News Thambugala acquitted in helicopter case Colombo Additional Magistrate Darshima Premaratne today (22) ordered the release of millionaire businessman Viranjith Thambugala, Chairman of Aura Lanka, from the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department alleging that he had…
AMIDST INCLEMENT WEATHER SIX SCHOOLS CLOSED
News 6 schools closed amidst bad weather Six schools under the Dehiowita Education Zone have been closed today (May 22) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. Officials said that 03 schools in the Ruwanwella area and 03 schools in…
AT SLBC DG’s OFFICE ROTTEN EGGS HURLED
Rotten eggs hurled at SLBC DG’s office A complaint has reportedly been lodged with the Cinnamon Gardens Police over rotten eggs being hurled at the office of Sudath Rathnaweera, who currently serves as Acting Director General of the…
UNCOLLECTED NUMBER PLATES URGED BY DMT TO PICK UP
News DMT urges public to pick up uncollected number plates The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a special notice requesting vehicle owners to urgently collect number plates printed for the years 2023 and 2024, which…
AFTER NINE YEARS CATHOLIC COUNCIL MEETS
Catholic Council meets after nine years A discussion between representatives of the Catholic Church and the Government was held at the Presidential Secretariat. The meeting was co-chaired by Minister of Science and Technology Krishantha Abeysena and President’s Secretary…
NOT BY GOVERNMENT POLICIES RUPEE DEPRECIATION CAUSED BY GLOBAL CRISIS
Rupee depreciation caused by global crisis, not govt policy – Dy Minister Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando stated that the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee was driven by the global crisis linked to the…
FROM NEPALI SIDE RECORD 274 CLIMBERS SCALE MOUNT EVEREST
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world’s tallest peak on the…
AMID BAD WEATHER MOTORISTS TO EXERCISE CAUTION ON HIGHWAYS
Motorists urged to exercise caution on expressways amid bad weather The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists to follow cautionary messages on expressway signboards during ongoing heavy rainfall.Drivers have been advised to switch on headlights and maintain a speed…
IN UVA PROVINCE FOURTEEN STUDENTS CONFIRMED WITH MENINGITIS
14 students confirmed with meningitis in Uva Province Health officials have confirmed that 10 students showing symptoms of meningitis are currently receiving treatment at the Welimada Base Hospital, while a further 18 students with similar symptoms are being treated at…
INTRODUCTION OF NOVEL CYBER SECURITY LAWS SOON
New cyber security law to be introduced soon: Deputy Minister – A new cyber security law will be introduced under which a Cyber Security Regulatory Authority will be introduced soon, Deputy Minister of Digital Infrastructure Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament today.…
