It is stated that recommendations have been made to the Constituent Assembly to appoint Douglas Nanayakkara, a retired administrative officer, as the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission. Douglas Nanayakkara is a member of that commission and he has been a member of that commission since July last year. Former President Janaka Ratnayake was dismissed …
Thalangama police have arrested two suspects with a scanner equipped with software used to scan and start any modern car without the key. According to the police, the two suspects have stolen a luxury car worth around one crore rupees parked in the parking lot of a medical center in Thalawathugoda on the night of …
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The Criminal Investigation Department has started investigations to identify the people who came to watch the comedy show Modabhimani conducted by Natasha Edirisuriya, who is currently in custody, and to record their statements. Several parties had submitted complaints to the police that she had insulted Buddha during that concert. Later, when she came to travel …
The Chennai Super Kings team won the championship of this tournament by defeating the Gujarat team in the final of the Indian Premier League held last night. This is the fifth time that the Chennai team has won the IPL title. After winning the toss of the match, the Chennai team decided to field and …
The Asian Development Bank has taken steps to approve a loan amount of 350 million dollars to stabilize the economy of Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Asian Development Bank states that the loan amount has been given to strengthen the budget based on policy issues. The Asian Development Bank has issued a statement regarding the loan …
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The price of gold in the local market has further decreased today. The price of one pound of 22 carat gold was reported as 150,000 rupees and the price of one pound of 24 carat gold was reported as 163,000 rupees in Hettiveedi, Colombo this morning.
It is reported that the Criminal Investigation Department has arrested Saddha Ratana Thero of Rajangana last night (28) for issuing statements in a way that disturbs religious harmony. He was arrested in Sravasti, Anuradhapura. It is reported that he is going to be produced in the Fort Magistrate’s Court today (29).
The Anuradhapura Municipal Council has prepared to hold the “Puravara Udanaya” fun festival held during the GCE O/L Examination period at the Anuradhapura Harischandra Park this year as well. Harischandra Park is located very close to Valisingha Harischandra Maha Vidyalaya, Swarnapali Girls’ Maha Vidyalaya and Anuradhapura Madhya Vidyalaya which are functioning as examination centres. The …
Brandix says that no decision has been taken to move the parent company of Brandix out of the country to Bangladesh. Commenting on the media reports about the company’s withdrawal from Sri Lanka, the media spokesperson of the company said this. Commenting on the news of factory closures, Brandix’s media spokesperson said that only the …
Member of Parliament Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has decided to resign as a member of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security, which is a key parliamentary committee. It is reported that Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has decided to leave as the Chairman of this Supervisory Committee is Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara MP and cannot …
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