Will launch ’Clean Sri Lanka’ project to make Sri Lanka cleanest in Asian region: President

The Government will launch a special project ’Clean Sri Lanka’ aiming to make Sri Lanka the cleanest country in the Asian region, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Over 20 flights receive bomb threats today

More than 20 flights of Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday (October 20, 2024), according to sources.

Increase in complaints relating to online scams, cyber frauds: SLCERT

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) recorded nearly 8,000 complaints related to online scams, cyber frauds and issues concerning Facebook over the past nine months, SLCERT Senior Information Security Engineer Charuka Damunupola said.

SLPP to set up strategic committee targeting forthcoming elections

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has decided to set up a strategic committee to provide the necessary support for the successful conduct of the election and to provide leadership and correct guidance for future decisions.

Heavy rain of 100mm on the cards

The Meteorology Department has warned that some areas in the Northern Province could experience heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm.

Enjoying beauty of Golden Temple...

Larger groups of tourists are visiting the sacred Golden Temple in Dambulla these days. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Lohan’s private secretary found dead with gunshot injuries

A private secretary of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte was found dead with gunshot injuries in a house in Katugastota today.

Over 400 complaints related to General Elections

A total of 58 fresh complaints related to the upcoming parliamentary elections were received, taking the total number of complaints to over 400.

Three of same family die in house fire

Three members of the same family including a 15-year old girl were reportedly killed in a house fire in the Sinhapura area of Chilaw. 

Four killed within 24 hours due to road accidents

Police said that four persons, including a woman, have died in separate road accidents over the past 24 hours across Moronthuduwa, Kopai, Karandeniya and Kadawatha.

Crowded ferry dock collapses in Georgia, killing seven

At least seven people have died after part of a ferry dock collapsed in Georgia’s Sapelo Island on Saturday, local authorities say.

MR under threat more than any other leader, only six vehicles for him now

In response to the decision to recall vehicles assigned to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, his media unit said that only six vehicles had been provided to the former President and steps had been taken to return three of them, including the ambulance, to the Presidential Secretariat on October 21.

President says he rejected Ranil’s request to have 16 chefs, 163 guards

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he has denied a request from former President Ranil Wickremesinghe for extensive privileges, which included 16 chefs, 163 security personnel, 30 umbrellas and over 20 vehicles.

No threats detected on Vistara flight: Operations resume at BIA

The management of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) said that the emergency situation declared after the reported bomb scare on the Vistara flight which arrived at the BIA from Mumbai today, has been called off.

Drone ’launched towards’ Israeli PM Netanyahu’s home

A drone has been ’’launched towards’’ the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the coastal town of Caesarea, his office has said.

400 files related to corruption, fraud to be opened for action: AKD

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said there are 400 files related to corruption and fraud lying with the Attorney General and all of them will be opened for the institution of legal action.

Govt. recalls additional vehicles from MR, RW

The government has decided to recall additional vehicles assigned to former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Ranil Wickremesinghe, according to a statement from the Government Information Department.

Bomb hoax grips Colombo bound flight from Mumbai

An emergency was declared at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) following a bomb hoax on the Colombo-bound Vistara flight from Mumbai, ten minutes before landing.

Indian naval ship INS Kalpeni arrives in Colombo

The Indian Navy’s ship, INS Kalpeni, arrived in Colombo today, the Indian High Commission said.

India- Sri Lanka trade dynamics have enormous potential - Vijitha Herath

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath said trade dynamics between India and Sri Lanka have immense potential.

Fresh twist in Easter attack probe

The debate over the alleged concealment of the reports on the series of deadly blasts that rocked Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, 2019 took a new turn yesterday with Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila seeking an appointment in writing with Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath to hand over what he said ‘all defence sensitive materials’ to him.

Government will follow proper criteria in releasing films: Minister

Claiming that allegations were rife that there had been irregularities and favouritism in releasing films, Media Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday the present government will formulate proper criteria and release films in a proper order without resorting to any such irregularity or favouritism.

Arjuna Herath appointed BOI chairman

Arjuna Herath has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka.

No new import levies imposed on five goods as reported: Finance Ministry

Refuting reports that the government had increased taxes on several imported goods, the Finance Ministry said the government had only extended the taxes imposed by the previous government.

N Korea to send troops to fight with Russia

North Korea has started sending troops to fight with Russia in Ukraine, South Korea’s spy agency has said as Seoul warned of a ’’grave security threat’’.

Western Province to be linked with other provinces to facilitate issuing of revenue licences

Transport Minister Vijitha Herath has instructed the Western Province Governor to take steps to link the Western Province with other provinces to facilitate the obtaining of vehicle revenue licences.

Two jumbos knocked down to death by fuel carriage train

In another wildlife tragedy, two wild elephants died after being knocked down by the Batticaloa-bound fuel carriage train between Gal Oya and Hingurakgoda Railway Stations during the wee hours of today.

Special notice for voters with disabilities

The Election Commission has announced that voters with disabilities will receive special assistance to cast their ballots at the upcoming Parliamentary Election on November 14, 2024.

SAFF Women’s Championship: Sri Lanka beats Maldives

Sri Lanka has made a winning start in the SAFF Women’s Championship-2024 today, defeating the Maldives.

NPP govt. acting blind and deaf over releasing Easter Sunday report: Namal

SLPP National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa slammed the government for acting blind and deaf over the release of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) report on the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, with all talk but no action.