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AG’s Dept. will not represent ex-Health Minister and NMRA officials, court told
AG’s Dept. will not represent ex-Health Minister and NMRA officials, court told
The Attorney General’s Department today informed the Supreme Court that it will not appear on behalf of former Health Minister Kehiliya Rambukwella and arrested NMRA officials over the case of purchasing medicines from two allegedly unregistered companies. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s economy to expand by 2.2% in 2024 – World Bank
Sri Lanka’s economy to expand by 2.2% in 2024 – World Bank
Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to expand by 2.2 percent in 2024, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report issued on Friday (14). MORE..
Court orders for seized luxury vehicles to be handed over to Customs
Court orders for seized luxury vehicles to be handed over to Customs
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered for five luxury vehicles, seized by the Bribery Commission after it was found that they had been imported by submitting false information to the Department of Motor Traffic, to be handed over to Sri Lanka Customs. MORE..
South Korea, US warn against North Korea-Russia military ties ahead of Putin visit
South Korea, US warn against North Korea-Russia military ties ahead of Putin visit
Senior officials of South Korea and the United States held an emergency phone call over a possible impending visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Friday (June 14). MORE..
US encourages Sri Lanka’s leaders to stay committed to reforms
US encourages Sri Lanka’s leaders to stay committed to reforms
The US Ambassador in Colombo Julie Chung says that the United States welcomes the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of Sri Lanka’s second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. MORE..
Sri Lanka, China to hold 13th round of diplomatic consultations in Beijing
Sri Lanka, China to hold 13th round of diplomatic consultations in Beijing
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardana, is set to participate in the 13th round of Diplomatic Consultations with the People’s Republic of China to be held on June 17 in Beijing. MORE..
Public Service Commission approves new service constitution for Grama Niladhari Officers
Public Service Commission approves new service constitution for Grama Niladhari Officers
State Minister for Home Affairs, Ashoka Priyantha, announced that the Grama Niladhari Service Constitution has been approved by the Public Service Commission following the approval of the Cabinet Ministers. MORE..
Person arrested for bribery attempt inside police station
Person arrested for bribery attempt inside police station
An individual has been apprehended last night (June 13) for allegedly attempting to bribe police officers at the Nagollagama Police Station to secure the release of two arrested suspects. MORE..
7 Pakistani & Iranian drug traffickers sentenced to life in prison
7 Pakistani & Iranian drug traffickers sentenced to life in prison
The Colombo High Court has sentenced seven Pakistani and Iranian nationals to life in prison after they were convicted of possession and trafficking heroin. MORE..
Kenyan policeman shoots magistrate in court after ruling against wife
Kenyan policeman shoots magistrate in court after ruling against wife
A senior Kenyan police officer has been shot dead after he opened fire at a magistrate in court in the capital, Nairobi. MORE..
Vehicular movement limited near Kohuwala intersection
Vehicular movement limited near Kohuwala intersection
Vehicular movement will be limited near the Kohuwala intersection from tomorrow (15), due to ongoing construction work of the Kohuwala flyover. MORE..
Upcoming election will be pivotal in determining country’s future trajectory – President
Upcoming election will be pivotal in determining country’s future trajectory – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that he has not deviated from the principles of the democratic socialist system in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Ex-diplomat slams govt’s handling of external debt restructuring process
Ex-diplomat slams govt’s handling of external debt restructuring process
The former Sri Lankan Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka says that Sri Lanka could have struck a better deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), if the island nation went to the international lender as a bipartite team consisting of both government and opposition parties. MORE..
| June 14, 2024 9:10 am
Sufficient progress for Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to move forward - IMF
Sufficient progress for Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to move forward - IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that there is sufficient progress for Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring process to move forward. MORE..
Chamari Athapaththu named ICC Women’s Player of Month for second time
Chamari Athapaththu named ICC Women’s Player of Month for second time
West Indies’ left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award, while Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu secured her second ICC Women’s Player of the Month when she won the top prize for her performances in May 2024. MORE..
Another railway strike from tomorrow?
Another railway strike from tomorrow?
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union has decided to launch trade union action over several demands including the issues pertaining to promotions. MORE..
Shooting incident ‘targeting’ former MP Uddika was self-orchestrated: Police
Shooting incident ‘targeting’ former MP Uddika was self-orchestrated: Police
Sri Lanka Police says it has been uncovered that the incident where several gunshots had been fired at the vehicle belonging to former Anuradhapura District parliamentarian Uddika Premaratne, had been orchestrated by the actor-turned-politician himself with the assistance of an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in the area. MORE..
President requests governors to intervene and expedite delivery of welfare benefits to public
President requests governors to intervene and expedite delivery of welfare benefits to public
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that all governors should actively ensure the efficient implementation of the government’s welfare programs and promptly deliver their benefits to the people. MORE..
Ex-police chief sounds warning over possible violent political uprising
Ex-police chief sounds warning over possible violent political uprising
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Chandra Fernando says that it cannot be expected that the political groups who have engaged in violent political activities in the past will not resume such activities in the future. MORE..
Sri Lankan envoy calls on Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman
Sri Lankan envoy calls on Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman
Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India Kshenuka Senewiratne called on Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (12) in New Delhi. MORE..
T20 World Cup nightmare: Sri Lanka team stranded in USA due to Florida floods
T20 World Cup nightmare: Sri Lanka team stranded in USA due to Florida floods
The Sri Lanka cricket team’s T20 World Cup campaign has been struck by a double dose of bad luck. Heavy flooding in Florida has left them stranded in Fort Lauderdale, forcing them to delay their travel to Saint Lucia for their next match. MORE..
Train services on Coastal Line limited to single track
Train services on Coastal Line limited to single track
The train operations on the Coastal Line have been further limited to a single track, following the derailment of a train at Panadura Railway Station this morning (13). MORE..
| June 13, 2024 3:44 pm
Aura Lanka chairman Thambugala to make confidential statement to court
Aura Lanka chairman Thambugala to make confidential statement to court
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has scheduled the consideration of Aura Lanka Chairman Viranjith Thambugala’s request to provide a confidential statement before the court for July 18. MORE..
Online applications called for 2023/2024 university admissions
Online applications called for 2023/2024 university admissions
The online applications for university admissions for the academic year 2023/2024 will open on 14 June 2024, the University Grants Commission (UGC) said. MORE..
G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia’s frozen assets
G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia’s frozen assets
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to engineer a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight for survival that would use interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets as collateral. MORE..
