President meets several diplomats & EU delegation President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (Oct. 25) held a series of meetings with the High Commissioners of South Africa and New Zealand, along with the Ambassadors of Iran and Myanmar, as well as…
OVER A HYGIENE ISSUE McDONALD’S SUSPEND OPERATIONS IN SRI LANKA
McDonald’s formally ends franchisee operations in Sri Lanka US fast-food outlet McDonalds on Friday said it has formally ended its arrangement with its Sri Lankan franchisee, after the operations were suspended in March 2024 over a hygiene issue. “McDonald’s Corporation…
AKD WILL NOT TOLERATE UNFAIRLY RAISED RICE PRICES
Unfairly raised rice prices won’t be tolerated – President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government will support small and medium-scale rice mill owners in enhancing their capacity to help stabilize the rice market. He made this statement today…
OVER COMPLAINT MADE BY MALAYSIAN VUSINESSMAN NAMAL QUESTIONED BY CID
Namal questioned over complaint made by Malaysian businessman Former MP Namal Rajapaksa recorded a statement with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for over two hours today related to a complaint about a financial transaction. Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa told…
FOR POACHING SRI LANKAN WATERS SIXTEEN INDIAN FISHERMEN ARRESTED
16 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the seizure of 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehension of 16 Indian fishermen, poaching in Sri Lankan waters. This…
MAN SETS UP FAKE COURT IN INDIA FOR FIVE YEARS
Indian man sets up fake court, runs it for 5 years as a ‘judge’ Indian Police have uncovered a nefarious scheme orchestrated by a man masquerading as a judge in his own fake tribunal and passing ‘judgements’ since 2019 especially…
BOMB SCARE ON VISTARA FLIGHT ELIMINATED
Vistara flight bomb scare in SL Airport : Update from BIA The Management of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today declared a full emergency in response to another reported bomb scare on a Vistara flight from Mumbai to…
DO NOT HOLD PRESS BREIFINGS ACT ON INTELLIGENCE- AKD
We act on Intelligence, not hold Press Briefings – President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured the public that the government has taken all necessary steps to ensure the security of citizens following recent intelligence reports. Speaking on the matter, President…
FOR ISRAELITES IN SRI LANKA EMERGENCY NUMBER ANNOUNCED
Emergency number announced for Israelites in SL Sri Lanka Police has introduced an emergency phone number for Israeli nationals who feel the need to ensure his /her personal security. They are urged to contact the DIG of the Police Marine…
OVER SECURITY THREATS THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED
3 suspects arrested so far – Vijitha Three suspects have been arrested so far over the security threats to Israeli nationals in the Arugam Bay area, Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath said. Speaking at a media briefing held today (Oct.…