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Court orders report on unauthorised excavation in Anuradhapura involving wife of DIG
Court orders report on unauthorised excavation in Anuradhapura involving wife of DIG
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has ordered that an urgent report be submitted regarding the alleged unauthorised excavations carried out in Timbirigaskadawala in Sravasthipura, Anuradhapura. MORE..
Air Canada to resume flights after pay deal struck with union
Air Canada to resume flights after pay deal struck with union
Flight crew at Air Canada have ended a dispute with the airline which had grounded flights and stranded thousands of passengers since Saturday. MORE..
Sri Lanka Aviation Unit honoured for outstanding service in MINUSCA
Sri Lanka Aviation Unit honoured for outstanding service in MINUSCA
The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in Bria, serving under the UN mandate in the Central African Republic, has received high praise and official commendation for the successful execution of a high-risk Casualty Evacuation mission, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. MORE..
“Suwa Seriya” ambulances to be increased from 272 to 400
“Suwa Seriya” ambulances to be increased from 272 to 400
Authorities are seeking provisions to increase the number of “Suwa Seriya” ambulances, currently operational in different parts of the country from 272 to 400. MORE..
India, China agree to resume direct flights, boost business links
India, China agree to resume direct flights, boost business links
India and China agreed on Tuesday to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows as the neighbours rebuild ties damaged by a deadly border clash in 2020. MORE..
Few showers expected in parts of the country today
Few showers expected in parts of the country today
A few showers can be expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sri Lanka needs new narrative on youth, says PM Harini
Sri Lanka needs new narrative on youth, says PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that, for the first time in Sri Lanka’s history, women’s representation in the Youth Club National Youth Conference has increased, and she emphasized that the country needs a new narrative about youth. MORE..
Trump says Putin may not want to make a deal on Ukraine
Trump says Putin may not want to make a deal on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he hoped Russia’s Vladimir Putin would move forward on ending the war in Ukraine but conceded that the Kremlin leader may not want to make a deal at all, adding this would create a “rough situation” for Putin. MORE..
Details of UK’s liberalised trade rules for Sri Lankan garment sector released
Details of UK’s liberalised trade rules for Sri Lankan garment sector released
Sri Lankan garment manufacturers will gain unprecedented access to UK markets under liberalised trade rules taking effect in early 2026, according to the British High Commission in Colombo. MORE..
Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill passed with amendments
Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill passed with amendments
The Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill was passed in Parliament with amendments a short while ago. MORE..
Faiszer calls for stringent mechanisms to prevent ‘online gambling’ addiction
Faiszer calls for stringent mechanisms to prevent ‘online gambling’ addiction
New Democratic Front (NDF) Member of Parliament Faiszer Musthapha has urged the government to introduce stringent mechanisms to regulate online gambling in order to prevent Sri Lankans from getting addicted to this new gambling trend. MORE..
Thailand turning to Sri Lankan workers to cope with Cambodian exodus, official says
Thailand turning to Sri Lankan workers to cope with Cambodian exodus, official says
Thailand’s cabinet has approved the hiring of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers as it tries to address a labour shortage caused by Cambodian workers returning home in the wake of a deadly border conflict between the two countries, a Thai senior official said on Tuesday. MORE..
S&P SL20 crosses 6,000 for first time ever
S&P SL20 crosses 6,000 for first time ever
The S&P SL20 index of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), which measures the performance of 20 of the largest and most liquid Sri Lankan companies, has crossed the 6,000 points mark for the first time today (19). MORE..
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa remanded
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa remanded
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, has been remanded until August 28 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Postal unions to continue strike action despite successful discussion at Presidential Secretariat
Postal unions to continue strike action despite successful discussion at Presidential Secretariat
Postal unions have announced that the strike action launched on Sunday (17), will continue despite successful discussions held at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Man injured in Peliyagoda shooting succumbs
Man injured in Peliyagoda shooting succumbs
An individual who was injured in a shooting incident in Peliyagoda earlier today (19), has succumbed to his injuries. MORE..
Ten suspects linked to criminal activities arrested with weapons in Gampaha
Ten suspects linked to criminal activities arrested with weapons in Gampaha
A group of individuals connected to drug and organized crime networks in the Gampaha District have been arrested along with firearms, police stated. MORE..
‘Only CBSL can print money’ - Minister denies claims by various factions
‘Only CBSL can print money’ - Minister denies claims by various factions
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha has reiterated in Parliament that the government has not printed money as claimed by various factions. MORE..
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa has been further remanded by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Petition filed by Rajitha Senaratne seeking suspension of arrest warrant rejected
Petition filed by Rajitha Senaratne seeking suspension of arrest warrant rejected
The petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking a temporary suspension of the warrant issued for his arrest in connection with an investigation conducted by the Bribery Commission, has been rejected. MORE..
Govt to seek bids to reopen Elephant Pass – North Saltern under PPP model
Govt to seek bids to reopen Elephant Pass – North Saltern under PPP model
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a cabinet paper presented to call for bidders at international level to reopen the Kurunchathivu (Elephant Pass – North) Saltern under a Public – Private Partnership methodology. MORE..
Cabinet approves financial assistance for youth leaving institutional care
Cabinet approves financial assistance for youth leaving institutional care
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a joint proposal to provide financial assistance to selected groups of young people based on specified criteria. MORE..
‘Admit until date’: US embassy in India warns against overstaying, explains how it can happen
‘Admit until date’: US embassy in India warns against overstaying, explains how it can happen
The US embassy in India issued a fresh warning to Indians against overstaying in the US and explained the difference between the ‘Admit until date’ and the expiry of the visa date. MORE..
Govt mulls using QR code to disburse fertilizer subsidies to farmers
Govt mulls using QR code to disburse fertilizer subsidies to farmers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to implement the fertilizer subsidy program for farmers through a digital system. MORE..
Former Deputy Director of Prison Hospital further remanded
Former Deputy Director of Prison Hospital further remanded
Former Deputy Director of the Prison Hospital, Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe who was arrested on bribery charges, has been further remanded until August 26, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..