OIC’s serving over 3 years in same police station will be transferred: Minister

The Ministry of Public Security has decided to transfer officers-in-charge of police stations who have been serving in the same police station for more than three years.

Won’t allow govt. to cultivate Ganja in Embilipitiya: Ven. Omalpe Sobhitha

The Chief Sanghanayake (Dakshina Lankawa) of the Ramanna Sect, Ven. Omalpe Sobhitha Thera stressed that the Mahasangha and the Buddhists in Embilipitiya will not allow the government to implement the proposed project to cultivate 10000 acres of Ganja in Embilipitiya.

5 dead, 25 injured in mass shooting at Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub

A 22-year-old gunman entered an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, just before midnight Saturday and immediately opened fire, killing at least five people and injuring 25 others, before patrons confronted and stopped him, police said Sunday.

Tutor distributing drugs to schoolchildren netted

A man who who was conducting tuition classes has been arrested by the STF for distributing narcotic capsules among schoolchildren in Kalutara along with capsules.

Govt holds talks with Cyril Ramaphosa on truth seeking mechanism

The government held talks with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa to explore the possibility of getting his country’s support for the establishment of the domestic truth seeking mechanism as part of reconciliation process, a Minister said .

Tax experts say revenue estimates in Budget 2023 overly optimistic

Accounting and tax experts expressed skepticism over the overly optimistic tax revenue estimates in Budget 2023 amid a shrinking....

Singapore’s Kreate Design to rent out floor space at Lotus Tower for casino and other entertainment purposes

Lotus Tower Management Company (Pvt) Ltd (LTMC) last Friday entered into an agreement with Singapore-based renovation and interior....

SLC launch T10 League for both Men and Women

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officially launched the ‘Lanka T10’; a franchise league set to be contested in a 10 overs per side format, at a media briefing held in Colombo on Sunday.

Man on death row found innocent after defence proves his alibi

A man has been acquitted by Court of Appeal from the murder charges after being on death row for two years after defence proved that the accused was somewhere else at the time the offence (alibi).

Hirunika explains why she hugs police officers

Samagi Vanitha Balawegaya National Organiser and former MP Hirunika Premachandra said that she was blamed for hugging police officers but they have never asked her to move aside when doing this gesture.

New automated system to pay bus fare coming soon: Gemunu

The Central Bank (CB) Governor had approved the proposal to introduce a new automated system to issue bus tickets, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said.

Sri Lanka-type agitation threat looms over Bangladesh victory month

With the Bangladesh parliament polls barely a year away, the main Opposition, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has now chosen December to announce its “do-or-die” Sri Lanka-type mass agitation to topple the Awami League government.

Human trafficking to Oman: CID arrests broker of main suspect

The CID has arrested a 45-year old local agent (broker) of the main suspect involved in human trafficking to Dubai and Oman.

Sri Lanka’s Advocata Institute wins 2022 Templeton Freedom Award

Advocata Institute, based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, was announced as this year’s winner of Atlas Network’s prestigious Templeton Freedom Award and its US$100,000 prize at Freedom Dinner 2022 held on November 17 in New York.

Basil returns

Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa returned to the country this morning to a grand welcome at the BIA.

Ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad loses seat in shock defeat

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has lost his parliamentary seat in Saturday’s general elections, likely ending the career of one of Asia’s most enduring politicians.

Three brothels raided in Negombo; 8 women arrested

At least eight women have been arrested for operating brothels under the guise of Ayurveda Spas during raids in Negombo last night.

Australia retain Rugby League World Cup with victory over Samoa

Two-try James Tedesco led Australia to yet another World Cup success. The Kangaroos claimed a record-extending 12th title with a 30-10 victory over Samoa.

Twitter lifts Donald Trump ban after Elon Musk’s poll

Donald Trump’s Twitter account appeared to be back online after a slim majority of votes were cast, in a Twitter poll organised by Elon Musk, in favour of reinstating the former US president, who was banned from the social media service for inciting violence.

FIFA 2022; The 10 stars for whom Qatar will likely be their last World Cup

The football World Cup kicking off in Qatar on Sunday will likely be the final act on the global stage for numerous stars of the game.

Spike in leprosy among schoolchildren: Anti-Leprosy Campaign

The Anti-Leprosy Campaign at the Health Ministry reported that there is an increase in spreading of leprosy among schoolchildren, its Director Dr. Prasad Ranaweera said.

Fuel price revision will be implemented once a month: Minister

A proposal will be submitted to the cabinet to implement the fuel price revision once a month instead of twice a month, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

New members appointed to COPE, COPA and Committee on Public Finance

New members have been nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve in the Committee on Public Accounts, Committee on Public Enterprises and the Committee on Public Finance, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene announced today.

DMT to print 50 cards in one-day to cover 600,000 temporary card arrears: Commissioner

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has decided to print 50 driving licence cards to be distributed under the one-day service scheme until the department meets its target of covering the 600,000 temporary driving licence cards issued, department commissioner General Nishantha Anurudda Weerasinghe said.

Rajitha appreciates budget proposal to cultivate Cannabis

The budget proposal to cultivate Cannabis for exportation as a medicine was an appreciative move, former health minister Rajitha Senaratne said today.

Almost half of us worldwide are neglecting oral healthcare: WHO report

“Oral health has long been neglected in global health, but many oral diseases can be prevented and treated with the cost-effective measures outlined in this report,” WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.

Chinese rice donation arrives in Colombo

A new consignment of 1000 metric tonnes of rice donated by China arrived at the Colombo Port this morning, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said.

Steps taken to get 130 types of essential drugs currently in short supply

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said steps will be taken to get around 130 types of medicines that are currently in short supply.

Beautician, two businessmen arrested for threatening Motor Traffic auditor

Three persons including a female beautician have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division for threatening an auditor of the Motor Traffic Department following a complaint by the Auditor General.

One arrested for sending women to Oman, violating SLBFE act

A person who sent women to work in Dubai and illegally took them to Oman was arrested at the BIA this morning (19), Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry said.