Chinese-built Pakistani warship makes port call in Colombo
Chinese-built Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Taimur, which recently became a sore topic in Indian media amidst the row over the Chinese research vessel’s planned visit to Sri Lanka, arrived at the Colombo Port this morning (Aug 12). MORE..
- WP revenue licenses to be issued on all weekdays
- Fr. Jeewantha Peiris granted bail
- Chinese-built Pakistani warship makes port call in Colombo
- Fr. Jeewantha Peiris arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
- ‘Harak Kata’ apprehended at Dubai airport?
- Four including activist Dhaniz Ali further remanded
- Navy apprehends Indian fishermen poaching in Lankan waters
- Trains operating on Main Line delayed
- Spells of showers expected in some areas
- 80% school attendance not compulsory for A/L students this year
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80% school attendance not compulsory for A/L students this year
The requirement of 80% school attendance will not be considered for students sitting for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination this December, the Education Ministry says.
Fr. Jeewantha Peiris granted bail
Rev. Fr. Jeewantha Peiris, who appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court through his attorneys this morning (Aug 12), has been granted bail. MORE..
Fr. Jeewantha Peiris arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
Rev. Fr. Jeewantha Peiris, who was an active figure of the Aragalaya protest movement, arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises this morning. MORE..
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‘Harak Kata’ apprehended at Dubai airport?
The notorious drug kingpin and the leader of an organized criminal gang in Sri Lanka, Nadun Chinthaka alias ‘Harak Kata’ has been arrested during a covert operation in Dubai, reports revealed. MORE..
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Four including activist Dhaniz Ali further remanded
Colombo Magistrate Thilina Gamage has ordered to further remand four suspects including activist Dhaniz Ali until August 26, Ada Derana correspondent says. MORE..
Navy apprehends Indian fishermen poaching in Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in island’s waters recently. MORE..
Trains operating on Main Line delayed
Train services on the Main Line have been disrupted by a train that stalled this morning (Aug 12). MORE..
Spells of showers expected in some areas
Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
WP revenue licenses to be issued on all weekdays
The Chief Secretary of the Western Province says that steps have been taken to issue revenue licenses for vehicles in the Western Province on all working days of the week. MORE..
Trade unions accuse govt of trying to send school children to work
The Alliance of Trade Unions and Mass Organisations warns that a major social decline may occur in the country through the new programme proposed by the government to provide part-time employment opportunities to school-age children. MORE..
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August 11, 2022 11:18 pm
Covid-19: two more deaths, 188 new cases reported
The Director General of Health Services has confirmed another two Covid-19 related deaths in the country for yesterday (10). MORE..
Ex-Sri Lanka President Gotabaya arrives in Thailand for temporary stay: reports
Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Bangkok on Thursday (Aug 11) for what Thai authorities said would be a temporary stay, after weeks of seeking shelter in Singapore following his ouster since mid-July. MORE..
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August 11, 2022 7:10 pm
New luxury Colombo-Badulla train operative on weekends
The Ministry of Transport says that a luxury train will be operated between Colombo and Badulla starting from this weekend. MORE..
Justice Minister says it is fair to pardon Ranjan Ramanayake
Recommendations have been submitted to the grant presidential pardon to former MP Ranjan Ramanayake, Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says. MORE..
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August 11, 2022 5:28 pm
Sri Lanka expecting petrol shipment tonight: Minister
A petrol cargo weighing 35,000 metric tonnes is expected to arrive in Colombo tonight, Minister of Power & Energy says. MORE..
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August 11, 2022 4:44 pm
Fr. Jeewantha Peiris granted bail
Rev. Fr. Jeewantha Peiris, who appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court through his attorneys this morning (Aug 12), has been granted bail. MORE..
Fr. Jeewantha Peiris arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
Rev. Fr. Jeewantha Peiris, who was an active figure of the Aragalaya protest movement, arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises this morning. MORE..
‘Harak Kata’ apprehended at Dubai airport?
The notorious drug kingpin and the leader of an organized criminal gang in Sri Lanka, Nadun Chinthaka alias ‘Harak Kata’ has been arrested during a covert operation in Dubai, reports revealed. MORE..
Four including activist Dhaniz Ali further remanded
Colombo Magistrate Thilina Gamage has ordered to further remand four suspects including activist Dhaniz Ali until August 26, Ada Derana correspondent says. MORE..
Navy apprehends Indian fishermen poaching in Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in island’s waters recently. MORE..
Trains operating on Main Line delayed
Train services on the Main Line have been disrupted by a train that stalled this morning (Aug 12). MORE..
Spells of showers expected in some areas
Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
WP revenue licenses to be issued on all weekdays
The Chief Secretary of the Western Province says that steps have been taken to issue revenue licenses for vehicles in the Western Province on all working days of the week. MORE..
Trade unions accuse govt of trying to send school children to work
The Alliance of Trade Unions and Mass Organisations warns that a major social decline may occur in the country through the new programme proposed by the government to provide part-time employment opportunities to school-age children. MORE..
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Australian cricketers donate tour prize money to Sri Lanka
Australia’s men’s cricketers have donated their prizemoney from the recent tour of Sri Lanka to support children and families impacted by the nation’s worst economic crisis in decades. MORE..
SLC categorically refutes Nalin Bandara’s claims on Asia Cup 2022
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) vehemently refuted what it referred to as “false, derogatory and malicious” allegations made by MP Nalin Bandara at a recent parliamentary session with regard to the Asia Cup 2022. MORE..
Arjuna Ranatunga appointed chairman of National Sports Council
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain and former MP Arjuna Ranatunga has been appointed as the chairperson of the 15-member National Sports Council to advise the sports minister on subject-related policy matters. MORE..
Serena Williams says she is ‘evolving away’ from tennis with retirement talk
Serena Williams said on Tuesday that she is “evolving away from tennis” as she hinted at retiring from the sport she dominated for much of her career with 23 singles Grand Slam titles. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya crowned ICC Players of the Month
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for July 2022 as Sri Lanka’s newest spin sensation Prabath Jayasuriya and England’s Emma Lamb. MORE..
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WhatsApp is going to stop letting everyone see when you’re online
WhatsApp announced several new privacy updates on Tuesday (AUG 09), including the ability for users to check their messages without other people knowing. MORE..
Thousands of users around the world report Google outage
Thousands of users around the world report Google outage
Users around the world are reporting outages on Google’s search engine, according to DownDetector.com. MORE..
Thailand admits to using phone spyware, cites national security
Thailand admits to using phone spyware, cites national security
A Thai minister has admitted the country uses surveillance software to track individuals in cases involving national security or drugs, amid revelations that government critics’ phones had been hacked using the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware. MORE..
Streaming giant Netflix loses almost a million subscribers
Streaming giant Netflix loses almost a million subscribers
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Disney overtakes Netflix in race for subscribers
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Olivia Newton-John: Smash-hit musical “Grease” star and singer dies
Olivia Newton-John: Smash-hit musical “Grease” star and singer dies
Olivia Newton-John, best known for playing Sandy in smash-hit musical Grease, has died aged 73, her family says. MORE..
Winners of ‘Derana Little Star’ Season 11 grand finale
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Hit manga series ‘One Piece’ celebrates 25th birthday
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A manga series about a treasure-hunting pirate that has captivated millions of fans worldwide celebrates its 25th birthday as the final chapter of the best-selling saga reveals its secrets. MORE..
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