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Japanese Prime Minister intends to step down
Japanese Prime Minister intends to step down
Sources close to the Japanese Prime Minister say he plans to step down to deal with a health problem. MORE..
Rajitha, ex-SPC chairman served indictments over “white van” press
Rajitha, ex-SPC chairman served indictments over “white van” press
The Colombo High Court today (28) served indictments on Parliamentarian Rajitha Senaratne and the former Chairman of State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) Mohamed Rumi over controversial press conference on “white van abductions”. MORE..
| August 28, 2020 11:31 am
Dates for 2020 Scholarship, A/L & O/L exams announced
Dates for 2020 Scholarship, A/L & O/L exams announced
The Ministry of Education has announced the dates for the Scholarship, G.C.E. Advanced Level and G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinations of the year 2020. MORE..
| August 28, 2020 11:09 am
Accomplice of “Podi Lassie” arrested with firearms & ammo
Accomplice of “Podi Lassie” arrested with firearms & ammo
A member of a criminal gang has been arrested in the area of Wandaduwa, Balapitiya. MORE..
| August 28, 2020 10:33 am
2020 O/L Exam to be held next January
2020 O/L Exam to be held next January
The G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination 2020 will be held from 18th – 27th of January 2021, says the Minister of Education. MORE..
| August 28, 2020 9:25 am
Afternoon thundershowers expected in parts of the island
Afternoon thundershowers expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Mullaitivu district after 2.00 pm today (28), says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
“Kudu Suranga” apprehended with heroin
“Kudu Suranga” apprehended with heroin
A member of an organized criminal group has been arrested in the area of Thiranagama, Hikkaduwa. MORE..
| August 28, 2020 8:54 am
Day two of Vote on Account debate today
Day two of Vote on Account debate today
The Parliament will convene at 9.30 am today (28) for the second consecutive day of the debate on the Vote on Account. MORE..
Two navy personnel arrested while transporting cannabis
Two navy personnel arrested while transporting cannabis
Two Sri Lanka Navy personnel have been arrested by Mattakkuliya Police while transporting cannabis in an official vehicle, police said. MORE..
Prison Guard arrested with heroin in Borella
Prison Guard arrested with heroin in Borella
A prison guard attached to the Colombo Remand Prison has been arrested while in possession of heroin at Borella. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines continues to fly to selected international destinations despite global lockdown
SriLankan Airlines continues to fly to selected international destinations despite global lockdown
SriLankan Airlines says that the airline continues to fly to selected international destinations including Italy- Milan, United Kingdom-London, Japan – Tokyo, Maldives- Male, Germany- Frankfurt, France- Paris and Australia-Sydney during the current global lockdown period. MORE..
Norwegian Ambassador calls on Prime Minister
Norwegian Ambassador calls on Prime Minister
Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trine Jøranli Eskedal called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa this evening at Temple Trees. MORE..
Two more Covid-19 cases moves total to 2,986
Two more Covid-19 cases moves total to 2,986
Two new cases of Covid-19 have been reported raising the total number of confirmed cases reported in the country so far to 2,986. MORE..
Find sustainable solution to human-elephant conflict within 2 years - President tells officials
Find sustainable solution to human-elephant conflict within 2 years - President tells officials
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa directed officials to devise a sustainable solution to the human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka within 2 years’ time, the President’s Media Division said. MORE...
| August 27, 2020 8:35 pm
Police sergeant arrested with heroin and ‘ice’ in Damana
Police sergeant arrested with heroin and ‘ice’ in Damana
A sergeant attached to the Welikada Police has been arrested in Damana, Ampara while in possession of heroin and Crystal methamphetamine, also known as ‘ice’. MORE..
| August 27, 2020 5:38 pm
Drug racket controlled from Dubai and Dumbara Prison busted
Drug racket controlled from Dubai and Dumbara Prison busted
A heroin racket coordinated from Dubai and the Dumbara Prison was busted by the Kalutara Crimes Investigation Unit, yesterday (26). MORE..
| August 27, 2020 5:34 pm
Accomplice of “Samayan” arrested with heroin
Accomplice of “Samayan” arrested with heroin
An accomplice of the underworld figure alias “Samayan” has been arrested while in possession of 10g of heroin. MORE..
| August 27, 2020 4:46 pm
Cabinet approves revision of tax policies and policy actions for economic revival
Cabinet approves revision of tax policies and policy actions for economic revival
The Cabinet of Ministers granted their approval for the introduction of a simple yet accountable, efficient tax methodology so that it would be a tailor-made application for all the stakeholders in the economy including commuters, workforce, entrepreneurs as well as tax payers. MORE..
| August 27, 2020 4:02 pm
Sri Lanka-Australia police cooperation on terrorism and narcotic trafficking
Sri Lanka-Australia police cooperation on terrorism and narcotic trafficking
Several Australian supplied hand-held Chemical Detection Devices were presented to Acting Inspector General of Police, C.D. Wickramaratne on Thursday (27) by Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David Holly and Australian Federal Police Detective Superintendent Rob Wilson. MORE..
Court grants leave to hear Negombo SP Sampayo’s revision application
Court grants leave to hear Negombo SP Sampayo’s revision application
The Court of Appeal has granted leave to hear the revision application filed by the interdicted Superintendent (SP) of the Negombo Prison, Anuruddha Sampayo, who is currently under remand custody. MORE..
Dilantha Malagamuwa receives state sponsorship for the first time
Dilantha Malagamuwa receives state sponsorship for the first time
Motor racing champion Dilantha Malagamuwa, who is representing Sri Lanka at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe Championship 2020, has received state sponsorship to participate in the tournament. MORE..
| August 27, 2020 2:32 pm
Cabinet sub-committee on cost of living to be appointed
Cabinet sub-committee on cost of living to be appointed
The Cabinet of Ministers granted its approval to appoint the Cabinet sub-committee on cost of living. MORE..
More COVID-19 recoveries take total to 2,830
More COVID-19 recoveries take total to 2,830
Eleven more individuals infected with COVID-19 made complete recoveries today (27), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
| August 27, 2020 1:51 pm
Construction of 2 flyovers over Slave Island railway lines approved
Construction of 2 flyovers over Slave Island railway lines approved
The approval of the Cabinet of Ministers has been granted to construct 02 flyovers over the railway line at the Sri Uttarananda Mawatha near the Slave Island Railway Station. MORE..
Suspect arrested with drugs, cash & ATM cards
Suspect arrested with drugs, cash & ATM cards
A team of officers from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested an individual who was in possession of 3kg of heroin. MORE..
