Fire at Darley Road Maradan St. Joseph’s College doused A fire has been reported in a building at St Joseph’s College, Maradana, has been doused, the Fire Brigade says. The Fire Brigade states that 05 fire engines were dispatched to…
WITHDRAWAL OF BRIBERY CASES AGAINST POLITICIANS AND THEIR ALLIES RAISE EYEBROWS
Withdrawal of bribery cases against politicians and their allies raises eyebrows Wakista said that it is misleading to say that cases have not been re-filed Cases are being openly withdrawn without fear or shame Amongst the 19 cases,…
ONLY A SOLITARY FATALITY ON COVID-19 RELATED CONFIRMED BY THE DGHS AS ON THE 25th
01 more COVID-19 death One COVID-19 death was confirmed yesterday (25) by the Director-General of Health Services. Accordingly, the current COVID-19 death toll is at 16,503.
TWO ON A MOTOR BIKE SHOOTS DEAD AN OWNER OF A SHOP IN PETHIYAGODA IN PELIYAGODA POLICE DIVISION
Shooting in Peliyagoda! Two persons had arrived on a motorcycle and shot dead the owner of a shop in Pethiyagoda in the Peliyagoda Police Division. According to the police, investigations had commenced into the incident which took place yesterday and…
LITRO GAS PRICES SKYROCKETS AGAIN
Litro gas prices will go up from midnight The price of Litro gas will be increased with effect from midnight today (26). The revised prices are as follows : 05kg cylinder – Rs.1,945 (up by Rs.874) 2.3kg cylinder Rs. 910…
TOKEN STRIKE BY RAILWAY TRADE UNIONS ON APRIL 27TH
Railway TUs to go on token strike Railway Trade Unions actions are to commence a 24-hour token strike from April 27 midnight. The token strike is held in support of the mass civil protest underway against the government. Over 30…
DEARTH OF COFFINS OWING TO MANY ISSUES-FUEL, POWER,TIMBER
Shortage of coffins Funeral parlours are facing issues due to a dearth of coffins, reports say. It is said that after fuel stations have not allowed fuel to be purchased to cans, many are unable to start chainsaws to cut…
HARTENING NEWS NO COVID-19 RELATED FATALITIES AS ON THE 23RD CONFIRMED BY THE DGHS
No COVID-19 deaths yesterday No COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed yesterday (24) by the Director-General of Health Services. Accordingly, the current COVID-19 death toll remains at 16,502.
PROTESTORS DEMONSRATING OUTSIDE TEMPLE TREES CANNOT BE EVACUATED- COURTS
Court rejects request to evacuate protesters outside Temple Trees The Colombo Additional Magistrate – Harshana Kekunawela has rejected a request by police seeking permission to evacuate the group protesting outside Temple Trees in Colombo. Police informed Court that a group…
PUBLIC SECURITY MINISTRY REQUESTS SERVICES TO CONTINUE INSTRUCTED TO ALLOW NORMAL LIFE FOR PUBLIC
Security beefed up in Fort ; Public Security ministry asks services to continue The Ministry of Public Security has requested the Police to ensure that public life is maintained as normal during protests. Accordingly, the minister has requested for services…
