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CID to obtain statements from 5 inmates over alleged plot to assassinate President

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (21) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to obtain statements from five prison inmates over the alleged plot to assassinate President Maithripala Sirisena. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 5:07 am

Showers & winds expected to enhance - Met. Dept.

The windy condition over the island, particularly in Northern, North-central, North-western provinces and in Trincomalee, Hambantota districts, can increase up to 50 kmph at times and the showery condition in South-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 8:29 am

SriLankan Airlines incurred loss of Rs 17,058 mn – COPE report

The report presented to Parliament by the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) on SriLankan Airlines has pointed out that a direct loss of Rs 17,058 million was incurred when the current government cancelled an agreement to purchase four A350 airbuses signed by the previous government. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 9:15 am

Another suspect arrested over Welikada Prison Training School’s chief jailor murder

Another suspect, who had aided and abetted the murder of the chief jailor of Welikada Prison Training School, has been arrested in Hikkaduwa area. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 10:08 am

Beira Lake passenger boat service launched

The passenger boat service operating on the Beira Lake from Union Place to Colombo Fort has been launched under the patronage of PM Ranil Wickremesinghe a short while ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 10:12 am

Government medical officers on 24-hour token strike

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) launched a 24-hour token strike from 8.00 am this morning (22). MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 10:51 am

New Army Chief vows to safeguard country from all threats

New Army Chief Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, in his message on assumption of office as the 23rd Commander of the Army, has vowed to protect the country from all threats. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 11:20 am

Will not discuss presidential election with other parties - Handunnetti

Appointing the Commander of the Army is an internal matter of a country and other parties should not be concerned about the matter, stated Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) parliamentarian Sunil Handunnetti. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 11:31 am

Dress code of Muslim females will change under Police Act - Patali

Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka says the main responsibility of the succeeding President and the government is to strengthen state finances. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 11:56 am

Naval and fishing communities warned

The sea area extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be very rough at times as the wind speed can increase up to 60-70 kmph at times, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 12:01 pm

Sathosa suffered loss of billions of Rupees, COPE hearing reveals

It is revealed that Lanka Sathosa has incurred a loss of billions of Rupees by storing a stock of imported rice at the Sri Lanka Customs. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 12:23 pm

CID report on 6 cases including Thajudeen, Lasantha murders submitted to AG

The report on Wasim Thajudeen and Lasantha Wickrematunge murders and four other high profile cases, submitted by the Criminal Investigation Department, has been handed over to the Attorney General by the Acting Inspector General of Police. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 12:57 pm

Island-wide census on drones launched

An island-wide census has been launched on the drones present in the country, stated the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAA). MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 1:17 pm

JMI member who trained with Zahran arrested in Ampara

Ampara Police has arrested a suspected active member of the banned organization Jamathei Millathu Ibraheem (JMI), who had allegedly received weapons training in Nuwara Eliya. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 1:21 pm

AG’s advice sought on vacant MP seat

The Elections Commission states that they have taken steps to seek the advice of the Attorney General regarding the nomination for the vacant MP post following the death of MP Salinda Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 1:37 pm

Sri Lanka’s new Permanent Representative presents credentials to UN chief

The new Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, Kshenuka Senewiratne, presented her credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 1:56 pm

Suspects arrested over Mawanella Buddhist statue vandalism further remanded

The fourteen suspects who were arrested for allegedly vandalizing Buddhist statues in Mawanella area have been further remanded till September 5th, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 22, 2019 2:06 pm

There was 16 hours to prevent Easter attacks, Presidential Committee members tell PSC

The members of the tri-member Committee appointed by the President to probe the Easter attacks revealed that the explosives used for the Easter attacks had been made using Urea Nitrate, the same substance used in the explosives for the 9/11 attacks in the United States. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 1:16 am

US warns Sri Lanka on investment, military ties after army chief appointment

A senior U.S. State Department official warned on Tuesday that Sri Lanka’s appointment of a war veteran accused of serious human rights violations as head of its army could affect U.S. military cooperation and investment in the island nation. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 8:32 am

Winds and showers expected to enhance during next few days

Windy condition over the island, particularly in Northern, North-central, North-western provinces and in Trincomalee, Hambantota districts up to 50 kmph at times and the showery condition in South-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent during next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 9:03 am

New Army Commander assumes duties

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva has assumed duties as the 23rd Commander of Sri Lanka Army a short while ago at the Army Headquarters. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 10:13 am

Cabinet approval to amend Muslim Marriage & Divorce Act

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to amend the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 10:43 am

Drug trafficker sentenced to death by Colombo HC

The Colombo High Court today sentenced a person to death for the trafficking and possession of heroin. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 11:41 am

Marvel abandons ‘Spider-Man’ films in dispute with Sony

The successful partnership between Disney’s Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures on the “Spider-Man” films has come to an end... MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 12:29 pm

Four tipper trucks transporting garbage to Aruwakkalu attacked

Four tipper trucks transporting garbage from Colombo to Aruwakkalu have come under an attack by a group of unidentified persons. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 12:54 pm

Sumanthiran files petition for intervention concerning PC polls

TNA Parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran has filed a petition for intervention with the Supreme Court stating that the President does not have the jurisdiction to call Provincial Council (PC) election without delimitation of electorates. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 1:46 pm

GMOA to launch token strike tomorrow

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch a 24-hour token strike island-wide. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 1:53 pm

PS member Dulakshi Fernando & sister remanded

Wennappuwa Pradeshiya Sabha member from United National Party (UNP) Dulakshi Fernando and her sister, who were arrested over a case of obstructing the duties of police officers, have been remanded till the 30th of August. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 2:06 pm

People in coastal areas warned of high waves, coastal inundation

The Department of Meteorology today issued an advisory for high waves and coastal inundation for the coastal areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambanthota. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 3:03 pm

Unfair to condemn new Army Chief based on unsubstantiated allegations: Sarath Weerasekera

Rear Admiral (Retd) Sarath Weerasekera says that the United States cannot act in the manner of an individual or NGO when accusing another country of various abuses, but must base those accusations on reports accepted and approved by the international community. MORE..

(0)Comments | August 21, 2019 3:44 pm

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