Ravi pleads guilty to lesser charge, Seeks withdrawal of drunk-driving charge Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne pleaded guilty to failing to prevent an accident when he was arraigned in the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court on Thursday in…
WITH HASHISH WORTH OVER RS 40 MILLION SUSPECT NABBED AT BIA
Suspect arrested with hashish worth over Rs. 40 million A Sri Lankan passenger who had brought a stock of hashish into the country and was attempting to leave the Katunayake Airport with the narcotics was arrested by officers…
MYSTERY TELEPHONE CALL ON TREASURY FUNDS FRAUD
Treasury funds fraud: mystery telephone call amid transactions Pub Investigation teams, including the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), probing the transfer of US$2.5 million belonging to the Treasury into the hands of a group of fraudsters, have reportedly launched…
NO OBSTRUCTION TO AIR BUS PROBE AFTER “KAPILA’S DEATH
“Kapila’s death will not obstruct airbus investigation” Professor and President’s Counsel Prathibha Mahanamahewa says the sudden death of former SriLankan Airlines executive Kapila Chandrasena will not hinder the continuation of investigations into the Airbus deal. He stated…
MANY RESERVOIRS REACH SPILL LEVELS OWING TO HEAVY RAINS
Amid heavy rains: More reservoirs reach spill levels Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant Heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the coming days, with the Department of Meteorology warning the prevailing atmospheric disturbance could develop into a low-pressure…
NATIONAL POLICY FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical Education: Committee to prepare national policy A committee has been appointed to formulate a national policy on medical education with the aim of aligning medical training with the country’s healthcare needs.Colombo University Vice Chancellor Prof. Indika M. Karunathilake…
MINISTRY OF LABOUR TO PROFESSIONALIZE CAREGIVING SECTOR
Caregiving sector to be professionalized Allowance system under consideration The Ministry of Labour is taking steps to professionalize the caregiving sector by introducing an allowance system while also working to establish clear criteria to identify individuals who require…
ON 12th MR TO APPEAR AT CIABOC ON AIRBUS PROBE
Airbus Probe: MR to appear before CIABOC tomorro Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that he would comply with the summons issued by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and appear before the Commission tomorrow (12).…
OWING TO VIRAL FLU SCHOOLS IN DENIYAYA REMAIN CLOSED
Deniyaya schools to stay closed on 11th and 12th due to viral flu – Authorities have decided to extend the closure of four schools within the Deniyaya Education Zone due to a rapidly spreading viral flu among the student. Nishaka…
SRI LANKA HANDED OVER 12 SURVEILLANCE DRONES TO COAST GUARD
Australia hands over 12 surveillance drones to Sri Lanka Coast Guard – The Commander of the Australian Joint Agency Task Force, Operation Sovereign Borders and Commander of Maritime Border Command, Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, ceremonially handed over 12 surveillance drones…
