No more web links in second and third school term modules : PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that, in preparing modules for the second and third school terms, the inclusion of web links for any grade will be completely discontinued from now on. Speaking in Parliament today (09 Jan), she said…
Sajith says Speaker’s ruling violates constitution, people’s sovereignty
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that a decision and statement made by the Speaker amounted to a violation of the Constitution and the sovereignty of the people. Speaking in reply to the Speaker’s address in Parliament today, he emphasized the…
CBSL rates : Rupee appreciates against the US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09 Jan), compared to Thursday. According to official Central Bank data, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 306.32 to Rs. 305.62, while the…
Two suspects nabbed with 1560 foreign cigarettes
The Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 individuals in possession of about 1560 foreign cigarettes, during a coordinated operation conducted in the Aluthkade area of Colombo, yesterday (08 Jan). According to the Navy, the joint raid was conducted by…
Two arrested for possessing endangered Fishing Cat meat
The Emergency Raid Unit of the Department of Wildlife Conservation has arrested two suspects near the Kitulgala area for possessing the meat of a fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), a species strictly protected under wildlife laws. According to the Department of…
England’s Harry Brook apologises for incident at New Zealand nightclub ahead of Ashes
Harry Brook has publicly apologised for bringing “embarrassment” to the English cricket team in a scuffle at a New Zealand nightclub shortly before the Ashes. Brook was struck by a bouncer after being refused entry to a Wellington nightclub on…
Deep Depression : 10.00 am update
The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, is located about 160 km East of Pottuvil as at 10:00 am today (09 Jan). According to the Department of Meteorology, it is very likely to…
Speaker rejects motion to examine powers of Judicial Service Commission
Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne today (09 Jan) delivered a ruling under Standing Order 27(3), declaring out of order a motion submitted by 31 Members of Parliament to appoint a Select Committee to examine the powers of the Judicial Service…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate drops to Rs. 312
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09 Jan), compared to Thursday, with the selling rate dropping to Rs. 312. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US…
Douglas Devananda granted bail
Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was remanded in connection with an investigation into the alleged transfer of a firearm to an organised criminal, has been granted bail. He was produced before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today (09), where the Magistrate…