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2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be called on June 12
2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be called on June 12
The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar ordered that the case filed against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundera be called on June 12. MORE..
US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 330
US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 330
The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded the Rs. 330 mark against the Sri Lankan rupee, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Welikada OIC arrested for illegal possession of 19 Chinese passports
Welikada OIC arrested for illegal possession of 19 Chinese passports
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Welikada Police has been arrested in Veyangoda by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau over allegations of illegal possession of passports belonging to 19 Chinese nationals, according to police. MORE..
Sri Lanka-Russia defence talks focus on security challenges and training exchanges
Sri Lanka-Russia defence talks focus on security challenges and training exchanges
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, who is currently on an official visit to the Russian Federation, met with Russian Deputy Defence Minister Vasily Osmakov in Moscow. MORE..
Liquor stores, meat shops and casinos closed for 3 days during ‘Vesak Week’
Liquor stores, meat shops and casinos closed for 3 days during ‘Vesak Week’
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced that all liquor stores, meat shops, slaughterhouses, betting centres, casinos, and nightclubs will remain closed for three days in view of the 2026 National Vesak Festival. MORE..
Vijitha Herath becomes first Sri Lankan FM to receive Māori Pōwhiri welcome in New Zealand
Vijitha Herath becomes first Sri Lankan FM to receive Māori Pōwhiri welcome in New Zealand
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath says he was honoured to receive the traditional Māori “Pōwhiri” welcome at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand this morning. MORE..
India’s Bengaluru quarantines Uganda woman for suspected Ebola infection, source says
India’s Bengaluru quarantines Uganda woman for suspected Ebola infection, source says
India has quarantined a woman from Uganda in the tech hub of Bengaluru for a suspected Ebola infection, a health ministry source said on Wednesday, in a case that would be the South Asian nation’s first since 2014, if confirmed. MORE..
Sri Lanka awaits IMF nod today for USD 700 mln tranche
Sri Lanka awaits IMF nod today for USD 700 mln tranche
The fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) are scheduled to be considered today (27) by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). MORE..
State Vesak Festival to be held today under President’s patronage
State Vesak Festival to be held today under President’s patronage
A Vesak Week has been declared from today (27 May) until 2 June in conjunction with the 2026 State Vesak Festival, which is being held to commemorate the Sambuddhatva Jayanthi. MORE..
12-hour water cut in Gampaha and Mahara areas today
12-hour water cut in Gampaha and Mahara areas today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Gampaha and Mahara Pradeshiya Sabha areas today (27). MORE..
Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban, Bahamas to increase screening
Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban, Bahamas to increase screening
Canada said on Tuesday it will temporarily ban residents from three African countries amid an Ebola outbreak. MORE..
UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant
UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, adding that the attack constituted a violation of international law. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in some parts of the island today
Fairly heavy showers expected in some parts of the island today
The south-west monsoon has established over the island, with prevailing showery condition over the south-western parts of the country expected to continue, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Sajith urges govt. to secure fresh IMF deal before “it’s too late”
Sajith urges govt. to secure fresh IMF deal before “it’s too late”
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to take immediate steps to secure a fresh agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to safeguard the wellbeing of the general public. MORE..
Tanker reports explosion off Oman’s coast
Tanker reports explosion off Oman’s coast
A tanker reported an external explosion off Oman’s coast on Tuesday afternoon, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). MORE..
Govt. to provide motorbikes for midwives in addition January salary hike
Govt. to provide motorbikes for midwives in addition January salary hike
Arrangements will be made to provide motorbikes for Public Health Midwives in the future, along with the implementation of the scheduled salary increase from January next year, the Minister of Health, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
Bribery Commission issues warning over misleading information on e-asset declaration system
Bribery Commission issues warning over misleading information on e-asset declaration system
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has cautioned the general public against relying on unofficial guidance being circulated regarding the centralized electronic system for submitting asset and liability declarations. MORE..
Dy Defence Minister inspects lands used by North Western and North Central Naval Commands
Dy Defence Minister inspects lands used by North Western and North Central Naval Commands
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) conducted a field visit to the Mannar District, in order to inspect the lands used by the North Western and North Central Naval Commands of Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
Mahaweli Authority agrees to return lands of indigenous communities following court case
Mahaweli Authority agrees to return lands of indigenous communities following court case
The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka today (26) informed the Court of Appeal that steps are being taken to return ancestral lands in Rambakan Oya and Pollabedda to the indigenous communities who traditionally occupied them. MORE..
Iran condemns US strikes as ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire
Iran condemns US strikes as ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire
Iran says the US has committed a “gross violation” of the ceasefire with new air strikes it launched on the country in the past 48 hours. MORE..
Manusha seeks temporary relaxation of overseas travel ban
Manusha seeks temporary relaxation of overseas travel ban
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (26) directed officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to present their position on a request made by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara seeking temporary relaxation of his overseas travel ban. MORE..
Youth arrested at BIA with Kush cannabis worth over Rs. 80 million
Youth arrested at BIA with Kush cannabis worth over Rs. 80 million
An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large quantity of Kush cannabis, police said. MORE..
Amber advisory issued for high waves and strong winds
Amber advisory issued for high waves and strong winds
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of high waves and strong winds affecting sea areas around Sri Lanka. MORE..
Four dead after train hits school bus in Belgium
Four dead after train hits school bus in Belgium
A train hit a school minibus killing four people, including two children, in a “horrific accident” in northern Belgium, authorities said on Tuesday (May 26). MORE..
Landslide warnings issued to four districts extended
Landslide warnings issued to four districts extended
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas in the Ratnapura district owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..