News Room : Another Bribery Case against Keheliya Rambukwella Fixed for Hearing on 25 September
The bribery case against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, accused of causing a loss to the government by using nearly Rs 240,000 of State Printing Corporation (SPC) funds to pay his personal mobile phone bill, is scheduled for hearing on 25 September. Colombo High Court Judge Sujeewa Nissanka made the order today (13). The Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations...
News Room : A Timeless Bond: Celebrating India’s Enduring Gift of Buddhism and Sustained Friendship to SL
BY Dr Damenda Porage As the full moon of June illuminates the island, Sri Lanka immerses itself in the profound spiritual significance of Poson Poya, commemorating the arrival of Buddhism to our shores. This sacred occasion, celebrated with fervent religious events across the nation from yesterday till the end of this week, serves as a poignant reminder of a truly...
News Room : Kalutara Electricity Worker Hacked to Death in Case of Mistaken Identity — Police
The Kalutara Crime Investigation Division reports that the main suspect arrested over the fatal attack on a local electricity worker has claimed the killing was the result of an accident. The victim, Sugath Prasanga, an electricity department employee of the Kalutara Pradeshiya Sabha and father of two, was at his home in Panapitiya, Kalutara, when a group armed with sharp...
News Room : ASUS Launches AI-Powered Expert Series of PCs, Built for Worry-free Business
ASUS, a global leader in cutting-edge technology and innovation, proudly announces the launch of its highly anticipated and all-new ASUS Expert Series at an exclusive event in Colombo. The lineup features powerful laptops and desktops designed to elevate productivity for professionals and small businesses, delivering exceptional security and efficiency. The new portfolio includes the versatile ExpertBook P Series and the...
News Room : UNP Councillor Opposes Reeza Zarook’s Candidacy for Colombo Mayor
Ramzi Tony, a Colombo Municipal Councillor representing the United National Party (UNP), says he cannot in good conscience vote in favour of Reeza Zarook’s candidacy for Mayor of Colombo under the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) ticket. In a letter addressed to the General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP), Tony explained that he is fully aware of the...
News Room : Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives
Air India Flight AI171 travelling from India to London crashed within moments of take-off on Thursday, killing 241 passengers and crew, and more people on the ground. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which took off from the city of Ahmedabad, in western India, ploughed into a residential area, hitting a hospital complex and medical student hostel. One passenger survived the disaster –...
News Room : National Animal Census Reveals Millions of Monkeys, Squirrels, and Peacocks in Sri Lanka
The National Animal Census conducted across Sri Lanka on 15 March has revealed significant populations of several key wild animal species, with findings officially released today at the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the islandwide survey, the country is home to an estimated: 5.17 million toque monkeys (Rilawa) 1.74 million gray langurs (Wandura) 2.66 million giant squirrels (Dandu Lena) 4.24 million peacocks
News Room : Prisons Media Spokesman Resigns Amid Controversy Over Inmate’s Presidential Pardon
Prisons Commissioner Gamini B. Dissanayake has reportedly resigned from his role as the Prisons Media Spokesman, submitting his resignation to the Acting Commissioner General of Prisons. The resignation comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding the unlawful release of an inmate from Anuradhapura Prison under the Presidential Pardon granted for Vesak Poya. Amid this incident, the government has turned its...
News Room : Two Deaths Reported Amid Spread of New Covid Variant in Sri Lanka
Two people have reportedly died after contracting the new Covid-19 variant currently spreading across Sri Lanka, according to medical experts. Chair Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Dushantha Madegedara, revealed the information at a press conference held at the Health Promotion Bureau. “According to the Department of Virology, between 9% and 13% of respiratory...
News Room : Calm returns to Los Angeles after hundreds arrested – The Island
Australia’s quicks followed what Kagiso Rabada started as the defending champions hit back strongly on the opening day of the World Test Championship final. The contest had been billed as a battle between two attacks and in all 14 wickets fell to suggest the destination of the mace could be decided sooner rather than later.Rabada’s 5 for 51, the...