Some parts of SL to face cold weather

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Central and Uva provinces & in Galle, Matara districts during the morning, the Meteorological Department said.

Sri Lankan national who convinced young girls to send lewd images & videos pleads guilty

A Sri Lankan national who convinced young girls to send him lewd images and videos before sending the content to their families and friends has pleaded guilty to all charges.

Issuing one-day certificates put on hold until further notice: Exam. Dept.

The examinations department has decided to suspend the one-day service for issuing examination certificates from Monday (24), until further notice, the Department’s Commissioner General, L.M.D. Dharmasena said.

Mother, daughter burnt to death as house caught fire in Dharmapuram

A woman and her teenage daughter were burnt to death when their house caught fire yesterday evening at Viswamadu in Dharmapuram.

Due date of accepting applications for 2021 (2022) O/L extended

examination has been extended until February 3, the Examinations Department Commissioner General L.M.D. Dharmasena said.

Pakistan assures justice will be delivered soon

Newly appointed Pakistani High Commissioner (Retd.), General Umar Farooq Burki assured that justice would be delivered soon regarding the murder of Sri Lankan national Priyantha Kumara in Sialkot, Pakistan.

Govt will not rule out deal with IMF completely- Media Minister

The Government will not reject outright financial assistance from the global financial agency, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forever, but for the moment Sri Lanka expects to restructure her debt servicing under a different methodology, Mass Media Minister Dulles Alahapperuma said.

Approval granted to six importers

Six importers have already been granted approval to import Molnupiravir, the oral antiviral pill to treat Covid patients, Dr. Saman Ratnayake, Secretary to the State Ministry of Drug Production, Supply and Regulation said yesterday.

Defamation on social media ends up in court

A man had filed action against a woman at the Nugegoda District Court on the basis that a defendant woman is defaming the man by way of social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.

Fresh round of incentives from CBSL to up remittances

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced a fresh round of incentives to migrant workers this week, an effort to increase the flow of foreign exchange into the country.

Dry weather causes a drop in water levels

The water levels of Castlereigh and Maussakele reservoirs have dropped due to the dry spell in the western slopes of the central hills.

Lotus Tower to be used for digitalising all TV channels

All TV channels based in the western province will be digitalised by using Lotus Tower as the centralised point by December 31 2023, Media Minister Dallas Allahaperuma told Parliament today.

Sri Lanka hammer Zimbabwe in 3rd ODI, seal series

Sri Lanka blew away Zimbabwe, bowling the visitors out for 70 after posting 254 on the board to bounce back and wrap up the ODI series 2-1 today at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.

Total COVID-19 cases exceed 600,000

The total COVID-19 cases reported so far in Sri Lanka surpassed 600,000 mark with 840 more individuals testing positive for the virus.

Want to film or take professional pics at Port City? Make a payment to bank of China

Port City Colombo, which recently opened its public gallery to visitors, yesterday said that it had been forced to introduce payment methods for those willing to shoot professional pictures and videos on the Port City premises due to a rising number of requests from social media users and companies who wished to make an income from filming on the premises.

Planning to provide an uninterrupted power supply - Gamini Lokuge

Minister of Power Gamini Lokuge said that the necessary fuel requirements have been fulfilled and that they are planning to provide an uninterrupted power supply.

More number of COVID cases being reported daily : Dr. Hemantha Herath

More than 800 cases are being reported daily and we urge the public to adhere to health guidelines and get their booster jabs as soon as possible, said Deputy Director of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath.

President’s term should be extended by two more years: Diana Gamage

Parliamentarian Daina Gamage today proposed that a motion should be passed with a two-thirds majority in Parliament to extend the term of the President by two more years claiming that the President had lost two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

PM Modi tops list of most popular world leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has topped the global rating amongst world leaders with an approval rating of 71 per cent.

PHI union says foreigners at BIA do not adhere to guidelines

Public Health Inspectors Union President Upul Rohana said that around six public health inspectors working at the airport have tested positive for COVID19.

Govt. using covid pandemic as cover up to its failures: Vijitha

Claiming that the government is using the Covid-19 pandemic to cover up its failures, the National People’s Power (NPP) said today that the people are not prepared to believe such lame excuses any more.

Shani files writ petition against Presidential Commission

Former CID Director Shani Abeysekara has filed a writ petition against the Presidential Commission on Political Victimisation for allegedly violating an undertaking given to the Court of Appeal.

JMO report says Champika is fit to attend courts

Submitting a report regarding the health condition of former Megapolis and Western Province Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, the Colombo Chief Judicial Medical Officer has opined that former Minister does not have a life threatening disease and he is fit to attend courts.

Navy continues to thwart fishing exercises using explosives

Following a special operation conducted by the Navy in Mannar and Erakkandi on January 17 and 20, 2022, 11 water gelignite sticks, a type of commercial explosive, and several other explosive materials ready to be used for illegal fishing had been seized, the Navy said.

Five houses destroyed by fire in Borella

A fire broke out and five houses were gutted in Kithulwatta road, Borella this morning, Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Fire Service Department said.

Warnagala forest declared as a conservation zone: Env. ministry

The National Environment Council had decided to declare the Warnagala Reserve in Kuruwita as a protected ecological zone, the Environment Ministry said.

Multiple collision of vehicles on E-01 between Kottawa-Kahathuduwa

Multiple vehicle collisions on the Southern Expressway (E-01) were reported this morning between Kottawa and Kahathuduwa interchanges, the expressway police said.

S. Korean govt. assistance to promote job creation

The South Korean government will support efforts to promote job creation, vocational training, and investment opportunities, National Assembly of South Korea Speaker Park Byeong-Seug said.

Elon Musk would have been invited to SL, if my father was in power: Sajith

If late President Ranasinghe Premadasa was in power today, he would have invited world-renowned business tycoon Elon Musk to set up a factory which produces electric vehicles in Sri Lanka, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

’’I raise my children not to hate people who killed their father’’

Nilushi Dissanayake, the widow of Priyantha Kumara who was killed in a mob attack in Sialkot, Pakistan, requested the Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to bring the perpetrators to book and ensure justice.