April 19, 2024 5:11 am
Results: 14
Five fishermen arrested for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy has arrested 5 fishermen who engaged in illegal fishing activities using explosives in the sea area off South Bar in Mannar. MORE...
Sri Lanka makes 537 after centuries by Perera, Tharanga
Sri Lanka posted 537 all out in the opening innings of the test series against Zimbabwe, with centuries by Kusal Perera and Upul Tharanga putting the visitors in control of the first test. MORE...
Sri Lanka makes 537 after centuries by Perera, Tharanga
Sri Lanka posted 537 all out in the opening innings of the test series against Zimbabwe, with centuries by Kusal Perera and Upul Tharanga putting the visitors in control of the first test. MORE...
Eppawala fire was intentional: Government Analyst
The cause of the fire at the state owned Eppawala phosphate factory was not erupted due to natural causes, the Government Analyst’s Department has stated in its report. MORE...
UN Watch welcomes progress made by Sri Lanka
UN Watch welcomes the progress made by the Sri Lankan government since resolution 30/1 was adopted in October 2015, a Statement by UN Watch made during the 32nd Session of the UNHRC says.MORE...
Ramadan fasting begins tomorrow
The Crescent for Ramadan has sighted and fasting will begin tomorrow, the Colombo Grand Mosque said. MORE...
Person killed following electrocution
A person was killed after being electrocuted in Dampalgama area in Akuressa after contact with an electricity cable which had been illegally pulled across a field, the police said.MORE...
Heavy traffic on Baseline Road as car catches fire
Severe traffic congestion has been reported along Baseline Road due to a car breaking into flames on the Dematagoda flyover.
PM sees huge potential in cooperation with China
Both Sri Lanka and China are deepening reforms, in the process of which we see huge potential for cooperation, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said. MORE...
Right to Information bill tabled in Parliament
The Right to Information draft bill was presented to Parliament by Minister of Parliamentary Reforms and Mass Media Gayantha Karunathilaka a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Govt cancels contract with company that provided security to IS
The Prime Minister has ordered the Culture Ministry to cancel the contract with a government owned security company that provided security at the Independence Square. MORE...
Maldives frees three accused of hiring Sri Lanka sniper
Three people arrested over a plot to assassinate the Maldivian President that involved a sniper brought into Maldives from Sri Lanka have been released on Sunday, the Haveeru reported. MORE...
Lanka envoy unveils welfare plan for workers in Saudi
Sri Lankan Ambassador Azim Thassim told his countrymen in Saudi Arabia that his mission has chalked out a 20/20 plan to promote bilateral relations with the Saudi and to work for the welfare of the island’s 500,000 workers in Saudi Arabia. MORE...
Missing Sri Lankan teenager found safe
A Sri Lankan teenager has been found safe after she went missing from a bus stop on Thursday night in Brisbane, Australia. MORE..