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According to the Export Development Board, the country’s total export income in 2023 is 14.94 billion US dollars.It shows a decline of 0.39% compared to the value recorded in 2022 and the estimated growth of service exports is 63%.Compared to December 2022, Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports in December 2023 have decreased by 11.25% to 947.5 million US dollars.Find out more financial news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Financial.

AMW, a revered name in the Automotive industry in Sri Lanka with a rich history spanning 75 years, marked a historic milestone with the recent signing of a Distributor Agreement for its Tyre Manufacturing and Distribution business arm. The signing, which took place at the Hilton, Colombo on the 5th of January 2024, showcased AMW EPIC Tyres’s commitment to growth and innovation, positioning itself as a pioneer in the industry. Now a part of the esteemed Dubai-based conglomerate Al Futtaim Group, AMW Epic Tyres is set to redefine the tyre market with its signature blend of quality, Durability, and reliability.AMW…

The suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was removed today with immediate effect by the board of the International Cricket Council (ICC).“SLC was suspended in November for being in serious breach of its obligations as an ICC Member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance, regulation and/or administration of cricket in Sri Lanka. The Board have been monitoring the situation since the suspension and is now satisfied that SLC is no longer in breach of membership obligations.” ICC said in a statement.Get more sports news and information…

Twin sisters who were allegedly stolen from their parents after birth and sold to two other families have been reunited 19 years later in Georgia.Media reports have further stated that these two met through a TikTok video.With this, the police have also been able to uncover information about child trafficking in Georgia.Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

A new political front named “New Alliance” was launched yesterday (27) under the leadership of MP Nimal Lanza, Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and Minister Susil Premajayant.It is further reported that the first public rally of that political front started in Ja-Ala city.Find out more political news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Politics.

In the recent Cabinet meeting chaired by the President, the Cabinet has approved the amendments to the Penal Code.Minister held on 18.01.2021 and 2021.06.28 to introduce amendments to the Penal Code to amend the laws on statutory rape mentioned in the Penal Code, to correct the existing loopholes in the law related to rape and to criminalize the rape of boys It is stated in the relevant announcement that the approval has been given in the board meetings.The Minister of Justice’s proposal to publish the Bill in the Government Gazette and then submit it to the Parliament for approval has…

The International Criminal Court has ordered Israel to take immediate action to stop the genocide in Gaza.The International Criminal Court has issued this order while hearing the accusations filed by South Africa against Israel that Israel, which is targeting Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, is committing genocide against Palestinian civilians.By now, the number of Palestinians killed by Israel’s military attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 26,000.Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

A survey conducted by Verité Research has revealed that people’s knowledge about the recently passed Online Safety Act is minimal. Accordingly, in this survey, it has been revealed that 66% do not know anything about this Act, while 34% are aware of it, the institute points out.Also, 56% of people have stated that the freedom to use social media will decrease through this act and 25% have stated that this act will not make much difference. Another 19% said that the misuse of social media will be reduced through this, the Verité Research Institute further states.Stay tuned to buzzer.lk for daily similar…

Duruthu Full Moon Poya is marked as a public holiday in Sri Lanka. This poya day is celebrated on the first full moon in January and marks the first visit of the Buddha to Sri Lanka.History of Duruthu PoyaThis is a key religious and historic date in the calendar for Sri Lankans as it marks Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka in the ninth month after attaining Enlightenment.The Buddha first visited Mahiyanganaya in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka about 2,500 years ago. According to the ancient texts of Sri Lanka, the Mahavansa and Dipavansa, the Buddha visited to end fighting between the…

According to media reports, officials reported that a Russian military aircraft carrying 74 passengers had crashed in the Belgorod region.65 Ukrainian personnel were on board, according to Russian news outlets that cited the Defense Ministry. They were being flown to Belgorod in preparation for a prisoner swap. The claim here cannot be independently verified by CNN.Three “accompanying personnel” and six crew members were also present on board the IL-76.As of now, the reason for the collision remains unknown. (CNN)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.