Sri Lankan youth arrested for eloping with underage Japanese girl
A Sri Lankan youth and a Japanese under age girl were arrested today. They were arrested by the Kochchikade Police…
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Wildlife officials clashing with State Minister over environment dispute
A heated argument sparked between State Minister of Wildlife Wimalaweera Dissanayake and officials from the Department of Wildlife Conservation. An…
“Stop massive forest destruction in Mahaoya area” CEJ sends LOD
Statement from Center for Environmental Justice 24 November 2020, Colombo, Center for Environmental Justice sent a letter of demand to…
Switzerland funds advanced PCR testing facility at BIA
The Government of Switzerland has funded the installation of new semi-automated Roche diagnostics RT PCR- testing machines at the Bandaranaike…
Decision on GCE O/L exam within 10 days
The Ministry of Education said that the decision with regard to holding the GCE O/L examination will be given within…
New Cabinet & State Minister sworn in
A new Cabinet Minister and a State Minister were sworn in before President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat this…
Fire destroys private bank in Wattala
A private bank on Hendala Road in Wattala has been completely destroyed after a fire broke out this morning. Newswire,…
Colpetty Police Crimes Unit OIC dies due to sudden illness
The Officer is said to have fallen ill while exercising at the Galle Face Green in Colombo this morning. The…
Diana stirs controversy
In a letter written to Hon. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana by Sri Lankan Politician and Civil Activist Mr Oshala Herath,…
Official arrested for assault on female employee granted bail
A video of an official assaulting a female employee went viral on social media this Tuesday (24). According to social…