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Advisory issued for high waves in certain sea areas
Advisory issued for high waves in certain sea areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for high waves for the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota for the period from 05.00 a.m. tomorrow (04 May) to 05.00 a.m. the following day. MORE..
33 including 25 schoolchildren hospitalised after two buses collide head-on
33 including 25 schoolchildren hospitalised after two buses collide head-on
At least 33 individuals including schoolchildren have been injured and hospitalised following a head-on collision involving a ‘Sisu Sariya’ bus and a bus belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) near the E.C.C. Junction in Ampara. MORE..
| May 3, 2024 5:13 pm
Police fire water cannons at protesting medical students
Police fire water cannons at protesting medical students
Police used water cannons in order to disperse the protesting medical students near the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo 07, a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Royal pardon for 44 Sri Lankan prisoners in UAE
Royal pardon for 44 Sri Lankan prisoners in UAE
Forty-four Sri Lankans who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been pardoned by a Royal order, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi said. MORE..
High Court to deliver decision on Cabraal’s plea on May 31
High Court to deliver decision on Cabraal’s plea on May 31
The Colombo High Court today announced that it will deliver its decision on May 31 concerning the plea filed by four defendants, including former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, seeking the dismissal of the case filed against them by the Bribery Commission and the release of the defendants. MORE..
Woman arrested for murder of infant daughter over dispute with husband
Woman arrested for murder of infant daughter over dispute with husband
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her own two-month-old daughter by throwing the infant into a well at their home at Kandakudawa, Kalpitiya. MORE..
Prices of Fried Rice and Kottu reduced
Prices of Fried Rice and Kottu reduced
The All-Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has decided to reduce the prices of multiple food items including Kottu, Fried Rice and short eats effective from today (03). MORE..
Minister signs regulation to depoliticise Sri Lanka’s sports
Minister signs regulation to depoliticise Sri Lanka’s sports
Sports Minister Harin Fernando has signed a regulation today (03) in a move to depoliticise sports in Sri Lanka. MORE..
US assures assistance in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process
US assures assistance in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process
The United States has once again assured their fullest support to Sri Lanka in the debt restructuring process, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said. MORE..
Laugfs Gas also slashes prices
Laugfs Gas also slashes prices
Laugfs Gas PLC, one of the main suppliers of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas in Sri Lanka, has also decided to revise the prices of its domestic LP gas cylinders with effect from midnight today (03). MORE..
Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza
Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza
Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in the strip. MORE..
Damitha Abeyratne files complaint with HRCSL alleging unlawful arrest
Damitha Abeyratne files complaint with HRCSL alleging unlawful arrest
Sri Lankan actress Damitha Abeyratne has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), alleging that her human rights were violated during an unlawful arrest. MORE..
Arjuna Ranatunga denies rumors of joining SJB
Arjuna Ranatunga denies rumors of joining SJB
Former Sri Lankan cricket captain and former minister Arjuna Ranatunga has dismissed recent reports claiming that he has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..
Notice for O/L exam candidates from Dept. for Registration of Persons
Notice for O/L exam candidates from Dept. for Registration of Persons
The Department for Registration of Persons’ head office at Battaramulla and several other provincial offices will be open from 08.30 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. tomorrow (May 04) for G.C.E. Ordinary Level candidates to obtain their National Identity Cards (NICs). MORE..
Litro Gas prices reduced
Litro Gas prices reduced
The price of Litro domestic LP gas cylinders have been slashed with effect from midnight today (May 03), the Chairman of Litro Gas Muditha Peiris announced. MORE..
| May 3, 2024 10:08 am
Showers expected in parts of the island
Showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. MORE..
No illegal activities permitted on lands owned by Mahaweli Authority - State Minister
No illegal activities permitted on lands owned by Mahaweli Authority - State Minister
State Minister for Plantation Industries and Mahaweli Development, Lohan Ratwatte emphasized that the Mahaweli Authority will not tolerate any illegal activities on its land. MORE..
US pledges assistance to enhance effectiveness of Sri Lanka’s judicial processes
US pledges assistance to enhance effectiveness of Sri Lanka’s judicial processes
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to aiding Sri Lanka’s efforts in reducing prison overcrowding, streamline court automation, and enhance the overall effectiveness of judicial processes. MORE..
Prof. Nalin de Silva passes away
Prof. Nalin de Silva passes away
Philosopher and intellectual Professor Nalin de Silva has passed away at the age of 79 years, sources told Ada Derana. MORE..
Man arrested trying to sell ambergris for Rs. 1 billion
Man arrested trying to sell ambergris for Rs. 1 billion
An individual who was allegedly planning to sell 05 kilograms of ambergris, also called grey amber or whale vomit, with a value of around Rs. 01 billion, has been arrested by police. MORE..
Litro gas prices to be reduced
Litro gas prices to be reduced
The prices of Litro liquefied petroleum (LP) gas cylinders will be reduced with effect from midnight tomorrow (03), according to Litro chairman Muditha Peiris. MORE..
Heat index to hit ‘extreme caution’ level in parts of the island
Heat index to hit ‘extreme caution’ level in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department has issued heat index advisories for Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and North-Western provinces and Monaragala district. The advisory is effective for tomorrow (May 03). MORE..
CoPF conditionally approves bill to suspend parate law until Dec 15
CoPF conditionally approves bill to suspend parate law until Dec 15
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved, subject to conditions, the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill which was amended to facilitate legal provisions for the suspension of Parate Law until December 15. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports surge in March 2024
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports surge in March 2024
The Export Development Board (EDB) says that Sri Lanka’s merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to USD 1,138.9 million, recording an increase of 9.77% compared to March 2023. MORE..
Court order issued on Directors of ‘OnmaxDT’
Court order issued on Directors of ‘OnmaxDT’
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage today ordered the Directors of ‘OnmaxDT’ - a private firm believed to have been operating a pyramid scheme, to prepare and submit to the court a process to pay back the investors who have invested money in the company. MORE..
