Atmospheric air pollution level subsides:NBRO

Following reports issue by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) said that the air pollution level in the country’s atmosphere is gradually subsiding.

Cloudy skies visible over most parts of the country; heavy showers over 100mm forecast

There could be heavy showers over 100mm in Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Puttalam and Maha Illuppallama areas.

Sri Lanka Navy turns 72 today; Promotes 3,770 naval personnel

Sri Lanka Navy which is held in high esteem as the First Line of Defence of the Nation is marking the organization’s 72nd Anniversary today (December 9).

First Chinese-built passenger jet completes ‘beautiful’ maiden flight

The world’s first C919 aircraft, with registration number of B-919A, was delivered to its world’s first launch customer, China Eastern Airlines (CEA).

Casino Business (Regulation) act Committee approval granted to clauses, with strict conditions

Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday said the committee approval was granted to clauses under the Casino Business (Regulation) act with strict conditions.

Government takes one step forward, but two steps back in helping tourism sector: SLAITO

The country’s travel and tourism sector stakeholders yesterday welcomed the move by the health authorities in removing the COVID-19 protocols for tourists as the step will help increase the appeal of the destination.

Govt. announces plan to appoint dedicated power sector regulator

The government plans to appoint a dedicated regulator for the power sector while splitting Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) into eight separate companies in accordance with the CEB re-structuring plan approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Tax incentives essential to market Port City, says project company

The project company of the Colombo Port City (CPC) project stressed that the multi-billion-dollar project cannot be marketed to foreign investors in the present context sans tax incentives.

’Mandous’ likely to move towards North TN, Puducherry, South AP coast tonight

The cyclonic storm nicknamed ’Mandous’ is very likely to move west-northwestwards and cross the coasts of Northern Tamil Nadu (TN), Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh around mid-night today, and the naval and fishing communities are still advised not to venture into the deep sea areas until further notice, the Meteorology Department said.

BMICH says no to Human Rights Day conference tomorrow

The management of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMCIH) yesterday cancelled the booking of a conference to be held tomorrow (10) to mark the Human Rights Day, saying the purpose of the event was politically motivated to promote the ‘Aragalaya’.

Ministry of Sports hands suspension to rugby president

Ministry of Sports on Thursday (8) announced that Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) President Rizly Illyas has been handed a suspension from engaging in any rugby related activities in Sri Lanka.

Singer Nuwan Gunawardana bids eternal adieus

Veteran singer Nuwan Gunawardana passed away this evening at a private hospital. He was one of the popular playback singers in the Sri Lankan Sinhala cinema.

Special holiday for schools tomorrow

Education ministry has declared tomorrow (Friday) as a special holiday for all the public and private schools due to the prevailing bad weather in the country.

Uvatenne Sumana Thera remanded over alleged financial fraud

Chief incumbent of the Maligawatta Sri Bodhirajarama Vihara Uvatenne Sumana Thera has been remanded till December 14 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court over an alleged financial fraud relating to coconut oil deal.

GSMB chairman removed, DG on compulsory leave

The Chairman of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) was advised to vacate his post over charges of corruption, sources said.

Alarm bells over SL covering smog

Sensitive people have been urged to remain indoors following the air pollution caused by the northeast Monsoon winds blowing from the Indian sub continent.

Budget 2023 passed with amendments

Third reading of the budget was approved by a majority of 43 votes in Parliament with 123 members voting in favour while 80 voted against.

AI to be included as a subject in grade 8: Minister

The Education Minister, Susil Premajayantha said the department would start teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a subject in grade eight.

Badulla-Colombo night mail trains cancelled today

All night mail train services on upcountry railway lines were cancelled today due to trees fallen on the tracks between Ohiya and Idalgashinna railway stations, the Railway Department said.

STF sergeant drowns, two others rescued after they fall into ZD Canal

A Sergeant of the Police Special Task Force (STF) drowned and two other personnel were rescued when they fell into the ZD Canal at Maduru Oya in Polonnaruwa today.

Election Commission decides to call nominations for LG polls

Nominations for the Local Government Elections will be called for during the final week of December, the National Election Commission said today.

Chennai-Jaffna flights to resume on Monday

Alliance Air will resume its flight services connecting Chennai and Sri Lanka’s northern city of Jaffna from December 12, after a nearly three-year, pandemic-induced break.

NR Consultation case against Namal and others: Court sends a reminder to AG

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today sent a reminder to the Attorney General to expedite his legal advice regarding a case filed against former Minister Namal Rajapaksa and four others for their alleged involvement in money laundering amounting to Rs.15 million in a company owned by Namal Rajapaksa.

President hits out at PUCSL Chairman

Whilst stating that authority of revising electricity tariffs is vested with the Power and Energy Minister and the Cabinet, President Ranil Wickremesinghe today requested Parliament to decide whether an inquiry should be conducted against the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL).

Power Plants to be run by Companies: Minister confirms

Each power plant will be run by respective companies as per the government’s restructuring plan of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) , minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara told Parliament today.

New Peru president sworn in, predecessor Castillo arrested

LPeru swore in a new president on Wednesday after a day of political drama that saw leftist leader Pedro Castillo arrested after his ousting from office in an impeachment trial following his last-ditch bid to cling to power by dissolving Congress.

Naval, fishing communities cautioned not to venture into deep sea

Naval and fishing communities are cautioned not to venture into the deep sea areas off the coast until further notice due to the deep depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal, the Meteorology Department said.

Sri Pada season commences with the dawn of Unduwap Poya

Sri Pada pilgrim season 2022/23 commenced last morning with the dawn of Unduwap full moon Poya.

Seven more ministers to be appointed

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) made fresh engagements with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane on the next Cabinet reshuffle expected after the final vote of the budget in Parliament today, Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka’s air quality deteriorates

The fog or mist seen these days is not natural occurrence as the air quality has reached very unhealthy levels in the Northern part of Sri Lanka.