Anu Dissanayaka

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has revealed that 3,065 Sri Lankans are among the over 1.4 million illegal immigrants slated for deportation under the new Trump administration. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/x5l61LY https://ift.tt/mrfwV3Z

The Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, had a meeting with representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday (30) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/hSojCYa https://ift.tt/BPnToFz

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Priyantha Mayadunne who was arrested today (30) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over alleged financial misappropriation, has been granted bail by the Fort Magistrate s Court. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/uOLoGbP https://ift.tt/aXPe8bT

In a move aimed at providing relief to the public, Lanka Sathosa has announced a reduction in the prices of several essential consumer goods. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/r2Pv3Bp https://ift.tt/65018CM

The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Ramal Siriwardena, has resigned from his position. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/CBbEYoS https://ift.tt/e7oYL9m

The leader of the Ilankai Thamil Arasu Kachchi s (ITAK) politburo, former MP Mavai Senathirajah has been hospitalised. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Iqv0Cmi https://ift.tt/DvrIdOg

The Colombo Magistrate s Court today (27) granted bail to Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was remanded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/RUMZgyJ https://ift.tt/6zvmYui

A 48-year-old woman has been arrested for the brutal killing of a dog in Mankulam, where the animal was strangled to death using a rope. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/LwV7NKS https://ift.tt/Nb2mM0u

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for the sea areas off extending from g from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/7iYDCgv https://ift.tt/0H4Mw87

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has announced that the Eagle s Viewpoint , located in Shanthipura in Nuwara Eliya District, the village with the highest elevation in Sri Lanka, has been opened to tourists. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/YeaUG7F https://ift.tt/n4gWLKm

The incumbent Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksha, is slated to retire on January 29. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/x0WTas1 https://ift.tt/ea6J4Vz

The newly appointed Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the State of Qatar, Roshan Sithara Khan Azard, assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha recently becoming Sri Lanka s first lady Ambassador to the State of Qatar. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/YAS56vd https://ift.tt/owTzZXM

The ICC Men s ODI Team of the Year 2024 not only offers quality, as expected, but also a great balance of star power, consistency and versatility. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/9WSi0vy https://ift.tt/wV1NOIF

Incumbent Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva is set to be re-elected to the top post for his third successive two-year term during the Board s Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on March 31, Indian media reported. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/PMC7iHj https://ift.tt/ROYKCiv

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested two more suspects including an employee of the Department of Railways in connection with an alleged major racket involving the resale of e-Tickets for up-country train journeys, including those to Ella. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/uZP4Ivz https://ift.tt/CBJSgpQ

The case involving alleged financial irregularities amounting to Rs. 70 million during the leasing of 4.3 acres of land at the Krrish Transworks Square in Fort, Colombo, was taken up before the Fort Magistrate s Court today (22). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/oRXcCw2 https://ift.tt/OU14uFI

The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to recommence the construction of Kurinchakerny Bridge in Kinniya facilitating transportation needs of thousands of people in the area. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/cYto2Vq https://ift.tt/Elio3YV

An Immigration and Emigration Authorized Officer has been apprehended on Monday (20) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 500,000 at the Welisara Detention Center. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Bc4zLsX https://ift.tt/zNnBofK

The Colombo High Court today (21) ordered that the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others to be taken up on June 03 for further hearing of evidence. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/v5uMaTj https://ift.tt/fkZRjrT

Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake states that the existing Anti-Terrorism Bill would be upheld with great caution until a new legislation is enacted. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/59AzV7U https://ift.tt/MJoSHFh

Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States today - marking an astonishing return to the White House for the businessman and former reality TV star. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/m3S7DJT https://ift.tt/mby5XQp

Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa has been arrested by the Walana Anti-Vice Unit today (19), police said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/sLSQI6n https://ift.tt/3PpqT4R

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red warning for heavy rains in Eastern, Uva and North-Central provinces and Hambantota, Mannar and Vavuniya districts today (19). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/jK2dNmz https://ift.tt/WqHERO8

The Railway Department has announced that approximately 12 train services have been cancelled today (18) as well. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/w8QUx0A https://ift.tt/DTJRACI

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a statement from the Director of Legislative Services of the Parliament regarding the inclusion of a doctorate title before the name of Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, on the official website of the Parliament. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/UDPGKaE https://ift.tt/r7WTJ3i

Israel s justice ministry has said 737 prisoners and detainees will be freed as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal approved Saturday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/5DjZOdJ https://ift.tt/RFqCZ04

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to reduce electricity tariffs by an average amount of 20% overall, the PUCSL s Director of Communications Jayanath Herath announced today (17). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/OwyN48F https://ift.tt/6PlFain

A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years imprisonment on Friday in a land corruption case, local broadcaster ARY News reported. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/eBONTfv https://ift.tt/x94rviB

During his four-day state visit to China, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a series of strategic discussions with several globally acclaimed leading Chinese corporations following his participation in an investment forum organized by both public and private sector entities in China. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/eDhk7jJ https://ift.tt/skOcn17

The Court of Appeal has moved the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed seeking an order to invalidate the agreement reached by the Government of Sri Lanka with India s Adani Green Energy for a wind power project in Wedithalathivu, Mannar to May 23, 2025. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/mIt9uJS https://ift.tt/OLitRoe

The Excise Department has released an announcement specifying the 18 days in 2025 when liquor shops and bars across Sri Lanka will remain closed. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ez9omZq https://ift.tt/k4LEufb

Sri Lanka s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with the President of the People s Republic of China Xi Jinping, a short while ago. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/yaIjrdu https://ift.tt/L0rN8zB

In response to an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on a state visit to China, visited the exhibition hall on the history of the Communist Party of China today (15). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/QZzJqdc https://ift.tt/SylZ6g0

A section of the road leading to the Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya in Polonnaruwa has been flooded, causing significant disruption to vehicular movement, according to police. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/VhLufno https://ift.tt/TVOByR2

As many as 25 civil society organizations including the Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to ensure that Sri Lanka upholds press freedom and the right to freedom of expression MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/fxAgYOM https://ift.tt/mdWj2H1

The Minister of Health and Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has vowed to safeguard all employees dedicated to resolving and correcting issues within the pharmaceutical sector. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/CIGe8RD https://ift.tt/PAdwG5I

Thailand s cabinet has approved a draft law that would legalise gambling and casinos, a move aimed at boosting tourism, jobs and investment, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Ueu6QZR https://ift.tt/V8MzIjb

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to depart the country this evening (13) for a four-day state visit to the People s Republic of China. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/o5WXp4N https://ift.tt/txyYoR7

Sri Lanka has emerged as a shining star in global tourism, recording an impressive $3.17 billion in revenue in 2024. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reports this as a 53.2% leap from the $2.07 billion earned in 2023, reaffirming the island s growing allure as a must-visit destination. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Gl7mokW https://ift.tt/RPZVXzT

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera says that the opposition has collectively decided to boycott the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) and other parliamentary committees. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/n1uZfmS https://ift.tt/hu3Cb4c

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, revised the excise duties on alcohol and cigarettes effective today (11). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/4oIXRhY https://ift.tt/mwVBPFj

Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga has been remanded until January 17 after being produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate s Court. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/eJShsHF https://ift.tt/3HXEYMh

Sarvajana Balaya leader MP Dilith Jayaweera emphasized the importance of empowering women to enable their active contribution to the national economy by aligning with global trends. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/djoQb2I https://ift.tt/50to79i

Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, has been arrested by the Mirihana Police. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/BFwnoMt https://ift.tt/Wr65DSz

The deadline of the period where permission was granted for the import of rice by the private sector is scheduled to end tomorrow (10). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Y9Lgx1n https://ift.tt/9JLwfM2

Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe stated that a considerable salary increase for public sector employees is scheduled to be carried out in the upcoming budget. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/KXbBQdG https://ift.tt/VgjuTMv

The Fort Magistrate s Court has issued an order preventing the Convenor of the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF), Madushan Chandrajith and others from entering the Presidential Secretariat, President s House, Finance Ministry premises etc. during a planned protest in Colombo today. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/AgUGODb https://ift.tt/IYtLEcs

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that changing the people s attitudes is essential for social transformation, and it is not a process that can be achieved overnight. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Hd3JNo0 https://ift.tt/iv5SLmA

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a High Commissioner and four Ambassadors to serve in Sri Lanka s diplomatic service. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/PjuLo5H https://ift.tt/pKniNwa

The Election Commission has directed the District Election Offices to finalize the files of the candidates who failed to submit their income and expenditure reports related to the 2024 General Election and promptly forward them to the police for legal action. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/KRdxGab https://ift.tt/RG1HOT5