During a series of search operations conducted in the sea areas of Iranakerni and Nilaveli in Trincomalee, Kokilai in Mullaitivu, Chalai in Veththalakerni, Erakkandi and Elisabeth Point in Trincomalee from 30th June to 03rd July 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 38 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing activities. These operations also led to the confiscation of 07 dinghies …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that Chamindra Dayan Lenawa, who filed a fundamental rights petition before the Supreme Court to halt the Presidential election, had not consulted the President or his legal representatives before filing this application, the President’s Media Division said. The media release issued by the Presidential Media Division is published in full below. Media Release It has …
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After the extravaganza in the USA and the West Indies, a glance at how the next Men’s T20 World Cup could look in 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. As the world enjoyed a spellbinding 20-team event in the USA and the West Indies, it will be time to do it all over again come 2026, with another ICC Men’s …
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Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva affirmed that SriLankan Airlines will undergo restructuring instead of being sold. He emphasized that according to existing regulations, only up to 49% of the airline’s shares can be transferred to another entity, yet no suitable investor has expressed interest thus far. Addressing the press briefing titled “Collective Path to a …
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Former SLPP Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahadagamage has joined the UNP and pledged his support to incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Mahinda was appointed as a zonal organizer in the Colombo Central electorate. He hit the news after he was attacked during the violence on May 9, 2022.
Continue ReadingA fundamental rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an order to prevent the Election Commission from conducting the Presidential Election until the Court decides on the incumbent President’s tenure. C.D. Lenawa, a professional entrepreneur, submitted the petition. Sources – daily mirror
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Issued at 12.00 noon on 03 July 2024 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the evening or night. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the importance of those entering the teaching profession dedicating themselves to the future generation, noting that education in a country cannot thrive without discipline. He declared that no one would be permitted to disrupt school education between 7:30 am and 1:30 pm and he has directed the Attorney General to consider further measures to ensure this. …
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At least 121 people have been killed in a crush at a religious gathering in northern India, officials have said. The incident took place at a satsang (a Hindu religious event) in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state. The victims, including a large number of women and some children, are still being identified. Survivors have described how the disaster unfolded …
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Deepika is the coolest new mommy-to-be in town and her Instagram is proof. Mother is mothering, as they say these days. She has been feeding the internet one look after the other which has left her fans wanting for more. She is making sure she breaks the stereotypes and myths around pregnancy dressing by thinking out of the box. While …
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