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UN sounds ‘Red Alert’ as world smashes heat records in 2023
UN sounds ‘Red Alert’ as world smashes heat records in 2023
Every major global climate record was broken last year and 2024 could be worse, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, with its chief voicing particular concern about ocean heat and shrinking sea ice. MORE..
Temporary change in prevailing dry weather expected after today
Temporary change in prevailing dry weather expected after today
The Department of Meteorology says a temporary change in the prevailing dry weather conditions in the island, especially in the southern half, can be expected after today (20). MORE..
Coastal Line trains experiencing further delays and cancellations
Coastal Line trains experiencing further delays and cancellations
Trains operating on the Coastal Line are experiencing further disruption due to the derailment which took place last night, the Railway Department says. MORE..
World Bank hails ‘Suwa Seriya’ ambulance service for saving countless lives
World Bank hails ‘Suwa Seriya’ ambulance service for saving countless lives
The World Bank has hailed Sri Lanka’s toll-free ‘1990 Suwa Seriya’ ambulance service for saving countless lives, while providing citizens the highest level of pre-hospital care. MORE..
| March 19, 2024 11:13 pm
Customs employees temporarily call off trade union action
Customs employees temporarily call off trade union action
Sri Lanka Customs Officers’ Union has decided to temporarily call off its trade union action following a discussion with Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. MORE..
| March 19, 2024 10:11 pm
Blow for Sri Lanka as Hasaranga is suspended for Bangladesh Tests
Blow for Sri Lanka as Hasaranga is suspended for Bangladesh Tests
Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been suspended for Bangladesh’s two-Test series against Bangladesh, shortly after announcing his decision to return to Test cricket having retired from the format last year. MORE..
| March 19, 2024 9:10 pm
TV Derana becomes People’s Television Channel of the Year for 7th consecutive time
TV Derana becomes People’s Television Channel of the Year for 7th consecutive time
Sri Lanka’s premium entertainment channel “TV Derana” won the People’s Television Channel of the Year Award for the 7th consecutive year at the SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2024. MORE..
| March 19, 2024 8:28 pm
Derailment disrupts Coastal Line train operations
Derailment disrupts Coastal Line train operations
Train operations on the Coastal Line have been disrupted by a derailment reported this evening (March 19), Ada Derana learns. MORE..
Gold jewellery worth over Rs. 100 million seized at BIA
Gold jewellery worth over Rs. 100 million seized at BIA
Sri Lanka Customs officers have arrested two airline passengers who attempted to smuggle a stock of gold jewellery worth over Rs. 100 million into the country at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..
Cabinet approval to draft laws to amend Sri Lanka’s electoral system
Cabinet approval to draft laws to amend Sri Lanka’s electoral system
The Cabinet of Ministers have approved a proposal to draft the necessary laws to amend the electoral system to elect 160 Members of Parliament directly from the voters of the respective constituencies, also known as the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) system, and for the remaining 65 MPs to be elected according to the proportional voting system.. MORE..
MPs Shanakiyan, Hesha and Gamini also resign from COPE
MPs Shanakiyan, Hesha and Gamini also resign from COPE
TNA parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam and SJB MP Hesha Withanage have also resigned from the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE). MORE..
Govt. to provide rice to nearly 3 million low-income families
Govt. to provide rice to nearly 3 million low-income families
The Cabinet of Ministers has given its approval to provide 10kg of rice per month for each low-income family for a period of two months. MORE..
Customs employees to continue work-to-rule campaign; 4,000 containers held up at port
Customs employees to continue work-to-rule campaign; 4,000 containers held up at port
UPDATE: The Customs employees have decided to continue their work-to-rule campaign as the discussion with the authorities ended on negative note. MORE..
| March 19, 2024 4:05 pm
Two more opposition MPs quit COPE
Two more opposition MPs quit COPE
MPs Prof. Charitha Herath and S.M. Marikkar have also decided to resign from the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), bringing the total number of opposition members to quit the parliamentary committee thus far to four. MORE..
Dayasiri Jayasekara also resigns as COPE member
Dayasiri Jayasekara also resigns as COPE member
MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has also stepped down as a member of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE). MORE..
USD buying rate drops below Rs. 300 for first time since July 2023
USD buying rate drops below Rs. 300 for first time since July 2023
The buying rate of the US Dollar has dropped below the Rs. 300 mark for the first time since July 05, 2023. MORE..
AKD, Japanese envoy discuss Sri Lanka’s economic situation and upcoming prez poll
AKD, Japanese envoy discuss Sri Lanka’s economic situation and upcoming prez poll
MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of National People’s Power (NPP) has met with Mizukoshi Hideaki, the Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, at the JVP head office on Tuesday morning (March 19). MORE..
Sapugaskanda refinery to operate as a separate public enterprise
Sapugaskanda refinery to operate as a separate public enterprise
The government says it has decided to operate the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery as a state-owned business entity disjoined from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). MORE..
Additional day allocated for no-confidence debate against Speaker
Additional day allocated for no-confidence debate against Speaker
A decision has been taken at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business to debate the no-confidence motion brought against the Speaker of Parliament for three days instead of two days as previously decided. MORE..
Senior Hamas military leader killed in Israeli air strike - US reports
Senior Hamas military leader killed in Israeli air strike - US reports
Hamas leader Marwan Issa died in an Israeli air strike, White House official Jake Sullivan has said. MORE..
Govt. successfully fulfilled majority of promises under President Ranil’s leadership - Wakkumbura
Govt. successfully fulfilled majority of promises under President Ranil’s leadership - Wakkumbura
State Minister of Provincial Councils, Local Government, and Environment Janaka Wakkumbura says that the government has successfully delivered on a significant portion of its promises under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
Prepare for presidential election first: President tells Cabinet
Prepare for presidential election first: President tells Cabinet
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has told the Cabinet of Ministers that the Presidential Election would be held prior to the General Election, Ada Derana learns. MORE..
| March 19, 2024 11:20 am
20 special police teams deployed as organized crimes see alarming rise
20 special police teams deployed as organized crimes see alarming rise
A total of 20 special police teams have been deployed across the island to crack down on the underworld activities in parallel to the ongoing ‘Yukthiya’ operation, says Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon. MORE..
| March 19, 2024 10:54 am
Parliament descends into chaos over arrest of civilians at Hindu temple
Parliament descends into chaos over arrest of civilians at Hindu temple
A contentious situation ensued in parliament on Tuesday morning (March 19) as MPs of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) staged a protest while holding placards. MORE..
| March 19, 2024 10:21 am
Sri Lanka to import 42 million more eggs from India
Sri Lanka to import 42 million more eggs from India
The Cabinet of Ministers has green-lighted a proposal seeking permission to award procurement contracts to import more eggs from India, based on the recommendations of the Standing Procurement Committee. MORE..
| March 19, 2024 10:13 am
