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Four female cops promoted to DIG for the first time in Sri Lanka
Four female cops promoted to DIG for the first time in Sri Lanka
For the first time in the history of the Sri Lanka Police, four female officers have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) at the same time. MORE..
Over 40,000 MT of paddy purchased under govt program – PMB
Over 40,000 MT of paddy purchased under govt program – PMB
The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) announced that more than 40,000 metric tons of paddy have been purchased under the government’s paddy procurement program. MORE..
Bus involved in Ella accident deregistered in 2023 – Dy Minister
Bus involved in Ella accident deregistered in 2023 – Dy Minister
The bus involved in the tragic accident on the Ella–Wellawaya road had been deregistered by the National Transport Commission (NTC) in 2023, Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena revealed. MORE..
Shasheendra Rajapaksa admitted to Prison Hospital
Shasheendra Rajapaksa admitted to Prison Hospital
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, has been admitted to the Prison Hospital, the Prisons Department confirmed. MORE..
Another shooting incident reported in Pandaura
Another shooting incident reported in Pandaura
Another shooting incident has been reported this morning (06) in the Alubomulla area of Panadura. MORE..
CEB workers’ work-to-rule campaign enters second day
CEB workers’ work-to-rule campaign enters second day
The ‘work-to-rule’ trade union action launched by employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)’ in protest against the proposed division of the institution into four entities’ continued for the second consecutive day today (6). MORE..
Shooting reported in Negombo; No injuries
Shooting reported in Negombo; No injuries
Two individuals on a motorcycle have opened fire at a residence in the Kuttuduwa area of Negombo at around 1:38 a.m. today (6) and fled the area. MORE..
Trump signs order rebranding Pentagon as the ‘Department of War’
Trump signs order rebranding Pentagon as the ‘Department of War’
President Trump has signed an executive order rebranding the US Department of Defense as the Department of War. MORE..
One person injured in shooting in Panchikawatte
One person injured in shooting in Panchikawatte
A person has been injured in a shooting incident that occurred in front of a private bank on Panchikawatte Road in Maradana. MORE..
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
The Meteorology Department states that a few showers may occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northern Provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya Districts. MORE..
Youth killed in Grandpass shooting
Youth killed in Grandpass shooting
One person has been killed following a shooting incident near the Mahawatta clock tower in the Grandpass police division last night (5). MORE..
India will continue to buy Russian oil despite US tariffs, finance minister says
India will continue to buy Russian oil despite US tariffs, finance minister says
India will continue to buy Russian oil as it proves economical, its finance minister said on Friday, despite the Trump administration’s decision to impose heavy import tariffs on Indian goods due, in part, to its energy purchases from Moscow. MORE..
Duchess of Kent, oldest member of British royal family, dies aged 92
Duchess of Kent, oldest member of British royal family, dies aged 92
The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace has announced with “deep sorrow”. MORE..
‘Prajashakthi’ and other development programmes reviewed at district level
‘Prajashakthi’ and other development programmes reviewed at district level
A district-level progress review meeting on key government development programmes, including the national Prajashakthi initiative aimed at empowering communities and ensuring equitable economic distribution, was held yesterday (04) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
UK deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns over tax error
UK deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns over tax error
British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned on Friday after saying she deeply regretted her mistake of underpaying property tax on a new home, in a damaging blow for her boss, Prime Minister Keir Starmer. MORE..
President’s Fund to provide Rs. 1 mln compensation for victims of Ella bus crash
President’s Fund to provide Rs. 1 mln compensation for victims of Ella bus crash
The President’s Fund has decided to grant compensation of Rs. 1 million each to the families of those who lost their lives in the bus accident that occurred last night (04) on the Ella–Wellawaya main road, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Three-wheeler plunges down precipice in Watawala: Woman and 2 children injured
Three-wheeler plunges down precipice in Watawala: Woman and 2 children injured
A three-wheeler travelling from Gampola to Hatton has veered off the road and plunged down a 50-foot precipice in the Watawala area injuring three persons including two children. MORE..
Thailand’s Anutin Charnvirakul elected PM by parliament
Thailand’s Anutin Charnvirakul elected PM by parliament
Thailand’s Anutin Charnvirakul was elected prime minister on Friday after breezing through a parliamentary vote, trouncing the candidate of the Shinawatra family’s once-dominant ruling party to end a week of chaos and political deadlock. NORE..
Cause of Ella bus accident? – Survivor reveals driver’s warning of brake fault
Cause of Ella bus accident? – Survivor reveals driver’s warning of brake fault
Police stated that initial investigations into the Ella bus accident revealed that the crash occurred due to the bus traveling at excessive speed and the driver losing control. MORE..
Thai lawmakers to vote for a new prime minister as candidates promise an early election
Thai lawmakers to vote for a new prime minister as candidates promise an early election
Thai lawmakers met to select a new prime minister Friday as major parties made competing promises to soon dissolve Parliament and call an election as a way to resolve the country’s political crisis. MORE..
Roshan Mahanama resigns from National Sports Council
Roshan Mahanama resigns from National Sports Council
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Roshan Mahanama has stepped down from his role as a member of the National Sports Council (NSC), with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.
Sri Lanka to protect fish resources in 250 reservoirs
Sri Lanka to protect fish resources in 250 reservoirs
The Sri Lankan government has approved a proposal to install barrier nets in 250 permanent freshwater reservoirs in two years to prevent the loss of fish stock and increase inland fish production, a statement by the Department of Government Information said on Thursday. MORE..
Nine-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs cancelled
Nine-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs cancelled
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the nine-hour water cut, originally scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (06), affecting several areas including Colombo, has been cancelled. MORE..
Indian national arrested with Kush worth Rs. 105 mln at BIA
Indian national arrested with Kush worth Rs. 105 mln at BIA
An Indian national passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of “Kush” cannabis, valued at Rs. 105 million, through the “Green Channel” (undeclared) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been arrested by a group of airport customs officials this morning (05). MORE..
Ella bus crash: 12 Tangalle UC employees including Secretary among victims
Ella bus crash: 12 Tangalle UC employees including Secretary among victims
Fifteen individuals, including the Tangalle Urban Council Secretary, 12 council employees, two children, and the bus driver, have been reported dead following a tragic bus accident on the Ella–Wellawaya main road last night, Deputy Minister of Local Government Ruwan Senarath confirmed. MORE..