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An invitation from the Indian government and a scheduled Buddhist religious ceremony were among the grounds presented by lawyers representingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka has reported 98,427 dengue cases so far this year, including 2,758 cases in the first 17 days of the current month, and 74 dengue-related deaths. Acting National Dengue Control Unit Director Dr. Kapila Kannangara said mosquito control programs are ongoing in 62 Medical Officer of Health divisions where dengue larvae are prevalent.
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy on Thursday (17) hosted a high‑level discussion with the World Bank Group on advancingContinue Reading
A fully equipped drug store together with a staff official housing complex will be established at the Chavakachcheri Base HospitalContinue Reading
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Thursday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
A 33-year-old man from Thelijjawila was arrested in Weligama with a foreign-made firearm, a magazine, heroin, drug pills, and cash during a raid by the Police Special Task Force. The arrest followed a search near Gadolagalla Temple based on received information.
The 10 MW/40 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) constructed in Anuradhapura was connected to the national electricity grid this morning under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The mother of Sri Lankan migrant worker Sivarasa Anojan, who has reportedly been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, hasContinue Reading
යුරෝපා සංගමයේ පළමු ‘හවුල් සාමාජිකයා’ ලෙස කැනඩාව සම්බන්ධ කරගැනීමට යුරෝපා සංගමය කැමැත්ත පළ කර ඇත. මෙය කැනඩා අග්රාමාත්ය මාර්ක් කානි ප්රමුඛ රජයේ දැඩි පැසසුමට හේතුවක් බව පැවැසෙයි.
The Select Committee of Parliament to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard has decided to summon representatives of Pradeshiya Sabhas and Municipal Councils to examine how local authorities coordinated their response during the disaster.
Sri Lanka and India have stormed into the women’s cricket semi-finals at the Asian Games after securing convincing victories over Malaysia and Japan respectively.
Defending gold-medal winners India overcame hosts Japan by eight wickets in the fourth quarter-final of the women’s cricket competition at the Asian Games in Nisshin on Friday. India chased down 58 in five overs to comfortably secure their place in the semi-finals. They will now face Bangladesh on September 20. Japan did not exit the […]
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf used the Taylor Rule on social media to argue that a US interest rate hike cannot counter the economic impact of conflict-related disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz. His post came shortly before the US Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point rate increase, which it partly attributed to rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions.
Nigerian police have launched an investigation into the deaths of 37 people who were in custody after being arrested for illegal mining.
“What stands in the way becomes the way,” Marcus Aurelius writes in Meditations. Nearly two millennia later, the idea capturesContinue Reading
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia announced a far-reaching partnership with Tata Electronics on Thursday to manufacture and package computer chips in India,Continue Reading
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today directed the Inspector General of Police to investigate into whether former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s remarks made at a rally on September 12 amounted to contempt of court and to report the findings to court.
Sri Lankan police have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a 50-year-old three-wheeler driver under Kalupalama Bridge in Dematagoda. Two special police teams have been assigned, and preliminary findings suggest the gunman was a passenger in the vehicle. The victim, a former Sri Lanka Army serviceman from Udugama, Galle District, was shot with a pistol.
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Sri Lankan Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara announced that the government plans to increase prison officers' salaries and allowances in the upcoming national budget. He also stated that compensation will be given to families of officers killed during unrest at Negombo Prison, and that discussions were held with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on a special allowance.
Public Security Minister Sunil Watagala said even former Executive Presidents and senior politicians were now required to appear before law enforcement agencies when summoned for questioning, instead of having investigators visit their residences to record statements.
