An incident is reported of an assistant manageress who has committed suicide day before yesterday (11) by throwing herself down from the 9th floor of Colombo Nawaloka Hospital. She is 35 year old Karunya Singaravel. She was employed at human resource department, it is reported. 

She has reported for duty at about 8.30 in the morning on the 11th and a short while later she has

Well-known musician Mr. H.M. Jayawardena passed away today (8). He had been in an ailing condition for some time and warded at Kalubowila hospital under treatment and died today after reaching his 69th year. 

Herath Mudiyanselage Jayawardena (H.M. Jayawardena) is a versatile lyricist. He is a singer who sang only songs such as 'Eka yaaye ekata kaka' (Mangala thegga) and 'Gangawa mamai'. He in fact is

Ahimsa Wickramatunga, daughter of journalist Lasantha Wickramatunga who was killed has filed a civil case in America against former secretary of defence, Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.This case has been filed claiming compensation from Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa for being responsible for the murder of her father. 

The case under reference has been filed at district court of the city of California, America. Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa who incidentally happens to be an American citizen has by now visited

An artiste by the name of Iraj Weeraratna created a fantastic music video sometime back and he is presently involved in making videos which have no substance in songs which are simply added with a mixture of words which are compatible with the motive of going hand in hand with the philosophy of his mind and which incidentally will lure a bigger crowd of viewers of YouTube. 

He has in fact launched himself in this field of work sine millions watch the YouTube channel and he

Singer Amal Perera's son, Nadeemal who was remanded for one month having been arrested by Dubai police when he had participated in a singing session for cash in return at the birthday party of the daughter of Madush, the underground leader and narcotics dealer  had after returning to Katunayaka evaded the media. Subsequently, for the first time addressed his fans leaving a comment

Two photographs depicting a young lady appearing in the company of 78 year old minister of Tourism development and Christian Affairs circulated in the facebook some days back. The story that circulated was that  these photos were clicked with a lady who maintained an illicit relationship with him. 

One photo showed a selfie. In that photo, while capturing the photo it shows her holding the left hand of the man concerned. The second photo is one that is more suitable for adults. This particular photo

A further explanation was made by President Maithripala Sirisena regarding the statement he made previously referring that he will be withdrawing grade five scholarship. 

The President attended a function held today (5) at Kadawatha, Maha Maya Balika Vidyalaya and on that occasion what he mentioned was that Education Ministry has informed that the said scholarship cannot be withdrawn and that if it is to be done, an alternative has to be introduced in respect of that

The budget presented in parliament on this occasion (2019) last 5th continued till 6th and voting was taken for the third time. On that occasion the votes were taken on an electronic system and there were 119 votes in favour while 74 votes were against. As such, the third reading of

After a main accomplice of Makandure Madush, Kelum Indika alias 'Kevuma' was taken into custody, an inspection was carried out in his Moratuwa house in which instance narcotics and weapons were uncovered by police while information was revealed about a lady supposed to be a library assistant and has come to buy the hose

After actor Ryan van Royan and four others who were taken into custody in Dubai with underground leader Makandure Madush having been deported from the country were arrested by police after they set foot in the island early last morning. 

Ryan who became a popular figure because of the role he played as Lionel Sandun in the teledrama 'Deveni inima' which was broadcast over Derana channel arrived at Katunayaka Bandaranaika International airport on UL - 266 belonging to Sri Lankan Airways together with his accompanying

The Island which is a national newspaper has reported today (5) that Ethiopian Boeing 737 Max 8 flight which won acclaim the world over recently and crashed in that manner due to a bird striking it 'software'. 

What is stated there is that, "It has been revealed at investigations that the Ethiopian Boeing flight which carried 157 passengers crashed as a result of a bird striking its software. Because of inactivity

The group taken into custody with Makandure Madush and expelled from Dubai arrived in Sri Lanka from time to time and ryan van Royan who was among them was arrested today. 5 of those and Ryan van Royan who were thus expelled from Dubai arrived early this morning at Katunayaka airport via UL - 266 flight in dawn around 5.25 and criminal investigation department unit of the airport has taken them into custody for purposes of interrogation. 

It was reported that popular singer Amal Perera has already been deported and that he has booked his ticket to fly back home. As such, his name was in the passenger list on a flight scheduled to come to

Member of parliament, Dallas Alahapperuma says that a graduate too attending an interview held for post of hangman. 17 applicants have been present for this interview and one of them happens to be graduate the parliamentarian said and he added that this is the news heard after a period of 71 years since free education came into operation and that this is the most sorrowful piece of news that

Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to impose a fine amounting to 7500 American dollars, which incidentally is equivalent to a fine imposed for one Test (over 13 lakhs in Sri Lankan rupees) in connection with the offence he has committed while driving under the influence of liquor last 31st dawn, it is reported. 

What Sri Lanka Cricket officially announced on the very day the said accident took place was that an

Subsequent to a complaint to the effect that articles were published in facebook in a manner defaming the Buddha, development officer, Mr. Shakthika Sathkumara of Polgahawela provincial secretariat was taken into custody by Polgahawela police and Polgahawela magistrate Mrs. Nelum Priyadarshani  issued orders day before yesterday (1) that he be send to remand till next 9th. The suspect development officer was taken into custody by police and produced before court on a complaint lodged by theros Deldeniye Rathnasara, Daluhengedera Medhankara, Pallewela  Rathnsara and Udugama Pemananda.

Attorney at law Mr. Sarath Dissanayaka who appeared for the plaintiff party informed court that this

Two foreigners ... a bride and bridegroom dressed in Kandyan clothes have tried to engage in videoing near Dalada Maligawa and as a result a heated situation has developed yesterday. 

Without paying scant respect to the traditional nilame dress or discipline adhered to within Dalada Maligawa premises, the couple were dressed in nilame clothing and an impression was given that a

The trade union procedures adopted by doctors inclusive of staff of all hospitals in Uva province on the understanding that chief minister of Uva province Mr. Chamara Sampath has indecently reprimanded Badulla province lady medical health officer is still in progress, it is reported. Thus it is reported that this strike in all hospitals in Uva region is in operation today (3). 

What doctors say is that if the chief minister does not apologise, the strike will continue. As a result

Arambawelage Don Laksitha Upali, the son of Soththi Upali, the latter of whom was a noted former underground leader was taken into custody at a two-storeyed house down Kudanmulla Road, in Katubedda with a stock of heroin worth over Rs. two and a half crores and a weapon in his possession, Wellawatta anti-corruption unit say. A quantity of heroin weighing two kilos and five hundred and forty nine plus a weapon produced in a foreign country hidden in that house were taken into police custody. A police officer from Wellawatta anti-corruption unit who

A lawyer connected to proceedings in connection with leal activities concerning Madush says that Makandure Madush who currently is in custody in Dubai has made a request from High Court in Dubai not to expel him to this country. 

It was reported that he has made this appeal by appearing as a businessman maintaining a manpower agency in that country as recruiting people to various sources of employment and has also a bulk of

News is reported from Kurunegala of a student who quit sarasaviya because of ragging and subsequently after enrolling for another curse of studies, in which instance too he has faced similar experiences as before. Thus he has written a letter saying, "I was subjected to severe mental pressure"; so writing he has committed suicide. 

It is a young boy by the name of Sanuka Dilshan Wijeysingha, a 23 year old student from Kumbukgete area in Kurunegala following studies at National Diploma in Technology who has faced this unfortunate destiny. He incidentally was the eldest in a family of two children and the only boy.