Mahinda has to be jailed for 400 years : Fonseka
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has alleged that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa should be imprisoned for 400 years, citing what he described as severe acts of corruption during Rajapaksa’s 2010 regime. Speaking at an event, the former Army Commander criticized successive…
President launches Jaffna E-Library Programme
The programme to develop the Jaffna Library into an e-library was inaugurated under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (01 Sept). Accordingly, the website jaffna.dlp.gov.lk was introduced for the Jaffna Public Library, enabling readers to access its…
02nd September : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts. According to the department, amber alerts have been issued to 12 districts, effective tomorrow (02 Sept). The…
Immigration Dept opens new regional office in Jaffna
The Jaffna Regional Office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration was declared open by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (01). This office, established within the premises of the Jaffna District Secretariat, is equipped with all facilities, including modern technology. …
One injured in Hikkaduwa shooting
One person has been injured after being shot by gunmen on a motorcycle in the Meetiyagoda area in Hikkaduwa today. According to the Police, the gunmen had opened fire at five persons in a van in the Malawenna area in…
Third phase of Myliddy Fisheries Harbour development project inaugurated
The third phase of the Myliddy Fisheries Harbour Development Project in Jaffna was symbolically inaugurated by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (01 Sept). Addressing the occasion, President Dissanayake stated that it is the responsibility of the government to provide the…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01 Sept), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 298.62 to Rs….
Ayurvedic doctors dispute discontinued allowance
The Government Ayurvedic Medical Officers’ Association has raised concern over the discontinuation of the additional allowance granted to Ayurvedic doctors. President of the Association, Dr. Upula Kondasinghe, says that while Western medical doctors receive an additional allowance of 180 hours…
EU chief plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
The European Commission said on Monday that its president, Ursula von der Leyen, was en route to Bulgaria when her plane faced deliberate GPS jamming. “We can confirm there was GPS jamming but the plane landed safe,” said Arianna Podesta,…
Ranil Govt phosphate exports : SC to hear FR petition
The Supreme Court today (01 Sept) granted permission to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, several former Cabinet members, and other respondents. The petition claims that during the previous government’s tenure, phosphate stocks extracted…