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⭕ Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is visible to the naked eye, Naked eye comet is a rare event that only occurs every 5-10 years on average. Make sure to catch it before it fades away! how to...
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(An argument that Al Sabry the PC, would never make in a court of law.) The EC followed the rules to the letter. Legally speaking, there is nothing "absolutely nonsensical" about the EC's interpretation of the law in this case.
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⭕ 690 nomination papers accepted from political parties & independent groups. ⭕ 74 rejected due to discrepancies, per Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake. ⭕ Total of 764 submissions across 22 electoral districts. Nomination process now concluded. #SriLanka #Elections2024
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⭕ 690 nomination papers accepted from political parties & independent groups. ⭕ 74 rejected due to discrepancies, per Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake. ⭕ Total of 764 submissions across 22 electoral districts. Nomination process now concluded. #SriLanka #Elections2024
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🧭 NPP - 105 ☎️ SJB & ITAK & SLMC - 78 🐘 UNP & SLFP* & SLPP* - 37 🌷 SLPP - 1 🐚 Tamil IND - 4 *Based on the 2020 parliamentary district seat allocations #SriLanka
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⭕ In September 2024, inflation dropped to -0.5%, compared to 0.5% in August. ⭕ This means that goods and services are now marginally cheaper than a year ago a rare occurrence. ⭕ The last deflation occurred in October 1985, when inflation was -2.1%. ⭕ The highest inflation rate was recorded in September 2022 at a staggering 69.8%. #SriLanka #Economy
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• 92 Octane Petrol: Rs. 311 (-Rs. 21) • Auto Diesel: Rs. 283 (-Rs. 24) • Super Diesel: Rs. 319 (-Rs. 33) • Kerosene: Rs. 183 (-Rs. 19) • 95 Octane Petrol remains unchanged at Rs. 377.) ⭕ The reduction seems consistent with the current fuel price formula and is due to declining global market prices. ⭕ Bus fares are also expected to decrease following the significant drop in diesel prices. #SriLanka 🇱🇰
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⭕ All four leading candidates—Anura Dissanayake, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa, and Namal Rajapaksa—fail to declare thier election expenditures by the required deadline. ⭕ This is the...
⭕️Since the presidential election, the Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated by ~3.9% against the US Dollar. #SriLanka #ExchangeRates https://t.co/2bV7WQwNHj
⭕ In Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 (formerly Ceylon)'s parliamentary election history, dating back to 1947, this is the first time a member of the Rajapaksa family will be absent from the election ballot of...
⚠️ Water levels in Kelani Ganga are above minor flood level & rising rapidly. ⚠️ Flood warning for low-lying areas: Dehiovita, Ruwanwella, Seethawaka, Dompe, Homagama, Kaduwela, Biyagama,...
⭕ Popular YouTuber Ashen Senarathna’s independent group’s nomination was rejected by the Election Commission (EC) due to submission by an unauthorized individual. ⭕ Senarathna stated he was present...
follows four consecutive quarters of growth driven by the...
⭕ Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department have opened the “e-Services” for filing Income Tax Returns: CIT (Corporate), PIT (Partnership) , & IIT (Individual) incl. IIT Simplified for Year of...
Fitch Ratings suggests that #SriLanka's ‘RD’ (Restricted Default) rating could be revised post-debt restructuring and normalization of international financial ties. ⭕ Current Status: Long-Term...
⭕ This will give Sri Lanka a rare glimpse into whether socialist principles could work in the national level in 2024 Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. ⭕ Until now, the JVP has been a party of close associates, but...
⭕ Big names like Maithripala Sirisena, Chamal Rajapaksa, and Ali Sabry are stepping away from the election race. ⭕ Some will re-enter through the National List, while others leave politics entirely...
⭕️During the colonial era, Sri Lanka, with its ideal terrain and climate was originally chosen for coffee farming. However, after the devastating impact of Coffee Rust Disease, the country shifted...
⭕️Ceylon Cinnamon, known as "true cinnamon" has a rich history dating back to ancient Egypt (2000 BCE). It was so valuable in ancient Rome that it was worth more than gold.! Today, Sri Lanka...
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⭕ In August 2024, Sri Lanka recorded a deflation of 0.5% in August 2024 Deflation occurs when the set of goods in a basket, as defined by the Department of Statistics, becomes cheaper compared to...
⭕ The NPP government has abandoned plans to privatize SriLankan Airlines, citing tourism development as a key reason. ⭕ The previous Cabinet agreed to take over debts of US $ 510 million debts of...
⭕ The All-Ceylon Hotel and Eatery Owners’ Association announces a Rs. 40 reduction in egg-based dishes due to lower egg prices. ⭕ However, actual prices often remain unchanged, making it impossible...
