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‘Twitter killer’ who murdered nine hanged in Japan’s first execution since 2022
‘Twitter killer’ who murdered nine hanged in Japan’s first execution since 2022
Japan has executed a man who killed nine people after contacting them on social media, the first use of capital punishment in the country in nearly three years. MORE..
Police warn of rising social media-based financial scams targeting Sri Lankans
Police warn of rising social media-based financial scams targeting Sri Lankans
Sri Lanka Police has issued a public warning following a surge in financial crimes targeting Sri Lankan citizens through various social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, and WeChat. MORE..
Derailment disrupts train operations on Upcountry Line
Derailment disrupts train operations on Upcountry Line
Train operations on the Upcountry railway line have been disrupted following the derailment of a train at the Rambukkana railway station. MORE..
Indian investigators download black box data from fatal Air India crash
Indian investigators download black box data from fatal Air India crash
Investigators have downloaded flight recorder data from an Air India crash this month that killed 260 people, India’s civil aviation ministry said on Thursday, a long-awaited step towards understanding the world’s worst aviation disaster in a decade. MORE..
500,000 students and 150,000 teachers to benefit from World Bank education funding
500,000 students and 150,000 teachers to benefit from World Bank education funding
An estimated 500,000 students and 150,000 teachers across Sri Lanka are set to benefit from a new $50 million additional financing package approved by the World Bank yesterday (26) through its ongoing General Education Modernization Project. MORE..
Two NPP members reportedly abducted ahead of Weligama PS vote
Two NPP members reportedly abducted ahead of Weligama PS vote
It has been reported that two members of the National People’s Power (NPP) party were allegedly abducted while on their way to cast their votes to elect the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha today (27). MORE..
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Krrish Project: Colombo HC adjourns case against Namal Rajapaksa
Krrish Project: Colombo HC adjourns case against Namal Rajapaksa
The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa on September 26. MORE..
Uni. student reported missing while swimming at Colombo Port City beach
Uni. student reported missing while swimming at Colombo Port City beach
A 24-year-old youth has been reported missing while swimming in the sea off the artificial beach at Colombo Port City, said police. MORE..
Ex-South African President praises AKD for efforts on unity & economic reform
Ex-South African President praises AKD for efforts on unity & economic reform
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with former President of the Republic of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, last afternoon (26) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
UN Rights Chief Volker Türk concludes official visit to Sri Lanka
UN Rights Chief Volker Türk concludes official visit to Sri Lanka
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has concluded his four-day official visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Govt urged to intervene and resolve J’pura external degrees unit issues
Govt urged to intervene and resolve J’pura external degrees unit issues
All academic activities at the External Degrees and Extension Courses Unit of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have been temporarily suspended. MORE..
Iran says no plan for new US nuclear talks
Iran says no plan for new US nuclear talks
Iran has denied it is set to resume nuclear talks with the United States after the end of a 12-day war with Israel, and accused Washington of exaggerating the impact of US strikes. MORE..
Showers above 50mm expected in parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers above 50mm expected in parts of Sri Lanka today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (27), the Department of Meteorology stated.
Special notice regarding three job categories in Israel’s construction sector
Special notice regarding three job categories in Israel’s construction sector
The registration for three categories of jobs in Israel’s construction sector has been temporarily suspended, the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) has announced. MORE..
Abdul Wazeeth to fill vacant SLMC National List MP seat
Abdul Wazeeth to fill vacant SLMC National List MP seat
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress has decided to nominate Abdul Wazeeth to fill the vacancy created in Parliament following the resignation of Mohamed Sali Naleem in March. MORE..
Iran will respond strongly if attacked by Israel: Iranian Ambassador
Iran will respond strongly if attacked by Israel: Iranian Ambassador
Iran will respond strongly if Israel launches fresh attacks amidst the ceasefire between the two nations, according to Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh. MORE..
UN Rights Chief assures support for SL’s program to ensure national unity and reconciliation
UN Rights Chief assures support for SL’s program to ensure national unity and reconciliation
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has stated that he supports the program currently being carried out by the President and the government of Sri Lanka to ensure national unity and reconciliation and to safeguard human rights. MORE..
SF Airlines launches all-cargo direct flight to Sri Lanka
SF Airlines launches all-cargo direct flight to Sri Lanka
The SF Airlines today (26) commenced China’s first scheduled all-cargo direct flight to Sri Lanka. MORE..
3,426 Indians evacuated from Iran, 818 from Israel
3,426 Indians evacuated from Iran, 818 from Israel
India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India, so far have evacuated 3,426 Indian nationals from Iran and 818 Indian nationals from Israel in Operation Sindhu. MORE..
UN Rights Chief calls for repealing of Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act, moratorium on PTA
UN Rights Chief calls for repealing of Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act, moratorium on PTA
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for the repealing of the Online Safety Act while also imposing a moratorium on enforcement of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil named as witness in case against Keheliya
Ex-President Ranil named as witness in case against Keheliya
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and several former Cabinet Ministers have been named as witnesses in the case against former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella over the alleged import of substandard Human Immunoglobulin vials, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
ASPI records new all-time high
ASPI records new all-time high
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high after gaining over 200 points today. MORE..
Iran’s supreme leader, in public statement, says Iran achieved victory over Israel
Iran’s supreme leader, in public statement, says Iran achieved victory over Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claimed victory over Israel on Thursday in his first public statement since a ceasefire was declared in the war between the two countries. MORE..
Salt manufacturers announce measures to reduce prices
Salt manufacturers announce measures to reduce prices
Following discussions and an agreement reached with the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), the Salt Manufacturers’ Association of Sri Lanka has announced several measures to reduce the price of salt in the consumer market. MORE..
Former Health Secretary Janaka Chandragupta remanded
Former Health Secretary Janaka Chandragupta remanded
Former Secretary of the Ministry of Health Janaka Chandragupta, who was arrested earlier today, has been remanded until July 8, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..