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Yoshihide Suga officially named Japan’s new prime minister
Yoshihide Suga officially named Japan’s new prime minister
Japan’s parliament on Wednesday elected Yoshihide Suga prime minister, with the former chief cabinet secretary expected to stick closely to policies championed by Shinzo Abe during his record-breaking tenure. MORE..
Over 250,000 PCR tests carried out in Sri Lanka
Over 250,000 PCR tests carried out in Sri Lanka
Over 250,000 PCR tests have been carried out in Sri Lanka for the detection of COVID-19 infection, states the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). MORE..
Shivajilingam to be produced before courts today
Shivajilingam to be produced before courts today
Former Northern Provincial Councillor M. K. Shivajilingam, who was arrested by the Kopay Police on Tuesday (15), will be produced before Jaffna Magistrate’s Court today. MORE..
Won’t reopen airports until health authorities certify health safety - Prasanna
Won’t reopen airports until health authorities certify health safety - Prasanna
Sri Lanka’s airports will not be re-opened until health authorities certify the health safety of Sri Lankan citizens, says Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga. MORE..
Sri Lanka hoping to enhance relations with Japan under newly elected PM
Sri Lanka hoping to enhance relations with Japan under newly elected PM
Sri Lanka is looking forward to working together with Japan’s newly-elected Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, says PM Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..
Army to take over driving license printing
Army to take over driving license printing
Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army, on Tuesday (15) looked into the possibility of Sri Lanka Army taking over the printing and issuing process of the Driving License of the Department of Motor Traffic. MORE..
Motorists violating traffic lane law to be fined
Motorists violating traffic lane law to be fined
The motorists who violate the traffic lane law will be imposed a fine of Rs. 2,000 from Thursday (17), SSP Indika Hapugoda, the Director of the Traffic Control and Road Safety Division says. MORE..
Three killed in lorry-three wheeler collision
Three killed in lorry-three wheeler collision
Three individuals have been reported as killed in a motor accident at the Diwurumpitiya area on the Ratnapura-Avissawella main road. MORE..
Spells of showers possible in some areas
Spells of showers possible in some areas
Several spells of showers will occur in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Criminal gang member arrested in Maligawatte
Criminal gang member arrested in Maligawatte
A member of an organized criminal gang has been arrested in the Maligawatte area, the Police said. MORE..
Former intel. chiefs reveal national security flaws at PCoI on Easter attacks
Former intel. chiefs reveal national security flaws at PCoI on Easter attacks
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating the Easter Sunday Attacks, heard evidence on Monday (14) from two former intelligence service chiefs – Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena and Retired DIG Sisira Mendis – who exposed a lack of responsibility and leadership in the country’s national security establishment. MORE..
Six more arrivals test positive for COVID-19
Six more arrivals test positive for COVID-19
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country reached 3,271 as six more arrivals tested positive for the virus today (15). MORE..
Sri Lanka has potential to become one of world’s leading maritime hubs – President
Sri Lanka has potential to become one of world’s leading maritime hubs – President
Sri Lanka can use its unique locational advantage to become one of the world’s leading maritime hubs, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today (15). MORE..
UN Core Group disappointed in Sri Lanka’s stance on resolution 30/1
UN Core Group disappointed in Sri Lanka’s stance on resolution 30/1
The United Nations Core Group on Sri Lanka expressed their disappointment over Sri Lankan government’s stand to no longer support resolution 30/1 at the United Nations Human Rights Council 45, today (15). MORE..
Firearms belonging to ‘Kalupe Amith’ recovered by STF
Firearms belonging to ‘Kalupe Amith’ recovered by STF
Three firearms belonging to crime gang member Amith Sanjeewa alias ‘Kalupe Amith’, who is currently held at the Galle Prison over murder and narcotics related charges, have been recovered in Meetyagoda area. MORE..
Fmr DIG Nalaka de Silva withdraws FR petition
Fmr DIG Nalaka de Silva withdraws FR petition
Former DIG Nalaka de Silva of the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) has withdrawn a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed with the Supreme Court. MORE..
Heroin traffickers going free due to negligence of officers unfortunate – HC judge
Heroin traffickers going free due to negligence of officers unfortunate – HC judge
It is unfortunate that large-scale heroin traffickers go free due to negligent actions and mistakes of the officers conducting raids on heroin trafficking, said Colombo High Court Judge Vikum Kaluarachchi in open court today (15). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases tally hits 3,265
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases tally hits 3,265
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country reached 3,265 as three more persons tested positive for the virus today (15). MORE..
I.M.V. Premalal appointed Mayor of Kotte
I.M.V. Premalal appointed Mayor of Kotte
I.M.V. Premalal of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has been sworn in as the new Mayor of the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Municipal Council. MORE..
Covid-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka climbs to 3,016
Covid-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka climbs to 3,016
Eleven more patients who had previously tested positive for Covid-19 have been discharged from hospital after fully recovering. MORE..
Committee appointed on 20th amendment hands over report to PM
Committee appointed on 20th amendment hands over report to PM
The committee appointed to study and review the draft bill of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution handed over its report to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees today (15). MORE..
Schoolgirl ‘kidnapped’ and dropped off near school after 3 hours
Schoolgirl ‘kidnapped’ and dropped off near school after 3 hours
A female student of a leading school in Kandy had allegedly been kidnapped from the front of her home in the Bahirawakanda area this morning (15). MORE..
Three-wheelers, motorcycles to only use bus lane from tomorrow
Three-wheelers, motorcycles to only use bus lane from tomorrow
Three-wheelers and motorcycles will be allowed to drive only on the bus priority lane starting from tomorrow (16), says Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province Deshabandu Tennakoon. MORE..
Disabled soldier left blind in one eye due to tear gas demands Rs 10m compensation
Disabled soldier left blind in one eye due to tear gas demands Rs 10m compensation
The Supreme Court has decided to take a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by a disabled soldier requesting Rs 10 million in compensation from the government over complete blindness in one eye caused by tear gas attacks during a protest stated by disabled soldiers in 2017. MORE..
Shivajilingam arrested by Kopay Police
Shivajilingam arrested by Kopay Police
Former Northern Provincial Councillor M. K. Shivajilingam has been arrested by the Kopay Police, says Ada Derana reporter. MORE..