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March 18, 2019 9:05 am
‘Raththaran’ to resign from all political activities
Krishantha Pushpakumara alias ‘Rahtharan’ has stated that he will resign from his post as a Southern Provincial Councilor and from all political activities. MORE..
- Three-year restraining order on Attorney Nagananda
- Hit-and-run case: Driver of Defender further remanded
- Using school children for politicking not approvable - Akila
- 23-year-old arrested with explosives used for illegal fishing
- Several hurt as man opens fire in Dutch tram
- Jananath Warakagoda released on bail
- UK space internet firm OneWeb ready for lift-off
- James Gunn rehired for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ sequel
- Clash in Thalangaha Estate injures four; eight arrested
- Rathgama businessmen murders: 7 police officers and forest ranger arrested
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Rathgama businessmen murders: 7 police officers and forest ranger arrested
Seven police officers and a forest ranger of Walasmulla forest have been arrested over the murders of two businessmen from Rathgama area, the Police Spokesperson stated. MORE..
Clash in Thalangaha Estate injures four; eight arrested
A clash between two groups at the Boteju section of the Thalangaha Estate in Nakiyadeniya has resulted in the hospitalization of four persons. MORE..
Jananath Warakagoda released on bail
Musician Jananath Warakagoda who was under remand over a fatal accident at Kadawatha has been released on bail, stated the Police. MORE..
Several hurt as man opens fire in Dutch tram
A man has opened fire in a tram in the Dutch city of Utrecht, injuring several people, police have said. MORE..
23-year-old arrested with explosives used for illegal fishing
A person has been arrested in Pulmudai along with a cache of explosives used in illegal fishing activities. MORE..
Using school children for politicking not approvable - Akila
All the necessary steps will be taken to remove the existing salary anomalies in teaching service, says Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. MORE..
Hit-and-run case: Driver of Defender further remanded
Navindu Ratnayake, the driver of the Defender involved in the accident which killed the Borella Traffic OIC has been further remanded. MORE..
Three-year restraining order on Attorney Nagananda
The Supreme Court has today (18) issued a restraining order preventing Attorney-at-Law Nagananda Kodituwakku from practising as a lawyer for three years. MORE..
Power interruptions in several areas
There is a possibility of power interruption in some parts of the country due to a breakdown of a generator, stated the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy. MORE..
Police officer stabbed by suspect during arrest
A police officer attached to Gokarella Police Station has been stabbed during an arrest made at Bakmeegolla area in Gokarella, last afternoon (17), stated the Police Media Spokesperson. MORE..
Police probe man’s suspicious death in Hanwella
The body of a person who has died under suspicious circumstances has been uncovered in Thummodara area of Hanwella police division. MORE..
Mahinda extends condolences on Christchurch mass shooting
The leader of Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa has extended his condolences on the tragic incident of mass shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. MORE..
IUSF Convenor granted bail
The inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convenor Maheel Bandara Dehideniya who was remanded following a protest at the Parliament Road has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
‘Diamantina’ and ‘Leeuwin’ arrives in Trincomalee
In view of the initial survey of a drowned ship in the seas around Batticaloa during the 2nd World War, two warships of the Royal Australian Navy, ‘Diamantina’ and ‘Leeuwin’, arrived in Sri Lanka on 11th March. MORE..
Four dead, five injured in collision with tipper truck
Four persons have been killed while five others sustained injuries in a head-on collision between a van and a tipper truck that had taken place at around 1.45 a.m. this morning (18). MORE..
Clash in Thalangaha Estate injures four; eight arrested
A clash between two groups at the Boteju section of the Thalangaha Estate in Nakiyadeniya has resulted in the hospitalization of four persons. MORE..
Jananath Warakagoda released on bail
Musician Jananath Warakagoda who was under remand over a fatal accident at Kadawatha has been released on bail, stated the Police. MORE..
Several hurt as man opens fire in Dutch tram
A man has opened fire in a tram in the Dutch city of Utrecht, injuring several people, police have said. MORE..
23-year-old arrested with explosives used for illegal fishing
A person has been arrested in Pulmudai along with a cache of explosives used in illegal fishing activities. MORE..
Using school children for politicking not approvable - Akila
All the necessary steps will be taken to remove the existing salary anomalies in teaching service, says Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. MORE..
Hit-and-run case: Driver of Defender further remanded
Navindu Ratnayake, the driver of the Defender involved in the accident which killed the Borella Traffic OIC has been further remanded. MORE..
Three-year restraining order on Attorney Nagananda
The Supreme Court has today (18) issued a restraining order preventing Attorney-at-Law Nagananda Kodituwakku from practising as a lawyer for three years. MORE..
Power interruptions in several areas
There is a possibility of power interruption in some parts of the country due to a breakdown of a generator, stated the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy. MORE..
Police officer stabbed by suspect during arrest
A police officer attached to Gokarella Police Station has been stabbed during an arrest made at Bakmeegolla area in Gokarella, last afternoon (17), stated the Police Media Spokesperson. MORE..
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Sports
Afghanistan scripts history with maiden Test win over Ireland
Afghanistan recorded its maiden Test victory as it defeated Ireland by seven wickets in the one-off Test match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Monday. MORE..
Nalanda College beats Anandians by 16 runs
Nalanda College wins the 45th annual limited overs encounter against Ananda College beating their opponent by 16 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method. MORE..
South Africa secure 5-0 sweep against SL after floodlight failure
Sri Lanka suffered their fourth 5-0 loss in a bilateral series since the 2015 World Cup after another batting failure resulted in an easy win for South Africa in the final ODI in Newlands on Saturday. MORE..
Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada restrict Sri Lanka to 225
Sri Lanka is all out for 225 in 49.3 overs at the fifth and final ODI against South Africa at the Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday. MORE..
Royalists take home 44th Mustangs Trophy
Royal College beat St. Thomas’ College and gained the championship of the 44th Mustangs Trophy played at the SSC Grounds, today (March 16). MORE..
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Technology
UK space internet firm OneWeb ready for lift-off
UK based start-up OneWeb has secured $1.25bn (Ł940m) in new funding enabling it to speed up its plans to launch a global high-speed broadband network. MORE..
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp experiencing widespread outages
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp experiencing widespread outages
You may run into issues posting to Facebook or Instagram. MORE..
Apple says ‘It’s Show Time’ March 25, TV service announcement expected
Apple says ‘It’s Show Time’ March 25, TV service announcement expected
Apple Inc on Monday invited media to a March 25 event at the Steve Jobs Theatre on its campus in Cupertino, California, where it is expected to launch a television and video service. MORE..
WhatsApp issues ban-warning against unofficial third-party apps
WhatsApp issues ban-warning against unofficial third-party apps
WhatsApp is currently issuing warnings and urging its users to not use third-party clones such as GB WhatsApp or WhatsApp Plus. MORE..
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Entertainment
James Gunn rehired for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ sequel
Disney has reversed course on its next flight for “Guardians of the Galaxy,” reinstating writer-director James Gunn to oversee the third movie, after firing him last year in the wake of learning about offensive social-media posts. MORE..
Nilmini Sigera awarded ‘Brilliant Performer’ at Osaka Asian Film Festival
Nilmini Sigera awarded ‘Brilliant Performer’ at Osaka Asian Film Festival
Sri Lankan actress Nilmini Sigera has been named the ‘Brilliant Performer’ at the Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) 2019. MORE..
Celebrities and other wealthy parents charged in US college admissions scandal
Celebrities and other wealthy parents charged in US college admissions scandal
Nearly 50 people, including actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, were charged on Tuesday in what federal authorities say was a $25 million scam to help wealthy Americans get their children into elite universities like Yale and Stanford. MORE..
K-pop Big Bang member to retire after alleged sex bribery case goes viral
K-pop Big Bang member to retire after alleged sex bribery case goes viral
A member of South Korean K-pop band Big Bang who uses the stage name Seungri will leave the entertainment industry after his alleged sex bribery case swept the country, he said on Monday. MORE..
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