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EC reveals candidates’ expenditure for 2024 Presidential Election
EC reveals candidates’ expenditure for 2024 Presidential Election
The Election Commission has made public the document detailing the expenses incurred by candidates who contested the last presidential election. MORE..
President assures strengthened security protocols across Sri Lanka’s key tourist areas
President assures strengthened security protocols across Sri Lanka’s key tourist areas
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the South African High Commissioner, Sandile Edwin Schalk, this morning (25) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. MORE..
22 students hospitalized after suddenly falling ill at school
22 students hospitalized after suddenly falling ill at school
A group of female students at a school in Balangoda has been admitted to Base Hospital Balangoda due to experiencing sudden health complications. MORE..
Sri Lanka has long way to go to achieve strong, sustainable recovery – IMF
Sri Lanka has long way to go to achieve strong, sustainable recovery – IMF
Sri Lanka has made significant progress in implementing economic reforms, positioning itself to advance quickly toward the third review of the Sri Lanka EFF program, which is coming up soon, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on Thursday. MORE..
Donated Australian King Air arrives in Sri Lanka
Donated Australian King Air arrives in Sri Lanka
A former Royal Australian Air Force King Air 350 arrived in Sri Lanka on October 24 following a ferry flight from Australia. MORE..
Petition filed against Ranjan Ramanayake’s nomination for General Election
Petition filed against Ranjan Ramanayake’s nomination for General Election
A petition has been filed with the Supreme Court requesting 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..
Police obtain detention orders on suspects arrested over threats to Israelis
Police obtain detention orders on suspects arrested over threats to Israelis
Police have obtained detention orders to question three suspects arrested in connection with alleged security threats to Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka, according to Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa. MORE..
Tense situation near Pamunugama Police over assault of arrested youths
Tense situation near Pamunugama Police over assault of arrested youths
A group of local residents had protested in front of the Pamunugama Police Station last evening (24) claiming that two youths arrested by the police were brutally assaulted. MORE..
Police raid illegal firearms workshop in Matara; 3 arrested with revolvers
Police raid illegal firearms workshop in Matara; 3 arrested with revolvers
Police officers have raided a workshop where revolver-type firearms were being manufactured and arrested a suspect in the Palatuwa area in the Matara police division. MORE..
Preparations underway for Elpitiya PS Election
Preparations underway for Elpitiya PS Election
The Elections Commission says that the departure of relevant officials for duties related to the 2024 Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election and the transporting of ballot papers and ballot boxes to the relevant polling centers will take place today (25).MORE..
Trees uprooted, power lines snapped as Cyclone Dana pummels India’s east coast
Trees uprooted, power lines snapped as Cyclone Dana pummels India’s east coast
A ‘severe cyclonic storm’ pounded India’s eastern coast on Friday, uprooting trees, snapping power lines and inundating some areas, authorities said, adding that no deaths or injuries were reported. MORE..
Three Chinese nationals arrested over online scams
Three Chinese nationals arrested over online scams
Three Chinese nationals suspected to be involved in online financial frauds have been arrested at Gintota in Galle, police said. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
India evacuates hundreds of thousands and shuts schools as tropical storm nears
India evacuates hundreds of thousands and shuts schools as tropical storm nears
Indian authorities have shut schools, evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and canceled trains in parts of the country as rescue teams braced on Thursday for a tropical storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal. MORE..
President assures security of all citizens following recent intelligence reports
President assures security of all citizens following recent intelligence reports
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the government has taken all necessary measures in response to recent intelligence reports and assures the security of all citizens. MORE..
Emergency at BIA called off after another bomb scare on Vistara flight
Emergency at BIA called off after another bomb scare on Vistara flight
The emergency declared at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake following another bomb scare on a Vistara flight has been called off, according to the airport management. MORE..
FR petition over Grade 5 Scholarship exam fixed for consideration
FR petition over Grade 5 Scholarship exam fixed for consideration
The Supreme Court has ordered for the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed seeking an order preventing the release of the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination results and the cut-off marks, to be taken up for consideration on November 18. MORE..
Travel advisories for Sri Lanka can be withdrawn within 2-3 days – Minister
Travel advisories for Sri Lanka can be withdrawn within 2-3 days – Minister
Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath says that the travel advisories issued by several foreign countries for Sri Lanka could be lifted within the next two to three days. MORE..
Three arrested over security threats to Israelis in Sri Lanka - Minister
Three arrested over security threats to Israelis in Sri Lanka - Minister
Three persons have been arrested so far by the police over the intelligence reports on security threats to Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath said. MORE..
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30 injured in protests demanding Bangladeshi president resign
30 injured in protests demanding Bangladeshi president resign
A protest outside the Bangladeshi president’s home demanding his resignation ended when demonstrators clashed with riot police while trying to storm the compound, with 30 injured in the melee. MORE..
Canada to cut immigration numbers, government source says
Canada to cut immigration numbers, government source says
Canada will sharply lower the number of immigrants it allows into the country for the first time in years, marking a notable shift in policy for the government as it tries to remain in power. MORE..
Namal leaves CID after recording statement
Namal leaves CID after recording statement
Former Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago, after providing a statement for about two and a half hours. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police introduce emergency telephone number for Israeli nationals
Sri Lanka Police introduce emergency telephone number for Israeli nationals
Israeli nationals visiting Sri Lanka, whether for tourism or other purposes, can now directly request assistance to ensure personal protection, according to Sri Lankan Police. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines’ safety rating restored after addressing cockpit incident
SriLankan Airlines’ safety rating restored after addressing cockpit incident
In a swift move, Airlineratings.com last week downgraded SriLankan Airlines’ safety rating from 7 to 6 stars following a disturbing incident aboard flight UL 607. MORE..
Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID
Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID
Former Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at around 9.00 a.m. this morning to provide a statement, Ada Derana Reporter said. MORE..
