New Documentary Launched on 1990 Massacre of Hajj Travellers in Kurukkalmadam
A powerful new documentary titled Killing the Travellers – The Untold Story of the Kurukkalmadam Massacre, 1990, directed by Baazir Kaleelur Rahman, was officially launched recently, shedding light on a largely forgotten atrocity from Sri Lanka’s civil war. Organised by…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04 Aug), compared to last Friday. At Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have reduced from Rs….
National Fishing Vessel Census begins today
The Department of Fisheries has decided to conduct a census of fishing vessels from today (August 4). According to the Ministry of Fisheries, the first phase of the census will commence at the Panadura fishing harbour and will be carried…
Another wild elephant found dead
The carcass of a wild elephant has been discovered in a paddy field near the Karametiya Tank, which falls under the Thanamalwila, Hambegamuwa Police Division. According to reports, Wildlife officers had administered treatment to this elephant on several occasions; however,…
Overseas tour : Ranil’s private secretary reports to CID
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private secretary, Sandra Perera, has been summoned before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. Perera arrived before the CID this morning to record a statement in connection with a probe into an overseas visit made using…
Wimal Weerawansa, at a press conference, played multiple old speeches of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake opposing casinos — questions the President’s double standards for now supporting their opening while in office.
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ASPI crosses 20,000 mark during morning trade
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today surpassed the 20,000-point mark for the first time in history. According to the CSE, the milestone was achieved within just 10 minutes of the Colombo Stock Exchange…
Two-year-old girl found alive in suitcase in NZ
A two-year-old girl has been found alive in a suitcase stored in a bus luggage compartment in New Zealand. The bus driver noticed movement inside the bag during a planned stop in Kaiwaka – 60 miles north of Auckland –…
Heritage Sites : New decision on access for Local and Foreign children
The Government has approved to allow free access to non-ticketed heritage sites for local children under the age of 18, and to issue entry passes under limited conditions for foreign children under 18. According to the Central Cultural Fund, this…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some provinces today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and Galle and Matara districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. Cloudy skies can be expected over Northern and North-Central provinces, while showers or thundershowers will…