X-Press Pearl salvage operation to get underway

X-Press Feeders, operators of the container ship X-Press Pearl, has signed a contract with Shanghai Salvage Company (SCC)for the removal of the wreck, which is lying off the west coast of Sri Lanka.

Indian Army helicopter with CDS Bipin Rawat onboard crashes In Tamil Nadu

An Indian Air Force helicopter with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on board crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on Wednesday. Two people have been confirmed dead in the incident.

Three family members run over by train, killed

A father, mother and their son were killed after being run over by a train near the Rozella Railway Station today, Police said.

People invited to get themselves tested with RAT if they have any COVID symptoms

People can get themselves tested at the Rapid Antigen site functioning at Campbell Park Borella if they have any COVID symptoms, Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Regional Epidemiologist Dr. Dinu Guruge said.

Murder of Priyantha Kumara: BASL urges Pakistan PM to ensure impartial and thorough investigation

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan calling upon the Government of Pakistan and its Law Enforcement Agencies to ensure the conduct of an impartial and thorough investigation into the murder of Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana.

Malik Adnan dedicates award to Priyantha Kumara, people of Sri Lanka

Malik Adnan, the man who tried to save Sri Lankan manager Diyawadanage Don Nandasiri Priyantha Kumara from a violent mob, said he has dedicated the awards given to him by Prime Minister Imran Khan to Priyantha Kumara and the people of Sri Lanka.

Two killed in wild elephant attack in Sooriyawewa

Two persons were killed when a wild elephant attacked them while travelling on a motorcycle at Meegahajadura area in Sooriyawewa last night.

Duo caught while transporting Kerala marijuana under the guise of fish

Two suspects were arrested while transporting 154 kg of Kerala marijuana worth over Rs. 40 million under the pretext of transporting fish from Jaffna to Colombo in the Omanthai area in Vavuniya last evening, police said.

Recall all unused LPG cylinders currently with dealers & households: CAA to Litro

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has directed the Litro Gas company to recall all unused LP gas cylinders which were distributed before December 04 currently with dealers and at households.

Committee of Senior MPs appointed to probe recent incidents in Parliament

A committee headed by Deputy Speaker Ranjith Siyambalapitiya was appointed to look into the incidents that took place in the Parliament Chamber and the lobby on December 03 and 04, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene announced today.

Sri Lanka and Poland to resume direct flights from today

Direct flights between Sri Lanka and Poland which was suspended since the Easter Sunday attack, will resume from today, the Tourism Ministry said.

SJB MPS to attend Parliament today

SJB MPS are likely to attend Parliament sessions today following an assurance given by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana that he would make a statement on the security of MPS.

Highest food prices recorded in November since 2019: Advocata

Advocata’s Bath Curry Indicator (BCI), which tracks monthly price changes in a basket of commonly consumed food items recorded the highest retail prices in November since 2019.

Tourism chief confident of at least 50% of pre-pandemic monthly arrivals from January

Sri Lanka Tourism yesterday sounded upbeat in the efforts they are currently rolling out to lure international travellers and said they are confident of the island nation attracting at least half of the pre-pandemic arrival numbers in 2022.

Gas explosion victims will be compensated: Lasantha Alagiyawanna

The victims of domestic gas cylinder explosions, properties and equipment damaged will be duly compensated by the government after collecting all information of the mishaps and analysing the root cause, Cooperative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said yesterday

No mercy on health rule violators ahead of festive season: PHIU

As the festive season is just around the corner, the regional Public Health Inspectors have been informed to take legal action those who violate health guidelines, PHIU Head Upul Rohana said.

Kandana sub railway station temporarily closed

The Railway Department closed the Kandana sub railway station until it is disinfected and certified, Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.

Premier Imran Khan awards certificate of appreciation to Malik Adnan, who tried to save Priyantha Kumara

Prime Minister Imran Khan awarded on Tuesday a certificate of appreciation to Malik Adnan, who tried to save Priyantha Diyawadana from being lynched, stressing the government will not spare those who resort to violence in the name of religion.

Saturday, Sunday weekend from January 1 in UAE: Four-and-half-day working week

UAE announced on Tuesday that it will transition to a four-and-a half-day working week, with Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday forming the new weekend.

⁩Transport service to be digitalised by next year: Minister

Steps will be taken to digitalise the transport services to provide an efficient and comfortable public transport service to commuters by 2022, Transport Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.

One-hour power cut to be imposed today & tomorrow

One-hour power cut will be imposed at several areas in the country between 06.00 pm to 09.30 pm today and tomorrow (08), the Ministry of Power said.

Excavations to find gold buried by LTTE in Mullaitivu, suspended

The excavations at Puthukudiirippu in Mullaitivu to retrieve gold suspected to have been buried by the LTTE during the war, were suspended as nothing was found after numerous attempts.

SJB lodges complaint with CPU & IPU over alleged attempted assault of MP Manusha Nanayakkara

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has lodged a formal complaint with the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Commonwealth Parliament Union (CPU) over the recent alleged attempted assault of MP Manusha Nanayakkara at the Parliamentary complex.

Major General Vikum Liyanage appointed New Chief of Staff

Major General H.L.V.M Liyanage has been appointed as the 59th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective from today (7).

Birth certificates to carry special identification reference

The government approved the facility to issue birth certificates with an identity number.

Cabinet nod to provide a grant of Rs. 2.5 mn to family of Priyantha Kumara

The Cabinet of Ministers today approved the proposal to provide a grant of 2.5 million to the wife and children of Priyantha Kumara who was brutally killed by a mob in Sialkot, Pakistan recently.

Seeking outside help on bended knees won’t solve SL’s debt woes: Cabraal

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal sees a rare silver lining for the country to transform its external sector and the debt profile to a much resilient and sustainable position, with the unique approach taken by the government to emerge out of the current external sector crisis, instead of bending the knees to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

BOI unions continue protest to oust Chairman

The trade unions at the BOI yesterday said they had decided to continue the protest against BOI Chairman Sanjaya Mohottala, who tendered his resignation last week but who is “trying to come through the back door”.

Kerala marijuana worth over Rs. 80 mn seized; two suspects nabbed

Two suspects were arrested with a haul of Kerala marijuana (Kerala Ganja) to the value of over Rs. 80 million while attempting to flee after dumping the contraband into the sea off Madhagal, Jaffna yesterday.

'Most-wanted’ suspect arrested over lynching of Priyantha Kumara

Police have arrested the most wanted accused Imtiaz alias Billi, who was involved in the gruesome murder of Priyantha Kumara and desecrating his body, the Punjab Police announced on its official Twitter handle.