is a stunning country that boasts an array of travel destinations for visitors to explore. From its beautiful beaches to lush rainforests, Sri Lanka is a destination that has something to offer everyone. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best travel destinations in Sri Lanka.First on the list is the beautiful city of Kandy. Kandy is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture. The Temple of the Tooth Relic is a must-visit attraction in Kandy, as it is considered the holiest Buddhist temple in the world.…

According to the United Nations Children’s Fund or UNICEF, 7 million children have been affected by the strong earthquakes and aftershocks in Turkey and Syria.According to UNICEF, 4.6 million children living in 10 provinces of Turkey and 2.5 million children in Syria who were affected by the earthquake have lost their places and are suffering without any facilities. (Reuters)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, has said that the Italian government is pleased with the steps taken by Sri Lanka to restore and strengthen the economic situation of Sri Lanka. That was when Shehan Semasinghe, Minister of State for Finance, who was on an official visit to the country, met with the Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.There, attention has also been focused on expediting the bilateral MoUs necessary to implement the Migrant Worker Plan for the people of this country to acquire Italian job opportunities.The Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policy said that the…

The Colombo High Court set a new pre-trial date for the case brought against drug lord Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara alias ‘Wele Suda’, who is now serving a death sentence for the alleged possession of guns. Judge Navaratne Marasinghe of the Colombo High Court heard the case.Wele Suda was accused by the attorney general of having a revolver and a T56 gun on or about April 24, 2006, in the Boralesgamuwa region. Two accusations linked to violating the Gun Ordinance Act, which is a crime punishable under the Penal Code, were brought in this case. Kapila Waidyaratne, President’s Counsel, appeared…

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has issued a statement stating that it has been decided to triple the match fees paid for the players of the Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team.Accordingly, the amount of US$ 250 paid to a player for a limited-overs match has been increased by US$ 500 to US$ 750. This decision was taken in the Sri Lanka Cricket Executive Committee meeting held on the 31st and the salary increase will be effective from February 1.And for every match won by the Sri Lanka women’s team (in bilateral tournaments or international tournaments), one player will also…

An epidemic of ‘Marburg’ is reported to be spreading in the African country known as Equatorial Guinea. ‘Marburg’ is a deadly virus that spreads from animals like rats to humans. It is also said that the province called ‘Kié-Ntem’, where the number of infected people is reported, has now been put under ‘lockdown’ and the infected people and their associates have been protested.Equatorial Guinea Health Minister Mitoha Ondo has explained to the media that they have taken steps to forward all data regarding the spread of the virus to the World Health Organization.Equatorial Guinea is a 28,000 square kilometre (11,000…