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A man held his two children hostage in Hanwella inside a house with a grenade before they were rescued by the Police Special Task Force (STF). The incident had occurred following a dispute with his wife, the Police said. According to the Police, the woman had moved out of her house with their two children […]
- Man, 3 children found dead in Melbourne home (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- 4 kids, mom pulled from burning Medford house were stabbed (Category: USA, Washington)
- Lacey woman and kids tied up as armed robbers ransack house (Category: USA, Washington)
- Fatal fire 'not suspicious' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
[…]The post Our “Red Comrades” Need To Listen To The Rain Falling Outside Their Window appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Column: This filmmaking program allows young women ‘cycle breakers’ to share what they see in th... (Category: USA, Illinois)
- Column: This filmmaking program allows young women ‘cycle breakers’ to share what they see in th... (Category: USA, Illinois)
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VFS Global, the company at the center of controversy surrounding the issuance of on arrival visa at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has issued a statement today in response to accusations and to clarify certain concerns which have been raised.
A bag containing approximately 180 passports has been discovered in a drain in the Maharagama area.
Applications from eligible persons have been called to fill the vacancies in the posts of member in the Office on Missing Persons (OMP).
- Floods claim 32 lives, 49 injured (Category: Breaking News)
- Three dead and four injured in accidents around the island (Category: Breaking News)
- Three dead and four injured in accidents around the island (Category: Breaking News)
- Two persons have died due to Diarrhoea in the Lindula (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lankan youth who had behaved in an unruly manner at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on May 01 amidst a tense situation at the visa issuance counters, has been summoned to Airport Police today (06).
Australia’s flagship airline Qantas has agreed to pay $120 million Australian dollars ($79m) to settle a lawsuit over the sale of tickets for already cancelled flights. The airline will pay a fine of 100 million Australian dollars ($66m) and provide compensation of 20 million Australian dollars ($13m) to more than 86,000 customers after advertising seats […]
- International flyers may soon need to get virus vaccinations (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- International flyers may soon need to get virus vaccinations (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- International flyers may soon need to get virus vaccinations (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- International flyers may soon need to get virus vaccinations (Category: USA, South Dakota)
Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles says that action will be taken against the person who had caused a disturbance recently in the visa issuance section at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
The 2023 Ordinary Level exam in Sri Lanka starts today (May 06) at 3,527 centers across the island.The post 2023 Ordinary Level exam begins today in Sri Lanka appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Department of Examinations announced dates of Scholarship Exam, O/L, A/L (Category: Breaking News)
- Timeline for upcoming Advanced Level and Ordinary Level exams revealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Results of 2022 (2023) G.C.E. O/L exam released (Category: Breaking News)
- 2022 G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination postponed (Category: Breaking News)
Three suspects wanted in connection with an incident of assault and causing bodily harm have been arrested with an assault rifle and ammunition.
A tense situation has been reported as a group of unemployed graduates surrounded the North Central Provincial Council building in protest and seeking solutions to their demands.
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) says that the installation of related equipment to remove water trapped in the Karandagolla area in Ella has already been commenced.
Sri Lanka Women overcame a spirited run-chase from United Arab Emirates in their World Cup Qualifier semi-final in Abu Dhabi, to seal their place in the main event in Bangladesh later this year, as well as a place in Tuesday’s final, where they will face fellow qualifiers, Scotland. After being asked to bat first, Sri […]
- Lanka to give brief explanation to US on GSP plus (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka lose Sangakkara but big total looms (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka limit Australia to 231 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka restricted to 233 by Netherlands (Category: Breaking News)
Heat index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 4.00 p.m.on 05 May 2024, valid for 06 May 2024 for Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and North-western provinces and Monaragala and Matale districts Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Extreme Caution level’ at […]
- Heat Index at ‘Extreme Caution level’ in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Western, Southern, North-western, North-Central, Eastern province... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index a Caution level in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, North-Central and Southern p... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Western, North-western, North-Central, Northern and Southern pr... (Category: Breaking News)
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces during the morning. A few showers may occur over the coastal areas of Puttalam to Galle via Colombo during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur […]
- My Dear Sinhalese Friend (Category: Breaking News)
- Prevailing dry weather condition in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces is expect... (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers above 50mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northern provinces and... (Category: Breaking News)
Israel’s government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet agreed to the closure while the war in Gaza is ongoing. Police raided the Qatari broadcaster’s office at the Ambassador hotel in Jerusalem on […]
- Israeli government says it will block Al Jazeera from broadcasting (Category: Breaking News)
- Joe Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Fears for Gazans as aid groups halt work over deadly Israeli strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night with throngs of fans flocking to see the pop idol on Brazil’s famous Copacabana beach. “Rio, here we are in the most beautiful place in the world,” she declared, as the performance got under way. The show was the final stop on […]
- Ghana rejoices as ‘crown jewels’ looted by British put on display (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes (Category: Breaking News)
- Little chance of change as Vladimir Putin is sworn in again (Category: Breaking News)
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
Towhid Hridoy kept his calm and hit pressure-releasing boundaries to steer Bangladesh to a six-wicket victory in the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Chattogram. The home side chased down the target of 139 with six wickets and nine balls in hand to go 2-0 up in the five-match series. Hridoy struck two sixes and three […]
- Tanzid scores half-century on T20I debut to lead Bangladesh to victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Saifuddin three-for helps Bangladesh stave off Zimbabwe’s challenge (Category: Breaking News)
- Shanto, Hridoy help Bangladesh level series with comfortable win (Category: Breaking News)
- Thushara claims hat-trick on way to five-for to finish Bangladesh off in decider (Category: Breaking News)
The Mirigama-Kadawatha Expressway, partially constructed, witnessed a section collapse, as confirmed by the Road Development Authority (RDA).The post Sri Lanka’s Central Expressway section collapses appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
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The Grama Niladhari officers are currently engaged in a trade union action, calling in sick leave for today (May 6) and tomorrow (May 7) to address various demands.The post Grama Niladhari officers report sick leave in trade union action appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Grama Niladhari officers to report sick for two days (Category: Breaking News)
- Grama Niladhari Officers on strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Grama Niladhari officers boycott population housing census activities (Category: Breaking News)
- 2002 Grama Niladhari officers set to be appointed before end of April (Category: Breaking News)
Grama Niladhari officers are engaged in trade union action by reporting sick leave today (06) and tomorrow (07), based on several demands.
China is entering one of the most challenging employment environments in recent generations. Young college graduates are facing accelerated depreciation of their academic qualifications and are struggling tofind jobs, while those in their 30s who are already employed worry about potential layoffs. Being 35 years old has now become a curse for employment, particularly within […]
- AFTER PEOPLE’S ANTI-COVID ANGER, LAYOFFS CHALLENGE XI JINPING (Category: Breaking News)
- RIF list names park and rec employees set for layoffs (Category: USA, North Carolina)
- Sri Lankan students deserve the best Higher education options – IIT GM (Category: Business)
- Why Europe will have to face the true cost of being in debt to China (Category: Breaking News)
Panama s former security minister Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday stormed to victory in a presidential poll dominated by his old boss, the popular ex-leader Ricardo Martinelli, who buttressed his campaign despite being holed up in Nicaragua s embassy.
Sri Lanka have joined Scotland as the second qualifier for this year s ICC Women s T20 World Cup which will be played in Bangladesh from 3 to 20 October.
The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, which was launched in October 2023 by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), will tentatively resume on May 13, 2024, as announced by the Indian High Commission in Colombo.The post India-Sri Lanka ferry service to resume, strengthening bilateral connectivity and e...
- Lanka-India ferry service to resume tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- Ferry to India 'delayed' (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Sri Lanka to launch passenger ferry service next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India discuss resumption of ferry service between two countries (Category: Breaking News)
The suspected gunman in the shooting incident that took place at Graceland Estate, Horana this afternoon (May 05) has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to flee to Dubai.The post Horana shooting suspect apprehended at BIA using facial recognition technology appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Horana shooting- Suspected gunman arrested at BIA trying to flee country (Category: Breaking News)
- Key associate of ‘Angoda Lokka’ apprehended at BIA with forged passport (Category: Breaking News)
- One person injured in shooting at Horana (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanted suspect killed during shootout with police (Category: Breaking News)
The 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination begins today at 3,527 centres across the island and with 452,979 candidates expected to sit for the exam.
Sri Lanka Director of the National Mine Action Centre (NMAC) and the Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing W. S. Sathyananda has assured the international community that the ongoing mine clearing operations will reach a successful conclusion within three years. The assurance has been given at the recently concluded 27th International Meeting […]
- Two dead after illegal mine collapsed in Rakwana (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese assistance amounts to over USD 44 mn for such operations (Category: Breaking News)
- Coal mine explosion in Turkey leaves 41 dead (Category: Breaking News)
- Soledar- Russia claims victory in battle for Ukraine salt mine town (Category: Breaking News)
The second meeting of the strategic dialogue between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom is scheduled to be held in Colombo tomorrow (07), at the senior officials’ level, the Foreign Ministry said. A senior Ministry official said: “The meeting will review developments in foreign and security policies, as well as progress in the areas of […]
- Sri Lanka, Australia agree to strengthen trade and investment ties (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and ASEAN countries to strengthen relations (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister to attend ASEAN Regional Forum in Indonesia (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt help sought to rescue 14 Lankans stranded in Myanmar (Category: Breaking News)
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