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May 19, 2019 11:31 am
Cyber attack on several Sri Lankan websites including Kuwait Embassy
Nearly 10 websites containing the domain names .com and .lk have come under a cyber attack, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said. MORE..
- Cyber attack on several Sri Lankan websites including Kuwait Embassy
- Cyber attack on several Sri Lankan websites including Kuwait Embassy
- Two arrested for selling liquor during Vesak season
- Send children to schools without fear - Mahinda
- 36 Pakistani deportees escorted to community centre in Vavuniya
- Import levy on big onions hiked
- National War Heroes’ Day: remembering the fallen
- 500 arrested in raids during Vesak
- No war crimes were committed during last phase of war - Mahinda
- Principal & vice principal with alleged links to Zahran remanded
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Principal & vice principal with alleged links to Zahran remanded
The principal and the vice principal of two Muslim schools, who were arrested on Thursday (16) on suspicion of having close links with the ringleader of the series of attacks on Easter Sunday and the leader of National Thowheed Jama’ath (NTJ) Zahran Hashim, have been further remanded. MORE..
No war crimes were committed during last phase of war - Mahinda
FBI officially designated the LTTE as the deadliest terrorist organisation in the world in January 2008 and such was the nature of the terrorism that was conclusively brought to an end on the 19th May 2009 with the confirmation that its leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was dead, says Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..
500 arrested in raids during Vesak
500 individuals have so far been arrested in the raids carried out in view of the Vesak Poya, starting from the 17th of May, says the Department of Excise. MORE..
National War Heroes’ Day: remembering the fallen
The National War Heroes’ Day commemoration ceremony was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, this evening (19). MORE..
Import levy on big onions hiked
The government has decided to increase the import levy on big onions by Rs 20 per kilo. MORE..
36 Pakistani deportees escorted to community centre in Vavuniya
Thirty-six Pakistani deportees have been taken to a community centre in Puntottam, Vavuniya, says Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Send children to schools without fear - Mahinda
People should celebrate Vesak and send children to schools without fearing the terrorists, says Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..
Two arrested for selling liquor during Vesak season
Two suspects without valid licenses have been arrested at Watawala and Bogawantalawa areas, for selling liquor during the Vesak season. MORE..
Will change social conditions leading to increased criminal activities - President
President Maithripala Sirisena has said that he would work with a great commitment to change the social conditions which cause the background for the increase of criminal activities. MORE..
Peradeniya University to reopen next week
The administration of the University of Peradeniya has decided to recommence the academic activities next week. MORE..
Derana Aruna fulfils dream of a war hero disabled in war
A decade ago, every Sri Lankan dreamt of living in a peaceful society, without fear and suspicion. MORE..
Sri Lanka set to pay tribute to fallen war heroes
Today (19) marks the National War Heroes’ Day, the remembrance of fallen war heroes, who had fallen victim to the prolonged warfare of three decades. MORE..
Showers expected to enhance over next few days
Showery condition is expected to enhance in most parts of the island, particularly in south-western part in next few days, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Gotabaya Rajapaksa confirms presidential run - report
Former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, accused by rights groups of war crimes during the final months of Sri Lanka’s long-running civil war a decade ago, has confirmed he plans to run for the presidency in the wake of the Easter Sunday attacks that have shattered the country’s uneasy peace. MORE..
Civilians killed in war remembered at Vellamullivaikkal
A commemoration was held at Vellamullivaikal today (18), in memory of the Tamil civilians who were killed in the war. MORE..
No war crimes were committed during last phase of war - Mahinda
FBI officially designated the LTTE as the deadliest terrorist organisation in the world in January 2008 and such was the nature of the terrorism that was conclusively brought to an end on the 19th May 2009 with the confirmation that its leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was dead, says Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..
500 arrested in raids during Vesak
500 individuals have so far been arrested in the raids carried out in view of the Vesak Poya, starting from the 17th of May, says the Department of Excise. MORE..
National War Heroes’ Day: remembering the fallen
The National War Heroes’ Day commemoration ceremony was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, this evening (19). MORE..
Import levy on big onions hiked
The government has decided to increase the import levy on big onions by Rs 20 per kilo. MORE..
36 Pakistani deportees escorted to community centre in Vavuniya
Thirty-six Pakistani deportees have been taken to a community centre in Puntottam, Vavuniya, says Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Send children to schools without fear - Mahinda
People should celebrate Vesak and send children to schools without fearing the terrorists, says Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..
Two arrested for selling liquor during Vesak season
Two suspects without valid licenses have been arrested at Watawala and Bogawantalawa areas, for selling liquor during the Vesak season. MORE..
Will change social conditions leading to increased criminal activities - President
President Maithripala Sirisena has said that he would work with a great commitment to change the social conditions which cause the background for the increase of criminal activities. MORE..
Peradeniya University to reopen next week
The administration of the University of Peradeniya has decided to recommence the academic activities next week. MORE..
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Commemoration of national war heroes under President's patronage (English)
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Sports
Sri Lanka look to regroup ahead of World Cup
Having lost their last eight one-day internationals, Sri Lanka will look to break their winless streak in the two-match series against Scotland. MORE..
Malinga becomes last over hero as Mumbai Indians clinch 4th IPL title
The experience of Lasith Malinga trumped the Shane Watson’s determination, allowing Mumbai Indians to clinch a last-ball thriller and winning their fourth IPL title, the most by any team in history. MORE..
Bangladesh unlikely to tour Sri Lanka in July
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan said on Saturday that the team is unlikely to proceed with a planned tour to Sri Lanka in July citing fears that the country could be hit by another attack after last month’s devastating Easter bombings. MORE..
ICC charges Sri Lankan performance analyst Sanath Jayasundara
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) performance analyst Sanath Jayasundara was provisionally suspended with immediate effect on Saturday for two breaches of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption code, the sport’s governing body said. MORE..
Nuwan Zoysa, Avishka Gunawardene charged under the ECB Anti-Corruption Code
The International Cricket Council (ICC), on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has charged Nuwan Zoysa for breaching four counts of the ECB Anti-Corruption Code for Participants for the T10 League (the ‘Code’) and Avishka Gunawardene for two counts. MORE..
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Commemoration of national war heroes under President's patronage (English)
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Technology
Cyber attack on several Sri Lankan websites including Kuwait Embassy
Nearly 10 websites containing the domain names .com and .lk have come under a cyber attack, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said. MORE..
How attackers were able to spread spyware through WhatsApp with just a phone call
How attackers were able to spread spyware through WhatsApp with just a phone call
Earlier this week, it was reported that a vulnerability in Facebook’s popular WhatsApp messaging service made it possible for attackers to spread spyware to smartphones via phone calls made through the app. MORE..
WhatsApp discovers ‘targeted’ surveillance attack
WhatsApp discovers ‘targeted’ surveillance attack
Hackers were able to remotely install surveillance software on phones and other devices using a major vulnerability in messaging app WhatsApp, it has been confirmed. MORE..
US lawmakers seek to ban paid loot boxes in games aimed at kids
US lawmakers seek to ban paid loot boxes in games aimed at kids
Loot boxes remain one of the most controversial topics in gaming, and now lawmakers in the US are planning to ban paid loot boxes in titles aimed at kids. MORE..
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Entertainment
Grumpy Cat, the internet legend dies
Grumpy Cat, the feline famous on the internet for her permanent scowl, has died aged seven, her owners say. MORE..
Jeff Koons’ $91M ‘Rabbit’ sculpture sets new auction record
Jeff Koons’ $91M ‘Rabbit’ sculpture sets new auction record
A playful rabbit sculpture by Jeff Koons has become the most expensive work by a living artist ever to sell at auction. MORE..
Rexy Maximus wins Derana 60 Plus Season 2
Rexy Maximus wins Derana 60 Plus Season 2
Rexy Maximus became the winner of the Grand Finale of the Derana Prashansa Derana 60 Plus Season 2 held last night (13). MORE..
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, gives birth to baby boy
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, gives birth to baby boy
The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a boy, the Duke of Sussex has announced. MORE..
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