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Donald Trump to put his picture in some US passports
Donald Trump to put his picture in some US passports
Donald Trump’s picture will soon appear in some US passports, officials said on Tuesday (Apr 28), shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts his personal stamp on government institutions. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in several areas today
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (29), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna to be produced in court today
MP Ramanathan Archchuna to be produced in court today
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna, who is currently in remand custody, is scheduled to be produced before court today (29). MORE..
King Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress
King Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress
King Charles III urged the United States on Tuesday to stand firm with its Western allies, as strains over Iran and Ukraine risk undermining transatlantic ties facing their most serious test in years. MORE..
Proposal submitted to PUCSL to increase electricity tariffs
Proposal submitted to PUCSL to increase electricity tariffs
A proposal has been submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to increase electricity tariffs. MORE..
Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says
Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says
A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov was able to transit the blockaded Strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the United States objected, a source close to Mordashov said on Tuesday. MORE..
Discussions held to streamline Aswesuma beneficiary selection process
Discussions held to streamline Aswesuma beneficiary selection process
A special discussion was held today (28) at the Ministry of Finance aimed at improving the efficiency and accuracy of identifying and listing beneficiaries of the Aswesuma welfare programme. MORE..
Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its leadership. MORE..
President and Mahanayake Theros discuss arrest of Buddhist monks with narcotics
President and Mahanayake Theros discuss arrest of Buddhist monks with narcotics
A discussion on the arrest of a group of Buddhist monks at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of narcotics, the related investigations and the situation that has emerged in its aftermath, was held this afternoon (28) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
19 monks arrested at BIA test positive for narcotics
19 monks arrested at BIA test positive for narcotics
Nineteen out of 22 Buddhist monks arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a large stock of narcotics have tested positive for drug use, according to the Judicial Medical Officer. MORE..
Travel ban imposed on five officials over USD 2.5 million cyber heist
Travel ban imposed on five officials over USD 2.5 million cyber heist
The Criminal Investigation Department today (28) presented facts before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court regarding a controversial USD 2.5 million payment made by the Treasury, which was allegedly diverted to a fraudulent party. MORE..
Two more suspects arrested over inmate death at Colombo Magazine Prison
Two more suspects arrested over inmate death at Colombo Magazine Prison
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of an inmate at the Colombo Magazine Prison. MORE..
‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ draws to a close
‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ draws to a close
The internationally recognized “Ehipassiko” peace walk, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a group of monks visiting from the United States, drew to a close at the Independence Square in Colombo this evening (28). MORE..
Tourist arrivals in April top 110,000
Tourist arrivals in April top 110,000
A total of 117,893 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in April, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
UAE announces May 1 exit from OPEC and OPEC+
UAE announces May 1 exit from OPEC and OPEC+
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, the UAE’s state news agency WAM said. MORE..
Former DMT Deputy Commissioner arrested by Bribery Commission
Former DMT Deputy Commissioner arrested by Bribery Commission
A former Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), officials said. MORE..
Government’s incompetence and corruption being exposed: Namal
Government’s incompetence and corruption being exposed: Namal
The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament, Namal Rajapaksa has alleged that the current government’s incompetence and corruption are increasingly being exposed with events unfolding in recent weeks. MORE..
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Govt. to introduce cable car facilities to Sri Pada
Govt. to introduce cable car facilities to Sri Pada
Attention has been drawn towards launching cable car projects at several tourist destinations, including Sri Pada, during a meeting of the Tourism Task Force held today at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath. MORE..
Treasury Secretary and officials to be summoned before COPF on Thursday
Treasury Secretary and officials to be summoned before COPF on Thursday
Finance Ministry officials, including the Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, are to be summoned before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), chaired by MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, on Thursday (30) over the USD 2.5 million cyber theft incident. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down
Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to resign at a special committee meeting held today. MORE..
Indian man brings dead sister’s skeleton to bank to withdraw money from her account
Indian man brings dead sister’s skeleton to bank to withdraw money from her account
In a bizarre incident, a man in Odisha made headlines for bringing his dead sister’s skeleton to the bank. The 50-year-old reportedly brought the skeleton as part of his bid to withdraw the money deposited in his sister’s name at the bank. MORE..
Jailor and two prison guards arrested over inmate death remanded
Jailor and two prison guards arrested over inmate death remanded
Three prison officers who were arrested by the Borella Police in connection with the death of an inmate following a clash at the Colombo Magazine Prison have been remanded until May 6. MORE..
Vietnamese President To Lam to address Sri Lanka Parliament on May 8
Vietnamese President To Lam to address Sri Lanka Parliament on May 8
The President of Vietnam, To Lam is scheduled to address the Parliament of Sri Lanka on May 8. MORE..
Cabinet nod to grant Rs. 7.5 million to reconstruct places of worship destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah
Cabinet nod to grant Rs. 7.5 million to reconstruct places of worship destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to provide assistance for the rebuilding and rehabilitation of places of worship affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Gunman opens fire at 2 locations in the Greek capital, leaving several wounded
Gunman opens fire at 2 locations in the Greek capital, leaving several wounded
A gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens on Tuesday, wounding several people, Greek authorities said. A police operation was underway to locate the gunman, who Greek media reported was an 89-year-old man. MORE..