“I’m leaving Rajapaksa Nikaya”: Ampitiye Thero extends support to AKD after meeting Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero has extended his support to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake following a meeting held during the President’s visit to Batticaloa, stating that he would move away from what he described as the “Rajapaksa Nikaya.” In a video statement released after…

322 suspects arrested with drugs during Sri Pada season   Police have arrested 322 suspects for transporting narcotics into the Sri Pada area since the commencement of this year’s pilgrimage season. The Police Media Division stated that the arrests were made during raids conducted by the Hatton, Polpitiya, Ginigathhena and Nallathanniya Police stations in the…

Melody toffee goes out of stock in India after Modi-Meloni viral video   A packet of Parle Melody has unexpectedly turned into one of the internet’s biggest talking points after a viral exchange between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sent consumers rushing to quick-commerce apps across India. On Wednesday,…

US report says 42 aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war   At least 42 United States military aircraft, including fighter jets, surveillance aircraft and drones, were lost or damaged during the Iran war, according to a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS). According to international media reports citing the CRS assessment, the list…

CID makes explosive revelations in Court over Easter attacks   The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), through the Attorney General’s Department, today made a series of explosive allegations before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, claiming former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Suresh Salley had played a central role in the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks and in…

Castle Street Hospital denies claims on gender-change procedures       Director of the Castle Street Hospital for Women – Dr. Ajith Danthanarayana, has stated that social media claims alleging that the hospital is performing gender-change procedures on children are false. He emphasised that no such procedures are carried out at the hospital under any…

Registration of ‘Dansal’, mandatory   Director General of Health Services – Dr. Asela Gunawardena, has stated that registration of dansalas for the upcoming Vesak festival is mandatory.He noted that registration for dansalas commenced on May 04. Accordingly, all dansala organizers are required to register with the Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) in their respective areas. He…

Ex-Sri Lankan CEO’s death: 4 including 2 ‘alleged fake’ sureties bailed   Court queries why 2 surety guarantors aren’t quizzed in ex-Sri Lankan CEO’s death    The Colombo Magistrate’s Court (MC) has ordered the release on bail of two suspects accused of acting as fraudulent sureties to secure bail for the late former Chief Executive…

  “I’m leaving Rajapaksa Nikaya”: Ampitiye Thero extends support to AKD after meeting Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero has extended his support to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake following a meeting held during the President’s visit to Batticaloa, stating that he would move away from what he described as the “Rajapaksa Nikaya.” In a video statement released after…

CID makes explosive revelations in Court over Easter attacks   The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), through the Attorney General’s Department, today made a series of explosive allegations before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, claiming former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Suresh Salley had played a central role in the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks and in…

Castle Street Hospital denies claims on gender-change procedures       Director of the Castle Street Hospital for Women – Dr. Ajith Danthanarayana, has stated that social media claims alleging that the hospital is performing gender-change procedures on children are false. He emphasised that no such procedures are carried out at the hospital under any…

Registration of ‘Dansal’, mandatory   Director General of Health Services – Dr. Asela Gunawardena, has stated that registration of dansalas for the upcoming Vesak festival is mandatory.He noted that registration for dansalas commenced on May 04. Accordingly, all dansala organizers are required to register with the Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) in their respective areas. He…