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Three individuals allegedly broke open a safe at a rural bank in Koralaima, Moragahahena, and fled with a stock of gold jewellery, according to the Police.The suspects are reported to have entered the bank premises at around 1:00 a.m. today (23).After allegedly restraining the security officers on duty, they gained access to the building through a bathroom window located at the rear of the premises.Police stated that the suspects subsequently forced open the bank’s safe, stole the gold jewellery stored inside, and fled the scene.No arrests have been made in connection with the incident so far, said police.Police have launched…

Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Texas on Monday to mathematically secure their passage to the last 16. Lionel Messi scored twice, including a record-breaking 17th World Cup goal, to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in tournament history.Argentina controlled the match from start to finish, with Messi providing the decisive moments despite missing a penalty early in the first half. After squandering a spot-kick in the eighth minute, the Argentine captain finally found the breakthrough in the 38th minute with a powerful finish from close range after receiving a cutback from Almada. Austria tested Argentina’s defence sporadically but rarely troubled goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Messi…

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is scheduled to reconvene today (23) to examine the disappearance of US$2.5 million in funds belonging to the Treasury allegedly due to theft by cyber criminals.The meeting will be chaired by COPF Chairman and Member of Parliament, Dr. Harsha de Silva.Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma and Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe have also been summoned to appear before the committee.Commenting on the matter, committee member MP Ravi Karunanayake stated that both the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance have submitted reports regarding the alleged US$2.5 million cyber theft.“The Ministry of Finance submitted…

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday (Jun 22) announced his resignation, with a new leader to be in place by the time parliament returns in September, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh leader in 10 years.Less than two years after he won a landslide election victory that promised to end chaos in British politics, Starmer said it was clear that his party wanted him to go.He said nominations for anyone to replace him would open on Jul 9. However, his rival Andy Burnham is the clear frontrunner.”The question my party is asking now is whether…

The Caucus on Climate Parliament of Sri Lanka has raised concerns over the growing challenges of protecting Sri Lanka’s marine and amphibian biodiversity amid the impacts of El Niño and La Niña climate phenomena.The issue was discussed at a forum meeting held within the Parliamentary complex under the co-chairmanship of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Member of Parliament Prof. L.M. Abeywickrama.

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu believes she has let her side down and missed what could be her final chance to guide them to the knockout stages of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.The island nation missed a major opportunity to stay in contention for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup when they fell to the West Indies by five wickets in Bristol on Sunday and now must win their remaining two fixtures at the tournament and rely on other results going their way to have any chance of qualifying for the final four.For Chamari, who managed just two…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar, according to the daily exchange rate notice issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (22).Accordingly, the buying rate of a US Dollar was recorded at Rs. 329.30, while the selling rate was recorded at Rs. 339.06.According to the exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka last Friday, the buying rate of a US Dollar was Rs. 328.00, while the selling rate was Rs. 338.70.

A group of Madel (seine net) fishermen has commenced a ‘Satyagraha’ campaign in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, citing the authorities’ failure to introduce a proper programme or make a decision regarding the continuation of their traditional fishing industry.Secretary of the All Ceylon Madel Cooperative Association, R.A. Dilruk Fernando, stated that the fishermen would continue their protest at the location today and tomorrow, while expressing hope for a resolution to the issue by Wednesday.

The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with an appeal petition seeking a ruling that Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala is disqualified from holding a seat in Parliament.The order was issued by the Supreme Court after considering an appeal petition filed by former Administrative Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Renuka Perera, said Ada Derana reporter.The petition seeks a declaration that Ananda Wijepala, having been elected as a Member of Parliament, is disqualified from holding his parliamentary seat as he currently also serves as the President’s Chief of Staff, which, according to the petition, is a…

Iran and the United States agreed on a roadmap towards reaching a final deal to end the war within 60 days, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday.”The High Level Committee has agreed upon a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days, laying the foundation for the immediate commencement of further technical talks,” the joint statement read.’Deconfliction cell’Representatives from both Iran and the United States have also agreed to set up a “de-confliction cell” with Lebanon to stop military operations, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday.”The parties agreed on…