The Children and Women’s Bureau of Marawila Police have launched an investigation to arrest a Parish Priest of a Church in Marawila who is said to have sexually abused a 15-year-old school student from time to time for almost a year. The priest who is evading arrest is reportedly planning to flee the country.
Reckless driving of buses continues to claim the lives of innocent passengers and such recklessness had led to the tragedy of the loss of lives of at least 13 persons in accidents in Manampitiya and Ambanpola areas within a few hours,investigations revealed.
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, along with his wife Ioma Rajapaksa, was seen with UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on the night of July 9, ironically the day which marked the first anniversary of his fleein
The Supreme Court yesterday directed the Attorney General to submit a progress report regarding the payment of compensation to the fishermen who were severely affected by the X-Press Pearl disaster. The Su
Whilst implying that some artifacts from the President’s House is still missing after a lapse of one year since the public invasion on the location in 2022, President’s Secretary issues an announcement to the public Saman Ekanayake, made a request for the return of any Coats of Arms with archaeological or artistic value that belonged to Sri Lanka’s former governors and presidents.
In an action which came up before Colombo District Court Residential Towers (Pvt) Ltd (TRI-ZEN) at No. 17, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha Colombo 02 was restrained from building and or painting the North-West side of their condominium building at No.5, Braybrooke Place, Colombo 02. The Empire Management Corpora
The Court of Appeal last Friday (7) set aside a judgement of Panadura High Court and acquitted a man from robbery charges over an incident which took place in 2002 due to insufficient evidence to sustain the conviction. The incident of robbery had taken place in November 24, 2002 in Ratmalana. The accused and one other accused had been arrested by the then OIC of the Anti-Corruption Unit of the Mount Lavinia Police station. Having considered t
The deadline for former President Maithripala Sirisena and other accused individuals to pay compensation for failing to avert the Easter Sunday bomb attacks will come to an end on Wednesday (July 12). Despite Maithripala ma
Whilst stating that the inflation rate which is currently 14 percent will come down to a single digit by end of this month, two senior Presidential advisers urged the opposition not to jeopardize economic stability which the country has currently achieved.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and MP Namal Rajapaksa were absent during the vote on the resolution of domestic debt restructuring as they were opposed to involving EPF in it, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva said yesterday. “ I saw MP Namal Rajapaksa opposing DDR and stating that he and his father are opposed to subjecting EPF investments to debt restructuring,” he said in responding to a question at a press conferen
The health authorities including Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella have been reprimanded over existing issues plaguing the health sector. This was evident in the recent discussions held between senior health officials and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka, where he stressed that any negligence on the part of the Ministry of Health resultin
Continuing his discussions with senior Indian private sector figures , Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda, held a meeting in New Delhi with the President of The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).Subhrakant Panda, where further integration between the trade chambers in both countries were discussed. Mr.Panda,
The Committee on Public Accounts of Parliament (COPA) disclosed that while the estimated cost for purchasing certain birds each for the Zoological Garden amounted to Rs. 50,000, an astonishing Rs. 1.5 million had been spent on each, according to a statement from the parliamentary media unit. The procurement process raised concerns as the department required the supplier to provide 32 different types of birds, resulting in
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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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