The testing of those driving under the influence of narcotics and other abusive substances will commence from next year, State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna has assured. MORE..
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Tests for identifying drugged drivers to commence in 2023
The testing of those driving under the influence of narcotics and other abusive substances will commence from next year, State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna has assured. MORE..
Sub-committee proposals on power sector reforms to be presented to National Council
MP Namal Rajapaksa says the proposals of the National Council sub-committee on national policies pertaining to the report compiled by the cabinet-appointed committee on power sector reforms in Sri Lanka will be presented to the National Council on December 08. MORE..
Even when there was no dollar crisis, there was always a medicine shortage – Channa
MP Prof. Channa Jayasumana has attributed the ongoing medicinal shortage in the country to the dollar crisis, and a lack of communication among the relevant authorities. MORE..
IRD s RAMIS system installed using over Rs. 10 billion not functioning properly, COPA hears
The Committee on Public Accounts COPA revealed that the total arrears of taxes, penalties and interest in due to the Inland Revenue Department as at June 30th, 2022 is Rs. 773 billion. MORE..
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Six milk powder containers stuck at port imported unlawfully - Siyambalapitiya
Six containers of powdered milk stocks stuck at the Colombo Port had been imported in violation of import-export regulations, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says. MORE..
Specialist doctors file petition against retirement age revision
The Court of Appeal is currently considering a petition filed by 176 specialist doctors against the Cabinet s recent decision to reduce the age of retirement to 60 years. MORE..
China reiterates its assistance is never attached with political strings
China s foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian reiterates that his country s assistance is never attached with any political strings. MORE..
Suspect arrested over murder of woman in Maningamuwa
The Mahawela Police yesterday (28) arrested an individual in connection with the recent murder of a woman in Maningamuwa. MORE..
Showers or thundershowers expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Embassy official involved in human trafficking to Oman arrested
The third secretary of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman, E. Kushan has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) upon his arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. MORE..
Cabinet nod for proposed recommendations to restructure CEB
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says that Cabinet approval was granted today to the recommendations proposed by the Committee on Restructuring the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). MORE..
Monday, November 28, 2022
Govt urged to address hike in mobile phone and data charges
MP Gayantha Karunathilaka has urged that the Government s attention be focused on providing relief pertaining to the charges incurred by the public for mobile phones and mobile data. MORE..
Maha Season to be impacted by substandard pesticides?
Former Director of the Department of Agriculture, K.B. Gunaratne says that there is a risk of the upcoming “Maha Season” being unsuccessful as a result of substandard pesticides received by the farmers through illegal means. MORE..
Eight arrested with drugs at party organised through Facebook
Police have arrested eight individuals along with drugs including ecstasy pills during a party which was organized through Facebook at the Weligama Beach in the Weligama Police Division. MORE..
Sri Lanka received many unrealistic foreign loans for unnecessary projects – Bimal Ratnayake
Sri Lanka can learn a lot from Türkiye about accommodating diverse people and cultures, according to a senior politician from the South Asian nation. MORE..
Sunday, November 27, 2022
12 students hospitalised after clash at Ruhuna National College of Education
At least 12 students have been injured and hospitalised following a clash between two groups of students of the Ruhunu National College of Education, the Police said.
COPF instructs to calculate selling price for eggs and submit within a week
Chairman of the Public Finance Committee Dr. Harsha De Silva has instructed the officials of the Ministries of Finance and Trade to calculate and give the proper price at which an egg can be sold in consideration of the regulations under the Import and Export (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 related to the import of poultry feed into Sri Lanka. MORE..
Father clubbed to death by his son
A son has attacked his father to death with a club in the Wewaswatta area of Badulla. MORE..
Drug shortage to be ended as soon as possible - Health Minister
Minister of Health, Keheliya Rambukwella states that there is a possibility to provide some remedy for the shortage of medicines within the country, before the end of December. MORE..
Revenue increased in foreign mail division of Postal Department
The Department of Posts says that an increase in the number of postal items sent from Sri Lanka to foreign countries, through the postal department has been observed. MORE..
81st Madras-Colombo Rowing Regatta resumes after three-year hiatus
The 81st Madras-Colombo Rowing Regatta came was held today (November 26) at the Colombo Rowing Club. MORE..
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Minister Sabry calls on Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has called on Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Official Residence in Dhaka on Friday (Nov 25). MORE..
Diesel shipment donated by China reaches Colombo
A total of 10.6 million litres (9,000 metric tonnes) of diesel donated by China reached Sri Lanka today (Nov. 26), the Embassy of China in Colombo said in a tweet. MORE..
CAA seizes adulterated chilli flakes and chilli powder consignment
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has intercepted a lorry distributing chilli flakes and chilli powder adulterated with salt and wheat flour. MORE..
Members for independent commissions to be appointed in early Dec.
Members for independent commissions will be appointed after December 08, the Office of Speaker of Parliament says. MORE..
Court allows CID to question Thilini Priyamali at prison
The Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record statements from Thilini Priyamali, who is accused of massive financial fraud. MORE..
Sri Lanka in talks with Bangladesh on key areas of collaboration in shipping sector
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry held discussions with State Minister of Shipping in Bangladesh holding Cabinet rank Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury for further collaboration in the shipping sector on Wednesday. MORE..
Friday, November 25, 2022
Infant dies after being thrown out of multi-storied building
A one-and-a-half-year-old infant died today (Nov. 25) after a relative threw him out of a multi-stories housing complex at “Samagipura” in Grandpass. MORE..
Diesel consignment donated by China to reach Colombo tomorrow
A total of 10.6 million litres (9,000 metric tonnes) of diesel donated by China to Sri Lanka is scheduled to reach the island nation tomorrow (Nov. 26), the Embassy of China in Colombo said in a tweet. MORE..
UK contributes £880,000 to help marginal fishers in Sri Lanka
The United Kingdom, through the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is providing GBP 880,000 (USD 1,043,395) to strengthen the food and nutrition security of marginal fishers in Tangalle, Negombo, Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Puttalam, Chilaw, and Mannar of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Court dismisses private plaint against two cops for blocking protest
A private plaint filed against Colombo SSP Roshan Dias and ASP Nalin Dilruk, for allegedly blocking a peaceful protest on October 10, was dismissed by Colombo Fort Magistrate today. MORE..
Five more Sri Lankan refugees reach India s Dhanuskodi
Five people belonging to a family from Killinochi district, Sri Lanka, reached the Indian waters at Dhanuskodi first islet at around 5 a.m. on Thursday. MORE..
President participates in 55th D.A. Rajapaksa Commemoration Lecture
A special commemoration lecture to mark the 55th death anniversary of late D.A. Rajapaksa was held this afternoon (24) under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Nawarangahala in Colombo. MORE..
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Money printing drastically reduced in 2022 - CBSL governor
The expansion of Central Bank s base money or money printing drastically reduced in the first ten months of 2021 in comparison to the entirety of 2021, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says. MORE..
Body of unidentified male found in Peliyagoda
The dead body of an unidentified male has been found in the 4th-mile post area of Kelani River in Peliyagoda Police Division, according to the Police Media Division. MORE..
CTU requests allowance for teachers attire if dress code made compulsory
Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) stresses that if a specific dress code for teachers is made mandatory through a circular, they should be provided with an allowance. MORE..
Malaysia s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim appointed prime minister
Malaysia s king appointed long-time opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister on Thursday and he will be sworn in at 5 p.m. (0900 GMT), ending five days of unprecedented post-election crisis after inconclusive polls. MORE..
SC issues notice on former President Gotabaya
The Supreme Court has issued notice on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to make submissions on December 16, the Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Second day of debate on third reading of Budget 2023
The second day of the debate on the committee stage or the third reading of the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2023 has commenced in Parliament. MORE..
Central Bank maintains policy interest rates at current levels
Sri Lanka s central bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, as widely expected, but said it expected a moderation in market interest rates in line with prevailing policy rates. MORE..
Japanese firm warns Sri Lanka among seven countries at high risk of currency crises
Nomura has warned that seven countries - Egypt, Romania, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Czech Republic, Pakistan and Hungary - are now at a high risk of currency crises. MORE..
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Former Minister Muthu Sivalingam has passed away at the age of 79. MORE..
Myanmar donates medicines and medical supplies worth over USD 1.48 Mn to Sri Lanka
The government of Myanmar has donated a consignment of urgently required essential medicines and medical supplies worth over USD 1.48 Million to the Sri Lanka, on Monday (Nov. 21). MORE..
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Indictments served on Keheliya and two others over GI pipes case
The Colombo High Court today (Nov. 22) handed down indictments to Minister Keheliya Rambukwella for allegedly causing an unlawful loss to the government in 2014 by purchasing 600 GI pipes for political purposes, when he was the Minister of Mass Media. MORE..
Youth representation in local govt bodies to be increased
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has decided to provide opportunities for the country s youths by increasing their representation in the decision-making process. MORE..
Presidential task force to prevent use of poisonous and dangerous drugs
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted the approval to appoint a Presidential Task Force to prevent the use of poisonous and dangerous drugs. MORE..
New Zealand court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory
New Zealand s highest court ruled on Monday that the country s current voting age of 18 was discriminatory, forcing parliament to discuss whether it should be lowered. MORE..
Foreign Ministry to revise consular services charges
The government has decided to revise the rates of consular duties carried out by the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). MORE..
Depression in Bay of Bengal gradually weakening - Met. Dept.
The depression, centered at latitude 13.00 N and longitude 81.70 E about 410 km north-northeast of Jaffna over southwest adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, is highly likely to move west-northwestward towards South Andhra Pradesh and North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Sri Lanka proposes to set up a group to galvanize greater political will to combat terrorist financing
Sri Lanka has proposed to set up a group of Eminent Persons with a view to helping galvanize greater political will and to create further international awareness among states on the importance of combating terrorist financing. MORE..
