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July 16, 2019 2:38 pm
Wheat flour price hiked
The price of wheat flour has been increased by Rs 8.00 per 1 kilogram, the distributors said. MORE..
- Ranjan says opponents distorted his statement
- Wheat flour price hiked
- 200 drunk drivers busted during 24-hour raid
- Chinese company sets up fuel oil unit in Sri Lanka
- Postal workers’ 48-hour token strike launched
- Cops raid gambling den; two injured in clash
- Four youths fall off Roomassala; 2 rescued, 2 missing
- President says he spoke to Singaporean PM on extraditing Arjun Mahendran
- High waves & coastal inundation advisory for western-southern coastal areas
- India building collapse: Dozens trapped in south Mumbai
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India building collapse: Dozens trapped in south Mumbai
Two people have been killed and more than 30 are still trapped after a four-storey building collapsed in the Indian city of Mumbai, officials say. MORE..
High waves & coastal inundation advisory for western-southern coastal areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for high waves and coastal inundation for the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. MORE..
President says he spoke to Singaporean PM on extraditing Arjun Mahendran
President Maithripala Sirisena has said that all respondents in the Central Bank bond scam case have been identified, the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
Four youths fall off Roomassala; 2 rescued, 2 missing
Four youngsters have fallen into the sea while taking selfies at Roomassala in Unawatuna, Police Media stated. MORE..
Cops raid gambling den; two injured in clash
Two policemen among three have been injured in a clash during a raid at Dodangoda, Kalutara today (16), Ada Derana correspondent said. MORE..
Postal workers’ 48-hour token strike launched
Postal workers at the Central Mail Exchange have resorted to 48-hour token strike action over their grievances from 4 pm today (16), the postal trade unions stated. MORE..
Chinese company sets up fuel oil unit in Sri Lanka
China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, known as Sinopec Corp, said on Monday it has set up a fuel oil company in Sri Lanka as it looks to supply fuel to ships along a major maritime route. MORE..
200 drunk drivers busted during 24-hour raid
The police say 200 motorists who were driving under the influence of alcohol have been arrested in a 24-hour raid conducted island-wide. MORE..
Ranjan says opponents distorted his statement
State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake says he would meet PM Ranil Wickremesinghe tomorrow (17) to clarify the controversial statement concerning Buddhist monks residing at temples. MORE..
Gazette on extending term of commission probing corruption in govt issued
The Gazette notification pertaining to extending the official term of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing fraud and corruption at state institutions from 2015 to 2018 has been issued. MORE..
Navy apprehends suspect with over 3000 conch shells
A suspect has been apprehended in Mannar for illegally harvesting conch shells yesterday (15). MORE..
Three faculties at Ruhuna University to be reopened tomorrow
Three faculties of the University of Ruhuna located at the Wellamadama complex are to be reopened tomorrow (17), says Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Sujeewa Amarasena. MORE..
Road from Kahawa to Godagama swamped in by ocean waves
Ocean waves have swashed in nearly 1 kilometre into the land along the Galle road from Kahawa, Ambalangoda to Godagama area. MORE..
Hemasiri records 9-hour long statement with CID
Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando has given a 9-hour long statement to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (15), the Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara said. MORE..
Would not reveal intel officers’ identity at PSC - Deputy Speaker
Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Select Committee and Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ananda Kumarasiri assures that the identity of the intelligence officers would not be revealed at the committee meetings. MORE..
High waves & coastal inundation advisory for western-southern coastal areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for high waves and coastal inundation for the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. MORE..
President says he spoke to Singaporean PM on extraditing Arjun Mahendran
President Maithripala Sirisena has said that all respondents in the Central Bank bond scam case have been identified, the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
Four youths fall off Roomassala; 2 rescued, 2 missing
Four youngsters have fallen into the sea while taking selfies at Roomassala in Unawatuna, Police Media stated. MORE..
Cops raid gambling den; two injured in clash
Two policemen among three have been injured in a clash during a raid at Dodangoda, Kalutara today (16), Ada Derana correspondent said. MORE..
Postal workers’ 48-hour token strike launched
Postal workers at the Central Mail Exchange have resorted to 48-hour token strike action over their grievances from 4 pm today (16), the postal trade unions stated. MORE..
Chinese company sets up fuel oil unit in Sri Lanka
China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, known as Sinopec Corp, said on Monday it has set up a fuel oil company in Sri Lanka as it looks to supply fuel to ships along a major maritime route. MORE..
200 drunk drivers busted during 24-hour raid
The police say 200 motorists who were driving under the influence of alcohol have been arrested in a 24-hour raid conducted island-wide. MORE..
Ranjan says opponents distorted his statement
State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake says he would meet PM Ranil Wickremesinghe tomorrow (17) to clarify the controversial statement concerning Buddhist monks residing at temples. MORE..
Gazette on extending term of commission probing corruption in govt issued
The Gazette notification pertaining to extending the official term of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing fraud and corruption at state institutions from 2015 to 2018 has been issued. MORE..
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Sports
Djokovic claims fifth Wimbledon title in record-breaking final
Novak Djokovic saved two match points to clinch a fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major on Sunday, shattering Roger Federer’s bid to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in the longest final ever played at the tournament. MORE..
England claim their first World Cup after Super Over drama
England won the men’s World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand following a dramatic sudden-death super over in one of the most thrilling matches in cricket history. MORE..
England 242 runs away from maiden Cricket World Cup crown
Liam Plunkett took three wickets to give England 242 runs to chase in the Cricket World Cup final, as the host nation restricted New Zealand at Lord’s on Sunday. MORE..
CWC Final: New Zealand win the toss and opt to bat
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat in the final of the Cricket World Cup against England which will produce a new 50-overs champion at the Lord’s on Sunday. MORE..
Simona Halep beats Serena Williams to win first Wimbledon title
Simona Halep won her first Wimbledon title and crushed Serena Williams’ latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam success with a devastating 56-minute display of athleticism. MORE..
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Technology
Google will now tell you how crowded your bus or train is likely to be
Google announced on Thursday that it is introducing new transit crowdedness predictions in its Maps app. Now, you can see how crowded your bus, train, or tube is likely to be before heading out on your commute. MORE..
U.S. to investigate French plan for tax on tech giants
U.S. to investigate French plan for tax on tech giants
The White House will investigate a French plan to impose taxes on technology companies, a move that’s been a prelude to new U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration, according to two people familiar with the matter. MORE..
Instagram’s anti-bullying AI asks users: ‘Are you sure you want to post this?’
Instagram’s anti-bullying AI asks users: ‘Are you sure you want to post this?’
Instagram is inviting users to think again before posting unkind comments with a new tool designed to curb bullying on the social media platform. MORE..
Fake Samsung firmware update app tricks more than 10 million Android users
Fake Samsung firmware update app tricks more than 10 million Android users
Over ten million users have been duped in installing a fake Samsung app named “Updates for Samsung” that promises firmware updates, but, in reality, redirects users to an ad-filled website and charges for firmware downloads. MORE..
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Entertainment
Sri Lankan epic receives four Helpmann Awards
Belvoir Street Theater’s multi-generational epic Counting & Cracking won four Helpmann Awards on Sunday night, including Best Direction of a Play for co-directors Eamon Flack and S. Shakthidharan. MORE..
Fmr Miss World promotes tourism in Sri Lanka after terror attack
Fmr Miss World promotes tourism in Sri Lanka after terror attack
Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has been posting about her Sri Lankan trip and highlighting the country’s natural beauty for about a week. MORE..
Ed Sheeran confirms he’s married to Cherry Seaborn
Ed Sheeran confirms he’s married to Cherry Seaborn
Ed Sheeran has revealed that he’s a married man. MORE..
R. Kelly arrested on federal sex trafficking charges
R. Kelly arrested on federal sex trafficking charges
US R&B singer R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago on Thursday night on federal sex crime charges, sources told. MORE..
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