Anu Dissanayaka

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has conducted searches across six locations spread across five districts in Tamil Nadu in connection with a 2018 criminal conspiracy that intended to spread terror in the State by targeting Hindu religious leaders and causing communal disharmony. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3376u5o https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Fourteen Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle in gold jewellery illegally. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2C3bjRC https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The political parties led by the United National Party (UNP) are ready to ink the agreement to unify under the new coalition named “Democratic National Front” today (01). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34oiLCH https://ift.tt/2BieI06

People s Action for Free and Fair Election (PAFFREL) says the voter turnout for the first day of postal voting was recorded approximately as 80 percent. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2WuPMKM https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva provinces and Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Anuradhapura and Vavuniya districts after 1.00 p.m. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36lEuNz https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The implementation of a proper programme has been planned to minimize the traffic congestion within the limits of Colombo, says Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna s presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36peSQ0 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

There has still been no police investigations into the threats and violence faced by refugees and asylum-seekers in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks, Amnesty International and Minority Rights Group International said in a new report published today. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3375m1F https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The first day of postal voting for the Presidential Election 2019 was carried out peacefully, says the Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/32545XQ https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement, which has been drafted with the consent of the Attorney General will be presented in and enacted by the Parliament Lanka once it is signed, the Ministry of Finance said today (31). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2JGgE5A https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Colombo Magistrate s Court today (31) issued an arrest warrant on former Chief Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) of Colombo Ananda Samarasekara, who is cited as the third suspect in Wasim Thajudeen murder case. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34oqbpT https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Leader of Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa has stressed that the government should not sign the pact with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) of the USA behind the backs of the general public and the Parliament. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3217HKp https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The presidential candidate of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said the political parties that signed the agreement to form a new coalition today (31) unified for a common purpose. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/327n1oZ https://ift.tt/2BieI06

NDF Presidential Candidate and UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa says that he pledges to safeguard the unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political freedom in the country at a time when various forces are attempting to interfere in the internal agenda of Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2PAuMRq https://ift.tt/2JBNLay

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando have filed a revision application with the Court of Appeal requesting to release them on bail. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2oyhv0N https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Elections Commission has issued directives prohibiting public service officers from posting photographs of their vote on Facebook. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/320rIAS https://ift.tt/2BieI06

At least 70 people have died after a gas canister exploded in a train in Pakistan, authorities said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2NrRqJ7 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

State Minister Eran Wickramaratne said the three most important pillars of NDF Presidential Candidate Sajith Premadasa s election manifesto includes a strong nation, a competitive economy and a just society. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2WrlCIm https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Hearing of the case filed by the Attorney General against former Chief Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) of Colombo Ananda Samarasekara for allegedly concealing evidence in the Wasim Thajudeen murder case was postponed until February 24. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2WtrSiK https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The election manifesto of New Democratic Front s presidential candidate Minister Sajith Premadasa has been launched a short while ago. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2NssG3p https://ift.tt/2BieI06

A person has been arrested while in possession of 105kg of Kerala Cannabis, the Pallai Police said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34exHn0 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The election manifesto of New Democratic Front (NDF) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa will be launched today (31) at Kandy. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2otglU6 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

United People s Freedom Alliance (UPFA), Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) signed an agreement to form a new coalition, a short while ago. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/333PNI6 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Tamil political parties have not arrived at a conclusion as to which candidate they would support at the Presidential Election 2019, so far. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2NmVSZG https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The agreement to form Sri Lanka Podujana Freedom Alliance , the new coalition of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and 13 other political parties are set to be signed today (31). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2WuCfmC https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Former Chief Minister of Northern Province C.V. Wigneswaran has addressed a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena calling for the release of all Tamil political prisoners after a period of rehabilitation. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2piQ7Ew https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Postal voting for the Presidential Election 2019 commenced this morning (31) and the voters are allowed to cast their postal votes from 7.00 am to 4.00 pm. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34fTzyj https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The possibility for afternoon thundershowers is high over most parts of the island next few days, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34hvhE4 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

102 Superintendents of Police (SP) have been promoted to the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), says the Police Media Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/332mG8a https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Governor of the Southern Province, Hemal Gunasekera has taken measures to provide a total of Rs 16 million to the people affected by inclement weather, in Hambantota and Matara Districts. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/34leSyJ https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Presidential Commission appointed to probe the Easter Sunday terror attacks will commence collecting evidence tomorrow (01). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2PvnRcg https://ift.tt/2Jz3M0K

A new coalition, with President Maithripala Sirisena and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa as co-leaders, will be formed to contest at the upcoming parliamentary election, states United National People s Alliance (UPFA) MP Prasanna Ranatunga. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/320vmKM https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Nearly 600,000 voters are reportedly eligible to cast their postal voting for the Presidential Election 2019, which is set to take place tomorrow (31) and the day after (01). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2JvCf0k https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Plans have been formulated to take necessary measure if a disaster situation arises during the period of elections, stated Minister of Public Administration, Disaster Management and Livestock Development Ranjith Madduma Bandara. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36mUjnp https://ift.tt/2BieI06

State Minister Wasantha Senanayake says he will not quit his ministerial post and challenged the United National Party to remove him from the party if possible. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36dNcgJ https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Ministry of Defence has issued a set of guidelines for all military and Police personnel on conducting themselves during the forthcoming Presidential Election. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2oqf8wO https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Attorney General has concluded action in 13,283 criminal cases within the first 10 months of this year while forwarding 8,319 indictments to the High Courts. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2NBAwbh https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The United Nations Children s Fund (UNICEF) has identifi¬ed six key commitments that the presidential candidates in Sri Lanka can promise to implement after they take up office in 2020. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2BRkww6 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

All government schools in Hambantota district and Mulatiyana zone will remain closed tomorrow (31) as the inclement weather continues to affect the area. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/32ZqYx6 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

A father of two has been sentenced to capital punishment by the Colombo High Court, over charges of possession of heroin. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Jz5RKb https://ift.tt/31UIIIx

Multiple roads in the Southern Province have inundated due as the water level of the Nilwala River had overspilled its banks, Ada Derana correspondent said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/36hBt0C https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says that he will continue to remain as the country s Prime Minister if NDF candidate Sajith Premadasa wins the upcoming Presidential Election. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2PvBRD2 https://ift.tt/2JyRPZj

National People s Power (NPP) Presidential Candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayaka says that females in Sri Lanka face many issues today. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Wr45Ab https://ift.tt/2q3bKsf

National Democratic Front s presidential candidate Minister Sajith Premadasa says there is a tabooed subject in the country which concerns women s health. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2N0ilwF https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Parliament Sectoral Oversight Committee on Sustainable Development and Environment and Natural Resources has directed the Ministry of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs to draft a new policy and legal system for the management of captive elephants. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2ovt8Wj https://ift.tt/2BieI06

President Maithripala Sirisena has presented the scroll (Sannas Pathraya ) declaring the Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu as a Sacred Site to the Bishop of the Diocese of Mannar, Most Reverend Dr. Emmanuel Fernando. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/330V9Ee https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Chairman of the Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya held a press conference, yesterday (29), to inform the public on the correct way to vote at the Presidential Election 2019. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Pw9PHA https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The whole country has collapsed due to the shortsighted actions of the government, states Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential Candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/32Z2MuM https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Joint Council for Professions of Supplementary Medicine and Paramedics Services have launched a strike action today (30). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2WtXIfl https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The low-pressure area has now located to the west of Sri Lanka and it is further moving away from the country, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Pu67y3 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

China is helping Sri Lanka come out of a “debt trap” and has led the island towards development by constructing ports, roads and water conservancy projects that improve people s livelihood, Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Jvyfx2 https://ift.tt/2BieI06