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No Sri Lankans injured in shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach – Dy Foreign Minister
No Sri Lankans injured in shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach – Dy Foreign Minister
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has confirmed that no Sri Lankans were injured in the shooting incident that occurred at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday. MORE..
Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road reopens after 18-day closure
Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road reopens after 18-day closure
The Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road, which was damaged during Cyclone Ditwah, has been reopened to vehicular traffic today (15) after remaining closed for 18 days. MORE..
School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20
School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20
Seventeen people were killed and 20 were injured after a bus carrying school children fell off a cliff in a rural area in northern Colombia, the local governor said on Sunday night. MORE..
6 including 2 women arrested for illegal excavations in Puthukudiyiruppu
6 including 2 women arrested for illegal excavations in Puthukudiyiruppu
Six suspects, including two women, have been arrested for allegedly digging a plot of land in search of artifacts in the Devi Puram area of Puthukudiyiruppu. MORE..
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces
Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday found pro-democracy campaigner and tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of collusion with foreign forces under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life. MORE..
Over 20,000 families still sheltered in relief centres following Cyclone Ditwah – DMC
Over 20,000 families still sheltered in relief centres following Cyclone Ditwah – DMC
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that over 20,000 families affected by the recent disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah are still sheltered in relief centres. MORE..
Medical report of MP Asoka Ranwala yet to be received – Police
Medical report of MP Asoka Ranwala yet to be received – Police
Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler stated that the police have not yet received the medical report of Former Speaker and NPP Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala, who was involved in a vehicular collision at Sapugaskanda. MORE..
School students permitted to use November SLTB season tickets during December
School students permitted to use November SLTB season tickets during December
Schoolchildren have been permitted to travel on Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses during this month using their November season tickets. MORE..
Schools to reopen tomorrow, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry
Schools to reopen tomorrow, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry
Schools that were closed due to the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah are scheduled to reopen island-wide tomorrow (16). MORE..
Large-scale drug trafficker arrested in Wattala with over 21kg of ‘Kush’
Large-scale drug trafficker arrested in Wattala with over 21kg of ‘Kush’
A 34-year old large-scale drug trafficker has been arrested in Wattala by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), police said. MORE..
Father and son behind Bondi Hanukkah festival shooting that killed 15, Australian police say
Father and son behind Bondi Hanukkah festival shooting that killed 15, Australian police say
Two alleged gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach were a father and son, police said on Monday, as Australia began mourning victims of its worst gun violence in almost 30 years. MORE..
Showery conditions expected to enhance to some extent from tomorrow
Showery conditions expected to enhance to some extent from tomorrow
Under the influence of an Easterly wave, showery conditions are expected to enhance to some extent over the island from tomorrow (16), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Another group linked to murder of Modara Devalaya Committee Chairman arrested
Another group linked to murder of Modara Devalaya Committee Chairman arrested
The wife of underworld figure Anura Pushpakumara also known as “Batu Meeya,” who was recently arrested for aiding and abetting the murder of Warusavithana Mirantha, the Chairman of the Modara Devalaya Committee in Ambalangoda, has been taken into custody. MORE..
No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths in young adults: AIIMS
No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths in young adults: AIIMS
A year-long autopsy-based study conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi on Sunday found no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among young adults — reaffirming that the vaccines are safe and effective. MORE..
Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port brought under control
Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port brought under control
The leak caused by an explosion at a crude oil unloading buoy located at the Colombo Port in the early hours of today has now been brought under control. MORE..
Bystander who tackled armed man at Sydney’s Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero
Bystander who tackled armed man at Sydney’s Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero
A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during an attack in which 12 people were shot dead at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday (Dec 14) has been hailed as a hero whose actions potentially saved lives. MORE..
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah continues to rise
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah continues to rise
The number of deaths linked to Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall in Sri Lanka more than two weeks ago continues increase, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..
Govt seeks to nurture responsible human resource that protects environment: PM Harini
Govt seeks to nurture responsible human resource that protects environment: PM Harini
The government is seeking to nurture a responsible human resource that loves and protects the environment, demonstrates leadership, upholds compassion and a sense of collectivity and values democracy, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Indian aircraft carrying 25MT of essential supplies including medicine arrives
Indian aircraft carrying 25MT of essential supplies including medicine arrives
An aircraft carrying 25 metric tons of essential supplies, including 17 types of critical medicines and stocks of dry rations necessary to sustain the country’s healthcare services arrived from India. MORE..
Individual arrested for assaulting worker in viral social media footage
Individual arrested for assaulting worker in viral social media footage
An individual has been taken into custody by the Katugastota Police in connection with an incident in which a worker engaged in removing soil and boulders from eroded sections of the Kandy– Gohagoda road was assaulted. MORE..
World leaders express horror, revulsion at Bondi Beach shooting
World leaders express horror, revulsion at Bondi Beach shooting
World leaders queued up on Sunday (Dec 14) to express their horror and revulsion at a mass shooting which killed 11 people at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach. MORE..
Luxury Cruise Ship with 400 passengers arrives in Colombo
Luxury Cruise Ship with 400 passengers arrives in Colombo
A luxury cruise ship belonging to the Ritz-Carlton fleet, carrying 400 passengers, arrived today (14) at the Colombo Port. MORE..
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Transport Minister inspects damaged Balana section of Upcountry railway line
Transport Minister inspects damaged Balana section of Upcountry railway line
Minister Bimal Rathnayaka has inspected the Balana section of the Upcountry railway line which was severely damaged due to recent landslides. MORE..
Showers expected to increase from Tuesday
Showers expected to increase from Tuesday
The Department of Meteorology says under the influence of an easterly wave, showery conditions in the country are expected to increase to some extent from Tuesday. MORE..
One of the alleged shooters in deadly attacks at Sydney’s Bondi Beach named
One of the alleged shooters in deadly attacks at Sydney’s Bondi Beach named
One of the alleged shooters in the deadly attacks at Bondi Beach in Sydney was Naveed Akram, a man from the city’s south-west, according to a senior law enforcement official. MORE..