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19,185 ‘Dansal’ registered for Poson Poya
19,185 ‘Dansal’ registered for Poson Poya
A total of 19,185 ‘Dansal’ have been registered across the island, in line with the Poson Poya Day celebrations, the Ministry of Health has confirmed. MORE..
Curfew and internet shutdown in India’s violence-hit Manipur state
Curfew and internet shutdown in India’s violence-hit Manipur state
Authorities have imposed a curfew and shut down the internet in parts of the troubled north-eastern Indian state of Manipur after protests erupted over the arrest of leaders from an ethnic group. MORE..
Over 25,000 dengue cases reported so far this year
Over 25,000 dengue cases reported so far this year
Over 25,000 dengue cases have been reported so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil to appear before CID on Wednesday
Ex-President Ranil to appear before CID on Wednesday
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday (11). MORE..
Ex-Minister Nalin Fernando also files appeal against prison sentence
Ex-Minister Nalin Fernando also files appeal against prison sentence
Former Minister Nalin Fernando has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court against the sentence imposed by the Colombo High Court in May, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison remanded
Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison remanded
The Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over allegations of unlawfully releasing an inmate of the Anuradhapura Prison under the presidential pardon for Vesak Poya, has been remanded until June 11, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
110kg of suspected heroin found at land plot in Weeraketiya
110kg of suspected heroin found at land plot in Weeraketiya
A stash of around 110kg of narcotics, suspected to be heroin, has been discovered abandoned in a plot of land in Weeraketiya. MORE..
Acting Commissioner General of Prisons appointed
Acting Commissioner General of Prisons appointed
An Additional Secretary attached to the Ministry of Justice and National Integration has been appointed to oversee the Department of Prisons. MORE..
President to undertake official three-day visit to Germany
President to undertake official three-day visit to Germany
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to Germany from 11 to 13 June 2025 on the invitation from the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has confirmed. MORE..
15 university students killed in bus crash in Malaysia
15 university students killed in bus crash in Malaysia
A fatal crash that claimed the lives of 15 students is being investigated on the orders of Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. MORE..
Cabinet decides to suspend Commissioner General of Prisons
Cabinet decides to suspend Commissioner General of Prisons
A decision has been taken by the Cabinet of Ministers to send Commissioner General of Prisons, Thushara Upuldeniya on compulsory leave. MORE..
Explosion on Singapore-flagged ship heading to Mumbai from Colombo
Explosion on Singapore-flagged ship heading to Mumbai from Colombo
An explosion has been reported on board the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kerala, India today (09). MORE..
Medical Laboratory Technologist and trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh suspended from duty
Medical Laboratory Technologist and trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh suspended from duty
Medical Laboratory Technologist and prominent trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh has been suspended from duty for violating the Establishments Code by contesting at the 2024 Parliamentary Election. MORE..
Derana continues media sponsorship of National Poson Festival for 16th consecutive year
Derana continues media sponsorship of National Poson Festival for 16th consecutive year
The Derana Media Network will provide media sponsorship for this year’s National Poson Festival being held in Anuradhapura. MORE..
ASPI hits new all-time high as market surges
ASPI hits new all-time high as market surges
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at an all-time high today (09), after making significant gains before trading closed. MORE..
Bribery Commission to question ‘Harak Kata’ after court ruling
Bribery Commission to question ‘Harak Kata’ after court ruling
The Colombo High Court today ordered the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) to facilitate the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in obtaining a statement from notorious underworld figure Nadun Chithaka Wickremeratne, alias ‘Harak Kata’, who is currently being detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. MORE..
SLTB to deploy 150 buses to Anuradhapura for Poson Festival
SLTB to deploy 150 buses to Anuradhapura for Poson Festival
The Sri Lanka Transport Board has decided to deploy an additional 150 buses for the convenience of the devotees visiting Anuradhapura for the National Poson Festival. MORE..
Significant boost in state revenue recorded in first four months of 2025: CBSL
Significant boost in state revenue recorded in first four months of 2025: CBSL
A significant increase in state revenue has been recorded during the first four months of 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Mahindananda’s lawyers file appeal over prison sentence
Mahindananda’s lawyers file appeal over prison sentence
Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s lawyers have filed an appeal before the Supreme Court against the sentence imposed by the Colombo High Court in May. MORE..
Ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila leaves CID after recording statement
Ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila leaves CID after recording statement
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound aid boat and detain Greta Thunberg and other activists
Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound aid boat and detain Greta Thunberg and other activists
Israeli forces seized a Gaza-bound aid boat and detained Greta Thunberg and other activists who were on board early Monday, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the war with Hamas. MORE..
10-hour water cut in several areas on Wednesday
10-hour water cut in several areas on Wednesday
A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in the Gampaha District on Wednesday (June 11), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. MORE..
No mask mandate for now and no need for mass COVID testing: PHI Union chief
No mask mandate for now and no need for mass COVID testing: PHI Union chief
Although there is no legal requirement for the general public to wear a mask at present, any persons can consider wearing one if they feel that they could be exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes the COVID-19 disease, the President of the Public Health Inspector’s Union of Sri Lanka Upul Rohana said. MORE..
Several senior Police officers transferred with NPC approval
Several senior Police officers transferred with NPC approval
Several senior gazzeted officers have been transferred and appointed to new positions with immediate effect, the Police headquarters has announced. MORE..
Ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila appears before CID
Ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila appears before CID
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (June 9) to record a statement. MORE..