Anu Dissanayaka

Sri Lanka Police say that complaints have been reported to police stations across the island regarding acts of violence and violations of election laws in connection with the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/0zJwo3I https://ift.tt/HyZDkXR

Shammi Silva has been elected uncontested as Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), for the fourth time. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Uvz8g6T https://ift.tt/j2rmKXM

The Election Commission says that the distribution of official ballot papers for the upcoming Local Government elections will commence on April 16. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/omAEcgh https://ift.tt/h4luaDM

The Department of Examinations says that the paper marking process for the 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O'L) examination will commence on April 1. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/nvtxkr9 https://ift.tt/FVtRgk5

A person who assaulted a specialist doctor at the District General Hospital in Kegalle has been arrested. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/XVlMYIc https://ift.tt/dmHseD2

A suspect allegedly involved in the distribution of child pornography using social media has been arrested by the Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2VYszuf https://ift.tt/cr2VBWg

The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country s second-largest city. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/eOsv4nD https://ift.tt/b9hUr4a

Former Colombo Municipal Councillor (CMC) Kithsiri Rajapaksa, the son of Maradane Choppe , has been arrested by the police last night (28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/hFfLUou https://ift.tt/QK6hzAr

The case concerning the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital is scheduled to be heard at the Anuradhapura Magistrate s Court today (28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/wyM4u8K https://ift.tt/BMAH3n6

The Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Dr. Bandura Dileepa Vitharana has tendered his resignation today (28). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/uxyS5da https://ift.tt/vCBn6Ls

Two persons have been killed and another injured after a bowser carrying rubber latex plunged into a 30-foot precipice on the Baduraliya-Kalawana road near the Kodippili Kanda Sumana Saman Devalaya. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/U9ql4cL https://ift.tt/EvomYfP

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to cancel the liquidation of the Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE), to rejuvenate it and recommence commercial operations. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ZW7g5km https://ift.tt/IOBY3LF

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna stated that that plans are in place to begin exporting lubricating oil within the next two months. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/g12YS4l https://ift.tt/kpJ8cQx

A lack of financial literacy is the primary reason many Sri Lankans fall victim to pyramid schemes, says the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/zoQ5j7H https://ift.tt/SFtlhQ4

The Department of Prisons has stated that it will review the request made by suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandhu Tennakoon, who is currently remanded in custody, to receive meals from home during his time in custody. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Inb1x7S https://ift.tt/iAOr3L1

Police have reported a surge in gun violence across Sri Lanka, with 27 shooting incidents recorded since January 1, 2025. These incidents have resulted in the deaths of 22 people, with several others injured. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/jCFxGR8 https://ift.tt/HKQ9xGA

Two NASA astronauts spent 278 extra days on the International Space Station after their spacecraft malfunctioned, but aren t eligible for overtime pay. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/cMzdAp5 https://ift.tt/OVNM7pW

The Colombo Magistrate s Court has directed the Illegal Assets Investigation Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to further investigate Piumi Hansamali under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and report progress to the court. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Jia41DA https://ift.tt/dcjzf7D

The Election Commission has announced that the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections in Sri Lanka will be held on May 06. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/xXM2WJS https://ift.tt/aJkQROZ

The Colombo High Court has rejected a request made by the attorneys of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to lift the order freezing his bank account in the parliamentary branch, in connection with an ongoing investigation by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/BGD5a3b https://ift.tt/JHTXVbU

The former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who appeared before the Matara Magistrate s Court this morning (19), has been ordered remanded until tomorrow (20) by the court. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/5hpxuWJ https://ift.tt/HpwuDR2

Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala, made a special statement in Parliament today (19) regarding former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who surrendered to court this morning. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/AEmnukZ https://ift.tt/E2asD7T

Peru s president declared a state of emergency in the capital Monday and ordered the deployment of soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry a day after the killing of a popular singer. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/1hZUSuG https://ift.tt/nKscjEN

A notice has been issued by the court against a Satyagraha campaign and protest organized by the Unemployed Graduates Association from today (17) until March 21. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/kWboT1I https://ift.tt/DGvHe84

A passenger bus attached to Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) traveling from Nikaweratiya to Colombo has met with an accident in the Baththuluoya area of the Arachchikattuwa police division this morning (17). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/mOIcXj2 https://ift.tt/GUre4PM

The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara, stated that 474,147 candidates have applied for the 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O'L) examination. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/DgFbOys https://ift.tt/UYe9Myi

Issuing a special statement today (16), former President Ranil Wickremesinghe categorically rejected the Batalanda Commission report. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/rC8uKTj https://ift.tt/uoTJa3R

A passenger who attempted to sexually abuse two female flight attendants on a flight from Singapore to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake has been arrested by the Airport Police. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Fo87cIk https://ift.tt/1IuE6AV

Sri Lankan-born Gary Anandasangaree has been sworn in as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, as well as the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, during a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Friday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/DbgC5M2 https://ift.tt/HizSuZY

Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament today (15) that an action task force will be established to address the challenges posed by the evolving global tariff structures resulting from the policies of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/9N3216P https://ift.tt/KV9CYqx

Officials from the Ministry of Finance presented the steps taken to increase excise duty on cigarettes before the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) under the Order under Section 3 of the Excise (Special Provisions) Act, No. 13 of 1989. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ye6MiVg https://ift.tt/SuX7ZW3

Sri Lanka s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in the first few days of April 2025. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/qdkOUSn https://ift.tt/KRwejsd

A 72-year-old male has been arrested by police for the possession of several firearms and ammunition rounds at Akmeemana. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Z4PJLla https://ift.tt/h39orJ8

The closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system installed for the security of Anuradhapura city is currently inactive, raising concerns among residents, officials, and legal professionals. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/squdecD https://ift.tt/xT4sM1Y

Police have recovered a live grenade from the house of the suspect arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/g3JVufE https://ift.tt/4RN0mxM

The United National Party (UNP) has given the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) until March 20 to communicate its decision on contesting the upcoming local government elections jointly for the Colombo Municipal Council. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/d9ahVO7 https://ift.tt/eaQy795

The Election Commission has announced an extension of key deadlines related to the upcoming local government elections, with the official polling date to be determined after the nomination process. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/bosRk1e https://ift.tt/gusZyTi

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has expressed strong dissatisfaction towards the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) for appearing before the committee without prior preparation. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/QL5EHzB https://ift.tt/Jf65pdR

The token strike initiated by the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) in protest of the recent sexual assault on a female doctor will continue until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (13), despite the main suspect of the incident being arrested. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/whGcKXN https://ift.tt/hiFE3uA

The Supreme Court today (11) has issued a notice to former President Maithripala Sirisena, requiring him to appear before the court on April 29 and show cause for his failure to comply with the court order to pay Rs. 1 million in compensation. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/X4NwUTe https://ift.tt/qLjMnG5

Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha, stated that steps have already been initiated to look into the ratification of the ILO Convention No. 190 on eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work for Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/iEWTlgF https://ift.tt/UgLNqAf

The Basnayake Nilame of Ruhunu Kataragama Devalaya, Dishan Gunasekara has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (10) to provide a statement. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/edobRLQ https://ift.tt/Gjswt6m

Fifteen Indian nationals who were residing in the country without valid visas, in violation of immigration and emigration regulations, have been deported to Chennai, India. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/SiENXlu https://ift.tt/XPNtDiM

Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara has been arrested by the Piliyandala Police. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Cafmsl5 https://ift.tt/1GiD4sg

A 21-year-old woman has been arrested by the Divulapitiya Police for her involvement in large-scale heroin racket in the Divulapitiya area. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/OijXGFp https://ift.tt/l7g4QXH

A person has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with a total of 13,000 sticks of illegally smuggled cigarettes. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/IRiKJ9q https://ift.tt/dcomjhY

At least 12 people were injured in a shooting at a pub in Toronto late Friday, police said, without providing a motive and adding the suspect was still at large. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/4fq0QZD https://ift.tt/4C5fEuR

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a highly productive virtual meeting with the Managing Director of the IMF, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, yesterday (07), according to the President s Media Division (PMD). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/KzVeTx8 https://ift.tt/wPiV5TW

Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, stated that the wind power project that was to be carried out with India s Adani Group has not yet been canceled. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/mnKv0Uc https://ift.tt/0UIxBQT

A male teacher at a school under the Zonal Education Office in Embilipitiya has allegedly assaulted a female teacher yesterday (7). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ZI4aRxr https://ift.tt/A2SdCUj