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Japan agrees to continue granting scholarships to Sri Lankan public sector workers
Japan agrees to continue granting scholarships to Sri Lankan public sector workers
The government of Japan has signed an agreement to continue its scholarship programme for executive-level government officials in Sri Lanka. MORE..
No survivors in Russian passenger plane crash near China border, local reports say
No survivors in Russian passenger plane crash near China border, local reports say
A Russian passenger aircraft crashed in the Amur region near the China border on Thursday. MORE..
Son-in-law of MP Rohitha surrenders to court
Son-in-law of MP Rohitha surrenders to court
The son-in-law of Member of Parliament Rohitha Abeygunawardena has surrendered to the Matugama Magistrate’s Court a short while ago. MORE..
X-Press Pearl Disaster: SC orders shipping company to pay US$1 bln in compensation
X-Press Pearl Disaster: SC orders shipping company to pay US$1 bln in compensation
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (24) ordered a shipping company to pay US$1 billion in compensation for the environmental and economic damage caused due to the fire onboard the X-Press Pearl vessel, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Over Rs. 3 bln earned from issuance of import & export control licenses in 2024
Over Rs. 3 bln earned from issuance of import & export control licenses in 2024
The Department of Import and Export Control has reported a revenue of Rs. 3.7 billion for the year 2024, generated through the issuance of import and export control licenses. MORE..
President arrives in Parliament
President arrives in Parliament
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
SJB member elected Chairman of Weligama PS after open ballot
SJB member elected Chairman of Weligama PS after open ballot
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Lasantha Wickramasekara has been elected as new the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha. MORE..
Man armed with gun fails in attempt to shoot health administrative officer in Dehiwala
Man armed with gun fails in attempt to shoot health administrative officer in Dehiwala
A health administrative officer escaped unharmed after an assailant’s gun failed to fire adjacent to the S. de S. Jayasinghe grounds in Dehiwala this morning, police stated. MORE..
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Two Thai civilians killed as Thai and Cambodian militaries clash at disputed border
Two Thai civilians killed as Thai and Cambodian militaries clash at disputed border
At least two Thai civilians have been killed and two others injured by shelling from the Cambodian side on July 24. MORE..
SC defers sentencing in contempt of court case filed against Immigration Controller General
SC defers sentencing in contempt of court case filed against Immigration Controller General
The Supreme Court today deferred the sentencing in the contempt of court case filed against Harsha Illukpitiya, to September 23, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Two arrested with ‘Ice’ worth Rs. 600,000 in Maligawatte
Two arrested with ‘Ice’ worth Rs. 600,000 in Maligawatte
A male and a female have been arrested while transporting a stock of “ice” drugs worth over Rs. 600,000 in a three-wheeler, police stated. MORE..
Australia to lift import ban on US beef after Trump tariffs tiff
Australia to lift import ban on US beef after Trump tariffs tiff
Australia will lift restrictions on the import of beef from the US, a trade barrier which had angered the Trump administration. MORE..
At least 20 injured elephants receiving treatment at present
At least 20 injured elephants receiving treatment at present
At least 20 injured elephants are currently receiving treatment across the country, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. MORE..
Parliament to debate proposed education reforms
Parliament to debate proposed education reforms
An adjournment debate on the proposed education reforms is scheduled to be held in Parliament today (24). MORE..
India, U.K. to sign free trade agreement today
India, U.K. to sign free trade agreement today
Britain and India will sign a landmark free trade agreement on Thursday during a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sealing a deal to cut tariffs on goods from textiles to whisky and cars and allow more market access for businesses. MORE..
Final rites of Most Ven. Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thero to be held in Kandy
Final rites of Most Ven. Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thero to be held in Kandy
The final rites of the late Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siam Sect, Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thero is scheduled to take place with state sponsorship today (24). MORE..
Showers expected in several areas today
Showers expected in several areas today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (24), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Silver prices surge to highest in 14 years
Silver prices surge to highest in 14 years
Silver prices surged to their highest in almost 14 years on Wednesday, aided by worries about U.S. tariff policy, signs of tightness in the spot market and growing investor interest in alternatives to gold. MORE..
Sri Lanka to join China-ASEAN Expo in September as special partner
Sri Lanka to join China-ASEAN Expo in September as special partner
Sri Lanka will join as a Special Partner Country for the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) scheduled for Sept. 17-21 in Nanning, capital city of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the expo secretariat confirmed on Wednesday. MORE..
Speaker certifies National Minimum Wage for Workers Amendment Bill
Speaker certifies National Minimum Wage for Workers Amendment Bill
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (23) endorsed his certification on the three Bills, the Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers (Amendment) Bill, the Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers (Amendment) Bill, and the National Minimum Wage for Workers (Amendment) Bill. MORE..
Man arrested in Rajagiriya with ‘Kush’ worth Rs. 12 Mn
Man arrested in Rajagiriya with ‘Kush’ worth Rs. 12 Mn
An individual has been arrested with a stock of Kush cannabis valued at approximately Rs. 12 million in Rajagiriya. MORE..
CID assistance sought to probe deaths of four elephants
CID assistance sought to probe deaths of four elephants
A request has been made to the CID and the Scene of Crime Officers of the Police Department to promptly provide support for necessary investigations related to the deaths of four elephants in Sigiriya and Galgamuwa, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. MORE..
Air India crash: Wrong bodies sent to grieving families in UK
Air India crash: Wrong bodies sent to grieving families in UK
Multiple British families of Air India 171 crash have received wrong bodies, according to a report. MORE..
Ex-Batticaloa OIC held under PTA for concealing info linked to Easter attacks
Ex-Batticaloa OIC held under PTA for concealing info linked to Easter attacks
The Special Unit of the CID has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that a former OIC of the Batticaloa Police is being detained and interrogated under the PTA in connection with an investigation related to the Easter Sunday attacks. MORE..
Preethi Padman Surasena confirmed as next Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
Preethi Padman Surasena confirmed as next Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
The Constitutional Council has ratified President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s nomination of Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena as the next Chief Justice of Sri Lanka. MORE..