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Universities closed on Nov. 13 and 14
Universities closed on Nov. 13 and 14
The University Grants Commission (UGC) says that all universities across the island will remain closed on November 13 and 14, in view of the 2024 General Election. MORE..
Govt denies reports of shutting down ‘Thriposha’ company
Govt denies reports of shutting down ‘Thriposha’ company
The government says that reports claiming that Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited (SLTL) is to be closed down are false. MORE..
Iranian charged over plot to kill Trump was also told to target Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka - US
Iranian charged over plot to kill Trump was also told to target Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka - US
The U.S. Department of Justice has on Friday charged an “Iranian asset Farhad Shakeri,” who is accused in a plot to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, and claim that he was also tasked with targeting Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka. MORE..
More details revealed on 58 arrested over online scams at luxury apartment in Colombo
More details revealed on 58 arrested over online scams at luxury apartment in Colombo
More information has been revealed about a group of 58 Sri Lankans who were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on suspicion of involvement in committing online financial fraud. MORE..
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ offers path to desired political change in Sri Lanka – Dilith
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ offers path to desired political change in Sri Lanka – Dilith
The leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, Gampaha District parliamentary candidate Dilith Jayaweera stated that the alliance has created an opportunity for the people to make the choice needed to bring about Sri Lanka’s desired political change. MORE..
Sluice gates opened at Polgolla Reservoir in Kandy
Sluice gates opened at Polgolla Reservoir in Kandy
Two sluice gates of the Polgolla Reservoir in Kandy have been opened following heavy rainfall. MORE..
At least 24 killed in Pakistan train station bomb blast, police say
At least 24 killed in Pakistan train station bomb blast, police say
At least 24 people were killed and more than 40 injured in a bomb blast at a railway station in Quetta in southwestern Pakistan on Saturday, police and other officials told Reuters. MORE..
Embankment collapse at DS Senanayake College in Kandy puts classes at risk
Embankment collapse at DS Senanayake College in Kandy puts classes at risk
A large embankment at D.S. Senanayake College in Kandy has collapsed, causing damages to multiple classrooms. MORE..
Chinese funds transferred to Treasury for disaster relief and monitoring project
Chinese funds transferred to Treasury for disaster relief and monitoring project
The People’s Republic of China has provided financial assistance totaling approximately Rs. 30 million to compensate for damage to houses and properties caused by natural disasters from January 1 to October 30, 2024. This amount has been forwarded to the Treasury, according to the PMD. MORE..
Chairman and Vice Chairman appointed for Elpitiya PS
Chairman and Vice Chairman appointed for Elpitiya PS
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued, officially appointing the Chairman and Vice Chairman for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha, in the Galle District, under Section 66B (1) of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance. MORE..
President’s Secretary orders urgent probe into salinity barrier’s role in Matara flooding
President’s Secretary orders urgent probe into salinity barrier’s role in Matara flooding
A special discussion was held at the Presidential Secretariat, led by Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake the Secretary to the President, and attended by officials from the Irrigation Department, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, and related Ministries. MORE..
Gaza women, children are nearly 70% of verified war dead, UN rights office says
Gaza women, children are nearly 70% of verified war dead, UN rights office says
The U.N. Human Rights Office said on Friday nearly 70% of the fatalities it has verified in the Gaza war were women and children, and condemned what it called a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. MORE..
58 arrested in Colombo by CID over online scams
58 arrested in Colombo by CID over online scams
A group of 58 Sri Lankans suspected to be involved in online financial fraud have been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at Havelock Road in Colombo. MORE..
Warning issued for heavy rain in several provinces
Warning issued for heavy rain in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for heavy rain in the North western, Central, Uva, and Sabaragamuwa provinces. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s remittance inflow at $587.7 million in October 2024
Sri Lanka’s remittance inflow at $587.7 million in October 2024
Sri Lanka has recorded an 11.7% increase in workers’ remittances from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
11 candidates arrested for violating election laws
11 candidates arrested for violating election laws
Sri Lanka Police says it has so far received 340 complaints related to the upcoming parliamentary election. MORE..
Allowance for school children who can’t afford books and equipment – President
Allowance for school children who can’t afford books and equipment – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says an allowance will be provided for school children who are unable to purchase stationary books and equipment. MORE..
Education Ministry issues circular on school social media groups
Education Ministry issues circular on school social media groups
The Ministry of Education has issued a circular for school principals and relevant education authorities to oversee and minimize the adverse effects of school social media groups, introduced following the Covid-19 pandemic. MORE..
Election chief’s request to all voters in Sri Lanka
Election chief’s request to all voters in Sri Lanka
The Chairman of the Election Commission R.M.A.L. Rathnayake requests all the voters in Sri Lanka to exercise their franchise in the upcoming General Election. MORE..
Govt aiming to provide concession to purchase stationery books for school children
Govt aiming to provide concession to purchase stationery books for school children
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that the government intends to provide concessions for school children to purchase stationery books, staring from next year. MORE..
Weather advisory issued for severe lightning
Weather advisory issued for severe lightning
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
Two dead and 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea
Two dead and 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea
Two people have died and 12 are missing after a fishing boat sank on Friday in waters off South Korea’s southern resort island of Jeju, officials said. MORE..
Female principal remanded over bribery charge
Female principal remanded over bribery charge
The female principal of a school in Ragama who was arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 150,000 from a parent in exchange for admitting their child to the Grade 01 class, has been remanded until November 22. MORE..
Port officials brief minister on serious delays in container clearances
Port officials brief minister on serious delays in container clearances
Minister Vijitha Herath made a visit to the Colombo Port on Thursday (7) to look into the existing issues including a delay in container clearances. MORE..
| November 8, 2024 1:16 pm
Female school principal in Ragama arrested for soliciting bribe
Female school principal in Ragama arrested for soliciting bribe
The female principal of a school in the Ragama area has been arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 150,000 in exchange for admitting a student to the Grade 01 class for 2025, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said. MORE..
