Another filling station sealed due to irregular fuel dispensing

A filling station managed by the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) in Wallawaya was sealed due to many irregularities and a short fuel supply, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

US Green Card lottery opens

The US Embassy in Colombo announced that the 2024 Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Program, popularly known as the ’Green Card Lottery’, will be accepting online applications starting tonight.

Hill country leopard trapped in house

A hill country leopard was seen trapped inside a house in Mount Vernon estate in Patana near Talawakele was safely captured and taken to Randenigala Veterinary Medical Unit by wildlife conservators from the Haggala wildlife office.

2hr 20 minutes power cut approved for Thursday, Friday

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved two hour and 20 minutes power cut for tomorrow (6) and day after (7).

HIV infection, spike in death rate in A'Pura

Health authorities in the Anuradhapura district are perturbed by the increase in HIV infected cases and the death rate has reached alarming proportions.

SC reserves judgment in Easter Sunday attack petitions

The Supreme Court today reserved its judgment in respect of thirteen Fundamental Rights petitions filed seeking an order to prosecute those who directly or indirectly responsible for the Easter Sunday Terrorist Attacks.

Probe on customs sold confiscated ’Hummer’ to same importer at undervalue: Minister

It was revealed in Parliament today that a Rs. 40 million worth Hummer vehicle which was seized by the customs Department has been sold at an auction to the same person who illegally imported it for lesser than 33% of the estimated value.

Sanath Nishantha Summoned by Court of Appeal over alleged contemptuous statement

The Court of Appeal today issued summons on State Minister Sanath Nishantha ordering him to show cause as to why he should not be punished for contempt of Court.

Domestic truth seeking mechanism would be set up -Sabri

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said in Geneva that a domestic truth seeking mechanism would be set up to ensure justice and reconciliation.

Jeewan Thondaman resigns from National Council

General Secretary of the Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) Jeewan Thondaman has resign from the National Council, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene announced today.

Telecommunications charges to be revised tonight

All telecommunication companies have decided to revise their charges again from tonight with the introduction of the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL).

17 students hospitalised due to food poisoning

At least 17 students at the primary section of the Pelwatta Vidyalaya in Buttala were admitted to the Wellawaya base hospital this morning due to suspected food poisoning, police said.

Kabir Hashim appointed COPA Chairman

SJB MP Kabir Hashim was unanimously appointed as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts a short while ago, Communications Department of Parliament said.

Arresting a woman on fabricated charges; SC awards Rs.500,000 compensation

The Supreme Court has ordered three police officers attached to Ambalangoda Police Station to pay a total of Rs.500,000 to a 58-year-old woman from their personal funds for her wrongful arrest based on a fabricated false case.

LITRO lowers gas prices once more

The prices of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders will be reduced by Rs.271 from midnight today, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Zoological Gardens net record one-day revenue on Children’s Day

The National Zoological Garden in Dehiwala recorded the highest income on World Children’s Day, which fell on October 1, Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Ministry said.

Govt. to present budget 2023 with Rs.7.9tn expenditure estimate

The Cabinet nod has been granted to submit the draft Appropriation Bill for 2023 to parliament with an estimated total expenditure....

SLTDA in major push to increase tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka hopes to increase tourist arrivals for 2022 by at least five fold from the number achieved in 2021, the Sri Lanka Tourism....

Roshan says no to politics

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and ICC Match Referee Roshan Mahanama says he has no plans to enter politics.

Kabir wants Sri Lanka to follow Indian tax system

Sri Lanka should follow the Indian tax system when it comes to granting tax concessions to foreign investors, main opposition Samagi....

Fresh hurdles in the way of 22A

Fresh hurdles have emerged in the way of the enactment of 22nd Amendment to the Constitution after Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) which commands the majority support in Parliament objected to it in its present form, Daily Mirror learns .

Wheat flour prices increased by Rs. 13 but no price increase for bakery items: Bakery Association

The price of one kilogram of wheat flour has been increased by Rs. 13 from last night (3), the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said.

Bandula says HSZ gazette blunder nothing compared to what Aragalaya did on May 9

The government would not hesitate to introduce additional laws and regulations if and when necessary despite the withdrawal of regulations issued to set up 8 High Security Zones (HSZ) in Colombo to restraint recurrence of what the government called ‘acts of terrorism’ Cabinet spokesman, Mass Media, Highways and Transport Minister Bandula Gunaardana said today.

Trio arrested over leaking naked video of school girl

Three young men who released naked video scenes of a 17-year-old schoolgirl on social media were arrested by the Monaragala police.

Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger win Nobel Prize for physics

Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger have won the Nobel Prize for physics for their achievements in quantum mechanics, the organizing committee announced in Stockholm on Tuesday.

MP Wimalaweera Dissanayake says he and Namal are malnourished

SLPP MP Wimalaweera Dissanayake said yesterday that like himself, former President’s son MP Namal Rajapaksa is also suffering from malnutrition.

RW denies meeting Bond Scam suspect Arjuna Mahendran

President Ranil Wickremesinghe today denied in Parliament the allegation made by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S. M. Marikkar that the President met Arjuna Mahendran, the former CB Governor who was accused of bond scam and had lunch with him in Singapore on his return journey to Sri Lanka from Japan.

Govt. reaffirms no slashing of public sector wages this month: Minister

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya today reaffirmed that the salaries of public sector employees would not be slashed this month as reported in social media.

Defence Ministry urges to renew firearms before Dec. 31

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced today that those who possess personal firearms or had firearms on private security agencies to renew their licences between October 1 and December 31, 2022.

Prices of all mobile phones, accessories to go up again

The prices of all types of mobile phones and accessories would go up again soon after the introduction of the Social Security Contribution Tax, All Ceylon Communication Owners’ Association (ACCOA) said.