General Secretary of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), MP Dayasiri Jayasekara says that the party s restructuring activities are expected to be completed within the next month. MORE...
Monday, October 31, 2022
Technical fault in train on coastal line
A train on the coastal line has suffered a technical fault in the Wadduwa area today (Oct 31). MORE...
100 killed, 300 injured as two car bombs explode in Somalia s market
The two car bombs that exploded at Somalia s education ministry next to a busy market intersection killed at least 100 people and wounded 300, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Sunday, warning the death toll could rise. MORE...
Heavy showers expected in several provinces
Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery conditions are expected to enhance over the island, says the Meteorology Department. MORE...
Gujarat bridge collapse- Death toll rises to 60
At least 60 people died and many are feared injured after a cable bridge collapsed into a river in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Sunday evening, local media reported. MORE...
Yala park incident- minister s nephew granted bail
Wildlife Minister Mahinda Amaraweera s nephew, who was arrested over his alleged involvement in the reckless driving incident inside the Yala National Park, has been granted bail by the court. MORE...
Sunday, October 30, 2022
TSP fertilizer for next Yala season to be provided free of charge - Minister
The Minister of Agriculture, Mahinda Amaraweera says that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has agreed to donate 36,000 Metric Tonnes of triple superphosphate (TSP) fertilizer required for paddy cultivation in the next Yala season. MORE...
Protest in Tamil Nadu against the arrest of Indian fishermen by Sri Lanka Navy
The arrest of fishermen from Tamil Nadu by Sri Lankan Navy personnel turned into a routine affair, and only when it was stopped the livelihood of fishermen here could be normal, said speakers at a demonstration held in Thangachimadam on Saturday. MORE...
Woman missing after jumping into Attanagalu Oya
A woman has reportedly jumped into the Attanagalu Oya from a bridge in the Minuwangoda area of Gampaha Police Division, according to police. MORE...
Saturday, October 29, 2022
State Literary Awards Ceremony held under President s patronage
The State Literary Awards Ceremony 2022, organized annually to give due accolades to the Sri Lankan literati, was held in grandeur at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo yesterday (Oct. 28) under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe....
Cop arrested over Thihagoda firearm discharge remanded
The Sub-Inspector arrested in connection with the firearm discharge in which a 15-year-old boy was critically injured, has been remanded until November 02. MORE...
Accepting applications for Leave No One Behind welfare benefits program ends
The Welfare Benefits Board announced that the accepting applications for the program to identify people who are eligible to receive welfare benefit payments, implemented under the theme “Leave No One Behind”, ended yesterday (Oct. 28). MORE...
Agriculture Ministry says adequate paddy stocks available
The Ministry of Agriculture, allaying the fears over a shortage of rice in the country, says that there are adequate stocks of paddy at the moment. MORE...
At least 45 dead in severe tropical storm in Philippines
A severe tropical storm has killed at least 45 people in the Philippines, unleashing floods and landslides in southern provinces, officials say. MORE...
Grace period for public institutions to settle unpaid electricity bills
A grace period has been granted to essential services-providing public institutions to settle unpaid electricity bills, State Minister of Power Energy Indika Anurudda says. MORE...
Showers expected in parts of the island
Showers will occur at times in Northern province and in Trincomalee district, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE...
Friday, October 28, 2022
Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act effective from Oct. 26
Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, which was passed in the parliament, is effective from October 26, Minister of Power Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says. MORE...
Sagala meets with IMF reps to discuss prior actions and debt restructuring
Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security, Sagala Ratnayake met with the outgoing IMF Resident Representative for Sri Lanka, Tubagus Feridhanusetyawan and the incoming IMF Resident Representative, Sarwat Jahan at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday...
Indian Ocean should not be playground of world military powers- Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka reiterated that the Indian Ocean should not be an area of conflict or the “playground” for world military powers. MORE...
Results of 2021 O'L exam to be released soon?
The results of the 2021 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination are expected to be released by the end of November, Commissioner-General of Examinations L.M.D. Dharmasena said speaking to Ada Derana. MORE...
Sri Lanka receives medical equipment worth USD 5.5 Mn from Japan
Japan has granted medical equipment worth JPY 800 million (USD 5.5 million) to the National Hospital Sri Lanka (NHSL) in Colombo and Colombo North Teaching Hospital in Ragama to strengthen the sustainable medical system adaptable to the current economic crisis and to strengthen...
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Court order on complaint filed over Diana Gamage s identity documents
Colombo Chief Magistrate s Court has issued notice on Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit facts on November 10 regarding the investigations into a complaint on the passport, birth certificate and the National Identity Card (NIC) of State Minister Diana Gamag...
Budget 2023 to be tabled in parliament on Nov. 14
The budget for the fiscal year will be tabled in the parliament on November 14, the Committee on Parliamentary Affairs decided today (Oct. 27...
Special gazette issued revising company and society registration fees
An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued revising the fees levied on the registration of private and public sector companies and societies along with several other charges that come under the Companies Act. MORE...
Islamic State claims Iran shrine attack, Iran vows response
The militant group Islamic State said it carried out an attack on a Shi ite Muslim shrine in Iran on Wednesday which killed 15 people, escalating tensions in a country reeling from a wave of protests and prompting warnings of a response from Tehran. MORE...
Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill challenged in Supreme Court
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An application challenging the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Draft Bill was filed before the Supreme Court today (Oct. 27). MORE...
Subjects and functions of several ministries amended
A gazette notification has been published revising the scopes of several ministries with effect from today (Oct 27). MORE...
Wisconsin man convicted of killing 6 with an SUV in Christmas parade
A Wisconsin man was convicted Wednesday of killing six people and injuring dozens of others when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade, wrapping up a trial in which he defended himself with bizarre legal theories and erratic outbursts. MORE...
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Shipment of 60,000 MT of coal arrives in Sri Lanka
A vessel carrying 60,000 metric tons of coal reached Sri Lanka last evening (Oct. 25), the Ministry of Power Energy says. MORE...
Sri Lanka receives 500 MT of rice donated by China
A consignment of 500 metric tonnes of rice donated by China to Sri Lanka has reached Colombo Port yesterday (Oct 25). MORE...
Egg producers caution of shortage in upcoming festive season
The All Ceylon Egg Producers Association warns that the country will have to face a severe shortage of eggs in the upcoming festive season. MORE...
Two Royal Australian Navy ships arrive at Port of Colombo
Two ships of the Royal Australian Navy, namely; HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Anzac which are engaged in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 have arrived at the Port of Colombo. MORE...
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE...
COPE instructs to update Land Reforms Commission Act and restructure its functions
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) recommended to the Secretary to the Ministry of Lands to update the Land Reforms Commission (LRC) Act and carry out the necessary measures to restructure its operations. MORE...
No more second chances to stabilize country s economy- CBSL governor
During the talks held on restructuring Sri Lanka s debt, the creditors have expressed willingness to support the island nation, the Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says. MORE...
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Head-on bus collision in Mawanella leaves 32 injured
At least 32 individuals have been injured in a head-on bus collision that took place in Anwarama area of Mawanella on the Colombo-Kandy main road today (Oct 25). MORE...
Cannot increase three-wheeler fuel quota without proper regulation - Kanchana
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera states that the passenger transport three-wheelers should be regulated before increasing the allocated fuel quota. MORE...
WhatsApp down- Users complain of disruption in services
WhatsApp, the instant communication app owned by Meta popular for quick texting, is currently facing issues in multiple countries. MORE...
US Deputy Asst. Secretary of Treasury for Asia arrives in Sri Lanka
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Asia, Robert Kaproth has arrived in Sri Lanka to meet a wide range of government and economic leaders. MORE...
New chairman appointed to Ports Authority
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva has appointed Keith D. Bernard as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority. MORE...
US high school shooting leaves three dead, including suspect
A 19-year-old gunman opened fire at a high school in St. Louis, Missouri, on Monday, killing two people and injuring seven others before officers fatally shot the suspect, the city s police commissioner said. MORE...
Seven safari tour guides suspended over misbehaviour at Yala National Park
The Secretary to the Ministry of Wildlife has suspended the park officials and 07 safari tour guides who accompanied a group of individuals involved in reckless driving inside the Yala National Park over the failure to control the situation. MORE...
Prevailing showery condition expected to reduce - Met. Dept.
The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to reduce to some extent, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE...
Over 18,000 people affected due to bad weather in Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) says that at least 18,219 people from 4,271 families have been affected due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions. MORE...
Monday, October 24, 2022
Possibility of further reduction of gas prices - Litro chairman
The Chairman of Litro Gas Company, Muditha Peiris says that the Litro Gas Company has paid back another Rs. 7.5 billion to the Treasury. MORE...
Collapsed garbage mound disrupts train services on upcountry line
A large mound of garbage has collapsed on the railway line adjacent to the Hatton railway station on the Upcountry Railway line, early this morning (Oct 24). MORE...
Election Commission s message to MPs with dual citizenship
The Election Commission states that a statement cannot be made regarding dual citizenship through any other method except by a court decision. MORE...
Rishi Sunak favourite to be UK PM after Boris Johnson pulls out of race
Rishi Sunak looked set to become Britain s next prime minister after Boris Johnson withdrew from the contest on Sunday, saying that although he had enough support to make the final ballot he realised the country and the Conservative Party needed unity. MORE...
Heavy showers expected in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE...
Sri Lankan handed life imprisonment for drug trafficking in Maldives
A Sri Lankan national has been sentenced to life imprisonment for cannabis trafficking in the Maldives, foreign media reported. MORE...
