- 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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Janashakthi Group (JXG), a leading conglomerate in financial services with a presence in the Insurance, Finance, and Investment sectors, announces a strategic move to enhance Group synergies through the transfer of 25% of First Capital Holdings PLC shares to Janashakthi Insurance PLC.This transfer is aimed at fostering a more cohesive and integrated approach across Janashakthi Group’s key business units, aligning the strategic interests of Janashakthi Insurance PLC with First Capital Holdings PLC and creating a more unified and efficient Group structure. Despite the transfer, Janashakthi Group still holds 83% of First Capital shares. Ramesh Schaffter, Managing Director and Group CEO of…
In 2019, South Korean actor Lee Sun-Kyun, who played a leading role in the film ‘Parasite’, which won the best film at the Oscars, has died, according to foreign media.Police found the body of Lee Sun-Kyun, 48, in his car. The cause of death is still unclear. Also, Lee Sun-Kyun is known to be a drug addict.Get to know more about Entertainment news by keeping up with Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Entertainment.
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Russia’s capital Moscow on a four-day visit.The purpose of this visit of the Indian Foreign Minister is to hold discussions with the Russian government on issues of global importance, strengthening bilateral relations. It is also said that more attention was paid to the Russian-Ukrainian war and the Israeli-Hamas war.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warmly welcomed the Indian delegation including the Indian Foreign Minister. (AFP)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.
The ability to work and the activity of women as well as men and children is greatly reduced due to iron deficiency. There are many difficulties caused by anaemia, as well as the development of body health. This greatly affects the physical and mental development of children. Iron deficiency causes various complications.Due to iron deficiency, all functions are disturbed. Especially in pregnant mothers, iron deficiency anaemia also causes maternal mortality and morbidity. Due to such conditions, even the growth of the fetus is stunted and various complications in the fetus can even lead to abortions. Due to this condition, the…
Government holidays related to the year 2024 have been announced. According to the relevant gazette notification, 25 holidays are included in the year 2024.The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs has issued the relevant gazette notification. The relevant gazette notification is below.Stay tuned to buzzer.lk for daily similar local information and news.
All domestic production at Daihatsu Motor was halted on Tuesday. Amid a safety testing scandal affecting the majority of its vehicles, it is uncertain when the factory will reopen.The manufacturer stopped working at the Copen mini vehicle assembly plant in Osaka Prefecture on Tuesday. It was the latest of the company’s four Japanese plants to be shut down.Daihatsu announced on Monday that the suspension will remain in place at least until the end of January, which is a setback for both its parent firm, Toyota Motor, and its more than 8,000 suppliers.In Japan, Toyota’s small-car division typically produces 4,000 vehicles…
Ukraine, battered by Russian attacks, received a $1.34 billion aid package. The World Bank has emphasized that this monetary aid was given in the hope of providing economic stability to Ukraine, which was crippled by the Russian invasion.In the wake of the Russian invasion, the administration of American President Joe Biden provides financial aid and military aid to Ukraine. The Biden administration has decided to give 60 billion US dollars to Ukraine, but it has not received the approval of the American Congress (Parliament). That’s because rival Republicans oppose the proposal.It was at such a time that the Ukrainian government…
Veteran actor Rex Kodippili has passed away. He was 85 years old when he died.Rex Kodippili, who has contributed to many tele dramas and films, has become popular as a talented actor who has given new life to the role of the villain in Sinhala cinema.Among the films Rex Kodippili starred in, Raktha, Muvanpalassa 1, 2, 3, Uthumaneni, Koti Waligaya, Ahimi Dadamang, Hulawali, Chandira, Sankhapali, Maruwaa samaga Waase is most famous.Get to know more about Entertainment news by keeping up with Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Entertainment.
The last full moon day of the year, which falls on December 7 this year, is when Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day is observed. In Sri Lankan history, this holiday holds great significance. Are you aware that the arrival of Sangamitta is the basis for Unduvap Full Moon Poya? Yes, this day honours the entry of Sangamitta Theri, the daughter of Ashoka, into Sri Lanka in the month of Unduwap, carrying a Bo sapling from the revered Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in India. It usually falls on the last full moon day of the year in December, the ninth month…
A federal judge said on Friday that Twitter had breached contracts by neglecting to pay millions of dollars in incentives that the social media company—now known as X Corp—had promised its workers.Before quitting Elon Musk’s firm in May, Mark Schobinger served as Twitter’s senior director of pay. In June, he filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging breach of contract.According to Schobinger’s lawsuit, Twitter guaranteed its staff 50% of their 2022 goal incentives both before and after the billionaire Musk purchased the company last year, but it never fulfilled this promise.(Reuters)More to come. Stay in touch with buzzer.lk.