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Sports Minister appoints Interim Committee for SLC
Sports Minister appoints Interim Committee for SLC
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has appointed a seven-member Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), chaired by World Cup-winning former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga. MORE...
| November 6, 2023 6:55 am
We’re in touch with medical panel, but not requested for a venue change: Sri Lanka team manager
We’re in touch with medical panel, but not requested for a venue change: Sri Lanka team manager
As uncertainty surrounds their World Cup match against Bangladesh owing to the toxic air condition in New Delhi, Sri Lankan cricket team manager Mahinda Halangoda said on Sunday that they are in touch with a medical panel and will abide by the decision of International Cricket Council (ICC) with regards to the game on Monday. MORE..
Mawbima Janatha Party’s inaugural district conference in Galle
Mawbima Janatha Party’s inaugural district conference in Galle
The inaugural district conference of the Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) was held in the Galle Municipal Hall this morning (05), under the patronage of the party’s leader, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera. MORE..
| November 5, 2023 10:50 pm
Part of Marine Drive closed for traffic until further notice
Part of Marine Drive closed for traffic until further notice
The section of the Marine Drive near the Bambalapitiya Railway Station will remain closed for traffic from today (05) until further notice, the police said. MORE..
Colombo-Badulla main road blocked due to earthslip
Colombo-Badulla main road blocked due to earthslip
The Colombo-Badulla main road has been blocked in the Bathgoda area due to an earthslip, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) announced. MORE..
Russia test fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
Russia test fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
Russia’s new nuclear-powered submarine Imperator Alexander III carried out a successful test launch of the Bulava ballistic missile, designed to carry nuclear warheads, the Russian defence ministry said on Sunday. MORE..
Farmers to receive concessionary payments tomorrow for fertilizer purchases
Farmers to receive concessionary payments tomorrow for fertilizer purchases
The concessionary payments for the purchase of fertilizers for this ‘Maha season’ will be credited to the bank accounts of the farmers tomorrow (Nov. 06), the Ministry of Agriculture announced. MORE..
Appeals Court dismisses petitions against imposing PAYE tax on judicial officers
Appeals Court dismisses petitions against imposing PAYE tax on judicial officers
The Court of Appeal has dismissed three petitions filed by judicial officers’ associations requesting the court for an order not to impose the new taxes on their wages, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka-Bangladesh World Cup clash due to severe air pollution
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka-Bangladesh World Cup clash due to severe air pollution
The notorious air pollution in the national capital of India has shrouded the World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in doubt and it remains to be seen if the health of the players takes precedence over the contest, on Monday. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning in six provinces
Advisory issued for severe lightning in six provinces
The Meteorology Department has issued an ‘Amber’ weather advisory for severe lightning in six provinces in the late hours of Sunday (Nov. 05). MORE..
Ten newly appointed Ambassadors present their credentials to President
Ten newly appointed Ambassadors present their credentials to President
Ten newly appointed Ambassadors to Sri Lanka handed over their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s House in Kandy, this morning (05), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
11 Sri Lankans who were trapped in Gaza return to the island
11 Sri Lankans who were trapped in Gaza return to the island
The 11 Sri Lankans who crossed to Egypt from the Gaza Strip have arrived in the island early this morning (05) onboard a flight from Doha in Qatar, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Sri Lanka incurs annual loss of around Rs. 20 bn due to crop damage by animals - survey
Sri Lanka incurs annual loss of around Rs. 20 bn due to crop damage by animals - survey
Sri Lanka incurs an annual loss between Rs. 17 - 20 billion owing to crop damage caused by animals, according to a survey carried out by the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI). MORE..
India, Sri Lanka discuss ways to up communication network
India, Sri Lanka discuss ways to up communication network
India and Sri Lanka have conducted the 33rd edition of annual International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the representatives of navies and coast guards. The meeting was held aboard INS Sumitra on Friday. MORE..
Protesters mass outside Israeli PM Netanyahu’s house as anger grows
Protesters mass outside Israeli PM Netanyahu’s house as anger grows
Police held back protesters outside the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, amid widespread anger at the failures that led to last month’s deadly attack by Hamas gunmen on communities around the Gaza Strip. MORE..
Body washes ashore at Wellawatte Beach
Body washes ashore at Wellawatte Beach
A body has washed ashore on the beach area along the Marine Drive in Wellawatte, the police said. MORE..
| November 5, 2023 10:53 am
Blood obtained from NBTS used for production of substandard immunoglobulin vials?
Blood obtained from NBTS used for production of substandard immunoglobulin vials?
The Academy of Health Professionals alleges that information have been revealed that the blood required for the production of the substandard human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) vials were obtained from the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS). MORE..
Minister directs to handover Viharamahadevi Park’s administration to CMC
Minister directs to handover Viharamahadevi Park’s administration to CMC
The Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga has directed the Urban Development Authority (UDA) to handover the administration of the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, to the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).
Woman dies after earth mound collapses on fruit stall
Woman dies after earth mound collapses on fruit stall
A woman has been reported dead after a mound of earth collapsed onto a fruit stall in the Rambukwella area along the Kandy-Mahiyanganaya main road. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces
Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most provinces of the island after 02.00 p.m. MORE..
“Harak Kata” offered Rs. 700 million for his release, Tiran Alles says
“Harak Kata” offered Rs. 700 million for his release, Tiran Alles says
Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles states that the notorious criminal figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne alias “Harak Kata” who is currently detained in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) tried to offer him Rs. 700 million to avoid being extradited to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Sluice gates of Deduru Oya opened
Sluice gates of Deduru Oya opened
The sluice gates of the Deduru Oya are being opened as water level is rising rapidly due to continuous heavy rains, the Irrigation Department announced. MORE..
Sri Lankans in Nepal reported safe after deadly earthquake
Sri Lankans in Nepal reported safe after deadly earthquake
The Sri Lankans living in Nepal are situated at a safe distance from the epicenter of the earthquake which struck western Nepal on Friday (Nov. 03), the Sri Lankan Embassy in Kathmandu said in a statement. MORE..
President calls for effective implementation of directives related to country’s development
President calls for effective implementation of directives related to country’s development
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized the importance of effective implementation of directives related to the country’s development. MORE..
‘Interim measures needed’: Sports Minister writes to ICC full member countries
‘Interim measures needed’: Sports Minister writes to ICC full member countries
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe has individually written to all full member countries of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to inform them of the recent controversies concerning the national cricket board. MORE..
