Postal employee slams Govt over misinformation on strike
A half-dressed Postal employee has slammed the authorities, including the Postal Minister, for misleading the public with false information regarding the ongoing postal strike. Speaking to the media, the Postal employee claimed that the authorities have failed to provide them…
Court rejects Deshabandu Tennakoon’s anticipatory bail plea
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon. Tennakoon had sought anticipatory bail to prevent his arrest in connection with an ongoing investigation, but the court refused to grant the request…
New Rs. 6 Billion Modern Hospital to be Built in Deniyaya by 2029
A new 300-bed hospital with modern facilities is set to be built in Deniyaya, according to health authorities. The project, estimated to cost Rs. 6 billion, will replace the 127-year-old Deniyaya Base Hospital, parts of which are at risk of…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20 Aug), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.95 to Rs….
Car gets jammed between bus and lorry
A multi-vehicle collision reported in the Kadawatha-Mahara area this morning resulted in a car becoming jammed between a bus and a lorry. It is reported that a bus collided with the rear of a car that had been parked behind…
Prophet Jerome Fernando in Australia for special programs
Prophet Jerome Fernando received a grand welcome from his followers upon his arrival at Melbourne International Airport for a series of special religious programs in Australia. The founder of the Glorious Church is visiting after nine years, with services scheduled…
India, Sri Lanka export bodies sign MoU
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) signed an MoU on Tuesday (19) to explore new opportunities for cooperation. According to the Indian High Commission, the MoU explores opportunities such…
Three dead in separate areas on Tuesday
Three individuals have been reported dead in separate incidents in various parts of Sri Lanka on Tuesday, the Police said. A 46-year-old resident of Kelaniya was reported dead after being attacked with a sharp object in Peliyagoda. Investigations reveal that…
Manusha arrives before FCID
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has arrived before the Police Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID). He had previously been notified to appear before the Unit today (20) to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. (Newswire) The post Manusha…
Court urged to consider Shasheendra’s insomnia for bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has been informed that former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa suffers from insomnia and hence requires medical assistance for his condition. The information was disclosed when Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody in connection with corruption…