Govt employees to receive financial loans to build or renovate homes
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe says the government is working to resolve the housing issue in Sri Lanka within the next 05 to 10 years. Minister Samarasinghe said that financial loans will be provided for government employees to build a new house…
Severe lightning : Red alert issued to 10 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces, effective until 11.00 pm today. According to the department, red alerts have been issued to 10 districts and amber alerts have been…
110 persons arrested for drunk driving on Sunday
The Sri Lanka Police have arrested 110 persons for driving under the influence of alcohol during multiple raids conducted across Sri Lanka yesterday. According to the Police, 3202 persons were arrested for other traffic offences and 25 individuals for reckless…
Case against 08 SL fishermen in Madagascar to be taken up today
The case against eight Sri Lankan fishermen who are detained in Madagascar for engaging in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activities will be taken up for hearing today (04 Aug). According to the Sunday Times, the multi-day fishing vessel, which…
New Documentary Launched on 1990 Massacre of Hajj Travellers in Kurukkalmadam
A powerful new documentary titled Killing the Travellers – The Untold Story of the Kurukkalmadam Massacre, 1990, directed by Baazir Kaleelur Rahman, was officially launched recently, shedding light on a largely forgotten atrocity from Sri Lanka’s civil war. Organised by…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04 Aug), compared to last Friday. At Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have reduced from Rs….
National Fishing Vessel Census begins today
The Department of Fisheries has decided to conduct a census of fishing vessels from today (August 4). According to the Ministry of Fisheries, the first phase of the census will commence at the Panadura fishing harbour and will be carried…
Another wild elephant found dead
The carcass of a wild elephant has been discovered in a paddy field near the Karametiya Tank, which falls under the Thanamalwila, Hambegamuwa Police Division. According to reports, Wildlife officers had administered treatment to this elephant on several occasions; however,…
Overseas tour : Ranil’s private secretary reports to CID
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private secretary, Sandra Perera, has been summoned before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. Perera arrived before the CID this morning to record a statement in connection with a probe into an overseas visit made using…
Wimal Weerawansa, at a press conference, played multiple old speeches of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake opposing casinos — questions the President’s double standards for now supporting their opening while in office.
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