Sri Lanka hopes to accelerate Chinese projects, says PM
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said his government will work with China to accelerate ongoing projects and attract more Chinese investment in order to promote economic and social development in the island country. MORE..
- IGP explains delay in bringing Udayanga to Sri Lanka
- SLFP ministers who boycotted attend Cabinet meeting
- Court re-issues open warrant on Jaliya
- Two arrested with fake currency notes
- Govt should not worry over a minor election – Duminda
- Govt should work with SLFP members – Ravi
- All 16 SLFP MPs will sit in opposition - Chandima
- All dansal should be registered under MOH
- Risk of malaria epidemic rising again – Health Ministry
- Special program to monitor excise offenses during Vesak
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IGP explains delay in bringing Udayanga to Sri Lanka
IGP Pujith Jayasundara says Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga has been arrested in Abu Dhabi by the authorities in that country according to their laws and regarding an offense committed there. MORE..
Risk of malaria epidemic rising again – Health Ministry
Although the World Health Organization (WHO) has named Sri Lanka as a country that has eradicated malaria, there is a risk of malaria spreading once again in the country, says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
Special program to monitor excise offenses during Vesak
The Department of Excise has decided to conduct a special monitoring program to prevent excise offenses and irregularities in excise-licensed establishments, during the Vesak season. MORE..
SLFP ministers who boycotted attend Cabinet meeting
The first Cabinet meeting after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held today (24) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. MORE..
Govt should not worry over a minor election – Duminda
The actions of certain individuals to gain power, has left the country without a guardian, says Minister of Agriculture Duminda Dissanayake. MORE..
All 16 SLFP MPs will sit in opposition - Chandima
All sixteen Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members who voted in favor of the no-confidence motion will sit in the opposition, says former Minister Chandima Weerakkody. MORE..
Govt should work with SLFP members – Ravi
The government should move forward with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members who work to protect the government, said United National Party (UNP) MP Ravi Karunanayake. MORE..
All dansal should be registered under MOH
Organisers should pay attention to the registration of the ‘dansal’ to be organised during Vesak season, says Director of Epidemiology Unit, Specialist Dr. Paba Palihawadana. MORE..
Court re-issues open warrant on Jaliya
The Colombo Fort Magistrate today re-issued an open warrant for the arrest of former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States, Jaliya Wickramasuriya, who is under investigation for allegedly misusing state funds. MORE..
Two arrested with fake currency notes
Two persons were arrested at the Eragama area for the possession of counterfeit currency notes. MORE..
IP Rangajeewa and Prisons Commissioner re-remanded
Inspector of Police (IP) Neomal Rangajeewa and Prisons Commissioner Emil Ranjan Lamahewa, who were arrested over the Welikada Prison clashes in 2012, have been further remanded until May 8 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.
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All parties must support amendment to abolish executive presidency - JVP
The constitutional amendment on abolishing the Executive Presidency will be presented at the first parliamentary session next month, says the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP). MORE..
Lotus Road closed due to protest by unemployed graduates
Lotus Road in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to a protest march by a group of unemployed graduates, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya begins Vietnam visit
Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament, Karu Jayasuriya, has arrived in Hanoi, beginning his official visit to Vietnam from April 23 to 27, at the invitation of Chairwoman of the National Assembly, Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. MORE..
PHIs sound warning over increase of stray dogs in Kilinochchi
Due to the rapid increase in the number of stray dogs in Killinochchi, there is a risk of rabies spreading in the district, says Public Health Inspectors (PHIs). MORE..
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Sports
Royal wins 1st leg of Bradby Shield
Royal College, Colombo retained the Bradby Shield after beating Trinity College, Kandy 39-07 in the first leg of the encounter in Colombo.More...
Gurusinha appointed SLC Chief Cricket Operations Officer
Former World Cup winning batsman Asanka Gurusinha has been appointed as Chief Cricket Operations Officer of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with effective from 15 May, Chief Executive Officer of SLC Ashley de Silva announced.
Sri Lanka Cricket elections on May 19
Elections for new board members of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will be held on May 19, according to SLC President Thilanga Sumathipala. MORE..
Pothas ends association with Sri Lanka
Nic Pothas, the former interim coach of the Sri Lankan team, has snapped his association with the national side, stepping down as the fielding coach to explore other options. MORE..
Manchester City captures Premier League title
Manchester City won the Premier League title without even playing on Sunday when its rival and nearest challenger Manchester United surprisingly lost 1-0 at home to last-place West Bromwich Albion. MORE..
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Technology
Google to finally bring iMessage-like service called ‘Chat’ to Android
Google has a mobile operating system that powers almost 85% of the smartphones in the market today, a number that can be attributed to the wide price bracket Android devices are available in. MORE..
Zuckerberg admits Facebook collects data from non-users
Zuckerberg admits Facebook collects data from non-users
Mark Zuckerberg, under stern questioning by US legislators, said Facebook collects information on consumers who are not registered as users, acknowledging something that has been reported but not publicly spelt out by the company. MORE..
Facebook scandal ‘hit 87 million users’
Facebook scandal ‘hit 87 million users’
Facebook believes the data of up to 87 million people was improperly shared with the political consultancy Cambridge Analytica - many more than previously disclosed. MORE..
Google is blocking apps from uncertified Android devices
Google is blocking apps from uncertified Android devices
One of the best things about Android is that it’s an open source project, so developers are free to edit it to create their own custom ROMs. MORE..
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Entertainment
Swedish DJ Avicii found dead in Oman at age of 28
The Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman. MORE..
Kendrick Lamar makes history with Pulitzer win
Kendrick Lamar makes history with Pulitzer win
Kendrick Lamar may have lost out on the best album Grammy for his acclaimed album Damn, but the hip-hop artist’s landmark album has just landed a far more esteemed prize: a Pulitzer. MORE..
Salman Khan convicted in 1998 poaching case
Salman Khan convicted in 1998 poaching case
A court in Rajasthan on Thursday convicted Bollywood star Salman Khan in a 19-year-old poaching case, a lawyer for the prosecution said. MORE..
Aishwarya Rai: Sexual harassment exists in all industries
Aishwarya Rai: Sexual harassment exists in all industries
Last year the #metoo movement became a rage in across the globe giving many women the courage and voice to speak up against sexual harassment at workplace. MORE..
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