Daycare centre caretaker remanded after toddler drowns in Embilipitiya
The daycare centre caretaker has been remanded after a 1-year-8-month-old child drowned in a small pond within the premises of a childcare centre in the Embilipitiya area. According to the police, the incident occurred on March 9 at a daycare…
Belarusian State Medical University Emerges as Popular Medical Study Destination for Sri Lankan Students
For many Sri Lankan students, gaining entry to a local medical faculty remains highly competitive despite strong academic performance. As a result, studying medicine abroad has become an increasingly considered option for students and parents seeking recognised, high quality medical…
Court grants bail to Lanka eNews Editor
The Gampaha Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of journalist Sandaruwan Senadheera, editor of the Lanka E News website. He was arrested yesterday by the Katunayake Airport Police and was produced before the court today (12), during which…
Six vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines
Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member, after projectiles struck four vessels in Gulf waters, according to reports. The ships targeted in late-night attacks on Wednesday…
Four current and former DMT officials remanded over corruption charges
Four former and current officials of the Department of Motor Transport (DMT), who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, have been remanded after being produced before the court. Considering the facts presented regarding further…
No damage to Norochcholai machinery, COPE Chair says after inspection
Recently imported coal has not caused any damage to the machinery at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), MP Nishantha Samaraweera said. He noted that the plant is operating properly,…
13th March : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and Monaragala and Mannar districts. According to the department, amber alerts have been issued to 12 districts, effective tomorrow (13). The…
President, CEB Engineers’ Union discuss restructuring process
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the Engineers’ Union of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEBEU) was held at the Presidential Secretariat today, during which a lengthy discussion took place on the restructuring process of the Ceylon…
More than 200 buses to be added to “Sisu Sariya” this year
Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Madhura Senevirathna says more than 200 new buses are to be added to the “Sisu Sariya” school bus service this year. Speaking at a media briefing held today (12), together with officials of…
Oil jumps above $100 despite record reserve release
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel despite a global agreement to release a record amount of emergency oil reserves aimed at stabilising markets amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Brent crude rose sharply in Asian trading, briefly climbing more…