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Over 400 families in eight districts affected due to adverse weather
Over 400 families in eight districts affected due to adverse weather
Over 400 families in eight districts have been affected owing to adverse weather conditions experienced across the country in recent days. MORE..
Hearing of case against ‘Harak Kata’ fixed for 9 June
Hearing of case against ‘Harak Kata’ fixed for 9 June
The Colombo High Court today (28) ordered the case filed against three individuals, including notorious underworld figure Nadun Chithaka Wickremeratne, alias ‘Harak Kata’, who are accused of conspiring to escape from the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department, be taken up on 9 June. MORE..
450kg of narcotics found in two vessels taken into custody in southern seas
450kg of narcotics found in two vessels taken into custody in southern seas
Around 450kg of narcotics including heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ICE) have been found in the two multi-day fishing vessels detained in the deep seas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast yesterday (27). MORE..
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S. while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on social media, officials said. MORE..
Another three suspects arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle
Another three suspects arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle
Three individuals, including the motorcyclist involved in the shooting incident targeting the vehicle of former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, and two others have been arrested by the Colombo Range Crime Division, Sri Lanka Police said. MORE..
Due to prevailing social stigma about menstruation, many women suffer in silence: PM Harini
Due to prevailing social stigma about menstruation, many women suffer in silence: PM Harini
The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that many women silently endure pain and distress due to the societal stigma about menstruation, which is a completely natural biological process and emphasized the need to address this matter to protect women from this situation. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Due to the influence of the active southwest monsoon weather condition, showery weather over the Western, and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts is likely to enhance during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Supplementary Medical Professionals’ strike temporarily suspended
Supplementary Medical Professionals’ strike temporarily suspended
The strike initiated by officials of the medical laboratory services and physiotherapy sectors, affiliated with the Supplementary Medical Service, will be temporarily suspended tomorrow (28) at 8:00 a.m., according to Ravi Kumudesh, Chairman of the Joint Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine (JCPSM). MORE..
Two fishing vessels carrying large narcotics haul seized in Southern Waters
Two fishing vessels carrying large narcotics haul seized in Southern Waters
In a joint operation conducted in the deep seas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast, two multi-day fishing vessels carrying a large quantity of narcotics were taken into custody. MORE..
Indian and Sri Lankan men caught smuggling live animals at Thailand airport
Indian and Sri Lankan men caught smuggling live animals at Thailand airport
Enhanced security checks on international flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport have resulted in the arrest of two foreign nationals attempting to smuggle live wild animals, with officials rescuing dozens of creatures destined for India and Sri Lanka. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Egypt to enhance defence cooperation
Sri Lanka and Egypt to enhance defence cooperation
The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, Adel Ibrahim paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (May 27). MORE..
India’s Speaker thanks Sri Lankan MPs for solidarity in India’s fight against terrorism
India’s Speaker thanks Sri Lankan MPs for solidarity in India’s fight against terrorism
Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation led by Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Dr. Rizvie Salih, who is visiting India for the PRIDE Capacity Building Program, has met with India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla. MORE..
Colombo Stock Exchange records landmark single-day turnover
Colombo Stock Exchange records landmark single-day turnover
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a significant milestone today (27), with its total market turnover reaching Rs. 18.7 billion, one of the highest single-day volumes in recent years. MORE..
Heavy traffic as Lotus Road closed due to protest
Heavy traffic as Lotus Road closed due to protest
Lotus Road in Colombo Fort has been closed for traffic due to a protest a protest march by the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF). MORE..
Notice on university admission issued by UGC
Notice on university admission issued by UGC
The deadline for the acceptance of applications for university admission for the academic year 2024/2025, for students who passed the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will end at midnight on 30 May, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced. MORE..
Hearing of case related to SLFP headquarters adjourned
Hearing of case related to SLFP headquarters adjourned
The Court of Appeal today (27) extended the interim injunction issued preventing the examination of a private plaint filed against Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) former Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva at the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court until 23 July. MORE..
Case filed over misuse of funds by Sarana Gunawardena heard at Colombo HC
Case filed over misuse of funds by Sarana Gunawardena heard at Colombo HC
The case filed against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, who is accused of misappropriating over Rs. 12 million during the period leading up to the 2015 Presidential Election, was taken up for hearing again today (27) at the Colombo High Court. MORE..
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ level advisory for heavy rains in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kandy districts, valid for the next 24 hours. MORE..
Assistant Immigration Controller remanded over issuing passports for ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’
Assistant Immigration Controller remanded over issuing passports for ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’
An Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, who was arrested for allegedly issuing three forged passports for underworld kingpin Mandinu Padmasiri alias ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’, has been ordered to be remand in custody until May 29, 2025. MORE..
Deadline gazetted for submission of LG members’ lists
Deadline gazetted for submission of LG members’ lists
The Election Commission has issued an urgent reminder to all political parties and independent groups to submit the names of their elected representatives to local government bodies, including the mandatory female members, before 12.00 midnight on May 30, 2025. MORE..
Cabinet Spokesman clarifies move to extend state patronage for Malini Fonseka’s funeral
Cabinet Spokesman clarifies move to extend state patronage for Malini Fonseka’s funeral
Attention was drawn towards the decision by the government to provide state patronage to perform the final rites of late veteran actress Malini Fonseka, during today’s weekly Cabinet media briefing.
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ sets record with 31st summit
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ sets record with 31st summit
Nepali sherpa Kami Rita, also known as “Everest Man”, has scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record for the most climbs up the world’s tallest peak. MORE..
Sri Lanka closely monitoring emergence of new COVID variant: Minister
Sri Lanka closely monitoring emergence of new COVID variant: Minister
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says the government is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant that is spreading in several countries worldwide, including neighbouring India. MORE..
National Security Council to review MPs’ security requests - Acting IGP
National Security Council to review MPs’ security requests - Acting IGP
Requests by Members of Parliament to increase their respective security detail will be forwarded to the National Security Council for consideration, Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya has said. MORE..
Fire breaks out in a shop in Rajagiriya
Fire breaks out in a shop in Rajagiriya
A fire has reportedly broken out in a shop in Rajagiriya. MORE..
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