New Secretaries appointed to two Ministries
The government has appointed new secretaries to the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs. W.W.S. Mangala, a Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Planning Service, has been appointed as the Secretary…
“I heard I had died” Vasu appears in presser after rumours
Former minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara says a false social media post claiming he had died had been circulating today, prompting several phone calls inquiring about the rumour. “They even included my birth year and the current year. At first, I just…
Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake granted bail over Mt Lavinia court incident
Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, who appeared before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court concerning the recent alleged altercation incident at the court premises, has been released on bail. The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court granted bail to Gunaratne Wanninayake, releasing him on two…
US confirms no new risks : Sri Lanka safe for travellers
The U.S. Embassy confirms the Level 2 advisory on Sri Lanka is unchanged, Opposition MP Harsha de Silva said, adding that Sri Lanka is safe and thriving. Taking to ‘X’, MP Harsha de Silva said that the advisory was a…
Five arrested over haul of narcotics seized in the South
Five suspects have been arrested by the Police Special Task Force in connection with the haul of narcotics discovered by the Sri Lanka Navy while drifting off the southern coast yesterday. According to police, the boat used for the smuggling…
Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake arrives at Mt. Lavinia Court
Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake has appeared before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court concerning the recent alleged altercation incident at the court premises. It is reported that Gunaratne Wanninayake has arrived at the court today with the President of the BAR Association…
SJB & Joint Opposition: Statement from UNP
The United National Party (UNP) has issued a special statement affirming its commitment to protecting Sri Lanka’s democratic multiparty system by calling on all political parties to unite on a common platform. The UNP said that safeguarding the multiparty system…
Fox on the runway! Colombo flight averts potential disaster in Dhaka
A potentially serious incident was narrowly avoided at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport early Friday morning when a fox entered the wheel assembly of a Fits Airlines flight arriving from Sri Lanka. The aircraft, carrying over 200 passengers, landed shortly after…
Heavy rain : New advisory issued
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber Advisory for heavy rain affecting the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva, and North-Western provinces, valid until 8:30 a.m. on October 16. According to the advisory issued at 3:00 p.m. today (15) by…
Member States adopt Colombo Declaration on healthy ageing – Minister affirms SL’s commitment to sharing expertise with region
Member States of the WHO South-East Asia Region have adopted the Colombo Declaration on ‘Healthy Ageing through Strengthened Primary Health Care’, aimed at enhancing the health and quality of life of the region’s ageing population, which is expected to nearly…