Over 3000 kg of expired dates seized in Wattala
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a warehouse in Wattala, seizing 3,620 kg of expired dates that were being stored for sale. According to the CAA, the seized dates are estimated to be worth Rs. 6.5 million. Following the…
Govt advancing rights, housing for Malayaga people : Minister
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says politically recognizing the upcountry Tamils as the ‘Malayaga People’ is a profound gesture of respect, acknowledgement, and pride for that community. In a statement on social media, Minister Herath said that the government is systematically…
Showers expected in a few areas today
Mainly fair weather is expected to prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today, while showers are anticipated in some districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province…
Athletics among 3 associations suspended by extraordinary gazette
An extraordinary gazette has been issued temporarily suspending the registration of three national sports associations in Sri Lanka. According to the gazette, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has suspended the registration of the Athletics, Table Tennis, and Gymnastics…
Shooting incident reported in Matara
Police said a shooting incident targeting the owner of a restaurant on Beach Road, Matara, was reported on Tuesday, but no injuries were caused. According to investigators, unidentified gunmen opened fire near the restaurant before fleeing the scene. Officers later…
UGC University Z-Score cut-off marks released
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the Z-Score cut-off marks for 2024/2025 university admission today. Sinhala : COP_2024_2025-SINHALA_Final English: COP_2024_2025-ENGLISH_Final The post UGC University Z-Score cut-off marks released appeared first on Newswire.
Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris given special protection
Police have provided special security for Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris, officials said Monday. Police told Newsfirst that security was granted considering the current situation. Peiris appeared on behalf of the Attorney General’s Department in the high-profile case against former…
Police to launch criminal investigation into false report on PM
Police have reportedly launched a criminal investigation into a false news report aired by Hiru News, as per reports, following a complaint by the Prime Minister’s Office. According to the reports, the Inspector General of Police has directed the Criminal…
Zimbabwe names ODI squad for Sri Lanka series
Zimbabwe have announced a 16-man squad for the two-match one-day international (ODI) series against Sri Lanka, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor making a highly anticipated return to the national side. The matches are scheduled for 29 and 31 August at…
Israel bombs hospital: 5 Journalists among 20 killed
At least 20 people, including five journalists, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, according to health officials. The Hamas-run Civil Defence said the strike followed…