The Navy rescued four fishermen including one trapped inside a multiday fishing trawler in distress in south-eastern waters and rushed them to the Kalmunai Hospital for treatment on Sunday (11). The fishing trawler had capsized about 46 nautical miles (85 km) off the Sangaman Kanda Point, following adverse weather, the Navy said. The fishing trawler […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Ten students, suspected to be involved in Sunday’s mob attack on a former Peradeniya University Vice Chancellor, and his son at their residence had been suspended, Acting Vice Chancellor, Terrance Madujith said yesterday. The suspects involved in the attack had been identified with the help of CCTV footage, and statements made by the security personnel. The attack took place following […]
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Media Guidelines have been published in Extra Ordinary Gazette No. 2178/24 dated 03.06.2020 in accordance with the Article 104b (5)(A) Of the Constitution Of The Democratic Socialist Republic Of Sri Lanka. However, the measures that can be taken in case of violation of the Media Guidelines have not been enacted so far. Accordingly the Cabinet […]
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Finace Ministry yesterday warned the general public against a rise in scams through calls, SMSs, emails and social media. A press release by the FIU said: “In recent times, a rapid increase in the number of complaints, filed by aggrieved parties, has been observed in relation to defrauding money from individuals […]