STF to get 100 motorbikes and 50 tuk-tuks under new Cabinet-approved plan
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to purchase 100 motorbikes and 50 three-wheelers for the Special Task Force (STF). The STF currently operates across 76 main camps, 23 sub-camps,…
Bribery Commission reveals why Ranil’s Senior Advisor was arrested
The Bribery Commission says Charitha Ratwatte, a Senior Advisor during Ranil Wickremesinghe’s tenure as Prime Minister, was arrested today over allegations of having caused a loss of Rs. 99,679,799.70 to the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation. According to the Bribery…
FM, Immigration discuss faster passport services for overseas Sri Lankans
A follow-up discussion aimed at strengthening mechanisms to further expedite the passport issuance process for overseas Sri Lankans was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday (03). The meeting, chaired by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, was attended by…
Govt assures no data breach during Lanka Government Cloud collapse
The government has assured that no government or civilian data was compromised following the unexpected collapse of the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) in mid-October this year. Issuing a statement, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said the assurance…
Secure release of fishers from SL custody, Tamil Nadu CM writes to Indian Govt
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts with the Sri Lankan Government to secure the release of all the detained fishermen. “I wish to bring to your…
Ambalangoda shooting : Police now say dead victim not a local councillor
The individual who was injured in a shooting reported near the Ambalangoda Urban Council premises today has succumbed to injuries. Sri Lanka Police have clarified that the victim in the shooting is not a councillor, but a businessman. According to…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 301.15 to Rs. 301.20, while…
Ambalangoda Urban Council member injured in a shooting
A shooting incident has been reported near the Ambalangoda Urban Council premises today (04). According to the Police, one individual has been injured in the incident and has been admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital. The Police said the injured person…
Sajith in India : Meets Indian industry leaders to boost bilateral trade
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with senior representatives of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi yesterday (03), initiating a broad dialogue on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and technology. MP Premadasa, who is currently on an…
Tsunami preparedness drill to be conducted in Sri Lanka tomorrow
An Indian Ocean tsunami preparedness exercise is scheduled to be conducted tomorrow across five selected locations in Sri Lanka, in line with World Tsunami Awareness Day. The Disaster Management Centre has requested the public not to panic or misinterpret the…