Anu Dissanayaka

Several political parties and trade unions will tomorrow (May 01) celebrate International Workers Day, marking the occasion with rallies and processions in towns across the country. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ZqFxlRa https://ift.tt/67biGWD

Gunfire and heavy artillery fire persisted over the weekend in parts of Sudan s capital Khartoum, residents said, despite the extension of a cease-fire between the country s two top generals, whose battle for power has killed hundreds and sent thousands fleeing for their lives. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/dXFxOYA https://ift.tt/wUNFdXR

The entry of vehicles to Horton Plains has temporarily been halted, owing to an accident of a bus in which a family was travelling to visit Horton Plains, Officer-In-Charge of the Pattipola Police Station IP Anil Jayasinghe said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/QvBAk7Z https://ift.tt/2lt7OX3

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has shared his intentions to establish the Institute of History, with the aim of bringing together the museum, archives, archaeology, cultural triangle, and universities with the RASSL as the focal point. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Rvn1Eiz https://ift.tt/4eOntwf

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to take disciplinary action against MP A.H.M. Fowzie for voting in favour of the Resolution on the IMF agreement during the parliamentary vote on Friday (April 28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/hsS2Gzq https://ift.tt/HzuabgG

The notorious criminal figure, Sinharage Saminda Silva alias Ratmalane Kudu Anju has been arrested in France, Sri Lanka Police confirmed today. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/xGzKUgk https://ift.tt/GUIjxdV

The ongoing case against Shashi Weerawansa, wife of MP Wimal Weerawansa, has been adjourned until 02 May, as per an order issued by the Colombo Magistrate s Court this morning (28 April). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2JhQvBf https://ift.tt/ySA1nKY

The progress on the on 2030 roadmap and policy for renewable energy has been discussed, at length, between the Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera and the State Minister of Power, along with the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Power and Energy. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/goC6SBI https://ift.tt/TxQzGJy

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 22 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing and night diving, during two search operations conducted off Nayaru, Mullaitivu and around Kinniya Bridge last evening (27 April). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/LuM3iAZ https://ift.tt/uGV1xmN

Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry is slated to leave for Incheon, South Korea to attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). MORE. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/siv6X0T https://ift.tt/MqK0e6m

Russian air strikes have hit cities across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, killing at least eight people. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/obfdYPk https://ift.tt/FDz7Om5

Discussions pertaining to the future of Sri Lanka s fuel industry were held today (28 April) between the Minster of Energy Kanchana Wijesekera and United Petroleum, Australia. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/8EDdy0w https://ift.tt/4ImvpHj

The water supply to several areas in Colombo and suburbs is interrupted due to a breakdown of a transmission pipeline from Ambatale Water Treatment Plant. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/7o1lQKu https://ift.tt/i5gPaqL

A discussion regarding the import of maize to be used for the production of poultry feed was held at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera and the President s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/aT8xz5m https://ift.tt/QJMquyI

A preliminary discussion was held at the President s Office on Wednesday (April 26), under the patronage of Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake, to discuss the upcoming “UAE – Sri Lanka Business Forum and Trade Fair.” MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/eyw28ER https://ift.tt/iYTfPmD

The death of a seven-year-old girl was reported in the Gampola area recently, due to a Paracetamol overdose at a hospital in the area. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/WTEVKlw https://ift.tt/EVNHcSC

The Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) has requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to schedule an urgent meeting to discuss the issues that prompted them to resort to and prolong their trade union action. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Iy4MrRh https://ift.tt/1Hae4nw

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) of the Southern Province Ajith Rohana has stated that he would not abide by the recent transfer order made by the Ministry of Public Security, as he is not bound to do so. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/NZBe5sn https://ift.tt/UznigEu

The revised indictments on former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne and two others were served before the Colombo High Court today (April 26), for causing losses to the state when leasing out Modara Fisheries Harbour in 2014. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/eibgY1G https://ift.tt/URgWK7c

Sri Lanka has tested 04 more individuals positive for Covid-19 yesterday (April 25). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/kHCKQtD https://ift.tt/MDYTbOh

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has confirmed that fuel quotas which were increased in view of the festive season will remain unchanged until further notice. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=90060 https://adaderanaenglish.s3.amazonaws.com/1682409381-fuel-1.jpg

Minister of Transport Bandula Gunawardene says that the ministry expects to call for international tenders in order to sell the unused old machine parts and irons of the Department of Railways. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=90059 https://adaderanaenglish.s3.amazonaws.com/1682409203-old-trains1.jpg

Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha has assured that the 2022 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination will commence on 29 May as scheduled. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/NqpIAJH https://ift.tt/wmajyor

A sudden power outage has been reported in several areas within Colombo City and suburbs. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/USqZzxX https://ift.tt/kjSE9pg

The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration has confirmed that exclusive counters will be available for foreign travellers arriving at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, from this evening (April 24). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/jgdfVzZ https://ift.tt/Iq5oFQf

Chief Opposition Whip, MP Lakshman Kiriella says that all political parties of the opposition expressed their agreement to form a new alliance under the leadership of Sajith Premadasa, during a discussion held today (April 24). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/6bzR2HF https://ift.tt/tu9xcrv

The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order preventing the arrest or recording of statements from former Attorney General Dappula de Livera by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID), Ada Derana reporter said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Cy0S6k4 https://ift.tt/EuNMKGZ

Nine teenagers were shot early Sunday at an after-prom party in Jasper, Texas, prompting what will be an increased police presence at the town s high school this week, officials said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/VWtZwd2 https://ift.tt/j23mKly

Sri Lanka Tourism continues to expand its warm bilateral and cultural ties with its Indian counterparts by venturing into a series of Road Shows in key Indian cities from April 24 - 28, 2023. The first roadshow to be held in Chennai on April 24, followed by Cochin on April 26, and finally in Bangalore on April 28. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/mtAPRQN https://ift.tt/oO5YQxj

A man has died while another sustained critical injuries after being stabbed by a relative early this morning (April 23) in Galwala Road area in Mirihana. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/br297sn https://ift.tt/PjOvUGD

A Hartal movement is planned to be held in Northern and Eastern provinces on April 25. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/xpsEkeq https://ift.tt/CNQs8ct

Doctors have raised concerns that pregnant women may be increasingly affected by the extensive heatwave Sri Lanka is currently facing. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/PgAKfTm https://ift.tt/ZGHlq2j

The youth, who was arrested for giving an anonymous false tip-off to the police about a possible bomb threat to Akurana area recently, was remanded until May 04. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/mPd8cj3 https://ift.tt/blOS8C6

Representatives of Sri Lanka s Tri-forces were summoned before the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) yesterday (21 April), in relation to the investigations being conducted into the torching of President Ranil Wickremesinghe s private residence on 09 July 2022. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/AXBYPID https://ift.tt/dPAaNQm

Five persons were found hacked to death in a house in the Delft area in Jaffna this morning (22 April). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Ipf3YdT https://ift.tt/GiZ7TbA

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has made two new Provincial Chief Secretariat appointments. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/lnAS1Ym https://ift.tt/xjemnkZ

The police have arrested a man who was posing as a coordinating secretary of the Public Security Minister. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/k9hMl1B https://ift.tt/d1E9HcK

South Asia is home to highest number of child brides in the world as increased financial pressures and school closures due to COVID-19 forced families to marry off their young daughters, according to new estimates released by UNICEF on Wednesday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/FOTYqf5 https://ift.tt/xuw2ZTg

The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to reduce the prices of Muriate of Potash (MOP) fertilizer (Bandi Pohora ), in view of the upcoming Yala harvest season. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/6psQCPA https://ift.tt/STEuZHm

The political party leaders have scheduled a three-day parliamentary debate for the recently-approved International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan agreement. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/78nlBKa https://ift.tt/CTuchLd

President Ranil Wickremesinghe today refused to allow the education of children to be taken hostage and said education would be made an essential service under emergency law if teachers refuse to return to paper-marking by next week. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/mIc04zC https://ift.tt/hwdcPlV

A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an interim injunction order to be issued to the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, preventing the transfer of the government s shares of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) owned by the Treasury. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/4rSXYzM https://ift.tt/7Y9tMKa

A four-story parking facility collapsed in New York City s lower Manhattan near Pace University and the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, killing at least one worker and injuring five others who were inside the structure, authorities said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/C0SVR8e https://ift.tt/SFah85H

Horana Police have arrested three including a notorious criminal known by the alias “Rosewood Watte Sudda,” who allegedly stole a mobile phone worth over Rs. 100,000, foreign currency notes and a speaker from inside a van in which a group of youths had come to a musical show in Horana. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/oMcEpGi https://ift.tt/oLYIEx6

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry, has described Sri Lanka as a hub of opportunities for investors, despite its recent crisis. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/UxY2nSP https://ift.tt/veOJDnu

At least 15 persons including a dozen students have been injured and hospitalized after a bus belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), which was transporting a group of schoolchildren, collided with a car in Kegalle this afternoon (18). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/hFxM7vJ https://ift.tt/OZgnLiY

Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha has expressed belief that university lecturers will reach a decision pertaining to participating in the paper-marking process of the 2022 G.C.E Advanced Level examination. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/uyCLnsQ https://ift.tt/Ax7XuvT

The principal of a private school in Minuwangoda has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a young female teacher. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/JRtYMD3 https://ift.tt/fQyESU6

Sri Lanka Police and the Samurdhi Development Department have been summoned before the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) next week, the Department of Communications of the Parliament said in a media release. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/WzXtcRP https://ift.tt/BmC9kFx

The Cabinet has approved the proposed roadmap and timeline of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) restructuring process, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/WOmB7Gl https://ift.tt/IGHsZxw