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US arms flow to Ukraine again as Kremlin mulls a ceasefire proposal
US arms flow to Ukraine again as Kremlin mulls a ceasefire proposal
U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine resumed Wednesday, officials said, a day after the Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid for Kyiv in its fight against Russia’s invasion, and officials awaited the Kremlin’s response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire endorsed by Ukraine. MORE..
Showers expected in Eastern Province & Mullaittivu District
Showers expected in Eastern Province & Mullaittivu District
The Department of Meteorology says that a few showers will occur in Eastern Province and in Mullaitivu District today (13). MORE..
Suspect wanted over Middeniya triple murder arrested at BIA
Suspect wanted over Middeniya triple murder arrested at BIA
A suspect wanted for aiding and abetting in the recent triple murder at Middeniya, has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while trying to leave for Dubai, the police said. MORE..
Homagama’s growing deer population to be relocated to suitable habitat
Homagama’s growing deer population to be relocated to suitable habitat
National People’s Power (NPP) Colombo District MP Aruna Panagoda stated in Parliament today (12) that a decision has been made to relocate the growing deer population found across several Grama Niladhari Divisions around the Homagama town area to a more suitable habitat. MORE..
Sri Lanka revealed to be the world’s most family-friendly country for 2025
Sri Lanka revealed to be the world’s most family-friendly country for 2025
There are endless things to consider when moving to another country. What is the culture like? How easy is it to find work? How are the transport links? How happy are the locals? And for families hoping to move abroad, there are even more questions – think safety, healthcare, or education systems, for example. MORE..
National Advisory Committee for SME development begins operations
National Advisory Committee for SME development begins operations
The National Advisory Committee, which operates with the aim of identifying problems faced by small and medium-scale entrepreneurs and providing sustainable solutions, recently launched its activities with its first session held at the Parliamentary Complex. MORE..
Nearly 200 hostages rescued as Pakistan’s military battles militants who stormed passenger train
Nearly 200 hostages rescued as Pakistan’s military battles militants who stormed passenger train
Pakistan’s military have been engaged in a deadly standoff for more than 24 hours with armed militants who hijacked a train and took hostages, in a dramatic escalation of an insurgency that has plagued the region for decades. MORE..
Police Sergeant arrested while soliciting bribe inside court
Police Sergeant arrested while soliciting bribe inside court
A Police Sergeant attached to the Hatton Police Station has been arrested by the officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for soliciting a Rs. 15,000 bribe, allegedly promising to close a court case against a couple. MORE..
2025 LG Elections: Deadline for postal voting applications extended
2025 LG Elections: Deadline for postal voting applications extended
The Election Commission has issued a special notice to government officials, security officers, and postal vote certifying officers who wish to cast postal votes and are qualified to do so. MORE..
President reviews UDA’s ongoing projects, discusses streamlining approval process for urban plans
President reviews UDA’s ongoing projects, discusses streamlining approval process for urban plans
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) held today (12) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Overseas travel ban imposed on tuition teacher accused of beating students
Overseas travel ban imposed on tuition teacher accused of beating students
An overseas travel ban has been imposed on a teacher at a private tuition class who is accused of forcing students to kneel and assaulting them. MORE..
Police express concern over speeding, drunken driving during ‘Big Match’ vehicle parades
Police express concern over speeding, drunken driving during ‘Big Match’ vehicle parades
Sri Lanka Police urges all school students, parents and old boys to enjoy the school ‘Big Match’ season in a safe and an honourable way. MORE..
CID search Sagala Ratnayaka’s office in hunt for ex-IGP Deshabandu
CID search Sagala Ratnayaka’s office in hunt for ex-IGP Deshabandu
Officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have conducted a search at the office premises of former Parliamentarian Sagala Ratnayaka at Morawaka in Matara, as part of their efforts to locate former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon. MORE..
Notice issued on school holidays
Notice issued on school holidays
The Ministry of Education has issued an announcement regarding the end of term school holidays of all government and government-approved private schools in the year 2025. MORE..
Appeals Court to decide on Deshabandu’s petition over arrest warrant
Appeals Court to decide on Deshabandu’s petition over arrest warrant
The Court of Appeal has announced that the decision on Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon’s writ petition requesting to cancel the arrest warrant issued on him by the Matara Magistrate’s Court will be delivered on March 17, 2025. MORE..
Veteran actress Malini Fonseka’s health condition improves, family dismisses rumors
Veteran actress Malini Fonseka’s health condition improves, family dismisses rumors
The health condition of veteran actress Malini Fonseka, widely regarded as the ‘Queen of Sri Lankan cinema’, is showing signs of improvement, hospital sources confirmed. MORE..
COPA expresses strong dissatisfaction with DMT officials for appearing unprepared
COPA expresses strong dissatisfaction with DMT officials for appearing unprepared
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has expressed strong dissatisfaction towards the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) for appearing before the committee without prior preparation. MORE..
GMOA to continue strike despite arrest of suspect in doctor’s sexual assault
GMOA to continue strike despite arrest of suspect in doctor’s sexual assault
The token strike initiated by the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) in protest of the recent sexual assault on a female doctor will continue until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (13), despite the main suspect of the incident being arrested. MORE..
Customs officer among three arrested for smuggling cigarettes worth Rs. 9 million
Customs officer among three arrested for smuggling cigarettes worth Rs. 9 million
An officer of Sri Lanka Customs and two others have been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for attempting to smuggle a stock of illegal cigarettes into the country. MORE..
Sexual assault on doctor: Suspect released from prison on same day; more details emerge
Sexual assault on doctor: Suspect released from prison on same day; more details emerge
More details have emerged regarding the suspect, who was arrested this morning in connection with the sexual assault of a female doctor at the doctors’ quarters of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital on Monday night (10). MORE..
Sexual assault of A’pura Hospital doctor: Suspect arrested in Galnewa
Sexual assault of A’pura Hospital doctor: Suspect arrested in Galnewa
The suspect, who allegedly sexually assaulted a lady doctor at the doctors’ quarters of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital on Monday night (10), has been arrested. MORE..
More than 100 passengers rescued from Pakistan train attack
More than 100 passengers rescued from Pakistan train attack
Armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying more than 400 passengers and taken a number of them hostage, military sources told the BBC on Tuesday. MORE..
42 reservoirs overflow as heavy rains continue across the island
42 reservoirs overflow as heavy rains continue across the island
The Department of Irrigation says that 42 out of 73 main reservoirs under its management across the country are currently being spilt as of 7.00 a.m. today (12) due to heavy rainfall. MORE..
GMOA launches island-wide strike over sexual assault of A’pura doctor
GMOA launches island-wide strike over sexual assault of A’pura doctor
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide strike today (12) in protest against the sexual assault of a female doctor on duty at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. MORE..
Accepting postal voting applications ends tonight
Accepting postal voting applications ends tonight
The deadline for the accepting of applications to cast postal votes in the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections ends at 12.00 midnight today (12). MORE..
