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Dog meat: Why is it a sensitive topic in South Korea?
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Dog meat: Why is it a sensitive topic in South Korea?

“Do you eat dog?” It is among the most controversial questions a foreigner can ask in South Korea – although…

byP C James14/01/2024
Japan wants Sri Lanka to repay due for LRT cancellation to resume stalled projects
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Japan wants Sri Lanka to repay due for LRT cancellation to resume stalled projects

Japan has informed that in order to commence the stalled projects, Sri Lanka must repay due for the cancellation of…

byP C James14/01/2024
US carries out new strike in Yemen after Biden vows to keep pressure on
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

US carries out new strike in Yemen after Biden vows to keep pressure on

(Reuters) – The United States carried out an additional strike against Yemen’s Houthi forces on Friday, after President Joe Biden’s…

byP C James13/01/2024
Water charges will be reduced if electricity charges are slashed – Minister
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Water charges will be reduced if electricity charges are slashed – Minister

Water Supply and Drainage Minister Jeevan Thondaman said that if the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) reduces electricity charges from next…

byP C James13/01/2024
STOP ABUSIVE ANTI-DRUG OPERATION
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

STOP ABUSIVE ANTI-DRUG OPERATION

byP C James13/01/2024
Letter For Now – ‘Faith’ the only way to Sanity
TOP STORY

Letter For Now – ‘Faith’ the only way to Sanity

Darling Sinna, Thank you Sinna for your message via the toothpaste service Signal. I am not qualified to pronounce on…

byP C James12/01/2024
CEB to submit tariff revision proposals to PUCSL today
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

CEB to submit tariff revision proposals to PUCSL today

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is planning to hand over the proposals on the electricity tariff revision to the Public…

byP C James12/01/2024
LEGAL ISSUESLEGAL ISSUESTOP STORY

Demolition of Dehiwala hotel: Hotel seeks Supreme Court remedy

The Soul Beach (Pvt) Ltd., a beachside hotel in Dehiwala which was at the centre of the controversy surrounding the…

byP C James12/01/2024
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Princess Anne’s visit to Sri Lanka

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, and her Spouse, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence,…

byP C James12/01/2024
BREAKING: US and UK bomb Houthis in Yemen as Sri Lanka govt prepares to send a warship to the Red Sea
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

BREAKING: US and UK bomb Houthis in Yemen as Sri Lanka govt prepares to send a warship to the Red Sea

US and UK warplanes, warships and submarines, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, have carried out strikes…

byP C James12/01/2024

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