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SC concludes hearing petitions against ‘Sri Lanka Electricity Bill’
SC concludes hearing petitions against ‘Sri Lanka Electricity Bill’
The Supreme Court has concluded its hearing of the petitions filed challenging the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, which includes proposed reforms for the electricity sector. MORE..
Weather advisory issued for heavy rain
Weather advisory issued for heavy rain
The Meteorology Department has issued an advisory for heavy rain for Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kaluthara districts. MORE..
SC calls for progress report on probe into Pastor Jerome Fernando
SC calls for progress report on probe into Pastor Jerome Fernando
The Supreme Court has instructed the Attorney General to submit a report pertaining to the progress of investigations into Pastor Jerome Fernando, the self-styled ‘prophet’ who came under fire over his controversial comments on other religions. MORE..
Retired Auxiliary Bishop Marius Peiris passes away
Retired Auxiliary Bishop Marius Peiris passes away
The retired Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Colombo, His Lordship the most Rev. Dr. Marius Peiris has passed away, the Archdiocese of Colombo announced. MORE..
Court order issued preventing disruptions to new SLFP Chairman and Act. Gen. Sec
Court order issued preventing disruptions to new SLFP Chairman and Act. Gen. Sec
The Kaduwela District Court today (13) issued an enjoining order preventing any individuals from disrupting the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and Acting General Secretary Keerthi Udawatte from functioning in their respective roles. MORE..
Foreigner injured after base jumping from Colombo Lotus Tower
Foreigner injured after base jumping from Colombo Lotus Tower
A foreigner national has reportedly sustained injuries in an accident while participating in the Base Jump event at the Colombo Lotus Tower this afternoon (13). MORE..
Edu. Minister responds to concerns over O/L English and Science papers
Edu. Minister responds to concerns over O/L English and Science papers
In response to the concerns raised surrounding the alleged irregularities pertaining to the 2023 (2024) G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination’s English and Science question papers, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha affirmed that measures will be taken to prevent any injustices to the affected students. MORE..
School sports coaches to receive teaching appointments?
School sports coaches to receive teaching appointments?
Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha announced plans to recruit sports coaches, previously appointed to non-academic positions in schools from National Colleges of Education (NIEs), into the teaching service. MORE..
Court order against protest planned by uni. students and staff in Nugegoda
Court order against protest planned by uni. students and staff in Nugegoda
The Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court has issued an order preventing the students and non-academic staff of the Open University of Sri Lanka and the University of Sri Jayawardenapura from engaging in a protest march near several schools in the Nugegoda area where G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination is currently held. MORE..
Police fire water cannons at protesting university non-academic staff
Police fire water cannons at protesting university non-academic staff
Police have used water cannons to disperse protesting university non-academic staff near Diyatha Uyana Junction at Battaramulla, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Resumption of India-Sri Lanka passenger ferry service postponed
Resumption of India-Sri Lanka passenger ferry service postponed
The resumption of the passenger ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai has been postponed due to the delay in arrival of the vessel and meeting regulatory compliance. MORE..
Toddler dies after choking on piece of carrot
Toddler dies after choking on piece of carrot
A tragic incident where a toddler had died after choking on a piece of carrot has been reported from the Saliyawewa area. MORE..
Health trade unions launch strike at Central Province hospitals
Health trade unions launch strike at Central Province hospitals
A collective health sector trade unions have launched a token strike at all hospitals in the Central Province today (13) over their demands including an increase in allowances. MORE..
US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu embarks on visit to Sri Lanka
US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu embarks on visit to Sri Lanka
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has commenced his official visit to Sri Lanka today (13). MORE..
Unidentified body discovered in Giriulla
Unidentified body discovered in Giriulla
An unidentified body of a male has been recovered from a paddy field in the Kajuwetiyawatta area of Giriulla police division, the police said. MORE..
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 41 with 17 missing
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 41 with 17 missing
The number of people killed by flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 41 with 17 more missing, a local disaster agency official told AFP Monday. MORE..
Person dies from electrocution in Nittambuwa
Person dies from electrocution in Nittambuwa
A person has reportedly died due to electrocution while engaged in preparations for a funeral in the Thihariya area in Nittambuwa. MORE..
Illegal shoe imports costing Sri Lanka billions of rupees in annual tax revenue
Illegal shoe imports costing Sri Lanka billions of rupees in annual tax revenue
Information has been uncovered regarding a large-scale racket of illegally importing shoes manufactured in foreign countries and selling them within Sri Lanka. MORE..
Murder of Kuliyapitiya youth: 18-year-old girlfriend arrested
Murder of Kuliyapitiya youth: 18-year-old girlfriend arrested
Police have arrested the girlfriend of the youth from Kuliyapitiya who was found murdered weeks after his disappearance. MORE..
Showery conditions to enhance during next few days
Showery conditions to enhance during next few days
Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery conditions are expected to be enhanced during the next few days, according to the Meteorology Department. MORE..
Afghanistan floods devastate villages, killing 315
Afghanistan floods devastate villages, killing 315
Flash floods caused by heavy rains have devastated villages in northern Afghanistan, killing 315 people and injuring more than 1,600, authorities said on Sunday, as villagers buried their dead and aid agencies warned of widening havoc. MORE..
Govt to introduce 4 new laws aimed at accelerating economic development – President
Govt to introduce 4 new laws aimed at accelerating economic development – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he expects to increase the growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy up to 3% by the year 2025 and mentioned that steps would be taken to increase the salaries of government employees. MORE..
Advisory issued for thundershowers and severe lightning
Advisory issued for thundershowers and severe lightning
The Meteorology Department warns that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Polonnaruwa districts today (12). MORE..
Former President Rajapaksa calls for postponing sale of national assets and SOEs
Former President Rajapaksa calls for postponing sale of national assets and SOEs
Issuing a statement addressing the growing concerns over the government’s plans to sell off national assets and state-owned enterprises (SOEs), former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has states that these actions of the government have given rise to discontent among trade unions, political parties and the general public. MORE..
| May 12, 2024 5:58 pm
Health trade unions to launch token strike at Central Province hospitals
Health trade unions to launch token strike at Central Province hospitals
Several health sector trade unions have decided to launch a token strike at all hospitals in the Central Province on Monday (13) over their demands. MORE..
| May 12, 2024 5:12 pm
