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Injunction issued preventing removal of Amaraweera and others from SLFP posts extended
Injunction issued preventing removal of Amaraweera and others from SLFP posts extended
The interim injunction order preventing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s (SLFP) Executive Committee from removing Duminda Dissanayake, Lasantha Alagiyawanna and Mahinda Amaraweera from their respective positions in the party, has been extended until April 24. MORE..
Ex-Health Minister Keheliya and 07 others further remanded
Ex-Health Minister Keheliya and 07 others further remanded
Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella and 07 others who were implicated in the alleged import of substandard immunoglobulin vials have been further remanded until April 22 by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Nimal Siripala appointed Acting Chairman of SLFP
Nimal Siripala appointed Acting Chairman of SLFP
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided to appoint Minister of Ports, Aviation and Shipping Nimal Siripala de Silva as the party’s Acting Chairman. MORE..
President’s Fund announces May payments and new recipient lists for scholarships
President’s Fund announces May payments and new recipient lists for scholarships
The President’s Fund is in the final stages of providing scholarships to 6,000 economically disadvantaged students who passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in 2022/2023. Payments for outstanding installments from March and April 2024 will be paid together with the May payment, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
April 15 to be declared a public holiday?
April 15 to be declared a public holiday?
The Cabinet of Ministers will consider whether to declare April 15 (Monday) a public holiday, given that a few of the 2024 Sinhala and Tamil New Year’s auspicious times are scheduled for April 14. MORE..
President declares open flyover in Slave Island
President declares open flyover in Slave Island
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the flyover spanning the railway line linking Kompannavidiya (Slave Island) with Justice Akbar Mawatha and Uttarankanda Mawatha a short while ago, the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported. MORE..
SLAF launches separate probe after corporal killed in police fire
SLAF launches separate probe after corporal killed in police fire
The Sri Lanka Air Force confirmed that an SLAF Volunteer Corporal of the Rugby pool died in an exchange of fire with police officers in Padukka. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings exceed USD 1 billion in first three months
Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings exceed USD 1 billion in first three months
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando says Sri Lanka’s total tourist arrivals for the first three months of this year have been recorded as 635,784. MORE..
More than 90 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast
More than 90 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast
More than 90 people have died after a boat capsized off Mozambique’s northern coast, authorities say. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces and districts
Showers expected in several provinces and districts
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Monaragala, Mannar and Anuradhapura districts after 2.00 p.m. MORE..
Suspect in Horana double murder killed in police shootout
Suspect in Horana double murder killed in police shootout
An individual has been killed in an exchange of fire with police and Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Angamuwa in Padukka, police said. MORE..
| April 8, 2024 7:25 am
Israel reduces troops in south Gaza, Egypt to host new talks
Israel reduces troops in south Gaza, Egypt to host new talks
Israel said on Sunday it had withdrawn more soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade, as it and Hamas sent teams to Egypt for fresh talks over a potential ceasefire in the six-month conflict. MORE..
SJB’s economic policy managed by SLPP dissidents – President
SJB’s economic policy managed by SLPP dissidents – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the present Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) lacks the policies of the United National Party (UNP), with its economic strategy now being overseen by individuals who was expurgated by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). MORE..
| April 7, 2024 9:54 pm
SLFP convenes urgent politburo meeting led by CBK
SLFP convenes urgent politburo meeting led by CBK
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has summoned the party’s politburo on Monday (March 08) to discuss the future course of action of the party, in view of its current internal crisis situation. MORE..
| April 7, 2024 8:18 pm
‘Namal has more time to run for presidency’ – Mahinda Rajapaksa
‘Namal has more time to run for presidency’ – Mahinda Rajapaksa
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says he is confident that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will resolve its internal issues soon. MORE..
| April 7, 2024 7:24 pm
Heat advisory issued for 7 provinces and 2 districts
Heat advisory issued for 7 provinces and 2 districts
The heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to increase up to the ‘Caution’ level (39°C – 45°C) in some places in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Southern provinces and Matale, Monaragala districts, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
After Maldives, India supplies onions to Sri Lanka and UAE – report
After Maldives, India supplies onions to Sri Lanka and UAE – report
The credibility of the Narendra Modi government’s neighbourhood first policy is evident as India is now planning to supply thousands of metric tons of onion to Sri Lanka after supplying vast quantities of essential commodities to Maldives under the pro-China Mohammed Muizzu regime, Indian Media reported today. MORE..
Liquor shops to remain closed on April 12, 13 and 23
Liquor shops to remain closed on April 12, 13 and 23
The Commissioner General of Excise has ordered that all licensed liquor stores, except for the specifically authorized stores, across the island should remain closed for retail liquor sales on April 12 and 13, in view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
President to appoint committee to safeguard traditional Kandyan dance
President to appoint committee to safeguard traditional Kandyan dance
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced the formation of a committee tasked with preserving and maintaining the rich cultural heritage of Kandyan dancing art. This decision was made during a meeting with Kandy traditional dancers at the President’s House in Kandy this morning (07), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028
Sri Lanka’s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028
Sri Lanka and a group of its creditors are in final negotiations to suspend debt repayments until 2028, Nikkei has learned, as country creditors including Japan seek to prevent China’s influence from expanding in the debt-ridden island. MORE..
Two persons killed in Horana shooting
Two persons killed in Horana shooting
UPDATE: The two individuals, who were injured in the shooting, have succumbed to their injuries after being hospitalized, according to police. MORE..
Peter Pellegrini: Russia-friendly populist elected Slovak president
Peter Pellegrini: Russia-friendly populist elected Slovak president
Populist Peter Pellegrini has been elected president of Slovakia, succeeding the liberal Zuzana Caputova. MORE..
Allowances of Grama Niladhari officers increased
Allowances of Grama Niladhari officers increased
The government has decided to revise the allowances provided to Grama Niladhari officers. MORE..
Sri Lanka prepares for first-ever seed exports after successful testing
Sri Lanka prepares for first-ever seed exports after successful testing
Sri Lanka has initiated arrangements for the export of various types of seeds for the first time ever, marking a significant milestone for the country’s agricultural sector. MORE..
Govt expedites free rice distribution to low-income families
Govt expedites free rice distribution to low-income families
The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government has informed all District Secretaries to accelerate the free distribution of rice for low-income families. MORE..
