Dawoodi Bohra community donate IT equipment to Puttalam Hospital

The Dawoodi Bohra community in Sri Lanka, as part of a community welfare project, donated computer equipment to the Judicial Medical Officer’s (JMO) office at the Base Hospital, Puttalam.

Minor forced to endure Nai Miris extract torture: SC rules police officer violated Fundamental Rights

The Supreme Court held that the former Acting Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Hatharaliyadda Police Station had violated the Fundamental Rights of a 16-year-old boy by subjecting him to wrongful arrest, torture and unlawful detention.

BIA gets new scanning machines

New scanning machines installed at BIA Customs

Two scanning machines worth Rs. 50 million were installed this afternoon at the arrival terminal of the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake.

Profit-taking drags CSE down

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a negative note today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) declining by 71.78 points (-0.34%) to settle at 20,990.67, while the S&P SL20 shed 43.75 points (-0.72%) to close at 6,027.61.

President in North

Five suspects including Kehelbaddara Padme detained for 90 days

Police have obtained detention orders to hold and interrogate five individuals, including Kehelbaddara Padme and Commando Salintha, for a period of 90 days.

Govt explores measures to boost local dairy industry

The government has initiated talks with state and private sector stakeholders to strengthen Sri Lanka’s dairy industry, aiming to meet local milk demand and tap into export opportunities.

Indonesian police use tear gas on university campuses in ongoing protests

Indonesian police have used tear gas on crowds of protesters near two universities, student groups and authorities said, amid ongoing nationwide protests targeting government spending, and burgeoning fury following a motorcycle taxi driver’s death after being hit by a police car.

Oppression of war heroes: SLPP writes to Mahanayake Theras

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has written to the Mahanayake Theras of the Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters, expressing concern over what it alleges are government attempts to “oppress war heroes.”

China’s Xi hosts ’old friend’ Putin, North Korea’s Kim in challenge to West

China’s President Xi Jinping convened his Russian and North Korean counterparts in Beijing for the first time on Tuesday, a show of solidarity with countries shunned by the West over their role in Europe’s worst war in 80 years.

SL in essential need for new climate laws to save economy: Sajith

Sri Lanka is in essential need of new climate related laws to reduce the anticipated adverse impact on its climate, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

100 railway stations across the country to be renovated

The first phase of the national programme ’Dream Destination’, which aims to renovate 100 railway stations across the country, was launched today at the Talpe Railway Station under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena.

Sri Lankan’s photo shines at wildlife awards

Sri Lankan wildlife photographer Lakshitha Karunarathna’s photograph “Toxic Tip” has been selected among the 100 award-winning entries at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, organised for the 61st time by the Natural History Museum in London.

Civil Intelligence Front alleges $3M fraud in police STF vehicle deal

The Civil Intelligence Front today alleged that a serious fraud amounting to USD 3 million took place in 2017 during the import of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) for the Police Special Task Force (STF).

NPP forcefully takes over FLSP office in Yakkala: FLSP alleges

The National People’s Power (NPP) has forcefully taken over the Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) office in Yakkala, located in the Gampaha District, FLSP Education Secretary Pubudu Jayagoda alleged today.

SLCERT warns public of fake job scam

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) warned the public to be cautious of fake job scams that promise high salaries for minimal work.

Budget fails retired public servants

Racial political trends re-emerging in north, south: President

Racial political trends have started to re-emerge in the north and south for defeated politicians to protect their lost power, President Anura kumara Dissanayake said today.

Rapper arrested with explosives

Popular rapper Madhava Prasad, known as ’Madhuwa’ was arrested today by the Kahathuduwa Police with a stock of explosives in his possession.

Grade 5 exam results expected this week

The results of this year’s Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are expected to be released before the end of the week, Examinations Department Commissioner General A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage said.

No change in domestic Litro gas prices

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd today announced that there will be no revision in the price of domestic gas for the month of September.

Namal calls for unity between UNP and SJB

MP Namal Rajapaksa said it would be beneficial for the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to unite, noting that every government in history has collapsed due to internal conflicts.

Heavy rains expected after 2 pm today

The Department of Meteorology has forecast light showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts today.

At least 1,000 killed in Sudan landslide, armed group says

A landslide has killed at least 1,000 people in the remote Marra Mountains in western Sudan, according to the armed group the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army.

Bribery Commission launches new WhatsApp number for complaints

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has introduced a new WhatsApp number — 077 777 1954 — for the public to easily report bribery and corruption incidents.

Plans to renovate Fort Railway Station at a cost of Rs. 1.3 billion

Plans are afoot to renovate the Colombo Fort Railway Station at a cost of Rs. 1.3 billion funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation announced.

Sri Lanka, Israel discuss issues in recruitment of nurses and hotel workers

Special attention has been given to enforcing the law against fraudulent intermediaries involved in the recruitment of Sri Lankan nurses to Israel, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra said.

CAA seizes unsafe cosmetics and chocolates in Pettah

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) seized unauthorized cosmetics and improperly labelled food items during a series of raids in Pettah.

Katchatheevu island to be opened to tourists?

Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar has said that a feasibility study is underway on a proposed tourism development project to connect Neduntheevu and Katchatheevu.