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President announces plans to pass women-empowering bills in Parliament by June
10 May 2024 (11:40 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) Debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to China rise to record levels- Data
11 May 2024 (11:52 AM) "Yukthiya"- Over 111,000 suspects arrested so far in anti-drug operation
11 May 2024 (3:38 PM) President announces plans to pass women-empowering bills in Parliament by June
10 May 2024 (11:40 PM) |
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. 
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). 
Debt owed by various countries, especially in South Asia and Africa, to China has multiplied in recent years. China is either the sole or the major lender for the majority of these countries. In other words, these nations owe a large share of their external debt only to China. 
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. Copyright © 2007 - 2024 Col3neg. All Rights Reserved.
