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🕊️ "Habemus papam" Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost (69)🇺🇸, elected as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV
— the first American 🇺🇸 pontiff in history! #Conclave2025 #Vatican 🇻🇦 #PopeLeoXIV https://t.co/syyYqpPVWK
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— the first American 🇺🇸 pontiff in history! #Conclave2025 #Vatican 🇻🇦 #PopeLeoXIV https://t.co/syyYqpPVWK
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In 2018: 🌷SLPP: 126 councils 🐘 UNF: 5 🖐️ UPFA: 2 🏠 TNA: 2 🟡 Others: Total with outright majorities: 141/340 councils ⭕ In 2025: NPP is now at 96 from 200+ #LocalElections2025 #SriLanka
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doing better than the SLPP 🌷did in 2018 LG polls, do you think what this represents? #SriLanka #LocalElections2025
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⭕ Official poverty line now Rs. 16,318 per person/month – Census Dept 🇱🇰 ⭕ Colombo highest at Rs. 17,599; Monaragala lowest at Rs. 15,603 ⭕ Covers bare minimum spend on food, housing, transport, and essentials, Adjusted monthly to reflect inflation and cost shifts. #SriLanka #PovertyLine
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⭕ The Department of Census and Statistics released the official poverty line figures for February 2025, requiring a minimum of Rs. 16,318 per month for basic needs in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ⭕ The highest cost of fulfilling basic monthly needs was recorded in the Colombo District at Rs. 17,599, while the lowest was in the Monaragala District at Rs. 15,603 ⭕ The poverty line represents the minimum expenditure required by a...
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⭕ 🇱🇰 IRD waives TIN requirement for WHT exemption filings due to surge in requests. ⭕ Anyone earning under Rs. 1.8M annually can file a self declaration and request banks to stop WHT deductions without a TIN. (Previously, TIN was mandatory.) ⭕ Valid only for submissions made in April 2025. ⭕ IRD will issue TINs to eligible filers next month. #SriLanka #IRD #WHT
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🗳️ Pre Election Polls are back.. We’re just as excited as you to see where the public stands. Have your say! 👉 https://t.co/RwQ8qdjIIN සිංහල | தமிழ் | English : 🗳️ Pre-Election Poll: 2025 Local Government Election — who has your vote? 2025 පළාත් පාලන ආයතන ඡන්දයෙදී ඔබේ වටිනා ඡන්දය පල කිරීමට අදහස් කරන්නේ කාටද? 2025 இலங்கை உள்ளாட்சித் தேர்தலில் நீங்கள் யாருக்கு வாக்களிக்கப் போகிறீர்கள்? உங்கள் கருத்தை எங்களுடன்...
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⭕ Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 has reduced its maternal mortality rate to 25 per 100,000 live births, according to Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa ⭕ This figure is below the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of 70 per 100,000 live births ⭕ Minister Jayatissa attributes this feat to Sri Lanka's 🇱🇰 free healthcare system.
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Heat Alert: 39°C to 45°C Temperatures Expected ⭕ 15th April is expected to see temperatures soaring between 39°C to 45°C in many areas ⭕ The heat alert has been issued for multiple regions, warning residents of the extreme temperatures ⭕ Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe during this period of high heat.
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⭕ President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 has warned that steps will be taken to make changes to corruption-tainted state institutions after May this year ⭕ A 6-month period was given to state institutions to curb corruption, which will end in May, after which changes will be made if no progress is seen. ⭕ President Dissanayake stated that it is the go vernment's responsibility to eradicate corruption...
⭕ 133 cardinal electors from 70 countries across 5 continents have gathered in Vatican City, forming the largest conclave in history. ⭕ When the papal seat becomes vacant—through death or...
While cardinals lock themselves in the Sistine Chapel for #Conclave2025 to pick the next Pope today, Sri Lanka’s local councils will have their own “mini-conclaves” next week to pick mayors—where no...
⭕ NPP wins all 8 wards in Tangalle, but falls short of council majority in first 2025 LG Poll result. 🧭 NPP: 2,260 votes | 46.18% | 9 seats ☎️ SJB: 1,397 votes | 28.55% | 5 seats 🌷 SLPP: 795...
Here are some interesting facts about the last election: ⭕ In 2024, the NPP secured the highest vote count ever recorded in Sri Lanka’s general election history: 6,863,186 votes, surpassing the...
🧭 NPP – 65% ☎️ SJB – 11% 🐘 UNP – 7% 🌷 SLPP – 5% ❔ Others – 12% Sample: 1,256 likely voters Period: April 20 – May 2 Margin of Error: ±5.0% Note: This poll is conducted nationally to gauge the...
Latest census data highlights the scale of government employment. ⭕ Public sector: 938,763 employees ⭕ Semi-government: 217,255 employees ⭕ Total: 1,156,018 Covers health, education, security,...
⭕ Mahesh Gammanpila, ex-Additional Secretary to the Agriculture Ministry, current Uva Provincial Council Chief Secretary arrested by the Bribery Commission & remanded till May 5. ⭕ Arrest connected...
⭕ CEB signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 350 MW Sahasdhanavi Combined Cycle Power Plant, meant to be LNG-based, built by Sahasdhanavi Ltd on a build, own, operate & transfer (BOOT) basis...
⭕️GovPay offers a convenient digital platform for traffic fine payments, marking a win for citizen efficiency. However, this shift bypasses post offices, leading to union claims that Rs. 600–800...
⭕ Apple India has produced $22 billion worth of iPhones, a significant shift in production from China 🇨🇳 ⭕ This shift is part of...
⭕️ According to ministry sources, there are an estimated 8 million toque monkeys and 4 million gray langurs across the country. - Aruna newspaper However, many experts believe these figures are...
⭕ Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Police launches a digital spot fine system under the "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative, currently being piloted in 12 areas (from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura) from April 11–30, 2025. ⭕...
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⭕️ Sri Lanka has held two rounds of virtual discussions with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in an effort to address reciprocal tariffs imposed by the U.S., - Deputy Economic Development...