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King Charles heckled by Indigenous lawmaker at Australian parliament
King Charles heckled by Indigenous lawmaker at Australian parliament
King Charles was accused of “genocide” by an Indigenous senator at Australia’s Parliament House on Monday, moments after he delivered a speech in which he paid his “respects to the traditional owners of the lands”. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to -0.2% in September
Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to -0.2% in September
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -0.2% in September 2024 from 1.1% in August 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Dilith urges to entrust ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ with fulfilling responsibility of strong opposition
Dilith urges to entrust ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ with fulfilling responsibility of strong opposition
Leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance and Gampaha District candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera stated that the public should entrust the responsibility of forming a strong opposition to the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance after the upcoming parliamentary elections. MORE..
Fire breaks out at Kudawella Fisheries Harbour
Fire breaks out at Kudawella Fisheries Harbour
Three fishing vessels have been damaged in a fire that broke out this morning (21) in a fishing vessel that was docked at the Kudawella Fisheries Harbour. MORE..
Advisory issued for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
Advisory issued for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ level advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for multi-day boats in the East-Central Bay of Bengal deep sea areas. MORE..
Defamatory posters against Mannar HC Judge: Main suspect evading arrest
Defamatory posters against Mannar HC Judge: Main suspect evading arrest
Police have informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (21) that they are launching investigations to apprehend the primary suspect involved in the incident of pasting defamatory posters targeting the Mannar High Court Judge. MORE..
Militants kill seven, including six migrant workers, in India’s Kashmir
Militants kill seven, including six migrant workers, in India’s Kashmir
At least six migrant workers and a doctor were shot dead in India’s Kashmir region on Sunday night when militants opened fire near a tunnel construction site, officials said, days after a new government was formed in the territory. MORE..
Gammanpila’s special press conference to reveal Easter attack reports
Gammanpila’s special press conference to reveal Easter attack reports
Former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila is currently holding a special press conference. MORE..
| October 21, 2024 10:50 am
Two suspects arrested in connection with Matara shooting
Two suspects arrested in connection with Matara shooting
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has apprehended two individuals who have aided and abetted the shooting and killing of a man in the Nawimana area of Matara. MORE..
Over 50 firearms returned as per temporary handover notice by Defence Ministry
Over 50 firearms returned as per temporary handover notice by Defence Ministry
More than 50 firearms have been returned in response to the notice requiring civilians to temporarily hand over firearms and ammunition issued to them, according to Ministry of Defence sources. MORE..
Man arrested for operating illegal firearms workshop in Sooriyawewa
Man arrested for operating illegal firearms workshop in Sooriyawewa
A person operating an illegal firearms manufacturing workshop in Wawegama, Sooriyawewa, was arrested during a raid conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel from the Hambantota camp. MORE..
Two youths drown in Kahatagasdigiliya
Two youths drown in Kahatagasdigiliya
Two youths, aged 24 and 34, have drowned while bathing in the ‘Ihala Kanhidigama’ lake in Kahatagasdigiliya, according to police. MORE..
17-year-old killed in motorcycle crash at Ragama
17-year-old killed in motorcycle crash at Ragama
A motorcyclist traveling from Thewatta towards Dambuwa Junction in Ragama had reportedly lost control of the bike, veered off the road, and crashed into an electricity pole on the byroad. MORE..
New President Subianto announces Indonesia’s largest-ever Cabinet, with 109 members
New President Subianto announces Indonesia’s largest-ever Cabinet, with 109 members
Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto announced Indonesia’s largest-ever Cabinet late Sunday, with 109 members representing his pledge for a strong government. MORE..
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces and in Trincomalee district. MORE..
Prabowo becomes Indonesia’s eighth president, vows to tackle corruption
Prabowo becomes Indonesia’s eighth president, vows to tackle corruption
Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world’s third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues such as corruption that plague the country and to make it more self-sufficient. MORE..
Police suspect murder after 3 bodies found following Chilaw house fire
Police suspect murder after 3 bodies found following Chilaw house fire
Police investigations with regard to the three bodies found inside a two-storey house which was on fire in the Sinhapura area in Chilaw, are progressing on the suspicion of a possible homicide as one of the bodies was found with her throat slit, the police spokesman said. MORE..
Over 400 election related complaints received by EC
Over 400 election related complaints received by EC
The number of complaints received by the Election Commission in relation to the upcoming parliamentary election has exceeded 400. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in Northern Province
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in Northern Province
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Jaffna, Mannar and Kilinochchi districts. MORE..
Sri Lankan racer Yevan David wins on Euroformula debut at Monza
Sri Lankan racer Yevan David wins on Euroformula debut at Monza
Motopark’s Yevan David won on his Euroformula debut at a damp Monza. The 17-year-old is the first ever Sri Lankan to participate in this category having advanced from F4 racing. MORE..
Lohan Ratwatte’s private secretary found dead with gunshot wounds
Lohan Ratwatte’s private secretary found dead with gunshot wounds
A private secretary of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has been found dead in a house in the Katugastota area today (20). MORE..
Dilith says ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance aims to build a brave and strong opposition
Dilith says ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance aims to build a brave and strong opposition
Leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance and Gampaha District candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera, stated that a brave and strong opposition can only be established by the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance. MORE..
Israeli strikes in northern Gaza cause scores of casualties, doctors say
Israeli strikes in northern Gaza cause scores of casualties, doctors say
An Israeli airstrike that hit several houses and a multi-storey residential building in Beit Lahiya town in northern Gaza on Saturday caused dozens of casualties, doctors and officials said, with rescue operations still underway. MORE..
Gammanpila sets deadline for President to release Easter attack reports
Gammanpila sets deadline for President to release Easter attack reports
Former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila says the deadline given for the President to release the two unpublished reports regarding the Easter Sunday attacks will expire at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (21). MORE..
| October 20, 2024 11:46 am
STEM teacher training for plantation schools successfully concludes
STEM teacher training for plantation schools successfully concludes
The closing ceremony of the 3-month long teacher-training program in STEM subjects under Indian grant assistance for schools in the plantation regions of Sri Lanka was held recently at the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife, Forest Resources, Water Supply, Plantation and Community Infrastructure. MORE..
