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The programme to grant a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 to children held in detention homes, child development centers or with a guardian and street children will commence tomorrow, Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj stated. According to Minister Paulraj, a total of 9,191 children will benefit from the programme.The Minister noted institutional care is provided in detention homes and child development centers for children who do not have proper care and protection in the home they live in, due to the loss of parents, loss of custody, or even under the custody of both the mother and…

A strong earthquake of 6.7 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Indonesia’s Tanimbar Islands region on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed.The USGS reported that the earthquake hit Indonesia’s southeastern part at a depth of 110 kilometres below the Earth’s surface.The quake happened at around 11:20 AM IST, according to information provided by India’s National Center for Seismology (NCS).The quake’s epicentre was located at latitude 6.25 degrees South and longitude 131.17 degrees East, placing it near the Banda Sea, a region known for frequent seismic activity due to the complex tectonic interactions in the area.Authorities have confirmed…

Measures will be taken to facilitate the payment of spot fines issued by Police for traffic violations through the use of GovPay application from September, Harsha Purasinghe, a board member of the Information and Communication Technology Agency stated.He made this revelation while addressing a media briefing in Colombo.

Sri Lankan authorities have been officially informed about 26 Sri Lankans who have been arrested in Malaysia for various offences, according to Police Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler.Police Spokesperson ASP Wootler noted that two Police teams have accordingly been dispatched to Malaysia to investigate the 26 Sri Lankan suspects arrested in Malaysia.Meanwhile, ASP Wootler stated that there is no diplomatic or security information confirming that the notorious Sri Lankan underworld figures known as “Kehelbaddara Padme” and “Commando Salinda” are in custody in Malaysia.Speaking at a special press conference held today (14) at the auditorium of the Police…

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, seeking release on bail in the event of his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).Upon considering the application, Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga issued notice to the Bribery Commission, directing it to present its submissions before the court on July 18.

A total of 922 kilograms of heroin have been seized during joint operations conducted by Sri Lanka Police and Tri-forces across the island over the past seven months of this year.This was disclosed at a special press briefing held by the Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler, at the Police Media Division auditorium today (July 14).According to ASP Wootler, the raids were carried out between January 1, 2025, and July 11, 2025. During this period, authorities also seized 1,386 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’), 10,895 kilograms of cannabis, 22 kilograms of cocaine, and 329 kilograms of…

A total of 68 shooting incidents have been reported across the island in the past seven months of this year, Sri Lanka Police said.At a special press conference held today (14) at the auditorium of the Police Media Division, Police Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler stated that these shootings occurred between January 1 and July 13, 2025. He noted that 50 of the incidents were linked to organized crime, while the remaining 18 were due to personal disputes.Of the 68 shootings, 37 people have died, with 34 of the victims identified as organized criminals. A further 39 individuals…

Art & Jazz on the Street, a vibrant monthly event by Fairway Holdings & Fairway Colombo, istransforming Colombo Fort into a hub of creativity and culture. Held along the historic HospitalStreet in Colombo 01, this free entry event takes place on the last Saturday and Sunday of everymonth, combining the work of Sri Lankan visual artists with live jazz performances in anengaging open-air setting. It offers a unique and immersive experience for both tourists andlocals.This ongoing initiative is fully funded and organized by Fairway Holdings & Fairway Colomboas part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to empower local talent…

Technomedics, a leader in healthcare technology in Sri Lanka, proudly announcesthe appointment of Meval Srilal, Chanaka Weerawardena and RajeevaWimalawickrama to its Board of Directors, effective from the 1 st of April 2025. Theappointments reflect the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership andlaying the foundation for a bold, futuristic strategic vision.Mevan Srilal has been with Technomedics for 25-years and first joined the companyas a Sales Engineer. His consistent performance saw him rise to the role of ChiefOperating Officer and ultimately Executive Director. Srilal has played an integral rolein expanding the company’s product portfolio and its entry into new markets. He isan…

A 54-pound (25-kilogram) rock. Estimated auction price: $2 million to $4 million. Why so expensive? It’s the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth.Sotheby’s in New York will be auctioning what’s known as NWA 16788 on Wednesday as part of a natural history-themed sale that also includes a juvenile Ceratosaurus dinosaur skeleton that’s more than 6 feet (2 meters) tall and nearly 11 feet (3 meters) long.According to the auction house, the meteorite is believed to have been blown off the surface of Mars by a massive asteroid strike before traveling 140 million miles (225 million kilometers) to Earth, where it…