Protests by political activists during the COVID crisis caused distress to people: Lokuge

People are suffering due to the protests carried out by various trade unions and political activists at a time when the COIVD pandemic situation is at a certain control level, Power and Energy Minister Gamini Lokuge said.

Over 9,000 foreign tourists visited Sri Lanka last week: Tourism Minister

Tourism Minister Prasanna Rantunga said 9,545 foreign tourists visited Sri Lanka last week.

Visiting WB VP reaffirms support for investments in people and resilient recovery

World Bank Vice President for South Asia Hartwig Schafer yesterday concluded a six-day visit to Sri Lanka, reiterating the World Bank’s commitment to support Sri Lanka’s inclusive and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasising the importance of investing in human capital.

Three underage missing girls return home

The three underage girls who had disappeared from Colombo 12 on Monday, returned home this evening, police said.

718 more COVID-19 cases reported today

A total of 718 more COVID-19 patients have been detected within today,the Government Information Department said.

Grace period granted for traffic fine payments expires on Nov. 14

Steps have been taken to end the grace period granted to pay traffic fines from next Sunday (14), Post Master General Ranjith Ariyarathne said.

Australia lowers travel advice on Sri Lanka

Australia has reviewed and lowered a travel advice on Sri Lanka due to the reduced impacts of COVID-19 in the country, the latest travel advisory issued on Monday said.

Zahran’s wife confessed Zahran met intelligence officers prior to attacks: Harin

Zahran’s wife had confessed that her husband had met the intelligence officers several times prior to Easter Sunday attacks, SJB MP Harin Fernando told Parliament today.

Demand for kerosene two times higher, 550 metric tons sell daily: Gammanpila

The demand for kerosene is two times higher than earlier and considering the previous times, a total of 550 metric tons of kerosene is sold daily, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said.

Death toll due to adverse weather rises to 12: DMC

The death toll due to adverse weather has risen to 12, including eight men, two women, and two children, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said while issuing a situation report.

Three underage girls missing from Colombo 12

A complaint has been lodged with the Keselwatta Police over the disappearance of three underage girls residing in Colombo 12 who had gone missing since Monday.

SL bound to pay US$ 8 million to Chinese Company: Vijitha

Sri Lanka will have to pay US$ 8 million to the Chinese company - Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co. Ltd. according to the terms agreed by the Banks when opening Letter of Credit (LC), National Peoples’ Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath said today.

Eight Colombo-Kandy trains cancelled indefinitely: SLRSMU

The Railway Department has cancelled eight trains that were in service between Colombo Fort and Kandy until further notice due to adverse weather, the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.

Naval, fishing communities advised not to venture to sea

The naval and fishing communities were advised not to venture into the south-west Bay of Bengal sea area and the deep and shallow sea areas around the island until further notice, the Metrology Department said.

Thirimanna says no intention of retiring from cricket right now

Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna said that he has no intentions to retire from Sri Lanka Cricket as he is in good space of his career right now.

Upcountry railway line disrupted, services on main line limited to Rambukkana from Fort: SLRSMU

Train services on upcountry railway lines were disrupted due to adverse weather and train services on the Main Line limited to Rambukkana from Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.

NPC appoints provincial directors to investigate complaints against Police officers

The National Police Commission ( NPC) had appointed 10 new Provincial Directors to entertain and investigate public complaints against police officers.

SLAF on standby to assist floods and landslides situation

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) are on standby to deploy aircraft and related personnel to provide relief and rescue operations in the event of possible floods and landslides in several parts of the country due to the adverse weather conditions.

Deadline for A/L applications has been extended until Nov. 20

The closing date of applications for GCE Advance Level (A/L) examinations has been extended until November 20, from tomorrow, the Examinations Department said.

Navy foils illegal migration attempt, 19 persons held in Chilaw

Nineteen persons who attempted to migrate illegally from the country via sea routes have been arrested by the navy during a operation in the beach area of Chilaw.

Bribery Commission files a fresh indictment against SLPP MP Milan Jayatilleka

The Bribery Commission today filed a fresh indictment against two accused including SLPP Gampaha district Parliamentarian Milan Jayatilleka instead of the indictment withdrawn previously.

220,000 consumers affected due to adverse weather: CEB

Some 220,000 consumers have been affected by power breakdowns due to the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the country, Power and Energy Development Director and Media Spokesperson Sulakshana Jayawardena said.

Petition seeking an order to set up a marine environment conservation fund fixed for support

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by environmental scientist Dr. Ajantha Perera and a social activist seeking an order directing the authorities to set up a Restoration and Conservation Fund for the environmental degradation due to the pollution caused by the X-Press Perl vessel was today fixed for support by Supreme Court.

Two Sri Lankans conferred with ’Padma Shri’ awards in India

The Indian President has awarded ‘Padma Shri’ awards for two Sri Lankans at the Padma Awards Investiture Ceremony which was held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi yesterday.

11 dead, 7,000 people affected by severe weather conditions: DMC

The death toll from the adverse weather conditions has risen to 11, including five deaths reported from the Rambukkana area in Kegalle district, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Deputy Director Pradeep Kodippili said.

Four killed following earth slips in Rambukkana and Alawwa

Four persons including two girls were killed while another was injured following earth slips at two locations in Rambukkana and Alawwa.

Poland to add to SL’s tourist traffic this winter

Sri Lanka is slated to witness a boost in the number of tourists this winter season, as Poland is gearing up to contribute to the tourist traffic starting December 7.

Major floods possible in lowline areas of Maha Oya River Basin

There is a possibility of major floods occuring in lowline areas of Maha Oya River Basin in several DS division areas within next few hours, Irrigation Department said.

Jaffna schools closed due to extreme weather

Due to torrential rains and floods experienced in the Jaffna District, the Jaffna Government Agent today decided to close all government schools in the district.

Agriculture Ministry says no to Chinese fertilizer shipment

The Agriculture Ministry yesterday briefed the Chinese embassy that it could not allow the shipment of controversial stock of fertilizer into the country.