Motion requesting five-judge panel for Mahinda’s appeal rejected
UPDATE: The Supreme Court has rejected the motion for a five-judge panel requested by the lawyers of Ranil Wickremesinghe to hear the appeal of Mahinda Rajapaksa on holding the Prime Minister’s Office. MORE..
- New govt. and Cabinet on Monday?
- Twenty-four year old nabbed transporting heroin
- Rough seas expected in east
- Van falls 200 m off cliff in Ella; 09 injured
- Mahinda’s appeal against interim order taken up today
- Two including female arrested with heroin
- Mother burns 4-year-old using metal spoon
- Motion requesting five-judge panel for Mahinda’s appeal rejected
- PS member arrested for throwing fire crackers at Sergeant’s house
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PS member arrested for throwing fire crackers at Sergeant’s house
Three persons including a police sergeant have been hospitalized due to a conflict over an incident of a UNP Pradeshiya Sabha member throwing firecrackers into the house of the said sergeant. MORE..
Mother burns 4-year-old using metal spoon
A woman, residing in Alawatugoda area in Kandy, has been arrested over causing burn injuries to her four-year-old daughter, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Two including female arrested with heroin
Two individuals including a female have been arrested in Peliyagoda area for the possession of heroin. MORE..
Mahinda’s appeal against interim order taken up today
The appeal filed against the interim order issued by the Court of Appeal restraining Mahinda Rajapaksa from holding office of Prime Minister and his Cabinet from functioning, is slated for support on December 14 by the Supreme Court. MORE..
Van falls 200 m off cliff in Ella; 09 injured
A van has fallen 200 m off into a precipice when veered it off the road near the 24th mile post on Ella-Wellawaya road in Ella. MORE..
Rough seas expected in east
The deep depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is very likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm during next 24 hours, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Twenty-four year old nabbed transporting heroin
A person has been apprehended at Dankotuwa town this afternoon (13) while transporting heroin from Colombo to Dankotuwa. MORE..
New govt. and Cabinet on Monday?
The President has, reportedly, said that a new government and a new Cabinet of Ministers will be formed by next Monday (17). MORE..
Heavy security near Lake House
Heavy security has been deployed in front of the main entrance of the Lake House building, stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
We trust President will respect court decision – Ranil
Ranil Wickremesinghe, posting on Twitter, has stated that they believe that the President would promptly respect the judgment passed at the court. MORE..
Can prepare for any election in 2 months – Deshapriya
Chairman of Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya says that two months are sufficient to prepare for any election. MORE..
I didn’t sign any document with Ranil – Sampanthan
Leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan has stated that the document circulating alleging an agreement between him and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is false. MORE..
Dissolution of Parliament unconstitutional – SC
The Supreme Court announces that the gazette notification dissolving the parliament is not in accordance with the constitution. The seven member judge bench unanimously made this judgment stating that it was illegal to dissolve the parliament before its 4.5 year term limit. MORE..
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December 13, 2018 5:11 pm
Case against Gamini Senarath postponed to January
The Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar today (13) heard the case against former President’s Chief of Staff Gamini Senarath and three others for allegedly misappropriating Rs 500 million in funds belong to Litro Gas. MORE..
Extra Police security near Supreme Court
Extra Police security has been deployed around the Supreme Court complex, stated Ada Derana reporter. The Supreme Court will be delivering its verdict on the petitions on the dissolution of the parliament at 4 pm this evening (13). MORE..
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December 13, 2018 2:45 pm
Mother burns 4-year-old using metal spoon
A woman, residing in Alawatugoda area in Kandy, has been arrested over causing burn injuries to her four-year-old daughter, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Two including female arrested with heroin
Two individuals including a female have been arrested in Peliyagoda area for the possession of heroin. MORE..
Mahinda’s appeal against interim order taken up today
The appeal filed against the interim order issued by the Court of Appeal restraining Mahinda Rajapaksa from holding office of Prime Minister and his Cabinet from functioning, is slated for support on December 14 by the Supreme Court. MORE..
Van falls 200 m off cliff in Ella; 09 injured
A van has fallen 200 m off into a precipice when veered it off the road near the 24th mile post on Ella-Wellawaya road in Ella. MORE..
Rough seas expected in east
The deep depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is very likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm during next 24 hours, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Twenty-four year old nabbed transporting heroin
A person has been apprehended at Dankotuwa town this afternoon (13) while transporting heroin from Colombo to Dankotuwa. MORE..
New govt. and Cabinet on Monday?
The President has, reportedly, said that a new government and a new Cabinet of Ministers will be formed by next Monday (17). MORE..
Heavy security near Lake House
Heavy security has been deployed in front of the main entrance of the Lake House building, stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
We trust President will respect court decision – Ranil
Ranil Wickremesinghe, posting on Twitter, has stated that they believe that the President would promptly respect the judgment passed at the court. MORE..
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Sports
Jon Lewis appointed batting coach of Sri Lanka
Former England first class cricketer Jon Lewis has been appointed as the national batting coach of the Sri Lankan Cricket team, stated Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). MORE..
Akila Dananjaya banned over illegal bowling action
The ICC on Monday announced that an independent assessment has found the bowling action of Sri Lanka’s offspinner Akila Dananjaya to be illegal and, as such he has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. MORE..
Steve Rixon appointed as Sri Lanka’s fielding coach
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the appointment of Steve Rixon as the national team’s fielding coach. MORE..
USA Gymnastics, reeling from abuse claims, files for bankruptcy
USA Gymnastics, the sport’s governing body, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, saying that it is staggering under the weight of lawsuits filed by hundreds of women who were sexually abused by former national team doctor Larry Nassar. MORE..
Luka Modric wins 2018 Ballon d’Or, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance
Luka Modric ended the long reign of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by winning the Ballon d’Or for the first time on Monday, while another first saw Norwegian forward Ada Hegerberg win the inaugural women’s trophy. MORE..
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Technology
Twitter CEO criticised over Myanmar tweets
Twitter’s chief executive has been criticised for promoting Myanmar as a tourist destination despite widespread allegations of human rights abuses in the country. MORE..
Huawei’s CFO arrested in Canada
Huawei’s CFO arrested in Canada
The chief financial officer of Chinese tech giant Huawei has been arrested in Canada. She faces extradition to the United States. MORE..
Nasa lands Mars InSight probe to study planet’s interior
Nasa lands Mars InSight probe to study planet’s interior
After a seven-month, 300m-mile journey, Nasa’s Mars InSight probe has reached its destination and touched down near the red planet’s equator. MORE..
Samsung apologises to sick factory workers
Samsung apologises to sick factory workers
Samsung has formally apologised to employees who fell sick or died after working in its factories. MORE..
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Entertainment
Former Immigrant from Sri Lanka makes India’s Most Expensive Movie
The man who bankrolled the science-fiction film 2.0, India’s costliest movie, is a former immigrant from Sri Lanka who is now running his family’s telecom, healthcare, financial services, media and entertainment conglomerate in the U.K. MORE..
Mexico’s Vanessa Ponce de Leon crowned Miss World
Mexico’s Vanessa Ponce de Leon crowned Miss World
The wait finally comes to an end. After Manushi Chhillar’s beautiful reign as Miss World 2017, Miss Mexico Vanessa Ponce De Leon has been crowned as Miss World 2018. MORE..
Priyanka Chopra weds Nick Jonas
Priyanka Chopra weds Nick Jonas
U.S. singer Nick Jonas and “Quantico” actor Priyanka Chopra will be married in a traditional Hindu ceremony today, the culmination of a three-day long wedding celebration that featured cricket matches and Bollywood songs, all taking place in a heritage Indian palace atop a hill. MORE..
Eshan Denipitiya’s piano rendition of Queen songs gets the thumbs up from Brian May
Eshan Denipitiya’s piano rendition of Queen songs gets the thumbs up from Brian May
A classical piano medley of Queen songs done by Singapore-based Lasalle College of the Arts graduate Eshan Denipitiya, 23, has caught the eye of the British band’s guitarist Brian May. MORE..
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