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Former minister Harin Fernando arrested
Former minister Harin Fernando arrested
Former minister Harin Fernando has been arrested by the Badulla Police on allegations of election law violations. MORE..
| November 20, 2024 10:16 am
Former state minister Pilleyan arrives at CID
Former state minister Pilleyan arrives at CID
Former state minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (20). MORE..
Suspect arrested over Rs. 70M cash in transit heist at Minuwangoda
Suspect arrested over Rs. 70M cash in transit heist at Minuwangoda
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident where the driver of a private company providing cash in transit services had made off with over Rs. 70 million in cash which was being transported in the Minuwangoda area. MORE..
Ukraine fires several US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first time
Ukraine fires several US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first time
Ukraine fired several American-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, officials said Tuesday, marking the first time Kyiv used the weapons that way in 1,000 days of war. 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 times in the Northern and Eastern provinces. MORE..
Met. Dept warns of possible low-pressure area nearing Sri Lanka’s Eastern coast
Met. Dept warns of possible low-pressure area nearing Sri Lanka’s Eastern coast
The Department of Meteorology has announced that a low-pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around 23 November. MORE..
ADB approves USD 200 mln loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s financial sector reforms
ADB approves USD 200 mln loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s financial sector reforms
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri Lanka strengthen its financial sector. MORE..
Ranjith Madduma Bandara’s name gazetted as SJB National List MP
Ranjith Madduma Bandara’s name gazetted as SJB National List MP
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette notification declaring that the General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Ranjith Madduma Bandara, has been elected as a Member of Parliament through the National List of the SJB. MORE..
New Secretaries to Ministries, PM and Cabinet appointed
New Secretaries to Ministries, PM and Cabinet appointed
The appointment of the new Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary and Secretaries for 16 Ministries was held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (19). MORE..
Eight Bangladeshis arrested without valid visas
Eight Bangladeshis arrested without valid visas
Eight foreign nationals who were residing in the country without valid visas in violation of immigration and emigration regulations have been arrested in the Andiambalama area of Katunayake. MORE..
Minister pledges reforms to boost discipline and recruitment in Sri Lanka Police
Minister pledges reforms to boost discipline and recruitment in Sri Lanka Police
The newly appointed Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala has announced plans to strengthen the Sri Lanka Police by reforming its recruitment system. MORE..
Ukraine vows to ‘never submit’ as war reaches 1,000th day
Ukraine vows to ‘never submit’ as war reaches 1,000th day
Ukraine has said it will never give in to Russia’s aggression as it marks 1,000 days since the Kremlin launched a full-scale invasion of the country. MORE..
Fertilizer subsidy delay due to technical issues – Agri. Ministry
Fertilizer subsidy delay due to technical issues – Agri. Ministry
The delay in crediting the fertilizer subsidy funds to farmers’ bank accounts is due to a technical issue with the computer system, claims the Ministry of Agriculture. MORE..
Ex-president assassination plot: SC sets deadline to probe former TID Director
Ex-president assassination plot: SC sets deadline to probe former TID Director
The Supreme Court has ordered the National Police Commission to conclude the investigations into then-Director of the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID)..MORE..
Nalinda Jayatissa appointed Chief Govt Whip
Nalinda Jayatissa appointed Chief Govt Whip
Minister of Health and Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been appointed as the Chief Government Whip of the new government, during the inaugural Cabinet meeting held today (19). MORE..
Minister Bimal Rathnayake appointed as Leader of the House
Minister Bimal Rathnayake appointed as Leader of the House
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has been appointed as the Leader of the House. MORE..
Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa appointed Cabinet Spokesman
Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa appointed Cabinet Spokesman
The Minister of Health and Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been appointed as the Cabinet Spokesman of the new government. MORE..
National List MP nominations spark internal crises in NDF and SJB
National List MP nominations spark internal crises in NDF and SJB
The nomination process for National List MP positions within the New Democratic Front (NDF) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has escalated into internal turmoil, with fierce competition for limited seats. MORE..
What Sri Lankan MPs receive: Secretary General details MP benefits
What Sri Lankan MPs receive: Secretary General details MP benefits
The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadheera, clarified that a Member of Parliament (MP) is not paid a salary but is entitled to an allowance. MORE..
Youth drowns while bathing in Theli Ella Falls
Youth drowns while bathing in Theli Ella Falls
A 27-year-old youth has reportedly drowned while bathing in the Theli Ella Falls in Kegalle. MORE..
Tens of thousands rally at New Zealand parliament against bill to alter Indigenous rights
Tens of thousands rally at New Zealand parliament against bill to alter Indigenous rights
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders rallied in front of parliament on Tuesday in one of the country’s largest ever protests to oppose a bill, which opponents say seeks to dilute the rights of Maori and threatens to set race relations back decades. MORE..
Lohan Ratwatte’s bail request moved to December
Lohan Ratwatte’s bail request moved to December
The Court of Appeal has granted time for the Attorney General (AG) to fie objections related to the petition filed by former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte requesting him to be released on bail. MORE..
Parliament sets up information counter for freshly elected MPs
Parliament sets up information counter for freshly elected MPs
The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadheera announced that an information counter will be kept open today (19) and tomorrow (20) to assist freshly elected Members of Parliament with activities related to the first session of the Tenth Parliament. MORE..
President Dissanayake to visit India in December – report
President Dissanayake to visit India in December – report
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India at the invitation of the Indian government in mid-December, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on Monday. MORE..
Inaugural session of Tenth Parliament: How the Speaker is chosen
Inaugural session of Tenth Parliament: How the Speaker is chosen
The inaugural session of the Tenth Parliament is scheduled to commence on November 21. The first day of Parliament’s inaugural session holds particular significance due to the series of special proceedings expected to take place on that day. MORE..
