Ella accident: Bus deregistered in 2023 – deputy minister
The bus involved in the tragic accident along the Ella–Wellawaya main road had been deregistered from the National Transport Commission in 2023, Deputy Transport Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasekara said. He noted that regulations have not yet been introduced to monitor…
06 Sep : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of warm weather conditions in 12 districts. The heat index, or the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to reach ‘Caution’ levels in parts of the Northern, North-Central, and…
Sampath Bank Signs MoU with Prime EV to Support Greener and Affordable Transportation
L to R: Mr. Ranjan Dahanayake, Deputy Managing Director – Sales and Marketing, Prime EV Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd (fourth from left), and Mr. Deepal De Silva, Chief Operating Officer, Sampath Bank (sixth from right), exchange the agreement in the presence…
Two shooting incidents reported in Colombo last night
A 26-year-old man was killed in a shooting near the Mahawatta clock tower in the Grandpass police division last night (5). Police said two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at the victim before fleeing. The victim, a resident…
SLPP ex-local councillor, brother linked to massive ice chemical haul in Middeniya
Police have discovered about 50,000 kilograms of chemicals used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ice) hidden at a property in Middeniya, Thalawa, during a raid carried out today (5) by the Western Province North Crimes Division. Investigations revealed the…
Israel takes Sri Lankan journalists on study tour to educate on current situation
A group of 16 Sri Lankan journalists has arrived in Israel on a five-day study program aimed at providing foreign media and policymakers with a clearer understanding of the country’s current situation, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara said….
National Milad-Un-Nabi Commemoration under the President’s Patronage
The National Milad-Un-Nabi commemoration ceremony was held this afternoon (05) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Masjidul Aroosiya Jumma Mosque premises in the Malay Colony village, Ambalantota. The event was organised by the Ministry of Buddhasasana,…
YKK and Real Madrid Foundation Successfully Conclude Kids Football Clinic in Sri Lanka, Empowering Hundreds of Underprivileged Children
L to R: Carlos Gustavo Albert Garcia, Head Coach, Real Madrid Foundation; Raushan Azim, General Manager, YKK Lanka Pvt Ltd; Andrés Muntaner Borrajo, Director of Camps & Clinics, Real Madrid Foundation; Mr. Kazuto Daimon, President, YHA; Kei Tanaka, Managing Director,…
ICE production : Police recover chemical substances in Middeniya
A stock of chemical substances believed to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE, allegedly linked to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, was discovered in the Middeniya area. According to reports, the chemical substances were found…
Govt’s Prajashakthi poverty-alleviation initiative reviewed
The government has requested District Secretaries to bring forward new ideas and proposals to advance the government’s Prajashakthi initiative as a comprehensive national programme. Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, made the request, while highlighting the significant responsibility entrusted…