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Three police officers attached to police stations within the Matara Division have been interdicted following allegations of misconduct. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/zhbA2fw https://ift.tt/4eWJt3w

Fifty people were killed in a massive fire in a hypermarket in al-Kut city in eastern Iraq, the state news agency (INA) reported on Thursday, citing the province s governor. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/D5TJIvW https://ift.tt/0yn3TYw

The Market has been temporarily halted due to broker order management system (OMS) failure being experienced at majority of broker firms. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/nI4ZAyb https://ift.tt/WjzfJ8R

The Colombo Magistrate s Court has granted bail to Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne, a Consultant Neurosurgeon attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, who was arrested and remanded on suspicion of engaging in corrupt practices by allegedly selling surgical equipment to patients at inflated prices. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/9EUfRW2 https://ift.tt/HQyCOe8

A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan A. Al-Marshad was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (14). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/IeVNZbv https://ift.tt/PfGNWms

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate s Court, seeking release on bail in the event of his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/0j9sh3i https://ift.tt/F7Y9l86

The support of not only teachers, but also the administrative sector and parents, is vital for the successful implementation of proposed education reforms, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/siVDERL https://ift.tt/pQFwfTz

A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the Global Development Chair and the delegation of the Gates Foundation, an American philanthropic foundation established by Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates, was held on Friday at the Parliament. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/hx7P248 https://ift.tt/MvdJrDw

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday met with his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the two sides vowed to deepen their strategic cooperative partnership and enhance practical cooperation. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/a2kVwqC https://ift.tt/mQ8h7av

Authorities have uncovered further details regarding the shooting incident that occurred last afternoon (11) in the Hataramanhandiya area of Kosgoda, Balapitiya. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/yuL2OUJ https://ift.tt/NcGbqQA

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has postponed the serving of indictments on former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and other accused in the case concerning the import of substandard Human Immunoglobulin vials. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/vZbxOoj https://ift.tt/MAVz5aY

The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel s 21-month war in Gaza. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/go4RS7h https://ift.tt/kq8c5j0

A special discussion was held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (10) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and senior Sri Lankan officials involved in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, regarding the new tariff policy imposed by the US. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/JgorhAp https://ift.tt/9Iu8e1D

Over 36,000 tourists have arrived in the country in the first six days of July 2025 alone, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/lZEpjg4 https://ift.tt/a23sJjf

By the end of 2026, it is expected that all secondary schools will be provided with internet connections, said Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Parliament today (09). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/cdLVyn6 https://ift.tt/swu5ErJ

A fire has broken out at the Karadiyana garbage dump in Piliyandala. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/WugkOHm https://ift.tt/ExPYRXS

The report of the committee appointed to investigate the allegations related to the controversial release of shipping containers will be presented to Parliament in the near future, Deputy Minister of Economic Development (Prof.) Anil Jayantha Fernando has said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/E6LfHrN https://ift.tt/5Jj7Ss2

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel have rescued four Indian fishermen from a distressed fishing boat in the seas off Chilaw. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/4N3WPkA https://ift.tt/6S5PlZT

The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, turns 90 today (Jul 6) after a week of celebrations by followers during which he riled China again and spoke about his hope to live beyond 130 and reincarnate after dying. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/mSUuzT4 https://ift.tt/zFPKsAS

Eighteen people sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out on a Ryanair plane shortly after midnight at Majorca s Palma de Mallorca Airport, prompting a swift evacuation and emergency response. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ckgGhYU https://ift.tt/lV9h7m2

Two individuals were attacked with a sharp weapon in the Gurumada area of Mahiyanganaya, resulting in the death of one person. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Yvk1A5Q https://ift.tt/INZGTCl

The Judge and a clerk of the Kaduruwela Quazi Court were arrested today (04) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/EZc4ivg https://ift.tt/UPZ2pxv

President Donald Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries on Friday specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the United States, a clear shift from earlier pledges to strike scores of individual deals. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/IDqWgZA https://ift.tt/pr8C0S9

The Director General of the Department of Archaeology, Professor D. Thusitha Mendis, has announced plans to remove unauthorized constructions that are affecting Sri Lanka s iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/tUiwsK3 https://ift.tt/49g81Cq

More details have been revealed regarding the shooting incident that occurred near the Kandana Public Market at around 10.00 a.m. this morning (03). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/KR3vNrm https://ift.tt/623UYjk

The United States will place a lower-than-promised 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports, Donald Trump said on Wednesday, cooling tensions with its tenth-biggest trading partner days before the U.S. president could raise levies on most imports. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/xE0ha3z https://ift.tt/2eXFC7L

The Paddy Marketing Board is scheduled to begin purchasing paddy from tomorrow (03) with the commencement of the harvest for the Yala season. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3owBCN7 https://ift.tt/n5pXJaA

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with Indian business leaders to expand trade and investment opportunities across key sectors such as technology, manufacturing, education, innovation, entrepreneurship, agriculture, energy, and tourism. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/9mlUnsN https://ift.tt/JEkl3fm