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Two injured as cab transporting avocados overturns in Hatton
Two injured as cab transporting avocados overturns in Hatton
A double cab transporting a consignment of avocados veered off the road and overturned into a tea estate located approximately 50 feet below the Hatton-Colombo main road early this morning (May 16). MORE..
Two arrested for attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs. 210M at BIA
Two arrested for attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs. 210M at BIA
Two passengers have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle gold valued at Rs. 210 million. MORE..
Rooftop solar capacity surpasses 1,700 MW in Sri Lanka
Rooftop solar capacity surpasses 1,700 MW in Sri Lanka
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says it has achieved a major renewable energy milestone, reaching 1,700 MW of installed rooftop solar capacity across the country. MORE..
Six Sri Lankans held for attempting illegal re-entry from India
Six Sri Lankans held for attempting illegal re-entry from India
Six Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested by police in the Valvettithurai sea area off Jaffna over an attempt to illegally re-enter Sri Lanka from India. MORE..
Opposition party secretaries to meet Sajith for talks on LG bodies
Opposition party secretaries to meet Sajith for talks on LG bodies
The Secretaries of several opposition parties have agreed to hold discussions with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa regarding the forming of administrations in local government bodies, following a meeting held in Colombo on Wednesday night (15). MORE..
Environmental concerns mount after Talawakele fuel bowser accident
Environmental concerns mount after Talawakele fuel bowser accident
Approximately 13,000 litres of diesel and petrol were discharged following a bowser accident on Tuesday (14) along the Nuwara Eliya–Kirimetiya road in Talawakele, raising serious environmental concerns after fuel leaked into key water sources and the Upper Kotmale Reservoir. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy showers in parts of the island today
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today (16). MORE..
Pakistan, India agree to extend ceasefire until May 18: Pakistani FM
Pakistan, India agree to extend ceasefire until May 18: Pakistani FM
Pakistan and India held talks on Thursday and agreed to extend the ongoing ceasefire until May 18, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. MORE..
Probe launched into Harak Kata’s controversial comments to media
Probe launched into Harak Kata’s controversial comments to media
The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has commenced an investigation into a controversial statement made by high-profile drug trafficking and organized crime suspect Nandun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata,” who is currently detained at the Tangalle Old Prison. MORE..
Pilleyan files FR petition challenging arrest and detention by CID
Pilleyan files FR petition challenging arrest and detention by CID
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pilleyan, has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court through his legal counsel. MORE..
Cabinet approval to allow import of salt
Cabinet approval to allow import of salt
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the decision to allow the importation of salt for industrial and consumer use until June 10, 2025. MORE..
National Poson Week declared from June 7-13
National Poson Week declared from June 7-13
The national Poson Week has been declared from June 07 to 13, as decided by the Poson Committee that convened today (15). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s new direction must be communicated to the world - President tells new diplomats
Sri Lanka’s new direction must be communicated to the world - President tells new diplomats
It is the responsibility of ambassadors to convey Sri Lanka’s ongoing political transformation to the international community and to elevate the country’s image on the global stage, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized. MORE..
Station Masters’ Union details reasons for train delays
Station Masters’ Union details reasons for train delays
Train operations have been affected severely due to a number of shortcomings within the Department of Railways, according to the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union. MORE..
Who will enter CMC from People’s Alliance?
Who will enter CMC from People’s Alliance?
The name of Deepa Edirisinghe has been proposed for the only seat secured by the People’s Alliance in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). MORE..
SLPP decides not to attend opposition discussion on LG bodies
SLPP decides not to attend opposition discussion on LG bodies
The SLPP has decided not to attend today’s special meeting to be held among representatives of the opposition parties to discuss ways to establish power within local government bodies, where the NPP does not hold a majority. MORE..
Testimony recorded from mother of Kotahena suicide victim
Testimony recorded from mother of Kotahena suicide victim
The recording of evidence related to the suicide of a young girl in Kotahena was held before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (15). MORE..
Former Land Reclamation Corp. chairman granted bail
Former Land Reclamation Corp. chairman granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation & Development Corporation (SLLRDC), Harshan de Silva, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission. MORE..
US donates advanced nuclear detection equipment worth USD 1 million to Sri Lanka Navy
US donates advanced nuclear detection equipment worth USD 1 million to Sri Lanka Navy
The US Embassy in Colombo has provided state-of-the-art radiation and chemical detection equipment valued at USD 1 million (299 million LKR) to the Sri Lanka Navy, significantly boosting the country’s capacity to detect and respond to nuclear, radiological, and chemical threats in its maritime domain. MORE..
Seven new envoys to Sri Lanka present credentials to President
Seven new envoys to Sri Lanka present credentials to President
Seven newly appointed ambassadors to Sri Lanka have presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (15) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued for severe lightning in several provinces. MORE..
Supreme Court now accepts online payments via ‘GovPay’
Supreme Court now accepts online payments via ‘GovPay’
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has officially joined the ‘GovPay’ digital payment platform, enabling online transactions for a range of court services that were previously handled in cash. MORE..
Gerandi Ella tragedy: DMT officials inspect bus at Kotmale Police
Gerandi Ella tragedy: DMT officials inspect bus at Kotmale Police
A group of officials attached to the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) conducted an inspection of the bus which was involved in the tragic accident which claimed the lives of 23 individuals in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda on Sunday (11). MORE..
India rejects China’s latest renaming of places in Arunachal border state
India rejects China’s latest renaming of places in Arunachal border state
India said on Wednesday that it rejects China’s move to rename places in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh where the Asian neighbours share a border, adding that the Himalayan territory was an integral part of India. MORE..
First batch of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims arrive in Jeddah
First batch of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims arrive in Jeddah
The first group of pilgrims from Sri Lanka has landed in Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage. MORE..