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Sri Lanka players to stay in Pakistan to continue tour, games move to Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka players to stay in Pakistan to continue tour, games move to Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the 16-member national cricket squad, along with the accompanying team management and support staff, will continue their tour of Pakistan. MORE..
Interim report on public service salary scheme to be submitted to Ministerial Committee
Interim report on public service salary scheme to be submitted to Ministerial Committee
An interim report prepared to establish a formal salary scheme for the public service will be presented to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, stated Member of Parliament Chandana Sooriyaarachchi, Chair of the Sub-Committee. MORE..
Nugegoda rally on Nov. 21 to remind govt of its promises - Namal
Nugegoda rally on Nov. 21 to remind govt of its promises - Namal
The public rally against the government, scheduled to be held in Nugegoda on November 21, is intended to remind the government of the promises it made to the people, says Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa. MORE..
Arrest warrant issued for former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa
Arrest warrant issued for former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa
Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva today issued a warrant for the arrest of the former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa for failure to appear before the court over an incident involving a false complaint. MORE..
Gold prices increase by Rs. 10,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices increase by Rs. 10,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market. MORE..
Sheikh Hasina sets conditions for return to Bangladesh, accuses Yunus of degrading ties with India
Sheikh Hasina sets conditions for return to Bangladesh, accuses Yunus of degrading ties with India
Ousted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her return home hinges on the restoration of “participatory democracy”, lifting of the ban on the Awami League and the conduct of free, fair and inclusive elections. MORE..
Two associates of ‘Loku Patty’ arrested with cash and heroin
Two associates of ‘Loku Patty’ arrested with cash and heroin
The Aluthgama Police have arrested two associates of a notorious criminal known as ‘Loku Patty’, seizing Rs. 2.6 million in illicit cash, a stock of heroin, a motorcycle, and two mobile phones. MORE..
Sri Lankan crew remanded in Maldives until trial in record 350kg drug bust case
Sri Lankan crew remanded in Maldives until trial in record 350kg drug bust case
The Criminal Court Wednesday (12) ordered the detention of five Sri Lankan men until the conclusion of their trial in connection with the seizure of 350 kilograms of illicit drugs from a Sri Lankan vessel intercepted in Maldivian waters last week. MORE..
Advocates for animal welfare urges govt. action on rising stray dog population
Advocates for animal welfare urges govt. action on rising stray dog population
The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has raised concern over the rising number of dog bites in the country, citing a significant increase in the stray dog population. MORE..
US President Trump signs govt funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
US President Trump signs govt funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. MORE..
Committee report on repeal of PTA submitted to Justice Minister
Committee report on repeal of PTA submitted to Justice Minister
President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne, chair of the committee appointed to review and make recommendations on the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has officially handed over the committee’s report and recommendations to Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara. MORE..
Seven migrants rescued after Mediterranean shipwreck leaves 42 presumed dead
Seven migrants rescued after Mediterranean shipwreck leaves 42 presumed dead
Seven men have survived being lost at sea for six days after their dinghy capsized in the Mediterranean, with 42 people presumed dead, the International Organisation for Migration has said. MORE..
Sri Lanka extends condolences over fatal military plane crash in Türkiye
Sri Lanka extends condolences over fatal military plane crash in Türkiye
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath has extended his condolences to the Government and people of Türkiye following the tragic military plane crash in Georgia. MORE..
Passenger bus plunges into a ravine in southern Peru killing at least 37
Passenger bus plunges into a ravine in southern Peru killing at least 37
A passenger bus fell into a deep ravine early Wednesday after crashing with another vehicle in southern Peru, killing at least 37 people and injuring 13 more, authorities said. MORE..
Police obtain 07-day detention order for Kirinda drug haul suspects
Police obtain 07-day detention order for Kirinda drug haul suspects
The Tissamaharama Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to detain and interrogate the suspects arrested in connection with the Kirinda drug haul seizure for seven days. MORE..
Ukraine ministers resign over major corruption scandals
Ukraine ministers resign over major corruption scandals
Ukraine’s energy and justice ministers resigned on Wednesday over their alleged involvement in a sweeping corruption scandal in the country’s energy sector. MORE..
Trump set to sign bill to end longest ever US shutdown after funding deal passes Congress
Trump set to sign bill to end longest ever US shutdown after funding deal passes Congress
The shutdown, which started on 1 October, has disrupted the lives of millions of Americans as all non-essential parts of government have been frozen. MORE..
SLC confirms Pakistan tour will continue despite players raising security concerns
SLC confirms Pakistan tour will continue despite players raising security concerns
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed that its ongoing tour of Pakistan will continue as scheduled, dismissing speculation of a pullout following a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 and injured 27 on Tuesday. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showery weather condition is expected to enhance over Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces in next few days, today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Galle Prison relocation plan mooted
Galle Prison relocation plan mooted
The proposal to relocate the Galle Prison from its current location has been discussed at the Galle District Coordinating Committee meeting. MORE..
India says Delhi car blast was a ‘terrorist incident’
India says Delhi car blast was a ‘terrorist incident’
India has classified a deadly car blast that killed 12 people and wounded at least 20 in the capital Delhi on Monday (Nov 10) as a “terrorist incident”, according to a resolution passed by the country’s federal Cabinet of ministers. MORE..
35th IMBL meeting concludes on successful note
35th IMBL meeting concludes on successful note
The 35th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the Sri Lanka and Indian Navies and Coast Guards was held on board INS Sukanya, at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line, north of Kankesanthurai. MORE..
16 Sri Lankan players in Pakistan decide to return home following yesterday’s suicide bomb blast
16 Sri Lankan players in Pakistan decide to return home following yesterday’s suicide bomb blast
Sixteen Sri Lankan players touring Pakistan have decided to return home following a suicide bomb blast in Islamabad. MORE..
Taliban sets three-month deadline for traders to end reliance on Pakistan routes
Taliban sets three-month deadline for traders to end reliance on Pakistan routes
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has told traders to reduce business with Pakistan and use other routes for the transit of goods. MORE..
Discussion held to accelerate efforts to resolve land-related issues in Jaffna
Discussion held to accelerate efforts to resolve land-related issues in Jaffna
A high-level meeting has been held at the Parliament Complex to evaluate the progress of releasing privately owned lands in the Jaffna and Palali areas currently under military use. MORE..