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Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech
Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech
Bangladesh said on Sunday (Jan 25) it was “surprised” and “shocked” that India had allowed fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to make a public address in New Delhi. MORE..
Police Officer arrested in connection with priest assault incident suspended?
Police Officer arrested in connection with priest assault incident suspended?
An officer attached to the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau’s motorcycle squad, who was taken into custody in connection with the alleged assault on a Catholic priest, has been suspended from duty. MORE..
Speaker interdicting Deputy Secretary General of Parliament without hearing sets dangerous precedent: Sajith
Speaker interdicting Deputy Secretary General of Parliament without hearing sets dangerous precedent: Sajith
The Speaker of House, Jagath Wickramaratne interdicting the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff, Chaminda Kularatne from his post, allegedly without even giving a hearing sets a dangerous precedent, the Leader of Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has stated. MORE..
Man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says
Man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says
Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city. MORE..
School closed in Nawalapitiya over landslide risk cleared to reopen after two months
School closed in Nawalapitiya over landslide risk cleared to reopen after two months
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today (25) issued the necessary recommendation to recommence academic activities at the Anuruddha Kumara Primary School in Nawalapitiya, which had been closed for nearly two months due to the risk of a landslide. MORE..
Several injured following collision involving lorry and ambulance in Habarana
Several injured following collision involving lorry and ambulance in Habarana
An accident involving a lorry and an ambulance has been reported along the Dambulla–Habarana main road in Habarana, police stated. MORE..
Two Indian Coast Guard ships arrives in Colombo for official visit
Two Indian Coast Guard ships arrives in Colombo for official visit
The Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) Varaha and Atulya arrived today at the Colombo Harbour for an official visit and were welcomed in accordance with naval traditions by the Navy. MORE..
Quality deficiency identified in coal samples sent to India: Minister
Quality deficiency identified in coal samples sent to India: Minister
It has been confirmed that the coal samples sent to India in relation to the coal shipment that has sparked public debate have not met the required calorific value, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has said. MORE..
Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest remanded
Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest remanded
Six police officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been remanded until tomorrow (26). MORE..
Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya
Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya
A shooting has occurred at the RA De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya this morning (25), police stated. MORE..
Myanmar’s junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win
Myanmar’s junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win
Myanmar’s junta chief on Sunday dismissed foreign criticism of the war-torn country’s general election as a final round of voting took place, with the military-backed party having secured a majority of seats in previous rounds. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow
Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (26), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Six Gampaha Crimes Division officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest
Six Gampaha Crimes Division officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest
Six officers of the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, police stated. MORE..
GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action from tomorrow
GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action from tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide indefinite trade union action from tomorrow (26). MORE..
Shanakiyan raises concerns about move to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament allegedly without an inquiry
Shanakiyan raises concerns about move to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament allegedly without an inquiry
Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised concerns about the decision to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff Chaminda Kularatne from his post allegedly without a charge sheet, an inquiry, or even a right to be heard. MORE..
Indian products must be synonymous with top quality: PM Modi
Indian products must be synonymous with top quality: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged industry and start ups to focus on quality and resolve to make excellence a benchmark in manufacturing. MORE..
443 arrested for driving under the influence during special island-wide raid
443 arrested for driving under the influence during special island-wide raid
A total of 571 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (24). MORE..
Last two giant pandas in Japan set to leave for China
Last two giant pandas in Japan set to leave for China
Japanese panda fans gathered Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China this week. MORE..
IFC announces investment program worth US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses
IFC announces investment program worth US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a high-impact investment program of US$ 166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses and accelerate the country’s transition from economic stabilization to sustainable growth. MORE..
Four including woman killed in separate road accidents
Four including woman killed in separate road accidents
Four people, including a woman, have been killed in separate road accidents reported from several areas, police said. MORE..
WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal ‘untrue’
WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal ‘untrue’
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday depicted as ‘untrue’ the reasons given by the United States for its withdrawal from the global health watchdog. MORE..
Today marks 28 years since LTTE bombing at Kandy Dalada Maligawa
Today marks 28 years since LTTE bombing at Kandy Dalada Maligawa
Today marks 28 years since the LTTE terrorists carried out a bomb attack on the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy. MORE..
Large number of local and foreign tourists visit Nuwara Eliya amid record low temperatures
Large number of local and foreign tourists visit Nuwara Eliya amid record low temperatures
A large number of local and foreign tourists have visited Nuwara Eliya during the weekend holiday. MORE..
Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach
Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach
A Russian woman has died after drowning while swimming at Bentota Beach. MORE..
Govt to launch digital platform to guide village-level development projects
Govt to launch digital platform to guide village-level development projects
The government has decided to introduce a new digital system to strengthen planning and oversight of village-level development projects under ‘Prajashakthi National Movement’, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement. MORE..
























