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India building collapse: Dozens trapped in south Mumbai
India building collapse: Dozens trapped in south Mumbai
Two people have been killed and more than 30 are still trapped after a four-storey building collapsed in the Indian city of Mumbai, officials say. MORE..
High waves & coastal inundation advisory for western-southern coastal areas
High waves & coastal inundation advisory for western-southern coastal areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for high waves and coastal inundation for the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. MORE..
President says he spoke to Singaporean PM on extraditing Arjun Mahendran
President says he spoke to Singaporean PM on extraditing Arjun Mahendran
President Maithripala Sirisena has said that all respondents in the Central Bank bond scam case have been identified, the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
Four youths fall off Roomassala; 2 rescued, 2 missing
Four youths fall off Roomassala; 2 rescued, 2 missing
Four youngsters have fallen into the sea while taking selfies at Roomassala in Unawatuna, Police Media stated. MORE..
Cops raid gambling den; two injured in clash
Cops raid gambling den; two injured in clash
Two policemen among three have been injured in a clash during a raid at Dodangoda, Kalutara today (16), Ada Derana correspondent said. MORE..
Postal workers’ 48-hour token strike launched
Postal workers’ 48-hour token strike launched
Postal workers at the Central Mail Exchange have resorted to 48-hour token strike action over their grievances from 4 pm today (16), the postal trade unions stated. MORE..
Chinese company sets up fuel oil unit in Sri Lanka
Chinese company sets up fuel oil unit in Sri Lanka
China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, known as Sinopec Corp, said on Monday it has set up a fuel oil company in Sri Lanka as it looks to supply fuel to ships along a major maritime route. MORE..
200 drunk drivers busted during 24-hour raid
200 drunk drivers busted during 24-hour raid
The police say 200 motorists who were driving under the influence of alcohol have been arrested in a 24-hour raid conducted island-wide. MORE..
Wheat flour price hiked
Wheat flour price hiked
The price of wheat flour has been increased by Rs 8.00 per 1 kilogram, the distributors said. MORE..
Ranjan says opponents distorted his statement
Ranjan says opponents distorted his statement
State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake says he would meet PM Ranil Wickremesinghe tomorrow (17) to clarify the controversial statement concerning Buddhist monks residing at temples. MORE..
Gazette on extending term of commission probing corruption in govt issued
Gazette on extending term of commission probing corruption in govt issued
The Gazette notification pertaining to extending the official term of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing fraud and corruption at state institutions from 2015 to 2018 has been issued. MORE..
Navy apprehends suspect with over 3000 conch shells
Navy apprehends suspect with over 3000 conch shells
A suspect has been apprehended in Mannar for illegally harvesting conch shells yesterday (15). MORE..
Three faculties at Ruhuna University to be reopened tomorrow
Three faculties at Ruhuna University to be reopened tomorrow
Three faculties of the University of Ruhuna located at the Wellamadama complex are to be reopened tomorrow (17), says Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Sujeewa Amarasena. MORE..
Road from Kahawa to Godagama swamped in by ocean waves
Road from Kahawa to Godagama swamped in by ocean waves
Ocean waves have swashed in nearly 1 kilometre into the land along the Galle road from Kahawa, Ambalangoda to Godagama area. MORE..
Hemasiri records 9-hour long statement with CID
Hemasiri records 9-hour long statement with CID
Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando has given a 9-hour long statement to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (15), the Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara said. MORE..
Would not reveal intel officers’ identity at PSC - Deputy Speaker
Would not reveal intel officers’ identity at PSC - Deputy Speaker
Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Select Committee and Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ananda Kumarasiri assures that the identity of the intelligence officers would not be revealed at the committee meetings. MORE..
Postal workers to go on strike today
Postal workers to go on strike today
Sri Lanka Postal Services Union has decided to launch a two-day token strike action over their grievances from 4 pm today (16). MORE..
Showers & winds likely to enhance over south-western areas
Showers & winds likely to enhance over south-western areas
Showery and windy conditions are likely to enhance particularly over South-western parts of the island from 16th to 19th July 2019, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Majority thinks death penalty is unnecessary - Mahinda
Majority thinks death penalty is unnecessary - Mahinda
The death penalty should not be implemented although it continues to exist as a punishment, says the Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..
Four busted with 290 electric detonators at Piliyandala
Four busted with 290 electric detonators at Piliyandala
Four persons have been arrested while in possession of 290 electric detonators at Hedigama, Piliyandala, says the Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara. MORE..
EU offers EUR 8.5 million counter-terror support package for Sri Lanka
EU offers EUR 8.5 million counter-terror support package for Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU), under the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, has presented a support package for Sri Lanka, which will notably focus on law enforcement, rehabilitation and disengagement, counter-narratives and online radicalisation. MORE..
Heavy rain and strong wind advisory issued
Heavy rain and strong wind advisory issued
The Department of Meteorology says that showery and windy conditions are likely to enhance in the Western, South-western and Southern sea areas of the island from tomorrow (16) evening to July 19. MORE..
Man sentenced for life over drug possession
Man sentenced for life over drug possession
Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabendi today (15) sentenced a suspect to life in prison for the possession of heroin. MORE..
2019’s last lunar eclipse tomorrow
2019’s last lunar eclipse tomorrow
The last lunar eclipse of the year 2019 can be witnessed tomorrow (16) on the Esala Full Moon Poya Day. MORE..
Opportunity for people to elect new govt. within next 5 months - President
Opportunity for people to elect new govt. within next 5 months - President
President Maithripala Sirisena has said the people will have the opportunity to elect a new government within the next five months and that he expects them to use their franchise wisely to select honest individuals who love the country. MORE..
Impossible to deny some parts of a report and accept the rest - PM
Impossible to deny some parts of a report and accept the rest - PM
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the Commander of the Army has publicly acknowledged that former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen had not influenced him. MORE..
Panadura North OIC interdicted over missing T-56 rifles
Panadura North OIC interdicted over missing T-56 rifles
The officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Panadura North Police Station has been interdicted on the National Police Commission’s covering approval after two T-56 assault rifles went missing from his police station. MORE..
PM calls for clarification on Ranjan’s controversial statement
PM calls for clarification on Ranjan’s controversial statement
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for a clarification from State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake regarding his recent controversial comment on the Buddhist clergy residing in temples, says the Prime Minister’s Office. MORE..
Traffic restricted on Kaduwela-Kollupitiya road for 3 hours
Traffic restricted on Kaduwela-Kollupitiya road for 3 hours
Police said that vehicular movement will be restricted along a section of the Kaduwela-Kollupitiya Road for a period of 03 hours tonight due to the annual Esala Perahera of the Sankapitti Temple in Kaduwela. MORE..
Wannila Aththo refutes claims on running for president
Wannila Aththo refutes claims on running for president
Regardless of the party, a leader who cares about the country needs to assume power, says Uruwaride Wannila Aththo. MORE..
Ranjan given 24-hours to apologize to Sangha
Ranjan given 24-hours to apologize to Sangha
A number of parties have objected to a controversial statement made by State Minister Ranjana Ramanayake regarding Buddhist monks, during an interview on social media. MORE..
No one allowed to postpone presidential election - Deshapriya
No one allowed to postpone presidential election - Deshapriya
There is no issue in holding a Provincial Council (PC) election before the presidential election, says the Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya. MORE..
Proposal on amending Muslim Marriage & Divorce Act to be handed over to Justice Minister
Proposal on amending Muslim Marriage & Divorce Act to be handed over to Justice Minister
Sri Lanka’s Muslim parliamentarians have decided to handover a proposal to Minister of Justice Thalatha Athukorale today (15) regarding the amendments required to be made to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act. MORE..
NTJ Colombo District organizer granted bail
NTJ Colombo District organizer granted bail
The Colombo District leader of National Thowheed Jama’ath Mohamed Fawaz has been granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate, says Ada Derana correspondent.
Will re-assume minister post based on party’s decision - Rishad
Will re-assume minister post based on party’s decision - Rishad
Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen stated that the decision to reassume the ministerial posts will be taken according to the ruling of the party. MORE..
Lankan detained at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs 1.3 mn
Lankan detained at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs 1.3 mn
A Sri Lankan passenger who had smuggled in a stock of Dubai-manufactured cigarettes has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Father & daughter killed by train at unprotected crossing in Wadurawa
Father & daughter killed by train at unprotected crossing in Wadurawa
A 45-year-old father and 11-year-old daughter died today (15) after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a Colombo Fort-bound train on the Wadurawa level crossing in Veyangoda police division. MORE..
Sri Lanka keen on enhancing connectivity with Indian ports
Sri Lanka keen on enhancing connectivity with Indian ports
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is keen on enhancing connectivity with Indian ports using ferry services to facilitate easier trade and tourism, its chairman Kavan Ratnayake said. MORE..
Showery condition expected to enhance during next few days
Showery condition expected to enhance during next few days
The Department of Meteorology says the prevailing showery condition is expected to enhance to some extent over most parts of the island, particularly in south-western part during next few days. MORE..
England claim their first World Cup after Super Over drama
England claim their first World Cup after Super Over drama
England won the men’s World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand following a dramatic sudden-death super over in one of the most thrilling matches in cricket history. MORE..
New amendments to Motor Vehicle Act to revoke driving license for life
New amendments to Motor Vehicle Act to revoke driving license for life
Police say the new amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act could revoke a driver’s license for a lifetime for two offenses under drunk driving. MORE..
Navy Commander granted a service extension
Navy Commander granted a service extension
Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Piyal de Silva has been granted a service extension as per an order of President Maithripala Sirisena. MORE..
Car-Free Zone was launched to allow people have fun in Colombo - Rosy
Car-Free Zone was launched to allow people have fun in Colombo - Rosy
‘Car-Free Zone’, a pilot project launched by the Colombo Municipal Council and the Netherlands Embassy in Colombo, was launched this morning (14) in Colombo. MORE..
Intelligence officers shouldn’t be exposed through media - Mahinda
Intelligence officers shouldn’t be exposed through media - Mahinda
State Intelligence Officers including the Head of the State Intelligence Service should not be revealed through media, says the Leader of the opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..
Postal workers and GMOA set to strike
Postal workers and GMOA set to strike
Sri Lanka Postal Services Union has decided to launch a strike action over their grievances from 4 pm on the 16th of July. MORE..
Nepali envoy to Sri Lanka Pyakurel resigns
Nepali envoy to Sri Lanka Pyakurel resigns
Nepali Ambassador to Sri Lanka Bishwambhar Pyakurel has resigned. MORE..
Amendments to Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act to be presented to Justice Min
Amendments to Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act to be presented to Justice Min
The proposal with the recommendations to amend the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act will be presented to the Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms Thalatha Atukorale tomorrow (15), stated MP A. H. M. Fowzie. MORE..
Suspect arrested over fake tip-off on alleged attack
Suspect arrested over fake tip-off on alleged attack
A suspect, who had given a false tip-off to the Police Emergency service (119) over an alleged attack on the Parliament, has been arrested at Ella area, says the Police Media Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara. MORE..
Will not allow CBK to destroy UNP’s identity - Ravi
Will not allow CBK to destroy UNP’s identity - Ravi
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike and her clan in the UNP will not be allowed to destroy the identity of the party, says Minister Ravi Karunanayake. MORE..
Enterprise Sri Lanka exhibition in Anuradhapura
Enterprise Sri Lanka exhibition in Anuradhapura
The Enterprise Sri Lanka Exhibition organized by the Ministry of Finance will be held in Anuradhapura Walisinghe Harischandra Playground from the 24th to the 27th of July from 10 am to 10 pm, stated the Ministry of Finance issuing a press release. MORE..
