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His Excellency Mizukoshi Hideaki, the Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, visited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (02) at the Presidential Secretariat. During their cordial meeting,Ambassador Mizukoshi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the President on his recent election victory.The Ambassador conveyed the Japanese government’s strong commitment to further enhancing the longstanding relationship between Japan and Sri Lanka. Both leaders discussed areas of mutual interest and expressed their intention to continue working closely to strengthen ties between the two nations.Ambassador Mizukoshi lauded the President’s focus on eradicating corruption and promoting transparent governance as outlined in his manifesto, expressing Japan’s willingness to…

The vehicles that had been brought to the Presidential Secretariat from various government institutions, including Ministries and Departments, were returned to their respective agencies today (01), at the parking area near the secretariat, the President’s Media Division said.Today, 19 vehicles were released, with approximately 15 being collected by officials from the relevant agencies who arrived on prior notice, the statement said.A total of 15 vehicles were returned to their respective institutions today, including 08 from the Road Development Authority (RDA), 03 from the Ministry of Finance, and 01 each from the Southern Provincial Council, the Ministry of Transport and Civil…

Iran has launched missiles targeting Israel, the military said Tuesday, following US warnings that an Iranian attack was imminent.“A short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran towards the State of Israel,” the military said in a statement. It said sirens were sounded across Israel, including in Jerusalem.The US embassy in Israel called on its staff and their family members to shelter in place amid the warnings.“As a result of the current security situation, the US embassy has directed all US government employees and their family members to shelter in place until further notice,” the embassy said in a statement.Air…

Bus fares have been reduced by 4.24%, effective from midnight today (Oct. 01), according to the National Transport Commission (NTC).Meanwhile, the minimum fare has been reduced by one rupee to Rs. 27.

The Additional Secretary of Public Security Ministry, B.M.D. Nilusha Balasuriya, has been appointed as the Acting Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, said the Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Vijitha Herath.This decision follows the recent remand of the former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration I.S.H.J. Illukpitiya, who has been ordered remanded from September 25 by the Supreme Court over contempt charges.Since Mr. I.S.H.J. Illukpitiya, who served as a Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, has been remanded from 25-09-2024 on Supreme Court Order, a suitable officer should be appointed to perform the duties in the said post, the cabinet spokesman said. Accordingly,…

World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20.From conflict, climate change, and mental health, to ending racism and gender discrimination, children are raising their voices on the urgent issues that matter to them and sharing their visions for a better world.This World Children’s Day, join us and listen to the future! Only by fulfilling and protecting the rights of every child, everywhere — including children’s social, economic, cultural, civil and political rights — can we ensure a better future for all.

Israel is planning a limited ground operation in Lebanon that may start imminently, Israel has told the United States, the Washington Post reports citing an unidentified US official.The operation will be smaller than Israel’s 2006 war against Hezbollah and will focus on security for border communities, the official says.Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday said ground forces could be used against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, adding military operations will go on despite the killing of the group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah.Gallant made the comments while speaking to Israeli troops deployed to the northern border where cross-border fire with Hezbollah continued…

A high-level team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by its Director of the Asia Pacific Department, Krishna Srinivasan, is scheduled to visit Colombo from October 02 to 04 to meet with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sri Lanka’s new economic team. The high-level delegation is visiting the island to discuss latest economic developments and economic reforms under Sri Lanka’s economic program supported by the IMF, according to a spokesperson for the global lender. “A high-level IMF team led by Krishna Srinivasan, Director for the Asia Pacific Department, will be visiting Colombo October 2-4 to meet with President Dissanayake and the…

Sri Lankan nationals are instructed not to travel to Lebanon and Syria until further notice due to the current volatile situation in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today.Issuing a notice, it said all Sri Lankans who are currently in Lebanon and Syria are strongly requested to be on alert and to take necessary precautions including restricting their outside movements and maintaining regular contacts with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beirut and the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Damascus. They are requested to maintain regular contact through the Email ID: [email protected], or the following emergency hotlines: 0094 771102510 – Mr. Sanath…