The Ministry of Defence states that the reports claiming the removal of security provided by the Tri-Forces and the Civil Defence Force at religious places in the country are untrue. This was communicated by the media spokesman of the Ministry of Defence during a special press conference held yesterday afternoon (03). Speaking during the press…
The National Election Commission has announced guidelines regarding leave for public and private sector employees during the upcoming general election. Accordingly, Employees who submit a written request for leave to vote must be granted time off. This leave will be classified as a special holiday with pay, applicable to all employees, including casual workers, and…
A police officer from Theldeniya has been remanded until the 4th of next month after allegedly misplacing a warrant issued by the Theldeniya Magistrate and subsequently forging the magistrate’s signature on a fake warrant to detain an individual. The warrant officer from Theldeniya Police presented himself to the court through an attorney and he was…
The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about the potential resurgence of dengue fever due to the increased rainfall. The Ministry Secretary, Dr. Palitha Mahipala, stated that measures are being taken to prevent mosquito breeding and the spread of dengue in the Colombo, Kalutara, Gampaha, and Puttalam districts. Currently, the highest number of dengue…
The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has reported a new scam involving WhatsApp, with several complaints already filed. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has also received a complaint regarding this scam. What is this new scam? The scam involves a WhatsApp message requesting money, sent from the account of a known contact. The message claims…
Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette Extraordinary banning the transport, slaughter and sale of pigs infected with African Swine Fever as part of efforts to combat an outbreak. The orders will be effective for three months.
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it will take steps today (28) to inform the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to request additional information regarding the electricity tariff revision. For the third quarterly review of this year, the CEB recently submitted a proposal for a tariff revision to the commission. PUCSL…
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other areas of the island during the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places…
Sri Lanka Police says two persons have been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) over the alleged threats to Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka.
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates says it has been actively supporting the Sri Lankan community in the UAE during the ongoing UAE amnesty programme – 2024, which commenced on 01 September and will continue until 31 October 2024. The programme provides an opportunity for individuals to regularize their visa…
