Anu Dissanayaka

The Supreme Court has declared that the police have violated fundamental human rights by illegally detaining the wife, mother-in-law and one-year-old daughter of MP Patali Champika Ranawaka s driver. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/50CrjQV https://ift.tt/WHl7qK6

The Colombo High Court today (31) ordered the release of former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three other defendants in a case filed against them alleging financial losses caused to the government of Sri Lanka through investments in Greek treasury bonds in 2012. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ZjaSDWm https://ift.tt/qplTUQu

The Court of Appeals has issued notice to the former Chairman of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), ex-President and Maithripala Sirisena with regard to a contempt of court petition filed against him. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/W47n91I https://ift.tt/UrpNQ5j

New York will boost security for the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup in June, the governor said on Wednesday, after reports of threats especially related to the India-Pakistan match. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/6O3xHD0 https://ift.tt/zycuWAq

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red alert for strong winds and rough seas for the naval and fishing communities in the Arabian Sea and in the Bay of Bengal. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/lwNEMWQ https://ift.tt/j96PNF2

A woman has been stabbed to death with a sharp weapon inside her house in the Wataraka area of Padukka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/aXh5fNZ https://ift.tt/xZXPjc4

An individual has been arrested while transporting a stock of Ice drugs, also known as Crystal Methamphetamine, on a motorcycle at South Bar, Mannar. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/1j4BvKU https://ift.tt/gWe2pKq

Police have arrested a woman who was in possession of heroin during the operation Yukthiya carried out in the Wellampitiya area in the Grandpass police division. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/FTywQqv https://ift.tt/GCVm8bA

Amnesty International along with other organizations have urgently called on the Sri Lankan Government to halt the current proposals for a new Labour Law and to ensure that reforms to the labour laws are only taken after due consultation with workers and their representatives. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/FhIkCdP https://ift.tt/nVSj25s

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds for the Northern, North-central, Western, Southern, North-western and Central provinces and in Trincomalee and Monaragala districts. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/F08Ioum https://ift.tt/BKxJc52

President Ranil Wickremesinghe states that the initiative of integrating the global Starlink network with Sri Lanka aims to address the Wi-Fi connectivity issues, particularly in areas outside Colombo. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/aGmF8p7 https://ift.tt/07R4Gwj

More than 670 people are believed to have died after a massive landslide obliterated a village in Papua New Guinea, a UN official told AFP on Sunday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Y6IPq3k https://ift.tt/lmakQNb

Sri Lanka Police says several roads in Colombo will be closed for traffic once again tonight (26) in order to avoid the repetition of the incidents during the last couple of days due to the current weather conditions. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/gOJp6N3 https://ift.tt/zDgX92c

Presidential candidate Donald Trump was booed and heckled by many in a raucous audience at the Libertarian National Convention on Saturday night, a marked change from the adulation he receives at rallies from his fervently loyal supporters. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Q3l1LKJ https://ift.tt/R97KAsr

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the confirmation of land rights for the people, ensuring avenues for progress. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/U0kv2C4 https://ift.tt/VS3JAIv

A youth is suspected to have jumped to his death from a flyover to the Outer Circular Highway in Colombo last night (24). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/QSxnaUt https://ift.tt/AWkmKUj

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber warning for heavy rains in Sabaragamuwa province and in Nuwara-Eliya district today (25). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2jN5oeB https://ift.tt/zIcgMhj

The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas for naval and fishermen communities in the deep-sea areas in the South-eastern Arabian Sea and in the Bay of Bengal. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/KeOU1MC https://ift.tt/wfKxioU

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red warning for heavy rains for Sabaragamuwa province and in Nuwara-Eliya district today (19). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/GtFuwA9 https://ift.tt/9qRz0Cw

The National People s Power (NPP) has decided to challenge the Economic Transformation Bill recently tabled in Parliament by the government, before the Supreme Court. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/oXHF3wp https://ift.tt/bM1yoxc

A stage collapsed at a Mexican election campaign rally on Wednesday, killing nine people and injuring dozens as high winds tore apart the large, concert-style structure, scattering politicians and attendees. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/8sMgt4b https://ift.tt/Sl7uUwQ

New Delhi, India is in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire graphite mines in the island nation. The demand for graphite is steadily increasing, as it is the most common material used for anodes in lithium-ion and other batteries. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/IP7mDJH https://ift.tt/pxgu0FG

Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state in a historic move that drew condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians. Israel immediately ordered back its ambassadors from Norway and Ireland. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ZnojTFY https://ift.tt/8W65xCT

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed the Cabinet of Ministers that the Presidential Election will be held first during the relevant period this year and that funds have already been allocated for the election. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/f5WqcFg https://ift.tt/5oQfZxn

A 10-year-old schoolgirl has reportedly died after being run over by a private bus in the New Kurunduwatta area.MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2DdfBSh https://ift.tt/KT6inXk

A large tree has reportedly fallen across the road near the Devi Balika Vidyalaya in Borella. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/T2FZGjO https://ift.tt/mA7ZVGq

The player auction of the Lanka Premier League 2024 commenced at the Hilton Hotel in Colombo, a short while ago. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/vFgNuUt https://ift.tt/IoPhLxy

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday expressed condolences following the demise of Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/XfpwoeU https://ift.tt/C9W6zwP

A 32-year-old has reportedly been murdered with sharp weapon in the Dodampe area of Ratnapura. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/uUTrtbc https://ift.tt/hPtjoyH

(Reuters) - Here are some key facts about Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran s first vice president who, based on the country s constitution, is expected to become interim president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/RG8g1TS https://ift.tt/QxmEtBr

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has met with billionaire and investor Elon Musk on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting being held in Indonesia. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/M2Wd3EH https://ift.tt/gEeuokC

Adani Green Energy s wind energy project, coming up in Sri Lanka s northern Mannar and Pooneryn districts, has been challenged in the island s apex court on grounds of potential environmental impact and “lack of transparency”. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/yxbrtwA https://ift.tt/uEKINpG

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning the naval and fishing communities in the deep-sea areas in the South-eastern Arabian Sea of strong winds and rough seas. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/16m4rgP https://ift.tt/m3zXnFV

US officials have warned that foreign terror organisations may attempt to target LGBT events around the world during Pride Month in June. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/RVmXlho https://ift.tt/R0tKzdJ

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/PnKgV8y https://ift.tt/ybfzHZk

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted Sri Lanka s commendable macroeconomic policies, rapid inflation decline, and steady economic growth. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/4uxlgiJ https://ift.tt/jGynIOH

The verdict in the case against a Brigadier and three soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army, over the shooting to death of three persons and injuring 45 others during a protest by villagers demanding clean drinking water at Rathupaswala, Gampaha is scheduled to be delivered today (17) by a special three-member high court bench. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/VCTpdsb https://ift.tt/R6YfvBc

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to attend the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting in Indonesia, from 18 - 20 May, following an invitation extended by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/8WuBaPH https://ift.tt/B0D1t2Z

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has highlighted the government s efforts to enact numerous new laws aimed at apprehending criminals over the past two years. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/VlT1d4n https://ift.tt/YkCBwXE

A tense situation has been reported near the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo due to a protest. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/uH1IWcQ https://ift.tt/ExqRoBN

It has been revealed during the meeting of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that about 130 engineers of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have left the service as of recently. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/rVMu8z6 https://ift.tt/OXydbGh

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal to commence G.C.E. Advanced Level classes immediately after the conclusion of the ongoing G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ewhb4HJ https://ift.tt/jkXiIBl

An individual who is suspected to have aided and abetted the recent shooting incident in the Ahungalla area has been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) in the Kosgoda area. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/jcrpQuB https://ift.tt/3Rft4ZA

Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha announced plans to recruit sports coaches, previously appointed to non-academic positions in schools from National Colleges of Education (NIEs), into the teaching service. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/5ZlE0fh https://ift.tt/nywEQbP

Police have used water cannons to disperse protesting university non-academic staff near Diyatha Uyana Junction at Battaramulla, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/u839zbD https://ift.tt/Sl871wE

A significant increase in skin-related diseases is being observed across the island these days, as revealed by Dr. Indira Kahawita, Dermatologist at Colombo National Hospital. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/MSREOb7 https://ift.tt/IgrHKOf

A bus slammed into cars and motorbikes after its brakes apparently malfunctioned in Indonesia s West Java province, killing at least 11 people, mostly students, and injuring dozens of others, officials said Sunday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/PQ91Vbh https://ift.tt/Ayea9pU

A total of 111,074 suspects have been arrested while 4,472 among them are under detention orders for questioning since the beginning of Operation “Yukthiya” to date, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/qYFjMJL https://ift.tt/Ft8OGjn

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa says that certain political groups are unwilling to join a debate on economic policies as their parties have no proper outlook on the country s economy. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/vRXl0JA https://ift.tt/OxCjmof

An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Z68mpcV https://ift.tt/RDX8Lys