Tuk tuks can register for additional fuel quota from today

The registration for increased fuel quota for three-wheelers that are only engaged in passenger transportation can be done from today, the Power and Energy State Ministry said.

Cop dies while attempting to disperse protesters in Kebithigollewa

The policeman who came under physical assault yesterday by a group of residents in Kebithigollewa in Anuradhapura, died at the hospital this morning, the police said.

Govt. announces across-the-board increase in company registration fees

The government has announced an across-the-board increase in company registration fees, including renewal fees, after six years, with effect from October 5 of this year.

SL starts discussions to join OACPS with potential EU FTA

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Envoy to Europe and Commonwealth Niranjan de Silva Deva Aditya (Nirj Deva) said this week in Brussels that he has started discussions for Sri Lanka to join the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS).

Colombo inflation rate eases to 66% in October

Inflation in the Colombo district made an about turn in October, bringing an end to the current spell of runaway inflation, which set off more than a year ago when the global commodities prices started rising, caused by the surge in demand amid the supply chain bottlenecks and emergence of foreign currency shortages in the domestic market.

DRP revises all charges, including issuing NICs from tomorrow

The Department of Registration of Persons (DRP) has revised the charges for all services provided by the department, including issuing of National Identity Cards (NICs) from tomorrow.

If Ranil’s cases are laid by then Court should lay by cases against all defendants: Maithripala tells court

Former President Maithripala Sirisena through his lawyers today informed court that if the cases filed against President Ranil Wickremesinghe are laid by, then Court should lay by the cases against all defendants in connection with the lawsuits filed by the victims of those who have died and injured during the suicide bomb blast took place at St Sebastian’s Catholic Church in Katuwapitiya, Negombo.

JVP still unleashing violence like the 88-89 era - Namal

The Janatha Vikukthi Peramuna is still behaving like they did in the 88-89 era where they unleased violence on the people, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.

SLAF airlifts persistent vegetative state patient to NHC to retrieve vital organs

A persistent vegetative state patient who met with an accident was airlifted from a Bell- 412 helicopter of Sri Lanka Air Force from Badulla General Hospital to Colombo National Hospital today to retrieve vital organs.

Bakery items, including bread, lowered by Rs.10 from tonight

The All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said that they have decided to reduce the prices of bakery items, including the price of a 450g loaf of bread, by Rs.10 from tonight.

Power cut schedule until Friday announced

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today approved a 2-hour and 20 minute powercut until Friday (4).

’’Absolute invasion of privacy’’: Virat Kohli on leaked video of his hotel room

India batter Virat Kohli on Monday shared a horrific experience that he had to endure while his stay in Perth, and he went on to label the experience as ’’appalling’’. He also said that it made him feel very ’’paranoid’’ about his privacy.

Speaker signs 21st Amendment to the Constitution Bill

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today endorsed the certificate on the 21st Amendment to the Constitution Bill passed by a special majority in Parliament recently.

Report on probe over MPs with dual citizenship almost ready

The Department of Immigration and Emigration is to finalise its investigations launched to identify members of parliament who have dual citizenship.

Court orders Dhammaloka Thera to use loudspeakers without causing disturbance to residents

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today ordered Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera to use loudspeakers without causing an annoyance and disturbance to the residents around Alan Mathiniyaramaya Temple in Polhengoda.

Two shot dead in Hikkaduwa

Two persons reportedly kileld during a shooting at Thiranagama Junction in Hikkaduwa short while ago, police said.

India bridge collapse: Death toll rises to 132, many still missing

At least 132 people died when a pedestrian suspension bridge collapsed in India’s western state of Gujarat.

Sri Lankans fail to secure highly paid employment opportunities overseas

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has directed the Foreign Employment Ministry and the Bureau of Foreign Employment (BOFE) to prepare an efficient programme within two weeks to send skilled and trained workers for overseas jobs in collaboration with vocational training institute.

Swiss railway operates world’s longest passenger train

The Rhaetian Railway, which travels through mountainous areas of eastern Switzerland, operated a train with 100 cars on Saturday to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the start of railroad operations in the country.

SL illicit liquor industry grown by 300% - Finance State Minister

Sri Lanka’s illicit liquor industry has grown by 300 per cent in the recent times and not all these illegal spirits are brewed in the remote shrub jungles but inside licensed distilleries too, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital

Twin car bomb explosions near a busy junction in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, killed at least 100 people, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says.

Brazil election: Bolsonaro defeated as Lula makes comeback

Brazil has taken a turn to the left as former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beat far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the presidential election.

Media Minister dismisses speculation on moves to sell SLRC

While denying speculations on moves to privatise State-owned and loss-making Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Mass Media Minister Bandula Gunawardana said a proposal has been submitted....

Government approval moves up, but only to an extreme low level of 10%, reveals survey

The latest ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll by Colombo-based think-tank Verité Research reveals that government approval has moved up, yet still at an extremely low level of 10 percent.

Cop in a soup for driving ex-dy minister Muthuhettigama’s illegally assembled jeep

A Police Constable has been arrested with illegally assembled jeep, by the Walana Anti-Corruption Squad, which suspected to be of former Deputy Minister Nishantha Muthuhettigama.

Minister Amaraweera’s elder brother’s son gets bail over Yala incident

Wild life Minister Mahinda Amaraweera’s elder brother’s son has been arrested and released on bail in connection with entering the Yala National Park and driving vehicles in an unruly manner.

Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses: Over 30 killed

At least 32 people have died after a bridge collapsed in India’s western state of Gujarat, officials say.

SriLankan Airlines sees future prospects amid privatisation talks

While privatisation of SriLankan is high on the agenda of the new government in the island nation, the airline’s CEO says there is a strong future for the country’s national carrier supporting the growth of the Sri Lankan economy in general and tourism in particular.

Committee to further integrate Tamils of Hill Country Origin into Society – President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the government will appoint a committee to seek how best to integrate the Tamils of Hill Country Origin further into Sri Lankan Society.

Low-level atmospheric disturbance developing; Expect rains

A showery condition over the island is expected to be enhanced over the next few days from today as a low-level atmospheric disturbance is developing in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the Meteorology Department said.