Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail for a third time
Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in jail after a judge rejected his latest attempt for release while the rapper and music producer awaits trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
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Death toll due to adverse weather climbs to 12
According to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center (DMC), a total of 12 deaths have been reported due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country.
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Traffic movement on A-9 road resumes after floods
The A-9 main road to Jaffna which was closed at Omanthai due to floods has now been reopened for traffic movement, police said.
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President Dissanayake holds discussion with World Bank Group President
A virtual meeting was held yesterday (27) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the President of the World Bank Group (WBG) Mr. Ajay Banga at the Presidential Secretariat, to discuss Sri Lanka’s future development priorities.
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2024 A/L Exam to recommence on Dec. 04
The Examinations Department has announced that the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination has been temporarily postponed until December 03 due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.
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ADB backs Sri Lanka’s growing investment potential in key sectors
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged its support for investment opportunities in Sri Lanka,
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Govt. to reopen investigation into MV X-Press Pearl Disaster
The newly elected government is to undertake fresh investigations into the 2021 MV X-Press Pearl cargo ship disaster, according to Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath.
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Rise In Online Explicit Content Used For Threats: CERT Reports
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) reports a noticeable increase in incidents involving the sharing of explicit content online to intimidate and threaten individuals.
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Audit Reveals Irregularities in E-Passport Implementation
Observations regarding the special audit report on the process of introducing electronic passports has been handed to the Ministry in-charge.
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Coconut imports imperative for export revenue surge
Local authorities are still awaiting approval to lift the ban on the import of coconut kernels,
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