CBSL flags fake job ads misusing its name and logo

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public about an employment scam falsely using its name.

Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka strengthens SL’s bunkering sector with High Sulphur Fuel Oil

Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (SFOL) has announced the introduction of High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) to the Sri Lankan market for bunkering, a move that is set to transform the country’s maritime fuel sector.

EPF set to upgrade management system following Cabinet nod

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the country’s largest pension fund, will soon see an enhancement in its operations with efforts underway to select an integrator to implement a new system.

Toque monkey sterilisation project fails

The toque monkey sterilisation project, recently implemented to address the threat posed by toque monkeys in several areas of the country, has failed.

No forest fire situation currently in the country: Forest Conservation

The Department of Forest Conservation announced today that there have been no forest fire situations reported in the country, and claims of such occurrences are false.

Kremlin says 'significant part of Ukraine wants to be Russia'

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov riffed on President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Ukrainians ’’may be Russians some day,’’ as both Moscow and Kyiv maneuver for leverage in revived peace talks the White House hopes will end nearly three years of full-scale war.

Government approves recruitment for 7,456 vacant posts

The government has approved recruitment to fill 7,456 vacant posts as recommended by the Committee for Public Service and Staff Management, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

AG or AG’s Department will not be abolished: Nalinda

The position of the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s Department will not be abolished with the establishment of the proposed Independent Prosecutor’s Office, the government said today.

Litro gas prices remain unchanged

Litro Gas Lanka Limited has decided not to increase the retail price of a 12.5 kg LP gas cylinder, even though gas prices in the international market have risen, Litro Chairman Channa Gunawardana said.

High blood pressure on the rise

High blood pressure is a major health concern in the South Asian region, contributing significantly to deaths among individuals under 70, the Health Promotion Bureau said.

Cabinet approves rural roads enhancement in Northern and Eastern Provinces

The Cabinet has approved the implementation of a rural roads enhancement and upgrading programme in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Govt. approves Sapugaskanda refinery expansion to 100,000 barrels per day

The government has approved the development of the Sapugaskanda oil refinery within its existing premises, increasing its capacity to 100,000 barrels per day under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Sri Lanka Police to establish Central Crime Investigation Bureau

The Sri Lanka Police will establish a new bureau, the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), aimed at handling various criminal investigations.

Autopsies conducted on tourists who died in Sri Lanka; Exact cause yet to be determined

The post-mortem examinations of two foreign tourists who died while vacationing in Sri Lanka were conducted on Monday and the exact cause of death is yet to be determined.

No power cuts tomorrow: CEB

There will be no scheduled power cuts tomorrow, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said.

17 Police officers discharged from service for drug use

Sri Lanka Police have terminated the services of 17 officers in the past four months for consuming illegal drugs, including heroin and synthetic substances like ICE.

President to meet several world leaders in UAE

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to hold discussions with several world leaders such as Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair today during his second day of the three-day-official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Trump signs order shifting US back toward plastic straws

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending a US government effort to replace plastic straws with paper.

Yoshitha, Daisy Forrest named as suspects in money laundering case

Police have named former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest, also known as ’Daisy Achchi,’ as suspects before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court and filed a case against them under the Money Laundering Act.

Domestic gas cylinder explodes: Two injured

Two individuals were injured when a domestic LP gas cylinder exploded at the Navy Circuit Bungalow in Kataragama this morning, Police said.

Toyota releases new price list, with lowest price starting at Rs. 7.4 million

Toyota Lanka has announced the new prices for its wide range of brand-new vehicles following the relaxation of the ban on vehicle imports.

At least 50 die in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge

A bus veered off a highway bridge into a polluted ravine in Guatemala City early on Monday, killing at least 51 people and trapping survivors, a spokesperson for the city’s fire department said.

Efforts underway to contain Watawala forest fire

The Hatton Forest Conservation Officer said efforts are underway to contain the fire that broke out in the Watawala Pinus Forest Reserve yesterday.

Robust data system essential for strong food security policy framework: Minister

Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe, along with members of the Food Policy and Security Committee, convened for the second time yesterday (10) at the Presidential Secretariat.

Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI

A consortium of investors led by Elon Musk offered $97.4bn to take over OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.

Trump signs executive order to rename ’Gulf of Mexico’ as ’Gulf of America’

US President Donald Trump has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the ’’Gulf of America’’ and designated February 9 as ’’Gulf of America Day’’ through an executive order.

Fair weather prevails, isolated showers expected in some areas

While fair weather prevails over most parts of the island, a few showers may occur in the Uva Province and in the Batticaloa, Ampara, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Wickramasinghe takes charge as new Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army

Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe of the Gajaba Regiment formally assumed duties as the 66th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army at the Army Headquarters.

Sajith criticises government’s handling of power outages

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa criticised the government’s response to the recent power outages, claiming that the ongoing electricity disruptions result from a fragile national grid that is incapable of supporting both solar energy growth and periods of low demand.

Moderate air quality recorded in most cities

A moderate level of air quality was recorded in most cities yesterday, while slightly unhealthy levels were observed in Galle, Ratnapura, Embilipitiya and Hambantota, according to the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT).