China issues US travel warning over ‘shootings’
China has warned its citizens to “fully assess the risks” of travelling to the US given recent “shootings”, as tensions…
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Darwin shooting: Banned shotgun used in four killings, police say
A man alleged to have killed four people and injured another in the Australian city of Darwin used an illegal…
ABC raid: Australia police search headquarters of public broadcaster
Police have raided the Sydney headquarters of the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC), in a second day of searches targeting journalists.…
‘I resigned to prevent another Black July’ – Bathiudeen
Former Minister and the leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Rishad Bathiudeen stressed that he did not resign…
Shan Wijeylal appointed as new Eastern Province Governor
Former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijeylal has been appointed as the new governor for the Eastern Province, stated President’s…
Cabinet approves legal action against spreading false statements & hate speech
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to make amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure…
Resignation letters of Muslim ministers not handed in – Presidential Secretariat
The letters pertaining to the resignations of the Muslim Minister have not yet been received by the Presidential Secretariat, according…
President says he will neither run for President nor support Mahinda
President Maithripala Sirisena has claimed that he would not be contesting at the upcoming presidential election. Reportedly, the President has…
Ven. Rathana Thero transferred to general Bhikkhu ward
Venerable Athuraliye Rathana Thero, who was receiving medical treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Kandy Teaching Hospital, has…
Sri Lankan Muslims proved with their lives that they reject violence – Mahinda
The Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa adding his wishes for the Sri Lankan Muslim community celebrating Ramazan stated that…