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STF arrests main accomplice of notorious gangster “Heenatiyana Mahesh”
STF arrests main accomplice of notorious gangster “Heenatiyana Mahesh”
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested the main accomplice of the notorious gangster “Heenatiyana Mahesh” who operates his crime syndicate from Dubai, UAE. MORE..
| November 7, 2023 11:04 am
Israel’s PM Netanyahu says no ceasefire until hostages are released
Israel’s PM Netanyahu says no ceasefire until hostages are released
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again rejected the idea of a ceasefire in Gaza unless hostages are released, and also addressed Gaza’s future after the war in an exclusive interview with ABC News “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir. MORE..
SC conveys its determination on constitutionality of Online Safety Bill
SC conveys its determination on constitutionality of Online Safety Bill
The Supreme Court’s determination on the constitutionality of the Online Safety Bill and its provisions was communicated to the parliament this morning (Nov. 07) by Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse. MORE..
| November 7, 2023 10:15 am
Sports Minister says President’s approval not needed to appoint interim committee
Sports Minister says President’s approval not needed to appoint interim committee
Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe says he is ready to offer his ministerial post to Arjuna Ranatunga, the former Minister and former World Cup-winning Sri Lanka cricket captain. MORE..
| November 7, 2023 9:21 am
42-year-old shot dead over land dispute
42-year-old shot dead over land dispute
A gunfire reported in Mayadunna areas of Ampara has left one person dead, the police said. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m. MORE..
| November 7, 2023 7:46 am
Sri Lanka agrees to send 10,000 farm workers to Israel
Sri Lanka agrees to send 10,000 farm workers to Israel
Israel’s Minister of Interior Moshe Arbel and Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandaranaike have signed an agreement, which will allow Israel to immediately hire 10,000 Sri Lankan farm workers. MORE..
Prime Minister calls for Iranian investments in energy sector
Prime Minister calls for Iranian investments in energy sector
The newly-appointed Ambassador of Iran to Sri Lanka Alireza Delkhosh paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees today (November 6). MORE..
Sri Lankan Tamil parties should increase engagement with India for resolving Tamil issue - Varadaraja Perumal
Sri Lankan Tamil parties should increase engagement with India for resolving Tamil issue - Varadaraja Perumal
Leaders of Sri Lankan Tamil parties need to step up their engagement with India for resolving the Tamil issue, according to A. Varadaraja Perumal, former Chief Minister of the once-unified North-Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail wins British Guild of Travel Writers Award
Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail wins British Guild of Travel Writers Award
Sri Lanka bagged the prestigious British Guild of Travel Writers Tourism Award for the Best International Tourism project in the Wider World for The Pekoe Trail, at the Annual Gala Awards held in London on Sunday (05). MORE..
Cabinet sub-committee appointed to look into SLC’s future activities and Sports Minister’s gazette
Cabinet sub-committee appointed to look into SLC’s future activities and Sports Minister’s gazette
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint a four-member cabinet sub-committee to look into the gazette issued by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe appointing an Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), while suspending the previous board and also the future activities of SLC. MORE..
Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll surpasses 10,000
Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll surpasses 10,000
The health ministry in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Monday the death toll from Israeli bombardment of the Palestinian territory had surpassed 10,000, nearly one month after the start of the war. MORE..
Veteran singer Athula Sri Gamage passes away
Veteran singer Athula Sri Gamage passes away
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Athula Sri Gamage has passed away at the age of 60, according to family sources. MORE..
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation CEO to visit Sri Lanka
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation CEO to visit Sri Lanka
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Nathan will visit Colombo from November 7-8, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo said. MORE..
Angelo Mathews ‘Timed Out’ for first time in international cricket
Angelo Mathews ‘Timed Out’ for first time in international cricket
Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews was dismissed in a controversial manner in the 2023 ICC World Cup match against Bangladesh.
ACMC revokes party membership of MP Ali Sabry Raheem
ACMC revokes party membership of MP Ali Sabry Raheem
The All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) has decided to revoke the party membership of MP Ali Sabry Raheem, who has been accused of being involved in the smuggling of gold and mobile phones into the country. MORE..
Two arrested for aiding in extortion of former PUCSL chairman
Two arrested for aiding in extortion of former PUCSL chairman
Police have arrested two more suspects in relation to the incident of allegedly extorting money from the former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Ratnayake. MORE..
Sports Minister clarifies reasons for appointing SLC Interim Committee
Sports Minister clarifies reasons for appointing SLC Interim Committee
Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe emphasizes that cricket in Sri Lanka should be brought back to a position where victories can be achieved once again very soon. MORE..
| November 6, 2023 1:07 pm
Arjuna’s pledge to Sri Lankan cricket supporters
Arjuna’s pledge to Sri Lankan cricket supporters
The Chairman of the newly-appointed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Interim Committee, World Cup-winning former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga says that he will transform cricket into a game loved by the Sri Lankan cricket audience.
Israel minister suspended over Gaza nuclear comment
Israel minister suspended over Gaza nuclear comment
The Israeli government on Sunday drew ire after Minister Amichai Eliyahu suggested that dropping nuclear weapons on Gaza is “one of the options” and that no aid should be transferred to Gaza. MORE..
Vijitha Herath on Anura Kumara’s approval rating compared to Ranil, Sajith
Vijitha Herath on Anura Kumara’s approval rating compared to Ranil, Sajith
The Propaganda Secretary of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, MP Vijitha Herath alleges that a recent survey has revealed that the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake has the support of 46% of Sri Lanka’s likely voters. MORE..
Haputale–Welimada main road blocked due to earthslip
Haputale–Welimada main road blocked due to earthslip
The Haputale – Welimada main road has been blocked for traffic movement near the Walgahawela Junction, which is around 6.5 km away from the Haputale city, owing to an earthslip, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
President not informed on appointment of Interim Committee for SLC
President not informed on appointment of Interim Committee for SLC
The appointment of the Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will be taken up for discussion at the Cabinet meeting today, as President Ranil Wickremesinghe has not been notified about the decision to appoint such a committee or the composition of its members. MORE..
No revision in Laugfs Gas prices
No revision in Laugfs Gas prices
Laugfs Gas PLC, one of the two largest Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas suppliers in the country has decided not to increase the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders for this month, despite the recent price hike carried out by the Litro Gas Company. MORE..
SLC Interim Committee members and functions gazetted
SLC Interim Committee members and functions gazetted
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has gazetted the names of the newly-appointed Interim Committee members of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and their functions. MORE..
