Lahiru Doloswala

31/05/2024

The high court’s decision in the Trump immunity case appears to set the stage for future abuses of the pardon power.

30/05/2024

A very inspirational story!

24/04/2024

Road closures for Iranian President's arrival | The Morning
Details: https://www.themorning.lk/articles/bELclPISibOVuA4BVq3s

Due to the arrival of the Iranian President today (24), several road closures are scheduled:

29/01/2024

The U.S & NATO are getting ready to deliver a heavy blow to Iranian IRGC backed proxies also known as the ‘Axis of resistance’ in the Middle East. Await news of escalation soon!

25/01/2024

SC grants amendment to ex-CID Chief’s FR petition https://www.themorning.lk/articles/wMmGwaArSP1F55973hTo

24/01/2024

Key suspect involved in Southern Expressway Shooting massacre arrested:

In a major breakthrough in the investigation into the Southern Expressway shooting that claimed the lives of five,

14/01/2024

Teacher arrested for leaking GCE A/L exam paper | The Morning
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https://www.themorning.lk/articles/lm0obmC8LQQYvjZrGoOX

A teacher working at a public school in Ampara has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly leaking the second paper of the 2023 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Agricultural Science exam.

23/12/2023

on high alert as new variant emerges | The Morning
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https://www.themorning.lk/articles/FrkiipPMnKLwIxbYJXjI

The emergence of the JN.1 variant of Sars-CoV-2, a sub-lineage of the Omicron strain, has sparked concerns globally. As the first case in India makes headlines, countries worldwide face a renewed battle against the evolving virus.

21/12/2023

13/12/2023

IMF completes first review of Sri Lanka's Extended Fund Facility | The Morning
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https://www.themorning.lk/articles/LBygVrmQVLaD8ol264r9

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on tuesday (12) the successful completion of the first review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with Sri Lanka.

02/12/2023

🔴BREAKING NEWS | Magnitude 7.5 strikes | The Morning https://www.themorning.lk/articles/qZGdEnyTzNrxGzXU5CiC

21/11/2023

's landslide victory reshapes 's political landscape | The Morning
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Right-wing libertarian Javier Milei triumphs, promising economic shock therapy and challenging decades-old political norms in Argentina.

19/11/2023

16/11/2023

Just published: front page of the Daily Morning, Thursday 16 November. https://www.themorning.lk/todays-paper

14/11/2023

Sri Lankan athletes have emerged triumphant at the 22nd Asia Masters Athletics Championships held in the Philippines from 8-12 November.

13/11/2023

State employees are demanding a Rs.20,000 salary increase. Watch our report…

13/11/2023

Get your hands on today's edition of The Daily Morning for an in-depth look at the state of the nation and so much more, out on newsstands now!

12/11/2023

2024 budget aimed for long-term prosperity: State Minister Siyambalapitiya | The Morning
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https://www.themorning.lk/articles/qwG4XV033Om0D83YzTnC

State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, announced that a budget geared towards addressing immediate challenges while laying the groundwork for long-term prosperity in Sri Lanka will be presented to parliament tomorrow (13).

12/11/2023

Minor earth tremor in Trinco | The Morning
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https://www.themorning.lk/articles/RNSGMubTvlfkLfGy910R

A minor earth tremor occurred in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee.

15/06/2023

Youths Arrested for TikTok Video Depicting Alcohol Dan-Sala
https://www.newscutter.lk/sri-lanka-news/top-stories/tiktok-video-depicting-alcohol-dan-sala-15062023-61958/

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — Six youths were arrested by the Cyber Crime Division (CCD) of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) in Sri Lanka for posting a video on TikTok that depicted an alcohol dan-sala, resulting in charges related to advertising alcohol. The video, which went viral ...

29/05/2023

Apparel Industry Takes a Hit: Sri Lanka’s Unfavorable Business Environment Drives Companies to Choose Bangladesh
https://www.newscutter.lk/sri-lanka-news/latest-news/sri-lanka-apparel-industry-takes-a-hit-29052023-61238/

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) – The Brandix group will be closing down five factories. The industrial giant will be relocating investments to Bangladesh, causing a significant setback for the apparel industry in Sri Lanka. According to reports, the main factory in Katunayake, along with the fac...

19/04/2023

CBSL and police launch separate probes into alleged theft from high security vault. 💰💼Was it a heist or a mistake? 🕵️‍♀️🔍

Everything you need to know about this developing story. : https://www.newscutter.lk/sri-lanka-news/latest-news/cbsl-theft-investigation-fort-police-probe-19042023-60404/

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter)— Fort Police have launched an investigation into the alleged theft of Rs. 5 million from a safe at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala issued the order after considering the facts presented by the Fort Police on t...

18/04/2023

No Intelligence Received on Bomb Threat to Alawatugoda Mosque, Sri Lanka’s Defence Officials Confirm

Everything You Need to Know: https://www.newscutter.lk/sri-lanka-news/top-stories/alawatugoda-mosque-bomb-threat-19042023-60398/

ALAWATUGODA, Kandy (News Cutter) — In a worrying development, the Alawatugoda Police Station in Central Province received a tip-off via the 118 emergency phone line about a potential bomb threat at a local mosque. The call came in at approximately 2.45 p.m. on April 18, 2023, prompting the Officer...

18/04/2023

Education Minister Warns of Political Groups Exploiting Youth Frustration by Delaying GCE (A/L) Exam Results

Details: https://www.newscutter.lk/sri-lanka-news/education-minister-delaying-a-l-exam-results-18042023-60386/

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha revealed today, April 19 that political groups are attempting to delay the 2022 GCE (A/L) paper marking to foster frustration among youth. Citing an intelligence report released last week, Premajayantha stated that such g...

18/04/2023

What led Former AG to claim a Grand Conspiracy behind the 2019 Easter Attacks? TID launch probe

Details: https://www.newscutter.lk/sri-lanka-news/top-stories/attorney-general-dappula-de-livera-tid-2019-easter-attack-18042023-60378/

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — Former Attorney General (AG) Dappula de Livera has been summoned to the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) of the Sri Lanka Police tomorrow, April 19. The TID's decision to summon the former AG comes after the claim was made in early May 2021 about the 2019 E...

18/04/2023

New Laws in Place to keep Galle Face a Peaceful and ‘Aragalaya-Free’ Area

Top Story: https://www.newscutter.lk/sri-lanka-news/top-stories/galle-face-green-new-regulations-prevent-uprisings-protests-18042023-60373/

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) – The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision regarding the use of the Galle Face area, a popular landmark that holds significant cultural and historical value in Colombo. During the Cabinet Decisions press briefing on April 18, Cabinet Spokesperson Bandula Gunawa...

18/04/2023

Sri Lanka’s Unemployment Rate Masks Deep Anomalies in Labor Market

Full Story: https://www.newscutter.lk/sri-lanka-news/top-stories/sri-lanka-unemployment-labor-market-18042023-60359/

The unemployment rate masks deeper issues Sri Lanka's official unemployment rate of 4.8 per cent at the end of 2022 may have appeared to be a positive sign for the country's labour market, but this figure fails to capture the full extent of the anomalies present. The economy fell into its worst slum...

18/04/2023

Sri Lanka’s Proposed Anti-Terrorism Act Raises Concerns Over Media Freedom — SLPI
Details: https://www.newscutter.lk/sri-lanka-news/latest-news/sri-lankan-media-concerned-anti-terrorism-act-slpi-18042023-60353/

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) – The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) is expressing concerns about the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) in Sri Lanka, which aims to replace the current Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). According to the SLPI, the ATA contains several controversial elements that ...

17/04/2023

Sri Lanka Granted Six-Month Extension by Bangladesh to Repay Loan

Top Story: https://www.newscutter.lk/sri-lanka-news/latest-news/sri-lanka-granted-loan-extension-by-bangladesh-17042023-60343/

Sri Lanka has once again been granted an extension by Bangladesh to repay a $200 million loan that it obtained from the country back in May 2021.  According to reports, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) had requested more time from Bangladesh to make the first instalment of the credit by March t...