At least 100 people have died over the past two weeks in Mexico due to heat-related causes as temperatures climbed close to 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in parts of the country, the health ministry said on Thursday. MORE...
Friday, June 30, 2023
COPF further discusses DDO plan looks into effect on superannuation funds
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is meeting today for the third consecutive day for constructive discussions on the proposed Domestic Debt Optimization (DDO) plan and to reach a consensus. MORE...
No revision in bus fares - NTC
The Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Shashi Welgama says that no changes will be made to bus fares in line with the annual price revision due in July. MORE...
Pakistan and IMF reach $3 billion staff-level agreement
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level pact with Pakistan on a $3 billion stand-by arrangement, the lender said, a decision long awaited by the South Asian nation which is teetering on the brink of default. MORE...
Sri Lanka welcomes more cooperation with China rejects debt trap claims
China has invested a lot in Sri Lanka in recent years and Sri Lanka looks forward to expanding the mutually beneficial partnership, Ali Sabry, Sri Lanka s minister of foreign affairs, told the media during his visit to China. MORE...
Showers and fairly strong winds anticipated today
Showers are expected at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle and Matara districts today (June 30), the Department of Meteorology says. MORE...
Foreign debt restructuring not feasible without domestic debt restructuring Fin. Sec.
Finance Secretary Mahinda siriwardana says without restructuring domestic debt, foreign debt restructuring will not be feasibl...
Thursday, June 29, 2023
New Air Force Commander to assume duties tomorrow
Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksha will assume duties as the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) tomorrow (June 30), the Sri Lanka Air Force announced. MORE...
Banks excluded from domestic debt restructuring process - CBSL governor
Central Bank (CBSL) governor says the banking system is excluded from the Domestic Debt Restructuring (DDR) process. MORE...
Validity of temporary driving licenses extended
The validity period of every temporary driving license issued during the period from 31 March 2022 to 30 June 2023 has been extended for two years. MORE...
Showery conditions expected in parts of the island today
The Department of Meteorology says showers are expected at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE...
World Bank approves $700 mn in budgetary welfare support for Sri Lanka
The World Bank approved $700 million in budgetary and welfare support for Sri Lanka on Thursday, the biggest funding tranche for the crisis-hit island nation since an International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal in March. MORE...
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
South Koreans become a year or two younger as traditional age system scrapped
South Koreans became a year or two younger on Wednesday as new laws that require using only the international method of counting age took effect, replacing the country s traditional method. MORE...
MPs formally informed of special parliamentary session on Saturday
All Members of Parliament (MPs) have been formally informed about the special parliamentary session scheduled to be convened this Saturday (July 01). MORE...
Sri Lanka tea prices dip 40% from record high on production rebound
Sri Lankan tea prices that had been piping hot have cooled off as production in the world s fourth-largest tea grower begins to recover. MORE...
Health Ministry decided to extend retirement age of specialist doctors court told
The Ministry of Health has decided to extend the compulsory retirement age of specialist doctors in the public service to 63 years, the Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal on Tuesday. MORE...
One person injured in shooting incident in Kilinochchi
One person has been injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident at Udaya Nagar in Kilinochchi this morning (28). MORE...
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Court rejects AG and Finance Secy s objections against petitions on LG polls
The preliminary objections filed by the Attorney General and Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, seeking the dismissal of two Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed against the postponement of 2023 Local Government (LG) elections, were rejected by the Supreme Court today...
Public consultation session held to seek views on electricity tariff revision
A special public consultation session is being held today (June 27) in order to obtain public opinions regarding the proposed electricity tariff revision. MORE...
World Bank to provide $500 mn budgetary support to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will enter into an agreement with the World Bank for $500 million in budgetary support after the cabinet approved it on Tuesday, the biggest funding tranche for the crisis-hit nation since an International Monetary Fund deal in March. MORE...
License renewal fee for foreign employment agencies increased
The government has increased the fee to renew the licenses of foreign employment agencies. MORE...
President schedules a special meeting with govt MPs
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will convene a special meeting with the ruling party parliamentarians tomorrow (June 28). MORE...
Mahavamsa - Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka added to UNESCO Memory of the World Register
The Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka, the Mahavamsa has been listed among the 64 new items of documentary heritage inscribed on the UNESCO s Memory of the World (MoW) International Register in 2023. MORE...
Monday, June 26, 2023
Oil price gains evaporate after short-lived Wagner insurrection in Russia
Gains in oil prices evaporated on Monday after a brief and chaotic insurrection in Russia, with investors questioning whether the turmoil in Moscow could disrupt global energy supplies. MORE...
Cash found at President s House- Summons issued on SDIG Deshabandu quashed
The Court of Appeal has quashed the summons issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court on Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province Deshabandu Thennakoon to appear before courts as a suspect over the Rs. 17.8 million in cash found at the President s House when protestors...
President returns to the island after France UK visits
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has returned to the island this morning (June 26), after completing the official visits to the UK and France, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE...
IGP C.D. Wickramaratne s service extension ends today
The service extension granted to the current Inspector General of Police (IGP), C.D. Wickremeratne is scheduled to end from today (June 26). MORE...
Colombo Stock Exchange declares market holiday on Friday
In view of Friday (June 30) being declared as a Special Bank Holiday, the 30th of June 2023 has also been declared as a Market Holiday by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). MORE...
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the country
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. MORE...
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Ruling party MPs instructed to remain in Colombo next week
The Chief Government Whip has informed all Parliamentarians representing the ruling party not to leave Colombo within next week starting from tomorrow (June 26). MORE...
Two agents held for duping Sri Lankan nationals after promising to send them to Canada via Delhi
Two agents have been arrested for allegedly duping Sri Lankan nationals on the pretext of sending them to Canada via India illegally, Indian police said on Saturday. MORE...
Public views to be sought on electricity tariff revision
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that a special public consultation session is scheduled to be held in order to obtain public comments regarding the electricity tariff revision. MORE...
Nominations submitted for 2023 LG polls to be cancelled?
The government has decided to commence discussions regarding the proposal to cancel the nominations submitted for the 2023 Local Government election. MORE...
Aswesuma beneficiary list yet to be finalized; appeals and objections under evaluation
Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe says the final list of beneficiaries of Aswesuma welfare benefit program will be published after completing the evaluation of appeals and objections. MORE...
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Minister Sabry to participate in World Economic Forum in China
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry will lead a Sri Lankan delegation to participate in the World Economic Forum to be held in Tianjin, China from 27 to 29 June 2023. MORE...
Two urban council officials arrested for accepting bribe
Two officials of the Seethawaka Urban Council have been arrested while accepting a bribe of Rs. 400,000. MORE...
Russian mercenary boss vows to topple Kremlin s military leaders
The head of Russia s Wagner mercenary group has vowed to “go all the way” to topple Russia s military leadership, hours after the Kremlin accused him of “armed rebellion”. MORE...
Suspect takes own life while in police custody
A suspect has taken his own life while in police custody, Ada Derana learns. MORE...
Country s future development activities to follow National Physical Plan
Minister of Urban Development Housing Prasanna Ranatunga says the future development activities in the country will be carried out in accordance with the National Physical Plan. MORE...
Wanted gunman killed in shootout with STF
A wanted gunman has died in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel who were trying to arrest him. MORE...
Friday, June 23, 2023
Freight train derails on Upcountry Line
A freight train plying on the Upcountry Line derailed at around 8.00 a.m. today (June 23). MORE...
Infant mortality rises when sovereign debt defaults drag on- study
Infant mortality rises and life expectancy falls when sovereign debt defaults are not quickly resolved, a study said on Wednesday, as negotiations to restructure the debts of countries including Zambia, Sri Lanka and Ghana drag on. MORE...
Sri Lanka s creditors should provide timely debt treatment - US Treasury chief
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen on Thursday (June 22) met with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the sidelines of the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact. MORE...
Youth dies in sharp weapon attack in Dehiowita
A youth from Kanangama in Dehiowita died after being attacked with a sharp weapon on Thursday morning (June 22), the police say. MORE...
16-hour water cut in several areas tomorrow
Water supply for parts of Colombo will be suspended for 16 hours on Saturday (June 24), the National Water Supply Drainage Board (NWSDB) says. MORE...
Spells of showers fairly strong winds expected in several areas
The Department of Meteorology says several spells of showers are expected in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. MORE...
Five dead on Titan sub were true explorers - OceanGate
The five people who died on the Titan submersible were “true explorers”, the company who operated the dive said. MORE...
Thursday, June 22, 2023
AG gives undertaking to court not to arrest former AG Dappula
The Attorney General (AG) on Thursday (22 June) gave an undertaking to the court that former AG Dappula de Liver will not be arrested over his controversial statements on the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. MORE...
Time limit to end musical shows extended
Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando stated that the time limit to end the musical shows, which was previously stipulated as 10 p.m., has been amended as per an order issued by the Supreme Court. MORE...
