Anu Dissanayaka

The increase in the daily wage of estate workers up to Rs1000 will be effective from today (01). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/39ciiX3 https://ift.tt/2PBjECZ

A special meeting of the United National Party (UNP) Working Committee is scheduled to be held at Sirikotha –UNP Headquarters, today (01). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2wearKj https://ift.tt/2wdd0fv

Twenty-two university students including 2 monks have been arrested for protesting in front of the University Grants Commission (UGC) violating a court order, stated the Police Media Spokesman. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Tc6mzl https://ift.tt/2wUm9tG

A Washington state man in his 50s with underlying health issues became the United States first fatality from the coronavirus, officials said on Saturday, as the Trump administration stepped up efforts to combat the spread of the global outbreak. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3alkDPT https://ift.tt/32G9Z3j

A foreign national had drowned while sea bathing at Polwathumodara in Weligama Police Division, stated the Police. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/397IOku https://ift.tt/3afjIAo

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva has reassured the public that Sri Lanka is safe and sound and that the country s security establishment is fully geared to fend off any further threats. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3acXdft https://ift.tt/39bhG3X

The Sri Lankan delegation led by Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has returned to the island after attending the 43rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2TaOGUA https://ift.tt/3agLlJj

The United States signed a peace agreement with Taliban militants on Saturday aimed at bringing an end to 18 years of bloodshed in Afghanistan and allowing U.S. troops to return home from America s longest war. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2PB4TAf https://ift.tt/2vpJdQA

The Navy the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) have seized nearly 68kg of heroine and 50kg of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) during a joint sea operation off Galle, says the Navy Spokesman from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2T8LqJe https://ift.tt/2BieI06

A Bell 212 helicopter from SRi Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Base Hingurakgoda is currently conducting Bambi Operations to assist dousing a fire at Yanthampalawa area in Kurunegala. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2I574I9 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Sri Lanka Army today (29) seized a massive haul of Kerala Cannabis weighing 323kg while being transported in a lorry heading towards Pallawarayankaddu in the general of Veravil in Jayapuram. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2T84t6E https://ift.tt/3acfqtB

Two passengers including an Indian national have been apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for smuggling in a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into the country. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2wXFuKF https://ift.tt/3chVCqz

Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to Extreme Caution level at some places in North-Western, Western and Southern Provinces and in Mannar, Ratnapura, and Monaragala districts, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2wjsHla https://ift.tt/2ToCDC2

Former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) SSP Shani Abeysekara and two other officers if the CID have been issued notices to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCOI) probing alleged incidents of political victimization. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Ts0LDI https://ift.tt/2IbOwWx

Two Sri Lankans who had returned to the island from Italy and admitted to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) on suspicion of being infected with COIVD-19 have been tested negative for the virus. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3ae7CaD https://ift.tt/2PAwIsu

The Leader of the Sri Lanka delegation to the43rd Session of theUN Human Rights Council (HRC), Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has met the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet yesterday (28 February). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2I7Us2R https://ift.tt/3afF7cF

During a search operation conducted in the beach area of Vankalei in Mannar, the Navy managed to recover about 12kg of Kerala cannabis yesterday (28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2T8dUCS https://ift.tt/2VvKKPL

The coronavirus spread further on Friday, with cases reported for the first time in six more countries across three continents leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise its impact risk alert to “very high”. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2I64l1i https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Mainly fair weather will prevail over the most part of the island, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2wS5Jlv https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Two suspects have been arrested at Rajagiriya with more than 3 kg of heroin, says the Police Narcotics Bureau. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/32AfvVi https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to probe and obtain information with regard to alleged incidents of political victimization from 8th January 22015 to 16th November 2019 has extended the time period for receiving complaints. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/39bXYFA https://ift.tt/2TnLZOv

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to probe and obtain information with regard to alleged incidents of political victimization from 8th January 22015 to 16th November 2019 has extended the time period for receiving complaints. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/396V8BG https://ift.tt/2BieI06

As the staff of the Presidential Secretariat has to devote more time to these agitators than performing their duties, the relevant ministries should take the responsibility for making room for those demonstrations, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/397OA5z https://ift.tt/385H1eA

Two Sri Lankans who returned from Italy have been admitted to the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) on suspicion of being infected with COVID-19. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cdslx8 https://ift.tt/2T8DCHJ

The United National Party (UNP) Working Committee meeting has ended without a decision on the symbol for UNP-led alliance, says the General Secretary of the party, MP Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Vwv3YO https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The two suspects involved in the controversial white van press conference, who were later arrested over a cash robbery of Rs 4.4 million, have been remanded until March 11. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3aecywh https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The case against Major (Retired) Ajith Prasanna and two other naval intelligence officers, who are accused of holding a press conference and intimidating witnesses in the case against several navy officials over the abduction and disappearance of 11 youths, was taken up today (28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2I3C8rN https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Parliamentary Committee on High Posts has granted its approval to appoint veteran musician Rohana Beddage as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Maldives. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2uGMeMc https://ift.tt/2I49hDD

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader MP Rauff Hakeem says that the party will join the UNP-led Samagi Jana Balawegaya , the new alliance formed under the leadership of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, to contest the upcoming parliamentary election. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/397kHmb https://ift.tt/398tYKG

A fire has broken out at a construction site on Duplication Road, Bambalapitiya. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2uDTdFJ https://ift.tt/2T96fV3

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Heat Index Advisory for North-Western, Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and Mannar District, valid for tomorrow (29). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/38bgwnL https://ift.tt/2PMBEe3

Four university students including a Buddhist monk, who were directly involved in removing CCTV cameras at Kelaniya University, have been remanded until the 3rd of March. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2PMqIgv https://ift.tt/395z4Y8

The six suspects including the father of the second suicide bomber at Shangri-La Hotel have been further remanded until 13th of March. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2PudBQU https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Twenty-five students of the University of Kelaniya, who have been identified in connection with the incident of removing CCTV cameras at the university premises, have been suspended for 2 years by the university administration. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2PxJTdI https://ift.tt/39dK1He

A ferry service would soon be launched between the port at Karaikal in India and Jaffna, as part of Puducherry government s initiative to promote tourism, India s Union Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2VrXU06 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has reiterated that Sri Lanka remains committed to engaging with the High Commissioner and her Office in achieving sustainable development, peace and reconciliation, within the national framework overwhelmingly approved by the people of Sri Lanka during the Presidential Election last year. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2Pw5G5u https://ift.tt/2PxuQk3

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to increase the certified purchasing price of big onions from local farmers from Rs. 60 to Rs. 80 per kilogram, the Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardana said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2TpvYr1 https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided not to sign the Millennium Challenge Cooperation (MCC) based on the recommendations of the expert committee, says Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardena. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2uDm7pt https://ift.tt/2BieI06

The coronavirus outbreak has reached a “decisive point” and has “pandemic potential”, World Health Organization head Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cdAK3D https://ift.tt/396oz6V

The Working Committee of the United National Party (UNP) is scheduled to convene this afternoon (28) at 3.00 pm. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2T8qvGl https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Outgoing Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka, Mr. Cheng Xueyuan has extended gratitude to both the Sri Lankan Government and its people for the support and solidarity shown to his country during the outbreak of the deadly virus, COVID-19. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2I2yChl https://ift.tt/383WdsE

Saudi Arabia on Thursday (Feb 27) suspended arrivals by foreigners for the Umrah pilgrimage and tourists from two dozen countries where the new coronavirus has spread, as a growing number of cases globally deepened fears of a pandemic. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3cgmlUc https://ift.tt/32yTiXS

Twelve out of the sixteen arrested university students over the removal of CCTV cameras from the University of Kelaniya have been granted police bail. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/32ARM7A https://ift.tt/3a9EIZ9

Delivering oral update on Sri Lanka at the 43rd United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), its High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet says that she regrets the Sri Lankan government s different approach to the commitments previously made in the resolution with regard to Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka . MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3a7D1eS https://ift.tt/2BieI06

Maternal, newborn and child malnutrition remains a major problem facing Sri Lanka, with many children experiencing acute malnutrition (wasting) and chronic malnutrition (stunting), says the United Nations International Children s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/383GXMb https://ift.tt/2I2zhPT

Sixteen university students including a monk have been arrested over the removal of CCTV cameras from the University of Kelaniya premises, stated the Police Media Spokesperson. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2T2Pk6m https://ift.tt/32Aztzo

MP Vadivel Suresh says that the hike of the daily wage of estate workers to Rs 1000 cannot be just a campaign promise. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2wUJwDH https://ift.tt/385iWEH

Former UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena has been remanded until March 12 by the Colombo High Court for allegedly intimidating witnesses in a court case. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/32tAvx0 https://ift.tt/394dHXd

Sports Minister Dullas Alahapperuma has instructed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to investigate the assault on spectators near the entrance to the Sooriyawewa Stadium during the second ODI between Sri Lanka and West Indies yesterday (27). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2IctRSB https://ift.tt/2BieI06

There should be no fear on the withdrawal from a co-sponsored resolution, in the context where even the United States has withdrawn from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), stated Dr. Nalaka Godahewa. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/382fhaK https://ift.tt/2PpX7sQ