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Syria announces ceasefire after sectarian violence
Syria announces ceasefire after sectarian violence
Syria’s defence minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday. MORE..
Govt to strengthen laws against shooting of wild elephants
Govt to strengthen laws against shooting of wild elephants
A meeting was held today (15) at the Ministry of Environment with officials from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, aimed at tightening laws against the shooting of wild elephants. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in July top 75,000
Tourist arrivals in July top 75,000
A total of 79,711 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
World’s ‘oldest’ marathon runner dies at 114 in hit-and-run
World’s ‘oldest’ marathon runner dies at 114 in hit-and-run
Fauja Singh, a British-Indian man believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car in India at the age of 114. MORE..
‘Strikes push postal service backwards’ – Cabinet Spokesman warns
‘Strikes push postal service backwards’ – Cabinet Spokesman warns
It is unacceptable that postal workers have decided to engage in trade union action despite holding several rounds of discussions, said the Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
SJB suspends six of its members elected to Beruwala UC
SJB suspends six of its members elected to Beruwala UC
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to suspend the party membership of six of its members elected to the Beruwala Urban Council at the recent Local Government (LG) election. MORE..
Five power sets to be procured to address railway shortage
Five power sets to be procured to address railway shortage
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the procurement of five power sets to be deployed for suburban and long-distance passenger services. MORE..
Govt to recruit over 2,500 for nursing service to address staff shortage
Govt to recruit over 2,500 for nursing service to address staff shortage
Two Gazette notifications are scheduled to be issued on Friday (18), to facilitate the appointment of nursing offices to fill existing vacancies, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced. MORE..
Cabinet approves USD 100M ADB funded project to upgrade secondary hospitals
Cabinet approves USD 100M ADB funded project to upgrade secondary hospitals
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement a project aimed at enhancing capacity in secondary treatment hospitals from 2025 to 2030. MORE..
20 Sri Lankan missions to be equipped with biometric stations to receive passport applications
20 Sri Lankan missions to be equipped with biometric stations to receive passport applications
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement a project to facilitate the expeditious obtaining of passports for Sri Lankans living in foreign countries by using digital technology. MORE..
Govt to provide temporary monitoring relief for e–commerce activities?
Govt to provide temporary monitoring relief for e–commerce activities?
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to appoint a committee to recommend a temporary monitoring relief for e–commerce translations promptly, considering the rapid growth of online transactions in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Heavy rains pummel New York city and suburbs, flooding subway and highways
Heavy rains pummel New York city and suburbs, flooding subway and highways
Heavy rain pummeled New York City and its suburbs on Monday night, flooding parts of the subway system, inundating major roads and causing long flight delays. MORE..
Japan launches govt body to address concerns over foreigners
Japan launches govt body to address concerns over foreigners
Japan on Tuesday (Jul 15) set up an administrative body aimed at easing citizens’ concerns over the rapid rise in the number of foreigners in recent years, as policies concerning non-Japanese residents emerge as a key issue in Sunday’s national election. MORE..
Four South Eastern Uni students hospitalised following assault incident
Four South Eastern Uni students hospitalised following assault incident
A total of four students of the Faculty of Engineering at the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka have been hospitalised following an assault incident. MORE..
Opposition members stage walkout as election of Seethawaka PS chairman delayed once again
Opposition members stage walkout as election of Seethawaka PS chairman delayed once again
The election to appoint a new chairman for the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha has been delayed once again after members of the opposition staged a walkout today. MORE..
Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail
Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe, who was arrested and remanded by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges of corruption. MORE..
India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets
India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets
India’s aviation regulator has ordered the country’s airlines to inspect fuel control switches in Boeing aeroplanes, after their reported involvement in a fatal Air India crash that killed 260 people in June. MORE..
Specialist neurosurgeon at J’pura Hospital granted bail
Specialist neurosurgeon at J’pura Hospital granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne, a Consultant Neurosurgeon attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, who was arrested and remanded on suspicion of engaging in corrupt practices by allegedly selling surgical equipment to patients at inflated prices. MORE..
Police constable arrested for soliciting bribe of Rs. 3,000
Police constable arrested for soliciting bribe of Rs. 3,000
A police constable has been arrested for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 3,000 from an individual, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has confirmed. MORE..
Saudi Fund assures support to implement new projects in Sri Lanka
Saudi Fund assures support to implement new projects in Sri Lanka
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan A. Al-Marshad was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (14). MORE..
ASPI surpasses 19,000 points mark for first time ever
ASPI surpasses 19,000 points mark for first time ever
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a historic milestone today (15) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 19,000-points mark for the first time in the capital market’s history. MORE..
Committee appointed to probe irregularities at S’gamuwa Uni
Committee appointed to probe irregularities at S’gamuwa Uni
A four-member independent committee has been appointed to probe alleged administrative & financial irregularities at the Sabaragamuwa University, the Ministry of Education stated. MORE..
Injured tusker ‘Bhathiya’ dies
Injured tusker ‘Bhathiya’ dies
Injured tusker ‘Bhathiya’ which was receiving treatment for several days has succumbed this morning (15). MORE..
Two persons dead after car topples into Viyana canal in Mahiyanganaya
Two persons dead after car topples into Viyana canal in Mahiyanganaya
Two individuals have died after a car traveling along the Mahiyanganaya–Badulla main road toppled into the Viyana canal near the 17th milepost in Mahiyanganaya this morning, police stated. MORE..
Youth arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 7 mn
Youth arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 7 mn
An individual has been apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Sri Lanka Customs officers along with a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 7 million. MORE..