News Room : Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning. Showers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern and North central provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central,...
News Room : ‘Gas Cylinder’ explodes; Ranil flays NDF Secy. for submitting Ravi’s name
… alleges constituents of alliance undermined Row over National List positions: UNP Leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken exception to the sumbission of Ravi Karunanayake’s name to the Election Commission (EC) as one of the two National List (NL) MPs of the New Democratic Front (NDF). He has said the NDF General Secretary submitted Karunanayake’s name without the concurrence...
News Room : New Cabinent sworn in
Twenty-one Cabinet Ministers were sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday morning (18) at the Presidential Secretariat, Colombo. Deputy Ministers will be sworn in later. Following Dissanayake’s victory in the 21 Sept. presidential election, he governed the country with a three-member Cabinet consisting of Harini Amarasuriya, Vijitha Herath and him. The new Cabinet Ministers are as follows: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya – Minister of Education,...
News Room : Lohan and wife further remanded
By AJA Abeynayake Nugegoda Chief Magistrate Ruwini Jayawardena yesterday ordered former Minister Lohan Ratwatte, and his wife, to be further remanded over possessing an illegally-assembled unregistered car. The Magistrate further remanded Lohan Ratwatte until 02 Dec., and his wife until 22 Nov. Ratwatte and his wife were arrested after a vehicle, without a number plate, was found at a house belonging to...
News Room : SC suspends release of Grade 05 scholarship exam results – The Island
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking at the swearing-in of the National People’s Power (NPP) Government’s new Cabinet at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (18), stressed the importance of wielding ministerial power responsibly. Highlighting the significance of the recent electoral victories, he emphasised the need for a collective effort to achieve national progress. The President said the 21 Sept. presidential election and the subsequent...
News Room : Public Security Ministry Secy.’s FR petition dismissed – The Island
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking at the swearing-in of the National People’s Power (NPP) Government’s new Cabinet at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (18), stressed the importance of wielding ministerial power responsibly. Highlighting the significance of the recent electoral victories, he emphasised the need for a collective effort to achieve national progress. The President said the 21 Sept. presidential election and the subsequent...
News Room : SC orders AG to submit a detailed report on disbursement of compensation to victims of Easter terror attacks
By A.J.A. Abeynayake The Attorney General (AG) was ordered yesterday by the Supreme Court to submit a detailed report to the court by 27 Feb., on how the compensation had been paid to the victims of the Easter Sunday terror attacks This order was given when an Additional Solicitor General, who appeared on behalf of the AG, informed the court that...
News Room : Washout in St Lucia after five overs as England take series 3-1 – The Island
The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has announced an important milestone for local boxing officials, as a 1-star course for referees and judges will be held in Kandy from December 18 to 22, coinciding with the prestigious Clifford Cup Championship. The course, approved by the International Boxing Association (IBA), will be conducted by veteran Welsh instructor John Waith,...
News Room : USS Michael Murphy departs Colombo – The Island
Kusal Mendis’ unbeaten 73 trumped Mark Chapman’s 76, as Sri Lanka secured a narrow three-wicket win in the second ODI in Pallekele, and with it seal the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. It was their first ODI series win against New Zealand since 2012. Having been set a subpar target of 210 in a rain-truncated 47-over game, Sri Lanka...
News Room : Fairly heavy showers are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning. Showers will occur at times in the Northern and Eastern provinces, and fairly heavy showers about 50 mm are likely at some...