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President directs continuous supply of medicines without shortages or delays
President directs continuous supply of medicines without shortages or delays
A discussion on streamlining the process of medicine supply was held this afternoon (22) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lanka to end tax breaks for Port City Colombo project by Chinese firm – Report
Sri Lanka to end tax breaks for Port City Colombo project by Chinese firm – Report
Sri Lanka is set to end tax breaks for the Port City Colombo project being implemented by a Chinese state-run firm as part of commitments under an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package, a move expected to hit the viability of the $1.4-billion venture. MORE..
Air India flight catches fire after landing at Delhi airport; passengers and crew safe
Air India flight catches fire after landing at Delhi airport; passengers and crew safe
An Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi caught fire shortly after it landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport on Tuesday. Though the aircraft suffered some damage, passengers and crew members disembarked normally and are safe, CNN-News18 reported citing airline spokesperson. MORE..
US withdraws from UNESCO again, this time due to its support for ‘woke’ causes
US withdraws from UNESCO again, this time due to its support for ‘woke’ causes
The United States withdrew from the United Nations cultural organization UNESCO on Tuesday, saying continued involvement was not in the US national interest. MORE..
Suspect wanted over shooting and attempted murder arrested at BIA
Suspect wanted over shooting and attempted murder arrested at BIA
A suspect wanted by the police in connection with an attempted murder by shooting in the Panadura Police Division was arrested today (22) by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..
National Minimum Wage of Workers Bill passed with amendments
National Minimum Wage of Workers Bill passed with amendments
The National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament with amendments on Tuesday (22). MORE..
Four Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in seas off Mannar
Four Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in seas off Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended one Indian fishing boat and four Indian fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing activities within Sri Lankan waters, north of Mannar. MORE..
Asgiri Anunayake Thero’s remains to lie in state until Thursday
Asgiri Anunayake Thero’s remains to lie in state until Thursday
The remains of the Anunayake Thero of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siam Sect, Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thero, lie in state at the Upali Memorial Hall of the Asgiri Temple in Kandy, for public respect until Thursday (July 24), when the final rites will be performed, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Three elephants including tusker found dead in Digampathaha
Three elephants including tusker found dead in Digampathaha
The carcasses of three wild elephants including a tusker—whose tusks had been removed and is believed to have died about a month ago—were discovered within the Digampathaha area of the Inamaluwa Forest Reserve, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Over 1,400 arrested for various offenses including drugs in special operation
Over 1,400 arrested for various offenses including drugs in special operation
Sri Lanka Police, Police Special Task Force (STF), and tri-forces personnel jointly conducted several more search operations throughout the day on Tuesday (July 21) as part of ongoing efforts to arrest individuals involved in drug-related activities and other major crimes. MORE..
World Health Organization condemns Israeli attacks on facilities in Gaza
World Health Organization condemns Israeli attacks on facilities in Gaza
The World Health Organization (WHO) says Israel’s ground offensive in central Gaza has compromised its efforts to continue working, after its facilities came under attack. MORE..
Manusha’s former personal secretary granted bail
Manusha’s former personal secretary granted bail
The Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala has ordered the release on bail of Shan Yahampath Gunaratne, the former personal secretary to former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Govt responds to concerns over ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security
Govt responds to concerns over ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security
The government is responsible not only for the safety of former presidents but also for the general public, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has emphasized in response to questions raised in relation to the move by the present administration to remove the entitlements of former Presidents and their family members. MORE..
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Adjournment debate on proposed education reforms to be held on Thursday
Adjournment debate on proposed education reforms to be held on Thursday
An adjournment debate on the proposed education reforms is scheduled to be held in Parliament on Thursday (24). MORE..
Fire breaks out in a building in Nittambuwa
Fire breaks out in a building in Nittambuwa
A fire has broken out in a building in the Nittambuwa town. MORE..
Cabinet nod to establish Threat Hunting and Malware Analysis Lab
Cabinet nod to establish Threat Hunting and Malware Analysis Lab
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the establishment of a Cyber Threat and Malware Analysis Research Unit within the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT). MORE..
Sri Lankans to be sent to Korea under E–8 Visa program
Sri Lankans to be sent to Korea under E–8 Visa program
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement a pilot project to send Sri Lankans under the E–8 Visa category (seasonal employees) for employment in the Republic of Korea and to conduct discussions with local government institutions in South Korea to seek employment opportunities. MORE..
Shan Yahampath arrested by Bribery Commission
Shan Yahampath arrested by Bribery Commission
Shan Yahampath, the former personal secretary of former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
Sri Lanka to initiate joint research with Singapore to develop AI technologies
Sri Lanka to initiate joint research with Singapore to develop AI technologies
The government is seeking to commence joint research with Singapore for the development of artificial intelligence technologies, conduct artificial intelligence programs, and create mutual cooperation to address local and global challenges. MORE..
Cabinet Spokesman confirms President’s nomination for next CJ
Cabinet Spokesman confirms President’s nomination for next CJ
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has nominated Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena as the next Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed. MORE..
“No need to arrest ex-CID Director Rohan Premaratne at this juncture”: Bribery Commission informs Court
“No need to arrest ex-CID Director Rohan Premaratne at this juncture”: Bribery Commission informs Court
Court was informed today (22) that there is no necessity at this time to arrest former CID Director retired DIG Rohan Premaratne, by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), in connection with on-going investigation. MORE..
Cabinet gives green light to gazette draft bill to amend Presidents Entitlements Act
Cabinet gives green light to gazette draft bill to amend Presidents Entitlements Act
The Cabinet of Minister has granted approval to the proposal to gazette and present in Parliament the draft bill formulated to amend the Presidents Entitlements Act (No. 4 of 1986) and reduce special privileges extended to former Presidents, their families, and retired Members of Parliament. MORE..
SL receives USD 63 bln in remittances over past decade – Deputy Minister
SL receives USD 63 bln in remittances over past decade – Deputy Minister
The total amount of remittances received by Sri Lanka through foreign employment over the past 10 years is USD 61,147 million, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra has stated. MORE..
Dy Commissioner of Inland Revenue Dept arrested for soliciting bribe granted bail
Dy Commissioner of Inland Revenue Dept arrested for soliciting bribe granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to the Deputy Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department, who was previously arrested and remanded on suspicion of soliciting a bribe of Rs. 100,000 from a businessman in order to waive around Rs. 1.1 million in tax arrears owed to the department. MORE..
Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition
Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition
The Trump administration on Monday released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination. MORE..