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The Health Ministry claims that dengue patients have been recovered from areas where the dengue epidemic had not been reported. As such the health sector underlined the need to further draw dire attention to continuing with dengue prevention programmes. The Health Ministry undertook the task of carrying out special programmes to the eradication of t...

The lawsuit filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother Daisy Forest was taken up in the Mount Lavinia Courts today. The Financial Crimes Investigations Division has filed this case in relation to a land that had been purchased from Mihindu Mawatha in Mount Lavinia. The Financial Crimes Investigations Division informed the judiciary that it nee...

Minister Gayantha Karunatilake has revealed of plans to submit a memorandum to the Cabinet to give permanent deeds to one million families thus fulfilling another election pledge. The Minister said that 75 percent of the people visit the Divisional Secretariat to sort out their land issues. Land is a valuable wealth. He said that t...

I feel sad about the port constructed with goodwill being sold -- Mahinda Rajapaksa Former President Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa has called for a special media discussion at Carlton House in Tangalla about the Port of Hambantota being leased out to China. This is what he said: "I believe that great hopes of my father, my father's brother and...

Hulabaloo after Gayathri's love affair broke up! After a certain lady complained that tele-actress Gayathri Dias had grabbed her lover and that story was circulating across social media, Gayathri had responded to it in a shaken up mood across a Rupavahini channel last week. She had remarked "In future it will come out across newspapers...

An accusation made by a female that her boy was grabbed away -- reply by Gayathri (video) A certain lover supposed to be in love with a boy and the boy concerned is involved in a love affair with tele actress Gayathri Dias. The lover has continuously found fault with Gayathri as repeatedly mentioned across the Facebook. From what Gayathri...

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"Not a 'stray case' though the media spokesman said so -- the gunman's target was me" Judge Ilanchelian made an explanation to the media yesterday by inferring that ideas expressed by the Police Media Spokesman were not correct in relation to the attack launched near the vehicle in which Judge Ilachelian was travelling, thus killing a police...

President Maithripala Sirisena has ordered to provide dry food rations for the people affected by the drought. The President ordered the officials to provide the dry food ration to the drought affected people soon. He has instructed to take steps to meet the needs including drinking water and other essential services of the people. T...

Ten people were injured when a Four Wheel Drive vehicle which was transporting devotees to the top of Wedasitikanda Mountain in Kataragama toppled. Two people have been admitted to the Hambantota General Hospital for further treatment. A large number of people visit Kataragama these days to attend the Esala Festival. A special transport service ...

Farmers say that steps should be taken soon to eliminate the improvised gun culture which has become a major problem to them and wild animals. They said that if it was not done soon, many more lives would be lost. The use of improvised guns in the country began in the 60th decade. It w...

President Maithripala Sirisena engaged in religious practices at the Anuradhapura sacred city. The President visited Anuradhapua last evening to attend the ‘Pichchamal Pooja’. He first attended to religious observances near the historic Jaysrimaha Bodhi. Thereafter he took part in religious activities near the Ruwanweli Seya. The President called on the chief monk of Atamasthanaya Venerab...

A religious ceremony has been held in Italy to mark the 40th Anniversary of prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe’s political career. The religious ceremony was organized by the United National Party Branch in Italy. It was conducted under the patronage of its secretary Nihal Gamage. During the ceremony at the Lankarama Tempe in Milano, Prime Minist...

Minister Gayantha Karunatilaka says that steps will be taken to provide a land at a secure place for the people living in illegal lands and unsafe areas. The Minister mentioned this during a function at Elpitiya, Galle. He handed over financial assistance to the people whose houses were damaged during the recent floods in t...

The three day Dengue eradication programme implemented by the Health Ministry in the Western Province, has found 738 dengue breeding places. The Health Ministry has decided to take legal action against 459 Dengue breeding places. The Dengue eradication programme was conducted under the instructions of Minister Rajitha Senaratne. One thousand two hundred teams had be...

Minister Raishard Bathiudeen has been able to effect a major development in the North and East of the country. The Minister mentioned this while attending the function to name Mannar, Naruvili-kulam village as a village that produces Palmyra products. Palmyra goods are produced traditionally at Mannar, Naruvili-Kulum village. Under the patronage of Minister Rishard Bathiude...

The new economic centre built at Welikanda area at a cost of 42 million rupees, under Pibidemu Polonnaruwa programme, has been vested in the public.The Agricultural Economic Centre built in Welikanda town was vested in the public by North Central Province Chief Minister Peshala Jayaratne. The new Economic Centre is consisted of 200 trade stall...

Another programme of Nilamehewara Mobile Service took place in the Kuliyapitiya area. The Nilamehewara Mobile Service was held in several districts successfully on the instructions of the President and the Prime Minister. Kuliyapitiya Nilamehewara Mobile service took place at Kuliyapitiya Central College under the patronage of Ministers Vajira Abeywardena and Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. Several programm...

Minister Rajitha Senaratne says that although the Government Medical Officers Association states that a director of the Tobacco Company has been appointed to the Management Board of the Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital, that individual is a Chartered Accountant as well as an Advisor to the Prime Minister. The Minister has said this issuing a speci...

ITN News reported earlier about Sithija Nisansala who is fighting a life and death situation due to a heart disease. Many people who saw the news joined ITN to help him. A large number of people joined ITN to cure the illness of Sithija Nisansala who lives in Rakwana, Pothupitiya Village. People living in S...

People in the area have caught a crocodile who had come to Kaduruwela due to the prevailing drought in Polonnaruwa, and handed over the animal to the wildlife officials. A severe drought weather condition is prevailing at present in several areas including Polonnaruwa. People say that the number of animals who have come in sear...

CCTV cameras have recorded an incident where a mother has been abducted in Ratnapura after assaulting the children. A wife of a gem businessman in Ratnapura new town has been abducted. She has been taken away after assaulting her children who were at home. The driver of a three wheeler who is said to ha...

The first Kumbal Perahera of the Kandy Esala Perahera paraded the street last night. The procession commenced at the auspicious time of 6.54 last evening. The procession went through Wewa Para, Dalada Veediya, D.S. Senanayaka Veediya, Pansala Para, Deva Veediya, Colomba Veediya, Yatinuwara Veediya and Raja Veediya. The sacred casket was carried by Indiraja Elepha...

Signing of the agreement on the Hambantota Harbour took place today at an auspicious time. According to the agreement, it is an investment of 1.12 billion US Dollars. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority has to pay annually 9100 million rupees to repay the debt taken by the previous government to construct the Hambantota harbor. ...

Minister Rajitha Senaratne says that Sri Lanka is prepared to provide leadership for the proposal to launch a medical school for SAARC countries. He said this at the inaugural ceremony of the Summit of SAARC Health Ministers. The 6th conference of SAARC Health Ministers was commenced in Mount Lavinia. Health Ministers representing all SAARC countri...

The first Kumbal Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, is scheduled to parade the streets tonight. The All Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony which was held at Senkadagala Buddhist Centre has been organized by Vishwa Bala Meduara Organization. Visually handicapped people representing all parts of the island were present on the occasion. The Maha Sang...

Minister Chandrani Bandara says that the process to get video evidence instead of the system to produce children in Homes, for legal matters, would be commenced next year. She said that it would be done to minimize physical and mental pressure on the children. The Minister said this to journalists following a dialogue under t...

Mr. Prasad Kariyawasam has been appointed as the new secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Prasad Kriyawasam was the former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States. Mr. Esala Weerakoon who was the Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism Development a...

The Prime Minister’s office says that a news article published in the Island Newspaper today stating that the government was going to lease out Hambantota harbor for 99 years, misleads the public. The statement says that the Hambantota Port will be jointly developed by the state and private sectors according to the prevailing law ...

Another phase of the ITN community cooperation Dengue eradication programme was concluded successfully today.  National Youth Services Council and Commercial Credit had joined the programme which took place in Negombo. The support of Police, Civil Defence Force and Sri Lanka Army was given to the programme. Members of the National Youth Services Council, Public Heal...

Plans have been made to implement Suwa Sariya Ambulance Service Island wide from next year. Today marks the first year of the Suwa Sariya Indian Ambulance Service.  The ambulance service launched under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe amidst the protests of many people. The dedication of Deputy Minister Hars...

Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe has said that those who did not utter a word when land was sold to the Shangri La Hotel in the past have today become patriots. The Minister made this reference at a discussion held on the Hambanthota Harbour. Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said that the Shangri La Hotel premises was sold. S...

Deneth Induwara who died by slipping from guava tree and being trapped in between two branches Parents are unable to inquire into certain activities in which children engage themselves all by themselves and such an unfortunate accident is reported with a 9 year old child embracing death in Anuradhapura area. Deneth Induwara living in the...

Inquiry by Central Bank about HNB Bank information leaking out The Central Bank has launched an inquiry regarding the incident of data of 4,630 customers of HNB private bank leaking out externally. This revelation took place across a promotional e-mail message mailed by HNB to their reputed clientele highlighting the point that HNB has...

"I'll adopt deceased Sarath's daughter and son" -- Judge says After the police officer who was providing security to Judge Mr. Irachelian of Nallur area recently faced unanticipated gunshots and finally passing away, the judge was overcome with deep shock and at the moment when the deceased's final rites were being performed the judge made...

Kolonnawa workers obstruct train transporting fuel to airport The heated situation which flared up near Kolonnawa Petrol storage facility that came under Army control after last night's operations has still not subsided as such. The demonstrators have protested expressing their protest against the train which came to Kolonnawa petrol storage...

Tactics of Army boys in the midst of dirty tactics of strikers! Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage came under Army control on judicial sanctions of the government last night while those involved in the strike launched various strategies to abort Army operations. They had taken steps to disrupt activities involving filling procedures upto transport...

Gazette Notice by President that Petroleum services are essential -- Army takes over powers of Kolonnawa Terminal -- signs of distributing fuel from 10 in the morning The government has decided not to go into agreement with regard to the strike launched by petroleum workers throughout yesterday. In the meantime steps have been taken after...

"Who's closing the gates ... open! Army or any fellow comes ... Won't let any browser go out!" The conflict which flared up last night at Kolonnawa Petroleum storage terminal between petroleum workers and the Army turned into a heated atmosphere. Though at first the workers closed the gates and prevented the Army from entering,...

Opposition Leader R. Sambandan has said that certain groups are attempting to come to power instigating racism and various problems. He said that the Government democratically elected by the people should be given an opportunity to work. He made this request joining in Parliament in a debate on the Order issued under the Essential Servic...

A meeting has taken place between President Maithripala Sirisena and President’s Counsels at the President’s House last afternoon. All President’s Counsels recently appointed by the President joined in this discussion. The President stated that there is a need for the country to gain a better service from the knowledge and experience in the legal secto...

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaska was informed to appear before the Criminal Investigations Department today. However, lawyers informed that she is unable to appear today. She was summoned to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department to secure a statement with respect to the handing over of a jeep given to t...

The hearing of the case filed against former Minister Basil Rajapaksa in relation to the Malwana land was resumed today. He is accused of misusing state funds to construct a luxurious building after purchasing a land in the Malwana area. The building has been constructed on a land spanning 16 acres. The Financial Crimes Investigatio...

The Criminal Investigations Department has informed the judiciary that they have received the photographs of those who followed the vehicle of former ruggerite Wasim Thajudeen on the day he was killed. Former ruggerite Wasim Thajudeen was murdered on 17th May in the year 2012. His burnt body was found within a motor vehicle near t...

Minister S.B. Dissanayake has said that even though Trade Unions had the right to criticize Government policies and stage demonstrations they had no authority to put the people into difficulty. The Minister was addressing a news conference held at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Head Office. Minister S.B. Dissanayake said that Trade Unions can sta...

A special dengue elimination programme will begin tomorrow at island wide level in schools and its environs. The programme will continue until the 31st of this month. This dengue eradication programme is planned by the Ministry of Education. Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has issued instructions for the launch of such programmes at the scho...

The Presidential Task Force on the Prevention of Dengue has underscored the need for the support of the people for mosquito fogging operations to eliminate dengue. It is vital that the people extend their continuous active support to destroy dengue mosquito breeding grounds. In addition it is mandatory to open the doors and windows ...

Another phase of the ITN Multi People’s Cooperative Dengue Prevention programme will be held in Negombo on Saturday. It was be launched by the ITN Media Network, the National Youth Services Council and Commercial Credit. Preliminary initiatves in this respect have already been completed. The programme is being organized on the theme of the Program...

Three persons have been killed after falling into a well in the Athuruwela area in Giriulla. The incident had taken place at around 11.00 pm in between a wedding function that was being held in a reception hall in the Athuruwela area. One person had accidentally fallen into the well which was covered with plan...

Two persons have sustained injuries in a three wheeler accident that happened along the Dambulla-Colombo main Road. The accident occurred when two three wheelers collided. The manner in which the accident took place was recorded in a CCTV camera installed at a nearby shop. The two injured persons have been hospitalized. The Galewala police ha...

The Vavuniya District Secretariat has taken initiatives for the provision of water bowsers and tanks for the distribution of water to areas plagued with the drought. 85,771 persons of 24,507 families within 102 Grama Niladhari Division in the Vavuniya District alone are impacted by the drought. The Vavuniya District Secretariat has initiated action to gra...

Annabelle Creation is a 2017 American supernatural horror film directed by David F. Sandberg, and written by Gary Dauberman. It is a prequel to 2014’s Annabelle and the fourth film in The Conjuring film series. It tells the story behind the origin of the possessed Annabelle doll. The film stars Stephanie Sigman, Talitha Bateman, Antho...

Britain’s Adam Peaty defended his 50m breaststroke title with another stunning display to complete a World Aquatics Championships double-double. Peaty, 22, who also retained his 100m title, finished in 25.99 seconds just short of the world record 25.95 he set in the semi-final. Brazil’s Joao Gomes Junior took silver and South African Cameron van d...

Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore has announced he will leave international rugby by the end of the year. The 34-year-old hooker also told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that he was stepping down as captain immediately. Flanker Michael Hooper is set to take over the captaincy of the Wallabie...

Twelve-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will not play again in 2017 because of an elbow injury. Former world number one Djokovic, 30, retired injured during his Wimbledon quarter-final match against Tomas Berdych. He claimed to have been suffering from an elbow problem for 18 month...

Sick father who inserts commercial in newspaper ... calling for his children to visit him! A certain commercial advertisement which was published in yesterday's (24) Lankadeepa newspaper has brought a sorrowful piece of news airing despondency about the social situation that is prevalent these days. An ailing father had because his children...

Arjun's son-in-law gives 2 super-luxury houses to Minister Ravi at treasury bond auction After the sensational Central Bank bond auction to which Arjun Mahendra was connected Arjun Aloysius, Mahendran's son-in-law had given 2 units of super-luxury houses facing Galle Face Hotel for purposes of residence to the wife of former Finance Minister...

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Dayasiri who went to the gym ... answers fitness of 'parrots' (photos) Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera who says that he was involved in martial arts and the game of Rugger has captured some photos at a gym and we have been able to get them. They are seen below ...