Rameshwaram fishermen begin indefinite strike demanding release of 18 held by Sri Lankan NavyFishermen in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, commenced an indefinite strike today (30), calling for the release of 18 Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy and compensation for fishing boats that have been seized or damaged.7m agoGMOA, Dental Surgeons’ Association reject proposed 22nd AmendmentThe Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and the Government Dental Surgeons’ Association (GDSA) have decided to jointly oppose the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.35m agoGlobal demand for Sri Lankan agri products on the rise: Dy Minister Global demand for Sri Lankan agricultural products has increased significantly, according to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship.46m agoGlobal demand for Sri Lankan agri products on the rise: Dy Minister Global demand for Sri Lankan agricultural products has increased significantly, according to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship.46m agoOne killed, five injured in shooting in northern Switzerland A manhunt is under way after a 22-year-old woman was killed and five others injured in a shooting which reportedly took place at a rave in northern Switzerland. 1h agoOne killed, five injured in shooting in northern Switzerland A manhunt is under way after a 22-year-old woman was killed and five others injured in a shooting which reportedly took place at a rave in northern Switzerland. 1h agoNew conservation and tourism projects planned for HakgalaThe government has launched plans for a series of development projects at and around the Hakgala Botanical Garden aimed at boosting tourism while protecting the area’s sensitive mountain ecosystem.1h agoNew conservation and tourism projects planned for HakgalaThe government has launched plans for a series of development projects at and around the Hakgala Botanical Garden aimed at boosting tourism while protecting the area’s sensitive mountain ecosystem.1h agoIntelligence shared by Sri Lanka leads to arrest of ‘Welle Saranga’Intelligence shared by Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies with Dubai security authorities has led to the arrest of a major Sri Lankan organized-crime figure, Gamage Saranga Pradeep, alias “Welle Saranga,” in Dubai.1h agoIntelligence shared by Sri Lanka leads to arrest of ‘Welle Saranga’Intelligence shared by Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies with Dubai security authorities has led to the arrest of a major Sri Lankan organized-crime figure, Gamage Saranga Pradeep, alias “Welle Saranga,” in Dubai.1h agoSevered human head found near riverbank in MoratumullaA severed human head has been found near a riverbank behind a carpentry workshop in Moratumulla this morning (30), police said.1h agoSevered human head found near riverbank in MoratumullaA severed human head has been found near a riverbank behind a carpentry workshop in Moratumulla this morning (30), police said.1h agoGovt not ready to implement new education reforms next year – CTUThe Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) claims that the government is not adequately prepared to implement the new education reforms scheduled to take effect next year. 2h agoGovt not ready to implement new education reforms next year – CTUThe Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) claims that the government is not adequately prepared to implement the new education reforms scheduled to take effect next year. 2h agoNEWS ALERTPolice warn against loudspeaker use after 10pmSri Lanka Police has reiterated that the use of loudspeakers and other sound equipment is generally not permitted after 10.00 p.m., warning that excessive noise causing inconvenience to the general public could result in legal action.2h agoNEWS ALERTPolice warn against loudspeaker use after 10pmSri Lanka Police has reiterated that the use of loudspeakers and other sound equipment is generally not permitted after 10.00 p.m., warning that excessive noise causing inconvenience to the general public could result in legal action.2h agoIran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called their "real enemy" and said divisions among Muslims served the interests of their adversaries. 2h agoIran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called their "real enemy" and said divisions among Muslims served the interests of their adversaries. 2h agoCustoms-held vehicles left to deteriorate for years, audit revealsA large number of vehicles held by Sri Lanka Customs for up to eight years have deteriorated to the point of becoming unusable, an audit report has revealed. 2h agoCustoms-held vehicles left to deteriorate for years, audit revealsA large number of vehicles held by Sri Lanka Customs for up to eight years have deteriorated to the point of becoming unusable, an audit report has revealed. 2h agoNew barrier lake forms after landslide, Chinese state media reportsA new lake has formed in Tibet after a landslide occurred downstream of the existing barrier lake, Chinese state media says. 3h agoNew barrier lake forms after landslide, Chinese state media reportsA new lake has formed in Tibet after a landslide occurred downstream of the existing barrier lake, Chinese state media says. 3h agoFiling petitions for and against 22nd Amendment Bill to end tomorrowThe deadline for filing petitions challenging or supporting the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill will end tomorrow (31). 3h agoFiling petitions for and against 22nd Amendment Bill to end tomorrowThe deadline for filing petitions challenging or supporting the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill will end tomorrow (31). 3h agoGMOA accuses political forces of attempting to divide doctors and disrupt free healthcareThe Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has accused certain parties of attempting to create divisions among medical professionals, thereby plunging the medical service and Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system into a crisis. 3h agoGMOA accuses political forces of attempting to divide doctors and disrupt free healthcareThe Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has accused certain parties of attempting to create divisions among medical professionals, thereby plunging the medical service and Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system into a crisis. 3h ago17-year-old killed with sharp weapon in EheliyagodaA 17-year-old youth has been killed using a sharp weapon in the Nadurana area of Eheliyagoda. 3h ago17-year-old killed with sharp weapon in EheliyagodaA 17-year-old youth has been killed using a sharp weapon in the Nadurana area of Eheliyagoda. 3h agoMan arrested with firearm and ‘Ice’ in ThanamalwilaA 35-year-old man has been arrested with a firearm and 5 grams and 370 milligrams of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) in the Gangeyaya area of Thanamalwila. 3h agoMan arrested with firearm and ‘Ice’ in ThanamalwilaA 35-year-old man has been arrested with a firearm and 5 grams and 370 milligrams of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) in the Gangeyaya area of Thanamalwila. 3h agoN’Eliya to receive Rs. 997 million in development projects under ‘Praja Shakthi’ programmeThe Rural Development Bureau and the Praja Shakthi National Secretariat, operating under the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, have jointly launched the national poverty eradication programme, “Praja Shakthi.” 4h agoN’Eliya to receive Rs. 997 million in development projects under ‘Praja Shakthi’ programmeThe Rural Development Bureau and the Praja Shakthi National Secretariat, operating under the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, have jointly launched the national poverty eradication programme, “Praja Shakthi.” 4h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. 5h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. 5h agoNo survivors found so far at Tibet border after massive floods, Chinese authorities say Chinese authorities say that 16 people have been confirmed dead and more than 540 remain missing in Tibet. 5h agoNo survivors found so far at Tibet border after massive floods, Chinese authorities say Chinese authorities say that 16 people have been confirmed dead and more than 540 remain missing in Tibet. 5h agoDeath toll rises to 734 in Nepal deadly floodsThe death toll in Nepal has risen to 734, the country's disaster management agency says. 5h agoDeath toll rises to 734 in Nepal deadly floodsThe death toll in Nepal has risen to 734, the country's disaster management agency says. 5h ago
