A Sri Lankan, who was among the eight foreigners under Malaysian police custody over the murder of three Sri Lankan men at a rented house in Kuala Lumpur on September 22, died while in custody last Saturday, Malaysian police announced. According to the Bernama news agency the police have detained eight foreigners to facilitate investigations into the murder of three Sri Lankan men. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid (pix) said
The overall admissions to leading government hospitals have gone up by 25% during the last nine months, said Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. This was revealed by the Minister during a news briefing held yesterday (02) in Colombo. “In addition, the number of patients seeking treatment at Outpatient Department (OPD) has also increased by 42% during last nine months,” he said. “The rise can be attributed to a decrease in patients’ i
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to launch a comprehensive investigation into the resignation of Mullaitivu District Judge and Magistrate T. Saravanarajah. In a letter dated September 23, 2023, addressed to the Judicial Services Commission, Saravanarajah, who presided over the controversial Kurundimale Viharaya case conveyed his decision to step down from various judicial roles, includi
As Sri Lanka has been seeing killing of elephants due to negligence during the past few days, Acting Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon has ordered the relevant authorities to conduct an impartial investigation into the shooting at an elephant
Forty nine luxury buses imported in view of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) In 2013 and later used for public transportation on the southern expressway now lie idle with Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) due to lack of spare par
SINOPEC, the Chinese petroleum company that started operations in Sri Lanka, revised fuel prices from 6 p.m. yesterday. Petrol 95 was increased by Rs. 6 to Rs. 420 a litre, Auto Diesel by Rs.10 to Rs. 348, Super Diesel by Rs. 61 to Rs. 417, Petrol 92 remains unchanged at Rs.358.
A private bus transporting a group of pilgrims came under attack by a rogue elephant frequenting Oyamaduwa area. Although the passengers escaped unhurt the bus was extensively damaged. They were on their way back to Matara after pilgrimage to Thanthirimale, Residents of the area said several vehicles had been attacked by wild eleph
Professional vocational training courses are to be held for students who sit for the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination immediately after the examination is over, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.
Outgoing Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda paid a farewell call on the Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal (29/9) at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi, a statement from his office said. During the call, High
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka says he is eager to return to the game and rebuild his reputation after he was acquitted of sexual assault by a Sydney judge who said the evidence established there was “no opportunity” for him to have removed a condom during sex, The Sydney Morning Herald reported. The 32-year
Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah has tendered his resignation from his posts due to threats on his life and a lot of stress, the Mullaitivu District Magistrate said. His resignation letter was sent to the secretary of the Judicial Services Commission on September 23. According to the letter, he resigned from the post of District Judge, the post of magistrate, the post of family court judge, the post of primary court judge, the post
Cabinet approval had been granted for the implementation of a programme to prevent forest fires and extinguish forest fires. The programme will be implemented with the support of the government and other relevant parties at the national level. A total of 150 forest fires have been reported so far this year, and around 2,600 hectares of forests have been destroyed, the Cabinet ministers said. “It was reported that forest fires are common
A woman has been ordered to be remanded till September 27 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court after she was accused of sharing her nude videos online to make money. The CID’s Computer Crimes Division had arrested the woman, a mother of one child and produced her before Court for allegedly committing offences under section 2 of the Obscene Publication Ordinance and section 286 of the Penal Code. The CID alleged that the suspect had share
President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris said that the proposed Online Safety Bill misleads the public into believing that it is being introduced to protect children in Sri Lanka. The former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka made these comments addressing an online forum to discuss the proposed Bill, which aims to regulate online content and continues to attract criticisms for its draconian nature.
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
Immigration authorities to crack down on overstaying Russians, Israelis
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