- Russia’s Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
- Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
- Easter Sunday: A Day Of Faith And Remembrance For Sri Lanka
- Special security and traffic plan in place for Sacred Tooth Relic exposition in Kandy
- VAT exempted on locally produced milk and yogurt; digital services and traders face new tax changes
- Nearly 40 schools in Kandy to remain closed next week
- Ranil warns of over 100,000 job losses in Sri Lanka due to US tariff impact
- New access routes introduced for Sacred Tooth Relic exposition
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A series of new instructions have been issued to the police not to check and stop traffic while performing their duties in civilian clothes.Acting Inspector General of Police Deshbandu Tennakoon says that these instructions were sent to all police stations yesterday (19).The Acting Inspector General of Police further states that this new set of instructions was given after a person died in a shooting by a police officer in the Narammala area recently.Stay tuned to buzzer.lk for daily similar local information and news.
The judge reprimanded the former president of the United States, Donald Trump, who was present in the federal court regarding rape charges.That is because Trump, who came to the court accompanied by lawyers, insulted the plaintiffs by talking loudly in the courtroom.Journalist Jean Carroll is seeking $10 million in damages for sexual harassment by Trump. 80-year-old Jean Carroll claimed that she was sexually harassed by Trump in 1995.Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.
The Japanese Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) says that the ‘Moon Sniper’ spacecraft sent to the moon by Japan has successfully landed on the moon.Accordingly, Japan became the fifth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon, and before that, the United States, the Soviet Union (former), China and India had successfully landed satellites.However, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said that due to a problem with the plane’s power supply that occurred during the landing, its condition is still being checked.Find out more by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Science & Technology.
The Department of Registration of Persons says that the acquisition of biometric data of citizens concerning the new electronic national identity card will be made in the coming month of June.Commissioner General Pradeep Saputantri stated that the preliminary work related to the implementation of the new e-ID has been completed.Accordingly, within June, the data related to citizens’ biometric data, fingerprints and facial recognition will be collected. That work will be started through all the divisional secretariats, he further states.Stay tuned to buzzer.lk for daily similar local information and news.
Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s leading vision and eyewear solutions provider declared open its refurbished Kandy City Centre branch recently. The grand opening ceremony was graced by Vision Care’s General Manager Harsha Maduranga, along with Vision Care staff members and well-wishers.Having been a part of the Kandy City Centre for over a decade, Vision Care recently revamped its branch within the mall to offer customers a modern look and feel, increased interior space, and an expanded range of products and services.The newly revamped KCC branch boasts a modern aesthetic and state-of-the-art eye care equipment. Vision Care’s well-trained professionals are committed to…
In the British Indian Ocean region, the island of Diego Garcia is not a suitable place to hold illegal immigrants, according to a report released by the United Nations.There is a joint British and American military base on Diego Garcia Island. Many Sri Lankan Tamils have been detained in this camp for more than two years.Officials from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees visited the island and determined that the island was not a suitable place to hold illegal immigrants.Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.
Emerald, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, takes centre stage with the spectacular launch of “Authentic Denim,” a groundbreaking collection that elevates the denim experience to new heights. This denim collection, designed to be the unadulterated version of denim in its purest form, showcases the fusion of innovation and tradition, bringing forth Japanese denim fabrics that not only promise superior fit, comfort, and mobility but also preserve the essence of authentic denim style. The “Authentic Denim” collection, designed with a perfect blend of cotton and spandex, is a testament to the brand’s commitment to pushing boundaries and setting new standards in menswear…
Following the corruption allegations, Singaporean Cabinet Minister Subramaniam Iswaran resigned from his post. Subramaniam Iswaran, 61, of Indian origin, served as Singapore’s Transport Minister from 2021 to now.Iswaran has been charged with 27 charges, and the investigation into those charges began last July 2023. As a parliamentary representative, Eswaran earned more than S$15,000 a month.Subramaniam Iswaran has been accused of taking flights, staying in luxury hotels, and receiving tickets as gifts for ‘Formula 1’ car races while serving the business needs of Ong Ben Seng, a well-known real estate businessman in Singapore.Subramaniam Iswaran denies all the allegations levelled against him.…
First Capital Holdings PLC, the pioneering investment institution, has achieved a significant milestone by clinching two prestigious awards at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2023, marking its debut at the award ceremony. The company’s outstanding brand performance in the capital market sector was recognized in the B2B Brand of the Year category, earning the Silver award, and the Turnaround Brand of the Year category, earning the Bronze award.The SLIM Brand Excellence Awards is a distinguished platform that recognizes outstanding achievements in brand excellence at the highest level in the country. It celebrates exceptional efforts, strategies and remarkable brand stories, encouraging…
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to pay an official visit to Uganda to attend the 19th Head of State Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the 3rd South Summit of the Group of 77 & China.The President Media Division stated that the President is joining the visit at the invitation of Yoweri Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda.The 19th Summit of Heads of State of the Non-Aligned Nations (NAM) is scheduled to be held in Kampala, Uganda from January 19 to 20 under the theme “Expanding Cooperation for Shared Global Prosperity”.The G77 and China 3rd South Summit…