Giant kite carries youth into air in Point Pedro

A youth flying a kite in Point Pedro, Jaffna ended up unexpectedly airborne when a strong wind took hold of his kite and sucked him into the air.

Need a minimum bus fare hike: IPPBA

The Inter-Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA) today claimed that they need a minimum fare increase if the government does not consider allowing concessions, IPPBA Association’s Secretary Anjana Priyanjith said.

Not disturbed over Colombo Uni. students refusal: Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera

Chancellor of the Colombo University Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera said he was not disturbed over incident where graduates of the Colombo University declined to accept the degree certificates from him as they had a right to do so.

Police warn public over fake currency notes during festive season

Police today urged the general public including shop owners to be vigilant over the circulation of counterfeit notes during transactions of money especially during the festive season.

Electricity bill payment concession extends to tourism industry for two years

The government has decided to extend the grace period for tourist accommodation providers for two years from March 1, 2021, for the payment of electricity bills.

Inability to open LCs causes milk powder scarcity: Importers

Presently there is a milk powder shortage prevails in the country due to the inability to open Letters of Credit (LCs) through banks, Milk Powder Importers Association (MPIA) Spokesman Asoka Bandara said.

Australia assures to assist SL to become hub of education in the region

Australian Minister of Home Affairs Karen Andrews informed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that assistance will be provided to Sri Lanka to become an educational hub in the region, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Cabinet nod to allot plot of land to Yohani in Battaramulla

Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal made by the Prime Minister in his capacity as the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to allot a plot of land to Popular Artiste Yohani Dileka De Silva.

SLAF hands over Mig-27 fighter aircraft to Moratuwa University

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) yesterday handed over a Mig-27 fighter aircraft which was removed from active service to the University of Moratuwa to promote the Aeronautical Engineering Degree program.

12 minority parties to sign a document on devolution of power

Around 12 minority parties are to sign a document which contains common proposals for devolution of power in Colombo today.

Govt. assures it will settle loans without default: Johnston

Chief Government Whip, Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said on Saturday that Sri Lanka will honour its loan obligations and settle all due instalments in time without default.

If concessions not given, bus fare hike inevitable: Gemunu

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) said if the government does not consider allowing concessions, bus fare need to be increased to cover the loss.

Stop making false allegations against rating agencies: Sajith tells Govt.

The government should stop making false allegations against rating agencies and should seek assistance from international financial agencies and friendly nations to see the nation through the exchange rates issue, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

LIOC increases fuel prices

While welcoming the government’s decision to increase the fuel prices from yesterday, the Lanka IOC company also increased their prices from today.

Vegetable prices shoot up further

President of the All-Island Economic Centre Collective Aruna Shantha Hettiarachchi said that it was not possible to meet the increasing demand for vegetables during the festive season and that it would result in further price hikes.

Fuel prices increased

Prices of fuel have been increased with effect from midnight on Monday (20), the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation announced.

Former SL cricketer working as customs worker in Australia convicted for barista kiss

Former first-class cricket for the Sri Lankan national team, now a Sydney airport customs worker professed his love for a barista, grabbed her by her clothes and tried to kiss her through their face masks, a court has found.

Organized criminal Manna Ramesh arrested over murder of youth

The Special Task Force (STF) has arrested three persons including organized criminal ’Manna Ramesh’ in connection with a shooting of a youth at Thalduwa in Avissawella.

Committee on gas explosions: Final report submitted to President

The final report of the committee appointed to look into the recent incidents of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder fires and explosions has been handed over to the President at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon.

SL’s first cable car project to reach completion in just 18 months: SLTDA

Sri Lanka’s first cable car project is gearing up to kick off soon and will reach completion within 18 months from the date of receiving all approvals, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said.

GMOA to launch islandwide strike tomorrow

The Government Medical Officers Association has decided to launch an islandwide trade union action from 8.00 am tomorrow over seven demands, GMOA Assistant Secretary Dr Samantha Ananda said.

Seven killed in 847 gas related explosions this year alone: Report

A total of 847 gas related explosions have been reported to the police across the country this year alone and seven persons were killed in those explosions while 16 sustained injuries.

MR proposes to gift a plot of land in Colombo to Yohani

The government is planning to gift a plot of land in Colombo to popular singer Yohani de Silva for her achievements in the global music arena, following a proposal by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

GMOA strike, an act of sabotage, says Health Ministry

The ongoing trade union action in several districts by the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) is a mere act of sabotage, the Health Ministry claimed today.

Five injured after Jaffna students clash at a hotel in Kopay

Five students were injured in a clash between two groups of students at the Jaffna University Science College in Kopay in Jaffna last night, police said.

Leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile presidential election

Leftist candidate Gabriel Boric has won Chile’s presidential election after an early concession from his far-right rival, José Antonio Kast.

Drama at Colombo Uni graduation ceremony

There was drama at the graduation ceremony of the Colombo University when a number of students showed their displeasure at the appointment of the Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera as the Chancellor of the Colombo University.

Govt in a sinister move to deny the country’s bankrupt status: Ruwan

Government is in a sinister move to deny the bankrupt status which the country is facing, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

FMM to prepare code of ethics for digital journalists

The Free Media Movement (FMM) said over the weekend that a Initial agreement had been reached for a code of ethics for digital journalism together with a programme to bring together digital journalists

ICRA Lanka urges government to seek IMF assistance to prevent hard landing of economy

ICRA Lanka Limited asked the government to seek the assistance of International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the measures thus far put in place by the Central Bank and the government to alleviate the brewing foreign exchange crisis have been proven counterproductive and the six-month road map announced to ease the foreign currency liquidity crunch had made only a limited progress.