SL’s first Potato Chips factory production trials successful

The production trial of Sri Lanka’s first Potato Chips factory has been a great success, Agriculture Ministry said.

Doors open for another 12 persons to Japan

Air tickets were awarded yesterday for twelve persons to depart to Japan for technical service training, the Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry said.

A dozen Govt institutions including Telecom, Lotus Tower brought under Finance Minister

Twelve government-related institutions, including Sri Lanka Telecom and its subsidiaries and allied institutions and Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Pvt.) Limited, have been brought under the Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies Ministry.

Minister admits shortage of 111 drugs

While admitting that there was a shortage of 111 drugs as of yesterday (30), Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that the Government has paid special attention to the matter and actions are underway to address the shortage.

Monetary Board relaxes policy interest rates

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank relaxes policy interest rates by 250 basis points. Accordingly, SDFR comes down to 13 percent and SLFR to 14 percent.

Citizens at war with failing health sector

The general public who come to seek medical treatment from Government hospitals is facing great inconvenience as they are being asked to purchase certain drugs and get certain tests done from private pharmacies, which is like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire.

Journalist Jamila Husain appointed as Editor In Chief of Daily Mirror

Senior Journalist Jamila Husain has been appointed as the new Editor in Chief of Daily Mirror from today (June 1).

MS Dhoni will take medical advice for knee injury

Chennai Super Kings’ CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed that MS Dhoni will take medical advice on his knee injury, adding that undergoing surgery would be completely Dhoni’s call. Notably, Dhoni said that he would be coming back for another season of the IPL in 2024 as a gift to the fans, if his body allows.

Fuel prices reduced from tonight

The Power and Energy Minister has decided to revise the retail prices of Lanka Petrol 92 Octane, Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4, Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4, Lanka Kerosene and Lanka Industrial Kerosene from tonight.

Lotus Tower welcomes 15,000th foreign visitor

The mamagement of the Lotus Tower said they reached the 15,000th visitor this morning since the tower opened to the public.

President to make special statement tomorrow

President Ranil Wickremesinghe will make a special statement tomorrow regarding the measures taken by the government during the last nine months and the future steps in the social, economic and political reforms programme of Sri Lanka.

Three-day special trains on Poson poya day

The Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) today announced special train services scheduled to Anuradhapura for three days to facilitate the pilgrims during the Poson Poya Day.

Lack of funding for A’pura Poson programme: Govt. refutes allegations

The government refutes allegations by various parties about a lack of funding for the Anuradhapura Poson programme, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

CID arrests Bruno Divakara over Nathasha Edirisooriya’s remarks

Bruno Divakara, who claims to be the owner of SLVLOG, has been arrested for aiding and abetting Nathasha Edirisooriya, who has been remanded for making comments disrespectful to Buddhism.

Negombo Divisional Secretary found hanged at official residence

The Divisional Secretary of Negombo was found hanged at his official residence, Police said.

I’m happy to entertain: MS

Former President Maithripala Sirisena commenting on the video that went viral on social media in which he was singing, said he was enjoying a lighter moment at the wedding of his relative.

Fine on overstaying foreigners to be revised

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Security has granted approval to revise the fine of US$500 in addition to the visa fees to foreigners who have overstayed their period of valid visas.

Bureaucrats resisting govt.’s anti-corruption digitization efforts in railway- Minister

Transport, Highways, and Media Minister Bandula Gunawardane raised concerns on the resistance from bureaucrats towards the government’s digitization process, which serves as a crucial tool in combating corruption across all levels of the public service.

State-owned companies to sell urea for Rs. 9,000 from June 15

The price of a 50kg bag of urea fertilizer sold to farmers by the two state-owned fertilizer companies will be priced at Rs. 9,000 from June 15.

Dengue breaks record in May

The month of May has logged a total of 9,290 Dengue cases, recording the highest monthly infections since January 2023.

Stop drawing your heart high on the Lotus Tower

The Colombo Lotus Tower has once again reiterated to its visitors to stop confessing their love on the Lotus Tower walls as couples continue to draw hearts and scribble their names to confess their commitment to one another.

Navin Dissanayake’s Tweet on Standup comedy irks British comedian Ricky Gervais

Popular British comedian Ricky Gervais and Former Minister Navin Dissanayake had an interesting Twitter interaction over a tweet posted by the latter on standup comedy.

Mindful when feeding children with cheaper food

The spreading of non-communicable diseases in society is much higher, and people, especially parents should be very careful when giving cheaper foods to their children, such as an array of soft drinks sold in the market, as they contain excessive sugar, salt and fat, Health Ministry’s Nutrition Division Director and specialist Dr. Lakmini Nayana Magodarathne said.

Govt. discusses digitization in agricultural sector data with Bill Gates Foundation

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and representatives from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation discussed the digitization of data in Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

SL Rupee appreciates against USD

Despite the Sri Lanka Rupee (SLR) falling slightly against the US Dollar (USD) yesterday, it has appreciated against the USD today.

CBSL warns general public over 8 pyramid-type schemes

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has requested the Attorney General to consider instituting criminal proceedings against eight pyramid-type prohibited schemes operating in the country.

China reiterates steadfast support for Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic recovery

China has reiterated its steadfast support to Sri Lanka in its ongoing economic recovery and also its keen interest in exploring opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

TV channel rating is biased, incorrect: Media Ministry Secretary

It was revealed at the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) that the rating system of television channels is not correct and is irregular and biased.

When will this racism end?: Ven. Gnanasara asks

’’We have been talking about this racial and religious differences since the time we understood it. So when will this come to an end? Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera questioned.

Tiran orders to remove security for certain people and places

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has instructed IGP Chandana Wickramaratne to remove the police officers deployed for the protection of certain persons and places that do not require protection and immediately assign them to the police stations.