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Body found in canal in Tissamaharama – Friend arrested over suspected murder
Body found in canal in Tissamaharama – Friend arrested over suspected murder
A body of a male has been discovered in a canal located in the Sandungama, within the Tissamaharama Police Division. MORE..
Israel opens new route out of Gaza City, death toll passes 65,000
Israel opens new route out of Gaza City, death toll passes 65,000
The Israeli military said it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts on Wednesday to empty the city of civilians and confront thousands of Hamas combatants. MORE..
Five people at risk of dying daily due to chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka
Five people at risk of dying daily due to chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka
Approximately five individuals in Sri Lanka are at risk of dying daily due to chronic kidney disease, the National Unit for Kidney Disease Prevention and Research states. MORE..
Stalemate between Govt and electricity trade unions continues
Stalemate between Govt and electricity trade unions continues
Electricity trade unions have warned that they will further intensify their ongoing trade union actions if their demands continue to be ignored. MORE..
Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision to begin today
Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision to begin today
Public consultation sessions on the proposed electricity tariff revision will commence today (18). MORE..
Bangladesh bars ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, family from voting in next year’s election
Bangladesh bars ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, family from voting in next year’s election
Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday said it has “locked” the national identity cards of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, effectively barring her from voting in the general elections scheduled for February next year. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite to be launched into orbit tomorrow
Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite to be launched into orbit tomorrow
Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite, developed with the technical expertise of local engineers, is scheduled to be launched into orbit tomorrow, the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies in Moratuwa, has announced. MORE..
Three teenagers rescued after being swept away by currents at Mount Lavinia Beach
Three teenagers rescued after being swept away by currents at Mount Lavinia Beach
Three teenagers who went sea bathing at the Mount Lavinia Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents, police stated. MORE..
King Charles and Trump hail UK-US special relationship in state banquet speech
King Charles and Trump hail UK-US special relationship in state banquet speech
King Charles has commended President Trump’s personal commitment to “finding solutions to some of the world’s most intractable conflicts”, as he called for US support for Ukraine against “tyranny”, in a speech at the US state visit banquet. MORE..
Transport Minister warns underperforming railway officials: ‘Fix it or resign’
Transport Minister warns underperforming railway officials: ‘Fix it or resign’
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake has issued a stern warning to officials attached to the Railway Department, stating that those who fail to ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of railway services should be prepared to step down. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm expected in several areas today
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm expected in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern and Northwestern provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
‘Ariyakammattana’ organization opposes pro-LTTE protest in Geneva
‘Ariyakammattana’ organization opposes pro-LTTE protest in Geneva
A collective of Sri Lankans living in Europe, under the banner of the ‘Ariyakammattana’ organization, has taken steps to oppose a large-scale protest held today in front of the United Nations Human Rights Office in Geneva, Switzerland by pro-LTTE supporters. MORE..
Restrictions imposed on mineral transportation during school hours amended
Restrictions imposed on mineral transportation during school hours amended
Restrictions imposed on the transport of minerals (sand etc) during school hours have been amended after considering requests made by those in the construction industry, the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau has stated. MORE..
Monk and two others arrested with heroin in Alawwa
Monk and two others arrested with heroin in Alawwa
A monk and two other individuals have been arrested for possession of heroin in Alawwa by the Matale Division Crimes Investigation Unit. MORE..
Second phase of ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Urban Forest Project launched in Thotalaga
Second phase of ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Urban Forest Project launched in Thotalaga
The second phase of the Urban Forest Project under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, was launched today (17) Thotalaga. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil seen attending event for first time after released on bail
Ex-President Ranil seen attending event for first time after released on bail
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was released on bail recently following his arrest over the alleged misuse of public property, has been seen for the first time attending an event after he was discharged from hospital. MORE..
Timor-Leste scraps plan to buy MPs free cars after protests
Timor-Leste scraps plan to buy MPs free cars after protests
Timor-Leste has scrapped a plan to give its lawmakers free cars after thousands of people took to the streets to protest against it. MORE..
Establishing child-friendly testimony rooms turning point in Sri Lanka’s judicial system: Justice Minister
Establishing child-friendly testimony rooms turning point in Sri Lanka’s judicial system: Justice Minister
The establishment of secure testimony rooms for children marks a significant turning point in the country’s judicial system, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harsha Nanayakkara stated. MORE..
“Never Again”: President vows to prevent repeat of queue-related deaths
“Never Again”: President vows to prevent repeat of queue-related deaths
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (17) emphasized that Sri Lanka will never again face a crisis like the one where people were forced to queue for fuel and gas, sometimes resulting in loss of life, the President’s Media Division said. MORE..
‘Clear Quartz’ illegally exported from Sri Lanka, COPE inquiry finds
‘Clear Quartz’ illegally exported from Sri Lanka, COPE inquiry finds
Stocks of ‘Clear Quartz’ is being illegally exported along with Quartz, according to a finding revealed during an inquiry conducted by the Committee on Public Enterprises. MORE..
Kerawalapitiya ‘Sobadhanavi’ Power Plant connected to the national grid
Kerawalapitiya ‘Sobadhanavi’ Power Plant connected to the national grid
The ‘Sobadhanavi’ 350 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya was connected to the national grid a short while ago. MORE..
Dutch airline KLM cancels 100 flights amid ground staff strike
Dutch airline KLM cancels 100 flights amid ground staff strike
Around 100 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on Wednesday after ground staff at Dutch airline KLM staged a walkout in a dispute over pay and working conditions. MORE..
Special insurance scheme introduced for commercial ginger and turmeric cultivation
Special insurance scheme introduced for commercial ginger and turmeric cultivation
A special insurance scheme for ginger and turmeric cultivation intended for commercial purposes and export markets has been introduced by the Agriculture and Agrarian Insurance Board. MORE..
Court grants permission to detain Sampath Manamperi for seven days for questioning
Court grants permission to detain Sampath Manamperi for seven days for questioning
The Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (17) granted permission to police to detain Sampath Manamperi, accused of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug ‘Ice’ and reportedly belonging to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, for seven days for questioning. MORE..
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Second Reading of National Building Research Institute Bill in Parliament next week
Second Reading of National Building Research Institute Bill in Parliament next week
Parliament is scheduled to meet for four days next week. MORE..