COPA reveals Rs. 7.7 Mn fuel overpayment to former CM
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has revealed that an overpayment of Rs. 7,730,262 was made to the former Chief Minister of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, Maheepala Herath, between 2014 and 2017, exceeding the approved fuel allowance limit. The…
UPDATE: One dead in Borella shooting
One person has died following a shooting in Borella reported last night near the Sahaspura housing complex. The victim was identified as a 23-year-old resident of Akurupitiya Road in Kelaniya. Four others aged 21, 22 and 23 were also injured…
Israeli security cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City: Report
Israel’s security cabinet has approved Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to occupy Gaza City, located in the north of the Palestinian enclave, according to news reports. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has yet to publicly confirm the plan, which…
Ponies roaming freely & obstructing vehicles in NE to be impounded
Nuwara Eliya Mayor Upali Wanigasuriya says steps will be taken to capture and impound the ponies that roam freely and obstruct both local and foreign tourists, as well as vehicles entering Nuwara Eliya. Upali Wanigasuriya noted that the owners of…
Minister Gamage to head SL-Italy Parliamentary Friendship Association
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka-Italy Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament of Sri Lanka. At the revival meeting of the Association held in Parliament this…
Mass grave discoveries in Sri Lanka : CPA urges 8-step Reform Plan
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has urged urgent reforms for truth, justice, and forensic capacity in Sri Lanka, in light of the discovery of mass graves and past cycles of violence in the country. In a letter addressed to…
UK launches Criminal Probe on Pakistan Cricketer Haider Ali
Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali has been placed under provisional suspension by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following confirmation of a criminal investigation by Greater Manchester Police. The PCB, in an official statement, said the investigation relates to an incident during…
Shooting incident in Borella : Several injured
Five individuals have been injured in a shooting incident reported from Sahasrapura in Borella, police said. “Five persons hospitalised after two assailants on a motorbike opened fire” Police official said. The victims have been admitted to the National Hospital in…
“Govt has Rs 1,000 billion” President’s full speech on Economy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, as a result of the immense sacrifices made by the government over the past year or so, the country’s economy has now reached a stable and strengthened path. He further said that the upcoming…
Apple says Samsung will supply chips from Texas factory
Apple said on Wednesday that Samsung Electronics will supply chips from its production plant in Austin, Texas, for Apple products, including iPhones. “This facility will supply chips that optimise power and performance of Apple products, including iPhone devices,” Apple said…