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Sri Lanka s main concern is achieving a sustainable future President
(Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Achieving a sustainable future is as in many other
countries, a main concern of the Government of Sri Lanka, said President Maithripala Sirisena intervening in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Session. MORE..
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Prince Charles to be next head of Commonwealth (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The Prince of Wales will be the next head of the
Commonwealth, the BBC reported. MORE..
>> Read More
Female bank accountant arrested over Rs 20 million fraud (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
A female employed as an Accountant at a bank in the Gampaha area who is accused
of financial fraud amounting to Rs 20 million has been arrested in Kegalle by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). MORE..
>> Read More
CEA suspends operations at Horana rubber factory (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has decided to
temporarily suspend operations at the rubber factory in Horana, where 5 deaths occurred yesterday. MORE..
>> Read More
UNDP supports Sri Lanka to build back better after disaster (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The United Nations Development Programme in Sri
Lanka together with the Ministry of Disaster Management launched a project at the Ministry premises to support the Government s vision of resilient recovery from Disasters, to help Sri Lanka build
back better in times of a disaster. MORE..
>> Read More
Sri Lanka beefs up tourist hotspot security after violence (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Sri Lanka announced Friday it would establish new police posts and
step up patrols at popular resorts after a spate of sexual attacks and violence targeting foreign tourists. MORE..
>> Read More
Manager of Horana rubber factory remanded (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The manager of the rubber factory in Horana, who was arrested over the death of 5
persons in the ammonia tank incident yesterday, has been ordered remanded until April 25 by the Horana Magistrate s Court. MORE..
>> Read More
Interpol issued Red Notice for Arjuna Mahendran (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Interpol has issued Red Notice for former Central Bank
Governor Arjuna Mahendran in connection with the investigations being carried out by the CID on the central bank treasury bond scam. MORE..
>> Read More
Special STF operation in Western and Southern provinces (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has carried out a special operation in the Western
and Southern provinces within the past 2 weeks, resulting in the arrest of several suspects along with a host of weapons and narcotics. MORE..
>> Read More
Sri Lanka designated as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage site (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
A Sri Lankan agrarian system, the Ellanga Gammana or
Cascaded Tank-Village system in the Dry Zone, has been designated as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
MORE..
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Sri Lanka Cricket elections on May 19 (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Elections for new board members of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will be held on
May 19, according to SLC President Thilanga Sumathipala. MORE..
>> Read More
Time ripe for growth in Iran-Sri Lanka ties- Larijani (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The Iranian Parliament Speaker, Ali Larijani, says that Iran and Sri Lanka
should increase their trade interactions and develop political and trade ties. MORE..
>> Read More
Two underworld gang members arrested in Thotalanga (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Two persons suspected to be part of an
underworld gang involved in a series of organized crimes have been arrested by STF personnel at Thotalanga, the Police Spokesman s Office said. MORE..
>> Read More
From Afghanistan to Sri Lanka- Youth held with heroin worth Rs 85m (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
A Kashmiri youth on his way to the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo with 35 million
Indian rupees (LKR 85 million) worth of pure Afghan heroin has been arrested in New Delhi, the Times of India reported today. MORE..
>> Read More
PM commissions Sri Lanka Navy s 2nd AOPV - Sindurala (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The second Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) of Sri
Lanka Navy, built at the Indian shipbuilding facility - Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), received its graceful commissioning from the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Eastern Container
Terminal of the port of Colombo. MORE..
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Sri Lanka to give leadership for Mangrove Conservation in C wealth countries (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Sri Lanka has been named as the country to give leadership for the
conservation of mangroves in Commonwealth countries. MORE..
>> Read More
Pro-LTTE group protest against President in London (Thu, 19 Apr 2018)
A group of LTTE supporters are reportedly protesting in front of the
venue of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London, against the visit of Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena. MORE..
>> Read More
Diaz-Canel replaces Raul Castro as Cuba s president (Thu, 19 Apr 2018)
A 57-year-old bureaucrat replaced Raul Castro as the
president of Cuba on Thursday, launching a new political era as a government led by a single family for six decades tries to ensure the long-term survival of one of the world s last communist states.
MORE..
>> Read More
President and PM will decide on fuel prices Arjuna (Thu, 19 Apr 2018)
The final decision whether or not to increase the fuel prices
will be taken by the President and the Prime Ministers together, says Minister of Petroleum Resources Development, Arjuna Ranatunga. MORE..
>> Read More
Manager of Horana rubber factory arrested after ammonia tank deaths (Thu, 19 Apr 2018)
Horana police have arrested the manager of the rubber factory
in Bellapitiya where 5 persons died in the Ammonia tank incident, the Police spokesman said. MORE..
>> Read More
Achieving a sustainable future is as in many other
countries, a main concern of the Government of Sri Lanka, said President Maithripala Sirisena intervening in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Session. MORE..>> Read More
Prince Charles to be next head of Commonwealth (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The Prince of Wales will be the next head of the
Commonwealth, the BBC reported. MORE..>> Read More
Female bank accountant arrested over Rs 20 million fraud (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
A female employed as an Accountant at a bank in the Gampaha area who is accused
of financial fraud amounting to Rs 20 million has been arrested in Kegalle by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). MORE..>> Read More
CEA suspends operations at Horana rubber factory (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has decided to
temporarily suspend operations at the rubber factory in Horana, where 5 deaths occurred yesterday. MORE..>> Read More
UNDP supports Sri Lanka to build back better after disaster (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The United Nations Development Programme in Sri
Lanka together with the Ministry of Disaster Management launched a project at the Ministry premises to support the Government s vision of resilient recovery from Disasters, to help Sri Lanka build
back better in times of a disaster. MORE..>> Read More
Sri Lanka beefs up tourist hotspot security after violence (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Sri Lanka announced Friday it would establish new police posts and
step up patrols at popular resorts after a spate of sexual attacks and violence targeting foreign tourists. MORE..>> Read More
Manager of Horana rubber factory remanded (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The manager of the rubber factory in Horana, who was arrested over the death of 5
persons in the ammonia tank incident yesterday, has been ordered remanded until April 25 by the Horana Magistrate s Court. MORE..>> Read More
Interpol issued Red Notice for Arjuna Mahendran (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Interpol has issued Red Notice for former Central Bank
Governor Arjuna Mahendran in connection with the investigations being carried out by the CID on the central bank treasury bond scam. MORE..>> Read More
Special STF operation in Western and Southern provinces (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has carried out a special operation in the Western
and Southern provinces within the past 2 weeks, resulting in the arrest of several suspects along with a host of weapons and narcotics. MORE..>> Read More
Sri Lanka designated as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage site (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
A Sri Lankan agrarian system, the Ellanga Gammana or
Cascaded Tank-Village system in the Dry Zone, has been designated as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
MORE..>> Read More
Sri Lanka Cricket elections on May 19 (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Elections for new board members of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will be held on
May 19, according to SLC President Thilanga Sumathipala. MORE..>> Read More
Time ripe for growth in Iran-Sri Lanka ties- Larijani (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The Iranian Parliament Speaker, Ali Larijani, says that Iran and Sri Lanka
should increase their trade interactions and develop political and trade ties. MORE..>> Read More
Two underworld gang members arrested in Thotalanga (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Two persons suspected to be part of an
underworld gang involved in a series of organized crimes have been arrested by STF personnel at Thotalanga, the Police Spokesman s Office said. MORE..>> Read More
From Afghanistan to Sri Lanka- Youth held with heroin worth Rs 85m (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
A Kashmiri youth on his way to the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo with 35 million
Indian rupees (LKR 85 million) worth of pure Afghan heroin has been arrested in New Delhi, the Times of India reported today. MORE..>> Read More
PM commissions Sri Lanka Navy s 2nd AOPV - Sindurala (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The second Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) of Sri
Lanka Navy, built at the Indian shipbuilding facility - Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), received its graceful commissioning from the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Eastern Container
Terminal of the port of Colombo. MORE..>> Read More
Sri Lanka to give leadership for Mangrove Conservation in C wealth countries (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Sri Lanka has been named as the country to give leadership for the
conservation of mangroves in Commonwealth countries. MORE..>> Read More
Pro-LTTE group protest against President in London (Thu, 19 Apr 2018)
A group of LTTE supporters are reportedly protesting in front of the
venue of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London, against the visit of Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena. MORE..>> Read More
Diaz-Canel replaces Raul Castro as Cuba s president (Thu, 19 Apr 2018)
A 57-year-old bureaucrat replaced Raul Castro as the
president of Cuba on Thursday, launching a new political era as a government led by a single family for six decades tries to ensure the long-term survival of one of the world s last communist states.
MORE..>> Read More
President and PM will decide on fuel prices Arjuna (Thu, 19 Apr 2018)
The final decision whether or not to increase the fuel prices
will be taken by the President and the Prime Ministers together, says Minister of Petroleum Resources Development, Arjuna Ranatunga. MORE..>> Read More
Manager of Horana rubber factory arrested after ammonia tank deaths (Thu, 19 Apr 2018)
Horana police have arrested the manager of the rubber factory
in Bellapitiya where 5 persons died in the Ammonia tank incident, the Police spokesman said. MORE..>> Read More
Hiru News
VAT should be reduced, says Ravi K
(Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake says it is time to reduce the Value Added Tax. He said it could be reduced to 9%. Karunanayake said this responding to journalists following an event in Colombo this morning (Apr. 20). Read More
>> Read More
Unity Government to continue, new agreement to be signed (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
United Peoples Freedom Alliances General Secretary Mahinda Amaraweera says that a new agreement is being prepared under the instruction given by the President to continue the Unity Government. Addressing the media in Angunakolapelassa, Minister Amaraweera... Read More
>> Read More
Fmr. Justice Minister says Executive Presidency needs more powers (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Former Justice Minister MP, Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says that the powers of the Executive Presidency should be strengthened further if the country needs to gain political stability. The MP said having a Prime Minister vested with Executive Powers is... Read More
>> Read More
Met Dept. warns of lightning hazard (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and Uva provinces during the afternoon. Showers may occur in the Western and Southern coastal areas in the morning too. Misty conditions can... Read More
>> Read More
Fmr. President demands General Election (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Fmr. President says General Election should be held... Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today (Apr. 20) paid homage to the sacred Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. Thereafter, he called on the Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter. Following that... Read More
>> Read More
Female bank accountant arrested for fraud (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Police have arrested a female accountant attached to a bank in Gampaha for allegedly defrauding Rs. 20 million. The investigations have been launched following a complaint lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department. The CID had also obtained... Read More
>> Read More
Arsenal manager Wenger to leave after 22 years (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Arsene Wenger is to leave Arsenal at the end of the season, ending a nearly 22-year reign as manager. The Frenchman departs a year before his latest contract was due to expire. The Gunners are sixth in the league and set to miss out on a top-four... Read More
>> Read More
Kathmandu airport closed after jet skids (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Kathmandu airport has been closed after a Malaysian jet with 139 people on board aborted its takeoff and skidded off the runway, officials said. Nobody was hurt in the incident but incoming flights to the Nepali capital were diverted while authorities... Read More
>> Read More
Western Chief Minister pledges to close down Horana Factory (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Western Province Chief Minister Isura Devapriya visited the controversial rubber processing factory in Bellapitiya, Horana this afternoon (Apr. 20). Here he had pledged to close down the factory. Five persons including 4 villagers were killed... Read More
>> Read More
Vision Care goes to Panadura (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Vision Care, one of the pioneering eye care companies in Sri Lanka, has inaugurated its newest branch at Panadura to facilitate access to its range of eye care products and services for residents of the popular suburb. The branch opening was followed... Read More
>> Read More
Interpol issues Red Notice against Mahendran (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
International Police has issued a Red Notice against the former Governor of Central Bank, Arjuna Mahendran. He has been mentioned as a suspect in the Central Bank bond scam probe carried out by the Criminal Investigation Department. Read More
>> Read More
UK surgeon allowed to work at Karapitiya Hospital (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Sri Lanka Medical Council has recommended that British surgeon Dr. Richard Permin should be allowed to conduct heart surgeries at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital as he has the certificate of the UK Medical Council. Accordingly, the temporally ban... Read More
>> Read More
Horana factory Manager remanded (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The Manager of the Horana rubber processing factory where 5 persons were killed following an industrial accident, has been remanded until 25th of April. He was arrested last afternoon for negligence. The Manager was produced before courts by Horana police... Read More
>> Read More
MP Abeygunawardana says remaining SLFP Minister should join them (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
MP Rohitha Abeygunawardana says that he believes that the remaining Sri Lanka Freedom Party Ministers in the government should sit alongside the opposition next month. Addressing a media conference at the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna office in Battaramulla... Read More
>> Read More
Government analyst visits Horana factory (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The bodies of 5 persons who died following an industrial accident at a rubber processing factory in Bellapitiya, Horana have been sent to Panadura Base Hospital for post-mortem inquiries. The Judicial Medical Officer Dr. Uthpala Aatygalle will conduct... Read More
>> Read More
Largest aircraft leaves Mattala (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The worlds largest cargo aircraft Antonov An-225 Mriya which arrived at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport on Wednesday, left the island this morning (Apr. 20). It landed at the MRIA, for refuelling and allow the crew to rest, the Airport... Read More
>> Read More
Meter-less three-wheelers allowed to issue receipts (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The National Council for Road Safety says that three-wheeler drivers who are unable to issue metered-receipts to their passengers can issue written receipts instead. Addressing a media conference in Colombo this morning (Apr. 20), Chairman of the... Read More
>> Read More
Police intensify operations to curb crimes (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Police have arrested 30 during special raids conducted in the Western and the Southern provinces. Police Media Spokesperson’s Office said that the raids were conducted from the beginning of this year till 17th of April. 5 grenades, two... Read More
>> Read More
Game of Thrones behind-the-scenes secrets revealed (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Game of Thrones has won a fair amount of awards in its seven years on the air, but the BAFTA TV Craft Special Award being handed out at this years ceremony is a little different. This award recognises the behind-the-scenes craft that has gone into producing... Read More
>> Read More
Police seek public support to arrest deceitful woman (Photos) (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Colombo Crime Division seeks public support to apprehend a woman who had cheated money to a number of people in the guise of a bank official. Police Media Spokespersons Office said that the suspect is wanted for cases being heard at Fort, Hulfsdorp,... Read More
>> Read More
Married couple killed in Medawachchiya accident (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
A married couple was killed in a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a van in the Karambankulam area in Medawachchiya this morning (Apr. 20). The deceased woman was 21-year-old and her husband was aged 25. They were residents of Galkandegama,... Read More
>> Read More
CCTV captures Seeduwa bank robbery (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The CCTV system has captured the recent bank robbery took place in a private bank in Seeduwa. Police said that the lone robber, who came into the bank with an object similar to a hand grenade, took away around Rs. 600,000 threatening the staff. The... Read More
>> Read More
SLC election date fixed (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
President of Sri Lanka Cricket says that the next election to elect office bearers for the local cricket governing body will be held on 19th of May. Read More
>> Read More
South African President cuts short his London visit (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cut short his attendance at the Commonwealth summit in London to deal with violent protests at home. Clashes have taken place in North West province where protesters are demanding jobs, housing and an end... Read More
>> Read More
Huge WW2 bomb sends shockwaves in Berlin (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
A large-scale evacuation is to take place in Berlin this morning (Apr. 20) to allow experts to defuse a World War Two bomb. Buildings will be cleared in an 800m radius from the construction site where the bomb was discovered. The zone includes... Read More
>> Read More
Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake says it is time to reduce the Value Added Tax. He said it could be reduced to 9%. Karunanayake said this responding to journalists following an event in Colombo this morning (Apr. 20). Read More
>> Read More
Unity Government to continue, new agreement to be signed (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
United Peoples Freedom Alliances General Secretary Mahinda Amaraweera says that a new agreement is being prepared under the instruction given by the President to continue the Unity Government. Addressing the media in Angunakolapelassa, Minister Amaraweera... Read More
>> Read More
Fmr. Justice Minister says Executive Presidency needs more powers (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Former Justice Minister MP, Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says that the powers of the Executive Presidency should be strengthened further if the country needs to gain political stability. The MP said having a Prime Minister vested with Executive Powers is... Read More
>> Read More
Met Dept. warns of lightning hazard (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and Uva provinces during the afternoon. Showers may occur in the Western and Southern coastal areas in the morning too. Misty conditions can... Read More
>> Read More
Fmr. President demands General Election (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Fmr. President says General Election should be held... Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today (Apr. 20) paid homage to the sacred Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. Thereafter, he called on the Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter. Following that... Read More
>> Read More
Female bank accountant arrested for fraud (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Police have arrested a female accountant attached to a bank in Gampaha for allegedly defrauding Rs. 20 million. The investigations have been launched following a complaint lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department. The CID had also obtained... Read More
>> Read More
Arsenal manager Wenger to leave after 22 years (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Arsene Wenger is to leave Arsenal at the end of the season, ending a nearly 22-year reign as manager. The Frenchman departs a year before his latest contract was due to expire. The Gunners are sixth in the league and set to miss out on a top-four... Read More
>> Read More
Kathmandu airport closed after jet skids (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Kathmandu airport has been closed after a Malaysian jet with 139 people on board aborted its takeoff and skidded off the runway, officials said. Nobody was hurt in the incident but incoming flights to the Nepali capital were diverted while authorities... Read More
>> Read More
Western Chief Minister pledges to close down Horana Factory (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Western Province Chief Minister Isura Devapriya visited the controversial rubber processing factory in Bellapitiya, Horana this afternoon (Apr. 20). Here he had pledged to close down the factory. Five persons including 4 villagers were killed... Read More
>> Read More
Vision Care goes to Panadura (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Vision Care, one of the pioneering eye care companies in Sri Lanka, has inaugurated its newest branch at Panadura to facilitate access to its range of eye care products and services for residents of the popular suburb. The branch opening was followed... Read More
>> Read More
Interpol issues Red Notice against Mahendran (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
International Police has issued a Red Notice against the former Governor of Central Bank, Arjuna Mahendran. He has been mentioned as a suspect in the Central Bank bond scam probe carried out by the Criminal Investigation Department. Read More
>> Read More
UK surgeon allowed to work at Karapitiya Hospital (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Sri Lanka Medical Council has recommended that British surgeon Dr. Richard Permin should be allowed to conduct heart surgeries at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital as he has the certificate of the UK Medical Council. Accordingly, the temporally ban... Read More
>> Read More
Horana factory Manager remanded (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The Manager of the Horana rubber processing factory where 5 persons were killed following an industrial accident, has been remanded until 25th of April. He was arrested last afternoon for negligence. The Manager was produced before courts by Horana police... Read More
>> Read More
MP Abeygunawardana says remaining SLFP Minister should join them (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
MP Rohitha Abeygunawardana says that he believes that the remaining Sri Lanka Freedom Party Ministers in the government should sit alongside the opposition next month. Addressing a media conference at the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna office in Battaramulla... Read More
>> Read More
Government analyst visits Horana factory (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The bodies of 5 persons who died following an industrial accident at a rubber processing factory in Bellapitiya, Horana have been sent to Panadura Base Hospital for post-mortem inquiries. The Judicial Medical Officer Dr. Uthpala Aatygalle will conduct... Read More
>> Read More
Largest aircraft leaves Mattala (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The worlds largest cargo aircraft Antonov An-225 Mriya which arrived at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport on Wednesday, left the island this morning (Apr. 20). It landed at the MRIA, for refuelling and allow the crew to rest, the Airport... Read More
>> Read More
Meter-less three-wheelers allowed to issue receipts (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The National Council for Road Safety says that three-wheeler drivers who are unable to issue metered-receipts to their passengers can issue written receipts instead. Addressing a media conference in Colombo this morning (Apr. 20), Chairman of the... Read More
>> Read More
Police intensify operations to curb crimes (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Police have arrested 30 during special raids conducted in the Western and the Southern provinces. Police Media Spokesperson’s Office said that the raids were conducted from the beginning of this year till 17th of April. 5 grenades, two... Read More
>> Read More
Game of Thrones behind-the-scenes secrets revealed (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Game of Thrones has won a fair amount of awards in its seven years on the air, but the BAFTA TV Craft Special Award being handed out at this years ceremony is a little different. This award recognises the behind-the-scenes craft that has gone into producing... Read More
>> Read More
Police seek public support to arrest deceitful woman (Photos) (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
Colombo Crime Division seeks public support to apprehend a woman who had cheated money to a number of people in the guise of a bank official. Police Media Spokespersons Office said that the suspect is wanted for cases being heard at Fort, Hulfsdorp,... Read More
>> Read More
Married couple killed in Medawachchiya accident (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
A married couple was killed in a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a van in the Karambankulam area in Medawachchiya this morning (Apr. 20). The deceased woman was 21-year-old and her husband was aged 25. They were residents of Galkandegama,... Read More
>> Read More
CCTV captures Seeduwa bank robbery (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
The CCTV system has captured the recent bank robbery took place in a private bank in Seeduwa. Police said that the lone robber, who came into the bank with an object similar to a hand grenade, took away around Rs. 600,000 threatening the staff. The... Read More
>> Read More
SLC election date fixed (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
President of Sri Lanka Cricket says that the next election to elect office bearers for the local cricket governing body will be held on 19th of May. Read More
>> Read More
South African President cuts short his London visit (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cut short his attendance at the Commonwealth summit in London to deal with violent protests at home. Clashes have taken place in North West province where protesters are demanding jobs, housing and an end... Read More
>> Read More
Huge WW2 bomb sends shockwaves in Berlin (Fri, 20 Apr 2018)
A large-scale evacuation is to take place in Berlin this morning (Apr. 20) to allow experts to defuse a World War Two bomb. Buildings will be cleared in an 800m radius from the construction site where the bomb was discovered. The zone includes... Read More
>> Read More
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Horana rubber factory incident: Factory license temporarily suspended
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