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Pastor Jerome remanded
Pastor Jerome Fernando has been remanded until December 13 over his controversial remarks on several religions.
The self-styled ‘prophet’ was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate this afternoon following his arrest by the Criminal…
Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon appointed Acting IGP
Deshabandu Tennakoon, the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) in charge of the Western Province, has been appointed as the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Sri Lanka’s creditor nations likely to agree on debt restructuring – reports
A group of Sri Lanka’s creditor nations are likely to reach an agreement on debt relief and an extension of repayment deadlines for the South Asian nation, Japan’s Jiji News reported on Wednesday, without naming a source or giving any…
Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become net zero emitter by 2040, president says
Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become a net zero emitter by 2040, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Tuesday, as the island also attempts to build climate change resilience while navigating its worst financial crisis in decades.
Sri…
Tourist bus collides with train on unsafe level crossing
A bus transporting a group of foreign tourists has collided with a train on an unsafe level crossing in Waskaduwa early this morning (Nov.29).
As per reports, two foreign nationals have sustained minor injuries in the accident.
At the…
Immigration Dept. issues details on visa-free entry to Sri Lanka
The Department of Immigration and Emigration announces that a free Visa regime is implemented for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan with immediate effect, until 31 March 2024, launching as a pilot…
Sri Lanka to receive USD 60mn in financial assistance from ADB
The Government of Sri Lanka says it is planning to borrow USD 60 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (Tranche 4) to finance carrying out the critical works of the already…
Case against SLC interim committee: New Sports Minister asked to present status on matter
The Court of Appeal has decided to take up further consideration of the case filed against the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) interim committee on Tuesday (Dec. 05).
Accordingly, the court has informed newly-appointed Minister of Sports Harin…
Proposals approved for the welfare of migrant workers yet to be implemented – Minister
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment has alleged that despite the government having taken several decisions pertaining to the welfare of migrant workers, they are yet to be implemented.
Addressing a ceremony held at the Ministry’s…
Skilled OICs needed to curb underworld activities – Police informs SOC on National Security
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security has drawn attention to the fact that some people were getting the services of private security guards for their own protection, the Parliamentary Communications Department said.
In a…