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Defense Ministry petitioned over call to return licensed firearms
Defense Ministry petitioned over call to return licensed firearms
The Ministry of Defense has been petitioned in the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn a directive that requires individuals holding firearms for personal protection under licensed permits to return them. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Mahima Herath wins third place in Australia’s Humanitarian Innovation Pitch
Sri Lanka’s Mahima Herath wins third place in Australia’s Humanitarian Innovation Pitch
Mahima Pivithuru Herath, a postgraduate student at Griffith University from Sri Lanka has secured third place in the prestigious Humanitarian Innovation Pitch competition. MORE..
Baby dead and 65 rescued in Channel sinking
Baby dead and 65 rescued in Channel sinking
A baby has died after a boat attempting to cross the English Channel sank on Thursday night, French authorities say. MORE..
Petition filed seeking to postpone General Election polling in Vanni
Petition filed seeking to postpone General Election polling in Vanni
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the rejection of a nomination for the upcoming General Election in the Vanni Electoral District. MORE..
Egg traders urge govt to implement pricing formula
Egg traders urge govt to implement pricing formula
The All Ceylon Egg Traders’ Association has called on the government to introduce a pricing formula to stabilize the price of eggs in the market. MORE..
All train services on Batticaloa Line suspended
All train services on Batticaloa Line suspended
The Department of Railways announced that all train services between Batticaloa and Colombo Fort have been canceled today (17), following an accident early this morning. MORE..
New UGC Chairman appointed
New UGC Chairman appointed
Senior Professor Kapila Senevirathne has been appointed as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). MORE..
PM Harini meets university students’ unions
PM Harini meets university students’ unions
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with the university students’ unions on Thursday (17). MORE..
2024 General Election: Candidates advised to appoint financial managers
2024 General Election: Candidates advised to appoint financial managers
The People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) points out that it is appropriate for the candidates contesting the upcoming General Election to appoint a separate individual to manage and maintain their financial records. MORE..
Kenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospital
Kenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospital
Kenyan senators have voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office despite his failure to testify at his impeachment trial after his lawyer said he had been taken to hospital. MORE..
Fuel train derails after colliding with elephant herd
Fuel train derails after colliding with elephant herd
A fuel train has derailed between Hingurakgoda and Gal Oya railway stations after colliding against a herd of wild elephants. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in the Northern Province today. MORE..
Israel foreign minister says Hamas leader Sinwar is dead
Israel foreign minister says Hamas leader Sinwar is dead
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. MORE..
Sri Lanka script history, beat West Indies in T20 series for first time
Sri Lanka script history, beat West Indies in T20 series for first time
Sri Lanka thrashed West Indies by 9 wickets on Thursday (October 17) to take the series by 2-1. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with 2 wickets each to help the hosts restrict West Indies to 162 runs. In reply, both Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera brought up magnificent fifties to take the series. MORE..
Sri Lanka to receive USD 1.69 billion in loans within next 3-5 years: Report
Sri Lanka to receive USD 1.69 billion in loans within next 3-5 years: Report
The government has spent only 53% of the welfare budget allocated for the year within the first 8 months up to August, according to a report. MORE..
Development projects in Sri Lanka more through investments, grants, India says
Development projects in Sri Lanka more through investments, grants, India says
India has completed 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka and implementing 16 more currently, the development coming more through investments and grants and relatively less through debt instruments, India’s envoy to Sri Lanka said on Tuesday. MORE..
Govt. increases tax on several key imported food items
Govt. increases tax on several key imported food items
The government has announced an increase in taxes on certain imported goods, effective from October 14 to December 31, 2024. MORE..
Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister
Bangladesh crimes tribunal issues arrest warrant for exiled former prime minister
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, citing her alleged involvement in mass killings during violent protests that erupted earlier this year. MORE..
Elpitiya PS Election: Voter’s thumb to be marked instead of little finger
Elpitiya PS Election: Voter’s thumb to be marked instead of little finger
The Election Commission has announced a key measure for the upcoming Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election scheduled for October 26, 2024. MORE..
2024 General Election: Maximum spending limit for candidates announced
2024 General Election: Maximum spending limit for candidates announced
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a circular stipulating the maximum spending limit allowed for each candidate for campaigning purposes during the 2024 General Election. MORE..
Indian arrested with ‘Ice’ drugs worth Rs. 25 mln at BIA
Indian arrested with ‘Ice’ drugs worth Rs. 25 mln at BIA
The officers of Sri Lanka Customs have arrested an Indian passenger, who arrived in the island from Malaysia, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of ‘Ice’ drugs (crystal methamphetamine) into the country. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil urges voters to support ‘experienced candidates’ in 2024 General Election
Ex-President Ranil urges voters to support ‘experienced candidates’ in 2024 General Election
The leader of the United National Party (UNP), former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on voters to elect to the Parliament candidates with proven experience in managing economic crises as the country faces ongoing challenges. MORE..
CEB criticized for ‘delaying’ electricity tariff revision
CEB criticized for ‘delaying’ electricity tariff revision
The Petroleum Trade Unions have criticized the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for failing to implement the revision of electricity tariffs, which was supposed to take place on October 01, allegedly due to the irresponsible actions of the CEB. MORE..
26 ships polluted Sri Lankan waters; over 6 million litres of pollutants released in one year
26 ships polluted Sri Lankan waters; over 6 million litres of pollutants released in one year
The Maritime Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has reported that 26 ships polluted Sri Lankan waters in the past year, based on data from a satellite monitoring project conducted in collaboration with the French government. MORE..
Italy makes it illegal to seek surrogacy abroad
Italy makes it illegal to seek surrogacy abroad
Italy’s parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy -- a pet project of Prime Minister’s Giorgia Meloni party which activists say is meant to target same-sex partners. MORE..
