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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..
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval meets President Ranil
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval meets President Ranil
India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, has called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo this morning (30). MORE..
EU EOM to Sri Lanka deploys 26 long-term observers to all nine provinces
EU EOM to Sri Lanka deploys 26 long-term observers to all nine provinces
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Sri Lanka’s presidential election has deployed 26 long-term observers (LTOs) to all nine provinces of Sri Lanka on Thursday. MORE..
Former Sri Lankan Test cricketer facing serious misconduct investigation in Australia - report
Former Sri Lankan Test cricketer facing serious misconduct investigation in Australia - report
Former Sri Lanka Test cricketer Dulip Samaraweera is facing a Cricket Australia probe amid allegations of serious misconduct towards a female player. MORE..
2024 Presidential Election: EC announces locations and dates for marking postal votes
2024 Presidential Election: EC announces locations and dates for marking postal votes
The Election Commission has announced the locations reserved for marking postal votes in the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
INS Mumbai departs island concluding formal visit
INS Mumbai departs island concluding formal visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai, which arrived in Sri Lanka on August 26, departed the island yesterday (29) after successfully completing its formal visit. MORE..
New Zealand’s Māori King dies after 18-year reign
New Zealand’s Māori King dies after 18-year reign
New Zealand’s Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, died Friday at age 69, days after the celebration of his 18th year on the throne. MORE..
Indian National Security Advisor calls on Prime Minister
Indian National Security Advisor calls on Prime Minister
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has stated that there is immense potential for India and Sri Lanka to further strengthen economic cooperation, which would be mutually beneficial considering the complementarity in bilateral ties. MORE..
