Charge sheet drafted to remove PUCSL chairman - Energy Minister
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara says that a charge sheet has been drafted and legal measures will be taken by the government to remove the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake. MORE..
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- 285 suspects nabbed with narcotics in joint raids by tri-forces and police
- Veteran dramatist and screen writer K.B. Herath passes away
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- Passenger bus in Pakistan crashes, catches fire killing 40
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Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has held talks with ministers and senior officials in Saudi Arabia, as the crisis-hit island nation seeks to boost cooperation with the Kingdom and other Gulf countries.
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In a tragic incident, ten children died when a boat capsized on Sunday in northwest Pakistan, as reported by the news agency AFP. MORE..
PUCSL chairman issues scathing response to Energy Minister
Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Rathnayake says that legal action will be initiated from tomorrow (Jan. 30) regarding the officials who have failed to implement a decision given by an independent commission. MORE..
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Rainy conditions to enhance over the island from tomorrow
The Meteorology Department says there is a higher possibility of rainy conditions enhancing over the island starting from tomorrow (Jan. 30). MORE..
Novak Djokovic wins 10th Australian Open title and record-equalling 22nd slam
Novak Djokovic has claimed his 10th Australian Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title overall by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas to equal Rafael Nadal at the top of the men’s all-time standings. MORE..
285 suspects nabbed with narcotics in joint raids by tri-forces and police
A total of 285 suspects have been arrested during a seven-hour joint operation carried out by the Police Special Task Force (STF), Police, Army, and the Air Force in the Western and Southern provinces. MORE..
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January 29, 2023 5:32 pm
Veteran dramatist and screen writer K.B. Herath passes away
Veteran Sri Lankan dramatist and screenwriter K.B. Herath has passed away this morning (Jan. 29) at the age of 81. MORE..
Two dead, 03 injured in clash over paddy land in Pulmoddai
Two persons have been reported dead, while 03 others have been injured following a clash between two groups in the Pump House area of Pulmoddai, the Police said. MORE..
Passenger bus in Pakistan crashes, catches fire killing 40
A passenger bus crashed into a pillar and fell off a bridge, catching fire and killing 40 people in southern Pakistan on Sunday, a government official said. MORE..
Govt. Printer yet to receive Gazette to commence LG election process
The Department of Government Information (DGI) says that the Gazette notification to commence the Local Government Election process, with the signatures of the Chairman and other members of the Election Commission, has still not been sent to the Government Printer for publication. MORE..
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January 29, 2023 2:01 pm
Death threats to Election Commission members: Police say phone calls made from abroad
Sri Lanka Police says investigations have revealed that the death threats to the members of the Election Commission via phone calls have been carried out from a foreign country. MORE..
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January 29, 2023 1:20 pm
Eagerly waiting to face charge sheet - PUCSL chairman
The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Ratnayake says that he is eagerly awaiting to face the charge sheet against him said to have been prepared by the Power and Energy Minister. MORE..
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January 29, 2023 12:15 pm
Ibrahim Solih wins Maldivian Democratic Party presidential primary, gets ticket
Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih won the presidential primary election of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Saturday, reported avas.mv. MORE..
Body found in Upper Kotmale Reservoir
Police have found the body of a male in the Upper Kotmale Reservoir. MORE..
10% of Leprosy patients in Sri Lanka are children - health officials
Nearly 10% of the Leprosy patients in Sri Lanka have been identified as children, according to Specialist Dr. Chandana Gajanayake, the Colombo District Director of Health Services. MORE..
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January 29, 2023 9:42 am
10 children killed after boat carrying students capsizes in Pakistan
In a tragic incident, ten children died when a boat capsized on Sunday in northwest Pakistan, as reported by the news agency AFP. MORE..
PUCSL chairman issues scathing response to Energy Minister
Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Rathnayake says that legal action will be initiated from tomorrow (Jan. 30) regarding the officials who have failed to implement a decision given by an independent commission. MORE..
Rainy conditions to enhance over the island from tomorrow
The Meteorology Department says there is a higher possibility of rainy conditions enhancing over the island starting from tomorrow (Jan. 30). MORE..
Novak Djokovic wins 10th Australian Open title and record-equalling 22nd slam
Novak Djokovic has claimed his 10th Australian Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title overall by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas to equal Rafael Nadal at the top of the men’s all-time standings. MORE..
285 suspects nabbed with narcotics in joint raids by tri-forces and police
A total of 285 suspects have been arrested during a seven-hour joint operation carried out by the Police Special Task Force (STF), Police, Army, and the Air Force in the Western and Southern provinces. MORE..
Veteran dramatist and screen writer K.B. Herath passes away
Veteran Sri Lankan dramatist and screenwriter K.B. Herath has passed away this morning (Jan. 29) at the age of 81. MORE..
Two dead, 03 injured in clash over paddy land in Pulmoddai
Two persons have been reported dead, while 03 others have been injured following a clash between two groups in the Pump House area of Pulmoddai, the Police said. MORE..
Passenger bus in Pakistan crashes, catches fire killing 40
A passenger bus crashed into a pillar and fell off a bridge, catching fire and killing 40 people in southern Pakistan on Sunday, a government official said. MORE..
Govt. Printer yet to receive Gazette to commence LG election process
The Department of Government Information (DGI) says that the Gazette notification to commence the Local Government Election process, with the signatures of the Chairman and other members of the Election Commission, has still not been sent to the Government Printer for publication. MORE..
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India beat England to win the inaugural Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title
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Pakistan skipper bags second Cricketer of the Year award at 2022 ICC Awards
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Wanindu and Inoka named in ICC’s T20 Teams of the Year
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FIFA suspends Football Federation of Sri Lanka
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Microsoft Outlook, Teams down for thousands of users
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Google axing 12,000 jobs, as tech industry layoffs widen
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Justin Bieber sells music rights for $200 mn
Justin Bieber sells music rights for $200 mn
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Oscars 2023: ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ leads nominations
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French city asks Madonna to lend painting it lost in World War
French city asks Madonna to lend painting it lost in World War
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UK
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Singapore
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