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Decision to be reached on interest rates for senior citizens savings
11 May 2024 (11:37 AM) UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
10 May 2024 (11:58 PM) President announces plans to pass women-empowering bills in Parliament by June
10 May 2024 (11:40 PM) "Yukthiya"- Over 111,000 suspects arrested so far in anti-drug operation
11 May 2024 (3:38 PM) Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications
11 May 2024 (1:44 PM) Warning issued over thundershowers and lightning in parts of the island
10 May 2024 (6:32 PM) |
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed him to conduct a comprehensive analysis of interest rates applicable to the savings of senior citizens. 
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly backed a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member by recognizing it as qualified to join and recommending the U.N. Security Council "reconsider the matter favorably." MORE>
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized his recognition of the challenges women face in safeguarding their families amidst the economic crisis. He highlighted the government s swift action by presenting two bills to the Parliament aimed at empowering women during this initial phase of economic recovery. 
A total of 111,074 suspects have been arrested while 4,472 among them are under detention orders for questioning since the beginning of Operation "Yukthiya" to date, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said. 
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. 
The Department of Meteorology says that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. on Saturday (11). Copyright © 2007 - 2024 Col3neg. All Rights Reserved.
