The Maligakanda Magistrate s Court has issued an order preventing the Convenor of the Inter-Company Employees Union, Wasantha Samarasinghe and others from holding any demonstrations and protest marches in a manner that blocks the roads and pavements causing inconvenience to the general public. MORE..
Monday, July 31, 2023
Court order issued over planned protest in Colombo
The Maligakanda Magistrate s Court has issued an order preventing the Convenor of the Inter-Company Employees Union, Wasantha Samarasinghe and others from holding any demonstrations and protest marches in a manner that blocks the roads and pavements causing inconvenience to the general public. MORE..
SOC looks into issue of ailing tusker Muthu Raja being taken back to Thailand
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Sustainable Development took into account the displeasure received by Sri Lanka both locally and internationally due to the tusker Muthu Raja , who was gifted to Sri Lanka from Thailand, being returned back. MORE..
Special notice to motorists using Deniyaya – Akuressa main road
The Sri Lanka Police have made a special announcement to motorists using the Deniyaya – Akuressa main road in Matara of possible heavy traffic congestion within the area tomorrow (Aug 01), owing to the annual Esala Perahera festival of Getabaru Devala in Kotapola, Matara. MORE..
Several SLTB buses on strike
The buses of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) belonging to Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Kekirawa, Horowpatana, Polonnaruwa, Kebithigollewa and Kantale depots have launched a strike action. MORE..
Sunday, July 30, 2023
New graduates to be recruited for teaching service – Edu. Minister
Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha says that the next steps regarding the recruitment of new graduates as teachers will be carried out at the provincial level. MORE..
EU suspends budget support, security cooperation with Niger
The European Union has suspended its financial support and cooperation on security with Niger with immediate effect following the military coup there, the EU s senior diplomat said on Saturday. MORE..
CPC begins legal action on dealers not maintaining minimum fuel stocks
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara says the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has informed that anticipating the fuel price revision next month, 101 fuel station dealers for 92 Petrol and 61 fuel station dealers for Lanka Auto diesel have not maintained 50% stock capacity. MORE..
Health professionals to strike against ministry s circular on Thursday
The Academy of Health Professionals states that they have organized a token strike on August 03, protesting against the failure to cancel the circular issued prohibiting health workers from making statements to the media without the ministry s approval. MORE..
14 injured after bus overturns in Galahitiya
At least 14 passengers have been injured and hospitalised due to a road accident involving a private passenger bus travelling from Colombo to Monaragala in the Galahitiya area on the Ratnapura – Embilipitiya this morning (30). MORE..
Along with Japan and India, China can join debt relief effort for Sri Lanka- Nirmala Sitharaman
As a large creditor to Sri Lanka, China is welcome to join the effort steered by Japan, India and France to help the island nation cope with its debt distress, India s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the country
The Department of Meteorology says several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Japanese Foreign Minister meets with President Wickremesinghe
Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo a short while ago. MORE..
64-year-old murdered in Kabithigollewa
A 64-year-old has reportedly been beaten to death with a shovel in the Galwewa area in Kabithigollewa, police said. MORE..
Showery conditions, fairly strong winds expected in several areas today
Several spells of light showers are anticipated in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
French President undertakes historic visit to Sri Lanka, pledges strong support for debt restructuring
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron on Friday night (July 28) undertook a brief historic visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
People s Bank branches in Hambantota to remain open tomorrow
All branches of the People s Bank within the Hambantota district will be open tomorrow (28 July), in view of the opening of Aswesuma bank accounts. MORE..
Friday, July 28, 2023
New school term of 2024 to begin in February
Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha has announced the date to commence the new school term for the academic year 2024. MORE..
Japanese foreign minister to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight
The Foreign Affairs Minister of Japan, Hayashi Yoshimasa is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight (July 28) for a two-day official visit, the President s Media Division (PMD) says. MORE..
Climate change- July set to be world s warmest month on record
Amid blistering heatwaves, July is “virtually certain” to be the world s warmest month on record, say scientists. MORE..
Spells of showers, fairly strong winds in some areas today
Several spells of showers are likely in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (July 28), the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Govt to settle unpaid electricity bills of 7 state hospitals totaling Rs. 160mn
The Health Ministry and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have reached a consensus to settle the unpaid electricity bills of seven state hospitals totaling Rs. 160 million. MORE..
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Truth-Seeking Commission must operate independently – Sabry
Highlighting the significance of establishing a Truth-Seeking Commission to address the ethnic problem s impact on affected communities, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has stressed that the commission should operate independently, with the government s role limited to providing necessary support and facilities. MORE..
Mother-of-three arrested over drug trafficking in Veyangoda
Police have raided a drug racket scrupulously operated from a loft built more than 100 feet high on a tree, in the Marapola area of Veyangoda, and arrested a woman who was involved in the narcotics trade. MORE..
Sri Lankan ambassador to ASEAN presents credentials
Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage, the newly-appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka to ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), has presented credentials to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn on Wednesday (July 26). MORE..
Conflicting opinions among Tamil MPs during all-party conference?
State Minister Suren Raghavan says there was a conflict of opinion among the Tamil political parties during the all-party conference chaired by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday (July 26). MORE..
Navy apprehends 19 persons engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 19 individuals engaged in illegal fishing practices in the seas off Kokilai in Pulmudai. MORE..
Mutinous soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger s president
Mutinous soldiers claimed to have overthrown Niger s democratically elected president, announcing on state television late Wednesday that they have put an end to the government over the African country s deteriorating security. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Body of unidentified male recovered from Kelani River
An unidentified body has been recovered from the banks of Kelani River in the Gonawala area, the police reported. MORE..
Govt. surveyors launch trade union action
The government surveyors have launched a trade union action, by going on sick leave today (July 26). MORE..
New vice chancellor appointed to Sri Jayewardenepura University
Senior Professor Pathmalal M. Manage has been appointed the Vice Chancellor of Sri Jayewardenepura University with immediate effect, the President s Media Division (PMD) says. MORE..
Nearly 10-hour water cut in parts of Gampaha District
The water supply for parts of Gampaha District is suspended for a period of nearly 10 hours today (July 26) due to essential maintenance work of the Ranpokunagama and Kirindiwela water supply systems. MORE..
Gazette issued lifting maximum retail price on eggs
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a special gazette notification lifting the maximum retail price (MRP) imposed on eggs. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces and districts
THe Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Appeals Court decides not to extend order preventing PAYE tax on judges
The Court of Appeal has decided not to further extend the interim order preventing the imposing of the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax on the salaries of judges. MORE..
54-year-old arrested over son s murder
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A 54-year-old resident of Kudapattiya, Kahatagasdigiliya was arrested on Monday evening (24 July), in connection with the murder of his son. MORE..
Thousands of tourists evacuated as wildfires rage in Greece
Tour operators flew more than 2,000 holidaymakers home on Monday as wildfires raged on the island of Rhodes in what the Greek government said was the largest evacuation ever undertaken in the country. MORE..
Plans to establish Agriculture and Plantation Research University in Sri Lanka – Minister
Minister of Plantation Industries and Minister of Industries, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana stated that action will be taken to establish an Agriculture and Plantation Research University by merging all institutions connected to the plantation industry and agriculture sector, as per President Ranil Wickremesinghe s concept. MORE..
Monday, July 24, 2023
SC adjourns consideration of petitions filed over 2023 LG election
The Supreme Court has ordered for the consideration of petitions filed against the postponement of the 2023 Local Government (LG) election, to be adjourned until July 26. MORE..
Norwegian Embassy in Sri Lanka to close permanently
It has been announced that the Embassy of Norway in Sri Lanka will be closed from July 31, 2023. MORE..
Suspect arrested with foreign-made pistol and ammunition in Okawela
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a suspect along with a CZ-type foreign-made pistol and 37 ammunition. MORE..
11 office trains cancelled due to strike action
The Department of Railways says that several trains are expected to be cancelled this morning (24), owing to trade union action launched by a trade union of engine drivers. MORE..
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Committee to be appointed to oversee Maha Vihara Development Plan
A dedicated committee is due to be established to oversee the implementation of the Maha Vihara Development Plan, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported. MORE..
Price formula to be introduced for Laugfs and Litro gas
Measures are underway to introduce a price formula to control the prices of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas sold by both Laugfs and Litro Gas Lanka, Minister of Trade Nalin Fernando revealed. MORE..
Health Ministry withdraws use of two categories of Aspirin
The Medical Supplies Division (MSD) of the Health Ministry has withdrawn the use of two categories of locally-manufactured Aspirin from all government hospitals. MORE..
One dead, 09 injured after house set ablaze during birthday party
A 21-year-old woman has been reported dead while nine others have been injured after a group of unidentified persons had set fire to a house at Thonikkal in Vavuniya, while a birthday party was being held. MORE..
Sri Lanka may allow Indian rupee to be used in local transactions
Sri Lanka is considering the possibility of allowing the use of the Indian rupee for local transactions, as the island nation struggles to build its depleted foreign reserves and to emerge from last year s unprecedented economic crisis. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Body of unidentified man found in Beira Lake
The body of an unidentified man has been found in the Beira Lake near Chittampalam Gardiner Mawatha in Kompannaveediya. MORE..
Commercially valuable lands in major cities to be given to investors - State Minister
Steps will be taken to provide commercially valuable lands located in major cities in the country to investors with the intention of contributing to the economy, State Minister of Urban Development Housing says. MORE..
