Two people have died after a trap-gun set up inside the Thirappane Jungle in Anuradhapura discharged. Sri Lanka Police said a third person was injured and investigations are underway. [9/23/2021] …
Leaders of Political Parties in the ruling coalition met with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Thursday (23) for crucial talks over the controversial Kerawalapitya Power Plant deal. The meeting mainly focused on the role of the ruling party in supporting the government in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and, the proposals [9/23/2021] …
The much awaited results of the G. C. E. Ordinary Level Examination 2020 were released on Thursday (23) night. According to the Department of Examinations 423,746 school students and 198,606 private candidates sat for the examination at 4,513 exam centers. Results can be obtained by accessing www.doenets.lk or www.results.exams.gov.lk The Department of [9/23/2021] …
Sri Lankan authorities have launched an investigations into an oil spill that was visible in the Diyawanna Oya since 17th September 2021. But the Central Environmental Authority says the oil is not spreading. Its deputy director general Ajith Weerasundra told News1st the oil spill seems to have been caused by intention. Those [9/23/2021] …
For the second consecutive day, a large number of dogs held captive by two individuals were rescued by activists. Yesterday News 1st reported a similar incident where a large number of dogs were rescued in Braybrooke Place, Colombo. Today, the scene was repeated near Rajagiriya, and a group of animal rights activists [9/23/2021] …
The results of the G. C. E. Ordinary Level Examination 2020 will be released on Thursday (23) night, confirmed the Commissioner General of Examination. The results can be obtained by accessing https://www.doenets.lk/ [9/23/2021] …
Sri Lanka will commence administering the COVID-19 vaccines for children with congenital disorders above the age of 12 from Friday (24). A congenital disorder is a condition that is present from birth. The Director-General of Health Services said the vaccines will be administered at the following hospitals : – Kurunegala Teaching Hospital [9/23/2021] …
Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar had emphasized the need for a practical conclusion of the number of projects pending implementation in Sri Lanka. He had indicated that it would give more confidence to New Delhi to move forward in enhancing relations. Dr. Jaishankar made these comments when he called on Foreign [9/23/2021] …
The Human-Elephant conflict has been longstanding and relentless and many in rural Sri Lanka have been suffering from it for generations. At times, short-sighted decisions of authorities have compounded the woes of the rural populace. The village of Nuwaragama in Anuradhapura might soon be left to bear the brunt of such a [9/23/2021] …
Russia will increase the number of regular flights to Sri Lanka starting November 4th, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Wednesday (22). The flight will be increased up to 2 flights per week, said the Russian News Agency. [9/23/2021] …
