Chinese-built Pakistani warship makes port call in Colombo
Chinese-built Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Taimur, which recently became a sore topic in Indian media amidst the row over the Chinese research vessel’s planned visit to Sri Lanka, arrived at the Colombo Port this morning (Aug 12). MORE..
- Chinese-built Pakistani warship makes port call in Colombo
- India rejects claims on pressuring Sri Lanka to defer Chinese research ship’s visit
- Ready to support all-party govt, Harsha says
- SC grants leave to hear 03 FR petitions against state of emergency
- U.S. strongly pressured Colombo over Chinese vessel’s planned visit: reports
- STF rescues abducted 14-year-old girl
- Kandy Esala festival draws to an end today
- 80% school attendance not compulsory for A/L students this year
- Fr. Jeewantha Peiris granted bail
- Probe into senior cops for trying to prevent arrest of ‘kapuwa’ who molested children
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Probe into senior cops for trying to prevent arrest of ‘kapuwa’ who molested children
Senior DIG Ajith Rohana says investigations will be carried out into the senior police officers who tried to intervene to prevent the arrest of the custodian (‘kapuwa’) of a ‘devalaya’ in Unawatuna, who is accused of molesting school children. MORE..
India rejects claims on pressuring Sri Lanka to defer Chinese research ship’s visit
India today categorically rejected insinuation by China which claimed that Sri Lanka’s neighbour is pressuring the island nation over Chinese ballistic missile and satellite-tracking vessel Yuan Wang 5 planned visit to Hambantota. MORE..
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Ready to support all-party govt, Harsha says
Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s Member of Parliament, Dr. Harsha de Silva says that the opposition is ready to support an all-party government if the incumbent government agrees to proceed with the action plan presented by the opposition. MORE..
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SC grants leave to hear 03 FR petitions against state of emergency
The Supreme Court today (Aug 12) granted leave to proceed with the hearing of three Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed seeking an order that the fundamental rights of the public are violated through the imposition of state of emergency by the President, pursuant to the Public Security Ordinance. MORE..
U.S. strongly pressured Colombo over Chinese vessel’s planned visit: reports
The U.S. and Indian officials have strongly pressured the Sri Lankan government to revoke the planned visit of the Chinese satellite-tracking vessel Yuan Wang 5, which set sail from China to Sri Lanka’s strategic Hambantota Port. MORE..
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STF rescues abducted 14-year-old girl
The officers of the Police Special Task Force (STF) have managed to rescue a girl who had been abducted in the Lunugala area. MORE..
Kandy Esala festival draws to an end today
The Kandy Esala festival of the Temple of the Scared Tooth Relic in Kandy drew to an end today with the water-cutting ceremony held at the Mahaweli River in Getambe, early this morning (Aug 12). MORE..
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80% school attendance not compulsory for A/L students this year
The requirement of 80% school attendance will not be taken into account for students sitting for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination this December, the Education Ministry says. MORE..
Fr. Jeewantha Peiris granted bail
Rev. Fr. Jeewantha Peiris, who appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court through his attorneys this morning (Aug 12), has been granted bail. MORE..
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Fr. Jeewantha Peiris arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
Rev. Fr. Jeewantha Peiris, who was an active figure of the Aragalaya protest movement, arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises this morning. MORE..
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August 12, 2022 11:51 am
‘Harak Kata’ apprehended at Dubai airport?
The notorious drug kingpin and the leader of an organized criminal gang in Sri Lanka, Nadun Chinthaka alias ‘Harak Kata’ has been arrested during a covert operation in Dubai, reports revealed. MORE..
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August 12, 2022 11:51 am
Four including activist Dhaniz Ali further remanded
Colombo Magistrate Thilina Gamage has ordered to further remand four suspects including activist Dhaniz Ali until August 26, Ada Derana correspondent says. MORE..
Navy apprehends Indian fishermen poaching in Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in island’s waters recently. MORE..
Trains operating on Main Line delayed
Train services on the Main Line have been disrupted by a train that stalled this morning (Aug 12). MORE..
Spells of showers expected in some areas
Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
India rejects claims on pressuring Sri Lanka to defer Chinese research ship’s visit
India today categorically rejected insinuation by China which claimed that Sri Lanka’s neighbour is pressuring the island nation over Chinese ballistic missile and satellite-tracking vessel Yuan Wang 5 planned visit to Hambantota. MORE..
Ready to support all-party govt, Harsha says
Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s Member of Parliament, Dr. Harsha de Silva says that the opposition is ready to support an all-party government if the incumbent government agrees to proceed with the action plan presented by the opposition. MORE..
SC grants leave to hear 03 FR petitions against state of emergency
The Supreme Court today (Aug 12) granted leave to proceed with the hearing of three Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed seeking an order that the fundamental rights of the public are violated through the imposition of state of emergency by the President, pursuant to the Public Security Ordinance. MORE..
U.S. strongly pressured Colombo over Chinese vessel’s planned visit: reports
The U.S. and Indian officials have strongly pressured the Sri Lankan government to revoke the planned visit of the Chinese satellite-tracking vessel Yuan Wang 5, which set sail from China to Sri Lanka’s strategic Hambantota Port. MORE..
STF rescues abducted 14-year-old girl
The officers of the Police Special Task Force (STF) have managed to rescue a girl who had been abducted in the Lunugala area. MORE..
Kandy Esala festival draws to an end today
The Kandy Esala festival of the Temple of the Scared Tooth Relic in Kandy drew to an end today with the water-cutting ceremony held at the Mahaweli River in Getambe, early this morning (Aug 12). MORE..
80% school attendance not compulsory for A/L students this year
The requirement of 80% school attendance will not be taken into account for students sitting for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination this December, the Education Ministry says. MORE..
Fr. Jeewantha Peiris granted bail
Rev. Fr. Jeewantha Peiris, who appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court through his attorneys this morning (Aug 12), has been granted bail. MORE..
Fr. Jeewantha Peiris arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
Rev. Fr. Jeewantha Peiris, who was an active figure of the Aragalaya protest movement, arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises this morning. MORE..
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Australian cricketers donate tour prize money to Sri Lanka
Australia’s men’s cricketers have donated their prizemoney from the recent tour of Sri Lanka to support children and families impacted by the nation’s worst economic crisis in decades. MORE..
SLC categorically refutes Nalin Bandara’s claims on Asia Cup 2022
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) vehemently refuted what it referred to as “false, derogatory and malicious” allegations made by MP Nalin Bandara at a recent parliamentary session with regard to the Asia Cup 2022. MORE..
Arjuna Ranatunga appointed chairman of National Sports Council
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain and former MP Arjuna Ranatunga has been appointed as the chairperson of the 15-member National Sports Council to advise the sports minister on subject-related policy matters. MORE..
Serena Williams says she is ‘evolving away’ from tennis with retirement talk
Serena Williams said on Tuesday that she is “evolving away from tennis” as she hinted at retiring from the sport she dominated for much of her career with 23 singles Grand Slam titles. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya crowned ICC Players of the Month
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for July 2022 as Sri Lanka’s newest spin sensation Prabath Jayasuriya and England’s Emma Lamb. MORE..
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Technology
WhatsApp is going to stop letting everyone see when you’re online
WhatsApp announced several new privacy updates on Tuesday (AUG 09), including the ability for users to check their messages without other people knowing. MORE..
Thousands of users around the world report Google outage
Thousands of users around the world report Google outage
Users around the world are reporting outages on Google’s search engine, according to DownDetector.com. MORE..
Thailand admits to using phone spyware, cites national security
Thailand admits to using phone spyware, cites national security
A Thai minister has admitted the country uses surveillance software to track individuals in cases involving national security or drugs, amid revelations that government critics’ phones had been hacked using the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware. MORE..
Streaming giant Netflix loses almost a million subscribers
Streaming giant Netflix loses almost a million subscribers
After enjoying a long reign as the king of streaming, Netflix faces a tough fight to keep its crown. MORE..
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Disney overtakes Netflix in race for subscribers
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Olivia Newton-John: Smash-hit musical “Grease” star and singer dies
Olivia Newton-John: Smash-hit musical “Grease” star and singer dies
Olivia Newton-John, best known for playing Sandy in smash-hit musical Grease, has died aged 73, her family says. MORE..
Winners of ‘Derana Little Star’ Season 11 grand finale
Winners of ‘Derana Little Star’ Season 11 grand finale
The Grand Finale of Derana Little Star – Season 11 wrapped up a short while ago following some spectacular performances by young artists who showcased their talents. MORE..
Hit manga series ‘One Piece’ celebrates 25th birthday
Hit manga series ‘One Piece’ celebrates 25th birthday
A manga series about a treasure-hunting pirate that has captivated millions of fans worldwide celebrates its 25th birthday as the final chapter of the best-selling saga reveals its secrets. MORE..
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