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Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces
Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
TID arrests two persons over threats to Israelis in Sri Lanka
TID arrests two persons over threats to Israelis in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Police says two persons have been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) on suspicion of allegedly planning to attack Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Dilith says ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ is the only viable opposition
Dilith says ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ is the only viable opposition
Leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance and Gampaha District candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera says that the only opposition remaining in the country’s politics is the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance. MORE..
Attack at Turkey aviation site leaves some dead, injured
Attack at Turkey aviation site leaves some dead, injured
A deadly attack was carried out at the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters near Ankara on Wednesday, the government said, as broadcasters showed footage of several armed assailants entering the building amid reports of gunfire and a loud explosion. MORE..
Acting IGP assures security of foreigners in Sri Lanka
Acting IGP assures security of foreigners in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya stated that the security of all foreigners in the country has been assured and that diplomatic missions have been informed. MORE..
| October 23, 2024 5:44 pm
Security forces fully aware of Arugam Bay threat; Security tightened days ago
Security forces fully aware of Arugam Bay threat; Security tightened days ago
Sri Lanka’s security forces were reportedly fully aware of the information warning of a possible attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area, as mentioned in the U.S. Embassy’s security alert for American citizens in Sri Lanka today (23). MORE..
| October 23, 2024 5:35 pm
Former Minister Johnston Fernando remanded
Former Minister Johnston Fernando remanded
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested by the CID over the incident of a luxury vehicle allegedly belonging to him found parked at a star-class hotel premises, has been remanded until October 30 by Colombo Fort Magistrate. MORE..
Israel issues travel warning to parts of Sri Lanka over terrorism threat
Israel issues travel warning to parts of Sri Lanka over terrorism threat
Israel’s national security council on Wednesday called on Israelis to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat of a possible terrorist attack. MORE..
Johnston Fernando produced before court
Johnston Fernando produced before court
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the possession of an illegally assembled luxury vehicle, has been produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
India, Sri Lanka discuss fishermen issue and India-funded projects
India, Sri Lanka discuss fishermen issue and India-funded projects
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santhosh Jha, has met with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Distribution of polling cards for 2024 General Election to begin
Distribution of polling cards for 2024 General Election to begin
The Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake says that October 27 and November 03 will be designated as special days for the distribution of official polling cards for the upcoming General Election. MORE..
More details revealed after Kelaniya Uni. Student falls to death
More details revealed after Kelaniya Uni. Student falls to death
It has been revealed that the student who fell to his death from an upper floor of the C.W.W. Kannangara Hostel at the University of Kelaniya had been consuming alcohol excessively. MORE..
UN keen to assist Sri Lanka in process of empowering women
UN keen to assist Sri Lanka in process of empowering women
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Mr. Marc-André Franchehas paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at her office. MORE..
Ex-Minister Johnston Fernando arrested by CID
Ex-Minister Johnston Fernando arrested by CID
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the possession of an illegally assembled luxury vehicle. MORE..
| October 23, 2024 2:34 pm
Russians Embassy alerts citizens in Sri Lanka over threat of attacks in Arugam Bay
Russians Embassy alerts citizens in Sri Lanka over threat of attacks in Arugam Bay
In connection with the official statement by Sri Lanka Police regarding the possible threat of attacks against foreign tourists in Arugam Bay, the Russian Embassy in Colombo has requested Russian citizens in Sri Lanka to remain vigilant and to avoid large gatherings. MORE..
Israel says it killed Nasrallah’s heir apparent
Israel says it killed Nasrallah’s heir apparent
The Israeli military say they killed the cleric tipped to succeed the late Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an air strike nearly three weeks ago. MORE..
10 foreign nationals sentenced to life in prison for heroin smuggling
10 foreign nationals sentenced to life in prison for heroin smuggling
The Negombo High Court has sentenced 10 foreigners, including 9 Iranians and a Pakistani national, to life imprisonment for the possession and smuggling of 146 kg of heroin in 2016.
UK updates travel advice for Sri Lanka
UK updates travel advice for Sri Lanka
The United Kingdom (UK) has updated its travel advice for Sri Lanka based on the latest travel alert issued by the U.S. Embassy regarding potential threats in the Arugam Bay area. MORE..
Police strengthen security in Arugam Bay over reports of potential threats
Police strengthen security in Arugam Bay over reports of potential threats
Sri Lanka Police have announced special measures to bolster security in the Arugam Bay area following information received regarding potential threats to tourists in the area. MORE..
Colombo HC issues arrest warrant on Johnston Fernando
Colombo HC issues arrest warrant on Johnston Fernando
The Colombo High Court today issued an arrest warrant on former Minister Johnston Fernando, for failing to appear before court over a case against him for allegedly involving Sathosa employees in election work from 2010 to 2014. MORE..
Sri Lanka to reduce maize imports by 50% next year
Sri Lanka to reduce maize imports by 50% next year
The Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, M.P.N.M Wickramasinghe, says that they have been instructed to reduce maize imports to 150,000 metric tons next year. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police to implement special program to ensure safety of tourists
Sri Lanka Police to implement special program to ensure safety of tourists
The police and intelligence divisions, under the direction of the Ministry of Public Security, are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of tourists and citizens against any potential threats, Sri Lanka Police said. MORE..
US Embassy warns citizens to avoid Arugam Bay due to ‘credible threat’
US Embassy warns citizens to avoid Arugam Bay due to ‘credible threat’
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has strongly advised its citizens to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice, citing credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area. MORE..
Former minister Johnston Fernando arrives at CID
Former minister Johnston Fernando arrives at CID
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide a statement regarding the unregistered luxury car allegedly belonging to him, which was found parked at a star-class hotel in Colombo. MORE..
Postal workers’ leave cancelled until General Election ends
Postal workers’ leave cancelled until General Election ends
Steps have been taken to cancel the leave of all employees of the Postal Department in preparation for the upcoming General Election. MORE..
