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Top diplomat reveals the biggest support US can extend to Sri Lanka at this moment
Top diplomat reveals the biggest support US can extend to Sri Lanka at this moment
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu says it is important that Sri Lanka must have a functional truth and reconciliation program in place. He also mentioned that it is expected from the leaders emerging from the upcoming elections to make it a reality. MORE..
Train services disrupted on main line and Puttalam line
Train services disrupted on main line and Puttalam line
The train services on the main line and the Puttalam line have been disrupted from Kelaniya due to a signal failure, the Sri Lanka Railways Control Room announced.
University non-academic staff withdraw from essential services
University non-academic staff withdraw from essential services
The non-academic staff of state universities have decided to withdraw from the essential services of the university system including water and electricity services from today (14). MORE..
India extends ban imposed on LTTE for 5 years
India extends ban imposed on LTTE for 5 years
The Indian on Tuesday extended the ban imposed on the LTTE for five more years as it continues to foster a separatist tendency amongst the masses and enhance the support base for it in India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. MORE..
Preschooler dies of electric shock while using charging mobile phone
Preschooler dies of electric shock while using charging mobile phone
Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera says there is a 3 – 15% chance that a child can die due to electrocution. MORE..
At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm
At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm
At least 14 people died and 75 others were injured after a billboard bigger than an Olympic swimming pool fell on them during a thunderstorm in India’s financial capital Mumbai, authorities said on Tuesday, with dozens still feared trapped. MORE..
Keheliya’s writ fixed for consideration by Appeals Court
Keheliya’s writ fixed for consideration by Appeals Court
The Court of Appeal ordered that the writ application filed by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, seeking an order to invalidate the decision taken by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court to remand him in custody until the conclusion of the trial related to the import of substandard immunoglobulin vials... MORE..
Dinesh Schaffter’s family appeals to return mobile phones obtained as evidence
Dinesh Schaffter’s family appeals to return mobile phones obtained as evidence
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (14) ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to submit a report pertaining to the progress of investigations into the death of the renowned businessman Dinesh Schaffter on July 23, 2024. MORE..
Govt mulls nullifying 2023 LG poll nominations; election set for next year
Govt mulls nullifying 2023 LG poll nominations; election set for next year
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena to look into the possibility of invalidating the nominations accepted for the postponed 2023 Local Government (LG) election. MORE..
A/L classes to begin immediately after O/L exams
A/L classes to begin immediately after O/L exams
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal to commence G.C.E. Advanced Level classes immediately after the conclusion of the ongoing G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination. MORE..
Renewed crisis grips ‘Suwa Seriya’ ambulance service, claims Sajith
Renewed crisis grips ‘Suwa Seriya’ ambulance service, claims Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa alleged that 56 out of the 322 ambulances belonging to the ‘1990’ ‘Suwa Seriya’ free ambulance service are now out of service. MORE..
Cabinet greenlights ‘Economic Transformation Bill’
Cabinet greenlights ‘Economic Transformation Bill’
Cabinet approval has been received to gazette the ‘Economic Transformation Bill’ and to present it to Parliament for approval, the Department of Government Information (DGI) reported. MORE..
Suspect arrested for aiding and abetting Ahungalla shooting
Suspect arrested for aiding and abetting Ahungalla shooting
An individual who is suspected to have aided and abetted the recent shooting incident in the Ahungalla area has been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) in the Kosgoda area. MORE..
Cabinet approval for proposal on uni. non-academic staff wage disparities delayed
Cabinet approval for proposal on uni. non-academic staff wage disparities delayed
The granting of approval by the Cabinet of Ministers for the proposals concerning the monthly allowance and wage disparities of university non-academic staff has been further delayed. MORE..
US assures support to implement anti-corruption legislation and macro-economic reforms
US assures support to implement anti-corruption legislation and macro-economic reforms
Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane has met with U.S. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and discussed avenues to further consolidate Sri Lanka – U.S. bilateral relations. MORE..
US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets Sri Lanka’s opposition
US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets Sri Lanka’s opposition
United States’ Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, who is on an official visit to the island, has met with leaders from across Sri Lanka’s political spectrum including opposition parties the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the National Peoples’ Power (NPP). MORE..
Health trade unions launch token strike in S’gamuwa Province hospitals
Health trade unions launch token strike in S’gamuwa Province hospitals
The Health Trade Union Alliance is engaged in a token strike at government hospitals across the Sabaragamuwa Province today (14). MORE..
Youth stabbed to death in Mahaoya
Youth stabbed to death in Mahaoya
A youth has been stabbed to death with a sharp weapon over to a dispute between two groups at Samagipura, Mahaoya. MORE..
One dead, another injured as train hits hand tractor
One dead, another injured as train hits hand tractor
One person has died and another sustained injuries in an accident where a hand tractor collided with a train at the Duwamodara railway crossing in Kosgoda. MORE..
Govt prepared to confront legal action from companies over estate workers’ wage hike - Jeevan
Govt prepared to confront legal action from companies over estate workers’ wage hike - Jeevan
Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, Jeevan Thondaman, affirmed that the government is ready to face any situation if the estate companies take court action against the government’s decision to increase the wages of the estate workers’ community. MORE..
Heavy showers of about 100mm expected in several provinces
Heavy showers of about 100mm expected in several provinces
Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery conditions are expected to continue further, says the Meteorology Department. MORE..
President meets Sri Lankan cricket team heading to T20 World Cup, extends best wishes
President meets Sri Lankan cricket team heading to T20 World Cup, extends best wishes
President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his well-wishes to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team as they embark on their journey to participate in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup Cricket Tournament, set to take place in the U.S. and the West Indies from June 1st to June 29th. MORE..
‘Choose France’ investment push bags record $16 billion in pledges
‘Choose France’ investment push bags record $16 billion in pledges
France won a record 15 billion euros ($16.17 billion) in foreign investment pledges on Monday, allowing President Emmanuel Macron to bask in the limelight with global CEOs and forget about strained public finances and weak polls for a while. MORE..
US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu calls on President Ranil
US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu calls on President Ranil
United States’ Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (13) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. MORE..
Bikers arrested for street racing on Galle Road fined, licenses suspended
Bikers arrested for street racing on Galle Road fined, licenses suspended
The driving licenses of the 15 motorcycle riders who were arrested for engaging in illegal street racing and reckless riding on Galle Road in Bambalapitiya last week, have been suspended for six months by the court, the Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said. MORE..
