Nizam Kariapper tears Govt report on Provincial Council
MP Nizam Kariapper accused the government of breaking its promise to hold Provincial Council elections, criticizing what he called misleading statements and deliberate delays. “President Anura Kumara Dissanayake once told this House that Provincial Council elections will be held. Not…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 305, while the selling rate…
Six fishermen arrested for suspected narcotics transport
A fishing vessel carrying six Sri Lankan fishermen has been detained on suspicion of transporting narcotics. The arrest took place off the southern maritime border of Sri Lanka, during a joint operation conducted by the Police Narcotics Bureau and the…
Why you shouldn’t take antibiotics without a prescription : Warning from health officials
Health authorities have warned against the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, warning of possible antimicrobial resistance that could make common treatments for illnesses ineffective. Dr. Priyantha Atapattu of the National Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance, addressing a media briefing, emphasizing the critical…
President meets TNA : Details of the meeting revealed
The Government believes that longstanding issues faced by the people of the Northern and Eastern Provinces can no longer be addressed through outdated political solutions, and that it is necessary to move towards a new political framework, President Anura Kumara…
Opposition Leader counters Minister on Police Clearance Report claim
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has challenged Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala’s claim that a certificate from a Police Committee Chairman is not required to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate. Yesterday, the Minister dismissed a newspaper report that said a Police…
Arrested Midigama shooter identified as contract killer
Police say that the suspect arrested over a shooting attempt on a hotel in Midigama has been identified as a contract killer for an organized criminal currently residing overseas. According to the Police, the suspect was arrested while waiting at…
Kotahena shooting : Suspected gunman arrested
The suspected gunman in the shooting incident in Kotahena on November 07, in which an individual was killed, has been arrested. The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) had launched an investigation into the fatal shooting incident, where a man who arrived…
Police introduce new hotline for corruption & drug complaints in WP
Sri Lanka Police has introduced an alternative number for the public to contact the Senior Officer in Charge of the Western Province to report corruption and drug-related complaints. According to the Police, the number of Senior DIG Sanjeewa Dharmaratne was…
Trump signs bill to release Epstein case files after fighting it for months
US President Donald Trump signed legislation on Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those efforts. Trump could have chosen to release…