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Vacant seat in Parliament after Sali Naleem resigned as MP - Speaker
Vacant seat in Parliament after Sali Naleem resigned as MP - Speaker
The Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has informed the House that Mohamed Sali Naleem, the National List Member of Parliament from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), has tendered his resignation letter to the Secretary General of Parliament today (15). MORE..
| March 15, 2025 10:24 am
Govt committed to breaking barriers for women in economy – PM Harini
Govt committed to breaking barriers for women in economy – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya highlighted that while women play a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s economic and social development, structural barriers still restrict their full participation in the economy. MORE..
Two brothers hacked to death in Grandpass
Two brothers hacked to death in Grandpass
Two brothers, aged 23 and 24 years, have been found hacked to death in the Kelanitissagama area in Grandpass this morning (15), the police said. MORE..
Police Constable arrested for soliciting Rs. 1,500 bribe
Police Constable arrested for soliciting Rs. 1,500 bribe
A Police Constable attached to the Arachchikattuwa Police Station has been arrested on bribery charges after demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 1,500. MORE..
Sri Lanka gears up for its first ever animal census
Sri Lanka gears up for its first ever animal census
Sri Lanka will conduct its first-ever animal census, excluding elephants, officials said on Friday. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says that showers or thundershowers will occur in several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, and Southern provinces during the evening or night. MORE..
President orders expedited release of lands for industrial development
President orders expedited release of lands for industrial development
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development was held today (14) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s PM after Trudeau steps down
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s PM after Trudeau steps down
Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s prime minister, after Justin Trudeau formally stepped down, as the country faces questions about its sovereignty from Donald Trump and a trade war with Canada’s largest trading partner, the United States. MORE..
One person killed in shooting in Ambalangoda
One person killed in shooting in Ambalangoda
At least one person has been reported dead following a shooting incident at Idamthota in Ambalangoda. MORE..
Main suspect in sexual assault of A’pura female doctor remanded
Main suspect in sexual assault of A’pura female doctor remanded
The main suspect arrested in connection with the sexual assault on a female doctor of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, has been remanded until March 17 after being produced before court. MORE..
Validity period of vouchers for school stationery items extended
Validity period of vouchers for school stationery items extended
The validity period of the Rs. 6,000 vouchers for school students to purchase stationery items has been extended until March 31, 2025. MORE..
15-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of Muttur double murder
15-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of Muttur double murder
A 15-year-old girl, the granddaughter of the two females hacked to death in Muttur, has been arrested on suspicion of committing the crime. MORE..
SLMC’s Sali Naleem resigns as MP
SLMC’s Sali Naleem resigns as MP
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Member of Parliament, Mohamed Sali Naleem, has officially resigned from his position as a Member of Parliament. MORE..
New Acting Director appointed to A’pura Teaching Hospital
New Acting Director appointed to A’pura Teaching Hospital
The Director of Polonnaruwa Hospital, Dr. H.M.I.U. Karunaratne, has been appointed as the Acting Director of Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital in addition to his existing duties at Polonnaruwa. MORE..
School cut-off marks of 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship exam released
School cut-off marks of 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship exam released
The school cut-off marks for the admission of students to Grade 06 of the schools based on the results of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination have been released by the Ministry of Education. MORE..
‘No economy can sustain construction sector entirely dependent on govt investments’: CBSL Governor
‘No economy can sustain construction sector entirely dependent on govt investments’: CBSL Governor
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe emphasized the importance of promoting a sustainable and cost-effective construction industry in the country, highlighting key challenges and opportunities in the sector. MORE..
Sri Lankan artist ‘Shan Putha’ arrested with firearm
Sri Lankan artist ‘Shan Putha’ arrested with firearm
The popular Sri Lankan rapper and singer known as ‘Shan Putha’ has been arrested by Homagama Police today (14) for the possession of a 9mm firearm. MORE..
| March 14, 2025 2:32 pm
72-year-old arrested with firearms and ammunition
72-year-old arrested with firearms and ammunition
A 72-year-old male has been arrested by police for the possession of several firearms and ammunition rounds at Akmeemana. MORE..
‘EducationUSA Fair 2025’ comes to Colombo, Galle, Matara next week
‘EducationUSA Fair 2025’ comes to Colombo, Galle, Matara next week
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, in partnership with the U.S.-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, will host a US university fair, ‘EducationUSA’, in Colombo, Galle, and Matara from March 20 to 22, 2025. MORE..
47 CCTVs installed in Anuradhapura city, but none are operational
47 CCTVs installed in Anuradhapura city, but none are operational
The closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system installed for the security of Anuradhapura city is currently inactive, raising concerns among residents, officials, and legal professionals. MORE..
Live grenade recovered from A’pura sexual assault suspect’s house
Live grenade recovered from A’pura sexual assault suspect’s house
Police have recovered a live grenade from the house of the suspect arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. MORE..
Parliament to debate ‘Batalanda’ Commission report, presidential committee to be appointed
Parliament to debate ‘Batalanda’ Commission report, presidential committee to be appointed
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake said that steps will be taken to forward the ‘Batalanda’ Commission report to the Attorney General and appoint a Presidential Committee for necessary advice to proceed. MORE..
‘Batalanda’ Commission report tabled in Parliament: calls for justice, accountability
‘Batalanda’ Commission report tabled in Parliament: calls for justice, accountability
The ‘Batalanda’ Commission report was presented to the Parliament this morning (14) by Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail tops Times’ World’s Greatest Places of 2025 list
Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail tops Times’ World’s Greatest Places of 2025 list
Grab your suitcase and your passport — TIME has just released its list of the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2025. MORE..
12 taken to hospitals after American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport gate
12 taken to hospitals after American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport gate
Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an American Airlines plane landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate quickly. MORE..
| March 14, 2025 9:51 am
