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US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine
US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine — the largest to date — which will allow the US to purchase new equipment produced by the American defense industry for the Ukrainian military. MORE..
Cache of heroin worth Rs. 160 million seized in Navinna
Cache of heroin worth Rs. 160 million seized in Navinna
During a raid carried out in Navinna area of Maharagama, the police have impounded a cache of heroin weighing 8 kilograms. MORE..
Man arrested with 30kg of drugs including ‘Ice’ and heroin
Man arrested with 30kg of drugs including ‘Ice’ and heroin
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on Friday night (26) for the possession of a large consignment of narcotic substances. MORE..
14-hour water cut for several areas in Colombo District today
14-hour water cut for several areas in Colombo District today
The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 14-hour water cut would be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday evening (27). MORE..
Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damage
Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damage
Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan’s eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island’s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage. MORE..
President receives multiple donations for Gaza Children’s Fund
President receives multiple donations for Gaza Children’s Fund
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received official handovers of generous financial contributions for the ‘Children of Gaza’ Fund on Friday morning (26). MORE..
Sri Lanka explores opportunity to import big onions from Egypt
Sri Lanka explores opportunity to import big onions from Egypt
Trade Minister Nalin Fernando met with the Egyptian Ambassador Maged Mosleh on Friday (26) at the trade ministry premises. MORE..
Evening thundershowers expected today; temperatures to reach ‘Caution’ level
Evening thundershowers expected today; temperatures to reach ‘Caution’ level
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers can be expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces after 2 p.m. MORE..
U.S. Under Secretary pledges support for Sri Lanka’s dairy modernization efforts
U.S. Under Secretary pledges support for Sri Lanka’s dairy modernization efforts
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alexis Taylor, paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (26). MORE..
Venice introduces entry fee for day-trippers to tackle mass tourism
Venice introduces entry fee for day-trippers to tackle mass tourism
After many years of preparation, Venice has finally debuted its controversial five-euro entry toll for tourists without a hotel reservation this Thursday (25). MORE..
High Posts Committee green-lights several new appointments
High Posts Committee green-lights several new appointments
The Committee on High Posts has green-lighted the appointment of a new ambassador, a ministerial secretary and two chairpersons to state institutions. MORE..
Easter attack culprits: Tiran’s revelation on Maithripala’s statement
Easter attack culprits: Tiran’s revelation on Maithripala’s statement
During the inquiry over former President Maithripala Sirisena’s recent statement that he was aware of the real culprits behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, he has not mentioned the names of anyone in Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said. MORE..
Four including two naval officers arrested with drugs remanded
Four including two naval officers arrested with drugs remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered 04 including two Lieutenant Commanders of Sri Lanka Navy who were arrested along with a stock of drugs to be remanded in custody until May 09. MORE..
Transport Ministry DG to oversee duties of Railways GM
Transport Ministry DG to oversee duties of Railways GM
The Director General of the Ministry of Transport and Highways S.S. Mudalige has been appointed to oversee the functions and duties of the General Manager position of Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
Top U.S. State Dept. official visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security
Top U.S. State Dept. official visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security
Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday (26) called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other senior government officials to discuss USDA support for Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector. MORE..
New regulatory body to be introduced for energy sector
New regulatory body to be introduced for energy sector
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to appoint a committee to study the matter and make recommendations to prepare a necessary legal framework for the introduction of a regulatory body for energy sector. MORE..
Maldivian launches direct flights to Colombo
Maldivian launches direct flights to Colombo
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, launched direct flights between Colombo and Malé as the inaugural flight touched down at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on Thursday (25). MORE..
Choose between stability and ‘downward spiral’ – China tells US
Choose between stability and ‘downward spiral’ – China tells US
China and the US face a choice between stability and a “downward spiral,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told counterpart Antony Blinken on Friday in Beijing, as the American diplomat kicked off a day of meetings with top Chinese officials. MORE..
14-hour water cut to be imposed in parts of Colombo District
14-hour water cut to be imposed in parts of Colombo District
A 14-hour water cut will be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday (27), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) says. MORE..
Re-scrutinized results of O/L exam to be released before mid-May
Re-scrutinized results of O/L exam to be released before mid-May
The re-scrutinized results of the 2022(2023) G.C.E. O/L examination will be released before the 2023 (2024) O/L examination, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha said. MORE..
| April 26, 2024 1:41 pm
Two companies from Russia, India to take over management of Mattala airport
Two companies from Russia, India to take over management of Mattala airport
The Cabinet of Ministers has green-lighted the proposal to hand over the management of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to a selected private sector company which has submitted Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the purpose. MORE..
Several political decisions taken at meeting between President & ruling party MPs
Several political decisions taken at meeting between President & ruling party MPs
A special meeting of the Members of Parliament representing the ruling party led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been held at the Presidential Secretariat last night (25). MORE..
| April 26, 2024 12:06 pm
Five including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero granted bail
Five including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero granted bail
Five individuals including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero who were remanded over the charges of obstructing the duties of public officials, have been granted bail. MORE..
| April 26, 2024 11:42 am
Verdict on MSD director’s bail request deferred to next week
Verdict on MSD director’s bail request deferred to next week
The Court of Appeal has deferred the verdict on the bail request made by the Director of Medical Supplies Division (MSD) Dr. Kapila Wickramanayake. MORE..
Hearing of case against “Harak Kata” fixed for 15 May
Hearing of case against “Harak Kata” fixed for 15 May
The Colombo High Court on Friday (26) fixed a date for the hearing of the case filed against the notorious criminal figure and drug trafficker Nadun Chinthaka alias “Harak Kata” over his failed escape attempt from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
| April 26, 2024 11:01 am
