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India helps rescue Sri Lankan fishermen from distressed fishing trawler
India helps rescue Sri Lankan fishermen from distressed fishing trawler
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo at Navy Headquarters, in collaboration with MRCC Chennai, has coordinated the successful rescue of four fishermen from a distressed Sri Lankan fishing trawler. MORE..
State Minister defends pre-poll subsidies as election watchdog voices concern
State Minister defends pre-poll subsidies as election watchdog voices concern
The People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has expressed concerns over the government’s decisions to provide subsidies for the general public following the announcement of the presidential election. MORE..
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says several spells of light showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Gazette issued on revised water tariffs
Gazette issued on revised water tariffs
The Gazette notification related to the revision of water tariffs has been issued by the Ministry of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development. MORE..
Presidential candidate Mohammed Ilyas passes away
Presidential candidate Mohammed Ilyas passes away
A. Mohammed Ilyas, who was contesting the 2024 Presidential Election as an independent candidate, has passed away at the age of 78. MORE..
If time was spent conducting LG polls, country’s economy might not recover – President
If time was spent conducting LG polls, country’s economy might not recover – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today acknowledged that postponing the Local Government elections is a violation of citizens’ basic rights. However, he stated that he does not regret this decision, as the time was dedicated to ensuring the people’s right to live and maintaining their safety. MORE..
Family living in makeshift hut atop tree with newborn triplets receive new home
Family living in makeshift hut atop tree with newborn triplets receive new home
A family which had been living in a makeshift hut atop a tree in Habarana with their newborn triplets were today (22) gifted a new home, built with the assistance of generous donors, just three months after Ada Derana reported on the plight of the couple who were lacking a proper home for their children. MORE..
| August 22, 2024 9:45 pm
India’s Ather Energy to enter Sri Lankan market next quarter
India’s Ather Energy to enter Sri Lankan market next quarter
Ather Energy, an electric vehicle manufacturer based in India, on Thursday said that it plans to expand into Sri Lanka in the coming quarter, days after it secured funding from NIIF at a unicorn valuation. MORE..
British tech billionaire Mike Lynch’s body retrieved from sunken yacht in Sicily
British tech billionaire Mike Lynch’s body retrieved from sunken yacht in Sicily
The body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch was retrieved on Thursday from the wreck of his family yacht that sank earlier this week off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm, a source close to the rescue operation said. MORE..
Man takes his own life after murdering wife and injuring son
Man takes his own life after murdering wife and injuring son
A person has reportedly murdered his wife and caused injuries to his 18-year-old son after attacking them with a sharp weapon, before taking his own life inside their house in the Nivithigala area. MORE..
Govt employees’ basic salary to increase by 24% to over 50% from January
Govt employees’ basic salary to increase by 24% to over 50% from January
The Chairman of the Expert Committee on Public Service Salary Disparities, Udaya R. Seneviratne said that the basic salary of public service employees will be increased by a minimum of 24% for primary-level service categories. MORE..
‘We gain nothing by misleading Tamil people in the North’ - Namal
‘We gain nothing by misleading Tamil people in the North’ - Namal
The Presidential Candidate of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa asserts that police and land powers will not be devolved to the Provincial Councils under his governance. MORE..
Ex-Health Minister Keheliya and 3 others further remanded
Ex-Health Minister Keheliya and 3 others further remanded
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 03 other suspects, implicated in the alleged importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vials, have been further remanded until August 29. MORE..
MJP leader Dilith Jayaweera opposes govt’s move to sell SLT shares
MJP leader Dilith Jayaweera opposes govt’s move to sell SLT shares
The presidential candidate of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera has voiced his strong disapproval to the government’s plan to sell shares of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), calling it a ‘significant mistake’. MORE..
| August 22, 2024 4:01 pm
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports surge in July 2024
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports surge in July 2024
The merchandise export performance in July 2024 has amounted to USD 1,087.6 million, recording an increase of 6.58% compared to July 2023, according to the latest report from the Export Development Board (EDB). MORE..
Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe earns ‘A’ grade in Global Finance’s Central Banker Report Cards 2024
Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe earns ‘A’ grade in Global Finance’s Central Banker Report Cards 2024
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has been awarded a prestigious “A” grade in Global Finance’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards. MORE..
Sri Lanka needs transformational changes for accountability and reconciliation - UN report
Sri Lanka needs transformational changes for accountability and reconciliation - UN report
A UN Human Rights Office report issued today (22) identified renewed threats to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka, evidenced by new or proposed regressive laws, erosion of democratic checks and balances, ongoing threats and intimidation against civil society and journalists, and recurrence of serious human rights violations of the past. MORE..
Sajith reiterates plans to amend IMF agreement after winning presidential poll
Sajith reiterates plans to amend IMF agreement after winning presidential poll
The presidential candidate of the ‘Samagi Jana Sandhanaya’, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa reiterated his stance of amending Sri Lanka’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following his election to the Office of the President, citing that the existing agreement does not focus on economic growth. MORE..
Govt. to introduce ‘AI-related student societies’ in schools
Govt. to introduce ‘AI-related student societies’ in schools
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to initiate a pilot programme as an initiative to launch “Artificial Intelligence related Student Societies” in 100 schools. MORE..
Helicopter of Iran’s late President Raisi crashed due to weather conditions, Fars says
Helicopter of Iran’s late President Raisi crashed due to weather conditions, Fars says
The helicopter crash in which Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in May was caused by weather conditions and the aircraft’s inability to handle the weight it was carrying, Iran’s semi-official news agency reported on Wednesday (Aug 21), citing a security source informed of the final investigation results. MORE..
2023 LG Election postponement violated fundamental rights; SC orders immediate polls
2023 LG Election postponement violated fundamental rights; SC orders immediate polls
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the President, as the Minister of Finance, and then members of the Election Commission have violated the fundamental rights of the poeple through the postponement of the 2023 Local Government Elections. MORE..
| August 22, 2024 12:04 pm
Assets and liabilities statements of presidential candidates released for public access
Assets and liabilities statements of presidential candidates released for public access
The copies of the statements of assets and liabilities provided by the candidates who are contesting the 2024 Presidential Election have been released for public access. MORE..
President assures new legislations to address construction sector issues
President assures new legislations to address construction sector issues
President Ranil Wickremesinghe cautioned that renegotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as suggested by some presidential candidates, could lead to the loss of economic gains and trigger another collapse of Sri Lanka’s economy. MORE..
SLPP defectors will soon have to rejoin party - Mahinda Rajapaksa
SLPP defectors will soon have to rejoin party - Mahinda Rajapaksa
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) who are now working separately, will have to come back to the party in the near future. MORE..
Presidential Election: Polling cards distribution to begin on Sept. 3
Presidential Election: Polling cards distribution to begin on Sept. 3
The distribution of official polling cards for the 2024 Presidential Election will commence on September 03, according to the Deputy Postmaster General. MORE..
