Hunger strike by relatives of the disappeared in Ampara
A relay hunger strike by relatives of the disappeared was held in Thambilluvil, Ampara, entering its final stage in the North and East. Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam today participated in the final leg of the hunger strike. The protest…
Teacher hospitalized following classroom assault
A teacher at a well-known school in Monaragala was hospitalized after being assaulted by a student on Wednesday morning. Hospital officials said the teacher, who sustained minor injuries, is currently receiving inpatient treatment at the Monaragala District General Hospital. According…
Taxi owners & drivers present proposals to parliamentary sub-committee
The views and proposals of the National Alliance of Taxi Owners and Drivers were presented to the Sub-Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation in Parliament on Sept. 26. The meeting, chaired by Member of Parliament and attorney-at-law Lakmali…
FBI’s Patel gifts New Zealand officials illegal firearms
Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, gifted illegal firearms to New Zealand officials during his visit there earlier this year, police authorities said on Wednesday. Patel visited New Zealand in July to open a standalone intelligence…
Rs. 1 billion ward complex opened at Darga Town Hospital
A new three-storey medical ward complex built at a cost of Rs. 1 billion was declared open at the Darga Town District Hospital under the patronage of Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. The project was implemented under Chinese…
Over Rs. 5 Mn worth of counterfeit hair dye destroyed
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says 500 kilograms of counterfeit hair dye that were found during a previous raid were destroyed at the industrial premises of the INSEE Company in Puttalam last week (26). According to the CAA, the stock…
Physical punishment of children : Clarification from Education Ministry
A draft bill to amend the Penal Code regarding the physical punishment of children has been submitted to Parliament by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs. According to the Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewa, once parliamentary…
New ICC batting rankings released
India’s flamboyant opener Abhishek Sharma has set a new rating points record for batters in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after his Player of the Series effort in the Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates. The 25-year-old…
Public help sought to arrest woman wanted for theft
The Police have sought public assistance to arrest a woman wanted over the robbery of gold jewellery and other items worth Rs. 364,000 in the Rakwana area. According to the Police, a resident of Godakawela in Rakwana had filed a…
No change in gas prices for October
Litro Gas Lanka Limited says that its LP gas prices will remain unchanged for the month of October. Accordingly, the prices of Litro Gas cylinders are as follows; 12.5kg – Rs. 3,690 5kg – Rs. 1,482 2.3kg – Rs. 694…