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Supreme Court to consider IGP’s FR petition in July
The Supreme Court has ordered to consider the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara, challenging the President’s decision to send him on compulsory leave, on July 31st. MORE..
- Supreme Court to consider IGP’s FR petition in July
- Illegal mobile sawmill in Haputale raided
- Govt. doctors in Kalutara district launch token strike
- Recommendations on Batticaloa campus presented to Cabinet tomorrow
- 19th Amendment should not be abolished - PAFFREL
- Wellampitiya copper factory employee further remanded; TID ordered to submit report
- AG orders criminal investigation against Hemasiri Fernando
- Invisible force is behind Easter attacks, not ISIS - Hakeem
- Raghavan suspends principal for covering up abuse of schoolgirl
- We didn’t let people feel burdened by war, maybe we should have – Mahinda
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We didn’t let people feel burdened by war, maybe we should have – Mahinda
A country should be disciplined enough to prioritize national security, says the Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..
Raghavan suspends principal for covering up abuse of schoolgirl
The Northern Province Governor Suren Raghavan has ordered to suspend a principal of a school in Point Pedro, Jaffna, over an attempt to cover up a case sexual abuse on a school student. MORE..
Invisible force is behind Easter attacks, not ISIS - Hakeem
Former Minister Rauff Hakeem says he does not believe the fact that the ISIS is behind the terror attacks on Easter Sunday. MORE..
AG orders criminal investigation against Hemasiri Fernando
The Attorney general has advised the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) to conduct a criminal investigation into the former Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando. MORE..
Wellampitiya copper factory employee further remanded; TID ordered to submit report
Karupayya Rajendran alias ‘Abdullah’, one of the suspects arrested at the copper factory in Wellampitiya owned by the suicide bomber at the Shangri-La Hotel, has been further remanded until July 8th. MORE..
19th Amendment should not be abolished - PAFFREL
Abolishing the 19th Amendment to the Constitution for the sake of personal interests is unbeneficial for the country, says the PAFFREL (People’s Action For Free & Fair Elections) team on election monitoring. MORE..
Recommendations on Batticaloa campus presented to Cabinet tomorrow
The report containing recommendations for the private campus in Batticaloa will be presented to the Cabinet of Ministers which is scheduled to meet tomorrow (25), stated MP Ashu Marasinghe. MORE..
Govt. doctors in Kalutara district launch token strike
The government doctors in Kalutara district have resorted to 24-hour token strike from 12.00 p.m. this afternoon (24), the Government Medical Officers’ Association stated. MORE..
Illegal mobile sawmill in Haputale raided
A special raid has been carried out at the Gonaketiya rubber estate area in Soragune-Haldummulla by the Haputale Police Special Task Force (STF) officers. MORE..
Disrupted train services restored
Railway Control Room says that the train services that were disrupted owing to the 48-hour strike action. MORE..
This is no time for experimentation - Mahinda
Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa says that there is no time to abolish the 19th Amendment to the Constitution during an election period. MORE..
IGP at Supreme Court for FR petition over being sent on compulsory leave
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara has arrived at the Supreme Court this morning (24) for the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by him against being sent on compulsory leave, said Ada Derana correspondent. MORE..
Strong quake recorded in Indonesia’s Banda Sea
A strong earthquake struck Monday in Indonesia’s Banda Sea, but authorities said there is no tsunami threat. MORE..
Showers expected in several areas across the country
Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Kalutara districts, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
1990-Suwaseriya now covers the entire country
The launch of the historic final step of expanding Sri Lanka’s pre-hospital emergency care revolution to the entire nation took place in Ampara district today (23) under the patronage of the Founder of the 1990 Suwaseriya Ambulance Service, Minister of Economic Reforms and Public Distribution, Dr. Harsha de Silva. MORE..
Raghavan suspends principal for covering up abuse of schoolgirl
The Northern Province Governor Suren Raghavan has ordered to suspend a principal of a school in Point Pedro, Jaffna, over an attempt to cover up a case sexual abuse on a school student. MORE..
Invisible force is behind Easter attacks, not ISIS - Hakeem
Former Minister Rauff Hakeem says he does not believe the fact that the ISIS is behind the terror attacks on Easter Sunday. MORE..
AG orders criminal investigation against Hemasiri Fernando
The Attorney general has advised the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) to conduct a criminal investigation into the former Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando. MORE..
Wellampitiya copper factory employee further remanded; TID ordered to submit report
Karupayya Rajendran alias ‘Abdullah’, one of the suspects arrested at the copper factory in Wellampitiya owned by the suicide bomber at the Shangri-La Hotel, has been further remanded until July 8th. MORE..
19th Amendment should not be abolished - PAFFREL
Abolishing the 19th Amendment to the Constitution for the sake of personal interests is unbeneficial for the country, says the PAFFREL (People’s Action For Free & Fair Elections) team on election monitoring. MORE..
Recommendations on Batticaloa campus presented to Cabinet tomorrow
The report containing recommendations for the private campus in Batticaloa will be presented to the Cabinet of Ministers which is scheduled to meet tomorrow (25), stated MP Ashu Marasinghe. MORE..
Govt. doctors in Kalutara district launch token strike
The government doctors in Kalutara district have resorted to 24-hour token strike from 12.00 p.m. this afternoon (24), the Government Medical Officers’ Association stated. MORE..
Illegal mobile sawmill in Haputale raided
A special raid has been carried out at the Gonaketiya rubber estate area in Soragune-Haldummulla by the Haputale Police Special Task Force (STF) officers. MORE..
Disrupted train services restored
Railway Control Room says that the train services that were disrupted owing to the 48-hour strike action. MORE..
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Sports
Cricket World Cup 2019: Pakistan end South Africa’s World Cup hopes
Pakistan clung to slim hopes of making the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and ended South Africa’s chances in a 49-run thumping victory at Lord’s on Sunday. MORE..
Karunaratne hails ‘legend’ Malinga after Leeds masterclass
Lasith Malinga is a “legend” and his four-wicket masterclass in Sri Lanka’s shock victory against England has set an example for his teammates, captain Dimuth Karunaratne said on Friday. MORE..
Malinga steers Sri Lanka to thrilling win over England
Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga ripped through the England batting line-up with four wickets as the former champions handed the favourites a 20-run defeat in a low-scoring World Cup match at Headingley on Friday. MORE..
Archer, Wood restrict Sri Lanka to 232/9
Sri Lanka were 214/8 after 47 overs against England in their ICC World Cup match at Headingley on Friday. MORE..
Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bat first
Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and chose to bat first against England in their 2019 ICC World Cup match at Headingley on Friday. MORE..
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Technology
Facebook adds new limits to address spread of hate speech in Sri Lanka & Myanmar
As Facebook grapples with the spread of hate speech on its platform, it is introducing changes that limit the spread of messages in two countries where it has come under fire in recent years: Sri Lanka and Myanmar. MORE..
Huawei smartphone sales hit amid US curbs
Huawei smartphone sales hit amid US curbs
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has said international sales of the Chinese telecoms giant’s handsets have sunk 40% in the past month as a US-led backlash against the firm intensifies. MORE..
Bitcoin’s carbon footprint equal to Sri Lanka, researchers claim
Bitcoin’s carbon footprint equal to Sri Lanka, researchers claim
The virtual currency Bitcoin is responsible for the same amount of carbon dioxide emissions as a city like Las Vegas or Hamburg and efforts to reduce its climate footprint should be considered, researchers said Thursday. MORE..
YouTube CEO apologizes to LGBTQ community over handling of anti-gay content
YouTube CEO apologizes to LGBTQ community over handling of anti-gay content
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki apologized to the LGBTQ community but stood by the company’s controversial decision last week not to take down videos containing homophobic harassment and racist slurs. MORE..
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Entertainment
Elton John gets top French award, joins AIDS fight call
Elton John, a newly awarded Legion of honor pinned to his suit, joined a call Friday by French President Emmanuel Macron to fund AIDS research and treatment. MORE..
Taylor Swift releases song and petition calling for LGBTQ equality
Taylor Swift releases song and petition calling for LGBTQ equality
Pop singer and songwriter Taylor Swift on Monday released a star-studded music video that scolded social media trolls and urged fans to sign a petition demanding U.S. legal protections for gays, lesbians and transgender people. MORE..
“Romeo and Juliet” director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96
“Romeo and Juliet” director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96
Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, who delighted audiences around the world with his romantic vision and extravagant productions, most famously captured in his cinematic “Romeo and Juliet” and the miniseries “Jesus of Nazareth,” died Saturday at 96. MORE..
Chris Hemsworth to take a break from Hollywood?
Chris Hemsworth to take a break from Hollywood?
Actor Chris Hemsworth has decided to take it slow and take a break from working. MORE..
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