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CID officers visit former President’s house to record statement
(UPDATE) Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) are presently at the residence of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to record a statement on the abduction of journalist Keith Noyahr, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
- UK extends partnership with UNDP to support sustainable resettlement in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan leaders condole Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death
- CID officers visit former President’s house to record statement
- Windy and showery condition expected to continue
- Rosy proposes to increase CMC member’s salary
- Body of woman who returned from London found inside well in Chavakachcheri
- Public is unaware of work done by govt. – PM
- Govt’s celebrating third anniversary by recording statement from Mahinda - DV Chanaka
- Nimal Siripala vows to become ‘the best’ Transport Minister
- Four deaths after Wadduwa party: suspects further remanded
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Four deaths after Wadduwa party: suspects further remanded
The proxy owner and the publicity officer of an event organizing company, who were arrested after the deaths of four youths following a party organised in Wadduwa, have been further remanded by the Panadura Magistrate. MORE..
Nimal Siripala vows to become ‘the best’ Transport Minister
Minister of Transport Nimal Siripala de Silva says that steps will be taken to renovate train compartments within the country. MORE..
Govt’s celebrating third anniversary by recording statement from Mahinda - DV Chanaka
Hambantota District MP D.V. Chanaka says that the incumbent government is attempting to celebrate its third anniversary by recording a statement from former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..
Body of woman who returned from London found inside well in Chavakachcheri
The body of a woman, who had arrived in the country from London, has been found inside a well in Chavakachcheri, Jaffna. MORE..
Public is unaware of work done by govt. – PM
The public is not aware of the services done by the government within the past three years, says Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
Rosy proposes to increase CMC member’s salary
A proposal has been submitted to the council with regard to increasing the salary of the members of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) by Rs 25,000, says the Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake. MORE...
UK extends partnership with UNDP to support sustainable resettlement in Sri Lanka
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka recently entered into a partnership agreement with the Government of the United Kingdom to extend support for Sustainable Resettlement of recently released lands in the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Windy and showery condition expected to continue
The Meteorology Department says that the windy and showery condition is expected to continue over the island. MORE..
Sri Lankan leaders condole Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death
Sri Lankan leadership took to twitter to put out their first reactions and offering condolences on the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. MORE..
Hotline to inform any emergency due to adverse weather
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) requests the public to contact the hotline 117 in the case of any emergency due to the prevailing adverse weather condition affecting parts of the country or to get information on disaster situations. MORE>.
Former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93
Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had been admitted to the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi for the past few weeks, died on Thursday. He was 93. MORE...
SriLankan flights to Kochi suspended till August 26
SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to and from the South Indian city of Kochi until 26th August, following the closure of Cochin Airport due to flooding in the region. MORE..
Akila thanks bus operators that did not join strike
Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has expressed his gratitude to all private bus owners, drivers and conductors who did not support the bus strike and provided transport services considering the students sitting for the Advanced Level examination. MORE..
Second term for Muslim schools will end on 17th August
The end date of the second term for Muslim schools has been amended, stated the Ministry of Education. MORE..
Education Ministry files complaint at CID against fake news
The rumor spread on the internet that teachers’ salaries for holiday months will be annulled is false, says the Ministry of Education. MORE..
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Sports
Atletico Madrid win UEFA Super Cup
Atletico Madrid finally got their own back on Real Madrid in European competition by lifting the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, snatching a 4-2 win over their city rivals thanks to goals from midfielders Saul Niguez and Koke in extra time. MORE..
One-off T20I: Sri Lanka beat South Africa by three wickets
Sri Lanka defeated South Africa by three wickets in the one-off T20I in Colombo on Tuesday. MORE..
South Africa bowled out for lowest T20 total
Sri Lankan bowlers restrict South Africa to 98 in 16.4 overs. The Proteas were bundled out for their lowest total in T20 Internationals. MORE..
South Africa opt to bat in only T20
South Africa won the toss and have opted to bat first against Sri Lanka in the only T20 encounter in Colombo on Tuesday. MORE..
Sri Lanka snatches final ODI from South Africa
An all-round dominant performance from Sri Lanka took them to a second consolation win in the series against a South African side whose depth proved shallower than comfortable. MORE..
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Technology
Cubans cheer as internet goes nationwide for 8 hours
Cuba’s government said it provided free internet to the Communist-run island’s more than 5 million cellphone users on Tuesday, in an eight-hour test before it launches sales of the service. MORE..
Japanese students recreate Hiroshima bombing in Virtual Reality
Japanese students recreate Hiroshima bombing in Virtual Reality
It’s a sunny summer morning in the city of Hiroshima, Japan. Cicadas chirp in the trees. A lone plane flies high overhead. Then a flash of light, followed by a loud blast. Buildings are flattened and smoke rises from crackling fires under a darkened sky. MORE..
Reddit user data compromised in sophisticated hack
Reddit user data compromised in sophisticated hack
Reddit has suffered a data breach compromising usernames, passwords and email addresses of groups of users, the site has confirmed. MORE..
Viral internet challenge leaves teen with second-degree burns
Viral internet challenge leaves teen with second-degree burns
An Indiana teen is speaking out after a viral social media challenge left him with second-degree burns on his face, back and chest. MORE..
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Entertainment
Aretha Franklin, ‘Queen of Soul’, dies aged 76
Aretha Franklin, the “queen of soul” known for hits like Respect and Think, has died in Detroit at the age of 76. MORE..
Lankan adoptee’s search for birth mum unfolded in BBC’s new documentary
Lankan adoptee’s search for birth mum unfolded in BBC’s new documentary
Over 11,000 people who were born in Sri Lanka have been adopted overseas. Many of them have grown with little knowledge of the people or culture they left behind. MORE..
Lankan cinema lacks support; film-makers are self-taught – Dharmasiri Bandaranayake
Lankan cinema lacks support; film-makers are self-taught – Dharmasiri Bandaranayake
The Sri Lankan film industry needs support, said Dharmasiri Bandaranayake, director general of cultural affairs, Sri Lanka. He was in the city attending the festival of films from Sri Lanka as the chief guest. The event was organised by the Pune International Centre (PIC). MORE..
Sri Lankan films to be screened at NFAI
Sri Lankan films to be screened at NFAI
The Pune International Centre (PIC) and the National Film Archive of India (NFAI) will screen a number of acclaimed films from Sri Lanka, as part of a film festival that is now in its eleventh year. MORE..
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