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January 18, 2019 9:33 am
Mahinda Rajapaksa assumes duties at Opposition Leader’s Office
Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has assumed duties at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo this morning (18), said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
- Suspect arrested over sexually abusing pet dog further remanded
- 25 attorneys sworn in as President’s Counsels
- Road closures in Kotahena
- Sri Lanka and IRRI sign framework to boost national rice sector
- Man nabbed over sneaking heroin for arrested son
- Sri Lanka has potential for development but not the will - Ravi
- First Sri Lankan women graduate from British Army school of ceremonial
- Municipal Councilor arrested over CPC incident granted bail
- Case against Dhammaloka Thero postponed
- Four more suspects remanded over Beruwala heroin haul
Hot News
Four more suspects remanded over Beruwala heroin haul
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered to remand four more suspects, who were arrested in connection with the 231 kg haul of heroin discovered in Beruwala. MORE..
Case against Dhammaloka Thero postponed
Hearing of the case against Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thero, filed over the alleged illegal possession of an elephant calf, until February 07. MORE..
Municipal Councilor arrested over CPC incident granted bail
Colombo Municipal Councilor K. G. Kulathissa from Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), who was arrested and remanded over the incident at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) premises during the recent unrest, has been released on bail as per the orders of Colombo Chief Magistrate. MORE..
First Sri Lankan women graduate from British Army school of ceremonial
The first women from Sri Lanka will graduate from the Army School of Ceremonial in Catterick, United Kingdom this week. MORE..
Sri Lanka has potential for development but not the will - Ravi
Infrastructure in the fields of health and education should be developed forthwith, says Minister Ravi Karunanayake. MORE..
Man nabbed over sneaking heroin for arrested son
A person has been arrested last night (17) for sneaking heroin into the police station for his son, who is currently in custody of Medagama Police in Bibile. MORE..
Sri Lanka and IRRI sign framework to boost national rice sector
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Government of Sri Lanka today (18) inked a comprehensive work plan to advance Sri Lanka’s rice self-sufficiency goals through joint research for development projects in the country in the next five years. MORE..
Road closures in Kotahena
Vehicular movement on a part of K. Cyril C.Perera Mawatha in Kotahena police division will be limited from 10.00 p.m. tonight (18) until 5.00 a.m. on January 21. MORE..
25 attorneys sworn in as President’s Counsels
Twenty-five President’s Counsels, appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena, have taken oaths before the Supreme Court this morning (18). MORE..
Suspect arrested over sexually abusing pet dog further remanded
Balangoda Magistrate’s Court has ordered to further remand the suspect, who was arrested from Massenna area in Balangoda over the charges of killing a pet dog by sexually abusing it, until January 31, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Forest fire in Ginigathhena continues to spread
A Pine tree forest reserve in Kadawala area of Ginigathhena police division has been on fire for nearly four days so far. MORE..
Italian dies after being hit by train in Mt. Lavina
A foreigner has died after he was hit by a train in Mount Lavinia. MORE..
Cold weather in most parts of the island
Fairly colder nights and mornings are expected over most parts of the island during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Army to release over 1,200 acres of state and private land in North
Sri Lanka Army is set to release 1,201.88 more acres of Army-used state and private lands in the North during ceremonies in Mullaittivu and the North on Monday (21), presided by President Maithripala Sirisena. MORE..
UK will remain open to Sri Lanka post-Brexit - Dauris
The United Kingdom, after the Brexit, will have in place a system of tariffs which extends the same preferential tariff rates to countries, which are currently beneficiaries of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) including Sri Lanka, the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka stated. MORE..
Case against Dhammaloka Thero postponed
Hearing of the case against Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thero, filed over the alleged illegal possession of an elephant calf, until February 07. MORE..
Municipal Councilor arrested over CPC incident granted bail
Colombo Municipal Councilor K. G. Kulathissa from Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), who was arrested and remanded over the incident at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) premises during the recent unrest, has been released on bail as per the orders of Colombo Chief Magistrate. MORE..
First Sri Lankan women graduate from British Army school of ceremonial
The first women from Sri Lanka will graduate from the Army School of Ceremonial in Catterick, United Kingdom this week. MORE..
Sri Lanka has potential for development but not the will - Ravi
Infrastructure in the fields of health and education should be developed forthwith, says Minister Ravi Karunanayake. MORE..
Man nabbed over sneaking heroin for arrested son
A person has been arrested last night (17) for sneaking heroin into the police station for his son, who is currently in custody of Medagama Police in Bibile. MORE..
Sri Lanka and IRRI sign framework to boost national rice sector
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Government of Sri Lanka today (18) inked a comprehensive work plan to advance Sri Lanka’s rice self-sufficiency goals through joint research for development projects in the country in the next five years. MORE..
Road closures in Kotahena
Vehicular movement on a part of K. Cyril C.Perera Mawatha in Kotahena police division will be limited from 10.00 p.m. tonight (18) until 5.00 a.m. on January 21. MORE..
25 attorneys sworn in as President’s Counsels
Twenty-five President’s Counsels, appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena, have taken oaths before the Supreme Court this morning (18). MORE..
Suspect arrested over sexually abusing pet dog further remanded
Balangoda Magistrate’s Court has ordered to further remand the suspect, who was arrested from Massenna area in Balangoda over the charges of killing a pet dog by sexually abusing it, until January 31, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Video of the Day
Destruction of statues connected to explosives hauls found in Wanathawilluwa
Sports
SLC election postponed by two weeks
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) election will be postponed by two weeks, the Ministry of Sports said. MORE..
Manu Sawhney named ICC Chief Executive
The International Cricket Council announced that Manu Sawhney has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. MORE..
Lionel Messi becomes first player to score 400 La Liga goals
Lionel Messi became the first player to reach 400 goals in La Liga as he scored in Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Eibar at Camp Nou on Sunday. MORE..
Black Caps complete Sri Lankan series victory with T20 win
Two returnees to international cricket have busted the Black Caps out of their Twenty20 slump. MORE..
Bracewell lifts New Zealand to 179
Doug Bracewell led the way as New Zealand ran up a score of 179 for 7 in the one-off Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka in Auckland this evening. MORE..
Video of the Day
Destruction of statues connected to explosives hauls found in Wanathawilluwa
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Technology
Colombo named the ‘must-photograph’ travel destination of 2019
Colombo in Sri Lanka has been named the ‘must-photograph’ travel destination of 2019, in a study. MORE..
German politicians targeted in ‘mass hack attack’
German politicians targeted in ‘mass hack attack’
Hundreds of German politicians including Chancellor Angela Merkel have had personal details hacked and published online, reports say. MORE..
Net’s founding father Dr Larry Roberts dies aged 81
Net’s founding father Dr Larry Roberts dies aged 81
American scientist Larry Roberts who helped design and build the forerunner of the internet has died aged 81. MORE..
Google and Amazon urged to follow Apple’s ‘homophobic app ban’
Google and Amazon urged to follow Apple’s ‘homophobic app ban’
Campaigners have thanked Apple for removing an app from its store that they said stigmatised LGBT people. MORE..
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Entertainment
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ wins best drama film, best actor at 2019 Golden Globes
Bohemian Rhapsody” pulled a major upset at the close of the Golden Globes on Sunday, taking home the final two top prizes to put itself into the Oscars conversation along with “Green Book” and “Roma.” MORE..
Angelina Jolie hints at move into politics
Angelina Jolie hints at move into politics
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has hinted that she is considering a move into politics in the future. MORE..
Johnny Depp officially dropped from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise
Johnny Depp officially dropped from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise
Johnny Depp has been officially dropped from the Pirates Of The Caribbean film series, it has been confirmed. MORE..
Shakira charged with tax evasion in Spain
Shakira charged with tax evasion in Spain
Shakira has been charged with tax evasion in Spain with prosecutors claiming she failed to pay more than €14.5m (£13m) between 2012 and 2014. MORE..
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