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‘Club Wasantha’ murder: More than 95% of investigations completed - Police
‘Club Wasantha’ murder: More than 95% of investigations completed - Police
Sri Lanka Police says that more than 95% of the investigation activities into the recent killing of two persons including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club Wasantha’, have been completed thus far. MORE..
Keheliya and 3 others further remanded; first suspect referred to psychiatric inspection
Keheliya and 3 others further remanded; first suspect referred to psychiatric inspection
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 03 other suspects, implicated in the alleged importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vials, have been further remanded until September 11. MORE..
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 Northern Bay of Bengal deep sea areas. MORE..
Over 100 more election violation complaints reported within 24 hours – EC
Over 100 more election violation complaints reported within 24 hours – EC
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka says that 118 more complaints have been received pertaining to the 2024 Presidential Election. MORE..
Sajith Premadasa launches election manifesto
Sajith Premadasa launches election manifesto
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) presidential candidate, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has handed over his presidential election manifesto to the Chief Prelates of the Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters this afternoon (29). MORE..
Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Afghanistan; Tremors felt in India
Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Afghanistan; Tremors felt in India
An earthquake of a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology. MORE..
India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrives in Sri Lanka
India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrives in Sri Lanka
India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit K. Doval arrived in Colombo Thursday (Aug 29) morning, official sources told The Hindu, to follow-up on the ongoing Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) initiative. He is also scheduled to meet with political leaders in Colombo. MORE..
Cuba thanks Sri Lanka for support over the US blockade
Cuba thanks Sri Lanka for support over the US blockade
Ambassador Andrés González thanked Sri Lanka for its support every year in the United Nations vote against the blockade of the United States against Cuba, an official source disclosed. MORE..
Sri Lanka will not accept any UNHRC resolution on human rights violations during civil war – Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka will not accept any UNHRC resolution on human rights violations during civil war – Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry assured that Sri Lanka will not accept any resolutions brought forward by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) regarding alleged human rights violations during the civil conflict that ended in 2009. MORE..
Foreign investors guaranteed a corruption-free future under NPP - Harini Amarasuriya
Foreign investors guaranteed a corruption-free future under NPP - Harini Amarasuriya
China had been an “easy source of money” for past governments and the National People’s Power (NPP) wants to ensure future investment isn’t wasteful, said Harini Amarasuriya, a lawmaker and a member of the NPP. MORE..
Another SLPP MP backs Sajith in presidential election
Another SLPP MP backs Sajith in presidential election
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) Colombo District MP Jagath Kumara has pledged his support to Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
India hands over first payment for implementing hybrid power projects in islands off Jaffna
India hands over first payment for implementing hybrid power projects in islands off Jaffna
The first payment towards implementation of Hybrid Power Projects in Three Islands off Jaffna has been handed over by the High Commission of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha to the Secretary of Minister of Power and Energy, Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena and Chairman of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) Mr. Ranjith Sepala. MORE..
President Ranil’s election manifesto unveiled
President Ranil’s election manifesto unveiled
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s manifesto for the 2024 Presidential Election was officially launched in Colombo, a short while ago. MORE..
| August 29, 2024 10:36 am
Ceremonial launch of President Ranil’s election manifesto begins
Ceremonial launch of President Ranil’s election manifesto begins
The ceremony to unveil the election manifesto of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is contesting the 2024 Presidential Election as an independent candidate, commenced a short while ago at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo. MORE..
| August 29, 2024 9:55 am
Ex-Provincial Councillor arrested for aiding ‘Club Wasantha’ murder suspects
Ex-Provincial Councillor arrested for aiding ‘Club Wasantha’ murder suspects
A former Western Provincial Councillor has been arrested for allegedly aiding and providing lodging to the second gunman and the car driver involved in the killing of two persons including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as’Club Wasantha’. MORE..
UN food agency suspends staff movement in Gaza after vehicle fired on
UN food agency suspends staff movement in Gaza after vehicle fired on
The United Nations World Food Programme temporarily suspended movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, saying at least 10 bullets struck one of its clearly marked vehicles as it approached an Israeli military checkpoint. MORE..
Ranil and Sajith to unveil election manifestos today
Ranil and Sajith to unveil election manifestos today
The election manifesto of President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is contesting the presidential election as an independent candidate will be officially launched at a special ceremony in Colombo this morning (29). 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 will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Accomplice of underworld figure ‘Matugama Shan’ brought back to Sri Lanka
Accomplice of underworld figure ‘Matugama Shan’ brought back to Sri Lanka
Geethmal Benoy Dilshan, an accomplice of underworld figure “Matugama Shan”, who is allegedly involved in several crimes, was brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai by CID officers, the Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said.
Second gunman and driver in ‘Club Wasantha’ murder arrested
Second gunman and driver in ‘Club Wasantha’ murder arrested
The second gunman and the car driver wanted in connection with the recent killing of two persons including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club Wasantha’, have been arrested by the Panadura Police Divisional Crimes Detective Bureau at Pinwaththa in Panadura. MORE..
Anura Kumara vows to eradicate drugs and organized crime under NPP govt.
Anura Kumara vows to eradicate drugs and organized crime under NPP govt.
National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to create a government committed to eradicating the influence of drugs and the underworld. MORE..
Namal criticizes unjust taxes, pledges economic revival
Namal criticizes unjust taxes, pledges economic revival
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa affirmed his commitment to developing the nation’s economy while ensuring the welfare of the general public is not overlooked. MORE..
Karu Paranawithana appointed to MP seat vacated by Thalatha Athukorala
Karu Paranawithana appointed to MP seat vacated by Thalatha Athukorala
The name of Karunarathna Paranawithana of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been Gazetted by the Election Commission to fill the parliamentary seat which fell vacant by the resignation of Ratnapura District SJB MP Thalatha Athukorala. MORE..
Naval and fishing communities warned not to venture into sea for 3 days
Naval and fishing communities warned not to venture into sea for 3 days
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for multi-day boats in the Northern Bay of Bengal deep sea areas. MORE..
Govt and IMF reach agreement to amend PAYE tax-President
Govt and IMF reach agreement to amend PAYE tax-President
The Sri Lankan Government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement to amend the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) tax, says President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
