Fraud complaints filed over postponed Ne-Yo concert
Media reports say fraud complaints have been lodged with the Kollupitiya Police against the organisers of the postponed Ne-Yo concert in Colombo. According to police, two complaints — including one from Cinnamon Grand Colombo over unpaid dues — have been…
Criticism allowed, not fake news : Media Minister
Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa denied allegations that the government is suppressing media freedom, stating that criticism from all forms of media is permitted but action is required against the spread of false information. “There is absolutely no media suppression. Social,…
Former minister arrested by CID over pistol linked to underworld figure
Former Minister Douglas Devananda was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday in connection with an investigation into the alleged transfer of a firearm to an organised criminal, police said. According to the Acting Police Media Spokesperson, the…
Suspended Police Constable seeks justice after clash with NPP MP
The Police Constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station, who was arrested following an alleged altercation involving National People’s Power (NPP) MP Shantha Pathma Kumara, is calling for an impartial investigation, claiming he has been left without an income and…
Kandy DS email bomb threat : Update from Police
Sri Lanka Police launched a special search operation at the Kandy District Secretariat on Friday after receiving an email threat claiming explosive material was present inside the premises. Police said the alert was received through an email sent to the…
India and Sri Lanka: Partnership Without Dependence in the Indian Ocean
By former minister Ali Sabry Debate within Sri Lanka about India’s role in the island’s recent past and present is neither new nor unusual. As India has emerged as one of Sri Lanka’s most consequential partners during moments of economic…
Special Weather Alert from 29th of December
As an active easterly wave is expected to across the island from the 29th of December, rainy conditions are expected to enhance particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces of the island in the next few days from…
Nearly 1,000 youth volunteers to launch community service programmes in Badulla
A media briefing to raise awareness about the One Million Volunteers programme conducted by the National Youth Services Council was held at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports today (26). At the briefing, details were shared about the programmes…
Don’t like your old Gmail address? Google may let users change it soon
If you are still regretting the embarrassing Gmail ID you created as a child, Google might have come up with a solution. The tech giant recently updated its Hindi-language support documentation to describe an upcoming system change that will allow…
Sri Lanka marks 21 years since 2004 tsunami
Sri Lanka today (26) observed the 21st anniversary of the devastating 2004 tsunami, with commemorations held across the country to remember those who lost their lives in the tragedy and other disasters. Accordingly, commemorating National Safety Day, a remembrance programme…