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Special notice issued for A/L examination candidates
Special notice issued for A/L examination candidates
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) and the Department of Examinations have collaboratively implemented a comprehensive programme to avoid potential disaster situations and ensure the uninterrupted conducting of the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination. MORE..
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says a low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around November 23. MORE..
Jetstar Asia commences direct flights to Sri Lanka
Jetstar Asia commences direct flights to Sri Lanka
Singapore-based low-cost airline Jetstar Asia (3K) celebrated the launch of its direct flights between Singapore and Colombo today, as the Singapore carrier becomes the only low-cost airline to operate the route. MORE..
Muthu Raja: Thai vets consider trimming tusks of elephant repatriated from Sri Lanka
Muthu Raja: Thai vets consider trimming tusks of elephant repatriated from Sri Lanka
Veterinarians at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang are planning to trim the tusks of Plai Sak Surin (Muthu Raja), the 29-year-old elephant that was brought back to Thailand from Sri Lanka, to help improve his quality of life. MORE..
Arrest warrant issued against former Minister Douglas Devananda
Arrest warrant issued against former Minister Douglas Devananda
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (21) issued an arrest warrant against former Minister Douglas Devananda after he failed to appear before the court to testify in an ongoing case. MORE..
M.S. Naleem nominated as SLMC National List MP
M.S. Naleem nominated as SLMC National List MP
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has named the former Chairman of Eravur Urban Council, M.S. Naleem, as its National List MP.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defence minister, as well as Hamas’s military commander. MORE..
29 Deputy Ministers sworn in
29 Deputy Ministers sworn in
The Deputy Ministers of the new government have been sworn in this evening (21) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. MORE..
First phase of third school term ends tomorrow
First phase of third school term ends tomorrow
The first phase of the third term for the year 2024 of Sinhala and Tamil medium government and government-approved schools will end tomorrow (22), according to the Ministry of Education. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to -0.7% in October
Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to -0.7% in October
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -0.7% in October 2024 from -0.2% in September 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies at age 86
Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies at age 86
British politician John Prescott, a former merchant seaman who rose to the post of deputy prime minister, has died at age 86. MORE..
Two arrested with over 3.5 kg of ‘Ice’ and Rs. 11M in cash
Two arrested with over 3.5 kg of ‘Ice’ and Rs. 11M in cash
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two suspects along with over 3.5 kg of ‘ICE’ drugs (crystal methamphetamine) and Rs. 11 million in cash during two separate raids conducted at Gonahena in Kadawatha and Dekatana in Dodampe. MORE..
Interim Vote on Account in December, 2025 Budget in February – President
Interim Vote on Account in December, 2025 Budget in February – President
Delivering the government’s policy statement in Parliament, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today revealed key economic strategies aimed at driving development and fostering growth in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Sri Lanka likely to sign IMF staff-level agreement on Nov. 23
Sri Lanka likely to sign IMF staff-level agreement on Nov. 23
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed confidence that the staff-level agreement on the third review of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Sri Lanka could be finalized and signed by November 23. MORE..
President assures an efficient public service, justice for controversial crimes
President assures an efficient public service, justice for controversial crimes
Delivering the new government’s policy statement, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the importance of public accountability, highlighting that the Parliament is no longer a concealed institution to the general public. MORE..
Parliament adjourned until December 03
Parliament adjourned until December 03
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has been adjourned until 09.30 a.m. on December 03, 2024 by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
No room for racial politics and religious extremism hereafter – President
No room for racial politics and religious extremism hereafter – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared that will be no room for racial politics of religious extremism hereafter in the country. MORE..
Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time
Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time
Ukraine fired a volley of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia on Wednesday, the latest new Western weapon it has been permitted to use on Russian targets a day after it fired U.S. ATACMS missiles. MORE..
President Dissanayake delivers govt’s policy statement
President Dissanayake delivers govt’s policy statement
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who arrived in the Parliament a short while ago, commenced delivering the government’s policy statement to the House after the first session of the Tenth Parliament was inaugurated this morning (21). MORE..
| November 21, 2024 11:32 am
Substandard drugs scandal: Ex-ministers Ramesh, Roshan, Prasanna arrive at CID
Substandard drugs scandal: Ex-ministers Ramesh, Roshan, Prasanna arrive at CID
Former Ministers Ramesh Pathirana, Roshan Ranasinghe and Prasanna Ranatunga have arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) this morning (21), in order to provide statements pertaining to the alleged importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vials. MORE..
Sajith Premadasa named Opposition Leader of 10th Parliament
Sajith Premadasa named Opposition Leader of 10th Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament Asoka Ranwala announced today (21) that President Anura Kumara Dissanayke has officially recognised Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sajith Premadasa as the Leader of the Opposition. MORE..
MP Rizvie Salih elected Deputy Speaker of Parliament
MP Rizvie Salih elected Deputy Speaker of Parliament
The National People’s Power (NPP) Colombo District Member of Parliament, Dr. Rizvie Salih has been unanimously elected as the new Deputy Speaker of Parliament. MORE..
| November 21, 2024 10:39 am
New Members of Parliament sworn-in
New Members of Parliament sworn-in
The newly elected Members of Parliament were sworn in following the election of the Speaker during the inaugural session of the new Parliament this morning. MORE..
Asoka Ranwala appointed new Speaker of Parliament
Asoka Ranwala appointed new Speaker of Parliament
National People’s Power (NPP) Gampaha District Member of Parliament Asoka Sapumal Ranwala has been unanimously appointed as the new Speaker of Parliament. MORE..
| November 21, 2024 10:10 am
Billionaire Gautam Adani of India’s Adani Group charged in US with bribery; bond deal pulled
Billionaire Gautam Adani of India’s Adani Group charged in US with bribery; bond deal pulled
Gautam Adani, the billionaire chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world’s richest people, has been indicted in New York over his role in a $265 million bribery scheme, according to U.S. prosecutors. MORE..
