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Port officials brief minister on serious delays in container clearances
Port officials brief minister on serious delays in container clearances
Minister Vijitha Herath made a visit to the Colombo Port on Thursday (7) to look into the existing issues including a delay in container clearances. MORE..
| November 8, 2024 1:16 pm
Female school principal in Ragama arrested for soliciting bribe
Female school principal in Ragama arrested for soliciting bribe
The female principal of a school in the Ragama area has been arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 150,000 in exchange for admitting a student to the Grade 01 class for 2025, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said. MORE..
Motorcycle pillion rider killed by lightning strike
Motorcycle pillion rider killed by lightning strike
The pillion rider of two persons who were travelling on a motorcycle was struck by lightning in Eravur last evening (07). MORE..
Schools closed on Nov 13 and 14 for General Election
Schools closed on Nov 13 and 14 for General Election
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced that all schools across the island will remain closed on November 13 and 14 due to the 2024 General Election. MORE..
Postal voting for 2024 General Election ends today
Postal voting for 2024 General Election ends today
The marking of postal votes for the 2024 General Election is scheduled to end today (8). MORE..
Indonesia volcano belches colossal ash tower
Indonesia volcano belches colossal ash tower
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted more than half a dozen times on Thursday, catapulting a colossal ash tower five miles into the sky against a backdrop of lightning as nearby residents fled in panic. MORE..
Over 3,000 driving licenses temporarily suspended so far this year
Over 3,000 driving licenses temporarily suspended so far this year
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) says that the courts have temporarily suspended over 3,000 driving licenses during the time elapsed this year (2024). MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-western Provinces and in Puttalam and Trincomalee districts. MORE..
Suspect arrested at BIA for defrauding Rs.1.8 bln through pyramid scheme
Suspect arrested at BIA for defrauding Rs.1.8 bln through pyramid scheme
A 52-year old Sri Lankan arriving from Malaysia has been arrested by the CID at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for defrauding around Rs. 1,800 million from several persons through a pyramid scheme and fleeing the country a year ago. MORE..
Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
Cuba was left reeling Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, knocking out the country’s power grid, downing trees and damaging infrastructure. MORE..
Two new Ambassadors present credentials to President Dissanayake
Two new Ambassadors present credentials to President Dissanayake
Two newly-appointed Ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (07). MORE..
Two injured in shooting at Wennappuwa
Two injured in shooting at Wennappuwa
A shooting incident has been reported in the Kimbulgana area in Wennappuwa this evening (07). MORE..
Dr. Shafi files complain against false charges
Dr. Shafi files complain against false charges
Specialist Dr. Shafi Sihabdeen has lodged a complaint with the Ministry of Public Security today (07). MORE..
| November 7, 2024 6:29 pm
Court calls for progress report on investigations into death of ‘Makandure Madush’
Court calls for progress report on investigations into death of ‘Makandure Madush’
A motion has been filed with the Colombo Magistrate’s Court seeking an order to hand over the investigations into the death of infamous underworld figure and drug lord ‘Makandure Madush’, who was allegedly killed in a crossfire.. MORE..
Dilith Jayaweera on why NPP govt cannot fulfill its promises
Dilith Jayaweera on why NPP govt cannot fulfill its promises
The leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, Gampaha District parliamentary candidate Dilith Jayaweera claims that the National People’s Power (NPP) has failed to fulfil its promises to the people as they lacked the proper understanding of how to fulfil them. MORE..
Report on rice and paddy stocks handed over to President
Report on rice and paddy stocks handed over to President
The Secretary to the Ministry of Trade M.M. Naimuddin today (07) handed over the report prepared by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) on rice and paddy stocks in the country to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
More houses built under Indian grant handed over to beneficiaries
More houses built under Indian grant handed over to beneficiaries
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has inaugurated and handed over the Thiththavelkiwla Model Village in Monaragala to 24 beneficiary families. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s official reserves up by 7.9% in October
Sri Lanka’s official reserves up by 7.9% in October
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets have significantly increased to USD 6.46 billion in October 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Passport crisis: Immigration officers claim higher-ups concealed actual situation from Minister
Passport crisis: Immigration officers claim higher-ups concealed actual situation from Minister
The Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration Officers’ Association has issued a statement addressing the ongoing passport crisis in the country, citing administrative mismanagement and a lack of adequate planning as key contributors for the issue. MORE..
28 arrested with drugs in special operation at coastal areas in Colombo
28 arrested with drugs in special operation at coastal areas in Colombo
A total of 28 individuals, including two women, have been arrested during an anti-drug operation carried out by the Coastal Police in three separate coastal areas of Colombo. MORE..
Lohan Ratwatte and wife further remanded
Lohan Ratwatte and wife further remanded
Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife have been ordered to be remanded further until November 18 by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Police find another illegally assembled luxury car belonging to a ‘Kapuwa’
Police find another illegally assembled luxury car belonging to a ‘Kapuwa’
Another illegally assembled luxury car has been found in the garage of a ‘Kapuwa’, who was previously arrested over similar charges related to the possession of an illegally assembled vehicle. MORE..
General Election sees low campaign turnout, declined political engagement - PAFFREL
General Election sees low campaign turnout, declined political engagement - PAFFREL
The Executive Director of the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Rohana Hettiarachchi says that despite 8,888 candidates vying for positions in this year’s General Election, fewer than 1,000 are actively campaigning, reflecting a notable decline in political engagement. MORE..
Lohan Ratwatte and wife produced before court
Lohan Ratwatte and wife produced before court
Former Minister of State Lohan Ratwatte and his wife, who were arrested and remanded over the charges of using a luxury car illegally imported and assembled in Sri Lanka, were produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today (07). MORE..
Sri Lanka crowned ‘Most Desirable Island in the World’
Sri Lanka crowned ‘Most Desirable Island in the World’
Sri Lanka has been voted the Most Desirable Island in the World at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2024 in London. MORE..
