Killer croc spotted in canal near St. Peter’s college

The crocodile which snatched away a diver in the Dehiwala beach area recently was spotted in the canal near St. Peter’s College today.

COVID-19 currently under control: Dr. Jasinghe

The COVID-19 virus is currently under control in the country, but all health measures taken to control the transmission of the virus from person to person should be continued, Environment Ministry Secretary Anil Jasinghe said.

CBSL says funds allocated for US $ 500m ISB maturing on Jan 18.

The Central Bank (CBSL) announced that Sri Lanka will meet its commitment for the International Sovereign Bond (ISB) that is maturing in the coming weeks as the necessary allocations have been made.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa retires from international cricket?

Sri Lanka cricketer Bhanuka Rajapaksa has reportedly handed over letter of retirement to the cricket administration.

Easter Sunday attack suspect dies at NHC

A 42-year-old suspect from Kalmunai who was in remand custody over the Easter Sunday attacks, died while undergoing treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo.

Banks not directed to forcibly convert Forex balances in customers’ accounts: Cabraal

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said rumours spread by some elements that Sri Lankan banks have been ordered by the Central Bank to forcibly convert balances in their customers’ Forex accounts are totally false.

Rajitha tests Covid-19 positive

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne was tested postive with Covid-19, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Maddumabandara said.

Potential spike in COVID cases expected in two weeks: PHIs

There will definitely be a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the next couple of weeks, Public Health Inspectors’ Union warned.

Dispute over Tik Tok video: Six youth arrested

Six youth were arrested in connection with the death of a 17-year old boy at Madampitiya in Grandpass following a dispute over a Tik Tok video.

President to appoint committee to negotiate with ‘friendly nations‘ for funds

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is likely to appoint a Cabinet-level negotiation committee to hold discussions with ‘friendly countries’ seeking financial assistance ahead of the country’s external debt repayments this year.

Labour Minister urges govt. to pay Rs.240 per migrant worker dollar

As Sri Lankan migrant workers flock to informal remittance channels with the growing gap between the official exchange rate and black and grey market exchange rates, Labour Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva urged the government to offer Rs.240 per US dollar for their remittances.

Stop being unethical, do not work against us’’ - President tells cabinet

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has urged his ministers to stop being unethical when criticising the government, stating ministers and state ministers should not work on personal agendas to topple the government, the Daily Mirror learns.

Four nabbed over large scale trishaw theft in WP

Four suspects have been arrested by the Mahabage Police in Ganemulla over a large scale theft of three wheelers in the Western Province.

Rumesh Ratnayake appointed National Cricket Team coach

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former Sri Lankan fast bowler Rumesh Ratnayake as the interim coach of the National Team for the upcoming Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka.

Wildlife DG told to conduct search operation to capture croc

The Wildlife Director General (DG) has been instructed to launch a search operation in Dehiwala to capture the crocodile in the seas off the Dehiwala coast, Wildlife and Forest Conservation Minister C. B. Rathnayake said.

Warning for those who don’t support environment protection programs in NP

Legal action will be taken against the public servants, secretaries including the Senior DIG in charge of the Northern Province and key police officers, who do not support the environment protection programs in the Northern Province (NP), NP Governor Jeevan Theagarajah said.

Duminda Nagamuwa arrested over contempt of court charges

The Propaganda Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party Duminda Nagamuwa has been arrested by the Kaduwela Police in Borella this afternoon.

Susil heads home in three wheeler after being sacked

Susil Premajayantha who was sacked as a State Minister by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today for voicing remarks critical of the government, was seen going back home in a three wheeler after vacating his Ministry.

Removal from post a blessing in disguise: Susil

President’s decision to remove him from his post is a blessing in disguise, Former State Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Tamil groups slam moves to invite govt. to Prabhakaran’s hometown for Kite Festival

The Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) and certain Tamil groups operating overseas have slammed the organizers of the Jaffna Kite Festival for inviting government representatives to the Festival this year which will be held in LTTE Leader V. Prabhakaran’s home town in the north, saying this was going against the Tamil norms.

Trinco Oil Tank Complex to be developed jointly with CPC, LIOC

Cabinet has granted approval to allocate 24 and 14 oil tanks of Trincomalee Oil Tank Complex to Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka IOC respectively while remaining 61 oil tanks are to be developed under Trinco Petroleum Terminal Pvt. Ltd, with shares of CPC (51%) & LIOC (49%).

Dinesh blows the fuse when questioned over Susil

Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena lost his cool today when journalists questioned him if the government could continue to function by sacking senior members such as State Minister Susil Premajayantha for speaking against the government’s failures.

500 buses for SLTB to be purchased from India

Sri Lanka is to purchase 500 new buses with 32 seating capacity for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) from India.

Sri Lanka unlikely to seek IMF bailout;Cabinet fails to reach consensus

Sri Lanka is unlikely to seek a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with the Cabinet failing to reach a consensus last evening.

President axes Susil Premajayantha

Education Reforms, Open Universities and Distance Learning Promotion State Minister Susil Premajayantha has been removed from the post by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa with immediate effect, the President’s Media Division said.

BlackBerry era comes to an end today

The once popular BlackBerry era comes to an end today with the company having taken a call to stop supporting phones running on the BB OS.

Wariyapola PS Chairman removed after probe found him guilty over allegations

Wariyapola Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Tilakaratne Bandara Dissanayake has been removed from his post.

UAE sees importance in Sri Lanka’s water resources

UAE State Minister Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh stressed the importance of Sri Lanka’s abundant water resources being promoted for the realisation of a blue economy.

Youth stabbed to death over TikTok video

A 17-year old youth was stabbed to death at Madampitiya in Grandpass yesterday following a dispute over a TikTok video.

Nov. credit card spend up as people loosen purse strings

Credit card spend, a proxy for the spending pattern of mostly the urban consumer, continued to gain more momentum in November, after a sharp upsurge recorded in October, which corresponded with the easing of virus-related restrictions.