Anu Dissanayaka

The prices of all types of mobile phones will have to be increased from tomorrow (Jan. 01), says the Mobile Phone Sales and Dealers Association. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/BJgSfh6 https://ift.tt/uCizOx4

An election boycotted by the main opposition as the world s longest serving female prime minister looks set to extend her rule. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/hw4FVrN https://ift.tt/96VgxMH

Sri Lanka Police together with the Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested over 20,000 suspects over drugs-related crimes during the past 14 days of the Yukthiya operation, says the Public Security Ministry. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/jFZWMTX https://ift.tt/FsncYxy

The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO), on Saturday (Dec.30) issued early landslide warnings for several localities in 5 districts, to be in effect until 02.30 p.m. tomorrow. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/vA7hdwN https://ift.tt/iL5WVFv

The All-Ceylon Bakery Owners Association says cake sales have significantly gone down during this year s festive season in comparison to the corresponding period last year. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/5LUbdYK https://ift.tt/UOhI6n1

An inmate of the Kalutara Prison has reportedly died while receiving treatment at the Kalutara General Hospital in Nagoda. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/tRX4MvZ https://ift.tt/kWKGqzT

The overall rate of inflation measured by Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on year-on-year basis has increased to 4.0% in December 2023 from 3.4% in November 2023. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/RJzOiG4 https://ift.tt/vgbQs2q

The stretch of road between Gallella and Manampitiya remains inundated after Mahaweli Road overflew due to heavy rainfall in the area. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/VgDBnwT https://ift.tt/qKNUrfd

The president of Government Medical Officers Forum (GMOF) Dr. Rukshan Bellana has recorded a statement with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after this afternoon (Dec.28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/uK0aD17 https://ift.tt/o1ZgN0r

Justice W. M. N. P Iddawala has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/jWlMrGy https://ift.tt/AVM4Joy

Plans are afoot to introduce online payment portals for all 341 local government bodies starting next year, State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Janaka Wakkumbura says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/OUYocXn https://ift.tt/vuCDTjn

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has admitted that it is at fault for the recent island-wide power interruptions, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said on Wednesday (Dec.27). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/OJzpfv3 https://ift.tt/n4YpGyJ

The outgoing High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, Michael Appleton, on Wednesday morning (27 Dec.), met with Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/auXlLGD https://ift.tt/6BHoL1e

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella was not interrogated by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) as a suspect or an accused in the controversial sub-standard Immunoglobulin import issue, but the minister voluntarily provided a further statement to the CID, according to Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/tpMh6Ge https://ift.tt/gI9ifyq

Japan s SLIM space probe has entered the moon s orbit in a major step towards the country s first successful lunar landing, expected next month. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/nLRAbGF https://ift.tt/scnTVHp

A team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently recording a statement from former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella at his residence, the police said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/an9v1Z8 https://ift.tt/cIBvd37

The bodies of two people, identified to be that of notorious criminal gang member Don Roshan Indika alias “Manna Roshan” and one of his accomplices, were discovered with gunshot wounds at a vacant land in the Tunnana area of Padukka this morning (25). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/DCT6Alu https://ift.tt/DkOgmos

A 21-year-old woman has been killed after being hit by a train near the Nine Arch Bridge between the Ella and Demodara railway stations. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/b26ihDg https://ift.tt/5d3svMe

Many Ukrainian Orthodox Christians are preparing to celebrate Christmas on 25 December for the first time this year. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/4mfbTiv https://ift.tt/2WMt7zi

Sri Lanka received over 1.4 million tourists by the end of the third week of December, the latest statistics released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) show. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/DleWXrS https://ift.tt/YIHOplr

Sri Lanka Police announces that special police security will be provided to churches and other relevant religious places of worship today (Dec. 24) and tomorrow (Dec. 25), in view of Christmas. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/P9ylL87 https://ift.tt/4p0ICbu

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO), Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) and Sinopec Energy Lanka have been directed to maintain 50% of their relevant fuel stocks, at minimum, at all filling stations. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/w6LGFDE https://ift.tt/ve2wClo

A drone strike damaged a merchant ship in the Indian Ocean on December 23 but caused no casualties, two maritime agencies said, with one reporting the vessel was linked to Israel. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/tegXNQ9 https://ift.tt/Zu1vILi

The number of new COVID cases increased by 52% during the past four-odd weeks, the WHO said, with over 850,000 new cases reported during the period. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Jio61qH https://ift.tt/CgaMioy

President s Secretary Saman Ekanayake has issued directives to all relevant authorities to expedite the implementation of the agricultural modernization program. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/PEDiwlr https://ift.tt/YoeGDEw

A student opened fire Thursday at a university in Prague, killing at least 14 people, officials said, and injuring more than 20 in the Czech Republic s worst mass shooting. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/DpF4lTV https://ift.tt/9NEijBl

The government has stipulated conditions on the payment of bonuses to staff members of commercial corporations, statutory boards and state-owned companies for the year 2023. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/M8hyYF1 https://ift.tt/3Ezr9WN

The Ambassador of Russia, Levan Dzhagaryan says it is up to the Sri Lankan government to decide if it wants to collaborate with the Russian state-owned nuclear giant Rosatom. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ZvjHJkc https://ift.tt/uiL85mV

The “Aswesuma” payments for the month of December, amounting to over Rs. 8 billion, have been transferred to the relevant banks, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe revealed. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/S1u7WDp https://ift.tt/C3t29sm

The Sri Lanka Police have implemented a special security plan nationwide in anticipation of the upcoming festive season. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/1kOvudz https://ift.tt/cB2t7mb

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been directed to refrain from paying all bonuses and allowances to its employees for the year 2023. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/vIyf4WF https://ift.tt/uylZfFD

Sri Lanka leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for his base price of INR 1.5 crore (INR 15 million) at the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on Tuesday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/czRJSZT https://ift.tt/xSbBUzv

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has emphasized that electricity tariffs will likely be reduced to earlier rates during the tariff revision scheduled for January 2024, as hydropower is currently being generated at maximum capacity. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/HRgxKDo https://ift.tt/1nbjksp

The ambulance drivers in the Central Province have decided to go on a token strike on both Tuesday (19) and Wednesday (20). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/S1GmXhz https://ift.tt/eWUlbvy

The Attorney General has raised preliminary objections before the Court of Appeal requesting to dismiss the petition filed by Pastor Jerome Fernando, seeking a ruling to invalidate the order issued by Colombo Fort Magistrate to remand him in custody. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Utu3f8L https://ift.tt/CIyHjwU

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Janaka Chandragupta has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over the controversial substandard Immunoglobulin import issue, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Og6xfXV https://ift.tt/VkljPpx

In a significant move echoing regional cooperation and mutual support, Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana has arrived in Delhi, India. The visit is part of a larger diplomatic engagement designed to strengthen ties between Sri Lanka and India, particularly in light of the recent economic challenges faced by Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/5jH9Mnq https://ift.tt/bmdDRUa

The Irrigation Department has issued an Amber flood warning for the low-lying areas of Malwathu Oya as the water levels are on the rise. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/0WdHwQx https://ift.tt/XREPF2c

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged the relevant authorities to promptly address the issue of unauthorized constructions in the Ohia area, spanning from Boralanda to Horton Plains. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/jumT95L https://ift.tt/mxCuv0f

Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation announced that a consignment of 15 million eggs will arrive in Sri Lanka today (17) in order to meet the demand during the festive season, following the granting of approval for the import of eggs. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/BvDsAoR https://ift.tt/Sp5aF8g

Kuwait s leader Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has died at the age of 86, Kuwaiti state TV announced. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/lvUdTH2 https://ift.tt/dxyTAQh

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has urged the public to corporate with the Police in its efforts to tackle all underworld and drug-related activities. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ub8NXYe https://ift.tt/QU6E1y0

High Commissioner Gopal Baglay on December 15 has relinquished charge as Indian government s Head of Mission to Sri Lanka and has been named as the next High Commissioner of India to Australia. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/4tLMW3U https://ift.tt/SmdsLEH

After Chinese Research Survey Vessel Shi Yan 6 completed its survey off the coast of Sri Lanka and reached Singapore on December 2, Beijing asked permission from Colombo and Male to allow another Research Survey Vessel to dock at their ports and conduct a deep water exploration of South Indian Ocean from January 5 till late May 2024. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/D65x3vz https://ift.tt/dk9HCft

The body of a 28-year-old Israeli man who was kidnapped by Hamas militants during its Oct. 7 terror attack was recovered by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, Israeli authorities announced early Friday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/c5aUWmT https://ift.tt/68T3wtU

Lanka Sathosa, on Friday (15 Dec.) announced the price reduction of 10 commodities. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/HGVERzB https://ift.tt/UmJ0ArC

China s economy grew at a 5.2% pace in the first three quarters of the year and showed signs of improvement in November, with factory output and retail sales rising, the government said Friday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/axjihmr https://ift.tt/pDn7Coj

An official of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) was arrested for reportedly defrauding a woman of Rs. 500,000 by promising foreign employment opportunities. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/qeMCUYo https://ift.tt/N8VFJLK

The Maligakanda Magistrate Lochani Abeywickrama has emphasized that the court finds the actions of the former Secretary of the Ministry of Health Janaka Chandragupta with regard to the process of purchasing the batch of substandard human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), as suspicious. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/pdXFqf7 https://ift.tt/TWD7Uye

As many as eight security personnel were suspended by the Lok Sabha secretariat over the massive security breach that took place at the Indian Parliament on Wednesday (13 Dec.). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/htZNrs9 https://ift.tt/SInsdkc