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Month: February 2024

Deshabandu Tennakoon takes the seat in office as new IGP

Deshabandu Tennakoon officially assumed duties as the 36th Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka, a short while ago […]

School outdoor activities postponed as temperatures rise

The Education Ministry has instructed all respective school authorities to refrain from making students participate in strenuous outdoor activities until […]

Suspect wanted over Mahabage shooting killed in shootout with STF

A person wanted in connection with the recent shooting incident in Mahabage and was also wanted for several other crimes, […]

Cabinet greenlights proposal by Prez for ‘Children of Gaza fund’

The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has approved the proposal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” […]

Meteorological Good News: heatwave to temporarily reduce

The prevailing dry weather condition in Eastern and Uva provinces is expected to temporarily change from today (26), according to […]

Dear Diary, (25.02.24)

Dear diary, Having been in Japan, I’ve come to realise the immense importance of diverse cultural practices and the way […]

Oil lamp is enough for children to study, no need for electricity: says CEB spokesman, Minister says otherwise

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Media Spokesman Noel Priyantha has tendered his resignation from his position after apologizing regarding statements […]

Switzerland to ban Hamas after Israel attacks

Switzerland’s government said on Wednesday it wants to ban Hamas after the Palestinian militant group’s attacks in Israel last year […]

Shooting in Mahabage leaves a man dead

A shooting incident in Mahabage has left a 39-year-old dead this morning (21), the police have revealed. Police reports have […]

31 petitions & 6 days later, SC delivers determination on Anti-terrorism bill

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (20 Feb.) conveyed its decision on the much-disputed Anti-Terrorism Bill to Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa […]