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PNB Director transferred; New Director appointed to Police Narcotics Bureau

PNB Director transferred; New Director appointed to Police Narcotics Bureau

Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake files writ petition seeking to prevent arrest

Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake has filed a writ petition with the Court of Appeal through his lawyers seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with an alleged incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises. MORE..

Ex-Minister Manusha Nanayakkara arrives at Bribery Commission

Former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), to record a statement, a short while ago. MORE..

Two STF personnel head to Nepal to help bring back ‘Ishara Sewwandi’ and 4 others

Two Special Task Force (STF) personnel have left for Nepal to assist the CID team already there to bring back the five Sri Lankan suspects, including ‘Ishara Sewwandi,’ who is a main suspect in the killing of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..

‘Ishara Sewwandi’ to be brought back to Sri Lanka today?

‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ who was arrested in Nepal yesterday (14), is scheduled to be brought back to Sri Lanka today (15), according to police sources. MORE..

Man dead after earth mound collapses in mine

A man has reportedly died after a mound of earth collapsed in a mine in the Agarathenna area of the Passara Police Division. MORE..

Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise

A fire on Tuesday at a garment factory in Bangladesh and an adjacent chemical warehouse killed at least 16 people and injured others, and the death toll could rise, an official said. MORE..

US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk’s death

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it had revoked the visas of six foreigners over social media comments made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. MORE..

Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) and the atmospheric disturbances in the vicinity of the island are currently influencing the weather over the island. MORE..

Madagascar’s military takes power, says colonel

Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters and security forces. MORE..

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PM Harini holds talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping (English)

PM Harini holds talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping (English)

President directs officials to fully utilize funds allocated for this year’s dev projects (English)

Police reveal how Ishara Sewwandi fled to Nepal (English)

Cabinet approval to import Ponni Samba rice due to Keeri Samba shortage (English)

Health Minister elected chair of WHO’s 78th South-East Asia Regional Committee session (English)

Police officer arrested over Mt. Lavinia court incident granted bail (English)

PM Harini reaffirms Sri Lanka’s commitment to advancing women’s rights and equality (English)

New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply (English)

Over Rs. 4 billion in unpaid assessment taxes within Colombo MC area - COPA reveals (English)

Daily wage of plantation workers will be increased to Rs. 1,750 before year-end: President (English)

Theatrics of anti-corruption will never alleviate poverty in Sri Lanka - Dilith (English)

Ministry Secretary responds to allegations of CWC over deeds for estate workers (English)

Financial system stability expected to be maintained - CBSL report (English)

Education reforms to ensure that aesthetics occupy central place in child's development - PM (English)

Technology

What you need to know as Microsoft ends Windows 10 support

What you need to know as Microsoft ends Windows 10 support

Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14; Microsoft urges users to upgrade

Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14; Microsoft urges users to upgrade

Crypto crash wipes out $19 billion after Trump’s 100% China tariffs spark sell-off

Crypto crash wipes out $19 billion after Trump’s 100% China tariffs spark sell-off

Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car

Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car

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Grammy-winning neo-soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51

Grammy-winning neo-soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51

Taylor Swift net worth surpasses $2 billion following ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album success

Taylor Swift net worth surpasses $2 billion following ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album success

Hollywood remembers Diane Keaton: Co-stars and fans celebrate a singular talent

Hollywood remembers Diane Keaton: Co-stars and fans celebrate a singular talent

Rowan Atkinson returns in Netflix’s Man vs Baby, set to premiere on Dec 11

Rowan Atkinson returns in Netflix’s Man vs Baby, set to premiere on Dec 11

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Sri Lanka post 258/6 against New Zealand in ICC Women’s WC

Sri Lanka post 258/6 against New Zealand in ICC Women’s WC

Women’s WC: Malki, Piumi come in as Sri Lanka opt to bat against New Zealand

Afghanistan to boycott tri-series with Pakistan amid cross-border hostilities?

No Williamson for Blacks Caps in England T20 series

Women’s World Cup: India’s Smriti Mandhana scripts world record