CEB announces possible power cut schedule

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced schedule for possible power cuts in the future

Low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists: Met. Dept

The low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists to the South-east of Sri Lanka, bringing showers and thundershowers in some parts of the country in the coming days.

Catholic Bishops call for a day of prayer on Jan 14

All Catholic Bishops in Sri Lanka, priests and the lay people will come together on January 14 for a prayer service to mark the 1000th day since the Easter Sunday attack, the Archdiocese of Colombo said in its latest Facebook message.

Another male body found floating in canal in Kolonnawa

Another male body was found floating in a canal near the Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage Terminals today.

LITRO gas releases excess cylinders than the daily consumption

Litro Gas Lanka today announced that they have released more domestic gas cylinders than the daily consumption while stabilising the gas requirement in the local market.

Find solutions to the power crisis without disrupting lives of people: Prez

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stressed that steps should be taken to find a solution to the power crisis without disrupting the lives of the people.

Supermarket thief was a drug addict - Police

Investigations have revealed that a man who reportedly stole some goods from a supermarket in Ragama and later had slit his own throat, was a drug addict who had stolen the items to make quick cash to purchase drugs.

Rs.1.5 billion fuel loss due to congestion in Colombo and suburbs: Gemunu

Fuel amounting to Rs.1.5 billion has lost due to the traffic congestion in Colombo and suburbs after the country returned to normalcy today, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said.

Runaway foreigner arrested at BIA

An unidentified foreigner who attempted to travel illegally to France evading security at Bandaranaike International Airport has been arrested by Immigration officers.

Two male bodies found from Wellawatta and Bambalapitiya beaches

Two unidentified male bodies have been found from Wellawatta and Bambalapitiya beaches today.

Myanmar court sentences ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 4 more years in prison

A court in Myanmar sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four more years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies and violating coronavirus restrictions, a legal official said.

Kithsiri Kahatapitiya passes away

Former Western Provincial Council (WPC) opposition leader Kithsiri Kahatapitiya passed away at the age of 60 while receiving treatment for Covid-19 at a private hospital in Colombo yesterday.

New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze

At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in a New York apartment building.

Bus,tipper collision injures 26 people in Mutur

A total of 26 people were hospitalized following a bus and tipper collision in Mutur this morning, Police said.

SL secures first ever coco-peat deal to Kenya

Sri Lanka secured the first ever coco peat deal to Kenya where the first consignment of the natural fiber was shipped to the destination from the Colombo Port on 4 January 2022.

CNN Travel encourage tourists to visit misunderstood city of Colombo in 2022

Sri Lanka’s pristine beaches and lush green mountains were used to be the main attractions for international travellers, however, this time round it is the commercial capital of Colombo that is recommended by CNN Travel.

Man arrested for cheating people with Dubai jobs

A 37-year-old man was arrested for swindling more than Rs. 2.8 million from 18 people claiming that they would be secured jobs in Dubai, the Weligama police said.

Chinese Ambassador asks SL Govt why talks halted on FTA

As Sri Lanka is facing an economic crisis mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, China has expressed its desire to resume the stalled Free Trade Agreement with Sri Lanka in order to boost exports, China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said yesterday.

Namal says GR’S decision to ban chemical fertiliser was strong, but officials failed him

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Namal Rajapaksa says that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s decision to ban the use of chemical fertiliser was a strong decision, but it was not successfully implemented by the officials in charge.

SJB will do its maximum for reconciliation

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will do its maximum to bring about national reconciliation in the nation, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said over the weekend.

Rajapaksa popularity facing a drop but I believe it is temporary: Namal

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Namal Rajapaksa has said Sri Lanka would ease all crises this year and come out of the woods as the Government hoped to revive the tourism sector and.....

Colombo-KKS luxury train service launched

A luxury train service was launched today for the passengers traveling from Colombo Fort to Kankesanthurai (KKS).

Sri Lanka completes its vaccine requirement

Sri Lanka has received the complete quota of COVID vaccines required in the country, including the booster vaccines, State Pharmaceutical Corporation Chairman Dr. Prasanna Gunasena said.

CEB gets green light to impose power cuts from tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to impose power cuts for one hour or two hours from tomorrow.

Singer Desmond de Silva bids eternal adieus

Veteran singer Desmond de Silva passed away in Melbourne, Australia a short while ago.

President asks China to restructure debt repayments

A meeting between Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa held at the Presidential Secretariat today further strengthening the 65 years of diplomatic relations between China and Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

First female ASP appointed to STF

A woman Chief Inspector of Special Task Force (STF) of Police has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) for the first time in the STF history.

At least seven dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats

At least seven people have been killed after part of a cliff collapsed onto leisure boats on a Brazilian lake.

150 bar permits issued in 2021

The Excise Department said that 150 liquor licenses were issued last year and 81 of those licenses were issued for Tourist Board approved hotels and restaurants.

Naval, fishing communities cautioned to be vigilant in coming days

Over the possibility of developing a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the southeast of the country during the next few days, the naval and fishing communities have been cautioned to be vigilant on this.