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No parliamentary pensions after bill enacted – Justice Minister
No parliamentary pensions after bill enacted – Justice Minister
The Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, has stated that once the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law, is enacted, no Member of Parliament will be entitled to receive a pension. MORE..
Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
Russia has reportedly deployed a submarine and other vessels to escort an oil tanker - which is also being pursued by US forces - across the Atlantic. MORE..
Port City Economic Commission Bill passed without amendments
Port City Economic Commission Bill passed without amendments
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill has been passed in Parliament today (07) without amendments, following its third reading.
Death toll rises to 7 in Waikkala illicit liquor incident; Suspects remanded
Death toll rises to 7 in Waikkala illicit liquor incident; Suspects remanded
The death toll from the incident related to the consumption of illicit liquor in the Waikkala area of Wennappuwa has risen to seven. MORE..
Professor Charitha Herath appointed to SJB Working Committee
Professor Charitha Herath appointed to SJB Working Committee
Former Member of Parliament Professor Charitha Herath has been appointed to the Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..
Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas
Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas
Heavy showers above 100 mm have been predicted at some places in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Guidelines on cybersecurity planned for education sector officials
Guidelines on cybersecurity planned for education sector officials
Steps have been taken to prepare a code of guidelines on cyber security for officials involved in curriculum development, as well as the preparation and review of school textbooks. MORE..
All crew members of seaplane which plunged into Gregory Lake are safe – Operators
All crew members of seaplane which plunged into Gregory Lake are safe – Operators
Crew members of the Amphibian aircraft which plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya this afternoon (07) were unharmed, the Saffron Aviation (Pvt) Ltd which operates Cinnamon Air aircraft has stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police officers donate day’s salary to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
Sri Lanka Police officers donate day’s salary to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
Officers of the Sri Lanka Police have contributed Rs. 50 million, equivalent to one day’s salary, to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
CSE cancels all equity trading conducted before today’s market halt
CSE cancels all equity trading conducted before today’s market halt
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced that it has decided to cancel all equity securities transactions carried out today (07) prior to the market halt, following the detection of transactions executed at irregular prices. MORE..
Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal intensified into depression
Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal intensified into depression
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a depression and is centered near latitude 4.9°N and longitude 87.4°E, about 700 km southeast of Pottuvil at 11.30 a.m. today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka, EU sign EUR 8 mln grant agreement for AgriGreen Initiative
Sri Lanka, EU sign EUR 8 mln grant agreement for AgriGreen Initiative
The Government of Sri Lanka has signed a grant agreement valued at EUR 8 million with the European Union to launch a new initiative under the AgriGreen Initiative – Green Economic Growth through Sustainable Agriculture Practices project. MORE..
Youth arrested at BIA with ‘Kush cannabis’ valued at Rs. 70 mn
Youth arrested at BIA with ‘Kush cannabis’ valued at Rs. 70 mn
An individual who arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of the ‘Kush cannabis’ valued at approximately Rs. 70 million has been arrested. MORE..
USD/LKR Spot Rate surpasses Rs. 310 mark for the first time since Feb. 2024
USD/LKR Spot Rate surpasses Rs. 310 mark for the first time since Feb. 2024
The indicative USD/LKR spot rate quoted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has surpassed the Rs. 310 mark for the first time since 29 February 2024. MORE..
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Two remanded for allegedly assisting Ishara Sewwandi
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Two remanded for allegedly assisting Ishara Sewwandi
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of Nanda Kumar Thakshee and another individual until January 9, following their arrest for allegedly aiding, abetting, and providing shelter to Ishara Sewwandi, the primary suspect in the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Germany sign debt restructuring agreement worth Euro 188 million
Sri Lanka and Germany sign debt restructuring agreement worth Euro 188 million
Sri Lanka and Germany have entered into a bilateral agreement in relation to the external debt restructuring process, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement. MORE..
Seaplane plunges into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya
Seaplane plunges into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya
A seaplane that was preparing to land plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya at around 12:30 p.m. today (07). MORE..
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Vehicular movement on Somawathiya Road suspended due to overflow of Mahaweli River
Vehicular movement on Somawathiya Road suspended due to overflow of Mahaweli River
Vehicular movement along the Somawathiya–Sungavila Road has been suspended with effect from 8:30 a.m. today (07), following severe flooding caused by the overflow of the Mahaweli River, according to the Pulasthipura Police. MORE..
Opposition MPs begin signing no-confidence motion against Education Minister
Opposition MPs begin signing no-confidence motion against Education Minister
Opposition members of Parliament have commenced signing a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill presented to Parliament by Justice Minister
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill presented to Parliament by Justice Minister
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law (No. 1 of 1979), has been presented in Parliament. MORE..
Discussion underway to table No-Confidence Motion against Education Minister
Discussion underway to table No-Confidence Motion against Education Minister
The opposition is preparing to table a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Landslide evacuation warnings issued for three DS areas extended
Landslide evacuation warnings issued for three DS areas extended
The Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warnings issued for three Divisional Secretariat divisions in two districts have been extended by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). MORE..
Indian Army Chief arrives in Sri Lanka
Indian Army Chief arrives in Sri Lanka
The Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a two-day official visit, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced. MORE..
Trading at CSE temporarily halted
Trading at CSE temporarily halted
Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been temporarily halted due to irregularities in the pricing of a newly listed company. MORE..
NIE approves removal of questionable lesson from Grade 6 English module: PM Harini
NIE approves removal of questionable lesson from Grade 6 English module: PM Harini
The National Institute of Education (NIE) has approved the removal of the questionable lesson from the Grade 6 English module which created huge controversy after it was confirmed that the material contained a reference to an inappropriate website, the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has confirmed. MORE..