Morocco quake death toll surpasses 2000

The death toll from a strong earthquake which struck Morocco on Friday night has surpassed 2,000, according to the country’s interior ministry. “There is destruction everywhere,” Eyewitnesses near the High Atlas mountains were quoted as saying by CNN.

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Special Commodity Levy on imported potatoes extended for four more months

On March 8, 2023, the Ministry of Finance decided to increase the Special Commodity Levy on imported potatoes by Rs. 30 per kilogram for a six-month period

Three children in Kurunegala abandoned, Mother stranded abroad, Father in Prison

In a poignant tale of adversity, three children from Pahala Giribawa in Pothanegama, Kurunegala, find themselves in a dire situation as their mother works abroad, their father serves a life sentence, and their humble home teeters on the brink of collapse.

Fake security sticker scam on liquor bottles Scam is as grave as printing counterfeit notes: MP Buddhika Pathirana

Says perpetrators had found loopholes in the Excise Ordinance to carry out scam

Disturbing Desecration in Vavuniya Two-year-old’s body exhumed and vanished from Cemetery

The girl lost her life when she accidentally fell into a water tank while playing

Hand over Easter attack probe to Shani Abeysekara: Sajith tells RW

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to hand over investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks to for

Parliament grapples with overlapping Committee functions

MP Patali Champika Ranawaka has drawn attention to the issue of overlapping responsibilities among various parliamentary committees, raising pertinent concerns about its impact on the legislative process. Speaking to reporters, MP Rana

Counterfeit liquor stickers cost Sri Lanka Rs. 1.2 Billion in Tax Revenue

Loss of Rs. 2,900 from each liquor bottle with a fake sticker

Global shortage of medical professionals: Minister

According to WHO, there will be a shortage of 12.9 Mn medical professionals by 2035

Over 7,000 Sri Lankan military officers, soldiers trained by Pakistani Army

Over 7,000 officers and soldiers from Sri Lankan Armed Forces have been imparted training by Pakistan Armed Forces besides provision of military hardware and equipment to Sri Lankan Armed Forces at the time of need, Pakistani High

Inadequate rainfall persists in Hydro catchment areas, Irrigation Dept. says

Reservoir water levels are stagnating at just 26%

Transforming Tea Museum, 80 Club to Commercial Centres UDA issues Request for Proposals starting from September 14

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) has issued the Request for Proposals (RFP) starting from September 14 from potential investors or developers- either local or international- to undertake the Establishment of mixed commercial development with Tea Museum and 80 Club by renovating this colonial building which is located within the commercial hub

President to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month

China is the largest bilateral creditor to Sri Lanka

Health Minister survives No-Confidence Motion despite crumbling health sector

Despite the seriousness of allegations regarding the deterioration of the health service in the country with the influx of subpar medicin

Gota slams Channel 4, unveils failures leading to Easter Sunday Horror

While refuting allegations in Channel 4 film Easter Sunday suicide bombings of 21 April 2019 carried out by Islamic extremists had been deliberately facilitated to create the conditions to get him in power in 2019, former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa , in a voluminous statement said, had the previous Yahapalana government taken action related to the build-up of religious extremism, the Easter Sunday suicide bombers would have been apprehended muc

Maithri’s SLFP aims for supporting President at presidential elections

MPs - Mahinda Amaraweera, Lasantha Alagiyawanna and Duminda Dissanayake closely work with political group coordinated by MP Nimal Lanza in promoting the President

Polluted dust particles found in human blood circulatory system: Dr. Jasinghe

It has been proven that Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) in the air enters the human body by diffusion into the blood, causing an inflammatory response all over the body and thickening blood vessels, Environment Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jas

Did Inland Revenue Amendment Bill divide parties?

The second reading of the Bill was actually approved by a majority of 45 votes with 103 members voting for it and 58 against

Chamara Sampath’s mix-up with Channel 4 and Channel Eye

State Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who repeatedly used Channel Eye instead of Channel 4 when referring to the Channel 4 exposure on the Easter Sunday attacks, swiftly corrected himself after being informed by a fe

Ports Authority spends Rs. 1.2 bn on food in 2022; Rs. 498 mn for snacks: COPE

Sri Lanka Ports Authority has spent 1.2 billion rupees on food for the year 2022, the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) revealed. The Auditor General told the Committee that 498

Ministry to get tough on doctors who leave country without prior notice

“If a doctor leaves the country without prior notice, provisions are available to take legal actions”

Fake security stickers on liquor bottles Perpetrators should be punished under criminal law – Opposition Leader

Rs. 52Mn fined for those caught with fake security stickers, State Finance Minister informs House

Govt to increase number of electric vehicles: Dr. Jasinghe

The Government of Sri Lanka has taken a policy decision to increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) when importing vehicles, Environment Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe said. He said the decision was taken in line with the plans to implem

Ruwan holds talks with Kenyan PM on strengthening bilateral ties

Senior advisor to president Ranil Wickremesinghe on Climate change Ruwan Wijewardene met with Kenyan Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi yesterday to explore the possibility of increasing Sri La

Diana Gamage’s citizenship case SJB’s request to appoint five-judge-bench to hear case rejected

A motion filed by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) requesting to appoint a fuller bench comprising five judges of Court of Appeal to hear State Minister Diana Gamage’s citizenship case has been rejected by the President of Court of Appeal. Court of Appeal Justice (President) Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne has also rejected another motion filed by Social activist Oshala Herath, the petitioner of this writ petition regarding the same request.

Defence Secretary launches two of his books

Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne released his latest books, ‘Tharage Agamanaya’ and the English version of the ‘Kadol Aththu’ by presenting the maiden printed versions to President Ran

Channel 4 allegations Govt. calls for constrained response

The government views the latest Channel 4 film as a work of drama ahead of the session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and therefore advocates a constrained response to the allegations

Asad Maulana is a con man: Pillayan

Maulana is a con man who betrays others for his survival

Cardinal calls for international probe on Channel 4 disclosures

Those officials who were in the police and security services who came under investigation on this matter and who currently hold high positions should be suspended forthwith