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3 dead after small plane crashes into row of townhouses in Oregon
3 dead after small plane crashes into row of townhouses in Oregon
Three people were dead after a small plane crashed into a row of townhouses Saturday morning in a neighborhood east of Portland, setting the homes ablaze, authorities told KATU-TV. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
The Department of Meteorology says 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..
Fuel prices reduced
Fuel prices reduced
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has revised its fuel prices with effect from midnight today (August 31). MORE...
Sri Lankan found guilty of wife’s murder in Australia
Sri Lankan found guilty of wife’s murder in Australia
An estranged husband who claimed he was acting in self-defence when he hacked his wife to death in the Melbourne suburb of Sandhurst has been found guilty of murder by an Australian court. MORE..
Dilith Jayaweera’s strategic plan to rebuild Sri Lanka’s economy
Dilith Jayaweera’s strategic plan to rebuild Sri Lanka’s economy
The national strategic plan of “Sarvajana Balaya” presidential candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera entails the creation of a globally competitive, dynamic and challenging manufacturing economy driven by entrepreneurship, innovation and strategic investment that ensures sustainable growth and prosperity for all citizens. MORE..
Presidential Election-related complaints exceed 1,500
Presidential Election-related complaints exceed 1,500
The number of complaints received by the Election Commission regarding the upcoming presidential election has further increased. MORE..
Presidential candidate Dilith’s strategic plan pledges to streamline public service
Presidential candidate Dilith’s strategic plan pledges to streamline public service
The national strategic plan of “Sarvajana Balaya” presidential candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera was officially unveiled today (31). MORE..
Anura Kumara vows to strengthen public transport service under NPP govt
Anura Kumara vows to strengthen public transport service under NPP govt
National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that a relief package will be provided under a NPP government until the country’s economy stabilizes. MORE..
Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek
Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek
Japan, a nation so hardworking its language has a term for literally working oneself to death, is trying to address a worrisome labor shortage by coaxing more people and companies to adopt four-day workweeks. MORE..
‘Club Wasantha’ murder: Former Provincial Councillor remanded
‘Club Wasantha’ murder: Former Provincial Councillor remanded
Former member of the Western Provincial Council, Amal Silva, who was arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of two persons including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club Wasantha’, has been remanded until September 02. MORE..
Bar Council calls for resignation of BASL President
Bar Council calls for resignation of BASL President
The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has unanimously decided to call for the resignation of BASL President Kaushalya Nawaratne PC. MORE..
Russian helicopter with 22 on board goes missing in far east, Interfax says
Russian helicopter with 22 on board goes missing in far east, Interfax says
A Russian helicopter with three crew members and 19 passengers on board has gone missing in the far eastern peninsula of Kamchatka, Interfax news agency reported on Saturday, citing preliminary data from the federal air transport agency. MORE..
62-year-old woman found murdered inside house at Nanneriya
62-year-old woman found murdered inside house at Nanneriya
A 62-year-old woman has reportedly been murdered inside her home in the Pirikkulama area of the Nanneriya police division. MORE..
Presidential Candidate Dilith Jayaweera unveils national strategic plan
Presidential Candidate Dilith Jayaweera unveils national strategic plan
“Sarvajana Balaya” presidential candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera unveiled his “National Strategic Plan Towards A Happy Nation” as his election manifesto in Colombo on Saturday. MORE..
| August 31, 2024 11:01 am
Brazil blocks Musk’s X after company refuses to name local representative amid feud with judge
Brazil blocks Musk’s X after company refuses to name local representative amid feud with judge
Brazil started blocking Elon Musk’s social media platform X early Saturday, making it largely inaccessible on both the web and through mobile apps after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative to the country. MORE..
Colombo Security Conclave founding documents signed
Colombo Security Conclave founding documents signed
India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit K. Doval visited Colombo from August 29-30, 2024, for the signing of the Founding Documents of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC). MORE..
Fairly heavy showers, strong winds expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers, strong winds expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
More election complaints filed ahead of presidential election – EC
More election complaints filed ahead of presidential election – EC
The Election Commission has reported a significant increase in complaints related to the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
More than 1,000 killed in Bangladesh violence since July, health ministry chief says
More than 1,000 killed in Bangladesh violence since July, health ministry chief says
Violence that erupted in Bangladesh during last month’s anti-government protests killed more than 1,000 people, the interim health ministry chief said on Thursday, making it the bloodiest period in the country’s history since its 1971 independence. MORE..
President says goal is to empower Gen Z to take on country’s leadership roles
President says goal is to empower Gen Z to take on country’s leadership roles
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the “Gen Z Dialogue” initiative will bring the perspectives of the younger generation into the governance process. MORE..
Malaysian woman arrested with cocaine worth over Rs. 110 million
Malaysian woman arrested with cocaine worth over Rs. 110 million
A Malaysian woman has reportedly been arrested with 03 kilograms of cocaine in the Bellanwila area. MORE..
Man stabs son to death, injures daughter-in-law
Man stabs son to death, injures daughter-in-law
A youth has reportedly been attacked to death with a sharp weapon while his wife has been injured and hospitalized in Serupitiya, Dehiattakandiya this morning (30). MORE..
Colombo’s consumer price inflation drops to 0.5% in August
Colombo’s consumer price inflation drops to 0.5% in August
The overall rate of inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumers Price Index (CCPI) on a Y-on-Y basis has decreased to 0.5% in August 2024 compared to the 2.4% calculated for the month of July 2024, according to the latest data released by Sri Lanka’s Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
CID allowed to detain custodian of court evidence room over missing heroin
CID allowed to detain custodian of court evidence room over missing heroin
The Colombo Chief Magistrate has allowed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to detain and interrogate the custodian in charge of the evidence room of the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, who was arrested in connection with the disappearance of a large quantity of the heroin from the evidence room. MORE..
India’s National Security Advisor meets presidential candidates Anura and Sajith
India’s National Security Advisor meets presidential candidates Anura and Sajith
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, has met with National People’s Power (NPP) leader and presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (30). MORE..
