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Harsha rejects Private Report on US$2.5 Million Finance Ministry Fraud

Public Finance Committee (PFC) Chairman MP Dr. Harsha de Silva says he rejected a report sent to him privately regardingContinue Reading The post Harsha rejects Private Report on US$2.5 Million Finance Ministry Fraud appeared first on…

Police recover first Mini Uzi-type weapon hidden in Colombo cemetery

Police have recovered several firearms, including a locally manufactured Mini Uzi-type automatic weapon, concealed at a public cemetery in Colombo,Continue Reading The post Police recover first Mini Uzi-type weapon hidden in Colombo…

Kallanchiya forest to be declared protected reserve for elephant conservation

The Kallanchiya Reserve Forest in the Galnewa Divisional Secretariat Division of the Thambuththegama range in Anuradhapura District is set toContinue Reading The post Kallanchiya forest to be declared protected reserve for elephant…

India enhances financial aid for University of Jaffna students under expanded grant scheme

India has expanded its financial assistance programme for students of the University of Jaffna, with the High Commission of IndiaContinue Reading The post India enhances financial aid for University of Jaffna students under expanded grant…

Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thera appointed acting Atamasthanadhipathi

The Atamasthana Committee has decided to temporarily appoint the Chief Sanghanayake of the North Central Province and Chief Incumbent ofContinue Reading The post Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thera appointed acting Atamasthanadhipathi…

Govt has cancelled e-passport tender process, says Ajith P. Perera

The government has decided to cancel, with immediate effect, the procurement process related to the controversial electronic passport (e-passport) project,Continue Reading The post Govt has cancelled e-passport tender process, says Ajith P.…

Three children reported missing while bathing at sea

Three children have been reported missing while bathing in the sea area off Kalametiya, Hungama. The children aged between 12Continue Reading The post Three children reported missing while bathing at sea appeared first on Newswire.

Ransini Perera wins gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka’s Ransini Perera secured the gold medal in the girls’ 200 metre event at the 22nd Asian Under-20 AthleticsContinue Reading The post Ransini Perera wins gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships appeared first on Newswire.

14-year-old boy arrested over death of 11-year-old sister in Sri Lanka

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested by Eravur Police in connection with the death of his 11-year-old sister. The victim,Continue Reading The post 14-year-old boy arrested over death of 11-year-old sister in Sri Lanka appeared first on…

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