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Five defendants in Avant-Garde case granted bail
Five defendants in Avant-Garde case granted bail
Major General Palitha Fernando and four other accused in the Avant-Garde floating armoury case have been granted bail by the Permanent High Court-at-Bar. MORE..
FCID arrests former Customs DG & Additional DG
FCID arrests former Customs DG & Additional DG
The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) arrested the former Director General of Sri Lanka Customs Jagath P. Wijeweera and the former Customs Additional Director General Tharaka Seneviratne. MORE..
| September 27, 2019 5:53 pm
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: 1st ODI called off due to rain
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: 1st ODI called off due to rain
The first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the National Stadium in Karachi has been abandoned without a ball being bowled, due to rain. MORE..
40 army officers promoted to rank of Colonel
40 army officers promoted to rank of Colonel
President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has promoted 40 Lieutenant Colonels to the rank of Colonel, the Sri Lanka Army said today. MORE..
Special Cabinet meeting called at 6pm
Special Cabinet meeting called at 6pm
A special Cabinet meeting has been called at 6.00 p.m. this evening at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. MORE..
Indictments served on Avant-Garde, Rakna Lanka and 9 accused
Indictments served on Avant-Garde, Rakna Lanka and 9 accused
Indictments have been served on Avant-Garde and Rakna Lanka security companies as 9 accused in the arms trafficking case by the Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar. MORE..
SL emphasizes relevance of Bandung principles at NAM meeting
SL emphasizes relevance of Bandung principles at NAM meeting
Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ravinatha Aryasinha on yesterday (26) underscored the relevance of the Bandung Principles at a time when global multilateral mechanisms are under strain. MORE..
Special Cabinet meeting today on railway strike
Special Cabinet meeting today on railway strike
A special meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers is scheduled to be held at 6.00 pm this evening (27), says State Minister of Transport & Civil Aviation Ashoka Abeysinghe. MORE..
Considering Dr. Shafi’s FR petition moved to January
Considering Dr. Shafi’s FR petition moved to January
Considering the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by Dr. Mohamed Shafi from Kurunegala Teaching Hospital seeking an order declaring his arrest and detention unlawful has been moved to January 24th, 2020. MORE..
Teachers & principals’ sick-leave action disrupts school activities
Teachers & principals’ sick-leave action disrupts school activities
The sick-leave trade union action, launched by teachers and principals yesterday, is continuing for the second consecutive day today (27). MORE..
| September 27, 2019 1:27 pm
Probe launched into suspicious deaths of 3 elephants
Probe launched into suspicious deaths of 3 elephants
The carcasses of three wild elephants, that are believed to have died under suspicious circumstances, have been discovered near a tank bund at Hiriwadunna, Habarana. MORE..
Not enough laws to control political financing - Deshapriya
Not enough laws to control political financing - Deshapriya
The Chairman of the Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya says there are not enough regulations in Sri Lanka on political financing and it is harder for the body to monitor and take action on any misdeeds. MORE..
| September 27, 2019 12:15 pm
Commission probing corruption in govt. submits final report to President
Commission probing corruption in govt. submits final report to President
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry to probe allegations of corruption and misappropriations in state institutions from 2015 to 2018 has handed over its final report to President Maithripala Sirisena, says the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
| September 27, 2019 11:14 am
CID arrests Head of Avant-Garde’s Maritime Security Division
CID arrests Head of Avant-Garde’s Maritime Security Division
The Head of Avant-Garde’s Maritime Security Division has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (27). MORE..
| September 27, 2019 10:48 am
Eight candidates place deposits for prez poll
Eight candidates place deposits for prez poll
Eight candidates have so far made their cash deposits for the Presidential Election 2019, says the Elections Commission. MORE..
Two nabbed while transporting over 2kg of heroin
Two nabbed while transporting over 2kg of heroin
Two suspects have been arrested at Miriswatte area in Piliyandala while transporting 2kg 367g of heroin. MORE..
Postal voting for Elpitiya PS poll today
Postal voting for Elpitiya PS poll today
Postal voting for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election will be carried out at 269 centres today (27). MORE..
| September 27, 2019 8:44 am
Evening thundershowers forecasted over most parts of island
Evening thundershowers forecasted over most parts of island
The Department of Meteorology says that atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for evening thundershowers over most parts of the island today. MORE..
India accused of imposing unrealistic MIP on Lankan pepper
India accused of imposing unrealistic MIP on Lankan pepper
The Spices and Allied Products Producers and Traders’ Association (SAPPTA) alleges that India of imposing unrealistic Minimum Import Prices (MIP) on Sri Lankan pepper and areca nuts, which in return results in negligible exports. MORE..
SL spends USD 19 Mn annually on healthcare due to floods, droughts: study
SL spends USD 19 Mn annually on healthcare due to floods, droughts: study
New research published in the Asian Development Review journal of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revealed that Sri Lanka spends USD 19 million per year directly on health-care costs associated with floods and droughts. MORE..
SLPP claims Election Commission’s insider supports postponing polls
SLPP claims Election Commission’s insider supports postponing polls
A major scheme of the United National Party to postpone the country’s elections was defeated by a Supreme Court verdict yesterday (25), says the Lawyers’ Association of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. MORE..
Cannot go back to ‘Premadasa era’ – Mahinda
Cannot go back to ‘Premadasa era’ – Mahinda
Trade and commerce have suffered great losses under the incumbent government, claims Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa. MORE..
| September 26, 2019 9:57 pm
Sajith to contest presidential poll under ‘swan’ symbol
Sajith to contest presidential poll under ‘swan’ symbol
The presidential hopeful of the United National Front (UNF), Minister Sajith Premadasa says he would contest in the upcoming election under the ‘Swan’ symbol. MORE..
| September 26, 2019 7:05 pm
Navy finds ‘Black Powder’ and hand grenade
Navy finds ‘Black Powder’ and hand grenade
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered ‘Black Powder’ explosive during a raid carried out at the Sudeikuda beach area in Trincomalee. MORE..
CID obtains 2 court orders for investigation on Gotabaya
CID obtains 2 court orders for investigation on Gotabaya
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has obtained two court orders for an investigation on the former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE..
| September 26, 2019 5:29 pm
