England’s Harry Brook apologises for incident at New Zealand nightclub ahead of Ashes
Harry Brook has publicly apologised for bringing “embarrassment” to the English cricket team in a scuffle at a New Zealand nightclub shortly before the Ashes. Brook was struck by a bouncer after being refused entry to a Wellington nightclub on…
Deep Depression : 10.00 am update
The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, is located about 160 km East of Pottuvil as at 10:00 am today (09 Jan). According to the Department of Meteorology, it is very likely to…
Speaker rejects motion to examine powers of Judicial Service Commission
Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne today (09 Jan) delivered a ruling under Standing Order 27(3), declaring out of order a motion submitted by 31 Members of Parliament to appoint a Select Committee to examine the powers of the Judicial Service…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate drops to Rs. 312
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09 Jan), compared to Thursday, with the selling rate dropping to Rs. 312. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US…
Douglas Devananda granted bail
Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was remanded in connection with an investigation into the alleged transfer of a firearm to an organised criminal, has been granted bail. He was produced before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today (09), where the Magistrate…
Madras HC directs CBFC to issue U/A certificate to Vijay’s Jana Nayagan
The Madras High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a U/A certificate to Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan forthwith on Friday. This decision comes after two days of high drama as the makers had to postpone…
Shift in deep depression movement : Alert from NBRO
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced that updated forecasts from the Department of Meteorology show a shift in the deep depression’s movement in the Bay of Bengal. Per the latest forecast issued at 08.00 am today, the anticipated…
‘CMC Apparel’ workspace launched to support young women
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has launched ‘CMC Apparel’, a new workspace designed to support young women entering employment after completing the year-long NVQ course, helping them on their path toward economic stability. According to a statement by CMC Mayor…
Elephant calf killed in Galgamuwa lorry collision
An elephant calf has been reported dead in an accident in the Galgamuwa area this morning (09 Jan). According to reports, a lorry had collided with the elephant calf, resulting in its death. The accident is reported to have occurred…
Uva Province schools to close at 11.30 am today
It has been decided to close all schools in the Uva Province at 11:30 am today (09 Jan), due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. The Uva Provincial Director of Education stated that, as such, all 892 schools will be…