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Tamil medium schools in two more provinces closed on Friday
Tamil medium schools in two more provinces closed on Friday
All Tamil medium government schools in the Southern and Sabaragamuwa Provinces will also remain closed on November 01 (Friday) in view of the Deepavali holiday which falls on October 31. MORE..
US Embassy and Save the Children expand school nutrition program to urban Colombo schools
US Embassy and Save the Children expand school nutrition program to urban Colombo schools
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (PALAMA II project), implemented by Save the Children, focusing on addressing short-term hunger in schools and improving educational outcomes in vulnerable urban areas in Sri Lanka, expanded into Colombo-area schools this month. MORE..
Railway Station Masters withdraw from ticketing duties
Railway Station Masters withdraw from ticketing duties
The Railway Station Masters will refrain from all ticketing duties from 4.30 p.m. today (30), the Railway Station Masters’ Union announced. MORE..
Petitions against waiving off EPF interest rates during debt restructuring dismissed
Petitions against waiving off EPF interest rates during debt restructuring dismissed
The Supreme Court has dismissed four petitions filed seeking a ruling that the fundamental human rights have been violated through the government’s recent decision to reduce the interest paid for the investments of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) in treasury bills and bonds to 9%, under the domestic debt restructuring process. MORE..
Advisory issued for thundershowers and severe lightning
Advisory issued for thundershowers and severe lightning
The Meteorology Department warns that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Uva and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota, Polonnaruwa, Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi and Jaffna districts. MORE..
Colombo’s inflation drops to -0.8% in October 2024
Colombo’s inflation drops to -0.8% in October 2024
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has decreased to -0.8% in October 2024, compared to -0.5% in September 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Gammanpila accuses govt of misusing the law, to launch public petition
Gammanpila accuses govt of misusing the law, to launch public petition
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader and former MP Udaya Gammanpila says that he plans to launch a campaign to collect signatures for a public petition, in order to inform the President of the public’s displeasure over the misuse of the law. MORE..
Court orders to recall arrest warrant against Upul Tharanga
Court orders to recall arrest warrant against Upul Tharanga
The Court of Appeal today (30) ordered to recall the arrest warrant issued by the Matale High Court against the Chairman of the Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), former Sri Lankan cricketer Upul Tharanga over failure to appear before the court pertaining to a match-fixing case. MORE..
Sri Lankan appointed new Independent Chair of ICC Anti-Corruption Unit
Sri Lankan appointed new Independent Chair of ICC Anti-Corruption Unit
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the appointment of Sumathi Dharmawardena P.C. as the new Independent Chair of the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). MORE..
Petition against Ranjan Ramanayake’s nomination dismissed
Petition against Ranjan Ramanayake’s nomination dismissed
The Supreme Court today (30) dismissed a petition filed seeking an order to reject the nomination of former Member of Parliament Ranjan Ramanayake, who is contesting the upcoming general election under the “United Democratic Voice” party from the Gampaha District. MORE..
Ashen Senaratne eyes parliamentary seat through National List
Ashen Senaratne eyes parliamentary seat through National List
Social media activist Ashen Senaratne says that he expects to enter the Parliament through the national list in the upcoming General Election, although his nomination was rejected. MORE..
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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to expedite negotiation on PTA
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to expedite negotiation on PTA
Dhaka and Colombo have stressed accelerating negotiations over signing the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) at the earliest to unlock the untapped potential of bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. MORE..
Johnston Fernando released on bail
Johnston Fernando released on bail
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested and remanded over the unregistered luxury vehicle allegedly belonging to him found parked in a star-class hotel premises, has been granted bail. MORE..
E-8 visa agreement unlawfully signed by former minister - SLBFE
E-8 visa agreement unlawfully signed by former minister - SLBFE
The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Kosala Wickramasinghe disclosed that the E-8 visa agreement with South Korea was signed unlawfully by the former minister, without obtaining Cabinet approval or proper government authorization. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston Fernando produced before court
Former Minister Johnston Fernando produced before court
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was remanded over the incident of a luxury vehicle allegedly belonging to him found parked at a star-class hotel premises, has been brought to the Fort Magistrate’s Court for the trial this morning (30). MORE..
2024 A/L exam to be held as scheduled
2024 A/L exam to be held as scheduled
The Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara urges students appearing for the 2024 Advanced Level examination to download the official schedule exclusively from the Examination Department’s website. MORE..
Canada alleges Indian minister Amit Shah behind plot to target Sikh separatists
Canada alleges Indian minister Amit Shah behind plot to target Sikh separatists
The Canadian government alleged on Tuesday that Indian Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah, a close ally of Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was behind the plots to target Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. MORE..
86 train derailments so far this year
86 train derailments so far this year
There have been 86 train derailments during the time elapsed so far this year (2024). MORE..
Deepavali festival allowance raised by Rs. 10,000
Deepavali festival allowance raised by Rs. 10,000
In celebration of Deepavali, a significant festival for the Tamil community, the Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation has increased the annual festival allowance by Rs. 10,000. MORE..
Six Bangladeshis arrested without valid visas
Six Bangladeshis arrested without valid visas
Six Bangladeshi nationals who were residing in the country without valid visas in violation of immigration and emigration regulations have been arrested in the Amandoluwa area of Seeduwa. MORE..
Postal voting for 2024 General Election begins
Postal voting for 2024 General Election begins
The postal voting for the upcoming General Election 2024 has commenced today (30). MORE..
Govt Tamil schools in two provinces closed on Friday
Govt Tamil schools in two provinces closed on Friday
All government Tamil medium schools in the Central and Uva Provinces will remain closed on November 01 (Friday) following the Deepavali holiday on October 31. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers expected today
The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group discusses mutually acceptable and long-lasting solution for fishermen issue
India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group discusses mutually acceptable and long-lasting solution for fishermen issue
The 6th meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group (JWG) on Fisheries was held today (29) in Colombo. MORE..
Railway Station Masters to launch strike from midnight tomorrow
Railway Station Masters to launch strike from midnight tomorrow
The Railway Station Masters’ Association warns that they will launch a strike action starting from midnight tomorrow, if their demands are not met during the discussion with the subject minister which is scheduled to be held tomorrow (30). MORE..
