Houthis say they’ll block Israeli sailing in red sea – The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen take responsibility for this morning’s missile attack on central Israel, as well as announcing that they will block “Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea.”…
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ALLEGING MISTREATMENT SALLAY BEGINS HUNGER STRIKE
Sallay begins hunger strike in custody, alleges mistreatment Former MP Udaya Gammanpila today alleged that former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director and retired Major General Suresh Sallay has commenced a hunger strike while in police custody, claiming he is…
THE FINAL SUSPECT IN MEEGODA CAB CRASH ARRESTED
Final suspect in Meegoda cab crash, remanded The final suspect arrested in connection with the fatal road accident near the Meegoda Junction, has been remanded until June 16. The order was issued today (June 07) by Homagama…
THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP) STATES FOOD INSECURITY ON THE RISE IN SRI LANKA
News Food insecurity on the rise in Sri Lanka The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) says that the number of people in Sri Lanka unable to meet their basic food needs has increased by a further…
TO PROTEST MODI FOUNDER OF INDIA’S “COCKROACH” YOUTH MOVEMENT ARRIVES IN NEW DELHI
India’s ’Cockroach’ youth movement founder arrives in New Delhi to protest Modi The founder of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to lead a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, taking the country’s largest…
FOR NINE DISTRICTS HEAVY RAINS ALERT
Heavy rain alert issued for 9 districts Due to the active Southwest Monsoon conditions, the showery weather over the southwestern parts of the country is expected to continue.Heavy showers or above 100 mm likely at some places in Western and…
RUPEE WEAKENS FURTHER AGAINST US DOLLAR
Sri Lankan rupee weakens further against US dollar The Sri Lankan rupee depreciated further against the US dollar today (05), according to the latest exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).The US dollar buying rate was…
PER HECTARE FERTILIZER SUBSIDY ENHANCED TO RS 30,000
Fertilizer subsidy increased to Rs. 30,000 per hectare The government has increased the fertilizer subsidy for farmers by Rs. 5,000, raising the allocation to Rs. 30,000 per hectare. Commissioner General of Agrarian Development Dhammika Ranatunga said today (05) that…
HOUSE ARREST ,E-MONITORING TO EASE PRISON CONGESTION
Easing prison congestion: House arrest, e-monitoring back on the cards Justice Minister, Harshana Nanayakkara stated the aim of mitigating the congestion of the country’s prison system within approximately two-three years, and declared that long-term plans are being made and…
FOR ILLEGAL FISHING NAVY ARRESTS FORTY FOUR
Navy arrests 44 for illegal fishing activities The Sri Lanka Navy arrested 44 individuals and seized several vessels and vehicles used in illegal fishing operations conducted across island waters between May 16 and 31. The operations, carried out by the…
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