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Parliament descends into chaos over arrest of civilians at Hindu temple
Parliament descends into chaos over arrest of civilians at Hindu temple
A contentious situation ensued in parliament on Tuesday morning (March 19) as MPs of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) staged a protest while holding placards. MORE..
| March 19, 2024 10:21 am
Sri Lanka to import 42 million more eggs from India
Sri Lanka to import 42 million more eggs from India
The Cabinet of Ministers has green-lighted a proposal seeking permission to award procurement contracts to import eggs from India, based on the recommendations of the Procurement Committee. MORE..
Special notice for schools yet to receive textbooks and uniform materials
Special notice for schools yet to receive textbooks and uniform materials
The Education Ministry has issued a special notice for all government schools that are yet to receive textbooks and uniform materials for the academic year 2024. MORE..
Annual transfers of health workers in Western Province temporarily halted
Annual transfers of health workers in Western Province temporarily halted
The annual transfers of health sector employees in the Western Provinces have been suspended by the Provincial Governor Air Vice Marshal Roshan Goonetileke. MORE..
No-confidence motion against Speaker: Two-day parliamentary debate begins today
No-confidence motion against Speaker: Two-day parliamentary debate begins today
The two-day parliamentary debate on the no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena will begin today (March 19). MORE..
| March 19, 2024 8:41 am
Evening showers likely in certain parts of the island
Evening showers likely in certain parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts in the evening or night. MORE..
Gunmen kidnap at least 87 in Nigeria’s Kaduna state
Gunmen kidnap at least 87 in Nigeria’s Kaduna state
Gunmen in Nigeria have kidnapped at least 87 people, including women and children in Kaduna state, residents and police said on Monday, in a fresh attack after an armed gang seized 286 students and staff from a school in early March. MORE..
Somali pirate threat: Sri Lanka’s fishermen warned not to venture into Arabian Sea
Somali pirate threat: Sri Lanka’s fishermen warned not to venture into Arabian Sea
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has warned the fishing community in Sri Lanka not to venture into the Arabian Sea for poaching activities during these days. MORE..
CBSL to reach decision over salary hike controversy
CBSL to reach decision over salary hike controversy
The administration of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has commenced discussions with the employees regarding the possible reduction of their increased salaries by a certain percentage, according to sources. MORE..
Japan provides Rs. 3.3 billion grant assistance to Sri Lanka for several projects
Japan provides Rs. 3.3 billion grant assistance to Sri Lanka for several projects
Sri Lanka and Japan today signed the Exchange of Notes pertaining to the grant assistance amounting to Japanese Yen 1,600 million (approximately LKR 3.3 billion) to be provided under the Japanese Economic and Social Development Programme. MORE..
Accused sentenced to life in prison over drug possession
Accused sentenced to life in prison over drug possession
The Supreme Court has confirmed the verdict issued by the Colombo High Court to an accused found guilty of drug trafficking and possession of 2.42 grams of heroin, sentencing him to life in prison. MORE..
How rising dengue burden is costing India and Sri Lanka billions
How rising dengue burden is costing India and Sri Lanka billions
The increasing incidence of dengue in India and Sri Lanka is not just a significant health concern but also exacts a hefty economic toll on these South Asian countries, say experts who estimate the annual losses to be in billions. MORE..
Fake passports for underworld figures: Ex-Deputy Immigration Controller granted bail
Fake passports for underworld figures: Ex-Deputy Immigration Controller granted bail
The former Deputy Controller of Immigration, who was arrested by the CID for allegedly providing passports based on false information to notorious underworld figures, has been released on bail. MORE..
CEB introduces new installment scheme to obtain electricity connections
CEB introduces new installment scheme to obtain electricity connections
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has introduced a special electricity connection scheme for small and medium-scale enterprises and residences, where they will pay 25% as down payment and the balance in installments.
Sri Lankan among foreign students attacked at Gujarat University while offering prayers
Sri Lankan among foreign students attacked at Gujarat University while offering prayers
Five foreign students of Gujarat University including a Sri Lankan were injured, when a group of 20-25 people barged into their hostel and assaulted them for offering prayers during Ramadan in the hostel building on Saturday (17) night, Indian media reported. MORE..
Operation ‘Yukthiya’ further in progress to minimize crimes in North – Tiran Alles
Operation ‘Yukthiya’ further in progress to minimize crimes in North – Tiran Alles
A programme has been held in Jaffna to raise awareness among the members of Community Policing Committees in Jaffna and Kankesanthurai Police Divisions. MORE..
School principals informed to postpone sports meets due to hot weather
School principals informed to postpone sports meets due to hot weather
School Principals have been informed in writing to postpone sports meets and other outdoor activities in view of the prevailing high temperatures, the Ministry of Education announced. MORE..
Over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel’s offensive, says UN agency
Over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel’s offensive, says UN agency
The UN children’s agency said on Sunday over 13,000 children have been killed in Gaza in Israel’s offensive, adding many kids were suffering from severe malnutrition and did not “even have the energy to cry.” MORE..
Eran Wickramaratne steps down from COPE
Eran Wickramaratne steps down from COPE
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne has resigned from his position as a member of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE). MORE..
| March 18, 2024 12:31 pm
ADB approves USD 100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka
ADB approves USD 100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. MORE..
Ballot boxes for Malvides’ elections to be placed in India, Sri Lanka & Malaysia
Ballot boxes for Malvides’ elections to be placed in India, Sri Lanka & Malaysia
The ballot boxes for Maldives’ upcoming parliamentary elections will be placed in India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, after around 11,000 Maldivians submitted re-registration requests to relocate their polling stations, the country’s election commission announced on Sunday. MORE..
Grief, pleas for compassion at funeral for Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa
Grief, pleas for compassion at funeral for Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa
More than a hundred mourners offered tearful prayers and calls for solidarity and compassion on Sunday at the funeral for a Sri Lankan family slain in one of the worst mass killing’s in Ottawa’s history. MORE..
| March 18, 2024 8:07 am
Suspect arrested with over 1kg of heroin in Hanwella
Suspect arrested with over 1kg of heroin in Hanwella
A suspect has been arrested while in possession of more than 01 kilogram of heroin in the Balagewatte area in Hanwella by officers of the Walana Anti-Vice Squad, police said. MORE..
Evening showers expected in parts of the island
Evening showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts in the evening or night. MORE..
Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition
Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition
President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia’s election on Sunday, cementing his already tight grip on power in a victory he said showed Moscow had been right to stand up to the West and send its troops into Ukraine. MORE..
| March 18, 2024 5:43 am
