Female politician fled to New Zealand after graveside threat

An aspiring Sri Lankan politician - who was sidelined because she was a woman - found her house surrounded by gunmen, and was also a victim of sextortion, a tribunal has heard.

Govt. receives over 40 tonnes of paddy as farmers shift gears

Despite initial reluctance and grievances from farmers regarding selling paddy to the government, the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) has purchased paddy amounting to 42,124 kg paddy from the farmers.

Passenger arrested for alleged sexual assault on flight from Mumbai

A passenger on a SriLankan Airlines flight from Mumbai to Katunayake Airport has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting passengers and flight attendants.

Health Minister visits Anuradhapura Hospital after doctor assault

Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa visited the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital this morning and held a special meeting with the hospital’s medical team, including the Director and Deputy Director, to discuss the sexual assault on a female doctor at the facility.

Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine has said it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by the US, after a day of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia.

Suspect arrested in Anuradhapura doctor rape case

The suspect wanted in connection with the alleged rape of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been arrested.

Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka mark 50 years of diplomatic ties

Saudi Ambassador Khalid bin Hamoud Alkahtani hosted an official reception to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka. The event was attended by Chief Guest Arun Hemachandra, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, along with Sri Lankan ministers, deputy ministers, senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic mission heads, and media professionals.

More than 100 passengers rescued from Pakistan train attack

Armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying more than 400 passengers and taken a number of them hostage, military sources told the BBC on Tuesday.

Manhunt underway to arrest suspect who raped lady doctor

A manhunt is underway for a suspect who allegedly raped a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.

No procurement guidelines followed when purchases made for MR’s official residence renovation

Startling revelations have now emerged how building materials for the renovation of Mahinda Rajapaksa’s official residence have been purchased from selected suppliers on the direction of the Project Engineer Lt. Com. Aravinda of the Sri Lanka Navy.

GMOA and AMS launch 24-hour strike over assault on female doctor

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) have decided to launch a 24-hour islandwide token strike from 8:00 AM tomorrow (12) in protest against the brutal sexual assault of a female doctor at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.

Sri Lanka to develop two digital systems to register and authenticate its citizens

Sri Lanka is to get into a joint project with India to design and implement its own digital identity system to register and authenticate its citizens while there will be a second project to develop an electronic national identity card, it was revealed in Parliament today.

Cop arrested with large stock of foreign cigarettes

A police constable attached to the Grandpass Police Station has been arrested for the illegal possession of a large stock of foreign cigarettes.

Rs. 2.4 Mn spent on printing documents for wild animal census - Ministry

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation has revealed that Rs. 2.4 million has been spent on printing documents related to the upcoming census of wild animals that damage agricultural crops.

Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage

Armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers and taken a number of hostages, military sources have told the BBC.

Operation room established for animal census on Saturday

A special committee has been appointed on the advice of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lalkantha, to minimise damage caused to crops by wild animals and find solutions.

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Government to introduce Cyber Security Bill

The Government is to introduce a ‘Cyber Security Bill which will empower Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness (SLCERT) to see that websites follow stipulated precautions to ensure the security of their sites soon, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeratune told Parliament today.

79th Bradby Shield dates confirmed

Trinity College will host the first leg of the 79th Bradby Shield on August 23 at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele.

Health Minister urges media to respect victim’s privacy

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa urged all print and digital media to respect the privacy of the lady doctor involved in the unfortunate incident at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital by refraining from disclosing her identity.

FR petition filed challenging compensation allocation to ex-MPs for property damages

A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to conduct an investigation into the compensation payments made for damages caused to the properties during the attacks and violence carried out by groups of people on May 9, 2022.

Sexual assault on female doctor: GMOA threatens TU action

In the wake of the alleged sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has issued an ultimatum to the government demanding the immediate arrest of the suspect involved in the incident.

BBS questions Govt on lifting ban on religious book imports

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) today questioned the government on the criteria used as the basis for lifting the ban on the import of religious books into the country.

Royal Park murder case.. I have paid the compensation already – Maithripala

Former President Maithripala Sirisena has confirmed that he has already made the required compensation payment to the victims of the Royal Park murder case.

Over Rs. 12 billion Aswesuma allowances to be credited by tomorrow

Over Rs. 12 billion in Aswesuma beneficiary allowances for March, under the Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment, will be credited to the respective beneficiary accounts by tomorrow (12), the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry said.

Cabinet approves 5,882 recruitments to fill Ministry vacancies

Considering requests from various departments and affiliated bodies of the Ministries to fill vacant posts, the Cabinet has granted approval for the relevant Ministries and institutions to proceed with 5,882 recruitments, as recommended by the committee.

Keerthy Suresh welcomed at BIA

Govt approves committee to study bus modifications’ impact on passenger security

The government has granted approval to appoint a committee to study the impact of bus decorations and modifications on passenger security, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Arrest perpetrators responsible for Baby Hamdan’s death

A Colombo Magistrate ordered the Borella Police to arrest all perpetrators whoever responsible for the death of Baby Hamdi following a kidney surgery at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Borella.

Doctors at Anuradhapura Hospital launch indefinite strike over sexual assault

The doctors of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital launched an idefinite strike against the sexual assault of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.