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SLPP’s Administrative Secretary Renuka Perera arrested
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Administrative Secretary Renuka Perera has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly posting false information on ‘Mahaviru’ commemorations in the North through social…
Sajith criticizes govt. of using PTA to oppress social media
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa criticized the government for allegedly using the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to suppress social media freedom, despite promising to abolish the controversial legislation before coming to power.…
US Assistant Secretary of State to visit Sri Lanka
US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu is scheduled to travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from December 3 to December 10, the US Embassy in Colombo said in a statement.
His trip…
Govt to provide allowance for children of ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries
The government has decided to provide an allowance of Rs. 6,000 to assist parents who are unable to afford school stationery and equipment for their children.
Accordingly, the relevant allowance will be provided for the school children…
Cabinet approves drafting of bill to allow recalling of LG Election nominations
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to draft the Local Government Elections (Special Provisions) Bill in order to make necessary provisions for the recalling of nominations for Local Government (LG) Elections.
Speaking at the…
Sri Lanka’s air quality gradually improves – CEA
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) says that the Sri Lanka Air Quality Index (SLAQI) is gradually reaching towards moderate levels across several regions in the country.
Speaking at a media briefing, CEA media spokesperson Dr.…
Two monks and hotel owner arrested for stealing ancient Buddha statue
Police have arrested two Buddhist monks and a hotel owner in connection with the theft of an ancient metal Buddha statue with a dragon canopy, valued at over Rs. 20 million.
The statue was stolen from the Karahampitigoda Khettarama…
Adverse weather displaces over 143,000 people across 24 districts
The ongoing adverse weather conditions from a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal have left 143,726 people from 53,888 families displaced, seeking refuge in shelters and relatives’ homes, the Disaster Management Center (DMC)…
Special Commodity Levy on big onions reduced
The Government of Sri Lanka has reduced the Special Commodity Levy imposed on imported big onions to Rs. 10 per kilogram, to be in effect during the period from December 01 to December 31, 2024.
Accordingly, the government has implemented…
Man snatched by crocodile in Pottuvil
A man has reportedly been snatched by a crocodile in the Crocodile Rock area of Pottuvil police division.
A complaint was lodged at the Pottuvil Police Station last evening (28), reporting that a crocodile had snatched an individual…