Thai groom kills four at wedding, including bride

27 Nov 2023 - 1     - 3725

A Thai para-athlete and former soldier shot his bride and three others before killing himself on his wedding day, police told the BBC.

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Harin Fernando appointed Sports Minister; Pavithra gets Irrigation

27 Nov 2023 - 28     - 3991

Harin Fernando has been appointed as the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Absence of competent Police OICs a hindrance in netting organised criminals

27 Nov 2023 - 3     - 626

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security has decided to regulate private security firms and has requested the Defence Ministry prepare a system to this effect.

Minister at fruit and vegetable exhibition

27 Nov 2023 - 1     - 927

Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera participated at the fruit and vegetable exhibition held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, where the public questioned the Minister on the shortage of Keeri Samba rice. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Roshan’s alleged vehicle scam: MP Nimal vouches for Daily Mirror news report

27 Nov 2023 - 13     - 3743

The Daily Mirror report on November 25 2023 under the title “Alleged smuggled Land Cruiser seized from Minister Roshan Ransainghe’s vehicle yard” was confirmed by MP Nimal Piyatissa in Parliament today.

Six Sri Lankan colonial artefacts to come home

27 Nov 2023 - 9     - 1131

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has announced the imminent return of six Sri Lankan colonial artifacts, currently housed in the prestigious Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.

Roshan Ranasinghe sacked by President

27 Nov 2023 - 85     - 10603

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sacked Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe from his portfolio.

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President, Sagala will have to be responsible if I am killed: Sports Minister

27 Nov 2023 - 15     - 3425

While stating that he will be bumped off anytime, Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe said the Executive will have to be responsible for such an eventuality.

40 government hospitals shut down, 100 on the verge of closure

27 Nov 2023 - 7     - 2960

An alarming number of approximately 40 government hospitals across the island have shut down, with an additional 100 on the verge of closure.

Request for Rs. 20,000 salary raise

27 Nov 2023 - 0     - 17

Railway unions staged a protest in Colom today (27) calling for a salary hike of Rs. 20,000, starting from January of the upcoming year. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Health Unions stage protest, demand Rs. 20,000 salary increase

27 Nov 2023 - 0     - 109

A protest has been held by the health unions over several demands, including an increase in state salaries. They demanded an Rs. 20,000 increase in salaries, for the increment to be implemented from January next year, Pix by Nisal Baduge

Tamil Nadu government failed to understand the problem in Sri Lanka: Murali

27 Nov 2023 - 28     - 3208

India, specifically the governments in Tamil Nadu, had failed to understand the ethnic conflict during the Sri Lankan civil war, legendary off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said Sunday. He was speaking on the sidelines of a masterclass session on the sports biopic ‘A Legendary 800 – Against All Odds’, based on his life, at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

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Sajith asks Speaker to arrange meeting for MPs with ICC Chairman

27 Nov 2023 - 14     - 1293

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today requested the Speaker to arrange a meeting with International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Greg Barclay during his scheduled visit to Sri Lanka.

Resigned SLC Secretary to return to SL amid Minister’s remarks

27 Nov 2023 - 4     - 2882

In the wake of the remarks made by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe that the recently resigned Secretary of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board Mohan de Silva, had contacted him from Australia, exposing corruption within the SLC, Mohan de Silva is expected to return to Sri Lanka this week.

Another mishap in the offing...

27 Nov 2023 - 20     - 3877

The bridge at the Kollupitiya railway station poses a great threat to pedestrians as it is in a very dilapidated state. There are large holes on the corroded roof that pose threats of passers-by being hit by falling pieces of the structure. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Pfizer vaccines worth Rs.10 billion destroyed in 2022

27 Nov 2023 - 26     - 2318

The life span of over seven million doses of Pfizer vaccines worth Rs.10,736 million expired in 2022 and thus were destroyed without being used.

CSD fails to collect outstanding Rs.334 Mn from public, private entities

27 Nov 2023 - 2     - 696

The Department of Civil Security (CSD) is facing a significant challenge in recovering arrears from public and private institutions for services provided up to December 31, 2022, according to the annual Audit Report 2022.

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Free sanitary napkins for school girls from next year: Susil

27 Nov 2023 - 16     - 1345

Arrangements have been made to provide sanitary napkins to girls in schools from next year, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha informed Parliament today.

20 small girls abused in children’s home in Ratnapura: Geetha

27 Nov 2023 - 11     - 1505

The husband of a warden of a children’s home in Ratnapura has abused 20 small girls who are under the care of a home, State Minister of Women’s Affairs Geetha Kumarasinghe told Parliament today.

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10,077 train services cancelled, 120,993 scheduled in 2022

27 Nov 2023 - 0     - 220

The publication of the 2022 annual Auditor General’s report reveals that out of a total of 120,993 scheduled train services for the year, 10,077 train services were cancelled in 2022.

Malaysia to allow visa-free entry to Chinese, Indian nationals from December 1

27 Nov 2023 - 12     - 1386

Malaysia will grant visa-free entry to citizens of China and India for stays of up to 30 days starting on December 1, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Countrywide protest today demanding Rs. 20,000 salary hike

27 Nov 2023 - 14     - 874

A countrywide protest campaign is scheduled to be launched today (27) at lunchtime, forcing the government to grant a minimum Rs. 20,000 salary hike or allowance to government employees, the State and Provincial Public Service Unions Association said.

Incredible moment...

27 Nov 2023 - 2     - 1323

Stunning photographs show two wild stallions in a dramatic battle while fighting over a female. The horses can be seen rearing up on their hind legs while trying to bite each other’s necks in rare images taken in the Shropshire Hills. (Daily Mail)

Shakib Al Hasan to contest in Bangladesh’s Parliamentary elections

27 Nov 2023 - 7     - 1188

Bangladesh veteran cricketer Shakib Al Hasan will be contesting in his country’s 12th Parliamentary elections. After receiving confirmation of his nomination from the Awami League, Shakib will be fighting for the polls from his home district Magura-1 constituency.

Climate protest: More than 100 arrested at world’s largest coal port

27 Nov 2023 - 3     - 561

A two-day blockade of the world’s largest coal port has triggered 109 arrests. Hundreds of activists swam or used kayaks to occupy the Newcastle port’s shipping lane in Australia, to protest climate inaction.

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Ready to send workers to Palestine, Russia or Ukraine if security is assured: Manusha

27 Nov 2023 - 20     - 654

In the aftermath of the decision to send Sri Lankan expatriate workers to Israel despite the conflict in the Gaza Strip, Minister of Labour Manusha Nanayakkara said that they are even prepared to send workers to Palestine, Russia or Ukraine, if those countries assured that there is adequate security for Sri Lankan workers.

Dengue cases in nine months surpass tally of cases in 2020, 2021

27 Nov 2023 - 0     - 219

The dengue cases logged in the nine months of this year have already surpassed the total number of cases reported for the years 2020 and 2021.

Pahiyangala Temple conducts 'Katina Pooja' ceremony

27 Nov 2023 - 0     - 124

The ’’Katina Pooja,’’ a ritual offering of new robes, took place at the Pahiyangala Ancient Temple on Sunday, presided over by the Chief Incumbent of the temple, Ven Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thera. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

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Showery condition to enhance during next few days

27 Nov 2023 - 0     - 866

Showery weather conditions are expected to enhance over most parts of the island for the next few days, starting today (27), the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Sri Lanka initiates legislative work to recognize more foreign medical colleges

27 Nov 2023 - 7     - 812

Sri Lanka initiates legislative work to recognize medical degrees offered by foreign universities internationally ranked up to 1000, an official said.