Connect with us

News

Chief prelates call to grant a presidential pardon to Gnanasara Thera on Vesak Day

Published

on

Chief Prelates of the Malwathu, Asgiri, Ramanna Nikaya, and the Amarapura Maha Sangha Sabha have urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to grant Ven. Gnanasara Thera a presidential pardon on Vesak Poya day.

In a letter to the President, the Chief Prelates noted that Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera was sentenced to four years in prison on March 28, 2024, after being found guilty of causing discord during a media discussion about the Kooragala Rajamaha Vihara in 2016.

They point out that the Thera had also taken steps to alert authorities about extremist activities in society, helping to prevent the spread of some extremist groups in Sri Lanka.

As a result, several potential extremist conflicts in Sri Lankan society were averted, the letter adds.

News

Met. Department’s website being restored after cyber attack

Published

on

By

The website of Sri Lanka’s Meteorological Department is currently being restored after a cyber attack disrupted its services early last week, Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) says.

The cyber attack had taken place on Nov. 01, according to Senior Information Officer at SLCERT Charuka Damunopola.
“Due to this cyber attack, changes were detected on the Meteorological Department’s official website. Following preliminary investigations, necessary measures are underway to restore the website, with further inquiries ongoing to assess the full impact,” he has said.

Mr. Damunopola further confirms that initial findings indicate no data was accessed or stolen by external parties, however, SLCERT continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure the website’s functionality and security are fully restored.

(Excerpts – adaderana.lk)

Continue Reading

News

Fire breaks out at garment factory in Rajagiriya

Published

on

By


A fire has broken out at a temporary garment factory located in a house on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya.

Four fire trucks attached to the Kotte Fire Department have been dispatched to control the fire.

Continue Reading

News

2 Chinese nationals arrested in Kandy

Published

on

By

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested by the Kandy Tourist Police for allegedly engaging in business activities while visiting Sri Lanka on tourist visa.Police have arrested the two women, aged 47 and 48 at the Economic Centre in Kandy after receiving a tip-off.

They have been handed over to the Kandy Police Station for further investigations.

Continue Reading

Trending

Copyright © 2024 Sri Lanka Mirror. All Rights Reserved