A young couple who had visited the Lotus Tower in Colombo has been apprehended after they were caught while carving their names into a wall at the top of the tower. MORE..
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Young couple caught carving their names into Colombo Lotus Tower
A young couple who had visited the Lotus Tower in Colombo has been apprehended after they were caught while carving their names into a wall at the top of the tower. MORE..
PM arrives in Thailand to attend UN Vesak Day celebration
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has arrived in Bangkok, Thailand today (May 31) in order to attend the United Nations (UN) Vesak Day celebration. MORE..
Sri Lanka seeks South Indian Superstar Rajinikanth s help to boost tourism
The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. D. Venkateshwaran met with Padma Bhushan Superstar Rajinikanth, a renowned actor from South India, at his residence on Monday (May 29). MORE..
Japanese PM Kishida to remove son as political secretary amid criticism
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida s eldest son, Shotaro Kishida, will be removed from his position as his father s political secretary on Thursday, following media reports about a controversial year-end party at the prime minister s official residence last December. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall of about 75mm in four provinces today
Showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of the island in the evening or at night today (May 31), the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Ex-Dambulla Mayor s brother remanded over alleged child sexual abuse
The brother of the former Mayor of Dambulla Municipal Council, who was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a minor, has been remanded until June 06. MORE..
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
STF arrests associate of underworld s Baba
A suspect, believed to be a close associate of ill-famed criminal Kaluhath Nadeesh Kumara Abrew, better known as Baba , was arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) yesterday (29 May). MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket expresses interest in hosting Asia Cup 2023 - Report
Amid the uncertainty over the venue, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed interest to host the Asia Cup 2023 and said it is prepared to host the championship if Asian Cricket Council (ACC) decide to allot the tournament to the island nation. MORE..
Monday, May 29, 2023
ADB approves USD 350 million loan for Sri Lanka s economic stabilization
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $350 million special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilization today (29). MORE..
Gold prices drop further in Sri Lanka
Gold prices have further edged lower in Sri Lanka on Monday (May 29), according to market sources. MORE..
Met. Dept. issues advisory for increased temperatures in several areas
The heat index – the temperature felt on the human body – is expected to increase up to the Caution level at some places in Northern, North-Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts, the Meteorology Department said in a heat index advisory. MORE..
Transportation of cattle in and out of North Western Province banned
The North Western Provincial Animal Production and Health Department has decided to completely ban the transportation of cattle in and out of the North Western Province in order to control the viral disease that is rapidly spreading among cattle within the province. MORE..
Notice to farmers on use of fertilizers in Yala season
The Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Gunadasa Samarasinghe emphasizes that the government has not made it mandatory to purchase any type of fertilizer from the vouchers issued for the purchase of fertilizers for paddy cultivation in the Yala season. MORE..
Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thero arrested
Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thero has been arrested by police in Anuradhapura for allegedly making statements that could disrupt religious harmony, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
G.C.E. Ordinary Level exam begins today
The G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinations 2022 (2023) commences today at 3,568 centres island-wide and with 472,553 candidates expected to sit for the exams. MORE..
Sunday, May 28, 2023
NPP to rejoin the fight demanding elections
The National People s Power (NPP) says that it will join the struggle once again demanding an election, from June 08. MORE..
South Korean national arrested in Sri Lanka over foreign job scam
The Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) has arrested a South Korean national residing in Kottawa area for in involvement in a foreign employment scam. MORE..
UNESCO unveils new AI roadmap for classrooms
The UN convened the first-ever global meeting with education ministers from around the world to explore risks and rewards of using chatbots in classrooms, announcing on Friday a new roadmap to chart a safer digital path for all. MORE..
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Foreign Ministry categorically rejects allegations against Consular Affairs Division
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically rejected the allegation levelled in a television news report against the Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Ministry. MORE..
Six arrested for abducting two employees of a financial institution
The Special Task Force (STF) officers have apprehended a group of six individuals for abducting a man and a woman. MORE..
President calls for high-tech scanners at BIA VIP terminal
Presidential Secretariat Saman Ekanayake has instructed the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs to take all required measures to establish high-tech scanning machines at the VIP passenger terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..
Indian official drains entire dam to retrieve phone
A government official in India has been suspended after he ordered a reservoir to be drained to retrieve his phone. MORE..
Met. Dept. issues advisory for increased temperatures in several areas
The heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to Caution level at some places in Northern, North-Central, North-western and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts, the Meteorology Department says. MORE..
Friday, May 26, 2023
Fuel quota to be increased next month
The fuel quota currently allowed on the National Fuel Pass (QR) system will be increased from next month, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said. MORE..
New pension scheme to be introduced
State Minister of Social Empowerment Anupa Pasqual has revealed that a new pension scheme will be introduced in the future. MORE..
Parliamentary committee calls for proper methodology to select social security scheme beneficiaries
The Committee on Ways and Means says a proper methodology should be followed in selecting beneficiaries for social security schemes. MORE..
President Ranil discusses bilateral ties with Vietnam s Deputy PM
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is on an official visit to Japan, has held a cordial discussion with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang. MORE..
Rare gun and knife attack in Japan leaves four dead
A man has been arrested after four people were killed in a rare shooting and stabbing attack in Japan. MORE..
Few showers expected in several areas
A few showers can be expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Three arrested for assaulting police officer
Three persons have been arrested by the Kelaniya Division officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for assaulting and obstructing the duties of a police officer. MORE..
SLBFE raises concerns on increasing foreign employment scams
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has raised concerns on the increasing number of foreign employment scams. MORE..
Strong magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes in Caribbean Sea
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 struck Wednesday night in the Caribbean Sea just off the Panama-Colombia border, the U.S. Geological Survey said. MORE..
Exhumation of Dinesh Schaffter s remains in progress
The remains of businessman Dinesh Schaffter, whose death remains a suspicion, are being exhumed today (May 25) at the General Cemetery in Borella. MORE..
Yupun finishes second at International Meeting “Citta Di Savona”
Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon has finished in second place in the Men s 100m Finals at the 12th International Meeting “Citta Di Savona” held in Italy. MORE..
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
CID probes into Pastor Jerome already underway - AG tells court
The investigations into the controversial comments made by Pastor Jerome Fernando are already underway, the Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (May 24). MORE..
3,505 houses in Colombo identified as possible mosquito breeding sites
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) says that legal actions were sought against 307 individuals for the lack of proper household maintenance, which provides ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. MORE..
Private buses operating on routes 170 and 190 on strike
Employees of privately-owned buses operating on route 170 (Athurugiriya-Pettah) and route 190 (Meegoda-Pettah) have commenced a token strike.
Suspect arrested over indigenous medical practitioner s murder
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent murder of an indigenous medical practitioner in Thalahena. MORE..
MP Ali Sabri Raheem fined Rs. 7.5 million and released
Puttalam District MP Ali Sabri Raheem, who was detained by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake yesterday for the possession of undeclared gold and smart phones, has been fined and released. MORE..
China scales down rescue effort for missing crew of capsized vessel
China scaled down a rescue effort for crew missing from a capsized fishing vessel, after concluding that very few air pockets remained to keep alive any trapped survivors, state media said on Tuesday. MORE..
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Four Sri Lankan peacekeepers in Mali injured in blast- UN
Detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) in Mali injured four UN peacekeepers from Sri Lanka, a UN spokesman said on Monday. MORE..
Five students arrested over clash in Bandarawela
Police have arrested five students in relation to the recent clash between two groups of students in the Bandarawela area. MORE..
Ayurveda Act to be amended to suit modern requirements
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted its approval to the Bill prepared by the legal draftsman to amend the Ayurveda Act. MORE..
Woman nabbed with commercial explosive items in Trincomalee
The Navy and Police arrested a woman with 54 Water Gel sticks - a type of commercial explosive and 50 non-electric detonators, during a special search operation conducted in Kasimnagar of Kuchchaweli, Trincomalee today (22). MORE..
Monday, May 22, 2023
Petition filed by 39 politicians over May 09 incidents withdrawn
A petition which was filed by 39 politicians, including MPs and Ministers, before the Court of Appeal against General Shavendra Silva, the IGP and several others over the incidents on May 09, 2022 has been withdrawn, after the Public Security Minister informed the court that a methodical investigation will be held. MORE..
Sinopec signs contract agreements to enter fuel retail market in Sri Lanka
The Contract Agreement has been signed, a short while ago, at the Presidential Secretariat with Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and its parent company in China and Singapore for a long-term contract on the import, storage, distribution, and sale of petroleum products in Sri Lanka, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported. MORE..
New method of issuing Passports within 03 days to be launched next month
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles says that a new method of issuing Passports within 03 days will be launched next month. MORE..
Indian rupee poised to weaken after central bank pulls 2,000-rupee notes
The Indian rupee is expected to open weaker against the U.S. dollar after the central bank said it will withdraw the highest value currency note from circulation. MORE..
Special dengue prevention week in North-Western Province
The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has decided to launch a dengue prevention week in the North-Western Province from today (22), in view of the rise in dengue patients at an alarming rate. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces and districts
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Polonnaruwa districts during the evening or night. MORE..
