A 10-year-old has drowned in a canal in the Pindeniya area in Atala, Sabaragamuwa. MORE...
Friday, March 31, 2023
Workers remittances significantly improve in Feb. 2023 compared to previous year
Sri Lankan migrant workers foreign remittances amounted to a total of USD 407 million in February 2023, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says. MORE...
Paediatric ward at Anuradhapura Hospital closed down
The Paediatric Ward at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been closed down, owing to a lack of staff. MORE...
Sajith and Ranjith given time to file objections regarding Diana s petition
The Colombo District Court today (March 31) granted leave for a request made by the respondents of the petition filed by State Minister Diana Gamage challenging the SJB party membership of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Ranjith Madduma Bandara. MORE...
New secretary appointed to Public Administration Ministry
K.D.N. Ranjith Asoka has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils Local Government. MORE...
Fuel distribution normal after setbacks from trade union action - CPC
Distributing fuel to all filling stations in the country is in progress as per usual, without any hindrances, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says. MORE...
Donald Trump criminally charged in New York, a first for a US ex-president
(Reuters) - Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, becoming the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges even as he makes another run for the White House. MORE...
Thundershowers expected later today
The Meteorology Department has cautioned of showers or thundershowers in parts of the island later today. MORE...
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Two contempt petitions against Finance Secretary fixed for consideration
The Supreme Court has fixed two petitions, filed against Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana, for consideration on May 22. MORE...
Chile detects first case of bird flu in a human
Chile detected the first case of bird flu in a human, the country s health ministry reported on Wednesday. MORE...
Arjuna Ranatunga asked to resign as National Sports Council chairman
Senior Advisor of the Minister of Sports Sudath Chandrasekara on Wednesday (March 29) informed former national cricket captain and former MP Arjuna Ranatunga in writing to immediately resign as the Chairman of the National Sports Council. MORE...
Youth apprehended for defrauding money using fake visa website
An individual, who defrauded people of money by creating a phishing website of the Kandy branch of Indian visa application center, has been arrested. MORE...
Four youths arrested over recent clash at Sabaragamuwa Uni.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested four youths in connection with the recent assault on first-year students of Sabaragamuwa University. MORE...
Remains of ex-Speaker Joseph Michael Perera in Parliament today
The remains of the late former Speaker of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, Joseph Michael Perera will be brought to the parliament complex today (March 30) at 9.00 a.m. to pay respects. MORE...
Restaurant owner shot by armed gang in Ahangama dies in hospital
A restaurant owner, who was critically wounded after being shot at yesterday in the Midigama area in Ahangama, has succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital. MORE....
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Bus fares to be reduced
The minimum bus fare will be reduced to Rs. 30, with effect from midnight tomorrow (30 March), the Ministry of Transport announced a short while ago (29 March). MORE...
Kanchana holds special press conference
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera is currently speaking at a special press conference held at the Ministry s premises. MORE...
Trade union leaders who obstructed fuel distribution sent on compulsory leave
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has issued a special announcement regarding the necessary steps to be taken to ensure normal fuel distribution and supply in the country. MORE...
Showers expected in several provinces and districts
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Mannar districts during the afternoon or night, says the Met. Department. MORE...
CPC confirms no fuel shortage in the country
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there is no fuel shortage in the country, the President s Media Division (PMD) stated. MORE...
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Peadatrician raises concerns over rapidly-spreading eye disease amongst children
Dr. Deepal Perera, a paediatrician at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, has raised concerns over an eye disease that has been observed spreading amongst children as of recently. MORE...
1990 Suwaseriya launches Adopt an Ambulance campaign
1990 Suwaseriya founder MP Harsha de Silva has appealed to the public to adopt an ambulance, owing to the recent turbulence in the country s economy. MORE...
Injunction preventing hearing of petition against SGIG Tennakoon extended
The Court of Appeal today (28 March) ordered the extension of the interim order issued pertaining to the hearing of a petition filed against SDIG of the Western Province, Deshabandu Tennakoon. MORE...
PUCSL chairman receives notice of proposed removal
The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake confirms that he has received notice of proposed grounds for his removal as Chairman. MORE...
Showers expected in several provinces and districts
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, Matara and Mannar districts during the afternoon or night. MORE...
TV Derana named People s Television Channel of the Year for 6th consecutive time
Sri Lanka s premium entertainment channel “TV Derana” won the People s Television Channel of the Year Award for the 6th consecutive year at the SLIM-KANTAR People s Awards 2023. MORE...
Monday, March 27, 2023
Mahinda hints of an election before December
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that an election will likely be held before December this year. MORE...
Easter attacks- Cardinal Ranjith s writ petition fixed for consideration
The Court of Appeal has fixed dates for the consideration of a writ petition filed by the Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith seeking an order be issued to the Attorney General to implement the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission on Inquiry appointed...
Danny Baby arrested over murder of Agricultural Research Officer
A woman has been attacked to death with sharp weapons in the Netolpitiya area of Weli Ara in Tangalle Police Division this morning (March 27). MORE...
Petition against the release of Wasantha Mudalige moved to April
The Colombo High Court has ordered the recall of an appeal filed by the Attorney General against the release of Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) convenor Wasantha Mudalige, on April 03. MORE...
Showers expected in several provinces and districts today
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts during the afternoon or night. MORE...
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Treasury to use part of IMF s first tranche to pay public sector salaries?
Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Bandula Gunawardene says that part of the funds received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has to be used for the payment of government employees salaries, pensions and allowances in the months of March and April. MORE...
Govt to distribute free rice to 2.9 mn families
Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera says that the programme to distribute rice free of charge for 2.9 million families will commence tomorrow (March 27). MORE...
Sword used in mutilating the hands of man in Koralawella found
The sword used in the mutilation of a man in Koralawella in Moratuwa recently, has been found among the rocks in the coastal area off the Mosses Road area in Egoda Uyana this morning (March 26), says the Mt. Lavinia Divisional Crimes Unit. MORE...
Body of prison inmate who drowned in Mahaweli River while attempting to escape recovered
The body of the inmate who drowned while escaping from the Open Prison Camp in Pallekele and attempting to across the Mahaweli River has been recovered. MORE...
Sri Lankan from UK apprehended from Tamil Nadu coast by Coast Guard
A Sri Lanka national based in the United Kingdom was apprehended at Rameshwaram of Tamil Nadu in India, while he was trying to return to his homeland on a mystery vessel, the Indian Coast Guard said on Saturday. MORE...
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the country
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night, says the Meteorology Department. MORE...
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Salaries, pensions Samurdhi allowances will be paid by 10 April – State Minister
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has assured that measures are underway to pay the salaries, pensions and benefits including the Samurdhi allowances of public servants for the next month before 10 April. MORE...
Increased number of dengue cases reported from Western province
The Association of Health Entomologists has observed a continued increase in the number of dengue patients being reported. MORE...
Current IGP s service period extended by three months?
The service period of Inspector General of Police (IGP) C. D. Wickremaratna has reportedly been extended for a further three months. MORE...
Sri Lanka keen on expanding ties with China s Yunnan Province
Sri Lanka is keen to expand ties with the Yunnan province in China which shares many similarities with Sri Lanka, especially in the areas of trade, economy, and tourism, says State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya. MORE...
Sagala stresses on mitigating climate change to achieve sustainable economic development goals
Sustainable economic development goals cannot be accomplished without taking steps to mitigate climate change, says Sagala Ratnayake, the President s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff. MORE...
Ten-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs
The water supply for parts of Colombo and its suburbs will be interrupted for 10 hours today (March 25). MORE...
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm in several areas
Showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North Central and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Mannar, Galle and Matara districts in the afternoon or at night, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE...
Friday, March 24, 2023
Restructuring of CEB and CPC to be expedited – Kanchana
Minster of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has stated that certain reforms pertaining to both, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have begun. MORE...
Parliament Select Committee to look into child malnutrition in Sri Lanka
A special Parliamentary Select Committee has been appointed to study if child malnutrition is exacerbating in Sri Lanka. MORE...
Lanka Sathosa reduces prices of 10 essential items
Lanak Sathosa says it has slashed the prices of ten essential food items with the intention of providing further relief to the people. MORE...
Six provinces likely to receive showers or thundershowers today
Showers or thundershowers are possible in parts of Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern, North-Western and North-Central provinces in the afternoon or at night, the Department of Meteorology sa...
China calls on Western lenders to ease debt pressure on developing countries
China s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday called on all related parties, in particular Western commercial creditors and multilateral financial institutions, to make contributions to alleviating the debt pressure of developing countries amid the tightening international financial...
