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Anthony Rota, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Canadian Parliament, resigned after inviting a Nazi soldier to Parliament and honouring him, claiming to be a Ukrainian war hero who joined a Nazi army battalion and fought against the Russian army in the Second World War.The speaker, 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, was invited to Parliament by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he came to address the Canadian Parliament House of Representatives.Speaker Anthony Rota introduced Yuroslav Hunka as a war hero who bravely fought against Russia. After that, not only the leader of the speech, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and…

The Department of Meteorology says that there may be rain or thundershowers from time to time in Western, Sabaragamuwa, South and North-West provinces and Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (28).The department stated that heavy rains of about 100 millimetres can be expected in some areas in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts.In the western slopes of the central hills, in the northern, north-central and north-western provinces, Trincomalee and Hambantota districts, the winds blowing from time to time may become gusty winds between 40 and 45 kilometres per hour. Uva and eastern provinces are likely to experience…

According to the Private Security Deputies Regularization Act No. 45 of 1998, the Ministry of Defense has taken steps to update the license conditions for the regulation and registration of private security deputies currently registered under the Ministry of Defence.Accordingly, every registered organization must submit applications for the next 02 years, 03 months before the validity period of the license expires, and operating beyond the license period without permission is an offence punishable under the Private Security Deputies Regularization Act No. 45 of 1998.More information about this has been published on the website www.defence.lk. It is also stated that the…

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage says that an alternative should be introduced to the high cost of foreign alcohol. Accordingly, attending a press conference held today, the Minister of State stated that illegal liquor or Kasippu brewing in this country has increased by 500%.The state minister further stated that Kasippu in Sri Lanka is similar to vodka in Russia and sake in Japan and if Kasippu can be made according to the standards of Sri Lanka, a large amount of foreign exchange can be found by exporting it.Find out more political news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Politics.

The Sri Lanka squad for the 2023 World Cup One Day Cricket Tournament left the island last night (26). There are 15 players included in the Sri Lankan squad led by Dasun Shanaka.Due to Wanindu Hasaranga’s injury, he missed the ODI World Cup this year and based on physical fitness if a player of the team is injured, he will be added to the team in the future.Get more sports news and information by connecting with Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Sports.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left for Germany on an official visit. The Presidential Media Division states that the President and his delegation left Katunayake International Airport early today (27).It is further stated that the purpose of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit is to participate in the Berlin Global Discussion held in Germany and the President is scheduled to make comments in the leaders’ dialogue session on the first day of the discussion.Find out more political news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Politics.

The commander of the Russian Navy fleet in the Black Sea, Viktor Solokov, is said to have died in the recent missile attack by Ukrainian forces on the Russian Navy headquarters near the Black Sea in the Crimean Peninsula, which belongs to Ukraine and is under Russian control.It is reported that 34 Russian naval officers were killed and more than 100 navy soldiers were injured in the attack by the Ukrainian army. (Reuters)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

The Department of Meteorology says that a slight increase in rainfall is expected in the southwestern parts of the island today (27) and in the next few days. The department stated that occasional rain or thundershowers may occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, South and North-West provinces and Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts.Heavy rains of about 100 mm can also be expected in some areas in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts. It is said that rain or thundershowers will occur at places in Uva and Eastern provinces during the evening or night.The Meteorological Department requests the people to…

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment has started a special investigation regarding the alleged nailing of a Sri Lankan woman while she was working as a domestic worker in Saudi Arabia, said Mr Senarath Yapa, Media Spokesperson and General Manager of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.Mr. Yapa said that the investigation is being carried out in coordination with the Saudi Embassy and its hospitals, and further mentioned that she was treated in Saudi Arabia after the incident.M.S Tyaga Selvi, a 21-year-old mother of one, who lived in a tea estate home at Matale Alkaduwa, has faced this…

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says that it plans to start the online electronic billing system instead of issuing the printed water bill from the first of next month.Accordingly, its Deputy General Manager Piyal Pathmanatha stated that the new system will be started in 04 selected regulatory areas first.It is stated that an online electronic billing system will be started in connection with the 4 regional offices of Colombo South City, Kandy South City, Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa on a trial basis.He further mentioned that this is expected to be spread throughout the island from January 1, 2024, and…