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Doctors launch token strike at Karapitiya Teaching Hospital
Doctors launch token strike at Karapitiya Teaching Hospital
Doctors at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle have commenced a 24-hour token strike, according to the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA). MORE..
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says the atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island. MORE..
One killed, 19 injured in van-lorry collision
One killed, 19 injured in van-lorry collision
A person has been killed while 19 others have been injured in an accident on the Radella short cut road in Nuwara Eliya. MORE..
Ceasefire hopes fade as Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon
Ceasefire hopes fade as Israel bombards Gaza, Lebanon
Prospects of a ceasefire between Israel and its foes Hamas and Hezbollah ran aground on Friday as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 64 people in the Gaza Strip, according to medics in the Palestinian enclave, and battered Beirut’s southern suburbs. MORE..
Govt denies reports of reduced security for ex-president Mahinda
Govt denies reports of reduced security for ex-president Mahinda
The Presidential Secretariat says that the reports circulating claiming that the security detail of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been reduced are completely false. MORE..
Online appointment system for new passports to be launched soon
Online appointment system for new passports to be launched soon
The Department of Immigration and Emigration says that an online appointment system is being prepared for applications to obtain passports and that it will be launched soon. MORE..
Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya appointed Chief Advisor to President on Digital Economy
Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya appointed Chief Advisor to President on Digital Economy
Former Axiata Group CEO Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya has been appointed as the Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy. MORE..
Sri Lanka makes $503 million in debt service payments in first half 2024
Sri Lanka makes $503 million in debt service payments in first half 2024
The external debt of the government as of end of June 2024 amounted to USD 37.5 billion, according to the Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report issued by Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry. MORE..
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ prepared to fulfill role of true opposition - Dilith
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ prepared to fulfill role of true opposition - Dilith
Leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance and Gampaha District parliamentary candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera, expressed that his team is prepared to fulfill the role of a true, courageous opposition. MORE..
Fire breaks out at garage in Rajagiriya
Fire breaks out at garage in Rajagiriya
A massive fire has reportedly broken out at a vehicle garage in Rajagiriya while several fire trucks have been deployed to help douse the flames. MORE..
Weather advisory issued for severe lightning
Weather advisory issued for severe lightning
The Meteorology Department has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning for several provinces and districts. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s pig farms urged to register as African swine fever spreads
Sri Lanka’s pig farms urged to register as African swine fever spreads
Sri Lanka’s Department of Animal Production and Health has requested the owners of pig farms across the island to visit the nearest veterinary office in order to register their farms. MORE..
Colombo HC grants additional bail to ex-minister Johnston Fernando
Colombo HC grants additional bail to ex-minister Johnston Fernando
The Colombo High Court today (01) ordered to recall the warrant issued against former Minister Johnston Fernando, for failure to appear before the court in a case filed by the Bribery Commission, and ordered to release him on additional bail. MORE..
IMF team to visit Sri Lanka soon for third review under EFF program
IMF team to visit Sri Lanka soon for third review under EFF program
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will soon visit Sri Lanka to discuss the third review under the country’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, according to Krishna Srinivasan, the Director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department. MORE..
2 dead, over 30 injured as bus carrying KDU students topples in Badulla
2 dead, over 30 injured as bus carrying KDU students topples in Badulla
(UPDATED) At least two persons have been confirmed dead after a bus carrying around 40 passengers toppled across the road at Dunhinda Road in Badulla this morning (01), injuring 39 persons. MORE..
| November 1, 2024 9:37 am
Announcement on coastal line train services after ‘Ruhunu Kumari’ derailment
Announcement on coastal line train services after ‘Ruhunu Kumari’ derailment
Due to the derailment of the ‘Ruhunu Kumari’ train at Ginthota station, the ‘Samudra Devi’ train has started from Dodanduwa station, the ‘Sagarika’ train from Boossa station, and the ‘Nayana Kumari’ train from Hikkaduwa station. MORE..
Heroin worth over Rs. 2 Billion seized in Sevanagala; husband and wife arrested
Heroin worth over Rs. 2 Billion seized in Sevanagala; husband and wife arrested
The total quantity of heroin taken into custody by the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Kiriwewa, Sevanagala yesterday (31) is approximately 53.65 kilograms, valued at over Rs. 2 billion. MORE..
Suspected gunman in Grandpass shooting arrested
Suspected gunman in Grandpass shooting arrested
The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has arrested a suspect believed to be the shooter in the recent killing of a three-wheeler passenger near the cemetery in the Grandpass Police Division. MORE..
Postal voting for General Election 2024 continues on second day
Postal voting for General Election 2024 continues on second day
The marking of postal votes for the upcoming General Election 2024 entered its second day today (01), after commencing on October 30. MORE..
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says the atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island. MORE..
Former state minister Lohan Ratwatte remanded
Former state minister Lohan Ratwatte remanded
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who was arrested by Mirihana Police in Kandy, has been remanded until November 07 by the Nugegoda Additional Magistrate. MORE..
Fuel prices reduced
Fuel prices reduced
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (31). MORE..
Lohan Ratwatte produced before Magistrate
Lohan Ratwatte produced before Magistrate
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who was today arrested by the Mirihana Police, was produced before the Nugegoda Acting Magistrate this evening (31). MORE..
PM vows to summon ex-President Ranil to provide evidence on ‘bond scam’
PM vows to summon ex-President Ranil to provide evidence on ‘bond scam’
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya assures that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be summoned to provide evidence regarding the Central Bank bond scam in 2015. MORE..
7 injured in accident near Galle Face
7 injured in accident near Galle Face
Seven individuals have been injured and hospitalized after a three-wheeler collided with a motorcycle and a car near the Galle Face Green in Colombo this afternoon (31). MORE..
