The Ministry of Justice has decided to obtain public opinions and suggestions with regard to the new proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill. MORE..
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Public opinions to be sought regarding new Anti-Terrorism Bill
The Ministry of Justice has decided to obtain public opinions and suggestions with regard to the new proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill. MORE..
Imran Khan warns of Sri Lanka-like situation if elections not held in Pakistan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has warned the powerful people that violent protests will break out in the country if the elections were not held. “Pakistan would face a Sri Lanka-like situation,” he added. MORE..
Qualified individuals should be given opportunity to receive higher education in private universities - UGC Chairman
The University Grants Commission (UGC) says that many individuals who are qualified to obtain higher education lose access to state universities. MORE..
Earnings from merchandise exports record marginal decline
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says earnings from merchandise exports declined marginally by 2.0% in March 2023 (year-on-year) to USD 1,037 million. MORE..
IUSF convenor brings to light results delay at Kelaniya University
Wasantha Mudalige, the convener of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF), has disclosed that the Faculty of Computing and Technology at the University of Kelaniya has not issued results for 12 months, causing great distress to its students. MORE..
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Ratmalane Kudu Anju arrested in France - Interpol confirms
The notorious criminal figure, Sinharage Saminda Silva alias Ratmalane Kudu Anju has been arrested in France, Sri Lanka Police confirmed today. MORE..
Dutch court imposes ban on sperm donor who fathered over 500 children
A Dutch man suspected of fathering more than 550 children worldwide through sperm donations has been ordered to stop. MORE..
Sri Lanka, UNDP join hands to better align taxation policies for achieving SDGs
The Sri Lanka Country Engagement Plan was launched on Friday (April 28) as a joint initiative of the Inland Revenue Department, the Fiscal Policy Department, the Finance Ministry and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Concerns raised over nutrition rates of children under five
Sri Lanka has been ranked second amongst the most affected countries in the South Asian regions in terms of underweight children who are under five years of age. MORE..
Maximum retail price on eggs to be scrapped?
The government has mulled lifting the maximum retail price (MRP) imposed on eggs. MORE..
Maximum retail price on eggs to be scrapped?
The government has mulled lifting the maximum retail price (MRP) imposed on eggs. MORE..
New laws will be introduced to establish Sri Lanka as a green economy - President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says it is not solely the responsibility of developing countries such as Sri Lanka to mitigate climate change in the world. MORE..
Significant increase in afternoon thundershowers; heavy rains above 100 mm expected
The Department of Meteorology has warned of a significant increase in afternoon thunderstorm activity today. MORE..
Friday, April 28, 2023
Ukraine war- Eight people dead as Russian missiles hit cities
Russian air strikes have hit cities across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, killing at least eight people. MORE..
COPA instructs Police to dispose of expired tear gas
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has instructed Sri Lanka Police to dispose of the expired tear gas at all police stations across all of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Death toll from brutal murders in Delft climbs to six
The death toll from the recent quintuple murder reported on the Delft Island climbed to six, as the critically wounded elderly woman who was receiving treatment at the hospital, succumbed to injuries. MORE..
Duty-free allowance for expatriate workers at airport increased
The duty-free allowance given to expatriate workers at the airport will be increased from May 01, Minister of Labour Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara says. MORE..
Thursday, April 27, 2023
USAID, ADB collaborate to help Sri Lankan women in energy sector
The USAID s Sri Lanka Energy Project and the Asia Development Bank (ADB) have collaborated to launch the Sri Lanka National Chapter WePOWER to promote the advancement of women working in the country s local energy sector. MORE..
UAE-Sri Lanka Business Forum and Trade Fair in October
A preliminary discussion was held at the President s Office on Wednesday (April 26), under the patronage of Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake, to discuss the upcoming “UAE – Sri Lanka Business Forum and Trade Fair.” MORE..
Sri Lankan govt denounces blacklisting of Wasantha Karannagoda by US
The Sri Lankan government has denounced the United States move to blacklist the Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, Wasantha Karannagoda. MORE..
Shortage of 112 types of drugs in govt hospitals – Minister
Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella says that currently there is a shortage of 112 types of drugs used in government hospitals. MORE..
STC moots selling imported eggs to general consumers
The State Trade Corporation (STC) says the imported eggs can be sold to the general public if the Department of Animal Production Health green-lights the move. MORE..
Temporary Saudi mission in Port Sudan facilitating evacuation of Sri Lankans
Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry has informed all Sri Lankan citizens living in the Republic of Sudan to approach the temporary diplomatic mission of Saudi Arabia in the city of Port Sudan. MORE..
Thundershowers expected after 2pm today
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers can be expected at several places over most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. today (April 27). MORE..
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Revised indictments served against Rajitha Senaratne
The revised indictments on former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne and two others were served before the Colombo High Court today (April 26), for causing losses to the state when leasing out Modara Fisheries Harbour in 2014. MORE..
Four new Covid cases detected in Sri Lanka yesterday
Sri Lanka has tested 04 more individuals positive for Covid-19 yesterday (April 25). MORE..
Debt restructuring talks with India, Paris Club on one platform and China separately – President
Sri Lanka is scheduled to hold debt restructuring talks with the Paris Club, India and China before the discussion with private creditors, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. MORE..
Thirteen Sri Lankans safely evacuated from violence-hit Sudan
The first group of Sri Lankans living in Sudan, where violence erupted earlier this month, has been successfully evacuated, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry says. MORE..
Taliban kill IS leader behind 2021 Kabul airport suicide bombing
A ground assault by the Taliban killed the Islamic State militant who spearheaded the August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. troops and about 170 Afghans dead during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Tuesday. MORE..
STF foils treasure hunting attempt by four including cop
Four individuals who were on their way to excavate treasure have been arrested in an operation carried out by the Police Special Task Force (STF) officers in Karadiyanaru. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the country
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island after 2.00pm today. MORE..
Ex-President Maithripala claims Cardinal Ranjith wants him jailed or executed over Easter attacks
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has claimed that he is being targetted as a perpetrator of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, despite several arrests already being made in this regard. MORE..
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Public Security Min. hands over PCoI report on Easter Attacks to Catholic Church
The complete report of the Presidential Commission to inquire the Easter Sunday terror attacks of 2019 has been handed over by the Minister of Public Security to the Chairman of the Catholic Bishop s Conference. MORE..
FUTA to reach final decision on A'L paper-marking today
The Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) says that it will hold a special discussion in order to arrive at a final decision this evening (April 25) with regard to the answer sheet evaluation activities of the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. MORE..
Powerful earthquake jolts western Indonesia; No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck west of Indonesia s Sumatra Island, triggering a tsunami warning which has now been lifted. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces and districts
The Met. Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central, Uva and North-Western provinces and in Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts during the afternoon or night. MORE..
Sri Lanka set to gift two female elephants to Pakistan
Sri Lanka will gift Pakistan two elephants following the tragic death of an African mammoth, Noor Jehan, at Karachi Zoo, Pakistani media reported. MORE..
Sri Lanka looks to attract Saudi investment in tourism, energy
Sri Lanka is working on attracting more investment from Saudi Arabia, the island nation s envoy in Jeddah told Arab News, as Saudi support is seen as important to help put the Sri Lankan economy back on track. MORE..
Thailand exploring ways to repatriate mistreated elephant from Sri Lanka
Thailand continues to look for ways to bring home Sak Surin, an elephant gifted to Sri Lanka in 2001 for medical treatment, following concerns from animal rights groups about the alleged mistreatment of the animal. MORE..
Monday, April 24, 2023
Sri Lanka Tourism embarks on a Three City Roadshow Series in India
Sri Lanka Tourism continues to expand its warm bilateral and cultural ties with its Indian counterparts by venturing into a series of Road Shows in key Indian cities from April 24 - 28, 2023. The first roadshow to be held in Chennai on April 24, followed by Cochin on April 26, and finally in Bangalore on April 28. MORE..
Court sets aside petition seeking to arrest state minister Diana Gamage
Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis has declared that the court will not issue an order related to the arrest of State Minister Diana Gamage on the offences under the Immigration and Immigration Act. MORE..
Former AG Dappula de Livera files petition against summons to appear before TID
Former Attorney General Dappula de Livera has filed a petition before the Court of Appeals with regard to the summons issued on him to appear before the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) for obtaining a statement from him. MORE..
Major political parties in decisive discussions today
A meeting of the MPs representing the ruling party will be held under the chairmanship of President Ranil Wickremesinghe this evening (April 24), at the Presidential Secretariat, MP Jagath Kumara said. MORE..
Magnitude 7.1 quake hits remote Pacific, no tsunami threat
A magnitude 7.1 quake struck in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean on Monday, April 24, 2023, but did not appear to generate a tsunami. MORE..
Minor tremor reported off the coast of Hambantota
A minor earth tremor of magnitude 4.4 in the Richter Scale has been reported at 12.45 a.m. today (April 24) around 25.8 km off the coast of Hambantota. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces during the afternoon or night, says the Met. Department. MORE..
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Alleged expressway bus permit fraud caused huge losses to govt?
Private Bus Owners Association alleges that there is an ongoing large-scale fraud in granting new road permits for buses operating on expressways. MORE..
Teachers to join A'L paper marking from tomorrow
Chairman of All Ceylon United Teachers Union Ven. Yalwela Pannasekara Thero says that teachers will take part in the paper marking activities for the 2022 G.C.E Advanced Level from tomorrow (April 24). MORE..
India, Sri Lanka cement cultural ties by sharing portraits depicting Buddhist heritage
Marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Indo-Lanka diplomatic relations, which falls this year, two photographs of Sri Lankan origin were unveiled at the office of the State Minister of External Affairs and Culture of India at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi on Saturday (April 22). MORE..
Fairly heavy rains above 50mm likely in some areas
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Eastern, Uva, Northern, North-central, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces during the afternoon or night, the Meteorology Department says. MORE..
