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The second reading of the 2023 budget resulted in 121 votes in favor and 84 votes against. Accordingly, the Speaker informed the Parliament that the second reading of the budget was passed. One MP was not present to vote.

Saudi Arabia shocked the football world Tuesday (22) when they defeated 2-time world champions Argentina 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium, Qatar. Saudi Arabia had never beaten Argentina before and the South Americans looked set to extend...

The teachers of 05 schools in Kataragama have decided to withdraw from their teaching activities to protest against the arrest of the disciplinary teacher of Sellakataragama Maha Vidyalaya. The teachers allege that they are going to arrest the concerned teacher...

Yesterday (21st) in Metiyagoda area, the relatives of the victim's family and local residents protested in front of the Metiyagoda police. The group protested for about an hour and asked the police to do justice to the incident. A person...

Heroes' Week, which commemorates the Northerners who died in the war, started yesterday. This has led to celebrations being held at various places in the north, and a large plaque containing the names of the deceased was also seen being...

More than 3,500 retail outlets offer discounts of up to 50% Up to 60% off on hotel stays Easy Payment Plans of up to 60 months for home appliances Commercial Bank of Ceylon is offering discounts of up to 50%...

The Government of Thailand’s contribution through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supports response efforts under the joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan To address the looming shortage of grains for the animal feed industry and maize based food...

AGC Innovate and DirectPay selected as winner and runner-up, respectively, will attend GEN (Global Entrepreneurship Network) Entrepreneurship World Cup 2022 Innovate Lanka recently concluded with its 2022 Demo Day and Finale, where 10 finalists pitched their exceptional ideas to a...

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and two others were today granted bail by Colombo High Court in connection with GI Pipes Case filed by Bribery Commission. The Bribery Commission had filed indictments in Colombo High Court against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella...

The Telecom Union held a press conference yesterday (21) at Guru Madura Hall in Colombo, with the theme of 'stop the sale of the telecom company that provides revenue to the government immediately'. According to Hemantha Netthikumara, president of the...