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Former Presidents CBK, Maithripala and Ranil share same stage
Former Presidents CBK, Maithripala and Ranil share same stage
The 45th National Conference of Chartered Accountants took place yesterday (16) in Colombo, featuring a rare gathering of three former Presidents of Sri Lanka—Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, Maithripala Sirisena, and Ranil Wickremesinghe—on the same stage. MORE..
Five schoolgirls who fell ill after receiving HPV vaccine hospitalized
Five schoolgirls who fell ill after receiving HPV vaccine hospitalized
Five 12-year-old schoolgirls have been hospitalized after experiencing adverse reactions following the administration of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, which is given to prevent cervical cancer, at school. MORE..
Foreign Ministry statement on ensuring safety of Sri Lankans in Middle East
Foreign Ministry statement on ensuring safety of Sri Lankans in Middle East
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry says that the escalation of the current conflict in the Middle East has given rise to a critical situation particularly in Lebanon. MORE..
Person arrested for attempting to bribe police officer to permit drug dealing
Person arrested for attempting to bribe police officer to permit drug dealing
Mattakkuliya Police have arrested a 50-year-old man for attempting to offer a bribe to the Acting Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Mattakkuliya Police Station. MORE..
Man sentenced to death for 2000 homicide in Galle
Man sentenced to death for 2000 homicide in Galle
After a lengthy trial in the Galle High Court, the verdict in a long-standing homicide case has been announced, with the accused being sentenced to death. MORE..
3 dead and 4 injured in Mississippi bridge collapse
3 dead and 4 injured in Mississippi bridge collapse
At least three people died and four were critically injured after a Mississippi bridge, in the process of being demolished, collapsed Wednesday afternoon while work was being conducted at the site, authorities said. 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 showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern province and fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places. MORE..
Streamlined road development essential for advancing rural economic growth – President
Streamlined road development essential for advancing rural economic growth – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that enhancing the efficiency of road development projects is crucial for achieving rural economic development goals, the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported. MORE..
North Gaza hospitals say food, medicines running out as Israel presses offensive
North Gaza hospitals say food, medicines running out as Israel presses offensive
Palestinian health officials called on Wednesday for a humanitarian corridor to three hospitals in northern Gaza that have come close to collapse as Israeli troops have cut off the area during almost two weeks of heavy fighting against Hamas. MORE..
President urges education reform to align with global demands for future growth
President urges education reform to align with global demands for future growth
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the need to rebuild Sri Lanka’s education system in alignment with global demands to achieve the country’s educational goals. MORE..
Police seek public assistance to identify deceased persons in separate cases
Police seek public assistance to identify deceased persons in separate cases
Sri Lanka Police is seeking public assistance to identify two deceased individuals related to two separate incidents in Homagama and Kegalle areas. MORE..
Ada Derana surpasses three million subscriber mark on YouTube
Ada Derana surpasses three million subscriber mark on YouTube
Sri Lanka’s premier news provider Ada Derana has surpassed three million subscribers on its official YouTube channel, becoming the first and the only Sri Lankan news channel to reach the significant milestone. MORE..
Person shot dead in Grandpass
Person shot dead in Grandpass
A person in a three-wheeler has been shot dead in the Madampitiya area of Grandpass, Colombo the police said. MORE..
Earthquake shakes eastern Turkey, no casualties reported
Earthquake shakes eastern Turkey, no casualties reported
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck eastern Turkey’s Malatya province on Wednesday, the country’s disaster and emergency management authority (AFAD) said, adding that there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. MORE..
Sri Lankan attorney Vincent Perera sworn in as new Attorney General of Seychelles
Sri Lankan attorney Vincent Perera sworn in as new Attorney General of Seychelles
The new Attorney General of Seychelles, Vincent Perera, was sworn in on Wednesday at State House. MORE..
At least 94 killed in fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria
At least 94 killed in fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria
At least 94 people were killed in northern Nigeria when a crashed tanker exploded near locals who had gathered to retrieve fuel, police told CNN. MORE..
Two arrested over woman’s suspicious death in Mugunuwatawana
Two arrested over woman’s suspicious death in Mugunuwatawana
A 49-year-old woman found lying on the road in the Mugunuwatawana area on the Chilaw-Kurunegala main road this morning (16) has been pronounced dead after being admitted to the hospital. MORE..
Injunction issued preventing any hindrance to Sri Lanka’s first cable car project
Injunction issued preventing any hindrance to Sri Lanka’s first cable car project
The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order against the Gampola Divisional Secretary preventing her from interfering with the activities of the first cable car project in Sri Lanka, which is being built in the Ambuluwawa area. MORE..
Rs. 3,000 allowance to be credited to pensioners’ accounts from today
Rs. 3,000 allowance to be credited to pensioners’ accounts from today
The Department of Pensions is set to distribute the monthly interim allowance of Rs. 3,000 to all pensioners starting today (16), the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced. MORE..
Iranian who attempted to enter Sri Lanka with stolen Italian passport deported
Iranian who attempted to enter Sri Lanka with stolen Italian passport deported
An Iranian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (16) for attempting to enter Sri Lanka using a stolen Italian passport. MORE..
Deputy Commissioner of provincial revenue office arrested for accepting bribe
Deputy Commissioner of provincial revenue office arrested for accepting bribe
The officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) have arrested a deputy commissioner of the Eastern Provincial Department of Revenue for accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000. MORE..
Injunction issued preventing Upul Tharanga’s arrest
Injunction issued preventing Upul Tharanga’s arrest
The Court of Appeal has issued an interim injunction preventing the execution of an arrest warrant issued against the Chairman of the Selection Committee at Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), former Sri Lankan cricketer Upul Tharanga. MORE..
Court rejects Arjun Aloysius’ bail appeal
Court rejects Arjun Aloysius’ bail appeal
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has rejected an appeal for bail made by the Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries Arjun Aloysius and two others, who were sentenced to prison on Monday (14) over VAT evasion. MORE..
US gives Israel 30 days to boost Gaza aid or risk cut to military support
US gives Israel 30 days to boost Gaza aid or risk cut to military support
The US has written to Israel, giving it 30 days to boost humanitarian aid access in Gaza or risk having some US military assistance cut off. MORE..
Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad
Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire after buying a multi-million-dollar cliff-top home amid a national housing crisis. MORE..
