President should bear responsibility for food crisis: Tilvin

While commenting on prevailing economic crisis and food scarcity were due to the ignorant decisions by the government, the Janatha Vikuthi Peramuna (JVP) said today the President should bear the entire responsibility for the food scarcity.

President bestowed with “Sri Lankadheeshwara Padma Vibhushana” title

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been bestowed with the honorary title of “Sri Lankadheeshwara Padma Vibhushana” by the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha invoking the blessings of the Maha Sangha.

BoI, Port City to seek investments from UAE

As a follow up to Dubai Expo event , Sri Lanka is planning to launch a major investment drive in the United Arab Emirates in March with the involvement of the Colombo Port City and the Board of Investment (BOI).

Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building in Cape Town

A large fire is raging at the Houses of Parliament in the South African city of Cape Town,the BBC reported.

Making vaccine cards mandatory delayed

The implementation of making vaccine cards mandatory for the general public when entering public places has been delayed due to concerns raised by several parties.

Australia probe sexual abuse complaint from 1985 Australian under-19 cricket tour in SL

The Australian Federal Police are investing a historical sexual assault case arising from a Cricket Australia under-19 tour to India and Sri Lanka in 1985.

Motorbike crash snatches lives of young couple in Bandaragama

A young couple died when the motorcycle they were riding on met with an accident at Welmilla on the Kesbewa-Bandaragama road this morning, Police said.

Three youth drown, two others rescued in Dungalpitiya

Three youth drowned and two others rescued when they were swept away by the waves while bathing in the beach at Kapungoda in Dungalpitiya last evening.

Construction of new entrance wall of Menik River launched

The construction of the new entrance wall of Menik River at the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala commenced today (01) under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Price of Local Cement up by Rs. 100

The price of a 50kg bag of local cement will be increased by Rs.100 with effect from today, Local Cement companies announced.

Around 120,000 Sri Lankans left SL in 2021

Around 120,000 Sri Lankans left Sri Lanka in 2021 seeking foreign employment, the State Ministry of Foreign Employment Promotion and Market Diversification said yesterday.

Think anew for 2022: Sajith

New Year must be transformed to achieve the feeling of a new beginning by thinking with determination of all people, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said in his New Year message.

Come together in making the year 2022 an year of winning challenges: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa urged all citizens to come together in making the year 2022 an year of winning challenges.

I invite everyone to make New Year transformational year: Prez

The dawn of the New Year instinctively inspires us to look to the future with optimism and determination. Therefore, we welcome the year 2022 with great enthusiasm and anticipation, the President said in his New Year message.

Updated health guidelines to be followed from Jan. 1 to 31

The Health Ministry today issued a set of updated health guidelines to be followed by general public from January 01 to 31, 2022.

Govt. to lease out oil tank farm to LIOC for 50 years despite chance to take it over in two years: JVP

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today alleged that the government was planning to lease out the Trincomalee oil tank farm to LIOC for another 50 years, albeit there is a chance to take over them by the government as the 20-year lease agreement with LIOC is to expire in two years’ time.

Seek medical advice if fever lasts for more than 24 hours

Dengue Control Unit Director Dr Sudath Samaraweera today urged people to seek immediate medical advice if one has fever for over 24 hours as Dengue is posing a massive threat.

Special Commodity Levy on Potatoes, B’onions rescinded from midnight today

The Special Commodity Levy on Potatoes and Big onions would be rescinded with effect from midnight today, the Finance Ministry said.

Three arrested over Col. 7 gas heist

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of three gas cylinders from a lorry carrying LP gas cylinders on Flower Road in Colombo 07.

TRCSL Director General resigns

Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) Oshada Senanayake has resigned from his post.

Only 3 out of 10 locos in operation; 120 coaches not used yet; SLSMU says

Only three locomotives imported from India have been commissioned and none of the imported train coaches have been added to the drive, the Sri Lanka Station Masters’ Union (SLSMU) said.

Mobile application launched to identify illegal activities of tabacco, alcohol: NATA

The National Authority on Tobacco & Alcohol (NATA) has launched a mobile application (VNATA (Medial Violation App)) to identify the illegal activities of tobacco and alcohol in the country, NATA Chairman Dr. Samadhi Rajapaksa said.

14 tanks at Trinco oil tank farm to be leased out to LIOC for another 50 years: Gammanpila

A total of 14 oil tanks at the Trincomalee oil tank farm currently operated by the LIOC would be leased out to the LIOC for another 50 years, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said.

Five nabbed with Kerala marijuana worth over Rs. 26 mn and a weapon

Five suspects have been arrested while they were transporting Kerala marijuana worth over Rs. 26 million and a weapon on three motorbikes in Puthukudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu last night.

Canteen owners to stop selling tea to customers

The All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) said that they have decided to refrain from selling milk tea due to the sudden increase in imported milk powder.

41 more Omicron cases identified in SL; 48 cases so far

A total of 41 more cases of Omicron COVID variant have been recorded in the country.

Pandemic under control in Kandy District: Epidemiologist

Kandy District Epidemiologist Dr. Pasan Jayasinghe said the COVID-19 pandemic in the Kandy District had been brought under control due to the concerted effort of all those concerned.

Uzbek women trafficked to Sri Lanka for sex

Women from Uzbekistan are being trafficked to Sri Lanka for sex after being promised employment at hotels or as childcare workers, Daily Mirror learns.

More long weekends in 2022

The year 2022 is going to be a year of long weekends as per the calendar.

Three girls missing while bathing in Kumari Ella

Three girls including two sisters of the same family from Jaffna have gone missing while bathing in the Kumari Ella in Thummodara, Hanwella today.