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June 19, 2019 11:27 am
Kabir and Haleem reappointed as ministers
UNP Parliamentarians Kabir Hashim and Abdul Haleem have sworn into the ministerial positions held by them before tendering their resignations, according to sources.
- CID records statements from over 750 persons over complaints against Dr. Shafi
- Railway strike temporarily suspended
- China donates security equipment to Sri Lankan Parliament
- Duterte confers ‘Order of Sikatuna’ on outgoing Sri Lankan envoy
- President says SLFP will reach ‘honorable decision’ at presidential election
- Informed authorities on Zahran’s call to kill all non-Muslims - Moulavi Sahlan
- SL inks agreement with Japan on sending skilled workers for employment
- Australian Federal Police key in Sri Lanka bombing investigation - report
- Patali & Wijith Wijayamuni to be appointed as UNP electoral organizers
- Thundershowers and strong winds predicted in several areas
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Thundershowers and strong winds predicted in several areas
There is a high possibility of strong gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph occurring in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-western provinces and in western coastal areas and fairly strong gusty winds up to 50 kmph in North-central and Eastern provinces, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Patali & Wijith Wijayamuni to be appointed as UNP electoral organizers
The United National Party has decided to offer electoral organizer positions to Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka and Parliamentarian Wijith Wijayamuni Zoysa. MORE..
Australian Federal Police key in Sri Lanka bombing investigation - report
The Australian Federal Police sent more than 20 officers to Sri Lanka in the wake of the deadly Easter Sunday bombings in one of the agency’s largest overseas deployments in recent years. MORE..
SL inks agreement with Japan on sending skilled workers for employment
Sri Lanka has entered into an agreement with the government of Japan on sending an unlimited number of skilled local workers for a 10-year time period. MORE..
Informed authorities on Zahran’s call to kill all non-Muslims - Moulavi Sahlan
Authorities were notified of Zahran Hashim’s extremist teachings that called to kill every non-Muslim, says Moulavi Sahlan of Sufi Muslims’ organization in Kattankudy. MORE..
President says SLFP will reach ‘honorable decision’ at presidential election
President Maithripala Sirisena says that an honorable decision, which will not cause an injustice to the party of the supports, will be taken as the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) at the next presidential election. MORE..
Duterte confers ‘Order of Sikatuna’ on outgoing Sri Lankan envoy
Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday conferred the Order of Sikatuna on outgoing Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines Aruni Ranaraja during a Palace farewell call. MORE..
China donates security equipment to Sri Lankan Parliament
China on Wednesday donated a batch of security equipment to the Sri Lankan Parliament to ensure the safety of the public and legislators following the recent terror attacks in the island country. MORE..
Railway strike temporarily suspended
The railway trade unions have decided to temporarily suspend the planned strike action that was set to commence from midnight today (19). MORE..
CID records statements from over 750 persons over complaints against Dr. Shafi
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has so far recorded statements from 758 persons including 601 females over allegations against Dr Mohamed Shafi, the Police Spokesman SP Ruwa Gunasekara said. MORE..
Cabinet approves expanding “relief package” to upgrade affected tourism industry
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted the approval to further expand the relief packages provided for upgrading the tourism industry in the country that was affected by the terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday. MORE..
Suspect nabbed with over 4000 conch shells in Talaimannar
An individual has been arrested in Talaimannar area while transferring conch shells by illegal means. MORE..
Ajith P. Perera apologizes for helping President get elected
Non-Cabinet Minister of Digital Infrastructure and Information Technology Ajith P. Perera has made an apology to the public over supporting President Maithripala Sirisena to get elected. MORE..
Mike Pompeo scraps visit to Sri Lanka
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has canceled a planned visit to Sri Lanka due to ‘scheduling conflicts’ while also expressing regret that he will not be able to visit Colombo. MORE..
Select Committee probing Easter attacks to review testimonies today
The members of the Special Parliament Select Committee appointed to look into the coordinated terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday, which led to the death of over 250 individuals, are set to meet today (19). MORE..
Patali & Wijith Wijayamuni to be appointed as UNP electoral organizers
The United National Party has decided to offer electoral organizer positions to Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka and Parliamentarian Wijith Wijayamuni Zoysa. MORE..
Australian Federal Police key in Sri Lanka bombing investigation - report
The Australian Federal Police sent more than 20 officers to Sri Lanka in the wake of the deadly Easter Sunday bombings in one of the agency’s largest overseas deployments in recent years. MORE..
SL inks agreement with Japan on sending skilled workers for employment
Sri Lanka has entered into an agreement with the government of Japan on sending an unlimited number of skilled local workers for a 10-year time period. MORE..
Informed authorities on Zahran’s call to kill all non-Muslims - Moulavi Sahlan
Authorities were notified of Zahran Hashim’s extremist teachings that called to kill every non-Muslim, says Moulavi Sahlan of Sufi Muslims’ organization in Kattankudy. MORE..
President says SLFP will reach ‘honorable decision’ at presidential election
President Maithripala Sirisena says that an honorable decision, which will not cause an injustice to the party of the supports, will be taken as the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) at the next presidential election. MORE..
Duterte confers ‘Order of Sikatuna’ on outgoing Sri Lankan envoy
Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday conferred the Order of Sikatuna on outgoing Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines Aruni Ranaraja during a Palace farewell call. MORE..
China donates security equipment to Sri Lankan Parliament
China on Wednesday donated a batch of security equipment to the Sri Lankan Parliament to ensure the safety of the public and legislators following the recent terror attacks in the island country. MORE..
Railway strike temporarily suspended
The railway trade unions have decided to temporarily suspend the planned strike action that was set to commence from midnight today (19). MORE..
CID records statements from over 750 persons over complaints against Dr. Shafi
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has so far recorded statements from 758 persons including 601 females over allegations against Dr Mohamed Shafi, the Police Spokesman SP Ruwa Gunasekara said. MORE..
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Sports
Williamson guides New Zealand to tense victory over South Africa
Kane Williamson anchored New Zealand to a tense four-wicket victory at Edgbaston on Wednesday after an astonishing stroke of luck when South Africa failed to review an edge from the Kiwi captain. MORE..
All out for six: Records tumble in T20 clash
Mali bowled out for six runs in nine overs in women’s T20 International against Rwanda. MORE..
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: England thrash Afghanistan
England captain Eoin Morgan set a new world record of 17 sixes in an individual one-day international innings as the World Cup hosts thrashed Afghanistan by 150 runs on Tuesday. MORE..
Shakib drives Bangladesh to victory over hapless West Indies
A blistering innings of 124 from Shakib al Hasan led Bangladesh to a straightforward win against West Indies. The target was 322 and Bangladesh reached it with seven wickets and 8.3 overs to spare. MORE..
Sri Lanka to face no ICC sanctions following post-match no show
Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that they will not face any sanctions from the ICC after they failed to turn up for their post-match press conference against Australia. MORE..
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Technology
Huawei smartphone sales hit amid US curbs
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has said international sales of the Chinese telecoms giant’s handsets have sunk 40% in the past month as a US-led backlash against the firm intensifies. MORE..
Bitcoin’s carbon footprint equal to Sri Lanka, researchers claim
Bitcoin’s carbon footprint equal to Sri Lanka, researchers claim
The virtual currency Bitcoin is responsible for the same amount of carbon dioxide emissions as a city like Las Vegas or Hamburg and efforts to reduce its climate footprint should be considered, researchers said Thursday. MORE..
YouTube CEO apologizes to LGBTQ community over handling of anti-gay content
YouTube CEO apologizes to LGBTQ community over handling of anti-gay content
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki apologized to the LGBTQ community but stood by the company’s controversial decision last week not to take down videos containing homophobic harassment and racist slurs. MORE..
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg ‘survives’ leadership vote
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg ‘survives’ leadership vote
An attempt to make Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg step down as the company’s chairman has failed. MORE..
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Entertainment
Taylor Swift releases song and petition calling for LGBTQ equality
Pop singer and songwriter Taylor Swift on Monday released a star-studded music video that scolded social media trolls and urged fans to sign a petition demanding U.S. legal protections for gays, lesbians and transgender people. MORE..
“Romeo and Juliet” director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96
“Romeo and Juliet” director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96
Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, who delighted audiences around the world with his romantic vision and extravagant productions, most famously captured in his cinematic “Romeo and Juliet” and the miniseries “Jesus of Nazareth,” died Saturday at 96. MORE..
Chris Hemsworth to take a break from Hollywood?
Chris Hemsworth to take a break from Hollywood?
Actor Chris Hemsworth has decided to take it slow and take a break from working. MORE..
It’s official: Robert Pattinson is next Batman
It’s official: Robert Pattinson is next Batman
Actor Robert Pattinson has officially been cast as the Batman in Matt Reeves’ upcoming directorial about the Caped Crusader. MORE..
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