MP’s vehicle accident: Inquiry launched into Police lapse An inquiry had been initiated into the conduct of a Sapugaskanda Police officer for not administering a breathalyzer test or producing the suspect – National People’s Power MP Asoka Ranwala – before…
IN ANOTHER SOCIAL MEDIA ORGANIZED PARTY TWENTY FIVE NABBED
Over 25 nabbed with narcotics at social media organized party in Teldeniya – Twenty-six suspects, including four women, were arrested with narcotics following a police raid on a party organised through social media, Teldeniya Police said. The raid was carried…
WOMAN CHARGED RS 25,000 FOR DIGITALLY CREATION OF A YOUNG WOMAN’S NUDE IMAGES
Young woman who digitally created another young woman’s nude images fined – The Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday imposed a compensation order of Rs. 50,000 and a fine of Rs. 5,000 on a young girl, after she pleaded…
FOR DENGUE ERADICATION PEOPLE’S ATTITUDE THE KEY
People’s attitude key to dengue eradication: Expert – Dr Kapila Kannangara, Director, National Dengue Control Unit, called on Sri Lankans and the authorities combating dengue to develop a better attitude since the responsibility lies with them in keeping the environment…
SMUGGLED WHISKEY WORTH RS 800,000 SIEZED
Passenger arrested with Rs. 800,000 worth of smuggled whiskey – A Sri Lankan air passenger was arrested in the early hours of today (13) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to illegally bring a large stock of foreign-made…
ON EFFECTED AREAS CENSUS IS PROPOSED
Census to be conducted in affected areas – The Land Commissioner’s Department has focused its attention on conducting a census of lands affected by two recent minor storms, Commissioner General of Land, Chandana Ranaweera Arachchi said.He said that once the…
INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE UNINERSITY PROPOSAL MOST WELCOME
Will proposed international climate change university see the light of day in Sri Lanka? – The previous government completed the concept paper for the establishment of an international climate change university in Sri Lanka, and a Cabinet paper was presented…
FORECAST FOR THUNDERSHOWERS IN SEVERAL DISTRICTS
Thundershowers with severe lightning forecast – The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for residents in Kalutara, Rathnapura, Galle, and Matara districts as thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur in some areas. According to the department,…
GOVERNMENT OFFERS RS 10,000 PER COCONUT TREE DESTROYED BY CYCLONE ‘DITWAH’
Rs. 10,000 compensation for coconut trees destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah – The Government has drawn attention to providing compensation of Rs. 10,000 per coconut tree, along with coconut saplings, to farmers whose coconut trees were destroyed by the recent Cyclonic…
RUPEES 100 MILLION DONATION TO “REBUILDING SRI LANKA” BY COMPANY OF DUDLEY SIRISENA
Dudley Sirisena’s company donates Rs 100Mn for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund – Lakbima Rice Mills (Pvt) Ltd, based in Polonnaruwa, has contributed Rs. 100 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by…
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