Two unidentified bodies have been recovered from Kurundu Oya in the area of Walapane, the police say. MORE..
Friday, September 30, 2022
Two unidentified bodies recovered in Walapane
Two unidentified bodies have been recovered from Kurundu Oya in the area of Walapane, the police say. MORE..
Railway guards launch strike action
Railway Guards trade union members have launched a strike action, the Department of Railways says. MORE..
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Myanmar
An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude struck Myanmar on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. MORE..
Wanted suspect dies in police fire
The suspect, who recently attempted to snatch a handbag and stabbed a person to death in Gampaha, has died in police fire. MORE..
Rainfall expected to enhance in partis of the island
Showery condition is expected to enhance some extent in the south-western part of the island today and over the next few days, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Appeals Court issues summons on Sanath Nishantha
The Court of Appeal has issued summons on MP Sanath Nishantha asking him to appear before the court on October 13. MORE..
President addresses ADB Governors meeting, seeks creditor support
It is the hope and expectation of Sri Lanka that the island nation s creditors and all stakeholders will support to restore debt sustainability and help put the country back on the path of inclusive and sustainable economic growth, President Ranil Wickremesinghe says. MORE..
Suspect wanted for sexual assault and murder arrested after 13 years
A suspect who was wanted for sexually abusing and murdering a 15-year-old schoolgirl has been arrested after DNA comparison. MORE..
Parliamentary debate on draft of 22A scheduled for October
The political party leaders have decided to debate the draft of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution on October 06 and 07, the Communications Department of Sri Lanka Parliament says. MORE..
EU releases €1.5 million to address growing humanitarian needs in Sri Lanka
The European Union has released €1.5 million in humanitarian aid to respond to the ongoing socio-economic crisis affecting millions of people in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Energy Minister says spot tender advertised for supply of coal
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says that a spot tender has been advertised following the international competitive bidding method for the supply of 300,000 metric tonnes of coal. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Philippines presidents engage in bilateral talks
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe is currently engaged in a bilateral discussion with his Philippines counterpar, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. MORE..
Spells of showers likely in several areas
Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Ugandan nabbed at BIA with cocaine packets hidden inside stomach
A Ugandan national who had been hiding with 17 packets of cocaine inside his stomach has been arrested on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Bribery Commission serves indictments on Keheliya
The Bribery Commission served the indictments on Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and another suspect, who are accused of incurring a loss to the government. MORE..
Two arrested for defrauding money by promising jobs in Japan and S. Korea
The Special Operations Unit of Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested two suspects on the charges of defrauding money from people by promising employment opportunities in Japan and South Korea. MORE..
Inaugural meeting of National Council on Sep. 29
The inaugural meeting of the National Council is scheduled to be held tomorrow (Sep. 29) under the patronage of the Speaker of Parliament, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. MORE..
Saudi king names crown prince Mohammed bin Salman as prime minister
Saudi Arabia s King Salman bin Abdulaziz named his son and heir Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the kingdom s prime minister and his second son Prince Khalid as defence minister, a royal decree showed on Tuesday. MORE..
President directs to provide aid to those affected by Thotalanga massive fire
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed Secretary Saman Ekanayake to take immediate steps to douse the fire and provide all required assistance to those affected by the major fire that broke out at the Kajeemawatta Flats in Thotalanga. MORE..
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Power cut duration extended to 3 hours today - PUCSL
The duration of power interruptions scheduled for today (Sep. 27) has been extended to three hours, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) chairman Janaka Ratnayake. MORE..
Repairs at Norochcholai power plant to be completed in 3-5 days
The Ceylon Electricity Board has informed that Unit 3 of the Norochcholai power plant has been shut down due to a steam leak, Minister of Power Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says. MORE..
Sri Lanka ready to implement free trade agreement with Singapore - President Ranil
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong in Tokyo today (Sep. 27). MORE..
Japan ready to play leading role with creditors to restructure Sri Lanka s debt – Japanese FM
President Ranil Wickremesinghe held discussions with Japan s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi this morning in Tokyo. MORE..
Power cut duration to be extended - PUCSL
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that the third coal power plant in Norochcholai has been shut down due to a fault. MORE..
PS member arrested over Thambuttegama armed robbery attempt
A member of the Rajanganaya Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested in connection with the attempted armed robbery of Rs. 22.3 million in cash near a private bank in Thambuttegama yesterday, police said. MORE..
Monday, September 26, 2022
CPC to legally respond to PUCSL chief s claims on crude oil quality
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will legally respond to the accusations regarding the quality of the imported crude oil consignment, says Minister of Power Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said on Monday (Sep. 26). MORE..
Defence Secretary s clarification on declaring high-security zones
The police will enforce the law if protests organized in the country cause any disturbance to the general public at a time when stability is being slowly restored in the country, Defence Secretary, General (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne says. MORE..
British pound plummets to record low against the dollar
Sterling tumbled to a record trough on Monday as traders scampered for the exits on speculation the new government s economic plan will stretch Britain s finances to the limit. MORE..
Sri Lankans describe abuse as Russian captives in Ukraine
A group of Sri Lankans held captive by Russian forces in an agricultural factory in eastern Ukraine said that they were beaten and abused for months before escaping on foot as the Russians withdrew from the Kharkiv region this month. MORE..
Acting ministers appointed to oversee ministries under the President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left the island early this morning (26) on an official visit to Japan and Philippines. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the country
A few showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the evening or night. MORE..
Power cut schedule for tomorrow
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved power cuts of 02 hours and 20 minutes for Monday, 26th September. MORE..
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Sri Lanka asks US court to dismiss bondholder suit over default
Sri Lanka has asked a US judge to throw out a lawsuit over the South Asian country s debt default, saying the case brought by one bank is an “apparent attempt to gain leverage over a nation in crisis and jump ahead of other foreign creditors,” according to Bloomberg. MORE..
Foreign Minister urges international community to support Sri Lanka s political, social and economic reforms
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry said that confronted with overlapping challenges, developing countries and their economies are at extreme risk with Governments facing debt-default and financial collapse due to a lack of access to adequate capital, while people face rising poverty, unemployment, hunger and education disruption. MORE..
Thundershowers expected in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva, Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces during the evening or night. MORE..
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Protesters tear gassed at Dean s Road
The police have fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse protesters at the Dean s Road, Maradana.
Woman killed, husband critical following knife attack
A woman has been killed while her husband has sustained critical injuries following a knife attack near the Borupana Bridge in Boralesgamuwa. MORE..
Creditor cooperation a must for Sri Lanka s IMF programme – govt
The Sri Lankan government has said that cooperation from the island nation s creditors would be key to gaining a much-needed bailout from the IMF for the bankrupt country. MORE..
UK to provide lifesaving aid to most vulnerable in Sri Lanka
The UK is providing urgent food and farming support to Sri Lankans hit hardest by the economic crisis, Lord Tariq Ahmad, the UK minister of state for the Middle East, South Asia, and the UN said on Friday (23). MORE..
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry to address UNGA today
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry who is leading the Sri Lanka delegation to the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (77th UNGA) has met a number of leaders of delegations of the UN member states and addressed several high-level events in New York. MORE..
Suspects arrested with 08 elephant pearls
A suspect in possession of 08 elephant pearls (Gajamuthu) has been arrested following a raid carried out by Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel in the Uragasmanhandiya area. MORE..
At least 77 migrants dead after boat from Lebanon sinks off Syria
At least 77 migrants drowned when a boat they boarded in Lebanon sank off Syria s coast, Syria s health minister said Friday, in one of the deadliest such shipwrecks in the eastern Mediterranean. MORE..
President writes to Mahanayake Theros regarding electricity tariff revisions
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his gratitude to the Venerable Maha Sangha for their contribution to conserving electricity at religious shrines and the precedent it sets for society. MORE..
Friday, September 23, 2022
U.S. Ambassador to UN Agencies in Rome to visit Sri Lanka
United States Permanent Representative to the UN Food and Agriculture Agencies in Rome Ambassador Cindy McCain will visit Sri Lanka from September 25-28 to highlight U.S. food assistance programs in Sri Lanka and reinforce the U.S. commitment and lasting partnership with the island nation. MORE..
FR petitions against detaining Mudalige and other activists fixed for support
The Supreme Court has fixed the date to support fundamental rights (FR) petitions challenging the detention of Aragalaya activists Wasantha Mudalige and others under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). MORE..
President addresses parliament for vote of condolences on Queen s death
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the parliament this morning (Sep. 23) during the vote of condolences on the death of UK s Queen Elizabeth II.
At least 10 killed in Mexico bar shooting in state ravaged by violence
Unidentified gunmen opened fire in a bar in central Mexico, killing 10 people, officials said, in the latest outbreak of violence to buffet the country. MORE..
Few showers expected in parts of the island
A few showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Thursday, September 22, 2022
High Posts Committee gives approval for several appointments
The appointment of three secretaries to ministries and an ambassador has been approved by the Committee on High Posts of Parliament, Secretary-General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake says. MORE..
Estate worker killed in wasp attack in Kotmale
An estate worker of Vevandan estate in Kotmale Police division has lost his life due to a wasp attack. MORE..
