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Teachers’ Union weighs in on leaked A/Level Chemistry paper
Teachers’ Union weighs in on leaked A/Level Chemistry paper
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union has stated that prompt investigations need to be conducted over the missing GCE Advanced Level Chemistry paper at an examination centre in Padaviya. MORE...
Exploding elephant trap leaves scholarship hopeful injured
Exploding elephant trap leaves scholarship hopeful injured
An explosion of a mine meant to fend off wild elephants has injured a young boy who was to face the scholarship examination in Hambantota. MORE...
Tides of Mirissa take the lives of 02
Tides of Mirissa take the lives of 02
A foreign national and local have drowned whilst bathing near the Weligama beach strip in Mirissa today (20). MORE...
Myanmar gifts young tusker to Sri Lanka
Myanmar gifts young tusker to Sri Lanka
A young tusker gifted to President Maithripala Sirisena by the government of Myanmar, will be presented to the Dalada Maligawa. MORE...
Rajagiriya fly-over to be completed in December
Rajagiriya fly-over to be completed in December
The Road Development Authority has reported that the construction of the Rajagirya fly-over will be completed by December 2017. MORE...
Women seeking foreign employment as domestics should be discouraged – Manusha
Women seeking foreign employment as domestics should be discouraged – Manusha
Deputy Minister of Foreign employment Manusha Nanayakkara has stated that the government is taking steps to curtail the number of women seeking foreign employment as domestic workers. MORE...
Derana International Kite Festival to commence today
Derana International Kite Festival to commence today
The much anticipated Derana International Kite Festival organized by Lokaya saha lokayo in collaboration with TV Derana will take flight at the Galle Face Green today (20). MORE...
Proposal to take over Neville Fernando Hospital to be discussed in parliament
Proposal to take over Neville Fernando Hospital to be discussed in parliament
Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr.Rajitha Senaratne stated that a detailed proposal on the government take-over of the Neville Fernando Hospital will be submitted as a Bill in parliament, after obtaining consent from the relevant signatories. MORE...
Over 36,000 deserters still at large
Over 36,000 deserters still at large
The Sri Lanka Army issued a statement that over 4300 Army deserters had been taken into custody over the past few months whilst a further 36,000 are still at large. MORE...
GCE A/Level Chemistry paper leaked?
GCE A/Level Chemistry paper leaked?
A special investigation is to be carried out on several tutorials distributed by a private tutor, which allegedly contains leaked questions from the 2017 GCE Advanced Level Chemistry part II paper. MORE...
Scholarship examinations commence today
Scholarship examinations commence today
The grade 5 scholarship examinations are scheduled to commence today (20) at 9.30am. The examinations will be conducted in 3014 examination centers all across the island. MORE...
Bhutanese Medical students in Sri Lanka asked to return home
Bhutanese Medical students in Sri Lanka asked to return home
According to the Kuensel Bhutan, the Bhutanese Department of Adult and Higher Education (DAHE) has issued a statement requesting all Bhutanese undergraduate students currently studying medicine to return home, should the ongoing strikes continue beyond the month of October. MORE...
Peradeniya students protest against the arrest of Ryan Jayalath
Peradeniya students protest against the arrest of Ryan Jayalath
A group of students from the Peradeniya University have organized a protest against the arrest of the convener of the Medical Faculty Student’s Action committee Ryan Jayalath in Kandy today (19). MORE...
Motorcycle collision takes life of Andarawewa youth
Motorcycle collision takes life of Andarawewa youth
A motorcyclist travelling on the Andarawewa-Mattala old road was tragically killed after colliding with a tractor earlier on today (19).
Government servants should strive to earn the trust of the people – President
Government servants should strive to earn the trust of the people – President
President Maithripala Sirisena stated that all government servants should dedicate their services towards the development of the government sector, whilst ensuring the progress of the nation’s economy is sustained. MORE...
Eight Police Officials promoted to post of DIG
Eight Police Officials promoted to post of DIG
The Police spokesperson has issued a statement that eight Senior Superintendents of Police including the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department have been promoted to the post of Deputy Inspector General of Police by the Police Commission. MORE...
Several Districts under threat of floods
Several Districts under threat of floods
Due to prolonged rainfall, the populace living downstream of the Kukule Ganga dam (Kalutara and Bulathsinhala) are urged to be on high alert as the Kukule Ganga dam sluice gates are opened. MORE...
Sri Lankan charged for seducing another man’s wife, threatening husband
Sri Lankan charged for seducing another man’s wife, threatening husband
A Sri Lankan was in the dock at a Magistrate’s Court in malaysia today facing two charges, issuing death threats and seducing another man’s wife. MORE...
Kiriella makes bold prediction on LG poll results
Kiriella makes bold prediction on LG poll results
Minister of Higher Education and Highways Lakshman Kiriella says that the United National Party (UNP) is predicted to gain 55 percent of the votes in the upcoming Local Government (LG) polls. MORE...
18-year sentence sought for Sri Lankan man convicted of human smuggling
18-year sentence sought for Sri Lankan man convicted of human smuggling
Canadian state lawyers are seeking an 18-year prison sentence for a man convicted of human smuggling for his role in the voyage of the MV Sun Sea, the dilapidated cargo ship that made the voyage from Thailand to B.C.’s coast with 492 Sri Lankan Tamils aboard seeking asylum. MORE..
SL to expect Norwegian research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen’s arrival in 2018
SL to expect Norwegian research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen’s arrival in 2018
The Ambassador of Norway to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther, stated that the Norwegian Research Vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen would make it possible to significantly step up Norway’s assistance for ecosystem-based marine management in developing countries, such as Sri Lanka.
Ryan Jayalath remanded
Ryan Jayalath remanded
The Convener of the Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee, Ryan Jayalath, has been remanded until August 23. MORE..
Lotteries Board re-transferred to Finance Ministry
Lotteries Board re-transferred to Finance Ministry
A gazette notification has been issued enabling the transfer of the Development and National Lotteries Boards to the Ministry of Finance. MORE...
Appointment of new Navy Commander
Appointment of new Navy Commander
Eastern Naval Commander Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah has been appointed as the new Commander of Sri Lanka Navy. MORE...
Fire breaks out at clothing store in Weligama
Fire breaks out at clothing store in Weligama
An unexpected fire erupted in a clothing store in Weligama late last night. MORE...
NF Hospital will be vested with Govt - Kiriella
NF Hospital will be vested with Govt - Kiriella
Minister of Higher Education and Highways, Lakshman Kiriella stated that the ownership of the Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital would be vested with the Government. MORE...
Spanish Prime Minister calls deadly Barcelona attack ‘jihadi terrorism’
Spanish Prime Minister calls deadly Barcelona attack ‘jihadi terrorism’
A fifth terrorist involved in an incident in Cambrils, Spain, has died from his injuries, Catalan police say. MORE...
State intelligence officer nabbed with gold concealed in knee guard
State intelligence officer nabbed with gold concealed in knee guard
A state intelligence officer attached to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been arrested while attempting to smuggle out gold worth Rs 9.1 million concealed in his knee guard. MORE..
National reconciliation process needs support of all - President
National reconciliation process needs support of all - President
President Maithripala Sirisena says the patronage that should be given for the government’s task in building national reconciliation is to provide full support while understanding the process, but not to throw brickbats. MORE...
Barcelona: Van rams crowds in Ramblas tourist area
Barcelona: Van rams crowds in Ramblas tourist area
At least one person died and 32 were injured - 10 of them seriously - after a van ploughed into crowds in Barcelona’s famous Las Ramblas tourist area, police and local officials say. MORE...
Perpetual Treasuries: Rs 340 million dividend distributed to another company
Perpetual Treasuries: Rs 340 million dividend distributed to another company
It has been uncovered that a portion of the profit made by Perpetual Treasuries Limited through the controversial bond transaction was distributed to another company as dividend. MORE..
No govt. has harassed opposition’s families like ‘Yamapalayana’ - Mahinda
No govt. has harassed opposition’s families like ‘Yamapalayana’ - Mahinda
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the “Yamapalanaya” is engaged in a desperate attempt to deflect public attention by hauling members of his family to the CID and the FCID, as their corruption comes to light in dramatic and unexpected ways. MORE...
Polythene ban will remain in place - President
Polythene ban will remain in place - President
President Maithripala Sirisena says there is no change on the policy decision taken by the government on the ban of polythene and plastics. MORE...
Duty slashed on motorcycles, mini trucks and single cabs
Duty slashed on motorcycles, mini trucks and single cabs
The ad-valorem excise duty rate of 90% imposed on motorcycles with an engine capacity less than 150cc will be removed with effect from midnight today (17), Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said. MORE..
Telecommunication levy on internet services to be removed
Telecommunication levy on internet services to be removed
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera says that the 10 per cent telecommunication levy imposed on internet services will removed with effect from September 01. MORE..
Women’s participation is critical for the economy - Elizabeth Broderick
Women’s participation is critical for the economy - Elizabeth Broderick
Prominent Australian advocate and UN advisor for gender equality, Elizabeth Broderick (AO) stated that women’s participation in all aspects of Sri Lanka’s economy was critical to realising its economic potential. MORE...
Concrete slab collapses at construction site in Negombo
Concrete slab collapses at construction site in Negombo
Several individuals have reportedly been injured after the concrete slab of a building under construction collapsed in the Periyamulla area in Negombo, a short while ago. MORE..
Govt. will establish a medical faculty for Wayamba University - Rajitha
Govt. will establish a medical faculty for Wayamba University - Rajitha
Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne stated that the Kuliyapitiya Base Hospital, which is under the Wayamba Provincial Council, would be taken over by the government to establish the medical faculty at the Wayamba University. MORE...
Stake sale of Hambantota port : prospective debt trap or fiscal salvation?
Stake sale of Hambantota port : prospective debt trap or fiscal salvation?
The Hambantota port which was constructed in 2015 by a Chinese company with tremendous financial support from the Asian super-power has not seen the success expected by its initial investors. Many economists believe that Sri Lanka may fall deep into a debt-trap that is gradually ensnaring the Asian region. MORE...
Two dead, 3 injured in fatal car crash in Pindeniya
Two dead, 3 injured in fatal car crash in Pindeniya
Two persons were killed while another 3 were wounded after a car veered off the road and toppled into the Gurugoda Oya in the Pindeniya area on the Kegalle-Avissawella road this morning (17). MORE..
GMOA to submit a new series of proposals regarding SAITM issue
GMOA to submit a new series of proposals regarding SAITM issue
A new series of proposals has been compiled by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), political parties and civil organizations, in connection with the SAITM issue. MORE...
Earth to experience total solar eclipse this August
Earth to experience total solar eclipse this August
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Research has announced that the Earth will be experiencing a total solar eclipse on August 21. MORE...
Indian contingent to examine released fishing vessels
Indian contingent to examine released fishing vessels
A group of Indian officials nominated by the Tamil Nadu region will arrive in Sri Lanka today (17) to inspect the condition of Indian fishing vessels released from custody of the Sri Lankan government. MORE...
Mahinda is exacting a grand scheme of revenge – Mangala
Mahinda is exacting a grand scheme of revenge – Mangala
Minister of Finance and Media Mangala Samaraweera stated that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is currently scheming to exact revenge on the general public who voted to oust him from power in 2015 through his attempts misrepresent acts of the current government. MORE...
Police Spokesman speaks out on controversial video of IGP
Police Spokesman speaks out on controversial video of IGP
Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara says that false information is being spread with regard to a video, involving the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and another individual, which initially appeared on social media websites. MORE..
Laksala transformed into a profit generating enterprise – Bathiudeen
Laksala transformed into a profit generating enterprise – Bathiudeen
The Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen stated that Laksala, which incurred 21 million rupees in losses for the year 2015, has successfully been able to enjoy 4 million rupees in profits for the year 2016. MORE...
Sports Minister defends lackluster SL cricketers
Sports Minister defends lackluster SL cricketers
The Minister of Sports Dayasiri Jayasekara expressed his views when questioned on the dire situation the Sri Lankan cricket team has fallen to stating that, in his belief there is no better side the SLC can currently field as the Test team for Sri Lanka. MORE...
Ex-Tangalle PS chairman arrested while accepting bribe
Ex-Tangalle PS chairman arrested while accepting bribe
A former Chairman of the Tangalle Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested on bribery charges, the Bribery Commission’s Director (Investigations) SSP Priyantha Chandrasiri said. MORE..
Amendment bill to introduce driver’s demerit point system
Amendment bill to introduce driver’s demerit point system
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to publish in gazette the bill for amending relevant articles of the Motor Traffic Act, including a Driver’s Demerit Points System, and table it in parliament for approval. MORE..
Justice should be meted out to existing guilty parties – Wasantha Samarasinghe
Justice should be meted out to existing guilty parties – Wasantha Samarasinghe
The convener of the Voice-against Corruption Movement Wasantha Samarasinghe stated earlier today (16), that the pressing need of the people right now is not to apprehend past corrupt parties, but to provide justice to the parties committing fraud at present. MORE...
