Credit card balance slips in October reflecting prevailing tight credit conditions 

Outstanding credit card balance has dipped by a little in October in a dual sign that banks may be tightening their credit card standards while consumers are also pulling back on their spending without....

98 Acres Resort & Spa named as most Luxurious Mountain Resort in Asia

98 Acres Resort & Spa, a subsidiary of U.H.E. Group, was recently awarded as the Number 1 Luxury Mountain Resort in Asia, at the recently held 16th World Luxury Hotel Awards (2022) in Antalya....

First 11 months tourism income surpasses US$ 1,100mn

As Sri Lanka is currently witnessing a long awaited revival in its thrice-battered tourism industry, the country saw the earnings from the trade surpassing US$ 100 million in November after languishing for months since the economy collapsed early this year sparking country wide protests which caused political and social mayhem.

Gazette declaring public services essential further extended

An extraordinary gazette notification was issued considering the necessity of the services provided by any Public Corporation or Government as essential public services.

Lankan charged after mother-of-three stabbed to death in Melbourne

A Sri Lankan has been charged for stabbing his wife, a mother-of-three, to death in her home at Sandhurst in Melbourne’s south-east.

Sri Pada season begins on Wednesday

The annual Sri Pada Pilgrimage season 2022/23 will begin on the Unduwap full moon Poya day on Wednesday (7) and last till Wesak full moon Poya day in May 2023.

Doctor found dead at her residence in Kadugannawa

The body of a woman, a doctor attached to the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital was found hanging at her house at Kadugannawa today.

Eggs could go up to Rs.80; Vet. Assn. warns

Government Veterinary Surgeons Association warned that the price of eggs could increase above Rs.80 during the festive season.

SL origin family of Texas seeks answers after police kill man on his own porch

AUSTIN, Texas — The family of an Austin, Texas, man is seeking answers after he was fatally shot by police last month on his front porch following a late-night emergency call by a neighbor.

Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupts prompting tsunami fears

Indonesia’s Semeru volcano on Java island erupted early on Sunday, spewing a column of ash 1.5km into the air and prompting evacuations of residents from the eruption area.

Paris Club proposes 10-year moratorium on Sri Lanka’s debt: Report

The Paris Club creditor states, which place equal burdens on the wealthy global north and the emerging global south, are proposing a ten-year moratorium on Sri Lanka’s debt and another 15 years of debt restructuring as a formula to resolve the island nation’s current financial crisis.

Expatriates’ remittances see no changes: CBSL

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said speculations mislead that expatriates’ remittances to Sri Lanka are taxed and forcibly converted into Sri Lankan currency is completely false.

Ali Sabry had productive meeting with US State Secy.

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry had a productive meeting with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington DC.

Another luxury cruise ship arrives at Colombo Port

Another luxury cruise ship, Azamara Quest arrived at the Colombo Port today carrying more than 600 passengers, mainly from the US.

Armed gang robs Police OIC’s house

An armed gang came in motorcycles and a white van ransacked a residence of an Officer In-Charge (OIC) of the Kalutara North Police this afternoon.

Unfair to up electricity bill at this time, says SLPP

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has made a profit of Rs. 1 billion between August 10 and November 30, so it is unfair to increase the electricity bill at this time, Parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardena said.

Nutritients for children suffering from malnutrition soon: Ministry

A program to provide packs containing nutrients for children suffering from malnutrition is to be starte soon by the health ministry, Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandraguptha said.

Applying for Passports to go online from next year: Immigration dept.

The Immigration and Emigration Department has planned to accept applications to issue passports through online starting in January next year, the department’s IT controller Champika Ramawickrama said.

Schoolboy drowned in hotel swimming pool in Wennappuwa

A 14-year-old schoolboy who was swimming in the swimming pool in a hotel at Boralassa, Wennappuwa had drowned.

Thundershowers forecast this afternoon: Met Dept.

It is forecast that there would be thundershowers at several places in Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces during the afternoon, the Metrology Department said.

Alarming hike in viral fever, dengue

There is an increase in the spread of viral fever and the COVID-19 virus in the community, and people are advised to take immediate medications to control the situation, the Health Ministry said.

Cinnamon Air resumes daily scheduled flights

Cinnamon Air, Sri Lanka’s premier domestic airline, has resumed daily scheduled flights after a temporary suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic.

November tourist arrivals up by 42% from previous month

Tourist arrivals to the country saw a significant increase in the month of November, with the number of international visitors entering the country growing by 42 percent from October.

Sports Minister appoints ’’Fact Finding Committee’’ on players’ behaviour at T20 World Cup

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has appointed a six-member Fact Finding Committee to inquire not only about the players’ behaviour during the T20 World Cup in Australia but also to ascertain whether officials showed ’’real concerns’’ for the team members.

South Korea stun Portugal 2-1, secure last 16 spot

South Korea beat Portugal 2-1 in a dramatic clash at the Fifa World Cup 2022 at the Education City Stadium on Friday.

Ex-Magistrate found guilty and sentenced to five years RI

The Colombo High Court has issued an open warrant for the arrest of former Galle Magistrate D.S. Merinchiarachchi for not appearing in court after she was found guilty of committing offences in 2000 while serving as the Galle Magistrate.

Maldivian Vice President calls on President Wickremesinghe

The Maldivian Vice President Faisal Naseem called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today, Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

Ship freighting MOP fertilizer reachs Colombo port tonight

The ship carrying 41,876 metric tons of Miuriate of Potash (MOP) Fertilizer, an essential source of manure for paddy cultivation is scheduled to arrive at the port of Colombo tonight (3).

Becoming a ’zoo parent’ very easy

’Animal Adoption Program’’ was launched by the National Zoological Gardens Department (Dehiwala Zoo) to help offset the annual cost of caring for the zoo animals with the participation of adults as well as children.

CSSL to launch CIO list for the first time in the country

The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) has decided to launch their national list of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in the country for the first time, with the intention of recognizing the best CIOs in Sri Lanka.