Price of wheat flour reduced by Rs. 85 from tonight

The wholesale price of one kilogram of wheat flour has been reduced from tonight, the Essential Food Commodities Importers and Traders Association (EFCITA) said.

CEB to reduce power cuts during weekend: Kanchana

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will reduce power cuts during the weekend due to increase in hydro power generation and low energy demand, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

Born before Feb. 2005? Get your names in electoral list

The Elections Commission today requested people to contact the respective Grama Niladharis to ensure the names of those who were born before February 2, 2005 are included.

Colombo 7 businessman loses Rs.750 million to Thilini

At least 11 complaints, including the latest from Colombo 7, amounting to more than Rs.3 billion in financial fraud has been lodged against Thilini Priyamali, the owner of Thico Group Private Ltd as of today, police said.

Gnanasara Thera skips Court; arrest warrant issued

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today issued a warrant for the arrest of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera for not being present in Court in connection with a case filed against him.

Sirikotha to be relocated?

UNP Headquarters Sirikotha is expected to be relocated after it has been found that there are some geological issues pertaining to its present location.

Vedda Chief complains over death threats

Vedda Chief Uruvarige Vannila Ettho has lodged a complaint with the Mahiyangana police regarding death threats he is receiving in the wake of his statement to the media regarding IUSF convener Wasantha Mudalige.

Revised timetable: Trains to start 15 min earlier: GMR

According to the revised timetable of the coastal line train service, trains would start about fifteen minutes earlier than the current schedules, Railway General Manager (GMR) W. A. S. Gunasinghe said.

Looking for ways to expand donor coordination to countries like SL -IMF

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva said that the IMF is looking for ways to expand donor coordination to middle-income countries, such as Sri Lanka and the IMF is pressing for a more effective debt resolution mechanism.

Filling station irregularities; complaints galore: PUCSL

The number of complaints received about the malpractices that are taking place at the petrol sheds is steadily increasing by the day, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

Power-generating reservoirs get good rainfall

A considerable rainfall has been received by the reservoirs associated with power plants in the Kelani and Mahaweli basins, the Irrigation Department said.

Do not wear excessive gold when arriving from overseas: Fin. Ministry

State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that immediate action will be taken to enforce the law against people who come to Sri Lanka from abroad wearing gold jewellery for smuggling purpose, exceeding the limits.

Court of Appeal orders to postpone Magisterial inquiry against Maithripala Sirisena

The Court of Appeal today issued an order postponing Magisterial inquiry against former President Maithripala Sirisena in connection with the Easter Sunday attack incidents.

Paris Club ready for close coordination with China, India on Sri Lanka debt talks - source

The Paris Club creditor nations last month reached out to China and India seeking to coordinate closely on Sri Lanka’s debt talks, but is still awaiting a reply, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Nearly 200mm of rainfall for two areas in Kalutara

Horana and Ingiriya areas in the Kalutara District received nearly 200mm of rainfall during the past 24 hours, the Metrology Department said.

Charges for issuing fresh, duplicate NICs revised

Through an extraordinary gazette notification, the Department for Registration (DRP) of Persons has revised the charges for issuing fresh and duplicate National Identity Cards (NICs).

SL to set up climate change Uni - President Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka is to set up a climate change university soon, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

No election within the coming months - Vajira Abeywardene

A series of elections will be held once a national policy framework to stabilize the nation is formulated, UNP MP Vajira Abeywardene said yesterday.

Welipenna Interchange flooded; vehicle movement hampered

Vehicle movements on the Southern Expressway (E-01) have been interrupted due to flooding at the Welipenna Interchange, expressway police said.

Southern Province to get new police division to tackle crimes

A new police division will be set up in the Southern Province to combat organized crimes, drug trafficking and other special crimes that take place in the Matara and Hambanthota districts.

Increasing taxes force IT professionals to migrate: Computer Society

As the imposition of a heavy taxes on people, the professionals in the information technology (IT) sector are preparing seriously to migrate, Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) President Damith Hettihewa said.

Hill country leopard cubs saved by Wildlife conservators

Two hill country leopard cubs about ten-days-old, left by its mother were recovered from an estate in Dikoya by the wildlife conservators of Nallathanniya Range Office.

Main suspect in Ahungalla shooting incident shot dead by STF

The main suspect in the shooting incident in Ahungalla town yesterday has been shot dead today by the STF.

Sri Lanka edge Pakistan in thriller semi

Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning one-run win over Pakistan in the semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup in Sylhet yesterday, booking a place in the title-decider for the first time since the tournament shifted to T20 format.

CA severely warns Sanath Nishantha: Warrant recalled as he secured attendance

While ordering to recall the arrest warrant issued against State Minister Sanath Nishantha, the Court of Appeal today severely warned him to be present in court for all dates when the contempt of court cases against him are called before court.

Rains to continue till next Wednesday; minor flood threat forecast: Met. Department

The Meteorology Department said due to low-level atmospheric disturbances persisting in the vicinity of the country, there would be a possibility of minor flood situations and predominant rainy weather conditions would continue until next Wednesday (19).

Thilini’s employees summoned to CID

Several employees of Thico Group (Pvt) Ltd including its Media Specialists and Directors have been summoned to the CID to record statements in support to the investigations into the financial misappropriation at the Thico group.

Police open Thilini’s safe and find gold

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) opened a safe belonging to Thilini Priyamali, the owner of Thico Group (Pvt) Ltd, who was arrested over her alleged links to mega financial fraud, and found gold jewellery.

SL Women beat Pakistan to qualify for Women’s T20 Asia Cup final

Sri Lanka National Women’s Cricket Team beat Pakistan by 1 run today at Sylhet to qualify for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final.

Digital platform to receive people’s opinion on economic stabilization: Champika

A digital platform will be set up to receive people’s opinion for the National Council sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programs related to economic stabilization, the Committee chairman Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka said today.