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‘Club Wasantha’ murder: 12 including ex-PC member further remanded
‘Club Wasantha’ murder: 12 including ex-PC member further remanded
The 12 suspects including former member of the Western Provincial Council Amal Silva, who were arrested in connection with the murder of two persons including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club Wasantha’, have been ordered to be further remanded until 13 September 2024. MORE..
Namal Rajapaksa’s election manifesto launched
Namal Rajapaksa’s election manifesto launched
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa’s election manifesto for the 2024 Presidential Election was officially launched in Colombo, a short while ago. MORE..
| September 2, 2024 11:03 am
Candidates exceeding stipulated spending limits risk losing position, civil rights – Election Commission
Candidates exceeding stipulated spending limits risk losing position, civil rights – Election Commission
The Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake emphasized that any presidential candidate found by the courts to have exceeded the legally permitted spending limit per voter will face severe consequences, including the loss of their position and the revocation of their civil rights for three years. MORE..
Ceremonial launch of Namal’s election manifesto begins
Ceremonial launch of Namal’s election manifesto begins
The ceremony to unveil the election manifesto of the Presidential Candidate of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa commenced a short while ago in Colombo. MORE..
| September 2, 2024 10:31 am
Polling cards to be handed over to Postal Dept. for distribution
Polling cards to be handed over to Postal Dept. for distribution
The official polling cards of the 2024 Presidential Election are scheduled to be handed over to the Postal Department today (02). MORE..
Indian customs officials nab three Sri Lankans for smuggling gold at KIA
Indian customs officials nab three Sri Lankans for smuggling gold at KIA
Officials of the Bengaluru Air Customs on Saturday caught three Sri Lankan nationals, who were allegedly part of an international gold smuggling racket at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). MORE..
Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology states that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Philippines discuss negotiations for MLAT, TTSP
Sri Lanka, Philippines discuss negotiations for MLAT, TTSP
The Department of Justice (DoJ) of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), recently hosted the negotiations for the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and Treaty on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons (TTSP) between the Philippines and Sri Lanka in Manila. MORE..
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ national strategic plan rooted in logic, not promises - Dilith Jayaweera
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ national strategic plan rooted in logic, not promises - Dilith Jayaweera
The Presidential Candidate of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera says that the party’s national strategic plan is not made up of promises, but with statements that are described scientifically and logically and can be achieved within a given timeline. MORE..
Sri Lanka Ports Authority reports 1.54 million TEU handled amid regional competition
Sri Lanka Ports Authority reports 1.54 million TEU handled amid regional competition
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has addressed recent concerns regarding a perceived decline in transhipment volumes at the Port of Colombo, which some attribute to the expansion of regional ports in India. MORE..
U.N. begins polio vaccination in Gaza, as fighting rages
U.N. begins polio vaccination in Gaza, as fighting rages
The United Nations, in collaboration with Palestinian health authorities, began to vaccinate 640,000 children in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to brief pauses in their 11-month war to allow the campaign to go ahead. MORE..
ITAK to back Sajith in presidential election
ITAK to back Sajith in presidential election
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has decided to support the presidential candidate of Samagi Jana Balawegaya-led alliance during the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
| September 1, 2024 4:27 pm
Advisory issued for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
Advisory issued for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” level advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for multi-day boats in the West-central Bay of Bengal deep sea areas. MORE..
Retired air force airwoman arrested with live bullet at BIA
Retired air force airwoman arrested with live bullet at BIA
A retired air force airwoman has been detained at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake after a live T-56 ammunition was discovered inside her handbag during a routine security check. MORE..
Bus fares to remain unchanged
Bus fares to remain unchanged
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) states that no revision will be made to bus fares despite yesterday’s (31) fuel price revision. MORE..
President pledges investigation into accountability for COVID cremation policy that affected Muslims
President pledges investigation into accountability for COVID cremation policy that affected Muslims
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed regret for the difficulties faced by Muslims regarding their burial during the COVID-19 pandemic. He announced plans to introduce a new law allowing burial or cremation according to individual preferences. MORE..
Public and bank holidays of 2025 declared
Public and bank holidays of 2025 declared
An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued declaring the public and bank holidays stipulated for the year 2025. MORE..
No revision in Litro gas prices this month
No revision in Litro gas prices this month
The Chairman of the Litro Gas Company, Muditha Peiris says that the prices of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas cylinders will not be revised today (Sep. 01) for the month of September. MORE..
India bust massive ‘Ice’ trafficking network, 6 arrested over smuggling attempt to Sri Lanka
India bust massive ‘Ice’ trafficking network, 6 arrested over smuggling attempt to Sri Lanka
India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Saturday (31) said it has busted a massive methamphetamine trafficking network in Chennai and seized 10.13 kg of the drug worth INR 506.5 million in the market. MORE..
Sajith vows to raise public employees’ minimum wage to Rs. 57,500
Sajith vows to raise public employees’ minimum wage to Rs. 57,500
Samagi Jana Balawegaya-led alliance’s presidential candidate opposition leader Sajith Premadasa asserts that Sri Lanka’s unemployment crisis will be resolved under an SJB government through their comprehensive plan to create job opportunities for the youth of the country including unemployed graduates. MORE..
| September 1, 2024 11:51 am
Namal to scrap state asset sales, introduce investor-backed growth plan
Namal to scrap state asset sales, introduce investor-backed growth plan
The Presidential Candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), MP Namal Rajapaksa asserts that the authorities must not exclusively look at asset disposals and the imposition of taxes to build up state coffers. MORE..
| September 1, 2024 11:49 am
Israel says bodies of six Hamas hostages recovered
Israel says bodies of six Hamas hostages recovered
Israel says its forces have recovered the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. MORE..
UAE announces amnesty for illegal residents: Sri Lankans urged to regularize status or return home
UAE announces amnesty for illegal residents: Sri Lankans urged to regularize status or return home
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a visa amnesty program to allow people living illegally in the country to legalise their residency status or depart without facing any penalties. MORE..
Close associate of ‘Karandeniya Sudda’ arrested with firearm, heroin
Close associate of ‘Karandeniya Sudda’ arrested with firearm, heroin
A close associate of the notorious underworld figure and drug trafficker known as “Karandeniya Sudda” has been apprehended by the Police Special Task Force (STF) along with another suspect. MORE..
Passenger arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA
Passenger arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA
A person who was in possession of a large stock of cigarettes illegally brought into the country has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (01). MORE..
