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The Supreme Court on Tuesday, while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the “unconstitutional ceding” of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka, orally observed that Indian Tamil fishermen need to be sensitised against entering Sri Lankan waters for fishing in Katchatheevu. ..
A youth empowerment programme aimed at inspiring young people to recognize their potential and pursue their future aspirations was held at Diyagala Boys’ Town in Ragama, benefiting 65 boys aged between 14 and 19. ..
The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated further against the US Dollar today (07), with several major commercial banks reporting higher buying and selling rates compared to Tuesday. ..
The government is to seek legal advice on action to be taken against private fuel suppliers, Minister Aruna Karunatilaka told Parliament today. ..
Two accused who pleaded guilty in a case filed by the Attorney General against six suspects, including Abu Hanifa Mohamed Musif alias Abu Dahida, over allegations of illegally possessing a firearm and explosives at the Lastery Estate in Wanathavilluwa, Puttalam, in 2018, in connection with Muslim extremists including Zahran Hashim, were sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo ..
Kenya has confirmed its first ever case of Ebola - a Kenyan citizen who has been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the past seven years. ..
The tobacco industry could be the biggest financial loser if Sri Lanka introduces the proposed tobacco-free generation policy, as the measure would gradually prevent tobacco companies from accessing new generations of consumers, Dr. Dineth Bandara has argued. ..
Claiming that Sri Lanka could record an increase in new HIV infections this year compared with the previous year, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the increase in HIV cases are believed to have a direct link to parties organised through social media such as Facebook. At the weekly briefing to announce Cabinet decisions, ..
A bank officer from Kelaniya was arrested and produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly assisting Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to evade arrest. ..
The government will seek legal advice on possible action against private fuel companies if they continue to restrict fuel supplies and inconvenience the public, Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake told Parliament today. ..
Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, who is currently serving a prison sentence, was brought before court again today. ..
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), according to reports. ..
A peaceful protest is scheduled to be held at the Colombo Courts premises at 9 a.m. today (7), opposing the Prisons Department’s decision to remove the robes of Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera when he was produced before court. ..
Fourteen passengers were injured after a private bus veered off the road and collided with a tree in the Galkulama area along the A09 road early this morning (October 7), police said. ..
SJB Member and newly appointed Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Interim Committee, Eran Wickramaratne, said that many steps are being taken to ensure that cricket lovers in Sri Lanka can enjoy their game once again whilst ensuring that the national cricket players are well selected and corruption is left out of SLC – one of the richest sporting bodies in the country. ..
Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions in Buenos Aires. ..
The recent fuel queues across the country were caused by private petroleum companies reducing their daily fuel release and panic buying triggered by false reports on social media, while there is no shortage of fuel in the country, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D. J. A. S. De S. Rajakaruna said yesterday. ..
Former Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Kana Kananathan, has expressed his profound sorrow over the tragic Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State, which reportedly claimed the lives of 25 passengers and seven crew members. ..
The water supply to several areas in the Kalutara district will be suspended for eight hours on Thursday (8) due to essential maintenance work at the Kehena Water Treatment Plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said. ..
Prison Media Spokesman and Commissioner of Prisons (Operations) Senaka Pallethenna has clarified the regulations governing the attire of inmates, following concerns over Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera being brought before court in prison attire instead of his robes.
