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African swine fever spreads to several other provinces in Sri Lanka
African swine fever spreads to several other provinces in Sri Lanka
The Director of the Western Province Animal Production and Health Department K.K. Sarath said that African swine fever, which was initially reported for the first time in the Western Province, has now also been detected in Uva, Northern and North Western provinces. MORE..
President stresses need to strengthen National Procurement Commission
President stresses need to strengthen National Procurement Commission
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the importance of implementing a procurement plan and strengthening the National Procurement Commission (NPC). MORE..
Sri Lanka Railways addresses safety concerns on Maho-Omanthai line
Sri Lanka Railways addresses safety concerns on Maho-Omanthai line
The Department of Railways has issued a statement addressing recent concerns regarding the safety of the railway line between Maho and Omanthai, following claims from trade unions that the line posed risks to passengers. MORE..
Egypt proposes 2-day truce in Gaza, release of 4 hostages
Egypt proposes 2-day truce in Gaza, release of 4 hostages
Egypt’s president says proposal would see talks resuming within 10 days of two-day truce to forge permanent ceasefire. MORE..
Nishantha Perera to be appointed Elpitiya PS chairman?
Nishantha Perera to be appointed Elpitiya PS chairman?
The equal distribution of seats between the National People’s Power (NPP) and opposition parties will have no effect on maintaining the activities of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha, according to former Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya. MORE..
‘There is no travel ban on Sri Lanka’ – US Ambassador
‘There is no travel ban on Sri Lanka’ – US Ambassador
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung has clarified that the United States has not issued a travel ban on Sri Lanka and that the security alert issued recently was only for Americans to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice. MORE..
| October 28, 2024 3:20 pm
CSE emerges as second best performer in Asia
CSE emerges as second best performer in Asia
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been placed as the second best performing equity index in Asia. MORE..
PM Harini responds to ex-President’s claims on public sector salaries
PM Harini responds to ex-President’s claims on public sector salaries
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that despite former President Ranil Wickramasinghe’s claims about a Cabinet decision to raise government employees’ salaries, the proper procedures were not followed when taking the decision. MORE..
Passport queues re-emerge
Passport queues re-emerge
Since early morning, long queues have formed outside the passport office in Battaramulla as people await tokens for obtaining passports, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Dilith Jayaweera says committed to building a respectable public service
Dilith Jayaweera says committed to building a respectable public service
Leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance and Gampaha District parliamentary candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera says that he and his team are dedicated to creating a respectable public service. MORE..
India-Sri Lanka Joint Task Force to convene in Colombo to address fisheries disputes
India-Sri Lanka Joint Task Force to convene in Colombo to address fisheries disputes
The Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Task Force will hold its sixth meeting tomorrow (29) at the Mahaweli Center in Colombo, as confirmed by M. P. N. M. Wickramasinghe, Secretary of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Fisheries. MORE..
Gammanpila challenges Minister Herath to prove allegations against Easter attack investigative committee’s chair
Gammanpila challenges Minister Herath to prove allegations against Easter attack investigative committee’s chair
In a press conference held today (28) at the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) party’s headquarters, former MP Udaya Gammanpila challenged Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath to substantiate the allegations of misconduct against retired judge S.I. Alwis. MORE..
Train services on coastal line disrupted due to derailment near Kompanna Veediya
Train services on coastal line disrupted due to derailment near Kompanna Veediya
The train services on the coastal line have been disrupted, owing to a derailment of a train near the Kompanna Veediya railway station, the Department of Railways said. MORE..
President reveals number of Cabinet Ministers to be appointed after polls
President reveals number of Cabinet Ministers to be appointed after polls
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake underscored the urgent need for a political overhaul to steer the country toward genuine progress. Highlighting the growing public disillusionment with politics, he labeled the current political landscape as tainted by unethical practices. MORE..
President to receive report on national rice and paddy stocks today
President to receive report on national rice and paddy stocks today
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) is set to deliver the report on the current stocks of rice and paddy available in Sri Lanka to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (28). MORE…
Train services on Northern Line resume
Train services on Northern Line resume
The train services from Colombo Fort to Kankasanturai have officially resumed today (28). MORE..
Youth killed in motorcycle collision in Kumbukwewa
Youth killed in motorcycle collision in Kumbukwewa
A 19-year-old youth in the Kumbukwewa in Neriyawa has been killed in an accident on the Kumbukgate - Bannakgama Nelawa road last afternoon (27). MORE..
Notorious drug trafficker ‘Bakery Jana’ arrested in special operation
Notorious drug trafficker ‘Bakery Jana’ arrested in special operation
An organized criminal and large-scale drug trafficker, known as ‘Marvin Jana’ or ‘Bakery Jana,’ has been apprehended in Sri Lanka after successfully evading security forces for some time. MORE..
Japan’s government in flux after election gives no party majority
Japan’s government in flux after election gives no party majority
The make-up of Japan’s future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s scandal-tainted ruling coalition, leaving no party with a clear mandate to lead the world’s fourth-largest economy. MORE..
Two arrested with large stock of commercial explosives in Padaviya
Two arrested with large stock of commercial explosives in Padaviya
Padaviya Police Station has arrested two suspects who were in possession of a stock of commercial explosives. MORE..
PUCSL to request additional information from CEB on electricity tariff revision
PUCSL to request additional information from CEB on electricity tariff revision
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it will take steps today (28) to inform the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to request additional information regarding the electricity tariff revision. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts. MORE..
One killed, dozens injured in truck ramming at Israeli bus stop
One killed, dozens injured in truck ramming at Israeli bus stop
One person was killed and dozens were injured on Sunday when a truck struck a bus stop at a major intersection near Tel Aviv in central Israel in what police said they suspected was a terrorist attack. MORE..
India donates solar rooftop systems to religious places in Sri Lanka
India donates solar rooftop systems to religious places in Sri Lanka
India has handed over solar rooftop systems to religious locations in Sri Lanka in continuation of its the energy partnership in the neighbourhood. MORE..
SLAF Commander calls on Pakistan Air Force chief, discuss regional security
SLAF Commander calls on Pakistan Air Force chief, discuss regional security
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, had visited Pakistan to observe Exercise Indus Shield-2024 and paid an official call on the Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, at Air Headquarters, Islamabad yesterday (25). MORE..
| October 27, 2024 6:47 pm
