Bribery Comm. files revision petition against Rakitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe's bail orderThe Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed a revision application before the Colombo High Court, seeking an order to set aside the Colombo Magistrate’s Court decision to grant bail to three suspects, Oct 30, 202612:19 PMAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Uva Province and the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota.Oct 30, 202611:49 AMComprehensive probe launched into corruption at DMT; data extracted from computer systemsA team of investigators, including officers from the Walana Anti-Vice Unit, is currently extracting the complete set of data from the computer systems of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities within the department.Oct 30, 202611:21 AMComprehensive probe launched into corruption at DMT; data extracted from computer systemsA team of investigators, including officers from the Walana Anti-Vice Unit, is currently extracting the complete set of data from the computer systems of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities within the department.Oct 30, 202611:21 AMFurther evidence examination begins in money laundering case against Yoshitha RajapaksaFurther evidence examination in the case filed by the Attorney General against Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has commenced before the Colombo High Court.Oct 30, 202610:46 AMFurther evidence examination begins in money laundering case against Yoshitha RajapaksaFurther evidence examination in the case filed by the Attorney General against Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has commenced before the Colombo High Court.Oct 30, 202610:46 AMSlightly unhealthy air quality recorded in several areas across Sri LankaAccording to the daily air quality report issued for today (30), air quality in many urban areas across the island remains at a moderate level.Oct 30, 202610:22 AMSlightly unhealthy air quality recorded in several areas across Sri LankaAccording to the daily air quality report issued for today (30), air quality in many urban areas across the island remains at a moderate level.Oct 30, 202610:22 AMNEWS ALERTThree Kobeigane police officers interdicted over suspect's death in custodyTwo police sergeants and a constable attached to the Kobeigane Police Station have been interdicted over alleged dereliction of duty following the death of a suspect while in police custody at Nikaweratiya Hospital on October 27, police said.Oct 30, 202609:47 AMNEWS ALERTThree Kobeigane police officers interdicted over suspect's death in custodyTwo police sergeants and a constable attached to the Kobeigane Police Station have been interdicted over alleged dereliction of duty following the death of a suspect while in police custody at Nikaweratiya Hospital on October 27, police said.Oct 30, 202609:47 AMHeat stress could cost Sri Lanka, Maldives 147,000 jobs by 2040, ILO findsRising temperatures and workplace heat stress are already affecting workers, productivity and economies in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, according to new studies by the International Labour Organization (ILO).Oct 30, 202609:38 AMHeat stress could cost Sri Lanka, Maldives 147,000 jobs by 2040, ILO findsRising temperatures and workplace heat stress are already affecting workers, productivity and economies in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, according to new studies by the International Labour Organization (ILO).Oct 30, 202609:38 AMNEWS ALERTBread and other bakery product prices to increase by Rs. 5 from midnight todayThe price of a 450-gram loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 5, effective from midnight today (30), the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) announced.Oct 30, 202609:26 AMNEWS ALERTBread and other bakery product prices to increase by Rs. 5 from midnight todayThe price of a 450-gram loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 5, effective from midnight today (30), the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) announced.Oct 30, 202609:26 AMA helicopter with the EU force in Bosnia crashes, killing 4 and injuring 11A helicopter with the European Union peacekeeping force in Bosnia crashed Thursday in the country’s north, killing four personnel on board and injuring 11, according to a statement from the force.Oct 30, 202608:18 AMA helicopter with the EU force in Bosnia crashes, killing 4 and injuring 11A helicopter with the European Union peacekeeping force in Bosnia crashed Thursday in the country’s north, killing four personnel on board and injuring 11, according to a statement from the force.Oct 30, 202608:18 AMNDC highlights state-private sector cooperation in countering cyber threatsA strategic dialogue on safeguarding national security in the digital age was held at the National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo, as part of its ‘Diners’ Club’ event.Oct 30, 202607:40 AMNDC highlights state-private sector cooperation in countering cyber threatsA strategic dialogue on safeguarding national security in the digital age was held at the National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo, as part of its ‘Diners’ Club’ event.Oct 30, 202607:40 AMFUTA to launch island-wide one-day strike todayThe Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) is scheduled to launch a one-day island-wide strike today (30), demanding solutions to several pressing issues affecting the state university system.Oct 30, 202606:41 AMFUTA to launch island-wide one-day strike todayThe Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) is scheduled to launch a one-day island-wide strike today (30), demanding solutions to several pressing issues affecting the state university system.Oct 30, 202606:41 AMIsraeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' electionThe main Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot and Arab-led party leaders have denounced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleging foreign interference following the election which saw his coalition lose its majority.Oct 30, 202606:37 AMIsraeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' electionThe main Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot and Arab-led party leaders have denounced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleging foreign interference following the election which saw his coalition lose its majority.Oct 30, 202606:37 AMHeavy showers expected in several parts of the island todayThe Department of Meteorology has warned of showers and thundershowers across several parts of the island today (30), with heavy rainfall expected in a number of areas. Oct 30, 202606:07 AMHeavy showers expected in several parts of the island todayThe Department of Meteorology has warned of showers and thundershowers across several parts of the island today (30), with heavy rainfall expected in a number of areas. Oct 30, 202606:07 AMIsrael election: Netanyahu's bloc wins 53 seats, falls short of majority as coalition talks loomThe counting of votes in Israel's election has confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud as the largest party in the next Knesset, but left his right-wing bloc short of a parliamentary majority.Oct 30, 202612:12 AMIsrael election: Netanyahu's bloc wins 53 seats, falls short of majority as coalition talks loomThe counting of votes in Israel's election has confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud as the largest party in the next Knesset, but left his right-wing bloc short of a parliamentary majority.Oct 30, 202612:12 AMBenefits of education must be equally accessible to all – Prime MinisterPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that the benefits of education should not be limited to a particular segment of society, and that a child’s future should be determined not by the economic circumstances or the area in which they live...Oct 29, 202609:45 PMBenefits of education must be equally accessible to all – Prime MinisterPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that the benefits of education should not be limited to a particular segment of society, and that a child’s future should be determined not by the economic circumstances or the area in which they live...Oct 29, 202609:45 PMSafety questions mount as Spain’s high-speed rail disaster death toll rises to 69The death toll from Spain’s high-speed rail disaster rose to 69 on Thursday as questions mounted over why safety systems failed to prevent a train from slamming into another that was stopped ahead.Oct 29, 202608:43 PMSafety questions mount as Spain’s high-speed rail disaster death toll rises to 69The death toll from Spain’s high-speed rail disaster rose to 69 on Thursday as questions mounted over why safety systems failed to prevent a train from slamming into another that was stopped ahead.Oct 29, 202608:43 PMDeath of youth in police custody: SDIG says assault not ruled outSenior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police for the Western Province, Sajeewa Medawatta, stated that while it is believed the death of an individual while in the custody of Homagama Police may have resulted from an assault incident, a definitive conclusion can only be reached...Oct 29, 202607:59 PMDeath of youth in police custody: SDIG says assault not ruled outSenior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police for the Western Province, Sajeewa Medawatta, stated that while it is believed the death of an individual while in the custody of Homagama Police may have resulted from an assault incident, a definitive conclusion can only be reached...Oct 29, 202607:59 PMProfessor HMJC Pitawala appointed new Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa Uni.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor H.M.J.C. Pitawala as the new Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University.Oct 29, 202605:22 PMProfessor HMJC Pitawala appointed new Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa Uni.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor H.M.J.C. Pitawala as the new Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University.Oct 29, 202605:22 PMLow-pressure area forms over Andaman Sea; naval & fishing communities cautioned The low-level atmospheric disturbance oversouth Andaman Sea, in the vicinity of the North Sumatra islands developed in to a low-pressure area at about 11.30 a.m. today (29), according to the Department of Meteorology. Oct 29, 202604:57 PMLow-pressure area forms over Andaman Sea; naval & fishing communities cautioned The low-level atmospheric disturbance oversouth Andaman Sea, in the vicinity of the North Sumatra islands developed in to a low-pressure area at about 11.30 a.m. today (29), according to the Department of Meteorology. Oct 29, 202604:57 PMSri Lanka and Thailand to strengthen cooperation in key sectorsSri Lanka and Thailand have focused on further strengthening bilateral cooperation to promote development in the health, education, technology and economic sectors.Oct 29, 202604:42 PMSri Lanka and Thailand to strengthen cooperation in key sectorsSri Lanka and Thailand have focused on further strengthening bilateral cooperation to promote development in the health, education, technology and economic sectors.Oct 29, 202604:42 PM