20 out of 75 underworld criminals overseas arrested : Police Minister
Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala, says red warrants have been issued for approximately 75 organized and underworld criminals currently hiding overseas. Addressing the media yesterday, he revealed that a significant number, around 20 of them, have already been brought…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29 Aug), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 299.20 to Rs….
Ranil court protest : Police to initiate legal action against protesters
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says that the protest that was staged near the Fort Magistrate’s Court during former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s court hearing this week is deemed contempt of court. Addressing the media yesterday, IGP Weerasooriya said…
HC remands Rajitha until being produced before Colombo Court
The Colombo High Court today ordered former Minister Rajitha Senaratne to be remanded until he is presented before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. The order was issued after Rajitha Senaratne appeared before the court, per the notice issued to him to…
Health Minister meets Indian counterparts, discusses Primary care, Pharma supply
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa called on the Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, on Thursday (28). According to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of…
Sri Lanka–Japan Friendship Road development commences
Development work on the Sri Lanka–Japan Friendship Road in Battaramulla was officially launched on Thursday (28), under the aegis of Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Prasanna Gunasena. The road development is being conducted under the guidance of the Ministry…
Missing Rajitha Senaratne appears in court
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who has been evading arrest over the past few days, has arrived before the Colombo High Court today. A notice had been issued for Rajitha Senaratne to appear in court today, after he was wanted by…
Heritance Hotels & Resorts champions “Travel Heals” with CCC Bikeathon Partnership
Heritance Hotels & Resorts announced its partnership with the 1333 CCC Bikeathon “Ride to Save Lives”, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to supporting mental health initiatives in Sri Lanka. Now in its 12th year, the CCC Bikeathon spans 1333 kilometres across…
Sun directly over six cities of Sri Lanka today
The sun will be directly above six (06) cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.11 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Kumulamunai, Padinaddampore, Alankulam,…
Rain expected in some areas today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. A few showers may also occur in the North-western province. Strong winds of about…