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India, Sri Lanka discuss fishermen issue and India-funded projects
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santhosh Jha, has met with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.
Their discussions yesterday (22) focused on resolving the on-going fishing…
Ex-Minister Johnston Fernando arrested by CID
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the possession of an illegally assembled luxury vehicle.
He had arrived at the CID this morning (23) to provide a statement regarding…
Ranil Willaddarage, the candidate for the New Democratic Front
Ranil Willaddarage, the candidate for the New Democratic Front (Gas Cylinder) in the Colombo district, stated that the country's economy must be effectively managed; otherwise, both the citizens and the business community will face…
Fire breaks out at Kudawella Fisheries Harbour
Three fishing vessels have been damaged in a fire that broke out this morning (21) in a fishing vessel that was docked at the Kudawella Fisheries Harbour.
Our reporter said that a fire broke out in the multi-day fishing vessel “Tushani”…
Advisory issued for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ level advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for multi-day boats in the East-Central Bay of Bengal deep sea areas.
In its advisory, the department said a low-pressure area…
Man arrested for operating illegal firearms workshop in Sooriyawewa
A person operating an illegal firearms manufacturing workshop in Wawegama, Sooriyawewa, was arrested during a raid conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel from the Hambantota camp.
Police reported that a locally-made…
Over 50 firearms returned as per temporary handover notice by Defence Ministry
More than 50 firearms have been returned in response to the notice requiring civilians to temporarily hand over firearms and ammunition issued to them, according to Ministry of Defence sources.
This decision was taken in compliance with…
Army and Navy intensify flood relief efforts across 8 districts as rivers overflow
In response to the severe weather conditions affecting the island, the Sri Lanka Army has deployed additional troops to assist with flood relief efforts in areas hit by rising river levels.
The Army Commander has instructed an expansion…
Arjun Aloysius and two others sentenced for Rs. 3.5b VAT evasion
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has sentenced the Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries, Arjun Aloysius and two others to 06 months in prison for defaulting the payment of Rs. 3.5 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) by the company.
The…
Decision taken not to re-conduct 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship exam
The Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara announced that it was decided not to re-conduct the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination.
Furthermore, it has been decided to award free marks to all students for the 03…