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South Korea to create new ministry to tackle plummeting birth rate
10 May 2024 (5:37 PM) Warning issued over thundershowers and lightning in parts of the island
10 May 2024 (6:32 PM) President announces plans to pass women-empowering bills in Parliament by June
10 May 2024 (11:40 PM) Heavy showers over 100mm expected in parts of the island
11 May 2024 (9:51 AM) Fatal bus and tuk collision leaves one dead, four injured
10 May 2024 (4:40 PM) Decision to be reached on interest rates for senior citizens savings
11 May 2024 (11:37 AM) |
South Korea will set up a ministry to address the country s plummeting birth rate, president Yoon Suk Yeol announced on Thursday, calling it a "national emergency". 
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). 
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. 
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 2.00 p.m. 
One person has been reported dead, while four others were left injured following a head-on collision involving a passenger transport bus and a three-wheeler in the Puwakgodamulla area of Badulla this morning (10). 
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. Copyright © 2007 - 2024 Col3neg. All Rights Reserved.
