MEI foundation with YWMA distribute school shoes for deserving students

The MEI foundation in collaboration with YWMA coordinated by the Colombo Times CSR project distributed school shoes for deserving students last Friday, at the All Ceylon YMMA Conference Auditorium in Colombo.

Police probe fatal shooting of woman, daughter and officer by fellow constable

Constable Udara, who was stationed at the Karandugala Police Station, was killed by Constable Kumara using his service weapon, a T-56. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the reason of shooting his fellow constable.

Suspects ‘Sanka’, ‘Chandi’ and ‘Bahirawaya’ at large over Club Wasantha’s shooting

The Athurugiriya Police and the Western Province South Crimes Division are conducting investigations to arrest three wanted suspects over the Athurugiriya shooting on July 8, where two persons, including ‘Club Wasantha’, were killed, and several others were injured.

Pathfinder Foundation and Australian High Commission co host Tri Lateral Roundtable

Pathfinder Foundation and the Australian High Commission in Colombo co-hosted a Track 1.5 Trilateral Roundtable titled “Sri Lanka-India-Australia: Maritime Neighbours and Partners”.

Pavithra holds secret vote to decide support for Ranil or SLPP

Minister of Forest Conservation, Wildlife and Irrigation Pavithra Wanniarachchi organized a closed-door meeting at her residence in Pelmadulla to seek the opinion of her supporters on which candidate she should endorse in the upcoming Presidential Election.

Two including State Minister’s private secretary arrested for Rs.1.5Mn bribe

A private secretary to State Minister S.Viyalendiran and a political activist have been arrested on allegations of soliciting a bribe of Rs.1.5 million.

Contingency measures in place to address Middle East tensions: Ali Sabry

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry yesterday said that if the situation in the Middle East intensifies following the death of Hamas’ political leader, steps are being taken to address it in Sri Lanka.

Copra for Kandy Perahera

A consignment of copra to fuel the flaming torches carried in the Kandy Esala Perahera was donated to the Sri Dalada Maligawa yesterday. Army Commander Lt. Gen.Vikum Liyanage handed it over to Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela. The consignment contained more than 16,000 kilos of copra.

Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake appointed to oversee Police administrative duties

Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake has been appointed to oversee the administrative duties of the Sri Lanka Police until further notice, the National Police Commission said. In the absence of both the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) in charge of Administration, the National Police Commission sought the Attorney General’s advice on whether it had the authority to appoint a Senior DIG (Administration) wi

Majority of parliamentarians to pledge support for President in Election: Education Minister

The majority of the parliamentarians, including various political groups and parties, will pledge their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the next few days for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.

India expresses concern over death of Indian fisherman

Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs yesterday after an Indian fisherman died and another went missing when an Indian trawler capsized during an attempt by the Sri Lankan Navy to drive it away from Sri Lankan waters early last morning.

Monath Perera Memorial Cricket Tournament on August 3rd in Koggala

Monath Perera Memorial Soft Ball Cricket Tournament organized by the Old Boys’ Association of Mahinda College, Galle will be held at the Koggala Free Trade Zone grounds on August 3rd from 7.00am onwards.

Arrested for rape of 60 year old

A young man who entered a house at Ratmale in Parasangaswewa police area and raped a 60 year old elderly woman under death threat was taken into custody.

EC urges Prez candidates to place deposits as early as possible

The Election Commission (EC) has urged the presidential candidates to place cash deposits for the upcoming Presidential Election as early as possible.

Former Rajarata Uni. students plead guilty to harassment charges

The 17 former student movement leaders from Rajarata University, who had been charged with criminal intimidation and harassment of former Vice Chancellor Prof. Ranjith Wijewardene, pleaded guilty to the charges when the case was taken up yesterday before Anuradhapura Additional Magistrate Manodi Hewawasam.

Rauff condemns killing of Hamas’ Leader, during ceasefire negotiations

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader Rauff Hakeem who condemned the assassination of Hamas Leader, Ismail Haniyeh warned that it will increase potential for a regional war.

Poster culture is back...

Posters of Presidential candidates President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa were seen displayed all over Colombo city.

PC arrested for bribery

A Police Constable from the Medagama Police was arrested yesterday by investigators of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on suspicion of accepting a gratification of Rs.3000 from a suspect.

President appoints new Chairman to Central Environment Authority

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a new Chairman to the Central Environment Authority (CEA) with effect from July 30th and the reason for the sudden removal of the incumbent Chairman Venura Fernando has not been stated, the CEA unions said.

Medical camp at Wijeya Newspapers

A medical camp was organized at Wijeya Newspapers Limited yesterday as a healthcare promotional programme for journalists.

Gun accidentally misfires injuring seven-year-old girl

A seven-year-old girl from the Makulugaswewa area was injured when a loaded firearm hidden in the corner of her house accidentally went off.

38 Air Traffic Controllers left since 2020 due to latest currency crisis

Since 2020, a significant number of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) have left the country due to the latest currency crisis, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) Chairman Eng. Athula Galketiya said.

Uniformed nurses at AKD’s meeting: Election Commission seeks report from health authorities

The Election Commission has sought a report from the Director General of Health Services regarding the participation of government nurses in uniform at the National All Ceylon Nurses’ Conference, which was held under the patronage of National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, an official said yesterday.

Lack of exercise, healthy food increases obesity rate in country

Due to a lack of exercise and healthy food, the rate of obesity has rapidly increased, among both women and men in the country, Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala said.

Constitutional dilemma over IGP: Election Commission writes to Secretary to President

The Election Commission wrote to Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake asking for expeditious steps to appoint an Inspector General of Police (IGP) in acting or permanent capacity for the smooth conduct of the election, an official said.

Absence of IGP: National Police Commission seeks AG’s advice

In the absence of both the Inspector General of Police and the Senior Deputy Inspector General in charge of Administration at Sri Lanka Police, the National Police Commission has sought the Attorney General’s advice regarding a crucial appointment.

Govt. to set standards and norms for journalism as a profession with proposed ‘Employment Law’

The proposed legislation envisaged establishing a Practitioner licencing system for all professions including journalism.

Do Sri Lankan MPs employ racing drivers?

It is interesting to note that accidents involving vehicles of MPs have been frequent during this year leaving people to wonder whether some MPs have employed racing drivers. Vehicles of four MPs have met with accidents this month as per media reports.

A US Zoo announces groundbreaking of research station in Sri Lanka

The Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, USA has announced the creation of a research station in the island nation of Sri Lanka, the Fox13 news agency reported.

Presidential candidates’ manifestos must align with Economic Transformation Act: Wajira

Manifestos of all presidential candidates should be in line with certain legislation including the Economic Transformation Act (ETA), and they would be illegal if they did not comply with these legislations, United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said yesterday.