STF officer shoots himself at Temple Trees checkpoint
A security officer attached to the Special Task Force (STF) has committed suicide by shooting himself with his weapon at the security checkpoint at...
Adm. Karannagoda arrives at CID for fourth day
The former Navy Commander Retired Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for the fourth day, siyatha news reporter said.
He...
GMOA to launch protest against Counter Terrorism Act
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is to launch a protest against the proposed Counter Terrorism Act this morning (04).
The protest will be carried...
New Zealand and Australian cattle exported to Sri Lanka dying and...
Hundreds of New Zealand and Australian cattle have died in an export deal with Sri Lanka, which local farmers say has left them facing...
Five including Ryan Van Rooyen deported from Dubai
Actor Ryan Van Rooyen (41) and four more suspects, who were arrested with ‘Makandure Madush’ at a party in Dubai, have been deported to...
Heat Advisory issued for several districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued a heat advisory for most parts of North-western, Western and Southern Provinces and Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, and Monaragala...
Social dialogue on deforestation is lacking – Harin
The ongoing deforestation is a result of the lack of social dialogue regarding the issue, says Minister Harin Fernando.
The minister stated this addressing the...
Rishad says even 20 million signatures will not faze him
Minister Rishad Bathiudeen says that not just one million, even if 20 million signs against him, he will not give up the fight against...
Police fire tear gas at protesting students
Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting university students near the Parliament entry road at Battaramulla, siyatha news reporter said.
Severe...
Parliament Road closed due to protest
Parliament Road has been temporarily closed for traffic due to a protest march by university students.
The demonstration has caused severe traffic congestion in Rajagiriya,...
